Secondary

Skills West Careers Expo

On Thursday 26 August the Year 10 students participated in the Skills West Careers Expo held at the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre. Given the previous Careers Expo was cancelled due to COVID restrictions, this was a fantastic opportunity for students to talk with over 80 training organisations and employers, gain free career advice, experience career seminars, enjoy the interactive displays, and gather many fascinating free gifts on offer. The morning was well received by the students, with staff receiving positive feedback on the behaviour and positive interaction of our students with various stalls throughout the event. The students should be commended on their willingness to embrace the opportunity to further their knowledge on potential future careers.

As the photos below illustrate, students relished the opportunity to participate in the Skills West Expo. 

Andrew Osnain

Assistant Deputy Principal - Year 10

John XXIII College Sustainability Award - Applications are now open

Applications for the John XXIII College Sustainability Award are now open to Year 12 students who intend to pursue an aspect of environmental or sustainability studies at tertiary level and who are committed to improving the world we live in. Examples of courses include: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, Architecture Urban Design, Town Planning, Public Health & Urban Design etc.

This award was initiated by Dr Margaret Yoon in 2012 and is further supported by the John XXIII College Foundation as a way of inspiring and supporting students, as well as to act as an incentive for them to pursue tertiary studies in the areas of sustainability. 

Submissions close Friday 17 September 2021

• The award recipient will receive $500
• The recipient will be announced at the start of Term 4, 2021.
• A certificate will be given to the student in recognition of this award.
• Payment will be made once proof of admission to a tertiary institute is submitted.

SPORT

NAS Athletics 

On Tuesday 24 August, 170 students travelled to the State Athletics Centre to represent John XXIII College in the 2021 NAS Athletics Meet. This day provides the top five performing Year 7-10 students from each event from the Interhouse Athletics carnival the opportunity to challenge for a position on the ACC A Division Athletics Team. It was pleasing to have students display incredible participation along with a fighting spirit and support for others.

Thank you to Miss Jessica Pillera, Mr Jerram Gibson Mr Timothy Gillman for your support on the day with our team. 

Training will continue every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00am-8:00am up until the ACC A Division Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 15 September. 

Please find our Athletics training schedule below.

ACC A-Division Athletics Team

A draft team will be posted in the pavilion and notices on Monday next week for all students to view. This is subject to change after our official challenge day at the HBF Stadium on Friday 3 September from 6:30-7:30am. This day will be the final chance for students to secure their position on 2021 A-Division Athletics Team.

The final ACC Athletics team will be announced on Monday 6 September all named team members are encouraged to attend the morning athletics training sessions with our specialist coaches. All students are reminded that, to receive an athletics badge, they need to have attended at least five morning training sessions. 

There are only seven training sessions left until the ACC A-Division Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 15 September. We look forward to seeing our athletes at as many of these sessions as possible.

WA State Surfing Titles

On Thursday 26 September girls from Years 7-11 competed in the WA Schools Surfing Titles. We are very excited to announce that our girls came home with the title! It was a big task with 13 schools competing on the day. For some of the girls the job is not done yet, congratulations to the Year 8 Girls listed below who have made it through to the State finals this Friday 27 August, we wish them all the best. Our Senior girls are to also be congratulated for their efforts with a few teams just missing out on spots in the semi finals and our Year 10 girls Asha Huggins and Elizabeth Edwards narrowly missing out on the surfing final. 

State Finalists

• Wavery Allen & Erin Griffin - Junior Girls Surfing
• Bridget Owen & Lilla Milvain  - Junior Girls Body Boarding
• Ella Matthews & Ruby Verleg - Junior Girls Body Boarding

Today our girls took on the States best at the Surfing Schools State Finals at Trigg Beach. An amazing achievement to make it to the finals. They were fearless and showed great spirit in the tough conditions. Well done to Ella Matthews and Ruby Verleg who made it through to the semi final of the Junior Girls Body Boarding.

A huge thank you must go to all the parents for the early morning drop-offs and their support along the way for our surfing program.

Water Polo Trials 

Water polo trials for all Years 9/10 students will take place from 7:00-8:00am in the John XXIII College pool on the following dates:

• Boys – Wednesday 1 September
• Girls – Thursday 2 September

Our Years 7/8 water polo trials will be held in Term 4.

State Sporting Representation

Thank you to all the students and guardians for sending nomination forms in for State Sporting Representation. There will be an important information session held during recess on Monday 30 August in the St Louis Sports Centre. 

All student nominees are expected to attend this meeting.

Short Course State Swimming Championships

Congratulations to the following swimmers who competed at the Short Course State Swimming Championships last weekend for their outstanding results and stellar performances!

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport