YEAR 7 NEWS
Dear Year 7 Parents and Carers,
It’s hard to believe that our Year 7 students have been in high school for one full term and four weeks now! Time is flying and I am incredibly proud of the engagement and positivity they have shown during this time. Our students have adapted well to the challenges and opportunities of high school life, setting a fantastic tone for the rest of the year.
REFLECTING ON ACHIEVEMENTS AND ASPIRATIONS
At the end of last term, students took the time to identify one thing they were proud of achieving since starting Year 7 and one thing they’d like to accomplish. They wrote these aspirations on their own rockets, symbolising our year group motto, 'With Jesus, we can reach the highest of heights.' This activity has helped them set personal goals and reflect on their growth and future ambitions.
The Year 7 School Immunisation Clinic will be held on Thursday 13 June as part of the NSW Health (ISLHD-PHU) school program. Parents/Carers will need to complete the online consent for their child to receive the free vaccines for diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) and human papillomavirus (HPV).
To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit:
Year 7 are to wear their sports uniform on Thursday 13 June and ensure that they eat breakfast in the morning.
If you do not want your child to receive their vaccinations at school or you are unable to complete the online consent please contact the school office on 4423 1666 or email info@sjedow.catholic.edu.au before the clinic date.
I have mentioned to Year 7 how smart they look wearing their blazers this term! It is a requirement that students wear their school blazers with their normal school uniform into PALS each morning and when they exit the school grounds. Girls are required to wear navy tights/stockings with their skirts or full length pants. Boys are required to wear a tie also. Please refer to the school diary if you have any questions about the uniform requirements for Term 2 and 3. Your student’s PALS Teacher may write a note in your child’s diary if their uniform (including hair and jewellery) is in breach of the school expectations. Students will also be issued a lunchtime withdrawal for any infringements. Thank you for your support of the uniform policy.
At our weekly Year Group Assemblies, I am reminding Year 7 about their support here at school; their PALS Teachers. Please encourage your child to speak with their PALS teacher if they have any concerns about friendships, their uniform, academic support, or any other issues. We also welcome your communication if there is anything you feel we should be aware of. We are committed to helping and ensuring all students feel safe and supported so that they can achieve their very best.
To recognise and celebrate the achievements of our Year 7 students, we are introducing three special awards. Each award will be given to 1-2 students and presented at our weekly Year Group Assemblies.
EAGLE'S SOAR AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
This award honours a student for exceptional academic dedication, resilience, and curiosity, inspiring others by rising above challenges.
Week 4 Eagles Soar Winners: Reeves Pavloff and Olivia Seymour-Munn
EAGLE'S HEART AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SPIRIT
This award recognises a student for their kindness, compassion, and commitment to enhancing our school community, embodying our motto by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Week 4 Eagles Heart Winners: Aurelia Robinson and Marlon Campion
EAGLE'S PRIDE AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY UNIFORM
This award honours a student for consistently wearing the school uniform with dignity and respect, setting a shining example for peers.
Week 4 Eagles Pride Winners: Joseph Berriman and Georgia Kapetanos
WORKING BEE VOLUNTEERS
St John's Working Bee was held on Thursday of this week. The school working bee's are a way for St John's students to earn house points and recognition towards extra curricular/community service affirmations.
The following Year 7 students gave up their time to assist at the working bee and I would like to commend them for their involvement:
Emelia-May Wells, Sophie Holmes, Olivia Chapman, Claire Feehely, Ruby Reynolds, Stephanie McCallum, Isabelle Frith, Floranette Poleka, Taylah Webb, Kyra Irvine
NEWS FROM DRAMA
Students have been learning how to improvise tableaux! Can you work out what the students were trying to create in these frozen scenes?
NEWS FROM YEAR 7 CONNECT CLASSES
Year 7 Connect has been learning about Zones of Regulation. Students were given opportunities to try different tools they can use to regulate their emotions including wall and chair push ups, mindfulness colouring, breathing techniques and other sensory activities.
FOUNDATION DAY SUCCESS
Year 7 students participated in their first Foundation Day today, starting with a reverent mass in the school hall and then working together to fund and run a stall. It was a fantastic day filled with teamwork, creativity, and community spirit. More detailed reports on this event will follow, but it’s clear that our students made the day a memorable success.
G'DAY MASS AND MORNING TEA INVITE - WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE
As we move forward, let’s continue to support and encourage our Year 7 students in their journey. Together, we can help them soar to new heights!
'With Jesus we can reach the highest of heights.’
Warm regards,
Mrs Abbey Simis
Year 7 Coordinator