Secondary

Dear Families 

Our 2024 Student Representative Council (SRC) has made impressive progress in their leadership and representation of students as they work towards their vision … to strive to be authentic in our actions and purposeful with our commitments, to promote an inclusive and collaborative College community. The SRC has worked with students to be approachable and accessible in their leadership of the younger years, being action-oriented in representing their interests and seeking input to enact purposeful change.  

In support of student wellbeing, Wellbeing Captains, Esther and Maya have commenced the Let’s Gather initiative.  Every second Wednesday during lunch, students and staff gather to partake in activities including Just Dance, boardgames, yoga and other activities to promote inclusivity and connection with each other. In addition to Let’s Gather, the SRC has once again this year committed to ‘The Push Up Challenge’ to raise awareness and money for mental health. Throughout June, students, led by Challenge Ambassadors Maya and Esther and other leaders will be encouraged to complete 3249 push-ups (or other forms of exercise), to commemorate the 3249 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022. The Push Up Challenge will allow students to spark conversations surrounding mental health with peers, parents and teachers. In the coming weeks, SRC leaders will participate in the Greatest Shave in support of the Leukaemia Foundation and its work with research, care and support for those battling cancer.  

As a part of the College’s commitment to reconciliation, and in preparation for Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June), the SRC will work with students to understand the harmful impact of discrimination on individuals and communities. Commencing with last week’s Global Café student forum, the SRC workshopped tangible and practical initiatives for promoting inclusion and connection with Homeroom Leaders from Years 7 to 11. Working together, their messaging to students over the coming weeks will be to raise awareness of the importance of empathy, tolerance and acceptance as values that underpin respectful relationships, not just in the context of reconciliation, but in nurturing an inclusive community for all to enjoy.  

Sport Uniform Trial

After extensive engagement and feedback from students via the AWE Survey, Global Café student forum, Uniform Committee and student focus groups, the following amendments have been made to the Secondary Uniform Code as a trial for the remainder of Term 2, commencing Monday 13 May:

• Students with Physical Education or Outdoor Education classes in Periods 1 or 2 can wear correct sports uniform to school. Students must change into summer/winter academic uniform at the end of their Physical Education or Outdoor Education lesson. 
• Students with Physical Education or Outdoor Education in Periods 5 or 6 must change into sports uniform at lunchtime and can wear correct sports uniform home.  
• Students continue to have the option of wearing the sports uniform with House shirt for Wellbeing Wednesdays. 

It is intended that by creating more flexibility around the wearing of the sports uniform, students will be provided with more teaching and learning time for these practical based classes. It will also reduce the volume of students needing to access the changerooms at peak times. 

This will be a trial for the remainder of Term 2 2024. We trust that students will not take advantage of this flexibility and will wear the sports uniform correctly at all times. The trial will be monitored throughout the term and reviewed for Term 3 2024. 

Term 2 Dates 

Autumn hazards on campus

As we embrace the beauty of the autumn season, we would like to remind everyone to exercise caution while navigating our campus grounds. With the changing foliage comes fallen tree nuts, leaves, and twigs, which can pose a trip hazard. Our dedicated Grounds team works diligently to clear these areas as often as possible. However, due to the constant falling of leaves and debris during this season, we kindly ask for your cooperation in staying vigilant and taking extra care.

To all the mothers and mother figures in our community, wishing you a restful and enjoyable day with loved ones on Sunday.  

Shani Andrews

Vice Principal - Head of Secondary

Community Planting 

Last Saturday morning, a group of parents, students, teachers (and a few dogs!) took part in a community planting session on the eastern side of the College near the Year 12 car park. Due to the hard work of all the volunteers, we managed to transform an empty garden bed into a native garden with 45 plants. The plants are a mixture of marri trees, hakeas, banksias, grevilleas and kangaroo paws.  

All the plants were chosen for the food they provide for the endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo, which frequents the area around the College. 

A special thanks to all the people who came along and gave up part of their Saturday morning to help.  

Adrian Sims

Sustainability Coordinator

Year 9 Design and Technology 

Year 9 Design and Technology students have been busy in the workshop completing their mirror boxes. The mirror boxes feature snug-fitting finger joints, piano hinges, biscuit joints and flat headnails. Each mirror box has a customised surface finish specific to the intended user. All students have completed their work to a high standard.  Well done 

Year 9!

Jeremy Hill

Technologies Technician   

Year 11 Design and Technology 

There is a hive of activity as the Year 11 Design and Technology students work enthusiastically to construct their furniture designs. The students should be commended on the wide range of different woodworking techniques incorporated and the collaborative environment they have created. Fantastic work Year 11! 

Jeremy Hill

Technologies Technician   

Calling all artists – Christmas art competition

Students of John XXIII College are invited to create an original artwork on the theme of ‘Christmas’.  The winning entry will appear on the Principal’s 2024 Christmas card. 

Artwork Specifications 

• Size: A4 or A3 
• Medium: 2D (drawing, painting, collage, digital) 

How to Enter 

• Secondary: submit entries at Student Reception and include name, Homeroom and year. 
• Primary: drop off entries at the Library and include your name and year. 

Submission deadline: Monday 10 June, 3:30pm. 

Entries will be evaluated by the Art Department and the Principal. 

Terms and Conditions 

Artwork must reflect the theme of Christmas and align with the Catholic nature of this time. Entries must adhere to the College’s ethos and values. Only original artwork will be accepted. Each student can submit only one entry. Winners will be notified via email.

Good luck to all participants!

Join us as we walk together towards reconciliation

We invite the community to join us for an enriching journey of discovery, reconciliation and truth telling as we walk Galbamaanup (Lake Claremont) with Dylan Collard. Delve into the rich tapestry of our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, guided by Dylan's knowledge of language, history, and culture.

• Date: Saturday 18 May
• Time: 8:00am – 10:30am
• Meeting Point: Playground and BBQ area at the end of Lapsley Road. Parking is available off Lapsley Road near Lake Claremont Golf Course.

The event is free, however registration is essential.

Year 10 Asian Food Trucks

Join us on Tuesday 21 May, for a culinary adventure brought to you by our Year 10 Food Technology class! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a variety of delectable treats from our food trucks. Truck 1 will be serving up mouthwatering Pork Dumplings, while Truck 2 offers crispy Pork Spring Rolls. If you're in the mood for something spicy, Truck 3 has you covered with delicious Samosas. And for those craving comfort food with a twist, don't miss out on Truck 4's Fried Chicken Bao Buns.

Remember to place your orders in advance to ensure you don't miss out on these savoury delights during recess!

$5 per serve

Pick up location will be the courtyard outside Circle of Friend Café at recess.

Order now.

SPORT

School Sport WA Cross-Country 

Congratulations to all students selected to represent John XXIII College at the 2024 School Sport WA Cross-Country Carnival on Thursday 16 May. This competition is open to all government and non-government school students. 

The day provides a platform for selection into the SSWA Interstate Cross-Country team, where students selected will compete in the School Sport Australia Cross-Country Championships later this year. It also provides another opportunity to post times in the lead-up to the big ACC Cross-Country Carnival. A full team list can be found in the SEQTA notices. 

Information for the day:

• Where: Please meet in the St Louis Sport Centre 
• When: 8am SHARP for name check.
• Transport: A bus will depart the College at 8:30am to UWA Sports Park - McGilvray
• Dress: Please wear the College Sports uniform and bring your yellow athletics singlet (this is available for purchase at the College uniform shop)
• What to bring: Food and drink for the day, sunscreen and a hat.
• All students are required to stay for the duration of the day to support team JTC 

Northern Associated Schools (NAS)

Year 8 NAS Trials will commence in Week 6. All students are encouraged to trial for a spot on a team for the Carnival taking place on 18 June. Students who don’t make a NAS team will have the option to attend the day as a helper or participate in the Lightning Carnival. 

We would love to see everyone involved. 

Below is the NAS Trial Schedule and the NAS Training Schedule, which will commence after the trials. 

Trial Schedule

Training Schedule

Eagles Cup 

Our Eagles Cup team had another convincing win this week against Shenton College. Final scores stood at JTC 8.5.53 to Shenton 2.2.14. We look forward to their home game next week on the JTC ovals versing Newman College, with bounce down at 4:00pm. Come on down to support the team!

First XVIII AFL

The team came back after a week on the track to take on Shenton College this week. JTC came home with the win (9.5.56 – 1.2.8). We will await the results of next week's game to find out if we move into the next round. 

Years 10 to 12 Hockey

Thank you to all the students who attended the meeting to register interest for the Years 10-12 ACC Hockey Carnival. Students who are interested in trialing for the team, should attend the first trial on Wednesday, 15 May, 7:00am to 8.00am on the JTC ovals. Please contact Mr Bowen or Miss Power if you have any queries. 

Years 7 to 9 Touch Football 

Thank you to all the students who attended trials for the Years 7-9 SSWA Touch Football Carnival. Students who are interested in trialing for the team, should attend training on Wednesday 15 May at 7:15am to 8:00am on the JTC ovals. Please contact Miss Brindley, Mr Lewis or Mr Mitchell if you have any queries. 

Jessica Pillera

Head of Sport