St John Paul II College Nicholls
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1021 Gungahlin Dr
Nicholls ACT 2913
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Email: office.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 6163 4800

Message from the Assistant Principal - Wellbeing & Community

This week the Church celebrated the life of St Boniface. Born in England in the 8th Century, he spent much of his time preaching and evangelising in rural Germany. He was an English missionary priest and is sometimes called the “apostle of Germany". His legacy includes unifying the Church in Germany and promoting spiritual values.

For our students, St. Boniface possesses several qualities that make him a role model:

  1. Faith and Devotion: St. Boniface was deeply committed to his faith and dedicated his life to spreading Christianity. His unwavering devotion serves as an inspiration for students to cultivate their spiritual lives.
  2. Leadership and Organizational Skills: As an English missionary priest, St. Boniface played a crucial role in unifying the Church in Germany. His leadership abilities and organisational skills demonstrate how one person can make a significant impact.
  3. Courage and Perseverance: St. Boniface faced challenges, including opposition from pagan tribes and political complexities. His courage and determination in the face of adversity exemplify resilience and perseverance.
  4. Education and Learning: St. Boniface emphasised education and the importance of knowledge. Students can learn from his commitment to learning and intellectual growth.
  5. Compassion and Service: St. Boniface cared for the spiritual needs of others, showing compassion and selflessness. His acts of service inspire students to consider the wellbeing of their communities.

Assembly

At our assembly this week, we welcomed John Minns who is the Emeritus Professor of Politics and International Relations at the Australian National University. He is a long-term activist in the Refugee Action Campaign in Canberra. He spoke to the students about the plight of refugees, both locally and nationally, and to raise awareness of the issues that refugee families face once they have left their country of origin. Following this address, the senior student then had the opportunity to hear from Mr Minns during Period 6.

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During the assembly, students were also addressed by Mr Jacob Knowles, Assistant Principal of Development, who challenged our students to prepare and approach their upcoming assessments. This included doing so with a sense of maturity and determination that reflects the young adults they are becoming and to set a standard for themselves that is nothing short of their best.
Mr Knowles also spoke about our uniform policy and the importance of having clear expectations for how student uniforms should be worn. Some issues being addressed by staff currently include boys' shirts not being tucked in, ties not done up and for the girls, dresses being of an appropriate length (to the knee) as per the College diary. For all students there should be no more than two sets of earrings, and they should only be wearing college jumpers and hats brought to College. Students should also not be wearing headphones or ear pods in classes or the school corridor and can expect that teachers will challenge these infringements.

Our uniform policy is in place to maintain the integrity of our College image and to ensure that students present themselves in the best possible light. Meeting these expectations is a challenge, but it is a challenge that I know each student can meet.

Farwell to Leaving Year 12

Bye.jpgOn behalf of the College, we say goodbye (for the time being) to those senior students who are finishing up at the end of Semester One and moving on to full-time work or apprenticeships. Today is their last day of formal classes before starting exams. We thank those students for their contributions to our community and look forward to welcoming them back for our formal and graduation events at the end of the year. 

Act Up

It was terrific to see JPC Year 9/10 Drama students represent at the Canberra Theatre’s Act Up Festival. It was a long 15-hour day for our students who got to experience what is expected of them as a professional within the Performing Arts community.

Well, done to all involved.

See the article below.

Exams

We wish our senior students well as they move into their examination period. Senior students are reminded to arrive 10 minutes before their examination, lining up outside the Hall in class order.

I also remind all our junior students to be mindful of their movements around the senior examination area and follow the detours to avoid these spaces.

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