Dear Parents and Carers,

Wishing you a warm welcome back to Term 4. I hope that the recent holiday period provided a time for you to have the opportunity to rest, recuperate and recharge in readiness for what is looking like an eventful last term for 2019.

CLASS FORMATION FOR 2020

This lengthy process of class formation for 2020 will commence in earnest this term.

This process involves the current class teachers preparing draft lists for next year’s classes. This process takes into consideration the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each individual student. Decisions are made to establish balanced, equitable class groups with the potential to work well together. As the teachers know the students within the school environment exceptionally well, the best interests of each individual student is always considered during the discernment process.

Parents are invited annually to contribute to the process of class formation by informing us in writing of any needs that may impact on class placement. Written requests could be submitted either through the class teacher or via an email to info@sjctdow.catholic.edu.au marked in the subject line – 2020 Class Formation. Parents are able to provide input during Weeks 1 - 4 in Term 4. This means that these requests need to be made by Friday 8^th November 2020.

It is important to note that whilst parental requests are considered, there is never a guarantee that these requests will be granted. If parents make a request, particularly about their child being placed within a friendship group, please be aware that there may be circumstances surrounding such requests that may prevent it from being granted.

All requests are considered when classes are constructed and must be provided prior to classes being finalised.

STUDENTS NOT RETURNING IN 2020

If parents are already aware that their child/ren will not be returning to St John’s in 2020, we request that this information be provided to Ms Schembri in the school office as soon as possible. This information will assist us with accommodating both new applications and students who are currently on our waiting list.

Mrs Jane Webb
Acting Principal

Congratulations to the following students who have received a Principal's Award.

100 Stickers

Elena Krupljanin
Vera Williams
Keegan Tarantola
Raquel Bayon
Lowanna Markna
Sienna Bacsko
Zavier Abi-Khattar

50 Stickers

Kensi Sbrana

Congratulations to the following students who received the Good Samaritan Awards this week:

KR - Tara Ualesi
KR - David Bader
1R - Hermione Kieu
1R - Leah Samson
1G - Mathias Abate
2G - Fisiilose Feiloakitohi
4R - Mikaila Tha
4R - Erica Tax
4R - Francis Dagami
6R - Alexsia Barbaro
6R - Zane Rogers

Sacramental Program – Reconciliation – Very Important Dates

Tonight at 7pm in the Church, there is a Parent Information Evening for parents of children who are in Year 2 and above who wish to make their First Reconciliation. 

All parents who wish to enrol into this Sacrament must attend this meeting. 

Upcoming Whole School Mass – Good Samaritan Mass

We are having a whole school Mass on Friday 25th October at 12 midday to acknowledge our Good Samaritan Charism. We hope you can join us to celebrate our Eucharist.   

RE Newsletter for Parents

The latest Religious Education Newsletter for Parents is attached. 

Enjoy your week. 

Mrs Kathryn Hampton
Religious Education Coordinator

Please see attached note regarding Sport Selection trials.

From the commencement of this term Skoolbag will no longer be used to communicate with the School community.

The Compass School Management System will now be used for ALL Communications from the School.

If you have not logged on please contact the School office for login details and/or assistance in using the software.

What does Compass do for you:

* Monitor your child's attendance and enter an explanation for absence and lateness

* Update your family contact details

* View the School calendar

* Communicate with your child's teacher

* Download your child's reports

* Book parent-teacher conferences

* Pay and provide consent for events and school fees

(items in italic are currently available - we will advise you when each of the features become available for parent use)

If you child is absent, details need to be entered directly into Compass by parents. Absent notes/emails to the class teacher are no longer required. If the condition is serious or contagious, please call the office as soon as possible. Any medical certificates provided will be kept on student files.

If you require any further assistance using Compass, please do not hesitate to see office staff.

The next issue of Bookclub is now available and can be collected from the front office or the library.

If you wish for your child to collect the brochure, please complete the attached note and return it to school with your child.

The closing date for this issue will be Friday 25th October.

On Friday 27th September, the school community came together for a P & F Movie evening. This was a great opportunity to come together under the COLA and enjoy a movie on the big screen. There were also food trucks offering icecream, coffee and other treats. Many thanks goes to the hard working P & F for arranging such a well organised community event. Special thanks to the parent volunteers who gave up their time to assist on the night ensuring that it was a successful community event.

Remember Waste Free Wednesday every week.

Please note the clothing pool will be open Friday 25th October (Week 2) from 8.30-9am

Our school banking day is: Wednesday

Catholic Care