St John's Primary School Newsletter

St John's Primary School Newsletter

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

Issue 18 · 25 Nov 2025

In this issue

Principal's News Banner Photo

Principal's News

Catholic Identity Banner Photo

Catholic Identity Catholic Identity - Louise Frewen, Advent, Advent Prayer, Mass Dates, Food Drive

Mental Health and Wellbeing Banner Photo

Mental Health and Wellbeing Supporting Your Child Through Transition to a New Year Level, Upcoming Transition Visits, Why Transitions Can Feel Like Moving to a Foreign Country, Top 10 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew at the Start of the Year, How Parents Can Support a Smooth Transition, 🏫 1. Visit the New Classroom (if possible), 📚 2. Look Through the Transition Booklet Together, 🗣️ 3. Use Consistent Language at Home, 📆 4. Re-Establish Predictable Routines, 😊 5. Stay Calm and Positive, 🧩 6. Support Sensory Needs, 🤝 7. Build a Connection With the New Teacher Early, 🧠 8. Prepare for After-School Exhaustion, 💬 9. Talk Openly About the Change, 🌱 10. Celebrate the Progress, Together, We Can Make Next Year a Positive Start, Tips for Starting the 2026 School Year, 1. Ease Back Into School Sleep Routines, 2. Re-establish a Consistent Bedtime Routine, 3. Avoid Screens Before Bed, 4. Create “Getting Ready for School” Charts, 5. Model School Preparedness

Calendar 2025 Banner Photo

Calendar 2025 November 🌈, December 🎄, 16th December - End of school year for students., 17, 18, 19 December School Closure Days.

School Information Banner Photo

School Information Bell times , Facebook, Important times, Lunch orders, Uniform Shop, Absence

Uniform Orders Banner Photo

Uniform Orders New Uniform Orders, www.spartanschoolworld.com.au, Second Hand Uniform

Office Information Banner Photo

Office Information Updating Details, Student Absences, School Bank Account Details - School Fees, Medications at School, CSEF - Camps, Sports, Excursion Fund, Health Care Card

Parish News Banner Photo

Parish News St John's Parish Link and Bulletin

Community News Banner Photo

Awards & Birthdays Banner Photo

Awards & Birthdays Student Of The Week , Birthday Wishes, We wish the following students a very Happy Birthday!

School Events Banner Photo

School Events Author Visit, Happy Healthy Kids Awards , Sandhurst Awards

Their Care - Before and After School Care Program Banner Photo

Their Care - Before and After School Care Program