John XXIII College Newsletter

Secondary

Roncalli Service

Special thanks to parents for all the effort that goes into assisting with, helping find opportunities for and signing off on Roncalli Service. Roncalli Service is an important part of the Learning and Pastoral Program at the College. As well as aligning so well with the College Mission, it provides practical opportunities for students to show initiative, commit to a task, foresee potential risks, reflect on their experience, record their hours and take responsibility for a task well-done. 

 

Where students – for various reasons – have not been able to complete their Roncalli Service, the College is providing some opportunities to fulfill the requirement. Supervised opportunities will be made available before or after school, so that every student is able to fully participate. 

 

Mary Anne   Lumley

Director – Faith & Mission

Second-hand book sale

  • Those wishing to sell and those wishing to buy or exchange
  • First in, best dressed.
  • Prices are usually agreed at half of the new price depending on the condition of the book.
  • Please ensure you have your own copy of your relevant booklist.
  • Saturday 5 December 2020 from 7:30am-11:00am
  • Pavilion, John XXIII College
  • The College does not set prices or charge commission.

Do your garden a favour in time for Christmas!  Compost available!

  • When: Saturday 12 December 2020
  • Time: Morning – 7:00am-12:00 noon.
  • Where: College grounds – enter through the compound, near the bus shelter.

What quantities are available? There is plenty available – bring your own trailer(s) or suitable vehicle.

 

What is the cost? Please make a donation – all money will go towards the Pilgrimage Program.

 

What is it?  The College Grounds Team has created a nutrient rich, balanced compost mix which has been used around the College (the new rose bed is a wonderful example) and by an external landscaper who was very impressed with the quality.

 

I am interested but need more information please contact  Mary-Anne Lumley

mary-anne.lumley@cewa.edu.au  or via phone 9383 0408

 

Year 7 and 8 Water Polo

This week, trails were held for the Year 7/8 Water Polo Competition. Well done to all students who braved the cold mornings to make our teams. Our girls will compete on Wednesday 25 November and our boys on Thursday 26 November at the HBF Stadium. Thank you to Mr Doug Watson for training our teams in the lead up to these competitions.

Congratulations

The 2020 U13 Boys/Girls State Hockey Talent Development Team has been announced and its great to see a number of students from John XXIII that have made it into the final U13 State Team:

  • Christopher Henderson
  • Annabel Hurst
  • Matilda O’Connell
  • Angela Williams

 

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport