Secondary
Id Quod Volo
On Monday 11 June all Year 11 students participated in ‘Id Quod Volo’ or in English ‘this is what I desire’. During Id Quod Volo, Year 11 students worked with their House Coordinators to examine different models of leadership. They will also received an introduction to the leadership opportunities available on the Student Representative Council in 2019.
Book Sale in the Library
John XXIII College Library will be holding a book sale of discarded library books on Friday 22 June, both before school and during lunch. This is open to all students - primary and secondary and staff. Gold coin donation with all proceeds going to CARITAS.
Year 8 Retreat video
Year 8 students participated in their retreat day which was themed 'Called by God to be Agents of Change in the Year of Youth'. Using the issue of Sorry day and Reconciliation the students explored how they are able to impact and transform the world through their own actions. Check out the video from the day.
Years 7-9 House Leaders
The House Leaders from Years 7-9 met to discuss some student issues that are currently of interest around the College. The main focus being bullying. The students identified some types of bullying and how it can affect their peers. Students then completed a formative survey that will help inform the staff. The students had a group discussion about the effectiveness of the survey and identified some ways in which it could be improved to have the maximum effect.
NAIDOC Celebrations
The College will celebrate NAIDOC during the last week of term. On Thursday 28 June, the College will welcome Noongar elders to conduct a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony for Secondary students. The Smoking ceremony will take place on the College oval around 2:15pm. Students who suffer from Asthma and whose Asthma is brought on by smoke will be supervised in the Library. Students are advised to ensure they have their reliever medication and use as needed.
Mary Ward Secondary disco and karaoke night
On Friday 8 June Mary Ward Secondary hosted a disco and karaoke night for students within the secondary student community. Bop Till You Drop entertained present and some past students with a range of fun activities, games and prizes. Staff and students stepped up to the microphone and entertained the dancers with their individual interpretations of popular songs. So much talent! A great night for everyone.
Host families wanted for our Fujimi Exchange students in Term 3
Firstly, a big thank you to the many families who have returned their forms and generously offered to host our Japanese students. Information about your student and the program will be sent to you in the last week of term.
We still need about 10 host families. If you are considering hosting, please complete the attached form and return it to shane.glass@cewa.edu.au.
The exchange starts on Sunday 29 July and we have 35 female students arriving for a period of two weeks, departing on Saturday 11 August.
The students are aged approximately 15 years and have learnt English for about three years. If you have either a spare bed in a girl’s room or a spare bedroom, we would very much appreciate your willingness to host one of our Japanese exchange students. The exchange students are here to practice speaking English. They will contribute to expenses.
Shane Glass
Head of Learning Area (Languages)