Students recently attended the Diocesan Mission Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta and afterwards learnt the work other schools were doing on social justice issues.
Students Krishan Kirpal, Jenella Mendoza, and Isabelle McIntyre said they learnt a lot from the day and were inspired to talk to others about ideas they could try at St. John’s.
“One high school had a day without electricity and technology so the students had to use books, maps and other resources to research their subject topic.
“They found it hard not having technology at their fingertips to find out the information they needed and on the same day it was also a really hot so they did not have access to fans and air conditioning to cool themselves down, they had to use a piece of paper or something else to blow air on them.
“This day was undertaken so that the students were able to see what it would be like to be in a school that did not have electricity or technology.
Another of the high schools had thought of a way to help children in Africa who have no access to clothes.
“They figured out a way to create a dress for girls, and shorts for boys out of a pillowcase, or a piece of fabric. To make the dress out of the pillowcase is very simple. All you need to do is cut out a hole for the head, and two holes on the side for the arms. They raised a lot of money to help the children in Africa who are suffering. “
One of the Primary schools had gotten the children to do chores at home for their parents, and instead of earning money, they earned cans of food. The year sixes also did chores and earned money instead of food cans. The money and food cans were donated to charity to help them throughout the summer.
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28 Apr 2025
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Today our staff joined with all CSPD schools for an encountering Jesus formation day, where we reflected on the beauty of our Catholic school and community through prayer, hymns and discussion. Here’s a pic of some of our staff after such an enriching day! 🙏✝️ We look forward to welcoming you all back on Wednesday! ❤️![746041150857862_1219606270168012-1]()
25 Apr 2025
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This morning our students represented St John’s at the Riverstone Dawn service. We are very proud of them. However you spend ANZAC day we encourage you to remember those who have served and are currently serving. Lest we forget. 🇦🇺
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28 Apr 2025
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Today our staff joined with all CSPD schools for an encountering Jesus formation day, where we reflected on the beauty of our Catholic school and community through prayer, hymns and discussion. Here’s a pic of some of our staff after such an enriching day! 🙏✝️ We look forward to welcoming you all back on Wednesday! ❤️
25 Apr 2025
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This morning our students represented St John’s at the Riverstone Dawn service. We are very proud of them. However you spend ANZAC day we encourage you to remember those who have served and are currently serving. Lest we forget. 🇦🇺
21 Apr 2025
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RIP Pope Francis. With great sadness, we share that Pope Francis passed away today - Easter Monday🕊️ He has been a great leader for our Church - devoted to caring for creation, the marginalised and dialogue with other faiths. He focused on a Church for everyone.
18 Apr 2025
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Wishing all our families a Happy and Holy Easter weekend! ✝️🐰 Today we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and on Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of our saviour. 🙏 1 Peter 1:3: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
11 Apr 2025
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Year 5 are becoming symmetrical superstars! 🤩 This term, they used rotational symmetry to create effective images. They also Used coordinates when enlarging images on a grid. Take a look at some of our year 5 artists! ✍️🎨
10 Apr 2025
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This term in Geography, Stage One completed a special project where they found out information about a place they feel connected to. 🌏🗺️ They worked hard this term researching and designing and making posters to share with their family. This week, families were invited in so that the students could present their projects! We are blown away at how detailed and creative these posters are! 🩵
09 Apr 2025
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On Monday 7th April, seven of our Year 6 students attended the inaugural Diocesean Big Walk for Water💧to raise awareness and funds to support communities in developing countries that do not have access to clean water. 💦 They experienced what it was like to have to walk for several kilometers carrying a bucket of water and as they did this they reflected on the experiences of children their age, who walk for kilometres every day to collect water for their whole family.🚿🪣💧 The Year 6 students that remained at school also participated in a shorter Water Walk around the school grounds. They used the opportunity as a prayer experience to reflect on the hardships of others and to appreciate how blessed they are. Thank you to all of our sponsors who have helped us raise $115 so far! 💵💵💵 If you would like to show your support and Unite Against Poverty,💪🏼 it’s not too late! Please use the link to make your donation to Caritas and help our Year 6 students reach their goal of raising $300 for Project Compassion - Walk for Water https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/s-johns-primary-school-riverstone
08 Apr 2025
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The Easter Hat Parade and Easter Raffle is always a memorable event at St John’s! Well done to our talented students and families for making such egg-cellent hats! 🎩👒 Thank you for your generous donations to our Easter raffle- 56 prizes and over $1300 raised is a great achievement for a small community! 💜🐣🐰 A special thank you to April for our wonderful balloons and decorations- we are so lucky and grateful to you! 🎈
04 Apr 2025
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Congratulations to this weeks award recipients! 🏆 We also congratulate our year 6 students for their hard work raising money for project compassion with the big water walk! 💧
03 Apr 2025
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Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets before Tuesday - here are just a few of our raffle prizes. 10 percent of money raised goes towards Cartitas. We are close to reaching our goal of $1000 for project compassion.
02 Apr 2025
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What an exciting day Stage 2 have had today in the city! 🌆 Lots of tired legs after walking around the city and exploring old buildings from the early days of European Settlement. They got to sketch the Harbour Bridge, dress up like European settlers and convicts and learn about the different perspectives of with British Colonisation. 🤩 We are sure they will sleep well tonight! 😴
01 Apr 2025
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Our Easter Hat Parade is next Tuesday at 9am. Time to get creative with your hat making and decorating skills. All welcome.