Dear St John the Apostle community, 

This week we had a final walk through and handover of the newly developed areas of the playground. It was exciting to finally do this. We're going to keep students off some of the newly seeded areas for now until the grass strikes and establishes itself. We'll be holding a family picnic and playground opening when spring arrives. Keep an eye out for these details later this term. 

Congratulations Mrs Champion

I'm sure you join me in congratulating Ms Collins and her husband on their wedding last weekend. Sarah and Dayne were able to enjoy a beautiful weekend with family and a few friends. The children in Year 6 are getting used to calling her Mrs Champion. A name she earned years ago in the eyes of some of her students!

Brag Tag Celebration

Yesterday we held our Brag Tag Celebration for 170 students. During Term 2 these students submitted their Brag Tags containing 20 brag tag stickers, indicating 20 times staff had noticed how they Respect Others, Respect Self, and Respect the Environment. We celebrated with free time on any playground, with sport equipment, bubbles and chalk outside as well as access to spheros, ozobots, lego and games inside. The popcorn machine was running hot too.

Well done Eva!

Congratulations to Eva Gabellone who represented St John the Apostle on Wednesday evening at the local Rostrum public speaking competition. Eva received a 'highly commended' recognition for her effort. Well done Eva!

Supporting positive friendships

On Wednesday 2 August our Community Council are inviting all parents to an evening to learn more about relational aggression, how it can happen from as young as 3 years old and continue right into adulthood. We'll also talk about how parents can help their child respond to it and hopefully prevent it among their friends.

Boys and girls both experience relational aggression and this night will be targeted specifically at parents of boys and girls at a primary school age. A separate invitation has been sent to families through Compass. Replying will help us ensure we have enough nibbles and refreshments for everyone.

New finance system

Yesterday families were sent their school fees for Term 2. These fee statements may have looked a little different for some families. In two weeks time we will move across to our new finance system. We will no longer be able to make camp and chromebook payments on Qkr. We have therefore added these to the relevant year level's fees. More detailed communication about the changes will occur next week, however, should you have urgent questions please direct them to finance.sjaps@cg.catholic.edu.au and we will address them as soon as possible.

Have a lovely weekend while this beautiful sun lasts! 

Matthew Garton

Principal