St John the Baptist Ferntree Gully Newsletter

Last Thursday the Year 5/6 students and a few Year 4 students represented St John’s in the annual Winter Sports Gala. Our students were exemplary in the manner in which they participated.  The feedback from our staff was that the students were exceptional in demonstrating the SJB School Expectations, as well as demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship.  Congratulations to all students who participated in the day. We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful day of competition.

We thank all parents who were able to attend and support our students in their selected sports. Our students thoroughly enjoy having the support of our families at such events. A big thank you to David Ambler for assisting with coaching, along with Alex Schafter who assisted with umpiring. 

We would like to thank Mr John Mitchell, Mrs Lisa Giuliano, Mr Wayne Daniell and Mrs Franca Paduano for their efforts and support of our students throughout the day.

Families are asked to note in their calendars this Friday 6th June as a School Closure Day followed by Monday 9th June as the King’s Birthday public holiday. 

We thank Mrs Marialisa Mandarino for preparing a day of Faith Formation and Education for our staff. Like our students we are lifelong learners. Providing opportunities for our staff to learn and develop in the area of Faith in Education allows staff to continue to develop rich learning opportunities for our students.

The King’s Birthday long weekend is an opportunity for students and families to take a little mid term break to recharge for the second half of the term.  Wishing all families a warm and restful long weekend.

As we move towards winter, colds, flu and COVID will start to enter school environments. We ask families to keep unwell children at home to reduce the spread of viruses. Additionally, teaching children good hygiene practices of placing tissues in the bin after use and washing hands thoroughly is also important. 

As a community it is important to show how ‘We care for each other’ by providing unwell children with the time at home to rest and return to school well for the wellbeing of all.

The SJB Family Camping weekend is not far away.  We have had a wonderful response from the community. There is still good availability of sites but cabin availability is getting tight. There is a recommendation for those who have booked powered sites to move to the powered sites near the camp kitchen and oval to create a designated SJB area.

We wish all our families a wonderful weekend of camping.

Parent/teacher/student interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st July and Wednesday 2nd July.  We encourage all students to attend interviews with their families. The focus of interviews is to celebrate the hard work students have undertaken throughout the semester, as well as the growth they have made as a result of their hard work. Families will be able to book their interview times through School Interviews site next week.

Interviews will be held on: 

     Tuesday 1st July 2:30-6:00pm

     Wednesday 2nd July 3:30-5:30pm

Thank you to families who have raised concerns in relation to shortage of uniform items. We have made contact with Beleza to seek an understanding of the availability of uniform items.

Beleza outlined that maroon windcheaters are due in store by Week 7. There has been a challenge with the track pants in which we have been able to find a solution. Track pants will be available in store this week as well.

Due to the delays with track pants all families will receive 20% discount on track pants. Please feel free to ask Beleza for this when in store.

We will be having a special St John the Baptist Feast Day canteen menu.

Students can choose 1 pasta option  and 1 drink option and then all meals will come with a large choc chip cookie.

The cost will be $7.00.

Orders must be placed no later than Monday June 23rd.

Please note - normal canteen service is unavailable on this day.

Orders can be placed now via Flexischools.

The Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open on Wednesday afternoons from 2:45pm.  Families may purchase second hand items for $5 per item. 

Families donating items are asked to ensure that items are delivered washed and good condition.

Enquiries in regards to second hand items may be sent to -uniform@sjferntreegully.catholic.edu.au

Wishing everyone a fabulous week ahead.

Kelli Johnston

Term 2

June

3rd - Division Cross Country

6th - School Closure Day

9th - King's Birthday Holiday

12th - Regional Cross Country

12th - St Joseph's Lighthouse Expo

12th - Review Dialogue and Engagement

13th - St John's First Aid Course Yr 3-6 students

16th - First Eucharist Reflection Day

20th - Assembly 2:45pm - 1/2JM presenting

22nd - Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 11am

24th - St John the Baptist Feast Day

27th - SJB Family Camping Weekend

27th - St Joseph's & Mater Christi College Taster Days - Year 4 students

July

1st Parent/Teacher Interviews - 2:30 - 5:30pm

2nd Parent/Teacher Interviews - 3:30 - 6:00pm

4th Term 2 Concludes @ 2pm

Canteen orders can be placed via http://www.flexischools.com.au

Orders must be placed no later than 7.30am on the Wednesday or Friday.

Friday June 6th

School Closure Day

Friday June 13th 

Maxini Schimizzi

Wade Palmer

Mark Molan

Friday June 20th

Cassandra Croning

Nelson Serrao