Week 8 Term 2 2021
From the Acting Principal
It has been an extremely busy term. Our students continue to work well in class and it is very satisfying to witness this engagement as I walk around the College.
Mr Aaron Beach is taking some well-earned long service leave and will return at the commencement of Term 3.
The Uniform Committee, consisting of parent and student representatives, met during the week to discuss uniform and grooming standards, including a gender neutral option for the summer uniform. This will be a consultative process and parents will be kept up to date with developments.
Athletics Carnival
Our annual Athletics Carnival will be held next Thursday, 17 June. This is a very important event in the College calendar. The Carnival is a community building opportunity, therefore, it is an expectation that students attend and are actively engaged in the day.
Lights Up: Dance
Lights Up showcases the dance work of the Year 12 graduating class. The students will present their Major Works, Compositions and Performances.
Come along and support our fantastic Creative Arts Department on Tuesday, 15 June at 6pm.
St John’s Day
Our annual College celebration of our patron saint, ‘St John’, will be held at the College on Friday, 25 June. Year 12 have gone to a lot of effort to organise the day and they are to be commended for their efforts. They have shown outstanding leadership and are a credit to their families and themselves. I am looking forward to this important event.
Year 7-10 Parent / Teacher Evenings
- Years 8 and 10: Wednesday, 16 June 4pm-7pm
- Years 7 and 9: Tuesday, 22 June 4pm-7pm
All interviews will be held in the Colin Centre. Please arrive a little early for the COVID sign in. The PTO booking link is now open and can be accessed through the College Website (Learning Tab🡪Parent Teacher Online Bookings). Parent / teacher interviews are a valuable resource for both parents and students. You and your child will receive meaningful feedback regarding their progress and be provided with strategies for improvement moving forward.
Michael Campbell
Acting Principal
michael.campbell@lism.catholic.edu.au
From the Assistant Principal - Mission
Head Heart Hands
It is our mission at the College to ensure that all students are engaged in the development of the whole person. The Diocesan Fullness of Life framework outlines our responsibility to provide opportunities for students to grow and develop socially, academically and spiritually. We provide a range of supports and activities that are aimed at improving students’ self-regulation, relationships, well being and growth. At the heart of this are the relationships that are formed through participation. I would like to commend everyone who engages with the myriad of opportunities offered at the College and encourage others to involve themselves further. These are widely promoted through the daily bulletin and other marketing materials.
St Vincent de Paul Winter Sleepout
Our annual St Vincent de Paul Winter Sleepout gave our group a glimpse into the realities of homelessness by ‘sleeping rough’ for a night to raise awareness and funds for Vinnies homelessness services in the Lismore region. This experience challenged our sense of home and offered unique insights into the complex issues faced by people experiencing homelessness. We began the evening with a prayer vigil where students were challenged to leave their technology behind and to think of issues around safety, survival and equity. Our team also donned aprons and catered for the Year 7 sleepover. In the words of St Francis of Assisi, ‘It is through giving that we receive’. The chill of the winter evening made us appreciative of the many blessings we have in our lives. A huge thanks to all of those organisations who shared their valuable time and skills with our Year 10’s.
Year 7 Sleepover
With relationships at the heart of our welfare programs, our Year 7 students spent the night at the College last Thursday.
‘I really liked spending time with the girls in my year group. We learnt a dance and listened to a lovely testimony from our YMO, Emerson. She told us about times when she found growing up tricky and she reminded us that we are all unique and special individuals. The boys also had the opportunity to share with each other and to strengthen the bonds of friendship and care. Thanks to our staff for supporting this sleepover. We are blessed to have staff who generously give of their time to support these opportunities for our students.'
Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week was acknowledged this week in the prayer life of the College. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. It is imperative that, as a Catholic College, we align our prayer life with the words of Pope Francis who expressed his "deep esteem for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and for their ancient cultural heritage”. We are looking forward to our NAIDOC Week celebrations in Term 3. I would like to thank Tristan Mitchell and Lilly Sauer, members of the Year 9 Ministry class, for designing our foyer prayer space.
