YEAR 12 ASPIRATION WALL

As part of the Year 11 Reflection Day held late last year, students were involved in creating their own personal canvas hand tiles, which showcased their future goals and aspirations. These tiles are now on display in the E block open space, where Year 12 meet for morning PALS.

Our new aspiration wall is a visible reminder of the power of connection amongst our year group - that we are all working toward our own individual goals and aspirations, however it is through the power of teamwork and connection that we will support each other to reach our best. It is also a visual for the younger students of St John’s to see the amazing goals and progress of Year 12. 

 

 

YEAR 7 CAMP HELPERS

Well done to the amazing group of Year 12 students and leaders who helped with the night time activities at Year 7 Camp. The helpers represented our year group extremely well, and were welcomed by Year 7 and the staff at camp as they navigated the camp dance and trivia nights. 

HSC ASSESSMENT CALENDAR 

All students should now have received the St John’s HSC Assessment Calendar for 2022. Students may ask their PALS teachers or the curriculum office for a copy of the calendar if theirs has been misplaced. It is vital that students keep track of key assessment dates and deadlines as they progress this year. 

Other important curriculum documents (including misadventure forms) can be found on the school website under the curriculum tab. 

YEAR 12 RETREAT 

The postponed Year 12 Retreat from Term 4 2021 is taking place on May 25-27 2022 (Term 2, Week 5) at Youthworks Shoalhaven Conference Centre, Waterslea. Retreats offer a rare opportunity for students to stop and think more deeply about the religious and spiritual dimension of their life. They are a compulsory aspect of the Religious Education Program of the School. Students are expected to make arrangements if part-time work, TAFE or other commitments clash.

 

Image from Y12 retreat 2021  year in the rain (Thanks to Ms Lloyd)

SENIOR LEGAL STUDIES MAGISTRATE VISIT

This week our Senior Legal Studies students were extremely fortunate to have the wisdom of a Childrens' Court Magistrate visit our school and speak to students about various legal matters. This unique opportunity was very well received by students.

 

 

LIBRARY STUDY SUPPORT 

Year 12 are reminded of the study options that are available to them at St John’s. In addition to Gooroon Homework Centre on Wednesday afternoons and Mathematics tutoring Thursday afternoons, the upstairs section of the school library is available for Year 12 during lunch, recess and afterschool. 

WALK AWARDS

This year we have continued our year group ‘WALK AWARDS’. 

 

In celebrating the achievements and positive examples of students in the year group, teachers and students have been nominating Year 12 for the Walk Awards. The award is modelled after our year group motto:

‘Walk in the way of the good and the just and be the change you wish to see in the world’.

Students who have recently set a positive example within the school can be nominated. Positive examples come from a range of things such as work ethic in the classroom, engagement with brain training, improvements in learning, supporting others, exhibiting one or more of the core SJE values and/or learning dispositions, helping another student or staff member, or living by Pax Christi. Each week during the Tuesday morning meeting, a winner from the week's nominations will be chosen at random. This student will receive a special 'walk award' pin which can be worn on the school blazer. Other nominees will receive a positive affirmation on Compass. 

 

The winners our recent Walk Awards are:

 

 

YEAR 12 IMPORTANT DATES 2022 

 

IN2UNI SUMMER MASTERCLASS HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

During the recent holidays, Year 12 students Isabelle Duncan, Milla Watts, Abbey Teall & Cody Ewens attended the University of Wollongong's In2Uni Summer Masterclass Holiday Workshop.

The workshop provided students with some fabulous benefits including;

To attain a spot in the UOW summer master class you need to approach with a good work ethic and a willingness to challenge yourself. We encourage anyone who is unsure of their path after school to become involved. Year 11 students should consider this opportunity which will become available to them in Term 4 this year. The cost of this year's course was $460, however scholarship opportunities are available. For further information, please see our Transition and Pathways specialist Mrs Carla Hill.

YEAR 12 MUSIC

Last week our Year 12 Music students excelled in their practical assessments and Viva Voce presentations. We are blessed to have such passionate and talented students and staff in our Creative Arts Faculty. Well done to all!