Principal's Corner
Dear St John the Apostle families,
We've had a very big week!
Following our Kindergarten Information Night on Monday evening we welcomed the Kindergarten students at their orientation on Wednesday morning. Mr James Doepel and Ms Olivia Etzrodt (Miss E) are our Kindergarten teachers for 2025. Following the orientation time they were singing the children's praises. Mr Doepel was so pleased with how independent many of the children were and able to articulate their needs. You just couldn't wipe the smile off Miss E's face! She's so excited about teaching in Kindergarten.
Welcome Mrs Jo Reed
On Wednesday we also welcomed Mrs Jo Reed, Principal from 2025,
to our school. Mrs Reed popped in to see the children in Kindergarten, walked around the school, met other children, and stayed for morning tea to meet staff.
It was a busy tour and Mrs Reed would still like to say hello to parents of the 2025 Kindergarten cohort. She will briefly visit again during the drop off at the next orientation morning.
Grandparents Day
Today we celebrated grandparents day. It's always a very joyful experience. Thank you to all of our grandparents who attended, especially those who travelled far for this time. Thank you to Mrs Stevenson and Mrs Stewart for organising the morning tea and to our staff and students who made them feel welcome in the classrooms. Thank you also to the choir who performed at morning tea.
Excursions
Many of our classes are attending excursions this term. Year 3 and Kindergarten each went on excursions this week. Thank you to our teachers who thoroughly plan these excursions in a way that maximises the engagement, enjoyment and safety of every single child. Thank you to the parents who attended and supported as well.
At the last Community Council meeting we received some helpful feedback about clarifying what 'full school uniform means' on the excursion permission forms. That was really helpful feedback so we have asked teachers to reach out to communicate this for any pre-existing excursions and to be a little more specific when organising future excursions. Thank you to the Community Council for passing that feedback on.
Class Allocations 2025
Thank you to all of the parents who have emailed me with any special considerations regarding their child's class placement in 2025. I will confirm receipt of these by Monday COB.
Remembrance Day
On Monday we are holding a Remembrance Day assembly, hosted by Year 5. Community members are very welcome to attend, beginning at 10.45am in the hall.
Piano Lessons
Ms Amelia Hewitt, who provides private piano tuition for students, will finish at the end of the year. There are always a number of families interest in their child undertaking piano lessons at school. If you are looking for an alternative then I recommend Steve from MusiCorp. Steve teaches a number of instruments at our school and can be contacted on 0404844603.
Alternatively, if families know of a piano tutor that might like to teach private lesson at the school please encourage them to contact me directly.
I wish everyone a very restful weekend.
Matthew Garton
Principal