MAPLE- RETURNS NEXT WEEK & A REMINDER OF THE THREE EXPECTATIONS

Maple has continued to support the well being of students throughout 2024. She has played a key role in assisting students with school attendance and their overall well being. 

With the building project she has been frightened of the loud noises being made during the demolition of the old canteen and toilet block. With the new awning at the Lindesay Street gate, it has also meant she has not had access where she would normally go to the toilet. As a result, she has been on leave for the last few weeks.

The good news is that she will make a return as of next week. Before she does, this is just a reminder for our community regarding the three expectations in support of Maple and the Dogs Connect Program: 

SOCCER GALA DAY- YEARS 3-6

On Friday, 23 August, we had nine teams represent St John’s at the Western Region Soccer Gala Day. The day was non-competitive to cater for children of all abilities. The aim was to give everyone an opportunity to participate, regardless of skill or ability. 

The day was a huge success. Our students demonstrated fantastic skill and sportsmanship throughout the day. There was some wonderful teamwork demonstrated with crisp passing between players. 

A special thank you once again to Miss Clarke and Mr Toohey for coordinating the teams for our school. Thanks to the parent volunteers who assisted in coaching the teams on the day- Mrs Bartulovic, Mrs Jones, Mr Brown, Mrs Spannenberg, Mrs Bazouni & Mr Martinez. Thanks also to the staff who assisted on the day- Mrs Marshall, Mrs Seweryn, Mrs Walker, Mrs Lucas, Miss Costello and Miss Kaitlyn.

 

FATHERS DAY CELEBRATIONS

We hope that all fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other men in the lives of our children have a Happy Father’s Day on Sunday, 1 September. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. 

This Thursday, 29 August, there will be an opportunity for the students to purchase a special something for Father’s Day. Thank you to the P & F who have organised this opportunity for the children to buy something at the Father’s Day Stall.

On Friday, 30 August, we invite our fathers, grandfathers and other men in the lives of the students to have a picnic lunch.

Year 1 will be leading a special Father’s Day Liturgy at our Monday morning assembly, 2 September. We hope many of our fathers and grandfathers will be able to attend.

Lord God, who is Father of all,

send your blessing down on these men who are fathers.

For those who in the night worry for their child,

grant them your comfort.

For those who in the day work and struggle to provide for their child,

send them your strength.

For those who mourn a child,

hold them in your love.

For those who play, laugh, sing and dance with their child,

you share in their joy.

Lord God, who is Father of all,

walk with these fathers, in the light times and the dark.

Bless them, and may they each be a living symbol of your fatherly love;

a symbol to their children and all who they encounter.

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.

Amen.