This week the Year 7 students spent Monday together, getting to know each other and building their teamwork skills. The students were challenged to meet new people, as well as build house spirit and demonstrate their understanding of our school’s theme, “serve one another humbly in love”.

Overall this was a great day, and the positivity shown by all students was excellent!

We look forward to working with the Year 7 students more throughout the year!

JPC Wellbeing

On Thursday 24^th February, our year 11 and 12 outdoor education students embarked on a day of embracing resilience, grit, teamwork, leadership…….and mud! We were greeted by Canberra’s own Lee Campbell, who facilitated our outdoor journey, which required a great amount of teamwork. 

As part of our outdoor education leadership unit, the team helped each other through rope courses and keeping individuals in a stretcher above the mud water, while trying to not lose our shoes to the mud pit……

It was a great day that Mr McDonnell and Mr Zucchetto were proud to be part of. 

WELL DONE SENIOR OUTDOOR ED!!

I look forward to our wilderness programs in the near future.

Adam McDonnell
Teacher – SOSE, English, Outdoor Education, PE

It’s best to start with the good news, right? As a nation, Australia continues to improve its recycling efforts year on year. BUT Australians also generate about 67 million tonnes of waste every year — alarmingly that figure continues to rise year on year. (from Urbaneast.com.au)

Today members of our school community came together to participate in the 2022 Clean Up Australia Day (Schools) Campaign.

Started over thirty years ago, the day has now become the nation's largest community-based environmental event.

Together, students and staff collected rubbish from across our site and the common areas (paths and walkways) surrounding our College.

Thank you to Ivy Keating and Jordan Skerritt (2022 Justice Leaders) for their organisation and leadership of the day.

Mr Knowles
Assistant Principal – Development

Thank you to Nikala Prendja, and our College students, who created face masks as part of an initiative supported by an ACT Grants program. The money raised from these face masks were donated to the Backpack Bed charity to provide swags to those who are homeless https://backpackbed.org/au/

With the support of students and staff, a total of $135.00 was raised.

Thank you to everyone involved.

Eva Kolak, Year 12 Ferré

After participating in the ATOD NSW regional scholarships last year where she won 1st place in Classical ballet and 3rd place in Jazz, Eva qualified to compete in the ATOD Australasian scholarship competition this weekend (online due to delays from COVID). After competing against other dancers who had placed in the top 4 across their regions in Australasia, She placed 3rd in Jazz and 4th in Classical Ballet, winning a bursary to go towards her dancing.

Congratulations Eva, what an awesome achievement.

JPC Careers Updates

• Don’t forget that we have amazing resources on our JPC Careers website https://jpc-careers.com/
• Also, follow us on our social pages to get more up to date information - @JPCcareers on Instagram and Facebook.
• You can contact Ms Zorzi at careers.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au

ANU Early Entry Applications – JPC Virtual Information Night

When: Thursday 10^th March 5 pm

Link: Zoom Link

ANU early entry applications have officially opened and will close in May. If you are a Year 12 student or parent and want to understand the application process and requirements, this virtual information session is for you! Year 11 students are also welcome to attend.

Ms Teena Zorzi 
Leader of Learning (Careers) and Wellbeing

At JPC, we are passionate about caring for our students as whole people through supporting their development as learners, as unique individuals and as members of a broader community.

We would like to invite any parents and carers who are interested to learn more about wellbeing and mental health topics to attend our first ‘Wellbeing Workshop’. This Workshop will be focussing on the topic of ‘Anxiety in Young People’, occurring on Wednesday 16^th March at 6:00 PM.

Booking Link - https://www.trybooking.com/BXPYO

The JPC Cross-Year Tutoring Program is back!

If you or somebody you know needs a bit of extra support understanding your classwork and assignments or want help improving your academic performance, get in contact with Dr Afghan or one of the courage leaders to sign up today!

• Dr Afghan: sophia.afghan@cg.catholic.edu.au
• Gaby Jordan: gjorda01@cgstudents.catholic.edu.au
• Derick Tongu: dtongu01@cgstudents.catholic.edu.au

Dr Afghan

If you missed the Unpacking the ATAR session this week, the recording is now available below.

Unpacking the ATAR - This session is to learn about how course and assessment scores are calculated, and how this leads to the calculation of the ATAR.

A rewarding opportunity exists for Canteen Assistants (two positions) to work within our School community. We are seeking people with a passion for preparing healthy meals daily for students and staff of the college as well as catering for internal and externals events as required. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are a necessity. The successful applicant will have the ability to work collaboratively with an enthusiastic team while also using initiative to work independently.

Canteen Assistants - Part-time, Permanent (Two positions - 40 hours & 60 hours)

Start Date: As soon as possible 
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 13 March 2022

For full details, click here - https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/en/job/498601/canteen-assistants-john-paul-college-nicholls-act

Parish Newsletter

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

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.