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A great start to 2024

We have had a great start to the year. We welcome all returning and new students and their faimilies. Our Playgroup has kicked off for the year. Parents are welcome to bring their children along for a mornning of fun and comunity each Wednesday morning at the Kindy. We wish all our students a year […]

Maggie Dent and Nature Play

We had a very special visitor to our school, Maggie Dent (also known as the Queen of Commonsense) an Australian author, and educator who has a particular focus on helping parents with all things children and adolescence.  Maggie was the original inspiration for our new Nature Play area with her insights and knowledge shared last […]

Feast of the Three Saints

St John’s hosts the Feast of the Three Saints in May. This is the largest religious festival of its kind held in Australia! In excess of 3000 people attend the festival.

What people are saying about us

My family’s association with St John’s stems back to 1999 when my children began their schooling. St John’s offers high quality academic opportunities in a family oriented environment. Children are made to feel safe and loved, promoting the opportunity for all children to achieve their potential in contemporary facilities. Our community kindergarten, located on the […]

Most Recent News Stories

  • A great start to 2024
  • Maggie Dent and Nature Play
  • Feast of the Three Saints
  • What people are saying about us

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  • May 2014
  • February 2013

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  • Welcome to St John’s School, Silkwood
  • About Us
    • Join Us – ‘One-stop’ Learning!
    • Principal’s Welcome
    • Parish Welcome and Mass times
    • Our Values
    • Hear from our Community
    • Our Location
    • Our History
    • Logo & Motto
    • School Prayer
    • Our Staff
    • Indigenous Links
  • Enrolling
    • Welcoming to all
    • Enrolment Procedures
    • Apply Online
    • Starting Prep
    • Fees, Levies & Discounts
  • Your Catholic Education
    • ‘One stop’ learning
    • Religious Education
    • Australian Curriculum
    • Extra-Curricular Opportunities
    • Playgroup
    • Kindergarten
    • Prep to Year 6
    • Surrounds & Facilities
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Contact Details

Address: Harold Street, Silkwood Qld 4856
Phone: (07) 4065 9530
Email: secretary.silkwood@cns.catholic.edu.au

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