Secondary

Dear Families

When people think about mental health, they can often think of mental illness and the stigma associated with it. Encouraging conversations and raising awareness about mental health leads to a greater understanding of the occurrence and impact of mental illness as well as building awareness on how to support mental health and wellbeing. The link between physical and mental health is strong, as is feeling connected to the people around us. The Push-Up Challenge is an initiative that over the past six years has become the largest mental health and fitness event in Australia, bringing people in workplaces and schools together for a common cause. Conducted during June, participants around Australia are challenged to complete 3,144 push-ups as a spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide in 2021.  Led by Charley Laver, Wellbeing Captain and Push-Up Challenge Student Ambassador, the Year 12 Student Representative Council have been promoting the Push-Up Challenge among Secondary students. So far, our collective effort has been 18,489 push-ups! Congratulations to Charley and fellow Student Ambassadors, Kaia and Anna, the SRC and all students involved in this worthy raising awareness campaign. 

Congratulations to our ACC Girls’ Hockey team for their gritty performance at this week’s carnival, coming second to Sacred Heart. Wishing the boys’ team every success at their carnival on Monday. 

We are also playing for 13 Winter NAS Premierships next week, an outstanding achievement for all players and coaches this term. 

The Interhouse Homeroom Art Challenge began this week, with Homerooms creating a collaborative work of art to recreate and interpret a famous still-life painting in 3D. We look forward to the designs that will be judged at the beginning of next term with works contributing to House points. 

The Music Camp is a highlight of the Music Program, providing students with the opportunity to connect and collaborate with each other, and we wish all Music students and staff an enjoyable and creative experience this weekend at Fairbridge. 

Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews, Wednesday 19 July 

Our next Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19 July (8:30 am to 6:00 pm) as a valuable opportunity to discuss academic progress for students in Years 7 to Year 12. Secondary Teachers will be available for a combination of online and face-to-face interviews. More information regarding these interviews will be provided by Greg Moran, Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning. 

Mobile Phone Expectations

The College recognises that the use of mobile technology is part of modern life and acknowledges parents may wish their child to carry a mobile device for personal safety reasons.  The right, however, of a student to have access to a device at school, particularly a mobile phone, must be balanced with the responsibility to use it appropriately. We also believe in the importance of face-to-face communication which builds positive relationships and interactions between students and their friends while they are at school.

Recently, there has been a rise in students having their phones on them in class and at break times. The result being that optimal engagement in learning has been compromised by off-task behaviour and, at times, inappropriate and disrespectful behaviour towards others whilst using their phones. Recess and lunch should be invaluable opportunities for students to connect face-to-face or participate in alternative activities such as sports. In support of student wellbeing, greater engagement in class and positive peer relationships, the College is refocusing its efforts that students do not engage with their mobile phones during the school day. 

The current mobile phone expectations are that students keep their phones securely locked in their lockers for the duration of the school day (8:30am to 3:10pm).  Students should not have their phones on them (with the exception that they have been given permission to use their phones for educational or medical purposes) during class time, recess or lunch. Students purchasing items from the Canteen can do so using cash, their Smartrider or a debit card. Consequences for inappropriate use of mobile phones include confiscation of the phone in the first instance and further infringements for recurrent inappropriate use. 

Expectations and consequences will be reiterated to students over the coming weeks and staff will be making a concerted effort to facilitate these expectations in the new term. Students requiring a new Smartrider to make Canteen purchases can order this free of charge during the next two weeks at the Library. Further instructions regarding the use of Smartriders for Canteen purchases can be found here. 

Term 2 key dates

Shani Andrews

Vice Principal - Head of Secondary

Year 11 Dinner Dance

On Friday 2 June, the Year 11 Dinner Dance was held at the Bendat Basketball Centre in Floreat. The students relished the opportunity to dance the night away and share good memories with each other throughout the evening. Special thanks to our Audio Visual Team led by Jeff Jansen and assistants Jack Purkiss and Patrick Boere (who also doubled as the photographer), DJ Fake (Steven Vincent) who provided great tunes throughout the night, and all the College staff for supporting a great night.

