THE VIANNEY VIEW

ST JOHN VIANNEY’S SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Telephone: 3396 6380 Website: www.sjv.qld.edu.au

Facsimile: 3396 0255 Email: pmanly@bne.catholic.edu.au

15 Oceana Terrace, Manly Qld 4179 Twitter: Follow us on twitter @sjvmanly

DATE CLAIMERS

Monday 24 October—Whole School

Assembly Prep S at 2.10pm

Tuesday 25 October—P & F AGM 7pm

in the Philomena Building

Tuesday 25 October, Wednesday 26

October, Thursday 27 October—Prep

2017 orienta/on sessions 9.30am

Wednesday 26 October—Parish Mass

3J at 9.30am

Friday 28 October—Year 3 Kindilan

Excursion

Sunday 30 October ***Booklist orders

deadline***

Tuesday 1 November—All Saints Feast

Day

Wednesday 2 November—Parish Mass

Prep J at 9.30am

Wednesday 2 November—

Instrumental Music Parent

Informa/on Night 7pm

Friday 4 November—Combined Choir

SJV & Mary MacKillop Birkdale—

concert from 6pm

Saturday 5 November—Parish Mass

Year 3 and families at 5pm

Dear SJV Families

Today the school welcomed our Prep students’ grandparents and VIPs for a special

morning to recognise their important role in the lives of the children. Grandparents can

play a very special part in communicating faith and values to their grandchildren. In

their calling as “elders in faith’ they have wonderful gifts to offer.

Self Worth – Children feel great when their grandparents give them positive

recognition and unconditional love.

Heritage – Whether they are close by or far away, grandparents give their children a

sense of their identity and belonging.

Acceptance – Children need to know that the adults who are important to them accept

their enthusiasms, ideas and activities. Such acceptance by grandparents is

hugely affirming for children.

Love – The gift of “I will be there for you at all times, no matter what” – whether spoken

aloud, written in a letter, or shown by actions – will always be the most treasured

and remembered gift of all.

School Board

The SJV School Board gathered on Tuesday evening. Our School Board is an advisory

body of parents and staff who provide advice regarding financial and policy matters to

the Principal and Parish Priest. At Tuesday’s meeting the board finalised the 2017

School Fees schedule and discussed the 2017 school budget. The priority during this

process has been keeping school fees affordable as well as meeting the school's 2017

financial obligations. Information will be sent to families in the near future.

P&F Annual General Meeting

Our P&F AGM will be held next Tuesday 25 October at 7:00pm in the Philomena

Building. The school really values the wonderful support of the SJV P&F Association so

it would be great to have a large number of parents and friends attend this meeting.

BCE 2016 Prize for Art

Congratulations to Darcy Haskins from Prep who was awarded third prize in the BCE

2016 Prize for Art (pictured overleaf with Michael Kearney, Director of Administrative

Services, BCEO and former Principal of St John Vianney’s).

Best wishes for the week ahead.

Geoff Sullivan (Principal)

Edition #33

20 October 2016

Week 3/9

Our SJV School-wide Expectations: Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be a Learner

Virtue for this fortnight: Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is being cheerful, happy, and full of spirit. It is doing something wholeheartedly and eagerly.

When you are enthusiastic, you have a positive attitude. Enthusiasm is being inspired.

SCHOOL WIDE EXPECTATIONS

Learning Power for this fortnight: Be inspired

(motivated, energised, confident to share my ideas, set goals, believe in

my dreams, open-minded, wonder & awe, aware of myself, others and

surrounds, confident to be myself, experience light bulb moments)

Scholastic Book Club – Issue 7

The Issue 7 brochure was sent home with all children last week. Scholastic Book Club contains a great

selection of products at affordable prices and, best of all, every order supports our school!

PLEASE NOTE: All Scholastic Book Club orders are to be placed using the online loop system only. Go to

scholastic.com.au/LOOP.

We are not accepting phone/cash/cheque orders at school this year. Please place Issue 7 orders by:

Friday 21 October, 2016.

Kym Robertson Primary Learning Leader/Teacher Librarian

LIBRARY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SJV Mass/Celebration Dates

Term 4

Wed 26th October 9:30am Parish Mass

Year 3J attending

Wed 2nd November 9:30am Parish Mass

Prep J attending

Sat 5th November 5:00pm Parish Mass

Year 3 and families attending

Wed 9th November 9:30am Parish Mass

Prep V attending

Friday 25th November 1:00pm Year 6 Graduation Liturgy

Followed by afternoon tea and presentations

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY FOR PREP FAMILIES

Blessing

Dear God, please bless our grandparents.

