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- School Wide Positive Behaviours
- Disco Afternoon....... An afternoon of Fun, Friends and Nonstop Dancing!
- Library News
- Sport News -Athletics Carnival & Ribbon Award Ceremony
- Community Corner
- Tuckshop
What's coming up and when:
| Every Monday | Sports Day | |
| Every Friday | Sports Day | |
| Every Wednesday for the month of May | Open Day for tours of our school for enrolments | |
| Week 2 | Friday 9th May |
8am - Mother's Day celebration hosted by Year 1 Parents followed by Opening of the Indigenous Community Garden led by the school 9:15am - Tour of the garden |
| Week 3 | Wednesday 14th May |
9:30am Parish Mass - St John Vianney's Parish everyone welcome. Led by 5/6J students.
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| Thursday 15th May | First Eucharist Registrations close | |
| Friday 16th May | 9:30am SJV Athletics Carnival - Chapman Oval | |
| Week 4 | Wednesday 21st May | National Simultaneous Storytime |
| Saturday 24th May | 5:00pm Sacramental Gathering Mass - St Judes Church | |
| Week 5 |
Monday 26th - Friday 30th May
Tuesday 27th May |
Parent Teacher Interviews. Make your appointment for your child's teacher/s on the Compass App. We will advise when this is live BOOK FAIR will be set up during this week for you and your children to choose books from before and after school. SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday Night "Think You Know Presentation" RSVP on QKR. Time 6:00pm |
| Friday 30th May |
Cancer Council - "Biggest Morning Tea". Gold coin donation. This event will be on QKR and donations on the day can be accepted. 2:40pm Reconciliation Prayer Celebration presented by Year 2 students. Everyone welcome |
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| Week 6 |
Monday 2nd June Friday 6th June |
Reconciliation Day Public Holiday Parent Teacher Interviews this term, will be held over two weeks. |
| Tuesday 3rd June | South Weston Cross Country | |
| Week 7 | Monday 9th June | King's Birthday Public Holiday |
| Wednesday 11th June | Parish Mass - St John Vianney's Parish everyone welcome. Led by Year 4 students. | |
| Week 8 | Thursday 19th June | School Photos Winter uniform with Polar Fleece on. |
| Week 9 | Monday 23rd June | 2:10pm Semester Awards Ceremony |
| Thursday 26th June |
Winter Woolies Day - Wear your favourite jumper, hoodie or oodie SJV Disco 2:30pm-4:30pm |
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| Week 10 | Tuesday 1st July | Confirmation Registrations Close |
| Thursday 3rd July | Last day of Term 2 | |
| Friday 4th July | Pupil Free Day | |
| Term 3, Week 1 | Monday 21st July | Pupil Free Day |
| Tuesday 22nd July | First day of Term 3 |
Term 1 Week 10 Notes
Federal_election_parent_and_school_forum_flyer.pdf
St_Mary_Mackillop_Try_Mackillop_Day_Event.pdf
Term 2 Week 1 Notes
2025_Mother_s_Day_Flyer.pdfSaint_John_Vianneys_School_Indigenous_Garden_Opening_.pdf
Term 2 Week 2 Notes
Italian_Special_Lunch_2025_Term_2.pdf
Term 2 Week 3 Notes
Compass email RE: Athletics Carnival 16th May
Email regarding Direct Debit option available. Email expires 20th May
Term 2 Week 4 Notes
Email home - Parent & Teacher Interviews week 4 and 5
Housekeeping Email regarding ThinkUKnow presentation and Book Fair
ThinkUKnow Presentation flyer
Term 2 Week 5 Notes
Term 2 Week 6 Notes
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Term 2 Week 7 Notes
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Dear SJV Community
Welcome to the end of Wk 7.
God, help me navigate whatever challenges I encounter this day. Be my comfort and my rock. Guide me to do Your will and be an instrument of your peace today and each day. Amen.
Reports Wk 9
Teacher's are busily working on your children's Semester 1 reports which will be available on Compass on Monday 23rd June. I am hoping that all parents have managed to speak with their teacher(s) during Parent/Teacher interviews, as these meetings should have given you a good idea of how your child is tracking and areas that require some extra attention.
Please note the terminology for reports in all Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn schools.
For Kindergarten students:
- Achievement in each subject is reported using a four-point scale (Above Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Working Towards Expectations, Experiencing Difficult
For Year 1 to Year 6 students:
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Academic grades for each subject using a five-point scale from A-E will be reported using the ACT Common Grade Scale.
For all students:
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Strand Achievement will be reported in English, Mathematics, Human Society and its Environment, PDHPE and Creative Arts using a five-point scale (Consistently, High, At Standard, Partial, Limited).
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Engagement with Learning statements, which are taken directly from the Australian Curriculum, will provide specific information about your child’s Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Responsibility, using a three-point scale (Consistently, Usually, Developing, Needs Improvement).
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Individual student comments will NOT be used in the Semester 1 Reports.
Carpark Reminder
Some parents in cars are stopping near the large gate where children forward in and out at the beginning and end of the school day. This is occurring mostly in the morning. A gentle reminder that if you want to stop to drop off, please do so safely outside the school hall in the drop-off and pick-up zone.
Disco - Thursday 26th June
A flyer will be sent out next week advertising our 2025 Disco. Remember there is a new format occurring, with the Disco starting at 2:30pm and finishing at 4:30pm, being supervised by teachers. For the students that don't want to participate, a quiet option in the library will be available until 3:10pm. Parents who are picking their children up after the disco will need to arrive by 4:20pm.
Kinder Enrolment Interviews
By the end of next week I will have completed Kinder interviews. It is shaping up to be a wonderful class with a good split of girls and boys for 2025. Our class is almost full so if you know anyone who is still looking for Kinder next year, they will need to get their application in now or they will miss out.
Long Service Leave
This year I have some planned and approved leave occurring each term, as such I will be taking LSL in Week 9 and 10. Fortunately, Nina De Rosa our Assistant Principal and Laura Matchett our Religious Education Coordinator will be able to continue the smooth running of SJV in my absence.
School Photos - 19th June
Don't forget to have your child in full winter school uniform for our school photos. Please make sure that they have their maroon jumpers on so that our photos will look great.
God Bless
Peter Rodda
Principal
with Nina De Rosa
Assistant Principal
Child Safeguarding Commitment
The safeguarding of our students is a key priority of St John Vianney’s.
Safeguarding is a term used to describe the protection of and human rights of vulnerable people. This may be due to their age, culture or trauma background, or they may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn is committed to keeping children safe in all schools.
We have adopted the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Child Safeguarding Commitment, which states:
Here is SJV's Child Safeguarding Commitment:
Listening to the voices of children Jesus said:
"Let the little come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs” MT18
- St John Vianney’s Primary School is committed to child safety.
- We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
- St John Vianney’s is committed to our children being safe, happy and empowered participants of our community.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently in accordance with our robust policies and procedures.
- St John Vianney’s is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
- We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety.
- St John Vianney’s has robust recruitment practices to reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing School Community Council members, school staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to regularly training and educating our School Community Council members, staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
- St John Vianney’s is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
- We have specific policies and procedures in place that support our School Community Council members, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
A Health-Conscious Community
As winter has begun, we are at that time of year when sickness is prevalent. Over the past few weeks, we have had several staff members away, and unfortunately, there are times when we cannot provide relief teachers due to high demand. During these instances, we do our best to cover classes with other staff members. However, there are occasions when children are placed in another class with 'A day away pack'.
If your child is ill, please keep them at home for their own benefit and to prevent spreading the illness to other students and staff. Ensure that your emergency contacts are up-to-date so we can quickly reach you if your child becomes ill or is injured at school. If your child needs medication at school, you must complete an “Administration of Medication” form, available at the Front Office.
The 2025 school photos will be taken on Thursday, 19th June . On this day, students are kindly reminded to wear their full winter school uniforms, including jumpers, to ensure a unified and polished look in the photographs. MSP has provided information on how to order, and you can place orders through the Compass Portal. Once you have submitted your Individual Photo order, you can then place your Sibling Photo order. Please note that these MUST be ordered before midnight on the day of the photo. If you have any questions regarding the photography service or packages available for purchase, please contact the MSP team on 02 6255 9208 or by email canberra.office@msp.com.au.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability
Australian, state and territory governments have agreed on a new approach to collecting data on school students with disability. The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability NCCDSSD) provides Australian schools, parents, education authorities and the community with information about the number of students with disability in schools, where they are located and the adjustments they receive.
The national data collection on students with disability reinforces the existing obligations that schools have towards students under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005. It counts the number of students who are supported under these obligations based on the professional judgement of teachers and their understanding and knowledge of their students.
At SJV adjustment data is collected through a child's Personal Plan. More information about the collection of data can be found: https://www.nccd.edu.au
At SJV adjustment data is collected through a child's Personal Plan. More information about the collection of data can be found: https://www.nccd.edu.au
"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist".
Indira Gandhi
RE News - Laura Matchett
Prayer for Pentecost
Come Holy Spirit
Come Spirit like rain, refresh, renew, revitalise.
Come Spirit like fire, embolden, enlighten, enable.
Come Spirit like a mighty wind, move, challenge, enkindle.
Come Spirit like wave, move, tear down, lift up.
Come Spirit, come Breath, draw us close, make song, bring intimacy.
Come Spirit, come Love, make one, make justice, make peace.
Come Spirit, come Kingdom, come Love.
Source: https:cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-resources/come-holy-spirit
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
Our Winter Woolies Day will be held on Thursday 26th June (Week 9). Winter Woolies Day is our annual event to encourage donations for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. On this day, we ask students to bring in donations of the following items:
- Blankets
- Gloves
- Socks
- Jackets
- Beanies
- Sleeping bags
Students can wear their favourite winter woolies (favourite jumper, hoodie, oodie) in exchange for a donation of these much needed supplies for the Vinnies Night Patrol van. The van will be visiting the school on this day so students can put their donations in the van themselves. Our local volunteers will quickly distribute these items to those in need. We encourage you to give what you can.
As usual, we are always looking for donations for our hygiene station which is located in the school’s foyer area. We welcome donations of new and sealed hygiene products such as
- Oral hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes)
- Deodorant, body spray, and perfume
- Body wash and soap
- Hair care items (shampoo, conditioner)
- Face wash and skincare products
- Moisturiser and hand sanitiser
- Sanitary products
- Toiletries bags
SPAR - Parents and Friends Prayer Group
Our SPAR Parents and Friends Prayer Group will be held regularly on Thursday mornings at 8:45am in the space between the canteen and the hall, and will run for 10 minutes. A reminder that the group is open to everyone regardless of faith background, practising or non-practising Catholics, those who pray regularly, those who haven’t prayed in a while, anyone considering becoming Catholic, anyone curious about how we pray here at school, or anyone who would like 10 minutes of peace and calm in their week! You don’t need to attend each week, it will always be open to anyone who wants to come along.
Parents and friends with younger children are welcome to bring them along where they will be watched by Year 6 students in the hall. The prayer group will focus on reflections on the forthcoming Sunday’s Gospel, Christian meditation, significant events and feast days central to the Catholic faith or current community, national or global events. No one will be asked to share or verbally participate unless they feel comfortable to do so. I’d encourage you to consider whether this might be something you give a try this year.
Please feel free to contact me: laura.matchett@cg.catholic.edu.au with any questions or feedback (particularly regarding the timing, if this is a barrier for you to attend). I hope to see you there.
Sacraments 2025
Registrations for the Sacrament of Confirmation for 2025 will close on Tuesday 1st July. Families of students who are eligible to make one of the Sacraments (Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation) this year are encouraged to visit the Parish website: https:stjv.westoncreekblogspot.com/ for information and registration details for each of the Sacraments.
Eligibility for each Sacrament is as follows:
Reconciliation - open to students who have been baptised Catholic and who are in Year 3 or above.
First Eucharist - open to baptised Catholic students who have made their Reconciliation and are in Year 4 or above.
