St John Vianney’s offers a range of extra curricula activities.

 

School Choir is for students in Year 3-6. In Term 3 & 4, students in Year 2 can join the choir to sing at liturgies. Our choir is well known for their love of performing. The choir practises each week and sings at special events, at our school production, for the elderly, and for joy!

 

Mini Vinnies is for students in Year 4-6 who as part of our social justice initiatives want to make a difference.  They are inspired by the work of St Vincent de Paul. The group is inducted at a special liturgy each June. They raise awareness of the importance of Social Justice. They organise events and fundraising including Fair for Fairness Days.  

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Visits to John Hannah House  All classes are rostered across the year to visit the senior citizens at John Hannah House which is connected to our Parish and situated beside our school. Classes visit the group in the common area. Activities may include singing a song, reading a book, making a card, talking about school. It is a lovely way of connecting with and valuing the more senior citizens within the community.

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Visits to Kinders In the second semester 2019 our Year 5 students have begun visiting some of the local Kinders, reading to and engaging with our younger community members.  It is 

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Swimming is for all students Prep – Year 6. All students participate in a 10 day swimming program at Swim World in Glen Waverley (dedicated Swimming School). Year 3-6 students have swimming lessons in Term 1 and Prep – 2 in Term 4. During the 10 day swimming program conducted by trained swimming instructors,  St John Vianney’s have exclusive use of the pool and facilities. 

 

A Student Disco is held each November for all students and is one of the most anticipated events of the year! It is held in the Parish Hall.  The evening organised brilliantly by our P&F and is divided into a Prep – 2 disco and a Year 3-6 Disco.

 

Camps The camps are part of our Outdoor Education Program.   Currently the Year 4 students go to Sovereign Hill for 3 days/2 nights. The Year 6 students travel to Phillip Island Adventure Camp for 4days/ 3 night experience. Camps are often recounted as one of the most memorable highlights of Primary School.

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Library Club The Library is open and supervised for half  lunchtime, Tuesday - Thursday for students who would like to read or participate in quiet board game activities. 

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Sporting Activities & Clubs The Year 6 Sports and House Captains offer structured games and sports at some recess and lunch times. They run separate activities for the junior school, middle school and senior school.

Games Club. From time to time across the year, the staff and senior students offer various games/ activities for students to participate.  Examples of these clubs might be Chess Club, Drawing Club, and Dancing Club,Games Club. These Clubs are held at recess and Lunch times.

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Games Club From time to time across the year, the staff and senior students offer various games/ activities for students to participate. Examples of these clubs might be Chess Club, Drawing Club, and Dancing Club, Games Club. These Clubs are held at recess and Lunch times.

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Indonesian Club  Following on from our outstanding Indonesian Specialist Class, interested students can be part of an Indonesian Club. They promote Indonesian day and create Indonesian displays around  the school.

 

Kelly Sports is a service provider who comes to our school to offer lunch time and after school sport games and dance activities. These are conducted by specialised Kelly Sports instructors. 

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Violin Strings Program is offered by Mazenod College on a Friday morning at school for boys in Year 3-6. 

 

Instrumental Music is offered by a service provider each Friday after school. Students can learn  keyboard or guitar.