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Welcome to St John’s School, Silkwood – a co-educational primary school in the Diocese of Cairns. As a small Catholic school, St John’s offers a faith and values based education which focuses on the well-being of each individual child. This focus is achieved through explicit teaching of social emotional learning in a caring and supportive environment. Our school values its community-oriented approach to student wellbeing and family life.
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Principal's Message
A very warm welcome to the St John’s, Silkwood community! St John’s prides itself on the culture and traditions built over the years at the school. The school’s proud history began in 1948 when the school was by founded by Parish Priest Fr Alfred Natali and the Missionary Franciscan Sisters. We are a very welcoming community that believes that working together to achieve a common goal brings success for all. Our staff, students and parents remain focused on our sense of being a ‘learning community’ and are proud of their great achievements over the years.
Latest News
We couldn’t resist using the iconic theme song from Bill Nye the Science Guy! The show that helped make science exciting and accessible for a whole generation of young learners around the world🥹🌎🚀🧬🔬
#ScienceWeek2026 #Catholiceducation #ScienceIsFun #STEM
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This year’s theme was, “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All,” It celebrates how curiosity and shared learning can grow from small ideas into real discoveries. 🌍💡
We also celebrated St Francis a saint of animals and ecology, our focus on nature and caring for our world fits perfectly! 🐦🌿🐾
#ScienceWeek2026 #SeedsOfScience #NurturingKnowledge #CatholicEducation
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Congratulations to Victoria and Gabby who have qualified for state athletics trials in Brisbane in October.
At the Peninsula trials:
Victoria won the Shot Put 🥇
Gabby came 3rd in the 100m & 200m 🥉7th in the 800m, and competed in long jump.
Excellent effort, girls. We are very proud of you.
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St John’s School assembly award winners. Congratulations to everyone, especially our two newest “Super Saints” Kelsea and Elinsah. 👏👏🎉🥳
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