John XXIII College Newsletter

John XXIII College Newsletter

Inspired by the Gospels, and in the spirit of John XXIII, Mary Ward and Ignatius Loyola, we seek to be people of competence, conscience and compassion who are committed to God and the service of others.

Issue 25 · 15 Aug 2025

In this issue

From the Principal Book Launch - Sir Gerard Brennan's articles and speeches

Faith and Mission Community Mass, Sacraments

Around The Primary Dear Families, Dates to Remember, Term 3 Parent Events, Music & Drama Fun!, Book Week, Sports Update, Music Update, Medical Centre – Student Medications , Sacramental Certificates, Thinking ahead to 2026?

Secondary Dear Families, Ward House Day, Positive Peer Relations Framework, School Photos and Photo Pack Distribution, Term 3 Key Dates, Term 3 Parent Events, Thinking ahead to 2026?, Science Week 2025, Year 9 Reflection Day, A QBD Book Fair is Coming, Let’s 'Book an Adventure', Book Launch - Sir Gerard Brennan's articles and speeches, SPORT, NAS Athletics , Challenge Week, Spikes hire, Years 9/10 Winter NAS, ACC Australian Football, Congratulations

Magis Report Update: WA Debating League, Specialty Talk, What’s happening next week?, Magis: Opportunities to do more!, National Science Week, International Debating Championships, Astronomy Club

Music News Music Eisteddfod – Winners’ Concerts, Catholic Performing Arts Festival, Hippity Hop – Year 4 Musical, Chapel Choir, The Ellington Jazz Club, 2025 Music Handbook, 2025 Music and Drama Calendar

Drama Save the date - upcoming drama events

Pathways and Transition In this week’s Pathways and Transition newsletter read about:, FOR FAMILIES, Year 10 Information Handbook 2025, Offsite Study Options for John XXIII College Senior Secondary Students (Years 11 and 12), 2025 WACE Manual for Years 11 and 12, ECU Parents’ Guide to University Study, Curtin Year 10 Guide , First in Family site, The Morrisby Profile, MyFuture – your one stop shop for career information , Your Career – The home of career information, Jobs and Skills Centre for Apprenticeships and Traineeships, UNIVERSITY NEWS, Early offers, Notre Dame's Young Achievers Early Offer Program, Unique student identifier (USI), TISC and University Student Presentations, Early Offer Programs in other Australian States, TISC Education Access Scheme, 27 August WAAPA Production Tour, 27 August Nursing Open Night, 28 August ECU Science and Mathematics Showcase Evening, 2 September ECU Computing and Security Showcase Evening, Apply Now for UWA Music Auditions for 2026, ACAP University College Open Day, SAE University College Open Day , Murdoch Open Night 2025, Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering & Maths, Murdoch Open Night 2025, Business, Law, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, Curtin Undergrad Course Expo, 2026 Undergraduate Course Guides (WA Universities), Notre Dame Adjustment Factors, Interstate Admission Centre Contacts, Access Monash University Seminars, The University of Sydney undergraduate events, University Rankings, SCHOLARSHIPS, Monash Relocation Grant, Academic Merit Scholarships; 2026 Commencement, 2026 John Curtin Scholarship Program, WiseTech Software Developer – Earn & Learn , Curtin 2026 Excellence Scholarship, ECU Executive Dean Elite Engineering Scholarship and Engineering Excellence Scholarships, Murdoch Ngala Kwop Biddi Brighter Futures Scholarship, 18 August Applications Open Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) Scholarships , Pinnacles Foundation Scholarship 2026, Accommodation scholarships in Western Australia for 2026, Scholarships – open now. Some closing soon, Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM Scholarships, UNSW Co-Op Program , AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE CAREERS, ADFA Open Day 2025, Women in Defence Industry Scholarship, Defence Force Gap Year, Become a Cadet, Defence Force Work Experience, Immersive Days for School Students, Part Time Army for 17+ year olds, Have Defence Pay For Your Degree, Australian Defence Force Academy, MEDICINE NEWS, Students Aspiring to Medicine Program, Medicine Information Session 2025, 2025 Guide to Studying Medicine from Study Work Grow, Medicine Matrix , Dentistry Matrix, Apply Now - Dates for Curtin Medicine Casper Test, National Institute of Education (NIE) Offerings, 2025 Medicine - University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Dates , St George’s University Medicine Program, Year 12 Opportunities, University of Notre Dame Pathways to Medicine 2025, Work experience options for future medicine students, TRAINING AND VET NEWS, Diploma of Nursing Prac Payments, 18 August Chevron Apprentice and Traineeship Program for 2026, Apprentice Connect Australia Providers, Get paid to train with NETTS, CTF Scholarships 2026 - EOI open, Green Future Apprenticeships, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES , Jobs at the Royal Show, Australian Government School Leaver Program, 3 – 6 October Apply now for Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference, School Leaver and Undergraduate Program 2026, UWA Future Student Athlete Program, ECU Register Now ATAR Revision Sessions for Term 3 break, ATAR Revision Programs in WA, Camp SEEK 2025, Outward Bound Expedition WA, WA Government Kickstart Program, Keeper Careers School Holiday Program, Business Innovation Bootcamp, The Hotel School Industry Insights Perth 2025, AFL Grad Program (Melbourne), Weekly WA Police Recruitment Sessions – Saturday mornings , GAP YEAR INFORMATION, Gap Year Guide, Defence Force Gap Year, Volunteering for Teens, Gap Year Opportunity – AgCareer Start, Thinking of Studying Overseas?, PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY OPPORTUNITIES, Murdoch MyAccess Plan, How People with autism can get into university, CanDo Training, Support for Australian Apprentices with Disability, Employment Pathways for People with Intellectual Disability, SPOTLIGHT, Flinders University in 2025

John XXIII Rowing Club Dear Rowing Families, Upcoming Regattas, All Schools State Championships, Presentation Dinner – Saturday, 6 September, 6:30pm, Year 7 Learn to Row, Uniforms, Stack Team App, Buses, Training Schedule , Absent from training procedure , Asthma and Allergies

John XXIII Netball Club Dear Players, Club Members and Families, Netball Season Wind-Up Celebrations

Health Medication Reminders

College Dates Reset Your Mindset with Liam Casson for Dads' Pizza Night, Book Launch - Sir Gerard Brennan's articles and speeches, Celebrate Fathers' Day, Parents Events, College Events, 2025 Term Dates

Parents' Association

Uniform Shop New Location!, Term 3 Opening Hours, New Quarter Zip Jumpers, Netball Hoodies, Secondhand Uniforms, Online Orders

Buy and Sell Second Hand Items

College Charter Bus A reminder for students to pay for each ride, Cashless Bus Ticketing , SmartRider Information, Have you got the Horizon West Bus App?

Online Safety Hub Online Safety Hub, How to get Help with Qustodio as a Parent , Is Roblox safe for kids? An app safety guide for parents, What is Roblox?, Why do kids like Roblox?, What’s the age rating for Roblox?, Does Roblox have parental controls?, Is Roblox safe for kids? , 7 ways to make Roblox safer for your child, Is Roblox safe for kids? Qustodio’s final recommendation

School TV A Resource Supporting Parenting

Canteen Winter Menu, How to order online, Ordering online set-up

Traffic Management & Parking Guidelines School Traffic Management and Parking Guidelines, Car parking and pick-up options at John XXIII College

Alumni 2025 Ron Logan Cup & Theresa Elliott Shield Results, Calling all UK-based Alumni - London Alumni Connect All-Years' Reunion, 24 September, Book Launch - Sir Gerard Brennan's articles and speeches, Upcoming events

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