John Therry Catholic College eNewsletter

Pentecost was celebrated at Mass last Sunday and marks a pivotal moment in the Catholic Church. This celebration, occurring 50 days after Easter, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. As recounted in the Acts of the Apostles, this event empowered the disciples to boldly proclaim the message of Jesus, symbolising the birth of the Church's mission.

Pentecost serves as a reminder of the diverse unity within the Church and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. It calls us to reflect on our openness to the Spirit's guidance in our lives and to be agents of change in our world. Let us pray for a renewed outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and community, guiding us in our faith journey.

Clover on welcoming duty.

One of our strategic priorities over the next few years is to ensure we have a really well structured wellbeing program across all year groups to support the growth and character development of our students. We have been working with a number of providers this year to support this program and have been very pleased with the current feedback from these programs. One that will run across all year groups is the mystrengths program, which aims "to give teens positive understanding of themselves, allowing them to discover and become defined by their strengths." Staff and student feedback has been really positive and you can find out more on their webpage.

https://www.mystrengths.com.au/

Another wellbeing initiative that was recently held was our Healthy Minds program. This was run with year 8, Year 10, staff and parents on Wednesday 15th May. Healthy Minds is a prevention program for schools that aims to prevent and reduce the risk for the onset of symptoms of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, while also building wellbeing and resilience. I thoroughly enjoyed this program and thank all of the parents who attended our evening session.

Catch up on all the latest news at our Facebook page including our Mother's Day breakfast on Monday 13th May for the first time since COVID. It was a nice opportunity to welcome parents to school to join in hospitality and the company of their children. It is so important to acknowledge the pivotal role that mothers play in our lives and to celebrate this.

Rotary Club of Campbelltown: Youth Excellence Awards 2024

On Monday, 20th May 2024, the Rotary Club of Campbelltown held its prestigious 'Youth Excellence Awards 2024' presentation at Wests Campbelltown. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements and contributions of young individuals within our community. This year, several outstanding students from John Therry Catholic College were nominated across various categories, showcasing their talents and dedication.

The nominees included:

Dominic Baker (Year 10) - Sport
Amber Mason (Year 12) - Academic & Dynamic Achiever
Gabriella Klarich (Year 12) - Academic & Dynamic Achiever
Vivienne Dos Santos (Year 12) - Community Service/Leadership
Lyric Jeanneret (Year 12, 2023) - Academic & Creative Arts

John Therry Catholic College took great pride in the accomplishments of its students, particularly in the recognition received by Lyric Jeanneret. Lyric was honored with the title of 'Campbelltown Youth Ambassador 2024,' an accolade that acknowledges exceptional leadership and contribution to the community. Additionally, Lyric was the 'Runner Up' in the Academics category and a joint 'Winner' in the Creative Arts category.

The Youth Excellence Awards serve not only as a platform to recognize the hard work and dedication of our youth but also as an inspiration for other students to strive for excellence in their respective fields. The event highlighted the diverse talents within the Campbelltown community, fostering a spirit of achievement and community service.

Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners. Your achievements are a testament to your hard work, dedication, and the support of your families and educators. We look forward to seeing the continued success and contributions of these young leaders in the future.

To support our HSC students in achieving their best, we have introduced HSC masterclasses, running from Week 3 until the end of Term 2. These sessions, led by experts in each field, focus on refining students' skills and deepening their understanding of their subjects. We are delighted to report that these masterclasses are already making a significant impact.

The program began with HSC Chemistry and Visual Arts masterclasses on Tuesday afternoon in Week 3, followed by Mathematics Standard 2 in Week 4. Students responded enthusiastically, engaging deeply in the material.

As we continue through Term 2, we have more masterclasses scheduled in a variety of subjects. These sessions will continue to provide invaluable support, equipping our HSC students with the skills and confidence they need to excel. We are committed to creating an environment where every student can achieve their best, and look forward to seeing their continued positive impact as we progress through the term.

The ARTEXPRESS exhibition opened with great fanfare at Penrith Regional Gallery on Saturday, May 11th, at 2:00 PM. This event marked the only ARTEXPRESS exhibition in Sydney’s Western suburbs, featuring a stunning collection of artworks from across New South Wales, including notable pieces from Sydney’s West.

Among the showcased artists was our own HSC Visual Arts student, Achan Ajak. ARTEXPRESS is a prestigious annual series of exhibitions that highlights exemplary artworks created by New South Wales visual arts students for the Higher School Certificate examination. The exhibition is a celebration of creativity and hard work, bringing together distinguished guests, principals, visual arts teachers, student artists, and NESA officials.

Achan’s Visual Arts body of work, titled ‘Stories of the Dark’, was selected for this esteemed exhibition, earning her a place among the best in the state. The honor of having Achan’s work included is a testament to her talent and dedication. Adding to the event’s prestige, ARTEXPRESS Virtual 2024 Curator Ron Pratt attended and chose Achan’s piece as one of only five works to discuss at a special forum for HSC Visual Arts teachers later that evening at the regional gallery.

We are incredibly proud of Achan’s achievement. Not only was her work selected for this prominent exhibition, but she also achieved a Band 6 result in Visual Arts, alongside eight of her peers from last year’s HSC Visual Arts class. This accomplishment reflects the high standards and exceptional talent nurtured within our school community.

Congratulations to Achan and all the student artists who contributed to making the ARTEXPRESS exhibition a resounding success!

Excitement Heats Up at JT Library's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament

Over the past week and a half, the JT Library has been buzzing with excitement as students compete in the highly anticipated Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament. This 32-competitor knockout event has been a thrilling showcase of skill, strategy, and fun, with each race determining the top two racers who will advance to the next round. Now at the halfway mark, only 16 competitors remain, each vying for the coveted title of tournament champion.

The tournament has not only been a highlight for the participants but also a spectacle for onlookers, drawing crowds of enthusiastic supporters. The races have been intense, with close finishes and surprising upsets keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.

Adding to the excitement, this past Monday, JT’s very own principal, Mr. McAllister, made a special guest appearance, joining the fray for a memorable race. Despite his persistent and resilient effort, Mr. McAllister finished last. However, his participation earned him immense respect and admiration from students and competitors alike. His willingness to dive into the action and share in the fun exemplifies the spirit of community and engagement that makes JT so special.

As we look forward to the remaining rounds of the tournament, the competition is expected to become even fiercer. With just 16 students left, each race will be crucial, and only the best will advance. The JT Library continues to be a hub of excitement and camaraderie, bringing students together in the spirit of friendly competition.

Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses and we get closer to crowning our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe champion!

Exciting Times in the Science Faculty

This term has been especially busy for the Science Faculty, with students engaging in a variety of hands-on learning experiences.

In Week 3, our Year 11 Investigating Science students visited Mandurama Reserve to conduct an important scientific investigation focused on water quality. Equipped with Vernier data loggers, the students measured pH, dissolved oxygen levels, water temperature, and turbidity. This fieldwork provided them with invaluable practical experience in environmental science.

During the same week, our Year 12 Biology students took part in an intensive DNA profiling workshop. The students were tasked with analyzing human DNA samples from a mock crime scene and comparing them to "suspect" DNA samples to identify the perpetrator. This workshop allowed them to apply advanced techniques such as micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, and restriction digest, skills they developed during the AMGEN Biotech Experience.

These activities highlight the dynamic and practical learning opportunities available to our students, fostering their scientific curiosity and expertise. Well done to all our students for their dedication and enthusiasm!

On Tuesday, 7th of May, year 12 students participated in the Art of Smart workshop run by Rowan Kunz. With approximately 80 days until the Higher School Certificate, this workshop provided a timely reflection on the ways students were able to maximise the time they have left until their Higher School Certificate examinations and harness this into producing stronger results.

This engaging workshop created opportunities for students to identify personalised strategies and allowed them to examine intentional approaches to the way they tackle their study. Students were given time to identify ways in which they could minimise distraction, recognise their level of motivation, and provided them with examples of techniques they could use to focus on their goals.

