Principal's Report

2024 Principal Network Awards

The Cowpasture Principal Network Awards were presented last Monday at Fairfield Connect, Western Sydney University.

Our school's recipients for 2024 were:

Olimpia Miceli - Administrative and Support Staff

Kim-Hoang Nguyen - Classroom Teacher

Sarah Huynh - Early Career Teacher

Donna McCammond - Teacher in an Executive Role.

Congratulations to our worthy award winners.

School Vision Feedback

Thank you to the families who have responded to our request for feedback. There is still time, so if you would like to share your thoughts or ideas please contact our staff, email or use the link below.

"We, the community of St Johns Park Public School, are committed to nurturing happy, respectful, lifelong learners within an inclusive, safe and collaborative environment.  With a focus on continuous improvement, we strive for excellence in learning, teaching and leading where all individuals are valued and achieve their full potential."

https://forms.gle/YxEsSRSSTv8SfeaM6

Application process for selective high school and opportunity classes

Applications for selective high school and opportunity class entry in 2026 are now open until 21 February 2025. There will be no late applications due to the longer application period, and the application closing date being closer to the test dates and logistical constraints around organising test centres and devices.

The placement tests in 2025 will be held at scheduled times over multiple days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and conducted mostly in external test centres (i.e. not in schools). Students will be allocated an external test centre within the local area of their current school.

The 2025 selective high school and opportunity class placement test dates are 2-4 May 2025.

For more information on selective high schools and opportunity classes, parents and carers should use the link below.

Selective high schools and opportunity classes

Students may like to visit the link below to access and gain an understanding of the placement process, including practice tests.

Selective high schools and opportunity classes – information for students

If you need support or would like to ask questions, please come to the office. We can provide translated resources.

Farewell Mrs Pavlovic

This week is Mrs Pavlovic's final week at St Johns Park PS. She was appointed to our school in 2019. Mrs Pavlovic is going on maternity leave but when she returns to work, it will be to a new school as she has received a service transfer. 

I want to take this opportunity to wish Mrs Pavlovic the very best for the future and the birth of her baby. Mrs Pavlovic has been an asset to our school, both in the classroom and taking on extra-curricular activities. Congratulations and best wishes on behalf of St Johns Park Public School.

Quote for Week 6

"In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision."

Dalai Lama