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St John Vianney’s Primary School
Waramanga ACT
VIANNEY’S VOICE
www.sjv.act.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 6288 2383
Fax: +61 2 6288 8578
St John Vianney’s is a vibrant, welcoming community. With Christ as our centre we strive to develop the full potential of each person.
8th March
Week: Five
Term: One
2013
St John
Vianney’s
Primary
School
is a school
of the
Archdiocese
of Canberra
Goulburn
Parish Weekend
Mass Times
Saturdays
6pm
St John Vianney’s
Sundays
9 am
St Jude’s
Dear Parents and Friends,
Next week will be a ‘really big week’ at school – despite it being a short one due to the Canberra Day public
holiday on Monday! As well as being Canberra’s Centenary Celebration week it is also Catholic Schools Week.
The theme for this year is ‘EVERY CHILD COUNTS’. This theme reminds the community that every student in
Australia deserves a good education. The theme ties into our Catholic schools' philosophy of individualised
learning, and provides good links to fundraising, social justice opportunities and scriptural themes. We have
organised some special events to showcase the great work that is done in Catholic Schools and to acknowledge
the wonderful contribution that Catholic Schools have made to the Canberra Community.
These are as follows:
Date:
Time:
Event:
Tuesday
12th March
9.30am
Values Liturgy – whole school in the hall (hosted by Years3/4)
11.00am
Canberra Centenary Cupcake Celebration and viewing of the ‘Toast to
Canberra’ – whole school in the hall
All day
World of Maths incursion – staggered class times throughout the day in
the hall
12.00 –
1.20pm
Boys’ and Girls’ Club (Years 4-6) – various locations throughout the school
6.00pm
Disco – in the school hall.
Two sessions: 6.00-7.15pm for Yrs K-2
and 7.30-9.00pm for Yrs 3-6.
Friday
15th March
Parents are very welcome to join us for the above events. In fact, support is needed for Boys’ and Girls’ Club
and the Disco and a separate note was sent home about these so that parents could indicate their ability to
assist. Any support you can offer will be very much appreciated.
Boys’/Girls’ Clubs
On Friday of next week, the first of our Boys’/Girls’ Clubs will be held for the year. These happen twice per
term for students in Years 4-6 for Terms 1-3 and for students in Years 3-6 in Term 4. A note was sent home
last week asking for parent help with the groups but, as yet, the responses have been few. These groups are
very difficult to run without the support of parents. Please consider lending your
expertise and/or your time. I can assure you that the children will be eternally grateful!
Centenary Mass
Yesterday, our ACT Catholic Schools gathered to celebrate Canberra’s Centenary with a special Centenary
Mass. The Mass was celebrated at St Christopher’s Cathedral at 4.45pm. Although we don’t have a Catholic
school dating back to 1913, our first local Catholic School, Saint Christopher’s Primary School, did begin in
Manuka in 1928. This is now the site of the Catholic Education Office opposite the Cathedral. Several
members of our staff, parent and student body were present at the Mass yesterday, along with several
dignitaries, priests and politicians, to celebrate the contribution of Catholic Education to the Canberra
community. Two of our school leaders, Bridgette Mullamphy and Bronte Woodward, carried the school banner
in the procession and two staff members, Mr Davies and Mrs Mullamphy sang as part of the choir. I thank
these children and staff members for their contributions to this historically significant occasion. There was a
wonderful feeling, generated by this gathering, of ‘belonging to something much bigger’ and it was great to
welcome our newest teachers into the fold through a commissioning ceremony as part of the Mass. I extend
sincere thanks and congratulations to the Catholic Education Office for hosting this extraordinary event
celebrating the history of our Catholic Schools in Canberra.
Notes for Information
Letter to Kinder Parents
Head Lice Letter—Yr 1/2JB
NAPLAN 2013
Life Education
Notes Requiring Response
Disco Help/Tickets (Emailed/Website/Paper)
Girls Chess Comp Yrs 2-6 (Paper )
HELP!!! Sth Weston Swimming
NAPLAN 2013
An information brochure regarding NAPLAN 2013 has been emailed to all parents with this week’s newsletter. If there are any
parents of students in Years 3 or 5 who do not want their child to participate in all or any one of the assessments, please notify
the front office by next Wednesday 13th March. Please note that students with additional learning needs are catered for when
completing NAPLAN assessments.
Smith Family Saver Plus Program
The Smith Family Saver Plus Program is aimed at assisting people on lower incomes to strengthen their financial skills through a
savings reward program which provides matched savings towards education costs such as computers, books and uniforms to the
value of $500.
To be eligible participants must:
Have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
Be over 18 years of age
Have some regular income from work (self or partner) including casual, part-time, full-time or seasonal employment
Be a parent or guardian of a child at school OR be attending or returning to vocational education themselves
How it works – Participants:
Apply directly through one of the community organisations who deliver the program
Are assigned a Saver Plus Worker
Identify an educational cost they intend to save for
Open an ANZ Progress Saver account with their local ANZ branch and make regular deposits
Attend Money Minded workshops to improve their financial management skills
Remain on the program for 10 months
If you are interested in this program and would like further information, please contact the front office.
Camp Quality Puppets
The McDonald’s Camp Quality Puppets will be performing at the school on Thursday 11th April from 12.40 to 1.15pm in the hall.
This puppet show is an educational program using life size puppets to deliver positive messages about supporting
children living with cancer and other serious illnesses. This is a free performance provided by Camp Quality. A separate note will
come home next week with further detail included. Parents are very welcome to join us at the puppet show.
May God bless you and your families
Vicky van der Sanden
Principal
Prayer for Catholic Schools Week:
Dear Lord
Catholic Schools Week is a special time in the year when we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our Catholic
schools. It is a time to give thanks for the wonderful teaching and learning that takes place each day in every classroom.
We acknowledge and thank all who work in the service of Catholic education to create the opportunities for students that
allow them to grow and thrive.
We thank you for:
the wisdom and understanding of teachers
the enthusiasm and energy of students
the leadership of school Principals and executive staff
the skill, care and commitment of administrative and support staff
the guidance of our pastors and religious leaders
the support and partnership of parents, carers and local communities.
We pray that each student’s learning journey be inspired by a search for your wisdom and truth.
We pray that we never take for granted the learning opportunities that we have all been given, and that we use the gifts
of learning wisely and responsibly.
We ask that we use what we have learnt to create a better world for all people, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever.
Amen
Every child counts!
RE NEWS
Next week is Catholic Schools week . This year’s theme
is ’Every Child Counts’. Catholic Schools Week is a
time when we look to recognise, acknowledge and
observe some of the religious and cultural rituals and
festivals that make our Catholic School a rich and
vibrant learning community.
We will be celebrating our Values Liturgy with an
emphasis on Catholic Schools Week at 9:30am on
Tuesday. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Gospel story this week, the Parable of the Barren
Fig Tree (Lk 13: 1-9), was quite a challenge to the
people of Jesus’ time. Religious observance meant
following strict rules with no second chances. Jesus
came to change that, showing us that following God is
a life of love, not punishment; God will always love
us– despite our failings.
This week take time to reflect on your journey this
Lent, following Jesus. Thank God for the second
chances you have been given.
A REMINDER that if you would like your child to
receive a Sacrament this year, you must fill in an
enrolment form which can be found in the Parish
Bulletins randomly over the next 4 weeks.
Have a great week!
Sharee Thomas
REC
sharee.thomas@cg.catholic.edu.au
SACRAMENTAL DATES ST JOHN
VIANNEY’S 2013
Date
Occasion
Venue & Time
Tues 7th
May
First Eucharist Info
Night
SJV Hall @7pm
Sat 11th/Sun Commitment Mass for
12th May
Eucharist
SJV or St Jude’s
Church
Wed 19th
June
Eucharist Retreat Day
SJV School
Sat 22nd
June
Sacrament of First
Eucharist
SJV Church @
6pm
Tues 30th
July
Confirmation Info Night
SJV Hall @7pm
Sat 3rd/Sun
4th Aug
Commitment Mass for
Confirmation
SJV or St Jude’s
Church
Wed 18th
Sept
Confirmation Retreat
Day
SJV School
Wed 25th
Sept
Sacrament of
Confirmation
SJV Church @
6pm
Tues 22nd
Oct
Reconciliation Info
Night
SJV Hall @7pm
Sat 26th/Sun Commitment Mass for
27th Oct
Reconciliation
SJV or St Jude’s
Church
TBA
Reconciliation Parent
and Family Meetings
SJV School @
7pm
Wed 27th
Nov
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
SJV Church @
5pm
PROJECT COMPASSION
WELL DONE ST JOHN VIANNEY’S!!!!