Art of Smart also demonstrated techniques to engage with study notes, syllabus’ and how to fix areas of challenge in each of their courses at this stage of their journey. Students are challenged to continue to practise, to participate in all opportunities with curiosity and to continue to improve in their preparation as they navigate through the remainder of their HSC year.

Art of Smart Resources: https://www.artofsmart.com.au/hsc-resources/

Art of Smart Free HSC Syllabus Video Library here: http://artofsmart.com.au/hsctogether

Art of Smart Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/artofsmarttv

Year 7 students: N Chand, M Gillespie-Dutchman, H Kaur, T Lara, A Sharma, S Tchernomor and H Willis, attended St Francis Catholic College on Wednesday the 15th of May to engage in a dynamic MISA Debating Workshop.

Through interactive sessions, our students honed their abilities in the matter, manner and method of debating: structuring PEEL paragraph arguments, speaking clearly and confidently, and following the rules of debating. The workshop culminated in a challenging debate against another school, where students applied their newfound skills in a competitive yet supportive environment.

Witnessing Year 8 students debate, followed by constructive feedback, provided invaluable insights into advanced debating techniques and strategies. This experience not only enhanced their public speaking proficiency but also fostered teamwork and public speaking skills.

Our students were great representatives for our College community and had a lot of fun on the day.

Miss Screpis & Mrs Gullo

Good Afternoon parents and carers,

I just wanted to highlight a great resource that is available to all students. ClickView has a range of videos on all sorts of different topics that might be of use to help guide your child if they ever get stuck on a topic or might need a concept explained. I have attached the flyer for your reference and students are aware that they can access it through signing in using their school username and password.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Kind Regards,

Hamish Jefferys

Leader of Learning- Library and Educational Technology

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JTCC SPORT UPDATE - Term 2 Week 4

Term 2 MISA competitions have gotten off to a slow start with more washout rounds over the past two weeks. All indoor sports and netball were fortunate to complete their games which allowed John Therry to secure some much needed points in the 2024 MiSA Championships.

JTCC Athletics Carnival

The JTCC Athletics Carnival is being held on FRIDAY 7th June (Week 6). We are asking all interested students who would like to compete in any of the following events to fill out the google form. Students must nominate here by Friday 31st May. No additions will be made on the day of the carnival.

- 200M

- 400M

- 800M

- Triple Jump

- Javelin

- 1500m * This is provisional, and may only be run based on interest and time on the day of the carnival.

200M + 800M events will be run on as the first event of the carnival - If you select 200m/800m events, you must ensure you are at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium by 8:15am for a 8:30am start. Students are to ensure they have arranged private transport for these events.

Triple Jump + 400M event will be held during the staff and student lunch break. You must be available at approximately 1pm for these events.

Javelin events will be held at school at a later date.

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 programs or pathway opportunities.

