St John the Baptist Ferntree Gully Newsletter

Letter from the Principal

Tuesday June 8th 2021

Dear Families

Well done everyone on the resilience you have shown through remote learning. The teachers are delivering engaging learning, the children are producing fabulous work and our parents are just wonderful as you tackle work commitments and take on the role of ‘teacher’ as well. Quite a juggling act in many households but everyone in the community should take a bow for the wonderful team effort. I have included a sensational photo sent in from Atisha (1/2BR) and her family. Not only are our children working hard on their zooms but it seems Miss Brown is also educating the canine members of our community as well!

Parent/Teacher Interview Bookings

Just a reminder our Parent Teacher interviews are scheduled to take place on the following dates:

Tuesday 15th June: 3.30pm-6.00pm

Wednesday 16th June: 3.30pm-6.00pm

Thursday 17th June: 2.00pm-8.00pm 

(School will finish for the students at 1.00pm on Thursday 17th June)

Bookings went live yesterday and can be made using our SOBS online system using the following URL P/T Online Booking Link.  

All parent teacher interviews will be delivered virtually via zoom due to the current COVID restrictions (this will be the case even if the children are back onsite). Your child’s classroom teacher will send a link for your scheduled meeting time. 

Your child’s mid-year reports are due home on Friday. This year we will email reports to all families in case we are asked to continue the current lockdown. It is important that our families have the opportunity to read their child’s school report prior to the Parent Teacher Interviews in the following week. 

Baby News!

Congratulations to Aala, Teague and Cohen who became the proud big sister and brothers of a beautiful baby brother. Beau Hudson was born on Thursday afternoon. Mum and baby Beau are both healthy. In the words of Aala, Teague and Cohen, "he is just so cute!” Congratulations on this wonderful addition to your family. 

Queen's Birthday Public Holiday

Just a reminder that next Monday 14th June is a Public Holiday in Victoria. There will be no school for the children or staff on this day. 

First Eucharist

We are still unsure as to whether First Eucharist will go ahead on Saturday 19th June and Sunday 20th June. This will be dependent on the current restrictions being lifted. We will communicate with families as soon as we have any information. 

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge

The Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge is now open to all students.  All the details of how to participate are contained in the document below.

Canteen News

The Canteen is open every Wednesday and Friday.  Please place all orders via www.flexischools.com.au.  Orders need to be placed by 8.15am.

Canteen Helpers Roster


Wednesday June 9th 

Closed

Friday June 11th

Belinda Hunt

Leanne Nugent

Caroline Walsh


Wednesday June 16th

Renee Armstrong

Friday June 18th

Amanda Hobba

Anna Kristof

Melissa Moutien


Uniform Shop Hours

Parents & Friends News

Fun Run Update

FUN RUN!!!

Can you believe we have already received OVER $12k in sponsorships – WOW!!!!

THANK YOU to EVERYONE who has contributed – we have already smashed our previous record of $6.5k.

 AND GOOOOOOOO GREEN! Who are STILL leading as the house having raised the most sponsorships so far.

 **Don’t forget**

The child in each class with THE MOST SPONSORS (irrespective of amount raised) by Tuesday 15th June WINS A LUNCH ORDER!!!!!

 **NEW COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT!**

Tenner Tuesday!

Everyone who receives a $10 donation ON Tuesday 15th June goes in to the draw to win a FAMILY MOVIE PASS!

(Raffle to be drawn in the office on the afternoon of Friday 18 June)

Bunnings BBQ - School Holidays

Thursday July 8th

FINGERS CROSSED we are able to proceed with our BBQ during the school holidays. 

If you are able to spare a few hours on the day to help out, please get in touch:-

parentsandfriends@sjferntreegully.catholic.edu.au

Please join the SJB Parents & Friends Facebook page -

SJB P&F Facebook Link

or search 'SJB Parish Primary School'

Camp Australia News

Parish News

Open after weekend masses

P&F Sponsors

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