Secondary

Dear Families  

As we strive to be ‘people for others’, we seek opportunities to make a positive impact on our local and broader communities, with the Year 12 Student Representative Council leading initiatives to raise awareness in support of the World’s Greatest Shave and the Push-Up Challenge this term.  

The World’s Greatest Shave is one of Australia’s favourite charities offering life-changing support, leading-edge research and campaigning for change for over 25 years in the treatment and hopeful cure for blood cancer. Yesterday, more than 50 Year 12 students cut and shaved their hair as an act of support for those battling leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Fundraising amongst their own friends and families, the team have raised over $17,000 to go to the Leukaemia Foundation, and the hair cut will go towards creating wigs whilst the shorter clippings will be transformed into compost and floating hair booms to absorb oil spills.  

The link between physical and mental health is strong, as is feeling connected to the people around us. The Push-Up Challenge is an initiative that, over the past six years, has become the largest mental health and fitness event in Australia, bringing people in workplaces and schools together for a common cause. Conducted from 5 to 28 June, participants around Australia are challenged to complete 3,249 push-ups, squats, lunges or other exercises as a spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide in 2022.  Led by Wellbeing Captains and Push-Up Challenge Student Ambassadors Esther and Maya, the Year 12 Student Representative Council has been promoting the Push-Up Challenge and organising Homeroom challenges. Whilst only into the second week of the challenge, our collective effort has been 18,489 push-ups and $1,500 funds raised to date. 

Under WA and Education Push-Up Challenge Leaderboard, the College is ranked fourth in push-ups banked and ranked ninth in funds raised. 

Congratulations to the Student Representative Council for leading these initiatives and to all students participating in these worthy campaigns.  

Well done to all Years 11 and 12 performers who participated in Tuesday’s Senior House Theatre Sports competition, entertaining the audience with their comedic talent, and all the best to our musicians who embarked on Music Camp today to Fairbridge Farm. A highlight of the Music calendar, we hope that everyone enjoys the weekend. Wishing Year 10 Outdoor Education students an enjoyable and rewarding camp next week in the great outdoors.  

NAS Winter Carnival: Tuesday 18 June 

The Year 8 NAS Winter Carnival is on Tuesday with all students participating in a carnival in either a NAS Team, Lightening Carnival Team or as a student helper supporting at team. This is a compulsory school day for students, and we wish everyone a fantastic day.  

Winter Uniform Reminder 

The College uniform provides students with a sense of identity and belonging and should be worn correctly and with pride as a member of our community. A reminder that students are required to wear their blazers to and from school each day and that students wearing trousers and the classic shirt are required to have the shirt tucked in. Students wearing earrings are permitted to wear one pair of simple gold or silver studs or sleepers. Students wearing incorrect uniform will receive a uniform infringement and will have jewellery confiscated.  

eRideables: Keeping Safe 

eScooters and other electric rideable devices are becoming increasingly popular among young people. For students who ride their eScooters to and from school, please be reminded of the current laws regarding their use:  

It has been reported that some students have been riding their eScooter in excess of the speed limit, placing them and others in danger. Please take the time to discuss the importance of road and footpath safety with your child if they own an eScooter. More information can be found at eRideables (www.wa.gov.au). 

Using SmartRiders  

We have received reports that not all students catching Transperth buses are tagging on and off with their SmartRiders as they should be. Transportation is free for students, but they are still required to use their SmartRiders correctly.  

Heritage Lane Car Park

Families are reminded to be courteous and considerate of our neighbours and student safety when driving and parking at the College. We have numerous car parks across the campus designated to ensure the safety of the community and help with traffic flow.

The recent installation of a boom gate at the Heritage Lane car park ensures that this parking area is available for staff use only and mitigates some of the previous safety concerns that have been raised. Please do not use this area as a drop-off zone or park in front of the boom gate, as this obstructs staff access to the car park, potentially creating more safety concerns. We appreciate your efforts in adhering to the guidelines, which can be found on the School Traffic Management and Parking Guidelines page of the newsletter.

Term 2 key dates 

Shani Andrews

Vice Principal - Head of Secondary

Year 8 Digital Technologies

The Year 8 Digital Technologies classes, taught by Anna Davila and Bill Quartermaine, engineered a robotic appliance using the Hummingbird Robotics Kit and coded a digital interface using SNAP! to mimic the screen of the appliance. The interface and the robot interact with a smart appliance. Students worked together to research smart appliances and make improvements to those already on the market.

Student lunch cafe

Get your orders in for our upcoming student café at lunchtime on Monday 24 June! Enjoy delicious burgers, brownies, and caramel slices. Don’t miss out!

• Beef Burgers: $6
• Caramel slice: $3
• Brownie: $3

Orders close on Sunday 23 June 2024.

CARAD Foodbank Appeal: Secondary Homeroom Collection

We are once again supporting CARAD (Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees) through our Secondary Homeroom collection. CARAD is a respected voice advocating for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and detainees, providing essential services to ensure that everyone seeking safety in Australia can live with dignity.

We ask all students to contribute to CARAD's foodbank appeal. Please refer to the poster for a list of the most needed items. Donations can be dropped off in Homeroom by Wednesday 19 June.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Containers for Change donations

Thank you to all the families that have been donating their recyclable containers to the College fund. The member ID number has changed recently for the College to C11452850.

