Term 3, Week 4 2024

Dear Families

Do you have a child who is due to start school in 2026 and have not yet submitted an enrolment form?  

Enrolment Forms can be collected from our school office or downloaded via our website www.stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au

If you have any queries, please contact our office on 8218 3300.

Feast of the Assumption
Today is the Feast of the Assumption. As Catholics, we believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus was assumed both body and soul into heaven. In the Church, this day is observed as a holy day of obligation. Our community attended the 9.30am Mass with the parish this morning.

Confirmation & Holy Communion
The candidates will be receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion this weekend at the Sunday 10am Mass. Please keep the following children in your prayers as they continue their faith journey.

Recycling Pens & Markers
Our Year 6 Justice and Mission leaders have been doing a weekly collection of pens and markers to be recycled. We have received over one hundred pens/markers per week so far. Families are also welcome to bring in their old pens and markers for recycling.

Amanda Razon
APRIM

By now you should have received your latest school fee statements in the mail, if you have a balance owing.  Statements are posted out each term so those with payment plans can see the payments allocated to your account and as a reminder that the current terms instalment is due soon.  Please pay the Term 3 instalment in the next few weeks if you are paying in this manner.  If you have not yet made your instalment for Term 2, please do so ASAP, a friendly reminder was with your statement.

Don’t forget our new bank account details are on the bottom of this terms statements for you to see if you are paying direct into our account.

Our new bank details are:

St John the Baptist Catholic School
BSB: 066-782
Account Number: 100000331

It is not too late to apply for School Card for 2024 if your family income was below $70,994 (1 child) in the 2022/23 financial year.  This needs to be completed yearly so please do so now via this link or come in and see me as it only takes a few minutes:

Form A (Income Assessment)

https://online.forms.sa.edu.au/content/forms/af/public/application-for-school-card.html

Form B (hardship, change of circumstances or self-employed)

https://online.forms.sa.edu.au/content/forms/af/public/form-b-hardship-or-circumstance-or-self-employed.html

If accepted, this will allow us to reduce your tuition fees, so please apply and let me know you have done so ASAP. 

As always if you have any queries or if you are having trouble making payments please email me on accounts@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au, phone me on 8218 3304 or come in and see me Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Jodie Veldhoen
Finance Officer

Recently we have had new bank details set up for us via the Catholic Education Office as we have transitioned from NAB to CBA, effective immediately.

Please do not use the bank account details on your old statements as this account is no longer valid.

The new bank account details are:

St John the Baptist Catholic School

BSB 066-782

Account Number: 100000331

If you have set your own direct to bank payments, you will need to change our details in your internet banking.  Direct Debits set up by the school will automatically change to the new account. Qkr! details, BPAY and reference numbers have NOT changed.

Dear St John's Community

What an outstanding week we have had weather wise. There is a hint of Spring in the air and different sporting codes are reaching finals. Through talking with the students, I know there are a number of teams in the finals. I wish all teams competing in finals the best of luck and encourage them to be the best version of themselves and to keep sportsmanship levels high.

Last Wednesday 7^th of August SJBCS took 73 students to the SACPSSA Cross Country Carnival. We had students running right across the 3 divisions: Division A, Division B and Division C. All of our runners put in their best efforts and I was very proud of each of the students. We had some fantastic team results with the Year 3 Girls and Year 4 Boys Division B teams winning a pennant each for the best overall aggregate. Individually, I would like to mention very impressive runs from two of our competitors. Olivia Sadler (3J) competed in Division A and placed 3^rd in her age/division group. Leo Ritan (4W) competed in Division C and placed 2^nd in his age/division group. Both of these runners were up against approximately 120 runners in their races.

Our Reception – Year 2 students are all actively involved in the Monday night Auskick sessions from 3:15pm – 4:00pm. It is really pleasing to see these students learning new skills and giving it their best efforts. I really do enjoy this 45 mins during the week helping and assisting these energetic and enthusiastic students. Thank you to all the parents who come along and encourage their children with these opportunities.

Students have now started to engage in Sport lessons that help and prepare them for the upcoming Sports Day. Although Sports Day isn’t until Term 4 - Week 1, Friday 18^th October, I’m very confident that this event will sneak up very quickly. Our students have been very engaged so far in these lessons, so I look forward to working with each and every one of them over the coming weeks.

We have introduced a new ‘Spirit Token Award System’ here at school that will assist us in awarding the Spirit Cup on Sports Day. All staff have been equipped with tokens and award students when they demonstrate our school values and for positive behaviours displayed by the students. Each action when witnessed by a staff member will be rewarded with a token. Tokens are gathered in individual classrooms and then our Year 6 students will collect these and add them all to the team jars. So that we can visually keep track of this system, the team jars will be located in the window of the REC K classroom. These can be easily seen outside Ms. Koster’s classroom by all when in ‘The Green’ area. I look forward to these jars filling up over the next 7 weeks.

I hope you all take some time to enjoy this sunshine we are currently experiencing, go well everyone.

Yours in Sport,

Sam Putland
SPORT COORDINATOR

Play is good for babies and adults!

Play can happen anywhere and can be fun for baby and carers.  A good, shared laugh is a mood booster!

Play Peekaboo: While sitting with baby, hide your face behind your hands or a blanket and then reveal it saying ‘Peekaboo’.  This helps baby understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.

Dance: Hold a dance party to a favourite song and dance with your little one. It improves motor skills and is a good way to be active together.

Play Hide and Seek with Toys: Hide a toy under a blanket and encourage your baby to find it. This teaches problem-solving skills.

Stacking blocks: Simple stacking toys or blocks, help develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Bubble Chase: Blow bubbles and let your baby try to catch or pop them. The movement and colours will captivate them.

Outdoor Exploring: Let your baby feel the grass, leaves, and flowers. You can also collect safe items like smooth stones or pinecones for them to explore.

Tummy Time on a Blanket: Lay a blanket on the grass and let your baby enjoy tummy time while looking at the sky, leaves, or toys. Talk out loud about what you see and hear.   

School Photo Day is:  Wednesday 4^th September

Have your child’s school memories captured forever

Please take time to read the relevant information on the MSP Photography payment envelopes and remember these helpful points:

• Don’t seal envelopes inside each other.  You can pay for all children in one envelope however each child needs to have their own envelope on photo day

• Family envelopes are available at the school office upon request and need to be ordered before or on photography day. Please make your children aware they are having a family photo.

• Please enclose correct money as no change is given.  Cash, cheques, credit card and money orders accepted.  The front office is unable to exchange monies.

Why not give ONLINE ORDERING a go!!

It’s the safest & easiest way to order

Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Email:  admin.adelaidesouth@msp.com.au    Ph: 08 83913951

Please note Friday 6th September is a Pupil Free Day for staff development.

Father's Day Stall

The annual Father's Day stall will be held over 2 days this year.

• R-2 on Thursday 29th August
• Yrs 3-6 on Friday 30th August

Cost is $5.00 and payable via Qkr! - orders need to be completed by Wednesday 28th August.

Entertainment Book

The Parents & Friends are offering the Entertainment Book again this year. A percentage of each book sold goes to our fundraising efforts.

The link to purchase is St John the Baptist Catholic School (entertainment.com.au)

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser

Bunnings Edwardstown BBQ - Sunday 13th October.

If you are able to donate or source supplies (please see flyer below) or volunteer on the day please contact Karen on 0402 854 846.

Future P&F Events

Fathers Day Stall - 30th August
Colour Run - 20th September

Book Week
Each year, across Australia, the Children’s Book Council of Australia CBCA, brings children and books together celebrating Children’s Book Week ®. Throughout the year, the CBCA works in partnership with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers and other organisations in the children’s book world to bring words, images and stories into the hearts and minds of children and adults.   The theme for this year is ‘Reading is Magic’. 

On Monday 19^th August there will be a Book Week Parade at 9.00am.  Parents are welcome to attend.  Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite book character (with the book or photocopy of the cover) or in the theme of Reading is Magic. Please keep the costumes simple and inexpensive.  Home-made creations are very welcome.

