St John's Primary School, Dubbo

🚗 In today's shout out, we’re back in Dubbo, continuing the great work with local schools!

Pictured here is Christine with staff at St John's Primary School, Dubbo. We've been inspired by their amazing efforts packing hampers for people in need – including those experiencing homelessness, single households, and families doing it tough 💙

What a fantastic example of community in action. Thank you to the St John’s team for your care, generosity, and commitment to supporting others – you’re making a real difference! ✨

Yesterday, our Year 6 students participated in a Peer Support Training Day, preparing them for their role as peer leaders within our school community.

Peer Support Australia’s program helps students develop leadership, communication, teamwork and wellbeing skills while supporting younger students to build positive relationships and a sense of belonging.

We are proud of the enthusiasm and leadership our Year 6 students demonstrated throughout the day and look forward to seeing them lead with confidence this year. We are also very grateful to Mrs Kenny who coordinated the day and will work closely with Year 6 as they take on these leadership roles throughout semester 2.

The carnival was filled with energy, determination, house spirit, and plenty of memorable moments. Congratulations to McAuley House, who were crowned our 2026 Athletics Carnival Champions! 🏆❤️
While McAuley took home the trophy, every house should be incredibly proud of their efforts. Throughout the day, students displayed outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and encouragement, both on and off the track.
It was wonderful to see students challenging themselves, cheering on their peers, and representing their houses with pride. A huge thank you to our staff, students, families, and volunteers who helped make the day such a success.

Congratulations to the SJP String Ensemble! 🎻

Our talented ensemble students achieved 1st Place at the Dubbo Eisteddfod on Friday, with the adjudicator praising their strong and cohesive ensemble playing.

This wonderful result reflects the dedication shown at weekly before-school rehearsals. Congratulations to Erin, (our String Ensemble Captain), Joaquin, Henoch, Ranumi, Vinuli, Hannah and Charlotte and to their conductor, Mrs Alison Williams from Macquarie Conservatorium. A special thank you also to Mrs Susan Hovenden for her many years of commitment to the ensemble before her retirement last term.

Well done, everyone!

THANK YOU, ST JOHN'S COMMUNITY
Due to overwhelming demand, the initial allocation of tickets for our Monday Evening and Tuesday Evening performances sold out incredibly quickly!
We're excited to announce that a NEW batch of 50 tickets has now been released for BOTH performances.
Thank you to our amazing families, friends, parish community and supporters for your enthusiasm and support of our talented students. With over 200 students involved, Frozen: The Musical Spectacular is shaping up to be a truly magical event.
Current Ticket Availability:
❄️ Saturday 27 June Matinee – 69 tickets remaining
❄️ Saturday 27 June Evening – 83 tickets remaining
❄️ Monday 29 June Matinee – SOLD OUT
❄️ Monday 29 June Evening – NEW batch of 50 tickets released
❄️ Tuesday 30 June Matinee – 62 tickets remaining
❄️ Tuesday 30 June Evening – NEW batch of 50 tickets released
Don't miss your chance to experience the music, magic and wonder of Frozen!
🎫 Book now before these new tickets disappear too!
www.123tix.com.au 💙❄️🎭

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support shown for Frozen: The Musical Spectacular. Our cast and students have been working hard to create a magical experience filled with your favourite songs, stunning performances, and unforgettable moments.

Tickets are selling fast, with the Monday Matinee already SOLD OUT! Secure your seats today and join us for this spectacular family event before the remaining tickets disappear.

Yesterday, students from Years 3–6 enjoyed an action-packed Athletics Carnival! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️☀️

Here's a sneak peek of all the excitement as students from Lennon, McCauley, La Salle and Moore showcased their athletic talents, house spirit and sportsmanship throughout the day.

We've got plenty more photos, highlights and the overall winning house still to come, so stay tuned!

Be sure to keep an eye out for next week's newsletter, where we'll share all the details from a fantastic day of competition and fun.

What a wonderful evening of African food, community and service at St Brigid's Second Thursday Dinner last night.

A huge thank you to many generous SJP families who provided the meal, and to our Year 6 leaders, Camille, Henoch, Molly and Skyli, who embraced the opportunity to serve others with enthusiasm. From setting tables and serving meals to cleaning up, drying countless plates and sorting cutlery, we were all kept very busy throughout the evening!
A special shout out also to younger students: Chim, Chino, Kene and Kosi, who eagerly helped in the kitchen. We are so proud of these students and their willingness to help our parish community.

🎶 Dubbo City Eisteddfod 2026 🎶
Congratulations to our St John's Primary Choir who represented our school beautifully at the Dubbo City Eisteddfod today.
Nearly 60 students from Years 3–6 took to the stage to perform Seize the Day and Somewhere Only We Know, earning an outstanding 2nd Place in a highly competitive field.
We are incredibly proud of the commitment, teamwork and musicianship our students demonstrated throughout the rehearsal process and in today's performance. Their hard work was evident on stage and they should be very proud of their achievement and the sophistication of their performance.
A sincere thank you to Mrs Clifford for her beautiful accompaniment.
Congratulations also to all schools who participated. It was wonderful to see so many students sharing their love of music and performance.
Well done, Choir! 🎵👏

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