Issue 25 21st August 2009

Dear Parents, Students and Friends of John XXIII College

This week I am delighted to highlight some sporting moments at John XXIII College. Despite the exceptionally dismal weather on Saturday, the John XXIII College Rowing Club hosted the IGSSA Head of the River. The logistics of hosting any regatta at the new Champion Lakes Course are quite daunting, let alone on a day when torrential rain, thunderstorms, hail and gale force winds were forecast. The weather did have a significant impact on the Regatta with the event having to be suspended on several occasions and many events were cancelled. The organisational skills of our Rowing Support Group however out-witted the weather and the day was a great success. This success was both financial and great PR for the College. Many other Colleges commented on the excellent standards of our organisation, catering, first aid and the high level of involvement from our parents and students. My personal thanks and congratulations to all involved on such a challenging day. Another highlight this week was the success our Rugby Teams experienced in clinching the Scotch Cup. In a very tightly contested match our Open Division Rugby Team defeated the Scotch Team to claim the “Scotch Cup”. It was wonderful to see so many current year 12’s, parents, family members and past students come to support our players on the field. It was the very best of school sport played with passion, skill and spirit. The only low point for me was the appalling behaviour of a very small group of young men on the side line. Their use of offensive language and consumption of alcohol was completely out of place at a school event. It is a shame that these young men could not appreciate the great spectacle on the field without resorting to such disgraceful behaviour. This is the style of behaviour that would cause me to consider not having our teams involved next year. The standard of behaviour of both teams was exceptional and I do not want this poor public behaviour to distract from the great spirited game of Rugby that they provided for the appreciative crowd gathered at the Cottesloe Rugby grounds. Of great note today was the large number of Primary Students who were recognised at the Assembly for their participation in Minkey, Hockey, Netta, sub junior Netball and Cross Country Athletics. It was extraordinary to see the large number of students who have been involved in competitive sport during the winter. My thanks to Mr Alderman and all the parents and senior students who coach, manage and umpire junior sport. Well done on a great season. Yours sincerely, Mrs Anne Fry - Principal

Last week was indeed a joyous yet intensive week for the entire school as we celebrated Founders Day, it was a very special time for all of us to reflect on the remarkable life of Mary Ward and her dream dedicated to the education of women in her time. She braves misunderstanding and re ject ion in Rome, yet strides forward towards her deepest longing which was never compromised, because she was a woman of prayer. The new sculpture of Mary Ward unveiled on the cross roads of our College campus is indeed a powerful symbol inviting us to keep memories alive, yet being like her, a person on mission. The Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation is given to us for our mission in the world and for our journey toward the world to come. The response of Peter in next Sunday's gospel, in spite of being confused and deserted by his friends, "Lord , to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life" is indeed consoling and comforting. Peter hangs in there with Jesus, which was a better course of action than a hasty retreat.. We all know of people who remain faithful in the most extraordinary circumstances. Some of these we can understand; parents with sick children or spouses with ill partners. It's heroic, but understandable.. But sometimes fidelity is heroic and inexplicable; when a spouse welcomes back his or her partner after an adulterous affair; when a Jesuit like Fr. Albert Hurtado, who knew what it was to be powerful, opened the El Hogar de Cristo in Chile, Hogar means hearth or home, for the poorest of the poor in Chile, or when a person like Mary Ward, fought a just cause and be persecuted all the way to the end. These are powerful signs of faithful love at work too. Jim Keenan, in his book "Virtues for Ordinary Christians" writes, " To this end, we may need to make more calls, write more letters, cook more dinners, take more strolls, linger a little longer with a friend. We may also need to disengage ourselves from the habit of counting or measuring what the other does or does not do or say", "because each person has two major moral goals in life to be just and to be faithful, and fidelity is in the heart of each person who is trying to live a good moral life in the ordinary interactions of our day. Now that's learning God's language.

Fr Gaetan Pereira - College Chaplain

Around the Primary Book Week Book Week 2009 begins on Monday. The theme for 2009 is “Book Safari”. The children of the Primary School will all watch the “Book Safari” play on Monday. On Wednesday, the children in Years 1-4 will have the opportunity to meet the author Jan Ramage and the Years 5 and 6 children will meet Jayne Lyons. On Thursday, the Year 4 children have been selected to go to Mt Claremont Public Library to hear storyteller, Grant Cotterall. The week will end in grand fanfare with the traditional Book Week Parade – where each child is asked to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. We encourage all children to create their costumes from materials they have at home. The parade will be held at 9.00am in the amphitheatre – please come along! A friendly reminder There are a couple of issues regarding children’s arrival at school and we ask parents to please be mindful of the commencement time in the morning. Supervision of the playground begins at 8:15 so we discourage children being dropped off any earlier. The other issue is with children arriving at school after the bell. The classrooms are opened at 8:40 to allow children 5 minutes to organise and settle themselves before the bell at 8:45. For a smooth start to the day, teachers need to have all the children ready and attentive by 8:45. Comments from Year 1G children about the unveiling of the Mary Ward sculpture. Last Friday..... ...... we got to see the Mary Ward statue and we were the first people there at the Mary Ward statue. Matt Steinepreis ...... we got to see the statue of Mary Ward. My favourite part was when we went out of the chapel and saw the statue. Oliver Woodlands ....... I saw the Mary Ward sculpture and it was special. Enyeto Ingrilli ........ we got to see the Mary Ward sculpture and it was fantastic. I felt excited. I liked the lemon. Jasmin Collins ....... I got to see the Mary Ward sculpture. I felt happy. Chloe Margaria ........ we went to see the statue of Mary Ward. My favourite was the invisible ink. Joel Smith Sentences about John XXIII Day from 2B On John XXIII Day I got my hair sprayed and I got a spider from my brother’s stall. James Todd On John XXIII Day I really liked running around with my friends. We did a couple of games. I liked throwing beanbags in the bucket. Joe Hardisty I liked playing my brother’s game. I put my head through the target. I threw sponges at him and I won one sour worm. I liked the Mucky Duck Bush Band too. Millie Monaghan

JOHN XXIII COLLEGE Proudly Presents the

Year Three Musical 2009

7.00pm Tuesday 8th September College Roncalli Hall

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

Upcoming Events: Thursday, 27 August: IPSHA Cross Country Carnival in Bunbury Friday, 28 August: Book Week Parade at 9.00am Friday, 4 September: Father’s Day Mass and Morning Tea Mrs L Gardner Cluster Leader K—2 Ms A Coniglio Cluster Leader 3—6

Monday

24 August Tuesday

25 August Wednesday

26 August Thursday

27 August Friday

28 August

P1 Book Safari Play

9.30-10.30

Yr 5/6

Jan Ramage –author Year 4

9.00 Book Week Parade

Primary

P2 Jan Ramage –author Year 3

Morning Tea for staff

P3 Book Safari 11.15-12.15

PP-2

Jan Ramage –author Year 2

P4 Jan Ramage –author Year 1

Band

Bingo Quiz Lunch

best readers Facepainting

Scavenger

Hunt

P5 Book Safari Play

1.45-2.45

Yr 3/4

Jayne Lyons

Year 5

P6 Jayne Lyons

Year 6

Year 4

2.00-2.45 Mt Claremont

Library Grant

Cotterall

Book Week 2009 Below is a plan of the activities for the Book Safari Book Week in the Library.

