What's coming up and when:

Every Monday	Sports Day
Every Friday	Sports Day
Wednesday 27th November	First Aid Student Workshops TBC
Thursday 28th November	Gingerbread House evening. Order your Gingerbread kit via QKR.
Friday 29th November	MEGA CASH RAFFLE IS DRAWN TODAY.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RETURNED YOUR TICKET BOOK SO THAT THE DRAW CAN TAKE PLACE. THANK YOU.
Monday 2nd December	School Community Council Meeting - 6:00pm
Thursday 5th December	St Mary Mackillop Yr 7 Orientation Day
Monday 9th - Friday 13th December Thursday 12th December Friday 13th December	. Swimming Lessons - Mt Stromlo Leisure Centre Kinder - Year 5 Monday - Friday Year 6 Monday - Thursday . Year 5 Leadership Day  12:15pm - 12:45pm Year 6 Graduation Mass and Candle Ceremony.  All families welcome. . Year 6 Fun Day  . 6-00pm - 9:00pm Year 6 Graduation Dinner - Canberra Southern Cross Club -Woden
Monday 16th December	.  Prayer Celebration and Morning Tea to say thank you for another fantabulous year!! (Yes it's a made up word!!) . End of Term 4 - Happy Holidays.
Tuesday 17th December	Pupil Free Day

.  Please note the Calendar dates and events maybe subject to change at any time.

 

.  Raffle tickets Drawn Friday 29th November

Thank you to everyone who has already returned their sold or unsold raffle ticket books.  However, there are still several books that need to be handed in.  If you've lost your ticket book, please reach out to Jet so I can guide you on the next steps.

.  Swimming Program

Thank you to the families who have already submitted their swimming forms. Jet will be taking these to Mt Stromlo Leisure Centre, where they will be used to assign each child to the appropriate swimming group based on their skill level prior to the start of the program.

If you haven't returned your form yet, please make sure to do so by next week.

Payment options include QKR, cash, or EFTPOS. Please remember that consent must be given through Compass, though payments will not be processed there at this time. If your family is facing financial difficulties, please reach out to Mr. Rodda for assistance.

.  Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Come along and join the fun of Building your own Gingerbread House next Thursday.  There's no real need to be here at 5:30pm as long as you make it by 6:30pm that will give you plenty of time for decorating your gingerbread house. Gingerbread_House_Invite_2024.pdf Remember to order your kit via QKR tomorrow is the last day.  Looking to finish around 7:30pm ish...

A poem to celebrate the Gingerbread decorating evening!!

Aussie Gingerbread House

Under the sun, we’re building away,
A gingerbread house for Christmas today!
Candy canes, gumdrops, and Smarties too,
Hundreds and thousands, in colours that woo!

No mess, just sweet treats to share,
Jellybeans, marshmallows everywhere!
Laughter and carols fill the air,
An Aussie Christmas - what a perfect pair!

. SAVE THE DATE - Monday 16th December :-  

Prayer Celebration and Morning Tea to say thank you for a wonderful year

We invite everyone to join us for a Prayer Celebration, followed by a morning tea, where we’ll have the opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks for all your support at SJV.

Christmas_Thank_you_celebration_invite.pdf

ELC NEWS

Happy Birthday Vinnie N

This week, the ELC children are continuing to learn about life cycles with 12 hatching eggs arriving at the ELC. So far 6 chickens have hatched. The children are excited to watch the eggs start to wiggle as the baby chickens (or ducks!) start to make their way into the world.  It’s amazing how much they grow in the short time we have them at the ELC.

ELC Uniform-free day - Friday 13 December

Children are invited to come to school in non-uniform clothes in exchange for a gold coin donation to support our school fete.

Time to Return Library Books

This week was the last week for borrowing library books. Please remember to return all library books by next week (Week 7).

Mango Update

Despite previous advice, the mangos are back on track and will arrive in Week 8 (beginning 2 Dec) as originally planned. We will advise by Compass and email when we know the exact day the mangoes will arrive.

Nativity Concert – 9 and 10 December

On Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 December, the ELC will participate in the ELC-Yr1 Nativity concert.

- The Lobsters and Stingrays are stars and will require yellow clothes from home. 

- The Turtles are angels and will require white clothes from home.

- All accessories (wings, halos, headbands etc will be provided or made at school)

Please bring costumes (labelled in a ziplock bag) into school by Friday 29 November (Week 7).  Free tickets will be available closer to the date.

Christmas Cards and Candy Canes

With the Christmas season approaching we ask that children do NOT bring candy canes to share with friends. If you choose to bring Christmas cards, they can be placed straight into the notes pockets.

Vinnies Christmas Appeal

Each year St Jude’s donates items to our local Vinnies groups to support people in need in our local area. The ELC have been asked to donate nappies or all sizes. Or if you prefer, Vinnies are also seeking tinned fruit, breakfast cereals, pasta, rice, tea coffee, sweet treats or toiletries. There is a collection basket in the ELC front office.

Last Day of School

The last day of school is Monday 16 December. If you do not attend the ELC on your last booked day/s then you will not be eligible for CCS for those days. Please contact the ELC office as soon as possible if you do not plan to attend the ELC on the last day.

St John Vianney Gingerbread House night

St John Vianney are holding a Gingerbread house decorating party Thursday 28 November, 5:30pm in the SJV school hall. RSVP by Friday 22 November.

SJV Tuckshop is open Wednesday & Friday.  Orders can be made online via Qkr!  A copy of the Menu and Qkr! instructions can be found on the Tuckshop Webpage.

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

Friday 22nd November

Jen and Lewis

Wednesday 27th November

Karen

Friday 29th November

Jen

Term 4 Canteen Roster  Please remember to bring your WWVP- (Working with Vulnerable People) card with you.

You can apply for the card via Access Canberra:  https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/article/working-with-vulnerable-people-wwvp-registration-tab-how-to-apply 

A new WINTER Canteen Menu is available here and on our website.   Term 2 & 3                Winter Menu Term 2 and 3

Term 1 & 4 The Summer Tuckshop Menu kicks in.

 2024_Summer_Tuckshop_Menu.pdf

Please contact the Front Office or Mel or simply fill in the Canteen Volunteer Note  to let us know you are able to help and when. 

Mel Harding

Canteen Manager

melanie.harding@cg.catholic.edu.au