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- Kindergarten Reading Parent and Carer Workshop
- Year 6 Celebration of Learning
- NESA Write On competition
- Dorothea McKellar Poetry Competition 2024
- Year 4 — Frozen Jnr.
- Book Week
- Grandparent's Day
- Semester 1 Reports
- ICAS Competition 2024
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- Trek for Amarli
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Gospel Reflection
In Parishes throughout the Diocese of Wollongong we celebrate the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B. Today’s Gospel reports two stories of healing. One story tells us about a father’s great love for his dying daughter. The other story tells us about a desperate woman who risks much as she seeks healing from Jesus. In each story, the request for healing is itself a courageous act of faith, and yet very different circumstances are represented by the lives of each suffering person. Faith is the sounding theme of today’s Gospel reading. Faith is very basic to our lives: not only religious faith but faith in general.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to the final newsletter edition for this term. This term has seen many experiences of community that make us uniquely who we are here at St John’s Catholic Parish Primary School. Over the past two weeks, we have focused on providing our students with opportunities to live their faith through action and outreach.
Faith in action is an opportunity for our students to develop attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and act to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good. Through a focus on Refugee Week, St Vincent De Paul and in Term 3 Naidoc Week initiatives at St John’s, we have and will continue to explore the principles of the Catholic Church’s teachings on issues of justice and responsibility in society through just action.
We congratulate Fr. Francis who celebrated the 29th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood on Monday 1st July. We give thanks to Fr. Francis for his spiritual leadership at St John's Catholic Parish School.
Semester One Student Reports and Additional Teacher and Parent/Carer Learning Conversations
Both the Semester One Student Reports and the additional Teacher and Parent/Carer Learning Conversations are an opportunity to celebrate the many achievements and growth students have made in the first Semester of the 2024 school year. I would like to express my gratitude to the teachers and Stage Leaders who have spent much of their time finalising the student reports that were shared with parents and carers last Friday. I am very proud of our students and the growth they have made in their learning, faith and well being during Semester One.
I would like to acknowledge and thank those parents and carers who have engaged in additional learning conversations as this has enabled teachers and parents and carers to provide each other feedback and collaborate so that our students can continue to experience growth in their faith, learning and well being. I would like to thank the St John's teachers for the care and support they show all students at St John’s and for their professionalism and dedication to ensure that our students faith, learning and well being growth and development is communicated clearly to parents and carers. Another great example of the collaboration between our staff and parents and carers that we value at St John’s.
The St John's School Choir
On Tuesday 25th June the St John's School Choir performed in the Wollongong Eisteddfod and Our sensational St John's School Choir gained 1st place.
The choir performed beautifully and the adjudicator's report outlined the high quality of skill and talent our students demonstrated throughout the two songs they performed at the Eisteddfod. This is testament to the wonderful talents that Ms Angela Boyd-Skinner and Mrs Catherine Sutton share with our students, their musical prowess and dedication.
Congratulations to our talented students, Ms Boyd-Skinner and Mrs Sutton who have spent many lunch times rehearsing and fine tuning their performance. We are very proud of you and your achievement!!
Whole School Community Events
Over the past two weeks there have been quite a number of extra curricula, whole school events that our students have participated in. Many students remember these events as a highlight of the school year. I would like to thank the staff who plan and facilitate these activities and events and I recognise that these activities take time out of their busy teaching schedule to plan and lead.
Thank you to Mrs Michelle Atkins and Mrs Lauren Mitchell who organised and led the school Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 2nd July. The day was a great success due to the support of parents and carers and staff and the support they provided Mrs Atkins and Mrs Mitchell throughout the carnival. I witnessed the way in which the staff and parents and carers all participated with such professionalism and dedication and I would like to recognise this commitment, well done everyone and thank you!!! Our students had a wonderful time, many smiles and laughs to be seen and heard.
Supporting Families in our St John's School Community
In every community, there are families facing hardships that can be overwhelming without support. A family in our school community requires our collective support, kindness and generosity. Last week you may have read in the Illawarra Mercury the story of the Broome family and Amarli who has a genetic disorder known as GRIK 2. The Broome family and supporters are organising for the 3rd and 4th August a fund-raiser which is a 34km trek. Featured in a separate page in this week's newsletter is detailed information about the fund-raiser. St John's staff and students will be holding our own fund-raiser in Term 3 inclusive of a mufti day, trek around our school for students and staff and a gold coin donation. More details will be shared in Term 3. Please keep the Broome family in your prayers and thoughts as we come together as a school community in support and care for the Broome family.
