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| DAY | DATE | EVENT |
| Mon - Fri | 17th-21st February | Meet & Greets |
| Tuesday | 18th February | P & F AGM 7pm |
| Thursday | 20th February | Book Club due |
| Thurs | 27th February |
Western Region Swimming Carnival (selected students only) |
| Wed | 5th March | Ash Wednesday |
| Wed-Fri | 12th-24th March |
NAPLAN |
| Wed | 26th March |
School Photo Day |
| Monday | 31st March |
Pupil Free Day |
| Friday | 11th April | Last day of term 1 |
| Monday | 28th April | 1st day of term 2 |
| Friday | 2nd May | Athletics Carnival |
| Friday | 6th June | Pupil Free Day |
| Monday | 9th June | Kings Birthday Public Holiday (no school) |
| Thursday | 3rd July | Last day of Term 2 |
| Friday | 4th July | Pupil Free Day |
| Monday | 25th August | Pupil Free Day |
We give thanks for this new school year and pray for energy and patience through changes for students, teachers and families.
We pray for compassionate hearts to reach out to those in need.
We pray for unity as we work together for a safe community.
We pray that all people will treat others with kindness and respect.
We pray that we continue to be inclusive and broad in our thinking, that we continue to be imaginative and innovative, that we have the energy required to sustain us.
We pray that we continue to be intentional collaborators, guided by your spirit.
We give thanks for all the blessings you have given us. Help us not to overlook them.
We ask all this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Welcome to the 2025 school year, especially to all of the new families who have joined the St John’s school community. My hope is that together we are able to support your children in their spiritual, academic and social growth and development. They have returned to school with such positivity and renewed energy that I can’t help but to be filled with such hope for a great year ahead. It was so wonderful to see our Kindergarten students settling into 'big school' today, the first day of what we pray will be a rewarding experience.
Staffing
Below is a list of our staff for 2025:
Assistant Principal: Trevor Williams
Religious Education Coordinator: Emily Costello
Middle Leader/Instructional Coach: Helen Libro
Middle Leader/Diverse Learning: Hannah Witheridge
Middle Leader: Alicia Sinfield
Office :Jennifer Schembri, Rachael Zappia, Amelia Zappia
Classroom SSO’s: Andrea Noy Natalia Garcia-Omac Leah Whalan Kirsten Clarke Bridget Fuller Catherine Gilbert Alison Lucas Abby Virga Kaitlyn Hodge Suzanne Roughly Courtney Marek Jordan Monagle Melissa Simpson Abbey Newton Vanessa Lennon Bronwyn Misiak Emily Kearney
Library SSO: Julie Fraley
Canteen: Nicole Tate Vicki Stolzenhein
CatholicCare Counsellor: Krystal Pactang
Student Welfare Officer: Bernadette Taylor
Diverse Learning Teachers: Jodie Hillhouse Jessica Walker Sandra Watson
Middle Leader Release:. Samantha Seweryn Annie Titone Jodie Hillhouse
Physical Education: Tracy New Angela Marshall
Visual Arts: Amanda Polsen
Music/Drama/Dance:. Suzanne Johnson
EAL/D:. Elizabeth Gilfeather Megan Harris
Indentured Casuals: Angela Marshall Edyta Storos Pauline Menzies Amanda Polsen Emily Jeffreys Jessica Walker Samantha Seweryn
Large Class Support:. Trish Coffey Megan Harris
Aboriginal Education Assistant:. Janelle Freeman Andrew Oldfield
Class Teachers
KB: Manuela Brticevich KG: Hannah Witheridge KR: Katrina Marten
1B: Rosalie LeGuier 1G: Renee Small 1R: Leah Skinner
2B: Grace Russo 2G: Carolyn Manning 2R: Naomi Guyer
3B: Maddy Pussell 3G: Emily Costello 3R: Natalie Johnson
4B: Lily Clarke 4R: Jodie Owen 4G: Elisa Lorenzini
5B: Alicia Sinfeld 5G: Kelly Glen 5R: Stephen Zamroz
6B: Kathleen Afchal 6G: Anthony Nash 6R: Luke Toohey
Meet & Greet sessions
An important aspect of ensuring we are meeting your child's needs is to maintain positive communication with you, as parents and carers. We are organising time for a 'Meet & Greet' session between yourselves and your child's classroom teacher in Week 4 of this term (17-21 February). This will give you an opprtunity to share with the teacher information about your child which would be valuable in knowing to support their learning and faith development. Details about booking a session will be made available via Compass. There will also be a form sent home for you to complete which will assist in directing the conversation that you have.
