John XXIII College Newsletter

Secondary

SkillsWest Career Expo Visit

The Careers and Enterprise class attended the SkillsWest Expo at the Perth Convention Centre last Friday. It was a fantastic display of a large range of career options and pathways that are available.  Our students were able to experience a range of interactive activities and gain valuable information as they explored the expo.

Lyn Alexander

Careers and Enterprise Teacher

Tournament of Minds

This Saturday the Regional finals of Tournament of Minds take place at Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus. The College has two teams competing this year, Social Sciences with Miss Daisy Farley and a STEM team with Mr Damien Connellan.

 

Both teams have worked extremely hard in the lead up to the Regional finals on their long term challenges and if you would like to come along to support the teams you are more than welcome.

 

The teams present at the following times:

Social Sciences

  • Team Members: Nicholas Carrello, Evie Keyte, Genevieve Ferguson-Allan, Skye MacMillan, Amalia Olsen, Shenae Godwin, Orson Lorenz-Markham – Miss Daisy Farley
  • Presentation time 1:00pm
  • Venue: Building 7  Room 101

STEM

  • Team members:  Akash Parekh, Tiffany Cesare, Lucinda Tassone, Cohen Rafiq, Jack Brett, Lily Convery, Jason Ko – Mr Damien Connellan
  • Presentation Time 2:40pm
  • Venue: Building 7 Room 103

Please wish the students good luck !

 

Stuart Massey

Learning Enrichment Coordinator

Book week 2018

Each year across Australia, the CBCA brings children and books together to celebrate CBCA Book Week. Book Week remains a greatly loved tradition at John XXIII College and this year was no exception.

The theme of Book Week, ‘Find Your Treasure’ brought out everyone’s inner 'Pirate' whether it be wearing pirate hats, exploring the wonderful selection of nominated books, pulling our real-life Clifford the Red Dog’s tail, entering competitions, or playing board games.

 

Our celebration of books continues next week. We will host celebrated authors James Foley and Michael Gerard Bauer to the College.

 

‘The only true equalisers in the world are books: the only treasure-house open to everybody is a library, the only wealth which will never decay is knowledge; the only jewel which you can carry beyond the grave is wisdom'.   J. A. Langford

Lorraine Holmes

Senior Teacher Librarian 

Ward House Day

This week we celebrate Mary Ward, one of the Colleges three Founders.

 

Ward House is a House that prides itself on displaying a positive attitude in all we do. We try to bring joy and happiness to others, the 'Ward Flash Mob' being a prime example. Students of Ward House have been busy with preparations for this unique event and at recess on Thursday, the pavilion was alive with a buzz of excitement. Ward House students were ready and when 'Dynamite' started to play, we moved in and started to dance. The routine was simply choreographed but joyous for all involved, spectators included. When the music stopped, the applause started and it was great to see staff and students having a great time.

 

At the Ward House assembly, the ‘Ward Story’ was told by way of a well versed rap by the Year 12 students. The rap was well received by the House and special guest Sister Tess even gave it a 11/10. Well done Year 12’s.

 

We then enjoyed a meal together in the sunshine on the D-block lawn. A truly beautiful way to end a fantastic day.

 

A special thank you must go out to all the students and staff who helped out on the day, a special mention for those staying after school, giving up their time to cook for Shopfront. The enthusiasm to be involved is amazing and it makes for a very enjoyable environment.

Rob Deurloo

Ward House Coordinator

John XXIII Day Celebrations

John XXIII Day saw the conclusion of yet another fabulous Founders’ Time. During this time, we have enjoyed reflecting on our Founders, Pope John XXIII, Mary Ward and Ignatius Loyola. As a College community we have shared stories and had a wide variety of activities to celebrate this time providing wonderful opportunity to stop, reflect and discern in the tradition of our Jesuit Founders.

 

John XXIII Day is a great fundraising event for the College with all funds helping various charities. Thank you to the entire community for your wonderful help and support on John XXIII Day.

Rowing Club Fundraiser - Weed Free Sheep Manure

$15 per 80L Bag

Home delivery included for purchases of six bags or more within 10 km of John XXIII

College, Mount Claremont.

Direct pick-up from John XXIII College (John XXIII Ave, Mount Claremont)