St John the Baptist Ferntree Gully Newsletter

Dear Families,

It was wonderful to see our dads, grandads and special friends come together with our students on Friday morning to celebrate Father’s Day. The SJB Father’s Day breakfast is always a wonderful community event where we celebrate and give thanks for the important role they play in shaping our students.

We hope that our dads and special friends thoroughly enjoyed their bacon and egg rolls along with a cuppa on Friday, as well as the terrific gifts from the Father’s Day stall. It was wonderful to see our dads, granddads and special friends gather as a community to enjoy each other’s company ahead of Sunday’s Father’s Day.

We hope that you were thoroughly spoilt on Father’s Day and enjoyed quality time with your families.

Congratulations to all students who participated in the District Sports last Thursday. It was wonderful to see our students embrace the day and participate in a wide variety of events. We are extremely proud of the 50+ students who participated with wonderful sportsmanship throughout the day. You were absolutely outstanding.

We congratulate the following students on making it through to Division Athletics:-

Nishala A, Flynn B, Max F, Jenna G, Rafa M, Judd P, Anneliese S, Oliver S, Amelia R, Ruby E,  Charlie K &Jeremy G 

We are most excited to announce that Brendan Lee, Mathematics consultant and expert in explicit teaching in Mathematics will be presenting demonstration lessons in Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 classes at SJB on Wednesday 10th September.

Brendan is a highly sought after Mathematics Consultant with expertise in the evidence based practices of Explicit Teaching and Science of Learning. 

We are most fortunate to have Brendan deliver lessons onsite at SJB with our students. The SJB staff will be released to observe Brendan in action. Additionally, we will be joined by teachers from MACS eastern region schools who are part of the MACS Mathematics Acceleration Program.

The Biennial St John the Baptist Art Show will be held in the school hall this year on Wednesday 17th September 2:30 - 4:30pm and Thursday 18th September 5:30 - 7:30pm.  We warmly welcome families to celebrate the artistic talents of all our students. This is a wonderful community event that celebrates our students' creative expression through their artwork.   

Mrs Renee Armstrong continues to work tirelessly with all students in preparation for the Art Show. We are most excited and looking forward to celebrating our students amazing efforts.

At the conclusion of this year’s Art Show a number of the students' work will be on display at The Hut Gallery and Burrinja Centre. We thank Renee for her passion, dedication and support of our students in preparing this wonderful event.

The SJB Choir will also be performing at this year's Art Show. This is another wonderful aspect of the Arts on display at SJB. We look forward to hearing our SJB Choir perform.  We thank Mrs Bec Russell for her work in leading the SJB Choir.

At St John the Baptist we strongly value our partnerships with our families and the importance of open communication.  To continue our strong partnerships we have introduced an Optional Parent Teacher Interview in Term 3. The Optional Parent Teacher Interviews may be booked by families or requested by your child’s class teacher, should they feel that it is important to meet with you.

Prep JD and Year 3/4RS have their optional interviews today due to members of staff being on Long Service Leave in Week 9. All other classes with have optional interviews on Tuesday September 16th at 3.30-5.30pm.

Optional Interviews can now be booked through our new booking system - School Interviews using this link -
 https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/dpbgn 

Families are reminded that should you have a PSG for your child that this takes the place of the Parent/Teacher Interview.

Did you know our school chickens are now laying enough eggs for families to enjoy at home?   

Eggs are available for purchase at the office for $4 per half dozen. All funds raised go straight back into caring for our chickens – helping us buy their food and favourite snacks.

Supplies are limited, so be quick if you’d like to take some home!

Thank you for supporting our feathered friends and helping our school continue this fun and sustainable project.

Christian der Kinderen

Sustainability Leader

There have been reports across the school of head lice.  Please check your child/ren's hair and treat if necessary. Once your child has been treated they are able to return to school.

Wishing everyone a fabulous week ahead.

Kelli Johnston

Term 3

September

10th - Brendan Lee - Mathematics Masterclass

11th - Year 3/4 Camp

11th - R U OK? Day (School Prayer Service)

12th - Year 3/4 Camp

17th - Division Athletics

17th - SJB Art Show - 2:30-4:30pm

18th - SJB Art Show - 5:30-7:30pm

18th - Year 5/6 Level Mass

19th - Footy Day

19th - Term 3 Concludes @ 2:00pm

The 2nd Hand Uniform Shop is open Wednesdays 2:45 - 3:15pm. Cash sales only. A recent stock list is attached. Thank you to the families who have recently donated some items. Clean, offical SJB uniform donations are always gratefully received and can be left at the office when convenient to you. 

Janice

Tuckshop 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 September 12th

Mel Price

Katrina Horne

Carrie Canton

Friday September 19th

FOOTY LUNCH DAY

Mark Molan

Troy Kristof

Rients Huitema