ST JOHN VIANNEY PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

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1 ST JOHN VIANNEY PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL: MR SHANE REGAN DEPUTY PRINCIPAL MRS HELEN TANCHEFF OFFICE MANAGER MRS NICOLE DAVIES OFFICE PHONE NUMBER OFFICE PARISH PRIEST FR. JOHN WALSHE PARISH SECRETARY PAT MORTON OFFICE PHONE NUMBER THURSDAY 20 th OCTOBER 2016 Dear Families, What a wonderful week at SJV! FestiVal Seni was held last night and the community came together to celebrate our cultural diversities across the world in dance, music and art. We had a marvellous attendance of families and it was wonderful to watch students sharing their learning with others. Both the Barong Hunt and the photo booth were well received and families are welcome to ask for copies of photos if they wish from the office. Winners of the Barong Hunt will be announced next week. Obviously for a night of this calibre to take place there are many people deserving of our thanks: to the students for their wonderful art creations, songs and dances and their enthusiasm to learn about the world, to the Balinese dancers, Sasha, Sadie, Evie and Victoria who eagerly rehearsed over the last couple of months and put a lot of time and energy in to create such a respectful traditional dance. I also thank the visual arts and cultural team for the plethora of teaching and learning experiences they have provided over the year to make such a successful exhibition and celebration last night. Gabbi Davoren: Art Director and Festival Coordinator, sculpture, painting, collages Heather Hainstein: Cultural Director: Indonesian cultural experiences, dance, puppetry, story Ann Earle: Music Director: choir, musical harmony, percussion, angklung instrumental piece. Jessica Earle: Pianist for Choir I would also like to thank Nicole and Megan and all the staff for all the extra tasks they undertook to support, advertise and create the festival. The class items were a hit at Auction and I would like to thank Mark Lynch and his assistants, Kevin Pleysier, Peter Jencik for making the auction of the items so much fun. It is lovely knowing that the art pieces will stand proudly in family homes. We had many mums and dads coming to school over the last weeks to complete the masterpieces and to set up for the art show. We are truly appreciative of the time and effort you always give to the school. As you know the fete is on the 18 th of November and preparations are now in full swing. Pinatas, craft shop, trash and treasure is well under way so please don t forget to read the fete notices each week in the newsletter. We all look forward to Shane Regan returning on Monday and I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the staff for stepping up in various ways throughout the last three weeks and working together as a team to achieve so many valuable learning experiences for all. Regards Helen Tancheff 1

2 School Closure Days- Friday 28 th & Monday 31 st October In previous years our school, like many others has had a School Closure Day on the Monday before the Melbourne Cup, this day has generally been focused on writing of end of year reports and collating assessments. This will be the case again this year but this year I would like to add Friday 28 th October as a school closure day because we have the opportunity to obtain the services of a highly qualified speaker on the subject of Autism Perspectives and Behaviour Management Strategies. Please make a diary note regarding our School Closure Days on Friday 28 th and Monday 31 st October. School Fees All School fees were due for payment by Friday 16 th September. Please finalise all outstanding accounts. I ask for your full support in this matter. DIARY DATES Thursday 20 th October 5/6 Gala Rugby Day Tuesday 25 th October Mass Fr Ramsay Thursday 27 th October 3/4 Gala Cricket Day Friday 28 th October School Closure Day Monday 31 st October Report Writing Day Tuesday 1 st November Cup Day Public Holiday Tuesday 8 th November Information Night for Foundation 2017 Friday 11 th November Foundation Orientation Session Tuesday 15 th November Mass Fr Ramsay Thursday 17 th November Year 5 and 6 excursion Parliament House Friday 18 th November FETE Monday 21 st November Foundation Orientation Session Tuesday 29 th November Mass Fr Ramsay Friday 25 th November Swimming Program Mon 28/11, Wed 30/11, Swimming Program Thurs 1/12, Fri 2/12 Mon 5/12, Wed 6/12, Fri 9/12 Swimming Program Tuesday 6 th December Year 6 Lifesaving Program Monday 12 th December Year 6 Big Day Out Tuesday 13 th December 2.30pm Final Assembly. Leadership Handover Ceremony Thursday 15 th December Graduation for Year 6 Families Friday 16 th December End of School Year Paraliturgy Break up 1.00pm Swimming Program Please note a slight change of date for swimming program. We will send out a roster of times closer to the date. Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop will be open the first Wednesday of every month 3.15pm. At the start of each Term the shop will be open an extra week to accommodate change in uniform/seasons. You are still able to leave orders at the office each week that will be filled weekly as the need arises. 2

3 Sport News- Girls Cricket Well done to our Girls Cricket Team who were premiers at last week s District Gala Day. The girls will now go forward to a Division competition in coming weeks. Great effort Girls! Piñata News - 30 more sleeps until SJV Fete! Piñata night on Tuesday 18th of October was our highest number of piñata's made for 2016 at 13! Good effort to the 9 people who helped out. Would love to see our personal best record broken from last year which is 19 piñata's. Please come next Tuesday the 25th of October as this may be the last piñata making session, and we do need more piñata's made. We will then commence piñata decorating, and dates to be advised soon. Also reminder orders close Friday the 28th of October. Thanks to all of you that have helped make the nights so much fun. Regards Marj Assembly: 3.10pm every Tuesday in the Multi Purpose Room All Welcome 25 th October: 4 MH 8 th November: 3 TD 15 th November: 1 OM 22 nd November: 3 GD 29 th November: 6 FP 6 th December: 5 SH 13 th December: 2 AM CLASSROOM HAMPERS FOR THE FETE We are requesting new and un-opened donations to make up hampers to sell at the silent auction. Baskets will be placed in each classroom from Friday 7 th October. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Basket details are as follows: Foundation: Grade 1: Grade 2: Grade 3 (GD): Grade 3(TD): Grade 4: Grade 5: Grade 6: Something for mums lotions, potions, make-up.. Something for dads books, chocolates, gardening goods.. Something for boys books, games, crafts, balls.. Sporting goods balls, hats, outdoor activities.. Beach theme beach ball, towel, sunhats, Frisbee, zinc.. Something for girls books, crafts, costume jewellery.. Baking theme cookbooks, utensils, canisters, spices.. Afternoon tea biscuits, chocolate, T2 tea, mug, tea cups.. 3

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6 Art Show Auction Results Congratulations and thank you to the families who purchased art last night. Foundation: Nugent Family Year 1: Leighton Family Year 2: Faranda Family Year 3 TD: Mullins Family Year 3 GD: Lambe Family Year 4: Beck Family Year 5: Mifsud Family Year 6: Horan Family 6

7 COMMUNITY NEWS 4th Mordialloc Cub Sea Scouts Present a Halloween Disco On Friday 28th October 6pm till 9.00pm Come along if you re aged 6yrs to 14 yrs and bring your friends. Dance the night away to DJ Scary or join in on some fun devilish games. There will be a Zombie BBQ and a Vampire Tuck Shop So bring some pennies. Prizes for the best dressed. So come along if you dare to the Scout Hall Park Rd Mordialloc. You may leave your parents outside to wait for you (where there will be access to the BBQ and refreshments) or they can pick you up later. $5 tickets at the door. For more info contact Cub Leader Jo Mifsud

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