Dear Parents and Caregivers
In Mark’s Gospel this week, we will hear about the ordeal the disciples face while on a boat. The disciples encounter rough winds and seas which frighten them until Jesus is able to calm both the wind and the sea, leaving the disciples confused about how Jesus is able to do this.
So, the message in this passage is: When has the Lord calmed the stormy seas of my life?
Very often we struggle with how to get through rough and difficult times, but sometimes, we need to rely on our faith to help us get through these times.
We need to remember that God makes all things possible: life, love, beauty, hope. Each day we should live gratefully, give praise and thanks to God for every good thing that comes our way.
Reports and Parent Teacher Interviews
As part of the assessment and reporting cycle, Parents will soon receive their child’s Semester 1 report summarising their learning achievements. The report will go home with students on Friday 25 June. Any reports not handed out on the day will be available from the school office until the end of term, at which time they will be mailed to parents. This will be followed by Parent Teacher Interviews in Week 10 providing parents and caregivers with a comprehensive report on their child’s achievements so far. Details re: making a booking for Parent Teacher Interviews can be found here and you can book via the link below.
https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?code=g89gd
Deputy Director Visit
On Friday 25 June, Mr John Mula OAM, Deputy Director of CESA will be visiting our school. He will visit classes and observe lessons in action. Mr Mula will also meet with students to chat with them about their learning experiences at SJMS.
P&F Meeting
Our next P&F meeting will be held on Monday 28 June between 1:30pm - 2:30pm in the Library at William Street. If you have an hour to spare and would like to join us, please come along. We welcome all newcomers!
Performing Arts Studio
In our last newsletter I announced that building approval had been received from the NPSP Council for our Performing Arts Studio to go ahead. We are now in the tendering process and hope that we will have further information to share with you in the next few weeks.
2nd Hand Uniforms - Week 10
We currently have an abundance of 2nd hand uniforms available at both our sites. For a $5 per item donation (to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal) you might be able to grab a bargain. Please see Jess Nelson or Mary Fantasia in Week 10 if you’re interested.
Can you believe that we are almost at the end of Term 2? In my conversations with Brady over the past few weeks, I can assure everyone that he is looking forward to returning to our community in Term 4. Until then, I look forward to leading and supporting the SJMS community for Term 3.
Until next time,
Grace Vassallo-Wakefield
Acting Principal