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- Vision and Mission Statement
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- Principal's Report
- Introducing Baby Matilda Merrett
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- Week 8 Assembly Awards
- Counsellors Corner
- Christmas Fun Day
- Mini Vinnies Christmas appeal
- Swimming Carnival payment
- Leaving Families
- Smith Family Saver Plus
| DAY | DATE | EVENT |
| Friday | 3rd December | Swimming Carnival |
| Wednesday | 8th December | Christmas Fun Day |
| Wednesday | 8th December | Year 6 farewell |
| Wednesday | 15th December | Last day of term 4 |
| Tuesday | 1st February | Students return to school |
Dear Parents/Carers,
"Loving God, help us to teach our children that you love us totally and unconditionally. Help us to encourage our children to grow in love and to learn how to say sorry, knowing that you always forgive. Give us the courage to pray with our children and to share our faith with them as we journey together. We ask this through Christ our Lord."
Following on from the celebration for the Sacrament of Confirmation last week, tonight many of our students in Year 2 will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This sacrament helps the children to focus on the unconditional love of God and how important it is to repair relationships through the act of forgiveness. It is through forgiving others that we can be the face of Christ to others.
Staffing for 2022
This end of the year sometimes involves movement of staff as they look to further their experiences and build on their career. Mr Borg will be leaving to take up a leadership position at Holy Spirit, Carnes Hill; Miss Grasso will be teaching at Mary Immaculate, Eaglevale; Miss Pannu will be teaching at St Thomas More, Ruse. Mrs Korny and Mrs King, who have been working in a part-time capacity for some year, will be working at St Clare's, Narellan Vale and Mary Immaculate, Eaglevale. Each of these staff members have made valuable contributions to St John's and, while we will miss them, we wish them the very best as they continue in the wonderful vocation of teaching.
I am pleased to announce that we welcome Mr Stephen Zamroz and Miss Natalie Johnson to fulltime teaching positions at St John's. We are still in the process of recruiting for a classroom teacher/leadership position. Once all recruitment has been finalised we will be able to let you know our staffing list for 2022.
Support for refugees
Information has been provided in our Newsletter about our Christmas Fun Day being held next Wednesday 8 December. The gold coin donation on this day is to raise funds for refugees from Afghanistan who are currently being looked after in the Campbelltown area. Our parish of St John's are providing direct support for these families who have arrived in Australia with very little following the uprising in their country a few months back. If you would like to support these families in other ways, please contact our parish office 4625 8044.
Parent Survey
The purpose of this anonymous survey is to provide parents with an opportunity for input into areas affecting the education of the students and the general functioning of the school. Results will also assist the school in the preparation of the Annual School Report. To access the survey, please click on this link.
Wishing you a safe and happy week,
Paul Moroney
Principal
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Merrett on the birth of their beautiful baby girl Matilda, she was born on 18th November and Mum & Bub are doing well
Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating
their birthday this week
28th November - 4th December
| Rhys M | Bella S | Blake H |
| Oliver G | Ollie C | Tara U |
| Alyssa R | Mathias A | Tamariz L |
| Izabella R | Mrs Maher |
Congratulations to the following students for receiving a Good Samaritan Award in Week 8
KG - Amara C
1G - Luchia W
2G - Zara W
3G - Elias B
4G - Noah V
5G - Rhys M
6G - Gabriel B
Week 8 - Awards: PRIMARY
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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. |
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K/6 Blue |
Mitchell L for learning about polyhedrons in Maths |
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3 Red |
Kelsey D Being generous in offering to support her classmates during activities. |
Monica M Making brilliant contributions to class discussions in all topics! |
Isaiah M Making a visible effort to follow the school rules both in class and on the playground. |
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3 Gold |
Luke S For being reverent during class prayer time and consistently taking the time to connect with God. |
Hailey C For her creative fairytale writing and growing confidence in class discussions. |
Kristie N For being a positive role model to her peers by consistently displaying all classroom and school rules. |
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3 Blue |
Jasper R for working respectfully with his peers |
Sebastian C for sharing his knowledge of decimals with the class |
Avery T for being a responsible student who is always ready to learn |
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4 Red |
Payten K for trying your best to be a selfless peer to everyone in 4 Red |
Karl B for trying your best and neatest during Maths |
Faith P for being organised for every activity that may happen |
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4 Gold |
Isabella V for always caring for others and showing this through her kind actions and words |
Bishoy amazing application and dedication to all areas of learning |
Amelia R being a responsible and respectful member of 4 Gold |
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4 Blue |
Jayden V for generously sharing her ideas, skills and talents with her classmates |
Jonathan Y for writing a fabulous Haiku using figurative language |
Filip B for being proactive to ensure the safety of others in the classroom |
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5 Red |
Michael G for showing kindness when supporting his peers in the classroom and on the playground |
Rachael J for her enthusiasm and efforts made towards completing her Godly play set about the birth of Jesus |
Harrison S for demonstrating consistent organisational skills for all learning tasks |
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5 Gold |
Brody Z for always demonstrating the Gospel value of generosity through his kind interactions with those around him |
Grace A for consistently applying herself to all Key Learning Areas |
Tommy R for demonstrating great responsibility for his learning and behaviour at all times |
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5 Blue |
Ye Jun K For demonstrating the Gospel value of inclusion by including others in activities in and out of the classroom |
Damien D For being an active and enthusiastic learner. You are such a joy to teach! |
Hayden J Being responsible for his learning by showing that he is focused at all times. |
CHRISTMAS FUN DAY AND “AFGHANISTAN REFUGEE” FUNDRAISER
On Wednesday 8th December, 2021 St John the Evangelist will be celebrating the end of year with a “Christmas Fun Day”. The student will be partaking in some fun activities during the day, which include sporting activities, Christmas stories and Christmas craft.
St John’s Parish has made contact with Mr Moroney and the Mini Vinnies Coordinators, asking if there was a way the school could help support the “Afghanistan Refugee” families that have recently arrived in Australia and are living in our local community. Many of these families have arrived in Australia with no belongings and are in need of our support and prayers. In conjunction with the “Christmas Fun Day”, we would like to ask our students to donate a “Gold Coin” towards this fundraiser. This money will go directly to St John’s Parish to buy much needed goods for our Afghanistan families.
Thank you for your generous support with our Mini Vinnies Christmas appeal, Keep sending in those donations we are still taking them until this Friday 3rd December.
For all those attending the swimming carnival this Friday 3rd December Payment is due tomorrow at the latest
thank you
If you are planning on leaving St John's at the end of 2021, please contact the office to arrange the necessary paperwork
Thank you
