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Last week we farewelled our Year 6 students.  Firstly, with a Candle Ceremony where the Grade 6 students formally handed over the leadership to the future Grade 6 students of 2024. All Grade sixes were commended for the leadership shown and the strong bonds they had created with their Prep Buddies.

Then, following the Graduation Mass on Wednesday, celebrated by Fr Avinash, Mr Dortmans thanked the School Captains Charlea & Jai, for their leadership, making special note of the growth in their confidence throughout the year.

Congratulations to the following students who received Graduation Awards:                               

St John the Baptist Citizenship Award: Indie Meyer

Sportsmanship Awards: Bradley Thurling & Lucy Banks

St John the Baptist Awards: Indiana Maloney & Oscar Wilson

Men’s Shed Encouragement Award: Alex Elliott

St John the Baptist Academic Award:  Xanthe Parker

St Sofia Committee Awards: Charlotte Hughes & Lacey Hester

The Colour Event and Guard of Honour last Friday created a fitting end to their time at St John’s and a way to thank them for the contributions they’ve made to our school community.  We wish them all the best for secondary school.

On the 16th November our school community gathered for a prayer Service for Peace. Mrs Matthews shared a presentation that reminded us of past conflicts and the need for peace in our world today.

On Remembrance Day we remember those individuals who have served and those who have died in all wars and peacekeeping operations.  We give thanks for our lives and encourage continued prayer for all those experiencing conflict throughout the world today.

 

We have had a great attendance and have enjoyed getting to know our 2024 Foundation students over the past weeks. Next Monday, 20th November will be our final Orientation Day, with the children once again bringing their lunch along and spending an extended time at school. We look forward to welcoming all these children to our Foundation Classes next year.

Mark your diaries for the exciting event from 5.30 – 7.45pm at St John’s Hall and school grounds.  Individual and class art works, an auction, raffle, live music & food trucks.

Adorn your school uniform with the craziest socks you have and bring along a gold coin in support of Caritas Missionary works.