TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY

By the end of this month, it is hoped that students in Years 4-6, teachers and parents will have provided feedback on their experience of our school using an online survey. The surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process for improvement.

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter and on Compass, we would like to invite you to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. We value the role of parents and carers within our school community and would greatly appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and wellbeing at St John the Evangelist, Campbelltown.

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You are able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using the URL below:

http://tellthemfromme.com/sjct2025 

The survey will close on Friday, 30 May 2025. We thank you in anticipation of your ongoing support.

TERM 2 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 congratulate those 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.

We are confident that our student leaders will be great examples for others demonstrating our Good Samaritan values and ‘Walking in Peace and Joy’. Their names are below:

Class Captains for Term 2 2025

MOTHER’S DAY LITURGY AND PICNIC

On Sunday, 11 May we celebrated Mother's Day. We are thankful for our mothers, grandmothers, aunts and all those women who love and care for us. 

On Monday, 12 May, our school celebrated with a Mother’s Day Liturgy as part of our Morning Assembly. It was a special opportunity for the important women in the lives of our students to join us in a whole school celebration. 

Thank you to the Year 4 Teachers and Students for leading us in a beautiful liturgy. The prayers were heartfelt and the children were reverent throughout.

At the second lunch break on Friday, 9 May, we held our Mother’s Day Picnic. There was a wonderful community spirit throughout. It was fantastic to see so many mum’s, grandmother’s, aunt’s and other special women in the lives of our children attend. We look forward to further opportunities like this one in the future.

WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

Walk Safely to School Day is on May 16 this year. It’s a day for families to walk to school together and have a conversation about road safety.

“Everyone has the right to get home safe to their loved ones every day, without exceptions.” 

Peter Frazer, OAM - President of Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group

Walk Safely to School Day also encourages positive environmental action, better use of public transport with reduced car-dependency and encourages parents and carers to walk more, reducing dangerous traffic congestion around schools.

Being active every day, including walking to school, can help make a difference for many Australians. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or carer - everyone has a role to play in helping children to lead active healthy lives.

Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids, so start planning your Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 16 May 2025!