Join Us – ‘One-stop’ Learning!
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.
Latest News
Two weeks ago selected St John's students competed in the Cassowary Coast Cross Country in Innisfail. Despite the weather being very damp, the students' spirits were high. They all had a great day. Well done everyone!! 🏃♀️🏃♂️😎 #stjohnssilkwood
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Mother's Day to all our Mums and those who are like mums. May you have a blessed day to spend however your heart desires.🌷
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
St John’s students did their mums proud today with our Mother’s Day Morning entertainment. There were a few tears and lots of laughs. Thank you to all those who attended and thank you Mrs Gaia for putting on such a wonderful spread for the mums. Happy Mother’s Day 2025! 🎉💐💕(More photos to come) #stjohnssilkwood
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
