St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Freshwater

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Freshwater A small school with BIG Advantages, providing caring and supportive learning experiences

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school from Kindergarten to Year Six and part of the Manly Freshwater Parish.

Playgroup is on tomorrow and it's our TEDDY BEARS PICNIC.Bring your favourite teddy bear and enjoy a fun morning of play...
26/08/2026

Playgroup is on tomorrow and it's our TEDDY BEARS PICNIC.
Bring your favourite teddy bear and enjoy a fun morning of play.
See you (and your teddy) at 9am.

07/08/2026

Today, we thank our incredible Principal, Mrs Van Der Merwe for her dedication, leadership, and commitment to our school community. We also recognise Mrs Kennett, our Assistant Principal.
Their guidance, support, and genuine care help create a positive and welcoming environment where students and staff can learn, grow, and succeed. Through their hard work, encouragement, and unwavering commitment, they inspire excellence and make a lasting impact on the lives of so many.
We are deeply grateful for the countless ways they contribute to the success and wellbeing of our school.
We say "Thank you for your passion, vision, and the difference you make every day. We truly appreciate all that you do and we are proud to celebrate you both today."

A fantastic night of family fun and community spirit!Our Christmas in July Movie Night was filled with festive fun and l...
04/08/2026

A fantastic night of family fun and community spirit!
Our Christmas in July Movie Night was filled with festive fun and laughter as well as great community spirit. It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the evening together.
A special thank you to our incredible parent volunteers and P&F Committee whose hard work behind the scenes made the event possible. We are so grateful for your support and commitment to our school community.

100 Days of Kindergarten - a wonderful celebrationOur kindy students enjoyed a day packed with 100-themed fun, includin...
03/08/2026

100 Days of Kindergarten - a wonderful celebration
Our kindy students enjoyed a day packed with 100-themed fun, including making fairy bread covered in 100s and 1000s, colouring activities, maths games using our 100 charts, reading stories about 100, and creating special artwork.
We loved seeing our students in their creative costumes and we are so proud of how far they have come and all they have achieved in their first 100 days of school. Each child received a special award for reaching this milestone and, making kindergarten look so easy!
A highlight of the day was planting a tree alongside our grandparents, creating a lasting reminder of this special occasion and the growth we've shared together.
We shared many laughs imagining what life might look like when we're 100 years old. From secretive spies to champion tennis players, our future is certainly in good hands!
Congratulations to our amazing Kindergarten students on 100 days of learning, growing, and thriving. Here's to the next 100!

We invite families to book a school tour and discover the SJB difference! Tours on 27 August or 11 September.Register v...
03/08/2026

We invite families to book a school tour and discover the SJB difference!
Tours on 27 August or 11 September.
Register via sjbfdbb.catholic.edu.au

Author & Illustrator Visit to SJB FreshwaterWe are excited to welcome Author, Sally Rippin and Artist & Illustrator, Aki...
29/07/2026

Author & Illustrator Visit to SJB Freshwater
We are excited to welcome Author, Sally Rippin and Artist & Illustrator, Aki Fukuoku to our school next Monday 3 August. Sally and Aki will talk to Years 3-6 students about the new novel, Billie B Brown's Secret Mystery Club: Spooky House.
Bring your copy of the book for Sally and Aki to sign it for you!

SCHOOL TOURS - Discover a school where learning comes alive!Bring the family and join us for a behind-the-scenes look at...
28/07/2026

SCHOOL TOURS - Discover a school where learning comes alive!
Bring the family and join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our vibrant school community. Explore our classrooms, see learning in action, meet our Principal, and connect with our inspiring student leaders.
From the energy of our students to the dedication of our teachers, you'll experience first-hand what makes our school such an exciting place to learn, grow and belong.
Our first tour for this term will be on Friday 31 July at 9:30am.
Book your spot today via NorthernBeachesOpenDays.com.au

08/07/2026

NAIDOC Week - 5 -12 July

This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week, an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the histories, cultures, achievements, and enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year's theme, Fifty Years of Deadly, celebrates five decades of strength, leadership, resilience, and community. It honours the Elders, advocates, artists, storytellers, and communities whose voices and vision continue to shape the future.

We invite our families to join in celebrating NAIDOC Week by attending local community events, listening to First Nations voices, and taking time to learn more about the stories, cultures, and histories that continue to shape our shared future.

A Musical Start to the School Day! One morning before school this week, we were treated to a wonderful guitar performanc...
03/07/2026

A Musical Start to the School Day!
One morning before school this week, we were treated to a wonderful guitar performance by some of our students. It was fantastic to hear how much progress they are making and to see their growing confidence and musical talent on display. These students are learning to play the guitar through extra-curricular lessons with Manly Music.
If you'd like to hear more, all the Manly Music students will be performing at St Matthews Church, Manly this weekend.
đź“Ť St Matthew's Church, Manly (Lower Ebbs Room)
đź“… Saturday 4 July
⏰ 3pm – 6pm
Everyone is welcome to come along and support these talented young musicians.

📢 SJB Playgroup ReminderThank you to all our wonderful families for joining us at Playgroup this term! We’ve loved seein...
30/06/2026

📢 SJB Playgroup Reminder
Thank you to all our wonderful families for joining us at Playgroup this term! We’ve loved seeing our families participate in the activities organised by Mrs Millar.
Please note that there will be no Playgroup this Thursday (2nd July).
We’ll be back on Thursday 23 July at 9am and can’t wait to see you then.

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7 Johnson Street
Freshwater, NSW
2096

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+61299396699

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