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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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Last Thursday's Assembly award winners, birthdays and St John's Playground Saints. Well done everyone!!! #stjohnssilkwood 🤩🥳🎉 ... See MoreSee Less





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What a wonderful Mother’s Day morning we shared!
It was filled with pampering, dancing, creative fun, and moments of quiet enjoyment.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our Mother’s Day Morning so special.
Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, grandmothers, and those who care for us like mothers. More photos to come. #stjohnssilkwood 😚❤❤❤💐🌷🌼
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Dear Mum,
Thank you for being the safe place we run to, the hands that hold us through every big moment, and the heart behind so many of our happiest memories. 🤍 No matter how old we get, your love stays with us; steady, comforting, and unconditional. A mother’s love never really leaves us, it becomes part of who we are forever.
To all the mums, grandmothers, step mums, mother figures and women who love so deeply, today is for you. 🌷🥰
Mums, what was your favourite part of today? ✨
#mothersday #stjohnssilkwood #silkwood #love #motherhood
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Viva St Alfio!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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