Term 2, Week 10
St John's Primary School - 6882 2677
School Vision Statement: To change the world through our faith in Jesus who is our light.
Phone: 6882 2677 or 6882 2653
Email: stjohnsprimarydubbo@bth.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Mr. Anthony O’Leary
Parish Priest: Father Greg Kennedy
P&F Meetings: 2nd & 7th Tuesday each term
Parents/guardians-Please note that photographs of students may be used in publication. Please advise the School Office if you do not approve of your child’s photo being used.
Dates to Remember
Term 2 Dates
Week 10
Tuesday 1st July - SJP Athletics Carnival
Wednesday 2nd July - Semester 1 Student Reports - Live on Compass
Friday 4th July - Final Day of Term 2
Term 3 Dates
Week 1
Monday 21st July - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 22nd July - First day Term 3
Wednesday 23rd July - Dubbo Touch Gala Day - Yrs 3-6
From the School Office
Change of Details, have any of your details changed??
Please inform the school office if you have changed address, have a new email or phone contact number, changed jobs, or have different emergency contacts for your child/children.
Compass Announcements - Upcoming Events
Permission notes for the events below have been sent out via Compass. Please ensure you confirm your child's attendance to avoid missing out.
- Tuesday, 1st July - K-6, Athletics Carnival
Principal's News - Mr. O'Leary
Week 10 – Final Week of Term 2
Welcome to Week 10 – the final week of what has been a wonderful and productive term and semester! As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate all that our students, staff, and families have achieved together this term.
This Friday: “Snug as a Bug in a Rug Day” – Vinnies Winter Appeal
We’re wrapping up the term in a fun and meaningful way with “Snug as a Bug in a Rug Day” this Friday, supporting the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Students are invited to come dressed in their warmest, coziest winter wear – think scarves, beanies, and dressing gowns – as we raise awareness for those doing it tough this winter. A gold coin donation is encouraged to support the great work of the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Term 3 Commencement
Please note that Term 3 will commence on Tuesday, 22nd July for students.
Monday, 21st July is a Staff Development Day, where our teaching team will be working with Diocesan colleague Toni Maree Charlton to further enhance our approach to quality programming for classroom success.
Thank You for a Fantastic Semester
A heartfelt thank you to our entire school community – students, staff, and families – for a tremendous Semester 1. We’ve accomplished so much together, and there’s so much more to look forward to when we return.
Here’s just a glimpse of the exciting events already lined up for Term 3:
- Week 2: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Musical – Every child from K–6 will take the stage!
- Week 2: Northern Region Athletics Carnival
- Week 2: AFL Girls State Finals in Sydney – Best of luck to our amazing team!
- Friday, 1st August: NAIDOC Day Celebrations
- 2nd–3rd August: Year 6 Confirmation Weekend
- Week 3: Year 6 Canberra Excursion
It’s going to be a busy and exciting start to the term!
Semester 1 Reports – Live This Wednesday
Student academic reports will be available via Compass from 3:30pm on Wednesday.
If you require assistance accessing your child's report, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
We encourage you to view your child’s report as a celebration of growth and progress. At St John’s, we focus on a growth mindset, supporting students to recognise both their strengths and areas for improvement – a normal and important part of every learning journey.
As part of national reporting requirements, students in Years 1 to 6 receive achievement grades for each Key Learning Area. We acknowledge the enormous time, care, and professional dedication our teachers commit to writing these reports, ensuring each one accurately reflects your child's unique progress and learning pathway.
Coming in Term 3 – NAIDOC Week 2025
We’re excited to be celebrating NAIDOC Week on Friday, 1st August.
The 2025 national theme is “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”
This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, honouring the legacy of our First Nations peoples and celebrating the strength, vision, and leadership of young Indigenous Australians.
We look forward to a day of celebration, learning, and cultural pride as we continue to walk together in respect and unity
🎶 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical
Presented by St John’s Primary School
Week 2, Term 3
Get ready to step into a world of pure imagination! Our school musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is just around the corner – and every student from Kindergarten to Year 6 will have their moment in the spotlight!