Uniform Committee
The Uniform Committee is completing the first phase of consultation on a range of modifications to our current policy. Please find attached the draft document. We are inviting your comments before this is adopted. If you have any comments please email annette.reen@lism.catholic.edu.au. Submissions will close Friday, 18 June at 3pm.
The second consultation phase will be looking at modifying the College uniform to ensure equity for all students in our care.
St John's Day
St John’s Day will be celebrated Friday, 25 June. This is an annual celebration of our College Patron and aligns with our commitment to relationship building and providing leadership opportunities for our senior students. Students are encouraged to dress in the theme of the day: ‘what you wanted to be when you grow up’. There are many posters around the College promoting this theme. For new members of our community it is important to note the following:
- The day is a compulsory school day.
- The canteen is only operational for morning tea. ‘Eat Street’ will provide students with a range of lunch options. There is NO CASH exchanged at the stalls. Students need to pre-purchase tickets that they will exchange for food and activities. These tickets go on sale next Friday.
- We would like everyone to be involved in the competitions, activities and worship opportunities provided on the day.
Real Talk
Real Talk will be in the College next week delivering a range of seminars and workshops to our students in the Junior School. These presentations are designed to reflect our focus on relationship building. We are also looking at awareness raising of issues around technology misuse, care for self and others, and ensuring that the dignity of everyone is at the forefront of all we do.
Work Experience
I was fortunate enough to visit Lawson Ward and Dana Cant at their work experience placements last week. Both students were commended for their professionalism, initiative and commitment to learning ‘real life’ skills. As a College community we were proud of the way they represented the Woodlawn in the wider community. When speaking with other staff who had the chance to visit our students, this was a common theme. I would like to thank all students for the way they showcased the College and also represented their families. A huge thanks to all of those organisations who shared their valuable time and skills with our Year 10’s.
RFLs
Our 3rd round of RFLs was released this week. We have a number of students who have improved since the process began this year. Today I am celebrating the Year 11 students for their exceptional results. Twelve students received an exceptional GPA of 5 this round. The RFL is a reflection of commitment to learning behaviours such as working collaboratively, working independently, completing homework and responding to feedback. Classroom practices such as punctuality, respect and participation are also a factor. The top ten students in all year groups will receive Commendation Certificates that work towards Silver Awards and Silver and Gold Badges. I would also like to acknowledge that there are a number of students who are attaining PBs. We will be interviewing students who are falling below the satisfactory level with their parents to ascertain how we can work together to set some goals around this.
Our Faith in Action class have been busy thinking about the power of communities to make change and learning how faith equates with action through justice, a collective voice and service.
Year 11 Catholic Faith in Action
Last week the Year 11 Catholic Faith in Action class was presented to by Nathan Parker. Nathan is a local Pilot who is the 2021 NSW Young Australian of the Year and an Invictus Games Gold Medalist. The students appreciated the opportunity to have Nathan share his story, experiences and advice on overcoming adversity and life's challenges.
This opportunity has motivated the students to develop a community service project, running the Lids4Kids bottle cap collection at the College.
Students of the College are encouraged to collect the plastic lids from bottles and bring them to their Home Group teachers. These lids will be collected in House Groups for the remainder of Term 2 and the whole of Term 3. Points will be awarded towards the Spirit Cup based on the amount of caps collected by each colour House.
Year 11 Business Studies
Last week the Year 11 Business Studies class were fortunate enough to enjoy an excursion to Stone & Wood Brewery in Byron Bay. The students learnt a lot about the business management functions within the company and the impact the business has in the local and Australian economy. This experience will provide an ongoing context for students to apply the theory within Business Studies to a real working example. The students were also taken on a tour of the facility to better understand the operations process.
They were grateful for the opportunity and time the staff gave to extend our students.
Annette Reen
Assistant Principal - Mission
annette.reen@lism.catholic.edu.au
Student Welfare
Maintaining Wellbeing
Being a teenager is hard work. The daily challenges of school, home, paid work, sporting commitments, as well as other demands, can take a toll on our young people. As we near the end of this term, it is vital to remember the importance of maintaining general overall wellbeing. Developing a strong sense of wellbeing is an essential part of being healthy, happy and getting the most out of life. It can help teenagers manage the challenges of the developmental years and be a protective factor against mental illness.
