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| DAY | DATE | EVENT |
| Thursday | 3rd July |
NAIDOC Week Mufti Day Primary Assembly 2pm (4 Gold presenting) Last day of Term 2 |
| Friday | 4th July | Pupil Free Day |
| Monday | 21st July | Start of Term 3 |
| Friday | 25th July | School Disco |
| Friday | 1st August | Kinder Excursion |
| Friday | 8th August | Infants Assembly |
| Tuesday | 12th August |
Year 6 Mass with the Bishop Parish Confirmation |
| Wednesday | 13th August |
Parish Confirmation |
| Friday | 15th August | Primary Assembly 5Blue presenting |
| Thursday & Friday | 21st & 22nd August | Canberra Camp Year 6 |
| Friday | 22nd August | Infants Assembly kBlue presenting |
| Monday | 25th August | Pupil Free Day |
| Thursday | 28th August |
Soccer Gala Day Primary Assembly 6 Red presenting |
| Thursday-Tuesday | 28th August - 2nd September |
Book Fair |
| Friday | 29th August | Grandparents Day |
| Friday | 5th September | Infants Assembly 2 Blue presenting |
| Friday | 12th September | Primary Assembly 6 Blue presenting |
| Thursday | 18th September | Junior Basketball Gala Day |
| Friday | 19th September |
Senior Basketball Gala Day Infants Assembly year 1 presenting |
| Thursday | 25th September | Primary Assembly 4 blue presenting |
| Friday | 26th September | Last Day of Term |
Heavenly Father,
As this school term comes to a close, we give You heartfelt thanks for all the blessings we have received. Thank You for the gift of learning, for the growth of our students, and for the dedication of our teachers and staff. We are grateful for the friendships made, the lessons learned, and the challenges overcome.
We now ask for Your loving protection over our entire school community as we enter the holiday break. Keep our students, families, and staff safe and well in their travels and activities. May this time be filled with rest, joy, and precious moments with loved ones, so that we may all return refreshed and ready for the new term. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we approach the end of Term 2, I would like to pass on my thanks to you for your ongoing support of our school. The students' overall wellbeing and growth in faith and learning is positively impacted when they know their parents and teachers are working together. I trust that the recent academic report and parent/teacher interviews have provided you with the opportunity to celebrate your child's progress, and to find out ways in which we can all support their targeted areas of improvement.
I pray that the upcoming two-week break for the children provides them with an opportunity to enjoy some time to engage in activities that they may not get the time to do during the school term. The children are kept very busy at school and, as the term progresses, it is noticeable that their 'batteries need replenishing.' I hope that you get some time during the student break to enjoy some time away from the normal routines of work and family life.
NAIDOC Week
The celebration of NAIDOC Week 2024 is from 6-13 July 2024 and is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate and recognise the contributions and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme of The Next generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy which celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors.
During NAIDOC, we remember the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of our country and celebrate their rich cultures and inspiring contributions to Australia.
Tomorrow our students are asked to help celebrate NAIDOC Week by dressing in mufti in the colours of the Aboriginal flag - red, black and yellow.
Congratulations Fr John
This weekend, Fr John will be celebrating his 30th Anniversary of Ordination and his 70th birthday. Our school community passes on our heartfelt thanks to Fr John for all that he does as our Parish Priest: supporting our liturgical program each year; leading the sacramental programs; and, contributing to many of the decisions that are made for the planning and organisation of the school. Being a priest comes with many significant sacrifices and challenges, and we congratulate him on his dedication and commitment to his vocation. You are very welcome to join the celebrations being held this Saturday 5 July at 11.00am in the church.
With every blessing for the student holiday break. I look forward to seeing you next term.
Paul Moroney
Principal
TERM 2 REFLECTION
Semester One is coming to a close. It certainly has been a busy first half of 2025.
