Secondary

Parent Information Evening, Thursday 23 February

The College welcomes all families to attend the upcoming Parent Information Evening on Thursday 23 February. Conducted in a different format to previous years, the evening will start at 5:15pm for a meet and greet with Homeroom Teachers followed by a selection of information sessions and guest speakers that parents will be able to book individually based on their interests and what is age appropriate for their child. Whilst this is predominantly a Years 8 to 12 evening, as ADPs will be presenting information relevant to their year group, Year 7 parents are welcome and will find additional sessions relevant. Please place this date in your calendar; information regarding the evening and how to book sessions will be released in the coming weeks.

Shani Andrews 

Vice Principal, Head of Secondary

2023 Year 12 College Ball - Under a Starry Night

The much anticipated 2023 Year 12 College Ball was enjoyed on Friday 3 February at The Hyatt Regency Hotel. The students and guests arrived looking absolutely fantastic; the sea of colours and variety of dresses and suits added to the vibrancy of the night. At 7:30pm the doors to the Grand Ballroom opened, revealing a true Under a Starry Night scene. Students entered ready for a great night of fun and dancing which was only interrupted by a sit down three course dinner and some photographic opportunities. 

The Ball is one of those special landmarks which highlights the students' growth and reminds us that the journey within the school context is coming to a close. The experience of 'having a ball' together is something that we hope students and teachers remember forever. 

Ms Rita de Faria

Assistant Deputy Principal - Year 12 

STEM Drone Club

We will have a meeting next week to decide which morning the students would like to fly drones.

Dungeons & Dragons Club (D&D)

We had 20 students sign up for D&D Club this term. Mr Connellan is in the process of finding enough Dungeon Masters (DM) to cater for all the groups. If anyone would like to DM an Intermediate game, please see Mr Connellan.

The groupings thus far are listed below. The DM will call a meeting with the members of the group to decide upon the day, time and campaign. All games will take place in the Library.

Chess Club

The Chess Club had 15 students formally sign up for the round-robin tournament  this term. Every week, starting 13 February, the students will play a game of chess against an opponent. 

The Chess Club has selected Wednesday lunchtime to play the games in the Ignatius Centre. If a student cannot make it to their game, then it is the responsibility of the playing pair to schedule another time that week.

Week 1 - Monday 13 February

Damien Connellan

Clubs Coordinator

SPORT

Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Our Sr Mary Murray Cup swimming carnival was a huge success! What an incredible way to kick off an exciting sporting year.

Congratulations to Campion House who were the overall champions of the day and also won the 2023 Spirit Award!  

Northern Associated Schools (NAS)

Well done to all students who attending our NAS trials this week. Teams are being finalised and will be released early next week.

Please note the important NAS information below:

• The number one priority for all NAS games is that you have fun!!!
• All NAS Coaches award an MVP at the end of the term, so make sure you are displaying sportsmanship, assistance and playing to your best as much as possible.
• A reminder that all students travelling off site are to change during lunchtime!
• Teams travelling to Sacred Heart, Chisholm, Servite and Ozzie Indoor will leave at 2:50pm
• All Indoor Cricket teams will leave at 2:50pm
• All remaining teams will leave straight after school at 3:15pm
• Correct JTC PE uniform must be worn as uniform points will be deducted
• All games are played from 4:00-5:00pm. Students playing away games will arrive back at JTC between 5:30 and 5:45pm.

Swimming training

Our swimming training sessions have started in the school pool. Training will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00am-8:00am in the lead up to the ACC A-Division Swimming Carnival.

All students are welcome at our morning training sessions, whether the aim is for fitness or making our interschool team. 

Cross-Country training

Cross-country training sessions are also underway and take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00am-8:00am. These sessions will continue into Term 2 up until the ACC Cross-Country Carnival. 

All students are welcome to join our morning training sessions.

Interschool Team Jumpers

After many years of impressive interschool sport results in all three of our major carnivals, we are excited to announce the introduction of a John XXIII Interschool jumper. Once a student makes the interschool team, this will be acknowledged through embroidery on the jumper with the team name (swimming, cross-country or athletics).

Please note:

• MUST make an interschool team (reserves included)
• Embroidery will take place after each ACC Carnival
• Team lists will be sent to the Uniform Shop, ID will be requested prior to purchase
• Permission to wear the jumper all week of the Interschool carnivals

Congratulations

Congratulations to  Waverley Allen, Year 10 , who recently competed in the 2023 WA Junior Surfing Titles at Yallingup presented by Think Mental Health. 

The event sees young surfers aged between 9 and 17 years converge from all corners of Western Australia for the first of three events which determine who will represent WA at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles to be held in Victoria later this year.

Waverley, a member of Trigg Junior Board Riders, got through to the Semi-finals, which is a fantastic result.

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport