Secondary

It is hard to believe that we are already midway through the term! This week saw our Year 7 students enjoy their St Omer Experience at Woodman Point. Whilst the weather was hot, students and staff made the most of the various activities to get to know each other a bit better beyond the classroom environment, build connections and challenge themselves as an integral part of their transition to high school. 

We welcomed Paul Dillon back to the College yesterday to address students in Years 10 to 12 on accurate and up-to-date alcohol and other drug information. Always entertaining and informative, Paul provided evidence-based insight into the impact of alcohol and other drugs as well as strategies for our young people to look after themselves and care for their friends in situations where drugs and alcohol are consumed. The DARTA website has excellent resources for parents interested in current research on this topic and Paul’s work. 

Magis students are well underway preparing for their upcoming competitions: all the best to the Mock Trial and debating teams who have their first rounds in a couple of weeks. 

It was great to see students and staff taking advantage of the commencement of Wellbeing Wednesdays this week. A reminder that if choosing to wear the sports uniform on Wednesdays, students are required to wear their House shirt, not the College polo. Students with NAS fixtures on Wednesdays after school will be required to change into their College polo shirt at the end of the day. 

Shani Andrews

Vice Principal

Year 7 St Omer Experience 

St Omer is the town in the north of France where Mary Ward (one of our College Founders) established her ministry. In her spirit of being inclusive and welcoming, the St Omer Experience provides the Year 7 students an opportunity to connect and build relationships away from the normal school setting. By participating in various activities, including archery, climbing, raft building, beach games, sand sculpting, zipline, vertical challenges and team building games, students were able to challenge themselves while supporting each other. 

Special thanks to the dedicated John XXIII staff who facilitated the activities and mentored the Year 7 students: Sean Oorloff, Brianna Gray, Ella Brindley, Conor O’Hara, Sarah Larsen, Brett Roberts, Catherine Roberts, Josh Bowen, Guillaume Hauer, Nicky Britton, Janeen Murphy, Clare Galati, Jo Wade, June Chiaroni, Adam Read, Anna Davila, Damian Owen, Ciaran Gallagher, Carla Tripi, Darren Kowal, Joyce Assibey-Bonsu, Katie Bennett, Janine Vivian and Luke Bostelman. Finally, thank you to the excellent Year 7 students who participated so enthusiastically and warmly with each other through the many activities offered. Although the heat was a challenge it did not prevent the group from embracing the experience. 

James McLaughlin 

Assistant Deputy Principal Year 7  

Incursion Years 11 and 12 Materials Design - Textiles

Last week we invited a fashion designer, Karen Young into our classroom. She outlined her journey from teacher, photographer to successful fashion designer with her own label.

Karen shared her beliefs on the importance of sustainable fashion and using local people to create amazing designs. She also spoke about the importance of working with clients and getting their dreams into a reality with design and wearable fashion.

Students were then taught how to draw a “Croquis” which is a design mannequin drawing. From there they attempted their own rapid sketch drawings using their jacket designs to come up with a visual sketch of what they hope to create and sew.

The class had some good questions for Karen on how she came to be a successful fashion designer and they are all now well on their way to becoming fashion artists.

Catriona Woodall

Design and Technology Teacher

Rivercruise - Year 10

The Year 10 River Cruise will be held on Thursday 23 March. This is a much-anticipated event for the students as it provides an opportunity for them to socialise in a relaxed manner on the Swan River. 

SPORTS

Northern Associated Schools (NAS)

All NAS teams and coaches are to be commended for their amazing training sessions this week. 

Next week, our teams will play against Newman College. We wish all teams the best of luck in their games.

NAS Fixtures, Results & Ladders | Associated & Catholic Colleges of WA (accsport.asn.au)

Please note the important NAS information below:

• The number one priority for all NAS games is that you have fun!
• All NAS Coaches award an MVP at the end of the term, so make sure you are displaying sportsmanship, assistance and playing your best.
• A reminder that all students travelling off site are to change during lunchtime. 
• Students must wear correct PE footwear (no crocs or slides are permitted).
• Teams travelling to Sacred Heart, Chisholm, Servite will leave at 2:50pm.
• All Indoor Cricket teams will leave at 2:50pm.
• All remaining teams will leave straight after school at 3:15pm.
• Correct College PE uniform must be worn as uniform points will be deducted.
• All games are played from 4:00-5:00pm. Students playing away games will arrive back at the College between 5:30pm and 5:45pm.

NAS Swimming 

On Thursday 2 March, our Years 7-10 Swimming Team competed in the NAS swimming meet. The day was a huge success, where our team posted some very exciting times in preparation for the ACC A-Division Swimming Carnival.

ACC A-Division Swimming Team

Congratulations to all students selected to represent John XXIII College in the 2023 ACC A-Division Swimming Carnival. 

Important Information

• All team members must attend one swimming training per week from Week 6.
• Wednesday 15 March there will be a compulsory training at HBF Stadium at 6:30am-7:30am.
• Monday 20 March there will be a compulsory training at the College from 3:30pm-4:30pm. This will be followed by a team dinner. Please register for the ACC Swimming Team Dinner on the link below:
  https://www.trybooking.com/1028265
• Team members are encouraged and eligible to purchase an Interschool Jumper and cap from the uniform shop.
• Team members are welcome to purchase our new race bathers from the uniform shop. 

2023 ACC A-Division Swimming Team

Swimming Training

Our swimming training sessions in the school pool are taking place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00am-8:00am in the lead up to the ACC A-Division Swimming Carnival. 

All students are welcome to attend our morning training sessions.

Cross-Country Training

Cross-country training sessions are underway every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00am-8:00am. These sessions will continue into Term 2 up until the ACC Cross-Country Carnival. 

All students are welcome to join our morning training sessions. 

Congratulations

Great efforts and congratulations to Amber Armstrong, Asha Paton, Braden Fyneman, Jonathon Morphett who came third in the mixed 56+ team event for the Rottnest Channel Swim over the weekend in a super time of 4:48. 

Gemma O’Brien and Valentina Kuruc from Year 10, together with some friends also completed the Rottnest Channel Swim.  It was a strong performance with the team completing the swim in 6:32. Congratulations for finishing 200th out of 400 overall in the swim and being placed 16/30 in your category.  

Valentina must also be congratulated on competing in the One Mile Busselton Jetty Swim and placing second individually in the 15-19 years category. She also competed on the SLSC Club Age Championships winning all of her events. Great work Valentina!

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport