Secondary

Secondary Semester One Academic Reports

Please note all Year 11 and 12 students received their Semester One Report yesterday afternoon via SEQTA. Parents were also provided with access to PTO to book Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews for Thursday 24 June from 3:30pm-7pm.

It is important for students to reflect on their work ethic and celebrate their achievements as they plan for next semester.

Please note predicted ATARs will be sent to parents early next week. This is one of the many tracking opportunities students and parents have to assist them to ensure they remain focused and directed towards achieving their goals.

Jessica Bouwman

Deputy Principal - Teaching & Learning

Robotics Club Winners

The John XXIII College Robotics Club competed in the RoboCup Junior Perth Metro Competition on Saturday 12 June.  The team of Connor Cusack, Bailey Boylson, Ned Mulder, Ollie Byrnes, Xavian Tong, Lucas O’Hern, and Kiran Kulcar took home the only 'Golden Ticket' awarded, securing a place in the State Final at Curtin University at the end of July.  The team performed a parody of the game Fortnite, creating three robots to move to the Youtube hit 'Chug Jug with You'. The team did an incredible job exceeding the judges’ expectations both in the performance and the technical interview. For students interested in joining the robotics team, membership will be open for the next competition at the start of Term 3. Students in Years 7-10 are welcome to join. 

Anna Davila

Head of Learning - Technologies

Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp

The Semester One, Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp was a fantastic experience for all involved. Although tasked with a severe weather warning, the students showed great resilience and spirit throughout the week. The camp was held in Karridale, situated in the Margaret River region. The stunning bush camp was located in Karridale, near Margaret River. Students participated in adventure activities, a high ropes course and a 40m abseil down Brides Cave.  Students were also able to apply skills acquired during classroom learning which included; Trangia cooking, tent construction, fire lighting and cooking. 

 The following anecdotes are some words from students on their experience:

'The Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp was such a great experience, not only was it challenging and exhilarating, but I got to learn new skills in the bush everyday as well. During this camp, I created friendships and bonded with my classmates and peers who I don’t usually interact with. Some of my highlights of this camp was the abseiling and tour of Brides Cave, we also had the chance to take part in a high ropes course and lots of amazing bushwalks and the scenery was beautiful and rewarding.'

Jasmine Slatter, Year 10 Loyola.

'I feel very lucky that the Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp was able to go ahead this semester given the recent COVID-19 restrictions that have occurred. For me, camp was a thrilling and challenging experience with many obstacles that truly shone light on the diverse personalities within my group. Over the 4-day period, my group and I managed to complete over 30 km of hiking through the Borunup Forest and beautiful coastline and endured the harsh weather conditions.  The Margret River camp was an opportunity that I will cherish for the rest life and I hope that all the younger years get to experience the joys and adventures that the camp has to offer.'

Jonah Burns, Year 10 Koolyangarra

The students conducted themselves in a mature and positive manner. A huge thank you to all involved; especially our staff attending this camp: Mr Jordan Sell, Miss Clare Galati and Mr Jerram Gibson. Their commitment and involvement was greatly appreciated.

Joshua Bowen

Year 10 Outdoor Education Coordinator 

Year 12 - Road Safety presentation

Year 12 students were introduced to Rob Pike who is a road safety presenter for the Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF Australia).

Rob shared his story of a motor car crash that he was involved in. He spoke about the causes of the crash and the impact it has had on his life. It was an important message for our young drivers to listen to and to hear his road safety messages. We all want them to be safer drivers and more mindful passengers.

Rita de Faria

Assistant Deputy Principal

CARAD foodbank appeal

In the lead-up to Refugee Week we will be supporting CARAD with a foodbank appeal.

CARAD is the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees (CARAD). ​It is a not-for-profit, unaffiliated organisation committed to advocating for asylum seekers, refugees and detainees in Western Australia.  ​CARAD provides essential services and support that ​people are unable to obtain elsewhere. Many of ​their clients do not have the right to work and are ineligible for government financial support. ​Their Foodbank is a valuable lifeline for these people.

Things needed:

• oil (vegetable or olive)
• basmati rice
• instant coffee
• tinned tuna
• tinned tomatoes
• tinned chick peas
• tinned peas and corn
• jam
• tinned fruit

All items to be collected via homerooms.

Janeen Murphy

Director - Faith & Mission 

STEM Classroom Cash Competition

The Technologies Department at John XXIII will be collecting Classroom Cash Competition entries collected from The West Australian on 29 May, 5 June, 12 June, and 19 June. Please complete the entry with the school information and return them to your Homeroom Teacher until 30 June.  The winning school will receive $5,000.00 to spend on STEM resources. 

Anna Davila

Head of Learning - Technologies

Transperth Bus Service changes effective from Term 3, Sunday 18 July 2021.

Please see recent changes that have been announced by Transperth:

• Route 28 towards Perth Busport via Floreat Forum will no longer enter the school however students can (and have been) catch this bus on Mooro Drive approximately 10 minutes after the school bell
   
• School Special 714 will now operate as Route 27 to Claremont via Mt Claremont

For further details please review attachments provided by Transperth

SPORT

Year 7-10 Northern Associated Sports  (NAS)

Congratulations to all staff and students who represented the College in our Term 2, Winter NAS Sport Finals. We had some excellent results on Tuesday with our Year7/8s and Wednesday with our Year 9/10s. A special mention to the following teams that took out a NAS premiership: 

• Year 7/8 Boys Floorball
• Year 7/8 Girls Floorball
• Year 9/10 Boys Floorball

Final results for all teams can be accessed through the link below:

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

Senior NAS One Day Carnival

Our Senior NAS teams have now been finalised. Congratulations to all students selected. It has been pleasing to see the commitment to training over the last few weeks from both staff and students. Players will compete in all four of their NAS games on Wednesday 23 June at the below venues:

All Year 11 and 12 students who are not taking part in NAS will remain at school and take part in our Wellness Day. Students will choose which activities they would like to take part in from the below options:

• Mixed Social Volleyball
• Mixed Social Floorball
• Dodgeball
• Ballroom Dancing
• Pilates
• Private Study

ACC Hockey

This week our ACC Hockey teams took to the turf to compete in the 2021 Division One ACC Hockey Challenge. Our girls played on Tuesday 15 June finishing 5th overall and our boys played on Thursday 17 June to finished 4th overall. Our teams held their own extremely well against some strong competition in all games and we are looking forward to next year. Thank you to Mr Joshua Bowen and Miss Jessica Pillera for coaching our teams this year.

Athletics

Athletics training started this week with impressive numbers, however there is room for many more. Last year we achieved our goal and stayed in the ACC A Division Athletics Carnival. This year our aim is to do the same and hopefully some more! In response to many students’ requests, athletics training will start earlier this year and will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the lead up to the ACC A Division Athletics Carnival. 

Please see the schedule attached for the remainder of this term. If you would like to hire a pair of college spikes for the duration of the season, please email jessica.pillera@cewa.edu.au or see Miss Pillera in the PE office. There is a $50 deposit required.

State Sporting Representation

At our Sport Awards night in Term 4 we will be acknowledging students in our college community who have been selected to represent the state or country in their sport.

Please complete the ‘form’ attached if you meet the criteria and include any supporting documents. State team representative 2021. 

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport