Secondary
Dear Families
On the eve of Remembrance Day, Primary and Secondary staff and students participated in a moving service this morning in commemoration of the men and women who have lost their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Thank you to everyone involved for their participation in this reverent occasi
Our Outdoor Education program continues to prove popular among students who are keen to explore the outdoors and challenge themselves in unfamiliar environments. Departing on Monday, Years 9 and 10 Outdoor Education students will enjoy a camp that provides a connection with nature, a spirit of adventure and opportunities for teamwork, safe risk-taking, problem-solving and resilience building, all in the setting of beautiful Margaret River. We wish all staff and students attending a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Congratulations to our Music and Drama students for their stellar performances this week with their Recital Night and Drama Night.
We look forward to the return of our Magis Champions who arrive back in Perth tomorrow following a highly successful Tournament of Champions competition at Yale University!
Presentation Evening Thursday, 30 November
Our College Presentation Evening will be held in the St Louis Sports Centre on Thursday 30 November beginning at 7pm. As this is an important community event for our College, all students in Years 6 to 11 are required to attend. Year 12 students are required only if they are involved in the evening as a presenter, performer or major award recipient.
Parking will be available on the College playing fields with entry from John XXIII Avenue. Entry to the St Louis Sports Centre will be through the doors adjacent to the playing fields.
Guests are to be seated by 6:45pm for a 7pm start.
Students who are attending as members of the audience are to wear their summer uniform, whilst all award winners are required to wear the formal winter uniform, including blazer, shirt, tie and tights for girls. Students will be permitted to remove their blazer when seated in the Sports Centre. Other College requirements regarding grooming are to be adhered to.
Shani Andrews
Vice Principal - Head of Secondary
Shopfront Christmas Appeal
Please donate generously to the John XXIII College Christmas appeal.
Please bring in money or items from the list below to support the Shopfront Christmas Appeal. Items need to be brought to Homeroom by Wednesday, 22 November. Any cash donations will support the Shopfront Christmas Lunch.
The following items are needed for Gift Bags (please note, smaller sizes are most useful):
| General items | Food items |
|---|---|
Men’s caps Men’s thongs Razors Shaving cream Soap Body wash Shampoo Toothpaste Toothbrush Hand cream Make-up Make-up bag Cleansing wipes Moisturiser Sunscreen Body lotion Comb Brush Tissues Nail polish Underwear Socks | Biscuits Christmas lollies Christmas chocolates Shortbread Mini fruit cake Mini Christmas pudding Nuts Dried Fruit Pretzels Toffees |
SPORTS
NAS Golf
Congratulations to our NAS Golf Tournament representatives for 2023. Our participants acquitted themselves in fine fashion with their effort and etiquette at a very high standard indeed. Congratulations to Newman College for their competition victory. Our John XXIII College players performed very well and showed considerable improvement over the 4-week rounds leading into this tournament.
Thank you to our parent helpers who attended practice sessions and assisted on game days. A special mention to the support of Mr Simon Carrello and Mr Adam Read for their assistance during practice and gameplay sessions. The commitment of our squad members (listed below) was outstanding and very much appreciated:
- Jovi Gibson
- Bailey Vincent
- Callan Griffiths
- Xy Parker
- Jack Whitaker
- Luke Green
- Alex Bilkey
- Tobias Waddle
- Hugh Morphett - reserve
- Felix Macginty – reserve
Congratulations
Congratulations to Lyla Stewart, Year 9, for qualifying for the Strive Athletics Program. Over the weekend, Lyla competed in the All Schools Championship in three events.
- 1500m finished 2nd after holding the lead for most of the race
- 3000m finished 1st
- 800m finished 4th
We congratulate Lyla on her great season in cross-country and athletics.
We would also like to congratulate Ciana Rio Torto, Year 7, who competed in the State All Schools this weekend. She competes in the U14 age group, a year above her level and received bronze medals for shot put and discus.
Well done to Lily Lucas, Year 9, who recently competed in the Eagle Bay Adventure race. This involved a 9km trail run (including 1.5km of rock hopping), then a 1.5km ocean swim, followed by a 7.5 km ocean kayak and finally an 18km cross-country mountain bike through the technical trails in Dunsborough. Lily placed 10th female overall, the youngest participant (male or female) in the race and won her age group of U15 in an impressive time of 4 hours 55mins. Congratulations!
Sara Kononen
Head of Sport