A message from our Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers,
I do hope you and your families are well and you enjoyed the long weekend, last week?
The last half term of the school year is flying by and we now have less than 3 weeks left before the summer break. Can I remind you please that we break for the summer holidays on Thursday 21st July at 1.30pm? We are currently busy preparing for the end of the academic year and the start of the new one, which will begin on Wednesday 7th September at 9.00am for our pupils.
The annual pupil reports are currently being finalised and we will have them with you for the week beginning 11th July. We are very pleased with the reports and feel they reflect well on the pupil progress made by our learners this year. They also show that our staff really know the pupils in their classrooms; their achievements, their strengths and areas for development. I am sure you will enjoy reading them.
The highlight of this week has been our ‘Crafternoon’ experience this afternoon. The children have been immersed in creative lessons (Art, Design and model making) in their classrooms and were really engaged in their work, when I visited classrooms this afternoon. Well done to all our pupils and thanks to Ms Wood for coordinating the Crafternoon sessions.
Last week we had Teach Rex visit school for a deep learning day. The video Mr Healey made during the event is on our YouTube channel and really worth watching. I hope you enjoy it - it certainly appears that the children really enjoyed the visit of the dinosaur into school last week. To watch, please click on the video link below.
I hope you have an enjoyable weekend.
Mr A Moloney
Headteacher
Stars of the Week
Each week a 'Star of the Week' is chosen by the class team to celebrate achievements; both academic and pastoral.
This week we are celebrating the following achievements:
- Ben; For always being a great role model in our school. For reading very well at the leavers' mass
- Ryan; For being a fantastic ambassador for the school.
- Sadie; Amazing attitude and Behaviour
- Theo; Theo has independently been getting himself a cup of cold water and has been drinking plenty during the hot weather. Well done Theo.
- Alfie; For a positive attitude across the curriculum.
- Ethan; For growing confidence and great speaking in class.
- Miya; For being so engaged in all lessons and activities throughout the week, and always trying her best.
- Louis; For a great attitude during work experience.
- Rome; For some fantastic, thoughtful answers during Wednesday Word.
- Joseph; For an increased independence at Forest School this week.
SJV Class News
Class 8
Class 8 had an educational career visit to the Depot in Manchester. We had a full tour front of house & behind the scenes learning about the many opportunities in hospitality. Part of a varied & wide-ranging curriculum.
We also learnt a lot about the regeneration of Manchester at the Depot. We looked at the first new park to be built in Manchester in over 100 years and all the new businesses that have been built up around the old Mayfield Station.
Our Catholic School
How is it July already? The weeks are just flying by and how have we only got three weeks left of school? I think time definitely flies when your having fun and at SJV we enjoy our time in school so much, it really does fly.
We are focussing this week on good choices. Pope Francis reminds us that God has given us the ability and responsibility to choose well. ‘Constantly make the right choice, the choice for good.’ Faith is so important in our lives and it does get tested. The Gospel reminds us that having faith and making the right choices can transform how we see the world and bring us healing; freeing us from anxiety and giving us inner strength and confidence.
Within our Catholic school, the chaplaincy team reflected this week on the Leavers' Mass and it was wonderful that they were able to help and prepare it with us. We have now switched our focus to the end of term Mass- looking at how we can make a celebration of the year together. Also, how we can celebrate the fact it’s been our most ‘normal’ year in ages due to Covid; the first time we have been able to worship and celebrate together the end of the year.
Within RE we have been looking at the importance of faith in the community and how vital that support is. With some of the older students we have been looking at community cohesion, other faiths such as Hinduism and the importance of working together. Faith and acceptance can transform our lives and the community we live in.
By Mrs Garfin
A few tips from our emotional and mental wellbeing team here at SJV.
This week we will take a look at the Blue Zone, this zone covers emotions such as sad, sick, tired or bored. It is characterised by a low state of alertness, you may feel like your brain and/or body is moving slowly or sluggishly.
To regulate from the Blue Zone back to Green Zone you could try taking a break, talking to someone you trust, listening to music, doing a dance or something else that helps to get your brain and body engaged.
A word from our Safeguarding Officer
Online Safety
Keeping ourselves safe online is very important to all at St John Vianney School. We hope every Child and Young person has a safe and happy experience whilst using the internet. Making sure Children and Young People are accessing age appropriate content is an important part of our role to help educate pupils to become responsible internet users. Below is a chart showing the age restrictions placed on different social media apps and services. To find out more information about age restrictions and how to keep your child safe online.
Visit - www.internetmatters.org
Summer holidays are fast approaching, check out what activities are going in your area this summer for your Child or Young Person.
You may need to book early….
I hope you find this information useful! If you need any further help or information please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Griffin
Mrs Griffin
Safeguarding Officer & Family Liaison
Enjoy your Weekend!
Credits:
Created with images by geralt - "board school done" • releon8211 - "Tyrannosaurus rex in the storm" • Bits and Splits - "Astronomical Clock on Prague Old Town Square" • carballo - "young chef with freshly made sweet or cake" • Studio Romantic - "Running friends in golden sunny field" • misign - "Two curious brown sheep in the grass on a dike in the South Holland Hellegatspolder. This polder is located in the municipality of Lisse in the Netherlands." • encierro - "woman with green gloves planted in a bed of small marigold, gardening in a springtime "