Tell Them From Me Student Survey Information
The Tell Them From Me Student Survey Data outlines measures that are based on the most recent research on school and classroom effectiveness. The information gleaned in the student survey provides results based on data from 224 students from grades 4 to 6 in this school who completed the survey. Results from our students are compared with TTFM Norms, which are based on the results from all students who participated in the TTFM survey at the year levels found in this school. Please see the table below that outlines the school mean and the TTFM norms for measurements surveyed.
|
Measurement Name |
School Mean |
TTFM Norm |
|
Student participation in school sports |
62% |
72% |
|
Student participation in extracurricular activities |
37% |
51% |
|
Students with a positive sense of belonging |
69% |
71% |
|
Students with positive relationships |
85% |
85% |
|
Students that value schooling outcomes |
90% |
89% |
|
Students with positive homework behaviours |
47% |
43% |
|
Students with positive behaviour at school |
88% |
88% |
|
Students who are interested and motivated |
58% |
64% |
|
Effort |
83% |
86% |
|
Students with moderate or high levels of anxiety |
31% |
30% |
|
Students who are victims of bullying |
23% |
30% |
|
Feel safe attending this school |
66% |
61% |
See the data below of additional measures that were surveyed by the Catholic Education Office as part of the survey.
As you can see by the information portrayed above there is much to celebrate at St John’s and areas for further conversation. We will continue to work with the information in the coming two terms as we plan for our 2025 Annual Improvement Plan Goals.
I would like to thank the students for their hard work and commitment to their learning this term. It has been a very busy term and our students certainly deserve a holiday. I would like to thank all parents and carers for your ongoing partnership as together we create a vibrant Catholic school community. I would like to thank the St John's Parents and Friends Association for their great work and the support they have provided throughout the term.
I wish you all a very relaxing pupil vacation period and hope you have an opportunity to spend time with your family and friends and look forward to seeing you all in Term 3. Please see the messages below of our St John's School Captains Raine and Henry.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Yours in Faith and Learning,
Mrs Michelle Rodwell
Principal
Acknowledgement to Country
St John’s Dapto acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharawal people, past and present, the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built.
SVDP Winter Appeal — Mufti Day and Fundraiser: Friday 21st June
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who supported the St Vincent de Paul Annual Winter Appeal. The contributions made during our Mufti Day fundraiser were truly remarkable, with monetary donations totaling an impressive $957. Additionally, the volume of tinned food and soups brought in was astounding. We have received a phone call expressing sincere thanks for our efforts in supporting SVDP and the important work they do. The generosity and compassion of our St John’s families continue to shine through, making a significant impact on those in need. Thank you for your ongoing support and kindness.
Congratulations Fr Francis!
Monday 1st July — 29 year anniversary of being ordained a priest
Year 4 Religious Literacy Assessment
The Religious Literacy Assessment (RLA) in the Diocese of Wollongong began as a Partners in Learning initiative between the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in 2000. Whilst a formal partnership with ACU no longer exists we continue to consult with academics in the data analysis and assessment field from ACU.
This assessment provides a sustained and systemic Diocesan approach to the documentation and reporting of students’ learning in the key learning area of Religious Education (RE) across the diocese and in particular, aspects of religious literacy. It is a means of celebrating and sharing the good news about students' learning in Religious Education.
The concept of 'religious literacy' is the basis for the framework for assessment in Religious Education in Wollongong across K-6. To be religiously literate, children leaving a Catholic primary school need to be able to communicate with and be at home in Catholic society and religion in general. The assessment of religious literacy focuses on students’ knowledge and understanding of the key concepts that are being addressed by the Religious Education program and the children’s ability to communicate with their religious tradition.
The system-based Religious Literacy Assessment is placed in Year 4 towards the end of Stage 2 of schooling. The intention of the Religious Literacy Assessment is to influence learning and accountability and drive a culture of reflection on learning and pedagogy in the domain of RE.
The Year 4 Religious Literacy Assessment:
- is online using a Google Form
- includes 40 multiple choice questions which reflect Early Stage 1, Stage 1 and Stage 2 outcomes and content in Religious Education.
Key Year 4 RLA dates for 2024
- Religious Literacy Assessment (RLA) Trial - Tuesday 23 July 2024
- RLA Monday - Monday 5 August 2024
- Backup date for RLA - Tuesday 6 August 2024 (conducted for those absent on 5 August)
2024 — THE YEAR OF PRAYER
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.
The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
May the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators
of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.
Amen
Dates for your Diary:
Mass — Friday 5th July, 9:30am (Friday Term 2 Week 10)
- Kinder to Year 6 attending (Principal Awards will be given out at the conclusion of Mass)
Grandparents Day — 26th July (Friday Week 1)
- 12:30pm — Liturgy of the Word (Church)
- 1:00pm — BYO Picnic Lunch — (tea, coffee and a muffin in the hall for grandparents)
- 1:40pm — Open Classrooms (no assembly)
Stage 1 Weekend Parish Mass (with Andrew Chinn) — Saturday 3rd August, 5pm
- All families welcome
- Sausage sizzle to follow Mass
Prayer Intentions
We pray for all families in our school community who are in need of our prayers.
We pray for the needs of our country and our world.
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us.
St John the Evangelist, pray for us.
Kylie Stephens
Religious Education Coordinator
PB4L is an evidence-based framework that emphasises school-wide systems of support for all students and staff. These include proactive strategies for defining, teaching and supporting appropriate student behaviours. Positive behaviour supports are implemented for all students, across all school settings, by all staff, at all times. This continuum of support ensures students’ academic and social outcomes.
All student behaviour expectations are founded on our three school rules – Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.
PB4L Raffle Ticket Winners
Week 8
| Gunyah | Evie |
| Kindergarten | Tully, Kyan |
| Year 1 | Levi, Elvie |
| Year 2 | Anabel, Jonah |
| Year 3 | Cassidy, Jett, Juliet |
| Year 4 | Anabelle |
| Year 5 | Lolita, Khian |
| Year 6 | Rachel, Nayah |
Week 9
| Kindergarten | Lotti, Celine |
| Year 2 | Cooper, Sophie |
| Year 3 | Jett, Hannah |
| Year 5 | Emma, Menara |
| Year 6 | Harry, Nina |
Dates for Term 3:
13 August South Coast Athletics Carnival
20 August Diocesan Athletics Selection Trials
23 August South Coast Soccer Gala Day (Years 3-6)
19 September Basketball Junior Boys & Girls (Years 3&4)
20 September Basketball Senior Girls & Boys (Years 5&6)
Athletics Carnival
Our annual Athletics Carnival was a resounding success! Students from all year levels participated with great enthusiasm, showcasing their athletic skills and sportsmanship. The event was filled with wonderful House war cries, exciting track and fun field activities which was a wonderful display of school spirit.
Thank you to our seven parent helpers who assisted on the day. Your help was very much appreciated and invaluable support in running the 80 m and 100m sprint races - Amy Billet, Amy Brushwood, Lisa Brownlee, Paul Farrugia, Luke Mellor, Annie Zhang and Elton Coltheart.
Also, a call out to our high school students from St Mary’s Star Of the Sea, Edmund Rice College and Holy Spirit College for their support in assisting at our carnival.
We will present ribbons, age champions and winning house early next term. It will be communicated via compass.
See Compass Newsletter alert for photo downloads.
Netball Gala Day
On Tuesday, 30 July we will celebrate NAIDOC Week with a whole-school Liturgy at 12:00 pm in the McCabe school hall. Families and friends are most welcome to attend. This day will also be a mufti day where students are encouraged to wear black, red and yellow to signify the colours of the Aboriginal flag.
The Wollongong Eisteddfod
Our St John’s Choir students were absolutely delighted to perform in the Wollongong Eisteddfod on Tuesday evening last week.
The children have spent many lunchtimes over the past two terms preparing both their vocal technique and their performance skills. The students showed so much commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication as they worked through this process.
On the evening we were thrilled to be joined by so many of our wonderful families who came to support their children and grandchildren. Their performance was magnificent & every bit of their hard work paid off in their first place prize.
We were most grateful to be supported by Mrs Michelle Atkins, Miss Olivia Boyd- Skinner & of course our school principal Mrs Michelle Rodwell.
We very much look forward to our next opportunity to perform in our local community.
