On Tuesday, our year 11 students started their 2 day conference that aims to inspire and give practical suggestions to successfully complete Y12 and recognise their individual life visions. The cohort had a day with guest speaker, Glen Gerreyn, from the Hope Institute. I was in the lucky position to spend the day with our JPC students during this event and I was impressed and very proud of the effort our students put in. Throughout the day students were challenged to explore their purpose, passions, goals and perceptions of what is true with their thought processes.

During the lunch break, I was speaking to Glen and was very surprised and proud of the students that came to speak to Glen and say ‘thank you’ for the sessions. One student came up and gave an amazing beat boxing demonstration. Many year 12 students also came up to say thanks for the talk that Glen gave last year.

Glen provided many examples of how people have overcome what they thought was impossible. Many students shared their fears, dreams and beliefs which demonstrated the bravery our students have. The sessions also discussed how life is hard but that sometimes we give up on things too soon. Glen explained that it’s important to fail, learn and improve our skills in many areas and challenged us to have a hopeful disregard for the impossible.

I am extremely grateful to have had this time with the year 11 students and I thank them for their participation and contribution throughout the day. I challenge all students to continue to read through their workbooks and reflect on the learning they took part in throughout their day with the Hope Institute.

Mrs Kelly Candy
Leader of Learning and Wellbeing, Ferre House, Wellbeing Y11/12

On Tuesday 15 February Anzac Longley, Yr 8 attended the Australian War Memorial as his great uncle Harry Longley was the soldier chosen to be commemorated during the last post as part of the 80th anniversary of the fall of Singapore.

Anzac laid a wreath as part of this ceremony. The service was longer than normal due to the anniversary and Anzac acted exemplary throughout the service.

Paperwork for Year 12 students who wish to complete the AST will be completed over the next month.  Any student who will require additional time, scribe or other adjustments for the AST Tests in Term 3 must make an application to the BSSS. These applications are due in March.

o receive a copy of the required paperwork please email Mrs Kathleen Garvie at kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au ASAP.

The Girls Leadership Network is back in 2022!

Aimed at enterprising female-identifying people who are in years 11 and 12, keen to expand their network, meet some amazing people and be introduced to cutting edge leadership concepts.

The core program consists of five monthly workshops featuring inspiring speakers and innovative leadership techniques. Past participants really valued the benefit of developing a cohort of like minded peers and getting the opportunity to think deeply about and practice leadership principles.   

There is no cost to attend the once a month series of sessions, which will be held on the third or fourth Wednesday of each month at ThinkPlace’s custom built studio in Barton (transport solutions can be arranged if required). This program is great for existing leaders as well as those emerging.

Applications are due by 06 March with the first session on held 23 March 2022.  More information and the registration form can be found at www.thegirlsleadershipnetwork.org.

Uni of Canberra H Courses closing soon – Y11 students

Applications for the UC Accelerated Pathways Program are currently open and will close on the 9 March 2022 (Wednesday Week 6). Please see the flyer below and visit their website for more information https://www.canberra.edu.au/campaign/accelerated-pathways-program

Ms Teena Zorzi
Leader of Learning (Careers) and Wellbeing (Drexel House)

Farewell from Vicki Walsh, DSM

Well, Defence families, this is a bittersweet Defence News as this will be my last post. 2014 saw the start of my DSM role at HSP, joining JPC in 2015 and I have had the privilege of working with your children for those years. It has been an adventure with all the wonderful excursions, conversations and activities we have fitted in together. 

The ANZAC and Remembrance Day Ceremonies and events have always presented enthusiastic Defence students who were happy to participate and were proud to represent their parents. A few of the many highlights for me over the years have been

• The Human Poppy for Remembrance Day in 2017
• Remembrance Day Crosses Project in 2020
• Birrigai and AWM Excursions
• The amazing guest speakers at our Ceremonies
• Watching Defence families return to a Canberra posting and back to JPC or HSP

But of course, the best experience has been being allowed to be a small part of your children’s and your families' lives. Watching them grow into young adults with confidence, pride in themselves and resilience has been one of the many joys. When they speak with pride of being a Defence child, it demonstrates what wonderful reflections they are of their own parents. 

I wish you and your families all the best as you continue to serve and guard us all. May you be safe wherever your service takes you. Signing off for the last time at JPC.

Take care.

Vicki Walsh
Defence School Mentor

Other Defence news….

5000 Poppies Project Mat

This week we installed a very special piece of history in the college. During the ANZAC Centennial years, the 5000 Poppies Project were instrumental in raising awareness and honouring the spirit and memories of the servicemen and women who served in conflicts and wars. You may remember the amazing display at the AWM with the thousands of handcrafted poppies. There was also an incredible display at Parliament House with a blanket of poppies.

