Dear St John the Apostle families,

Today we had our Colour Run. At the time of distribution we are in the middle of the fun so you will simply need to see the results on your child's clothing when they come home today.

Thank you to Ms Brown who organised the Colour Run. Thank you to all of the staff for getting into the spirit of the day. Thank you to the Community Council who provided every student with a sausage sizzle lunch today.

Congratulations everyone! We've raised approximately $8000. These funds will contribute to the installation of interactive screens in every classroom that will enhance the teaching and learning experience for both teachers and students. These begin to be installed next week.

Congratulations Year 6

We celebrated the graduation of our beautiful Year 6 students on Wednesday evening. Thank you to Mrs Stewart and Mr Seaman who organised the celebration. We heard two beautiful speeches from students Sarah and Maggie. The insights in their reflections were thoughtful and wise. We watched images that reminded us of how much they have grown since Kindergarten. We celebrated Eucharist ('thanksgiving') and at the end handed our awards to the following students:

• Academic Excellence - Lorenzo and Olivia
• Outstanding Effort - Angus and Jacob
• Leadership - Liliana
• Citizenship -Olivia 
• Discipleship - Sofia and Tessa
• Rotary Ward - Olivia

Year 6 also celebrated together yesterday in a fun day at the Gungahlin Leisure Centre.

School Student Leaders 2025

This morning Year 6 handed over their students leadership roles to Year 5 students in our cornerstone ceremony. This ceremony reminds students of the important role they play in building the culture of the school. 

At this ceremony we announced our school captains for 2025 Sophie, Paul and Evie. These three students were chosen by their peers following speeches by all the Year 5 students about what it means to be a leader at St John the Apostle. Peer Leaders will be announced in 2025.

Thank you & Farewell

This will be our last Newsletter for this year.

I would like to reiterate once again my thanks for the last eight years being Principal of St John the Apostle. It has been such a privilege to serve our community in this role and to help the school grow and become the community we all experience today.

I have loved working with every staff member, student and family. It has been one of the most joyful and nourishing experiences in my professional life and I will take forward the charism 'be on earth the heart of God'. If ever you see me. Please say hello! 

God bless you all. Have a safe and restful Christmas and New Years break.

Matthew Garton

Principal