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The Month of May is traditionally the month we celebrate Mary, mother of Jesus and her important role in the Church. Mother's day also falls in May and we can look to Mary for some of the wonderful qualities we see in mothers, and can all aspire to such as courage, strength, hope, and unconditional love for our children amongst other things. As part of the celebration of Mary, I thank Mr Suares who has been leading the Rosary in the school chapel at lunchtime on Thursday's. Students receive a set of Rosary beads and a pamphlet on how to pray the Rosary, and then complete one decade of the Rosary together. I encourage students to come to the Chapel for this experience and see what it brings to you.
Automatic back gates
The gates to access the car park at the back of the school have now become fully automated, providing enhanced security of the school site. The gates open between 7-9am and then from 3-3:40pm of an afternoon. Outside these hours the gates are locked and access to the site needs to be made from the front of the school. There is limited access via this one way gate so it is not recommended as a regular pickup point. The streets are narrow and residents do rightly park on the street so we aim to limit traffic through this area.
Parent teacher interviews for Year 11 & 12 - Monday 17th May
Last call for parent teacher interview bookings for Monday night. This is an important opportunity for students, parents and teachers to discuss progress and demonstrate our shared value for their education. Bookings can be made in the compass app, or contact the front office if you are having trouble and we will be happy to assist you.
YEAR 9 2022 ELECTIVE SELECTION
The Course Preference (Subject Selection) Information for Year 9 students 2022 will be available on 24th May 2021. This will be in the form of a Google Sites page (with details of the Electives potentially available for study) and the Course Preference Handbook (digital and hard copy given to students).
Please take the time to explore the Google sites page, read the information in the Handbook and discuss course options with your child. Teachers will always be available via email or phone, if you would like further information or clarification.
We have created a timeline for the process of course selection which is an follows:
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When |
What |
Action required |
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Monday 24th May 2021 (Term 2 Week 6) |
-‘User-friendly’ course information available on Google sites page -Course Preference Handbook distributed/Uploaded (General protocols and procedures) |
Parents/caregivers & students to read and discuss |
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Term 2 Weeks 7 & 8 |
Student/Teacher discussion about elective preferences |
Students ask as many questions as required and to get as much information as possible Students discuss elective preferences with teachers and parents/caregivers |
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Friday 11th June 2021 (Term 2 Week 8) |
First round of course preferences submitted online |
Students to complete course preferences online |
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Term 3 Week 1 |
Students receive course preference offers |
Students to check/discuss course preference offers with parents/caregivers |
Term 3 Week 2 |
Students review electives chosen |
Students to sign off on final selections |
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Term 3 Week 4 |
Course preferences finalised |
Luke Hodge: Alumni Role Model and Australia’s next International Star - New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts.
If you ever wonder how the opportunities at John Therry can change your journey and path in life, then the role model of our 2018 School Captain Luke Hodge would be one of the best examples of how you your life takes a new path by relishing every moment.
As our school Captain, Luke felt a true leader should be involved in all aspects of school so he took on his first ever role as Gaston in Beauty in the Beast with his friends. Luke’s creative energy ignited and he found a new and unexpected path.
Luke went on to study film, acting and communication at the University of Western Sydney. His creative spirit was unleashed and in 2021 he became the first Indigenous student to become the face of the University.
Even more exciting is his audition and selection to attend the New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts in New York in September. Luke wil be moving overseas to the heart of the Chelsea/ Flatiron district in Manhattan, New York.
As a Conservatory educational facility, entry and student enrolment is based purely on invitation only. Luke was selected after three months and 3 separate rounds of auditions and interviews. He has been offered an $18,000 scholarship to study an Associate Degree for Acting in Film & TV at NYCDA, only 1 person was selected from Australia.
Luke’s message speaks to all JTCC students looking to follow their passion and find all opportunities in life “I'm humbly passionate about what's to come as this is a dream of mine I’ve been chasing, I see this as just the start of a long journey ahead that I’m driven to take all the way.”
To celebrate National Families Week CatholicCare is running a five-part webinar series to celebrate family and make the most out of family life. Each webinar will have a different focus.
Family Resilience
Understand what a resilient person and family looks like, and how you can build resilience within yourself and your family.
Family Values
Understand what values are and why they are important. By identifying our family values we can better understand and connect.
Family Connection
With our lives so busy we can struggle to keep connections within our family, learn why connection is important and how to sustain or build family connections
Family Self-Care
Learn why self-care is so important and how looking after ourselves, has a flow-on effect on the whole family.
Family Mindfulness
Learn what mindfulness is and the benefits it provides, not just for ourselves, but also the benefit it has on our family.
