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Today, 24th June, we celebrated the Patron Saint of our school, St John the Baptist.

John the Baptist was a contemporary of Christ who was known for evangelization and his baptising of Jesus Christ in the river Jordan, spending time in the desert in reflection and for boldly speaking out about the lifestyles of the time. This evangelisation eventually led to an order by King Herod for his death by beheading.

Fortunately in our stance to follow in the footsteps of St John the Baptist, we don’t have to face that same fate!

Today, our celebrations of St John the Baptist commenced with a whole school Liturgy in the Church. Later, a sausage sizzle lunch was provided which was followed by multi-aged activities in the classrooms for which parents were invited to join thier children.

Our School Logo features a hand tipping water from a shell representing Baptism.  The three white lillies are symbolic of purity, innocence, and new beginnings all of which also correspond with the sacrament of Baptism. The latin wording is translated as ‘Prepare the way of the Lord’ for which St John the Baptist was reknowned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

Now the time to donate please.

If you have any spare warm clothing or blankets send them in or drop them off at school. Non perishable everyday food items and toiletries would also be appreciated.

In STEM classes our students have been working on designing and creating a variety of set tasks including footwear for the seniors, glasses, musical instruments and objects that hang from and slide along a wire for students in other levels, all in preparation for a  Design & Technology Week display.

The enthusiasm has been wonderful and the results speak for themselves with students hovering around the display in the Library Building open area with a lot of excited chatter.

Thanks to Mrs Taylor for encouraging such creativity.

 

Confirmation candidates from St John’s together with those from St James Nar Nar Goon and Columba Bunyip, will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Bennett, on Wednesday 4th June at 5pm, here at St John’s Church, Koo Wee Rup.

We keep these young people in our prayers as they take the next step in their initiation and growth in their Catholic faith.

As with all Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Sale, we will  celebrate Catholic Education Week from  Friday 16 May – Friday 23 May 2025.

This year’s theme is Pilgrims of Hope to coincide with the Jubilee Year of Hope in 2025.

On Thursday 22nd May, our Senior students will be joined here at St John’s Church, for 10am Mass followed, by senior students from both Columba Primary School, Bunyip and St James Primary School, Nar Nar Goon.

On Friday, 23rd May, our junior students will travel to St James Church Nar Nar Goon, for 10am Mass together with junior students from Columba Primary Schoo,l Bunyip and St James Primary School, Nar Nar Goon.

Morning Tea will follow each of the Masses.

These celebrations remind us all of our unity in faith and our blessings in belonging to our Catholic school communities so please come along and celebrate with us.