MISA Update: - Term 2 Round 1 Results

Team	W/L - Result	Match Report	MVP
7 - 9 Boys Basketball Mr Jefferys	Lost 49 -46 THAC	Our first game was a tough one playing a student who just made the state team, none the less the boys played with tremendous heart and energy. We had a rough start and struggled on offence as we found ourselves down 10 at the half. We ramped up our defence and threw multiple defenders at their best player but he had some very tough shots. We managed to get the game even but we missed some tough shots in the final minute and went down by 3. For our first game we played pretty well and look forward to seeing the improvement each week.	Luca Frederico
7 - 9 Girls Basketball Mr Winter	Lost 74 - 33 THAC	A tough start to the season for the JTCC Girls Basketball team. Inexperience may largely be the reason for the result, however, this was a great opportunity for the girls to learn more about the game and their roles on the team. A fantastic scoring game for Sophie Regan, who scored 30 of the 33 total points for JTCC. Also, an honourable mention to Raquel Bayon for a fantastic display of defence that most definitely stopped the opposing lead from getting larger.	Sophie Regan
10 - 12 Boys Rugby League Mr McGrath		Washed out
U16s Girl Rugby League DIV 1 Mr Strojny		Washed out
U16s Girl Rugby League DIV 2 Mr Strojny		Washed out
11/12 Boys Soccer Mr Williamson	Won 3-0	A great start to the season with a well worked goal in the second minute. Some nervous moments late in the first half before proving our dominance with two second half goals. Need to ensure we make the most of our chances in upcoming games. Goal scorers: Ryan Tonna, Ethan Soares and Cohan Timmer	Angus O’Dwyer
10 - 12 Girls Soccer Ms Moon		Bye round
10 - 12 Girls Indoor Cricket Mr Geribo	Lost 104 -64 MAS	Our JT girls took on MacArthur Anglican in their first game of the new season. It was a tough game, which resulted in a devastating loss. Despite the loss, our girls played with great spirit and showed great sportsmanship and encouragement of each other. This was especially pleasing to see as we had 6 girls fill in for absent players at late notice.	Alexis Paulo
7 - 9 Boys Hockey Mr Holmes	Won 4 - 0 vs OPAC	John Therry played outstanding against a strong OPAC team. Josh Pike gave the boys a blazing start by scoring four goals in the third, sixth, eighth, and twelfth minutes. The gents did a great job of distributing the ball among themselves, and Blake contributed two goals from outside the semi-circle—one through a leg and the other off the legs of the opponent. Also with two assists was Blake. Newly found keeper Kade “Goldberg” Nightingale provided with Amazing saves to keep It scoreless for the other team. The result was 4-0 and a good game of clean hockey. Next week we work on teamwork and this results sets up a fantastic start to the year.	Josh Pike
7 - 9 Mixed Frisbee Mr Bodeker	Won 23 - 1 BAC	A dominant victory for JT in our first match of the season. After two weeks of trials, we were determined to start the season off with a bang. Our intensity and skills were excellent from the start of the match with JT scoring 2 quick touchdowns from Alice and Ava. Despite wasting a few scoring chances, we were in control of the match and went into halftime with an 11-1 lead. We continued our dominance and had the opportunity to trial players in new positions in the second half. We ended up winning 23-1 with some really good signs for the season ahead.	MVP - Nathaniel Leal
10 - 12 Boys Softball Mr Chapman		Match was cancelled.
11/12 Girls Netball Ms Kelleher		Bye round

MISA Update: Term 2 Round 2 Results

Team	W/L - Result	Match Report	MVP
7 - 9 Boys Basketball Mr Jefferys	Won 48-11	Great game by the boys today and it was great to have a big student audience that got the team pumped with great energy on defence. The defence was on full display today keeping MCCC to 5 points in the first half. The outdoor game had some challenges but it was a great environment and the boys played great as a team. We will continue to work on our offence and get some more ball movement.	Moni Tumanuvao
7 - 9 Girls Basketball Mr Winter	Lost 28 - 0	Tough game this week against MCCC. The girls continue to learn through experience and are hoping to get the hang of the rules and work together as a team. Plenty of positives came out of the game however, there was more cohesion with passes and confidence in dribbling up and down the court. MVP goes to Raquel Bayon for her fantastic defensive skills.	Raquel Bayon
10 - 12 Boys Rugby League Mr McGrath		Washout
U16s Girl Rugby League DIV 1 Mr Strojny		Washout
U16s Girl Rugby League DIV 2 Mr Strojny		Washout
11/12 Boys Soccer Mr Williamson		Washout
10 - 12 Girls Soccer Ms Moon		Washout
10 - 12 Girls Indoor Cricket Mr Geribo	Lost 82-25	With a full team this week our girls headed into the match with some confidence, despite 5 of them playing their first game of the season. Bowling first, we started quite well with Bridget and Maddi both taking wickets, but we were unable to capitalise on a couple of runout opportunities and difficult catches. Our first half effort was dismantled quickly with the bat as we lost consecutive wickets and ten overall. In saying this, there were plenty of positives to take out of the match and we look forward to an improved performance next week.	Bridget Shearer
7 - 9 Boys Hockey Mr Holmes	Won 2 - 0	John Therry had a great game with a win of 3-0. The teamwork exhibited against Macarthur Anglican School was phenomenal. All boys contributed to the game with determination and spirit. There was great encouragement and support between the boys and it was a pleasure to watch a great game of hockey. Two goals from Travis and one goal from Josh. Excellent teamwork all around.	MVP: Travis Campbell
7 - 9 Mixed Frisbee Mr Bodeker		Washout
10 - 12 Boys Softball Mr Chapman		Washout
11/12 Girls Netball Ms Kelleher	Lost 13-29	Challenging game against Mt Carmel, who have majority rep players. The girls played a solid game, with a few playing out of position due to some lingering injuries in our JT side. JT never gave up and played a consistent game. Looking forward to next week.	Georgia Bastock

