Principal's News

Good Afternoon Everyone, 

It’s been another full and wonderful week here at St John’s, with so much happening across our school and community. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support, encouragement, and enthusiasm. It’s such a joy to see our students learning, creating, and sharing in so many ways. 

Euroa Show Art Exhibition 

What a wonderful weekend it was at the Euroa Show! A huge thank you to the many families who came along to visit our St John’s Art Display, it was so special to see so many of our students proudly pointing out their work and sharing it with family and friends. A big thank you also goes to our amazing staff team Melinda Watson, Grace Ivill, Keith Bowater, Ally Johnston and Tess Scanlon for their hard work in preparing and setting up the display.  

Japanese Day – Thursday 30 October 

A big thank you to Ayako Mizushima for the preparation and organisation behind Japanese Day this Thursday. Students are encouraged to come dressed in Japanese-themed casual clothes and will enjoy a day filled with multi-age group activities celebrating Japanese culture, language, and creativity. We’re looking forward to a fun and colourful day together! 

Staffing Arrangements for 2026 

We are currently in the process of finalising staffing arrangements for 2026. Once everything is confirmed, we will share this information with families. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work through this important process. 

Pupil Free Days – Long Weekend Reminder 

A friendly reminder that this Friday 31 October is a Pupil Free Day, and Monday is also a Pupil Free Day. Students will return to school on Wednesday 5 November. 

We wish all our families a safe, happy, and relaxing long weekend — enjoy the break and the extra time together! 

KABOOM SPORTS - 6th November 

Once again, the team from Kaboom Sports is coming to our school for an afternoon of tabloid sport activities. Our friends from St Joseph's Nagambie will be joining us.  Students will enjoy a variety of activities including circus skills, relays, frisbee's and balancing. The fun begins at 1:30 pm on Thursday 6th November.  

Grandparents Day – Friday 14 November 

We are looking forward to welcoming our Grandparents and Special Friends to St John’s on Friday 14 November. The morning will begin with a Liturgy in the Hall at 9:05 am, followed by classroom activities until 10:30 am. It’s always a beautiful celebration of our community and the special people who play such an important role in our students’ lives. 

Bike Education Program 

This week, our Year 3/4 students will begin the Bike Education Program in PE. This program helps prepare students for safe and confident riding on shared paths and roads, covering skills like safety checks, bike handling, group riding, and understanding road rules. We have school bikes and helmets available, or students may bring their own if they meet the safety requirements outlined by Mr McKernan. 

Garden Club during break times 

A big thank you to our Garden Club, who have been working hard during lunchtimes to make our school grounds look beautiful! Over the past few weeks, students have been weeding garden beds and spreading fresh mulch around the school. Their efforts are helping to create inviting and cared-for spaces that everyone can enjoy. 

Have Your Say – Parent Feedback Survey 

As I begin my journey as Principal of St John’s, I’d love to hear from you our families -about what you value most in our school and what you’d like to see improved as we plan for the future. This short Parent Feedback Survey aims to capture your voice around: 

• What you love about St John’s 
• What makes our school community special 
• What areas or facilities you’d like to see enhanced or improved 

Your feedback will help shape our next steps, from classroom learning spaces to the everyday experiences that make school life meaningful for our students. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by scanning the QR code below. The survey will remain open until Friday 8th November.  

Take care, 

Sam Kerlin 

Principal – St John’s School, Euroa