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- ACTING PRINCIPALS REPORT
- MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST
- TERM 2 EVENTS
- YEAR 9 ELECTIVE CHINESE EXCURSION
- SEIUN GAKUEN SCHOOL VISIT
- SPORTS NEWS
- HEALTHY MINDS PARENT SESSION
- CAMPBELLTOWN YOUTH WEEK PROGRAM
- CAMPBELLTOWN – KOSHIGAYA SISTER CITIES
- SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2024
- OLHC BULLETIN
- APPIN RURAL FIRE BRIGADE - JUNIOR MEMBERS
A Hope-Filled approach
Genesis 1:3 reads, “Then God said: ‘Let there be light’, and there was light.” Term 1 is a time of new beginning and new hopes. This “light”, hope, or sense of promise has been evident through the days of Term 1 at John Therry. Through the ways students interact, speak honestly, support one another and set goals, they have stepped outside of themselves to share a sense of hope. Students will be encouraged throughout the year to define their goals and explore their strengths through our pastoral care and wellbeing program. Students across Years 7-12 will be participating in pastoral incursions through Term 2 and 3 where skills in identifying and using personal strengths and gifts will be explicitly taught. This work is an acknowledgement of our belief that learning and wellbeing are deeply connected. Through a hope-filled approach, we aim to encourage both academic growth and spiritual growth in order for students to experience the fullness of life.
Term 1 Concludes
Term One has ended well and students are commended for the dedication to learning they have demonstrated. Progress reports are available via Compass for students in Year 7-10, and follow up Parent Teacher Student Interviews were successful through Thursday evening and this morning. We welcome the opportunity to discuss learning progress, and encourage families to also have discussions about these most recent reports.
Clover, our wellbeing dog, is settled into her routine attending school on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Clover attends classes, has rest lessons and is out and about during recess and lunch breaks. She has been a wonderful addition to the John Therry community, and we look forward to watching her grow and build connections with staff and students.
Year 7 2024 Applications
Applications for Year 7 2025 were due today and we are fortunate to once again have more applications than positions available for next year. There are no guarantees of places for siblings (or any students) for late applications as once offers have been made they will not be rescinded. Interviews commence Term 2, Week 2, Monday 6th May and applicants will be contacted via email with regard to interview bookings.
Term 2 2024
Please note that Monday of Term 2 is a Pupil Free Day. Staff will continue to work on the planning and implementation of new syllabus documents and assessment formats. Further, a letter outlining key dates through Term 2 has been sent via Compass today.
Mother’s Day Breakfast Monday 13th May
The College will be hosting a Mother’s Day Breakfast from 7.15 - 8.30am on Monday 13th May. Please RSVP via the google form sent via Compass.
Yr 9 chinese chinatown field trip (thursday 28 March 2024)
Last Thursday, the John Therry Catholic College Year 9 Chinese elective students spent the day in Sydney's Chinatown. We had the opportunity to pay a visit to two local venues in Chinatown, notably Spice alley and the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Spice alley was a replica of what many Asian and Singapore food alleyways would appear as. We came upon some amazing artworks displayed around the walls and flooring of the street, having stopped to take photos and have a stroll through the block.
Afterwards, we took a stroll around some of the bustling streets while taking in some of Sydney's most well-known skyscrapers and structures. We made the decision to explore the garden as soon as we got there. Seeing some of the breathtaking vistas and watching the koi fish being fed. Local water dragons inhabited most of the garden; some were sunbaking and devouring bugs along the path, whereas others were hiding on the rocks surrounding the pond. We took pictures of the garden settings that caught our eye after seeing the spectacular display of a traditional Chinese dragon portrayed next to the wishing well. I opted to take pictures of the waterfall myself, taking a few images of the scrubs and other vegetation around the garden.
Following our visit to the garden, we made our way through some of Chinatown's streets, observing the entrance gate with attention and taking in some of the eateries and stores in the area. We had a variety of traditional foods, such as dumplings, fried rice, and beef and pork noodles at the local Noodle House Restaurant for lunch. Following lunch, we took part in an incredible race of activities where we had to go through the streets and finish objectives that Mr. Bateman had given us. Suddenly it was time to catch the next train home!
