St John’s Lutheran Kindergarten Newtown is a place where children love learning.
St John’s Lutheran Kindergarten is located in Newtown, within the Geelong Lutheran College St John’s Newtown Campus. The Kindergarten has strong ties to our school and wider community.
Kindergarten educators provide a nurturing and holistic approach to education where children are inspired to explore, question and challenge the world around them. They treasure the unique nature of each child and strive to foster a child-centred education, providing a personalised approach with a sense of community that resonates throughout the Kindergarten.
St John’s Lutheran Kindergarten offers funded three- and four-year old Kindergarten programs, and was recently rated as exceeding the National Quality Standards.
St John’s Lutheran Kindergarten students have a prioritised opportunity to interview for a Prep position at Geelong Lutheran College.
2025 Kinder Timetable
Monday & Tuesday: Adventurers Group
8am - 3.30pm
Mixed aged group of three- and four-year-old kindergarten
Wednesday & Thursday: Explorers Group A
8am - 3.30pm
Mixed aged group of three- and four-year-old kindergarten
Wednesday & Friday: Explorers Group B
8am - 3.30pm
Mixed aged group of three- and four-year-old kindergarten
Thursday & Friday: Explorers Group C
8am - 3.30pm
Mixed aged group of three- and four-year-old kindergarten
Key Dates
Term 1
- Wednesday 22 January: Explorers Orientation Program (Wed-Fri Sessions)
- Monday 27 January: Australia Day Public Holiday
- Tuesday 28 January: Adventurers Orientation Program
- Wednesday 29 January: Full Sessions Commence
- Monday 10 March: Labour Day Public Holiday
- Friday 4 April: Last Day for Term 1
Term 2
- Tuesday 22 April: Term 2 Commences
- Friday 25 April: ANZAC Day Public Holiday
- Monday 9 June: King's Birthday Public Holiday
- Friday 4 July: Last Day for Term 2
Term 3
- Monday 21 July: Staff Training Day (No Kindergarten)
- Tuesday 22 July: Term 3 Commences
- Friday 19 September: Last Day for Term 3
Term 4
- Monday 6 October: Term 4 Commences
- Wednesday 22 October: Geelong Cup Public Holiday
- Thursday 11 December: Final Day for Term 4
Resources
SunSmart
St John's Lutheran Kindergarten is a registered member of the SunSmart Early Childhood Program and has a sun protection policy that meets SunSmart guidelines and recommendations to reduce skin cancer risk.
