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- Vision and Mission Statement
- Important Dates to Remember
- Principal's Report
- Deputy Principal Report
- Birthdays
- Good Samaritan Awards Week 7
- Assembly Awards Week 7
- Harmony Day
- Holy Week
- Mini Vinnies
- Breakfast club
- Updated Bus Timetable
- ASPIRE before & after school care
- P & F Easter Raffle
- P & F Snow cones for the Cross country
- P & F Olympic Games 2024
- Brother Clarence Foundation
- Little Mermaid Local Theatre Production
- Enrolling Now for Kinder 2025
- ALPHA
| DAY | DATE | EVENT |
| Thursday | 21st March | Harmony Day |
| Friday | 22nd March |
Parish Mass at 9.30am - Yr 5 attending Primary Assembly 2pm |
| Wednesday | 27th March |
Infants Assembly 2pm Book club orders close today P&F raffle tickets due by today |
| Thursday | 28th March | Staff Professional Development (Student Free Day) |
| Friday | 29th March | Good Friday (Public Holiday) |
| Monday | 1st April | Easter Monday Ppublic holiday) |
| Tuesday | 2nd April |
Easter Mass -10am Easter Hat Parade - 2pm Easter Raffle prize draw |
| Thursday | 4th April | Primary Assembly 2pm (4 Red presenting) |
| Friday | 5th April | School Cross Country |
| Friday | 12th April |
Parish Mass at 9.30am - Yr 4 attending Infants Assembly 2pm (1 Red presenting) Last Day of Term 1 |
| Monday | 29th April | First Day of Term 2 |
| Thursday | 9th May | Mothers Day stall |
| Friday | 10th May | Mothers Day picnic |
| Friday | 17th May | School Athletics Carnival |
| Tuesday | 28th May | School Photo Day |
| Friday | 28th June | Netball Gala Day |
| Friday | 7th June | Staff Professional Development (Student Free Day) |
| Friday | 14th June | P & F School Disco |
| Friday | 5th July | Last Day of Term 2 |
| Monday | 22nd July | First Day of Term 3 |
| Friday | 26th July | Grand parents Day |
| Friday | 2nd August | P & F Olympic a thon |
| Friday | 23rd August | Soccer Gala Day |
| Thursday | 29th August | Fathers Day Stall |
| Friday | 30th August | Fathers Day Picnic |
| Thursday | 19th September | Basketball Gala Day Junior |
| Friday | 20th September | Basketball Gala Day Senior |
| Thursday | 26th September | Last Day of Term 3 |
| Friday | 27th September | Staff Professional Development (Student Free Day) |
| Monday | 14th October | First Day of Term 4 |
| Friday | 18th October | P & F School Disco |
| Monday | 28th October | Staff Professional Development (Student Free Day) |
| Wednesday | 18th December | Last Day of Term 4 |
Dear Parents/Carers,
Fast from judging others; Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness; Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute; Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism; Feast on hope.
Fast from negatives; Feast on encouragement.
Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern; Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion; Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip; Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm; Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from anxiety; Feast on faith.
Amen
I pray that this Lenten season has been giving you an opportunity to 'feast' on the things that nourish your spirit and 'fast' from the things that turn you away form our loving God.
Harmony Day
We look forward to joining many other communities across Australia in celebrating Harmony Day tomorrow. In fact, it is now designated as Harmony Week and is aimed at celebrating our country's diversity and the different backgrounds from which we originate. At St John's we have more children coming from 40 different cultural backgrounds and this is certainly worth celebrating!
Children are able to come to school dressed in traditional cultural clothing or clothes that are a symbol of their cultural background. Otherwise, they can wear orange which is the colour designated to acknowledge Harmony Week.
It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Wishing you a safe and blessed week,
Principal
PARENT COMMUNICATION SURVEY
As mentioned at the P & F meeting on Monday, 4 March, one of our goals for this year is to organise a consistent approach to communicating with parents and carers about student learning from K-6. Before this is implemented, we are in the process of gathering information from teachers and parents/carers about the best strategies to improve communication. We are aware that this is an area for improvement and wish to take positive steps to address this matter.
In the coming week, we will share a survey with parents/carers about communication between school and home. We would greatly appreciate your insights into this matter. Staff have already been surveyed.
The link to the Parent Communication Survey will be shared via Compass.
The data collected will help us to devise a plan for this year which will be implemented next term. This plan will then be evaluated as the year progresses to ensure we meet the right balance in supporting communication about student learning with parents and carers.
