Term 1, Week 10 2022

Dear Families
 

Holy Week 
This Sunday commemorates Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, a very special and sacred time in the Church year. Throughout next week, we remember the last moments of Jesus’ life on earth. As a school, we will focus particularly on the Stations of the Cross which have been filmed by our Year 6 students and will be available for all classes across the school to explore and reflect on Christs passion. 

Year 6 Camp
This week our Year 6 students have been fortunate to participate in their scheduled camp to Hindmarsh Island. The focus of this camp has been Outdoor Education with the children camping in tents, as well as enjoying activities including surfing, kayaking, billy cart construction, a survival challenge and a Coorong cultural tour. Well done to all the students involved and for the staff who assisted on the camp - Lauren Breeding, Sylvia Roussos, Paul O’Dea, Ethan Miller and Jack Sires. 

Annual General Meeting
Thank you to those who were able to be present online at the Annual General Meeting. The reports presented at the meeting are now available online via our school website. 

We are very grateful to you, our families for your support during the past year. It has been challenging on several fronts, and whilst we have all at different times been disappointed with the restrictions placed on us, we do thank you for your positive messages of support. 
 

Winter Uniform 
A reminder that the Winter Uniform is to be worn from the beginning of Term 2. 

Children in Years R-2 continue to wear the Sports Uniform. However, as the weather cools the children can wear the school sports jacket and tracksuit pants. 

Students in Years 3-6 are to wear the winter formal uniform when they are not involved in activities that require the sports uniform. Please find the formal uniform requirements outlined below. 

Girls 

• Tartan Skirt 
• Navy Trousers or shorts 
• Long Sleeved Blue Shirt 
• School Navy Blue Jumper or Sports Jacket 
• White crew socks or navy tights 
• Black School Shoes 

Boys 

• Navy Shorts 
• Grey Trousers 
• Long Sleeved Blue Shirt 
• School Navy Blue Jumper or Sports Jacket 
• Grey socks/White socks 
• Black School Shoes 

As this is the final newsletter for this term, we would like to thank everyone for their support during this interesting and challenging term. 

Blessings

The Leadership Team
Todd LaForgia, Jo Livingstone, Amanda Razon & Michael Cimarosti

Project Compassion
We continue to follow along the journey of the communities which Project Compassion has touched. This week we hear of Shaniella’s story from the Solomon Islands where with our support she is able to complete her vocational training for hospitality and tourism. Not only is the support of Project Compassion empowering her to pursue her studies but also provide her community with access to clean drinking water.

In relation to the good works of Caritas’ Project Compassion, we have a small group of Year 2 students who have eagerly initiated a fundraiser where all proceeds will go to Project Compassion. The fundraiser will be ‘guess how many eggs in the jar’ and will be held during recess and lunch in Week 11 for students to guess the amount. Each guess costs 50c and the winner will be announced at the Easter raffle in Week 11.

Students will also be bringing in a gold coin donation on Monday 11th April to make a set of Good Deed Beads that will go towards Project Compassion. The set of beads will serve as a reminder and help them to keep count of the number of good deeds they do each day.
 

Sacrament of Reconciliation
The children and families who will be receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Holy Communion have been meeting and preparing over the past month. The children will be undertaking their first experience of Reconciliation next term, Week 2 on Thursday 12th May at 7pm. Please continue to keep the children and their families in your prayers as the continue to embark on this journey.
 

Faith Facts

Have you ever wondered about the Triduum? Click here to find out more!

Blessings
Amanda Razon
REC

                          Our prayers are with those who have recently lost loved ones.
                                                   May God keep them close.

                   To the Richardson family (Past Student) for their wife and mother Sharon.

                                            "Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord,
                                           and let perpetual light shine upon her.
                                                        May she rest in peace."

Fee Remission 
Families who have previously received fee remission will be required to complete a new fee remission form with the following documentation attached: 

• Your most recent tax return(s) – private and/or business as applicable 
• Your most recent pay advice(s) and /or other form of income if applicable 
• Your Centrelink statement receiving Centrelink or other special benefits 
• School Card approval (if applicable) 

Please contact Pam Marks, Finance Officer, for the above form or arrange a time to meet. 