ReachOut.com explains that there are Five Ways to Wellbeing.
There are five evidence-based ways to develop and maintain mental wellbeing according to the New Economic Foundation (UK). These are simple activities that will have a positive effect on wellbeing.
1. Connect
Making time for the important people in our lives and having positive relationships with friends, family and peers are essential for mental wellbeing. Encourage your child to make new friendships and maintain an active connection with their friends. This connection helps them develop a sense of belonging. Help them foster meaningful connections with others by being an active member of the College community, sports team, volunteering and making time for family.
Things you could try:
- Have a regular family dinner and encourage your teenager to invite a friend.
- Participate in school activities or events to meet other school families.
- Organise a weekly family games night – inside or outside games where everyone can have fun together.
2. Be active
Exercising regularly has been shown to lower rates of depression and anxiety. It’s particularly important for teenagers to make time for exercise to relieve stress, especially during exam time. Spending time in nature can come hand-in-hand and improve wellbeing.
Things you could try:
- Walk, ride, jog or swim together before or after school.
- Play sport together.
- Go hiking, camping or for a bush walk.
- Explore your neighbourhood.
3. Take notice
Also known as ‘mindfulness’, the practice of being aware and taking notice of ‘the little things’ trains us to be aware of our thoughts and feelings. A popular way of practising mindfulness is by being grateful. When practised consciously, this has been found to enhance mental wellbeing.
Things you could try:
- Encourage your child to think of three things they are grateful for each day.
- Teach your child how to meditate.
- Teach your child to notice things or people that make them happy.
4. Keep learning
Teenagers’ lives are focused on learning and it is vital for their social and cognitive development. Encouraging your child to learn new skills, especially if they are naturally creative, will enhance their self-esteem, encourage social interaction and help them live a more active life. A love of learning is a great quality to have in life.
Things you could try:
- Take up a new hobby as a family and learn together.
- Ask your child to teach you about a subject they enjoy learning at school.
- Learn about different cultures and places, by visiting cultural hubs in your area.
- Learn about the history of your community.
- Find out about your family history.
5. Give
When we give our time and energy to help someone else, it is very rewarding. It gives us a sense of meaning and purpose. Volunteering or giving time to a cause that your child feels strongly about and giving kindness will also help your child understand empathy.
Things you could try:
- Give your time as a family to a cause that is important to you all.
- Help at school events.
- Support elderly or in-need neighbours.
- Volunteer at a community event.
- Challenge everyone in the family to do something kind for someone else.
Study Skills
As we draw near to the end of another busy term, our Year 12 students have their minds on their Trial Examinations which begin on 26 July. It is often tempting for students to have a long break during the June/July holidays, but this is counterproductive to achieving to the best of their ability.
It is important to have good time management skills when studying. Here are some suggestions from ReachOut that students might find useful:
- Making a list of what you want to achieve. As you work through the list you'll see yourself reaching your goals.
- Writing down appointments, notes and ideas, somewhere prominent so that important dates don't pass you by.
- Limiting social media scrolling to your breaks and shut down these distractions when you're studying.
- Taking breaks so you don't end up stressed and unhappy.
- Setting a time to finish everyday, so you have time to unwind before going to sleep.
- Asking for advice from teachers, friends, family, lecturers and counsellors.
More info on time management: www.ReachOut.click/how-to-manage-your-time
Reachout.com has also provided the following app suggestions for students to make studying a little easier.
1. Flora
Are you finding that you’re struggling to focus on studying from home? Can’t help but dive into the ultimate distraction: picking up your phone? It sounds like you need a little Flora in your life. Flora is a free app that helps you to manage your screen time via a virtual garden.
Each time you put your phone down, Flora plants a seed and a tree begins to grow. The less you use your phone, the better your garden grows. The best bit is you can use Flora with a friend and grow a garden together. While there are plenty of apps designed to help you avoid procrastinating, none are quite as much fun as Flora. Now get gardening!
2. Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds
While some people love the sound of silence while studying, others crave the chaos of the outside world. If you’re stuck at home but need a little background chatter to help you focus, Atmosphere is the app for you.
3. HabitBull
One of the hardest things to do when preparing for exams is getting into a good study routine. It’s just so easy to get distracted by the internet, friends, your phone or games. After all, you’ve got stacks of time! No need to rush studying, is there? But before you know it, you’re cramming the night before a test rather than preparing for it weeks in advance.
Enter HabitBull. A motivational app, HabitBull allows you to track and input good habits, even giving you a score based on how well you’re keeping up with routines. It’s great for noticing patterns in your behaviour, too: maybe there are specific days when you’re more alert than others, or maybe you tend to work better on the weekends rather than on school nights.
‘It offers young people control,’ one user wrote of the app. ‘I liked that the application is a gentle encouragement to uphold personal goals and good habits in your life.’
4. Recharge
When you’re studying hard for an exam, often the first thing to go out the window is your sleep cycle. You stay up late, you wake up early. And even if you’re not spending all night studying, you’re spending all night thinking about studying, which is just as disruptive.
Recharge can help with that. The app helps track your sleep schedule, gives you some activities to do in the morning to get the blood pumping, allows you to track your mood, and – maybe best of all – comes with a super-loud, super-effective wake-up alarm.
‘[I liked] the inability to turn the alarm off without getting out of bed,’ one user wrote. ‘It made it much harder to ignore the alarm!’
5. 7 Minute Workout: Fitness App
One of the best ways to send stress packing is by getting your sweat on. This free app offers daily workouts that are designed to get your heart rate up and clear the mind. Each workout takes just seven minutes – hence the name – and doesn’t require any equipment, so it can be done anywhere, at any time!
The app also includes a health tracker, so you can chart your progress, and a custom workout builder, which allows you to pick and choose your favourite exercises.
Uniform
Thank you to all those students who have been wearing our College uniform correctly. There are a couple of reminders I would like to make:
- Wednesday is sport uniform day (with the exception of Year 12 who are able to wear their Year 12 jersey). As the weather is getting colder, this means that school jumpers are not to be worn on Wednesdays. As mentioned previously, only the current tracksuit is to be worn to school. This tracksuit top has the coloured horizontal panels and the tracksuit pants have the velcro straps.
- After the June long weekend, students are to wear their College blazer to and from the College.
I hope you all find some time over the long weekend to relax and spend time doing what you enjoy.
Regards,
Fiona Fennamore
Leader of Student Welfare
fiona.fennamore@lism.catholic.edu.au
Sports News
Athletics Carnival
The College Athletics Carnival will run Wednesday, 16 June and Thursday, 17 June.
Please find attached the program for these dates.
Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend the Althletics Carnival Thursday, 17 June.
Please be sure to sign in at the Front Office before proceeding to the ovals.
Cross Country
Congratulations to Padraig Heffernan on his 3rd placing at the NSWCCC Cross Country Championships on Tuesday. Padraig will now represent NSWCCC at the NSW All Schools Championships on Friday, 16 July.
NNSW Schools Cup Competition
The local round of the 2021 Schools Cup competition was held on Friday, 28 May at the Lismore Netball Courts. We entered four girls and four boys teams; the largest number the College has ever entered. It was a great day with 36 teams from local schools participating.
Year 9/10 Girls Green
The team played their round matches against:
- Trinity (won 19-4)
- Casino High School (won 15-5)
- Deadlys (social game - won 18-5)
- Summerland Christian College (won 24-6)
- Richmond River High School (won 21-2)
At the conclusion of the pool matches the For and Against tally was 78-17. After the final, this had moved to 94-20. This is an impressive statistic, indicating particularly strong defence in all positions, notably within the goal circle. The shooters performed well given the games were of short duration.
Team members were: Nikki McKinlay, Luka Butler, Riley Alvos, Bella Griffiths, Tahlia Rowe, Charlotte Gilliland, Tahlia Kent, Eloise Davis, Ruby Barnes, Sophie Alcorn.
In the final Woodlawn Green defeated Woodlawn Red 16-3 to progress to the Regional Finals on Tuesday, 20 July.
This is a great team to coach. They always show excellent sportsmanship and are the perfect ambassadors for our College.
Thank you to Luka, Riley, Bella, Tahlia R, Eloise, Ruby and Sophie for assisting with the umpiring.
Fiona Fennamore and Jane Farrugia
Coaches
Year 9/10 Girls Red
The team played their round matches against:
- Richmond Christian College
- Kadina High School
- Deadlys
- Summerland Christian College
At the conclusion of the pool games the team had the For and Against statistics of 51-44.
Team members were: Ruby Mackney, Charlotte Hassall, Charlee Spackman, Pippa Davis, Eva McRae, Kate Wiggins, Katelyn Robinson, Lottie Coppola, Skyla Pope and Lucy Bowen.
The team played consistently well to finish second in their pool. In the final playoffs they were drawn to play Woodlawn Green. The final score was 3-16 which was not a clear indication of how close the game actually was.
The girls gave 100% effort in all of their games. They were versatile in the positions they played and were really supportive of each other all day. It was a pleasure to spend time with them.
Thank you to Charlotte, Skyla and Lucy who helped out with umpiring.
Fiona Fennamore and Jane Farrugia
Coaches
Year 9/10 Boys Green
Game 1: The 9/10 Boys Green team played their first game against Kadina. Kadina was struggling for numbers and only had five on their team. The Woodlawn boys chose to do what was fair and play 5 vs 5. The game ended in a 7-7 draw.
Game 2: The 9/10 Boys Green team played their second game against Summerland Christian College. This game was very fast paced, and the boys dug deep to pull together a close win 4-3.
Game 3: Unfortunately the third game was forfeited by our opposition, Richmond River High School.
Game 4: The 9/10 Boys Green team played their 4th game against Emmanuel Anglican College. This was by far the toughest game of the day. EAC had won the majority of their games, which intimidated the Woodlawn boys. They played hard until the end, however they lost 22-2.
Game 5: (decider of 3rd and 4th place):
The last game of the day was played as a rematch against Summerland Christian College. The boys all worked together really well and were determined to get a place on the podium. The boys played a great game to get the win (7-1), which put them in 3rd place overall.
Notable mentions: Jakob Lane played outstanding, raking in the majority of the team’s points for the day.
Hayden Rogers was a solid defender, swatting balls and shutting the opposition down all day.
Jasper’s energy and work rate was fantastic. Even in the games we were losing, he always put in 110%.
The team consisted of Hayden Rogers, Jakob Lane, Jasper Delman, Rowan Kenyan, Kai Rudd, Dylan Crawford and Rhys Bryant.
Jacob Franey
Coach
Year 7/8 Girls Green
The Year 7/8 Girls Green team played four games in our pool before having the opportunity to move into a play-off match to see if we would progress to the next round. Having mostly played together at the NRCC Netball Carnival only a few weeks prior, the team was ready to play to their strengths, learn from their mistakes and play their best netball as a team. The competition was varied, with some of our opposition having never played netball before, but the games were all played in a positive and inclusive manner. The skills and teamwork on display was a pleasure to watch.
Our pool results were as follows:
Woodlawn v RRHS 19-5 (won)
Woodlawn v EAC 22-0 (won)
Woodlawn v Summerland Christian College 32-1 (won)
Woodlawn v Living School 29-0 (won)
Our play-off match was more challenging against Casino High but the girls were determined to win and progress to the next stage. They played their best game of the day to end up winning 13-10. They are looking forward to taking part in the Regional Final next term.
The team consisted of Asha Baker, Alanna Bromhead, Indira Coble, Amarli King, Ava Lisetto, Quinn McInnes, Kelsey O’Connor, Emily Pope, Bella Roberts, Ashlee Rugendyke and Molly Tymmons.
A big thank you also to Indira, Quinn, Kelsey and Emily for volunteering to umpire during the day.
