General Information
Information which you need to be aware of
‘CHEERS’ TO OUR PARENTS & FRIENDS
Thanks once again to our Parents and Friends who organised our last Fundraiser Special Treat Day. The Cheer Cheese Toastie Truck was onsite at school on Friday 29th May. The delicious toasted cheese sandwiches were enjoyed by many. All profits from this event will go towards playground upgrades.
WINTER INTERSCHOOL SPORTS
Last Wednesday our Year 5 & 6 students participated in the Winter Sports Gala. The students are to be commended for the positive way they represented St John’s. Our Volleyball Team walked to Tarneit Rise to compete in the day’s competition, with our Softball, AFL and Soccer Teams travelling to Galvin Park for their matches. Our Netball Teams travelled by bus to the Altona Sports Stadium for their games. Thank you to Mr Geisler for organising the day.
COIN & CAN CASUAL CLOTHES DAY
We will be having a CASUAL CLOTHES DAY to support the St Vinnies 2026 Winter Appeal. Students may wear Casual Clothes Day TUESDAY 23rd JUNE. Students are asked to come to school with a Gold Coin and a non-perishable grocery item, which we can then give to our local Vinnies chapter. The requirements for items being donated are that they are non-perishable and long lasting such as canned foods and pasta or rice. Other donation options include toiletries, such as hand cream, sanitiser, toilet paper, shampoos and conditioner. Bringing in these items will help many families to be warm and to have food during winter. All donated items will be passed onto our local St Vinnies chapter. Check out the image below for some donation ideas:
SEMESTER ONE REPORTS
Teachers are currently collating all assessment results and will be finalising the students’ Semester One Reports over the coming weeks. Access to a digital copy of your child’s Semester One report for 2026, will be released during the final week of this term.
DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
Last week, 12 students proudly represented St John at the Division Cross Country Championships held at the Werribee Racecourse. All students competed with determination and gave their best effort throughout the event.
Congratulations to Natan Kahssay and Eyueal Wondwosen, who have qualified for the Regional Championships. The event will be held at the Keilor Athletics Track & Sports Precinct on Monday 15 June.
We are incredibly proud of their achievements and wish them all the very best at the next level of competition.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all the students who made their First Holy Communion last Thursday. Thank you to the families for the time and effort you have put into preparing your child to receive this most important of Sacraments. Thanks also to Mr Bemelman’s and the Year 4 teachers for the outstanding way they prepared the students for the Mass. The students who sang in the School Sacramental Choir which was overseen by Miss Carla Romeo, are to be commended for their time and talents. I would also like to thank all the staff who attended the evening, this is a testament to the high importance St John’s School Community places on the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
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 - UNLOCKING THE LID ON LOOT BOXES
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 about ‘Loot Boxes’. The article is written by Online Safety Expert and Child Wellbeing Specialist, Teodora Pavkovic. With the holidays nearly upon us and children with more free time for online gaming, parents may be interested in learning more about ‘Loot Boxes’, which are sometimes referred to as ‘gacha’ .
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