Week 10 Term 4
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
School Manager/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
Monday 16th December - Whole School Mass 10.00am St Brigid's Church
Tuesday 17th December - Year 6 Graduation Mass and Dance 5.30pm St Brigid's Church
Wednesday 18th December LAST DAY OF TERM 4.
2025 - Please see change in dates from last week's newsletter.
Tuesday 4th February - Kindergarten Return Term 1, 2025
Wednesday 5th February - Year 1 - 6 Return Term 1, 2025
From The Assistant Principal - Mr Foley
Well, hard to believe it but here we are, Wk 10 T4. 2024 has been a fantastic year at SJP. To begin I would like to acknowledge our year 6 cohort as they ready themselves for the next stage of their education, well done on your time at SJP.
A big thank you to our school’s P & F committee who have been diligent in their efforts to create a positive environment for all, The trivia night and school colour run were fantastic fundraisers for our school, thank you.
Also a big nod of appreciation and gratitude to all of the dedicated staff at SJP who work together collegially in many varied roles to care for and educate all of the students entrusted to our care. Your expertise and professionalism is very much appreciated.
The SJP community is sad to see the following staff members moving onto new roles in new schools -
- Miss Isbester, will be working at St Pius X. We thank Miss I for her dedicated efforts over the past 6 years at SJP teaching classes from K through to Yr 6. Your talents and dedication will be very much missed at SJP and we wish you all the very best at St Pius X.
- Mrs Dries has been the SJP canteen manager since 2006. Whilst doing a great job in this role over many years Mrs Dries has been studying to gain her teaching qualification which she achieved this year. Congratulations and all the best in your new role and new school for 2025.
Please note the following important dates for Term 1 of the 2025 School Year
- Tuesday 4th Feb - Kindergarten begin school.
- Wednesday 5th Feb - Years 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 start the 2025 school year.
- Monday 10th Feb - SJP Swimming Carnival.
- Wednesday 12th Feb - SJP Opening School Mass @ St Brigid’s.
- Wednesday 26th Feb Parent Information evening Yr 1,2,3,4,5 & 6.
- Wednesday 5th March - Ash Wednesday.
- NAPLAN Sitting window 12/3 - 25/3.
- Friday 11th April - Final day of Term 1.
- Good Friday - 18th April.
- Easter Sunday - 20th April.
Have a happy, holy and safe Christmas and New year holiday period with family and friends.
Regards Adam Foley. Assistant Principal.
Religious News - Mrs Clifford
Third Week of Advent: Yesterday we began focussing on the theme of joy as we enter the third week of advent. This week we light the pink candle on our Advent wreaths. The pink candle demonstrates that joy is on its way. We are now very close to rejoicing and singing at Christmas time!
Year 6 Graduation Mass and Award Ceremony: Tomorrow evening we will celebrate our Graduation Mass and Award Ceremony for the Year 6 class of 2024. This will be a great opportunity to farewell these students, enjoy being together at such a special time and remember their years while attending SJP with many a memorable moment shared. Once again, we look forward to celebrating with parents, grandparents and other family members and friends. The Mass will begin at 5:30. Following this, our Year 6 students will join together for a disco, with pizza for dinner at St. Brigid’s Hall. Teachers will provide supervision. We ask that all students are collected no later than 8:30pm.
Christmas Well Wishes: As this is our last newsletter for the year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff, students and parents for a wonderful 2024. As we near the end of Advent and embrace Christmas, may we all enjoy the many special moments that are ahead over the Christmas Season and summer holidays. Please stay safe, take care and enjoy the treasures and festivities that come with this time of year!
I look forward to seeing many of you when school returns in 2025.
Mass at St. Brigid’s Church:
Saturday - 6:00pm, Sunday - 9:00am and Sunday - 6:00pm
Enjoy your week! Paula Clifford Religious Education Coordinator