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The first week of school is always one of my favourites. I love the energy of the new school year and the promise that it brings. Staff and students have returned in great spirits and ready for the challenges of 2024. Students have returned wearing their uniform with pride and are enjoying catching up with their friends. Our next newsletter will include some photo highlights of Year 7's first day and the return to school for the rest of the community. I recommend any new parents follow the college facebook page to keep up to date on events and activities.

Students have all received their timetables and we got off to a smooth start to the year. An important change this year is to our class structures. In previous years, the '6' class grouping has been a structured class with some additional support. This is now a mainstream mixed ability class, no different from the '2', '3', ;4; and '5' classes. In a number of year groups the '6' class grouping has the highest GPA of all the other mixed ability class groupings and this was deliberate to try and change the thinking about these classes.

 New teachers to John Therry

We are lucky to have the amazing teachers below join us this year and we will photos in the next newsletter to help put a face to the name. 

Mrs Wheeler - Leader of Teaching and Learning - Science Teacher

Mr Ferguson - Leader of Wellbeing - HSIE Teacher

Ms Eljed - Leader of Learning English

Mr Kennedy - HSIE Teacher

Ms Edis - TAS teacher

Ms Cozzarin - CAPA - Visual Arts Teacher

Mr Kelly - Mathematics teacher

Ms Prabakaran - HSIE Teacher

Mr Hicks - HSIE English Teacher

Ms Magro - TAS Teacher (coming soon!)

We are blessed at John Therry to have teachers who genuinely care about the students and work so hard to provide them every opportunity to achieve their potential. It is very clear already that the teachers joining us this year will make a wonderful contribution to our community. 

We keep in our hearts and prayers the St Joseph's Catholic High School Albion Park community who have dealt with unthinkable tragedy over the holiday period. They have had a Year 12 student and a teacher pass away over the Christmas holiday period and they begin the school year trying to make sense of this. Our Catholic communities are often at their best in times of need and I am sure that the community will come closer together in this time. May they be comforted and strengthened by our loving God at this time of need.

This week has seen the successful implementation of the College's Mobile Phone policy. The purpose of the policy has been discussed with students, including aspects such as increasing a focus on learning, minimizing distractions and most importantly, the notion of presence. Students have been asked to be present to one another and their teachers, and present in their learning - with a focus on authentic interactions.

We have been impressed by the minimal number of confiscations, indicating how well students are engaging with the new approach to phones and earpods in school hours. There have been many positive reflections from students about the challenges of breaking habits and the rewards of not using a phone through the day. In the next newsletter, we will include some of these student reflections.

The College would also like to thank parents / carers for their support of our approach. We look forward to continuing to work with you in partnership as we  implement the 2024 policy. 

Miss Stephanie Phillips 

Campbelltown – Koshigaya Sister City Association Japanese Language Awards

Last Year on Monday 27 November 2023 the Campbelltown-Koshigaya Sister City Association held their annual Japanese Language Award ceremony at the Campbelltown Civic Centre with students attending from 6 schools across the region.

Participants and their families were welcomed by the President of CKSCA, Mr Terry Crotty and awards were presented by councillors Rey Manoto and Riley Munro. Representing John Therry Catholic College were Iyrene Navin Marcel and Addison Roberts of Yr 9 for their academic achievements and engagement with cultural activities at John Therry and the Campbelltown area. The students were presented with a certificate to mark their achievements as well as a cash prize sponsored by CKSCA. It was a wonderful occasion celebrating the achievements of our students.

JTCC SPORT UPDATE - Term 1 Week 1  

Welcome back John Therry. After a successful 2023, we look forward to providing you with a jam-packed sports program for 2024. 

This year the JT Sport Program will be headed up by Mrs Roberts [Carnivals and Rep Pathways] and Mr Cook [MISA and Tuesday Sport]. 

GENERAL SPORTS PERMISSION NOTE - This COMPASS 'event' is the electronic permission note for all TUESDAY Sport activities (MISA/REC/HOUSE) and all College Carnivals. Please ensure you complete this form by Monday 12th February to ensure your son/daughter has permission for all JTCC sporting events. 

If consent is not received by this date, students may be unable to represent the college in MISA, REC Sport, Diocesan events or school carnivals. 

