Whole School

Wollie Watch: Term 2, Week 6

Please see below a video of highlights from the past two weeks of school:

Clothing Collection for Yipirinya School, Alice Springs

John Wollaston in partnership with Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, we will be collecting second-hand winter clothing, shoes and football boots for students at Yipirinya School, Alice Springs. 

Yipirinya is a small school in Alice Springs where some students travel hundreds of kilometres to get to school. Often these students are attending school inadequately dressed for the cold early mornings and night-time temperatures which can go below zero. Peter Moyes teacher, Kristina O’Brien is currently conducting her health studies within the Alice Springs school and has asked for help in collecting second-hand clothes. Ms O'Brien will be providing students with a pack of warm winter clothes to take home. 

The collection with be handed to Ms O’Brien on Friday 10 June before she travels to Alice Springs. 

The following items are being collected for distribution:

• Winter clothes sizes 5 to 16
• Shoes 
• Football boots

If you can assist in clothing donations, boxes will be placed outside the Primary Reception each day between 8:00am and 3:15pm. For more information, please contact Primary PE Specialist Mel Fowler on SEQTA Direqt Message.

The Push-Up Challenge 2022: 1-24 June

Join us as we push for better mental health!

Get fit, have fun and learn about mental health by taking part in The Push-Up Challenge 2022. This free event is for everyone —teachers, school staff, parents and students. 

This June, get a team of up to 10 people together and challenge yourself to complete 3,139 push-ups over 24 days to shine the spotlight on mental health.

Sounds like too many push-ups? Each member of your team can aim for 25%, 50%,75% or 100% of the push-up target. 

To get involved:

1. Go to our Community page: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/JohnWollastonAnglicanCommunitySchool5252 
2. Create or join a team of up to 10 people within our community. 
3. Spread the word and get others involved. 
4. Start prepping yourself.
5. 1 - 24 June: Get pushing!

Push-ups can be done just about anywhere and you can spread your push-ups out over the day. Exercise alternatives such as sit-ups, squats or tailored exercises are also very welcome. You can bank your push-ups and see how your teammates are going through the event app. The daily push-up target changes each day to reflect a vital mental health statistic, so along the way, you’ll learn about mental health. 

Our Community is proudly supporting the Push for Better Foundation. The Push for Better Foundation aims to engage and educate people on mental health through connection, physical activity and education. The Push for Better Foundation runs The Push-Up Challenge event to bring people from different walks of life together to push for better mental health. More information at thepushupchallenge.com.au/pushforbetterfoundation

Wonder Recycling Rewards for Schools

Our school is teaming up with Wonder Recycling Rewards to help reduce soft plastic waste in our environment and earn new sports equipment for our school. 

We are calling on all students, parents and staff to start collecting bread bags and placing them in the collection bins at the ELC, Primary or Students Services Receptions. Any bag that has held bread is recyclable and will help the School earn points to redeem on new sports equipment. 

2023 Academic Scholarships

John Wollaston Anglican Community School is pleased to announce Academic Scholarships for entry into the School for 2023. Year 4, Year 6 and Year 9 students enrolled in government or independent schools, including current John Wollaston students, are warmly invited to participate in the scholarship examination.

Two (2) Academic Scholarships for entry into Year 5, Year 7 or Year 10 are being offered. Successful applicants will be granted a 50% remission on Tuition Fees. Academic Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, as evidenced in the student’s performance in the scholarship examination and interview with the Principal. 

Scholarships are of a three (3) year duration, subject to good standing being maintained. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to experience the modern facilities, engaging learning programs and supportive staff, John Wollaston Anglican Community School has to offer.

Examination Date: Saturday 25 June 2022, 8:20am in The Commons, John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Centre Road, Camillo, WA 6111.

Late applications: A late fee will apply from Saturday 18 June 2022.

Applications close: Monday 20 June 2022. 

Please note: applicants will be required to upload the following documentation with their application:

• Copy of the student’s most recent academic report
• Copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results 

Registration for the 2023 Academic Scholarships Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10 is now open. 

For further information please contact Evie Dodge, Community Engagement Officer at communityengagement@jwacs.wa.edu.au or by phoning (08) 9495 8100.

Wollaston Care

John Wollaston with the support of the Parents and Friends Association offers Wollaston Care, a program to help school families who may need some extra support. We have a number of free meals available to help support families when they need it most. 

If you would like to request support please email wollastoncare@jwacs.wa.edu.au and Wollaston Care Coordinator, Wendy Brinner will contact you to see how we can help. All requests for support are treated confidentially and with no obligation. 

Referral Credit Policy

John Wollaston Anglican Community School understands that many new families to the School are referred by current families.

To acknowledge these word of mouth referrals, the School is providing an incentive in the form of a fee credit for enrolments. The maximum value of the fee credit is one term’s tuition fees.

Please refer to the Referral Credit Policy on our website for more information.