Term 3, Week 6 2023

Dear Families

Staffing News
Rose Gauro will conclude her employment at St John the Baptist Catholic School at the end of this term. Rose has worked with many children across the school in her role as an Education Support Officer for over twenty years. We thank her for her commitment and contribution to the school and for blessing us with her calm and wise demeanour. We wish her all the best for the next stage of life’s journey.  The school community will officially farewell Rose towards the end of this term.

Land Development Update
The development of the acquired land on Anzac Highway is nearing a start. It is envisaged that the works will commence during the upcoming term break with the new car park and play space in use from the beginning of the 2024 school year. Exciting!

Instrumental Concert
On Thursday evening, 7^th September our instrumental students will showcase their musical abilities in front of an audience at the annual Instrumental Concert. We look forward to an entertaining evening of music.

Colour Run
The annual Colour Fun Run will be held on Friday 15^th September. We look forward to a fun filled afternoon as a school community. Information regarding the arrangements for the day have been sent home in a separate note. Please contact your child’s classroom teacher if you did not receive a notice.

Hats
With the UV Index now creeping up, it is time for the children to again consider wearing their hats during the play breaks. Officially this is compulsory from the beginning of Term 4, but the children are encouraged and welcome to wear their hats for the remaining weeks of Term 3.

Best Wishes
The Leadership Team

Enrolments for siblings to start in Term 3, 2024 or 2025 are now urgently overdue.  

Please contact the front office on 8218 3300 or download a copy of the enrolment form here.

Year 5 Open Morning & Mass
We held our first Open Morning and Mass last Wednesday 23^rd August. It was lovely to see family members visit the Year 5 classrooms and join the parish for Mass with their children. The Parents & Friends arranged for a shared morning tea after Mass, which was enjoyed by both family and the parishioners. We are thankful to have wonderful opportunities for the parish and school to come together.

Confirmation and Holy Communion
Last Sunday, twenty children from the school and wider community received their Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion. Archbishop Patrick O’Regan and Fr Denis presided the Mass for this celebration. At the conclusion of the ceremony the parish provided a morning tea and cake to commemorate the special occasion. We congratulate and continue to pray for the following children in our school as they continue their faith journey.

Charlotte Abbott

Eva Aoukar

Gideon Canilao

Hayley DeSoyza

Macy Flatman

Lyla Gordon

Violet Harvey

Alen Karuvelil

Ayah Tubilan

Torah Vanstone

Jai Mitchell

Koah Mitchell

Pia Placentino

Ella Speirs

Harry Spokes

Abigail Wyld

ReLAT
Each year our Year 4 students participate in a Religious Literacy Assessment called ReLAT. It is an assessment that measures the student’s understanding of the core Learnings within the Religious Curriculum, Crossways, implemented within the school and across all South Australian Catholic Schools. This basic knowledge test complements the continuous, fuller, and deeper assessment of learning that occurs in the RE classroom and will take place in Week 8 of this term.

Amanda Razon
APRIM

                            Our Prayers are with those who have recently lost loved ones,

                                                          May God keep them close.

                        To the family of Willow (2T) & Charlie (REC K) Stephenson for the loss of their                                                                     maternal Grandmother.

                                              "Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord,

                                             and let perpetual light shine upon her.

                                                          May she Rest In Peace."

Statement of Accounts
A statement of accounts has been sent home to all families.  Can you please ensure your current method of payment will see your account paid in full by 24th November, unless previously arranged.  If you have changed your address, please advise the office as soon as possible on info@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au

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

School Fees for 2024
We are pleased to inform our school families that there will be no increase in school fees for the 2024 school year.

In addition to the fee-freeze, further fee remissions are available to any family who is struggling to pay school fees due to financial difficulties. Families should contact Pam Marks, Finance Officer for more information.

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.

Pam Marks 
Bursar/Finance Officer 

This Friday, 1^st September, we are hosting a Father’s Day BBQ to celebrate the Father’s and those that play the role of Father’s after school from 3pm. 

Please join us to celebrate as we head into the Father’s Day weekend.

Term 3 School Sport

SAPSASA Representative - SAPSASA Football (soccer) - State Carnival/Championship.
Congratulations to Alex Thur who represented the Airport District team in the SAPSASA Football (soccer) - boys state carnival/championship.

Alex’s Airport District boys team came fourth.

Congratulations to Josephine Palmer-Esteban who represented the Airport District team in the  SAPSASA Football (soccer) - girls state carnival/championship.

Josephine’s Airport District girls team came second.

Sport Carnivals
The following carnivals / trials will occur this term –

• Adelaide (Angels) Baseball Carnival - All Year 5 & 6 - Wednesday 30^th August (Week 6)

• SACPSSA Touch Carnival - All Year 4 - 6 - Friday 8^th March (Week 7)

• Sports Day Time Trials - All Year 3 – 6 - Tuesday 5^th September (Week 7)

• Westies Cup - Year 5 & 6 Boys - Tuesday 19^th September (Week 9)

• SACPSSA Cricket Carnival - All Year 5 & 6 - Thursday 21^st September (Week 9)

Basketball

7 x Basketball teams

• Year 3/4 Boys STJB Bulls - Coach – Andi Richardson
• Year 3/4 Boys STJB Wizards - Coaches – Jeff Balkwill & Carolyne Ryan
• Year 5/6 Girls STJB Clippers - Coaches – Lisa Critchley
•  Year 2/3 Open STJB Lakers - Coaches – Grant Evans 
• Year 2/3 Open STJB Magic - Coach – Michelle Politis

Basketball has finished for the season, well done to all who participated.

Soccer

6 x Soccer teams

•  Phoenix (Under 7) - Coaches – Jason Gullickson & Chris Flatman
• Jets (Under 8) - Coach - Adam Keegan
• United (Under 9) - Coach – Mark Seiffert 
• Glory (Under 9)  - Coach – Peter Parini
• Victory (Seniors) - Coach – Save Politis
• Wanderers (Seniors) - Coach – Gregor Dingwall

Netball

2 x Netball teams

• Year 3/4 STJB Allstars Coach –Michelle Politis
• Year 3/4 STJB Firebirds Coach – Angela Speirs

A special thank you to all these parents who have given up their time and volunteered to coach a team.

Term 4 Sports Registration

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 only need to register your child once! You can register for multiple sports if you wish.

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

Click here to access the Term 4 Registration form.
 
For the children who wish to continue on in their preferred sport (from Term 3) –  Basketball and Netball. You need to register again for Term 4.
 

Reminder:

St John the Baptist Catholic School SPORTS DAY

• Friday 20^th October 2023
• SA Athletics Stadium, Mile End

Kind regards,

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

sport@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au