2023 HSC & BEYOND INFORMATION EVENING

TUESDAY 9 MAY 5.30pm - 6.15pm

An Information Evening is being held focusing on 'The HSC and Beyond'. 

Information will be presented on:

• Supporting your child during the HSC
• Transition and Pathways
• ATAR Information
• Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Cadetships
• University, TAFE and further education enrolments
• Calendar of Events for Year 12 2023

It is expected that all Year 12 students and their parents/carers attend this evening. Please ensure you answer the Additional Questions within the Compass Portal to indicate your attendance.

The Information Evening will be held in the School hall from 5.30pm to 6.15pm. Refreshments will be available from 5.15pm.

We look forward to meeting with you at the Information Evening on Tuesday 9 May 2023.

ILLAWARRA CAREERS EXPO

All of Year 12 students will be attending the Illawarra Careers Expo on Tuesday May 9 2023 in Wollongong. Permission must be completed on Compass and we will be traveling by bus to the event.

Students are to wear their school uniform if they do not have a sports uniform and may wear their jersey. Students must also bring their own food and drink.

PALS GROWTH CONVERSATIONS

Year 12 have continued to engage with their growth conversations in PALS. With the support of the Y12 PALS teachers and mentors, students are provided with the opportunity to reflect on their current learning and devise SMART goals for further growth and improvement. 

UNIFORM/JERSEYS

It is wonderful to see the students now wearing their jerseys for three days a week. It is a credit to the year group that they have earned the extra days. I encourage all Year 12 students to continue to wear their uniform to a high standard as they are very visible as leaders of the school community when wearing their jersey. A reminder also, that they must wear their correct uniform underneath their jersey as well as on Tuesday and Thursday which includes their blazer.

SPORTING SUCCESS

Jarrah Treweek is to be congratulated on his achievements in the Laurie Daley Cup competition. Jarrah’s team won the final with Jarrah scoring two tries and being named man of the match.

Jarrah has now been chosen in the NSW Country U18 team to play at the NSWCCC trials.

Harry Tan has been chosen to represent the Wollongong Diocese in rugby league and we wish him and the Dio team good luck in their upcoming competition.

Madi Doosey is about to embark on the State & National Surf Life Saving Competition and we also wish Madi the best of luck.

Bryn Robison-Mills has just returned from a sailing competition in the Queensland Hobie State Titles. Bryn sailed a Hobie 16 and managed to achieve a first place in the youth fleet and 10th place in the open fleet sailing against previous world champions. It was a three day regatta but due to tough wind conditions races were only held on two days.

Phoebe Szymoniczek is currently competing in the Shoalhaven/Kiama Seahawks Netball Metro League

Scarlett Mahony is dancing in the Stars of Nowra as a dance coach and partner of one of the contestants. 

ABORIGINAL STUDIES MAJOR PROJECTS

Year 12 Aboriginal Studies students completed their major projects last term and presented them to members of the local community. As the teacher of this class I am very proud of their achievements and of the hard work and dedication they displayed throughout the whole process. Here is a glimpse of some of the incredible work done by this terrific group of students.

BLESSING OF THE FLEET PARADE

Over the Easter holidays the annual Blessing of the Fleet Parade took place in Ulladulla. During Covid, Matilda Sinclair took out the Princess of the Fleet but the parade was canceled. This year Matilda entered her float and was supported by Lexi, Georgina, Charly, Cindy, Amelia-Kate, Makyla, Dylan Tsilifis, Betty, Annabelle and Logan. Matilda’s Barbie float came 2nd which was very exciting for all involved. Congratulations Matilda and friends.

ANZAC ASSEMBLY

This year’s ANZAC assembly was again a special event on our school calendar. Year 12 students represented the school at the assembly with Hunter marching on with the guard as an army cadet, Finn sang the New Zealand National Anthem and said the ode, Ella sang the Australian National Anthem and the Last Post and Reveille were played by Bryn on trumpet and Jamie on didgeridoo.

I would also like to thank the students who represented St John’s in ANZAC marches across the Shoalhaven as well as laying wreaths.

YEAR 12 BUSINESS STUDIES - TARONGA ZOO 

On Friday 29th May, Year 12 Business Studies students travelled to Taronga Zoo. Students attended an education program aligned to Marketing. This case study was very engaging and informative. Thanks to Ms Blades and Ms Berryman for providing this invaluable learning experience to our students.

YEAR 12 GEOGRAPHY - MINNAMURRA RAINFOREST FIELDTRIP

The Year 12 Geography class spent the day at Minnamurra Rainforest conducting fieldwork related to their Ecosystems at Risk case study. They collected data related to the functioning of the rainforest and evaluated the management strategies being undertaken in the park. 

“God has no hands but yours”

Ms Lynette Kelly