Dear Parents and Carers,

Unbelievably, we are headed towards the final weeks of Ordinary time in the Year C liturgical calendar as we prepare to commence the liturgical season of Advent – and await the coming of Jesus at Christmas. The readings all allude to the process of living through difficult times before commencing a new way of being.  As a school community we are currently preparing to launch into a new cycle in the life of our school. We have now welcomed our new 2020 Kindergarten students and their parents to several playgroup sessions and two of the three orientation sessions designed to orient the parents and children to school life at St John’s.

Just as Baptism officially welcomes a child of God into a community of faith, our orientation/transition sessions welcome our new members into our educational faith community. 

At every enrolment interview the question is asked of prospective parents, “Why did you choose St John’s as the school for your child?”

Although there are a multitude of responses and every reason for the choice of St John’s is valid. Ultimately, parents have made this choice because they acknowledge that St John’s has something to offer their child and their family.

When we enrol a child, in reality we enrol a family. As a school community, despite the faith background that individual families may originate from, we want all parents to be aware that everything that happens at St John’s is centered and modeled around the person of Jesus.

As parents, you enrol at St John’s because you want something from us. But like any relationship, this is not a one sided proposition. We want something from you and your family too.

Accepting a place at St John’s means that you acknowledge and accept everything that this commitment entails for the long term.

Our expectation for all members is that they immerse themselves into this community and find ways to contribute in ways that help to continue to build the community.

Each and every day the reign of God can break into the ordinariness of our lives. Just like the fig tree that is suddenly covered in new leaves or the Jacaranda that is suddenly in full bloom, we can pass through our days without being alert to the smallest signs that God is working around us. Each time we are kind rather than cruel, generous rather than selfish, welcoming rather than dismissive and forgiving rather than judgmental we give life to each other and contribute to a community that can be life giving.

Every member in our school community matters.
Every member of our school community leaves a mark.
Each of us stands on the shoulders of those who have gone before us in our rich school history.
What is the legacy you and your children are leaving at St John’s?

Welcome Morning Tea – Mr Paul Moroney

Students not returning to St John's in 2020

If parents are already aware that their child/ren will not be returning to St John’s in 2020, we request that this information be confirmed via the school office as soon as possible.

All leaving families will be requested to complete and return leaving documentation. This information will assist us in meeting NESA requirements, accommodating both new applications and students who are currently on our waiting list and finalising class placement for 2020.

CDF Public Speaking - Grand Final 2019

Congratulations is extended to Eva Grados who will compete today, Wednesday 20^th November, in the Diocesan Public Speaking Final at St Thomas Aquinas Bowral. Eva’s topic for her speech is – “It’s Complicated”.

Congratulations also to Estella Sen who competed as the Year 5 Representative at Mary Immaculate Eagle Vale earlier in the term.