From the Principal

Sr Sandra Perrett ibvm (who also taught at our College years ago) wrote recently, ‘Being faithful to grace is to remember every day how relationships and encounters invite us to see goodness, to recognise graciousness, kindness and humility in ourselves, in others and in the way creation holds this grace as a gift for our health and well-being.  Grace looks out for the other – always encouraging us to look for the greater good and the best in ourselves and each other.’

Wellbeing at the College is centred on the Ignatian concept of Cura Personalis, or the care of the whole person as a unique child of God. During last week’s Years 7 to 12 Parent Information Evening, the College’s newly developed Wellbeing Framework was launched by Vice Principal/Head of Secondary Shani Andrews. I commend Mrs Andrews for her leadership in the development of our new Framework, which has involved extensive collaboration with staff, students and parents.

Given that our new Wellbeing Framework is a whole College approach, within our Newsletter this week you will find specifics from both the Primary and Secondary Schools relating to each element of the framework:

• Nurturing an inclusive community through positive relationships and experiences
• Supporting individual growth and meaningful achievements
• Fostering optimal spiritual, physical and mental health
• Serving something or someone greater than yourself for the benefit of others

Finally, I extend my thanks to our Year 7 staff and students for their enthusiastic involvement in their Year 7 Camp during the week. All reports indicate that the camp proved to be the perfect opportunity to explore the essential elements of our new Wellbeing Framework as well as being a lot of fun!

Daniel Mahon

Principal

Collection Notice for parents/guardians

We want to inform you that the Australian Government Department of Education has requested John XXIII College to provide a residential address and other information as per the Australian Education Regulations 2023. This includes details such as parent/guardian names, student residential address, and education level, all identified by a unique student reference number (SRN) solely for this purpose. This collection aids in informing school funding calculations and ensuring equitable distribution based on need, particularly through the Direct Measure of Income (DMI) methodology introduced in 2020. Your personal information is protected under the Privacy Act 1988, with disclosures strictly regulated for authorised purposes such as capacity-to-contribute calculations and auditing. 

While action is not required from you, please reach out to us with any updates to your family's details. 

Upcoming Men of John XXIII Event

The Men of John XXIII College invites all parents, guardians, alumni, and others in our community to an engaging event. Hosted by Glenn Mitchell, this breakfast will feature a one-on-one interview with the founder of The Fathering Project and previous John XXIII College dad, Dr Bruce Robinson, together with a panel of other remarkable guests.

• Thursday, 14 March 2024
• 7:00am for 7:15am start. Event to conclude by 9:00 am
• Banquet Hall, The University Club of Western Australia
  Entrance 1, Hackett Drive, Crawley
• Tickets
  • $45 per person
  • $360 Table of 8