Sally Ryall
Coach
Year 7/8 Girls Red
This Year 7/8 girls team were a team filled with enthusiasm and skill. The day consisted of two social games in which the girls got to figure out how to work together as a team whilst also having some fun. Despite going down in a few games it was great to see the girls’ spirits staying strong throughout the day. The first game was against a very skilled team from BPHS. The girls had some great turnovers but unfortunately they got the best of us and we went down 22-0. In our second game the girls played exceptionally well against Kadina and came through with a win of 6-0. Our final game was against Casino High, however, despite the team's wonderful efforts we sadly went down 23-3. It was an absolute pleasure to coach this team and I am extremely proud of all the girls’ efforts.
The team consisted of Harper Bailey, Alana Foster, Rue Heffernan, Amelia Lamas, Isabella Rowe, Chloe Ryall, Ayla Smith and Ayishah Thind.
Emerson Egan
Coach
Year 7/8 Boys Red
The Year 7/8 Boys Red team played three games the whole day after one team forfeited. The boys played well and were able to come away with a couple of wins; even getting the chance to verse the other Year 7/8 Woodlawn boys team at one stage.
The boys won the first game 13-6 against Emmanuel. They went down in the second game 11-2 against Trinity. The third game Richmond River forfeited. And in the final game, against the other Woodlawn team, we drew 7-7.
The team consisted of Noah Vakararawa, Patrick Maginnity, Lachlan Kennelly, Matthew Gillan, Keenan Faber, Billy Drooger, Nate Doolan and Rio Carter.
Natasha Wotherspoon
Coach
Brian Battese
Leader of Sport
brian.battese@lism.catholic.edu.au
Careers Update
The full version of the Careers Update can be found at this link. Newsletters are listed on the left side of the page. Select the week for the most up to date news. Don’t forget to check the calendar for Open Days, events, Career Expos, new dates and closing dates, etc.
In this fortnight’s news Year 10 have returned invigorated from work experience. This is a great opportunity to discuss whether their career plans have changed and to discuss plans for subject selection with their teachers. TAFE are opening up scholarships for their Degree courses and numerous universities have open days, degree and scholarship information sessions coming up. Keep an eye out for the institutions you are interested in and let me know if you are looking for information from other universities.
Please click on the links below to read more about the latest news and events.
Bernie Maginnity
Vocational Pathways Coordinator
bernie.maginnity@lism.catholic.edu.au
Positions Vacant
There is an opportunity for School Leaver Accountants with WCA chartered accountants who have offices in Lismore and Ballina. Please see the link for more information and how to apply.
University
Griffith University Online Chat
UNSW’s Degrees & Scholarships Information Evenings
- Tuesday, 15 June
- Thursday, 17 June
UNSW’s Regional & Interstate Degrees & Scholarships Online Information Evening 16 June 6pm to 7pm
Bond University: Year 12 early offers for 2022: How it works
CQ Post Year 12 Study Options Webinar 16 June 4pm
University of Canberra Webinar on August Early Offer Round 1 July 5pm to 6pm
Experience ACU - Canberra 6 July 2021 9:30 am-1:00 pm
Experience ACU - Blacktown 30 June 2021 9:30 am-1:00 pm
Experience ACU - North Sydney 6 July 2021 9:30 am-1:00 pm
ACU - I did not get the ATAR / OP / rank
ACU - I am an elite athlete or performer
Guarantee your place at ACU
UNSW Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme
Undergraduate Alternate Admissions Pathways
Mathematics Prerequisites Course Listing – University of Sydney
University of Tasmania
https://www.utas.edu.au/study/schools-recommendation-program
UOW College Australia Now Accepting applications for 2022
Experience ACU webinar - Five good reasons to study criminology
7 July 2021 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Experience ACU webinar - Exploring the 'big questions' - Philosophy
1 July 2021 10:00 am-11:00 am
Experience ACU webinar - An arts degree?
8 July 2021 10:00 am-11:00 am
University of Newcastle - Joint Medical Program Info Session: Webinar Series
University of Newcastle - Joint Medical Program - How to Apply – 5 Steps
The Ultimate US & UK University Summit!
