September 9th 2024: Newsletter #28
- Acknowledgement of Country
- Week 9 Prayer
- From the Principal
- Roundabout Construction
- P&F Major Raffle
- St. John's Got Talent
- Wellbeing
- Foster Carers
- Student Awards
- Around our School- Week 8
- Happy Birthday
- Parents & Friend's Social Group
- School Sponsorship
- Star of the Sea Bulletin
- Community Notices
- Upcoming Events
Acknowledgement of Country
St. John’s school community respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together, working together towards a reconciled Australia.
Week 9 Prayer
From the Principal
Welcome everyone to the new school week. Please note the following information;
Assembly Week 10: Please note that due to a number of events, our assembly next week will be held on Wednesday at 9.00am.
2025 Enrollments & Classes: Over the course of our next month we are deciding what our class structure will look for 2025. If you are aware that your child will not be at St. John’s in 2025 then can you please contact Ben van de Camp as soon as possible.
School Hats: With Term 4 not far away, can all families start looking for children's hats at home in order for them to be worn from the start of Term 4.
We look forward to the week ahead, Ben.
Roundabout Construction
Works have commenced on the construction of the new roundabout at the intersection of Russell Street and Coghlans Road. Please be advised that disruptions will occur due to the traffic management controls required for the works.
Part of these works will require road closures, including the following:
Coghlans Road - between Harrington Road and O’Malley Drive
Russell Street - between St John’s Primary School and Shannon Road
It’s expected the closures will be in place between Monday 23rd September and Friday 18th October 2024. There will be detours in place.
P&F Major Raffle
It's that time of year again where we ask families to support the P&F's Major Raffle. If you are unable to sell all or some of your tickets, please return them to the office so we can pass them onto families that wish to purchase more.
Payment methods are either cash or via Bank Transfer into the P&F account- if completing a bank transfer please make sure you put Raffle and family name in the relevant area.
This is an important fundraiser for our school and we thank families in advance for their support.
All tickets and payments are to be in by Friday 13th September.
St. John's Got Talent
The grand final will take place on Wednesday September 18th at 9.30am in the Stadium. Families are most welcome to attend. All the best to the performers!
Any questions, please feel free to email Amy Atwell - aatwell@sjdennington.catholic.
Wellbeing
This year R U OK?Day falls on Thursday 12th September, an annual National Day of Action and a reminder that every day is the day to check in with your friends, family and colleagues.
R U OK? contributes to suicide prevention year round by urging people to invest time in personal relationships and empowering informal support networks to identify signs of distress. Families are encouraged to engage in this initiative, emphasising the importance of authentic human connections and reminding everyone to ask the essential question, "Are you OK?"
Foster Carers
MacKillop Family Services is calling on communities of the South-West to understand the need for local foster carers and highlighting the positive impact foster carers make to children’s lives.
8th-14th September is Foster Care Week, when MacKillop celebrates the work foster carers do for children temporarily unable to live at home.
People like Rachael and Matthew Buck, who have provided respite and emergency care to over 100 children and young people.
Student Awards
Around our School- Week 8
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Teddy H, Ollie S and Jaxon C who celebrate their birthday this week! We hope you have an amazing day!
Parents & Friend's Social Group
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th October at 7.00pm in the Gathering Space.
Dennington's Day Out
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th September at 7:15pm in the Gathering Space.
Applications are now open for our mini entrepreneur stalls at this year's Dennington’s Day Out. If your child is interested and would like to have a stall please register with the below link.
Family Photo Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone that has supported this fundraiser.
This Sunday 15th September is our Koroit session, hopefully the weather will be kind. If you made a booking you should have received an email with your booking confirmation.
Session 2 on 7th September 2024 at Warrnambool Botanical Garden seems to have gone really well. Previews shouldn't be to far away.
Wednesday Treats Roster
Roster
Tuesday 10th September - Taliah, Jo C, Melissa C, Hannah and Rebecca B
Wednesday 11th September - Emily, Shelley F and Estee S
Order forms for next week will head home on a Wednesday this term. Please make sure all EFT payments and order forms are handed in by 3pm Monday as we can not accept late orders.
Just a friendly reminder if you're paying via EFT please make sure you make payment on time. We are finding more and more families not paying this term which then makes it awkward for Taliah and myself to chase up the missing payments.
We thank you for your ongoing support.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Taliah Gleeson or Emily McGennan.
Cake Raffle
Each week on a Monday, families are rostered on to bring in a cake which will then be raffled and drawn out at assembly. All funds raised throughout the year will be donated to the Good Friday Appeal the following year.
All students will have the opportunity to buy a raffle ticket for 20c next Wednesday with a limit of five tickets per student. The Johnnies will make a P.A announcement at first lunch, calling all students who wish to purchase a ticket, to the Library.
The following families are rostered on for Wednesday 18th September:
Quarrell, Raitt, Ridley and Romanes.
Please drop your store purchased cake into the office with your child's name written on top.
School Sponsorship
A big thank you to O'Brien's Electrical, Joinery by Jarrod, Fry Painting and Carry on Travel who sponsor our school!
Would you like to advertise your business in our school newsletter? Businesses can advertise for only $100 a year and will have a business card sized listing in every school newsletter.
Please contact parents@sjdennington.catholic.edu.au for more information.
Star of the Sea Bulletin
Sunday Mass is held at 9.00am at St. Pius X Church. School families are always welcome.
The Parish office can be contacted on 5562 2231 and this weekends bulletin is featured below. Other information and contact details can be found on the Star of the Sea South West Coast website: https://www.ballarat.catholic.org.au/parish/southwestcoast/
Community Notices
Upcoming Events
Sunday 15th September: Family Photo Fundraiser at the Koroit Train station
Wednesday 18th September: St John's Got Talent Final at 9.30am in the Stadium
Wednesday 18th September: St John's annual Football/Netball Day (Dress in your favourite teams colours)
Wednesday 18th September: DDO Meeting at 7.15pm in the Gathering Space
Friday 20th September: Final day of Term 3
Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October: School Closure Days
Wednesday 9th October: Students commence
Monday 21st October: Grade 3/4 Hooptime - Hamilton (more details to follow)
Monday 28th October: Grade 5/6 Hooptime - Hamilton (more details to follow)