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Open Day was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came along we had a wonderful time and even had the C91.3 road crew join us for some fun! Here are a few pictures from the Day.

SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS

OVERALL POINTSCORE

ATTENDANCE 

This year our House and Sports Captain attended the Year 7 camp on Wednesday night. Our captain's, Sophia, Katherine, Hollie, Anthony, Riley, Cameron, Madison, Saidy and Olivia all dined with the boys after spending some free time playing games with our newest cohort. The captains then led a liturgy based around our house values and prayers with the students responding and engaging beautifully with the experience.

The captains took their respective groups to separate areas and practised their house chants for a “chant off” in the hall. All students participated fantastically well with a very difficult decision for our judges. While waiting for the points decision the students engaged in an impromptu “dance off” with some stars shining brightly with talent. The points tally at the end of the night was Murray, Conolly and Ryan on 200 points and Chisolm with 150 points.

Some words from our captains from the experience:

Enjoyed having dinner with some of the boys and getting to know them, good to see them showing some JT Pride. Riley

Had an amazing dinner with the boys, being served by them start to finish. Cameron 

Was great to meet the new faces of the year 7s and create a bond with them early in their John Therry journey, creating a passion for house spirit and JT Pride from the beginning. - Hollie

The new group of year 7’s made a positive impact and impression, joining them at dinner was delightful as well as their enthusiasm in house spirit and house cheers. They’re a very likeable and mature bunch. Sophia

Thanks to our Year 12 House and Sport leaders for giving up their time and talents for this very worthwhile evening.

Our annual Year 7 Welcome BBQ and information evening was a great success this week. Staff, parents and students enjoyed a barbeque dinner with the college executive, pastoral coordinators and learning group mentors. This was a great way for families to feel informed and connected to the college community. 

Each house was allocated a classroom where students could introduce their parents to their learning group mentor. Learning Group was explained and there was an opportunity to ask any questions that may have arisen after six weeks of high school. 

Many parents also had the opportunity to chat and make new acquaintances. Thank you to Mr McGrath, Mr Muscatello, Mr Pearce, Mrs Roet, Miss Schnebli, Mr Bodeker and Miss Killen for running these small group talks. 

Mrs Ramchandra discussed the college assessment policy and assessment handbook. These are available on Google Classroom and will be uploaded to the new college website.

Mr Marshall spoke about the partnership we have as teachers and parents. We work together to provide the best outcomes for the students. The large attendance showed that families are very supportive of their child's education at John Therry. 

Mr Humbles and Mr McAllister spoke about compass, communication, pastoral care, wellbeing and daily structures. 

Thanks also to Mr Martyn and Mr Robinson for your attendance on the night and for cooking the BBQ.

We look forward to a great year ahead for our Year 7 cohort.

Last week we launched our Project Compassion commitment for 2020. The day was a fantastic success with many students from Years 9 and 10 helping with the set up, cooking, selling and serving and the pack down. A massive thank you to those students that served and of course many thanks to the students and staff that participated in the eating.

A very warm welcome to Ms Jaimi Adams who will be coordinating our Social Justice initiatives this year with plenty of help from our Youth Ministry team. Thanks to Ms Adams, Mr Tran and the Youth Ministry Leaders and Mrs Fenessy the day raised approximately $200. The next fundraising day will be held on Wednesday the 11th of March at the LIVE concert.

Thanks for your support of this very worthwhile cause.

SPORT REPORT TERM 1 2020 Round 4 vs Mt. Carmel Catholic College 

DIO Girls Touch - Week 6 

Mr. Bodeker, Mr Tran and Mr. Chapman took the JT 13’s, 15’s and Open teams down to Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow for the DIO Touch Carnival. All three teams performed really well. 13’s  finished in 7th place, 15’s came equal 4th and Opens came 7th. Feedback given about all teams is that they showed great John Therry spirit and teamwork. Congratulations to the following player who got selected in the Wollongong Diocesan Team:

• Kiara Bolz - Opens 

Upcoming 

• JT Cross Country Carnival (competitors only)  - Friday 27th March 

Event will be posted on Compass - this is an ‘Opt in’ Event, where students must register to compete in the carnival, held at Thomas Acres Reserve during the first half of the day. 

