Parents' Association and PAL organised events
2026 Parents' Association meeting schedule:
- Term 1: Tuesday 3 March 2026, 6pm
- Term 2: Tuesday 26 May 2026, 6pm
- Term 3: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 6pm
- Term 4: Tuesday 17 November 2025, 6pm (Meeting and AGM)
Funding Proposals
The John XXIII College Parents' Association have funds available for proposals that meet the objectives of the Parents’ Association by promoting social interaction or providing material assistance to the College. Successful proposals must show they either benefit students in all years or, if only specific years, then support previously neglected years to maintain a balance of benefit across the College. Proposals can be submitted by parents or staff (with a parent sponsor).
We encourage all nominators to ensure their proposals fulfil all criteria on the proposal form, as the committee can only approve proposals that meet the criteria. Once the committee approves, the proposal can then be put forward for a vote at the Parents' Association meeting.
Proposals must be submitted by 5pm on Friday of Week 2 to qualify for consideration at the upcoming Term meeting.
| 2026 | Funding & Agenda Proposals deadline 5pm Friday Week 2 | Proposals & Agenda Live on PA SEQTA 5pm Friday Week 5 | PA Meeting Thomas More Exhibition Centre 6pm Tuesday Week 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 13 February | 28 February (*Week 4) | Tuesday 3 March (*Week 5) |
| Term 2 | 1 May | 22 May | Tuesday 26 May |
| Term 3 | 31 July | 18 August | Tuesday 25 August |
| Term 4 | 23 October | 10 November | Tuesday 17 November (AGM) |
The Funding Proposal form is available 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 Events organised by the PALS
Our PALS (Parent Association Liaisons) play a vital social role in fostering community spirit, with dedicated parent representatives for each year group guided by our primary and secondary convenors. Get ready for these exciting Term 1 dates organised by PALS to connect families and celebrate our College community.
| Year | Date and Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindy | Sunday 22 March, 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Parent Afternoon Drinks | Bert's, City Beach |
| Pre-Primary | Wednesday 25 Febraury, after drop-off | Coffee catch up | Teebox Cafe |
| Saturday 14 February, 4pm | Mums' afternoon drinks | Bert's, City Beach | |
| Year 1 | Friday 27 February, after drop-off | Coffee catch up | Wards Central Dining, Shenton Park |
| Year 3 | Saturday 7 March, 6:30pm | Mums' catch up | Unicorn Bar |
| Friday 20 March, 7pm | Parent Casual Drinks | Alberts | |
| Year 6 | Friday 13 March | Mums' catch up | |
| Year 8 | Thursday 26 February, 8:45am | Coffee catch up | The Hamptons, City Beach |
| Friday 20 March, 6:00pm | Parent Drinks | ||
| Year 10 | Thursday 12 March, 6:30pm (after river cruise drop-off) | Parent catch up | Little Creatures, Elizabeth Quay Terrace (High Tables Section) |
| Year 11 | Friday 27 February, after drop-off | Coffee catch up | Shorehouse, Swanbourne |
| Year 12 | Friday 6 March, after drop-off | Coffee catch up | The Kiosk Floreat |
College events
Year 7 Parent Welcome
We welcome all Year 7 parents to a Welcome Sundowner on Friday, 6 March from 6:30pm to 8:30pm to meet each other in a relaxed and social setting. Please rsvp via this link.
Pope Francis: The Disruptive Pilgrim’s Guide – Book Launch at John XXIII College
John XXIII College is delighted to be hosting an upcoming book launch with Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO, and we would be very grateful for your assistance in promoting this event through your networks. The event will launch his new book, Pope Francis: The Disruptive Pilgrim’s Guide, and will be officiated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth, together with Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO.
Fr Brennan’s publication explores Pope Francis’s impact as a ‘disruptive pilgrim,’ blending Jesuit insight with themes of mercy, justice and inclusion, and inviting readers to reflect on the Pope’s call to renewal, compassion and social engagement within the global Church.
Staff and attendees from Catholic Education WA schools may also use their attendance towards accreditation hours, which we hope will make this a particularly valuable opportunity for colleagues across the system.
Event details are as follows:
- Title: Pope Francis: The Disruptive Pilgrim’s Guide – Book Launch
- Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026
- Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
- Venue: Thomas More Exhibition Centre, John XXIII College, John XXIII Avenue, Mount Claremont
- Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/1514428
The book will be available for purchase on the evening at a special launch price of $25 (soft cover).