Always Reaching for New Heights

Always Reaching for New Heights

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Welcome to St John’s School, Silkwood – a co-educational primary school in the Diocese of Cairns. As a small Catholic school, St John’s offers a faith and values based education which focuses on the well-being of each individual child. This focus is achieved through explicit teaching of social emotional learning in a caring and supportive environment. Our school values its community-oriented approach to student wellbeing and family life.

Our Values

Principal's Message

A very warm welcome to the St John’s, Silkwood community! St John’s prides itself on the culture and traditions built over the years at the school. The school’s proud history began in 1948 when the school was by founded by Parish Priest Fr Alfred Natali and the Missionary Franciscan Sisters. We are a very welcoming community that believes that working together to achieve a common goal brings success for all. Our staff, students and parents remain focused on our sense of being a ‘learning community’ and are proud of their great achievements over the years.

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Prep/1/2 ventured over to the Kindy today to see their Nativity display. What a great creation and beautiful space for the children to play in. ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out what our amazing Kindy has been up to!!! Congratulations to Ms Cheryl, Mrs Greco and Staff. This looks amazing. We bet the Kindy kids love playing in this space! ... See MoreSee Less

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Our classroom windows are looking so festive with these stained glass windows lit up by the sunlight. 🎄 ... See MoreSee Less

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Some beautiful angels by Grade 3/4 ... See MoreSee Less

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