WELCOME BACK TO TERM 3

We all hope the children and their families had a wonderful winter break. It certainly was well deserved after a busy Semester One. 

We look forward to the students engaging in new learning and experiences this term. There are some special events taking place this term for the whole school community. This begins next week when we celebrate Grandparents Day and open classrooms.

TERM 3 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 at Monday mornings assembly- 31 July 2023. We will inform parents via Compass by the Friday before, who our Term 3 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. 

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK AT ST JOHN’S

National Science Week is celebrated between 12-20 August this year. The theme in 2023 is ‘Innovation: Powering Future Industries.’ 

We will be celebrating National Science Week during Week 4 (8-11 August) of this term.

During these days, classes will visit the school hall to be involved in a range of engaging, hands-on science experiments, activities and demonstrations. The aim is to develop a sense of curiosity about the world of Science & Technology. These activities will involve and develop problem solving and prediction skills. 

Our Year 6 students will work with younger children in the activities. There will also be a special day for parents, carers and friends to attend on Friday, 11 August. Please refer to the flyer below. 

FEAST OF ST ANNE & ST JOACHIM

Next Wednesday, 26 July, we celebrate the feast day for St Anne and St Joachim, the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Mary had good, faithful parents who raised her with a love and devotion to God like none other except Jesus Christ Himself.

Joachim and Anne serve as role models for parents and both deserve to be honored and emulated for their devotion to God and Our Lady Mary, the Mother of God.

On this day we give thanks for all the grandparents and grandfriends, particularly in our school and parish community.

St. Anne & St. Joachim ……… pray for us.

Dearest Saints Joachim and Anne,

Pray that our families may grow in holiness and that our homes may become grace filled sanctuaries of love.

By your powerful intercession, protect and guide all grandparents that they may be great examples of faith.

In these current times of pandemic, Lord, please protect our Church, take care of our families, our parishioners and those who are sick.

Lord, we commend to you all those who are dear to us, especially at this time our parents and grandparents.

Amen.