As summer drew to a close, JPC was blessed with warm weather and a significant whole school event this week. On Tuesday our Year 11 and 12 students spent the day working through AST practice and skills programs. Year 12 then got to compete in the afternoon in a JPC style "amazing race" which aimed to promote team building and some friendly rivalry.

This week’s major event however was the College Athletics Carnival. For the first time, JPC utilised the AIS track and field facilities and it was tremendous to see so many students in attendance and participating in both the championship and spirit cup events. Congratulations to Mrs Darmody and her PE staff for their hard work in preparing for and facilitating such a tremendous event. Also to the many student-athletes who donned their house colours and ran, threw or jumped for glory.

Well done to team Kennedy for their win in the Championship and Teams Drexel and Kennedy for their joint winning of the Spirit Cup. 

Pastoral Program

Towards the end of this term students will be completing a pastoral care program during mentoring on cyber safety. This will include a range of topics that are age appropriate. I would encourage families to use the esfatey commissioner resources which look at ways to help prevent and deal with harm caused by bullying, cyber abuse or image-based abuse.

Wellbeing

Week six of the term also means assessments are due for many students across the College. Students need to plan out their assessments. We know that many students have extensive co-curricular and work commitments during the week and academics can start to not be prioritised. All students should have their assessment in their diary. The section under the planner tab allows students to input their tasks and develop a timetable to ensure completion. If your child needs extra assistance there is support available to all students through their class teachers, their mentor or Wellbeing Leaders.

Tom van de Waterbeemd
Assistant Principal – Wellbeing & Community
Maathai and Van Thuan Houses