LENT- PROJECT COMPASSION
During Lent, we are called to pray, fast and participate in almsgiving. As part of our Catholic Social Teaching we are obliged to give preferential treatment to the poor. We thank students and families in anticipation for their contribution to Project Compassion during this liturgical season.
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion provides those less fortunate than us, the opportunity to learn new skills, enables them to move away from dependence and debt and assists them to become self-supporting. We are extremely grateful for the work of this Catholic organisation. Thank you to the Mini Vinnies Team who have continued to promote this important fundraising initiative. Also a special thank you to all the students and their families who have contributed to Project Compassion during this season.
HARMONY DAY- THURSDAY, 21 MARCH
Harmony Day is held on 21 March, an opportunity when we celebrate the cultural diversity of our school community. Tomorrow students can wear vibrant shades of orange and/or cultural attire as we come together to honour our unique heritages.
Harmony Day is not just about recognising our differences but celebrating the strength and beauty that comes from our diverse backgrounds. It's a day to foster understanding, respect, and inclusivity within our school community.
Whilst Harmony Day is still predominantly celebrated in Australia, people celebrate it worldwide by reflecting on the ways they can live in harmony with their neighbours, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week 17th March - 23rd March
| Oliver L | Matthew O | Hailey C |
| Ava Q | Amelia B | Callum B |
| Saiya K | Mia Y | Joey G |
| London S | Maya C | Gabriel P |
| Maaliyah V | Xavier F | Mrs Libro |
Listening
KR Sophia S- for listening to the needs of her teachers and classmates.
1R Isabella S - for listening and responding to the needs of others just like the Good Samaritan.
2R Jake M - for listening to his teachers and peers when working in the classroom
4R- Mariana G - For consistently being an active listener when learning.
5R - Sarah T- For listening to the needs of others.
6R - Alaina F - For consistently being an active listener during learning activities
Week 7 - Awards: INFANTS
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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. |
|
K Red |
Paulan S For the way in which you show kindness and forgiveness to others just like Jesus. |
Levi F For trying his best to complete all of his work. |
Ameya P For always being a respectful, responsible and organised member of Kinder Red. |
|
K Gold |
Ellis B For being kind and gentle in his interactions with others. |
Dominic P For a huge improvement in writing his name. |
Melissa H For always following the 4 school rules. |
|
K Blue |
Maryann A For always being kind and respectful to her peers and teachers. |
Maaliyah V For always trying her best in all learning areas. |
Dylan B For always being respectful, responsible, organised and ready to learn. |
|
1 Red |
Nina P For always offering a helping hand to her peers and teachers just like Jesus did. |
Adam G For writing interesting prepositional phrases about characters and settings. |
Charlotte S For consistently demonstrating and supporting others in a responsible and respectful manner. |
|
1 Gold |
Nevaeh M For setting an example for others through her kind, considerate and helpful interactions with her peers and teachers. |
Riyans L For consistently reviewing and refining his work in all learning areas. |
Elijah P For always demonstrating positive behaviours in line with classroom and school expectations. |
|
1 Blue |
Chelsea M For the way in which you show kindness to others by helping when they need assistance. |
Matthew O For challenging yourself to write more sentences during ‘free’ writing time. |
Xavier W For being a positive role model to your peers by consistently following the school rules. |
|
2 Red |
Arnesh B For offering support and encouragement to his peers |
Namami P For always trying her best and taking great pride in the presentation of her work. |
Eruera S For being responsible and respectful in our classroom. |
|
2 Gold |
Emilia S For being kind and respectful to others. |
Ava S For writing detailed and descriptive sentences about characters from books. |
Vincent F For consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with classroom expectations. |
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2 Blue |
Elianna A For always interacting respectfully and with kindness towards her classmates and teachers. |
Ridhaan P For consistently demonstrating a positive approach towards learning. |
Hudson K For being an organised, responsible and respectful member of 2 Blue. |
BROTHER CLARENCE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
The Brother Clarence Foundation for Education was established in the
Campbelltown/Macarthur region in September of 1990 as an honour and
memory of the work of Brother Clarence Cunningham who, at that stage, had
spent eighteen of his forty eight years of teaching in this region. The purpose
of the Trust is to assist students in the region to meet their educational
expenses. Schools are invited to nominate a student to receive some
assistance.
Since 1991 the Foundation has distributed $128,660 to 344 families who have benefited from some
assistance.
St John’ has again received a grant in 2024 and would like to thank the Foundation for their
continued support. Anyone interested can make a donation to the Foundation
brotherclarencefoundation@gmail.com
