Term 4, Week 2 2024

Dear Families

Buddy Mass
This term the Buddy classes will join the parish for 9.30 Mass on Wednesday morning until Week 5, as per Term 4 calendar. Parents and family are more than welcome to join for your child/ren’s Mass.

All Saints Day & All Souls Day
In the Catholic calendar, November is the month for remembering. On the first and second day of November, the Catholic Church observes two feast days. November 1^st is All Saints Day; this is when we remember the holy men and women that the Church recognises as living extraordinary lives. The following day is All Souls when we remember all our deceased relatives and friends. As a school, students will have the opportunity to partake in a class liturgy to remember these special occasions.

Amanda Razon
APRIM

Dear St John’s Community,

I would like to officially start this weeks newsletter piece by congratulating all of the students on their outstanding efforts during our recent Sports Day which was held at the SA Athletics Stadium. Although the weather wasn’t 100% on our side, our students didn’t let this dampen their spirits by playing out the day to the best of their abilities. It was so very pleasing to see the smiles on the faces of all students as they competed throughout the day and enjoyed the different aspects of the day. Thanks must go to all of the teachers for their amazing support, all of the parents/guardians for assisting, all of the wonderful individuals who offered to volunteer and of course our well behaved, passionate and motivated students. Congratulations to Tenison for winning the Sports Trophy on the day and congratulations also to MacKillop who worked so very hard and won the House Spirit Trophy.

This week we have had 3 enthusiastic footballers represent our school at the 2024 SAPSASA Division 1 Girls Football Carnival. Congratulations to Eloise Sadler, Mikayla Croxton and Danica Croxton who have played tirelessly. I am pleased to announce that this team actually went through the competition undefeated. Well done to the girls who played so well together to achieve this feat.

I am very pleased to report that our ‘After School Sports’ are underway for this term. Well done to all of our R-2 Tee-Ball Players who commenced their program on Saturday 19^th October. On top of this we have been able to enter 4 teams for Basketball at Wayville Stadium. These opportunities just don’t exist without the full support of our amazing parents who have volunteered their time to either Mentor or Manage teams. If you see a Mentor or a Manager at a game, please find the time to thank them and let them know that they are doing a great job.

Physical Education Week will be occurring from 11^th November – 15^th November. As a school in celebration of this week the students will all be asked to wear their PE uniform on Tuesday 12^th November. Throughout the day, classes will be able to come out onto the oval and together be involved in some additional Physical Activity tasks. Once back in the classroom there will be a Q and A regarding a number of sports. We look forward to celebrating this exciting week together on Tuesday 12^th November.

Now that our own Sports Day has concluded, our attention in the PE department is now focussed on the upcoming SACPSSA Athletics Carnival. On Friday 1^st November we will be taking 48 students back to SA Athletics Stadium to compete in this carnival against 7 other schools. Information has been sent home to the families that have students involved in this. Well done to everyone who has made the team and I look forward to another great day together representing St John the Baptist School.

Yours in sport

Sam Putland
SPORTS COORDINATOR

Please be reminded that hats are required in Term 4 for outside play and sport!

Good sleep has great benefits!

Sleep is like magic for babies and children! It:

• Restores Energy: Sleep helps kids feel strong and ready for the day ahead. It's like recharging their batteries!
• Boosts Learning: When babies and children sleep, their brains get supercharged, helping them remember things better and learn new stuff faster.
• Keeps Them Healthy: Sleep makes their bodies strong and helps fight off germs and illness. It's like putting on a superhero suit for their immune system!
• Helps Them Grow: Did you know that children grow when they sleep? It's true! Their bodies make a special growth hormone while they snooze.

Children Need Different Sleep at Different Ages:

• Babies need lots of sleep because they're growing super-fast.
• As children get older, they need a bit less sleep, but it's still super important.
• Sleep changes as kids grow too! Babies sleep a lot during the day, but as they get bigger, they snooze more at night like grown-ups.

How much sleep?  At Raisingchildren.net.au we learn that:

• Newborns sleep on and off during the day and night. They sleep for 14-17 hours in every 24 hours.
• Babies 3-6 months usually sleep for 12-15 hours in every 24 hours.
• Toddlers need 11-14 hours of sleep every 24 hours. Usually this is a sleep of 10-12 hours a night, and a nap of 1-2 hours during the day.
• Children aged 3-5 years need 10-13 hours of sleep a night.
• Children aged 5-11 years need 9-11 hours of sleep a night.
• Teenagers generally need about 8-10 hours of sleep a night.

Adults?  We need good sleep too and 8 hours a night is a good amount.  Sleeping well helps us concentrate,  cope with life’s stressors, and more easily make plans and decisions.

School fee statements were posted out late this week to those who have a balance. If you do not receive it by mid Week 3 please let me know.  This is the final statement for the year so please pay the balance showing by Week 6 Friday 22^nd November. If you have a payment plan set up, please check that your payments will cover the balance by the end of November.  If you are unable to complete your payments by the end of the year, please email me so we can discuss options and make a plan.

As previously communicated via SEQTA our bank account details have changed from NAB to CBA.  Please remember to update any direct to bank details you have saved in your internet banking if you pay your fees this way.  Other payment methods such as Bpay, Qkr! or school direct debit authorities are not affected. The new bank account details are on the current statements for you to see if needed.

Our new bank details are:

St John the Baptist Catholic School

BSB: 066-782

Account Number: 100000331

Online School Card applications for low income families have been processed throughout the year and are still open for a few more weeks.  If you have not yet applied, you must do so now for it to be approved for the 2024 school fees.  School card needs to be applied for each calendar year.  Please us the link below 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

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)

Do you have any photos of St Joseph's at Kurralta Park?

We are looking for photos of buildings at St Joseph's at Kurralta Park.  If you have any photos we can scan them for you or send a copy to Kylie on kmcbride@stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au 

Please be reminded to complete the updated RRHAN-EC course in order to keep volunteering.  The completion of the online update will need to be completed 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.

Scholastic Book Club
This week Issue 7 will be sent home with students.  It will be our last issue for 2024.

It is a great opportunity to start some Christmas shopping early.  

Thank you for your support.

Maria French

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 25th October - Jo & Katrina Nagle

Monday 28th October - Julie

Tuesday 29th October - Jo

Wednesday 30th October - Julie

Thursday 31st October - Jo

Friday 1st November - Jo & Nicole Watson

Monday 4th November - Julie

Tuesday 5th November - Jo

Wednesday 6th November - Julie

Thursday 7th November - Jo

Friday 8th November - TBA

Monday 11th November - Julie

Tuesday 12th November - Jo

Wednesday 13th November - Julie

Thursday 14th November - Jo

Friday 15th November - Jo & Victoria Thurston

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

Moosies & Juicies Iceblocks
Moosies & Juicies are not currently available from our supplier.  We have substituted Quelch Iceblocks for the interim.

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.

The countdown is on!
Only 60 days until Block 1 of VACSWIM starts

Now that the October school holidays have finished it’s time to start making plans for the summer holidays! It seems far away but the VACSWIM season will be here before we know it (we can’t wait!).

Don't miss out on the opportunity to give your child the gift of water safety.

Enrol today before your preferred time and level fills up!

Enrol Now

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 November Open Day 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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