Our School

Our Mission, Vision and Strategic Intent

St John the Baptist Primary School has a proud history of providing quality Catholic Education for students from Koo Wee Rup and its surrounding districts for over 80 years. We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of education with modern facilities whilst maintaining a country appeal and a personal knowledge of both our students, and their families.

Our Mission

“I come that you may have life and have it to the full” John 10:10

Our mission is to provide a high-quality Catholic education where young people are supported to thrive in the world. At our school they will come to know of the love of God and see themselves as created in God’s image. St John’s will be a place where spiritual accompaniment will be offered and opportunities for the development of a personal, active faith provided. Our students will be supported to engage with their broader social context, and develop a contemporary knowledge and understanding of faith and the Catholic tradition.

Our Vision

Inspired by St John the Baptist – we are a faith-filled community empowering all to learn and serve.

Strategic Intent

Within the next four years, our students will be confident,  motivated,  reflective learners supported by staff who engage in expert teaching.

Catholic Identity and Religious Education

To promote a mature faith stance through a recontextualisation of the Catholic tradition in dialogue with self and the other

Learning and Teaching

To develop expert teacher practice to ensure targeted student progress

To target excellence in learning for all students

Leadership

To ensure strong leadership which empowers every teacher to lead in learning and expert teaching

Democratic Principles

In support of the principles and practice of Australian democracy, St John’s school has a commitment to:

  • The elected government
  • The rule of law
  • Equal rights for all before the law
  • Freedom of religion
  • Freedom of speech and association
  • The values of openness and tolerance