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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.
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Camp - Day 3 - Pack up, visit to St Monica’s Cathedral to view the 24 Creation Windows depicting the story of creation taken from the Book of Genesis, and lunch and a final photo St Therese's School, Bentley Park. Three amazing days of learning, fun and friendship.
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Only three more sleeps until our P&F Cent Sale. 100+ prizes up for grabs including our bonus 3 nights accommodation at Mission Beach Resort prize. Major raffle will also be drawn on the day. First prize is a Webber BBQ valued over $900. See you there.
Many thanks to our many supporters.
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Today, Mrs deBuck was recognised for 30 years of service to Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns. Thank you Mrs deBuck for you commitment and dedication. We are blessed to have you as part of our school family.
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Camp - Day 2 - Bacon and eggs for breakfast (thanks Mrs Bryan and Mrs Gaia)😋, a visit to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, a swim and waterslides to cool our engines (it was a hot day), and an evening of board games. Another day spent @making amazing memories.
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