MISA Update: Term 2 Round 3 Results

Team	W/L - Result	Match Report	MVP
7 - 9 Boys Basketball Mr Jefferys	34-16 W vs MAS	With a bus breakdown the game was shortened to one 10 minute half. The boys flew out of the gate with some great defence and quick layups to see us go up 10 early. We were able to keep up the pressure and run away with a good win. With the bye next week we will turn our attention to working on some defence in preparation for our semi-final.	Azor Ruiz
7 - 9 Girls Basketball Mr Winter	32-0 L vs MAS	Due to some technical difficulties we were only permitted a short 10 minute game. Though the score seemed one sided, a vibe for a comeback was felt, the opposing team were lucky we didn’t have another 30 minutes.	Sienna Larner
10 - 12 Boys Rugby League Mr McGrath	0-0 vs MCCC	A very scrappy start to the season with errors from both teams dictating a defensive game. It took us 12 minutes to find our kick which was our only completed set for the game. This meant we were defending our line for most of the game with limited attacking opportunities. We were lucky that our defence held strong to hold them to nil.	Zac Dittavong
U16s Girl Rugby League DIV 1 Mr Strojny	Lost 7 - 6 vs MCCC	A wonderful game for our under 16’s girls rugby league. Overall the girls played a great game even with all of the distractions, by mid second half we are leading 4-3. and with 5 minutes remaining it’s 5-5. By the end of the game sadly John Therry lost 7-6 Tries to Mary Fatialofa- 1, Maisie Dadd- 2 and Isabella Stapleton- 3	Maisie Dadd
U16s Girl Rugby League DIV 2 Mr Strojny		Bye Round
11/12 Boys Soccer Mr Williamson	4-0 W vs SBCC	Also had a bus breakdown but no shortage of playing time. Benedict’s were similarly affected by misfortune with a player shortage meaning they could only just fill a team. A good win against seven opposition with goals to Liam Wicks, Darcy Wilson, Diego Martin and Cohan Timmer.	Garang Bol (stand in goalkeeper)
10 - 12 Girls Soccer Ms Moon	Lost 2 - 0 vs SPC	The senior soccer girls put on a fantastic display for their first round today against St Pats. We saw Ayen, Atong, Tanisha, Grace E and Courtney D make an impressive debut under the guidance of veterans Isabella, Lillian, Darcie, Jorja, Ariana, Indy, Breanna and Kyra. Special thanks to both Georgia D and Laura A for filling in. Our MVP this week goes to Siana Ible who came out of retirement to help out our backline. It was an unfortunate loss but the girls are showing great potential and I’m looking forward to watching their growth.	Siana Ible
10 - 12 Girls Indoor Cricket Mr Geribo		Bye round
7 - 9 Boys Hockey Mr Bodeker	Won 6 - 0 vs WCCC	With Mr Albery away today, the 7-9 boys hockey team put on a dominant display of hockey that would make their SuperCoach proud. JT lead from start to finish to come away with a resounding 6-0 victory against William Carey. Joshua Pike put in a true captains knock and scored 3 goals and was instrumental in our victory today. Special mentions to Travis and Caleb who also scored goals in a comprehensive team victory.	Joshua Pike
7 - 9 Mixed Frisbee Mr Bodeker		Bye round
10 - 12 Boys Softball Mr Hatton	vs BAC	First game for a very inexperienced but hugely enthusiastic team. Some very unlucky bounces lead to a few ground fielding errors and ultimately scoring for the opposition. We can only get better and now the boys know how. MVP to Ashton Bruce for some great pitching and an awesome reflex catch. This sure is a great way to have fun.	Ashton Bruce
11/12 Girls Netball Ms Kelleher	LOSS 15 - 33 vs OPAC	CCC Sports selections, combined with pre existing injuries presented us with the challenge of only a few original players. We had some quality fill in players join us for our game today, but still played down one player. The first half was close, but fatigue set it and OPAC took out a convincing win. Congratulations to all girls for a good game.	Kiara Beggs

