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Please monitor your compass app and email for updates on how John Therry is managing the coronavirus situation. We will send out a detailed update shortly but want to assure parents that we are following all Government Health and Education guidelines at the school level. This includes cancelling excursions, cancelling large gatherings including our school assemblies, and cancelling off site sport activities where there are other community groups, amongst other measures. 

Things are changing quickly and we are preparing for the possibility of school closure if this decision is made by the Government. Our priority will be trying to ensure students can continue with their studies at home and supporting staff and students if this eventuates. We appreciate these are challenging times and we will working to minimise the impact on our school community as much as we can.

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY – So Wonderful and so sad

I grew up in Blacktown, Doonside actually. It was a tough but wonderful life full of sport, mates, family and life. We didn’t have a lot living in a war service home –similar to todays Housing Commission. You also got lots of bruises in Doonside, but you didn’t cry. That wasn’t accepted.

Last Monday I sat at home and cried, more seeping but still very emotional. I was watching the funeral of Hannah Clark and her three children, Laianah, Aaliyah and Trey,as a result of domestic violence (DV) by her estranged husband in a Brisbane suburb. I could not fathom how that could happen. What feelings and thoughts could lead to this sort of action.

What really hit me was the fantastic event we had the day before on International Women’s Day where 86,000 people attended the Women’s World Cup T20 in Melbourne, the AFLW had stellar games and this all followed a brilliant year by the women’s soccer team, the Matilda’s.

IWD asks men and women to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women's achievements - not only for one day, but every day.

It was such a confronting contrast. In a country like Australia how do these things happen? Why does God let them happen? I don’t think that God can stop them, but only make the aftermath bearable. God is there to console us and comfort us.

Sadly at John Therry we have some students who have lived in homes or witnessed DV in their lives. Such unacceptable acts can damage young children and their understanding of what a family life should look like. We work closely with all of our students to provide an environment that sustains growth in learning and character.

One of the hardest aspects of DV is knowing someone who is going through it and having them ask us not to interfere. I don’t think it is an option, we need to save lives and act. If you of anyone is a situation that needs assistance please use the resources below.

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au         

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/helpline

https://www.1800respect.org.au

JOHN THERRY OPEN DAY – 2020

What a wonderful occasion it was last Saturday as we had over 650 people fill the College Hall at the Open Day. The vast majority of people were in Year 6 (with their families) and finishing their Primary School education and looking at alternatives and options for Year 7, 2021.

Tours of the College grounds included all specialist areas with the Science Block experiments and the ice creams and pancakes at Food Tech the highlight for most.

A further opportunity will be provided later in Term 1 for those who have contacted the College Office and indicated they were not able to attend.

OPEN DAY AFTERNOON CATCH UP OPPORTUNITY.

 A number of parents have made inquiries through the Front Office about viewing the College as they were unable to attend the Saturday Open Day. So the school will be open for visitors on Wednesday 25^thMarch from 5.00 – 6.00pm. Spread the word and come along.

“It’s easy to have faith when everything is working out. It’s much harder to have faith when you are facing challenges in your life but that’s exactly when you need to apply it.” Dominic Augoustis –

 John Therry is a diverse learning community and last year, 173 students chose their own path to complete Year 12. Whether our students selected an ATAR or non ATAR, each student’s journey was unique. Their chosen learning path played to their strengths. It engaged their interest and passion to help them succeed.

A common theme among most of our students was the resilience and determination shown throughout their learning journey. We commend the grit that many of them drew upon to make significant and impressive progress throughout their time at John Therry. We are delighted to congratulate two of our 2019 graduates who did us very proud, Amelia Melville & Erin LaRue.

 Amelia Melville (HSC Advanced English Band 6/JTCC DUX)

 Every student who achieves a band 6 in any subject, but in particular within Advanced English, shares the same important qualities; dedication, a willingness to take on board feedback and resilience. This idea was reflected in Amelia as she was constantly and consistently applying  herself to her studies. She submitted work to be marked and did not get discouraged when that work needed further revision and refinement. This is a testament to this young lady who helped establish a tone and set an example for the rest of the class to aspire to. “I worked really

hard, I spent weeks on end re-reading all my texts, doing practice essays, practice essay structures until HSC, and I achieved a band 6.” In her Dux speech she quoted her teacher, Mr Conway, “the HSC rewards hard work and consistency”, and she believed it had worked for her. Amelia aspires to continue her education with a Degree in Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of International Studies at the University of Sydney.

