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Established over 30 years ago, we are a co-educational, non-denominational, independent, urban, IB World Continuum School educating 570 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. 100% of our graduates go to a university of their choice. We have embraced the IB philosophy while maintaining and strengthening our core values and commitment to nurturing our students' minds and hearts. We get to know and care for our students and community members as individuals. At SJS, our mission is to inspire our students' academic excellence and create confident learners who will pursue their goals with passion, integrity, and respect for others within the global community. We believe in a well-rounded education that encourages personal growth and the development of a strong moral compass. The foundation of the IB program is character development. The academic, service, and co-curricular program at St. John's School, as well as our culture and educators, all contribute to the goal of fostering good people and instilling core values. From academics to athletics, arts to technology, our students learn the skills that will help prepare them for a life of purpose. As an essential part of this process, through various methods, we are seeking the input of stakeholder communities about your experiences with St. John's School and your expectations for the future. We are pleased to be working with Berlineaton, a management consulting firm with extensive experience with independent schools in Canada. We invite all members of our community to provide your input through the online form on this page. Your feedback, along with the results of the Parent Satisfaction Survey conducted earlier in 2019, will inform this critical process. We have engagement events planned for early in the new school year to collaborate and consult with you as we develop our new Strategic Plan – watch this space for more details. We are known as a tight-knit, healthy community of teachers, students, staff, and parents who work together to ensure everyone is healthy, accepting, and safe. A St. John's School education is shaped by individual attention, small class sizes, and a culture of collaboration, caring, and respect. At the very heart of St. John's is our belief that values matter. Whether our students are on the playground, in the classroom, playing basketball, or participating in a debating tournament, our students and staff know that character, diligence, loyalty, and service are the very foundation of our school. These four pillars guide us every day to be a strong and healthy school community where all students feel safe, comfortable, known, and accepted. The rigor of the IB curriculum means our students and staff are challenged every day. They are challenged to learn about themselves and the world around them. Every member of our community explores the talents, skills, and interests they have that can make a difference in the world. Just like real-life – St. John's is co-educational. In the classroom, in the gym, and in co-curricular activities, boys and girls use their individual and combined strengths to work and play together. St. John's is urban. We are close to parks, community centers, restaurants, and more. Our students have classes at the park, display their art at the local coffee shop, distribute hot chocolate to our neighbors, and older students frequent the restaurants nearby. Students steadily gain independence and worldliness throughout their time here. There is no doubt about it, St. John's School is a lively and busy place where students enjoy themselves with their classmates, students from other grades and with their teachers. Our diverse array of events, from talent, shows to community BBQs, bring people together in supportive and happy environments. We have connected our local community and our global world. Students know students in other classrooms, other grades, and other schools. Students volunteer with a range of community organizations regularly. Students travel abroad every year on leadership and service trips, connecting with students from other cultures. Students Skype with children from other IB schools around the world. Our students are dancers, artists, public speakers, chess players, basketball stars, designers, and so much more. Some come to St. John's with these interests, while others develop their interests and talents through our diverse courses, clubs, and athletic options. Some are passionate about the environment, others about global issues. Some are keen on stock market competitions. Whatever their passion, they can explore it at St. John's. The IB curriculum provides students with unique opportunities to explore their passions while learning. Grade 5 Student Exhibitions, Grade 10 Personal Projects, and Grade 12 Extended Essays are all student-led explorations on a subject of personal interest. Students research the topic, present their findings, and showcase their subject's knowledge passion displays and presentations. The topics are varied, complex, personal, and engaging. Through the process, students build skills and confidence. In order for graduates to succeed in our ever-growing complex and connected world, students must develop strong communication skills, learn to effectively work in groups, and be able to embrace change and difference. That is precisely why we embraced the globally recognized IB curriculum as the best vehicle to prepare students for school, university, and life. Our graduates speak two or more languages, have already written a 4,000-word research essay, work in teams frequently, have successfully taken a variety of exams, and know the world around them. Graduates tell us they feel well prepared for the bright future ahead of them. 100% of our graduates are accepted into a university of their choice. We are proud of that fact, but what we are most proud of is how successful and happy our students are in their lives after school. Not only do they graduate from university, but they also remain active volunteers and life-long learners.

Lakecrest High School develops well-rounded, internationally-minded students who are ready to meet the challenges of post-secondary education. Lakecrest classes are smaller and provide the opportunity for students to request electives on an individual basis. Lakecrest enjoys partnerships with community professional organizations and provides students with innovative ways to apply their in-class learning to the workforce. Students can fulfill outcomes in various areas such as science, language arts, social studies, and entrepreneurship. Lakecrest High School provides an enriched academic experience for students. Students graduate with a Newfoundland and Labrador provincial graduation diploma and avail of technology, athletics, music, and fine arts outside of the regular curriculum. High school students will have the opportunities to accelerate Grade 12 studies through: Advanced Placement (AP) courses from the College Board of the United States of America in mathematics and language arts courses. Memorial University concurrent studies. This option provides for students exposure to a larger educational institution, post-secondary academic standards, and an introduction to university life. Other optional courses students may opt to complete, but not limited to, the following: First Aid Courses and Certifications Babysitting Courses Computer Coding / Gaming Courses Duke of Edinburgh Hockey Skills Canada Program Lakecrest develops internationally-minded learners and leaders in an educational community of excellence. Lakecrest Independent School aims to empower students to be effective, and independent learners are principled and confident in their abilities and actions within the local and global community. An enriched program provides for the full academic and personal development of each student. Expectations for students, faculty, and staff are supported to ensure that full learning potential is achieved. Every student is entitled to an equitable share of the teacher’s attention. A safe, orderly, and respectful environment are essential to a positive learning experience. Student evaluation is multifaceted, and its purpose is to inform instruction and positively motivate students. Parents and the extended community contribute to the learning experiences of students.