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

Term 2 kicks off with a flurry of Diocesan carnivals across multiple sports, and lots of wet weather causing some havoc for our Diocesan Football and Cross Country events. The Diocesan Cross Country has been postponed, whilst the Secondary Boys and Girls 13's & 7-9 & 7-10 Diocesan Football has been cancelled. This event cancellation means that this event will not be run in 2024. These decisions are never easy and we appreciate the disappointment of students and staff alike when so much effort goes into the preparation of teams for these championships.

As the Boys 7-10 division and the Girls 7-9 Division are a pathway event, DoW Sport will look at a restructure to provide the opportunity for our top 4 team to progress to our regional knockout event scheduled for Wednesday 19 June for teams that meet criteria. A reminder that junior students have an opportunity to play in the MISA Football competition in Term 3.

We’ve had a number of students who are out on representative duties at various NSWCCC events, and we are so pleased to hear of their great success. Please see below some of our students who have had outstanding results in our pathway programs.

Diocesan Open Boys Football Trials

On Friday 17 May, the Open Boys Football Selection Trial were run at Ian McLennan Park, Kembla Grange. This stand alone trial was due to the wash out of the Open Boys Football Championships this year. After a registration process, with nominations then scruntineered by selectors, approx. 40 students trialed for this team. JTCC had three students attend, Cohen Timmer (year 11), Darcy Wilson and Diego Martin from Year 12. The feedback from the convenors was that the trial was of a top level and all students represented their schools extremely well and made it a tough day for the selectors.

Congratulations to Diego and Darcy who were successfully selected into the team, with Cohen being in very close contention. This team will represent Wollongong diocese next week at the NSWCCC Football Championships to be held at Glenwood (Valentine Park) on Tuesday 28 May and Wednesday 29 May.

NSWCCC Girls Rugby League Trials

Three JTCC students headed up the coast for the NSWCCC Trials on Tuesday 21 & 22 May as part of the 18 years Southern Country Rugby League team. With a strong team again this year, they were looking forward to them defending the Southern Country undefeated status since the introduction of Girls NSWCCC pathway. Bridget Shearer (year 12), Navara Mataipule (year 11) and Annelise Hall (year 11) represented JTCC and the team extremely well, with Annelise successful in selection into the NSWCCC team.

Diocesan Open Girls Football

On the 2nd of May, 2024 our John Therry Open Girls Team attended the Diocesan Football Championships down at Ocean Park Woonona. Despite facing defeat in each of their five pool games, the JT open girls Diocesan team displayed unwavering perseverance and remarkable spirit throughout the carnival. Although victory eluded them, their sportsmanship and commitment to the game was a true testament to their JT pride. The results were as follows:

Mount Carmel 5-0
Magdalene 3-0
Holy Spirit 7-0
St Benedicts 6-0

Special mention to all the players including Lillian, Isabella, and Laura who demonstrated unwavering determination in our defensive line. Meanwhile Grace, Veronika, Ava, and Kyra orchestrated our attack for the majority of the carnival. In the heart of the action, Ariana, Amelia, Zoe and Maddison controlled the midfield while Jorja and Indy exhibited versatility, contributing to wherever was needed. Last but not least, a pivotal role was held by Darcie, our formidable goalkeeper from year 10, who faced relentless pressure but kept her composure and made some remarkable saves throughout the day. Our MVP for the day was Isabella Drake who played a crucial role in our defensive line - well done Isabella. Coach - Ms Moon