In weeks 8 and 9 John Therry was thrilled to host the students of Seiun Gakuen school from Nagasaki, Japan for their Australian high school experience. The students of John Therry did a wonderful job making the Japanese students feel welcome and there was a dedicated group of 30 students who acted as buddies for the students on the days they were present at the College.
The Seiun Gakuen students had a fantastic time participating in school sport with the Years 7 and 8 students on the Tuesday afternoon, some experiencing Oztag and AFL for the very first time.
Friday afternoon saw the Japanese students participate in a cultural activity organised by Mrs Nau, with our Aboriginal students. The boys were introduced to the didgeridoo under the guidance of Tom, Tony C, Riley B and Angus R, and they made a good effort at trying to learn this difficult skill. The girls were taught the process of making soap, adding eucalyptus for a truly Australian souvenir as well as dance. Shaelah S, Tyleaha T, Chelsea K, Madi A were kind and thoughtful hosts and the girls loved their experience.
John Therry students who are studying Japanese had an opportunity to interact with the Japanese students introducing themselves in Japanese, listening to presentations about aspects of Japanese culture and playing games. There were also lots of playground opportunities for the JT students to meet the Japanese students and spend time together.
On their final afternoon at JT the Seiun Gakuen students were presented with a certificate by Miss Phillips acknowledging their time at John Therry and a small gift as a reminder of their time with us. The JT buddy students and elective Japanese students joined the celebration culminating in the making of fairy bread and lots of photo opportunities.
Many thanks to the students and staff of John Therry for being so welcoming of the Seiun Gakuen students, it was a wonderful opportunity for all those involved to share language, culture and friendship.
Mrs Ursino.
JTCC SPORT UPDATE - Term 1 Week 11
As we have reached the end of term, students are reminded to ensure they have sorted their Term 2 MISA or Rec Sports. All students have had 5 weeks to complete nomination forms and attend trials. Students who have failed to complete this task will be required to stay on College grounds in the first week of Term 2 and wait for their selections to be processed in person. Students are not to send emails with their selections.
A reminder that all students and their parents have given consent and agreed to students behaviour and uniform expectations via the General Sports Permission note - Unacceptable behaviour and or uniform standards may result in withdrawal from Tuesday Sports program or pathway opportunities.
MISA UPDATE:
Congratulations to all of our John Therry MISA teams that have wrapped up their competition games for Term 1. A massive shout out to our 7-9 Boys Softball team and 10-12 Boys Basketball team who finished their season undefeated and took the 1st place seeding heading into their semi’s, which they both won.
The last round of the Term saw 4 teams in action playing off for top spot. Unfortunately, we were successful in only one of those. Congratulations to the Open Boys Basketball team who have now won three years in a row and commiserations to the 7-9 Boys Softball team, the 7 - 9 Boys Volleyball team and the 10 - 12 Girls Basketball team who played well but were not the better team on the day.
John Therry claimed 141 points for the MISA Championship which sees the Junior and Senior Boys lead their respective competitions while the Junior Girls sit 7th and the Senior Girls sit in 2nd place.