St. John's is widely regarded by many as one of the best international schools in Europe. To provide the school with a platform for coherent and dynamic development, we have drawn up clear guiding statements supported by a vision, mission, and values, which we believe positively differentiates us from other international schools. For more than 50 years, St. John's has been providing a high-quality education to expatriate and local families of the greater Brussels area. We are proud of the impact that we have had on generations of students. The school was founded in 1964 by the FCJ. It has built its reputation for excellence on a foundation of exceptional academic programs and athletics and the visual and performing arts throughout the years. In 2016, the school transferred ownership to the Inspired network of schools, with over 51 sister schools right across the globe. This is an exciting step in the school's history and brings a wealth of opportunities for our students and staff to collaborate and share best practices. Inspired sets a new standard in premium private education with handpicked teachers and a dedication to excellence that permeates every school aspect. Integrating innovative, challenging, and enriching academic, performing arts, and sports programs, Inspired's students leave with outstanding results, a love of learning, confidence, and a firm value system that prepares them to embrace the challenges life throws at them in their future endeavors. An Inspired education extends beyond traditional academia's confines to tuition in life and public speaking, study methods, and time management. Inspired schools nurture each student's unique individuality, talent, and self-assurance, equipping them to take on the world with the skills and confidence to ensure success as leading global citizens of tomorrow. The primary years are the vital foundations for all future schooling in a student's life. If children experience learning as fun, relevant, and valuable, they will develop a positive attitude towards education. Here at St John's International School, our dedicated and experienced teachers use the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum to plan student learning. This program emphasizes the development of the whole child – intellectual, social, emotional, and physical aspects of learning – within our unique international context. Our team of highly experienced international educators works together collaboratively to develop the Programme of Inquiry, which is unique to St John's, considering our geographical location in the heart of Europe. We are proud to offer subject lessons taught by specialist teachers, which are interwoven into the program through the program's Transdisciplinary nature. The PYP is an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning, which results in students having the skills to question the world in which they live. They grow up as confident individuals with their own opinions and reflect on learning from a critical perspective.

The staff is committed to providing engaging hands-on and inquiry-based learning opportunities to study their changing world and explore sustainable living within an urban community. Our dedicated staff nurtures each student to develop their talents and interests to reach their full potential as valued and contributing citizens of the world. Our particular focus is on the whole child, especially individual students' needs, emphasizing the social/emotional, academic, physical, and spiritual dimensions. We have a diverse student cohort and encourage student enrolment applications from a wide range of backgrounds. We believe that it is essential that our students feel safe at school so that their learning opportunities can be at an optimal level. St John's strives for high academic standards to help all students realize their potential and develop their interests. Our outstanding staff is very committed to supporting our students and their ongoing development. Essential to our School is our relationship with God, in the context of the Gospel, where each student is valued and accepted as a child of God. Relationships are an essential part of our St John's culture, so we use the Restorative Practice model to manage our students' behavior. We offer a range of activities: co-curricular, including sport and music, and extra-curricular, including service-learning and debating. For a taste of St John's Lutheran School, we encourage you to visit for a tour on Tuesday mornings during term time. I strongly recommend you visit us, to see our school in action, to meet members of our caring and dynamic school and experience for yourself this unique environment. St John's Lutheran School supports and promotes the principles and practice of Australian Democracy, including a commitment to an elected government, the rule of law, equal rights for all before the law, freedom of religion, freedom of speech and association, and the values of openness and tolerance. As a Lutheran School, St John's Lutheran School endeavors to achieve its Philosophy of Education through the following aims: We will celebrate God's love and our Lutheran heritage We believe each individual has their gifts and talents. Students will be encouraged and supported in developing those gifts In our curriculum, we will endeavor to provide a broad and appropriate range of subjects and promote innovation and excellence in teaching, learning, and pastoral care We strive to operate in partnership with families and the community and prepare students to make a valuable contribution to their local and broader community Our school aims to provide a student-centered environment in which students feel safe and are encouraged to serve others in their community with confidence In our holistic approach to students, we value equity, diversity, individuality, and multiculturalism We recognize our role as environmental stewards and accept responsibility for promoting sustainable practices. St John's Lutheran School shares its vision with all Australian Lutheran schools. It is a vision based on God's self-revelation in the Bible, God's inspired Word, and the trustworthy source of Christian teaching. The school endeavors to set up and maintain a framework of Christian attitudes and relationships which will, by the power of the Holy Spirit, permeate and integrate its entire life and work and thereby help it to grow as a caring community. Therefore, the educational philosophy of the school is based on the recognition that God is the giver of all truth and that the skills and attitudes of the students are being developed and used for the glory of God through service to one another. This encourages the development of a Christian worldview that equips students to live an authentic Christian life in Australian society.

