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DAY | DATE | EVENT |
Friday | 18th August |
Infants Assembly - 2 Gold |
Monday-Friday | 21st-25th August |
Book Week. Pre-loved Book Sale in Library |
Wednesday | 23rd August |
Year 2 Excursion |
Friday | 25th August |
Book Week dress up Primary Assembly - 6 Gold |
Sunday | 27th August |
Parish Celebrations 10am-2pm |
Thursday | 31st August |
Fathers Day Stall |
Friday | 1st September |
Infants assembly - K Red |
Monday | 4th September |
Fathers Day Liturgy (8.45am) Fathers Day morning tea (11.05-11.45am) CatholicCare Parent Workshop - 6.00pm |
Friday | 8th September |
Primary Assembly - 3 Gold |
Friday | 15th September |
Infants Assembly - K Blue |
Thursday | 21st September |
Last Day of Term 3 Primary Assembly - 4 Gold |
Monday | 9th October |
First day of term 4 |
Dear Parents and Carers,
Immaculate Mary, assumed into heaven,
teach us to trust in God’s plan the way you did.
Do not let us fear obstacles or uncertainties.
Inspire us and pray for us, as we celebrate your Assumption.
Amen.
Yesterday our school community celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of the Feast of the Assumption in the St John's Parish Church. How wonderful it was that we could all be in the church again for a whole-school Mass. The last time we were able to do so was February 2020!
When we celebrate Mass in the church there is limited seating for parents and other family members. Therefore, when we are celebrating something significant (like Grandparents Day) we will still use the COLA so that more people can join us.
Science Week Spectacular
It was with such pride in our Year 6 students that I was able to witness such a fantastic Science Spectacular last week. The students displayed genuine leadership in the way that they demonstrated the experiments with such maturity and scientific knowledge. The students in the other grades were kept very engaged and left the hall with new learning about some aspects of science.
Book Week
Next week is Book Week. Included in this, and previous, newsletters is information about a 'Pre-Loved Book Sale'. Donations of books are welcome, and children will have the chance to purchase books during the week. Also, on Friday 25 August, our Book Dress Up Parade will take place after our morning assembly in the playground area. Children are able to dress up as a favourite book character.
Annual Parish Celebration
You are reminded that the parish is hosting an Annual Parish Celebration on Sunday 27 August. It will begin with Mass under the school COLA at 10.00am, followed by food stalls provided by the various cultural groups and entertainment. Some of our student are going to be involved in the Mass and the entertainment. Our school is a significant part of the parish and so all families are encouraged to join in this parish celebration.
Wishing you a great week,
Paul Moroney
Principal
SCIENCE SPECTACULAR AT ST JOHN’S
It was wonderful to celebrate National Science Week with our Science Spectacular. It was great to see so many parents, carers and friends attend last Friday, the final showcase for this event.
Winners for the colouring competition were announced at our Monday morning assembly. Congratulations to-
Infants winner- Evie McDonald (2 Gold)
Primary winner- Elias Butler (5 Blue)
MAPLE- THREE EXPECTATIONS
Maple has continued to support the well being of students this year. She has played a key role in assisting students with school attendance and their overall well being.
This is just a reminder for our community regarding the three expectations:
Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week 13th August - 19th August
Elizabeth O | Matlida B | Annaliese D |
Philo H | Nita V | Leu V |
Mrs B | Ms Gilfeather |
Forgiveness KB - Sam M - for following in Jesus’ footsteps and being forgiving to others. 1B-Sophia B - For always trying to do the right thing, and forgive others. 2B - Aliki M for accepting and receiving forgiveness 3B - Ioannis D- for remembering that everyone makes mistakes and having a forgiving heart 4B - Matias V- For following the likeness of Jesus by listening and showing compassion toward others. 6B - Isaac F - For realising the value of forgiveness in his life. |
Week 4 - Awards: PRIMARY
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. |
3 Red |
Chloe N for setting an example for others through her kind, considerate and helpful interactions in class |
Gabriel S Showing enthusiasm and precision when problem solving maths tasks |
Josephine M For being organised and committed to her learning during small group work. |
3 Gold |
Jessica M - for being helpful member of 3 Gold |
Ayla S - for her excellent contributions to class discussions |
Jordyn P- for consistently following expectations in and out of the classroom |
3 Blue |
James Cl For being an example of Jesus’ new commandment ‘Love one another as I have loved you”. |
Jayden K For showing persistence in mathematics and striving to do his best. |
Leilani M For consistently following all classroom expectations |
4 Red |
Matilda B For sharing ways to express empathy and consistently turning her words into actions. |
Jewel R For showing dedication to her learning when using various sentences to paraphrase the work of others. |
Tara U For being consistently organised and committed to her learning during small group work. |
4 Gold |
Alyssa G For displaying kindness and compassion towards others. |
Cameron P For making a conscious effort to paraphrase his writing to avoid plagiarism. |
Catherine P For consistently showing respectful behaviours towards teachers and peers. |
4 Blue |
Zara W For consistently displaying the classroom rules and expectations during learning times. |
Justin B For applying his understanding of paraphrasing when rewriting sentences. |
Jardel P For being an organised learner when completing classroom tasks. |
5 Red |
Kash R For offering his time to help others. |
Annalise W For providing assistance to other students in their learning. |
William R For effectively using the ‘Stop, Think and Act’ strategy. |
5 Blue |
Kristie N For showing kindness and inclusivity towards others in our school community. |
Stella B For showing perseverance in Mathematics and a willingness to share his knowledge with others. |
Kinara A For always demonstrating the school rule of being responsible and being ready for learning. |
5 Gold |
Amelia N For always being a thoughtful, supportive and helpful member of the class. |
Hermione K For always striving to achieve her best efforts and results in all subject areas. |
Tate F For consistently displaying respectful and responsible behaviour in the classroom. |
6 Red |
Karl B For showing kindness and inclusivity towards others in our school community. |
Xavier C For working super hard in daily skip counting sessions. Keep it up superstar! |
Ricky B For being organised and committed to his learning. |
6 Gold |
Jayden G For the reverence he demonstrates in all aspects of school prayer and liturgy and for developing great relationships with others. |
Summa-Lee J For always giving her best and demonstrating great improvements with her writing. |
Jayden V For always bringing a positive approach towards her learning and for being organised and responsible. |
6 Blue |
Oliver B For demonstrating the Gospel Value of compassion and always being empathetic to others. |
Alice W For demonstrating great knowledge and understanding in her Science demonstrations |
Alexi S For always being respectful in class in his interactions with everyone. |
Western Region Athletics Carnival
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 “Reflect God’s Goodness” by caring 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