All year groups are currently having fun by being involved in creating works of art to be displayed in our library using examples of the different kinds of magic.  Our students take pride in seeing their work displayed for all of the school community to enjoy.

Throughout the whole of Book Week, classes will be focused on the shortlisted books, voted the best by Australian authors and illustrators this year.  Classes will be involved in reading and in various activities and art and craft based on these books with their teachers.

We continue our celebrations for Rec. – Year 4 classes with a performance by Perform! Education titled ‘MAYBE A MIRACLE!’ This will take place Week 6, Wednesday 28^th August at 9.00am in the school hall.

The performance focusses on some of the shortlisted Book Week books and is a fun way to complete our celebration of Australian books, authors and illustrators.

Many thanks in advance for your efforts in helping children with a costume to wear on Monday 19^th August.  Remember simple outfits are fine.

Happy reading

Maria French

Come and join us for an after school Father's Day BBQ. We would love to see all dads, grandfathers and significant males there!  

When: Friday 30th August

Time: 3.00pm

Our School will be participating in the Catholic Schools Music Festival on Thursday 26th September at 7.30pm.

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 16th August - Jo & Lauren Stopp

Monday 19th August - Julie

Tuesday 20th August - Jo

Wednesday 21st August - Julie

Thursday 22nd August - Jo

Friday 23rd August - Jo & Jo Rowett

Monday 26th August - Julie

Tuesday 27th August - Jo

Wednesday 28th August - Julie  & Neeta Saldanha

Thursday 29th August - Jo

Friday 30th August - Jo & Nicole Watson

Monday 2nd September - Julie

Tuesday 3rd September - Jo

Wednesday 4th September - Julie & Maria Esteban

Thursday 5th September - Jo

Friday 6th September - Pupil Free Day

New Canteen Item
Mac n Cheese is back on Tuesdays Healthy Eating Menu!

Canteen Feedback
We would love your feedback regarding the canteen.

Is there anything that you would like to see on the menu that we may be able to consider adding on?

Please send you feedback to jfitzgerald@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au

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 and have completed the volunteers application package.

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 Julia Roy on jroy@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au .

If you are due to renew your Working With Children Check and your Catholic Police Clearance this year, please note that there is a high volume of renewals due.  To avoid disappointment it is advisable to do your renewal earlier as there is currently a delay in processing them.

Thank you for your anticipated support.

The updated RRHAN-EC courses were released on plink on Monday 29 April 2024 and, for most of us, completion of the online update will need to be done before 31 December 2024 when our current certificate expires. You need to complete the new RRHAN-EC online update unless you already have a current certificate with an expiry date of 31 December 2027.

To access the online update please use this link to login as ‘Non Department for Education staff login’ OR if you don’t already have a plink login, register here.

If your RRHAN-EC has already expired or you are new to education, please refer to the following guide which will help you to determine which course you need to do.

Which course is right for you?

My certificate expires on 31 December 2024 – do the online update only (takes about 2 hours).

My certificate is expired – start with the fundamentals.  If you also work directly with children and young people, do the masterclass after you’ve finished the fundamentals course.

                                               

Insights may be discussed at future School Advisory Board meetings or you may be contacted personally for further follow up!

Please find link here for your suggestions.

We have been contacted by Cabra Dominican College and Sacred Heart College regarding the new closing date for Year 7, 2027 applications.

Please note the following closing dates for applications:

• Cabra Dominican College – Close Friday 20 September 2024 (Week 9, Term 3)
• Sacred Heart College – Close Friday 20 September 2024 (Week 9, Term 3)

If you have any queries regarding applications, please call the colleges direct on:

• Cabra – Ph: (08) 8179 2429 or email registrar@cabra.catholic.edu.au
• Sacred Heart – Ph: (08) 8350 2580 or email katehussey@shc.sa.edu.au

NEW CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS – 20 September 2024

• Applications for Year 7, 2027 will now close on Friday 20 September 2024.

• Please submit your application for enrolment to Cabra Dominican College when your child is in Year 4, by the end of Term 3. 

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