A huge thank you to the St John’s community for their combined effort in raising $135.00 at the Pancake Day Morning Tea.
A SPECIAL thank you to Pauline Boltjes for purchasing all the ingredients from our local Woolworths Store at Schofields.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to our dedicated volunteers that cooked and served on the day.
Thank you to all the students and staff of St John’s who purchased pancakes and raised money for Caritas Australia and got to eat a delicious treat at the same time.
WE MAY BE A SMALL SCHOOL BUT WE CERTAINLY HAVE BIG HEARTS.
St John's Primary School Riverstone
www.stjohnsriverstone.catholic.edu.au
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02 Apr 2026
From Facebook
This week we reflected on the events of Holy Week. Our students displayed beautiful reverence as we recounted the important events in our Catholic Faith. When we return to school, we will celebrate the joy of the Resurrection. We wish all our families a safe and happy break.
30 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Thank you to everyone for your generous egg donations. Tickets can still be purchased at the Easter hat parade in the morning.
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02 Apr 2026
From Facebook
This week we reflected on the events of Holy Week. Our students displayed beautiful reverence as we recounted the important events in our Catholic Faith. When we return to school, we will celebrate the joy of the Resurrection. We wish all our families a safe and happy break.
30 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Thank you to everyone for your generous egg donations. Tickets can still be purchased at the Easter hat parade in the morning.
24 Mar 2026
700+ Unite for Project Compassion Big Water Walk
More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Project Compassion. Beginning at Parramatta Park, students carried buckets of water along a 4km route, gaining a glimpse of the daily journey faced by people in developing communities, especially women and children, in search of clean water.
19 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Today we celebrated Harmony Day! Our students looked absolutely magnificent in their cultural dress and orange. 🧡 A special mention to our students who shared their cultural talents - you did an amazing job.
16 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Our Year 6 students at school did their own walk for water ending at the Kitchen Garden to water our plants.
16 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Our Year 6 leaders are participating in Walk for Water today in Parramatta with lots of other schools in the Parramatta Diocese. Meanwhile at school, our Year 6 students participated in a shorter 30 minute walk in solidarity with people suffering around the world. It’s not too late to donate, we are very close to our target!! - https://www.projectcompassion.org.au/fundraisers/StJohnsPrimarySchoolRiverstone?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print
10 Mar 2026
NAPLAN: What Parents Really Need to Know
Each March, families across Australia hear a lot about NAPLAN. The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. But what does it really mean for your child in 2026?
08 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Mark Taylor Shield Cricket match between St John’s and St Andrew’s is postponed on Monday 9/3 due to wet weather - new date TBA.
02 Mar 2026
From Facebook
This morning we welcomed Warren Kirby MP Member for Riverstone to share and see our musical garden. Mr Kirby supported St John’s with a community grant as part of bettering community facilities and our students have loved using the garden each day. Thank you Mr Kirby for supporting St John’s and improving our playground facilities. 🎶
26 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Our students are ready to swim fast today at the Hills Zone swimming carnival. 🏊
25 Feb 2026
From Facebook
What a great day of learning we had! We have some very tired stage 2 students. Due to traffic we will be late arriving back. Please see compass for updates.