JAFFA is a Friday afternoon group for kids in Years 3-6. Anyone and everyone is welcome here with us! We learn about Jesus, play games, eat together, sing songs and have loads of fun hanging out with friends.
Term dates for 2026 are:
*Kids in Year 2 are invited to come from Term 4
If you would like more information or have a question, please email jaffa@st-thomas.org.au
JAFFA runs every Friday during school term from 3pm-4.45pm in the Memorial Hall. We can’t wait to see you there!
JAFFA leaders walk students from two schools straight after school on Friday afternoons (but kids from all schools are welcome!).
To ensure we offer the best possible care at JAFFA, all our volunteers (over 18 years) have a Working with Children Check, and adhere to the Safe Ministry requirements of the Anglican Diocese.
2.55pm: Kids from North Sydney Demonstration School & St Mary’s Primary School (Marist) get picked up by the JAFFA leaders. Children from other schools get dropped off to Memorial Hall at St Thomas’ where leaders will be there to greet them.
3.15pm: The kids will eat some afternoon tea and play some games, followed by a Bible talk and discussion groups in their various year groups with their leaders.
4.45pm: The program finishes and parents can pick their child up from the Memorial Hall.
Peter Procopio is an experienced Civil Engineer and Construction Leader with over 30 years in the building and construction industry. Since graduating from the University of New South Wales in 1991, he has built a strong reputation delivering complex, large-scale projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure and mixed-use developments.
Peter’s career is grounded in hands-on project and construction management, with extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing projects from early feasibility through to completion. He has held senior roles with leading organisations including John Holland, Paynter Dixon, TOGA, and Leighton Contractors, as well as operating his own development company. Peter currently holds the position of General Manager – Property Development at Anglicare.
Most recently, Peter has been involved in a range of residential development projects across Sydney, working both client-side and contractor-side. His project experience includes major developments such as the Sydney Metro Waterloo Integrated Station Development, large-scale residential apartment projects, and high-profile mixed-use precincts.
Peter brings deep expertise in construction methodology, stakeholder management, design coordination, and commercial delivery. He is known for his ability to manage complex interfaces, navigate challenging project conditions, and deliver outcomes aligned with both commercial and client objectives.
Throughout his career, Peter has demonstrated strong leadership, clear communication, and a practical, solutions-focused approach. He is passionate about continuing to contribute to high-quality projects and working collaboratively with established teams to deliver successful outcomes.