Week 1, Term 2

St John's School Newsletter

Term 2 Week 1

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Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to Term 2! I hope everyone was able to enjoy a break with family and friends and getting ready for a busy Term 2. This term we have a Junior School Excursion, Canberra Camp, NAPLAN, the Principal Appointment process will begin, students participating in the Sacramental Program and Cross Country events – just to name a few!

Junior School Excursion- The Hungry Caterpillar - This Friday 23rd April, Foundation to Year 2 students will be attending the Hungry Caterpillar Performance in Shepparton. There are a number of families that still need to give permission for their child to attend the event. Please log on to PAM to give permission and then to CDF pay to pay for the excursion. Please ensure that you have given permission and paid before Thursday afternoon so your child can attend this excursion.

Stations of the Cross - On Easter Thursday and yesterday morning Year 6 students presented the Stations of the Cross. The Year 6 students, under the guidance of Mrs Frewen did an outstanding job respectfully and reverently presenting the Easter story. The whole school was captivated by their performance and it was a beautiful start to Easter.

Kiss and Go/Bus stop - Over the holidays Seven Creek Excavations installed a Kiss and Go/Bus Stop on Bury St. The Kiss and Go area is not car parking space, it has a 3 minute limit for parents to simply drop off their children. Parents are encouraged to use the Kiss and Go rather than using Anderson St which can be very busy. Thank you to Rowan and Kristy Burton (parents of Quentin, Foundation) for building the bus stop and the Shire of Strathbogie for funding the project for us.

New School Zone Signs - Over the holidays Vic Roads installed new 40km School Zone signs for us just near the traffic lights in Anderson St. These new signs will hopefully encourage and remind drivers to slow down during the designated school times.

Year 2 Teacher Change Over - This week Rachel Timperley and Lucy Hamill will be working together to ensure a smooth transition in Year 2. This Friday will be Lucy’s last day with us before she begins Maternity Leave. We wish Lucy all the best for the remainder of her pregnancy and for safe arrival of her baby. Lucy, we will miss you!

School Advisory Council (School Board) Meeting - The next School Advisory Meeting will be held at the Seven’s Creek Hotel in Harry’s Bar on 27th April at 6pm. Related correspondence will be emailed out to members later this week.

Mothers Day Stall - Each year we hold a Mother's Day stall at school. This year it will be held on Tuesday the 4th of May. Your child can bring along $4.00 on the day and purchase a gift. Payment can also be made via CDF Pay for your convenience up until the 2nd of May.

Libby Hamilton

Calendar of Events

April

23rd - Foundation, Year 1 & 2 Excursion

25th - ANZAC Day

27th - School Advisory Council Meeting

30th - St John's Cross Country

May

3rd - 7th - Catholic Education Week

4th - Bravehearts - Foundation to Year 2

- Mothers Day Stall

4th - 10th - Life Ed Van

7th - 12.30pm Whole School Mass (Baptism)

11th - 12th - School Dental Van Visit

14th - 12.30pm Whole School Mass (Reconciliation)

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

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

June

15th - School Advisory Council Meeting

24th - School Closure - Staff PD

25th - Term 2 Finishes

July

12th - Term 3 Begins

27th - School Advisory Council Meeting

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 1 Prayer

(Mark 24: 36 - 41)

Fill our minds that we may hear your wisdom.
Touch our lips that we may speak your truth.
Hold our hearts that we may always follow you – come now, O Word of God.

While they were saying all this, Jesus appeared to them and said, “Peace be with you”. They thought they were seeing a ghost and were scared half to death. He continued with them, “Don’t be upset,
and don’t let all these doubting questions take over. Look at my hands; look at my feet - it’s really me. Touch me. Look me over from head to toe. A ghost doesn’t have muscle and bone like this”. As he said this, he showed them his hands and feet. They still couldn’t believe what they were seeing. It was too much; it seemed too good to be true.

It is the Resurrection itself that opens us to greater hope, for it opens our life and the life of the world to the eternal future of God, to full happiness, to the certainty that evil, sin, and death may overcome. This leads to living daily situations with greater trust, to facing them with courage and determination. Christ’s resurrection illuminates these everyday situations with a new light. The Resurrection of Christ is our strength!

(Pope Francis, General Audience, 3 April 2013)

The risen Christ brings joy and wonder.

When our church comes alive with modern-day music and community programs, the risen Christ is there. When our church reaches out to other local denominations and faith groups, the risen Christ is there. When our church searches out and uses the talent of its members, the risen Christ is there.
When our church owns and supports the wider church of which it is a part, the risen Christ is there

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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!

Mia Holmes, Asha Embling, James Jackson & Emma Zhao

PE News

Cross country will be held on the second Friday back in Term 2. 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 - we may shorten lunch to fit it in?

We will need parent helpers for our park run. This would involve standing at a marker to ensure students are going the right way. Parents are also welcome to come and watch.

The students have been improving their fitness with the Jump Rope for Heart Program. Any running practise the students can do would be fabulous. Running club will be on in the mornings.

Gymnastics - St. John's has received another $3000 grant to run Gymnastics and orienteering, which is very exciting. Gymnastics will run inside the Mercy Centre from week 2 or 3 in PE lessons on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Just a few things about Gymnastics - we have a rule in PE - Never on your head! Students should never be doing head stands or anything where their head touches the ground. Even when doing somersaults our head doesn't touch.

- you may see kids upside down a bit more, this is great for their development, but it needs to be safe. Students need to be landing on feet as much as possible and they need to be doing handstands and cartwheels where they have enough space.

- 'Bridges' are never allowed - see picture below. We are not allowed to teach this and this is not something the students can do at school.

In the Jump Rope For Heart Program we saw a fantastic improvement in skill and an improvement in fitness. Thanks to all those parents and students who raised nearly $900 for the Heart Foundation. Prizes are on their way!

Gymnastics is an activity where we always gain a large improvement in upper body strength, flexibility and skills. The students are really looking forward to it!

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.