Secondary
Second-hand book sale - Sat 1 December
- Those wishing to sell and those wishing to buy or exchange information.
- First in, best dressed.
- Prices are usually agreed at half of the new price depending on the condition of the book.
- Please ensure you have your own copy of your relevant booklist.
- Saturday 1 December 2018 from 7.30am-11.00am
- Chisholm Pavilion, John XXIII College
- The College does not set prices or charge commission.
2019 Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition
It is with great pride that we share the news that two of our Year 12 ATAR Visual Arts students have had their artworks selected for the 2019 Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition. This exhibition showcases artworks by some of the best, brightest and most talented graduating high school artists in the State. An annual barometer of what our youth are thinking and feeling, it is also a rich celebration of the role the arts play in the development of individual identities.
The artworks of Sebastian Barrett and Alba Muratore will be displayed in the Art Gallery of WA from 6 April – 1 June 2019. Their artist statements below explain the ideas expressed within their works.
Congratulations Sebastian and Alba!
Sebastian Barrett
Boys Don’t Cry
Chalk pastel and pastel pencil on card
My artwork was inspired by the changes going on during the transition into adulthood, specifically looking at the male perspective on this daunting transition. Men are commonly expected to be strong, courageous, and brave, but when do we stop being boys and become men? My two friends and I are depicted in this artwork; the oversized clothing represents the societal expectation for men to fit into a mould we may just not be ready for.
Alba Muratore
Nonna
Oil on canvas
My artwork portrays the displacement and isolation felt by my Nonna, after moving away from Italy to a vastly different society in Australia. The contrast between Nonna and the vandalised urban background not only emphasises her disconnection but also highlights her traditional values in an evolving contemporary world. Nonna’s dissatisfied expression and closed off body language convey her rejection of contemporary society, as she is often marginalised due to her cultural differences.
Year 7 Visual Arts Day
On Thursday 22 November, 25 enthusiastic and creative Year 7 students participated in an extension program in Visual Arts, otherwise known as Year 7 Visual Arts Day. This program is designed to provide high achieving art students with one whole day of art making to develop their skills, extend their knowledge and further foster their appreciation of the Visual Arts.
Together they created a collaborative artwork; a large-scale mural depicting one of Claude Monet’s famous Waterlilies paintings with the words 'Visual Arts' placed over the top. The students worked in groups on seven individual panels using acrylic paints, which they pieced together like a puzzle at the end of the day to reveal their completed artwork. The students’ performance on the day was exceptional, demonstrating enthusiasm, passion and talent that exceeded all our expectations. Their beautiful mural will be displayed above the Art room doors to provide a colourful, positive and peaceful welcome to those who visit the Visual Arts Learning Area.
Congratulations to the following students were selected to participate:
Ruby Kaye, Ava Bostelman, Amerie Chai, Yoojung Koh, Eliza Smith, Delia Lamattina, Charley Laver, Maggie Costa Shrubsall, Skye D’Ambrosia, Evelyn Arundell, Maya Harano, Amelie Parsons, Ruth Mengler, Lily Archer, Ava Kwei, Yvie Rigg, Jasmine Slatter, Lizzie Edwards, Niamh McGoldrick, Maddie Northover, Asha Huggins, Xavier Chee, Thaddeus Watt and Jesse Jaeger.
Loreto House / Majella Catholic Primary School Beach Excursion
Monday 26 November saw the second Annual Majella Catholic Primary Beach Excursion facilitated by Loreto House Year 11 students and City of Perth SLSC.
A Big thank you to Georgia Williams (2018 John XXIII College Award recipient) who came back after leavers with her Surf Club friends including Paige Bajada (Class 2018) to help with water-safety. Many thanks also to the Year 11 students who also gave up their first day of holidays, Tamara Boog, Caitlin Cawdry Skead, Ben Cullen, Joseph Hardisty, Angelique Hewitson, Catherine Lau, Lili Morgan, Toby Morgan, Molly Rowbottam, Grace Thomas and Mr Christian Thompson.
Cameron Haines
Loreto House Coordinator