Canteen Roster - Next Week

Monday Aug 24th Renae Collins, Alina Miranda

Tuesday Aug 25th Sam Margaria, Linda Mathews Wednesday Aug 26th Wendy Paul, Marie O’Rourke Thursday Aug 27th

Tara Fowles, Bec Brown Friday Aug 28th

Marie Yearwood, Jacqui Fry Maureen Taylor - Canteen Coordinator

Careers Corner

Curtin University Year 12 Parent Information Evening – Weds August 26 Geared towards Year 12s and their parents, this evening presentation will discuss selection of University preferences for 2010 through TISC, as well as providing updates to Curtin University’s Scholarships program. Register for this event at www.futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/parents Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak 2010 & 2011! Thinking about taking a GapBreak? Interested in travelling with a small group of students who are your age from across Australia and:

Teach English in China ; Build schools in Africa or South America ; Teach in a village in Ghana Work with hilltribe kids in rural Thailand ; Teach English in the Andes in Peru or work with orphans in Ecuador?

Information Night Details GapBreak information Night , 27th August , 6.30pm (Bookings Essential) Pilbara Room, State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis Street, Perth. To register to attend, please visit our website at www.antipodeans.com.au. For students who are unable to attend, please call us on 02 9413 1522 for a free DVD and Information Pack! University Applications Applications to all Western Australian Universities are now open. Students apply to Murdoch, Curtin, ECU and UWA through the TISC website (www.tisc.edu.au ) and to the University of Notre Dame through the Admissions Booklet (available from school library, careers office) . Interstate applications are also now open and require students to use the appropriate state admissions centre. See the Careers Counsellor for more details on this process.

Admissions Information and Courses Expo: Tuesday 1 September, 2009 Expo starts at 5.30pm, presentation at 6.15pm. Drill Hall, Cnr Croke and Mouat Streets, Fremantle. The information session will be presented by the University Admissions staff and will provide detailed information about the admissions process including the Notre Dame personal statement, and what to expect in the admissions interview. The session will also include the course structure for the alternative entry program, the Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP) and will cover the various Study Abroad programs on offer to Notre Dame students. All undergraduate course information will be on display. This session provides an ideal opportunity for students to meet admissions staff as well as gain access to the most up-to-date details on courses on offer next year. If you have any further enquiries or would like to RSVP to the above event, please contact the Prospective Students Office on 9433 0533 or via email at future@nd.edu.au. Ms Sarah Hammond - Careers Counsellor

Musical Memoirs Sunday 30 August Small Ensemble Soiree and Master Class – – the concert concluding this event will be held in Gonzaga Barry Lecture Theatre commencing at 3pm. It will include performances by the wind and vocal small ensembles and a performance by Alex Millier from WASO who will be conducting the Wind master classes. Saturday 12 September Gala Music Concert – 6:30pm – in the College Hall Wednesday 16 September Year 12 Music students performing at St George’s Cathedral Lunchtime Recital at 12:10 Friday 18 September – Chamber Choir Auditions for 2010 from 3:15 – 5:30 Ms Toni Strong - Music Coordinator

METROPOLITAN STUDENT INCIDENT WARNING - HIGH ALERT Following a further email from the Catholic Education Office, as in previous warnings this serves as a reminder to encourage all students to be vigilant and alert when in the area and when travelling to and from school.

