St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish Primary School Campbelltown eNewsletter

DAY	DATE	EVENT
Friday	23rd May	Primary Assembly 2pm (3 Gold presenting)
Tuesday	27th May	Diocesan Cross Country Nowra
Wednesday	28th May	Year 2 Excursion
Friday	30th May	Year 4 Excursion Infants Assembly 2pm (K Gold presenting)
Thursday	5th June	P & F Meeting: 8.45am Primary Assembly 2pm (5 Gold presenting)
Friday	6th June	Pupil Free Day
Monday	9th June	King's Birthday Public Holiday (no school)
Friday	13th June	Year 3 excursion Infants Assembly 2pm (2 Gold presenting)
Friday	20th June	Primary Assembly 2pm (6 Gold presenting)
Thursday	26th June	Netball Gala Day
Friday	27th June	Infants Assembly 2pm (Year 1 presenting)
Thursday	3rd July	Primary Assembly 2pm (4 Gold presenting) Last day of Term 2
Friday	4th July	Pupil Free Day
Monday	21st July	Start of Term 3
Friday	1st August	Kinder Excursion
Monday	25th August	Pupil Free Day
Friday	29th August	Grand Parents Day

Dear Parents and Carers,

We pray that Pope Leo XIV be strengthened in his ministry.

May he continue building bridges that connect us to one another.

May he be an example of faith, hope and love.

We pray that you give him joy in his work and a renewed fervor for your Gospel message.

Pope Leo XIV is the 267th Pope in history. This marks a new chapter for the Church and brings a fresh perspective to its global leadership.

Since his election, Pope Leo XIV has already shared powerful messages. He has spoken about the importance of peace and unity among all people, and about our shared responsibility to care for one another, especially those who are in need or facing challenges. These messages align beautifully with the values we encourage here at school – kindness, compassion, understanding and 'walking in peace and joy'.

National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week

This year National Sorry Day falls on Monday 26 May and is a day when we pause to remember the Stolen Generations of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

It leads us into the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation and National Reconciliation Week which is held each year between 27 May and 3 June.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2025 is, Bridging Now to Next.

At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. Reconciliation is an ongoing journey that reminds us that while generations of Australians have fought hard for meaningful change, future gains are likely to take just as much, if not more, effort. In a just, equitable and reconciled Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children will have the same life chances and choices as non-Indigenous children, and the length and quality of a person’s life will not be determined by their racial background.

Next week is a great opportunity for all of us to consider the steps that we are taking to bring about meaningful reconciliation.

A good night's sleep!

When children get enough good quality sleep, it's like giving their brains and bodies a fantastic recharge. It helps them concentrate better in class, learn new things more easily, and have the energy to run, play, and enjoy their day.

Think of sleep as fuel for their learning and growth. Without enough, they might feel tired, grumpy, and find it harder to focus.

Here are a few simple things that can help your child get those ZZZs they need:

Routine is key: Try to have a regular bedtime and wake-up time, even on weekends.
Wind-down time: Create a calm routine before bed, like reading a book or having a warm bath.
Sleep-friendly space: Make sure their bedroom is dark, quiet, and a comfortable temperature.
Limit screen time: Try to avoid screens (phones, tablets, TVs) at least an hour before bed.

A well-rested child is a happy and engaged learner.

Staff Development Days for Term 2

You are reminded of the two Staff Development Days being held this term:

Friday 6 June
Friday 4 July (this means the end of Term 2 for the students is Thursday 3 July)

Students do not come to school on these days.

With every blessing for the week ahead,

Paul Moroney

Principal

TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY

It is with gratitude to the many parents/carers for taking the time to complete the 'Tell Them From Me Survey'. Your participation is invaluable in maintaining our commitment to working together in partnership to further enhance student learning and wellbeing at St John the Evangelist, Campbelltown.

Your feedback provides us with essential insights into identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement. Through your thoughtful responses, we gain a deeper understanding of how we can better support our students in their educational journey and foster a nurturing environment that promotes their overall wellbeing.

Our school firmly believes in the power of collaboration between home and school. Your active involvement reinforces this belief and strengthens the bond between our community and our shared goal of providing the best possible educational experience for our students.

Please know that your input is highly valued and we will share the data with you in upcoming weeks as we continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of our school community.

The survey will actually close on Friday, 30 May 2025. It is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You are able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using the URL below:

http://tellthemfromme.com/sjct2025

NATIONAL SORRY DAY

National Sorry Day is coming up on Monday, 26 May. It’s a time for all of us to stop and remember the Stolen Generations—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were taken from their families.

This important day also kicks off the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation, leading into National Reconciliation Week, which runs from 27 May to 3 June each year.

The theme for Reconciliation Week 2025 is "Bridging Now to Next", all about connecting where we are today with a better, more united future.