These poppy mats have since travelled the world and have been displayed at various memorials and shrines. We are very fortunate to have been gifted one of these beautiful poppy mats to display at JPC as a tribute to our ADF members and their families, past and present. The mat is displayed on our theatre wall and will always be a reminder to “Honour Their Spirit”.

DMFS Event - Walk and talk, Canberra

Canberra Defence families, join DMFS for their walk and talk around the iconic Lake Burley Griffin before unwinding at Elixir Café. Get out and about to explore your beautiful city and connect with other families posted to Canberra. Children are welcome to attend and it is just over 5km in distance (approx 70 minutes). Meet at Elixir Café at 10.00am before heading off on the walk. Please register by 14 March. 

Note - NOTE: This event is only for ADF members and their families.

Date:   Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Are you looking for something to do this weekend?

The Royal Canberra Show is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Royal Canberra Show is Canberra's largest all ages event and is staged annually by the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society.

At the show you can explore special attractions, light up with sideshow alley, vsit the pavilions and make a new animal friend. With plenty of competitions, free entertainment and of course fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights, the Royal Show is not to be missed. Follow this link for more information.

Defence Member and Family Helpline

If you need support or someone to talk to please contact the 24/7 Defence Member and Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 or email memberandfamilyhelpline@defence.gov.au

Open Arms Workshops

Open Arms are offering a range of face to face and online workshops over the next two months which may be of interest to you or your family.

• Residential Lifestyle Management (2 weekends) 4-6 & 11-13 March
• Mental Health First Aid (2 day workshop) 7-8 March
• Understanding Anxiety (6 week program) starting 2 March
• Sleeping Better (2 day program) 21-22 March
• Managing Pain (2 day program) 24-25 March
• Relaxation & Stress Management (1 day program) 4 April
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (2 day workshop) 5-6 April

https://www.openarms.gov.au/   or Telephone on 1800 011 046

“If not you; who? If not now, when?”

On Friday the 4^th of March, as a school community we will be participating in Clean Up Australia Day. Clean Up Australia Day has happened annually for over 30 years and it provides practical solutions to help us all live more sustainably every day of the year.

The day is an extremely important event to eliminate the large amount of rubbish around our school and our community. This event will run during lunchtime at the school grounds and surrounding areas.

Please register using this link –full name, house and year level.

Jordan and Ivy
The Justice Team

Did you know that there are many before school and lunchtime clubs at JPC?

The following list of clubs has started this term. Students can turn up to these clubs anytime during the term. A list of clubs with the teachers running them is available on the canteen & hall windows.

Notices are placed in Sentral, so make sure you listen out for them in PC.

Please speak to the teachers responsible if you have any questions.

Other Groups

Moderation Day is an important day for teachers across the ACT to review and moderate the work of senior students. Moderation Day is a requirement for teachers to ensure grade comparability across the senior secondary sector. Moderation Day is a pupil free day (Yr 7-10 only) and no classes will be running.

Students from Years 7-10 are encouraged to use the day productively to work on learning tasks, assignments and general study. Students are discouraged from visiting 7-10 High Schools or Primary Schools, as their presence can prove very disruptive to the learning of these students.

All Y11 and 12 students completing a tertiary package will have an AST practise at JPC. Students involved in this are asked to arrive at 8:45 am for a 9am start in the College Hall.

All Y11/12 tertiary students are required to attend as these practice tests will be marked and feedback for improvement will be given to the students. This process is vital for experience and improving our AST results as a College and to set our students on a strong path to achieve their best ATAR results possible. Students are to be in full College uniform on the day and are able to make their way home after the trial is completed (1:45 pm). Please bring lunch/ snacks for the day and a bottle of water.

Students will need to bring a pen, highlighter, calculator and pencil.

Dear Parents/Carers.

For any financial/school fee matters, please address your email directly to our Finance Office at  JPC.Finance@cg.catholic.edu.au  

All other enquiries should be directed to the Front Office at Office.JPC@cg.catholic.edu.au

Kind regards

Finance Office

Parish Newsletter

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

We are looking to put together a girls League Tag team for the upcoming season. Games are played on Sundays with the competition set to start after the Easter break. Training is yet to be finalised however will be likely held twice a week on a Wednesday & Friday. 

Season Rego is $170 which includes a full uniform. Please follow the link to register https://profile.mysideline.com.au/ Select Gungahlin Bulls Juniors, Player, 13-16 years and follow the prompts to create an account. 

For further info please contact team manager direct karenrilatt@gmail.com 

The Art in Butt Out competition which is open to students in year 8 whether in ACT public or private school or home schooled, the competition is conducted by the AMA ACT’s Tobacco Force.

Please find below the “2022 Art in Butt Out” competition guidelines of entry, entry form, and parent/guardian declaration form.

All entries must be received at the AMA ACT’s office, Level 1, 39 Brisbane Ave, Barton ACT or mailed to AMA ACT, PO Box 560, Curtin ACT 2605 by C.O.B. Friday 20^th May 2022.