The celebration of the 30th anniversary of St John’s truly honoured the amazing community that is the catholic school community of the Nowra greater area.

To have Bishop Brian Mascord,

The Director of Catholic Education: Mr Peter Hill,

local clergy and religious: Fr Pat Faherty, Fr Leo Mifsud, Fr Michael Dwyer, Sr Sue Barker (SGS), Mr Justin Stanwix,

three past Principals: Mr Frank Leonard, Ms Karen Young and Mr Neil McCann,

the original Steering Committee: Mrs Jan Knapp, Mr Greg Pullen,

the Parish Pastoral Committee members: Mr Alan Burrows, Ms Bernadette Pullen, Mr Nigel Porter, Ms Frances Fairs

the Principal of St Mary’s Milton: Mrs Lindy Nelson and the Assistant Principal of St Michael’s: Mrs Carolyn Rutkowski and

members of our Parents and Friends Association:  Mrs Jacinta Davis, Mrs Vanessa Cladingbowl and Ms Melissa Alder here to celebrate with us was so special.

Together we celebrated a commemorative Mass, a student-run fair and a showcase. It was such a fun day and I cannot express how wonderful our young people were in ensuring that the day was full of fun and thoughtful sharing. Thanks to all the staff and students for their preparation for this special event.

Due to the incredible support by staff and students, our Foundation Fair raised an astonishing $8,460.90. These funds will be evenly donated to St Vincent de Paul to support local people in need and to the less fortunate Timor Leste community.

MR WAYNE MARSHALL

I will be taking leave for Weeks 6-10 of this term and during this time Mr Wayne Marshall will be the relieving principal at St John’s. He is a very experienced principal and is looking forward to spending time with our school community.