No images? Click here JPC Key Message Week 10, Term 2 2020School Holiday Office Hours From the PrincipalAs we draw to a close this extraordinary semester, I want to extend my thanks again to our wonderful parent body who have supported the school and their children through the complexity of moving from remote learning and back again. I also want to acknowledge our students who have shown great resilience and growth in dealing with their changing learning environment. It’s certainly a year they will not forget. ReportsYou should receive your semester 1 reports this afternoon. We have implemented a new reporting system that is fully online due to the COVID-19 situation. You will receive your child’s report electronically. As with all new systems, we sometimes encounter unexpected glitches. Please let the school know if you do not receive your child’s report. Key Events Year 10 Transition week. This week our Year 10 students took part in the JPC Transition Week which allowed students to explore the many post school options as well as being introduced to the BSSS and the Senior years. The week was organised by Ms Teena Zorzi and I thank her for putting this together in a flexible way because of the COVID 19 restrictions. On Thursday and again today we held subject selection interviews with our Year 10 students. It was lovely to have these discussions about future plans with our Year 10 students and I am very much looking forward to seeing them move into their Senior years with us. The feedback from staff conducting the interviews is that they are a highly positive, engaged and a thoughtful group of students and they will be a wonderful addition to our senior cohort next year. The year group also spent some special time together on Wednesday afternoon during their Transition Week Reflection day, which was led by Mrs Jen Tually. The importance of being able to be together with friends has certainly been highlighted this year and the staff commended the Year 10 student on their level of engagement and involvement in the activities presented. Staffing News Mrs Alison Middleton is currently on Maternity leave. Mrs Middleton and her husband have welcomed their daughter Audrey Taylor to the world. Mr Damian Veltri has also become the proud father to baby Cosette, we congratulate him and his wife. Miss Amos became engaged, got married and accepted a teaching position at Greater Palm Island for next semester – all in a four week turn around! Miss Amos left us in Week 8 to begin her transition to Queensland before heading to Greater Palm Island to begin her work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Mr Anthony Maas returns to St Clare’s College after a teacher exchange for six months – Mr Maas will be leaving behind a significant legacy – in his brief time with us he has had an impact on a number of students and inspired many of the students he has taught. Mrs Karen McKerrow has decided that it is time for her to retire and to spend more time with her grandchildren. Karen has taught for many years in the ACT, both in the Catholic and Independent system and we wish her all the best as she moves into this next phase. Mrs Elizabeth Walsh is also going to be on Maternity leave for Semester 2 and we are looking forward to hearing the news when her new baby arrives. Next Semester we welcome Beau Nebelung who has been successful in gaining a position with us as our new D&T teacher. Ainsley Maurer will be joining the Maths and Science department. Mrs Elspeth Collins will also be joining us, taking on SOSE classes. Mrs Collins has been working with us this term assisting with Mr Veltri’s classes and we appreciate the work she has done in supporting these classes. We also welcome back Mr Ian Pettit from a six month leave and Mr Pat Wood has also re-joined the staff after cutting short his leave due to the COVID 19 situation. Mrs Vicki Williams has also re-joined us after some time away and it is lovely to welcome back these experienced and much-loved members of the JPC community. I wish everyone a very safe and restful holiday and hopefully, Term 3 will allow schools to return to a more “normal’ way of doing things! Stephanie O'Meara UNIFORMDear Parents and Students, The JPC staff would like to thank our families for supporting our transition back to school. We understand Term 2 was not ideal and will remain challenging for a while yet. We aim to start Term 3 fresh and on the correct path and as such we need your support to ensure our students are representing the college in the correct winter uniform for Term 3. As the winter season sets in, a reminder that students are permitted to wear beanies and gloves as part of the winter school uniform. Please ensure these items are in school colours (navy, red, white) and are worn outside only. Students can ‘layer’ clothing with white long-sleeved tops or thermals as undergarments (not black). However, please ensure they cannot be seen and are worn as undergarments only. Hoodies are not for school and should never be worn with the school uniform. JPC logo sports jumpers are to be worn for co-curricular sporting activities only. The expectations for all other uniform items can be found on the JPC website for the Winter Uniform. Please also note that we continue to work with Lowe’s to ensure they are meeting demands but order early (at the start of holidays) to ensure they can supply you with your request ASAP. The full uniform policy is available on the JPC website for more information. With kind regards JPC Leadership Team PASTORAL CARE (PC) TIME CHANGEAfter a trial this Semester with PC time after Period 2, we have decided to revert back to having PC time at the start of the day. PC is an important part of the day where the student's attendance is marked, they receive important messages and take part in house activities. Students are expected to attend PC. School Hours are 8.55 am - 3.35 pm In and Around JPCTransition WeekCongratulations to all of the Year 10 students involved in this week’s first ever virtual Transition Week program! They were given a lot of new information to prepare them for college and to consider their future pathways. On Monday, students engaged in a variety of modules learning about resumes, interviews, personal services, work experience, alternative courses and more! Students also took part in a virtual career’s expo on Tuesday, interacting with a number of organisations such as CIT, ACU, ANU, UC, AIE and Sarina Russo Apprenticeships. In addition, several Year 9/10 and senior students completed the White Card and Asbestos qualifications to enable them to work on a construction site. We take this opportunity to thank all of our staff who took time out of their day to present the modules and helped with the career’s expo. Mrs Teena Zorzi Yr 10 Transition WeekReflection“Oh, the places you’ll go!” The Year 10 Transition Week activities wrapped up with an opportunity for our 173 Year 10 students to reflect on how well positioned they are to deal with the obstacles of life that will come their way in the future. Through a study of his story, “Oh the places you’ll go!”, Dr Seuss helped the group see that life has many joys in store, which are always balanced with challenges – the “Prickly Pears” that will grow in their way. Students undertook physical and mental challenges while analysing how they responded, how they treated others and what they contributed to the group. Perspectives from our ‘resident’ Student Spirituality Coach/Mentor/Presenter/Guide/Creator Tim Guthrie, and testimonies from Caitlyn D’Cruze (our Youth Minister) and Mr Dominic Charter (RE and Youth Minister Teacher) opened students’ hearts and minds to endless possibilities of a relationship with God – not just asking God for guidance and support, but how a relationship with God brings joy to their lives.
The session concluded with a special Liturgy based on the Gospel reading from Matthew 5:13-16 – Salt and Light. This Liturgy was beautifully put together by Caitlyn D’Cruze and, judging from the feedback, it touched the hearts of many of our participants. Salt and Light “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. So, what did the Year 10 students think about the Reflection Session?Abigail Bawagan - Dr Seuss’ book was a creative way to show that there is a solution to problems. It was simple but rhymed, so it sticks in my head. After hearing the reflection of several teachers, I learn that people do have challenges in life where we hit rock bottom. But it’s up to us to get up and keep moving. Hearing their own personal experiences inspires me to keep moving whenever I face obstacles. I did enjoy the challenges, the testimonies, and the Liturgy, but the themes of the book was a very creative way for us to learn.
Year 11, 2021 - Subject SelectionThank you to all the Year 10 students and families who attended a subject selection interview over the past couple of days. A reminder to all students to enter their subject selections into the web preference link you were emailed. If you are still unsure about which subjects too select, please enter what you are considering and on your return to Term 3, contact the teacher you had an interview with to book a time to discuss. If you missed out on a subject selection interview, please contact the college office. Enjoy your break! Senior ResultsWe encourage parents to view their student’s results with them online; this will provide the most comprehensive information. The JPC Semester Report will have the Grade only. Parent’s of Tertiary Package students who would like a printed copy of their student’s semester results (grades, scores) can request a copy by emailing Dr Cleary ann.cleary@cg.catholic.edu.au. Independent Inquiry TasksTo celebrate our learning in Semester 1, our 9 & 8 SOSE and 8 French classes have been doing some independent inquiry tasks. In SOSE students were asked to create a presentation/museum display of their choice based on a topic from the units we’ve studied. 9 SOSE looked at the Industrial Revolution, WWI and Indigenous Australia, while the Year 8's looked at Medieval Europe and Japan, and ANZACs. Year 8 French were given the challenge of creating a travel agency and planning the itinerary for the perfect French holiday to present to their classmates and vote on which holiday was the best. The winner was “Bread Travel Agency” (created by Brady, Riley and Daniel) for their inventive bread-based transport and accommodation. All the students put in amazing effort and creativity and enjoyed learning from their peers about different subjects. Well done everyone – what a great way to end the term! Shaylie Maskell Remembrance Day 2020Do you have a relative who served in World War II? We have a special installation for Remembrance Day this year and we will be honouring and remembering our JPC family members who served in WWII. This is open to all JPC families and to all Nationalities. Please send through any relevant information you know about your family member, including:
Please send to vicki.walsh@cg.catholic.edu.au Arts Up FrontCurtain Call for Drama Semester 1 It has been a busy end to the Semester for Drama students. Year 7, Years 9/10 and the cast of Cinderella have been devising unique performances. The Year 7 classes have applied the theatrical conventions of Ancient Greek theatre into their performance. They created modernised version of classic fairytales including “The Three Little Pigs – With Fire,” “Little Red in Da Hood” and “Frozen”. Each performance showed comical characters, synchronised ensemble work and effective use of simple props. The Year 7 classes were able to perform on the theatre stage, under the lights to commemorate their final performance for their Drama study. The Years 9/10 Drama class combined with the 9/10 Dance class to create a “World of Performance Showcase”. Students were given a list of stimulus words to create their performance. The Drama students included a variety of non-realistic theatrical conventions including masks, voiceovers, soundtracks and abstract themes to convey their performance narrative. The students showed their refined skills and ability to think conceptually to engage and challenge the audience. This week also saw the conclusion of Cinderella rehearsals until next year. The cast have been creating fractured fairytales performances. These performance saw students from a mix of year levels work collaboratively to create a musical theatre inspired unique performance. Each of the five fractured fairytales included live singing and choreographed movement created by the students. The bond the cast has created reiterate the commitment to performance and each other. All students who have engaged with Drama this semester have developed their self-confidence and creative collaboration skills. The joy for performance is shining at JPC. Chookas to all involved! Mrs Sarah Smith CareersIf you missed it, click here for the Careers newsletter for this week. JPC Career’s CommunityJPC is looking to create a career’s community to assistant student’s in gaining placements for work experience. If you work for (or own) an organisation or business and are interested in developing a relationship with the college, could you please email careers.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au Thank you! Mrs Teena Zorzi DefenceIf you have a relative who served in World War II - then we need to hear from you. Please see the above notice about our special installation at JPC for Remembrance Day. Support over the holidays (and anytime) Defence Community Organisation (DCO) - For ADF members and their
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