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 23 · 01 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

Around The Primary Dear Families, Special News, Music Assembly, Congratulations , Super Stars, Dates to Remember, Growth & Development Parent Information Evening, Japanese Incursion , Book Week, Sports Update, Music Update, Sacramental Certificates

Faith and Mission Community Mass, Sacraments

Secondary Dear Families, Interhouse Athletics Carnival: Fr Kevin King Cup, Pilgrimage 2025, John XXIII Day: Friday 8 August, Term 3 Key Dates, Homework Club update for Years 7 to 12, SPORT, Athletics Training , Spikes hire, Years 9/10 Winter NAS, College Sporting Photos, ACC Netball , Congratulations

Magis Report Update: WA Debating League, Public Speaking Grand Final, What’s happening next week?, Magis: Opportunities to do more!, British Parliamentary Debating, International Debating Championships, The Craig Silvey Award for Young Writers, Astronomy Club

Music News St George’s Cathedral – Concerts at One, Music Eisteddfod 2025, 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, 5 August Curtin Scholarship Information Session, 5 August WAAPA Bachelor of Performing Arts (Performance Making) , 7 August Workshop for Future Filmmakers, 7 August Notre Dame Early Offer Information Session, 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, 29 July - Murdoch Application Support Session , Register Now - 1 August Scholarship Information Session, ACAP University College Open Day, SAE University College Open Day , 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, Curtin University Scholarships Information Session, 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, 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 , 2 August Innovators Tea Party STEM Career Speed Networking, Jobs at the Royal Show, Australian Government School Leaver Program, Work Experience and Apprenticeships with Australian Signals Directorate, Study in the UK, 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, 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, How much will your degree cost?

John XXIII Rowing Club Dear Rowing Families, Upcoming Regattas, All Schools Regatta #3, Presentation Dinner – Saturday, 6 September, 6:30pm, Year 8 Learn to Row, Year 7 Learn to Row, Uniforms, Stack Team App, Buses, Training Schedule , Absent from training procedure , Asthma and Allergies

John XXIII Netball Club Round 9 Netball Highlights – team spirit and big wins!

Health Concussion Awareness: Keeping Our Students Safe

College Dates Reset Your Mindset with Liam Casson for Dads' Pizza Night, Inspire Parent Education session with Susan McLean, Parents Events, College Events, 2025 Term Dates

Parents' Association

Uniform Shop New Location!, Term 3 Opening Hours, Interschool Rugby 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 , How to keep your kids’ online searches safe

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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