Round 7 + MISA Finals Results:
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Team |
W/L - Result |
Match Report |
MVP |
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10-12 Boys Basketball |
Final Won 43-28 |
It was fitting that we left our closest game for the grand final, it was a tight game with us leading from wire to wire however the lead did not get greater than 8 for the first half. Our defence was a huge key keeping Broughton to 13 points with their best player kept mostly out of the half with awesome defence by Kruze and Moni. With some timely shots by Garang and Moni we held a tight 21-13 lead. The second half saw us build on this lead with timely stops and fast break layups. It was a great performance by the whole team to be undefeated champions with all but one game being under 10 points. This completes a JT 3 peat with JT winning 5 out of the last 6 competitions an outstanding feat. |
Moni Tumanuvao |
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10-12 Girls Basketball |
Final Lost 34-15 |
The girls faced off against a fast and extremely tall Mt Carmel team. They were quick off the mark and were able to score numerous fast breaks and got a number of rebounds to get second chance points. The JT girls put up some resistance but lacked cohesion on offence and were lacking key defensive skills to stop our opponents. Valiant efforts from Alexis Paulo, Elyse Stonebridge and Maddie Albrow |
Alexis Paulo |
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10-12 Boys Oz Tag |
3 vs 4 Won 12-3 |
A terrific finish to the season, with a convincing victory against Bennies. With only 8 players, the boys showed what they are capable of doing to the opposition in 30 minutes. After we leaked an early try to Bennies, this set off a few of our middles - Cory, Riley, Cohan and Diego who dug in deep and proved that we should have been in the GF today. A nice flick pass from the King that led to a try was a highlight of the day. Tre, Miguel and Gus as strong as always - Well done fellas |
Cory McKay |
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10-12 Girls Oz Tag |
3 vs 4 Lost 8-1 |
It was a tough day in the rain. The ladies put up a valiant effort without any subs available. It was a fun season with a great group of enthusiastic players. Miss Consistent- Bridget Shearer was excellent with a great supporting cast from Isabella “terminator” Stapleton, Chloe “cha cha” Donovan and Ava “Flash” Hilton. Thanks to Jorja Smith and Indyana Cotton for their great support this term. |
Isabella Stapleton |
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7-9 Girls Indoor Cricket |
Round 7 |
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7-9 Boys Softball |
Final Lost 6-5 |
JT played the Grand Final against MAG on a wet track. We batted first and started really strong getting five across. Magdalene then replied with three making it a tight last innings. Unfortunately our we saved our worst innings of the tournament for last and we were unable to get any runs to seal the game. Magdalene then cruised home to victory. Overall, it was a great season but we weren't good enough on the day. |
Noah Atkins |
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7-9 Boys Volleyball |
Final Loss 2-1 Thomas Hassall |
Very close match which we were unlucky to lose. Held match point in the first set and won the second set quite comfortably. A string of errors in skill execution led to a run of points for the opposition at an inappropriate time. Despite our best efforts we couldn’t claw back the momentum. Well done to all players. While a disappointing final result, a successful season. |
Jean Rois O’Brien |
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7-9 Girls Volleyball |
3 vs 4 Win 2-0 Mt. Carmel |
It was an incredible end of season win for the girls today. At no stage were they behind in either set. This gave them the confidence which continued to build throughout the match. The girls set up match plays (Pri & Mary), used their three shots regularly (Nhellejye & Piper), served extremely well (Maddie & Emerson) and even successfully attempted a few spikes (Grace & Sophie) . The girls played ‘out of their skin’ and were justly rewarded. Well done! Such huge improvements by all over the course of the season. |
Sophie Regan |
If you have any questions regarding MISA Sports, please feel free to contact me.
Mr Jamie Cook cooka01@dow.catholic.edu.au
DIOCESAN AND PATHWAYS UPDATE
As we draw to a close on Term 1, it’s fantastic to look back and see the great success JTCC has achieved this year already. Our individual athletes and teams have not just performed well, they have represented JTCC with pride, integrity and enthusiasm. This is what makes us most proud, and continues to establish JTCC as a force to be reckoned with across multiple sporting codes.
CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
It was a beautiful sunny day on Thursday 11th for our JTCC Cross Country Carnival. We had over 80 students walk down to Thomas Acres Reserve ready to stretch the legs and test their endurance. A big thank you to the staff and Year 12 SLR students who helped out and made sure the day ran smoothly and efficiently. All our students gave their best effort and represented JT really well. Top 4 students in each age group, boys and girls, now progress to the Diocesan Cross Country Championships in Nowra on Monday 6th May. Congratulations to all our runners on their efforts today.
