This term the Catholic Social Teaching focus at St Johns is ‘Common Good’.  The ‘Common Good' calls each one of us to, as best as possible, create the conditions in which every person and group can meet their needs so that they may reach their full potential - to be able to have life and live it to the full. This is demonstrated in the opportunities that are available at St Johns for students to engage in activities which support the St Johns community and help to provide a sense of belonging where every student is valued and everyone has the opportunity to meet their full potential. 

The following students participated in the “Davinci Decathlon” - which is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students: Mylan Brunton, Charlie Byrne, Charlotte Hertzberg, Tiana Kochaniewicz, Kieran Kochaniewicz, Lilly Murphy, Johanna Pichler, Alex Sivonen, Kate Walker, Julian Knott, Eden Singleton, Aiden Spurway

Kate and Charlotte achieved  2nd place in Art and Poetry. Charlotte did an abstract artwork based on Kate's poem, both of them had to relate to the concept of Gordians Knot, an ancient Greek legend about finding sense in chaos!! What an amazing achievement and certainly great exercise for the mind!!

The rock band performed brilliantly at assembly and had the audience rocking and in awe of the maturity of their playing. They certainly have a big future ahead and we look forward to cheering them on at future performances. The band members are: Keira Sater, Emmieline Le, Ethan Luke, Oli Willson and Johanna Pichler

Our students also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in indigenous experiences at St Johns which the Year 8 students have embraced. The following boys participate in the Didgeridoo program at St Johns: Eli Gow, Jake Swan, Lachlan Church, Marshall Avery, Stirling Harcombe, David Roberts, Cody Chater, Bailey Newham, Chaise Wyber, Dom Climan, Ethan Ward, Flynn O'leary, Harrison Leavesley, Hayden Totten, Jackson Wellington, Jake Pierce, Jett Creary, Khai Sexton & Lochlan Hazlewood. Jackson Wellington is also a member of the Boys Koori Dance group.

I would like to thank the following students for giving up their time to help at the School Working Bee on Thursday 11 May, your school spirit is to be commended: Ethan Luke, Oli Wilson, Zac Mercier, Lachlan Molloy & Ashton Davis. 

In the next two weeks St Johns will be holding two of the biggest community days we have each year - the School Athletics Carnival and Foundation Day. These days provide for students an opportunity to engage positively with the school community and have FUN and LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL!!! The carnival, enables students to participate with their peers in a relaxed fun environment and also allows students to challenge themselves competitively. Below are pictures of Year 8 practising their discus skills in preparation for the carnival (with Eadn Hall and Liam Crumpton helping by sharing their knowledge with their peers)

Friday 26th May will be Foundation Day, again, a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with one another in a positive way and contribute to the school community by assisting with their PALS groups stalls, visiting other stalls and taking part in the activities and enjoying the concert at the end of the day that celebrates the talented students and staff at St Johns! More importantly, funds raised on the day will be donated to St Vincent dePaul and Project Compassion to help those in need.

It is expected that students will attend these days as they are an important aspect of our school community and one of the reasons St Johns is such a special place to be. It is one way we help to support the Common Good and ensure we create the conditions in which every person and group can meet their needs so that they may reach their full potential!!

With “Strong minds and gracious hearts”

Ms Wendy Isemonger