HOLY THURSDAY – Chrism Mass

St Francis Xavier Cathedral at 7:00pm

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH CAMPBELLTOWN

HOLY THURSDAY Mass 7:00pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Stations of the Cross 10am – Lower Carpark

Passion of the Lord 3:00pm School COLA

HOLY SATURDAY

Easter Vigil 7:00pm

Easter Sunday 7:30am; 9:00am; 10:30am & 5:00pm.

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we approach the end of first term it is an appropriate time to give thanks for the many great opportunities that have occurred at St John’s so far this year. This is a wonderful community where parents and teachers work closely together to provide support and learning experiences for the students at St John’s.

This was truly evident in the wonderful community day that we shared at Mount Carmel Catholic College on Monday, for the school Cross Country. It was wonderful to see so many parents and family members who were able to be present to support and cheer on the students. Many thanks to the parents who were able to volunteer and assist, providing support to the students who were competing in many different activities. Without your help days like this would not be able to happen.

Special thanks also goes to the staff that arrived early to set up the activities and mark out the Cross Country course. We especially thank Mrs Jill Crescini and Mrs Angela Marshall who planned and organised the carnival with the support from Mount Carmel staff. Without this planning and preparation the Carnival would not have ran so smoothly.

BUILDING PROGRESS UPDATE

Work is continuing to progress in the refurbishment of existing classrooms. Today (Wednesday) the Year 6 students will be relocating to their refurbished classroom spaces. This completes the second phase of the building program. The third and final stage will involve the refurbishment of the Library (previous Year 5 classrooms) as well as the playground space outside the K-6 Gold and K-6 Blue classrooms.

This playground refurbishment will help to make this space safer with the removal of the speed humps and drainage grates. This final stage is due for completion early next term.

K-6 Gold and K-6 Blue will be temporarily relocating to the Tiered Learning Space during the completion of this playground resurfacing.

We thank the students and staff for their patience and flexibility during the building project. The end result will be classroom spaces that are conducive to learning and a playground space that is free from potential trip hazards. We look forward to sharing these refurbished spaces with you once they are completed.

CUPCAKES FOR COMPASSION 

THANK YOU to all members of our school community for your wonderful support during the 2019 Project Compassion Lenten Appeal.

St John’s will be donating a total of $1,545.85.

These funds were collected through the weekly Cupcakes For Compassion Stall that was generously supported by the students. Thank you for your generous donations to those who are less fortunate.

STAFF NEWS

During the student vacation, Miss Hannah Farrugia (6 Gold teacher) will be married. We wish both Hannah and Craig many blessings as they begin married life together.

Emily Lewis, one of our school CathoilcCare counsellors will be leaving to take up a position in a private psychologist practice. We thank Emily for all her commitment, care and compassion to the students at St John’s. A recruitment process will now commence through CatholicCare for a counsellor to replace Emily. Parents will be advised when this process has been completed.

Holy Week and the Easter celebrations call us all into the liturgical life of the Church. As the week unfolds let us all set some time aside to engage in these extraordinary liturgies. It is our Christian calling to gather in prayer. May our school community, our family lives and our broader Church all allow us to build a deeper relationship with our God this Easter Season.

Wishing you many blessings to you all for the Easter Break.

Mrs Jane Webb
Acting Assistant Principal

Sacramental Program – Holy Communion

Early next term, we start the Sacramental Program for children wishing to make their First Holy Communion. This is for children who are in Year 3 and above who have made their Sacrament of Reconciliation.

The Parent Information Night will be held in Week 2, on Wednesday 8 May at 7 pm.  All parents must attend this night to register their child into the Sacramental Program.  

The Parent Information Night will be held in the Church.

Workshops for this Sacrament commence the following week – Week 3. 

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion is on the weekend of Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June. 

Mrs Kathryn Hampton
Religious Education Coordinator

As this important community event will take place during the school vacation period we remind all students and families that you are warmly invited to join in the ANZAC Day celebrations and march with the St John the Evangelist group, if you are available.  

Students are to wear full summer uniform (including hat) and meet our school group at Campbelltown Mall, Queen Street at 8:30am. We will then proceed to march to Mawson Park for the commemorative service. Students will be accompanied during the march with Mrs Webb, Mrs Billett and Mrs Libro. Parents are most welcome to join our school group. Students will need to be collected at the conclusion of the commemorative service at approximately at 9:45am at Mawson Park.

As a school community we will also acknowledge this important event at morning assembly when we return to school in Term 2.

Acts of Kindness

This term has seen the school students at St Johns involved in an Acts of Kindness initiative. Each class has a kindness jar were students can record any act of kindness they have done, or witnessed. These acts include being kind to other students, teachers, and themselves The students have embraced this initiative and in just a short period of time have completed over 1000 Acts of Kindness across the school. The students have learnt that kindness not only helps other but also helps to build their own self–esteem and resilience and inspire other students to be kind, creating a school community that is welcoming and enjoyable for all.  With our goal to create a chain of Kindness around the school by the end of the year we are on way!

During the school holidays is great time to be continuing to carry on Acts Of Kindness in the home. A great way for parents to engage in conversations about what kindness is either read a book or watching a movie with your child that has a kindness message. Below are some books and movies that may you like to read or watch with your children these school holidays.

Books & Movies that have messages of kindness

Finding Dory
UP
Wonder
Paddington
The BFG
Charlottes Webb
Babe P
Horton Hears a Who
The Invisible Boy
Have you filled a bucket Today
Fish in a tree.

Kindness is free, let’s spread it everywhere.

A reminder that Enrolment Applications are due to the school office by Friday 12th April 2019. Interviews will take place in Term 2 with Mrs Webb, Mrs Billett & Mrs Libro.

Remember Waste Free Wednesday every week.

Our school banking day is: Wednesday

Clothing Pool is open this week on Friday morning 8.30-9am

A reminder the school canteen will be closed on Friday 12th April 2019. No lunch orders will be availbale on this day. Please ensure your child/ren have enough food for the day.