St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish Primary School Campbelltown eNewsletter

DAY	DATE	EVENT
Thursday	18th September	Junior Basketball Gala Day
Friday	19th September	Senior Basketball Gala Day Infants Assembly year 1 presenting - 2pm
Thursday	25th September	St John's Got Talent - 12pm COLA Primary Assembly 4 blue presenting - 2pm
Friday	26th September	Colour Fun Run Last Day of Term 3
Monday	13th October	First Day of Term 4
Thursday & Friday	30th & 31st October	Year 5 Camp - Wedderburn
Friday	31st October	Infants Assembly - 2pm
Friday	7th November	P & F Trivia Night Primary Assembly 6 Blue presenting - 2pm
Friday	14th Nvember	Infants assembly Kinder red presenting - 2pm
Friday	21st November	Primary Assembly 3 red presenting -2pm
Friday	28th November	Infants assembly - 2pm
Friday	5th December	Primary Assembly 5 Red presenting - 2pm
Tuesday	9th December	Year 6 Farewell Dinner
Tuesday	16th December	Christmas Concert
Friday	19th December	Last Day of School for 2025

Lord,

As we welcome the new season of spring, we thank You for the gift of new life. We see Your love reflected in the blooming flowers, the greening trees, and the longer, sunnier days.

Help us to embrace this time of renewal in our own lives and in our school community. We pray for our children, that they may grow in faith and knowledge. Bless our teachers and staff with patience and wisdom as they nurture the minds and hearts of our students.

May we, as parents, be a source of encouragement and support, helping our children to flourish in Your grace. Let us remember that every day is a chance for a new beginning, to learn, to forgive, and to love more deeply.

We ask all this through Christ, our Lord.

Amen

Dear Parents/Carers,

This year one of our goals as part of our School Strategic Improvement Plan (SSIP) is to promote growth in reading for all students. A key strategy in supporting student growth is a targeted reading group, generally made up of about five students who have similar reading abilities and goals. These groups are facilitated by the classroom teacher and run for approximately 15 minutes per group. The focus for the group each time they meet is based on data and information gathered from previous sessions, so that there is progressive improvement. During this term, teachers have had the opportunity to observe each other so that they can refine their teaching practices, thus ensuring the students are being provided with a quality learning experience.

Data is regularly collected to provided evidence of growth, and in Term 4 our students will complete a standardised assessment so that we can track their improvement in reading. We look forward to sharing results with you.

Colour Run

As has been advertised via our Newsletter and Compass, the P & F has organised a Colour Run for Friday 26 September. This is their major fund-raiser and community event for 2026, and it will require a significant number of helpers on the day. It promises to be a fun community event, as well as being an opportunity to raise funds for the P & F as they support the purchase of reading resources and playground equipment.

Please refer to the information about the day that has been provided via Compass. As has been mentioned, all children need to be given permission to attend via the "Event" on the Compass app, regardless of them being registered to fund-raise.

We look forward to a great day.

Wishing you a blessed week,

Paul Moroney

Principal

Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week :14th September - 20th September

Fadi B	Aadhan A	Raphael S
Elliana Kahil	Chloe K	Ava S
Jaxan A	Ridhaan P	Adam A
Amara D	Ye Sung K	Sanchit S
Shashvat L	Mr Moroney

Walk in Peace and joy

KG- Zoe B- for being a happy member of KGold spreading joy.

1G Porscha B - for always having a smile on her face, creating peace and joy with everyone around her.

2G Susannah J - for always showing kindness to all those around her and walking in peace and joy.

3G - Amylia A - Walking in peace and joy in the way she follows classroom expectations and includes others.

4G - Anora B - for walking in peace and joy through the kindness you show to your peers.

5G Sherlyn M - For fostering ‘Peace and Joy” by accepting others as they are without judgement.

6G Kaylee S - For always walking in peace and joy with all members of the school community.

Week 8 - Awards: PRIMARY

Class

St John’s Gold Award

Learning Award

Positive Behaviours for Learning Award

3 Red

Liam R

For demonstrating Kindness and compassion within the classroom.

Peia G.

For reading with fluency and expression during guided reading groups.

Zak S

For being organised and ready for learning.

3 Gold

Natalie H

For striving to bring peace and joy to her classmates.

Lincoln S

For striving to complete his factual writing tasks.

Isla K
For being a safe and responsible member of Three Gold.

3 Blue

Summer V

For demonstrating kindness through her daily interactions with others.

Ye Lim K

For adding literary devices in her writing to include more detail.

Elizabeth C

For displaying a positive attitude towards her learning in all areas.

4 Red

Alex L

For displaying empathy and compassion in all her daily interactions just like Jesus.

Amaya M

For writing a descriptive and cohesive informative text.

Samuel P

For always being organised and ready to learn each day.

4 Gold

Mario K

For displaying kindness and compassion towards your peers.

Allira K

For working cooperatively during small group tasks.

Sofia A

For your efforts in following the school rules each day.

4 Blue

Hudson L

For embodying our motto through including others in the game and demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship.

Izabella G

For her use of sophisticated vocabulary, language techniques and varied sentence structure in her information report

Anaiah M

For always being responsible and hardworking in all aspects of her learning

5 Red

Nimrat K

for being a role model for the respect of human dignity by consistently acting with kindness.

Kenya M

for composing and performing a piece of SLAM Poetry

Jessica M

for consistently being respectful, responsible, organised and ready to learn.

5 Gold

Ioannis D

For displaying Gospel values through kindness, fairness, and helping classmates when they are in need.

Daniel M

For showing outstanding effort in Year 5 learning by staying focused, trying your best, and persisting through challenges.

Natalia V

For showing the school rule “Be Responsible” by taking ownership of your learning, actions, and belongings.