A few reminders regarding Sport:

• Students should not be signed out of school before sport unless for a medical or family emergency. If you are signing your son/daughter out from school, a reminder to please follow school procedure by physically signing them out via the front office. 
• No students are to leave from MISA venues or REC Sport activities. All students are required to return to school before leaving for home.
• Students who are injured/unable to participate in sport need to provide a medical certificate/note to the Sports Coordinator. These students also need to have a conversation with the Coordinator regarding future sport options.
• Students are required to be in full JTCC sport uniform for representative sport. Those students representing the College in MISA/Diocesan competitions or involved in Year 9/10 Rec Sport options will be required to adhere to the uniform requirements.
• MISA/DIO representative shorts and socks are available for purchase. Please make payment at the Finance Office and then show your receipt at the Sports Office to collect your uniform. These are not to be worn outside of Sport (Tues 12.30pm - 2.40pm) or during PDHPE practical lessons. 

JTCC Sport Uniform Policy:

* Sports uniform is to be worn on Tuesdays (sport day) and on designated PDHPE practical lesson days (Years 7 - 10) as well as on College carnival days. 

* The College sports shirt is to be worn at all times.

* Students may choose to wear College sports shorts or tracksuit pants. 

* The College tracksuit jacket may be worn as required and must form the outer garment if the school jumper is worn underneath. 

* John Therry white sport socks (or plain white socks) are to be worn. All socks must be of ankle length and visible. Black socks are not to be worn with the sports uniform. 

* Appropriate sports shoes must be worn for sport and PDHPE practical classes.

* JTCC hats are required for sun safe behaviour at all times but are compulsory in Terms 1 and 4.

MISA Update:

MISA trials will commence on Tuesday 6th February at the advertised venues. All students who are intending to trial are asked to complete the MISA EOI on the College Compass feed.

MISA schedule below.

Students trialling for Basketball, Oz Tag, Hockey and Softball will be required to meet quickly after the lunch bell on Tuesday, near the College Hall, before moving off to external sport sites. 

Please ensure students have all necessary equipment to participate - cleats, boots, mouth guards, shin pads etc [hockey sticks, softball gloves, helmets will be provided]

If you have any questions regarding MISA Sports, please feel free to contact me.

Mr Jamie Cook
cooka01@dow.catholic.edu.au

MISA Sports:

TERM TWO

TERM THREE

TERM FOUR

Diocesan and Pathways update

Students at John Therry are given the opportunity to represent John Therry at College, Diocesan and CCC sporting events. Important information regarding each of these sporting opportunities are outlined below.

Sporting Pathways Calendar - CLICK HERE 

Term 1 Pathway Opportunities - CLICK HERE 

Diocesan Sporting Opportunities 

This is the main school sporting pathway that is offered to students at John Therry Catholic College. Some John Therry CC Diocesan teams are determined through trials, or a carnival hosted at a college  level (Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming), however some teams are determined by individual trials that students must nominate and register for online. Further information can be found at: https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/ 

NSWCCC Sporting Opportunities 

NSWCCC is another school sporting pathway that is offered to students at John Therry Catholic College. Some CCC teams are determined through qualifying at a carnival hosted at a Diocesan level (Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Rugby League, Swimming, Basketball, Touch Football), however some teams are determined by individual trials that students must nominate and register for online. Students must be currently competing at a representative level in their chosen sport to be considered for CCC team trials.The sports that require online nomination and registration include: 

It is important that online registration is completed before the closing date for each sport. These are outlined on the CSNSW website: https://csnsw.sport 

Online registrations are now open for 2024. Please refer to the information on the website regarding the registration process. Here is a link to assist with sports registration for parents: https://csnsw.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/topic/65d787c5-0d2a-4699-a63a-25d586b67ba2 

John Therry Swimming Carnival - 29th February 2024

The 44th Annual Swimming Carnival will be held at Bradbury Pool on Thursday 29th February.

Permission for this event will be collected via the 2024 Sports Permission Form via COMPASS. Please ensure you complete this form by Monday 12th February to ensure your son/daughter has permission for all JTCC sporting events.

Students should assemble on the basketball courts at the rear of the Bradbury pool (Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre) from 8.15am as the attendance rolls will be marked at 8.30am. 

In the event of bad weather, a cancellation announcement will be made on C 91.3, via school email and on the School’s website from 6:30am onwards and a normal school day will be held.

Registrations for 200m IM and 200m Freestyle are now open. Please see Compass for the registration link.

Upcoming Events Term 1 2024:

A reminder to check the Compass Portal for upcoming sporting events and their respective closing dates.

You can also access the Wollongong Sport site for more information regarding Diocesan Sport  throughout the year.

https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/diocesan-sport-news

Yours in Sport,

Mr Jamie Cook & Mrs Georgia Roberts

cooka01@dow.catholic.edu.au

robertsg03@dow.catholic.edu.au 

Please find below a link to the latest Parish Bulletin

https://www.olhcrosemeadow.org.au/bulletin/