If you are donating your 10c Containers under the College account, you will have to start using this number. 

All of the money raised from your donations goes to Caritas or Lifelink. 

Adrian Sims

Sustainability Club Coordinator 

A Synodal Church: Responding to the Signs of the Times

An evening with Fr Frank Brennan SJ

John XXIII College is delighted to invite you to an insightful community event. In an engaging evening, Fr Frank Brennan SJ will explore the concept of a synodal church: a church that listens, dialogues, and journeys together.

• Date: Tuesday 16 July 2024
• Time: 6:00pm–7:30pm
• Location: Thomas More Exhibition Centre, John XXIII College, John XXIII Avenue, Mount Claremont
• This a free event but registration is essential.

Building Courage and Resilience in Children and Adolescents

Join Karen Young, founder of 'Hey Sigmund' and author of bestselling books, for an informative session on helping children build courage and resilience. Learn practical tools and strategies to support your children in overcoming adversity and fostering a brave mindset.

• Monday 22 July 2024
• 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Gonzaga Barry Lecture Theatre
• RSVP  https://www.trybooking.com/1225467

Hosted by INSPIRE Parent Association.

SPORT

Year 8 Northern Associated Schools (NAS) Winter Carnival 

Our Year 8 Winter NAS carnival teams are all set to go for Tuesday. All information and consent forms will be sent home this Friday afternoon. Please have these completed by Monday afternoon. If there are students be picked up from venues at the end of the day please ensure an email is sent to the teacher in charge. 

The weather is looking clear with a small chance of rain. All venues are outdoors, aside from Badminton and Volleyball. Please ensure the students come prepared for this. It is also compulsory for all students competing in AFL to have mouthguards. They will not be allowed on the field without one in accordance with NAS rules. We are looking forward to another great day out on the fields. 

Year 8 NAS Venues and Staff

Athletics Training

Our first week of Athletics training has been fantastic. We have had great numbers down at all events, and it is pleasing to see so many new Year 7 students down at all the sessions. Our coaches have commented on the excitement and willingness to learn and improve. There are still two weeks of training left before the term ends. Please see the full schedule attached. 

Eagles School Boys Cup 

Well done to all our students who have been competing in the Years 8/9 Eagles School Boys Australian Rules Football competition. It all came down to the grand final last Thursday against Newman. The boys were just pipped at the post but are to be commended on all their efforts. Big thanks to Coach Mr Bill Quartermaine for all his time and effort with the boys this season. We look forward to seeing them in action again next year!

ACC Hockey Challenge

On Monday 11 June we had a team of students participate in the ACC Hockey Challenge. Well done to the girls on a great effort. The girls won three of their games and narrowly missed out on a place in the grand final match in a sudden death penalty shootout. The team finished third overall. Coach Miss Jodi Power said the girls played with great spirit and showcased a high level of skill throughout the day. Well done JTC! 

Congratulations

A big congratulations to Georgia Farnan (Year 10) and her horse Misty on receiving their RDA National Dressage Competition award. Georgia placed third in her division at the national event. Well done, Georgia!

Congratulations to two of our John XXIII Cross-Country athletes, Claudia Gnech (Year 9) and Vivienne Barley (Year 7), who have both been selected in the final trials to compete at the School Sport National Cross-Country Championships in Victoria this August. It is a wonderful achievement to have been selected amongst some of the top school athletes in WA. Great work!

Year 8 Rowing Program Registrations Now Open

We are thrilled to announce that registrations for the Year 8 Rowing Program at John XXIII are officially open! This year, we are excited to offer 50 places in the program, and we cannot wait to see our young athletes take to the water.

Program Details:

• Dates: Every Monday and Thursday, starting from Week 5, Monday 12 August and concluding in Week 9 on Wednesday 12 September.
• Session Times: The program will be comprised of two groups of 25 students, with alternating land sessions held at the College Gym from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, and water sessions at the John XXIII Boat shed at Canning Bridge from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
• Transportation: A dedicated bus service will be provided, departing from the College at 3:30pm and returning at approximately 6:00pm.
• Enrolment Procedure: The 50 places in the program will be filled on a 'first in' basis. To secure your child's spot, please use the link provided below to register their interest in the Year 8 Rowing Program by Friday 28 June. 
• This program is always in high demand, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
• Program Cost: The total cost of the Year 8 Rowing Program is $250 per student. This fee covers the expenses related to transportation, coaching, and equipment required for the sessions. 
• We believe this program provides an exceptional opportunity for your child to develop their rowing skills and foster a love for the sport.
• Weather Contingency: In the event of inclement weather, please note that a session may need to be cancelled. Rest assured that we will promptly notify parents and guardians about any schedule changes to ensure the safety of our students.

Registration Deadline and Group Lists: The registration deadline for the Year 8 Rowing Program is Friday 28 June. We will release the group lists for the program on Friday 2 August. If, unfortunately, your child misses out on securing a place in this year's program, we encourage them to try out for the rowing team in Year 9.

Year 8 Rowing Registration Form

Jessica Pillera

Head of Sport