Why choose us?
John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights is a faith-centred community where Catholic values and strong relationships between students, teachers and parents are nurtured. Enthusiastic and expert teachers deliver strong learning growth to ensure all children achieve their full potential.
We provide extensive co-curricular opportunities that, when coupled with contemporary learning spaces and open areas, allow children to thrive, socialise and discover their passions. It is this holistic approach that makes John the Baptist School a great place to be educated.
Principal’s Message
History
John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights opened in 1989 with 86 children and six members of staff. Originally planned as a two stream school, it soon became clear that this would be insufficient to cater for the rapid development in the Bonnyrigg area. This resulted in John the Baptist becoming a four stream school in 2000.
Charism
Our school motto is ‘Together we proclaim Jesus’. Our community recognises the presence of Christ in each person and its implication as we interact with each other. We seek to bring to each child a knowledge of Jesus and his teachings, endeavouring to assist each individual to love and follow him.
Mission
- Christ is central to our existence.
- We are a faith community.
- The child is our focus.
Vision
The parish and school are united in name, mission and faith and the two work in partnership to proclaim Jesus.
We have a positive partnership with the parish priest, assistant priest and pastoral council in our local parish, John the Baptist Bonnyrigg, to promote unity, mission and engagement. The priests engage in dialogue, planning and decision-making within the school.
Sacramental programs for First Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation are run by a parish core team, which is supported by the school’s Religious Education coordinator and family educator.
