Grandparents have a very special place in the lives of their grandchildren at St John's Primary providing day-to-day care and emotional support.
In some instances grandparents are the primary-carers and use their time wisely to boost the wellbeing of their grandchildren and support them in their studies.
Some even pay school fees while others pay excursion costs.
The lives of children are enriched by having loving grandparents to share together life's joys, hurts and family stories and traditions.
Grandparents can and do provide additional support to the family but particularly to their grandchildren with whom they share a special relationship.
St John’s Riverstone principal Patricia Charlton is a grandmother herself with nine grandchildren and understands the connection that happens.
“At school events It is heartwarming to see the special bond that exists between our grandparents and their grandchildren; to hear their unique stories. There is a special kind of love they get from their grandparents,” she said.
Our grandparents all agree It is a wonderful role being a grandparent.
“As a grandparent you are able to 'spoil' your grandchildren; give them the little extras; take their side when there are little disagreements with parents; share interests and hobbies and have more time to take their grandchildren on extra outings.
“I have a saying that my grandchildren can and do quote - "What happens at Grandma's stays at Grandma's."
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09 May 2025
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Today we celebrated our wonderful mums! 💕 The people in our lives that love us unconditionally and whole heartedly. We know our students are so grateful to you for all you do! It was a lovely morning with open classrooms, liturgy and morning tea. We hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! 🌸
09 May 2025
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Congratulations to this weeks award recipients! 🏆
07 May 2025
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Thank you to Norwest Christian College for inviting us to see your performance of School of Rock! Our primary students really enjoyed the musical and loved rocking out with you! 🎸
05 May 2025
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Last Friday was Admin Appreciation Day! Today we recognised our fantastic office staff. We are beyond grateful to the wonderful team that keep our school going! We appreciate all that you do to ensure St John’s is the wonderful place it is! ❤️
02 May 2025
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Today we commemorated ANZAC Day. A day to recognise and remember the sacrifices made for our country by those who have served our country. Lest We Forget. 🇦🇺 ❤️
30 Apr 2025
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They’re back! Welcome to all our students! Lots of excitement this morning meeting up with friends and getting ready to learn this term! ☀️😊
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! 🩵