Dear Parents and carers,

In a new book, “Four Thousand Weeks,” Oliver Burkeman makes the reader aware that the average human gets 4,000 weeks on this planet. That equates to living to the age of 80. Burkeman uses this statistic to provide some perspective on aspects of productivity such as ‘to do lists’ and ‘clearing the inbox to zero.’ Keeping busy by attending to such things can often seem fruitless because we never seem to have enough time to get them all done. How true is that as a parent! At times it can seem the more we do, the more that comes our way. The essence of Burkeman’s book is that we need to be comfortable with the fact that we will not get everything done. He does not espouse laziness or failing to meet accountabilities and responsibilities. Rather, to be more selective in deciding which tasks are the most relevant at that point in time, and to be fully present to that moment. This prayer may offer some support in finding the right balance:

Dear Lord,

Remind me daily that You have called me to be fruitful, not just busy. Give me the wisdom and strength to produce in abundance that which is most important and constructive in my life and the lives of those around me. Help me to focus on the things that are most important, and keep me from being distracted by the things that try to keep me from reaching my goals and achieving the dreams that you have put in my heart. Amen

Stop Work Meeting

As was mentioned in a Compass notification today, the Independent Education Union (IEU) has informed Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong that their members will stop work for one hour on Tuesday 15 November 2022 from 2.00-3.00pm.

Please be assured that our school will be fully operational on this day, however classes may not run as normal for the hour that the action takes place. 

P & F Meeting

The next meeting for the P & F will take place on Wednesday 23 November at 7.00pm in the Tiered Learning Space. All are welcome.

Wishing you a safe and rewarding week ahead.

Paul Moroney

Principal

Week 4 - Awards: PRIMARY 

Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are

celebrating their birthday this week  ,

 6th November - 12th November

The process of class formation for 2022 has now commenced. This process involves the current class teachers preparing draft lists for next year's classes. This process takes into consideration the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each individual student. Decisions are made to establish balanced, equitable class groups with the potential to work well together. As the teachers know the students within the school environment exceptionally well, the best interests of each individual student is always considered during the discernment process.

Parents are invited annually to contribute to the process of class formation by informing us in writing of any needs that may impact on class placement. Written requests could be submitted either through the class teacher or via this link.

All requests need to be made by Friday 11th November 2022.

It is important to note that whilst parental requests are considered, there is never a guarantee that these requests will be granted. If parents make a request, particularly about their child being placed within a certain friendship group, please be aware that there may be circumstances surrounding such requests that may prevent it from being granted.

The next P & F meeting is on Wednesday 23rd November at 7pm in the tired learning space. All are welcome.

St John’s community is having a Koala Campaign which
started on Monday of Week 3.

The Year 2 children are looking at how we can care for
God’s Creation in their lessons. We are asking the
families in our school if they can help our koalas in
Campbeltown by donating any used, clean pillowcases,
towels and small blankets or sheets and bring them to
school.

The donations will be given to WIRES- people who look
after injured animals, to make little pouches. Many of
our native animals – especially koalas, get hit by cars at
this time of year and they need helpers to look after
them until they can be returned to the bush.

Your support is greatly appreciated