Principal's Report
At the end of this school term, we give thanks to God:
For all the teaching and learning that have taken place in our school,
both in and out of the classroom.
For the talents and gifts that have been shared,
and the challenges that have been faced.
For the respect and care that have been given.
We give thanks for the friendships that have just begun,
and for those that have grown.
For the faith that has been lived in our daily struggles.
We give thanks for the community that we are.
Bless our families as we take our holidays,
May our time with family and friends leave us with memories to cherish.
Pour out your love on us so that we may return renewed and refreshed
to continue our journey together.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we near the end of Term 3, I would like to acknowledge the students for the way in which they have positively committed to their learning and friendships each day. We have been particularly focussing on our school motto (“Walk in Pace and Joy”) with the students, encouraging them to consider how their words and actions can bring the motto to life. There have been some wonderful examples of students demonstrating this on a regular basis, and we look forward to building on this next term. Another of our goals this year has been to improve the students’ reading skills through explicit teaching strategies and we look forward to providing a snapshot of some results of this goal following some assessments in Term 4.
I am particularly grateful to the staff who work tirelessly for the children each day. Their dedication and commitment to the students' wellbeing and learning ensures that the children are being very well catered for in so many ways.
I hope that during the student vacation that you get to spend some time with your family away from the regular structures and routines. If you are travelling, may you stay safe.
Farewell to Marissa Bishop
Today we farewelled Marissa Bishop, our Student Welfare Officer. Employed by CatholicCare, Marissa has worked two days/week for the last nine years at St John's, supporting the wellbeing of many students and their families. She has gone about her work with great compassion and care, and she will be missed. Marissa is moving into work supporting children in foster care, an area in which she will provide excellent skills.
Last day of Term 3
Principal