Principal's Message

Have your say on the future of SJPC!!

Earlier this week I sent an email to all families about this topic.

As you are no doubt aware there has been continued pressure on enrolments over many years and we continue to struggle to provide places for all families who apply for enrolment here at SJPC. To that end, the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCSL) are currently considering options for secondary schooling here in Coffs Harbour, including the possible future development of SJPC, particularly in terms of our facilities and the potential for growth in student numbers. As we explore these possibilities, we believe it is essential to involve our whole school community in shaping the direction we may take. 

Paynter Dixon, a Sydney based construction services company, have been engaged by DLCSL to develop the next part of the master plan for SJPC and report back their findings by the end of the year. This will involve engaging all stakeholders, including feeder schools, preparing plans and identifying any shortfalls, designing a masterplan brief and working with architects as part of the process. I will keep you informed of the process throughout the remainder of 2025.

Your insights as parents and guardians are incredibly valuable, and we want to ensure your voice is heard as part of the decision-making process. Staff and students also had the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion this week, as their perspectives are equally important in creating a shared vision for the future. 

We would greatly appreciate your thoughts, ideas, and any concerns you may have as we plan for the years ahead. Your input will play a vital role in helping us make informed, inclusive decisions that best support our students and school community. 

As part of the stakeholder engagement process, we have prepared a survey to go to current St John Paul College parents to obtain your input regarding the proposed Master Plan.

This survey focuses on current and future facilities, transport options, current buildings and their functionality as well as the opportunity to share your thoughts about future development opportunities.

Please find the link below to a brief 10 question survey, for your review. The survey will remain open until Monday 25 August.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HQPZ6ZG

God bless