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WELCOME BACK
I offer a warm welcome back to all for the commencement of Term 3. The beautiful winter days that we experienced provided the perfect opportunity for some outdoor activity and adventures. The students that I have spoken to certainly had a wonderful break.
Term 3 is an important one for all as we consolidate the learning of the first half of the year. For most of us learning is a progression, building upon the foundations laid earlier. Allowing us to develop interests and passions and making choices about our future.
We wish our Yr 12 students all the best in their Trial HSC exams commencing in Week 3. These provide a significant ‘checkpoint’ in their learning journey and provides the Staff with indicators of where to assist and further develop learning, leading the HSC exams next Term. For some Yr 12 students this will be a time of some anxiety, but if your preparation has been solid there is no need to worry, just give it your best effort.
Also during the holidays we had three groups of Staff travel overseas. Mr Martyn, Mr Strojny and Mr Foreshaw travelled to Vanuatu to work in the community at Port Orly, damaged by cyclone and still recovering. Mrs Dadd and Mr Connor travelled to Kiribati to work with the teachers there in delivering units of work from the Australian Catholic University.
Finally, Mr Robinson, Ms Randall and myself travelled to England and Italy to undertake study in new evangelization, the connection between people and the Church. I thank all of these Staff for giving their holiday time to attend these significant events and making a difference.
Term three is a significant one for our Yr 12 students as they enter the final phase of their time at John Therry. I especially pray for success for these students.
FEAST OF ST JOACHIM AND ANNE
This feast day celebrates the father and mother of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is celebrated on July 26th each year. In celebrating this feast day we recall our own Grandparents and the relationship that we have with them. I sadly had my grandparents pass when I was very young and only really got to know my mothers mother. She held Sunday lunch at her house each weekend and I spent many great times with my cousins and family.
Born in the 1890’s and living to 86 I often think of what she would have lived through as the world developed around her. Her world as a child to her later years was radically different. But her strong faith coursed through the family and into me.
There are no references of Mary’s parents in the Gospels but Catholic research and the Gospel of St James refers to them often. What relationship did Jesus have with his grandparents? Catholic teachings suggest that Joachim passed away soon after Mary’s birth and that Mary was presented to the Temple to be raised.
I hope that all students have good relationships with their grandparents and take time to be with them and take interest in their lives. In today’s world of instant communication and self absorbed activities promoting our lives through social media, this can place great strain on developing relationships. We are all a part product of our grandparents.
Year 10 Term 2 2019 Careers Report
Term 2 was very busy for Year 10 with a range of experiences available to provide information and knowledge to allow them to make informed choices about their future.
Some of the experiences included:
- A careers section in the PDHPE Course
- Talks and Discussions with Industry Personnel
- The Macarthur Careers Expo Day
- The Subject Selection Information Evening
- Work Experience where needed (Also available at the end of term 3&4)
- Western Sydney University Fast Forward Day
- University of Wollongong, Liverpool Campus Day
Western Sydney University Year 10 Fast Forward Day
This day was a continuation from the Year 9 Fast Forward Day in 2018.
Students were involved with:
- Meet and greet
- Get to know each other
- Career brainstorming and linking with university courses
- Guest speakers from Law
- Visiting the moot court
- Guest speaker from science to discuss Research and Technology
Year 10 University of Wollongong- Liverpool Campus Visit
Students were involved with:
- Using Simple Codes in Programing and Micro bits
- Nursing and Science Areas
- Business Management and it’s Application to different Areas.
- Exploring your Skills, interests and personality.
Hopefully the information gathered by the Students and Parents allowed them to make good choices for their future direction.
Regards,
Mr Margerison
Careers Advisor
SPORT REPORT TERM 3 - 2019 Week 1
Congratulations to our Interzone finalists - a fantastic effort to make it into the final. Currently we are in the lead against Mount Carmel in the race for the MISA East Champion School.
Congratulations to our basketball squad who were Interzone champions. Well done to our runners up at Ultimate Frisbee, Softball and Rugby League. All teams contributed vital points to the MISA east championships.
In other good news, John Therry also sit at the top of the Interzone table after two terms. A fantastic effort by players and coaches. Lets keep our good run of form continuing in Semester 2.
Thank you to all players and coaches for the Term 2 season.
We also began preparations for MISA trials in week 10 of last term. Students will be emailed a google form if they wish to trial for MISA Term 3. Please note any players trialing for rugby league will need a mouthguard and will also be required to complete a contact permission note (available from Mr Tran).
MISA OPTIONS: TERM 3
- 10-12 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET
- 10-12 GIRLS SOFTBALL
- Under 15 BOYS LEAGUE
- 10-12 BOYS AFL
- 10-12 GIRLS AFL
- 9-10 GIRLS NETBALL
- 7-8 GIRLS NETBALL
- 9-10 BOYS SOCCER
- 7-8 BOYS SOCCER
- 7-9 GIRLS SOCCER
Upcoming events:
Week 2- Wednesday 31st July Diocese Netball (Wollongong)
Week 4- Friday 16th August Diocese Athletics (Campbelltown)
Week 5- Tuesday 20th August CCC Netball 7,8 + 9,10 Girls
Week 6- Wednesday 28th August Opens Diocese Volleyball (Boys and Girls) + Diocese Hockey (Boys and Girls)
Week 4
Olympic Guest Speaker: Nathan Katz
On Thursday the 25th of July, Nathan Katz visited John Therry to speak with year 9 to speak about the Tokyo Olympics and his achievements in the field of Judo. The talk was organised in conjunction with a new government initiative as they as looking to expose our athletes and inspire the next generation of athletes to get involved in sport. Nathan discussed his achievements, opportunities and sacrifices made to make it to the Olympic squad and we thank him for the visit and wish him all the best for Tokyo 2020.
AOC Olympian Profile - http://olympics.com.au/athlete/nathan-katz
SPORT: Judo
EVENT / DISCIPLINE: Men’s U/66kg division
HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT: Rio 2016 Olympian, Junior World #2 ranked (2015), Multiple National, continental champion
PRIMARY SCHOOL/S YOU ATTENDED: Northmead Primary School (Northmead)
HIGH SCHOOL/S: William Clarke College (Kellyville)
FAVOURITE MEAL: Sushi or Brazilian BBQ
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ELITE ATHLETE? I get to do the sport I love every day, I travel the world with some of my closest friends and family and get to pursue my passion and dreams
FAVOURITE PLACE TO COMPETE AND WHY: Probably in Japan. It is the home of Judo and there is a very special and unique buzz to competing there. Added it will be the home for the next Olympics
WHO IS YOUR SPORTING HERO: As a kid it was probably Lleyton Hewitt because of his heart and passion playing. Don't think I have a sporting "hero" now but am a huge fan of and draw inspiration from so many incredible athletes from Australia and around the world
Athletics Carnival Champion House is Conolly!!!!
Conolly Captains: Dylan Brown and Teleah Martin
Looking forward to a great term of Sport!
*If you have any sporting news you would like to share with our community, please contact Mr Daniel Goodhew daniel.goodhew@dow.catholic.edu.au
For more sporting information, please visit the John Therry Sport Page
https://sites.google.com/dow.catholic.edu.au/johntherrysport/home
Regards
Mr Daniel Goodhew
