From the Principal
Stay awake
It is hard to believe that it is the final week of the school year. Congratulations to all students, staff and families on another excellent year at John XXIII College.
‘Stay awake’ was the sentiment of an Advent reflection I recently read. As Christmas approaches, it is important that ‘we stay alert’ and focus on the joy of the birth of Christ and its significance to our Catholic faith. Christmas is also an important time with family and friends as we celebrate the richness of our lives. It has been a privilege to attend end of year masses across the College over the past few weeks.
Our Council Chair, Dr Courtenay Harris, wrote to families earlier this week announcing the appointment of Ms Shani Andrews as our new Vice Principal. I was delighted to join the Council Chair and our incoming Principal, Mr Daniel Mahon on the appointment panel. Ms Andrews will do an excellent job as Vice Principal.
At the end of each calendar year we farewell some students and staff completing their time at the College. We wish outgoing students well as they move to other schools and we thank them for their contribution to the College.
Congratulations and best wishes to staff leaving at the end of this year:
- Ms Marie Armand
- Mrs Jessica Bouwman
- Miss Kirralee Dawson
- Mrs Alison Edwards
- Ms Lorrelle Fortune
- Mrs Liz Gardner
- Mr Dirk Gleghorn
- Miss Taylah Howard
- Miss Chelsea Hubbard
- Mrs Donna Italiano
- Mrs Donna Kolka
- Miss Audrey Liow
- Mr Daniel Maher
- Ms Kaye Mason
- Miss Jade Mickle
- Mrs Vicki Murphy
- Miss Lauren Nish
- Ms Tania Papalia
- Ms Emma Parkinson
- Mr Jordan Sell
- Mr Praneeth Silva
- Mrs Leah Volikov
Working at John XXIII College has been one of the great joys of my life and I thank everyone for their ongoing support and encouragement. I look forward to following the College’s progress closely in the years to come.
Companions yearbook 2022
We hope you enjoy our 2022 yearbook Companions. A copy has been sent home with the youngest in the family this week. Students in Years 10 and 11, who are the youngest in the family can collect their copy via Main Administration from 8am-4pm until Tuesday 13 December. Any uncollected books will be distributed in Term 1, 2023. Happy reading!
Robert Henderson
Principal