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Term 2
- Cross Country Ribbon Placement Assembly (week 4)
- Walk Safely to School Day (week 4)
- Yr 4 Excursion - Nat. Botantical Gardens (week 4)
- Incursion Whole School (week 6)
- ACT Cross Country Championships (week 8)
- Maths Games Competition (week 8)
- Global Partners Visit (week 9)
The school positive behaviour focus this week was:
Cooperate with each other.
The school "Didge ya know?" fact this week was:
Yumalundi - (yoomaloondi) means: hello and welcome.
Dear St John the Apostle community,
It's lovely to be back and among the staff, students and families at school. I had a wonderful time on my Holy Land Pilgrimage as a group of 37, many of whom were Principals. I'm looking forward to sharing my journey and stories with students at school, bringing to life some of the places and events that they have often heard about through bible stories.
Thank you also to Belinda Clifford and Kellie Bradbury who organised the Mothers Day gifts that were ordered by families and sent home in your child's school bag today. There were over 240 gifts made by Belinda and Kellie for families.
Happy Mothers Day
Thank you to the Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two teachers for organising the Mother's Day Breakfast this morning. It was so lovely to see many of our mums enjoying a hot drink, pastries and fruit with their families. It was also lovely to see some of our grandmothers as well. I hope every one of our mothers, or those who enjoy a similar role, have a lovely celebration this weekend.
Have you enrolled for Kindergarten or Year 7?
We are in the midst of the 2024 Catholic Schools Enrolment Period and there are two more weeks until all Kindergarten and Year 7 enrolments for 2024 must be submitted. Our Year 6 Peer Leaders and School Captains hosted visiting families on Tuesday evening prior to our information night. We had an fantastic turn out and lots of interest in our school.
We still have the following opportunities for existing and prospective families:
- School Tours - Thursday 18 May, 4 - 5pm
- 1 to 1 tours with Mr Matthew Garton (Principal) - by appointment 22 to 26 May
If you know any families interested in enrolling their child at St John the Apostle please refer them to our website for how to enrol. If you have a child who is due to start in Kindergarten in 2024 we are currently accepting enrolments.
Please remember too that enrolments for Year 7 at SFX need to be submitted by Friday 26 May. Year 6 students are not automatically enrolled at SFX for Year 7.
A Playground Update
Yesterday many of our students enjoyed the new paths and gathering spaces in our recently landscaped playground area. There is a new basketball hoop for our younger students and fencing for the junior soccer area. There are also new raised decks beneath the trees in our eating areas and students are enjoying sitting on these to eat or playing on these mini-stages during recess and lunch.
This morning, prior to school starting, the sun was streaming through the trees and I couldn't help but take some photos to share.
Canteen
Some of our wonderful Year 6 students have started to open up the canteen on Tuesdays and Fridays at recess and lunch. They have a small menu that includes Jumpys, Harvest Snaps, Cheese and Biscuits, Quelch Bars and Fruit Filled Bars. The prices of the items vary from $1 to $2.50.
It's lovely to be back though I am looking forward to catching up on a little sleep this weekend. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Matthew Garton
Principal
What Students Are Learning About
This week, Year 1 have been preparing to present ‘The Emmaus Story’ at our whole school prayer assembly.
Two of Jesus' friends were walking along the road to Emmaus.
Jesus met them. But they did not know it was Jesus. Jesus explained that his life, death and resurrection were God's loving plan.
By his life Jesus gave us the kingdom of God. By his death God forgave everyone for their wrongdoings. By his resurrection Jesus won life for us with God in heaven.
The two men saw that the stranger was no stranger all. When he broke the bread they realised it was Jesus. They were filled with joy.
Thank you to Miss McIver, Mr Doepel and Year 1 students for presenting this story with such reverence and imagination.
Catholic Life and Reflection
My favourite Psalm is 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God”. The Psalm calls us to take time to pause and reflect. It reminds us that God is still in control no matter what happens in our lives.
I went on a retreat a couple of years ago and was given a mug with the Psalm printed on it. When leaving the retreat, participants were encouraged to start each morning having a cup of tea of coffee with God. I find that the days I take the time to do this, I remember that God is all around me and with me. It might be in an amazing sunrise or even just something small and pretty in the garden that I’ve previously rushed past. The days that I take the time to “Be still and know that I am God” are the days that turn out to be the days that I am at my best. I carry that five minute of calm with me throughout the day in my interactions with others.
Rebecca Stevenson
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
Happy birthday to Amelia P, Jayden A, Bevan H, Jagger B and Jackson L all celebrated a birthday over the last week.