PRIMARY SPORT UPDATE Years 3 to 6 Interhouse Cross Country Congratulations to all the competitors who ran in the Inter-house Cross Country Carnival last week. In overcast & windy weather conditions, we witnessed some fantastic running. I was really pleased with the efforts from all competitors and the sportsmanship of the children. For the first time this year we welcomed the Year Three’s to the Carnival. For the eighth year running we ran a Short Course as well as the Long Course to cater for all children’s abilities. This was again a highly successful arrangement and we will continue this format next year. A sincere thank you to all the parents who helped on the day to make it such a successful Carnival. The top four place getters for the Long Course Races were: *Year 3 Girls (800m) *Year 3 Boys (800m) 1st Keely Morphett (Lor) 1st Timothy Bourke (St.L) 2nd Alysha Ryan (Kooly) 2nd Joshua Gentle (Lor) 3rd Aoife Whelan (Ward) 3rd Finn Rutherford (Kooly) 4th Ruby Warner (Kooly) 4th Daniel Paganin (Loy) * Year 4 Girls (1500m) * Year 4 Boys (1500m) 1st Sian Munks (St. L) 1st Wesley Donovan (St L) 2nd Elise Urquhart (Loy) 2nd Callum Fitzgerald (Camp) 3rd Isabella Kruk (St. Louis) 3rd Harry Paull (Ward) 4th Erin Woodthorpe (Camp) 4th Matthew Simich (Loreto) * Year 5 Girls (1500m) * Year 5 Boys (1500m) 1st Amber Brooks (Kooly) 1st Joshua McEvoy (Campion) 2nd Madeline Gentle (Loreto) 2nd Jarrad Sheridan (Loreto) 3rd Kiara Vivian (St.Louis) 3rd Jonathon Salt (Loreto) 4th Maddy Murphy (Ward) 4th Bayley Richardson (Loyola) * Year 6 Girls (2000m) * Year 6 Boys (2000m) 1st Sarah Urquhart (Loyola) 1st Patrick Benetti (Campion) 2nd Alicia McAuliffe (St.Louis) 2nd Jacob Johns (Kooly) 3rd Madison Liddelow (Loreto) 3rd Senna Grljusich (Loreto) 4th Annie Kenny (Ward) 4th Max Nelson (Loyola)

Years 4 to 7 Interschool Cross Country Carnival This Carnival will be held next Thursday 27 August at Bunbury Grammar, Bunbury. Good luck to all those chosen to compete and represent J.T.C. A full report will appear in the next newsletter. Years 3 to 6 Athletics Carnival (Wednesday, 9 September- Week 8) The field events for the Carnival will be done during sport afternoons and these commenced a few weeks ago. The weather will play a large part in determining what events will be possible on a particular afternoon. There will be a special ribbon presentation to the top four place getters in Long, High & Triple Jump later in the term. Trials for all track events will also be done during sport afternoons. Kindy to Year 2 Athletics Carnival Just a quick reminder to parents in the Junior School that the Carnival for your children will take place on Friday morning, 16 October, Week 1 of Term 4. Vacational Swimming Classes 2009/2010 As well as J.T.C.’s own In Term Swimming Classes during the year, the Department of Education conducts its annual Vacswim Classes during the October and January holidays. If you wish for your child to attend these sessions, in addition to the College's swimming classes, please fill-in the form your child received today.

All families from PP to Year 7 should have received an enrolment form via the youngest member of each family. Please note: The College WILL NOT PROCESS any of these forms. Parents will need to complete the forms and return them, with payment, to: VACSWIM Office PO BOX 130 Tuart Hill WA 6939 Or enrol online at det.wa.edu.au Please note that enrolments close at VacSwim on (i) Wednesday, 2 September 2009 for the October 2009 lessons & (ii) Wednesday, 11 November 2009 for the Dec/Jan 2010 lessons COMING EVENTS

Week 8 (3rd last Week of Term) Years 3 to 6 INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL on Wednesday 9th September commencing at 9.30 a.m.

Week 10 (Last week of Term) Years 4 to 7 INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL at ALL SAINTS College on TUESDAY 22 September commencing at 9.30 a.m.

Thanking you for your continued support. John Alderman (Primary Sports Coordinator)

REMINDER: Speech Night is COMPULSORY for children from Years

4 to Year 11. Please keep the evening of 28th October free of all other commitments.

Year 7 Parent Morning Tea Please come along to Pronto in 16 Bayview Terrace, Claremont for morning tea from 8.45am on Thursday, 27 August for another catch up. Head to the back of the restaurant. Gabrielle Bouffler, Jann Boere, Lisa Van Vlemen, Marg Carmen and Paula Gray. Any queries, email Gabrielle at bouffler77@hotmail.com.

