On Wednesday the 16^th September, hospitality students across year 10,11 &12 participated in the creation of an Italian lunch. The lunch was hugely successful serving 30 seniors and staff members. The lunch consisted of a three-course meal and a non-alcoholic drink, which was well received. Student run and led by Nicholas Hannemann, this being the first wholly student-run restaurant and a great initiative we will continue into the future.

A huge thanks to everyone who came along to support the hospitality team!

The Senior Hospitality Team

The Year 7 classes have been working hard in Health this term learning about the different nutrients in foods and how these benefit the human body. For their assessment task, students were asked to create a Healthy Snack for either a person who was anxious about exams, who played sport every afternoon or who had the common cold as well as explain how the nutrients in their snack would help their chosen person. All the Year 7 teachers were super impressed with the creations that the students came up with and thoroughly enjoyed eating them! Well Done Year 7

Jessica Giovinazzo
Health and Physical Education Teacher

On Wednesday, the 23rd of September the year 9 Chinese classes went on an excursion to the Scholar Dickson to experience Chinese food at a Chinese restaurant. We tried a wide variety of authentic Chinese dishes including pork buns, lobster dumplings, spring rolls, egg tarts, chow mein, fried rice and more! After the restaurant, we were able to visit Chinese grocers and bubble tea places around Dickson. The food was extremely delicious and overall, it was a great experience.

 我非常喜欢中国食物。我们吃了饺子，包子，面条，和炒饭。饺子和包子太好吃了！

It was with much enthusiasm that the inaugural year 12 Lazer Tag event took place on Thursday night.

The event was well organised by the student leadership team and under the strict control of the UN peacekeeping force led by Mr Mitchell, Ms Donoghue and Mrs Walsh. The variety of activities that were engaged in were fair, above board and aligned with the UN charter of human rights!

The activities took place on the top floor of Courage wing where classrooms were won and lost, all as a fight for free and meaningful education.

The canteen ladies Kate and Sam provided sustenance for all troops in the Mess Hall and all devices used during the evening were maintained and organised through the technical officer Jono.

The camouflage used across the evening was so authentic, a number of students almost had to sleep in the college overnight as they could not be located!

This was a wonderful community experience that was well enjoyed.

The year 12's would like to thank Mrs O'Meara for the wonderful opportunity.

It is suggested that other training exercises maybe consider in the new year.

Mr Johns
Assistance Principal

Thank you to Leo Katic, Year 8, Drexel (pictured playing the Ukulele) and Milena Katic, Year 10 Drexel who played keyboards, for the beautiful live meditative music enjoyed by some of our students and staff at recess today.

Each Friday at 2:10PM we will have a live performance and meditative prayer through music called “Chillin’ in the Chapel”, where anyone can join us in the Chapel and take some time out of our busy day for a few moments of quiet contemplation.

Mrs Jennifer Tually
Leader of Learning and Wellbeing, Mission and Ministry

“Chillin’ in the Chapel”

Quiet contemplation

Live music by our music students in our beautiful JPC Chapel

Every Friday Recess

 2:10PM – 2:30PM

See you there – come for as long as you like.

Work experience

We have had many students complete work experience this term.

Last week, Cooper-Jay Dawson completed work experience at Goodyear Autocare in Fyshwick.

This week Aimee Dawe completed work experience at Little Penguins in Ngunnawal.

Congratulations to both students!

Year 10 Work Experience Week

This week Year 10 students and families will have received an email about Year 10 Work Experience week. We encourage students and families to investigate potential host employers over the holidays. If you have any questions, please contact careers.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au

Mrs Teena Zorzi
Leader of Learning (Careers) and Wellbeing

On Wednesday two JPC helpers went over to Holy Spirit (HSP) to help with our Defence Group activity. Cupcake decorating is always very popular at HSP and I was very grateful to Georgia and Mia assisting with the little ones’ colourful decorations. They were also the official taste testers – because we always need them!

Our Remembrance Day project is progressing well. Keep an eye out in next term’s Key Messages when we will share stories from some of our families’ involvement during World War II. Thank you to all the JPC families who have sent in information on your relatives already. If you have not received confirmation from me, please let me know. We want all families to be remembered.

DCO Events

Canberra ADF members and families – Walk and Talk Around the Lake, 5km

ADF members and families in the Canberra, come join DCO at their popular ‘Walk and talk’ meet up. Take the opportunity to connect with other families while experiencing what your local area has to offer. Meet at the Elixir Café, down near the waterfront at Lake Burley Griffin and start our 5km walk around the scenic lake. Paws and prams are welcome!

• What: Walk and Talk Event
• When: 10:00-11:30 am - Thursday, 8 October 2020
• Where: Lake Burley Griffin (Elixir Café)
• RSVP: by 7 October 2020 Tickets available through Eventbrite

NOTE: This event is only for Australian Defence Force members and their families.

I hope everyone enjoys some down time with their family during the holidays. Make sure you get out and enjoy the beautiful spring colours in our wonderful Capital.

See you next term!

Vicki Walsh
DSM

Term 4 School Fees will be emailed to families during the first week of the school holidays. Please contact jpc.finance@cg.catholic.edu.au if you have not received your statement.

Thank you

During the school holidays, we are reminding all families of the COVID-19 requirements should they attend a hotspot or specified location, and to monitor themselves and get tested should they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

Please refer to the ACT Health website for the most current and up to date information.

Stay safe and enjoy the break.

College Office Opening Hours

During the School Holidays (28 September to 9 October) the College office will be open from 10 am to 2 pm each day with limited staff. Please email the office (office.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au) for all enquiries.

Term 4 - Summer Uniform

All students are to wear the full summer uniform, including a bucket hat in term 4. The full list of uniform and the policy is available on the JPC website.

Uniform can be purchased at Lowes (see Lowes Sale flyer below). The second-hand uniform is available through the college office or on the JPCII – Uniform & Tech to You Facebook page.

Enjoy the break.

The College Office

Dear Parents and Carers,

The JPC Senior blazers are not available from local providers and are sourced utilising a bulk ordering process.

Students commencing in 2021 in Year 11 or 12 will need to place an order for the Senior Blazer through the College office by no later than the 30 October 2020. Due to COVID orders need to be placed earlier than usual to ensure delivery by Term 2, 2021

As we will be ordering all blazers under a bulk order we need parents and students to:

• Go to the College office anytime from today to the 30 October during office hours to try on a blazer from our sample kit, and collect an order form(A parent/carer will need to accompany the student to ensure the correct size is ordered)
• Interstate/overseas families - Contact Natasha in the College Office
• Form to be completed, signed by carer then returned with payment to the College office
• All orders to be received by Friday 30 October 2020- future blazers can only be ordered when the next bulk order is placed
• Cost $152.00 each
• Blazers are a compulsory uniform item for Term 2 & 3  https://www.jpc.act.edu.au/our-community/jpc-parents/uniform/

Second-hand Blazers

• Current Year 12 Students are registering their blazer for sale through Natasha. If you are interested in a second-hand blazer, please try a blazer from the sample kit available in the office then contact Natasha to see if the size you require is available.
• There are some second-hand blazers available on the JPC - Uniform & Tech to you Facebook page too.

Delivery of the Blazers is due by the end of Term 1, 2021.

Come and join in the fun at Gungahlin Little Athletics Centre. Fun and friendly athletics in a safe and enjoyable environment.

There’s something for everyone: running, jumping, throws, hurdles, walks.

Registration for the 2020/21 is now open - https://www.gunlac.org/registration.html

Who:

Athletes turning 6-17 years old in 2021; athletes born between 1 January 2004 – 31 December 2015

Season Dates:

The 2020/21 GUNLAC season commences on Saturday 24October 2020 (season runs across Term 4 and Term 1 of school).

Weekly meets are held at Amaroo Oval, Horsepark Drive (behind Amaroo and Good Shepherd schools) on Saturday mornings. This season due to COVID restrictions we will be running our meets with staggered start times for different age groups: Junior Session U6-U8 – 8.30-9.30am; Senior Session U9-U17 – 9.45 am-11.30 am

Come & Try Day:

A Come & Try Day will be held on Saturday 17 October 2020, Amaroo Playing Fields, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm.

Events for U6-U8 will be held at 10.00-10.30am; U9-U11 at 10.45-11.15am and U12-U17 at 11.30 am-12.00 pm.

Cost: 

Single athlete - $140; Family 2 athletes - $270; Family 3 athletes - $390; Family 4 athletes - $490

For more information please go to our website at www.gunlac.org; visit our Facebook page or email enquiries@gunlac.org.au