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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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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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Grade 3/4 were rewarded for a term of hard work and good behaviour with a Mad Hatter’s tea party: they decorated the classroom (don’t look Health and Safety Officer) and designed a crazy teapot, made crazy hats, watched Alice and Wonderland, ate lots of party food (thank-you parents) with cordial poured from a giant teapot. A quiz and party games, then blowing bubbles outside, or a game of Uno ended the day!!!
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What a wonderful way to finish our Japanese lessons for the term! ⭐️
Today, grade 5/6 students celebrated the Japanese Tanabata (Star Festival) by hanging their Tanzaku wishes on our class tree, colouring images of Orihime and Hikoboshi, and enjoying a special star jelly treat enjoyed by children in Japan during this celebration.
Throughout the term, students have learned about the story behind Tanabata, the importance of wishes in Japanese culture, and key Japanese vocabulary. We are so proud of their enthusiasm and learning!
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A huge thank you to Silica Resources Australia for donating a major prize for our Cent Sale and Monster Raffle being held on 31st October. This BBQ valued at $900 would be a welcome addition in any family. Our Cent Sale is full steam ahead, so get ready to get your tickets.
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