Congratulations to……… Monty Purich, Jordan Diffen and Kerry Graham (Year 11 Economics Students) who participated in the Price Waterhouse Cooper Australian Economics and Business Studies Competition conducted by the University of New South Wales recently. The students were all awarded a High Distinctions and have been invited to

a Presentation Ceremony on the 31st August, conducted at the Perth office of PwC, where they will receive a certificate and prize money of $100.

My Point of View Julian Poon (Year 7) will be holding a 2-day solo art e x h i b i t i o n o n 5 t h September (Saturday) from 2 pm to 4.30 pm and 6th September (Sunday) from 10 am to 4 pm at the Tresi l l ian Community Centre, 21 Tyrell Street, Nedlands. Part proceeds from the sale of his artwork will be donated to Autism West, which provides therapy services to people on the autism spectrum. Do come and celebrate a milestone in Julian's journey.

College Council Alumni

Dinner

The College Council Alumni members recently gathered together to share a meal and many stories from days gone by at John XXIII. Each current Council member hosted a table and were able to report on current activities at the College, to showcase our beautiful campus and the new Mary Ward Statue later in the evening. The Exhibition Centre was transformed into a restaurant back to back with the Parents Auxiliary Cotton Club Cocktail Party and the guests included parents from students who attended John XXIII College in the 1970’s to present time. Thank you to the staff who contributed in making this event such a memorable evening. The St Louis/John XXIII College Australian Rules Best Football Team Year 1938 / 2008 Dinner Friday 16th October 2009 (see flyer in this Newsletter) Tickets on sale now via the website www.johnxxiii.edu.au under the Alumni banner, Events/Reunions. This prestigious black tie event is open to all St Louis and John XXIII College Old Boys. Tables of 8/10 are preferred. $120 each includes pre dinner drinks, canapés, dinner by Heyder & Shears Exclusive Caterers, a bottle of red and white wine on each table and a cash bar. Book early to avoid disappointment. Payment may be made by calling the Alumni Development Office. Anna Gingell nee Muir (Class of 1978) Alumni Development Officer

From left: Mary & Trevor Nicholls, Sr Leonie Peterson, Mark Antulov, Rommie Masarei, Michael & Judy Monaghan

Michael & Margie King & Lina Ridley

AUGUST

The St Louis and John XXIII College Australian Rules Best Football Team Classes 1938 – 2008 Dinner An invitation to attend this black tie gala event is extended to all

Old Boys of St Louis and John XXIII College (Limited numbers, no partners please)

Friday 16 October 2009

Claremont Football Club Davies Road Claremont

7.00pm – 7.30pm Registration

Pre dinner drinks and canapés - Dollars Deck (Enter up the side ramp from the oval)

7.30pm – 12.00am Dinner upstairs in the Members Lounge

Tickets will be available soon

Includes pre dinner drinks and canapés.

Dinner by Heyder & Shears Exclusive Caterers. A complimentary bottle of red and white wine will be placed on each table.

A cash bar will be available

Dress: Black Tie

Parking available on the top edge of the oval through the main turn style gate

Book early to avoid disappointment Enquiries: Alumni Development Officer John XXIII College Anna Gingell nee Muir (Class of 1978) email gingell.anna@johnxxiii.edu.au or telephone (08) 9383 0520

70 Years of Football Tradition Classes of 1938 - 2008

The knowledgeable team selection committee of John Townsend (Class of 1978), Ken Casellas (Class of 1953), Tony Buhagiar (Class of 1972), Rod Downie (Class of 1973 & John XXIII Teacher), Mark Antulov (John XXIII Deputy Principal) and Michael Cousens (Class of 1999) have spent months researching the College, WAFL, VFL and AFL records to produce the list of 54 potential squad members listed. On the evening of 16th October 2009 a Squad of 22 plus a coach will be announced at the Claremont Football Club. The squad includes some of the biggest names in football history and Samuel Cousens (Class of 2001) Claremont Football Club Junior Development Officer, will MC the evening. The squad will be presented with St Louis / John XXIII Greatest Team Football jumpers

