Term 3 Week 10
- St John's Primary School
- Dates to Remember
- From the School Office
- Principal's News - Mr. O'Leary
- Religion News - Mrs. Clifford
- Wellbeing - Mrs. Kenny
- Community News - Mr. Foley
- AEOs - Mrs. Green & Mr. Fernando
- Social Ministry - Mrs. Mylecharane
- STEM - Mrs. Lees
- Library News - Mrs. Whale
- Local & School Holiday Activities
St John's Primary School
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
Week 10
Tuesday 23rd September - Debating Grand Final at St John's Primary, time to be confirmed.
Wednesday 24th September - S for Stephanie Day
Thursday 25th September - Year 4 Lake Burrendong Excursion
Thursday 25th September - Last Day of Term 3
Friday 26th September - PUPIL FREE DAY
Term 4
Week 1
Monday 13th October - First Day of Term 4
Week 2
Friday 24th October - Grandparents Day Liturgy at 1 pm in the St Johns College Hall
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.
- Thursday 25th September - Year 4, Burrendong Sports & Rec Excursion Please don't forget to register with the NSW Sport & Rec for this Excursion too!
Sheraton Road - Road Works
Dubbo Regional Council has informed us that preliminary investigation works are scheduled to be carried out on Sheraton Road, in preparation for the upcoming reconstruction project. This work is scheduled to take approximately 10 days to complete, commencing on 24 September 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm, weather permitting. Council will implement a traffic control plan on Sheraton Road between the Mitchell Highway roundabout and St Johns College. Access to businesses will be maintained; however, there may be some delays.
Magpie Season has arrived!
Please inform your child that magpie swooping season has arrived and to be aware, especially if they are walking to/from Bunnings.
Principal's News - Mr. O'Leary
Welcome to Week 10 and the final week of term 3.
🌸 Best Wishes on Parental Leave 🌸
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations and very best wishes to Mrs. Mylecharane and Mrs. Pugh as they head off on parental leave. This is such a joyful and exciting time, and we are so happy for them both as they prepare to welcome their little ones.
We look forward to hearing the wonderful news and can’t wait to welcome them back with stories of their new adventures in family life.
The changes to staffing will be announced as soon as possible.
Congratulations Year 6!
Our Year 6 students were deeply honoured today to be awarded the Gerard Yeo Shield, presented by Gerard’s parents, Pat and Kier Yeo.
In a wonderful spirit of competition and friendship, our students competed against St Pius X, St Laurence’s, and St Mary’s Primary Schools in netball, league tag, soccer, chess, and academic challenges.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the schools who joined us in commemorating the life and legacy of Gerard Yeo, and to the staff who worked so hard to make this day possible. The Gerard Yeo Shield has become a proud Year 6 tradition, and we are delighted that SJP are the 2025 champions.
End of Term 3
Our amazing students will complete their Term 3 studies this Thursday. On Friday, staff will gather with colleagues from our partner schools for a special formation day with Br Damien Price.
To learn more about Br Damien and his inspiring work, please visit: encountertheheart.com.
A reminder that Term 4 commences for all staff and students on Monday, 13th October.
Debating Grand Final – Tuesday at SJP
We are so proud that two of our debating teams have reached the Grand Final of this year’s competition – our Year 5 team and Year 6 team!
Both groups have shown commitment, confidence, and teamwork throughout the term, and making the grand final is a wonderful achievement.
A big thank you to Mrs King, Miss McIntosh, and Mrs Jones for their dedication and guidance in preparing our students so well.
Thank You
As we close Term 3, we would like to thank all students, families, and staff for their commitment, hard work, and support.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a wonderful Term 4, filled with learning, growth, and community spirit.
Religion News - Mrs. Clifford
SJP’s Sponsor Child - Stephanie Nnamele
This Wednesday, all students are encouraged to wear something that starts with the letter ‘s’ with their school uniform. Why? On this day, we will familiarise ourselves once again with the story of our sponsor child Stephanie Nnamele. Stephanie is a child from Nigeria who is the same age as our current Year 2 students. She turns 8 on the 20th October. SJP has been sponsoring Stephanie since 2023 when she first began school. Each year we receive Stephanie’s school report and occasionally some photos of her attending school. On Thursday 23rd October (when we return to school next term), SJP will host a K-2 and 3-6 Disco which will raise funds to assist with Stephanie’s education. More details to come next term!