A Term of Connection and Growth
We extend a huge thank you to all parents and carers who attended our Parent/Teacher Meetings. Your engagement and partnership are vital to your children's success, and these meetings provided invaluable opportunities for us to collaborate on their learning journeys.
Sporting Highlights
Our students have participated in a variety of sporting endeavours this term. The Netball Gala Day was a fantastic display of teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship, with all participants giving their best. We also celebrated incredible athletic talent at the School Athletics Carnival, where students pushed their limits and cheered on their peers. A special congratulations to our students who represented St John’s at the Diocesan Cross Country event, demonstrating remarkable endurance and determination.
Community and Faith
This term has seen a strong focus on our school's values and community involvement. Our Mother's Day celebrations were a heartwarming tribute to the special women in our lives. The Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal saw an outpouring of generosity from our school community, providing much-needed support to those in need. We also came together for meaningful Easter, Pentecost & Grade Parish Masses and ANZAC and World Environment Day Liturgies, fostering a deeper sense of faith and social responsibility.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Our Year 4 students enjoyed an exciting Excursion to the Australian Wildlife Sanctuary, gaining first hand insights into Australia's unique fauna. Year 2 had a fascinating trip to the Sydney Tram Museum, stepping back in time to explore the history of public transport. Meanwhile, Year 3 embarked on an adventurous Excursion to Symbio Wildlife Park, connecting with nature and learning about diverse animal species and their habitats.
Engaging with Literature and Reconciliation
We fostered a love of reading through National Simultaneous Storytime, where students across all grades shared in the joy of a common story. Some of our Aboriginal Student Representatives proudly attended the Sorry Day Service.
School Life and Kindergarten Enrolments
Regular Infants and Primary Assemblies continued to be a highlight, providing opportunities for celebrating learning, presenting awards and sharing important messages. Looking ahead, we held 2026 Kindergarten enrolment interviews, welcoming prospective new families into our school community.
We wish all students and their families a safe and enjoyable winter break. We will continue to work together in improving student learning and well being outcomes during the second half of the year.
Thank you to our students, teachers, parents and friends for their ongoing support. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 3!
SCHOOL PRIDE HOUSE COMPETITION
Congratulations to Polding (Blue) for winning the School Pride House Competition this term for collecting the most tokens for their house by consistently wearing the correct uniform and participating in Waste Free Wednesday. Today the students in Polding were rewarded with a mufti day and Zooper Dooper.
NETBALL GALA DAY
On Thursday, 28 June, we had ten teams (94 students) represent St John’s at the Western Region Netball Gala Day. The students did the very best on and off the Netball Court representing our school with great pride. All the students were safe, responsible, organised and respectful. But most importantly they all had fun!
It was a big day with a minimum of 7 x 20 minute games played by our teams. There was a great spirit amongst our students as they demonstrated their capacity to ‘Walk in peace and joy’.
Thank you to Mrs New for convening the day for our diocese. She did a wonderful job organising all the schools in the Western Region to participate in a successful Netball Gala Day.
Thanks also to Mrs Sinfeld and Mrs Walker for coordinating our school to participate. We thank them for their support in allowing our students to attend a great day.
Finally thanks to the teachers, SSO’s, parent volunteers and support from parents/carers to assist our children on the day. We look forward to being involved in the Netball Gala Day next year.
Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week : 29th June - 5th July
| Nicholas H | Stuti B | Atarah-Lael P |
| Mila T | Alara D | Ellie C |
| Noah C | Evan T | Lara O |
| Jayella T | Nathaniel C | Amara C |
| Sherlyn M | Bilawra A | aiden M |
| Leevi Z | Laya Y | Kohen C |
| Mrs Menzies |
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Welcoming KR Maxwell B-for being inclusive and welcoming of others in the classroom and on the playground. 1R Georgia B- For welcoming others with a kind and friendly heart, just like Jesus did. 2R Demi B - for welcoming others into her learning environment. 3R Brooklyn D - For Welcoming others with an open heart 4R Sijan P - For welcoming others by making everyone feel included and valued in the classroom. 5R Joey G - for welcoming and including others. 6R - Thomas A - For always demonstrating how to be inclusive and welcoming towards his peers. |
Week 9 - Awards: INFANTS
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Class |
St John’s Gold Award For- being people of ‘good news’, - displaying gospel values - continuing the mission of Jesus |
Learning Award For - effort, excellence, or achievement with their learning. |
Positive Behaviours for Learning Award For- following the school rules. |
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K Red |
Jaclynn G For being kind and respectful towards your peers and teachers, showing us how to walk in ‘Peace & Joy.’ |
Harlow H For working hard to improve all areas of her learning. |
Tsewang S For being a responsible and respectful learner. |
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K Gold |
Mikaela F For being a beautiful role model of “walking in peace and joy”. |
Wezi C For working hard to segment and blend words. |
Rayansh K For trying his best to follow the ‘4 school rules’. |
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K Blue |
Aurelia V - For always being kind and respectful to her peers and teachers. A beautiful model of what it means to ‘Walk in Peace and Joy’. |
Heath T - For an improvement in the formation of his letters. |
Jacob T - For trying his best to follow the “4 school rules”. |
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1 Red |
Amarissa T Demonstrating kindness and compassion towards others. |
Hunter C For explaining his thinking during numeracy sense tasks. |
Grace N For trying hard to be organised and ready for learning. |
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1 Gold |
Drisana A For showing love in her heart through her thoughtful contributions to the Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal. |
Xavier F For his thoughtful contributions in preparing our science presentation. |
Lydia C For consistently being responsible and organised in all areas of her learning. |
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1 Blue |
Aedan F- For demonstrating kindness through his interactions with his peers. |
Elijah L For an excellent drawing and labelling of a spider. |
Trisha P - For a great effort being organised and focused in the classroom. |
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2 Red |
Nevaeh M For demonstrating how to walk in peace and joy by showing kindness through her daily interactions with her peers. |
Bellinda B For writing a persuasive paragraph about the threats to koalas. |
Xavier N For always trying his best to follow the classroom and school expectations at all times. |
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2 Gold |
Kavy B For walking in peace and joy, through her kind words, caring actions, and compassionate heart. |
Adam G For great improvement in reading and comprehension |
Avery L For always being organised and ready to learn |
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2 Blue |
Adelina L For her continuous display of the gospel values in her everyday actions. Well done Adelina! |
Luciano V For focusing on his persuasive writing to save Koalas and taking on feedback! Great work Luciano! |
Evan B For his commitment to following the school rules and creating a positive environment in the classroom. Keep it up Evan! |
Winter Appeal Concludes with Overwhelming Generosity!
Our Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal has officially wrapped up, and I am truly humbled by the incredible generosity shown by our school community. The volume of donations we've received for our less fortunate community members is simply astounding. Each item will make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing hardship this winter, and for that, I extend my deepest gratitude. Your kindness truly embodies the spirit of compassion that Mini Vinnies strives to uphold, acting as the very face and hands of Christ in your service to others.
Term 3 Sleep-Out Experience for Years 5 & 6
Looking ahead to Term 3, I am excited to announce a powerful learning opportunity for our Year 5 and 6 students: a sleep-out evening at school! This experience will give students a small glimpse into what it might feel like to be homeless during the colder months, as they will "sleep" for a duration at school. This initiative aims to foster empathy and understanding for those facing homelessness in our community. More details, including permission notes, will be sent home soon.
Opening Doors of Faith: A Focus for Mini Vinnies
This term and next, Mini Vinnies will be focusing on 'opening doors' of faith, especially as we participate in the Year of Pilgrims of Hope. We'll explore how our actions and faith can open doors to new possibilities, understanding, and compassion for ourselves and others. I look forward to exploring this theme in greater depth through our upcoming weekly meetings.
