Dear St John's families,

I hope everyone enjoyed the Easter weekend. What a great opportunity to rest.

Staffing Changes in Term 2

This term we say goodbye to a few staff members as they move on to different opportunities. Last week we farewelled Ms Laura Monaghan who has been an Inclusion Assistant at St John's for many years. Laura has a passion for writing and we are pleased to see her move into that field and develop this talent further.

Next week we farewell Mr Jackson Ramunni, another member of our valuable Inclusion Team. Mr Ramunni has worked with quite a number of students across the school. His quiet, respectful, friendly manner has enabled many student to feel supported in their learning.

We also farewell Ms Mel Watson-Gardner. Ms Watson-Gardner is our Acting Coordinator and currently teaching in 5 Maroon. Ms Watson-Gardner's expertise in teaching Mathematics and her dedication to her students has been felt across most classrooms in the school. We wish Ms Watson-Gardner the very best on her new path.

We welcome back Mrs Bree Dess at the beginning of Term 2 and look forward to the stories of family life with two little ones! 

Australian Early Development Census

Every three years the Australian Government's Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) occurs for Kindergarten cohorts of that year. It is a census that collects information about how children are growing and progressnig in five key areas, what is being done well and what can be improved. The data is used by schools, early childhood organsisations, researchers and governments to help plan and improve services and supports for children and families.

This year all schools are asked to participate again. Information about the AEDC will be sent home to Kindergarten families next week. 

If your child was in Kindergaten in 2021 or 2018 then you can see the data collection at the AEDC website.

School Student Broadband Initiative

The Australian Government's School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) provides up to 30,000 eligible families with school-aged children with no internet at home, access to free NBN until 31 December 2025.

If you would like to find out more and see if you are eligible for access to this program then please visit the SSBI page.

Janitor/Groundsperson Job

Mr Sneesby, our long serving Janitor/Groundsperson, is retiring at the end of this term and we have advertised to recruit a new person to the role. If you know anyone that might be interested then please direct them to the following job advert. Applications close on 6 April. If anyone has any questions about the role they are welcome to contact me or catch me before then.

Matthew Garton

Principal