St John the Evangelist Catholic High School Nowra eNewsletter

ASSORTED NEWS

DANCE - STAGE 6

Last week our Stage 6 dance class were given the syllabus and had to generate two questions based off the dot points. They then engaged in a "speed interview" game, where under time limit they had to test each other on their skills and knowledge, collating fun and learning!

HARMONY WEEK

St John's celebrated Harmony Week Monday 18 - Sunday 24 March. Students decorated hands in their long PALS over the last few weeks with messages depicting 'Harmony Week' to be used to make a display of hands in the shape of wings.

On Friday 22 March there was nailpainting at lunch time and the opportunity for students to get their photo taken with the wing display!

YEAR 10 MARINE AND AQUACULTURE

On Thursday 21 March, Year 10 Marine Studies students participated in a snorkeling excursion to Plantation Point. Snorkeling is a great way to learn about our underwater plants and animals. The students were blessed with amazing weather and are to be commended on the positive way they engaged in the activity.

ANSTO - YEAR 11 CHEMISTRY & YEAR 12 PHYSICS

Dive into the World of Nuclear Science!

Our Year 11 Chemistry and Year 12 Physics students recently embarked on an excursion to ANSTO which is Australia's leading nuclear science facility. They explored the inner workings of the OPAL reactor, neutron scattering facility, and particle accelerator, uncovering the incredible applications of nuclear science and radioisotopes in medicine, industry, and research.

To top it off, they were treated to an engaging lecture covering key HSC concepts, enriching their academic experience.

EASTER EGG GUESSING COMPETITION WINNER

The Youth Ministry Leaders (YML) ran an Easter Egg Guessing Competition to raise funds to go towards Project Compassion.

Congratulations to Year 9 student Aiden Spurway of Benedict House for winning the competition with a guess of 206.

YML raised an extra $285 to donate to project Compassion.

NIC MCGILL - YEAR 11

Congratulations to Nic McGill of Year 11 for his achievements at the NSW State Championships. Nic is now a dual State Champion in the 2000m Steeplechase and 3000m. He earnt himself a gold medal in the 3000m with a time of 8:46.44 which was a 13 sec PB. Nic also achieved gold in the 2000m Steeplechase with a new PB of 6:04.35 at the new U17 steeple height of 84cm.

What amazing results!

TIARN SCHELL - YEAR 8

Congratulations to Tiarn Schell of Year 8 for her achievements at the Royal Canberra Show. Tiarn entered 2 ponies in separate classes receiving a 1st, 2 x 2nd's, 4th and 6th place.

What a terrific achievement for her first Royal show against tough competition!