WELCOME BACK TO TERM 4

We welcome back all our students, teachers and families for the final term of 2022. We hope the children had a wonderful break and recharged for the term ahead. Term 4 is always busy with lots of events taking place at St John’s. 

We celebrate the liturgical season of Advent, leading up to Christmas. We farewell our Year 6 cohort and wish them every success as they move into Secondary School. Our Playgroup begins and we hold our Kindergarten Orientation for 2023 Kindergarten students and families. Year 5 have their Camp and organise student leadership for next year. Other grades have excursions planned. We have a swimming carnival to look forward to as well. Semester Two reports are also provided outlining the progress of student’s learning. 

We look forward to an enjoyable term ahead to finish the school year and thank parents in anticipation of their continued support.

THE ROSARY

October has been set aside as a time for people to pray and meditate upon the Rosary, a popular devotion among Catholics. Over the centuries the Church has always honoured Mary, the Blessed Mother of God. Praying the Rosary is one of the many ways in which we do this. 

We encourage students to pray to our Our Lady, the Mother of God, and for any intentions they have. For more information about the Rosary please click on this link.

TERM 4 CLASS CAPTAINS

It is wonderful to be recognised for leadership qualities. We have had many students from years 1 - 6 recognised for such qualities by their peers and teachers. We will congratulate these children who have been selected as Class Captains for this term and look forward to providing opportunities in which they can demonstrate their leadership skills.

These students will be provided with their badge on Monday, 24 October (Week 3) at the morning assembly. We will inform parents via Compass before Friday, 21 October of who our Term 4 Class Captains are, so you might be available to grab a photo and see your child receive their badge.

We are confident that our student leaders will be great examples for others and demonstrate our Good Samaritan values. 

MAPLE IS READY TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK

Maple has had a great break and is looking forward to starting back at school. She has had lots of exercise. Like many of the students she even caught up with a friend to play with, Archie.

Next week she will commence being at school three days a week- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The three expectations will still remain but we look forward to Maple having greater interaction with others.