St John's Lutheran School, which is owned and operated by St John's Lutheran Congregation, offers its program in Christian Education to all applicants regardless of ethnic origin, religion or disability, provided that: Through enrolment procedures, parents seeking enrolment for their child/children undertake to support willingly and freely the stated purpose of St John's Lutheran School. Adequate space and resources are available. Enrollment priorities will be determined from time to time by St John's Lutheran Congregation. The current enrollment priorities are: Children who are members of St John's Lutheran Congregation, Eudunda. Siblings and children of former students. Children who are members of any other Lutheran Congregation. Children who are members of Christian Churches, other than Lutheran. Children who have no association with a Christian Church. The order in which applications are received in each priority area. Children who turn five up to and including the first week of the intended term of commencement will be accepted into the Reception class in 2013. Children commencing Reception in Terms 1 and 2 will, under normal circumstances, automatically proceed to Year 1 at the commencement of the next school year. Children commencing Reception in Terms 3 and 4 will, under normal circumstances, complete a further four terms of Reception in the following year. In exceptional circumstances, the length of time a child may spend in Reception may be extended or reduced. However, any decision to vary the policy will require agreement between the school and the parents/caregivers. As of 2014, there will be one intake at St John's. In 2013 students who start school in Term 3 and 4 will continue their Reception years into 2014, and the one intake students are beginning in Term 1 2014. In 2015 there will be a straight transition of one intake from preschool to school at the beginning of that year. Mission Statement is St John's Lutheran School is a christ-centered school, nurturing the individual in a caring, inclusive family environment, committed to quality global education. Vision Statement is: Building a passionate learning community Christ-centered Child focussed Investing in families Highly skilled, caring staff

St John'sJohn's Mission Statement is that our school community is committed to providing quality education, which endeavors to prepare children for the future in a caring Christian environment. St John'sJohn's Lutheran School is a school community committed to providing quality education while endeavoring to prepare children for the future in a caring, supportive Christian environment. We strive to provide a positive approach to education that will equip children for the future and lay a foundation for lifelong learning. Presently, we offer Primary classes from Prep to Year 6. In 2014 we expanded into a Junior Secondary program7*/, and we now offer Years 7, 8, and 9 in a designated secondary precinct. Our academic guidelines are based on the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority'sAuthority's Australian National Curriculum documents. In contrast, the Bible and the Lutheran Confessions provide the theological foundation for our worship and devotional program. A blend of traditional and current educational practices provide a balanced framework for instruction and learning. Our Restorative Practices approach to relationships acknowledges that healthy relationships are vital for our lives, learning, and school community. Our aim is for students to develop a sense of responsibility for their behavior and understand how they treat others has consequences that can either enhance or harm relationships. At St John'sJohn's, we have implemented the Australian National Curriculum for all of the Key Learning Areas. As some curriculum areas are reviewed and updated, St John'sJohn's staff ensure these are considered and undertaken. Our staff regularly undertake various professional development opportunities, locally, interstate, and internationally to ensure they stay abreast of the latest educational practices. Our Christian Studies program is based on the Lutheran Schools Christian Studies Curriculum Framework (CSCF) developed by Lutheran Education Australia. Also, our experienced staff runs individualised, group support, and extension programs.

Extensive and regular communication between teachers, parents, and students ensures close, informative, and supportive relationships are established, enhancing the community's feels. Our long-term goal is to produce articulate and confident young men and women with a social conscience who can contribute to society and leaders who want to journey through life with tolerance and compassion for others. We are committed to: Preparing our students to play a constructive and contributing role in society and the wider world. Inspiring the joy of learning and living. Enhancing a partnership of students, staff, family, and community. The care and individual development of the individual. Fostering the values of inclusiveness, tolerance, and compassion. Providing students with a broad range of activities. St John's Grammar School has developed an enviable reputation for providing high-quality educational experiences for ELC to Year 12 students in a student-focused, Christian environment. The School brings together solid values, global thinking, creativity, and authentic learning, with an achievement focus and an innovative School-wide pedagogy to deliver leading-edge coeducation. The inclusive and compassionate community of students, staff, parents, and Board provides the ideal environment for fostering individual strengths, meeting individual needs, and challenging each child's abilities in a supportive and positive learning environment. St John's is a thriving, connected school where each student is guided to fulfill their academic, social, emotional, and spiritual potential and inspired to lead positive and purposeful lives beyond our school gates. Part of our educational quest is to send out into the world young people who are well equipped to make the most of their own lives and commit to making a positive difference in others' lives. Early Learning Centre33 Sheoak Road, Belair SA 5052 Phone: +61 8 70998333 Email: [email protected] Junior Campus (R – Year 6) 42 Sheoak Road, Belair SA 5052 Phone: +61 8 82782242 Email: [email protected]

The staff at St. John's want to get to know your child's and your family's story. We pride ourselves on small classes, well-resourced rooms, well-maintained grounds, and staff who work in partnership with you and do that little bit extra. We are guided by our simple yet powerful motto of Praise, Love, Serve. These three words make us reflect on the following: Praise: Our Brand and Identity Who we are? What do we stand for? Love: Community Who are the members of the St. John's Community. Serve: Learning the purpose What we believe about learning and learners. We welcome you to be a part of our community. Being part of a Lutheran School means being part of a giant family. 39,000 Aussie kids are in Lutheran Schools. 89 schools all up! I can travel to any State or Territory and find 'family' – people I know, people who care about kids. This 'family' is visionary. We see an Australia full of educated, confident, thoughtful, tolerant, loving, faithful, and humble, and together we work towards that. "Being a new teacher at a Lutheran school has been an amazing experience for me. Everybody is so welcoming, and you feel a sense of love and belonging. It gives you a sense of community amongst not just those at the school but the broader community. It is a great place to be, and I am so very grateful to be working at St John's Lutheran Primary School." Sarah Sewell - Year 3/4 Teacher. As one of our parents recently told us, "It is like walking into a warm, friendly home. Apart from many of the comforts of home, the other features of our community are: Our multi-function Unity Centre - a flexible learning space for Performing Arts, Sport, and Assemblies. A large, well-landscaped play space provides plenty of opportunities for creative play that encourages children to interact across a variety of ages. Spacious, well-resourced classrooms. At St John's, we pride ourselves upon being Connected for Learning. We are Connected with Technology through a small device to student ratio, and most importantly, our small class sizes mean that our staff is connected to each child's need. With capped classes, we have more time to tailor each student's learning and support them as they reach their full potential. Our students love to learn because we love to learn. Every week is ended with a celebration assembly where classes share their achievements from the weekend, and students receive many opportunities to share their work. Since the school opened in 1980, St John's has been a significant contributor to the Portland community. Our students vigorously participate in community events such as Interschool Sport, Anzac Day March, Up Welling festival, and inter-school sport. Our senior students also represent themselves, Portland, and Victoria on their camps to Melbourne and Canberra.

We are one of over 80 Primary and Secondary schools operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, which currently educates well over 20,000 students. St. John's is located on a 3-hectare site in a semi-rural area of Jindera and is serviced from Albury and surrounding districts by several government-operated, free buses. We cater for boys and girls in the preceding years from Little Saints (4yr olds) to Year 6. Our school is open to all families and denominations in the community and enjoys a very positive reputation. We are a loving Christian community dedicated to providing a safe learning environment, inspiring all to achieve their full potential. We recognize learners' diversity, encourage and develop respect for others, a love for learning, and a desire to grow to maturity in Christ. Established in 1868, St John's Lutheran Primary School has provided quality Christian education non-stop for 150 years! St John's mainstay has always been to provide a caring and supportive environment to nurture our families in the Christian faith. With academic excellence and a reliable Christian educational program, the chief goals, St John's, continues to educate the whole child and support families in any way that we can. We are very well resourced and have excellent facilities. There are Interactive Whiteboards in every classroom and very advanced technological aids to assist further the education provided. The curriculum provides challenge, creativity, and variety, and incorporates both State and Federal requirements, and initiative is encouraged. We are excited to offer families a Christian choice in education and continue to provide excellence and care in a beautiful, tranquil environment where learning is valued and excellence is encouraged. The school vision statement is also our motto "to maturity in Christ. This seemingly simple phrase is rich in meaning and encouragement and is readily understood by even the youngest children. The following points amplify this vision statement: "to" – indicates a process and a direction. Education is a lifelong process. It should also be in an intentional direction. "maturity"- is our desired goal in primary education, as throughout all of life. "in Christ"- to live all areas of our life in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This scope of our vision is all students and all members of the wider school community. To strive through a life-long education, to be fully mature in Christ is a worthy goal for us all. The School logo presents this in the following manner. At the center of the logo is the empty cross, emphasizing that the risen Lord Jesus Christ is central to our school's whole foundation and operation. The radiating light symbolizes God's love and grace to us through Jesus Christ and the love we then share. The open Bible shows that all authority and practice is based on God's Word. St John's is a loving Christian community dedicated to providing a safe learning environment, inspiring all to achieve their full potential. We recognize learners' diversity, encourage and develop respect for others, a love for learning, and a desire to grow to maturity in Christ. As such, St John's aims to support parents in the complete Christian education of their children by: Encouraging children to grow in their relationship with God and come to personal faith in Jesus Christ. Providing a caring environment where learning is valued, excellence is encouraged, and honest effort is expected and recognized according to individual abilities. It provides a comprehensive, high-quality instruction program in all subject areas (as set by the NSW Department of Education) to equip children for further education. Promoting personal development and enhancement of social skills such as self-discipline, leadership, and teamwork. Core Christian Values Love for God, others, ourselves Respect for all Responsibility for ourselves, our actions, our school – service, honor, justice Honesty and Integrity at all times Opportunities the freedom to learn, play, take risks, grow, worship Care and Compassion for all consideration, kindness, empathy, understanding Effort and excellence give the best effort, using gifts and talents to achieve full potential Innovation always being open to doing things in a new way Dedication being devoted and committed to making St John is all it can be

St John's Lutheran Primary School is a Prep to Year 6 co-educational day school located in central Bundaberg. Founded in 1978, our small school has established a reputation for delivering an excellent education in a caring Christian environment. We are a fully accredited school, operate under the guidance of Lutheran Education Queensland, and are a member of Independent Schools Queensland. Situated beside our namesake Church, we also have a Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood Service (QLECS) Kindergarten adjacent to the school, where many of our students begin their educational journey. Our facilities include a large, multi-purpose, modern hall, safe playgrounds, a modern library, sensory gardens, music rooms, a tuckshop, and a magnificent mango tree under which many students enjoy their lunch. Experiencing our school for the first time gives many parents a sense of relief and confidence in their children's primary education. They describe the friendly welcome, the respect and good manners shown by our students, and the genuine caring and personal attention our staff extend to their child as stand out factors as to why St John's Lutheran Primary School is the school they choose. Of course, we have more to offer than just those attributes. The Christian ethos that guides our teachers and our small school environment underpins a distinctive learning and development culture that is not offered anywhere else in Bundaberg. Quality education, guided by the Australian Curriculum standards, is achieved, and our NAPLAN results are a testament to this. Students also benefit from a wide variety of extra-curricular programs, which contribute to developing well-rounded children whose potential is encouraged. At St John's, we are guided by the following principles: St John's Lutheran Primary School seeks to provide excellence in education using skilled, dedicated Christian staff who use educational programs that align with state and Australian government requirements. Each person learns to respect and value others as they, in turn, are respected and valued. Each person can discover and develop personal skills in a safe, loving, just, and peaceful environment. Students are taught the foundational understanding of the Christian faith, as understood by the Lutheran Church of Australia. Through their exposure to God's word revealed in the Old and New Testaments, we hope that students and their families might grow in the Christian faith. Students and staff at St John's are encouraged to direct their energies to the love of learning in a Christian community, reflecting the teachings of Jesus Christ. The School's Values are: Christian Safety Integrity Collaboration Respect Resilience Life-long learning Our mission is to provide the best Christian education for children from Prep to Year 6 in Bundaberg. Our vision is to educate and develop well-rounded children with Christian values ready for high school.

St John's is a place for developing the mind, innovation and creativity, inspiration and well-being, and nurturing the spirit. Preparing leadership responsibilities in tomorrow's local and global communities begins at Little Saints Kindergarten and is progressively undertaken by our caring, committed teachers through to Year 12. Our teachers care about your child, listening, and acting as fine role models. They are leaders in learning, focused on providing the best possible educational environment and ensuring that each child's academic potential is nurtured. Teachers are innovative and collegial in their approach, and new ways of teaching and learning are explored and encouraged. St John's is focused on each child's future and welcomes parents' participation in this educational journey. We facilitate community networks with tertiary providers and businesses, which support students in their transition from school to university and the workplace. Your family will be welcomed into our dynamic community, and I encourage you to explore this possibility with us. St John's Anglican College is an inclusive Christian school within the Anglican tradition that values diversity, inclusiveness, and tolerance within its community. With its Christian framework, the College encourages openness and intellectual challenge in its teaching and learning within a positive environment, promoting and acknowledging individual effort and endeavor. As an Anglican School, St John's actively expresses the Anglican Church's values and traditions, including the dignity and understanding to be found in school worship and an acceptance of social responsibility, social justice, and service to the broader community of which it is a part. In its long history, the Anglican Church has come to value diversity as a positive good and a distinguishing feature of a civilized community. Anglican schools should enliven such appreciation of diversity and acceptance and the care ethic implicit in others' respect. The teaching/learning ethic will show itself in hard work, intellectual rigor, and openness to ideas and debate. The Anglican tradition of renewing ancient forms and sacraments to meet modern needs will be evident in how the school community worships. Anglican schools will use the richness of symbols, stories, and ceremonies to promote their values and order their lives. The service ethic and a commitment to social justice will be seen in Anglican school communities' willingness to offer themselves to serve God and God's people in the broader community as critical participants. St John's motto, "Faith, Service and Courage," underpins the Anglican Ethos in various ways. The crest, which is worn by all students, has a rich story. The colors and shape of the bishop's miter represent our Anglican Ethos. The cross is symbolic of faith in Jesus Christ. The hands symbolize our commitment to social justice and serving God and the community. Primary Campus (Kindergarten to Year 6) Alpine Place Campus 6 Alpine Place Forest Lake QLD 4078 Ph: 07 3372 0888 Fax: 07 3372 0833

With great pride, we welcome you to St John’s College, where every student is cared for as an individual. Being at the center of our community, our students are supported by a highly trained and professional staff committed to the personal growth and academic achievement of every young person. Focusing on developing students as independent and critical thinkers, we are committed to delivering an educational experience based on quality research, professional practice, and world-leading methodologies. At St John’s, we are committed to a complete education for every student. Building a dynamic relationship between parents, students, and teachers helps our young people develop as resilient, knowledgeable, and adaptive learners. St John’s prepares and supports our students with small classes and personalized learning opportunities with the wisdom of experience. We actively create learning environments where each young person is respected and known for who they are and what they can achieve. We are a warm and welcoming community. Together with our outstanding students, parents, and staff, I warmly welcome you to St John’s College. The College commenced from a humble beginning as an afternoon school at St John is the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Community and Parish in North Carlton in 1972, under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. As interest grew, in 1979, it transformed into a fully comprehensive bilingual day school. In 1983 the College was relocated to its current site at Preston. St John’s College is an independent co-educational P-12 school. The College is well located, close to transport in the Melbourne suburb of Preston. Committed to Excellence in Education, the College is dedicated to providing a vibrant, stimulating learning environment where students can achieve their personal best while developing self-esteem and responsibility for their place in the community. St John’s College is committed to achieving our students’ full potential with a comprehensive curriculum and co-curricular program.

Welcome To St John's Primary School. At St John’s we know that all parents have great hopes and aspirations for their children and we aim to ensure that each pupil receives the best possible education in a happy, secure, and intellectually stimulating environment. Our vision and values are rooted in Christian values- faith, hope, care, responsibility, and respect- we promote acceptance for all, love, forgiveness, and excellent behavior for learning. We want our children to be the very best they can be! At St John’s we are understanding, respectful and, with a positive attitude towards life, we aspire to achieve here and beyond. For this to be achieved, it is essential that every member of the school community acknowledges and reflects the values promoted by the school. We are extremely proud of the polite, thoughtful, and enthusiastic children that come to St John’s and we always aim to provide very clear expectations of good behavior and respect for all that underpin effective learning. We believe that the environment and education that St John’s provides for its pupils will help them to ensure that they achieve their best possible at school and beyond. These are the things we want for our pupils: Being respectful - Always acting with integrity and consideration Being aspirational - Having high expectations of what we can achieve Being understanding - Demonstrating empathy Being positive - Learning to persevere and develop resilience At St John’s, we provide a welcoming, friendly, safe, and supportive environment in which Christian family values are central to the ethos of the school and its teaching and learning. The school believes in effective partnerships with parents, staff, governors, and the wider community. We especially value the partnership we have built up with our parents/carers and the community over the years. Our children learn within a safe, caring, and disciplined environment. We believe that every child should enjoy their education and be happy, healthy, and safe at school. We will continue to value our children for their individuality, culture, and heritage. We are committed to providing a place of excellence and high standards. We are fully committed to ensuring that our children are given opportunities to achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, emotional, social, physical, moral, and spiritual development. We focus upon providing the highest possible standards of education and upon enthusing pupils with a love of learning. Through creative, broad, and balanced experiences we inspire confidence and celebrate the uniqueness and successes of all our pupils in the school. St John’s Walworth Church of England School has a distinctive Christian ethos which is at the heart of this School. There is an atmosphere of trust and happiness where children feel well cared for and secure in line with the teachings of the Christian church shaped by Christian values. This is done by educating the whole child – spiritually, physically, and intellectually developing cultural and personal identities providing high-quality education developing attitudes and behaviors in the children which creating a caring environment where all can develop so that they can fully participate in society following the example given to us by God through the teachings of Christ. The Reception Class follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum which is divided into areas of learning. The areas of learning are: Communication and language Physical development Personal, social, and emotional development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive arts and design Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: St John's Walworth CE Primary School follows the National Curriculum published in 2013. The National Curriculum subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, Art and Design, Computing, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Languages, Music, Languages (Key Stage 2 only), Music, Physical Education (PE).

