Parents' Association and PAL organised events

Thank you to everyone who attend the Parents' Association meeting this week. The minutes from the meeting will be available shortly in SEQTA Documents.

If you have any funding suggestions, please complete a proposal. The Funding Proposal form available here. Proposals must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, 23 October, to qualify for consideration at the upcoming Term meeting.

We also encourage parents to come along to our Parent Sundowner on Friday, 19 September. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents in a relaxed social setting while celebrating our school community. BYO picnic and drinks, or pre-order food when purchasing your tickets. Drinks will also be available for purchase on the night. Book 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 Sundowner - 19 September

Saturday 19 September 2026 

5:30pm - 8:00pm

St Louis Sports Centre (Space), John XXIII College

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a connected and welcoming school community, the John XXIII College Parents’ Association warmly invites all parents to join us for our Parent Sundowner, an informal, adults‑only evening on the College grounds, complete with live entertainment.

This relaxed, picnic‑style gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow parents, catch up with old friends, and celebrate the spirit of our College community.

Format: Picnic‑style

• BYO drinks or use the bar to purchase drinks on the night
• BYO picnic food or pre‑order catering by Ultimo when you purchase your ticket. (Food will not be available for purchase at the event.)
• What to bring: Picnic rug or low chairs

• If doing BYO please no glassware.

   

Fathers’ Day Mass

We are delighted to host a Mass dedicated to Fathers and father figures on Friday, 4 September.  

• Please RSVP for adults attending (not students) to the Fathers’ Day Mass by Wednesday, 2 September.
• https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1611011 

Girls: Trading Anxiety & Perfectionism for Authentic Growth

Webinar recording

It’s a heartbreaking reality: mental health disorders in teenagers are on the rise. Girls are the most affected, and while there are several contributors to this trend, social media is unquestionably a major factor for many of our daughters.

Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok have changed the way girls relate. Social media has changed girls’ expectations for themselves and each other. Anxiety, perfectionism, bullying, and self-loathing are just some of the devastating side effects.

In short, new and impossible standards are leaving many of our daughters feeling like they’re simply… not enough. But there’s hope.

Join Dr Justin Coulson for Girls, where he’ll unpack:

• Why so many of our girls don’t feel they are enough.
• How our best-intentioned efforts to help them feel enough backfire.
• Solutions that shift your daughter’s focus from worrying if she’ll ever be enough to no longer even thinking about it.

• How to establish a relationship that leaves no doubt that she really is enough.

   

Watch the recording now: Answers with Justin | Girls | Watch 

Parent Events organised by the PALS

We would like to thank our PALS (Parents’ Association Liaisons) for their ongoing dedication and enthusiasm in bringing our community together throughout Term 2. Their efforts in organising a range of welcoming and engaging events have provided valuable opportunities for families to connect and strengthen relationships across year groups.

Term 3 line-up of events

Please note that all venues and timings will be shared in the year WhatsApp Groups.