MPOWER ME DAY

At the end of Term 3, all students were involved in the Year 8 MPower Me Day’s.

The events included special guest speakers from Enlighten Education. The Year cohort was divided into girls and boys groups to participate in the activities over the 2 days.

The girls were very blessed to have the Enlighten Education CEO and OAM Dannielle Miller present. Danni led the girls through workshops around journaling, friendship and body image.

The boys welcomed Jack Ellis to present the 'Goodfellas' workshop. Jack, an actor, speaker and teacher went through a series of activities covering the topics of stereotypes, myths and leadership. We are very grateful to both Dannielle and Jack for the time and wisdom they shared with us and look forward to seeing them back at St John's again soon. 

Students also visited Nowra Showground and engaged in a range of practical activities to build upon their confidence, teamwork and resilience. We had the awesome opportunity to abseil and rock climb in a beautiful spot nearby Ben’s Walk and the Shoalhaven River. Groups also embarked on a peaceful bush walk through nature, appreciating the incredible surroundings of our local region and engaged in a range of team building and initiative games. 

Thank you to all teachers and students who were involved in the events on both days, particularly to the following staff members for running activities at the Showground:

Mr Higgins, Mr Holden, Mr Kyriacou, Mr Wilson, Ms Ross, Ms Fulop, Mr Carraro, Mr Fuller and Mr Stephenson.

2024 YEAR 8 SRC

2025 YEAR 9 SRC

UNIFORM

With Term 4 now into full swing, students are expected to be in their summer uniform. An important reminder that students are to only wear their sports uniform on the days they have either sport (every Wednesday for all of Year 8), or PDHPE practical. All students should have in their diaries the days they have prac/theory for PDHPE, however parents/carers can check in with their child’s PDHPE or PALS teacher to confirm this. 

On days without sport or PDHPE practicals, students must wear their full summer uniform. Please note that students will be placed on lunchtime withdrawal if they are not in the correct uniform and do not have a valid reason accompanied by a signed note from their parent or carer.

As many Year 8 students have experienced growth spurts this year, it’s important to pay attention to uniform fit. Specifically, girls' skirts should sit just above the knee, and sports shorts must be loose-fitting and mid-thigh in length. Thank you for your attention to these details.

YEAR 9 CAMP

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

MILEY WINCHESTER - AUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

Congratulations to Miley Winchester for her recent involvement at the Interschools Equestrian Nations in Tamworth. Thank you to Miley for sharing her experience, which can be read below:

One month ago, I went to the Marcus Oldham Australian Interschools Championships 2024. I spent a week up there. The first 2 days I didn't ride and the 3rd day was a training day just to keep my horse fit. I did a little bit of jumping with the coach. On the 4th day, I competed in the 90cm and the 1m I placed 5th in the 90cm and 5th in the 1m. On day 5, I competed in the 90cm and the 1m however did not place. On the 6th day I competed in the 90cm and the 1m again and I got 2nd in the 90cm and nothing in the 1m. The final day was the closing ceremony and  I came 4th overall in the 90cm and 12th in the 1m. This was one of the biggest competitions I have ever been to and the furthest to travel. 

Miley Winchester - Year 8