Always Reaching for New Heights

Always Reaching for New Heights

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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.

Our Values

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.

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Anzac Biscuit baking tips from 5/6 so you can make your own biscuits this weekend! ... See MoreSee Less

Time now for some Anzac Bikkie baking tips.. enjoy! ... See MoreSee Less

We made Anzac Biscuits as part of our learning about Anzac Day today.
P/1/2 shared their thoughts about Anzac Day in a writing activity.
Great work kids… cute videos to follow!
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Tickets, tickets, tickets. Get your tickets today!! See one of our School families or call into the School Office. Raffle will be drawn at the Feast of the Three Saints on May 3rd. ... See MoreSee Less

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