Principal's Report

Welcome back

Welcome back to Term 4! I hope everyone had a restful and refreshing break, ready to embrace the exciting opportunities and challenges this term will bring. As we begin the final term of the year, our focus remains on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

There is much to look forward to, including upcoming events, assessments, and celebrations of our students’ achievements. I encourage all students to stay motivated, set goals, and continue to give their best effort as we work together to finish the year strong.

Thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive families for your ongoing commitment to our school community. Let’s make Term 4 a positive and successful chapter in our school’s journey.

Kindergarten Orientation

We are excited to welcome our Kindergarten students (2026) and families to the first Kindergarten Orientation session on Wednesday 22 October. It's not too late to enrol. Please see the details below.

How to Enrol

Enrolling your child is easy:

1. Visit our school website or office to collect an enrolment form.

2. Complete the form with your child’s details and provide supporting documents (birth certificate, proof of address, and immunisation records).

3. Submit the form.

If you have any questions, please contact our school office or email 

stjohnspk-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Give your child the best start – enrol in Kindergarten at St Johns Park Public School.

We look forward to welcoming your family to our school community.

Selective High School and Opportunity Class Applications for 2027

Applications for opportunity class and selective high school placement in 2027 will be open from Thursday 6 November 2025 to Friday 20 February 2026.

The 2026 tests and beyond will be held mostly at local high schools, with support and logistics managed directly by the department’s Selective Education team. The tests will be conducted on computers. 

The 2026 test dates are:

• Selective high school: Friday 1 May and Saturday 2 May

• Opportunity class: Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May.

Students will need to attend one test date only. A make-up test will be held on Friday 22 May 2026 for students with approved illness/misadventure requests.

More details will be available in our next newsletter.

World Teachers' Day

Every day, teachers across NSW transform lives through learning. With their dedication and care, they shape young minds, build confidence and create inclusive and inspiring environments for students and communities alike.

This World Teachers’ Day on 31 October, we will be celebrating our teachers and educators by acknowledging the wonderful work they do to support our students, our school and community. 

Week 2 Quote

"Teaching is the one profession that creates all others."

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