St John the Baptist Ferntree Gully Newsletter

Our School Review has been a very positive and affirming process for our school. Gaynor (the external school reviewer) has identified us as a high performing school with a clear vision, excellent learning and teaching processes and an inclusive community that works in collaboration with each other for our children. The reviewer will write a final report with commendations and recommendations. This report will form the basis of our school improvement plan. The school improvement plan will identify the strategic directions of the school for the next 4 years. Once this document is finalised I will share our goals with the school community. I am very grateful to the parents, grandparents, students and staff who met with Gaynor to share what they believe are our strengths and areas for improvement. Their input has been invaluable.

Thanks to the following parents and grandparents:

Alan Ong, Graham Crichton, Shami Aponso, Mary Clark, Priya Hall and Katie Semenow.

Thanks also to our students:

Kahsha, Daniel, Mia-Rose, Heath, Lorelei, Cooper, Matilda, Joseph, Gabi & Dallas

Our school photos will take place tomorrow Wednesday 5th May. All children will need to be in their winter uniform for the photos. There will be class photos, individual photos and family photos taken on the day. 

All families of children making their First Eucharist this year are invited to a family faith formation evening on Thursday 6th May at 7.00pm in the school hall. This is an important evening as we prepare the children for this sacrament. Details of booking your Mass of choice will be available on the night.

This week we have officially changed over to our Winter Uniform. The uniform shop is open on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. 

The attached School Nursing Program information sheet provides information regarding the School Entrant Health Questionnaire that is distributed to all prep students as well as a Student Referral Form for students in Years 1-6.

If you are planning to send your child to a government secondary school you need to complete the application form attached below.  Please return to the school office, we then pass it on to your preferred secondary school.

Thursday May 6th - Mother's Day Stall

Wednesday May 26th - Casual Dress Day (Sorry Day theme) - gold coin donation

Wednesday June 2nd - P&F Meeting

Thursday June 24th - Fun Run

Are you considering becoming Catholic? 

Would you like to know more of the Catholic Faith? 

JOIN OUR RCIA PROGRAM 

RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, it is for those seeking to become full members of the Catholic Church; a baptised adult of another Christian Church desiring to be with full communion of the Catholic Church; a Catholic who has been baptised and would like to be fully initiated into the Church by receiving the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.   You are most welcome and we look forward to assisting those who wish to know more about the Catholic faith.

We meet once a week where we learn more about the basic message of Christ, the story of the Catholic Church as well as prepare for the sacraments. 

Please contact the Parish Office giving your name and contact details on  9758 1029 or email marymakarucha@stjohnthebaptist.net.au 

Please read the attached newsletter from Camp Australia which details information regarding the Parent Portal app, Virtual Info Session and what is happening in Term 2.