Magis Report
Our annual Magis Awards Breakfast was held yesterday in the Thomas More Exhibition Centre (TMEC). It was wonderful to have so many students, staff, friends, and family there to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Magis students. The Awards Ceremony affords us a terrific opportunity to reflect upon the year – and what a busy year it has been. Below is a video of some of the highlights for Magis 2025.
The Magis Champion Scholar Awards are the highest awards in the Magis Gifted and Talented Program at John XXIII College. Students receive a combined score based on their Grade Point Average and points they have received from Magis co-curricular. The top students in these awards are recognised for their academic excellence, as well as their outstanding contribution to the Magis program.
Our 2025 Magis Champion Scholars:
Year 7
Winner: Madeleine Miller
Runner-up: Rosanna O’Toole
Year 8
Winner: Sienna D’Alessandro
Runner-up: Niamh Jennings
Year 9
Winner: James Sommerfield
Runner-up: Luke Nicol
Year 10
Winner: Tyler Shan
Runner-up: Samuel Watts
Year 11
Winner: Catherine Gazia
Runner-Up: Chloe Bell
Year 12
Winner: Jennifer Ong
We are delighted to announce that the Overall Champion Scholar for 2025, with the highest point score across all year groups, was Sienna D’Alessandro (Year 8).
The Magis Spirit Prize, which is awarded to the student who has best embodied the College values and the Magis spirit of ‘more’, was awarded to Joshua Standen (Year 10) for his outstanding service and leadership within the Magis program.
A full list of award winners can be found below. I would like to thank all the staff, students and parents who have assisted with the continued success of the Magis Program. Here’s to striving for ‘more’ in 2026.
You can keep up to date with our schedule of competitions and events by viewing the Magis calendar below.
Daisy Farley
Head of Magis – Gifted and Talented
Magis: Opportunities to do more!
National Youth Parliament
150 motivated young Australians - one from every federal electorate - will be selected for a five-day residential program in Canberra in 2026. You don’t need to have any experience - just a desire to contribute, learn and represent your community. Eligibility: All young people who will be aged 16 to 17 and living in Australia in August 2026 are welcome to apply - regardless of background, education or experience. All essential costs, including travel to and from Canberra, accommodation, all meals and activities, are covered by the program. See website for further details: Apply - National Youth Parliament. Applications close 21 November 2025.
Ethics Olympiad Case Writing Competition
Ethics Olympiad are holding a case writing competition with prize money to be won. Submissions should follow the general format for Ethics Olympiad cases: a scenario, between 400 and 800 words long, which highlights a clear moral issue and is appropriate for middle or high-school students and is written in a way that encourages civil discourse. The scenario should be framed so that the central issue is clearly moral and not simply or primarily legal or professional. Knowledge of the structure of the Ethics Olympiad competition is important, and it is for that reason that we would recommend the case writing competition to students who have previously participated in an Ethics Olympiad.
Entries due by 23 April 2026, view Ethics Olympiad website (Case Competition - EthicsOlympiad) for further details.
Astronomy Club
Calling all stargazers and astronomy lovers! Join our College’s Astronomy Club, where you’ll learn more about the night sky and the history behind constellations, gain confidence with telescopes, and discover tips to make stargazing more enjoyable. It is a great social club where you’ll meet like-minded people of all ages, who share a passion for learning and stargazing. The Astronomy Club meets on the College Oval on various evenings throughout the year – and has a few events booked with the Perth Observatory. For more information, please email the Club Coordinator, Mr Peter Mazur (Mathematics Learning Area), or the Head of Magis.