Bottom row (left to right): Mr Hatton, Amelia Smith, Ava Hilton, Grace O’Reilly, Veronika Miziniak, Maddison Konn, Zoe Wilson, Miss Moon
Top row (left to right): Laura Augustine, Kyra Crews, Darcie Bennett, Isabella Drake, Jorja Hohberg, Ariana Garus, Lillian Wicks, Indy Cotton

NSWCCC Basketball

JTCC had 3 students attend the NSWCCC Basketball trials on Tuesday 14th May. Georgina Akol (year 10) was trialing for the 16’s Girls side, whilst Adrian Narvais (year 12) and Garang Bol (year 12) were trialing for the Open Boys team. Congratulations to the two boys, Adrian and Garang who were successfully in selection into the NSWCCC team. They will attend the 18s and Under NSW All Schools Selections on the 4th September in Castle Hill.

NSWCCC 15s AFL

Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th saw Wagga Wagga host the U15 AFL Boys and Girls NSWCCC Selection Trials. It was beautiful weather with the sun out and clear skies both days, a great escape from the rain. Mrs. Roberts was a team official for the carnival, with Sullivan O’Dwyer being our sole JTCC athlete representative in the Boys Southern NSW side. Sullivan showed his talent from game one, showing great composure, athleticism and defensive work in the backline. His quick thinking, skill work and game sense saw him as the only representative from the Wollongong Diocese to be selected in the team of 22 to compete at the NSW All Schools Championships in Albury the 3-4th June. Congratulations Sully!

NSWCCC Volleyball

Friday 3rd of May saw four JTCC athletes head out to Sydney Olympic Park to attend the NSWCCC Open Boys Volleyball Trials. Students had to initially be approved to register for this event, which saw Cody Meisenhofen, William Chanhdara, Lachlan Phiousodarith and Jericho Titie Anetelea invited to attend. The boys had a highly successful campaign, with William, Lachlan and Cody selected in the NSWCCC team to attend the NSW All Schools Tri-Series Tournament held in Alexandria on Friday 21st June. Congratulations to the boys on their selection,and congratulations to all on their efforts. Good luck to the boys at NSW All Schools and we look forward to seeing Jericho going back next year to trial again as he is currently only in year 10, so has two more years to gain selection.

Southern Country Rugby League Trials

JTCC had seven athletes travel to Wagga to attend the Southern Country U15 & U18 Boys Rugby League trials, alongside Mr Tran & Mr McGrath as Diocesan Officials. The boys played extremely well and were excellent representatives for the school. The games against Western Region were tough and the selectors had their work cut out for them. Congratulations to Zephaniah McLean Lemalu (year 9) and Kieren Mostyn (Year 8) who were selected in the U15 Southern Country Team, and Riley Oitmann (Year 12) who was selected in the U18 Southern Country Team. Zac Dittavong was also nominated for the CCC President’s Team, which will be confirmed shortly. All students will attend the NSWCCC Championships on 24th & 25th May 2024 at St Mary's Stadium (St Mary's). Congratulations boys!

Bill Turner Cup - U15 Boys Knock Out Competition

Our second match of the 2024 campaign was a wet and soggy affair with the JT team facing up against arch-rivals St Gregory’s College. The history between the two schools goes back to 2019 when John Therry defeated St Greg’s on penalties. Since then, St Greg’s has had the wood of the JT teams. There was a little animosity between the teams with St Greg’s coming out quite physical in the early contests. To be honest, the game was evenly matched with both teams having their fair share of ball in the attacking third with numerous shots on goal.

The JT midfield let slip a defensive assignment and an ex JT player was able to snap a shot at the goal, it was a pearler, and St Greg’s were on the scoreboard with 10 minutes remaining in the first half. Jt again had several good attacking runs with multiple balls delivered to key areas, but we struggled to get on to the receiving end and execute.

We regathered during the halftime break, with most of the players looking like drowned rats. But they persevered through the poor weather conditions and battled on. Again, another fairly evenly matched half with both teams having multiple shots on goal to no avail. The scores remained the same and just like that, the our 2024 campaign came to an end.