Welcome to St John’s Catholic Primary School. We are located in a single-story building, with pleasant grounds and a secure ball cage for the children to use at playtimes. We also have a planting area which the children love to use in which in the past has been used to grow vegetables, fruit as well as flowers. We are also very lucky to be sited backing on to the Stave Hill Eco-Park, an area which we use as an additional resource for class-based activities. There are 7 classes, one for each year group, with a maximum of 30 places in each class. There is also a nursery class with part-time and full-time places. Nursery and Reception classes have their own separate, well-equipped outdoor play space. St John’s is a good school where the children’s behavior has been identified as being ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted (April 2016). Our curriculum too has been judged as ‘outstanding, where the range of trips, visitors, and activities are recognized as enriching the children’s learning experience. To develop in children excitement and curiosity about the world around them and a love of learning. At St. John’s we aim to stimulate children’s curiosity and challenge them to explore learning in-depth, as encouraged by the National Curriculum. We recognize that children need to learn skills, to equip themselves with the learning tools essential for life-long learning. Therefore planning focuses on skills to enable children to become Historians, Artists, Musicians, etc. We value Learning Outside the Classroom as a key part of this we endeavor to ensure the pupils learn from real and practical learning experiences. In addition to this, we recognize the need to offer pupils these essential wider life experiences and therefore seek to make the most of the opportunities presented by living in London. As a Green Flag School, we recognize the importance of environmental awareness being part of the curriculum. The teaching of phonics begins in the Nursery and continues throughout Reception and into Years 1 and 2 using two programs – ‘Letters and Sounds’ and ‘Big Cat Phonics’ – which teach the letters in a specific sequence, and in growing complexity, with words taught alongside the sounds. Children may progress quickly through each phase or may need extra support as they move through each of the phases. Reading at St John’s is taught in two ways – individually or in Guided Reading sessions. Our reading scheme includes the Oxford Reading Tree series and children will take home a book appropriate to their reading level. It is expected that parents will read with their child every day. Now Press Play is an educational resource that uses sound, story, and movement, to immerse children in the world of their topic. Through a series of active and stimulating lessons, Now Press Play captures children’s interest and accelerates their learning. It brings the Curriculum to life and is an engaging start to a topic or a wonderful way to deepen learning. The children put on wireless headphones and are plunged into the world of their topic. St. John’s school received its fourth Eco School Green Flag Award in March 2016. The Green Flag itself flies proudly above the school and is a reflection of what we value as a school. We aim to develop in our pupils an awareness of looking after the environment and this begins in the Nursery, where the children have compost bins for their fruit peel. This is developed throughout the school in the curriculum – with each class studying an environmental theme such as the 3 R’s (Recycle, Reuse Reduce), Climate Change, Water, etc.

St Mary’s and St John’s is a diverse, multi-faith, harmonious school, with a distinctive Christian ethos. We share the vision that ‘Everything is possible’ which is taken from St Matthew’s Gospel “with God, all things are made possible”. Our passionate team believes that our students should not have ceilings placed on their ability and we are resolute in our determination to improve the life chances of all, through academic excellence, self-discipline, and resilience. We are an all-through school in Hendon, successfully providing high-quality education and academic achievement for children and young people aged 3 to 19. Being an all-through school creates many unique opportunities and advantages for our students, parents, and staff. We share an educational philosophy that promotes high expectations and consistent pastoral care. Our primary students have access to the specialisms, resources, and facilities in our secondary phase, and in turn, our secondary students develop mentoring and leadership skills supporting our younger students. Working in partnership with parents and carers is essential to ensure our students thrive, achieve, and enjoy their time as members of our wider family. Together we nurture their enquiring minds and inspire them to pursue their dreams, leaving our sixth form ready to excel in a future that has limitless possibilities. At St. Mary's & St John's C of E School, we take very seriously our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed, and lived out through the ethos and work of the school. All curriculum areas provide a vehicle for furthering understanding of these concepts and, in particular, our RE, PSHE, and Citizenship lessons provide excellent opportunities to deepen and develop understanding. Children embrace these concepts with enthusiasm and demonstrate a good understanding of their application to their own lives. The school makes considerable efforts to ensure children have exposure to a wide experience beyond their local community during which these concepts are shown, through, for example, sporting events, a range of visits, and use of outdoor education centers. Their strong rooted values-based understanding gives them an excellent platform for embracing difference. St Mary’s and St John’s CE School is a Christian center of academic excellence. All of the work that we do is founded on our belief that with God all things are possible. Our work is rooted in Christian values which we aim to both life and teach. Strengthened by these values we strive to nurture and inspire young people, enabling them to excel, develop as individuals and members of a community, and be prepared for successful adult life. SMSJ aims to deliver a breadth and depth of exciting, meaningful, and creative learning experiences. We aim to give our young people the skills, knowledge, and love of learning needed to be curious, independent thinkers and responsible citizens in today’s world. SMSJ values its long-standing service to the community. Our strong foundation has enabled us to grow into the thriving, multi-faith, high-attaining school we are today, providing excellence in teaching and learning for the children of Hendon and beyond. We welcome young people of all faiths into our school community. At SMSJ we strive to nurture each student valuing and developing their skills and talents. At SMSJ we aim to develop young people capable of excelling in life. Our Christian values of faith, hope, and love underpin both our motto and vision. Love means we hold constantly in our minds the belief that we are all uniquely made in the image of God. We strive to nurture each student as a unique individual. Faith links to our unwavering determination to inspire our students to be confident, inspiring young people who love and care for one another. Nourished by our faith we aim to build up our young people to have faith in themselves, faith in God, and be faithful in their service to others. Middle School Years 5 to 8 Sunningfields Road, Hendon, NW4 4QR Upper School Year 9 - 10 Stamford Raffles, Downage, NW4 1AB

