YEAR 12 NEWS
Year 12 have hit the ground running this term with a focus on assessment tasks across all subjects as well as various extracurricular and community service activities.
PASTORAL FOCUS
The upcoming Pastoral Focus lesson will be assisting the students with:
- Increasing Motivation
- Taking better notes - and how to use them for good in their studies!
- Using Mindfulness to increase Academic Performance
- Library Resources
Students are asked to engage positively with the activities to ensure they get the most out of the session and work toward developing these essential skills as they move through their HSC year.
JERSEYS
This week Year 12 received some positive news. They have earned the privilege to wear their jersey on Wednesday in addition to Friday. This has occurred because most students have consistently met the school’s uniform expectations and I commend them for making this a focus this term. There are still a small number of students that continue to not make this a priority and will not be allowed the privilege of wearing the jersey until they have addressed issues around the following: mullets or carved hair styles, skirts too short, facial hair, hair not tied up, incorrect uniform worn, too much jewellery, nail polish and incorrect shoes.
If all issues are addressed and uniform expectations are met and maintained Year 12 will earn a third day for Terms 2 and 3.
This is a definite possibility but the whole year group needs to work together on this. Let’s make it happen!!
UOW DISCOVERY DAY
The UOW Discovery Day was attended by 60 Year 12 students who travelled to the Wollongong Campus for a taster of uni life. Students enrolled in specific subjects and activities for the day and engaged in information sessions regarding various course options available. Thanks must go to Ms Arenas who organised the day and supported the students.
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The St John’s swimming carnival was held in week 4 with the whole school attending for the first time in 3 years. It was a hot day but this didn’t dampen the spirit of the students, particularly Year 12, whose enthusiasm was evident during the war cries and through the number of participants swimming to support their houses. All the Year 12 students who attended the day are to be commended on their leadership and involvement in such a positive manner. They finished the day with the traditional Year 12 novelty race which was a highlight of the carnival.
PANCAKE TUESDAY
The Year 12 leaders again stepped up to prepare and sell pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. All funds raised will go to Project Compassion which will be a focus again for Lent. I encourage all students to reflect on what they can do this Lent for others.
HELPING HANDS AWARDS
Year 12 have developed as a cohort in the area of community service. As further recognition of those who step up everyday and be the hands of God for others, students can nominate each other for the weekly Helping Hand award.
Students can nominate a peer which must link to the school values and/or learning dispositions. Each student nominated receives a positive affirmation and one winner is randomly picked each week to receive the Helping Hand badge.
The winners so far this term are:
Alexia Surace
Clancy Whelan
Hannah Button
Dylan Tsilifis
Hannah Brian
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Keira Buckpitt has had a busy start to 2023. At the end of last year Keira was Nationally Identified as a Pathway athlete for 2023 by Surfing Australia and recently competed at The Tweed Coast Pro Junior finishing 3rd out of a start of 40 competitors. Keira surfed 4 heats in one day and landed 0.50 off getting second the clock beat her. Keira knocked out a few big names and displayed amazing sportsmanship and awesome surfing skill. Congratulations Keira and good luck on the waves for 2023.
Sienna Clarke recently played in the TPS National Series which was aired on Kao Sports and hosted by Braith Anasta and finished as leading girl with rounds of +2 and +3 as well as placing 3rd overall. Sienna will also be competing in the Australian Junior Ameteaur tournament in Tasmania in April, we wish her good luck.
Jarrah Treweek & Harry Tan
The Laurie Daley Cup started on the 4th February and Jarrah and Harry played their first game for the Illawarra Dragons against the Riverina Bulls. The Dragons took out the win 52-6, Jarrah (Number 12) scored a try and set up two. Harry (Number 15) played a strong game in defense.
Recently, they played Northern River Titans again, scoring the win 56-6 with Jarrah contributing to the total. Harry unfortunately was sidelined with a knee injury.
The results for the competition for the U18 Illawarra South Coast Dragons:
Round 1: 52-6
Round 2: 16-40
Round 3: 56-6
Round 4: 36-22
Round 5: 35-28
These results ensure that they will take out first place in the Southern Conference and will play second place in the Northern Conference next week. The winner will play in the Grand Final. Congratulations to Jarrah and Harry and good luck for the remainder of the competition.
NSW STATE YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Charly Poulton and Dylan Tsilifis have been chosen as representatives for NSW State Youth Parliament for the Kiama and South Coast Electorates. As part of their role, they will engage in parliamentary sittings and draft bills for their respective committees of Women’s Affairs and Rural and Regional Affairs.
EASTER EGG RAFFLE
Year 12 are organising an Easter Egg Raffle for the school. Students need to bring in Easter eggs to contribute to this “EGGSTRAVAGANZA”. All Yr 12 students who contribute eggs and other fun “Eastery” goods will receive a Community Service Merit. The raffle will be drawn after the Easter Liturgy on the Wednesday of Week 11.
THANK YOU!
I would like to thank the students for their engagement this term and ask that they continue to look for ways to grow and develop their skills around study and motivation. I am especially proud of how you are looking out for each other and encouraging positive learning.
“God has no hands but yours”
Ms Lynette Kelly
Year 12 Coordinator