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Dear Parents and Friends
On Monday, we celebrated our Parish Feast Day - the feast of The Annunciation which celebrates the actual Incarnation of Our Lord, the Word made flesh in the womb of his mother, Mary.
In Luke’s Gospel, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she is to become the mother of Jesus. Despite her apprehension and what must have been a completely overwhelming emotion and confusion Mary’s response is: ‘Let it be done to me according to your word’. In other words, and as the children are taught, Mary said ‘Yes’ to God. What an enormous amount of trust she displayed! We too can ask ourselves: Am I really listening so that I can hear the messages God is sending me? What is the special part that God wants me to play in life? Do I really trust in God’s plan for me and have I said ‘yes’ to God?
It was a fabulous day at St Jude's, where we celebrated our Parish Feast Day, two parish schools coming together. I thank Laura Matchett and Jess Betterton (St Jude's REC) for all their planning and organisation. A heartfelt thanks to Mr Cameron Reed, the St Jude's staff and community for making us feel so welcomed. An enjoyable day was had by everyone.
School Events - Thanks
Thank you for being present for the EASTER PRAYER CELEBRATIONS. Although, Easter almost seems a distant memory, the presentations were all prayerful, meaningful and reminded us of the enormous love that surrounds us. Thank you to the teachers and their classes who worked hard to present these beautiful Easter messages.
As a community we celebrated CARNEVALE last Wednesday. Children were proud to be wearing their masks and smiling a pasta smile from ear to ear. I thank Signora Monagle, Signoa Howard, Mel at the canteen and the group of volunteers who ensured there was enough pasta and garlic bread for everyone.
An enjoyable night was had last Thursday at the DISCO. It was wonderful to see students enjoying the freedom of dancing to music whilst having fun with their friends and some parents. Community events like this don't just happen, thank you to Kylie L and her team of volunteers who ensured the night was a success.
Enrolments for 2025
Enrolment time will be here again early in Term 2 (2 May – 27 May). If you have a little one ready for school in 2025 or you know of anyone interested in enrolling at St John Vianney's, our open days are every Wednesday in May 10.30am until 5pm and on Saturday 4 May from 9.30am until 12.30pm. Families who are not able to come at those times are welcome to contact the school to arrange a time to come and visit.
Cyber Safety
With the holidays upon us, it is timely to think about cyber safety for your children. Parents need to be aware that ‘facebook’ and other social networking sites recommend that users be over the age of 13 years, placing users in the secondary age group or older. Do you know if your child is on ‘facebook’ (or part of some other internet group) or has been invited to be a member of someone else’s facebook site? There is the potential for online sites to promote bullying and create child protection issues if used inappropriately and without adult supervision. I strongly recommend you speak with your child if they are in Year 4 or above to find out what they are ‘up to’ on the computer. Students should never give their name, address, age, photo or personal details to anyone online and should not accept invitations to join online sites without your knowledge. More information can be accessed at www.staysmartonline.gov.au
Cross Country Carnival
The Cross Country Carnival will be held, tomorrow, 12th of April. It will begin in the middle session of the school day, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, and will be held on school grounds.
To ensure the event runs smoothly and safely, we are seeking volunteers from our supportive community. We are calling on parents and carers who are available to lend a hand on the day. Please email anna.mihalyka@cg.catholic.edu.au if you can assist in any way. You will need to bring your WWVP card or if you do not have a current card, sign a statutory declaration.
Additionally, we warmly welcome parent spectators to join us on the day to cheer on our students as they tackle the course. Your presence will surely add to the excitement of the event. Your involvement and support are invaluable in ensuring the success of our Cross Country event. We are thankful for any contribution, big or small.
ANZAC Day ceremony
We will be holding an ANZAC Day ceremony after we return from holidays at 2:40pm on Friday 3 May. This will be held in the school hall and presented by Year 3. Parents, carers and families are most welcome to attend.
Start of Term Two
Term Two begins on Tuesday 30th April. When students return to school, they should be wearing their winter uniform. However, there is a period of two week’s grace when either the summer or winter uniform can be worn to accommodate fluctuating weather conditions at this time of the year.
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
I do hope that all our families will enjoy a safe, peaceful and relaxing holiday break and I look forward to seeing everyone again in a couple of weeks.
Nina De Rosa
Acting Principal
REPEAT NOTICE: Access to the School Calendar - How to navigate
We have now added the school calendar on the Compass Portal by selecting the calendar icon:
Access the school website either through your computer or phone following this link. https://www.sjv.act.edu.au/
Mobile Phone – Scroll down until you see the second last coloured tile which I have pasted below. Follow this link to our school calendar.
Computer – Scroll down until you see the second last coloured tile which I have pasted below. Follow this link to our school calendar.
Class Contacts
A big shout out to the following parents who have put their hands up to be class contacts. All classes now have a parent representative. Thank you
Kindergarten - Laura Sheehan and Jess Kendrick
Year 1 - Emily Lucas
Year 2 - Sonia Taflaga
Year 3 - Amanda Martin and Rebecca Richardson
Year 4 - Kylie Lloyd.
