Term 3, Week 8 2024

Dear Families

In Australia, we are quickly moving toward being a ‘cashless’ society. Cash payments have dropped to approximately 13% of all transactions, significantly down from 27% in 2017. This shift might be driven by several factors, including the increased use of smartphones, the convenience of digital wallets, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated the adoption of contactless payments to reduce physical contact.

As more people pay for goods using cards (debit and/or credit) the concept of learning about money is becoming more abstract and invisible for students. Many of us would have learned about money through experience. We may have watched our parents hand over money in exchange for goods, count out money to pay for items and check the change we were given (mostly!). As this experience has become less frequent, these learning opportunities are also changing.

The shift in purchasing habits is reflected in the recently revised Australian Curriculum. The Curriculum reflects a greater emphasis on financial literacy and problem-solving using money, from as early as Year 1. However, the skills of recognising and counting money is still named in the General Capabilities and plays a very important role in developing a student’s understanding on the value of money.  Although cash transactions are becoming less common, hands-on activities with physical money can still provide valuable learning experiences. These activities allow students to physically count, exchange, and understand the value of money.

Learning about money from an early age is crucial, especially in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Ultimately, fostering a comprehensive understanding of money through both traditional and digital means ensures that students are well-prepared to make positive financial decisions in the future.

Maths Challenge
Firstly, I would like to congratulate Archie from Year 3 who provided a great response to my last challenge – Which one doesn’t belong? Thank you, Archie, for taking the time to share your work with me! I liked how you thought flexibly and came up with many different answers!

For this term’s challenge, I am keeping with the theme of money.

Question: I have $1.45 in my pocket. What coins do I have in my pocket?

As you can probably see, there are many different possible answers to this question. Everyone is welcome to submit as many answers as they can work out. The more answers, the greater chance of picking the right answer! Yes, there is one correct answer for this problem.

Good luck!

Email your answers to mpratt@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au

Staff Reflection Day
On Friday 6 September, the Staff all participated in a Reflection Day at the Adelaide Sailing Club. Staff were able to participate in activities throughout the day about the importance of our school’s Vision and Mission. We were able to intentionally reflect on how we contribute to this in relation to the Catholic faith and Josephite tradition.

Bake Sale
A small group of Year 4 students will be running a bake sale during recess time on Tuesday of Week 10. There will be sweet treats such as cupcakes and cookies available. Please bring a gold coin donation- one item per gold coin. All proceeds will be donated to Catholic Charities.

ReLAT (Religious Literacy Assessment Tool)
The Year 4 students from St John the Baptist and Year 4s across South Australia in Catholic Education participated in the ReLAT this week. The test is similiar in format to NAPLAN with multiple choice questions completed online.

Pen & Marker Recycling
Our Year 6 Justice and Mission leaders continue the weekly collection of pens and markers for recycling. Families are welcome to bring in their old pens and markers for recycling.

Amanda Razon
APRIM

Why Reading with Babies is Awesome!

Reading with babies isn't just fun – it’s super important for their growth! Here’s why:

• Boosts Language Skills: Reading books, talking about pictures, and sharing stories help babies learn speech sounds, words, and how to talk.
• Early Literacy: Doing these activities every day helps babies get used to books and words, setting them up to be great readers when they grow up.
• Fires Up Imagination: Stories make babies dream big and learn about the world around them.
• Bonding Time: Reading together is a special time for you and your baby to connect and enjoy each other’s company.

Fun Tips for Reading with Babies:

• Start Early: You can begin reading to your baby from birth!
• Quiet Time: Newborns love calm reading sessions. By 12 months, they'll be excited and involved in story time.
• Interactive Reading: Point out words and pictures and make your voice lively with different tones.
• Pick Fun Books: Babies love books with rhymes, rhythm, and repetition.

Remember, every time you read with your baby, you're helping them grow smarter and stronger! So, grab a book and start the adventure together!

School fee instalments for Term 3 are now due so please make your payment ASAP if you are paying in this manner.  If you have not yet made your instalment for Term 2, please do so now, 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 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,

Term 3 - Week 8 is already upon us and so too is this amazing weather. There’s certainly a fresh Spring vibe in the air and this is something that I am sincerely grateful for.

