General Information
Information which you need to be aware of
SEMESTER ONE REPORTS
Thank you to all the teachers who recently finalised the students’ Semester One Reports. Access to a digital copy of your child’s Semester One report for 2026, will be released later this week.
STAFFING UPDATE
Ms Izabela Smaza has recently decided to pursue new opportunities and will finish at St John’s at the end of the term. As she concludes her time with us as a Year 4 teacher, we would like to acknowledge the contributions she has made to St John’s during her time here. We wish Izabela every success as she explores this new chapter in her life.
Parents from Year 4 Smaza and Year 6 Dillon will receive a letter later this week outlining class teachers for Semester 2, 2026.
PREP FIRE SAFETY LESSONS
Over the past two weeks, our Prep students enjoyed a visit from the Fire Ed team, who taught them valuable lessons about fire safety and the important roles of community helpers. During these sessions, they learned about good fires and bad fires, smoke alarms, what to do in the event of a fire, safe family meeting places, and when to call 000 in an emergency. The highlight of the visit was exploring a real fire truck and having the opportunity to hold the fire hose!
YEAR 5 EXCURSION
Our Year 5 Students visited IMAX and the Melbourne Museum last Wednesday 17th June. While at IMAX the students watched an Extreme Weather documentary, which linked closely to their unit on the Earth and its surface. Following the film, the Year 5s explored the ‘Our Wondrous Planet Exhibition’ and the ‘Dynamic Earth Exhibition' at the Museum. Below are some photos from the day:
YEAR 6 SMASH HIT BIZARRE BAZAAR
On Wednesday of Week 8 the Year 6s held their Bizarre Bazaar. Each class visited the stalls and had an opportunity to purchase some unique homemade products, ranging from candles and jewellery to crochet plushies, collectable cards and lots of yummy edible treats. Congratulations to the Year 6s for their hard work in designing and preparing all the products they sold. The day raised $2784 which will be donated to ‘Joseph’s Corner’. Joseph’s Corner is a small local not for profit Catholic organisation based in Melbourne. They provide free or low-cost counseling and support services to families who are affected by addiction.
Below are images of some of the very creative stalls from the day:
YEAR 6 CAFE RIDES
Last week Ms Dillon’s Year 6’s went for an extended bike ride to a local Cafe and Year 6 Trigg will be doing the same excursion later this week. Thanks to Ms Jill for mapping out the route and ensuring the course was suitable for the students to ride.
THOMAS CARR COLLEGE’S PRODUCTION OF MARY POPPINS
The wind’s in the east at Thomas Carr College! Mary Poppins is here!
Get ready for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious show full of magic, music and a little bit of mischief. Thomas Carr College warmly invites you to watch the beloved classic brought to life on stage by our very own talented students. It’s practically perfect in every way!
Don't miss your chance to go on a Jolly Holiday with Mary! Click on the link below or scan the QR code in the image to purchase tickets.
NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA (NCCD)
Every year schools complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). It counts the number of students who receive adjustments or “help” at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps the government and schools plan for the needs of students with a disability. For further information click on the link NCCD Information Sheet.
CHILD SAFETY - GETTING YOUR CHILD THEIR FIRST PHONE
At St John’s we partner with Inform and Empower to ensure we can monitor and track student’s online movements while they are onsite at school. To support parents in navigating the ever changing online world we have our own Online Safety Parent Hub. The Parent Hub provides a wealth of online safety resources including; digital parenting guides, app reviews and articles. Families also have access to free parental control tools to help keep children safe while using their personal devices.
In this week’s Newsletter we are drawing your attention to a great article which is a complete guide to getting your child their first phone. The article is written by Online Safety Expert and Child Wellbeing Specialist, Dr. Nicole Beurkens. The article has access to a free downloadable ‘First Phone Guide’.
Tutoring Bootcamp (Shining Stars Tutoring)
A former student who has shown a proven track record in his academic studies has commence a tutoring business offering tutoring for Primary and Secondary students. Please note that any arrangements made are between Shining Stars Tutoring and parents. St John the Apostle School is not endorsing or recommending the services being offered. Families must perform their own due diligence if they plan to engage in this opprtunity.
Please see the flyer below.
INSTALLING QUSTODIO ON YOUR DEVICE
As part of our school’s partnership with Linewize, we are able to provide our parents with parental controls via the Qustodio Parent App. Qustodio offers a range of features to help you engage with and support your child in their digital journey. Our school's partnership allows you to protect your child’s personal device, ensuring their protection extends beyond school-managed devices. Please see the steps below, which outline how to install Qustodio on your child’s device:
Scan this QR Code
Enter the email address that your school has on record (this is usually the address that your invitation was sent to). Click Continue.
Enter your name and create a password.
A verification code will be sent to your email address. Enter the code on the verification screen and click Verify. If you don’t receive the code, check your spam folder.
Ensure that the information of your child’s school account is correct and click Connect.
Use the dropdown to select your child’s birth year and click Continue. This optional step will give you safety insights personalized to your child’s age