Year 1 Grade Retreat
This coming Thursday, our Year 1 students will attend their grade retreat here at SJP, learning about the importance of caring for God’s creation. Through prayer, stories, games and activities, they will discover how special God’s world is, and how each of us has a role in protecting it. The children will reflect on simple ways that they can show care for creation, both at school and at home. I have no doubt that they will be inspired to continue to be important caretakers of God’s world!
Staff Retreat
This Friday, our staff will have the absolute pleasure to meet Br Damien Price. Br Damien is a Christian Brother, educator, and spiritual guide who has dedicated his life to supporting schools and communities through faith formation, reflection, and the promotion of compassion and justice. Throughout the day, Br Damien will guide us through prayer, activities, song and games to lead us to reconnect with God, and explore how our spiritual journey shapes the way we teach, lead, and serve within the SJP school community.
Save the Date
Parents, please spread the word to grandparents that we will be celebrating them with a Liturgy and Afternoon Tea on Friday 24th October (Friday of Week 2 next term) at 1pm at St. John’s College Hall. More details to follow next term.
Spring Break
Wishing all of our families a happy and safe spring holiday break. Hopefully this time be filled with rest, a slower family pace, and opportunities to spend time together during sunshine and lovely weather. I look forward to seeing our students return at the beginning of the term, for their last term of schooling for 2025
MASS TIMES
St. Brigid’s Church: Saturday - 6:00pm, Sunday - 9:00am and Sunday- 6:00pm.
St. Laurence’s Church: Sunday -7:30am and Wednesday 9.30am
Enjoy your week.
Paula Clifford
Religious Education Coordinator
Wellbeing - Mrs. Kenny
SPB4L Focus – Moving Sensibly and Safely Around the Gardens
This week our SPB4L focus is on moving sensibly and safely around the gardens. Students are reminded to:
- Stay on the paths.
- Be mindful of the plants and the living things that grow in our gardens.
- Avoid walking through or damaging the garden areas.
By following these expectations, we show respect for our school environment and help to keep our gardens a safe and beautiful space for everyone to enjoy.
Community News - Mr. Foley
AEOs - Mrs. Green & Mr. Fernando
Social Ministry - Mrs. Mylecharane
STEM - Mrs. Lees
Kids in Space – State Final
Over the past 10 weeks, our Year 5 students have taken part in the Makers Empire – Kids in Space project. This exciting program challenged them to dive into the world of 3D design and printing while exploring solutions to complex, real-world problems.
Students were asked to research and design a solution to one of two challenges:
- How can we help astronauts live and work in space?
- How can space technologies solve a problem here on Earth?
On Wednesday, four of our teams travelled to Parkes for the State Final, where they set up their displays and presented their projects to other schools and a panel of judges. The level of knowledge, creativity, and the ability to clearly communicate their design thinking processes was outstanding and impressed everyone in attendance.
We are incredibly proud of all our teams and are excited to share that our Finger Fix team narrowly missed out on being crowned the overall winners. What an achievement!
Library News - Mrs. Whale
Local & School Holiday Activities
Family Fun Day | Free Event
Looking for a fun and free school holiday adventure? Discover, learn and have fun at NSW Parliament's 15th annual Family Fun Day, with free activities for children aged five to 12 and their families.
When: 9:30am – 3:00pm, Friday 10 October 2025
Where: NSW Parliament, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Visit Australia's oldest Parliament for a special one-day event packed with hands-on activities to entertain and inspire:
- Step inside our Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Chambers
- Get creative in art and craft workshops
- Play music and draw with artist Blak Douglas
- Come along to interactive historical storytelling
- Have your say in a mock committee role play
- Learn about voting with the NSW Electoral Commission
- Engage with the role of Legal Aid in assisting NSW citizens.
Family Fun Day | Free Event Tickets, Fri 10/10/2025 at 9:30 am | Eventbrite
