John Paul II Catholic School

04/09/2026

This week we’ve been celebrating our wonderful TA’s at JPII! 💙

Our TA’s are such an important part of our school community and do so much each day to support our students and teachers. We’re so grateful for their care, patience, kindness and all the little things they do to make a difference.

A big thank you to all of our amazing TA’s. We really appreciate everything you do!

Not all of our TA’s are in the photo, but here’s a little group shot of some of our amazing team! 😊

📖 Read more in our latest school newsletter: https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/M170qYN/fortnightly-newsletter-of-john-paul-ii-catholic-school/page/cover

04/09/2026

As part of our Formation for Mission Day on the first day of Term 3, our staff reflected on the spirit of St Francis and his values of peace, love and service.

In our “service” group, staff were asked to donate items for hygiene packs to support families in need. We are so grateful for the generosity of our wonderful John Paul II community.

A big thank you to Maddie and Kerran from Tassie Mums for collecting the donations and to our amazing staff for getting behind this initiative! 💙

01/09/2026

Simple back-and-forth conversations help build language and understanding.

This Tasmanian family is putting talking and pointing into action.

For more ideas and resources to support your family, visit: greatstart.tas.gov.au

For help with your own reading and writing visit readingwritinghotline.edu.au or call 1300 6 555 06

31/08/2026

Tuesday 1 September
🚲 Bike Collective Program – Session 4 (selected students)
🏫 MacKillop Taster Day – Grade 5 students
📋 Board Meeting – 5.00pm

Wednesday 2 September
👬 Grade 6 Boys Merge Program – 9.00am–10.00am
🤝 Eddie Rice Activities with MacKillop – selected students

Friday 4 September
🏐 Grade 5/6 Football & Netball
💙 Setup for Success – Father's & Special Person Day

28/08/2026

✨ SETUP FOR SUCCESS ✨

What a wonderful few weeks we have had at SetUp for Success! 💛

We have been busy learning, playing and connecting together, with some very special sessions including our Teddy Bear Picnic 🧸🧺, Music with Mrs K 🎶 and of course Book Week! 📚✨

A huge thank you to all of our families who have joined us over the past few weeks. Your involvement, enthusiasm and willingness to jump in and share these experiences with your little ones is what makes SetUp so special! 🥰

Next week is Fathers/Special People craft! We would love to see you there! SetUp runs from 9-10:30 every Friday in the Kinder classroom and is FREE to attend!

Emma Williams
Teacher

24/08/2026

Some of our fabulous book week costumes!

24/08/2026

Help your child learn new words by pointing and talking about what’s around you – at home or when out on a walk.

The more you talk and respond, the stronger your child’s communication skills will grow.

For more ideas and resources to support your family, visit: greatstart.tas.gov.au

For help with your own reading and writing visit readwritinghotline.edu.au or call 1300 6 555 06

24/08/2026

23/08/2026

Week 5 at John Paul II!

Monday 24 August
📚👑 Book Week Parade & School Assembly – 9.15am

Tuesday 25 August
🚲 Bike Collective Program – Session 4 (selected students)
🎶 TSO Concert at Emmanuel Christian School – Kinder to Grade 6
🙏 Faith Sharing Five – First Eucharist Candidates
3.30pm–6.00pm at Corpus Christi Church

Wednesday 26 August
👬Grade 6 Boys Merge Program – 9.00am–10.00am
🙏 Faith Sharing Five – First Eucharist Candidates
3.30pm–6.00pm at Corpus Christi Church

Friday 28 August
🏐 Grade 5/6 Football & Netball
👫Grade 2 MacKillop Buddies
📚✨Book Week Setup

19/08/2026

A reminder that our Book Week Parade & Mid-Term Assembly is on Monday 24 August at 9.15am in Emmaus (The Hall).

All families welcome. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful costumes! 📖✨