Last Thursday the 5^th September we took 21 Year 5 and Year 6 students to Hisense Stadium to compete in the Westies Cup Football Carnival. We were very fortunate to have great weather on the day, as well as volunteer coaches and mentors for both teams. Huge thank you to Dave Piasente, Luke Powell, Matt Wilson, Pietro Giannini and Matt Hamilton who were a sensational help on the day, ensuring it was a very smooth process for all of our students. We must congratulate the Year 6 Team who went through their 6 games undefeated and won the competition. Our Year 5 Team improved over the course of the day and worked better as a team showing great progress over the day. Every player showed great team values and spirit throughout the day.

We would like to congratulate all of our R-2 students who engaged in the 6 Week Auskick program here at St John the Baptist Catholic School. We had fantastic support from our parents and this showed through the impressive amount of participants on a weekly basis. The students certainly developed their skills over the 6 weeks to the point where they knew the rules and all participated in our full oval modified games. It was very pleasing to see many willing parents get involved in our finale student vs parent modified match. A fantastic way to end such a wonderful program. A huge thanks to Lachlan and Luke for their contribution and for making all of the sessions engaging for our students.  

Still on the topic of Football we would like to congratulate Ashley Wilson (6P) who was recently awarded Best and Fairest Player for the U12 Plympton Bulldogs. Ashley’s team went through all of the minor rounds undefeated, played in the Grand Final but unfortunately had to settle for runners-up this season. Ashley shows great confidence, is quick to make smart decisions on-field and regularly hits targets when playing football.

Our next carnival will be the SACPSSA Cricket Carnival which will take place on Wednesday 18^th September. We have 3 teams nominated for this and these students are looking forward to representing SJBCS on the day. We wish these cricketers well and hope that they enjoy themselves above all.

With Term 2 and 3 ‘After School Sports’ coming to a close, we wish to publicly thank all of our wonderful basketball and soccer coaches and team managers for their dedication and contributions over the past 2 terms. These sports simply just don’t happen without our amazing volunteers who give up a portion of their time on a weekly basis. As well as all of the students, we too appreciate all of your outstanding efforts. The students are very lucky to have such well run competitions thanks to those who volunteer.

We look forward to closing out Term 3 in a very positive manner. Go well everyone.

Yours in sport

Sam Putland
SPORTS COORDINATOR

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.

Our Catholic Schools Music Festival Choir have been practicing for their performance at the Festival Theatre on Thursday 26th September.

The choir students went on an excursion to Loreto College to practice with other schools who are participating in the festival.

One of our choir students has been selected to do a solo on the night - we congratulate Blessing and wish her all the best for her performance.

Tickets are still available from Ticketek on www.ticketek.com.au 

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

Colour Run - 20th September

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.

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

Wednesday 18th September - Julie & Julian Thompson

Thursday 19th September - Jo

Friday 20th September - Jo & Emma Vivian

Monday 23rd September - Julie

Tuesday 24th September - Jo

Wednesday 25th September - Julie

Thursday 26th September - jo

Friday 27th September - Jo & Stacey Arnold

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.

                                               

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.

Our new FitMums class is designed for Mums to exercise with their baby!

In this class, Mums are encouraged to gently work their body and progress through their fitness journey with an experienced post-natal fitness instructor. An all over body conditioning class that includes all areas of the body, light cardio, resistance, and the main focus, rebuilding pelvic floors and core strength.

This class is held every Wednesday at 9:30am – 10:15am and is $5 per session.

Calling all girls aged 10-13 years. Be a part of our new junior girls development journey! New members welcome! More information contact junior coordinator via email junior.adelaideangels@gmail.com ⚾️

PICO AND THE GOLDEN LAGOON – 1 October 2024 11am
'Pico and the Golden Lagoon' is an enchanting adventure story about courage, new friendships, and the wonders of nature.