Thank you for the life they gave our parents and for the life they

give to us.

For the ways they helped us and made us strong, we give thanks.

For the ways they love us no matter what, we rejoice.

For the ways they have paved the road that leads us here, we are

grateful. Let them grow in wisdom and joy in life.

Let them find peace and rest from their work.

Let them be healed of every sickness and pain.

And let them see with their own eyes the glory of your Son,

Jesus,

in the love of their children and grandchildren.

Bless them always until they come to rest in you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Tip for the Week: People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing – Dale Carnegie

Swimming Program

The School Swimming Program is well under way and it is being warmly received by all the students. It is great to see them having fun whilst learning a new physical activity in a water environment. The program is focussing on water safety for the youngest students and stroke correction for the middle years. Our Year 6 girls have a special Water Polo Program, which will give them an opportunity to improve these skills where it is

offered as a competitive sport in the Secondary schools they are heading to next year.

I would encourage parents and carers to continue with further swimming lessons for their children once the school program comes to an end.

HPE Classes

As the weather warms up, I seek the assistance of all parents and carers to ensure the students come to school every day with the regulation

school hat and water bottle. It is also recommended that children have sunscreen for all year levels.

Thank you for your continued support of ‘all things sport’ at SJV.

Marian Carlton

Health & Physical Education Teacher

Queensland Cricket Clinics

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Following the 'Meet the Instruments' Concert last week, if your child is interested in being part of the school band in 2017, please return the Expression of Interest form to the office. We will be testing for instrument suitably Thursday 27th October. Parent Information Evening for the Music

program is Wednesday 2nd November at 7pm in the school hall. For more information please contact: sharon@musict.com.au

SCHOOL BANKING

We are calling on volunteers for 2017 to commit to the school’s Commonwealth Banking program. Two of the current banking coordinators are "retiring" after many years of commitment and hard work to this program, and will need to be replaced if our banking is to continue. We meet weekly on a Tuesday afternoon before school pickup, but this can be a flexible arrangement depending on the number of volunteers. If you are interested in continuing banking into next year, please contact the office or Vanessa on 0429 539 219. Lastly, many thanks go to our hard working and retiring coordinators, who between them have been part of the program for almost 10 years! A huge thank you from the school community to Vanessa Harrison and Robyn Furjes. Your tireless efforts are greatly appreciated.

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

Friday 21 October Alison Blanch, Julie Jeffries, Melissa

White, Asimina Patrick, Marie Street

Monday 24 October Michelle Ansley, Kim Harrison

Friday 28 October Sheridan Leo, Sinead Kelly, Stella

Wilson, Kate Brown, Cathy Jeffries

2017 BOOK PACKS

2017 booklist information is now available on the school website:

http://www.sjv.qld.edu.au/About%20Our%20School/Pages/Uniform-and-Booklists.aspx

We will again be using our (preferred) local supplier S.O.S. School & Office Supplies.

Orders are to be made online via the S.O.S. website, using a secure payment facility, by

Sunday 30 October with delivery between 28 November and 4 December (Prep year level

only will be delivered directly to the school).

We would like to invite all SJV parents and friends to the P&F Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25 October from 7pm in the Philomena

Building. At this meeting we will be electing office bearers for the 2017 Committee. A nomination form is included in this newsletter. Nomination

forms should be returned to the school office as soon as possible.

Rebecca Woods

P&F President

P & F ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER

It's that time of year again "already" and I am desperate for volunteers in the uniform shop to help out our new little preps with their very special

first school uniforms.

I had so many volunteers last year it made the whole process so smooth and a lovely time for our excited preps and their parents.

I would be so incredibly grateful if you had some spare time, even just a couple of hours on the following days.

TRADING TIMES

MONDAY 14th NOVEMBER: 9am to 2.30pm

TUESDAY 15th NOVEMBER: 12noon to 2.30pm

WEDNESDAY 16th NOVEMBER: 10am to 2.30pm

I have three classes of new preps so many hands make light work!!!

Please call me on 0448 581 852 ASAP so I can do the rosters.

****Uniform shop will be open Thursday instead of Wednesday for next week only****

Lea Ryan

Uniform Shop Convenor

UNIFORM SHOP

COMMUNITY NOTICES

GO SPORTS Cricket and Netball coaching

Join us for all the fun!

