Secondary

NAPLAN 2022 information

NAPLAN is a nationwide measure through which parents, teachers, schools, education authorities, governments and the broader community can determine how well young Australians are developing the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for other learning and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community.

• NAPLAN tests are one aspect of each school’s assessment and reporting process. NAPLAN does not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance. A child’s teacher will have the best insight into the child’s educational progress.  NAPLAN results do not measure overall school quality.
• NAPLAN questions are directly linked to the Australian Curriculum: English and Mathematics. As such, the best preparation students can do for NAPLAN is to learn what they do in the classroom every day. On its own, NAPLAN is not a test that can be studied for, and students are not expected to do so.
• The assessments allow parents to see how their child is progressing against national standards in literacy and numeracy and over time. Along with other school assessment reports, NAPLAN supports parents in discussing with teachers their child’s strengths and areas for improvement.
• NAPLAN results can assist teachers by providing additional information to support their professional judgement about students’ levels of literacy and numeracy attainment and progress.
• NAPLAN can support school improvement by enabling teachers to monitor their students’ progress over time against the national measure, to identify strengths and areas to improve in teaching programs, and to set goals in literacy and numeracy.
• Students and parents wishing to familiarise themselves with NAPLAN online can visit the public demonstration site on the NAP website. Some past NAPLAN papers are also available.

Greg Moran

Deputy Principal - Teaching & Learning

Year 12 ATAR Geography Excursion

On Thursday 28 April, Year 12 ATAR Geography students attended an excursion to the Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary in Bayswater. The purpose of the excursion was to conduct an inquiry into the Swan Canning River System and complete fieldwork that complimented their study of biodiversity loss and the impacts of land cover change. Students were guided on an educational tour of the Sanctuary, as well as testing the quality of the water in the Bayswater brook main drain which flows through the wetland before joining the Swan River in order to reduce nutrients entering the river. Students’ results indicated that the restoration project and local strategies at the Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary have managed a number of environmental issues and contributed to improved biodiversity of the Swan River. 

Chris Morris

Head of Learning Area – Humanities and Social Sciences

Year 10 Practical Science

This week the Year 10 Practical Science class experienced some 'farm to table' cooking, as they completed a cooking lesson using fresh ingredients grown during their term 1 horticulture unit. 

The menu included fresh pasta with basil pesto, garden salad and bruschetta. 

Clare Galati

Teacher  Science

Loreto House

It was a massive week for Loreto House. Firstly, we retained the Cross-Country title, It was a great effort with over half the House getting in before the cut off time. On Wednesday,  a group of Loreto volunteers, led by Ms Toleman, made 90 meals for The Shopfront. We finished off the week with a visit from Cana Communities, a not-for-profit organisation working with those who have experienced homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues. Following the presentation, we came together for lunch and some fine tunes from Felix (Year 10) and his band. We are truly part of a great family. 

Ciaran Gallagher

House Coordinator – Loreto

Year 12 Café - Tuesday 17 May

Come and support Year 12 Café taking place on Tuesday 17 May at lunchtime

• BBQ Chicken Mexican layered salad $4.50
• Beef burrito $4.50
• Mexican dark chocolate Mousse $3
• Brownies $2
• Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua De Fresa) $3
• Mexican Agua Fresca De Pepino (Cucumber Limeade) $3

Tree planting celebration

If you are free and would like to be involved in our tree-planting celebration, please join us tomorrow, Saturday 7 May, starting at 8:00am and finishing at 10:00am, near E block.

 The aim of the planting is to offset carbon emissions from the College, provide food and habitat for native bird species focusing on the endangered Carnaby Black Cockatoo.

All equipment will be provided, please ensure you wear comfortable clothing and suitable enclosed footwear. Also don’t forget to bring a hat and sunscreen.

Student who participate will be able to use the time as part of their service learning hours.

Adrian Sims

Sustainability Club Coordinator

SPORT

Interhouse Cross-Country Carnival

It was wonderful to have all year groups gather last Friday for our 2022 Interhouse Cross-Country Carnival. The day was blessed with perfect race conditions for all students to perform to their very best for their House. 

In true John XXII College style, our students displayed incredible support and sportsmanship for each other throughout the day. Congratulations to Campion House for winning the Spirit Award. It was a tough battle for the Fr Gaetan Pereira Shield, however it was Loreto House who were victorious and took the shield home for the second year in a row!

Congratulations to our Champions and Runner Ups on the day.

For full results, please click on the link below:

http://www.bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1513 

Winter NAS 

Our Winter NAS Program is all set to start in week 4 of this term. 

The program will run in its original format:

• Years 7/8 teams will play their games on Tuesdays 
• Years 9/10 teams will play their games on Wednesdays
• Teams travelling to Sacred Heart and Chisholm College will leave period 6 at 2:50pm for an early bus departure and return to the College between 5:30-5:45pm.
• All remaining teams will depart the College for away games at 3:20pm and return to the College by 5:30pm

All Years 7-10 teams are close to being finalised. There are still a few places free in the following teams:

• Year 9 Boys Soccer
• Year 9 Boys Badminton
• Year 9/10 Girls Soccer
• Year 10 Girls Netball

Any students wishing to fill these teams are encouraged to contact Miss Kononen or Miss Pillera as soon as possible.

Cross-Country Training and Challenge Day

Cross-Country training continues to take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-8:00am. There will be an opportunity for all students to improve on their Interhouse Cross-Country time at our challenge session on Thursday 12 May. This day will also provide an opportunity for students to post a time if they were unable to race at the carnival last week.

After the challenge session, the interschool team will be announced for the School Sport Cross-Country Carnival scheduled for Friday 20 May. Times posted from this carnival will then be used to finalise our ACC Cross Country team.

2022 Schoolboys Eagles Cup

Congratulations to our Year 8/9 Schoolboys Eagles Cup team on their win against Ashdale Secondary College this week. Thank you to Bill Quartermaine and Jordan Sell for all their efforts coaching this team.

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:

https://forms.office.com/r/aRtgAAvuzU 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Will Stacy and Harrison Upton in Year 11 for being selected in the U17 WA indoor cricket team travelling to Melbourne in July. Also congratulations to Mahalia Upton, Year 9, who has also been selected in the U14 WA indoor cricket team, she to will be travelling to Melbourne in July 

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport