From the Principal
Founders Time
The first five weeks of term has seen a flurry of activities with last week’s John XXIII Day a highlight for students and staff. A beautiful Mass was complemented by homeroom and classroom activities with our senior students also engaged in netball and AFL fixtures against Alumni. Our day concluded with a very professional concert showcasing the talents of our students and staff. The support and encouragement from the audience was outstanding and indicative of superb spirit amongst our pupils.
During our Mass, short video clips were shown highlighting the excellent work of Loreto and Jesuit Ministries. It was important to show our students that funds raised on John XXIII Day would provide valuable assistance to the international work done by these Ministries.
John XXIII Day concluded with an afternoon tea for current and former staff. Seventy former staff members, including Principal Mr Greg Clune (1994-2005), joined our existing staff for a wonderful event. I have spoken to each of my six predecessors this year as we honour the past and look forward to the future in our 40th year. I know Mrs Anne Fry would have loved to have joined us last week but commitments at her Sydney school precluded her attendance.
Over the past few weeks I have often mentioned to our community the importance of ‘telling the stories of the past’. It helps keep the John XXIII, Loreto and Jesuit stories alive and vibrant at our College.
Survey Instrument
In the coming week, I will be meeting with the Consultancy Group that conducted our comprehensive survey of students, staff and parents. I have seen a draft of the final report and it will provide excellent data for future strategic planning purposes. I look forward to elaborating in due course.
Angelico Art Exhibition
Congratulations to the following three Art students recognised with awards at this week’s annual Catholic Arts’ Exhibition
Mia Davis
Year 11 ATAR Visual Arts Student
Winner 1st Prize Year 11/12 3D Category
Siobhan Waller
Year 12 ATAR Visual Arts Student
Winner 2nd Prize Overall Year 11/12 Category
Jessica Low
Year 12 ATAR Visual Arts Student
Winner Highly Commended Award Overall Year 11/12 Category
Father's Day Mass
All Dads are welcome to attend Mass dedicated to Fathers on Friday 1 September at 7:30am in the College Chapel. Muffins and Tea/Coffee will be served in the Thomas More Exhibition Centre after Mass. To assist with catering please advise of your attendance via mcgann.tracey@johnxxiii.edu.au
Together, let us seek justice.
Yours sincerely
Robert Henderson
Principal
