St Johns Newsletter -1 May 2024
Principal's Report
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Morning Line-up: As of next week, due to the weather over the coming months, our morning line-up and welcome after the bell will only be held on Mondays. All other mornings, the children will line-up at their classroom doors when the bell goes at 8:50am.
Congratulations to Wood (Yellow) House on winning this year’s House Cross Country. The Foundation children ran 250 metres, Yr1&2 ran 500 metres, Yr3&4 ran 3 km and our Yr5&6 ran 6 kms. You should all be proud of how well your children did. A squad from Yr 3 to 6 will represent our school next week at the District level.
ANZAC Day: Last Thursday, our school captains Isla and Hugh, laid a wreath on behalf of our school community to commemorate the fallen soldiers. It was also wonderful to see so many of our students and their families taking part in the dawn service. The following day the Grade 3/4B students lead the school in an ANZAC reflection liturgy.
Mothers Days Preparations: The Friends of St John’s have organised a Mothers Day stall to be held on Wednesday 8th May, please see further information below.
Our annual Mothers Day Breakfast will be held on Friday 10th May, 7:15 - 8:30am. Students are invited to bring their mothers (or a special person if mum is unable to attend) and enjoy breakfast cooked by the staff. Please ensure you register via PAM. Our Mothers Day Liturgy will be held on Friday 10th May at 9:15am in the Church, families are welcome to attend.
Inform and Empower: During May the students will take part in their second live stream incursion for the year on digital safety and wellbeing. These sessions will inform and empower students to become more aware, clever, kind and brave online citizens. Information sheets will be sent home after the sessions.
Canteen closed 9th May: Please note there will be no lunch orders on this day.
Catholic Education Week; (20th May to 24th May): To celebrate Catholic Education Week, the 3 schools within our Parish will be holding Combined Masses at 10am on each of the following days:
Wednesday May 22- Columba, Bunyip to host Years 3 & 4
Thursday May 23- St John’s, Koo Wee Rup to host Foundation - Year 2
Friday May 24- St James, Nar Nar Goon to host Years 5 & 6
Parents and parishioners are welcome to attend.
Further information and permission forms will be provided via PAM shortly.
Regards
Chris Dortmans, Principal
Religious Education News
This term our school will be participating in the St. Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need during the colder months.
As part of our support for this important cause, we will be collecting various items to help those facing hardship during winter. This aligns with the Catholic Social Teaching of 'Dignity of the Human Person,' which emphasises the inherent worth and value of every individual.
We are seeking donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and winter woollies (new or gently used). These essential items not only meet basic needs but also affirm the importance of every individual's well-being and comfort, especially during challenging times. Your donations, no matter how small, are greatly appreciated.
Our Social Justice Leaders will be visiting classrooms this week to speak to students about this initiative, and each classroom will have a basket to collect donations. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to upholding the dignity of every person in our community.
Alycia Matthews, Religious Education Leader
Upcoming dates
Friday 10 May: Mother's Day Liturgy @ 9:15am
Pray Together
Mothers Day Stall - Wed 8 May & Raffle
Mothers Day Breakfast & Liturgy - Friday 10 May
Uniform Shop & Canteen
Canteen
Canteen Closure Day - Thursday 9 May
Our canteen is open on Mondays and Thursdays, all orders must be placed via CDFpay prior to 8:45am on canteen days. Please Note: Late orders cannot be accepted. If you have any queries in relation to canteen please email canteen@stjohnskwr.catholic.edu.au
Uniform Shop
A reminder that Terms 2 & 3 require all students to wear Winter Uniform.
Uniform orders are processed on Monday & Thursday, orders must be placed by 2pm on these days via CDFpay (uniform shop is online only please follow the link above to access CDFpay).
For exchanges or general enquiries in regard to sizing, second hand uniform etc please email Belinda: uniform@stjohnskwr.catholic.edu.au Exchanges: After emailing the details of your exchange requirements please drop the item at the office with your name attached, exchanges will be processed on the next uniform shop day. Please note: All items being exchanged MUST be unwashed with tags still attached.
Upcoming Events
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Gr 5 Excursion - Old Melbourne Gaol
9:10 AM - 2:50 PM |
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Gr 3&4 Excursion - Polly Woodside
9:00 AM - 2:45 PM |
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Friends of St Johns Meeting
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
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Assembly (Grade 6's presenting assembly item)
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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District Blast 20 Cricket - Gr 3 to 6 only
All day |
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Graduation Mass
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Gr 6 Excursion
All day |
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Whole School Colour Event
All day |
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Meet Your Teacher Day
All day |
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Killara Christmas Carols - Choir only
All day |
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End of Year Mass - Whole School
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Reports go home via PAM
All day |
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Assembly (34B presenting assembly item)
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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Term 4 Concludes
8:50 AM - 3:10 PM |
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Koo Wee Rup Catholic Parishes in Partnership
OSHC (Out of School Hours Care)
After School Hours Care operates out of the St Johns hall before and after school.
Please contact OSHC directly for all enquiries:
Alternatively you can visit them in the hall before or after school to enquire.
Community News -
Container Deposit Scheme
St Johns has registered to fundraise through the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme.
If you wish to donate your refund to the school please either:
- Search for -St Johns School Koo Wee Rup, or
- Use the code above
