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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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These champions were acknowledged for their efforts at our last assembly. Great work, kids!
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🧑🌾🪴Like helpful little gardeners, Grade 3/4 popped over to the Kindy today to help pick up weeds and fallen leaves. They filled up the bin then hurried back to school in time for break!! 👩🌾⛲️
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💛 A huge thank you to Archer’s mum for the wonderful surprise morning tea! We were treated to delicious homemade sourdough bagels and lemon mandarine marmalade, and they were absolutely incredible. The students and staff enjoyed every bite💕. Your kindness is so appreciated! Thank you for making our morning extra special! 🥯🍋✨
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