St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish Primary School Campbelltown eNewsletter

DAY	DATE	EVENT
Thursday	26th June	Netball Gala Day
Friday	27th June	Infants Assembly 2pm (Year 1 presenting)
Tuesday	1st July	Year 1 Excursion
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
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

Lord, help students to find physical, mental, and spiritual rest in you, knowing that you are always by their side, guiding and protecting them. As they face challenges, fill them with power, love, and self-control. Keep them steady and sure. Help them not to lose sight of what you have called them to and how you have equipped them. May they feel secure in your perfect love. In Christ’s name. Amen.

Dear Parents/Carers,

From today, Semester 1 student reports for all students will be available on the Compass app. If you need any support in accessing your child's report, please contact our school's office.

I hope you use your child's report as a celebration of what they have been able to achieve. A focus on a positive mindset, which we use with the children, will also enable them to see that there will also be areas in which they can improve, something that is true of everyone and important for growth to occur.

As happens for all schools across Australia, students in Years 1-6 receive an overall achievement grade for each Key Learning Area (subject). This grade is based on a 5-point scale. Across our diocese, the scale used is 'Extensive, Thorough, Sound, Basic, Elementary.' A grade of 'Sound' is an indication that students are achieving what is expected of them for their Year level in any subject. An 'Extensive' or 'Thorough' grade indicates they are working beyond the expectations, while a 'Basic' or 'Elementary' show they are working towards the expected outcomes. The report also gives you an indication of their work and social habits, as well as some aspects to focus on for next semester.

Students in Kindergarten receive an achievement grade of 'Thorough, Sound, or Basic.'

I would like to acknowledge the work of our teachers in writing the reports. They are extremely dedicated in ensuring your child's report is an accurate reflection of their progress.

Parent/Teacher meetings

The reports are only one form of communicating with you about your child’s growth in faith and learning. Having the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher is another significant method of working together for the benefit of your child. While this can happen at any time during the year, next week will be an opportunity for you to book an appointment. Details of how to book was pushed out on Compass last week. Please note that meetings will be limited to 10 minutes. If this does not give you or the teacher enough time, you are welcome to schedule a follow up meeting.

Staff Development Days for Term 2 & 3

You are reminded of the next Staff Development Day being held this term:

Friday 4 July (this means the end of Term 2 for the students is Thursday 3 July)

Our Term 3 Staff Development Day (and final one for the year) will be held on:

Monday 25 August

Students do not come to school on these days.

With every blessing for the week ahead,

Paul Moroney

Principal

SEMESTER ONE REPORTS & PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Your child/ren's Semester One Report will be available to view on your Compass Portal under "view academic reports" today. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of your child's progress and achievements over the past semester. If you have any trouble accessing your child’s report please contact the office as soon as possible.

Next week, for most classes, we will have the opportunity for our half-yearly parent-teacher interviews. These interviews are essential for fostering a collaborative environment that supports the student's academic and personal development. It ensures that both parents and teachers are aligned in their efforts to help the student succeed.

Thanks to Parents/carers who have already scheduled their interview time(s) via our online booking system. A reminder that the booking system is accessed via Compass. Once logged in you will be able to enter your details, choose your teacher, then pick the time available that is most suitable for you. Bookings will close at 5.00pm on Sunday, 29 June.

We look forward to this valuable opportunity to share student progress with parents and carers.

SCHOOL PRIDE HOUSE COMPETITION

In Week 10, our School Pride House Competition will be awarded to the students who have collected the most tokens for their house by consistently wearing the correct uniform and participating in Waste Free Wednesday this term.

The winning house will be announced on Monday, 30 June via Compass and at Tuesday morning’s assembly. The reward will take place on Wednesday, 2 July. On this day students from the winning house will be rewarded with a mufti day and Zooper Dooper.

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS- TEACHER PLACEMENT

Over the past few weeks we have supported university students from ACU with teacher placement. These students are currently completing their degree in Primary Education. They are completing their time here at St John’s. The feedback from them all has been overwhelmingly positive. They all spoke very highly of our students and the teachers who were supervising them.

We certainly need more young teachers in our system and hope that one day they may even return to our wonderful community. These students did a great job supporting the learning of our children throughout their placement. Their names and classes they were with are below. We wish them all the best in the future.

Emma Smith- 5B

Charlotte Malvern- 6B

Angelica Estrada- 5G

Kane Doran- 6G

Reece Creak- 5R

NETBALL GALA DAY

A reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, 26 June, we have ten teams (94 students) representing St John’s at the Western Region Netball Gala Day. We wish the students the very best on the Netball Court and encourage them all to be safe, responsible, organised and respectful. But most importantly to have fun!

The day is non-competitive to cater for children of all abilities. Teams have been selected based on preferences given by children earlier in the year. The aim is to give everyone an opportunity to participate, regardless of skill or ability.

NAIDOC WEEK

The 2025 NAIDOC Week theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.

NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of NAIDOC Week, honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture and resilience. The NAIDOC committee chose this theme to celebrate "…not only the achievements of the past but also the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors."