Mrs Catherine Sutton & Ms Angela Boyd-Skinner
Last Wednesday, 26th June, Kindergarten parents joined us for an information session about current research-based best practices in reading instruction. We learnt about systematic, synthetic phonics and the role it plays in reading and writing. New terminology was introduced and practical demonstrations of blending to read and segmenting to spell were provided. Parents learnt how important it is to articulate the phonemes (speech sounds) correctly and how this can impact on spelling. Finally, tips were shared on how to help with reading at home.
Feedback from our parent participants was that other parents may benefit from the information presented but that work commitments made attendance problematic. We will work on finding another way to share the information, in a more convenient way, next term.
To those who were able to attend, thank you for your participation and feedback.
Mrs Chris Garrett
Each year NESA conducts a writing competition called WRITE ON. It is open to all school students in NSW schools.We had 13 students in Stage 3 make a submission to be considered for nomination from St John’s as only one entry from Stage 3 could be submitted.
The standard of writing from this group was exceptionally high. The following students made submissions to be considered: Gabriella B, Ruby McA, Charlie M, Giorgia, Isabelle N, Jasmine P, Serene R T, Evie S, Jai S, Chloe F, Isla P, Millicent W and Lily T.
Congratulations to Giorgia for being selected as the representative for 2024 Write On competition. We wish her well in the final series.
Several students in Stage 3 have submitted entries into the Dorothea McKellar Poetry Competition 2024. The theme this year was ‘Listen, I have an idea…”, however poets were not obliged to use it for their poem.
The variety and complexity of work submitted for entry is excellent. All students who contributed an entry were submitted.
Students were Ruby McA, Jai S, Hannah S, Isabelle N, Serene R T, and Rita A.
Our Year Four students had a magical experience attending Holy Spirit High School's production of "Frozen Jnr.". The performance was a spectacular display of talent and creativity, leaving our young audience members in awe. From the stunning costumes to the impressive acting and singing, the students were captivated from start to finish. This outing was not only entertaining but also inspiring, as it showcased the hard work and dedication of older students in our community. A big thank you to Holy Spirit High School for an unforgettable theatrical experience!
The theme for the 2024 Children's Book Week is "Reading is Magic." We’re celebrating the incredible ability of stories to transport our minds to new places. We're encouraging students to be curious about the wonders of our world. The magic of reading also lies in its power to captivate; a good story sparks conversations and connects readers with one another.
It's time to start planning your Book Week costume for the Parade! Remember, there's no need to spend a lot on your outfit. We encourage you to get creative with items you already have at home and take inspiration from your favourite characters. Our Book Week Parade will be on 27 August from 8:45 am to 9:30 am. Parents, carers, and grandparents are welcome to join the celebration!
In 2024 Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students are invited to participate in competitions organised by the Educational Assessment Centre at the University of NSW. These are external assessment opportunities that are facilitated by the school. Participation is completely optional.
The aim of these competitions is to provide students with stimulating challenges, as well as feedback on their performance. Through participation in such activities, students gain experience in sitting for competitions under examination conditions.
Parents who wish their child to participate can choose from Digital Technologies, Writing, English, Science and Mathematics tests. The test schedule is set by ICAS Australia and cannot be modified.
2024 Testing Schedule
Subject |
Sitting Window |
Cost per Test |
| Digital Technologies | 5 – 9 August 2024 | $19.95 |
| Writing | 5 – 9 August 2024 | $23.95 |
| English | 12 – 16 August 2024 | $19.95 |
| Science | 19 – 23 August 2024 | $19.95 |
| Mathematics | 26 – 30 August 2024 | $19.95 |
The school will not be accepting any money for payments. If you wish for your child to participate, you will need to make an online payment. The closing date for online payments is Monday, 29 July 2024 and late entries cannot be accepted.
Information was sent home via Compass to Year 3-6 parents/carers in Week 3. If you require further information, please contact the school office.
Kate Thomas | Middle Leader
| Term 2, Week 10 | Principal Awards and Medallions will be presented at the end of term Parish Mass on Friday, 5 July at 9:30am. There will be no afternoon assembly this week. (No Merit Awards) |
| Term 3, Week 1 | Grandparent's Day will be celebrated on Friday, 26 July, starting at 12:30pm with a Liturgy. There will be no afternoon assembly this week and Merit Awards will be distributed in class. |
Students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 participated in the National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) during Term 1. A NAPLAN individual student report will be provided for your child early in Term 3. The same report format is used for every student in Australia.
