This term in Year 10 Religious Education, students have been given the opportunity to study an elective unit titled, ‘Youth Ministry and Leadership’. This is run with support of our Youth Minister, Lachlan Bull, and the program developed by CSYMA.

The eager and dedicated Year 10 Youth Ministry students have been working to plan, develop and lead a small youth ministry experience for selected Year 7 students this week. In true JPC style, the students have been able to demonstrate their leadership skills through authentic learning experience.

A huge congratulations to the Youth Ministry classes who lead with inclusivity and enthusiasm. The involved Year 7 students enjoyed themselves and excitedly explored their faith. Students ran an active mini-retreat filed with games, drama or dance, discussion and reflection.

This was a valuable experience for all students involved. It also shows the commitment and willing involvement of our students at JPC to continue their faith journey.

Mrs Sarah Smith
Youth Ministry Elective Teacher

Anxiety and depression are treatable, but 80 percent of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder and 60 percent of kids with diagnosable depression are not getting support, according to the Child Mind Institute Children’s Mental Health Report.

There has been a constant rise in the number of students experiencing anxiety and depression this year at JPC. This can often be brought on by stress from school work, struggles at home, friendship issues or a number of other reasons. Sometimes, we can just feel not ourselves for no particular reason, and if we are experiencing this for more than 2 consecutive weeks, it might be time to talk to someone.

Keep an ear out in the notices to remind you of this wonderful opportunity closer to the date!

The Wellbeing team has a number of other strategies and resources to help deal with anxiety, if you are concerned about your child, please get in touch with their mentor to let them know about your concerns.

We are looking forward to the Year 10 Transition week next week. Year 10 students will be attending workshops and presentations by our staff and guests. There will be advice on courses, pathways into the workforce, the difference in Senior Studies, and careers information. Year 10 students have all been sent an email through Moodle giving full instruction regarding the week.

There will also be Subject Selection Interviews on Friday 5 July from 8:00 - 3:45, which will assist in choosing the right package for your child (interviews can be booked through PTO).

Some students who are considering to undertake an Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) will be on work experience for the week, so they can get an understanding of the field they wish to consider as a future career.

We welcome all members of the community to come to the Tuesday night event "Maximise your Future Career". It is an opportunity for families from all years to learn about study skills and careers (see below).

Do you want to help your children with managing their time and study skills?

Come and join other parents to discuss successful strategies that will help your child.

• Improve your Academic Performance through your Study Skills and Time Management
• Understand your employment options so you can create a plan
• Future proof your career to meet the rapidly evolving job market

Guest Facilitator from - Elevate Education (NSW Client Services Manager)

Panel Members from - JPC Business Community representatives

Note: While this evening workshop is aimed at Year 10 students transitioning to our senior school, the evening is OPEN to parents from all year groups.

Date - 2 July 2019

Time - 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Tickets - available through eventbrite here

Please contact Ian Pettit if you would like further information.

Email - ian.pettit@cg.catholic.edu.au

Leevi Seuala-Pomale, Year 8, was a part of the Under 13 ACT Brumbies team that won the state championships, at the NSWJRU tournament beating Melbourne rebels 19-10 Taking out the whole championships!

Year 12 student Oliver Vidaic has been selected to participate in the School Sport Australia Championship for Cross Country in Woolongong from the 23/08/2019 – 26/08/2019. Congrats Ollie!

A reminder about the National Peace Project at the Australian War Memorial which will celebrate the Centenary of Peace Day (19 July, 1919).  Come along and help make a giant peace poppy on the Forecourt.