See below for the top 3 results in each age group:
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First |
Second |
Third |
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12 Years Girls |
Zoe Hawkes |
Elissa Tsonis |
Purnika Karki |
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12 Years Boys |
Balin Crews |
Charlie Przybylo |
Blake Foreman |
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13 Years Girls |
Emilie Vellin |
Kiana Blackwell |
Emily Huang |
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13 Years Boys |
Heath Cunningham |
Billy Wilson |
Tate O’Keefe |
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14 Years Girls |
Matilda Lamaro |
Adrianna Van Kints Santos |
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14 Years Boys |
Lucas Failla |
Owen Eagleton |
Bryson Da Silva |
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15 Years Girls |
Elise Southall |
Kiara Jakobsson |
Annelise McClarance |
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15 Years Boys |
Cooper Marshall |
Thomas Elliott |
William Gillette |
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16 Years Girls |
Kyra Crews |
Caprice Fleijsman |
Ava Hilton |
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16 Years Boys |
Blake Neale |
Emilio Miranda |
Braydon Donovan |
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1st Senior Multi-Cat - Dominic Baker |
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18 Years Girls |
Ayla Cook |
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18 Years Boys |
Darcy Wilson |
BILL TURNER CUP
Round 2 vs Canley Vale H.S
The 2024 Bill Turner Cup campaign got underway for the boys on Tuesday the 9th April vs Canley Vale HS. A fresh squad of 17 players represented the College against a young and lesser skilled opposition. John Therry was on the scoreboard in the first 2 minutes of the game and soon notched another 5 minutes later. The boys were gaining confidence, maybe too much and soon made some poor passes which allowed Canley Vale a contested opportunity in front of goal and capitalised.
The boys were not deterred and continued to pepper the opposition goals, scoring three more but missing a dozen. We took a 5 - 1 lead into the break and were instructed to not get too loose and continue to pass the ball around and keep their shape in attack. We compiled four more goals whilst conceding a penalty.
Some good learning moments for the boys and standout performances from Jaidon Cosmidis, Lucas Alvarado and Cooper Marshall, all with two goals a piece.
John Therry 9 - Canley Vale HS 2.
Sullivan O’Dwyer, Cooper Marshall, Bryson McIntyre, Alex Sanchez, Ben Keers, Jaidon Cosmidis, Jeshua Prakasham, Levi Fitzpatrick, Charbel Hachem, Lucas Faiila
Davonne Plaatjies, Cooper Firman, Billy Wilson, Noah Cook, Floilan Magalona, Dom Hachem, Lucas Alvarado
BILL TURNER TROPHY
Round 2 vs Good Samaritan
Our girls took on Good Samaritan Catholic College in the second round of the Bill Turner Trophy. Having gone into the game with high morale after a huge win in our previous round, we knew victory would not come as easy this time around. The match was very intense with both sides going at it from minute one trying to open the goal account. It was evident that both sides were evenly matched and a single goal would make the difference. The match also showcased the defensive masterclass of our backline. Notably; Jorja Hohberg, Shylah Winley and Candice Stapleton who all put in a solid shift, having played the whole match shutting down every opportunity the opposition created.
The deadlock was broken when we were awarded with a freekick in the final 12 minutes of the game just outside the box, before dead ball specialist Alice Stephenson curled a stunner home into the back of the net. The lead was uplifting but short-lived unfortunately as a moment's lack of focus in the final 3 minutes of the game was taken advantage of by our opposition as they tapped in a simple goal. This took the game to extra time with a player being called off every 5 minutes. Our girls fought well to see the game out to the end with a few good attacking plays here and there. In the end though with around 5 minutes left of the entire match, a wonderstrike from quite the distance put Good Samaritan ahead which essentially ended our run in the competition. It was a very entertaining game and one that showed great dexterity and resilience from our girls. The improvement over the past couple years is clearly evident and we thoroughly believe it is just a matter of time before these girls achieve something great!"
DIOCESAN RUGBY LEAGUE SELECTION TRIALS
On Wednesday 27th March Mr. McGrath took 13 of our top JTCC rugby league players to Ziems Park, Corrimal to attend the Diocesan Rugby League Selection Trials. All the boys performed extremely well in the trials and represented JT with pride and integrity. JTCC had a very successful campaign, with Keiren Mostyn, Josh Booth, Zephaniah McLean and Moni Junior Tumanuvao selected in the 15’s team, and Riley Oitmann, Zac Dittavong selected in the Opens team, with Ben Mostyn as shadow. Players selected will represent Wollongong at the Southern Country Trial Match vs Western Region to be held at Wagga on Wednesday 8th May, 2024 (travel day Tuesday 7th May).
