Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope

Prayer for Pope Francis

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,

look favorably on your servant Francis,

whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;

grant, we pray, that by word and example

he may be of service to those over whom he presides

so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,

he may come to everlasting life.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Dear Parents and Carers,

We finish the term with the children being involved in the Stations of the Cross. During Holy Week we focus on Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection. This is the pinnacle of our Church year – a time when the heart of our faith is celebrated. During Holy Week we are led from sadness and desperation to incredible joy and hope as we celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection. Families are encouraged to join our Parish Family as our Priests and Parishioners gather to celebrate Holy Week and Easter.

As we approach the end of Term One, we have much to celebrate. The past ten weeks have seen the children settle beautifully into their 2025 classes and engage in learning with their teachers and their classmates. My gratitude to each member of St John the Apostle staff for the dedicated work, care and compassion offered daily to your children and our families. A well-deserved break to each of them.

We are always grateful to see our parents and carers join us along the way. When the children see the adults who care for them most valuing and supporting their school, the effect on their learning is incredibly positive. We have had great support for our Information Evening and Welcome BBQ, Athletics Carnival, Swimming Carnival, Reconciliation, Fete, Teddy Bears Picnic and with attendance at our Morning Prayer and Awards Assemblies during the term. We look forward to providing more opportunities for parent and family engagement during Term 2.  

Our Open Day was very successful and enrolments for 2026 are starting to gather interest in most grade levels especially Kindergarten. If you have a child ready for school next year or know of anyone who does, encourage them to reach out and begin the enrolment process or contact the Office to make an appointment for a Tour.

2026 Kinder Enrolments

2026 the Enrolment period is now open.

If you have a little one ready for school in 2026 or know of anyone interested in looking at our fantastic school for their children, the enrolment packs are ready and we welcome you.  

Winter Uniform

It is time to get the winter uniforms out and dust them off and of course check to see if they fit. We will be wearing it when we return for Term 2 on Tuesday 29^th April. This year we will have the usual few weeks of change over, but students are expected to wear correct winter uniform.

In keeping with Cancer Council recommendations, school hats are still to be worn during April and May.

Term Dates

Term One ends for students on Thursday 10^th April, with Friday 11^th April being a Staff Professional Learning Day.

Term Two commences on Tuesday 29^th April for students, and Monday 28^th April for staff.

May each St John’s family welcome the joy, and hope offered this Easter into their lives. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday.

Blessing

Jo Reed