• 15’s and Open Boys Rugby League nominations are due to Miss Leach by Monday (Wk 8). 
• 13’s and Year 7-10 Pathway Soccer trials will be held soon students are encouraged to read the daily newsfeed on Compass.

Congratulations to the following students on making the Wollongong Diocese Touch teams. A fantastic effort, as we wish them the best of luck at the CCC tournament.

• Kye Thompson - 15’s
• Braydon Wickey - Opens 
• Emmanuel Fatialofa - Opens 
• Kiara Bolz - Opens 

NSWCCC SPORT REGISTRATIONS 2020

Registrations for the following sports are now open on the new  CSNSW website. 

https://csnsw.sport/

NSW CCC key dates can be found here:

https://csnsw.sport/events

Please note that some sports are selected by individual trials, and these can be held throughout NSW.

Selection in the following sports: Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Touch Football and Football are done through the Wollongong Diocese carnivals by way of representing John Therry at these respective carnivals.

Selection in the following sports: AFL, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket – Girls,  Golf, Hockey, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby, Softball, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball will need to be done via individual nomination and selections.

Please be aware of the following upcoming  closing dates:-

• Volleyball 6th March 2020
• Water Polo 12th March 2020
• Hockey 16th March 2020
• Golf 18th March 2020
• Diving 27th March 2020
• AFL 27th April 2020

Uniform

Reminder regarding uniform: Diocese players are reminded that the school sells representative shorts and socks, for the combined cost of $30. This needs to be paid at the Finance Office, then you must take the receipt to the Sports Office to collect the uniform. 

All players representing the school are reminded to be in full sport uniform before boarding charter bus at school. This includes joggers, socks, jumpers. Any players out of uniform will not be allowed to board the bus and compete at the competition. Return to school in uniform is also required.

The shorts, can be worn for MISA games, Diocesan competitions and other State/Knockout competitions. These shorts are only to be worn for representative activities. These soccer and rugby league shorts will match the latest jerseys the school has purchased for the students.

We have had reports of some 'near misses' in and around the school at pick up and drop off time, particularly with cars exiting the school site onto Demetrius Road. A reminder to drive safely and prioritise the safety of our students who are moving in and around the school. Traffic is fairly chaotic between 3:10 and 3:25pm and then almost non-existent. If you can delay pick up 15 minutes your experience will be far more pleasant.

We have added a new pedestrian crossing at the bus bay that should minimise students walking down the school driveway out to Demetrius Road.

Dear students, families and school communities,

Thank you for your school's participation in Catholic Schools Week from 1-7 March. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and showcase many of the fantastic things happening in your school every day, and in all our Catholic schools across the Diocese of Wollongong.

We thank you for working together in partnership with us to help make your school community such a vibrant, nurturing place of learning, faith, belonging and hope.

If you or a family member or friend would like to enrol your child in one of our schools, please download an enrolment package here.

Have a look at our Catholic Schools Week video below, celebrating what our students across the diocese love about their Catholic school. Can you spot the students from your school?

NAPLAN Practice Test- Years 7 & 9

NESA requires all schools participating in NAPLAN Online in 2020 to participate in the NAPLAN practice tests.

Participation in the practice tests is highly beneficial for schools and students in their preparation for NAPLAN in May, as it allows schools and students to become familiar with the online assessment platform and processes.

The practice tests will include an omnibus test (combination of reading, conventions of language and numeracy questions) and a writing test, both approximately 40 minutes in length. All students in Years 7 and 9 are expected to complete both tests.

The Practice test at John Therry will be held on Monday, 23rd March 2020. All Year 7 & 9 students are expected to be present on the day.

More details to follow.