Secondary
Second-hand Book Sale
Saturday 4 December
7:30am - 11am
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.• The College does not set prices or charge commission.
One with the wild - Outdoor Education Camp
The Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp was a great experience and involved a great balance of challenge and fun. I’m not going to lie, the hikes were exhausting, but after 12km of walking in the bush, arriving at our camp was even more exciting! Our cooking skills may need some work, but after some practice on the Trangia stoves our dinner experiences did improve, and we all got a chance to cook, clean, chop and boss other people around.
During the day, the Outdoor Education Group (OEG) had some entertaining activities planned. On Tuesday we abseiled down Brides Cave, a 35 metre drop that was a liberating experience, especially when I have a fear of heights. Once down, we walked through the cave and saw some rather frightening skeletons and stalactites and learnt about the history of Brides Cave and how it formed. After hiking all day Wednesday, we were relieved to have another activity, the High Ropes course. While this, too involved heights, it was made safe and fun by our instructors who let us all have a go on the extensive course.
Each night we would walk to a new campsite, encouraging all campers to develop skills in fast and effective packing. While this camp was physically challenging with new heights and far distances, there were lots of fun moments with old friends and new friends. I left the experience with an appreciation for our instructors who have to do that every week, and more knowledge on the complexities of camping in the wild!
Vicci Hyde
Year 10, Campion
Loreto leadership
Loreto students showed their leadership skills by running activities for Majella Catholic Primary school. A big thank to Alumnus Georgia Williams (Class 2018) who helped make it happen.
Ciaran Gallagher
Loreto House Coordinator
John XXIII Christmas Appeal
Please donate generously to the John XXIII Christmas appeal. Please bring in money or items from the list below to support the Shopfront Christmas appeal. Items need to be handed into Homeroom by Wednesday 24 November. Any cash donations will support the Shopfront Christmas lunch.
The following items are needed for the Gift Bags (please note, smaller sizes are more useful):
| General items | Food items |
|---|---|
| Razors, shaving cream | Packet Biscuits |
| Soap | Lollies |
| Body wash | Toffees |
| Shampoo | Shortbread |
| Conditioner | Fruit Jellies |
Toothpaste Toothbrush | Mini Fruit Cake |
| Ladies Razors | Mini Christmas Pudding |
| Hand cream | Packet Nuts |
| Make-up | Packet Dried Fruit |
| Make-up bag | Pretzels |
| Cleansing wipes | Chips |
| Moisturiser | Christmas chocolates |
| Sunscreen | Christmas lollies |
| Body lotion | |
| Comb, Brush | |
| Small packet tissues | |
| Deodorant | |
| Body lotion | |
| Nail polish | |
| Underwear | |
| Socks | |
Caps, Hats, Sunglasses Torch and batteries |
SPORT
Years 7/8 Water Polo
Our final training sessions took place this week for all Years 7/8 Water Polo teams. Thank you for Mr Doug Watson for all his time training each team. Good luck to all teams in the 2021 Champions School Water Polo Competition next week. The competition dates are listed below
Boys Thursday 2 December
HBF Stadium Water Polo Pools
Girls Friday 3 December
HBF Stadium Water Polo Pools
Ultimate Frisbee/AFLW Clinics
Numbers are on the rise for our Thursday morning Ultimate Frisbee and AFLW sessions. Thank you to all students who have attended these sessions to improve their skills in these two exciting sports. There will be one more session on Thursday morning from 7:00-8:00am next week for any students interested. All students are invited to join in on the fun!
The Right Spirit - A History of ACC Sport
Most of our students leave school with fond memories of being involved in, and watching, interschool sporting contests. Ken Spillman’s history of ACC sport in WA – released this month and aptly titled “The Right Spirit” – shows the outstanding contribution John XXIII College has made to the association. It highlights achievements of our athletes, swimmers and teams, and it also celebrates the work of such early staff as Jim Miller and Richie Haddow in building John XXIII’s proud ACC traditions.
What few people know, however, is that former John XXIII College principal, Sr Denise Desmarchelier, played a key role in transitioning the ACC from a small membership organisation run by volunteers to the immense, professional association it is today. In 1982, as ACC President, Sr Denise chaired an interview panel to appoint the ACC’s first employee – a ‘Sporting Administrator’. The successful applicant was Garry McGrath, a physical training instructor with the Royal Australian Navy, and Sr Denise allocated time for Mr Haddow, John XXIII College's Head of Physical Education, to mentor McGrath until he was familiar with the demands of the job.
“The Right Spirit” is packed with information, anecdotes and more than 200 images.
To obtain your copy of “The Right Spirit” visit the ACC store at https://accwa.square.site/.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Judd McDougall (Year 11), who is one of the youngest ever players to make his debut for Perth Glory as a defender. He made his professional debut in a FFA Cup playoff match against Melbourne Victory on 24 November 2021.
Congratulations also to Conor Bradley, Year 7 for being selected in the Basket WA U14 Metro Team.
Sara Kononen
Head of Sport