Our Vision

"Fulfilling Our Potential with God by Our Side"

At St. John's, our school's vision is a theologically rooted Christian vision inspired by the teaching of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, where he reminds the church that:  "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ... For the body does not consist of one member but of many."  1 Corinthians 12

Just as a body is made up of many different parts, each with a unique purpose, every person is uniquely created and gifted by God and has an important role to play within the community. This theological understanding shapes our vision: "Fulfilling Our Potential with God by Our Side"

Inspired by Paul's teaching that we are all part of one body in Christ, we celebrate the diversity of our children, families and staff, recognising that each individual brings unique gifts, talents and experiences that enrich our school community.

Just like our body has many parts such as hands, feet, eyes and ears, and each part is needed for the body to work well, we believe that every member of our school community has a unique contribution to make.  Through this understanding, we nurture a culture of belonging where everyone is welcomed, respected and encouraged to grow.

Our vision commits us to enabling every child and adult to flourish academically, spiritually, emotionally and socially. We strive to remove barriers, create opportunities and support all members of our community in discovering and developing their God-given potential. 

Guided by values of love, compassion and service, we seek to build a community where all can contribute, thrive and support one another. In doing so,  we are stronger together than apart and that every person has intrinsic worth.