Performance Dates:
- Monday 28 July – Gold classes (Matinee & Evening Shows)
- Tuesday 29 July – Blue classes (Matinee & Evening Shows)
🎟 Tickets are now available via 123Tix
Be sure to select the correct performance for your child’s class group (Gold or Blue).
Class Performances by Grade:
- Kindergarten – Opening the show with the joyful classic “Lollipop”
- Year 1 – Bringing the energy with “The Golden Age of Chocolate”
- Year 2 – Sharing laughs with “More of Him to Love” (featuring Augustus Gloop!)
- Year 3 – Welcoming Willy Wonka with the timeless “Candyman”
- Year 4 – Waving goodbye with “Auf Wiedersehen Augustus”
- Year 5 – Rocking the stage in the electrifying Mike TV techno scene
- Year 6 – Turning blue with excitement in the Violet Beauregarde gum-chewing spectacle!
This promises to be an unforgettable show celebrating the creativity, confidence, and talent of our students. Bring your family and friends – you won’t want to miss it!
✨ Book early and spread the word!
Thank you once again for your continued support throughout this semester. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and joyful winter break. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 3!
Religion News - Mrs. Clifford
Vinnies Winter Appeal
Our Vinnies Winter Appeal draws to a close this week. Once again, the support from many families has been very heartwarming to witness and demonstrates the compassion of our SJP community towards others. Donations will continue to be collected here until Wednesday.
On Friday, all students are encouraged to come to school wearing their warm winter woollies for Snug as a Bug in a Rug Day! For those who have not been able to donate winter goods/items, Snug as a Bug in a Rug Day is a day to show your support for our Vinnies Winter Appeal by making a small financial contribution.
Once again, thankyou for your support of this great appeal.
Year 6 Religious Education Test Results
It is with great pride that we congratulate the many students from Year 6 who recently sat the Year 6 RE Test and achieved pleasing results. Out of our 60 students, 31 of them received a Distinction and 8 students received a High Distinction. Our students on average achieved a score of 32 out of 40 which was almost 4 marks higher than the diocesan average. Well done on you pleasing results Year 6!
Sacrament of First Holy Communion/Eucharist
Thankyou to the families who enrolled their children in this sacrament at a recent Mass. Students must be enrolled to receive the sacrament next term. Parents, if you were not able to attend an enrolment Mass, please contact Sacramental Coordinator Rosalie Hosking on sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion/Eucharist is a Sacrament of Initiation, following on from Baptism. The word 'communion' means to share or be united with. During Holy Communion we are united in a special way with Jesus as we believe we receive his body and blood. This is a very important moment that our Year 3 children identify as one of the highlights of their school year. It is also important to note that this sacrament is also available to Catholic children who are in grades 4, 5 or 6 and missed the opportunity to receive this sacrament in Year 3. Parents if this is relevant to your child, please contact Rosie Hosking on the email above.
Year 6 Confirmation Practice-Save the Date
No doubt our upcoming school break will fly by way too quickly, so this is just a reminder for parents of Year 6 students receiving this sacrament, that a practice for the celebration itself will be held on Tuesday 22nd July at 6:15 at St. Brigid's Church (the first day back at school next term).
Masonic Village Visit
This Wednesday our 4B class will visit the Masonic Village to engage with residents by playing card and board games. We know our clever Year 4 students will have their strategic thinking caps on to try and win each game they play.
Enjoy the term break! Finally - enjoy the upcoming school break. Perhaps it will be a time to travel or for some to stay home and enjoy the less hectic pace with no school routine…Wherever your family may be - stay safe and enjoy the opportunity to recharge before a busy Term 3.
Enjoy the term break!
Finally - enjoy the upcoming school break. Perhaps it will be a time to travel or for some to stay home and enjoy the less hectic pace with no school routine…Wherever your family may be - stay safe and enjoy the opportunity to recharge before a busy Term 3 .
Mass Times
St. Brigid’s Church: Saturday - 5:00pm, Sunday - 9:00am and Sunday- 5:00pm.
St. Laurence’s Church: Sunday -7:30am and Wednesday 9.30am
Paula Clifford
Religious Education Coordinator
CAPA News - Mrs King
Congratulations to our wonderful Strings Ensemble who were our last performers in the Eisteddfod. Mrs Hovenden was incredibly proud of her students and their performance. They played two pieces, Fiddler’s Hoedown and Mayo Morrins, showcasing their skill and musicality. Well done on achieving HC!