Today, some of our Stage 3 students represented our school at a Sorry Day Service at Minto. The students represented our school with pride as they demonstrated reverence throughout the ceremony. During the ceremony there were different presentations that highlighted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and also in remembrance of the Stolen Generations. We thank Ms Polsen (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Contact) and Miss Janelle (Aboriginal Education Assistant) for their support of this event and our students.

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS FEAST DAY- 24 MAY

Last Friday, we celebrated the Feast of Mary, Help of Christians through a special prayer. She is the patron of our country, Australia. We celebrate the many gifts God has given us here in Australia – one people from many parts of our world, the beauty of our country, the freedom and peace that we are so lucky to enjoy.

We look to Mary for her help, her protection and her guidance. We try to follow her example of love and strength in everything we do.

Mary, The Mother of God, is given many titles or names such as:

Mary, first among disciples

Mary, Mother for all people

Mary, woman of faith

Mary, Queen of Peace

These are just some of her titles, but today, we remember her as Mary, Help of Christians.

Almighty God our Father,

You placed the love of Mary Help of Christians

in the hearts of those who first brought the Catholic faith to Australia.

We ask, that with Mary’s help,

our leaders can be wise and that we can all be people of truth and goodness.

Under Mary’s protection, may Australia be filled with harmony, justice and peace.

Amen.

Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week : 18th May - 24th May

Shailauren R	Tamara N	Izabella G
Elias B	Kyah C	Joel P
Matthew K	Ivan K	Matilda T
Oliver K	Miss Monagle	Mrs Garcia-Omac

Forgiveness

KR- Tsewang S for always showing kindness and forgiveness towards others.

1R - Maddie T - Always listening with an open heart and for showing forgiveness to others.

2R - Nevaeh M - for helping others feel included and welcomed in our classroom.

3R - Liam R- for assisting others to to feel safe and included by showing forgiveness

4R Breanna P - for always showing kindness and forgiveness towards others.

5R Gabby S - for offering and accepting acts of forgiveness.

6R - Robert F - For always displaying forgiveness through being kind and supportive of others.

Week 3 - Awards: INFANTS

Class

St John’s Gold Award

Learning Award

Positive Behaviours for Learning Award

K Red

Audrey T

For being kind and respectful towards your peers and teachers, showing us how to walk in ‘Peace & Joy’.

Dion D

For demonstrating a responsible and hard working attitude to all areas of his learning.

Yuvik S

For always being an organised, respectful and responsible member of Kinder Red.

K Gold

Jaylah C

For being kind to new classmates just like Jesus.

Ellie C

For trying her best to use her sounds to write words.

Achel M

For trying her best to follow the ‘4 school rules’.

K Blue

Mila T

For always being kind and respectful to her peers and teachers. A beautiful model of what it means to ‘Walk in Peace and Joy’.

Ryan L

For showing persistence and trying his best to write his name independently. Well done!

Vanshi S

For always being respectful, responsible, organised and ready to learn.

1 Red

Rosie G

For thinking about others and always offering a helping hand whenever she sees a need.

Matthew A

For reading with improved fluency and expression.

Alessio S

For being organised and responsible within the classroom and on the playground.

1 Gold

Lily A

For always being kind and thinking of others in the classroom and on the playground.

Ameya P

For using speech marks in her writing, when exploring dialogue.

Rivan N

For being a respectful and responsible learner in 1 Gold.

1 Blue

Ellis B

For being kind and respectful to his peers and teachers.

Jayna D

For excellent writing using quotation marks.

Conrad B

For being organised and ready to learn.

2 Red

Matthew K

For showing others how to walk in peace and joy by sharing his thoughts in a purposeful way.

Raphael S

For his persistence and dedication to learning new things!

Lily H

For always being organised and ready for learning.

2 Gold

Ayan S

For consistently taking time to help others, showing ‘peace and joy’ within our classroom.

Kylar G

For displaying excellent progress with his reading! Awesome work Kylar!

Aaron D

For consistently putting in your best effort and showing determination in your reading.

Susannah J

For bringing a positive approach towards her learning and being an organised learner.

2 Blue

Eden Y

for displaying empathy and compassion in all her interactions like Jesus. Keep it up Eden!

Bellla A

For attempting every task and persisting when it is challenging. Well done Bella!

Jack S

For consistently working hard to listen to and follow instructions. Great work Jack!

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Congratulations to Alessandra V for being selected to represent MacKillop at the NSW CPS Rugby 7s competition being held on the 5th and 6th June. We wish her all the best!

Jason of 4 Blue, entered an art competition during the Camden Show and he won 1st place competing against children U16

Congratulations Jason

1 Jul	Year 1 excursion All day

3 Jul	Last day of Term 2 All day

3 Jul	Primary Assembly (4 Gold presenting) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

4 Jul	Staff Development Day (Pupil free day) All day

25 Jul	School Disco 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM