Secondary

John XXIII College students collaborate with WA artists

The College is excited to commission artists to create various works for the new College entrance and library. The workshops are an important learning tool for Year 11 students, who get to meet professional artists, explore ideas together, then watch the collaborative artworks come to life on their school grounds. Artist Kyle Hughes-Odgers will be creating a ‘student life’ mural on an interior wall of our newly refurbished library. Meanwhile, Safehaven Studios will be creating an entry sculpture that communicates the college’s origin and story. The workshops form part of a significant student engagement process that informs TRCB’s design for the College, with Year 11s helping to create a space they’ll get to enjoy in their final year of school. We look forward to seeing the installed artworks!

Wellbeing program

As part of the College Wellbeing program students from Year 7 and Year 11 have had opportunities to 'buddy' up to get to know each other. The last wellbeing day before Year 11s finish for the year involved volleyball, netball, soccer, dodge and basketball.

Cameron Haines and Rita de Faria 

Years 7 & 11 Assistant Deputy Principals

Second Hand Book Sale

Date: Saturday 10 December

Time: from 7:30am

Venue: Pavilion, John XXIII College

• First in, best dressed.
• Open to those wishing to sell or those wishing to buy or exchange information.
• Prices are usually agreed at half the new price, depending on the condition of the book.
• Please ensure you have your own copy of the relevant booklist. Booklist will be released next week and available via the College website.
• The College does not set prices or charge commission.

SPORT

Years 7/8 Water Polo

Our final training session took place this week for the Years 7/8 Water Polo Teams. Thank you to Mr Morris for the super session in the pool. Good luck to all teams in the 2022 Champions School Water Polo Competition next week. 

Competition Information: 

When: 

• Boys – Thursday 1 December
• Girls – Friday 2 December 

Where:

• HBF Stadium Indoor and Outdoor Water Polo pools 

Time:

• 8:00am arrival at the St Louis Gym
• 3:10pm arrival back at the College

Equipment

• College sport uniform
• College bathers
• Towel
• Food and drink for the day
• Sunscreen

John XXIII Run Club 

We have our final Run Club next Friday morning, 7:00am-7:45am. It would be wonderful to see as many students down as possible, all abilities welcome.

Jess Pillera

Head of Sport

It's time to get ready to row in 2023!

The John XXIII Rowing Club is looking to welcome existing and new members in 2023.

Registrations are now open.  Please complete the 2023 Registration Form

Some important information for rowers and their families for the season ahead:

Lead Coaches

• Females – James O’Reagan
• Males – Elinor Scott

Training Commencement

• February 2023 – Land sessions x 2 per week
• March 2023 – Water Sessions and Land sessions – 4-5 sessions per week

Camp Dates

• 24-26 March 2023 with South West Head of the River. This camp will be a two day, one night camp in Bunbury. 
• All rowers will race on Saturday, 25 March in the SW HOR Regatta.

Tour Dates – Seniors Only

12 - 16 April 2023

Transport

After feedback from our rowing community, bus transport to all trainings and regattas WILL be available to all families as per 2022.

We look forward to seeing you all back on the water.

Lorrelle Fortune

Rowing Coordinator

Rowing Club Wine Fundraiser

The John XXIII College Rowing Club is running a fundraiser this term in junction with Plantagenet Wines. Established in 1992, the John XXIII College Rowing Club has developed many students into strong-minded, resilient, and committed individuals, with many going on to compete in state, national and international competitions. The Club is accessed by over 200 students each year, catering for rowers of all levels. We provide training and instruction by qualified coaches using the best equipment possible.The Club is now aiming to raise funds to support the purchasing of new equipment.

We will be selling a dozen bottles of Three Lions range at $250 per dozen. The minimum order is a dozen, and wines come in six-packs so you can mix varieties.

Orders will need to be placed by COB Wednesday 30 November 2022.

Order will be delivered by the 14 December 2022. 

Place your order here: www.trybooking.com/984407