Year 5/6P - Anita Wilkinson
5/6J - Penny Bufalo and Bec Battaglini
RE News with Laura Matchett
Gospel Reflection: Luke 24:35-48
In this passage, we witness a pivotal moment in the journey of the disciples following the resurrection of Jesus. They are still grappling with the reality of His resurrection, trying to comprehend the magnitude of what has occurred. As they gather together, Jesus appears among them, offering peace and reassurance. One of the striking aspects of this passage is Jesus' emphasis on His physical presence. He invites the disciples to touch Him and see that He is not merely a spirit, but truly alive. This underscores the reality of the resurrection and serves as a reminder of the tangible nature of our faith.
Furthermore, Jesus opens the disciples' minds to understand the scriptures. He connects the dots between what was prophesied in the Old Testament and how it has been fulfilled in Him. This highlights the continuity of God's plan throughout history and emphasises the significance of scripture in deepening our understanding of God's purposes.
Project Compassion
Thank you again to everyone who was able to donate to our Project Compassion fundraiser throughout Lent this year. As a school we raised just over $300 which is a fantastic effort. Congratulations to Jaleyah, Willis and Joseph who were the lucky winners of our Easter Egg Guessing Competition. We hope you are enjoying your winnings!
School Masses
As a school, we regularly attend the Wednesday morning 9:30 am Mass at St John Vianney’s Church. The choir sings at this Mass and sometimes our students have a role in other parts of the celebration. Parents and friends of our school are welcome to join us alongside parishioners at this Mass. Dates the school will be attending Mass term and next term are as follows:
Term 2 Week 2 - Wednesday 8th May: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by 5/6J)
Term 2 Week 7 - Wednesday 12th June: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by 5/6P)
Term 2 Week 9 - Wednesday 26th June: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by Year 2)
Prayer Celebrations
Our students lead our school in Prayer Celebrations marking significant events in both our religious and secular community. Prayer Celebrations which will occur this term and next term are:
Term 2 Week 1 - Friday 3rd May: ANZAC Day, 2:40pm (led by Year 4)
Term 2 Week 4 - Friday 24th May: Reconciliation Week, 2:40pm (led by Year 2)
Prayer Celebrations are held in our hall and all parents and friends of our school are welcome to attend.
Sacraments 2024
Registrations for Confirmation for 2024 are open and we encourage families who would like their child to receive this Sacrament this year to register as soon as possible via the Parish Qkr ! account. All questions and other general enquiries about the Sacramental program are best directed to the Parish Office via email: SacramentalOLA@cg.org.au
Eligibility for each Sacrament is as follows:
Reconciliation - open to students who have been baptised Catholic and who are in Year 3 or above.
First Eucharist - open to baptised Catholic students who have made their Reconciliation and are in Year 4 or above.
Confirmation - open to baptised Catholic students who have received their First Eucharist and who are in Year 6 or above.
Key dates for each Sacrament are as follows:
First Eucharist
Tuesday 21st May: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Tuesday 28th May: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Saturday 1st June/Sunday 2nd June: Gathering Masses
Tuesday 4th June: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Saturday 15th June: Sacrament of First Eucharist, 5pm, St Jude’s Church
Sunday 16th June: Sacrament of First Eucharist, 9am, St John Vianney’s Church
Confirmation
Saturday 1st June/Sunday 2nd June: Gathering Masses
Tuesday 2nd July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Tuesday 23rd July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Wednesday 24th July: Confirmation registrations close
Tuesday 30th July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Tuesday 6th August: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Saturday 24th August/Sunday 25th August: Gathering Masses
Tuesday 27th August: Reflection Hour/Preparation Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Wednesday 28th August: Sacrament of Confirmation, 6pm, St John Vianney’s Church, (celebrated by Father Richard Thompson)
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out NEXT Term at the Friday morning assembly.
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KA |
Noah Rawlinson |
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1 B |
Louie Goundar |
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2 J |
Harry Miles |
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3 P |
Mercy Isisheri |
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4 CA |
Tilly Henderson |
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5/6 J |
Shelby Wilson |
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5/6 P |
Tim Flanagan |
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Library |
Jaleyah Odonkor |
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The Arts |
Jonathon Ehsani |
Week 9 Merit Awards
Geordie Halverson, Aayushman Satyal, Michael Huszar, Bennicia Donald Dencil, Yuvraj Singh, Bella Campbell, Theo Van Duren, Willis Lucas and Sabina Wilkinson.
Save the date
Book Fair is coming to SJV next term. The book shelves will roll in and open for shopping during parent conference week Tuesday 28th May to Friday 31st May! More information to come early next term. Hope to see you all there!!
A huge thank you to the School Community Council for donating a wonderful selection of Australian Book Council notable and shortlisted books for our school library. Next term the students will be greeted with yet another selection of new books to choose from. Thanks SCC!! We love our school library!!
Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge 
All SJV students have been registered to participate in the 2024 Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge. At school, and at home, students are encouraged to read 30 books by the end of June (this includes books that are read to them/ shared).
Each student from Year 2 to Year 6 has a recording sheet in the library that they are encouraged to fill in to show the 30 books they have read. I will keep a note of the books we read in the library from Kinder to Year 2.
SUSTAINABILITY @ SJV
Bulb Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who supported our bulb fundraiser. Hopefully all bulbs have been safely delivered to you for happy planting over the school holiday break!
Yesterday, a group of Sustainability leaders visited the the Telopea Park School Tucker Garden. We tasted and smelt different parts of Ngunnawal plants and considered how we could include these in our own Indigenous plant garden. So many wonderful ideas to take away. Thank you to Aurore, Una and Sebastian from Telopea Park for your generous seedling gifts to plant in our own Ngunnawal garden and for sharing your journey with us. Thank you to our school leaders Marqas, Tim, Joseph, Nate and Harper for represented SJV beautifully!!
Science Week request
Could all families please begin to collect the following items at home for our science week activities!!
- plastic bread tags
- 1.25L and 600ml soft drink bottles (doesn’t matter about the lids if they’re missing)!
Thank you
The Sustainability Team.
ELC NEWS
What a wonderful day we had on Monday celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Annunciation, our parish patron. The ELC children joined with children from St Jude’s and St John Vianney’s for a liturgy and then a rotation of fun activities. We wish you all a happy, safe and restful holiday. Please see below for term dates.
ELC Days - Holidays and Term 2
Term 1 (40 weeks) ends this Friday 12 April.
Holidays - 48 week bookings only
Holiday Week 1 (beginning 15 April)
- Stingrays attend Monday and Tuesday
- Lobsters attend Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Holiday Week 2 (beginning 22 April)
- Stingrays attend Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Lobsters attend Thursday and Friday
Term 2
Monday 29 April – Pupil free day – Holiday Care for 48 week bookings only
Week 1 (beginning Tuesday 30 April)
- Stingrays attend Tuesday only
- Lobsters attend Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Week 2 (beginning 6 May)
- Stingrays attend Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Lobsters attend Thursday and Friday
Enrolment period
Enrolments are now open for 2025 preschool and primary school. Go to the school websites for more details and the application link. Current ELC families need to submit an application for kindergarten.
If you know of any local families with children approaching preschool or school age, encourage them to come along to our Open Days.
St John Vianney's Open Days
SJV Open Days are Wednesday 1 May from 9:30am to 5pm and Saturday 4 May from 10am to 12noon. SJV welcomes all families to have a tour of the school every Wednesday in the month of May between 10:30am and 5:00pm.
St Jude's Open Days
The ELC and St Jude’s primary school will have an Open Day on Wednesday 8 May, 9:15am to 11am and 3pm to 6pm. We will also hold tours on Wednesdays in May from 9:30am to 11am. Bookings are required for the Wednesday tours.
ELC Fee Schedule
The next ELC fee statement will be sent on Tuesday 16 April and the direct debit will occur on Thursday 18 April. This will include fees for Week 2 of the Holidays, Week 1 of Term 2 as well a the $85 resource fee for Term 2.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's ELC
Phone: 6287 5520
Email: elc.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au
What's coming up and when:
| Every Monday | Sports Day |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Friday 12th April |
SJV Cross Country Carnival - held at SJV. Details to follow. We welcome families to watch and volunteers to help out. Please email anna.mihalyka@cg.catholic.edu.au END OF TERM 1 |
| Monday 15th - Friday 26th April |
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| Monday 29th April |
Pupil Free Day. No School
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| Tuesday 30th May |
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| Wednesday 1st May |
1st day of our 2025 Enrolment period. Make sure to tell family and friends about SJV and come along to our open days.
The school will be open for enrolment tours during the month of May every Wednesday from 10:30am - 5pm.
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| Friday 3rd May |
Cross County Carnival Ribbon Assembly as part of our normal Friday assembly.
2:40pm Anzac Day Prayer Celebration led by Year 4.
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| Saturday 4th May |
Enrolling now Open Day 9:30am - 12:30pm.
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| Wednesday 8th May |
Parish Mass - all families welcome from 9:30am Led by 5/6P.
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| Thursday 9th May |
SJV Athletics Carnival. 9:30am - 1:30pm
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| Friday 10th May |
Mother's Day Celebration and Learning Journey
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Term 1
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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 12th April
Annette and Suresh
Happy holidays
If you are available in Term 2 to volunteer for the Canteen, please email Mel to advise of your availability.
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
Term 2 & 3 The Winter Tuckshop Menu kicks in.
With the garden producing so many Zuchinis, Mel has made a zuchini slice that can now be purchased as a lunch item from the canteen. 2 pieces of vegetarian zucchini slice for $4.50 - order via the QKR app.
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
High School Open Days
For anyone intersted to 'try MacKillop' please see the attached letter and register using the link within the letter sent to Mr Rodda.
