We respectfully acknowledge, and pay our respects to the Elders of the Kulin Nation, both past and present, as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is situated.

Dear Parents/Carers,

2023 Enrolments: If you or anyone you know is planning on enrolling for 2023 please contact the office to arrange an enrolment pack and interview. Available positions are filling quickly.  Please contact the office for an enrolment pack or email enrolments@stjohnskwr.catholic.edu.au 

Child Safety Week: This week is Child Safety Week in the Diocese of Sale and coincides with National Child Protection Week.

CSW raises awareness about the community’s collective responsibility for the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This year, the focus is Every child, in every community, needs a fair go 

For us as a Catholic school, it provides an opportunity to emphasise our strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care, and the important role we play in creating safe and nurturing environments at school and home, online, and in the community.

We encourage you to discuss with your child/ren what a safe environment is at your home, with your family and within your social cycles and communities.

The link below is a message from the Bishop and Director of Education for the diocese of Sale. https://clickv.ie/w/Og9t.

Friends of St John’s (P&F): A reminder that the Friends of St Johns will meet at 9:30am on 14th September in the staffroom. If you are interested in being part of the Friends of St Johns and cannot attend, please send through your apology and contact details to; pandf@stjohnskwr.catholic.edu.au

eSmart School is an initiative of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, which helps schools and the greater community to best manage cyber risks, bullying and cyberbullying issues so students feel safer and supported. Attached are Tips for Parents. Please take the time to read these attachments.

NAPLAN: Students in Grades 3 and 5 will receive their NAPLAN results via PAM (Parent Access Module) this week. These results are only a snapshot of what your child’s achievement levels were on the day of the test and should be viewed in conjunction with their school report and ongoing assessments conducted by the teachers. Please read your child’s NAPLAN report carefully and feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any queries. .

Lightning Premiership: This Friday our 5/6 students will finish off their Winter Sport Program with the Lightning Premiership. Netball will be played at Cardinia Life, Pakenham, football at Toomuc Reserve, Pakenham and newcombe at St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield. Spectators are welcome at netball & football games, unfortunately the newcombe venue is unable to accommodate spectators. 

Footy Day: Thursday 15th September: Thursday next week is our annual Footy Day. Come to school dressed  in your team's colours, all footy codes welcome. A special Footy Day lunch can be ordered through CDF pay—orders close 12noon on Wednesday 14 September.  Please note, there will be no other lunch orders in the canteen on this day. 

New Uniform Items: We have introduced a number of new uniform items in recent weeks.

• Girls Sports Skort - this is to be worn on sports days only
• Winter Jacket (lined with Polar Fleece) 

Please see below for examples of these items, these are now available through the uniform shop. 

Congratulations to Danielle Kemp who has accepted a leadership position at St Angela of the Cross, Warragul commencing in 2023. 

Regards 

Chris Dortmans, Principal

The middle and senior school teachers and students would like to wish Charlotte Hughes and Oscar McGeachin all the best for tonight’s Lions Club Speech final. Whatever the result, we are proud of you both! 

As we reflect on Term 3 we feel very grateful for the many opportunities to learn together that we have had, both in the classroom and extra-curricula. Thanks for your participation and support from home and keeping an eye on the ‘dates to remember’ section of the newsletter, we understand how busy life can get for families so it is greatly appreciated. 

Enjoy a lovely holiday break! 

Including the communities of:  St Joseph’s Iona,  St James Nar Nar Goon,  Holy Family Maryknoll,  St John’s Koo Wee Rup and St Mary’s, Lang Lang

Administrator:  Fr. Avinash  Ph: 03 5997 1510   Fax: 03 5997 2220 Mob: 0451 997 904

Baptism Enquiries: Carmelina De Cesari   Mob: 0401 911 092   carmelinadecesari@gmail.com

WEEKEND MASS TIMES: Masses have resumed in line with current guidelines. Please contact the Parish office on 5997 1510 for further confirmation of guidelines if required.