Erin Larue (HSC Standard English Band 6)

Erin has made us proud by achieving a place in the NSW Top Achievers' merit list in English Standard and thus breaking the myth that getting a top Band 6 in English Standard, is next to impossible. A Distinguished Achiever in the State, Erin stood 11th in the HSC Standard English Course in all NSW and achieved the highest band 6 possible. An avid reader and a creative thinker, Erin has made this journey to the top with her hard work and commitment towards English. She aspires to continue a degree in Bachelor of Architecture and Environments at the University of Sydney.

On behalf of the English Faculty, I take this opportunity to congratulate and thank both our students for being such great role models. I would also like to acknowledge and give thanks to the outstanding commitment of staff and the tireless support of parents during their childrens’ learning journey. These inspiring individuals have shown a deep understanding of the knowledge and skills required for the examinations, which indicates effective teaching and learning. Creativity and imagination was demonstrated across their work and each student should be very proud of their efforts. 

I wish all our students all the best as they embark on their chosen pathways.

Mrs. E.Robinson 

English Faculty Coordinator

John Therry Catholic College

ARTEXPRESS EXCURSION 2020

On Thursday March 5th, sitting in the front four rows of the auditorium at the Art Gallery of NSW, all four Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts classes attended the Artexpress ‘From the classroom to the Gallery’ study morning, amongst the very best schools in the state. Four Artexpress students gave talks about their bodies of work.

‘Artexpress’ is an exhibition of the very best practical artworks from Visual Arts students from across the state. After the talk, our students were the only school to ask the Artexpress students presenters, questions on how to work smarter to improve their marks. Our school has had twenty two Visual Arts students nominated for Artexpress over the last ten years, the most in our region in that time.

After the Study morning, the classes investigated different parts of the gallery to reinforce content covered in class; Year 11 investigated historical Western Art, while Year 12 examined the Contemporary exhibition spaces. On behalf of Mrs. Hume and myself (Year 11 and 12 teachers), we congratulate our students’ behavior and positive contribution on the day, which was exemplary. Thank you also to Mrs. O’Brien who did a marvelous job assisting with all students on the day.

Mr. Stephen Peters

Creative Arts Coordinator

Dear Students,
 
John Therry will need student representatives to participate in the annual Anzac Day March on Saturday 25th April 2020
 
We will assemble at Campbelltown Mall (near the Commonwealth bank) at 8.15am. The march to Mawson Park moves off at 8.30am and then the Anzac Day ceremony and wreath laying commences at 9.15am.
 
If you are interested in coming can you give your names to your learning mentor 
 
You will be expected to be in full WINTER school uniform. All SRC representatives are especially invited to attend and our School Captains will lay the wreath at the Mawson Park cenotaph.

SPORT REPORT TERM 1 2020 Round 5 vs Magdalene Catholic College 

• Parents/carers - please make sure you have access to the Compass Portal. We have a large number of Sporting Events coming up over the next few months, all information and consent will be posted as Events on Compass.

• A brief reminder to all students - when you go off site for Sport, whether it is MISA or Rec Sport, you are representing John Therry CC. Your behaviour and attitude is a reflection on our school community. It is also a privilege to be offered such a wide variety of sports and activities. If it is found that students are not following school behaviour guidelines, or not meeting simple expectations, you will be removed from your designated activity indefinitely. 

Upcoming 

•  DIO SWIMMING CARNIVAL - Friday 13th March 

Good luck to the John Therry team competing at Corrimal Pool on Friday!

• 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 team selected - DIO trials on Wednesday 18th March. Please make sure you give consent via the Compass Event. 
•  13’s and Year 7-10 Pathway Soccer trials will be held soon - students are encouraged to read the daily newsfeed on Compass.
• Bill Turner Soccer - Trials will be held over the next week - students are encouraged to read the daily newsfeed on Compass.

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.