St John’s Primary Eisteddfod Results 2025
3-6 Primary Choir
1874 - School Choral Groups - Primary School Choir Years 3 to 6
2nd Place
Year 4 Reading Solos
4202A - Speech and Drama Solos - Beginner reader - Own Choice Solo Year 4 (A passage from any school reader or poem) approximately 125 words or 1.5 minutes.
1st = Marshall Eames
2nd = Hannah Chacko
3rd = Bella McKechnie
HC = Jobie Knight, Charlie Mealey, Evie O’Keefe, Paislee Warren
4202B - Speech and Drama Solos - Beginner reader - Own Choice Solo Year 4 (A passage from any school reader or poem) approximately 125 words or 1.5 minutes.
1st = Ranumi Sammu- Archchige
2nd = Zac Edwards
3rd = Franklin El Mahassni
HC = Clancy Roulstone, Sarah McDermaid, Wayde Beardmore, Siddhi Halder
4202C - Speech and Drama Solos - Beginner reader - Own Choice Solo Year 4 125 (A passage from any school reader or poem) approximately 125 words or 1.5 minutes.
1st = Lucas Mooney,
2nd =Zafeerah Chowdhury,
3rd = Harriet Sharpe
HC = Harrison Bennett, Hadley Hutchins, Mathew Hangan, Jacob Elliot
Year 1 Reading Solos
4016A - Speech & Drama Solos - Prose Reading Solos - Own choice Primary (50 words)
1st = Ahmad Dhar
2nd = Alexander Collingridge
3rd = Aayan Giri
HC = Koa Mafiti, Charlie Schneider, Amelia Sunderland, Dennis Devenish
4016B - Speech & Drama Solos - Prose Reading Solos - Own choice Primary (50 words)
1st = Amari McGuire
2nd = Noah Keys
3rd = Harlee Rogers, Steve Scaria
HC = Luca Tyrrell, Sophie Kennedy, Cullen Pereira, Mia Peckham, Bonnie Orchard.
4016C - Speech & Drama Solos - Prose Reading Solos - Own choice Primary (50 words)
1st = Oscar McDermaid
2nd = Claire Murray
3rd = Cody - Parker Montino
HC = Ruby Butler, Jackson Best
Musical Main Cast
5000A - Speech & Drama Groups - Scenes from Plays, Musicals and Shakespeare (time limit 4 minutes)
1st = Group 5: Queen of Pop ( Zahlia F, Mia U, Georgia B, Ava S, Lucy R)
2nd = Group 4: When Veruca Says (Bella B & Adelaide M
3rd = Group 7: If Your Father Were Here (Lily H, Angus C, Kobie S, Manaia P, Rihaana J, Ruby L)
HC = Group 11: More of Him to Love (Maddie B, Charlie Mc)
Kindergarten Nursery Rhymes
1000H - Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in costume (microphone to be used)
1st = Allie Edwards
2nd = Stellah Kiran
3rd = Austin Toole
1000J - Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in costume (microphone to be used)
1st = Jake Gorton
2nd = Heidi Blackett
3rd = Zadie Haylock
1000K - Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in costume (microphone to be used)
1st = Gavin Cristiano Salandanan
2nd = Aleira Orlando
3rd = Noah Lindsley
1000L - Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in costume (microphone to be used)
1st = Zia Zabrina Manalo
2nd = Advika Sarath
3rd = Lucy Westgarth
Year 6 Reading Solos
4016D Speech & Drama Solos - Prose Reading Solo - Own Choice Primary (100 words)
1st = Vassic Hawcroft
2nd = Jaydah Earsman
3rd = Manaia Pereira
HC = Chad Singh, Jackoby Hanson, James Green
4016E Speech & Drama Solos - Prose Reading Solo - Own Choice Primary (100 words)
1st = Charlie McPherson
2nd =Ellisyn Smith
3rd = Lara Carroll
HC = Aarav Patel, Francis Ibe
4016F Speech & Drama Solos - Prose Reading Solo - Own Choice Primary (100 words)
1st = Harvey Edwards
2nd = Charlie Skinner
3rd = Sean Peckham
HC = Filipa El Mahassni, Hannah Hardy, Ryder Emery, Oliver Wilton, Isabella Beard
Year 2 Verse Speaking
5300 - Speech and Drama Groups - Verse Speaking Choirs Infants School (K-2) (Time Limit 10 Minutes)
D&J Pattinson Trophy
St Mary's Parish School Kindergarten - Warren
St Mary's Parish School Stage 1 - Warren
OHPS Year 2 - Dubbo
St John's Primary Year 2 - Dubbo
St Joseph's School - Gilgandra
Result = 1st Place
Year 3 Verse Speaking
5301 - Speech and Drama Groups - Verse Speaking Choirs Junior Primary School (Years 3 & 4) (Time Limit 10 Minutes)
Mrs E Monk Memorial Trophy
St Mary's Parish School Stage 2 - Warren
St John's Primary - Year 3
St Joseph's School - Gilgandra
Result = HC (by one mark)
Year 5 Verse Speaking
5302 - Speech and Drama Groups - Verse Speaking Choirs Senior Primary School (Years 5 & 6) (Time Limit 10 Minutes)
Riach family Trophy
St Mary's Parish School Stage 2 - Warren
St John's Primary - Year 5
St Joseph's School - Gilgandra
Result = HC (even closer; ½ a mark!)
2434 - String Groups Primary School Strings Minimum of 4 players (two contrasting pieces to be played)
St John's Primary Strings
St Mary's Primary Strings
Result = HC
Sports News - Mrs. Mills
Sports Events Dates
Term 2
- Wednesday 1st of July - St John’s Primary Athletics Carnival and K-2 Athletics Carnival
Term 3
- Tuesday 22nd of July - Jump Rope For Heart Jump Launch Day
- Wednesday 23rd of July - NSW Touch Gala Day
- Wednesday 30th July - Northern Region Athletics Carnival
- Wednesday 30th July - AFL Paul Kelly Cup - Sydney
- Friday 8th of August - St Laurence's Soccer Gala Day
Primary Athletics Carnival 2025 – Important Information
Our annual Primary Athletics Carnival is fast approaching, and we are looking forward to an exciting day of sportsmanship, competition, and fun for all students in Years 3–6.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, 1st July 2025 (Week 10)
- Venue: Barden Park on Fitzroy Street
As the carnival is part of the PDHPE program, attendance is compulsory for all students in Years 3–6.
Please note that buses will not be running for this event.
- Drop-off: Students are to arrive at Barden Park between 8:20 am and 8:45 am
- Pick-up: Students can be collected from the venue at 2:30pm
Events & Participation
All students will participate in their age group’s 100m race.
The other running events that students can enter include the 200m, 800m, and 1500m races. These will be grouped as follows:
- Juniors: 8, 9 & 10 years
- 11 Years
- Seniors: 12 & 13 years
Field event eliminations for Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump, and High Jump have been held at school prior to the carnival. The top 7 competitors in each event will go on to compete in the finals on carnival day.
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in both track and field events will qualify to represent St John’s Primary at the Northern Region Athletics Carnival, also at Barden Park, on Wednesday, 30th July.
Parent Helpers Needed
To ensure the day runs smoothly, we are seeking parent helpers to assist with timekeeping and field events. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all volunteers. Please email Mrs Emma Mills if you can assist throughout the day e.mills1@bth.catholic.edu.au
K-2 Athletics Carnival
We are excited to announce that the K–2 Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at Barden Park. This fun-filled day will give our youngest students the chance to enjoy a variety of physical activities and showcase their energy and enthusiasm!
Students will travel to Barden Park by bus, departing school at 11:00 am and returning by 2:00pm.
A special note for Year 2 students turning 8 this year: These students will be participating in their age races and are eligible to try out for field events at school. A Compass post with more information was sent out last Friday.
Any year 2’s who have qualified for the field events from the school trials will need to make their own way to Barden Park and be there after 8:30am.
We are seeking parent helpers to assist on the day. If you're available and willing to lend a hand, please contact the school office or email Mrs Mills e.mills1@bth.catholic.edu.au.
Library - Mrs. Whale
