Term 4, Week 2 2023

Mass and Liturgy
This term the Year 4 classes had their Open Morning on Wednesday, then joined the parish for Mass at 9:30am. There was a shared morning tea available at the conclusion of Mass for parents and parishioners.

All Saints & All Souls Day
Each November, the Church observes two days in the calendar that recognise those individuals who lived a life of holiness and the souls of the faithful departed.

The parish will hold their 9:30am Masses and the school will observe both occasions with class liturgies led by their teachers.

Plympton Parish & School Community Lunch
The parish and school will be holding a lunch, celebrating the diversity of cultures within the community. All are invited to come along to Mass at 10:00am and bring a plate to share for lunch from 11.30am on Sunday 5th November. Please see advertisement in the Community Notices below.

Amanda Razon
APRIM

Qkr! After School Sport Payments
Please ensure that all after school sport payment are finalised by Friday, 24th November 2023.  

Each term has a fee for every sport that your child is participating in.  Can you ensure that this fee is paid termly.  Thanks for your anticipated support.

Statement of Accounts
A statement of accounts will be sent home shortly. 

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

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

Pam Marks 
Bursar/Finance Officer 

St John the Baptist Catholic School SPORTS DAY

The St John the Baptist Catholic School Sports Day was held at the SA  Athletics Stadium on Friday 20^th October.

The day was enjoyed by all the Reception to Year 6 students, with special guests – the Little JB’s.

I was impressed by the sportsmanship, leadership and skill of our students. Congratulations to everyone.

Below you will find the placings for the Sports Trophy and the House Sport Award.

Sports Trophy

1^st   Beovich (Green)

2^nd Tenison (Blue)

3^rd MacKillop (Red)

4^th Callista (Gold)

House Sport Award

1^st   MacKillop (Red)

2^nd Tenison (Blue)

3^rd Beovich (Green)

4^th Callista (Gold)

PE Lessons - Basketball

The Sturt Sabres Basketball Club will be conducting Basketball 4 x clinics with the Year 2 – Year 6’s over the course of Term 4.

Sport Carnivals

• SACPSSA Athletics Carnival (Year 3- 6 Squad) - Monday 6^th November
• SACPSSA Come & Try Day (Year 2) - Tuesday 14^th November

Term 4 After School Sport Teams

Basketball      

Year 3/4 Boys STJB Bulls - Coach - Megan Spokes

Year 3/4 Boys STJB Wizards – Coach - Jeff Balkwill

Year 5/6 Boys STJB Warriors – Coach - Filomena Francis

Year 5/6 Girls STJB Clippers – Coach - Simon Croxton

        Year 2/3 Open STJB Lakers – Coach - Grant Evans

Year 2/3 Open STJB Magic – Coach - Michelle Politis

Year 2/3 Open Jazz – Coach - Hilary Sadler

Rec/1/2 Tee Ball         

Seagulls - Coach - Hayley Harris

Yr.5/6 Volleyball        

           STJB Storm – Coaches - Jo Rowett & Beth Tamm

Netball              

Year 3/4 STJB Allstars – Coach - Michelle Politis

Soccer Tops / Basketball Tops

Reminder: Could all school soccer tops please be returned.

Reminder: Could all school basketball tops that are not being used in Term 4 please be returned ASAP.

Kind regards,

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

sport@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au

Scholastic Book Club
The last Scholastic Book Club catalogue will be coming home shortly.

It is a great time to buy some Christmas presents.

Book club orders will close on Friday 3rd November.

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 4

Friday 27th October - Stacey Arnold & Jo

Monday 30th October - Julie

Tueday 31st October - Jo

Wednesday 1st November - Julie

Thursday 2nd November - Jo

Friday 3rd November - Jo Rowett & Jo

Monday 6th November - Julie

Tuesday 7th November - Jo

Wednesday 8th November - Julie

Thursday 9th November - Jo

Friday 10th November - Sarah Dennis & Jo

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

Australian Girls Choir Open Day
Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. School aged girls are invited to come along to our Open Day on Sunday November 12 to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! Please visit our website to register to attend our free Open Day: ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc

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