I would like to thank Year 12, for being amazing and quietly talented in so many ways because you gave us all something, lasting memories. 

You made it bright for me on most days in this last Year of challenges. Having arrived at the end of Year 12 and soon to walk out of here for the last time from a formal gathering, has given you options. These choices are available to you as you have come on the challenging path all the way to the HSC. 

You may change ideas on what you want to do many times over. My message to you is that you have made yourself into a "chooser" by completing your HSC and experiencing life at St John's. You have created choices for yourself being at school, further study, straight into the workplace or travelling when that becomes possible again.

I still maintain that some of the most interesting people can be those who are over 40 years of age and still deciding what they might want to do. So there’s no rush, just go slow and enjoy life. The end of school won’t mean the end of your friendships, your true friends will always be there somewhere!

* Credit: Richard Bach, Goodreads.

So well done on being who you have become and best of luck for the rest of your days when you leave our school. Please do your best to keep in touch, but farewell for now.  

YEAR 12 GRADUATION

• Mrs Kinna (Assistant Year Coordinator) has communicated with students regarding table arrangements for seating at this event. Please check the Year 12 google classroom page for the seating layout and if you aren't yet on a table, please Ms Kinna by Monday 15 November.

• Note: If the Graduation Dinner is cancelled or cannot proceed due to current restrictions regarding COVID-19, refunds will be processed for all tickets. Special dietary requirements must also be registered on Compass.

• Usual school expectations apply and note that all Graduation and formal events are non-smoking and alcohol free.

• Please note that any behavioural issues deemed unsuitable during the evening may result in a request to leave, as is the case for any other school organised event.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

BISHOP BRIANS MESSAGE TO YEAR 12

Last week Bishop Brian Mascord recorded the following message to Year 12;

MESSAGES OF HOPE TO YEAR 12 STUDENTS

Last week Mrs Hogan and the staff at the Catholic Education Office Wollongong proovided Year 12 students with messages of hope to inspire and encourage students as they begin their HSC final exams. 

Messages of Hope for Year 12 students

CONGRATULATIONS EILISH NORWOOD

A deserving Year 12 PAX Christi Award recipient, Eilish Norwood has been offered 'an opportunity of a lifetime'.

Click here to listen to our Transition & Career Pathway Specialist, Mrs Carla Hill speaking with ABC Illawarra radio about Eilish's scholarship and the support provided at St John's for future study and career opportunities.