Welcome back to Term 2. The JPC staff hopes that the first week back at school for families has been productive and smooth as we move into another busy term ahead. We would like to congratulate all students on their return to school, the uniform worn and learning that occurred by students was exemplary. Congratulations to all students, staff and parents/carers on this positive start to Term 2.

We would also like to thank all parents and carers who attended parent-student-teacher interviews. These interviews are valuable to ensure that the partnership between home and school is consistent and that we can support students to become lifelong learners. We look forward to continuing the positive start to the Term.

Kind Regards, 

Mr Nic Whatman
Assistant Principal – Wellbeing and Community
Maathai and Van Thuan Houses

The Senior College Expo is on Wednesday 17 May 2022 from 4.30 to 7pm.  

The Expo is designed for all Year 9, 10, 11 & 12 Students and their families to see what JPC has to offer with subject information, apprenticeship options, post school options and information about moving into senior years.  Students and families in the different year groups will all find the event useful to them in different ways.

The Expo and faculty information will be available throughout the whole evening and students and families are invited to discuss opportunities with JPC staff and representatives from the many visiting organisations. Refreshments from our hospitality students will be offered during the evening.

The schedule for the evening will be: 

• 4.30 - 7.00 pm – Expo and faculty information
• 4.30 - 4.50 pm - Australian School Based Apprenticeship Information Session
• 5.30 - 6.15 pm - Principal Welcome and Panel discussion
• 7.00 pm – close

Did you know that students can commence an Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) once they turn 15? 

Students do not have to wait until they are in senior school to commence an ASBA at JPC. If your young person is considering an ASBA in year 9- 12, we recommend you attend the ASBA talk and speak to some of the organisations listed below about how to get started with the process. 

Faculty information (For Year 9 and 10 Students) 

There is an opportunity to see the courses JPC is offering for Senior years (Year 11 and 12) and teachers will be available to discuss the subjects offered for 2024. There will also be a presentation in the theatre throughout the night outlining how to choose subjects in Year 11 and 12 and some introductory information about the Senior Secondary System. For Year 9 students this may help support decisions about electives choices for Year 10.  

Enrolment and Scholarship information for Year 10 students continuing at JPC for their Senior Years in 2024 will also be available on the night. 

The Expo 

JPC has arranged for the following organisations to be available during the evening to allow students to explore future possibilities. 

• University of Canberra (UC)
• Australian National University (ANU)
• Australian Catholic University (ACU)
• University of NSW (UNSW)
• Academy of Interactive Entertainment
• Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
• ACTI (Beauty Apprenticeships)
• FIT College (Fitness Qualifications)
• Defence Force Recruiting
• Manteena Group (Construction)
• Master Builders Association (MBA)
• Sarina Russo Apprenticeships
• Communities at Work 

There are a number of other organisations who are still to confirm their attendance. 

Please register your attendance HERE and we look forward to welcoming you to the Senior College Expo. The evening will be a very productive opportunity for students and their families to explore the wealth of possibilities open to students and/or to investigate ways that they can achieve their career goals.

Warm regards,

Catherine Rey

I hope everyone had a lovely holiday and is ready for an awesome Term 2.

I just wanted to take some time to let you know that I am stepping back from the Sports Facilitator role as I move to part-time to spend some more time with my family including my 3 and 4-year-old boys. I want to thank you all for your support, commitment and dedication to the sporting opportunities, and teams at JPC. I have loved the last 18 months in this role and will certainly still be involved as much as I can.

If you have any questions or issues in regard to JPC Sport for term 2 and beyond please direct them to Kym Darmody kym.darmody@cg.catholic.edu.au)

Many thanks

Mrs Danni Jewell
Teacher of HPE, Exercise Science & Photography
Ferré House 

Parish Newsletter

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It has been officially announced that the 2024 NYSF Program will be running with a completely residential format, meaning students will be on-site for the duration of the program. This will differ from the last few years, with the online and hybrid models being adopted.

The program will run in two hubs over January:

• Canberra: 5-13 Jan
• Brisbane: 12-20 Jan
• https://www.nysf.edu.au/what-we-do/

The 2024 program will break down as follows:

• Application Fee: $65
• Program Fee: $2850 (travel NOT included)

If any JPC student is interested in applying for this program, register your interest on the NYSF website as soon as possible so that you can receive regular updates on registrations and key dates.

The Rotary Club of Gungahlin is offering JPC students sponsorship of up to $1425.00 to help cover some of the cost. 

Please see Ruth Hill if you would like to apply for the Rotary Club sponsorship.