What: National Peace Project
When: Friday 19 July, 2019
Time:1pm-4pm
Where: Australian War Memorial

Defence Community Organisation (DCO)

What: KidSMART Program
When: Thursdays during August (8, 15, 22, 29 August), 3.30-5pm
Where: Defence Community Organisation – Canberra, 8 Thesiger Court, DEAKIN
Info: For kids aged 7 to 10 years. The KidSMART Program is designed to help primary school kids manage issues arising from parent deployment and absence from home. It helps them learn how to manage change, stay connected with friends, meet new people, cope when they're feeling stressed or anxious and handle emotions. Kids will be provided with afternoon tea upon arrival. Parents don’t need to stay for the session. This program has had excellent reviews from families from our school whose children have attended this program in the past.

Changes to Defence Education Assistance Scheme

The Defence Education Assistance Scheme is intended to meet the gap, via tuition, where a child’s education has declined in grades as a direct result of posting (PACMAN Chapter 8, Part 4, Division 1, 8.4.5).

There is a new requirement for members to provide supporting evidence when requesting tutoring.  This is reflected on the newly published AD301 Form.  Supporting evidence includes a report card from the losing location and either a report card or written statement from the teacher outlining their observations of the child not being up to the standard expected of their peer group from the gaining location.

There is no longer the requirement to have a minimum number of receipts before claiming reimbursement for tutoring sessions.  For more information, please follow the link http://www.defence.gov.au/DCO/_Master/documents/Handouts/Education-assistance.pdf

Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling
Support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families. The Open Arms Group Programs Calendar for June-December 2019 has been published (see attachment). Alternatively, visit https://www.openarms.gov.au/get-support/group-programs or call 1800 011 046.

Remember to let us know!
As most posting orders have been issued, I ask that you please keep me up to date with your family’s circumstances.  This includes not only new postings to exciting places, but also any deployments, MWDU and discharges. 

Vicki Walsh
DSM

Participants are given an authentic termite hollowed 'blank' didgeridoo and through a guided process, create their own instrument in one day. All the tools and materials are provided, and at the end of the day, students get to keep their own, newly made didgeridoo. Equally important, the knowledge and experience are theirs to keep forever.

Designed to be Easy
Didge in a Day is designed to be easy for anyone from year 7 and above to participate successfully in.
No wood working skills are required, and all necessary specific training is provided on the day.
Costing
Cost per person is $195 fully inclusive and includes coaching, materials, tools, consumables and the didgeridoo.
Date: Term 2, Wednesday 24th July 2019.
Please Book through JPC office - office.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au
Payment can be made through Qkr.
** For Culturally sensitive reasons this is for Boys Only**
See girls program below

The Girls program will be run by Aunty Fran, a local indigenous lady and will be making and painting Emu Callers.

Cost: $50.00

For further information contact Annie Daley (Contact Teacher for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Students)
annie.daley@cg.catholic.edu.au

If your child is continuing with, or joining, our Extra-Curricular Music Program, in Term 3 could you please ensure that fees are paid prior to Term 3 commencing.

If your child no longer wishes to participate in the program could you kindly email music@jpc.act.edu.au

Thank you

There is a large amount of lost property in the College office. If items are clearly labelled, students names are put up on the notice board outside of the student office to collect their items.

ALL items must be collected before Wednesday 3 July otherwise they will be sold in the 2nd Hand Uniform Shop SALE.

Attention Students

This year Catholic Education have expanded the Recognition Awards to incorporate the Catholic Schools Cultural Festival highlighting excellence in Catholic Education and recognising student achievement.

The Catholic Schools Cultural Festival highlights student achievement and excellence through a series of curriculum based competitions focused on Religious Education, Literacy, STEM and the Arts.

If you would like to have a go at one or more of the below competitions, go to the Catholic Education Website here

Good Luck!

Have you got some blankets or sleeping bags to spare?

The St Vincent de Paul run a couple of night vans in Canberra to reach out to those most in need. Members of our parish are volunteers on the van.

There is a special blanket drive this weekend to re-stock the van.
Vinnies are running a collection stall at the Handmade Market down at EPIC all weekend. But if you can’t get down there, just leave your blankets in the Vinnies room at the church or at the office.

Many thanks,

Alison
Chair - Parish Pastoral Council