P&F NEWS
A warm welcome to all our students and families, both new and returning! We are especially excited to welcome our new teachers and staff to the St. John's community. We hope this year brings you growth, success, and a sense of belonging. May 2025 be a fantastic year filled with learning, friendships, and wonderful memories.
Wishing you all an amazing start to the school year!
Welcome to Our New Year 7 Students and Families!
We hope you’ve had a fantastic start to the year and that 2025 brings you success, growth, and wonderful experiences at St. John’s. We are excited to have you as part of our school community and look forward to an amazing journey together.
We would also like to congratulate the following students for being chosen to receive a P&C voucher for Lowes at the Year 7 Information Night held at the end of last term:
Orlando Lajdes, Mitchell Allmark, Flynn Kelly, Maddison Wallace, Ella Walsh, Chalia Young, Seth Knight, Bonni Sexton, Lylah Walz, Darcy Broadhurst, Allison Edwards, Liuxa Lunn-Farr, Joe Porter, Lila Green, Edward Worsnip, Amarni Rapicano, Hayden Nellestein, Kaitlyn Imms, Isla Bailie, Thomas Hickmott.
P&F AGM & First Meeting – Get Involved!
The first P&F Meeting of the year will take place alongside the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 17th February at 6 PM. During the AGM, all positions will be declared vacant and open for nominations. Joining the P&F is a fantastic way to meet other parents, get involved in the school community, and have a say in events happening at St. John’s. If you’re considering getting involved and would like to learn more about the committee roles, below is an explanation of each position. We’d love to see you there!
P&F Executive Committee positions available for nomination in 2025 include;
President - The P&F President presides at all meetings and provides leadership and direction for the Association by working cooperatively and collaboratively with the Principal and Parish Priest.
Vice-President - assists the President and fulfils the duties of the President when the President is unavailable.
Assistant Vice-President - understudies and shares the Vice-President’s workload; observes the roles and duties of the committee with a view to volunteering for any role at some point in the future.
Treasurer - is responsible for ensuring that all the financial dealings of the Association are carried out in accordance with the constitution.
Secretary - manages the day-to-day communications and records of the Association; organises meetings, records accurate draft minutes.
Assistant Secretary - understudies and shares the Secretary’s workload; observes the roles and duties of the committee with a view to volunteering for any role at some point in the future.
Parent Liaison Officer - keeps the parent body informed through the school newsletter and website of all P&F events and functions. They contact parent volunteers for various school events such as sporting carnivals, exam supervision and general helpers.
Mrs Vanessa Cladingbowl
P&F Parent Liaison & Publicity Officer.