Key Messages Week 5 - Term 4Farewell to the 2019 Graduating Cohort On Tuesday the school gave their farewell to the 2019 graduating cohort. We began the day with a hearty farewell breakfast. In Period 3 students gathered in their Houses where the students were given a small gift and a farewell ceremony. In Period 4 we gathered as a community to celebrate the successes of the Year 12 cohort. I would like to share with you part of the speech that I gave during the assembly and sums up the message given to the Year 12 group.
During the assembly, the 2019 student Leadership handed on their portfolios to our Student Leaders for 2020. I would like to thank the 2019 Student Leadership team for all the wonderful work that they have done this year to build and develop the culture and community of JPC. We are very proud to announce that our Year 12 leaders for 2020 are:
Stephanie O’Meara Wellbeing Pays it forward! Roundabout Canberra is a registered charity, run by a group of local volunteers. Their aim is to provide women and families experiencing hardship in Canberra and the surrounding regions with essential items and equipment to ensure the safety of their babies. They work directly with social workers and social service agencies to help individuals and families in need. They allow the services we assist to focus on their core business while we ensure that essential items are available in a clean and safe condition for their clients. Our JPC students were sorting out the clothing that goes into packs for the clients. Making a healthy choice! Throughout all of November, Alex Mencshelyi, Ella Robertson, Grace Smith, Tahlia Hill and myself have gone sugar free for the month of November to raise money for sick children in the starlight foundation. Our team has already raised over $900 in the first two weeks! This means we have already helped over ten families. Click here for more information or to support the team! Year 10 Exams Year 10 students will be sitting their end of semester exams next Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd November. Thursday 21 November:
Friday 22 November:
Please remember: this is a normal school day, so students will need to be in the correct uniform, and must be on time to PC first thing in order to have their attendance marked. Students will have a slightly altered timetable for these two days: Morning exams will occur between 9.15am to 11am and afternoon exams between 1.45pm and 3.30pm. Students will have slightly altered lunch and recess break times, and will be required to attend Period 3 as normal. Should your child be unwell and not be able to attend school these days, please advise the office in writing (office.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au) prior to the exam. Arrangements for catch up exams will be made for the following week. All students are expected to complete final exams to finalise grades for their Year 10 certificates. Dr Cleary In and Around the School AIME Experience Day “I can Change the World” “We are the dreamers of Dreams” “One small change can make a big difference” = AIME. Members of our JPC Indigenous group attended the last AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) day for 2019 at the University of Canberra on Friday 8th November. They played games, wrote stories, sang, made a pot plant, painted and best of all, Lego came down from Sydney with boxes and boxes of Lego for us to ‘rebuild the future’. The friendly Australian Federal police were also in attendance to speak to the students and give advice and lots of cool merchandise. We were privileged to listen to Aboriginal singers Jai and Beau Syles perform – they were incredibly talented. Kiara Allan, Caprice Barnes, Brodi Newton-McCullogh participated enthusiastically in all activities and gained a great deal from the day. Annie Daley Teacher for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander students Senior Rock Concert On Tuesday night the senior music class had their final music assessment; a Rock Concert. This Concert showcased music from the 70s and 80s with a few exceptions outside the genre. They not only performed songs on their main instrument but had to choose another instrument to perform on as well. While Lee Feliciano played guitar for her main instrument, she played the bass solo from ‘Sweet Child O Mine’. Churinan Tongu had the solo from the same song on piano but also played a bass line for ‘Jump’. While Michael Von Demleux played the piano part for ‘Jump’ he also had the melody on trumpet in ‘You shook me all night long’, in which Sharee Mudaliar played the bass while playing drums for ‘Under pressure’. Andre had the iconic bass line for this song while played guitar for ‘Nothing’s gonna stop us now’. Also, in this song, Alison Fisher, Tamika Moss-Afeaki and Lee Feliciano had a three-part harmony and Ian Edwards played the drums. Ian also had a shreading guitar solo in ‘You shook me all night long’. Alison also played piano and sang ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ in which Justin played the bass guitar. Justin also played drums for ‘Rebel rebel’. I would like to thank all these amazing students for putting on such a wonderful concert. I would also like to thank the tech crew for their continuous support of all our musical events, my musical partner in crime, Aron Lyon, for supporting my seniors on this night, and of course, the parents, families and community members who came to watch and support them on the night. I am so incredibly proud of all these students for their efforts over the semester and I wish the year 12’s all the very best for the next phase of their lives. Sharon Robinson Vinnies Christmas Appeal Every year we take the time to consider how blessed we are and how we can help those in our area who are finding it tough. As in previous years, JPC will be supporting the Vinnies Christmas Appeal by creating Christmas Hampers to donate. Students in each PC group will be asked to donate and collect selected foods items, which we then organise into hampers. These hampers are delivered to families in our local community who are in need. We look forward to the continued support of all the families in our JPC community to make this a special Christmas for all.
Alison Middleton CongratulationsDepartment of Finance – 2020 Career Starter Program We are very proud to announce that three of our JPC Year 12 students, Bronte Froome, Jackson Quinn and Zoe Toole have been successful in gaining entry into the very competitive Australian Public Service – Career Starter program. The program involves paid training for the first year of work at the Australian Public Service and access to a range of other APS departments and benefits. The application process involved competitive stages, including resume and cover letter submission, psychometric testing, assessment centres, and panel interviews. This is a fantastic opportunity that the students will begin next year. Defence NewsOn Monday, as the world paused to reflect on the sacrifices made by past Service men and women, our College acknowledged Remembrance Day with a presentation during their PC groups. This was followed later at 11.00 am with a minute’s silence and one of our Defence Students, Amber Telford, reciting the Ode. On a day when we honour our fallen, our students were reminded that there are parents in our JPC community who are currently deployed, preserving our freedom. These men and women, along with their families, are in our thoughts and we pray for their safe return. We also reposted one of JPC’s most popular Facebook posts from two years ago, our Human Poppy. This huge poppy was created on our oval with the college students and staff. A poignant moment in time to honour all Defence Personnel and families. An Art Competition was held with the theme of “What Remembrance Day means to you” and it is my pleasure to announce the winners. Thank you to everyone who entered the Art Competition. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will distributed next week. Well done to everyone with imagination and talent! First Place Paige Nieuwendyk Second Place Hayley Silcock Third Place Daniela Roginic Honourable Mention Carley Tilyard On Tuesday, we had an informal pizza lunch to farewell our Defence students who are leaving JPC. I wish all those who are posting out, a smooth transition into their new homes and schools. To our Year 10s moving on, the very best of luck in your new college. To our graduating Year 12 Defence students, the very best wishes for your future. I am very lucky to have been your DSM during your time at JPC. Remember to pop back and say hello sometime! There are a few places left for our St Francis Xavier Excursion on Wednesday, next week. If your child would like to attend, please fill out the permission form which may be found on QKR. There is no cost for this excursion and it is a great opportunity to meet with other Defence students from other schools. Vicki Walsh, DSM Career NewsMentoring – Careers Focus This term teachers are focusing their mentoring conversations on career pathway discussions with all students and making use of our jpc-careers.com website. All JPC community families are welcome to access all the terrific resources available on this website. The Career ‘bullets’ is an easy way to start a career search based on a student’s favourite subjects. Year 10 Work Experience Congratulations to all those families who have assisted in organizing work locations for Work Experience over the coming weeks. Unfortunately, no more Work Experience applications can be accepted after this week, due to the administrative timeframes involved. We are hoping that as a development from Work Experience, Australian School Based Apprenticeships will also grow. Please find following further information about ASBA’s and information about one of the most recent ASBA signings. Any questions please email ian.pettit@cg.catholic.edu.au. ASBA News JPC Year 11 student, Jayden Honeywell has now signed up for an Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) through Sarina Russo Apprenticeships and Tilton. Tilton was established in 2004 and has been actively involved in many of Australia’s residential and commercial construction projects. Headquartered in Canberra, ACT, Tilton has developed long term relationships with a broad range of clients by achieving project deadlines, demonstrating best value and ensuring our high standards of workmanship are never compromised. ASBA’s at John Paul College What is an ASBA? Australian School-based Apprenticeships (ASBA) are part of the national Australian Apprenticeships system. Australian Apprenticeships combine practical work on-the-job, with structured off-the-job training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification (http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au). ASBAs involve paid employment and training and also provide valuable experience to students, increasing their industry specific knowledge and employability skills. Students undertaking an ASBA are supported by their school/college to enrol in a range of courses that meet their individual needs and timetables, as well as to timetable their program to allow for regular schooling. How is an ASBA established at JPC? Step 1: Finding an employer for Work Experience - The first step in establishing an ASBA is for the student to decide on an occupational pathway and then find an employer willing to accept them for Work Experience. The purpose of this Work Experience is to firstly give the student a chance to ‘test’ out an apprenticeship pathway and employer, and secondly give the employer a chance to see if that student might be a good fit as a potential employee for their organization. The JPC Specialised Pathways Advisor is able to assist students find Work Experience locations but has limited time. It is an expectation that families will complete the majority of the liaison. A serious of forms need to be completed prior to the Work Experience taking place to ensure appropriate insurance cover requirements are met. JPC holds the right to not allow any Work Experience to proceed, should safety checks not comply with standards. If an employer is found that could accept a student then a workplace visit or phone assessment takes place by JPC representatives to ensure Work Health and Safety requirements are being met. Step 2: ASBA Information Meeting (student/parent guardian and JPC School representative) - If the Work Experience has been successful and the employer is interested in employing an apprentice, then a meeting will take place with the student, a parent/guardian, the training provider and JPC to plan out the ASBA. This plan will include a timetable of when the practical and theoretical components of the ASBA will be completed and how they will fit into the school program. It should be noted that most often it is students completing an Accredited package load become involved in an ASBA. Step 3: ASBA Established - If the workplace and student are compatible a “Four-way Agreement” meeting takes place with the student (and carer), the workplace, the school and the training provider. The ASBA is able to proceed once all parties have signed the appropriate paperwork. Any further questions regarding the process, please contact the JPC Specialised Pathways Advisor. Who is responsible for ASBA wages and worker’s compensation? The employer is responsible for ASBA wages and worker’s compensation. To find employer obligations regarding worker’s compensation and Australian Apprentice wages please visit the Fairwork Ombudsman website at: http://www.fairwork.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx. What happens if the school Principal or delegate does not complete the Principal endorsement? The training contract cannot be approved and there are also legal and Industrial Relations implications that can be applied as the training contract is a legally binding document. What qualifications are offered under Australian Apprenticeships? Australian Apprenticeships are available in a variety of certificate levels, in more than 500 occupations across Australia, in traditional trades, as well as a diverse range of careers in most sectors of business and industry, including: Any questions please contact - Ian Pettit (JPC Specialised Pathways Advisor) ian.pettit@cg.catholic.edu.au ACT Providers There are three major Network Provider in Canberra who assist in the development and establishment of ASBA’s. They are Apprenticeships Support Australia (ASA), MEGT and Sarina Russo. There is another company called ATC (Australian Training Company) who assist with the training component of ASBA’s. Sample Incentive Payment Schedule Information provided by Sarina Russo Apprenticeships – Sue Black consultant ASBA employer incentive potential for Certificate III (Carpentry) :
ACT Wage Advice 1300 278 681 for wages, allowances, tech fees, superannuation, insurance Work one day, go to training provider one day (if the training provider is on holidays then two days at work) Maximum 20 hours during school terms, can work full time during school holidays. For further information contact: Sue Black | Business Relationship Manager P 1300178 776 ANU Extension Early Entry Year 11 H-Courses 2020 Applications are NOW OPEN! ANU Extension is the University’s extension program for senior secondary students. The program offers courses in sciences, engineering, mathematics and Asian languages. Students who successfully undertake studies in ANU Extension will gain priority placement through the Admission, Scholarships and Accommodation application system and may receive an early conditional offer of entry into an ANU bachelor degree program. They will also receive credit towards a Bachelor Degree for the studies successfully completed through ANU Extension. The following 2020 courses are open to eligible students who are studying Year 11 in 2020. You must apply online before 16 Feb, 2020.