The School is located in leafy Grange Road, a short walk from the center of Cambridge and the College, at the heart of which sits the Chapel, home to the internationally renowned College Chapel Choir. The School site has undergone significant rebuilding or redevelopment in the last few years to ensure the facilities, layout, and fabric of the buildings fully support the delivery of the School’s ethos. The School occupies two sites, Byron House and Senior House, some 200 yards apart, across Grange Road from the extensive playing fields owned by and shared with St John’s College. At Byron House, the Junior Department houses about 120 pupils (about 40 per year in two co-educational classes) aged 4-6 and is also home to about 120 pupils (in three co-educational classes per year) in the 7-8 age range. The Senior House site houses boys and girls aged 9 - 13 (approximately 230 pupils in all). Byron House provides outstanding facilities for 4-9-year-olds, including specialist Music, Art/DT, Computing facilities, a Junior Library, Drama/Assembly Room, a Hall/Stage/Dining Room/Gymnasium, Individual and Small Group Teaching rooms. The Forest Garden has at its center a circular teaching space and the Kindergarten enjoys Forest School Fridays in this specially designed spacious outdoor area. The Senior House site itself has been completely redeveloped in recent years with bespoke classrooms, an outstanding library, a DT and computer control and graphics facility, two Science labs, a Drama studio, Music facilities, a multi-sports court, changing areas, and excellent staff facilities. It also contains other specialist facilities such as the swimming pool, Music School, Chapel, theatre and gymnasium. A self-contained Boarding House is a short walk away from Senior House and accommodates up to 40 boys and girls, twenty of whom are the Choristers. A St John’s education is centered around fostering the aptitudes and nurturing the growth of each child. We believe that emotional and social well-being, self-awareness, and confidence are inextricably linked with academic progress. We encourage children to become independent, creative, and critical learners and to become their best selves in the fullest sense. We aim to instill a lifelong love of learning through a rich and broad curriculum. We believe that respect for children, faith in children, and an ability to see the world through their eyes should inform our teaching and our care. We aim for the children at St John’s to have a generosity of spirit and compassion in a global society and to embody the values of love, honesty, kindness, respect, service, and trust. We aim to provide premises which allow us to meet our aims and are fit for the very best in 21st-century education. In all that we do, we aim to work closely with parents, guardians, and the children themselves.

St John’s is a thriving independent, co-educational day and boarding school situated in beautiful surroundings overlooking the castle in Chepstow. The school is divided into three sections: Hedgehogs Nursery (52-week care), Pre-Prep, and Prep Schools. Children range from 3 months to 13 years old. We are a close-knit, family-orientated school where children are treated with care and respect, and as individuals who all have talents that need nurturing. We focus on providing the very best academic and pastoral support, believing strongly in the value that breadth of experiences can add to a child’s character as they develop. Class sizes are small and the staff to pupil ratio is difficult to beat with specialist teaching from a young age in all subjects. We offer outstanding learning support to those who need extra help with their studies. Small class sizes mean every child is well known and supported. A close-knit, family-orientated school with excellent pastoral support. Flexible and able to work around each child’s needs. Inclusive – every child participates in music, arts, and sport. Excellent wraparound care and Flexi-boarding – a home from home. Exceptional music and drama. 100% success at Common Entrance and a very high rate of senior school scholarships. Scholarships continue to Dean Close Senior School. A unique location – beautiful and historic, close to the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean, nestling on the border of England and Wales with Bristol, Cardiff, Newport, and Monmouth on the doorstep. It is a fun and happy school! Our Aims are: Every pupil is stretched with A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITIES, both inside and outside the classroom. We aim to INSPIRE children to reach their full academic, social and emotional potential in a safe, caring, and supportive setting. We emphasize the importance of MANNERS, RESPECT, and SELF DISCIPLINE while having HIGH EXPECTATIONS of all our children. We are an inclusive school with CHRISTIAN VALUES. At St John’s every child feels valued and is known by every member of staff. We share a passion to see children thrive in a close-knit family environment where expectations are high and where academic excellence is achieved but not at the expense of the pupils’ emotional well-being. St John’s provides a secure and nurturing environment for pupils to achieve their very best.

