As we draw towards the busy end of the semester for our community it is a timely reminder to focus in on the importance of respectful relationships. This term students have been focusing on the hearts dimension of our four pillars of mentoring, head, heart, hands and spirit. Each mentoring lessons students have been working through developing knowledge of respectful and healthy relationships within the community. As the business of the term arises, the motion of respectful relationships is important to be a focal point for our community. We encourage all members of our community to come together as one as we strive to live out this message of respectful relationships in all encounters within our community.

Linked to another dimension of mentoring explored in Term 1, as assessment tasks come in and exams are upon us it is a timely reminder for students to be setting up consistent revision habits. Having a plan of revision for upcoming exams or tasks is a great way to reduce angst going into the final weeks of the Semester.

Lastly we also saw the NSW vs QLD state of origin OZTAG game this week in which senior students and staff participated. It was great spectacle to see!!

Score NSW 8 - Qld 5, Photo's are available on Facebook.

Mr Nic Whatman

Assistant Principal – Wellbeing and Community
Maathai and Van Thuan Houses

Dear Parents and Carers,

This is an invitation for you to complete the Tell Them From Me survey. 

The survey is one used by all Catholic schools in our system and focuses on the teaching and learning experience. Along with the questions that are used for all schools, we are able to add two questions that are specific to our JPC context.

We would greatly appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and wellbeing at JPC.

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please note that the survey needs to be completed in one sitting. 

You are able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using the URL sent to your email.

The survey closes next Friday, 9 June, at 4.30pm.

Thank you all for your support with this.

 

Catherine Rey

Principal

This week, our current Y10 students received an email giving them access to the Course Selections portal in Web Preferences so that they may start to think about their courses and make their selections.

All current Y10 students are required to log in and record their preferences. If students are not planning on returning in 2024, they need to indicate this in the portal and complete the leaving form on the JPC website.

Students are to complete their preferences PRIOR to Week 10 interviews so they can be discussed with both parents, students and school Leaders. Subjects will be finalised for 2024 at these meetings.

Dear Parents & Carers,

Information with regards to Year 11 2024 at JPC was handed out at the Senior College Expo last week.

If you were unable to attend the evening, your child is welcome to collect a pack from Natasha Bramham in the Wellbeing hub (next to the IT office).

All information about Continuing or Leaving JPC for 2024 is available now on our website here - https://jpc.act.edu.au/continuing-into-senior-year... Including scholarship information and the application form.

All year 10 families are asked to complete the online Commitment form to let us know if your child is returning for year 11 or moving on to another college in 2024. Please complete the commitment form here - https://jpc.act.edu.au/year-11-2024-commitment-form

The 2024 Senior Student Prospectuses and the Senior Handbook, which includes subjects on offer in 2024 are available on our website here - https://jpc.act.edu.au/handbook

All year 10 students will be sent a link to select their subject later this term. Students are to either select their subjects or select the ‘not continuing’ button. This needs to be done by week 10, before students attend their subject interviews in week 10.

Subject interviews will be held from Monday 26 June to Thursday 29 June 2023. These interviews will be for parents/carers and students who have indicated that they are continuing at JPC for Year 11. Further information on how to book an interview through the Sentral Portal will be sent out at a later date.

Further information can be found on our website or you can visit the JPC YouTube account for the following videos:
(unfortunately, the sound from this year’s recordings has not worked)

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4einCx4GpJ_NUJLoJZiEg

• ASBA Talk Senior Expo 11 May 2022
• Senior College Expo Principal's Talk and Panel Discussion 11 May 2022
• How to Select Senior Subjects 2023

If you have any questions, please contact the College.

Thank you

The Senior Drama class successfully performed in Canberra Theatre’s “Act Up” Festival on Wednesday. The students begun the day with a successful tech run working with industry professionals and concluded with a performance, receiving exceptional praise from the Canberra Theatre crew and general public audience.

This term, students devised “The Clock, the Cuckoo and the Orange,” an Absurdist piece which explored the five stages of loss after an experience of loss. Bargaining, Denial, Depression and Anger’s struggle to connect becomes their barrier to reaching the final stage of acceptance. In this timeless place, time is everything. The orange is ticking, the cuckoo is clocking…

As always, JPC Arts were proudly represented by the performers. A sophisticated comedic piece was performed which the audience thoroughly enjoyed! Students relished in the experience of the festival, accepted the challenges of the day, and rose to the occasion to be a show standout.

