Term 3, Week 10 2022

Dear Families

Isaac Nicholls Sports Scholarship 
The Isaac Nicholls Sports Scholarship is a new initiative of the school and the first scholarship exclusively available at St John the Baptist Catholic School. Throughout the course of 2022, the school has worked closely with the Nicholls family in the development of the scholarship. It is named in recognition of Isaac Nicholls, who was a student at St John the Baptist Catholic School from 2014 to 2017. The funds for the scholarship are drawn from the Isaac Nicholls Memorial Fund, which was established in memory of Isaac, following his passing in 2017. 

Two scholarships valued at $800 will be offered annually and awarded to the successful candidates during their first term of Year 6 education at St John the Baptist Catholic School. To be eligible for the Isaac Nicholls Sports Scholarship, applicants must be a student enrolled and attending the school in Year 5. 

This week our Year 5 students and their families have all received information regarding the scholarships which outlines in detail the process for application. The successful recipients will be presented to the school community at the Thanksgiving End of Year Mass on Friday 9th December. 

St John the Baptist Catholic School Colour Fun Run 
We wish to thank the St John the Baptist Catholic School community for their great support of the Colour Fun Run held last Friday. We would particularly like to thank the parents who volunteered their time to assist on the day. It was a wonderful afternoon enveloped in a great sense of community spirit. 

We kindly ask that once all donations have been collected that each family make one payment per child via the Qkr! App by tomorrow, Friday 30th September. The children will then be entered into the appropriate draw for a chance to win a Rebel Sport voucher. Winners will be drawn and announced at the first assembly of Term 4. 

Catholic Schools Music Festival
The Senior Choir students (Years 5 and 6) performed at the Catholic Schools Music Festival last evening 28th September. This annual event is always a fantastic showcase of the musical abilities of students in Catholic schools. The St John the Baptist Senior Choir students were joined on stage by hundreds of children from Catholic schools around South Australia who performed a program of songs they have been rehearsing over the past three terms. Well done to the following students and their Choir Trainers, Antonietta Caruana and Lorraine Spencer. A fantastic effort by all involved! 

• Rowan Adams 
• Kenneth Burra
• Amaya Cook
• Samaira Dutt
• Evie Hamilton
• Rosie Hastwell
• Raizel Jurie
• Tatum Nasson
• Inara Nikolof
• Isabelle Palmer Esteban
• Sophia Rocca Carter
• Linda Sameer
• Michael Schmidt
• Logan Tamm
• Violet Worthington Smith 
• Willow Yates 

Sports Day 
A reminder that Sports Day will be held in Week 1 of Term 4, Friday 21st October. Please note the change in venue this year. Sports Day is being held at Bowker Street, North Brighton. You would have received communication regarding the day throughout this week. We ask that you read through this information carefully and we look forward to a great community day filled with spirit! 

Staffing News
From the beginning of Term 4, Julie Henschke will reduce her days of work in the canteen. Julie will continue to work each Monday and Wednesday. Jo Fitzgerald will expand her role in the canteen, working each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Whilst there is a change to staffing in Term 4, there will be no menu changes. Please continue to order as per usual. 

Anzac Highway Properties - Update 
Work is continuing in the background on the development of the properties at 332 and 336 Anzac Highway. 

A demolition company has been engaged to carry out the clearing of the land. This is set to occur in the coming weeks. 

The design works for the development are also currently being undertaken. 

We will continue to keep you updated as the works progress. 

School Uniform 
A reminder that the School Summer Uniform is to be worn from the beginning of Term 4.   

Please find the School Uniform Guidelines for the summer uniform here. 

As the term ends, we wish all students, their families and the staff of St John the Baptist Catholic School the very best for the term break. 

Best Wishes

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

ReLAT
Our Year 4 students had a jampacked past couple of weeks having Open Morning and Camp, they also participated in the ReLAT last week. This is the Religious Literacy Assessment Tool which was a series of multiple-choice questions regarding different elements of the Catholic faith covered in the Religious Curriculum. All Catholic Schools across South Australia took part in this assessment and was completed successfully by our Year 4 students.

Faith Facts
Have you ever wondered what is a liturgy? Click here to find out more.

