Week 2, Term 1

St John's School Newsletter

Term 1, Week 2

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

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

I have made my way into each classroom over the last week and have spent time with the children as they tell me about themselves, ask questions about me and as I continue to learn their names. They are very patient and a pleasure to spend time with.

As we move into the second week of term we have received notification that we have several cases of Covid in the school. The positive aspect of this news is that the 48 hour infectious period was over the weekend. Our two cases were asymptomatic and it was only picked up after the Monday morning RA Test. Over the coming days and weeks please monitor your child for any symptoms of Covid. Please remember to keep RA Testing on a Monday and Thursday each week. If you suspect your child may have Covid please use your RA Test to confirm on any other day.

If your child returns a positive result after administering a RA Test, you will need to:

quarantine your child for seven days
advise the school about the positive result
Your child must stay home until their symptoms have resolved and they are well
Everyone in your household is a close contact and must isolate for 7 days.
It is not necessary to take another RA Test before returning to school as your child will test positive for 30days.
Notify the VicEd COVID Tool.

As advised by the Chief Health Officer, children over the age of 8 are required to wear masks unless they have a medical exemption. We do not have enough supply to give children a mask every day. We have a small supply for emergencies therefore we ask that your child bring a mask from home each day.

A reminder about children wearing the correct school uniform. The children have a lovely uniform and wear it with pride. Children have had a gentle reminder from their classroom teachers in regard to wearing their correct uniform, including shoes. Some children may have grown out of their current uniform, lost jumpers or hats or just need to replace current pieces. A reminder that students that must be wearing black, polishable shoes or runners. Sally, our uniform shop coordinator, is in the school on a Tuesday and a Friday and is very happy to help with your uniform needs.

Tonight our first Parent Teacher meetings commence for 2022. Parents have had the opportunity to make appointments for this afternoon, tomorrow or Wednesday afternoon from 3:30pm - 5.00pm. Interviews go for 10 minutes and you will receive a link from your child’s teacher if you haven’t already done so. This is a great opportunity for you to share all the wonderful things about your child to help us get to know them better and ensure continued engagement and success on their learning journey. I encourage all families to make a time. This year the meetings will be held remotely using Google Meets. If you are having trouble refer back to the email Kathering King sent to all families last week with step by step directions.

Swimming Trials are going ahead at the pool this Wednesday the 9th Feb only for students from Years 3-6 who can swim 50m confidently. All of our Year 6 students are going as they will be helping with the timing and record keeping in light of parents being unable to attend. This is a great opportunity for them to show responsibility and leadership.

Today we have workmen in the school preparing the site for the new shade sail to be installed. The new sail will cover another area of the playground to the side of the prep classroom and adds another outdoor space that can be used for learning and playing under. This has been funded by a State Government grant open to all schools during these Covid times.

We are currently in the process of organising a new supplier for our lunch orders. We sent out an expression of interest notification on Facebook last week. If you did not see this and are interested please contact the school. You must have the correct accreditation/insurance and food handling qualifications to provide this service. We will let you know when this is finalised and when lunch orders will once again be available.

Until next week

Therese

Calendar of Events

February 2022

8th - 10th - Parent Teacher Interviews 3.30pm-5.00pm

9th - Swim Trials Year 3-6

13th - Second Sunday in Lent

20th - Third Sunday in Lent

27th - Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 2022

1st - Shrove Tuesday

2nd - Ash Wednesday Mass (TBC)

6th - Fifth Sunday in Lent

11th - Sacrament of Baptism (TBC)

14th - Labour Day Public Holiday

30th - School Photo Day - details will be sent home closer to the date

31st - Sacrament of Reconciliation (TBC)

April 2022

8th - Stations of the Cross Liturgy

End of Term 1

Religious Education - Week 2 Prayer

The Prayer of the Community

As disciples of Jesus we are called to live a life of discipleship.

To speak out for peace when nations and groups still seek to settle differences through conflict. To speak out for tolerance when ethnic groups are discriminated against in obvious and hidden ways. To work for change when young people are at a loose end. To stand with the downtrodden who find it hard to make their crying needs known.
As contemporary disciples of Jesus, we respond to the call.

For the Oppressed ...

As disciples of Jesus we are called to live a life of discipleship.

To speak out for justice when some of humankind are starving or cruelly repressed. To search out those ignored and bypassed by authority figures in the social service and medical fields. To support hard-pressed helpers of the suffering. To stand beside those who are unexpectedly sick, or chronically ill, and encourage them.
As contemporary disciples of Jesus, we respond to the call.

For the Church ...

As disciples of Jesus we are called to live a life of discipleship.

To think “outside the box” when it comes to offering prayer and praise. To be open to fresh ways of interpreting God’s Word. To speak of another way to persons who have closed their minds to God’s love. To go beyond local and accepted boundaries in the way and name of Jesus Christ. As contemporary disciples of Jesus, we respond to the call.

For Ourselves ...

As disciples of Jesus we are called to live a life of discipleship.

Our self-serving replaced by sharing. Our indifference replaced by concern.
Our grudge-keeping replaced by forgiveness. Our local vision replaced by a worldwide vision. Our hatred replaced by love.
As contemporary disciples of Jesus, we respond to the call.

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Happy Birthday to the following students!

Thomas Macdermid, Maia Warwood, Audrey Anderson, Ted Jacotine & Owen Rozema.

Congratulations -

Sophie, Grace, Lily, Izzy, Ruby, Lenny, Jase, William & Eleck.

Accounts - Accounts will be sent out in the next week. Fortnightly Direct Debits will begin this Thursday 10th February. Accounts are then sent out each month via email. If you are not receiving them, could you please contact Andrea via phone or email apenman@sjeuroa.catholic.edu.au . Thank you!

Uniform Shop - Discontinued stock - Knee-hi single pack socks size 2-8 x 4 packs & 8-11 x 10 $4.00 each. Please send correct cash to the school office with name, size and quantity in an envelope. First in best dressed.

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.

Family Day - 6^th March – 10am to 12pm.

Kids activities, Challenging games, Food and drinks, Footy boot swap, Meet the coaches. Call Dan for details – 0478 595 250

RCD Foundation

Rachel Timperley and Linc McKernan will be rowing for brain cancer research on Saturday 19th February. Join in or make a donation to support this worthy cause!