This event has become one of the favourite days on the St John’s calendar. All children and staff participate at their individual comfort level, but for most, it’s all in, color from head to foot and laughs all around.
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St John’s School Christmas Carols
Tuesday 9th December 6.30pm -8pm
This whole school event, where classes and the school choir, will perform Christmas Carols, is open to the entire St John’s Community.
Apart from the performances, the drawing of the Parents & Friends Christmas Raffle will also be a highlight.
Please bring a chair and get yourself set up on the basketball court for some great entertainment.
Our Art Show is fast approaching – Thursday 6th November, 5.30 -7.30pm.
Class Art works are being completed and the student’s individual art works are being prepared for display.
This will be a great school community event with prizes, food and entertainment. The Art Show coincides with Grandparents’ Day the following day and the Parish Remembrance Mass on Sunday 9th November, following which morning tea will be held in the hall, so visitors will also get to view the works on display.
Socktober 2025 – Zambia
This year, through Catholic Mission, we are raising awareness and funds for communities in Zambia, to help ensure children have access to food and education, giving them the chance to build a brighter future.
‘Socktober is an exciting way to bring communities together and make a real impact on global issues. By participating, you not only help those in need but also foster a sense of empathy and social responsibility.’
This is a chance for students to learn about important causes in the world around them and to see the difference their efforts can make to other children less fortunate.
Each classroom has been given a colorful sock from the initial display, in which to collect their class contibutions towards the cause.
These donations will be tallied at the end of the month to announce our total contribution to Catholic Mission.
More Information: https://www.socktober.org.au/
In Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Sunday 2025, we are called ‘…to be missionaries of hope, strengthening global solidarity in response to growing humanitarian challenges.’
Hopefully our school community is returning refreshed after the break ready for a busy end to the year.
The first week of term will see us gather as a school for a Mass to highlight our committment to the Missions through the ‘Socktober Appeal’. Junior Swimming Lessons will also conclude in the first week of Term 4.
Our Foundation Orientation Program will commence this Term with our Grade 3 students preparing for, and celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The first week of November will be busy with a Student Free Day on Monday the 3rd November, followed by Melbourne Cup Day public holiday. Our Art Show will be held on Thursday 6th November with Grandparents’ Day celebrated on Friday 7th November. The following week Remembrance Day will be recognised.
December will see us focus on Advent, with the following also being highlights, Christmas Carols at Westernport Regional Health Service, our whole school Color Run, the Grade 6 Graduation Mass and award presentations, with Student Leaders for 2026 also being announced before the year ends.
During, and in spite of all this activity, staff will have prepared Student Reports to be distributed in the final days of Term.