This week we raised $222.85!
Which means we purchased 5 more chickens, sent 4 more
children to school and bought a village 2 bags of beans. Some
classes are now saving to buy carpentry materials ($100) and
build a toilet block ($300).
Please continue to bring in any spare change to increase our total!!!
A Message from the Parish Priest Hook in2 Hockey – Come and play
This week, letters to all parents or carers of
children making the Sacrament of First
Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation this
year, 2013, have been mailed out. If you have not
received this letter from the Parish Priest, please
contact the Parish Secretary, Mrs Cathy
Schneider. If nomination forms are not received by
the end of April 2013, the children’s Sacrament
As a fast and fun sport, hockey
is one of the fastest growing
sports world-wide that can be
played at any age. With the
season fast approaching to
register with your local club.
For information on where to register and on our wide
range of participation opportunities visit
http://www.hockeyact.org.au/
will be deferred until 2014.
Fr K.V. Brannelly
SJV DISCO
Parish Priest
Thank you to all who attended the
Community Meeting of the Council on
Tuesday. The Community Meeting is a time
for the whole school community to come
together to have their say about the future
of the school and to discuss any ideas or suggestions
they may have for the Executive Council.
We would also like to thank those who have volunteered
to be part of one of our four Focus Groups: Pastoral
Care, Environment, Communications and Events &
Fundraising. At the parent information evening, three
weeks ago, some parents were kind enough to put their
phone numbers down under the group they were
interested in assisting. If you were one of those parents,
or are just keen to help in any way you can, please email
me at: sjvcommunitycouncil@gmail.com with your
contact details and email address if you haven’t already
done so, as we find it’s easier to communicate with
groups via email rather than phone. Please feel free to
contact the Community Council by email (as above) or
personally if you have any ideas or suggestions for our
school.
Wk
6
WARAMUNCHIES CANTEEN ROSTER
Our canteen is open on Wednesdays and Fridays
Wednesday 13th March: Bianca Bale, Kay Fisher, Mary
Brucic, Alberto Gonzales 9-10am, Karen Carrera
9.30-11am
Friday 15th March: Colleen Donaldson, Emma Wilkie,
Penny Scholtens, Stephanie Myers, Rhonda Kallio
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11 Mar
12 Mar
13 Mar
14 Mar
15 Mar
16 Mar
17 Mar
Values Liturgy
led by Year 3/4
@ 9.30am
K-Yr 2 Mass
led by KT @
9.30am
23 Mar
24 Mar
Canberra Day
Public Holiday
18 Mar
Wk
7
Friday 15th March
School Hall
K-2 6.00pm-7.15pm
3-6 7.30pm-9.00pm
Information emailed and sent out on
Thursday. Also available on the website.
When:
Where:
Time:
Canberra
Centenary
Celebration
@ 11am
19 Mar
Sth Weston
World of Maths
Incursion
Boys/Girls Club
@ 12-1.20pm
Girls Chess
Comp
Tennis Clinics
DISCO!!
Tennis Clinics
20 Mar
21 Mar
Yr 5/6 Mass
Life Education
@ 9.30am
Visit
Swimming
Yr 5/6CA and
Carnival
Yr 1/2N
Tennis Clinics
22 Mar
Life Education
Visit
Yr 3/4M and
Yr 1/2B
Boys/Girls Club
@ 12-1.20pm
Tennis Clinics
Palm Sunday
Catholic
School’s
Soccer
Carnival
Camp Birrigai
On the first day of camp we got to do the crate climb. I was lucky enough to go first with
Matilda. The aim of the game was that there were two people in harnesses and the
rest of the team were helpers and you had to make a crate stack in under five minutes.
My record was nine crates.
The second day at Birrigai was one of my favourite because we got to do vertical
playpen and abseiling. Vertical playpen was a climbing activity which was a high
climbing obstacle course. It was so much fun I was so close to reaching the top. The
abseiling was the scariest activity but it was also
the most exciting.