Mass and Liturgy
We have finally come to the end of term and it has been a very full ten weeks of school. It was lovely to be able to celebrate Mass and liturgy this term with no restrictions.  It has also been a blessing to have parents and caregivers join us for Mass and liturgy as it always special having the parish and school community join together.

We look forward to a restful break, ready for Term 4 which we anticipate being a busy but fruitful time of the year. Wishing you and your families a safe and enjoyable holidays!

Amanda Razon
APRIM

Congratulations to the Nambisan family and big brother Vihaan (REC D) on the birth of their baby girl/sister Avni.

Camps 
All camps are now available for you to pay via Qkr!.  Please make payments as soon as possible or according to your payment plan.

Statement of Accounts
A statement of accounts was sent home recently via post.  

Could you please ensure that your current method of payment is sufficient so that your account will be in a zero balance by the final payment date of the 25^th November 2022.

If you have changed your address recently please inform the office as soon as possible.

Online payments
When making payments online could you please ensure you list your reference number from your Statement of Accounts eg 9063…….. followed by your child’s surname.

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. 

Qkr! Notifications
Please ensure that you have your notifications on for Qkr!  Notifications are sent out when items are closing to ensure you don't miss out.  See instructions below regarding turning on notifications.

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 

St John the Baptist Catholic School Sports - Term 3

• Basketball – will finish this week
• Netball - has finished for the term
• Soccer - has finished for the year

After a very successful school soccer season it is now time for all Soccer tops to be returned to school please. Please ensure all returned tops have been washed.

Term 4 School Sports Team Registrations 

The Term 4 Registration form for School Sports Teams is now available.

We encourage children to take part in out of hours school sport.

You need to reregister your child even if they have played throughout 2022.  You can register for multiple sports if you wish.

As always, every team will require an adult coach / manager. Coaches need to have completed the appropriate Catholic Police Clearance and Volunteer paperwork. This is available from the school Front Office.

Please note: Volunteer Clearances can take 6 to 8 weeks.

Click here to access the Term 4 Registration form.
 

SAPSASA Tennis Carnival

The SAPSASA Tennis Carnival for all Year 3 & 4 students was held on Wednesday 21st September. The weather provided drizzly conditions at the Seaside Tennis Club but the day was a complete success.  The students competed admirably. A special thank you to all the parents who helped on the day.

SPORTS DAY

Sports Day this year will be held at the Coastal Districts Little Athletics Centre, Bowker Street Reserve, North Brighton on Friday 21st October (Week 1 of Term 4).

Please note:

• A form has been sent out via an email from me regarding parent / adult helpers for Sports Day. For the Sports Day to be run successfully your assistance is needed. Could you please fill out the form ASAP if you are able to volunteer some of your time.
• A hard copy permission note has been sent out this week, could you please return it to your child’s class teacher by Friday 30^th September.

Sport Carnivals - Term 4

SACPSSA Come & Try Day 

• All Year 2s - Tuesday 15^th November (Week 5)

SACPSSA Athletics Carnival

• Year 3 – 6 Squad - Wednesday 30^th November (Week 7)

SACPSSA
“The South Australian Catholic Primary School Sports Association aims to promote the philosophy of good sportsmanship, teach students how to win well and lose graciously, and foster companionship between competitors while promoting a healthy active lifestyle.”

Please note.

Hard copy permission / information notes will no longer go home for Sports Carnivals.

ALL notes will be online via the Qkr! App

In the Qkr! App you will be asked to –

• Give permission for your child to attend
• Volunteer to help at the carnivals (without your help the children would not be able to participate)
• Pay the costs for registration and transport and sign
• This is the only option available 

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

For over 20 years Emerging Minds has been dedicated to advancing the mental health and emotional wellbeing of Australian infants, children, adolescents and their families. The organisation now leads the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, delivered in partnership with the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), the Australian National University (ANU), the Parenting Research Centre (PRC) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

Emerging Minds develops mental health policy, interventions, in-person and online training, programs and resources in response to the needs of professionals, children and their families. Emerging Minds partners with family members, national and international organisations to implement evidence-based practice into the Australian context.

Resources for parents are freely available at this web link.

https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/toolkits/parents-carers-and-families-toolkit/parenting/

Sarah Byrnes
School Counsellor

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 3

Friday 30th September - Maria Esteban, Dove Lin & Julie

Thank you to all of those who have volunteered in the canteen this term, your help is greatly 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.

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