A HUGE congratulations is awarded to our performers: Lachlan Harrop, Olivia Humphreys, Grace Henden and Mackenzie Lane.

A special thank you to the Stage Manager team of Leo Katic and Alex Rose. Toby Watson was a backstage support and as a team, allowed for their production elements to heighten their on-stage performance. Students were also supported by a buzzing group of fans created by family, friends and supportive 9/10 Drama class accompanied by Mrs Zoe Dowling.

Chookas and jazz hands to all students involved.

Mrs Sarah Smith
Senior Drama teacher

Maathai House have selected Mullligans Flat Nature Reserve as our house charity. This week, during ILT our Year 8 students were visited by Dani from Mulligans Flat, Dani spoke to students about the Box-gum Grassy-woodland conservation area. Students learned about the vulnerable and endangered wildlife that call Mulligans Flat home and the efforts by staff and volunteers to create the ideal habitat for these protected species. Dani even brought a shingleback lizard for our students to handle.

Our house patron Wangari Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement which promoted reforestation and empowered local communities through tree planting initiatives. Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve is located in Forde and provides an opportunity for people in the community to engage with, respect and be inspired by Australia’s native woodlands. We think it’s a great fit for Maathai house and look forward to an ongoing relationship with them, we hope to inspire students to connect with nature and understand the vital role conservation plays in maintaining the environment for future generations.

Mr Sam McCombe
Leader of Learning and Wellbeing, Maathai House
Teacher – Health and Physical Education

Bill Turner Cup Boys Team Make SOUTHERN NSW / ACT Area Final

A big congratulations to our Bill Turner Cup Boys Team who this week defeated Harrison School, 2-1 in Round 3 to progress to the Southern NSW / ACT Area Final against Eden Marine in Eden in the coming weeks.

While the boys had a few keys players out and went down 1-0 early, they showed their fantastic qualities as a football team, forcing their way back for a 2-1 win, and with cracking goals and celebrations from Seth and Xavier Bonnett.

An excellent team performance all around.

Well done boys!

Mr Woodman
Coach

 Year 7/8 ACT SCHOOLS VOLLEYBALL GALA DAY

On Wednesday the 24^th of May the year 7 and 8 volleyball team went to Lyneham hockey centre to participate in the volleyball gala day.

The team included Xavier W, Tate W, Gabriel FT, Asher B, Aiden B, Samuel J, William D, Dylan P and Campbell H. With the best coach ever, Mr Hanna, we played 4 games and won 3 out of the 4 to make it to semi’s. We didn’t win the semi’s but gave it everything we had to come 4^th overall out of 11 teams, a great success. After every game the team went outside to practice a bit more and to warm up. We played against Emmaus (win), Lyneham (loss), Gold Greek (win) and Belconnen (win). Lyneham who would go on to win the event. Everyone on the team enjoyed the experience and had lots of fun and are thankful for the experience.

Xavier W, VT Yr8 - Captain

Boys Volleyball

Last week JPC entered 3 teams in the North side Boys Volleyball gala day. We had one Year 7/8 team and two Year 9/10 teams, the boys had been training together in the gym at lunchtimes for two weeks prior to the tournament. It was a freezing cold morning at the Lyneham Volleyball centre but the training really paid off with all teams getting wins on the day. The 7/8 boys, coached by Mr Hanna, were the most successful team reaching the semi-finals. Each student played with great spirit and represented the College well, they should be proud of their efforts.

Mr Sam McCombe
Leader of Learning and Wellbeing, Maathai House
Teacher – Health and Physical Education

Van Thaun House has aligned with Roundabout Canberra as their House charity and is running a winter clothing drive.

Your NEW or good quality USED clothing will be used to help Canberra children warm this winter!

The ALDI winter sale is about to kick off can you add an extra jacket, beanie or gloves to your trolley?

Or clean out those wardrobes for the small items that no longer fit your teens!

For more information www.roundaboutcanberra.org or Chauntell.mcnamara@cg.catholic.edu.au

Items can be dropped off at the JPC front office until the last day of Term 2, 2023.

Thank you for the donation already received.

Parish Newsletter

For the latest news Click here or you can view it on the Parish App or visit the website below.

Merimbula Big Game and Lakes Angling Club Inc. are running a fishing competition and workshops in the June School Holidays.

Competition entry is free. Workshops are also free and must be booked in advance.