Secondary
Year 7 - Religious Education
This term the Year 7 students have been learning about the common good in Religious Education. As part of their learning program, they created picture books where characters espouse the benefits to society when everyone lives as Jesus did. The Year 7s then visited the wonderful Junior Primary students to read their picture books, share Jesus’ teachings and develop fellowship. The Junior Primary students were excited to be treated to story time from their older friends and the Year 7s were keen for the opportunity to take the lead and show off their teaching and mentoring skills. It was a beautiful experience for all involved and enriched the Religious Education learning programs at John XXIII College.
Sean Oorloff
Religious Education Teacher
Sustainability News
Congratulations to the Year 7 Homerooms who, through their Interhouse recycling competition in Week 5, managed to bring in over 1,200 Cash for Containers recyclable plastic bottles, cans and glass bottles. Their efforts raised $120 for the College Christmas Appeal. Thank you to all those students and parents who supported this initiative. Thank you especially to Year 7 Loreto who brought in the most containers and won themselves a Homeroom lunch. The Year 8 Homerooms will be participating in a similar competition next week.
Just a reminder that a Cash For Containers recycle bin is located in the carpark near the roundabout on Mooro Drive for any families that would like to recycle their containers. Money raised from the scheme is donated to the Pilgrimage Program.
Adrian Sims
Sustainability Coordinator
John XXIII Christmas Appeal
Please donate generously to the John XXlll Christmas appeal. Please bring in money or items from the list below to support the Shopfront Christmas appeal. Items need to be handed into Homeroom by Wednesday 24 November. Any cash donations will support the Shopfront Christmas lunch.
The following items are needed for the Gift Bags (please note, smaller sizes are more useful):
| General Items | Food Items |
|---|---|
| Razors, shaving cream | Packet Biscuits |
| Soap | Lollies |
| Body wash | Toffees |
| Shampoo | Shortbread |
| Conditioner | Fruit Jellies |
Toothpaste Toothbrush | Mini Fruit Cake |
| Ladies Razors | Mini Christmas Pudding |
| Hand cream | Packet Nuts |
| Make-up | Packet Dried Fruit |
| Make-up bag | Pretzels |
| Cleansing wipes | Chips |
| Moisturiser | Christmas chocolates |
| Sunscreen | Christmas lollies |
| Body lotion | |
| Comb, Brush | |
| Small packet tissues | |
| Deodorant | |
| Body lotion | |
| Nail polish | |
| Underwear | |
| Socks | |
Caps, Hats, Sunglasses Torch and batteries |
SPORT
Years 7/8 Water Polo
Training took place this week for all Years 7/8 Water Polo teams. Training will take place again next week on the below dates in preparation to the competition days in Week 8. All team members are encouraged to attend training. If students are unable to make a training session, can this please be communicated to Miss Kononen or Miss Pillera in person or via email.
Boys Thursday 25 November
7:00-8:00am
Girls Friday 26 November
7:00-8:00am
Ultimate Frisbee/AFLW Clinics
Numbers are on the rise for our Thursday morning Ultimate Frisbee and AFLW sessions. Thank you to all students who have attended these sessions to improve their skills in these two exciting sports. The clinics will continue every Thursday morning from 7:00-8:00am until the end of Term 4. All students are invited to join in on the fun!
Sara Kononen
Head of Sport