St John's School Euroa Newsletter Term 2 Week 6

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

This week we are half way through Term 2, eventhough we may not be as busy in our daily lives as we once were, time is still flying. This week we welcome new student Lachlan Campbell (Yr 6) to St John’s and we hope he enjoys the remainder of his primary education here with us. Thank you to the Burton family for bringing us morning tea last week, Scott Rowan for sourcing sanitiser for us to use when students return and Alison Murphy for the flowers that brightened up our staffroom.  The photo above is the Year 6 entry to the Honeysuckle Art Show, the artwork is currently hanging in our foyer.  Each student decorated a leaf and together they form a heart. Stunning, well done Mrs Watson and Year 6.

Return to Student learning

Next Tuesday, we welcome back the Foundation to Year 2 students to school, whilst the Year 3-6 continue with remote learning until Tuesday 9th June.  Students must bring back their Stepping Stones maths books, their iPad and iPad charger, take-home readers and any library books. Please do not send in any worksheets or writing materials that your child has been using as we have been advised not to allow these materials on site. Please make sure you log in to your child’s classroom noticeboard to find out exactly what materials they need to bring back to school.

School cleaning and student hygiene

Our entire school is currently cleaned thoroughly each night and we will continue this cleaning for the foreseeable future. Staff and students will be required to wash and sanitise their hands regularly throughout the school day. Students must bring their own drink bottle each day as they will not have access to the bubble taps.  Students who present to school unwell or have flu-like symptoms will be sent home.

Change to end of school day routine.

Whilst dropping off at the start of the school day will remain the same as before we have made some changes to the end of the school day.  Each day formal learning will cease at 2:50pm and students will begin preparations to leave the school.

Please note the following:

• Students whose surnames begin between A and I must be picked up from either Anderson St or the tennis courts entrance at Bury St at from 3:00 to 3:10pm.
• Students whose surname begin between J and Z must be picked up from 3:10pm from Anderson St or the tennis courts entrance in Bury St.
• Students who ride their bike or walk home without the supervision of an adult will exit from Anderson St after the bell rings at 3:15pm.
• Bus travellers will assemble on the courts after the bell at 3:15pm as usual.
• Students attending After School Care will move to the Mercy Centre after the bell at 3:15pm.

Parents are asked to remain in or stand by their cars and teachers will direct students to you. Parents must not congregate near the school at any time during pick up or drop off.

Remote Learning

From the next Tuesday (F-2) and 25th May (Years 3-6), remote learning will cease as teachers will return to face to face learning and students will be expected to attend school daily.

Access to school

Unfortunately, for the remainder of this term, parents will not be allowed to enter the school building. If you need to come into the school, please ring Andrea to make an appointment.

Cancellation of School Camp

It is with deep regret that we have had to cancel the Year 3 and 4 camp to Anglesea that was planned for later this term and Andrea has credited all of the Year 3 and 4 family accounts for the cost of the camp.

Before School Care Survey

After School Care provided by TheirCare is going from strength to strength and we are receiving excellent feedback from parents and students. We are now looking to hopefully begin Before School Care in Term 3. If you would be genuinely interested in using Before School Care, please complete the link at the bottom of this newsletter.

Kind regards,

Libby Hamilton

St John's acknowledges the Taungurung People as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, play and live.

Calendar of Events

May

23rd - Uniform Shop Open 9.30 am to 11.00 am.

25th  - Student Free day for ALL students - Their Care will be operating.  Please book your child in via link in this newsletter.  Limited numbers.

26th  - Students in Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 commence school.

June

 8th  - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday

 9th  - Students in Years 3,4,5 & 6 commence school.

17th – 18th 3/4 Anglesea Camp - CANCELLED

26th - Term 2 Ends.

July

13th -  Term 3 Commences

28th -  School Board Meeting 6.00 pm

August

 5th - School Photos

14th - Feast of the Assumption Mass 12.30 pm

25th - School Board Meeting 6.00 pm

Religious Education

Laudato Si Week – 15th May - 24th May.  Common prayer for the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si’

Loving God, Creator of heaven and earth and all that is in them, You created us in your image and made us stewards of all your creation, of our common home.  You blessed us with the sun, water and bountiful land so that all might be nourished.  Open our minds and touch our hearts, so that we may attend to your gift of creation.  Help us to be conscious that our common home belongs not only to us, but to all future generations, and that it is our responsibility to preserve it.  May we help each person secure the food and resources that they need.  Be present to those in need in these trying times, especially the poorest and those most at risk of being left behind. Transform our fear, anxiety and feelings of isolation into hope so that we may experience a true conversion of the heart. Help us to show creative solidarity in addressing the consequences of this global pandemic.  Make us courageous to embrace the changes that are needed in search of the common good, Now more than ever may we feel that we are all interconnected, in our efforts to lift up the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen

Week 6 Digital prayer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqPcYlXNMNg

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UNIFORM SHOP

The School Uniform Shop will be open this Saturday from 9.30am to 11.00am.  Entry is via car park gate and please be mindful of social distancing requirements.

School Information

Fare Enough Adjusted Menu

Fare enough have an adjusted Menu starting next Wednesday 27th May

Sushi - $2.00

Party Pies - $1.20

Spaghetti Bolognese - $4.50

Mini Pizza - $3.50

BEFORE School Survey

This term St John's has been offering After School Care for our families. We have had a lot of positive feedback about the quality of the service offered. We are now considering offering a Before School Service, possibly beginning in Term 3. We would appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey so we can begin forward planning. Please tap the link below.

Wellbeing Support

Kids Helpline - Counselling service for people aged 5-25 ph: 1800 55 1800  https://www.kidshelpline.com.au                                                  

Beyond Blue - Depression and anxiety support 1300 224 636                        www.beyondblue.org.au 

Lifeline - Crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 

DHHS - Corona Virus information https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19

Parent line VIC -  https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/services-for-parents/Pages/parentline.aspx  8 am-midnight  - 13 22 89