Some great defensive efforts from Lucas Alvarado, Lucas Failla, Alex Sanchez and Floilan Magalona kept us in the game throughout the match. Great leadership and midfield play by Jaidon, Bryson and Davonne and some great attacking play between Ben and the two Coopers. Our future looks promising with Levi, Cooper F, Ben, Davoone, Floilan, Billy, Lucas, Noah, Charbel and Dom all being of age for next year's competition.

Front row: Sullivan O’Dwyer, Jaidon Cosmidis, Jeshua Prakasham, Charbel Hachem, Alex Sancez, Lucas Failla, Levi Fitzpatrick, Cooper Firman, Cooper Marshall
Front row: Floilan Magalona, Dom Hachem, Davonne Plaatjies, Lucas Alvarado, Billy Wilson, Noah Cook, Ben Keers.

External Pathways Success

Dominic Baker (Year 10) competed in the Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide over the school holidays. He had a very successful campaign in the U17 Para Ambulant division, finishing fourth in the 1500m and finishing 6th in the Javelin. He is also a social media star, with footage of his 1500m finish shared on the Athletics Australia social media sites with over 500,000 views!

Well done to Dominic!

Cody Meisenhofen (Year 12) is not only having success in the school pathway Volleyball program, but has also recently been scouted to trial for the U18 Australian Volleyball squad, which took place at the AIS facilities in Canberra in April. Among roughly 50 other athletes, Cody was fortunate enough to secure a spot on the team. He will be traveling to Bahrain in July/August to participate in this year’s Asian Volleyball U18 Championships. If successful and the team manages to place in the top 3 in this tournament, they will qualify for the U18 World Championships. We will keep an eye out for Cody and wish him and the Australian squad all the best.

Coby Hilton (Year 12) is part of the GWS Giants Academy and is having an excellent start to the 2024 season. He has been selected in the Giants squad for a number of games in the Coates Talent League, which is Australia’s premier underage football pathway competition for boys and girls in the eastern states with teams composed mostly of under 18 players. Coby has been selected most weeks, only missing one game due to the thumb injury. In between completing year 12 he has been doing a fair amount of travel playing the against Gold Coast Suns in Brisbane beginning of April, as well as Tasmania last week and Sandringham Dragons in Melbourne. He has been recognised as a “raw talent…with plenty of flair” in the scout notes on Rookie Central. Keep an eye out for Coby in the future AFL lineup!

Upcoming Events Term 2 2024:

Term 2 - Week 5

Monday 6th May Back up date Monday 27th May - Wollongong Diocese Cross Country Championships - Willandra, Browns Mountain Road

Term 2 - Week 6

Friday 7th June - John Therry Catholic College Athletics Carnival - Campbelltown Athletics Stadium

Term 2 - Week 7

Thursday 13th June - NSWCCC/DIO Basketball Knockout Tournament (7/8 , 9/10 Boys only) - Snakepit, Beaton Park

Friday 14th June - DIocesan Netball Carnival - Fred Finch Park, Berkeley

Upcoming NSWCCC registrations and closing dates

Football - 16 years Boys
NSWCCC Selections - Friday 17 May @ Kareela Oval, Bates Drive, Kirrawee

Hockey Selections – 15s & OPENS
NSWCCC Selections - Monday 20 May @ Bathurst

Water Polo Selections – 17 YEARS & UNDER
Nominations Close Friday 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.

Term 2 Pathway Opportunities - CLICK HERE

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:

AFL
Baseball
Basketball
Cricket
Diving
Golf
Hockey

Rugby
Softball
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo
Netball

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
robertsg03@dow.catholic.edu.au

Student Study Area at Emmaus Centre - New Location Now Open

Studio5 has relocated to a new site in Campbelltown and is now open for students from Yrs 11 and 12 to study Mon-Frid 8.30am to 5.00pm and during school holidays.

To book, send an email to studio5@dow.catholic.edu.au with your name/school and the date/time you plan to attend. Cancel at any time via email.

Printing and binding facilities available.

Address: Suite 3.01, Building B, Lvl 3, 4 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown NSW 2560

Website: https://www.atstudio5.com/

Email: studio5@dow.catholic.edu.au

Contact: Natasha Hamilton 0429 193 168

Please find below a link to the latest Parish Bulletin

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