PATHWAY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS:
Isabella Wragg-Leighton (Year 8) competed at the NSWCCC Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park on Thursday 4th April as part of the Wollongong Diocesan Team. She had a very successful campaign, claiming two gold medals. Isabella won the girls 14 years 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1:21:83, and won the girls 12-14 years 200m IM in a time of 2:36:97. Isabella also placed 4th in the 50m Breaststroke, 6th in the 200m Freestyle and 8th in the 100m Backstroke. Isabella now progresses into the NSWCCC Swim team to attend the NSW All Schools State Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park 30 & 31 May. We wish her all the best!
John Therry sent three students; Tahlia Sutton, Annelise Hall and Sophie Regan to the Wollongong Diocese Netball Selections at Illawarra Sports Stadium on Monday 8th April, along with Ms. Kelleher who was a Diocesan selector. The standard of skill and teamwork was outstanding and although down a little on numbers, the quality of students and their level of sportsmanship was first class. Congratulations to Annelise Hall who was selected into the Opens team, who will play at the CCC selections on 27 August at Sydney Olympic Park.
UPCOMING EVENTS TERM 1 2024:
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Term 2 - Week 1 |
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Thursday 2nd May - Wollongong Dio Football Championships - Open Girls - Ocean Park, Woonona Friday 3rd May - Wollongong Dio Football Championships - Open Boys - Ocean Park, Woonona |
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Term 2 - Week 2 |
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Monday 6th May - Wollongong Diocese Cross Country Championships - Willandra, Browns Mountain Road |
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Thursday 9th May - Back up date - Wollongong Dio Football Championships - Girls 13’s and Pathways - Ison Park, Nowra Thursday 9th May - Back up date - Wollongong Dio Football Championships - Boys 13’s and Pathways - Kooringa Reserve, Raby |
Upcoming NSWCCC registrations and closing dates
- NSWCCC 16 YEARS & 18 YEARS BASKETBALL - Closes 3 May 2023
NSWCCC Selections - 18 Years Monday 13 May, 16 Years Tuesday 14 May @ Sutherland $45
- NSWCCC 15s & OPENS HOCKEY SELECTIONS - Closes 3 MAY 2024
NSWCCC Selections - Monday 20 May @ Bathurst $45
- NSWCCC 17 YEARS & UNDER WATER POLO SELECTIONS - Closes 17 May 2024
NSWCCC Selections Monday 27 May @ Ryde 8:30am - 12pm Boys & 12pm - 3:30pm Girls $35
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
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:
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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
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,
Mrs Georgia Roberts
In the upcoming September holiday break (29 September to 12 October), Campbelltown will select 15 students aged between 14 and 18 to travel to Koshigaya, Japan for a life changing experience.
To be eligible to apply, students must:
1. Live in the Campbelltown City Council local government area.
2. Be aged 14 to 18 and still at school at the time the delegation departs Sydney.
Students don’t need to be learning Japanese to apply for and go on the trip. We look for students with a desire to travel to experience a new culture, who have an interest in Japan and a desire to be a great ambassador for Campbelltown.
The information and application form can be found at the Student Delegation to Japan 2024 link at www.cksca.org.au
Applications to join the trip close on 22 May 2024.
CONFRIMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday 1st June 2024. It is available to all children who are in Year 6 or above and have made their First Communion. If you wish your child to receive this Sacrament you MUST attend the first lesson for this programme on Saturday 4th May 2024 commencing at 4.15p.m. Please bring a photocopy of your child’s full birth certificate, and if they were not baptised in Rosemeadow Parish, a copy of their baptism certificate. Children will participate in lessons in the St. Joachim Parish Hall. This is the last opportunity for you to enrol for 2024. The programme fee of $25 is also payable at the first lesson. NOTE: If you will be enrolling at the first lesson, then please arrive at 3.45pm to the Parish Hall before the lesson to complete the paperwork. Thank you.
CORPUS CHRISTI
Corpus Christi will be held once again in our parish on 2nd June at 2.30pm
Please find below a link to the latest Parish Bulletin