Attendance
There will be information distributed to all parents from the Catholic Education Office in coming weeks regarding an updated Attendance Policy. In the meantime, I would just like to remind you of the importance of children attending school each day, and that they arrive on time. You may think that missing 5-10 minutes in the morning is not going to greatly effect their learning; however, that is the time when routines are established for the day and children not present at that time take can take longer to get themsleves organised and engaged in their learning. It is also strongly encouraged that family holidays are taken during school holiday periods rather than during the term.
Principal
Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week & over the school Holidays : 2nd February - 8th February
| Jessica W | Kiaan S | Kavy B |
| Kylar G | Riyans L | Eden T |
| James C | Rijan P | |
| Mrs Lucas | Mrs Roughly |
WELCOME BACK
As we embark on another school year journey together, we want to extend a warm welcome to all our returning students, families, and staff, as well as extend a heartfelt greeting to those joining our community for the first time.
The start of a new school year is always a special time, filled with endless possibilities, new friendships, and opportunities for growth. Whether your child is beginning on a new grade or beginning their educational journey with us, know that you are an integral part of our vibrant St John the Evangelist family.
We are committed to putting into action our School’s motto ‘Walking in peace and joy’ by, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We want to express our gratitude to our families for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children, and to our staff for their dedication and passion for teaching and learning.
We invite you to stay connected with us throughout the school year, whether through our newsletters, Compass notifications, Facebook page, Seesaw app, school events, parent-teacher conferences, or volunteering opportunities. Your involvement and support is invaluable to the success of our students and our school community.
Although this is the first week of school for our families, WE ARE CURRENTLY IN WEEK 2 OF TERM 1.
Wishing everyone a fantastic start to the 2025 school year!
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
We understand the challenges that come with getting students ready for school and ensuring they arrive on time. Punctuality plays a significant role in your child's education and overall well-being.
Children can be brought to school between 8:15am-8:45am. The school gates close not long after 8:45am.
In the afternoon, students are dismissed at 3pm. They are supervised up until 3:30pm.
We remind parents and carers that children need to be picked up within this timeframe. If it is a challenge to pick children up before 3:30pm, we would encourage after school care at ASPIRE or Presbyterian After School Care.
MEET & GREETS
During Week 4 (17-21 February) we will be holding our Meet & Greet sessions. This is an extremely important opportunity for classroom teachers to gain further insights about children from parents/carers.
Each meeting will be scheduled for 10 minutes. Our late night will be on Monday, 17 February, with the final meeting taking place at 6:50pm.
Early next week, parents and carers will be able to book their appointment online to meet with their child’s classroom teacher. A notification link will be provided via Compass.
We look forward to working in partnership with parents and carers to support the learning and well being of our students.
SAFER INTERNET DAY
On Tuesday, 11 February, it is Safer Internet Day. In this online world we live in, it is crucial that our students are aware of being safe when online.
This year marks the 22nd year of this global event. It is celebrated annually by more than 180 countries and territories. From cyberbullying to social networking to digital identity, each year Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns.
As we have done in previous years, we are currently in the process of engaging our local Police Liaison Officer to visit the Primary students to discuss online safety.
We strongly encourage all parents and carers to speak with their children about the importance of being safe online. Help for parents in this area can be found at https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN POSTING BACK TO SCHOOL PHOTOS ONLINE
As children and young people across the country prepare to head back into the classroom, the Australian Federal Police also want to help parents and carers keep children and young people safe when posting back-to-school photos online. Further information regarding this issue can be found at this link.
New to St John’s Parish?
You are invited to a special morning tea this Sunday 9 February with an information session where you can meet other parishioners, hear about different ministries, learn how to connect, and find out about becoming Catholic. After the 10:30am Mass 11:30am 9 Feb in the Parish Hall.
