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St John’s Mission Statement

Our school community is committed to providing quality education, which endeavors
to prepare children for the future, in a caring Christian environment.

From Small Beginnings

1989
St John's Lutheran Primary School opens
St John's Lutheran Primary School opens

St John's Lutheran Primary School opens on the 23rd of January, 1989, with 26 students in Years 1 - 6, and 2 teachers. By the start of the 1990 school year, the enrolment has increased to 69, and another teacher is employed.

1993
A preschool is constructed
A Preschool is Constructed.

By 1993, the school community has grown to 153 students, and 11 staff, including 7 teachers. A preschool is constructed in the space under the original classroom block, with an initial class of 25 students.

1998
10th Year Anniversary
10th Year Anniversary

In the 10th anniversarv year, the school has an enrolment of 185, and the original two buildings has grown to seven. Celebrations include a Herbstfest organised by the school P&F and an anniversary dinner.

2005
The school moves the classes to a new two-classroom block.
The school moves the classes to a new two-classroom block.

With enough enrolments for two preschool classes and looking towards the change to Prep in 2007, the school moves the classes to a new two-classroom block. This allows for a separatelv-run kindergarten, coexisting with the school, in the old preschool area.

2010
Federal Government funding allows the school to construct more.
Federal Government funding allows the school to construct more.

In 2009-10, Federal Government funding allows the school to construct a multipurpose hall, which serves as an assembly hall, a worship area, and a display space, and an all-weather outdoor area for PE lessons, etc.

2014
The school celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The school celebrates its 25th anniversary.

In 2014, the school celebrates its 25th anniversary, and also expands its facilities into Junior Secondary School, Years 7, 8 and9. The initial secondary enrolment is 44 and the total school enrolment has reached 377.

2017
2017 sees the opening of a new expanded Administration building.
2017 sees the opening of a new expanded Administration building.

2017 sees the opening of a new expanded Administration building, incorporating administrative staff offices, school reception area, conference room, and staff room.

2018
The school sees the need for an expanded library and resource centre.
The school sees the need for an expanded library and resource centre.

With the growth in student numbers, the school sees the need for an expanded library and resource centre, and this opens in 2018.

2019
The school celebrates 30 years of providing quality Christian education.
The school celebrates 30 years of providing quality Christian education.

The school celebrates 30 years of providing quality Christian education in the South Burnett.

2022
St John's begins its expansion into senior schooling.
St John's begins its expansion into senior schooling.

In 2022, responding to vears of enquiries from the school community, St John's begins its expansion into senior schooling.

2024
St John's is now a Prep to Year 12 School.
St John's is now a Prep to Year 12 School.

Expansion of the Senior Precinct is completed, with the new building incorporating science labs, classrooms, and staff rooms. St John's is now a Prep to Year 12 School.

What our clients tell about us

St John's Student
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"St John's has a good reputation and good values. It also has lots of extra-curricular activities program. The Teachers are really nice and really good at making an effort to know every student's name."
St John's parent
St John's parent
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"St John's is a well-maintained school that delivers an excellent service to our students. A school that instils respect, discipline, and a team spirit amongst the students whilst showing care and love in line with Christian values."
St John's parent
St John's parent
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" I could not be more complimentary of, or more highly recommend, St John's Lutheran Kindergaten and St John's Lutheran Primary School to other families who may be considering your establishment for the education of their children. It has been a true pleasure to have been involved within your community."
Lydia Gunston
Lydia Gunston
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“We love being part of the St John’s school community. A school where every person who works in that school genuinely cares for each child and their family. We have been part of this wonderful school since 2012 and look forward to many more years of association with them. So grateful they now go through to Year 12. Keep on being the fantastic school that you are!”
Pastor Ken Schmidt
Pastor Ken Schmidt
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"In one of the greatest steps of courage, faith and commitment individual supporters of the project agreed to underwrite the financing and expenses for this project - great was the faith of those wanting to see this school started."
Aaron and Katrina Meehan
Aaron and Katrina Meehan
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"St John’s Lutheran School is a special place where children flourish and grow!  The experienced and dedicated staff nurture and support the children providing them with a solid education and countless opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. Parents and carers are always welcomed, involved and kept up to date.  Lifelong friendships are created at St John’s!"
St John's Parent
St John's Parent
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"St John's works in partnership with my family to help develop life assets for my two sons. Under the guiding platform of spiritual health, they are stimulated intellectually, and feel very relaxed working in the supportive and caring school community."
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