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/education/naidoc-week-2025-education-resources/105420636

On Thursday, 3 July, our school community will be recognising NAIDOC Week with a special mufti day. Students will be encouraged to wear red, black and/or yellow clothing to symbolise the aboriginal flag. On this day, teachers will also support the students to make a connection as to why they are wearing the colours they have on during a special prayer. We thank our families in anticipation of their support of this important week for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters.

Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week : 22nd June - 28th June

Audrey N	Max S	Bahar R
Zarina F	Hannah G	Adira B
Shana M	Mrs Virga

Walk in Peace and Joy

KG Shane K- for always ‘walking in peace and joy’ with a smile on his face.

1G - Samaira A - for always having a smile on her face, creating peace and joy with others.

2G Riyans L for walking in peace and joy through your positive daily interactions with others.

3G Philo T for demonstrating walking in peace and joy while on our excursion to Symbio.

4G Naira M - for walking in Peace and Joy through the kindness you display towards your peers.

5G Madeline S - For ‘Walking in Peace and Joy’ through your positive daily interactions with others

6G Eva B - For always being a Good Samaritan and for ‘Walking in Peace and Joy’ with others.

Week 8 - Awards: PRIMARY

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.

3 Red

Peia G

For helping others feel a sense of belonging in 3 Red.

Ava S

For accurately reflecting on her learning and applying feedback.

Mark N

For respectfully communicating his feelings, thoughts and ideas.

3 Gold

Kyah C
for demonstrating ‘walking in peace and joy’ while on our excursion to Symbio.

Sameul P
For showing a keen interest in learning about all the different animals and their lifecycles on our excursion to Symbio.

Jayella T
For following all four school rules while on our excursion to Symbio.

3 Blue

Xianrey Q

For demonstrating kindness through his daily interactions with his peers.

Jaxan A

For applying learnt skills to estimate, and measure mass using formal units.

Eashan S

For always demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning and consistently following rules.

4 Red

William H

For consistently demonstrating respect and fostering positive relationships with teachers and peers.

Sijan P

For their insightful research into the lives of saints and their consistent participation in class discussions.

Monique J

For their consistent dedication to carefully listening to and following teacher instructions.

4 Gold

Nixon N

For always making safe, respectful, and responsible choices each day.

Nathaniel C

For your excellent collaborative research into the lives of Saints that followed the example of Jesus.

Allira K

For being an organised and ready to learn student each day.

4 Blue

Ellouise S

For always bringing joy to 4 Blue by always putting a smile on her peers faces through her interactions with them

Deal B

For a fantastic speech that convincingly engaged his audience through his skillful use of declarative sentences

Stefan G

For his readiness to learn, organised attitude, and contributions to class discussions.

5 Red

Abhinav D

For being a role model of someone who acts with justice,

Georgia S

For her work with identifying and naming fractions of different sized wholes.

Hadi A

For consistently being respectful, responsible, organised and ready to learn.

5 Gold

Maya C

For ‘Walking in Peace and Joy’ by spreading kindness through her positive and welcoming interactions with her peers and teachers.

Chloe N

For an outstanding historical empathetic and creative letter from the perspective of a miner on the Victorian goldfields.

Francis V

Being a respectful student in the classroom and on the playground.

5 Blue

Hannah G

For always showing kindness and care for her classmates

Matilda A

Writing a detailed letter from the Goldfields in History

John P

For striving to do his best and being respectful to others.

6 Red

Shylah B

For always displaying kindness through her willingness to help others.

Kohen C

For demonstrating a hard working attitude to persist when learning a new skill in Science.

Luca J

For displaying progress towards being more organised and responsible in the classroom.

6 Gold

Meriet B

For demonstrating Gospel values through her interactions with her peers and teachers.

Andre G

For working harder to improve all areas of his learning throughout Semester 1.

Joseph T

For working harder to be responsible and respectful in all areas of class learning.

6 Blue

Skyla N

For demonstrating kindness through her daily interactions with her peers.

Cameron P

For displaying a hardworking attitude in all Key Learning Areas. Keep it up!

William J

For his effort to be more organised and focused in the classroom.

NAIDOC_week_mufti_day_.pdf

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We would like to congratulate Alessandra Villarosa on her high level of sporting achievements over the last few weeks.

Alessandra finished 37th in the Wollongong Diocese Cross Country Championships. This cross country event is at a very high level, and we are very proud of her result.

Alessandra also trialled for the Wollongong diocese Touch Football Team, and although she was not selected, she got down to the last few students in the probable/possible list.

Alessandra also represented the Mackillop team at the Rugby 7s tournament. Her Mackillop team were the grand final winners.

Well done to Alessandra on all these wonderful sporting achievements!

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Disco tickets

Before and after school each Wednesday, our Big Green team will be at the gates of
the school to help collect suitable recyclable containers from our families and the
wider community for Return and Earn.
Our current project is to collect recyclable containers to purchase materials for
National Tree Day, Friday July 25th.
Please note: glass bottles are not able to be collected for safety reasons.

Environmental_Awareness_Flyer.pdf

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St_Johns_July_VC_Program_1_.pdf

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JULY_4TH_STAFF_DEVELOPMENT_.pdf

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1 Jul	Year 1 excursion All day

3 Jul	Last day of Term 2 All day

3 Jul	Primary Assembly (4 Gold presenting) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

4 Jul	Staff Development Day (Pupil free day) All day

25 Jul	School Disco 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM