They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
Response:
We will remember them
Lest we forget
Dear Families,
Welcome back for Term 2. We hope that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter break, as well as a restful break from routines, school and additional activities. School holidays are always a lovely time to spend with family and friends, along with, operating at a slower pace and allowing everyone to rejuvenate to return ready for another term of great learning and busy wonderful times. Term 2 is set to be a busy term in a short 8 ½ weeks. We have much to look forward to throughout the term.
God of love and liberty, we bring our thanks this day for the peace and security we enjoy, which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in time of war. We pray that their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, but that their spirit may live on in us and in generations to come. That the liberty, truth and justice which they sought to preserve may be seen and known in all the nations upon earth. This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Students will be able to purchase a gift for Mum/Special Person for Mother’s Day. Gifts will be available for $5.00. This is a great opportunity for students to purchase something in preparation for Mother’s Day on Sunday 14th May.
Operoo has arrived!! As a school we have undertaken professional learning in how to use Operoo. In Term 2 permission slips will now be moved online and will be paperless. We ask that families follow the steps required to commence with Operoo.
How to get started?
For further assistance families can access the Operoo site:
St John the Baptist School is committed to providing a child safe environment and takes active steps to ensure any person authorised to conduct ‘child connected works’ does not pose a risk to their safety or welfare. To achieve this, the school implements screening processes, including Working With Children Checks (WWCC), to assess and verify their suitability.
St John’s School ensures that non-teaching staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors are of suitable character and do not have a relevant criminal record that poses an unjustifiable risk to children.
Teaching Staff & Casual Relief Teachers who are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) undergo criminal record checks via their annual registration.
Volunteering to Assist with School Programs- WWCC
Parents would be aware that to assist with any of our school programs that all volunteers, parents/guardians/family members are required to have a current Working With Children Check on our school records.
Family members are to provide a copy of the WWCC to the school office.
Saturday May 6th!!!! Details to come for our Grown-Ups Only social event at the Upwey RSL. Book your babysitters.
More helpers are required in order for the Canteen to stay open. It is very easy, and there is no cooking involved. It is only 2 hours (9.00-11.00am) and if we get enough helpers you will only be rostered once a term. You can even request to be rostered on with a friend.