5 Blue

Reuben Q

For always trying to make others happy.

Luciana T

For the effort and detail she puts into her writing.

Gabriel S

For working hard in class to take responsibility for his own learning.

6 Red

Holly C

For always being a kind and compassionate school leader to her peers.

Jordan B

For demonstrating a hardworking attitude to extend is learning in all KLAs.

Utsaha G

For consistently being a respectful and responsible member of our school.

6 Gold

Annabella K

For always trying her best to work with others and in doing so, demonstrating empathy and compassion.

Elaria M

For working her hardest to push herself and in doing so, working well outside her comfort zone.

Mohamed S

For doing his best to make sure that he follows the rules in all aspects of school life.

6 Blue

Francesca M

For her constant display of kindness and empathy for those around her.

Saiya K

For consistently putting in outstanding effort in her classwork across all KLAs.

Leevi Z

For being responsible and respectful in and outside of the classroom.

Our Monty’s Colour Fun Run Fundraiser has kicked off!

Students have received their sponsorship booklet and can now create their profile at www.myprofilepage.com.au.

There are big prizes up for grabs! Simply raise $10 to unlock your first incentive prize. The more you raise, the more prizes you will receive.”

VOLUNTEERING

Join us for a day of colour and fun in the sun! We are looking for volunteers to help with our Monty’s Colour Fun Run event on the 26th of September.
If you would like to help and have some fun, please click the link

https://volunteersignup.org/RYQWL

We can’t wait!

Colour Run Update

Points from the Monday morning assembly!

Here’s how it works:

• The top fundraising class will win a class party AND a mufti day!

• The runner-up class will be treated to ice blocks for everyone!

But that’s not all…

If YOU raise over $50, students will go into the draw to SLIME A TEACHER! That’s right, very soon we’ll announce which lucky teachers will be getting slimed!

To start fundraising, just go online and create your profile page. Once you raise $10, you’ll already start earning prizes!

Now, for our very first leaderboard update:

• In first place we have K Red!

• In second place is 2 Red!

• And in third place is 1 Red!

And a big shoutout to our top three students so far:

• Anthony P in K Red

• Madeline T in 1 Red

• Sparsh S in 3 Blue

So get fundraising, get excited, and get ready… because the Colour Run is going to be epic!

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The internet is a wealth of information and can be invaluable when used appropriately for children's learning and social connections. However, such technology brings challenges regarding children accessing online content which can be inappropriate for their developmental stage.

It is strongly recommended that parents access the esafety website and become familiar with what supports are available and seek further information and what to do when a child is exposed to inappropriate content. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to staff or the Student Wellbeing Officer, Ms B.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/parental-controls

Support for young people viewing violent and distressing online content

eSafety is aware that distressing material is circulating online showing the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, which occurred earlier this week.

Young people who encounter content like this online may be struggling to come to terms with what they have read and seen. It is normal for them to have questions or feel unsettled, and your support can make a big difference.

Online spaces should be safe for everyone. If a child sees violent or distressing material, it is important to check in and talk to them about the content they have seen. We also recommend that children use devices in open areas of the home, rather than in their bedroom, so you can be attuned to how they are coping and what they are engaging with online.

Here are some practical steps Australians can take if they come across this type of material online: 

Report it to the platform: Most major services have reporting tools for violent and graphic content. Using these tools means harmful material can be flagged and removed quickly. 
Report it to eSafety: Australians can lodge a complaint via esafety.gov.au. 
Do not share the video: Even if your intent is to raise awareness, reposting graphic material increases the risk of trauma and amplifies harm.

You can find more guidance and information about distressing online content below.

Dealing with distressing content

We know that at challenging times, schools become hubs of support for their communities, with students, staff and families often seeking advice. eSafety has the necessary support and guidance, to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to responding to emerging issues. 

There are precautions that we can take to prevent children seeing disturbing content online. eSafety has a range of helpful resources.

For parents and carers

For kids and young people

I saw something online I didn't like (for primary-school aged children)
Dealing with disturbing content (for young people)

For educators

eSafety’s Toolkit for Schools supports schools to create safer online environments and be prepared with processes in place when incidents do happen.  

The Respond modules provide guidance on reporting requirements, minimising harm and supporting wellbeing. By being informed and prepared, we can all contribute to reducing the risk of children and young people being exposed to this content, and support those who are. 

Other resources include:

If your child, student, or someone you know, has come across disturbing content online, there are a range of counselling services you can reach out to for help and support.

If a life is in danger call Triple Zero (000) right now.   

Kids Helpline, for 5–25-year-olds: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au (webchat is also available).  
headspace: support for young people, professionals, educators and families   
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au  
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au

Find more information on support services, including state-based services for parents and carers at eSafety.gov.au.

We hope the information above has been useful, and that it provides some practical support for Australian children and families.

Family Fun Day

These October school holidays, NSW Parliament is excited to open its doors for the 15th annual free Family Fun Day

When: Friday 10 October, 9:30am – 3:00pm 

Where: NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie St, Sydney 

Looking for a fun and free school holiday adventure? Visit Australia's oldest Parliament for a special one-day event packed with hands-on activities for children aged five to 12

*Step inside the historic chambers where laws are made   

*Get creative in art and craft workshops

*Have your say in a mock committee role play

*Play music and draw with artist Blak Douglas

*Get involved with interactive storytelling

*Learn about voting

*Enjoy live music and more.

Discover, learn and have fun at this free and one-day-only event! 

Parents/carers can learn more and get their free ticket by visiting our website: https://education.parliament.nsw.gov.au/blog/public-event/family-fun-day-2025/

Or book directly with Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1329207227599?

If you have any questions, please email dps.education@parliament.nsw.gov.au. 