Term 1, Week 10 2023

Dear Families

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

Project Compassion
We have had a very fruitful and successful contribution to Project Compassion this year. The generosity of the Sadler family through the selling of apples has made a significant donation to Caritas.

The children have also been very charitable through their donations. The competition to see which class can raise the most chickens has been well received. We are very proud and grateful for the generosity of our community. Caritas and the communities who receive our donations will be very grateful!

Holy Week
As we enter the Triduum from the night of the Last Supper (Thursday) through to the Easter Vigil (Saturday night) we remember the heart of Jesus. That he willingly took up his cross and entered into his Passion out of love for us.

Earlier this week, the whole school gathered for a liturgy to begin Holy Week. Our gospel reading focused on Jesus praying to God for his disciples and those in the world. The Year 6 students beautifully led the prayer and set the tone for Holy Week.

Stations of the Cross
Classes have also been engaging in activities around the importance of this week to Christians. Teachers have also been invited to take their classes to prayerfully participate in the Stations of the Cross set up around the school. The 14 stations each have a prayer, picture provocation and QR code. Each code is linked to a short video acted out by the Year 6’s from last year. The stations portray Jesus’ last moments before his death at Calvary.

Wishing you a restful and blessed Triduum & Easter weekend!

Amanda Razon
APRIM

School Card
Please follow the link below to apply for the 2023 School Card Scheme. Once we have received the eligibility report from School Card the remission will be applied to your account.

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

Eligibility 

School Card is available to: 

• families with children aged four years and over who attend a school full-time 
• independent full-time students studying year 10, 11 or 12 

• adult re-entry students undertaking subjects to complete their SAC 

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/financial-help-scholarships-and-grants/school-card-scheme 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries regarding the above.

Change of Circumstance
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 
Bursar/Finance Officer 

A total of 155 children have participated in After School Sport for St John the Baptist Catholic School teams this term.

A big thank you to all the adults who volunteered their time to help coach / manage the 15 St John the Baptist Catholic School teams.

SACPSSA Swimming Carnival Years 3 – 6 held Wednesday 29^th March
Congratulations to the students who represented St John the Baptist Catholic School at the SACPSSA Section 3 Swimming Carnival that was held at the SA Aquatic Centre on Wednesday 29^th March.

All 22 students from St John the Baptist Catholic School performed brilliantly against much bigger schools.

We finished the day in 4^th position with some notable accomplishments.

Congratulations to:

• Ethan B (4PR) who won the Year 4 Age Champion
• The Year 5 swimmers / group who won Year 5 Level Age Champion School

Crows Cup Year 5/6 Girls held Friday 31st March (Week 9)
On Friday 31^st March two teams of Saint John the Baptist Catholic School Year 5/6 girls participated in the Western Area Crows Cup at West Beach Playing Field. We fielded a Year 5 team and a Year 6 team.

The carnival was held in conjunction with the West Adelaide Football Club. There were a total of 19 teams competing on the day.

The two teams made St John the Baptist Catholic School proud. The Year 6 team finished the day in 4^th place, with the Year 5 team finishing 8^th place.

Volleyball
St John the Baptist Catholic School fielded 2 teams that played Volleyball at Westbourne Park on Friday afternoons.

• STJB Thunder
• STJB Storm

Last Friday the Thunder and the Storm played off in the Grand Final, with the Thunder taking out 1^st place and the Storm taking out 2^nd place.

Congratulations to both teams.

Basketball
St John the Baptist Catholic School fielded 7 basketball teams this term with the matches played at Wayville. Congratulations to all the teams for their enthusiasm and endeavour.

Netball
St John the Baptist Catholic School fielded two Year 3/4 netball teams and one Year 5/6 netball team.

This is the first time that we have fielded so many teams in this competition. Congratulations to all the players who participated.

Tee Ball
St John the Baptist Catholic School fielded two Tee Ball teams this term with the matches played at the Adelaide “Angels” Baseball Club.

The teams were the:

• Seagulls
• Pelicans

A good time was had by all the children involved.

Cricket
St John the Baptist Catholic School fielded a Adelaide Master Blaster Year 3 team in the Adelaide Primary School Competition that was played at Glandore Oval on Friday afternoons. Well played.

Term 2 Sport Carnivals

SAPSASA Cross Country Airport Trials - Tuesday 9^th May (Week 2)

SACPSSA Lacrosse Carnival - Tuesday 30^th May (Week 5)

SACPSSA Netball Carnival - Tuesday 4^th July (Week 10)

Paul O'Dea
PE & Co-curricular Sport Co-ordinator
podea@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au

Arihia has been selected to represent SA in the National Indigenous Basketball Team on the Gold Coast in two weeks. We wish Arihia all the best as she travels with her team and represents her state.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Brookes.

Our Reception DC teacher Ms Tara Denton recently married.  We wish them both all the best!

Has your child borrowed from our emergency clothing pool?

If they have could you please launder and return the clothing as soon as possible as we have run out of many of the frequently used sizes.

Our lost property boxes are overflowing!

We will have a table outside the school hall next Tuesday and Wednesday for people to claim their missing items.

All left over items will be donated.

Please ensure all clothing has your child's name on it to allow it to be returned to its owner.

Premier's Reading Challenge
With the upcoming Easter break followed closely by the school holidays please borrow books from the library to read at home.

It is a great opportunity to continue reading for the Premier's Reading Challenge which is in its 20^th Year.  Look for the red, yellow and green stickers on the covers to choose the right level of book for you.

Happy reading.

Mrs Gauro & Mrs French

Bunning BBQ
A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped and all the families who purchased a sausage at the Edwardstown Bunnings BBQ on Sunday 2nd April.  We raised $2267!  What a great effort!

Easter Raffle
Thank you to all families who purchased a ticket and donated prizes in our Easter Raffle. We also congratulate our winners.

Our major prize winners were:

• 1st - Kyathi C (6GR)
• 2nd - Hiya G (5HB)
• 3rd - Scarlett W (5F), Austin (3WD) & Elliot W (3J)        

All orders for both recess and lunch are to 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

Term 1

Friday 7th Apr - Good Friday Public Holiday

Monday 10th Apr - Easter Monday Public Holiday

Tuesday 11th Apr - Jo

Wednesday 12th Apr - Toni Stevens, Julian Thompson & Julie

Thursday 13th Apr - Jo

Friday 14th Apr - Zoe Seiffert & Jo

Thank you to all of you who volunteered your time this term, it is very much appreciated.

Julie Henschke & Jo Fitzgerald

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 or email Francis Schulz on fschulz@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au .

Hamra Library currently offer the following drop-in activities:

• A monthly writers' group (4:30-5:30pm every second Wednesday of the month)
• A monthly book club with no set text, just a place to come and talk about books! (4:30-5:30pm last Wednesday of every month)
• Homework club for all-ages study assistance every Monday during term, 4pm-6pm.
• 24/7 access to Studiosity for additional support if they have a West Torrens library card!
• The Australian Refugee Association offers homework support to students from refugee backgrounds who have been in Australia for 5 years or less every Thursday of term - 4pm-6pm
• Lego Club (every 2^nd Monday during term time, 3:30-5pm)
• "Sign Squad" for 12-25 year olds to learn Auslan from a Deaf tutor (Friday 5-6pm in weeks 1, 4, and 8 of each term)

None of these activities require bookings but further information is available via the Hamra Library website on the Activities and Events webpage:

https://www.westtorrens.sa.gov.au/Hamra-Centre-Library/Activities-and-event

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