STUDENT LEADERS

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 will have an opportunity to congratulate the children who have been selected as Class Captains for Term 1 at our Monday morning assembly on 17 February. The list of Term 1 Class Captains will be posted on Compass this Friday. This will hopefully give parents and carers to get photos of their children receiving their Class Captain badges.

Our Year 6 leaders will also be recognised at our Opening School Mass under the COLA on Friday, 21 February at 10am. At the Mass they will receive their badges and recite our pledge, as a promise to serve and represent the school with pride. We thank them in anticipation for their commitment in their roles throughout the year.

We are confident that our student leaders will be great examples for others and continue to demonstrate our Good Samaritan values.

2025 Year 6 Student Leadership Team

School captains

Amelia Ayres

Kaylee Sin

Vice captains

Thomas Ajay

Dominique Bayon

Ethan Desveaux

Matias Valenzuela

St Joseph- Red House Captains

Adam Akkathara

Utsaha Gurung

Polding- Blue House Captains

Shylah Beaver

Robert Freeman

Vaughan- Green House Captains

Emily Priestly

Ava Quilala

Therry- Gold House Captains

Lareen Al-Jajjoka

Adira Brown

KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS MAKE A WONDERFUL START

Our newest and youngest learners have made a fantastic start to their journey at St John’s! The Kindergarten students have settled in beautifully, making new friends, exploring their classrooms and embracing new routines with enthusiasm.

From storytelling and hands-on activities, to outdoor play, the children are already engaging in a rich learning environment that nurtures curiosity and confidence. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been delighted to see their excitement and eagerness to learn each day.

We are so proud of our Kindergarten students and look forward to a wonderful year ahead.

KISS AND DROP REMINDERS

The safety of all students and community members is of the highest priority. When using the ‘Kiss and Drop’ area of the car park in the morning, we ask that you remember the following:

1. Parents/Carers must remain in the car at all times.
2. Students must exit the doors via the left hand side only
3. Bags need to be with students, ready for a quick and smooth exit from the car
4. Students may only exit the car when it has stopped parallel to the school fence

Please continue to show courtesy to all users by following these procedures.

MEET & GREETS

As mentioned in last week's newsletter, during Week 4 (17-21 February) we will be holding our Meet & Greet sessions. This is an extremely important opportunity for classroom teachers to gain further insights about children from parents/carers.

Each meeting will be scheduled for 10 minutes. Our late night will be on Monday, 17 February, with the final meeting taking place at 6:50pm. If you need longer than 10 minutes to discuss your child please don’t hesitate to arrange another meeting with your child’s classroom teacher.

This week, parents and carers, through a Compass notification, have been able to book their appointment online to meet with their child’s classroom teacher. PLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKINGS WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, 16 FEBRUARY AT APPROXIMATELY 5pm.

We look forward to working in partnership with parents and carers to support the learning and well being of our students.

DONATIONS TO SUPPORT A FAMILY WHO HAVE LOST EVERYTHING

We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support. A family in our community lost everything in a devastating fire last Christmas Eve, and they need our help to rebuild their lives. To protect the privacy and dignity of the student and their family they wish that names not be mentioned. 

We are collecting monetary donations as well as essential items such as clothing and household goods. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference in their recovery.

A ‘GoFundMe’ page has been created to assist with monetary donations for the family. The link is below:

GoFundMe

If you have any items below that you would be able to give, please email/contact the office with your name, contact number and what you would like to donate. We will then pass your contact number onto the family so they will make direct contact with you to organise how the donation(s) can be handed over.

• Lounge
• Fridge
• Dining table and chairs
• Clothes for girls
• Shirts/tops- sizes 8, 6, 3
• Tights/pants- sizes 2, 5, 7
• Dresses- sizes 2, 4/5, 6/7
• Shoes- sizes US 6, 10, 13 kids

St. John’s has always been a place of compassion and generosity, and together, we can help this family through this difficult time. Thank you for your kindness and support.

Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week & over the school Holidays  : 9th February - 15th February

Our School Cross Country Carnival has had to be scheduled earlier than we had planned due to Hurley Park being closed for resurfacing during parts of March and April. It is going to be held on Friday 14 March.

One of the main purposes of the carnival is to conduct the competitive races in order to select our representative team, which involves our Year 3-6 students. There will also be non-competitive races. Kindergarten-Year 2 students will be involved at some point during the day to help make it a whole school community event. We will provide an outline of the carnival closer to the day.

P & F Meeting

Go4Fun is all about making health and fitness fun for kids aged 7-13 and their families. Through engaging activities, interactive sessions, and expert guidance, Go4Fun helps children and families develop lifelong healthy habits and boosts their confidence. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to help your students and families lead healthier and happier lives! Encourage them to join Go4Fun Term 1 starting on February 10th, 2025, in various locations across South Western Sydney.

 Term 1 programs in Campbelltown and Camden: 

• Mount Annan Leisure Centre
• Oran Park Leisure Centre
• Tharawal Aboriginal Corportation (Aboriginal Go4Fun) 

 Here's what your students can expect from the Go4Fun program:

• Fun physical activities to get active and moving
• Interactive nutrition sessions to learn about healthy eating habits
• Supportive environment to make new friends and have fun
• Guidance from trained professionals in health and fitness

 For more information and to register, visit https://go4funonline.com.au/signup/ to register your interest for Term 1.

Isaac in year 4, will be preforming on the stage at Campbelltown Theatre in Seussical Jr. on Saturday 22nd March and Sunday 23rd March , there are only four shows. Tickets are on sale now 

www.trybooking.com/CYMJL

This is the link for tickets.