School Card
Please follow the link to apply for the 2022 School Card Scheme. 

The School Card Scheme provides low income families attending a non-government school with financial assistance for school fees (materials and services charges). 

Once School Card has been approved the discount will applied to your account, previously this has been at the end of Term 1.

We ask those families whose circumstances may have changed or are experiencing difficulties to please contact Todd LaForgia or myself at your earliest convenience via email: pmarks@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au

Pam Marks 
Finance Officer 

School Sport
Our school sport teams are now competing in Week 10 of competitions.

Terms 2 & 3 Sport 
The Terms 2 & 3 Registration Form are out now; an email has been sent home to every family detailing the sports involved and how to register.

If you would like your child / children to be part of one (or more) of our school sports teams you will be able to register online. The sports available during the winter terms are –

• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Netball
• Soccer
• Aussie Rules Football

Please remember, we are always looking out for new coaches. Click here to access the Term 2 & 3 Registration form.

Sport Registrations for Term 2 & 3 Sport will conclude at the end of Week 10 – Friday 8^th April.

Sport Carnivals

SACPSSA Swimming Carnival Years 3 – 6   

St John the Baptist Catholic School sent 19 swimmers to the SACPSSA Swimming Carnival held at the SA Aquatic Centre on Wednesday 23^rd March. We competed in Section 4.

The swimming events included:

• Freestyle
• Breaststroke
• Backstroke
• Butterfly
• Relays – freestyle and medley

Every swimmer won a ribbon – with many multiple ribbon winners.

St John’s managed to finish second overall - just behind St John the Apostle School, Christies Beach.

The Year 4 swimmers won the Age Champion School. Well done to - Charlie, Mason, Madeleine, Ashley, Ella, Archie, Koah & Eloise.

Everyone had an awesome time and it was great experience!

Section 4 (SA Aquatic)

Age Champion Schools

SAPSASA Lacrosse Carnival Yr. 4 - 6 Friday 25th March

St John the Baptist Catholic School sent 33 students to the SAPSASA Glenelg Lacrosse Carnival at Barratt Reserve on Friday 25th March. We were represented by 4 Lacrosse teams.

• Year 4/5 GIRLS
• Year 4/5 BOYS
• Year 6 GIRLS
• Year 4 BOYS               

All 4 teams played exceptional lacrosse competing against Immanuel College, West Beach Primary, Glenelg Primary, East Torrens Primary, Bowden Primary & St Leonards Primary.

 St John’s had 3 teams make the Grand Final – all against Immanuel College.

A big thank you to all the parents who came and helped to officiate / coach over the course of the term.

There are 3 carnivals planned for Term 2, 2022.

• SAPSASA Cross Country        Individual                    Week 1
• SACPSSA  Lacrosse               All Year 4 - 6               Week 7
• SACPSSA  Netball                   All Year 4 - 6               Week 10

For your information:

SACPSSA stands for South Australian Catholic Primary School Sports Association.

SAPSASA stands for South Australian Primary School Amateur Sports Association

Kind regards,

Paul O'Dea
PE & Co-curricular Sport Co-ordinator

podea@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au

There will be no Healthy Canteen orders on the Pupil Free Day - Thursday, 14th April.

The Canteen will be closed on the Pupil Free Day on Monday, 2nd May.

Currently due to COVID restrictions no cash will be taken over the counter at the canteen for iceblocks.  Iceblocks can still be ordered via our Qkr! app.   

Canteen orders close each canteen day (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) at 9.00am.

Healthy Canteen (Tuesday & Thursday) orders close on Mondays at 12pm.
 

Canteen Roster

Friday 8th April - Lucianna Introna & Julie
Monday 11th April - Maria Esteban & Julie
Wednesday 13th April - Neeta Saldanha & Julie

Term 2

Monday 2nd May - Pupil Free Day - Canteen Closed
 

We would like to thank everyone for their support of the canteen this term and for all of our wonderful volunteers.

We wish you a safe and healthy holiday break.
Julie Henschke & Jo Fitzgerald

Volunteers

If you are able to help with the covering of new library books on Tuesday afternoons starting in Term 2 please email mfrench@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au  

No experience is necessary, just an openness to learning and a willingness to help.  We will show you what to do. Please be reminded that all volunteers require the approved volunteer checks.

Thank you 
Rose Gauro, Maria French & Katie De Leo  

Our Year 5 students have been joining us each week in Playgroup. They have been having a wonderful time with bubble chasey, block building, reading stories and getting creative at the craft table. Our little ones have made the most of having new friends to play with, there are lots of smiles and giggles by the big and little children.  

This week we will be starting our Easter craft and we will be coming together for an end of term morning tea next week. 

Playgroup will not operate during the school holidays and will resume on Wednesday 4th May. We hope you have a lovely break and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Playgroup runs each Wednesday during term from 9am – 10.30am. Remember you can always see what we are up to by visiting and liking our Facebook page - Play to Grow at St Johns Playgroup.  

Karina Overall
Playgroup Coordinator 

St John the Baptist School provides a safe environment for all while valuing the partnership between school and home.

As a Catholic community, we welcome and value volunteers. To be able to volunteer, and/or attend at other times throughout the school year, we ask that you hold a current Catholic Police Check (parents/caregivers attending excursions, reading in class, helping in class, attending community events), a current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care for Volunteers certificate, have completed the volunteers application package and your COVID vaccination certificate.

A Catholic Police Check for volunteers is free for our current parents and caregivers. Application Forms are available in our school office.

This process ensures we maintain a child safe environment. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply for a Catholic Police Check through the school office as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the school office on 8218 3300.

We warmly welcome Shiva Munir as our new OSHC Coordinator with Camp Australia. 

Shiva has a background in Education, Psychology and Behaviour support.  She likes to create an inclusive environment where your child can feel respected, safe and valued.

Please say hello to Shiva when you see her in OSHC or in the yard.

Thank you,

Shiva & Jordy

sastjohnbaptist@oshccampaustralia.com.au

040 5436 293 ( During OSHC times)

Availability Update Summary
Occupational Therapy: No waitlist, next day paediatric appts available in Western Adelaide
Psychosocial Support: No waitlist, next day paediatric or parent appts available in Western and Southern Adelaide
Music Therapy: No waitlist, next day paediatric/adult appts available, in Western Adelaide
Art Therapy: No waitlist, next day paediatric/adult appts available, in Western Adelaide

Speech Pathology: Currently working to reduce our waitlist in Western Adelaide, however some appointments available in Southern Adelaide, either in practice or mobile

We are Say Hooray; an Allied Health practice that has been consistently growing since 2015, supporting all children in various goal areas, as well as adults depending on their needs. Our continued expansion, even during these difficult times, means we can offer next day appointments! Our multidisciplinary team is also able to offer the latest advancements in Music and Art Therapy. Check out our website to see what makes us truly unique in our field.

Our head office is at 413 Henley Beach Road, Brooklyn Park and, for the convenience of our clients, we also offer mobile services within our travel radius of Western Adelaide, as well as Psychosocial support and Speech Pathology in the South of Adelaide. 

Online therapy is readily available to any families who live further away or need to stay at home due to Covid restrictions.

Say Hooray is a registered Medicare and NDIS provider.

Evidence-based practice using a strengths-based approach and no wait lists! We would love to talk to you about how families you support would benefit from immediate access to our services and the Say Hooray experience.

Please find information below regarding online safety tips and free parent webinars to support childrens positive experience online.  

One in five young people will experience bullying online.  Examples of cyberbullying include sharing photos of someone to hurt or humiliate them, sending abusive messages, creating fake accounts in someone else's name to trick or humiliate people and spreading rumours about someone.  For more information and support visit the eSafety website.  Everyone deserves to feel safe online.

Top tips to assist:

• Do not respond - often responding will make things worse
• Screenshot evidence - this can assist in reporting the matter to the police
• Report and block - you can report through the platform that you are using
• Talk to someone - reach out to friends and family for support along with many online support services.

Other resources regarding online safety for young people are available at:

• The Carly Ryan Foundation
• Think U Know
• Kids Helpline
• Headspace

The links and information that are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only.  They do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by St John the Baptist Catholic School of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organisation or individual.  St John the Baptist Catholic School bears no responsibility for the accuracy legality or contact of the external site or for that of subsequent links.  Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.