On the third day we did the giant swing and frog
rescue. The giant swing was my favourite activity. It
included a rope team, ladder team and the
Swinger. We also did frog rescue. After we did one
more activity it was time to go back to school. We
tidied our cabin and said bye to Birrigai, When we
got to school our parents were there. I had a great
time at Birrigai.
Bronte Woodward (Y5/6CA)
Camp Longbeach
On Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th February Year Five went on camp to Longbeach. My
three favourite parts were the beach carnival, the campfire and playing the Priest in the
Parish.
The beach carnival was held on Tuesday. We did lots of different activities and some of
them were boogie board races and sand castle building.
My second favourite activity was sitting around the campfire. Even though we didn’t tell
scary stories we did roast marshmallows. We also talked about what we would like to
achieve this year.
My final favourite activity was playing the game Priest
in the Parish. It was really great fun because you had to
respond really fast or else you had to go to the back.
Also when you got to the front you won a jelly bean. In
the end I won two jelly beans.
There were lots of other activities too like a hunt for
man made objects, raft building and a spider web
game.
From Josie Gaudie-Craze (Yr5/6CA)
SJV SPORTS
BOARD
MERIT AWARDS
THIS WEEK’S MERIT AWARD IS FOR:
‘Observing the School Rules’
Kinder St Anthony—Hayley Mann
Kinder St Therese—Izak Gavran
Year 1/2 St Brigid—Elizabeth Fitzpatrick-Muller
South Weston Swimming Carnival
In 2 weeks our school will be in charge of
running the South Weston Swimming Carnival
on Tuesday 19th March at the AIS. The carnival
is a big event and we will need a number of
volunteers to help out on the day.
Thank you to those parents who have already
offered support. We still require more helpers.
If you are available to help on the day please
email me.
Year 1/2 St John the Baptist—Jacob Loughlin
Year 1/2 St Nicholas—Thomas Martin
Year 3/4 St Catherine—Kai Viljakainen
Year 3/4 St Mark—Elijah Deng
Year 3/4 St Paul—Bianca Catto
Year 5/6 St Clare of Assisi—Lachlan Fisher
Year 5/6 St Patrick—Molly Fletcher
The Arts—Georgia Jeffery
Library—Shelby Blair
Italian—Jakub Kowalski
They will be awarded at Tuesday morning’s
assembly.
NEXT WEEK’S AWARD IS FOR:
Catholic Schools Soccer Carnival
Unfortunately we have still not had any parents
offer to help in coaching, managing and
linesman roles for our 2 x 3/4 teams. A list of the
teams was sent out today with these positions
available. If there is anyone who would be
available to help out in any capacity please
contact me via email.
Boys and Girls Club
Our first Boys and Girls Club for Yrs 4-6 will be
held next week. Today the nomination forms
were sent out to Year 4,5 and 6. Children will be
placed in their clubs in order of their note being
received back at school.
Thank you to the parents who have offered to
facilitate and help with the groups. We still need
more help. For instance, we need a parent to
ride with the bike riding group or they will not be
able to leave the school grounds. If you are
available to help please contact me via email.
‘Being an Active Listener’
Luke Donnelly
Coordinator
luke.donnelly@cg.catholic.edu.au
SATURDAY 16th MARCH
11AM—3PM
Mulley Street, Holder
Fun & Exciting Rides * Great Entertainment
Silent Auction * Chocolate Wheel * Pony Rides
Stalls, stalls and more stalls * Trash ‘n’ Treasure
Delicious Hot Food * Refreshing Drinks
Great tasting Coffee
AND LOADS MORE!!!
Thankyou to the following businesses for their generous
donations
Capital Waste Skips, Southern Cross Club, Hogs Breath Café, Quality
Meats Mawson, Jindii Day Spa, Lanyon Valley Swim School, One Sports
Wear, St.George Bank, The Canberra Times, Questacon, The Weston
Club, the Hellenic Club, the Labor Club, Noni B, Coffee Guru, Best and
Less, Mogo Zoo, That Gelato Place, Curves, Childsplay Toys,
Amanda Fintan Photography, Subway, Classic Car Wash
Love Create