At the heart of St John’s College is the Cathedral Choral Foundation. As the choir school to Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral, St John’s College provides the boy and girl choristers (ages 8-18) for weekly services, two annual concerts at St David’s Hall, and numerous performance opportunities. Over the years the Cathedral Choir has appeared in a major Hollywood film, performed with the world-renowned consort The Tallis Scholars, and sung at Nôtre Dame, Paris. In addition, the choir has also given performances in Madrid, El Escorial, the cathedrals of Bruges and Ghent, St David’s Hall, Christ Church Cathedral Oxford, Westminster Abbey, and St Paul’s Cathedral. St John’s College, Cardiff is used to the celestial choir school to Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral. However, this year it was not just the school’s music that was out of this world. Anyone obtaining a C grade on A-level results day in August will have felt a little lonely, as 98.1% of all outcomes secured A*, A, or B grades, putting Eton, Westminster, St Paul’s et al into the shade. It is a remarkable achievement for the 525-pupil Catholic day school, in Old St Mellons." This achievement is based on the school’s outstanding academic results and our commitment to an exciting program of co-curricular activities. Emphasis on an ethos that promotes the development of the whole child, in preparation for University and careers after school, has been critical in attaining this accolade. This prestigious award follows a record-breaking summer of A-Level results when the annual league table published in The Times newspaper put us in 3rd position behind two selective Sixth Form colleges, thus confirming our status as the number one secondary school in the UK overall. St John's College prides itself on its outstanding academic results and exemplary pastoral care and we are immensely proud of all our achievements and progress which has now been recognized in our most recent ESTYN inspection report where we achieved Excellent Standards: "The standards achieved by pupils across the school are extremely high and throughout the school, pupils are confident and articulate learners". We are indebted to all our dedicated staff, hard-working pupils, and supportive parents.

St John’s is a multi-faith community in which we all work together to serve the community of Sparkhill to “bring life in all its fullness” We are a two-form entry Church of England Primary School in Birmingham and we are here to give the best education possible to the children of Sparkhill. We believe that every child is special and unique: made in the image of God. We aim to give our children the very best start to their education, developing academically and spiritually. We hope that throughout their time with us, children learn to grow into citizens who uphold and respect shared values, understanding that others may hold opinions and beliefs different from their own. We are proud of our diversity and welcome children from a range of backgrounds and faiths, as well as those who have no faith. We believe that there is strength in diversity: in understanding another person’s point of view and appreciating difference whilst searching for what we share. We welcome each individual into our school family in which we care for one another. We have strong links with St John’s Church which is situated slightly further up Stratford Road. We believe that every child is made in the image of God, and as such, is special. All children are different and we want them to appreciate their uniqueness and the uniqueness of others. We don’t want our children to try to be the same we want them to be happy to be themselves. We encourage self-esteem and confidence in a caring, family environment. We believe that it is our job to help all children find their gifts and the confidence to be able to shine. We want each child to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually and we believe we can achieve this through creating a learning environment that is happy, calm, and safe. As a Church school, we enable children to grow in, and reflect on, their faith -no matter what that may be-and to respect the beliefs and opinions of others. We want to support every child to become the best version of themselves, and to grow into confident life-long learners who understand that people are the same, but different. We teach them to “reach for the stars”. We want them to leave our school with strong values that will enable them to make their communities better places in which to live and work. We work with community groups, governors, and most importantly, parents to give our children the best start to their education journey. We equip our children with respect, forgiveness, empathy, and an understanding of right and wrong. In the words of Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Our children are the world’s future and we believe they will make it a good one. At St John’s we use the ‘Oxford Reading Tree’, a reading scheme to support teaching reading. Reading is taught in all of our classes from the very beginning of learning how to read, to the higher-level skills of inference and deduction. We supplement our reading with a whole variety of books, some chosen by the teacher to support a child, and some as a free choice for children.

Welcome to St John’s College, an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2 – 18, located in the heart of Southsea. We exist to affirm Lasallian values, fostering and celebrating the gifts and talents of every individual and preparing them to make a positive contribution to our community and the wider global society. We are not selective by academic ability and can offer a rounded education, providing opportunities for students through an extensive range of activities. We are also proud of our international links and, as the only independent Boarding School in Portsmouth, we offer a truly international education experience from which all our students, day and boarding, benefit. There are many unique elements to St John’s College and you will get a good sense of our academic results, facilities, and co-curricular opportunities from reading more in the different sections about St John’s College. However, to truly appreciate what we can offer and to experience the inclusive community in which our students thrive, we invite you to join us at our next Open Morning or book a private tour. The College was founded in 1908 by a Lasallian community of brothers and established according to the principles of John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. Today, although, we are no longer part of the De la Salle trust, we remain true to our Lasallian values, providing an education based on respect for all, quality relationships, and an inclusive, collaborative community. We celebrate diversity and welcome the international dimension they bring to our boarding community, and indeed school life. Located on the South Coast just 1.5 hours from Heathrow and Gatwick airports and with excellent public transport links, the College is conveniently placed for our international and UK families alike. The College offers its teaching and support staff a supportive, varied, and a dynamic environment encouraging its employees to play a part in the strong, rounded education it gives its students. As a boarding school, the staff is given plenty of opportunities to get involved in school life beyond the curriculum, sharing their interests with students from all over the world. Staff at St John’s are also entitled to a comprehensive remuneration and reward package including professional development opportunities, generous pension schemes, private healthcare after one year’s service, staff discount on tuition fees for children at the College, and interest-free loans for continuous professional development.