Informer Term 3 - Week 9 - 2025

From Our Principal ...

Dear Families

We are at that point when the year really starts to slip away. Prep offers for our 2026 students went out today.  It is a time of great excitement for families who received an offer, and the official start of us trying to operate in both 2025 and 2026.

There are plenty of challenges as we approach the last months of the year. Please continue to follow our modes of communication as we coordinate everything in our calendar.

I am aware that there has been a range of communication around the closure of the Oval (J. Hickey Ave) pick up tomorrow.  Just a reminder that cranes and trucks will be onsite early and the drop off will be closed from before the start of the school day.

Have a great week and hug your kids.

Regards
Jamie Emerick
Principal

J. Hickey Ave Stop Drop Go: CLOSED 9 Sept

Parent Teacher Interviews: Prep - Year 6

Prep 2026 Enrolments: Important Diary Dates

Prep 2026 Information/Orientation sessions have been scheduled for the following dates:

Monday 27 October – First Orientation Session (compulsory for all students who have accepted placement)

Monday 24 November – Final Orientation Session (compulsory for all students who have accepted placement)

Library News ...

Reconciliation 2025 - Year 3 and Above

Enrolment for Reconciliation is now OPEN.

Families are invited to enroll for Reconciliation via the Parish Office located in Herbert St. Paper copies will be sent home to families this week, but families are free to print and complete forms found on the newsletter. A baptism certificate is required when enrolling, either copied or scanned.

Enrolments are due by Friday 19^th September.

Parents of enrolled children can expect an email early October with a reminder of upcoming Presentation of Candidates.

Learn to Pray

Andrew Chinn Concert

Last Thursday, our whole school participated in workshops with singer Andrew Chinn.  We concluded our day with a lively, whole school concert.  A fun day was had by all.

School Fun Run: Friday 19 September

Our much-loved Fun Run is on our last day of this term - Friday 19 September starting at 2pm.  The Fun Run begins with Buddy Classes leading out together for the 1^st lap (Year 6/Prep first Buddies go first) and then students complete the Fun Run at their pace.

All students need to wear their normal PE uniform, school hats and a water bottle. Please be reminded that the last day of Term 3 is NOT free dress day.

At the end of the Fun Run (approx. 2.45pm), all students will receive an ice block (if they would like one) before returning to class for dismissal.

If any parents want to join in on the Fun Run, the Risk Assessment must be read and signed. This Risk Assessment will be displayed near the oval for reading and signing. Please note the following:

• No strollers or prams are allowed on Fun Run track.
• Only students currently enrolled at St John’s can participate (no younger or older siblings).
• Parents are to wear closed in shoes and hats.

If you have any questions about the Fun Run, please see your class teacher or see Mrs Graham.

St John's Way Awardees ...

Students who have embodied faith, dignity and integrity within our school.

We view our school as one body, with many parts, each in its own way contributing to our common mission.
(1 Corinthians 12: 12-26)

Year 6 Need Clean Bottle Tops For Artwork

Volunteer Tuckshop Roster

Tuckshop Ordering Information & Menu

Our tuckshop operates every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (first and second breaks).

The following information will ensure the efficient ordering of tuckshop for your child/ren:

• Tuckshop must be ordered online via QuickCliq www.quickcliq.com.au  Orders will not be accepted at the Tuckshop or Office.
• Orders must be placed by 8:10am. Tuckshop can be ordered weeks in advance. Simply click on the day/s that tuckshop is required.
• QuickCliq operates very slowly at very busy times i.e. close to 8:10am.  During these times the system may boot you off and require you to log back in. Late orders put a lot of pressure on our tuckshop staff and volunteer helpers.
• If you miss the ordering cut off time, your order will be transferred to the following day.  You will be notified of this on the screen.
• Parents MUST check confirmation email to ensure the order has been processed for the correct food on the correct day.

If you have any problems with the online ordering system please contact QuickCliq via 1300 11 66 37, or email: support@quickcliq.com.au

Uniform Shop Hours

OSHC Drawing Competition

Last week to celebrate the beginning of Spring, OSHC children had the chance to enter a Spring drawing competition.  They each enjoyed chatting about what the change of seasons meant to them.

OSHC Vacation Care Program

Positions Vacant: OSHC Assistants

Parish News ...

Gladstone Regional Council News ...

Cricket News ...

Strong Communities Fun Day

Foster Carers Needed