Key Dates & Reminders
IMPORTANT DATES
Below is a list of some of the main dates on the school calendar for the coming few months:
May Dates
Friday 23rd May - SCHOOL CLOSURE NO SCHOOL
Saturday 24th May - Community Mass
Wednesday 28th May - School Mass
Thursday 29th May - Eucharist Family Meeting at St Andrews Church 7pm
June Dates
Wednesday 4th June - Year 5 & 6 Winter Gala Day
Thursday 5th June - First Eucharist at St Andrews Church 7pm
Monday 9th June - PUBLIC HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL - King's Birthday
Tuesday 17th June - School Advisory Council
Wednesday 25th June - School Mass
Saturday 28th June - Community Mass 5pm School Hall
July Date
Friday 4th July - End of Term STUDENTS FINISH at 12:30
SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS
Please ensure you have days below in your family calendar, as there is no school on these days:
- Friday 23rd May - SCHOOL CLOSURE Staff Professional Development
- Monday 9th June - NO SCHOOL King's Birthday Public Holiday
St John the Apostle 10 Year Anniversary Raffle
Tickets are on Sale. We ask parent to be aware of the following details:
- Tickets are only available via our EFTPOS machine at the front office. No cash purchases are being taken.
- A ticket butt with a unique ticket number will be issued to the purchaser. The matching ticket with the name and contact details of the purchaser will then be securely stored at school until the draw date.
- The draw date will be on Thursday, 22nd May and will be completed at a school assembly.
Tickets $5 each - Prizes will be Drawn 22nd May 2025
1st Prize – ekickscooter C2 pro & helmet valued at $568 - proudly donated by Vision One
2nd Prize – iPad 10th Gen 64gb valued at $559 - proudly donated by Education Advantage
3rd Prize – Nintendo Switch valued at $499.99 - proudly donated by CDF
Tickets are available from the Office.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REMINDERS
This year’s celebration of First Holy Communion will take place early in June. Families with a child celebrating this sacrament are reminded to ensure that their child is having their Sacramental Journal signed each time they attend Mass on a Sunday.
A reminder that all students preparing for this sacrament are required to attend the Eucharist Family Night with one parent, at the St Andrew’s Church on May 29th @ 7:00 pm. During this session the students will have an opportunity to go to Confession, in preparation to receive their First Holy Communion.
The Sacrament of Eucharist will take place the following week at St Andrew’s Church on June 5th @ 7:00pm. As traffic can be quite heavy around Werribee families are reminded to arrive at the church 15 minutes prior to the celebration of the Mass.
Parents and Friends Meeting
Join the Parents & Friends Committee – Monthly Meetings
We warmly invite all members of our school community to attend the Parents and Friends Committee meetings, held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Community Space.
These meetings are a great opportunity to stay connected, share ideas, and help support our school through fundraising, events, and community-building initiatives.
Everyone is welcome! Please see the attached flyer for more details – we hope to see you there!
Parent Morning Tea & Principal’s Catch Up
Parents are invited to stay after school drop off to meet informally as a parent community over a coffee and a biscuit. In this time you can mingle with other parents and be updated by the Principal on what is happening behind the scenes. (e.g future building projects, trends in education, questions and answers)
Friday: 30th May at 9am
Venue: School Hall
National Simultaneous Storytime at St John’s
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM, our school will join over 2 million children, teachers, parents, caregivers, and community members across Australia to read The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell, and published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. We are thrilled that our school will be part of this nationwide celebration of literacy and community.
National Reconciliation Week 2025
From May 27 to June 3, 2025, our school will actively participate in National Reconciliation Week, joining communities across Australia in reflecting on our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. This year's theme, "Bridging Now to Next", encourages us to look forward while learning from the past to achieve reconciliation.
Throughout the week, students will engage in activities that explore Dreamtime stories, gaining insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. These stories, rich in symbolism and tradition, will serve as a foundation for discussions on belonging, connection, and the importance of understanding our collective history.
Secondary School Enrolment Information Year 5’s 2027
Year 5 Students are required to enrol for Catholic Secondary Colleges by Mid 2025.
Please ensure that you have completed your enrolment applications within the timeframe specific to the school you are applying for.