Secondary

Id Quod Volo 

On Tuesday 7 June all Year 11 students participated in ‘Id Quod Volo’, which translates in English to ‘that which I desire’. The day was focused on exploring different leadership models, particularly servant leadership with Christ as our example. The day commenced with Cassie from Izra who facilitated a workshop called 'Markers' to look at the different emotions and experiences we face as leaders and to see how we can use them to serve those in our community. Students were then led by the House Coordinators and accompanied by their Homeroom teachers to spread across the metropolitan area, volunteering at various locations. Some of these places included the Cana Communities – an organisation providing support, short to middle term accommodation, and respite for those in need or at-risk, the Swan Estuary Reserves Action Group Inc. (SERAG), Coastcare Cottesloe and Natural Resource Management Perth (NRM) on the 'Adopt a Beach Program' (coastal rehabilitation and beach cleanup) and others.

The students will now receive an introduction to the leadership opportunities on the Student Representative Council in 2023. 

Thank you to the House Coordinators and Homeroom teachers for their organisation and facilitation on the day.

The students were amazing!

Rita de Faria

Assistant Deputy Principal - Year 11 

CARAD Foodbank Appeal

We need your help! CARAD's foodbank provides food relief for people seeking asylum in Perth.  Your donation will help CARAD provide essentials to those who need it most.

Items will be collected in Homerooms or can be dropped to Student Reception. Below is a list of the most needed items.

Janeen Murphy

Director of Faith and Mission

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. They will be serving up delicious cultural comfort food, providing an opportunity for students and staff to eat, share and connect while empowering refugees and asylum seekers through employment.

DATE AND TIME - Wednesday 22 June - lunchtime

ORDER CUT-OFF - Friday 11 June at 3:00pm

• Iraqi Cigars $10 - spring roll pastry filled with a mix of feta & cheddar cheese, lemon and herbs serviced with tahini dipping sauce and salad
   
• Falafel $10 - vegetarian falafel balls served with tahini dipping sauce and salad
   
• Paratha Pocket $10 - paratha bread filled with spiced chicken and vegetables served with tahini dipping sauce and salad.

Janeen Murphy

Director - Faith & Mission

Year 10 Parent Q&A

Year 10 parents are invited to join us for a Q&A with College Psychologists Samantha Hurley and Eva Catina Maria. The topic covered will be: 'Helpful information to know about your Year 10 Child – What is to be expected.

• Thursday 23 June 7:15am 
• Thomas More Exhibition Centre

Calling all our keen bakers! 

This year John XXIII College will be hosting the IGSSA WA Rowing Head of the River. The event provides a wonderful opportunity to display the supportive community that we have at the College, as well as fundraising for the John XXIII College Rowing Club. We would love all members of the College to assist the Club by baking up a storm in their kitchen and donating any baked goodies such as cakes, cupcakes, biscuits and slices. 

Year 12 Café Class - Lunch 14 June

The Certificate II Hospitality class are focused on learning the skills and techniques within the hospitality industry to serve you a high quality, delicious dish with excellent service. Part of this course is to provide a great service to customers in a simulated environment. Café class provides students with the opportunity to cook meals and snacks, prepare barista coffees and serve students and staff through the coffee shop program. 

• Butter Chicken served with dhal, raita, naan and rice $5
• Tandoori Chicken served with dahl, raita, naan and rice $5
• Apple Cider Ginger Ale Mocktail $3
• Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail $3
• Oreo Cheesecake $3
• Caramel Slice $3

SPORT

Winter NAS

This week our Years 7-10 NAS teams competed against Servite College. Next week, all teams will take on Chisholm College in their last round of NAS before finals. 

NAS Reminders

• NAS players must wear a mask while travelling on buses for away games
• All teams playing away at Chisholm College will depart at 2:50pm
• Due to Covid-19, Horizons West are experiencing bus and driver shortages. This is impacting the travel time back to the College. Teams travelling back from Chisholm College next week could arrive at John XXIII College any time between 5:30-6:00pm.
• If players are unable to commit to game, they must let their coach know.

All NAS results can be accessed via the link below:

NAS Fixtures, Results & Ladders | Associated & Catholic Colleges of WA (accsport.asn.au)

Athletics Training

After a magical conclusion to cross-country last week, all our sights are now set on the next third and final major sporting event of the year… Athletics! 

Over the past few years, John XXIII College has been on an ACC Athletics journey:

• 2019 – We were the winners of the B Division ACC Athletics carnival, promoting us to A Division
• 2020 – We had the goal to ‘Stay in A’ in which we achieved with great pride and passion
• 2021 – Our team were the runner ups at the ACC A Division Carnival by a mere four points

It’s safe to say, that come Thursday 14 September… Anything is possible. It will all come down to how well our students train in the lead up, bond as a team and bring it all together on the day.

Please find the training schedule attached below. Training for athletics will commence next week. We are very lucky to have both indoor and outdoor venues available, so training will take place rain, hail or shine. If there are any changes to the schedule this will be communicated in the notices and newsletter.

ACC Hockey Teams

Congratulations to the following students on their selection to represent John XXIII College in ACC Hockey Championships this year. Our girls will take to the turf on Tuesday 14 June and our boys on Monday the 20 June. Thank you to Mr Joshua Bowen and Miss Jodi Power for coaching our teams this year.

SSWA Years 7-9 Hockey Teams

Thank you to all Years 7-9 students who attended our SSWA Hockey team selection trials last week. 

Congratulations to the students below for their team selection. The competition day will take place on Monday 20 June at the UWA Hockey Superturfs.

State Sporting Representation

In preparation for our Sports Awards Night later this year, we are looking to acknowledge our state and national sporting representatives. 

To register a student for either representation please complete the form below:

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport