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 24 · 08 Aug 2025

In this issue

From the Principal Apply for the John XXIII College Foundation - 2026 Year 6 Bursary, Book Launch - Sir Gerard Brennan's articles and speeches

Faith and Mission Community Mass, Sacraments

Around The Primary Dear Families, Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry, Dates to Remember, Science in Action, Japanese Tsunami, Book Week, Counsellor’s Corner, Sports Update, Music Update, Sacramental Certificates

Secondary Dear Families, High Achievers’ Breakfast, Yokoso!, Term 3 Key Dates, Speak for Faith Competition 2025, Angelico Exhibition 2025, Osaka Japanese Exchange , Alliance Française Examination, A QBD Book Fair is Coming, Let’s 'Book an Adventure', Book Launch - Sir Gerard Brennan's articles and speeches, SPORT, Fr Kevin King Cup , NAS Athletics , Athletics, Spikes hire, Years 9/10 Winter NAS, College Sporting Photos, ACC Soccer, Congratulations

Magis Report Update: WA Debating League, Magis Elective Course, The More!, What’s happening next week?, Magis: Opportunities to do more!, Specialty Talk, Shakespeare Incursion, National Science Week, British Parliamentary Debating, International Debating Championships, The Craig Silvey Award for Young Writers, Astronomy Club

Music News Music Eisteddfod 2025, Catholic Performing Arts Festival, Chapel Choir, 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, 12 August FlexiTrack High Information Session, 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, News from Monash University, The University of Sydney undergraduate events, University Rankings, SCHOLARSHIPS, 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, Medical Interviews Preparation Workshop Online, 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, Psychology vs counselling: What’s the difference? From Study Work Grow

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 Netball Season Wind-Up Celebrations - Save the Date

Health Ankle Sprains

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

Parents' Association

Uniform Shop New Location!, Term 3 Opening Hours, Interschool Rugby Jumpers, 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 , Revisiting boundaries: 3 steps to revising your child’s screen time rules

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 Book Launch - Sir Gerard Brennan's articles and speeches, Upcoming events

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