Principal's News

We acknowledge the Taungurung people, the traditional custodians of this land and we pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging.

Dear Families,

Welcome back to Term 4! I hope the holidays gave everyone a chance to enjoy a change of pace and some time together. It has been wonderful to see our students return so happily. I have really enjoyed being out in the school yard, seeing the smiles and watching our children enjoy being together. I have been particularly pleased to see the care students are showing towards one another.

Our Catholic Social Teaching focus continues to be "Care for Creation" this term. It encourages us to think about how we care for our common home, our school. For our students, this starts with everyday actions such as putting rubbish in the bin, caring for our gardens and treating our shared spaces with respect. We will spend the afternoon this Friday caring for our school!

Family Mass

Our next Family Mass is this Saturday evening, 17th October, and it would be wonderful to see a great turnout from our St John’s families. These occasions are a brilliant opportunity to come together as a school and parish community and share in our faith. If you are able to join us, we would love to see you there.

Relay for Life

St John’s has a team in Euroa’s Relay for Life, where our baton will be carried from 11am on Saturday 7th November until 11am on Sunday 8th November. Families can carry the baton for St John’s during the 24 hours, donate to the cause or simply come down and cheer us on. We will need plenty of people to help us get across the line so please support this wonderful cause! Join our team or donate here. Whether you can join us for a short time or stay a little longer, your support will help us keep our team moving throughout the event.

Please email me if your family is able to help, including the day and time you are available, so we can put together our roster.

Bike Ed

Our Year 3 and 4 students have begun Bike Ed as part of PE this term, helping them build confidence and learn how to ride safely. Bikes and helmets are available at school, or students are welcome to bring their own.

I’ve been impressed with the focus and effort across our school this week. Our students have settled back into their routines and are getting stuck into their learning. Here are some photos from term 4 s...

Wellbeing Wednesday

We will celebrate Wellbeing Wednesday on Wednesday 28th October this term, and children are invited to wear their crazy socks! Thanks to Mrs Fiona Robinson for organising this great Wellbeing initiative!

Hats Hats Hats 🔆

Our No Hat, No Play rule is now in place. With UV levels increasing, please make sure your child has a clearly named St John’s hat at school each day. New hats can be purchased through the St John’s uniform website.

Key Dates for St John’s for 2027

Monday 1st February: ALL students return to school (including 2027 Foundation)
Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th February and Wednesday 3rd March: Foundation assessment days/rest day for Foundation students.
Monday 12th April 2027: Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 13th April: Students return for Term 2!
Wednesday 4th August 2027: Pupil Free Day

A reminder that Friday 30th October and Monday 2nd November are Pupil Free Days this term, followed by the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday on Tuesday 3rd November. Students will return to school on Wednesday 4th November. Thank you for your support as we settle into Term 4.

Have a great fortnight ahead, and I hope to see many of you at our Family Mass this Saturday evening!

Take care,

Sam