PROJECT COMPASSION

Our busy lives often leave us with little time to reflect and even less to take actions that matter and make a difference in the world. This lent, we are encouraged to join millions of Australians who want to end poverty and injustice in our world. The students at St John’s are always so generous in their actions. Over the weeks of Lent they have regularly held small initiatives that remind of the purpose of Lent and this year they are holding a special Project Compassion Thursday. These little actions are the seeds that engage them with their potential to make a difference in the world and to live the focus of this year’s Lent: to aspire not to have more but to be more.

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL AND AIMING FOR EXCELLENCE

At St John’s we clearly articulate our focus on excellence in learning and whilst initially this seems like an easily achievable goal, in reality it can be very challenging.  It requires us to always give our best, take on tasks that are just a little beyond our current skills, seek feedback and then do it all again. This challenge can at times be difficult, it is by discussing their learning with teachers that students access the support and challenge to maximise their learning outcomes.

 All student learning targets the outcomes of the courses that they are studying at that time and all students have access to grades from A to E. 

A number of cluster groups are established in Years 8, 9 and 10 that extend or support students. For the support group there may be a reduction of outcomes or lower level outcomes taught and for the extension groups higher level outcomes may be addressed to challenge them to a higher level. Students are selected for these groupings based on their achievement data and I encourage all students to engage fully with these opportunities.

We encourage all students to aim at the next level or just above where they are currently achieving. This ‘Bump it up’ approach helps them see the steps they need to improve their overall learning outcomes. 

If you have any questions please speak with the teacher or KLA coordinator.

KEY EVENTS

On Thursday 18 March the Year 12 students held a wonderful event raising awareness and funds for Project Compassion.

It was such fun with games, cake stalls, sausage sizzles all accompanied by live music from the LIVE team.

It was also followed by the LIVE Twilight Retreat which was attended by a large number of our young people. 

On Tuesday the School Leadership team met with our Senior SRC from Years 11 and 12 to hear their voices across all areas of the school. Their thoughtful feedback will be shared with all staff.

Year 7-10 parent, teacher, student conferences will be held on Wednesday evening (face-to-face)  and Thursday (via zoom) of Week 10. We encourage all parents and carers to attend these along with their child as a conversation around their learning is very valuable to ensure they are well supported with their learning growth.

We also have the library open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon for all Year 12 students. They are all encouraged to come along with the opportunity to work collegially with their peers or engage in quiet learning.

ENROLMENTS 2022

We have had a lot of interest in enrolments and along with open night we have held a number of school tours and a visit to Milton to meet with prospective parents. Please encourage anyone you know who is seeking enrolment to submit their applications by March 29.

 

Mrs Sandra Hogan

Principal