Cross Country Place Ribbon Presentation
When: Monday 15 May at 8.50am
A huge congratulations to the following students who are receiving place ribbons on Monday in our morning assembly. Parents are most welcome to attend
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Place Ribbons, 4th and 5th places go to Belconnen (8yrs and up) |
Place Ribbons, 4th and 5th places go to Belconnen |
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5 year Boys 1st Henry Bradbury 2nd Desmond Walsh 3rd Samuel Hilhorst |
5 year Girls 1st Valentina Saldias Gomez 2nd Arzoi Sehgal 3rd Ella Butler |
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6 year Boys 1st Daniel Quinn 2nd William Mullins 3rd Ajak Ajang |
6 year Girls 1st Edie Brennan 2nd Ava Suthern 3rd Bianca Poole |
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7 year Boys 1st Alexander Richardson 2nd Jackson Loricchiella 3rd Cameron Broadhurst |
7 year Girls 1st Allegra Cockburn 2nd Alexandra Bradbury 3rd Emma Wooden |
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8 year Boys 1st Henry Pieterse 1st Tymon Amrado 2nd Lewys Candy 3rd Martin Howes Tom Anderson Sam O'Donnell |
8 year Girls 1st Charlotte McCabe 2nd Charlotte Speechley 3rd Rudhra Nair Chloe Han Annika Nilsson |
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9 year Boys 1st Henry Jopling 2nd Jackson Moulds 3rd Matthew Hall Ethan Zaretzky Henry Pieterse |
9 year Girls 1st Chloe Larkings 2nd April Malcolm 3rd Holly Cowen Jessica Gao Isabelle Speechley |
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10 year Boys 1st William Broadhurst 2nd Beau Hill 3rd Vincent Nott Xavier Bonny Angus Gallagher |
10 year Girls 1st Emma Duke 2nd Felicity Baulch 3rd Evie Matthews Abbey Richardson Isabelle Jeffs |
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11 year Boys 1st Joseph Garang 2nd Jacob Hall 3rd Nate Sawyer Kelvin Nguyen |
11 year Girls 1st Abbey Wailes 2nd Charlotte Stanton 3rd Faith Lokudu Sophie Jopling Adrienne Moore |
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12 year Boys 1st Cruise Montana 2nd Tyler Richardson 3rd Ngawang Chopel Emry Wang |
12 year Girls 1st Sophie Richardson 2nd Layla Parker 3rd Matilda Menzil Eva Gabellone Kennie Han |
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13 year Boys 1st Max Morley |
Well done to all of these students who will now represent SJAPS at the Belconnen Region Cross Country on Thursday May 25, 2023. Notes for this event will be sent home early next week. Good luck everyone!
National Walk Safely to School Day
We are excited to be participating in the National Walk Safely to School Day!
Friday 19th of May
National Walk Safely to School Day aims to encourage students to be active and aware of road safety whilst walking to school.
During winter in Canberra, it can be hard to stay motivated to get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity that children need every day. National Walk Safely to School Day is the perfect way to encourage your children to become engaged in active travel to school, despite chilly mornings. So, let's rug up and get moving as we travel safely to school on Friday.
National Walk Safely to School Day - School Walk
On Friday 19th May we are having a National Walk Safely to School Morning.
Teachers will be meeting students at the following meeting points from 8am and start walking to school together from each location at 8:15am.
- Latham Shops - 15 Wanliss Street, Latham
- Florey Shops - Kesteven Street, Florey
- Scullin Shops - 1-9 Scullin Place, Scullin
Students and teachers will be welcomed to school with a drink, fruit, and muffin.
We hope to see lots of walkers and riders throughout the week but especially on our National Walk Safely to School Day this Friday.
Fee Statements
Fees were emailed out last Wednesday.
If you have not received your fee statement please contact finance.sjaps@cg.catholic.edu.au
Fees are due by Friday 26th May unless you are paying by direct debit. If you are paying by direct debit please ensure the amount you are paying will cover all your fees by the end of the school year.
Year 6 Chromebooks
Year 6 families – a reminder that you are required to pay your payment for term 2 by Friday 26th May via the QKR app. The cost for one term is $53.00
Year 4 & 5 Chromebooks
A reminder that your Chromebooks are invoiced to your fees and you will need to factor this extra payment into the payment of fees.
All families are advised if no payment is received for Chromebooks then the student will not be allowed to take the device home until such a time as payment has been received.
The Book Fair will be held during week 5. It will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 8.20-8.50am and between 3.00-3.30pm. Students will be creating their wish lists next week. There is an option to prepay online, or pay by cash or EPTPOS if you come in person. Please note that if you pay online we do not receive a list of books that you have ordered, therefore, your child will need to bring in the list so we can provide them with their books. We look forward to seeing you in week 5!
Scholastic book club is due on on Sunday 14th May. Please order and pay online using loop.
The Uniform Shop will open on:
Friday 19 May - 8.30-9.30
If you have any questions or concerns please email the uniform shop on stjohnsclothingpool@gmail.com