Andrew Osnain

Assistant Deputy Principal – Year 11

Id Quod Volo

On Tuesday 6 June the Year 11 students participated in Id Quod Volo at the College. Id Quod Volo - ‘that which I desire the most’ is a leadership program focused on the model of servant leadership and service. The students had the privilege of listening to Fr Tony Lusvardi, our illustrious Jesuit Priest visiting from Rome, who shared his amazing story of service and Ignatian leadership. 

Due to the weather the students did not move off campus to complete their service activities, however, thanks to the outstanding House Coordinators, Ms Trina Lane and Mrs Janeen Murphy, alternative arrangements were made and students thoroughly enjoyed the active opportunities to display servant leadership and service. Students also engaged with guest speaker Adrian Alaberg, who presented a public speaking workshop on ‘Finding Your Voice’. Thank you to everybody involved in making the day a special occasion for the students.

Andrew Osnain

Assistant Deputy Principal – Year 11

Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp

John XXIII College Year 10 Outdoor Education students took advantage of the Southwest, widely regarded as the outdoor pursuit centre of WA. Despite the wet and cold weather, students enjoyed roping pursuits, hiking, navigation and developing their camping skills.

Darren Kowal

Health & PE Teacher

Year 7 Reflection Day

Year 7 students participated in their Reflection Day on Wednesday 7 June. The theme for the day was ‘Community in Christ’, where students focused on their relationships with family, friends and God, and how they could make a difference in these different settings. The team from 24:7 Youth Ministry facilitated the day and provided an engaging and insightful program packed with activities, stories and opportunities for discussion and reflection.  

24:7 Youth Ministry run regular Youth Groups at parishes in our local area, please visit their website for details at www.247youthministry.org 

James McLaughlin

Assistant Deputy Principal – Year 7

Year 7 Guest Speaker – Zero2Hero

During Year 7’s Wellbeing period, Alesha from Zero2Hero spoke to the students about developing their resilience. To develop and improve their own resilience the main lessons for the students were to: choose their own thoughts; acknowledge and regulate their emotions; and develop a growth mindset by being open to challenges. Alesha also discussed the benefits of practising gratitude and mindfulness.  

James McLaughlin

Assistant Deputy Principal – Year 7

Fare Go Food Truck - Refugee Week

Refugee Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about refugees and celebrate their positive contribution to Australian society. We want to create a welcoming culture and better understanding between different communities to encourage successful integration that enables refugees to live in safety and to continue making a valuable contribution to Australia.

As part of this celebration, we are excited to welcome the Fare Go Food Truck back to the College. The Fare Go Food Truck is a social enterprise staffed by refugees and asylum seekers. 

You can order a Fattoush salad, a special Middle Eastern salad with toasted bread, mixed greens and pickles with hummus and tahini dressing. Served with either Persian Lamb Kotlets (patties) or Falafel. 

Janeen Murphy

Deputy Principal of Faith and Mission

Year 7 Japanese - United Nations Fashion Parade

Year 7 Japanese students present at the JTC United Nations Fashion Parade. Over the past term our Year 7 students of Japanese have been busy preparing to present their partner at the United Nations Fashion Parade. 

Students were required to introduce their partner, giving their age, nationality, favourite food, drink and sport. In addition, they had to describe what they were wearing…all in Japanese! 

The students were very imaginative with their new international identities, from Albert Einstein to Super Mario and Luigi. 

Well done, Year 7 Japanese.

Shane Glass

Languages Teacher

Cash For Containers Collection-Week 9-Supporting Lifelink

As part of our sustainability initiatives and our charitable fundraising this Term for Lifelink, we are asking parents and students to bring their Cash for Containers into the College during Week 9 of this term. 

There will be collection bins placed in the car park off Heritage Lane and the car park near the Exhibition Centre. All money raised from the collection will be donated to LifeLink. 

Containers that may be recycled include:

• Cans
• Stubbies
• Water bottles
• Choc milk cartons
• Juice boxes
• Lipton Ice Tea bottles

Adrian Sims

Sustainability Coordinator 

CARAD Foodbank Appeal-Refugee Week

In the lead-up to Refugee Week, we will be supporting CARAD with their Foodbank Appeal. 

CARAD provides practical and essential welfare, advocacy, and volunteer support services to asylum seekers, refugees and detainees in WA. They rely on grants and donations from the community to fund their programs and do not receive funds from the Federal Government. The people they help experience financial hardship, do not have the right to work, and are ineligible for government support.

In line with our College values of being ‘people for others’, it is our hope that all students will contribute to the appeal. If you could please drop off items no later than Wednesday 21 June.

CARAD Foodbank most needed items are:

Thank you in advance for your support.

Janeen Murphy

Deputy Principal of Faith and Mission

SPORTS

Winter NAS Finals

Well done to all teams on the completion of round 4 this week against Chisholm College. All teams that have finished 1st-4th in their ladder will play in a final next week. Any teams that have finished 5th will not have any further games.

It is exciting to see that John XXIII College is playing for 13 Winter NAS premierships. We wish all teams the best of luck as they compete in all of our finals next week

Please see our final fixtures below. 

Important Years 7-10 NAS information

• Years 7/8 play on Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm.
• Years 9/10 play on Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm.
• Teams playing away have permission to change into their PE uniform at lunchtime.
• Teams playing at home must get changed after school (between 3:10pm-4:00pm).
• Teams travelling to Chisholm College will leave period 6 at 2:50pm for an early bus departure. These teams will return to the College between 5:30pm-6:00pm. 
• All remaining teams will depart the College for away games at 3:15pm and return to the College by 5:30pm.
• Remember, all teams are awarded an MVP later on in the year. MVP's are awarded based on leadership, assistance, and sportsmanship displayed throughout all games and training.

Senior Winter NAS One Day Carnival

Trials and training are well underway for the preparation of the Years 11/12 Winter NAS One-Day Carnival scheduled for Monday 26 June.

All our wonderful Senior NAS Coaches are listed below. Any Year 11/12 students that are yet to have committed to a NAS team are encouraged to contact the relevant coach as soon as possible. For those students wishing to be involved in the day in a different way than playing sport, there are opportunities to become a NAS helper on the day. Please contact Miss Kononen at sara.kononen@cewa.edu.au to register any interest.

To be eligible for a NAS Towel at the end of Year 12, students must have been involved in NAS each year you have been at the College, including all Senior One Day Carnivals.

Athletics Pre-Carnival Events

All Years 7-10 Pre-Carnival Events will take place in Weeks 9 and 10 of this term.

Important Information

• Students will register their name for events during Homeroom.
• A maximum of three can compete in each event from each House.
• All trials will start at 1:00pm sharp.
• Students competing are allowed to change into their PE uniform (with House shirt) at recess and have permission to remain in their PE uniform for the rest of the school day.
• Year 7s will take part in all pre-carnival events on the last day of term.

Pre-Carnival Event Schedule

Athletics Training

Athletics training starts next week. Training will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00am-8:00am with our specialist athletics coaches.

A detailed schedule of all sessions can be accessed below. 

ACC Girls Hockey

Our senior hockey girls competed in the ACC Hockey Challenge this week. The girls played incredibly all day to make the grand final against Sacred Heart. The final game was an absolute pleasure to watch, the hockey skills on display from both teams were impressive, as was the sportsmanship. John XXIII College were in the lead 2 to 1 at halftime, however, Sacred Heart came back strong to secure a lead of 3 to 2 in the last 20 seconds of the game. 

Congratulations to all players on a wonderful display of hockey throughout the day. Thank you to Miss Jodi Power for all her time and effort in coaching our girls.

Eagles Cup AFL

Our team played Newman College at home this week. Unfortunately, we could not secure the win, our team still played incredibly well and should be proud of their efforts.

Score 

JTC 4.2.26 to Newman 6.5.41

Thank you to Mr Bill Quartermaine and Mr Campbell Tirant for all their time and effort coaching our team. 

Interschool jumpers

All ACC Interschool Cross-country jumpers are to be handed into the PE office for embroidery. Please note, to be eligible for embroidery, students must have attended the ACC Cross-country Carnival. 

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport