FOUNDATION DAY: 30TH ANNIVERSARY

We are all looking forward to next Friday’s celebration of our 30th Anniversary. Whilst the feast day of St John the Evangelist is on 27 December, a difficult time to gather for our celebration, we instead celebrate to align with the feast of Pentecost, the gift of the Holy Spirit, that is on 23 May, 2021.

At Pentecost people came together from all backgrounds as one Christian church and the Holy Spirit empowers us to act on our beliefs. This is reflected in our community in St John’s where we come together as a Christian community from the many communities in the Shoalhaven. We also focus on faith in action and work to live out the values Jesus taught us.

This week our students have been learning of the history of St John's, hearing many great stories of the accomplishments by the community involved in establishing our Catholic High School.

Much of this history has been displayed in our chapel this week with students and staff enjoying learning about St John's history.

We are blessed to have one of St John's original teachers, Mr Greg Kelly to continue to educate students at St John's. Mr Kelly provided an interesting presentation on assembly yesterday, speaking of the school and it's history including commencing at the White Ensign Club in 1990 with 9 staff and 85 students as the grounds of the newly built St John's premises were too wet for the first couple of weeks.

Click here to view Mr Greg Kelly's Recollection of St John's History

YEAR 7 2022 ENROLMENT

Over these weeks we are conducting the enrolment interviews for our Year 7 cohort for 2022.  All the middle leaders engage with these interviews and for each of us this is a very special time. It is very clear to us that parents and carers choose St John’s for their child based on recommendations from current members of our school community. This is a very authentic witness to the outstanding learning environment that is St John’s. They name so many aspects of the school from the faith based education to excellence in learning all embedded in a peaceful school community. This is testament to how we all work together to build this culture and then appreciate the community that we have the privilege to share in each day.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Thanks to all the parents who generously give their time to support us in so many areas. From the helpers in the canteen to those who assist with exams, working bees and carnivals, your engagements are truly valued. Thanks also to all the families that provided feedback to the survey, we will hear your voice and consider it in our planning.

WORKING BEE

Thursday 13 May saw our very first after school working bee and it was a resounding success. We had almost 30 parents/family members and close to 90 students attend. 

They worked with more than 20 staff who also joined in to weed gardens, paint poles, move mulch, replace desktops and clear out the music room to name a few of the jobs covered. We finished with a BBQ. Thanks to everyone who supported the school and our environment is so much better for your efforts.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Our 2021 School Photographs will take place next week on Wednesday 19 May. 

All photos will be taken as individuals with group photos digitally compiled. These will include PALS, Year 12 and staff photos. It is absolutely vital that all students have their individual photo taken. These photos are also the official photos used for compass etc.

All students are to be wearing their FULL WINTER UNIFORM INCLUDING BLAZERS so that students are ready for the photos: hair, shaving, blazers, skirt length and correct socks. Year 12 jerseys are not to be worn. All hair below collar length is to be tied back.   Any student who is not meeting the uniform requirements as noted in school diaries, including adhering to hair and jewellery guidelines, will not have their photo taken.

Students who wear their sports uniform on Wednesday (Week B) are to change into their school uniform following their sport lesson and before school photos. 

Earlier this year students were issued with a ‘Consent for Use of Student’s Image and/or Work’ form. Students who have not returned this form will not have their photo taken. This form is also available on our school website beneath the ‘parent info/forms and letters’ tab or by clicking here.

Ordering Images: Students have been provided with an envelope for ordering images. This envelope with payment/receipt number is to be provided to the photographers on the day.

If you wish to order a family group portrait, students may collect an order form from our school office.

STUDENT NETWORK NEWS CREW

Established in 2019, our Student Network News Crew work together to produce footage of events at St John's.