Confirmation - open to baptised Catholic students who have received their First Eucharist and who are in Year 6 or above.
It is possible to receive more than one Sacrament in the same year, however, the Sacraments usually need to made in order (i.e. Reconciliation, followed by First Eucharist, then Confirmation). These questions and other general enquiries about the Sacramental program are best directed to the Parish Office via email: SacramentalOLA@cg.org.au
Key dates for this term are as follows:
Gathering Mass (for First Eucharist and Confirmation candidates): Saturday 14th June/Sunday 15th June (any of the weekend Masses)
Reflection Evening for First Eucharist: Tuesday 24th June, 5:30pm at St John Vianney’s Church
Sacrament of First Eucharist: Saturday 28th June, 5:30pm at St Jude’s Church and Sunday 29th June, 9am at St John Vianney’s Church.
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Isabella Craicun |
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1 B |
Joshua Omoding |
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2 J |
Willis Lucas |
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3 P |
Nisi Paese Zoe Vanderheul |
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4 CA |
Julia Paese |
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5/6 J |
Diana Habash |
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5/6 P |
Ellie Hammond |
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The Arts |
Jonathon Ehsani |
Get ready to light up the dance floor with your friends!
Live DJ. Snacks and lots of fun
Tickets will be available to purchase via QKR next week.
Congratulations to our 2025 Book Fair raffle winners:
MICHAEL HUSZAR, FERGUS DALY and VIOLETA TAPIA FIGUEROA
?✨ Wanted: Lost Library Books ✨?
Reward: Eternal Gratitude and Good Book Karma
Some of our library books have pulled a disappearing act! They're probably lounging under beds, trapped in backpacks, or living it up on home bookshelves. But deep down... they miss us.
If you've got a runaway library book, no shame, no blame — just bring it back! We promise they won’t be mad. In fact, they'll be thrilled to return to their shelf-side buddies.
Help our books find their way home. They're overdue for a reunion!
?️♂️? Keep your eyes peeled. Return what you rescue. Be a book hero. ?♀️?
REMINDER LIBRARY BORROWING DAYS
| Wednesday | Year 3 | |||||
| Thursday | Kinder | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 4 | Year 5/6J | Year 5/6P |
Any queries, please contact janice.spackman@cg.catholic.edu.au
SJV ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
What an incredible day of energy, effort, and enthusiasm at our Athletics Carnival! A huge congratulations to our winners—your achievements are something to be proud of. ?
But beyond the medals and ribbons, we want to celebrate every single student who gave their best, cheered on their peers, and embraced the spirit of participation. Whether you raced, jumped, threw, or simply encouraged others from the sidelines—you are what made the day truly special. ?
Well done to all!
SJV Tuckshop is open Wednesday & Friday. Orders can be made online via Qkr! A copy of the Menu and Qkr! instructions can be found on the Tuckshop Webpage.
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
Friday 13th June
Karli and Karen
Wednesday 18th June
Sonia
Aysar 11:30am - 12:30pm
Friday 20th June
Andrea and Jen
Fridays Biggest Morning Tea was a great success!!
A heartfelt thank you to all the students who supported our fundraiser by purchasing a cupcake (or two)! We’re especially grateful to the generous families who baked such a delicious assortment of treats — the Ayers, Henderson, Hughes-Bell, Steen, and Odonkor families. Your kindness truly made a difference.
A big shout-out also goes to the families who contributed through my Facebook donation portal — your support means so much.
So far, we've raised an amazing $489, with a few frozen cakes still available for sale. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Many Thanks again
Mel Harding
Canteen Manager
Term_2_2025_Canteen_Roster_Updated.pdf Please remember to bring your WWVP- (Working with Vulnerable People) card with you.
You can apply for the card via Access Canberra: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/article/working-with-vulnerable-people-wwvp-registration-tab-how-to-apply
A new WINTER Canteen Menu is available here and on our website. Term 2 & 3 Term_2_and_3_Winter_Menu_2025.pdf
Please contact the Front Office or Mel or simply fill in the Canteen Volunteer Note to let us know you are able to help and when.
melanie.harding@cg.catholic.edu.au