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As a school we were very proud to have 3 of our long-distance runners qualify for the 2025 SAPSASA State Cross Country Championships. These particular championships were held on Thursday 5^th June at the Oakbank Racing Club in the wintry Adelaide Hills. Olivia Sadler (4G), Will Keegan (5F) and Thomas McDonald (6W) all represented both our school and the Airport District with pride by executing their best efforts in challenging conditions.

Olivia competed in the U10 section and completed the race in 10^th place. Overall, the U10 Girls Airport District placed 2^nd at the Championships. Will competed in the U11 section and was credited with a 10^th place finish also. This effort assisted the U11 Boys Airport District to obtain 1^st place accolades at the Championship. Thomas competed in the U12 section which had 200+ runners and at the conclusion of the race he finished in the 76^th position. A huge effort when competing against so many runners.

Olivia and Will have both been placed on the reserve list for the SA State Team that travels to QLD in September to compete at a national level.  

We at St John the Baptist Catholic School are very proud of each of you. You have all shown high levels of commitment, enthusiasm and strength to gain such pleasing results. Not only have you represented yourselves, but you have represented our school in the best possible manner. Congratulations to each of you.

Jaya, Orlando and Josie, Year 6 Leaders, represented our school at the West Torrens Anzac Day Dawn Service laying a wreath during the Service of Remembrance.

On Tuesday the 25th of March our 36 competitive swimmers ventured to the George Bolton Swimming Centre in Burnside for our annual SACPSSA Carnival. As a squad we didn’t know what to expect after being promoted to Section 2 for this years event. Our very first event really set the tone for the day with the ‘Boys Open Medley Team’ winning by nearly half a lap in that first race. Congratulations to the following Year 4 girls: Olivia (4G), Winne (4G), Elsie (4G), Scarlett (4G) and Stella (4PC) who were awarded with a pennant for Year Level Champions. Also, congratulations to Ethan Beresford who became an Age Group Champion for the third time throughout his primary school years. All of the swimmers that attended on the day did an excellent job and really represented our school extremely well with their sportsmanship and overall behaviour. A huge thanks to the parent volunteers on the day and to all of the parents that were present to support their child/ren on the day. On reflection, I thought it was really quite nice to be outside enjoying the carnival as a school.

Our Intergenerational Playgroup features in this month's Southern Cross.  To view the full article, please click here.

Mary, a previous staff member visits weekly with 4 other older people (50+) who mingle with our 0-4 aged playgroup children.  Our older visitors participate in a collection of activity packs, books, games, crafts and snacks!  

If you would like to participate as an elderly volunteer you can register via email on intergen@mealsonwheels.org.au 

Mr LaForgia and Mrs Overall attended a reception at Government House to celebrate Playgroup SA's 50th Anniversary. During the evening, the Playgroup SA Excellence Award winners were announced, and we are delighted to share that our Play to Grow Playgroup received an award for Excellence in Intergenerational Play and Practise. Mrs Overall accepted the award from the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC. Congratulations to Karina and everyone who supports our wonderful playgroup!

Catholic Schools Open Week runs from the 19th to 25th August.  It is a good time to come and visit our  school and see what we offer . We have a tour on Tuesday 20th August at 9.30am.  Please phone 8218 3300 to book!

We also feature in an article about our school and Parish relationship in the South Australian Catholic Schools Magazine which was in the Advertiser on Saturday 10th August. It featured our Principal, Mr LaForgia, Parish Priest, Fr Denis and students Gracie, Mila and Ollie!

The annual Catholic Education awards were held last night at the Hilton Hotel and St John the Baptist Catholic School and Parish Office were the recipients of  ‘Innovative Program’ Award category.  The award recognises the deep interactions and collaboration between the school and parish staff and the positive impact on the wider school community. Fr Dennis and Todd accepted this award on behalf of the school and parish.  It was a wonderful night with representation of the parish and staff in attendance.

We are excited to announce that the redevelopment of the carpark and additional green space is now complete. This increase in the school’s footprint along Anzac Highway will provide additional car parking facilities for the school and parish community and further play space for the students.