Specialist Staff

The care of students has a high priority at St John’s Grammar School. In addition to the leadership of the Director of Students and of the Heads of House, students are supported by a School Counsellor on an as needs basis.

School Chaplain

Spiritual leadership is provided by School Chaplain who is in attendance part-time on the Secondary Campus, with another on the Junior Campus for two days per week. Chapel services are enlightened and modern in their approach, while School Assemblies are dignified occasions. The school celebrates Holy Week with a Passion Service, and a Carol Service in December is a significant event in the school calendar.

The School Chaplain directs chapel services and plays an integral role in the development of the Religions and Values Education program. Students attend regular chapel services, as a whole School, and in their House groups. The services reflect on topical issues. Chapel is often combined with a formal assembly. Students get a chance to celebrate the successes of the School with an agenda that comprises music and drama performances, sports reports, award presentations and student speakers.

Director of Students

The Director of Students oversees all the welfare programs, services and procedures in the School. Part of that portfolio includes overseeing the welfare of our international students, promoting exchange opportunities for students, dealing with students with special welfare needs and creating opportunities for staff to continually build on their insights and skills in the care of students. With the team of House Heads, there is on-going professional development in the areas of service, improving and expanding community links, supporting students at risk, student leadership and parent involvement.

Heads of School

Heads of School support the work of staff, deal directly with student issues and concerns and work closely with Middle and Senior School student leaders in the promotion of our school (Principal's Tours, Assemblies, Grandparents Day, Awards Night, Year 12 Retreat, Orientation Day). They also coordinate year level acquaintance evenings with parents to discuss issues relevant to welfare. The Head of Learning Support also plays a critical role in the welfare of students who have special learning needs within the School.