NAPLAN results are reported against proficiency standards. There is a standard for each assessment area at each year level. Proficiency standards provide clear information on student achievement. Student achievement is shown against 4 levels of proficiency:
- Exceeding: the student’s result exceeds expectations at the time of testing.
- Strong: the student’s result meets challenging but reasonable expectations at the time of testing.
- Developing: the student’s result indicates that they are working towards expectations at the time of testing.
- Needs additional support: the student’s result indicates that they are not achieving the learning outcomes that are expected at the time of testing. They are likely to need additional support to progress satisfactorily.
If your child participated in 2024 and does not receive a report by Friday 2 August, contact the school office.
In every community, there are families facing hardships that can be overwhelming without support. A family in our school community requires our collective support, kindness and generosity. Last week you may have read in the Illawarra Mercury the story of the Broome family and Amarli who has a genetic disorder known as GRIK 2. The Broome family and supporters are organising for the 3rd and 4th August a fund-raiser which is a 34km trek. Please see detailed information about the fund-raiser. St John's staff and students will be holding our own fund-raiser in Term 3, inclusive of a mufti day, a trek around our school for students and staff and a gold coin donation. More details will be shared in Term 3. Please keep the Broome family in your prayers and thoughts as we come together as a school community in support and care for the Broome family.
Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong’s (CEDoW) Standard Collection Notice for parents and students has been updated. This notice explains how CEDoW handles the personal information of students and parents, and replaces the notice previously provided to you in our enrolment package.
Parenting Ideas by Dr Justin Coulson- Parent Wellbeing
Dr Justin Coulson is a dad to 6 daughters. He is the parenting expert and co-host of Channel Nine’s Parental Guidance, and he and his wife host Australia’s #1 podcast for parents and family: The Happy Families Podcast. He has written 9 books about families and parenting. In the article below Dr Justin Coulson outlines the importance of 5 factors that contribute positively to wellbeing.
Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel Nine’s “Parental Guidance” and the founder of happyfamilies.com.au and is considered one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts.
The parent session will focus on the topic of Resilience, in this session, parents will learn the psychological secrets that build their child’s sense of identity, strengths, and growth mindset in order to perform better, be happier, and build resilience.
Students in Years 4-6 will also be attending a session with Dr Coulson during school hours focusing on the topic of well-being, which will be an interactive and age appropriate discussion for these students. This is a free session.
The P&F are excited to have Dr Coulson come to St Johns Dapto and bring his experience and knowledge to the parent community and to students in year 4-6.
Tickets are limited.
The live session runs from 7:00pm-8:30pm and refreshments will be provided from 6:30pm on the night.
Market Stall Holders — Expressions of Interest
FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER — 4PM – 8PM
Are you or someone you know running a small side business? St John's Dapto invites you to join us!
We kindly request that all market stall holders make a $80 donation to the P&F (Parents and Friends Association). The funds raised from the event will be used to provide valuable resources for the children of St John's Catholic Primary School.
To participate, all market stall holders must have their own public liability insurance.
If you, a family member, or a friend are interested in taking part, please complete the form below. We will gladly address any additional questions you may have about the event.
Please be aware that to diversify the stalls, we are limiting the number of similar stalls. Therefore, the first payments received will secure the market stall spot. A member of the P&F will contact market stallholders. We will go off the form below and prioritise in that order.
Expressions of Interest close 9th August, 4 pm.
The Code of Conduct for Students on School Buses sets out acceptable standards of behaviour for students travelling on school buses and regular route buses. Students are expected to follow rules for the safety and comfort of all passengers, including themselves. If the rules are not followed, it may lead to the withdrawal of travel passes for subsidised travel, banning students from travelling on buses, and even police prosecution and court action. Please find attached the Code of Conduct from Transport for NSW.
Throughout the year teachers have access to a variety of quality professional development opportunities. Casual teachers are employed to cover classes with the teacher ensuring the teaching program and routines are followed.