See the link here to register: https://dowcatholic.zoom.us/webinar/register/6016202622065/WN_GZrZMh1VQJaNNlkTsRaBOA
NEWSLETTER SPORT UPDATE - Term 2, week 4
MISA Round 3 - vs. MAC
Rugby League vs.ASCC, Softball vs. MCC
Just as the buses were pulling up to take our students to their games, dark clouds and thunder were rolling in. Despite some light showers, some of our teams were finally able to play their first game of the term! Some of our poor teams were ready to finally get out and play, but unfortunately got stung with a BYE round and are yet to play a game!. JTCC performed really well this week, with 6 wins and 1 loss. Some teams produced outstanding victories, with many coaches excited for the rest of the competition this term.
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Team |
Coach |
Result |
Report |
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10-12 BOYS LEAGUE D1 |
Mr. McGrath |
18-12 JTCC Win |
An interesting start to the season, playing with limited players in the rain. We put ourselves under pressure in the first half, only completing one set of attack which resulted in All saints leading 12-0 at the break. Once the boys held onto the ball and stopped giving away penalties in the second half, we played hard footy that was hard to manage for the opposition. Malcolm and Alex led the forwards all game with Garry pulling off some big hits in defence. A shaky, but pleasing win. MVP: Alex Rondo |
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10-12 GIRLS IND Cricket |
Mr. Geribo |
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BYE |
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10-12 BOYS SOFTBALL |
Mr. Chapman |
5 - 2 JTCC Win |
The JT boys had a great start to the MISA season beating MCC 5-2. JT batted first and produced 4 runs through some big hitting BY Damian Thomas. Tom Augustine then pitched very well and combined with Shaun Sutton on 1st base got the majority of Magdalene batters out. MVP: Damian Thomas |
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11-12 GIRLS NETBALL |
Mrs. Pellegrino |
26-11 JTCC Win |
Our first game of the season resulting in a win. The rain held off up until the last 7 minutes of the final quarter. With only 6 players, the team was down a wing defence. By the end of the first quarter JT was up 11-2 with MAC only scoring 1 point in the second quarter and by the time the game had to be completed due to heavy rain, JT was up 26-11. Game play and team spirit was phenomenal. A particular shout out to Sarah White for her exceptional passes, especially into the goal circle as well as Nikita Maika-Teal for her goal shooting. If this game was anything to go by with one player down, the JT girls will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming games. MVP: Sarah White |
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11-12 BOYS SOCCER |
Mr. Williamson |
11 - 0 JTCC Win |
A good win in a game that provided very little challenge. 8 different goal scorers. Well done Hanney, Sumner, Steele (2), Sepulveda, Treiblmayr, Sparkes, Nkala and Gomes. MVP: Josh Pappas |
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10-12 GIRLS SOCCER |
Mr. Holmes |
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BYE |
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7-9 BOYS BASKETBALL |
Mr.Peters |
71 - 24 JTCC Win |
Dominant display by all the boys. Stepped up their rebounding and intensity with players all getting familiar with their roles. Garang, Keon, Kruze and Cliff all in particular caused havoc for the opposition again. Everyone scored. MVP: Garang Bol (17 points, 16 rebounds) |
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7-9 GIRLS BASKETBALL |
Mr. Jefferys |
6 - 24 MAC Win |
Written by Navara - A little disappointing for me and the girls but this will only make us want to work harder. There was some really good defence coming from Georgina and Georgia. Some things we should practice are definitely our shooting and our passing. Our spacing and rebounding is something we need to work on as well as passing, Overall we did alright, it definitely wasn’t the best any of the girls played but hopefully we improve. MVP: Georgina Akol |
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7-9 BOYS HOCKEY |
Mr. Webb |
2 - 0 JTCC Win |
After rain affected rounds the MISA hockey competition got off to a good start for John Therry. A very inexperienced John Therry team got off to a flying start with a Riley Oitmann goal in the first few minutes. Some great build up play from Harrison Clinch and Darcy Wilson lead to another goal which won the boys the game 2-0. Well done to the team MVP: Darcy Wilson |
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7-9 MIXED FRISBEE |
Mrs. Stanley |
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BYE |
A few general reminders
- We are now into our 6th term of using COMPASS - Students need to ensure that they are getting a parent /guardian to give consent for Events via the Compass Parent Portal or they risk not being allowed to attend.
- Please make sure you read the run sheet on Tuesday morning posted on Compass
- Socks need to be white or JTCC socks, and visible at or above the ankle.
- The new MISA/Representative shorts can be purchased for $20 from the Finance Office, and picked up from the Sports Office. There are Rugby/AFL, OzTag and Multi shorts.
UPCOMING Sport Events
- Year 11/12 South West Sydney Regional Oztag Championships - Wednesday 12th May
- 400m & Javelin events - Thursday 13th May - Lunch - P6.
CCC Sport
Remember that there is a new way to nominate individual sports for NSWCCC. This information can be found if you search CSNSW Sport on Google. It is very important that you keep track of closing dates for registration to avoid disappointment of missing out.
If you have any questions, feedback or your child has a successful sporting achievement to share please get in contact via the school number 4645 8100 or via my email address:
leachg01@dow.catholic.edu.au
bodeker01@dow.catholic.edu.au (In charge year 7+8 Sport)
Yours in Sport,
Ms Leach
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