St John the Baptist School

Sunday, November 30

Showcasing heritage and harmony

St John the Baptist School’s 90 Year Celebration Concert was a dazzling tribute to history, community and the performing arts.

Bridging the gap

You hear them before you see them. Children chatter in delight when they arrive at Intergenerational Playgroup held at St John the Baptist Catholic School in Plympton.

John Batley with his children, from left: Peter Batley, Trevor Batley, Len Batley, John Batley, Trish Weger and Karen Harvey. Ian Batley (deceased Jan 2022).

Honour for dedicated volunteer

Plympton parishioner John Batley, who turns 92 this month, has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his contribution to the community and youth through the Catholic Church and the scouts.

Icon completes the picture

A painting of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop by Fr Anthony Kain has been installed in the wall of a chapel at St John the Baptist School, Plympton.

Preparing for Open Week

Catholic schools around the State are getting ready to tell their stories and open their doors to the wider community next month.

Mentor and ‘godfather of canoeing’ mourned

Sacred Heart College and the wider Catholic community have been deeply impacted by the sudden death of teacher Roger French who suffered a heart attack on the Champagnat Campus at Mitchell Park on April 30.