Health Information

WHY EAT BREAKFAST? Breakfast refuels the body with vitamins, minerals and energy needed for a busy morning’s activities. When we do not eat breakfast we are more likely to feel restless, unable to concentrate, lack energy, suffer headaches and nausea. It is important to encourage children to eat breakfast. A good night’s sleep followed by breakfast in the morning helps children stay active and concentrate at school. It also means your child is less likely to get too hungry during the morning. Don’t forget how important your example is. Let your child see you making time to enjoy breakfast every day. Here are some healthy breakfast ideas:

Heart tick cereal and low fat milk

Porridge

Wholemeal or multigrain bread or toast

Fresh fruit salad

Fresh or stewed fruit and yoghurt

Toast toppings, such as baked beans, eggs, cheese or spreads

Omelette with tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach.

Fruit smoothie with low fat milk or yoghurt

Muffins or crumpets.

Wrap a banana in wholemeal bread or fruit bread Jenny Hill (College Nurse)

Gardening Mornings Friday 4th of September 9am to 11am in the Maintenance Department. Please wear closed in shoes. Any queries please contact Angela Knight 0408 341 834 or email; a.knight@iinet.net.au If you have any plants that could be propagated and can't make it to the sessions let us know and we can arrange to collect plants or meet you at school at a mutually convenient time.

Apex Fashion Award The Apex Teenage Fashion Awards are held annually throughout Western Australia. They give high school students the opportunity to design, construct and model (or have someone else model for them) their own garments in the categories of Casual/Daywear, Eveningwear, Fantasy and My Culture. The heats for this year were held over the weekend of 14-15 August at Forest

Chase. The following students did a fantastic job of representing the school in this worthwhile event and are to be congratulated on both their creativity and the level of excellence they achieved. A special mention should be made to those students who were willing to be models on the day, Alex Sauzier, Claire Broadhurst and Tess Patterson who all looked extremely professional.

Elyse Reith, Fantasy Megan Simpson, Fantasy Samuel McCloy, two Fantasy outfits Grace Martini, two Eveningwear garments Shalini Duncan, Eveningwear and Casual Daywear.

Special congratulations go to Grace Martini who was selected for the finals with both of her Eveningwear dresses, and to Samuel McCloy who was selected for the finals with a Fantasy outfit. The finals will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Sunday 20 September.

. Ms D Ellery - Arts

Jesuit Provincial Leader to visit John XXIII College Fr Steve Curtin, the Provincial Leader for the Australian Province for Jesuits will be visiting the College on the 28th August and will be saying Mass in the Chapel at 8.am. All students and families are warmly welcome to attend.

The Catholic Guy Television Experience at St Thomas The Apostle Parish Join Bruce Downes and the Impact Team as "The Catholic Guy" television program is recorded live over three nights at St Thomas the Apostle Parish. Each night of ministry includes inspirational talks, music, multimedia and an opportunity for prayer, reflection and spiritual growth. This event is guaranteed to be an excellent experience for both regular parishioners and also those who haven't participated in the Parish before. Some of the footage recorded will be featured on "The Catholic Guy" Television program after the event. Dates: Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th September 2000. Times: 7.30pm - 9.30pm each night. MORE INFORMATION: www.thecatholicguy.com

Parents Please Note: Student Reception is receiving an increasing number of requests from parents asking for messages and lunches to be delivered to their children whilst in class. The delivering of messages is disruptive to the students’ learning and the operations of Student Services. Please reserve such requests for URGENT circumstances.

Thank you for your support in this matter. Robert Novacsek - Deputy Principal, Studies

La Salle College Reunion Class of 1989 (Year 8 1985 and Year 12 1989) A reunion for La Salle College Class of 1989 will be held at The Deen, 84 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge on Saturday 12 September from 5pm to 10:30pm.

