Key Dates & Reminders
CALENDAR DATES
Below is a list of some of the upcoming dates on the school calendar:
August Dates
Tuesday 4th August - Bishop Martin Ashe school visiting the St John’s
Friday 7th August - 100 Days of Prep
Saturday 8th August - Sacrament of Confirmation 1:00pm @ MacKillop College
Tuesday 11th August - Parents & Friends Meeting @ 7:00pm
Thursday 13th August - District Athletics
Friday 21st August - School Closure Day
Saturday 22nd August - Community Mass
Tuesday 25th August - Advisory Council @ 6:30pm
Wednesday 26th August - School Mass @ 9:30am
Friday 28th August - Book Week Parade
Saturday 29th August - Parish Dinner Dance NEW DATE
September Dates
Thursday 3rd September - Prep 2027 Information Night @ 6:30 St John’s School Hall
Friday 4th September - Father’s Day Stall
Sunday 6th September - Father’s Day
Thursday 10th September - 12:30 EARLY FINISH due to Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday 11th September - Hot Dog Day & Footy Colours Day
Tuesday 15th September - Parent Teacher Interviews 3:30 – 7:30pm
Friday 18th September - 12:30 EARLY FINISH due to the End of Term 3
October Dates
Monday 6th October - Term 4 Commences
TERM 3 EARLY FINISH & CLOSURE DAYS
During Term 3 we will have two days where students finish early at 12:30 and a School Closure Day. A reminder to families to mark these in your calendars and organise care if required. The dates of these days are:
- Friday 21st August SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY for Teacher Professional Development
- Thursday 10th September - 12:30 EARLY FINISH due to Parent Teacher Interviews
- Friday 18th September - 12:30 EARLY FINISH due to the End of Term 3
DONUT FUNDRAISER
The Parents & Friends Committee are continuing to raise money for more playground equipment. They will be holding two fundraising ‘Treat Days’ during Term 3. The first will be a donut day on Friday 14th August. Donuts will cost $1 and parents can send money in from Friday 31st July through to Friday 7th August.
PARENT HELPERS REQUIRED
Our Parents and Friends have been busy purchasing a range of gifts to sell at our Father’s Day stall in September. Any parents available on Sunday 23rd August from 1:30 pm are welcome to join the Committee in the Hall for an afternoon of gift packing. Please contact the office if you're able to help on this day.
TERM 3 EVACUATION DRILL
In line with the school’s safety procedures and policies, we hold regular safety drills. These enable the school community to practise efficiently evacuating or locking down an area of the school. Our Term 3 drill will take place at 2:30pm on Monday 24th August.
NEW LUNCH ORDER SCHEDULE
Due to dwindling orders we are no longer able to access Subway deliveries. In light of this students will be able to order from TK Tuckshop on a Friday only. These orders need to be made via parents Spriggy School App.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
This year Bishop Martin has requested that schools within the Parish of St Andrew’s join together to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Due to these larger group numbers, Confirmation will be celebrated at MacKillop College in Werribee. St John's students will be joining with students from two other Parish Primary Schools to receive the Sacrament at 1:00pm on Saturday August 8th at the Stadium at MacKillop College Werribee. Please ensure the date below has been recorded on your family’s calendar:
- Saturday August 8th Sacrament of Confirmation 1:00pm @ MacKillop College Werribee
STUDENT ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
Recently MACS introduced their Vision for Engagement, which describes how students learn, thrive and flourish. During Term 3 Arriving at School by the Bell will be a big focus for our students, as research indicates that this is a critical aspect of academic achievement and social connection. Coming to school on time five days a week, allows students to build on their skills, engage with learning and develop positive habits that extend beyond the classroom.
YEAR 5 ENROLMENT TIMELINE FOR YEAR 7
Families with a child in Year 5 this year are reminded that enrolments for Catholic secondary schools for Year 7 in 2028, close in August this year. If you are hoping to secure a place at Thomas Carr, MacKillop College or another Catholic Secondary school for your child for Year 7, we strongly recommend you ensure you have submitted your enrolment papers prior to closing in August.
THOMAS CARR COLLEGE YEAR 7 2028 ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS
Year 7 2028 enrolment applications for Thomas Carr College are open. More information and the online enrolment form can be found on our website: https://www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au/enrolments/enrolments/local-students/. Please submit your application by Friday 14 August 2026.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The School Advisory Council provides a forum for discussion and discernment, where the parent/guardian voice and perspective are available to inform and support the decisions made by the principal and parish priest for the good of school and parish where the wellbeing and outcomes for students is paramount.
The council meets formally either in person or remotely six times over the school year. Meetings are held on a Tuesday evening between 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Below are the meeting dates for the remainder of the year:
- Tuesday 25th August at 6:30pm
- Tuesday 20th October at 6:30pm
PARENTS & FRIENDS (P & F)
Please see below for the details of our upcoming Parents & Friends Meeting
Next Meeting: Tuesday 11th August
Venue: School Community Space (enter via the Front Office)
Time: 7pm
St John's Community Recipe Book
Thank you to families who submitted favourite recipes for our Cookbook inititiave which was to coincide with our school Cultural Week celebrations.
The cut up for submissions has now arrived and unfortunately we were unable to get enough recipes to warrant proceeding with the design and printing stage of the book.
I would like to thank the Parents & Friends committee members particularly Karen Wilson for their dedication to fundraising within the school.
SHOP FOR SCHOOLS
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Shop for Your School 2026 initiative!
While we didn't make it into the top three schools, we're excited to share that every participating school received $500.00 from Pacific Werribee.
The P&F will be putting these funds towards new outdoor equipment for our students, in consultation with the school.
Thank you again to everyone who shopped, supported, and helped make this possible. Every little bit makes a difference for our school community!
JOIN OUR PARENTS & FRIENDS FACEBOOK PAGE
Want to stay up to date with school events, volunteer opportunities, and community news? Join our Parents and Friends Committee Facebook page – it’s the easiest way to stay informed and get involved!
The page is a great place to:
- Find out about upcoming meetings and events
- Share ideas and connect with other families
- Learn how you can support our school community
ASSEMBLY LIVE STREAMS
Each Friday the students gather for a whole school assembly in the Hall. This event is usually streamed to our Vimeo channel. Families can view the assembly by clicking on the link which is sent through via our nForma Parent App.