“Those who dare to teach, never cease to learn”
John Cotton-Dana
Week |
Date |
Staff Member/s |
Purpose |
| 10 | 5 July | Mr Soligo, Mrs Barker, Ms Idstein | Aust Early Development Census (Data Collection) |
Important
Car lines in both Jerematta and Werowi Street offer a convenient and safe drop-off and pick-up for families. For the efficient operation of this arrangement, there is a need for all parents/carers to adhere to road rules and our school practices, which have been developed with safety at the forefront of our planning. It is important that families accessing the convenience of car lines do so responsibly and in a safe manner.
Therefore, parents and carers are requested to;
- Drivers are to remain in their cars while children exit/enter from the curbside.
- Display your family nameplate upon approach for afternoon pickup.
- Follow the directions of staff at all times.
- Always move to the furthestmost point in the designated drop-off and pick-up zone.
- Not queue, blocking traffic flow in surrounding streets and roundabouts.
If you prefer to accompany your child to the school gate, please park in the designated car parking areas and not the drop-off zone.
Regular police patrols ensure the safety of all in and around school zones. If you operate contrary to the signage, you risk a substantial fine.
To request a family nameplate, parents and carers are invited to complete the online form, by accessing the following link https://goo.gl/forms/L1KuKhqKB9Kj49wq1
| Term 3 | 22 July and 27 September |
| Term 4 | 14 October, 19 & 20 December |
To the following students who will celebrate their birthday in July — we wish you a very happy birthday and hope you have a great day.
July
| Kinder | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Hazel | Joey | Kyro | Sophie |
| Max | Cooper | Noah | Inara |
| Lucas | Ashton | Jack | Sienna |
| Nixon | Isaac | Quinn | Ivy |
| Jude | Alani | Jordan | Summer |
| Alexander | Cooper | Taj | Raymond |
| Amarli | Charlotte | Lennox | Lucas |
| Hugo | |||
| Harry |
| Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| Absalat | Ryan | Ayedan |
| Cruz | Alyce | Aria |
| Odin | Menara | Lucas |
| Jake | Thomas | Bronx |
| Isaac | Bella | |
| Ruby | Matthew | |
| Jett | Rachel | |
| Echezonachukwu | Mila | |
| Izaiah | ||
| Lewis |
Parish News
St John's Parish Pie Drive Extravaganza!
On Wednesday 12 June, the eldest child in each family brought home an order form. Additionally, a form is attached to the compass alert for your convenience if you wish to print it. Payments can be made in cash or via online transfer—just check the order form for all the details. Don't miss out—orders close on Sunday, 28th July. Mark your calendars for the big pickup day on Friday, 16th August, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Parish.
Please ensure your order form (and cash in an envelope or ziplock bag if not paying online) is returned to the school office by Friday, 26th July (the end of Week 1, Term 3).
For any questions, feel free to contact the school office or Jenny in the Parish Office at 4261 1315.
Let's make this Pie Drive a smashing success and celebrate together!
Order form is available on COMPASS
Fr. Francis and the St John the Evangelist Parish Pastoral Council warmly invites all families to join in the celebration of the Eucharist. See below the times for Mass.
Saturday Vigil — 5pm
Sunday — 7:30am, 9:30am and 6pm.
Please see the Parish Bulletin below
Semester Two — places available
Semester Two Drama resumes on Tuesday July 23rd...and there are some places available.
Free Dragons clinic at the Warrawong NAIDOC event
Every participant will get an Indigenous All Stars footy and the choice of a hat or drink bottle at the end of the clinic. All ages and all inclusive. Fingers crossed the rain holds off and we can have the event. Lots of other very cool stuff happening on the day – come along and learn how to throw a Boomerang and make it come back.
https://forms.office.com/r/kvxH8z6mFD
Family Services Australia is currently recruiting for our upcoming school holiday groups which will be run over the July school holidays.
We will be running the following group programs:
- Tabletop games group suitable for young people aged 13-18 who have an interest in table top gaming, however no prior experience is required.
- Kids social group, suitable for young people aged 8-12 who would like to build social connections with other young people.
- Girls social group, suitable for girls/female identifying young people aged 12-15 who would like to build social connections.
There will be 2 sessions available for each group, so clients can choose if they would like to attend one or both of the group dates and NDIS funding can be utilised to pay for the groups.
If you have clients that would like to register interest or find out more information about this group they can do so via our website (https://www.fsahealthwellbeing.org.au/groups) or by contacting our service directly (1800 372 000 [option 2]).