Tickets are $25.00 each (includes entrance, finger food and discounted drinks) need to be purchased no later than 29 August by contacting Deborah A’Vard (Flemming) enquiries@anodiserswa.com.au, Deanne Johnston (Scarfone) 0419190697 or Matthew Ford Fordbuild@bigpond.com.

Old friends of facebook, please look up Facebook – Group & Communities La Salle. Midland WA 20 Yr Scholarships for Children of Veterans intending

Tertiary Studies in 2010 In 2010 the Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) are expecting to give financial assistance for up to 65 students under many different scholarship schemes. All schemes help the selected children in need of the Australian veteran community with the costs of tertiary education. Applicants are considered for all schemes for which they are eligible. Applications open on 18 August 2009. To receive an application form register interest on 1800 620 361. Children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans should do so now, as should any others who believe that they are eligible. If not sure, ask: Applications close on 31 October each year. AVCAT PO Box K978, Haymarket, NSW 1240 FAX: 02 9281 9164, Email: vvt@accsoft.com.au Web: www.accsoft.com.au/~vvt

To Parents of Year 12 Students Two important booklets have been issued to the Year 12 students recently. Please take the time to talk to your Year 12 about these important documents. 2010 TISC Guide and Personalised Letter This applies to those students who are looking for entry to the Public Universities in 2010. Students who are not doing their TEE will not receive this information. Year 12 Information Handbook: 2009 This has material relevant to ALL year 12 students. Though all the material is important I ask you to take particular note of the following; 1. WACE requirements page 1 2. Examinations page 3 – note that ALL (including non

– TEE) students taking at least one stage 2 or 3 subjects are required to sit the WACE examination for that course unless exempt. It should be noted that the students must make a genuine attempt in the examination – see the item on page 10.

3. Students who are taking TEE subjects but do not wish to sit the TEE Examination for that subject must complete the Non-Examination Candidate Enrolment Form. See page 9.

4. Practical Examinations (for Art, Drama, EALD, Languages, Media Production and Analysis, Music, Physical Education Studies students) page 13

5. Provisions for Sickness and Misadventure page 19.

6. Top 10 Tips page 27. Please contact either Sarah Hammond (Careers Counsellor) or myself if you require further clarification. Mr Rob Novacsek Deputy Principal Studies

Do you ever think about becoming a Catholic? A few of our parishes in this area thought we would mount a 10 week course helping folk decide if they want to be Catholic. The course will start on Tuesday, 8 September, at 7.30 pm in the Nedlands' parish centre (Thomas Road). It is planned to hold the first five sessions there and the last five at City Beach. Session will last for one hour, followed by simple refreshments. Contact Fr Charles by phone (9384 0598) or email (cwaddell@claremontcatholic.org.au) if interested. If you decide to become a Catholic we could discuss the options for doing so -- big, public celebration or a small, private celebration. Thanks. Fr Charles

Cocktail Party a Huge Success The Parents’ Association hosted “A Night at the Cotton Club” on Saturday 15 August and by all accounts the event was a huge success. 264 parents from Kindy-Year 12 dressed up in black and bling and attended the Exhibition Centre that had been transformed into a New York Jazz Club for the night. Past students, Caitlin Cassidy and Holly and Selena Meegan set the tone for the night by crooning jazz standards to the accompaniment of James Ireland on the baby grand. Current dad, Andy Grljusich “Oyster Shucker to the Stars” tempted guests with his amazingly fresh and delicious oysters as well as keeping up a frenetic pace both serving the oysters and chatting to guests….truly amazing! Thanks to some hardworking mums for helping organise the food;- Cathryn U, Deb D, Lisa Van V, Jackie S, Jan B, Sharon A and Raylene P. A huge thankyou to Ric and Jonathan for all their help in the lead up to and on the night of the function. And finally, hats off to the maintenance team who managed to juggle JTC Day, an Alumni function, the Girls Head of the River and this party with grace and good-will.

Congratulations to…… Harry D’Souza (Year 9) who recently returned from Kuala Lumpur where he won a gold medal in the 1500m in a time of 4.32. Congratulations Harry.

