Our School

designed by: Kurt Hindmarsh 

Founder / Creative Director ‘ Dialocal Active’

March 2026

At the heart of this design sits the St John Paul II Catholic School logo, placed in the centre to represent the school as a meeting place of learning, faith, culture and community. The centre shows that the school is more than a building; it is a place where children are nurtured, families are welcomed, and strong futures begin.

Surrounding the logo are layered circles and flowing symbols that represent the many people connected to the school, students, families, teachers, staff, Elders, Parish, and the wider community. Each shape and pathway reflects the idea that everyone comes from different journeys but meets here with a shared purpose: to grow, to learn, and to care for one another.

The circular patterns symbolise connection and belonging. In Aboriginal storytelling through art, circles can represent gathering places, and here they speak to classrooms, friendship groups, family circles, and community gatherings. The repeated shapes around the centre show that learning ripples outward; from the child to the family, to the community, and back again. The flowing lines and pathways represent the journey of each student. They show movement, growth and guidance; the way children are supported as they walk through school life – building knowledge, character and identity. These pathways also honour the importance of walking together: school and community side by side. The use of green and red reflects life, growth, strength and spirit. Green speaks to the land, renewal and hope. Red carries the energy of community, courage and love. Together, these colours reflect a living school community that is grounded, vibrant and connected.

This design tells the story of a school at the centre of a wider community. A place where culture is respected, faith is lived, and every child is supported to thrive. It celebrates the shared responsibility of raising strong young people who know where they belong and who they are.

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Ethos and Vision

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School Vision

In Harmony with our God, St John Paul II Catholic Primary School community is centred on Jesus Christ and shaped by the spiritual gifts of unity, compassion and forgiveness.

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School Charisms

As a Catholic learning community centred on the example of St John Paul II, the following Core Values underpin and direct our way of life:

  • DESIRE FOR UNITY
  • COMPASSION
  • FORGIVENESS

Our Philosophy

The basis of the educational philosophy of all staff at St John Paul II Catholic Primary revolves around developmental learning. This approach to education sees the curriculum as being child-centred, recognising that each child is a precious and unique gift from God. Developmental Learning provides educational experiences appropriate to the child’s development.

History

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School was initially known as Banksia Grove Catholic Primary School and was established in 2004.

The school began in the parish hall at St Anthony’s in Wanneroo with Tricia Davis as the foundation Principal, before moving to the present site on Kurrajong Boulevard, Banksia Grove in September 2004. The first day of school in the new school buildings commenced on Monday 06 September with 23 families, 40 children and 8 staff members.

Since then, the school has progressed through a number of building stages so that from 2015 it had all the facilities of a fully functioning double stream primary school.

When established, St John Paul II Catholic Primary School was the second primary school in the parish of St Anthony’s, Wanneroo. Fostering close ties with the school and Catholic community of Banksia Grove, Father John Daly held a weekly Mass at the school.

In February 2015 Archbishop Tim Costelloe declared that the area was to become a parish in its own right. Through research and planning involving the parish priest – Father Vinh Dong, parishioners, the school community and the Archbishop the name given to both parish and school was chosen.

In 2016, Mr Chris Lamb was appointed as the Principal of St John Paul II Catholic Primary School.

The school was officially re-named St John Paul II Catholic Primary School in January 2016.

In 2021, the building of the St John Paul II Church and adjacent Presbytery commenced on the south west corner of the school site.

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  • Start of School
  • Labyrinth installation
  • St John Paul II Parish
  • Final building opening
  • 2008 Tony Abbott Visit
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St John Paul II Catholic Primary School Crest and Motto

The St John Paul II Catholic Primary School motto “In Harmony” reflects the school’s vision for our community to be in harmony with God, all other members of our community and our environment.

The colours of green and red reflect the colours of the Banksia, once so prevalent in our local environment. The Cross is symbolic of our Catholic faith with Christ at our centre and as our leader. The Banksia represents our environment and community. These are encapsulated in the circle as a sign of our unity and harmony. In the spirit of Reconciliation and recognition of the original owners we also wish to acknowledge that the Noongar people were the original custodians of the land we are now using for our school.

Nidja Noongar Boodjah Noonook Niyininy.
This is Noongar land we’re standing on.

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School Factions:

Jeerp – the green faction
Nganka – the yellow faction
Boodjah – the red faction

The factions were named by founding students at St John Paul II Catholic Primary School and are reflections of the original bushland on which the school was situated as well as in recognition of the original custodians of the land.