No Testing Required for 2021-22 US University Admissions
Reminder Torrens Virtual Careers Expo 15 July
Torrens University Early Entry Applications Now Open
MACQUARIE LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS EARLY ENTRY KEY UPDATES
Scholarships
UNSW Co-op Program
The 2022 Iglu Regional Scholarship
UAC
Webinars for schools, students and parents. UAC has launched a suite of free webinars on different areas of study at university. In these sessions we talk with a panel of experts from our participating institutions about entry requirements, course content and much more.
UAC Digital - Let’s chat - Studying at a Regional University
UAC Digital - Early Entry SRS
UAC Digital - Let’s chat - Business, Commerce and Economics
UAC Key Dates 2021
19 September 2021 SRS closing of application
30 September 2021 Early bird close - UAC application
4 November 2021 Change of preference deadline for SRS
12 November 2021 November round 1 offers for SRS
10 December 2021 NSW ATAR release
Some guides to help navigate the world of UAC and university applications.
UAC Application Summary Sheet
Schools Recommendation (SRS) and Early Entry Schemes Summary Sheet
Educational Access Schemes (EAS) Summary Sheet
How much does it cost to study at Uni? From UAC
TAFE
Higher Education Scholarship Program
Secure the future with a TAFE NSW Bachelor of IT Degree (Network Security)
NSW Fashion Design Studio TAFE
Sydney Trains Apprenticeships - Join the team that keeps Sydney moving!
We advertise apprenticeship positions in July on:
Get a Dynamic Career with the TAFE NSW Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
TAFE Bachelor of Applied Commerce
Private Colleges
Sydney Actors School Acting Application and Audition Monologues
AIE Open Day - 15 August
Short Courses Le Cordon Bleu Sydney
Where Can Students Find Out More About Tocal College
Tocal Farming and Agriculture Open Day
Friday 2 & 9 July
Friday 24 September & 1 October
Other Events
Physical Aptitude Test - FireFit Training Guide from NSW Fire and Rescue
Eligibility Quiz for the NSW Police Force
AFP Recruitment Public Group Facebook
Careers in the Thoroughbred Industry
Western Sydney Careers Expo 24 to 27 June
Student Exchange Australia & New Zealand Information Sessions
Camp Counsellors USA Zoom Thursday 17th June 7:00pm
Begin your US university preparation as early as possible – years 9 or 10 ideally
Your free guide to a career in exercise physiology and exercise science
An opportunity for maths, geography and IT students looking for work experience in the future
Positions in Australian Defence Force – Gap Year
Lights Up
We are happy to announce that..... Lights Up is ON in 2021!
Lights Up showcases the dance work of the Year 12 graduating class. The students will present their Major Works, Compositions and Performances.
Come along and support our fantastic Creative Arts Department on Tuesday, 15 June at 6pm.
Please email ally.rice-finlayson@lism.catholic.edu.au for ticket sales.
Year 11 Drama
Parents & Friends' News
Parents and Friends' Meeting
The Parents and Friends' Association invite all parents, carers and friends to the next Parents and Friends' meeting on Monday, 19 July at 5.30pm. It is to be held in the College Library. We appreciate and welcome all to attend.
Save the Date
The St Johns College Parents and Friends' Association are hosting a Black Friday Trivia Night on Friday, 13 August at 7pm. The Trivia Night will be held in the Colin Centre at Woodlawn. There will be teams and tables of eight. Dress up in theme or wear a spooky hat. More information to come at the beginning of Term 3.
Rebecca Prodger
Parents and Friends' Association - Secretary
Canteen News
The cash free way to pay! - REGISTER NOW
Paying for lunches is now safer and hassle free. With cashless cards there's no need for students to bring cash to school.
The College has Flexischools to allow students to pay at the Canteen using their existing student ID card. Paying for lunches and items at recess or lunch is now safer and hassle free. With cashless cards there's no need for students to bring cash to school. Parents can set daily spending limits and view transactions online. Parents can also top-up funds at anytime.
The Canteen has introduced a Fast-Track line for students who have pre-ordered to collect their lunches, making it mush easier and quicker for students.
We encourage all students to register. This will allow for those days when your student may have forgotten their homemade lunches.
Please follow the link below to register now:
School Locker - School Uniforms
Student Uniforms and supplies are available at the following stores. Please click on the links below for more information and opening hours.