IGSSA Head of the River regatta The IGSSA Head of the River regatta, hosted by John XXIII, was held on August 15 in wet, windy and cold weather with

the occasional hail storm. The regatta was held for the first time at the Champion Lakes course near Armadale. U n f o r t u n a t e l y t h e conditions led to the cancellation of some events for the younger

girls and mishaps for other crews. However every rower who competed on the day deserves congratulations for braving the terrible conditions. Tenielle Baile and her coaching crew did a great job getting the boats and crews out on the water and back on shore and the parents thanks them for all their hard work during the season. Congratulations go to Penrhos who won the day overall. The racing highlight however was the win by the MLC first eight who managed the conditions brilliantly. The John XXIII College parent group excelled in the conditions to host the day without problems. Help came from the boys' and girls' parent groups and a large contingent of the boys and senior students also came to offer their support. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of a new boat trailer. A big Thank you to all the parents of the Rowing club (girls and boys) who did a fantastic job at the Head of the River. It was a huge effort by all and the result was fantastic. Special thanks to Geoff and Angela Knight and Devon Harding for coordinating the event so well. Our thanks also to Anne Fry, staff and students and the school for their support. Thank you to all who baked beautiful cakes, served food, parking people, nurses, coffee makers, bbqs, raffles, marshalling, rescue boats, courtesy buses etc… as you can see it was a fantastic team effort by all, and much appreciated The rowing club is now preparing for the start of the boys' season under our new rowing coordinator, Mr Trent Leach. Details of the try-out day for year 8 boys and older new rowers will be publicised soon.

Mr David Maxwell Sports Coordinator Year 7—9

SCOTCH CUP Cottesloe Rugby Football Club on Tuesday 18 August was the venue of two types of frontal systems. One was a typical Perth winter weather front with wind and slanting rain, and the other was the annual clash between John XXIII College and Scotch College for the coveted Scotch Cup. This year the teams were confined to Year 9 and the First XV. At 4pm and under relatively dry but windy conditions, the Year 9's acquitted themselves very well but were no match to the large Scotch forward pack and fast running backs. The final score was 27-0. A fantastic effort and a credit to the boys and coaches Michael Hodder and Jacob Holobrow (Year of 2008) The "storm" was about to unleash its fury at 5pm when the First XV teams took to the field. Within minutes the crowd of about 200 witnessed some of the heaviest defending of the season and they knew they had a close game on their hands. A penalty to JTC 40 metres out and a decision to kick for goal was a big call in the prevailing cross wind but the resultant kick by Scott Tomlie resulted in a spectacular low trajectory kick straight through the uprights and a 3-0 lead. Not long after, the one lapse in the almost impenetrable JTC defence allowed a Scotch player to scurry over for a try. The score 5-3 as they broke for half time. The heavens also broke with a torrential downpour while Coach Christian (Critter) Golding reaffirmed their game plan.

The second half was almost a battle of attrition as some of the heaviest tackling took its toll on both sides but more so on Scotch College with at least four players being replaced due to injuries. With water lying across large tracts of the ground, it became

a matter of the forwards taking the ball up in a series of watery rucks and mauls, and then a quick ball to the fleet footed back line. Every attack was thwarted by solid Scotch defence. Despite winning several scrums against the feed, and having the bulk of possession, JTC's relentless attacks appeared to be doomed with only minutes to go and it appeared that the second half would remain scoreless. However a penalty to JTC right in front of their goal resulted in another successful kick from Scott. The score, 6-5. The final whistle came a few sodden minutes later and dozens of JTC supporters rushed onto the ground to cheer off the team. In the presentations that followed, JTC First XV Captain Brett Pitman proudly accepted the trophy on behalf of his team from the Scotch College Sports Master Adrian Skeggs the first time in 14 years. Mr David Maxwell Sports Coordinator Year 7—9