St John Vianney School Newsletter 20.06.2025

Headteacher's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

I do hope you and your families are keeping well and enjoying the summer weather?

There are now only 4 weeks left before we break for the summer holidays, (Friday 18th July at 3.15pm), and we are busy preparing for the end of the academic year and the new one, which begins on Tuesday 2nd September at 9.00am for our pupils. Please remember we are having to revert to our usual finishing time of 3.15pm on Friday 18th July, as transport teams are having difficulty staffing their teams for an earlier finish that day.

Can I remind you also please of some of the events we are planning before the end of term.

• June 27th Leavers’ Mass and Celebration
• July 3rd and 4th D of E Expedition
• July 11th Sports afternoon at Longford Park
• July 14th Class end of year Trips
• July 17th End of Year Masses 9.30am (KS4/5) and 11.15am (KS3)

Next Friday we will have our leavers’ service and celebration for the pupils who officially leave us on this day. We will do all we can to ensure the pupils who are leaving have a special day and we look forward to celebrating this, with them, next week. We have now also started our transition work for September welcoming into School the parents and pupils who will join SJV in September. We hope our new pupils are able to impact the SJV community in a comparative way to many of our leavers!

It continues to be a busy time for all in school and we appreciate, as always, your continued support.

Best wishes,

Mr A Moloney, Headteacher

Key information and Dates for your Diary

Dates for your Diary

• Fri 27th June @ 13:40pm - Leavers’ Mass and Celebration.
• Mon 14th July - Class end of year trips.
• Wed 16th July - End of Year Mass 9.30am and 11.15am.
• Fri 18th Jul @ 3:15pm - School closes for the half term break.
• Mon 1st Sep - All Day - Staff INSET Day. School closed for pupils.
• Tue 2nd Sept @ 9:00am - School re-opens for the next academic year.

Key Info

Allergies

Please be aware that we have a number of pupils in school with severe nut allergies. To reduce the risk of exposure for these young people, we aim to keep the school nut free. In order to support us with this we kindly ask that you:

• Do not give children nuts or nut products in their packed lunches.
• Do not give nuts, nut products or snacks/bars containing nuts for break time snacks.
• Do not send cakes or food items, containing nuts, in to school for birthday celebrations, cake sales or events.

Thank you for your support.

Lunches

Week commencing 23rd June 2025:

Stars of the Week

Congratulations to our Stars of the week:

• Class 1 - Shawn - For regulating quickly with the support of staff.
• Class 2 - Anea - For always giving her best and becoming more independent.
• Class 3 - Zackariya - For being an always pupil.
• Class 4 - Adnan - For great focus in RE; learning about Jewish objects.
• Class 5 - Harry - For his enthusiasm in lessons and being helpful.
• Class 6 - James - For a positive week and engaging well in his interventions.
• Class 7 - Ryan - For consistently great behaviour all week.
• Class 8 - Ishaaq - For always trying his best.
• Class 9 - Zack - For coping well with some challenges.
• Class 10 - Kenzie - For showing kindness and selflessness when helping another student.
• Class 11 - Harley - For engaging in all his lessons this week.
• Class 12 - Bruno - For being a great help in class and in the local community.
• Class 13 - Tomasz - For being helpful and great at work experience.

Employee Of The Week

Congratulations to Mr Healey !!

Highlights of the Week

Our Catholic School

Our spiritual focus in SJV this week:

'May God the Father bless us, may Christ take care of us and may the Holy Spirit enlighten us all the days of our lives.'

- St Ethelwold

Within our Catholic school this week, Father Nick and I led a staff training session about teaching in a Catholic school; the responsibilities we have as teachers, the changes in the RE framework and the role of the Chaplain. It was a good reminder for us to reflect on what it means to work in a Catholic school and our vocation as teachers.

We are preparing our Leavers' Mass, which is approaching faster than we want it to; it is promising to be a bitter sweet moment for us all. Father Nick and I will be having discussions with the leavers to see what they would like to include in the leavers' celebration.

In RE, following a student vote for the topic they most wanted to study, we are now looking at the different Gods worshipped in world-wide religions. Key Stage 3 and 4 are looking Judaism and Key Stage 5 Sikhism – we are enjoying learning about what it means to be part of a world-wide religion and how much we have in common whilst celebrating our differences.

Mrs Garfin

Poetry Corner

A Sprinkle of Autism

A Sprinkle of Autism is a groundbreaking series of the author's lived and personal poems that boldly delves into the depths of the autistic experience, offering readers an intimate perspective on the condition. With fearless sincerity and raw emotion, this collection aims to shatter age-old stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding autism, while simultaneously fostering a deeper understanding and empathy for those on the spectrum. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey through the pages of this book, where poetry becomes a powerful catalyst for change, awareness, understanding, and acceptance.

Oliver Lomax

Useful Information

Unmasking the World of Digital Disguise

• Various motivations behind fake accounts include catfishing for false relationships or bullying, grooming for exploiting vulnerable children, scamming for financial gain, sock puppeteering for manipulating opinions, and secret or pseudonym accounts for privacy.
• Catfishing and grooming, especially targeting teens, can have severe consequences on mental wellbeing.
• Understanding the diverse motivations behind why people create fake online accounts is crucial for identifying and addressing online deception, ensuring responsible and safe digital navigation. Visit our Online Safety Hub to find out more: https://stjohnvianneyschool.onlinesafetyhub.uk/parent/articles/unmasking-the-world-of-digital-disguise

🌞 Summer Break is Fast Approaching – Have You Checked Out Your Local Offer?

As the summer holidays draw near, it’s a great time to explore what support and activities are available in your local area.

Did you know? Under the Children and Families Act, all local authorities must publish and maintain a Local Offer. This is a valuable online resource for families of children and young people (aged 0–25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Your Local Offer includes information on:

• Education
• Health services
• Social care
• Short breaks and holiday clubs
• Support groups

You can access your Local Offer by visiting your local authority’s website and typing ‘Local Offer’ into the search bar. Here are some helpful links to get you started:

www.trafford.gov.uk , www.manchester.gov.uk , www.cheshireeast.gov.uk , www.salford.gov.uk , www.sthelens.gov.uk , www.stockport.gov.uk , www.tameside.gov.uk

We hope you find this information useful as you plan for the summer break.

If you need any further help or would like support navigating your Local Offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mrs Griffin – we’re here to help!

- Mrs J Griffin, Family Liaison Officer, Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

Click on the following link to open a directory of useful links and information about facilities, activities and support available to you and your young person: INFORMATION DIRECTORY