From the Principal

During last night’s 2024 Supporters’ Sundowner, we were afforded the opportunity to express our gratitude to all of those who so generously volunteer their precious time and expertise to support our College. The level of community involvement and enthusiastic volunteerism that exists in our College is something to be particularly grateful for.

There is a significant body of educational research asserting that positive parental involvement in schooling can result in an improvement in student academic performance and attitudes towards learning. The real feeling of belonging that this involvement instils is also translated into a powerful driver of student wellbeing. How blessed are our students, then, to have such strong and vibrant positive parental connection with our College, and how blessed is the College to have the same. 

As I have commented before, perhaps to really understand our College, it is necessary to understand the importance of service, compassion, joy and love and the need to continue to walk alongside each other in the pursuit of the same. Perhaps it is the lived experience of these qualities that truly defines a John XXIII College education or, as St Ignatius would say, ‘love ought to manifest itself in deeds rather than words.’

Daniel Mahon

Principal

Heritage latest issue

Welcome to the November 2024 issue of Heritage, filled with inspiring stories of John XXIII College alumni and students who are creating, leading, and innovating for a better world.

In this edition, we chronicle the fascinating and diverse journeys of some of our exceptional graduates. We take immense pride in the myriad ways our alumni are making a difference globally, embodying the values we cherish at John XXIII College.