St John the Baptist Primary School Ferntree Gully

St John the Baptist was privileged to host the MACS Board of Directors for their Annual General Meeting. The Board’s visit provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase the many qualities that make SJB a Catholic school of choice.

Our 2026 theme, “Empowered to Thrive,” reflects our commitment to nurturing confident, capable learners grounded in faith. We hope the MACS Board experienced this theme in action throughout their time with us.

Stepping into leadership in style 💙✨

Our Year 6 leaders proudly led their first assembly for the year last week and received their commemorative jackets and badges. The excitement was real! We congratulate our students on the confident and respectful way they led the assembly and represented the SJB community.

A special congratulations to our Year 6 Captains who warmly welcomed the MACS Directors to SJB and opened the MACS Board of Directors AGM with Prayer and a Recognition of Country. We are so proud of the way our leaders are already shining this year. 🌟

A beautiful way to begin 2026 ✨

Yesterday we celebrated our first official school Mass of the year, gathering in prayer, gratitude and hope. As we embrace our theme Empowered to Thrive, we are reminded that each of us is called to grow, flourish and support one another throughout the year ahead.

We were also blessed to be led by Father Peter as we officially welcomed him into our school community.

Here’s to a year of faith, growth and thriving together 🌿💛

Today we light the Christ Candle, celebrating the birth of Jesus, the light of the world. 🕯️✨
This candle reminds us that hope, peace, joy, and love are fulfilled in Christ. As we celebrate Christmas, we wish our entire school community a safe, joyful, and wonderful Christmas. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and the light of Christ shared with family and loved ones. ❤️🎄

This week we light the Candle of Love, also known as the Angel Candle, the fourth of Advent. It reminds us of the angels’ message announcing the birth of Christ and the boundless love God has for us. As we enter the final days of Advent, we rejoice in this great gift of love and prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus.

We are so proud to celebrate one of our Social Justice Leaders who has received the Tilly Aston Achievement Award.

Presented by Mary Doyle MP, Federal Member for Aston, this award recognises outstanding leadership, inclusion and service to others. A well deserved honour that reflects the compassion and commitment our wonderful students has show within our school community🌟

This Christmas season, joy is all around us. We are proud to be a MACS school, celebrating a Spirit of Joy that shines brightly through our community. 🌟🎄

This week we light the Candle of Joy, also known as the Shepherd Candle, the third of Advent. This pink candle calls us to rejoice as the celebration of Jesus’ birth draws near. We remember the joy the shepherds felt when they received the good news of His arrival. As we prepare for Christmas, may this candle inspire us to welcome the joy Christ brings into our hearts and lives.

Celebrating the Spirit of Joy this Christmas. Grateful for the warmth, kindness, and connection in our community. ✨🎄

✨This Christmas, we’re celebrating the Spirit of Joy ✨

As a MACS school, we’re embracing the joy that shines through our community every day. From the kindness in our classrooms to the laughter in our play spaces, this season reminds us of the many moments that uplift and connect us.

May the Spirit of Joy continue to guide our hearts as we celebrate together. 🎄✨

This week we light the Candle of Peace, otherwise known as the Bethlehem Candle, the second of Advent. It reminds us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and the peace that Christ’s birth brings to the world. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, may this candle inspire us to share Christ’s peace in our words and actions.

Our 2026 Preps had the most exciting moment the other week when they met their 2026 Year 6 buddies for the very first time! It was wonderful to see new friendships beginning to form as they chatted and started getting to know one another.
We can’t wait to watch these connections grow throughout next year! 🌟