Cricket : Grades Prep-4 Friday 7.35-8.20am commencing

28th October

Netball: Grades 1-4 Thursday 7.35-8.20am commencing

27th October

To Register go to www.gosports.com.au

(Flyer included in newsletter)

BABI Youth & Family Service

Parenting and enjoying teenagers—free information session for

parents and carers of children 10 years+. FREE workshop on how

you can help keep young people safe online.

Thursday 20 October 6pm-8pm at Wynnum Library, 145 Florence

Street, Wynnum.

ST JOHN VIANNEY’S P&F ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

PLEASE COME ALONG TO SUPPORT THIS IMPORTANT ANNUAL EVENT

As the end of the 2016 P&F year fast approaches, we would like to invite parents and community members to the P&F Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25 October at 7pm in the Philomena Building. Come along a little earlier and join the existing Committee for refreshments from 6.45pm onwards.

At this meeting, we will be electing office bearers for the 2017 P&F Committee. All committee positions will be de-clared open and we are looking to fill the vacated positions with enthusiastic people who are willing to contribute a small amount of their time and new ideas to continue on the good work of previous dedicated committees. We need plenty of support on the night and some keen new (or old) faces to fill vacant positions.

The role of the P&F in our school provides us with many worthwhile benefits, including:

• A means of collaboration and partnership with the Principal and school staff; • A democratic way of sharing ideas; • An avenue for decision making; • A plan for taking action; and

• Strategies to build support, group unity and commitment.

The P&F focuses on supporting the school, building community relationships and coordinating social events. A brief description of the Executive Committee is outlined below, along with details of the roles that make up our Sub-

Committees.

The AGM requires of quorum of 15 people, so please come along and support your SJV P&F.

EXECUTIVE

President Ensures an effective and well-run committee by:

• Establishing a good relationship with all members of the committee and other organisations • Continuing a positive working relationship with the school Principal and the school community • Ensuring all meetings are properly convened

• Planning and following up on actions from the P&F meetings

Vice President Supports the President and shares duties where necessary

(Two positions are generally made available in this role)

Treasurer

• Keeps accurate financial records of all receipts and expenditure • Pays all accounts and banks all money regularly • Reports on financial position of the P&F at each meeting

• Organises annual audits and liaises with the school financial secretary

Secretary

• Prepares minutes and agendas • Sorts and details correspondence (including P&F email account) • Keeps all records and files

• Clears mail regularly and writes letters as required

Committee Members (x Two – including the Social/Events Coordinator)

• Attends meetings regularly • Helps to ensure that meetings run effectively and keep views concise and to the point • Responsibility to ensure that the best possible outcome of each meeting is achieved • Supports the Executive Committee where necessary

SUB-COMMITTEES

Social/Events Coordinator

• Assist in co-ordinating parent, family and community social functions/events

• Establishes sub-committees to assist in the preparations of particular social events

School Banking Coordinator

• Promote, organise and process student banking and parent helpers each Tuesday

Second Hand Uniform Shop Coordinator

• Manages the Second Hand uniform shop donations and sales

Lost Property Coordinator

• Checks Lost Property Bins and returns marked items to owners – at the end of each term co-ordinates unclaimed

items to be sent to Uniform Shop Recycle Bin and/or St Vincent de Paul Society

Casserole Coordinator

• Establish and co-ordinate donations of casseroles for distribution to families

Class Coordinator Liaison

• Supports Class Coordinators and ensures effective communication to families

Active Travel Coordinator

• Coordinates ‘Walk to School’ Day activities

School Board Liaison

Parish Liaison

If you have any questions or require further information about any of these roles, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards,

Rebecca Woods

P&F President

0408 739 882

Parents or friends of SJV may self nominate for any of the above posi�ons. You may wish to nominate some-

one who you think may be suitable. PLEASE COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM BELOW AND RETURN IT TO

THE SCHOOL OFFICE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED ‘P&F AGM NOMINATION FORM’

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SJV P&F COMMITTEE 2017 NOMINATION FORM

I nominate …………………………………………………..…………… for the posi�on of

…………………………………………………. for the P&F Commi�ee of SJV in 2017.

Signed: …………………………………… Date ………………………………..

If you are nomina�ng a person other than yourself, please �ck the box to indicate that you have

advised the nominee of your inten�on to nominate them for the posi�on quoted above.