It was wonderful to welcome Year 8 back for 2019. Students have returned looking refreshed and ready for the year ahead. This is a year where the foundations of efficient study habits are formed and students will be expected to manage homework and assessment tasks with a greater level of organisation.

Year 8 has welcomed a number of new students into the year group as well as new staff to the Pastoral team. PALS teachers will continue to support students with their learning and pastoral needs.

Uniform and Diary

A reminder to students and parents/caregivers to revisit the uniform requirements and ensure that students are presenting themselves each day to the high expectations of the school. Also, the use of the school diary will be a focus for 2019. Each student is to have their diary with them every day and must take it into PALS in the morning and to each lesson. Consistent and correct use of the diary will assist students in their organisation and keep them focused on achieving success in all areas of their learning.

For any student needing a helping hand with homework and assessments a reminder that the Homework Centre will be open on Wednesday afternoons in Gooroon, listen to messages for the starting date. Maths tutoring on Thursday afternoons will also be an option for any student requiring some extra support in Maths.

Year 8 PALS teachers for 2019

Benedict - Ms Hill and Mr Watson

Chisholm - Ms Sams/Ms Lambert and Mr McLoughlin

McCabe - Ms Boreland/Ms Ramognini and Ms Rodwell

MacKillop - Ms Bryce and Ms Podmore/Ms Auert

Polding - Ms Phillips and Mr Szota/Mr Evans

Purcell - Ms Kelly and Mr Smith

Best wishes to Year 8 students and their families as they move into another exciting year at St John’s.

“God has no hands but yours”

Mrs Lynette Kelly
Year 8 Coordinator