Week 2, Term 2

St John's School Newsletter

Term 2 Week 2

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Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

ANZAC Day - Thank you to Macey Watson, Charli Hornby- King and Zach McCullagh for representing our school at the ANZAC day services on the weekend. It was lovely to hear comments from a number community members about the respectful and mature behaviour of our students at the services. Thank you also to Matilda Riddle, Lachlan Dowell and Aaron Hamill for representing our school at the service at the Euroa Secondary College yesterday afternoon.

Graduation - On Friday, Karissa Wilson (Yr 4 teacher) will finally be able to graduate university with a Masters of Teaching. Karissa completed her studies in 2019 before she began working at St John’s but due to the pandemic Karissa’s graduation ceremony was postponed. So this Friday is the day. Karissa will attend her graduation ceremony with her family and we hope she has a great day, celebrating the fruits of her labour. Well done Karissa, we are proud of you!

Board Meeting - A reminder that the School Advisory Board will meet tonight at the Seven Creeks Hotel (Harry’s Bar) at 6pm.

Cross Country - This Friday 29th April we will be holding our school Cross Country events. Years 3-6 will begin in the Seven Creeks Park at 12pm and the Foundation to Year 2 students event will be held on our school oval at 2:10pm. If you are available to help out with the Year 3- 6 event and you haven’t already let Mrs Watson know could you please email her at mwatson@sjeuroa.catholic.edu.au. If you haven’t completed a permission form for your child to participate in this event, please log on to PAM and do so ASAP. Parents are welcome to come along and spectate at these events however they will need to register their attendance by signing in or using the QR code that will be made available. Please note that there will not be a Friday afternoon assembly due to the Junior School Cross Country event.

Enrolments - If you are looking to enrol your child into school next year, you can collect an Enrolment Package from the front office. Alternatively, you can ring us at school and we will send one home.

Next week… Next week is Catholic Education Week, and we will be celebrating all week! On Friday 7th May there will be a FREE hot dog and zooper doper for lunch for each child and in the afternoon there will our Mother’s Day Pampering afternoon from 2:20pm until the end of the day. More details next week.

Have a lovely week, and enjoy the beautiful sunshine!

Libby Hamilton

Calendar of Events

April

27th - School Advisory Council Meeting 6pm

30th - St John's Cross Country

May

3rd - 7th - Catholic Education Week

4th - 10th - Life Ed Van

4th - Bravehearts - Foundation to Year 2

- Mother's Day Stall

7th - Mother's Day Pampering 2.20pm

10th - District Cross Country

11th - 12th - School Dental Van Visit

11th - 13th - NAPLAN Years 3 & 5

14th - 12.30pm Whole School Mass (Reconciliation)

20th - 10.30am Granite Hill Visit Year 4 (TBC)

21st - Winter Sports - Yr's 5 & 6

24th-27th - Year 5-6 Canberra Camp

June

11th - Feast of the Sacred Heart Mass 12.30pm

14th - Queens Birthday Public Holiday

15th - School Advisory Council Meeting 6pm

16th - Regional Cross Country

18th - Sacrament of Reconciliation

21st - 23rd - Parent Teacher Interviews

24th - School Closure - Staff PD

25th - Term 2 Finishes

July

12th - Term 3 Begins

15th - State Cross Country

27th - School Advisory Council Meeting 6pm

August

10th - 13th - Book Fair

21st - 27th - Book Week

September

7th - School Advisory Council Meeting

16th - Term 3 Ends

17th - School Closure - Data Analysis/Naplan

October

4th - Term 4 Begins

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 (Melb Cup Weekend)

23rd - School Advisory Council Meeting

December

10th - School Closure - 2022 Planning/First Aid

15th - Last Day of Term - 3.15pm Finish

Religious Education

Week 2 Prayer

Third Sunday of Easter.

Shepherding was a common occupation in Jesus’ time. A shepherd had the important daily role of protecting their flock. Sheep needed taking from a shared overnight sheepfold (shed) to fresh daily grazing. They were vulnerable from dangers such as predators, thieves, dehydration in the midday heat or simply, becoming lost.

Jesus symbolically compared himself to a Shepherd; one who the sheep recognised by his voice, who protected them and they instinctively followed. Jesus was saying to the people, I am your true Shepherd, I love you, trust me; there is only one flock and one Shepherd.

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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

Our annual Mother's Day Stall will be held next Tuesday 4th of May. Gifts are $4.00 each and can be paid for via the CDFPay portal, or with cash on the day.

Happy Birthday to the following students!

Shaely Baldo

Congratulations - Willow, Charli, Isla, Asha, Holley, Abella, Nicholas & Mrs. Hamill.

PE News

Cross country will be held this Friday. The year 3-6 will walk down to the Sevens Creek and run on the track and start at 12pm. The Prep to year 2 will run around our oval after lunch.

Winter Sport - Students from year 5 and 6 will compete in Winter Sport on the 21st of May. All students will have the opportunity to choose sports such as Netball, Football, T ball and Soccer. They may not be able to attend their first preference because it is based on team numbers.

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, excursions for the benefit of your child. If you applied for CSEF at 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.