Pico is a world traveler who flies around in a yellow bi-plane. On her adventures, she is introduced to new eco ideas through the characters in the stories. Pico is in the middle of a mail run when all of a sudden her plane runs out of fuel and she is forced to make a crash landing on a nearby island. Here she meets David, a marooned naturalist, who shows her the charms of the island. Pico meets many wonderful characters including Lou a dragon who lives in a cave at the edge of the lagoon. Does Lou guard the solution to Pico’s empty fuel tank? How will the story unfold?

Created from re-purposed and recycled materials, using puppetry, live music, and storytelling.

All tickets $10

https://marion.online.red61.com.au/event/318:735/318:1040/

SCIENTIFIC BUBBLE SHOW – 2 October 2024 11am

Discover the Amazing science of bubbles with Bubble-ologist Marty McBubble. How are bubbles created? Why do they pop? What shapes and colours can bubbles make? Is a bubble a solid, liquid, or a gas? What's it like to be inside a bubble? Audience members will discover all of this and much more as Marty engages their natural sense of wonder with his interactive bubble experiments.

All tickets $12

https://marion.online.red61.com.au/event/318:743/318:1048/

JUST ONE BIG KID – 9 October 2024 11am

Mickster the Trickster (magician by trade but kid at heart) presents his new children’s comedy show. Expect an interactive ride filled with zany props, quirky tales, playful pranks, and delightful tricks; all while showcasing children’s perspectives on various topics. A show tailored for kids but amusing for grown-ups too.

All tickets $10

https://marion.online.red61.com.au/event/318:732/318:1049/

HALLOWEEN DISCO – Friday 1 November 6.30pm
Join us at the Marion Cultural Centre for our Spooktacular Halloween Themed Disco.

Our ghostly DJ's will take over the party with the latest kids' music, dancing games and singing. PLUS, there'll be smoke machines, laser lighting and a themed glitter tattoo station. Also don't forget to come dressed as your favourite Halloween character to try win the best dressed prize, alongside plenty of other competitions and surprises.

$10 per child.

Supervising adults can attend for free.

https://marion.online.red61.com.au/event/318:746/318:1059/

If you have any questions or would like to book in follow the link, email mcc@marion.sa.gov.au or phone 0476 160 682.

Location: Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre

Date: Thursday 3 October 2024

Time: 9:30 am to 2 pm

Quiet hour: 9:30 am to 10:30 am for families seeking a calmer experience with no music, sirens, or horns beeping

There will also be coffee and food trucks, market stalls, children’s interactive activities and much more.

Webpage: marion.sa.gov.au/touch-a-truck

If you have any further questions, please contact our events team events@marion.sa.gov.au.

Western Little Athletics Club are holding a FREE Come and Try Little Athletics on Friday 20th September at 6pm at the Henley Memorial Oval, Cnr Raymond and White Streets, Henley Beach.

This invitation is open for all children between the ages of 3 and 16 years of age.

Children will learn the fundamental skills of Run, Jump and Throw. With this year being the Olympics year, we hope there are many inspired potential little athletes who would like to give Athletics a go!

St Michaels All Angels Netball Club invites all 4-9 year olds to our netball skills development program.

This is a great introduction to netball, developing fundamental skills in preparation to play or just for fun.

Sessions will be run by specialised coaches and is a great opportunity to learn new skills, co-ordination and the rules of netball whilst having fun and making friends.

The total cost is $50 and includes 5 x 1 hour training sessions, plus a SMAA water bottle, ribbon and certificate.

The specialised sessions will be held at the SMAA Netball Club at 3 Military Road, West Beach on Sunday mornings on the following dates:

August 25^th, September 1^st, September 8^th, September 15^th and September 22^nd between 9am and 10am.

Any enquiries please email Smaa.secretary@smaanetballclub.com.au

To book, please click on the link below.

SMAArt Starts Registration | PlayHQ

If your child is interested in mountain biking, Head for the Hills has a range of activities and skill development programs for junior riders starting soon. For more information, go to their website - headforthehills.net.au

Calling all girls aged 9-12 years. Be a part of our new junior girls development journey! New members welcome. More information contact junior coordinator via email junior.adelaideangels@gmail.com ⚾️

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.