Parents' Association and PAL organised events
John XXIII College
Our Term 1 Parents’ Association meeting will be held at 6pm on Tuesday 3 March 2026, in the Thomas More Exhibition Centre.
Thank you to everyone who submitted funding proposals this Term. The funding proposal listed below has been approved by the committee for funding consideration at the meeting:
- Flexible seating options for Primary- $4,600
- Parent Event 2026 - $2,000
- Refurbishment Angelo’s Village - $5,000
The agenda is below and will also be available on the Parents’ Association option on SEQTA.
We look forward to seeing many parents at the meeting.
Proposals must be submitted by 5pm on Friday of Week 2 to qualify for consideration at the upcoming Term meeting.
| 2026 | Funding & Agenda Proposals deadline 5pm Friday Week 2 | Proposals & Agenda Live on PA SEQTA 5pm Friday Week 5 | PA Meeting Thomas More Exhibition Centre 6pm Tuesday Week 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 13 February | 28 February (*Week 4) | Tuesday 3 March (*Week 5) |
| Term 2 | 1 May | 22 May | Tuesday 26 May |
| Term 3 | 31 July | 18 August | Tuesday 25 August |
| Term 4 | 23 October | 10 November | Tuesday 17 November (AGM) |
The Funding Proposal form is available here.
From Your 2026 Parents’ Association Committee:
- President: Sally Walter
- Vice Presidents: Amy McGregor and Steve Jennings
- Secretary: Sarah Thompson
- Treasurer: John Sibenaler
- General Committee Members: Genevieve Hohnen, Kristy-Lee Kong, Kerry Tudori, Caroline Di Costa, Ben Archibald, Melissa Sinclair and Bianca Mainella
Parent Events organised by the PALS
Our PALS (Parent Association Liaisons) play a vital social role in fostering community spirit, with dedicated parent representatives for each year group guided by our primary and secondary convenors. Get ready for these exciting Term 1 dates organised by PALS to connect families and celebrate our College community.
| Year | Date and Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindy | Sunday 22 March, 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Parent Afternoon Drinks | Bert's, City Beach |
| Year 3 | Saturday 7 March, 6:30pm | Mums' catch up | Unicorn Bar |
| Year 5 | Friday 20 March, 7pm | Parent Casual Drinks | Alberts |
| Year 6 | Friday 13 March | Mums' catch up | |
| Year 8 | Friday 20 March, 6:00pm | Parent Drinks | |
| Year 10 | Thursday 12 March, 6:30pm (after river cruise drop-off) | Parent catch up | Little Creatures, Elizabeth Quay Terrace (High Tables Section) |
| Year 12 | Friday 6 March, after drop-off | Coffee catch up | The Kiosk Floreat |
Save the date - 19 September
The Parents' Association is planning a Parent Sundowner for later in the year, so please save this date and stay tuned for further de
College events
Inspire Parent Education | The Fathering Project Breakfast
Join us on Tuesday 24 March for The Fathering Project Breakfast, part of our Inspire Parent Education series. Guest speaker Ashlee Harrison, founder of WA charity zero2hero, will share powerful insights into connection, resilience and the wellbeing of young people — including what kids wish their parents knew.
The morning kicks off at 6:45am with casual networking over bacon-and-egg rolls and barista coffee, followed by a 45-minute presentation. It's a great opportunity to connect with other families in our community while gaining practical tools to better support your child.
Tuesday 24 March
6:45am – 8:45am
Neil Donaldson Pavilion, 10 McGillivray Road, Mount Claremont
$39 per person
Bookings are essential — secure your spot at https://www.trybooking.com/1539467
Year 7 Parent Welcome
We welcome all Year 7 parents to a Welcome Sundowner on Friday 6 March from 6:30pm to 8:30pm to meet each other in a relaxed and social setting. Please rsvp via this link.