Week 9, Term 2

St John's School Newsletter

Term 2 Week 9

St John's is a Child Safe School where all children are respected and are protected from harm.

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed the Long Weekend and spent time relaxing.

Parent/Teacher Interviews - We are still awaiting confirmation from the Education Department about Parent/Teacher interviews, we will hopefully know by the end of the week.

School Closure Day - A reminder to parents that next Friday 25th June (the last day of Term 2) is a School Closure Day. Staff will be undertaking Professional Development on this day and Brenton will be updating our computer server.

Centenary Celebrations - We are turning 100 this year. We are looking for any memorabilia- books, reports, uniforms, photos etc - that we can take a copy of or borrow just for the weekend. Please give us a ring at school or send an email to principal@sjeuroa.catholic.edu.au. We’d love to see anything.

Have a lovely week,

Libby Hamilton

Calendar of Events

June

15th - School Advisory Council Meeting 6pm CANCELLED

18th - Student Reports Released 3.30pm

21st - 23rd - Parent Teacher Interviews

24th - Term 2 finishes for Students 3.15pm

25th - School Closure - Staff PD

July

12th - Term 3 Begins

15th - State Cross Country

16th - Sacrament of Reconciliation

Hot dog special lunch

27th - School Advisory Council Meeting 6pm

30th - 100 Days of Foundation

August

3rd - Life Relationships Parent night

10th - 13th - Book Fair

21st - 27th - Book Week

September

3rd - St John's Athletics TBC

7th - School Advisory Council Meeting

8th - District Athletics

16th - Term 3 Ends

17th - School Closure - Data Analysis/Naplan

October

4th - Term 4 Begins

5th - Divisional Athletics

15th - Hume Region Athletics

18th - 19th School Closure - Staff Sabatical

19th - School Advisory Council Meeting

27th-29th Year 3/4 Harrietville Camp

November

1st - School Closure - Report Writing Day

2nd - Melbourne Cup Day

3rd - Hotshots Day

5th - Blessing of the Cross 100th Celebration

Grandparents Day

6th - Centenary School Open Day

Sacrament of Communion/Confirmation Mass 6.00pm

11th - Remembrance Day

State Athletics

23rd -School Advisory Council Meeting and AGM

26th - 2022 Foundation Transition

December

3rd - 2022 Foundation Transition

10th - School Closure - 2022 Planning/First Aid

15th - Last Day of Term - 3.15pm Finish

Religious Education

Week 9 Prayer

Week 9 Newsletter Prayer:

“The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.” Matthew 13:31b-32

This passage above reveals the absolute fact that God wants to use your life for great things! The smallest seed becomes the largest bush. The truth is that each one of us is capable of making a HUGE difference in our world. In God’s eyes we have potential beyond what we could ever daydream about. What does it mean to be transformed by God into the “largest of plants” as the mustard seed is? It means we are given the incredible privilege to fulfill the exact, perfect and glorious plan God has for our lives. Saint Mother Teresa often said, “We are called to be faithful, not successful.”

Lord, I know that without You I am nothing. Without You my life has no meaning. Help me to embrace Your perfect and glorious plan for my life and, in that plan, to achieve the greatness to which You call me. Jesus, I trust in You.

May you recognise in your life the presence, power and light of your soul.

May you realise that you are never alone that your soul in its brightness and belonging connects you intimately with the rhythm of the universe.

May you have respect for your own individuality and difference.

May you realise that the shape of your soul is unique, that you have a special destiny here that behind the façade of your life there is something beautiful, good and eternal happening.

May you learn to see your self with the same delight, pride and expectation with which God sees you in every moment.

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Lunch orders are on Wednesdays! Please note that correct money must accompany orders as no change will be given. NO plastic bags or envelopes please!

Sushi (Vegetarian, Chicken or Tuna) - $2.00
Party Pies - $1.20
Spaghetti Bolognese - $4.50
Ham & Cheese Mini Pizza - $3.50
Sausage Rolls - $2.50

Happy Birthday to the following students!

Jackson Walker, Imegen Baker, Shelby Baker, Billy Ross, Ollie Swain, Jock Macdermid & Harper Timperley.

No awards this week.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) - The CSEF helps eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you have a valid concession card you may be eligible. Payment this year is $125.00 per student and payments are made directly to the school and credited to your account to go toward camps and excursions for the benefit of your child. If you applied for CSEF for our school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year, unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. If you would like to apply, please contact Andrea at the office for an application form.

Uniform Shop - Sally will be available on Tuesdays & Fridays this year. Orders must still be paid for and ordered online, however if you would like to try sizes or would like any other inforation please contact Sally Kubeil on 0407 904 335 and book a time to see her on those days.

Have your details changed? - Please let the office know if you have changed your phone number or address. It is very important that we have the correct details in case of an emergency. Thanks for your cooperation.