Principal’s Welcome

Welcome to St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Woy Woy. A place of learning, united in faith, where diversity is embraced and every child is valued for their unique gifts.

It is a great privilege to welcome you to St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School in Woy Woy, a school that values its past and is confident of its future. Within our supportive and inclusive community, we nurture and inspire students to reach their full potential, equipping them to thrive in our-everchanging world.

Our incredible school community was established in 1922, and it continues to thrive. Ensuring the needs of all students in our community are met, not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Making the right decision about the education of your child is one of the most important decisions of your life. As a long-serving leader within our Catholic education community, a parent and grandparent – I truly understand this.

Our school is blessed with highly skilled, dedicated and conscientious teachers and staff, who fill our school with their vibrant energy each and every day. Parents and students of SJB Woy Woy love our welcoming community, modern classrooms, great range of IT in every classroom, vast green play areas, flexible learning spaces, extensive library, onsite chapel, Greek, Music and Band Rooms. We also offer convenience to growing and working families, with an onsite Early Learning Centre(ELC) and Out of Hours School Care and Vacation Care (OHSC) run by CatholicCare.

SJB prides itself on fostering a love of learning, with respect, kindness and inclusivity at the heart of all we do. Our values of compassion, fairness, honesty, co-operation, and responsibility shine through our students. Our student community lives our school values with pride, each day they show us how they are Being Safe, Being Kind and Being a Learner.

We look forward to walking alongside your family in your child’s primary school journey.

Mr Todd Vane-Tempest

Principal