Principal's Report 

Welcome Back

I hope everyone had a great break and enjoyed spending some quality time with family and friends. I thank all the families who attended the Parent-Teacher Interviews last term. For those who missed out, please reach out to your child's teacher during the first few weeks of Term 2 to check on their progress.

As we return, it's time to transition into full Winter Uniform for Term 2. This means wearing the school tie every day, except on sport's uniform days. You can get school ties from Academy Uniforms, accessible through their website: http://www.academyuniforms.com.au

Positive Behaviour for Learning

We have continued to raise the bar on learning in our classrooms as we begin Term 2. Through the introduction of several simple routines across the school including classroom entry and exit procedures, formal greetings, ready to learn signals, matching speaking levels to activity level and random question selection method used to ensure equitable participation and engagement among students we are looking to create great classrooms for learning.

Classrooms which:

· Help students concentrate better on their studies and can engage more deeply with the material being taught.

· Teach students the importance of respect for their learning environment and for each other.

· Creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom and leads to a more positive attitude towards learning and participation.

· Assists teachers so they can be more effective in their instruction and can focus on delivering high-quality lessons and providing individualised support to students.

Overall, our focus is on effective teaching and learning by creating an environment that is conducive to concentration, respect and engagement. I thank you for the ongoing conversations of support and encouragement with your children, their job of learning can be difficult at times and we want them to be at their best for their learning every day and in every period. 

ANZAC Day

As we approach the ANZAC Day holiday next week, it's a time for us to pause and contemplate its significance in Australian culture. On ANZAC eve will conduct a Commemoration at St John’s as a reminder to honour the sacrifices made not only by the ANZAC troops but also by all Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have bravely served and fallen in conflicts, wars and peacekeeping missions.

Staffing

Ms Frankie Flannagan will be relocating to Tasmania for family reasons, effective from May 2. I thank her for her work with our students over a number of years and wish her well on the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for her in Tasmania.

I advise that Mr Michael Almery has advised me that he will be resigning from St. John's Regional College to take up a role at Overnewton Anglican Community College in Keilor. I thank Michael for his work in our community and wish him well on the next stage of his career.

I also welcome Mr Mark Bowler to the PE Faculty in replacing Ms Alice Liu.

SIS Division B – Swimming Carnival

Next week marks an exciting event as our students dive into the SIS Division B Swimming carnival on Wednesday. Leading up to this competition, our Sport Coordinator, Mr Mark Alexander, along with staff members Mr Nigel Adkin, Ms Anna Nugyen and Ms Marina Kintzel, have dedicated their time to early morning training sessions throughout Term 1.

Parents, we extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre next Wednesday to cheer on our talented swimmers. Your support is invaluable as our students showcase their skills and sportsmanship in the pool. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tutoring Program

Our free after-school tutoring program is available for all year levels! Following the recent Parent-Teacher Interviews, where students may have reflected on their academic needs for Term 2, we're pleased to offer additional support. Our tutoring sessions run from Monday to Thursday, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, in the CLC.

Whether it's help with homework tasks or specific subjects like Maths, Science or English, our experienced tutors are here to support students in their learning journey.

Families and students who identified areas for improvement during the Term 1 interviews are especially encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Don't hesitate to book online and let us help you excel academically!

Soccer Gala Day – Paul Wade Cup May 6th 

The excitement is building for the fourth annual Paul Wade Cup, scheduled for May 6 from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the St John’s Sports precinct. This exciting event will feature over 230 students from seven Primary Schools, all vying for the coveted trophy named in honour of Paul Wade, a distinguished alumnus of St John’s and former Captain of the Australian Socceroos.

Last year's champions, St Kevin's, Hampton Park, are eager to defend their title, setting the stage for an exhilarating competition. With schools like St Paul Apostle, North - Endeavour Hills, St Mary's – Dandenong and others poised to challenge them, the day promises to be filled with spirited matches and friendly rivalries.

We extend a warm invitation to parents from our Primary Schools to come and support their sons and daughters as they showcase their skills on the field. Parking will be available along Power Street and at the Robert Booth Reserve on Clow St. Join us for a day of camaraderie, sportsmanship and community spirit at the Paul Wade Cup!

Enrolments 2025 and 2026

In Term 2, open mornings for prospective students and their families will take place each Thursday at 9.15am to give Parents the opportunity to learn about our History, Curriculum programs and future plans for St John’s. The one-hour session will also include a tour through our facilities. Tours during out of school hours for this term have been scheduled for the following dates:

Wednesday 9 May at 6pm 

Thursday 6 June at 6pm

Enrolments for 2025 and 2026 are invited and parents can book a place for these tours by contacting our College's reception on (03) 8793 2000 or through Try Booking via the Enrolment tab on our school website https://www.sjrc.vic.edu.au.