All Year 10 students have been emailed a detailed information sheet. You can also speak with Mrs Tually or Dr Cleary if you have any questions. For further information or to apply, go to the following link: http://extension.anu.edu.au/ Mrs Jennifer Tually Assistant Principal (Acting) Jennifer.tually@cg.catholic.edu.au Youth Ministry At the heart of our Church is a call to belong, believe and become. To invite young people to answer this call, and draw them into the life and mission of the Church, schools and Parishes across the Archdiocese have employed established Youth Minister positions. If you are a young adult and want to be employed on a year of formation and mission, we invite you to become a Youth Minister in 2020 in the St. John Paul II College/ Holy Spirit Parish community. For more information, visit cgyouthministry.org.au/youthministers or email youth@cg.org.au Community CouncilMessage from Community Council Support Required The Community Council undertakes a range of activities in support of the College operations, currently, we have some key areas that need some additional support.
Our goal is to bring together groups of parents outside of the Council who are able to support in these areas. If you are able to support the College in any of these areas or want further information please email council@jpc.act.edu.au CanteenThe Canteen Menu for Week 6, Term 4 will be available Monday morning 18 November on the JPC website - or Moodle under Canteen Menu. From the College OfficeExtra-Curricular Music Term 4 Payment DUE Term 4 payments for the extra-curricular music program ($26) are now due. Payments to be made via Qkr! under Music. Thank you Leaving JPC? If you know that your child will be leaving JPC at the end of this year, please email the college office (office.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au) as soon as possible. Year 12 families - There is no need to respond. Thank you to those who have notified us already. The College Office For the latest CELEBRATE Edition Click Here Diary DatesWorld’s Greatest Shave I first met Mia Gibb at the start of the year when she was asking about participating in the World’s Greatest Shave. Mia is in year 7 with the most beautiful, long, blonde hair. I was amazed and so proud that one of our students wanted to do such a brave thing. Mia’s Aunty has suffered with leukemia, and fortunately her story is a successful one. Mia’s Aunty is her motivation for doing the World’s Greatest Shave this year. Through Mia’s friendship, kindness and willingness to do amazing things, she has gained a huge committee of JPC students to back her, either also shaving, colouring or simply helping to raise funds for the Leukemia foundation. Mia’s goal is $10,000! She is aiming high and hoping she can reach her goal by the date of the shave. The shave will take place on Wednesday 4th December from 5-7.30pm during our end of term music concert; Christmas picnic extravaganza which will be held on the terrace while people picnic on the oval. Every music student will be performing and we will also be having face painting, balloon making and a sausage sizzle. All funds raised will go towards the Leukemia foundation. Mia would very much appreciate your support. If you would like to donate, the link to Mia’s fundraising page (team Kessie) is below. We would love to see you at the concert to watch Mia and others shave for a cure! We are all super proud of you Mia and JPC will be supporting you all the way!!! Lauren Murphy, Yr 7 Drexel, would like your support with raising funds for Barnados. She will be at the Kingston Markets on 17th November (see flyer below). If you can't make it to the markets but would still like to make a donation to help Lauren support kids this Christmas, you can email her mandy@mmsurveys.com.au. She is excited to also be able to provide Tax Receipts this year if required. For the latest Parish Bulletin Click Here Community NewsThe Gungahlin Community Council (GCC) is a voluntary, not for profit, community-based association operating in the Gungahlin district of Canberra, funded by the ACT Government (www.gcc.asn.au). We provide advocacy on a range of topics informed by engaging with the Gungahlin community through a variety of channels including face to face meetings, a newsletter, an email list, a website, Facebook, Twitter, traditional media and surveys. Our last community survey was conducted in 2014 – a summary of the results from the survey, which had over 1,300 respondents, can be found on the GCC website. The 2019 community survey has just launched and we are hoping to get an even stronger response, given the growth in Gungahlin over the past five years. Click Here to do the survey. If you have any questions please contact - Peter Elford, President, GCC - 0401 890 387 |