Time is moving very fast now for Year 12 with the trials just around the corner. The last athletics carnival is set for next Tuesday (hopefully) which will be a fun and memorable day. With only 12 Mondays to go until graduation things are getting very real for everyone.

TRIAL EXAMS

Just a reminder that HSC Trial Exams will occur during weeks 3 and 4 in Term 3. It is important that in the lead up to the exams that students are consolidating their learning in all subjects and making study a focus. Structured study timetables are a must to ensure all subjects are being addressed as well as the effective use of your time. Don’t forget to access study tools on the library website, stay in contact with your teachers, get a good balance of work, rest and play, eat a healthy diet and regular exercise.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

 We are all looking forward to the carnival and seeing the Year 12 students participate in their last ever carnival. I encourage all of Year 12 to get involved and make the day one to remember.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

SCARLETT MAHONY

In our last newsletter I noted that Scarlett Mahony was mentoring an entrant in The Stars of Nowra. I am so excited to announce that Scarlett and her partner Jodie did extremely well in the event winning the highest fundraiser. They raised $50000 for cancer research. Congratulations Scarlet.

MADI DOOSEY

Madi was awarded Junior person of the year Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club

CHARLY POULTON

Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club - won the Junior Club All-Rounder Award.

SIENNA CLARKE

Sienna has had recent strong performances on the golf course with wins in both the Women's Mollymook Open on the 2nd of May, with a final round of 4 under and the St Michael’s Jug on the 29th May. Keep up the hard work Sienna and congratulations!

ABORIGINAL STUDIES EXCURSION

The Year 11 & 12 Aboriginal Studies classes traveled to Sydney for their excursion in May. They visited the Museum of Contemporary Art where they had the opportunity to see artworks created by individuals from throughout Australia and the Torres Strait. They were also given the opportunity to learn about the local history of Barangaroo through a guided tour. They learnt about the local plants and their uses through story as well as some of the rich Aboriginal history of the area.

The trip home on the train didn’t quite go as planned but Ky and Jamie entertained all the passengers on our brief stop at Albion Park Station.

Jamie & Ky Playing Didge at Train Station

AFL SECONDARY SCHOOLS CUP FINAL

Jarrah, Adam, Reece, Lachlan, Dylan, Matt and Sam along with Year 11 students all played in the AFL Secondary Schools Cup Final at Ulladulla on Friday June 2. The team played really well and won their first three games making it to the final. After being down by 14 points at the break they managed to push themselves and only went down by one point at the siren. Congratulations to the whole team!

FOUNDATION DAY

Once again Year 12 were a big part of the St John’s Foundation Day celebrations. Students from each house worked together on their stalls creating memories of their last Foundation Day. A highlight of the day for Year 12 was the special musical performance that included the whole year group storming the stage to be a part of the final act.

BISHOP'S VISIT

Last Wednesday Year 12 had the opportunity to meet with Bishop Brian Mascord. The Bishop meets with Year 12 students from across the diocese each year and his visit to St John’s provided the students the opportunity to ask questions about issues in society, the Church’s stance on some controversial topics as well as learn a little more about the life of a Bishop. The questions asked by the students were thought provoking and the Bishop was open and honest in his responses to some tricky questions. The Bishop met with the school leaders in the Chapel

I want to commend Year 12 on how they engaged in the morning.

HOT CHOCOLATE

Each Wednesday morning Year 12 house groups take turns in preparing and sell hot chocolate before school. All monies raised goes to the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Last week Benedict smashed their sales and sold out. This week is Mackillop house followed by Chisholm. Well done Year 12 on getting behind this good cause. Remember to bring in $1 to your PALS teacher to put towards the cost of milk and marshmallows.