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25.01.2022 Year 12 Drama students had the privilege of watching Laurence Coy and William Koutsoukis' performance of Alex Buzo's Norm and Ahmed. Our sincere thanks to Georges River College for streaming this live production. Not only were our students able to watch the production, they were also able to participate in a live Q & A session with the actors. With their new found insights into the play, students attempted the 2018 HSC question; How do Australian theatre practitioners create images of a specific time and place to influence an audience’s response to cultural issues and concerns?

25.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP - TRADING DAYS Please note that the Uniform Shop will NOT be available for normal trading on the following dates (with the exception of uniform emergencies) due to Year 7 2021 online bookings/fittings taking place. Thur 19 November Tue 24 November... Thur 26 November Tue 1 December Tue 8 December Normal Trading Days: 9am-3.30pm Thur 3 December Thur 10 December CLOSED FOR STOCKTAKE Tuesday 15 Dec 2020

25.01.2022 The new housing development may have thought they were seeing things today when in Periods 3 & 4, students were visited by two cows and a calf, from Dairy Cattle straight off the farm. Thanks to Jess and Luke @asmartfarmer, students investigated how dairy farms are managed and the innovative ways dairy products are produced in a sustainable way. Students were also provided with insight on how milk is separated into its components using traditional techniques, including how dairy products are designed, produced and distributed to their final consumer. Watch this space for more events from today's agricultural adventure.

25.01.2022 Our newsletter for Term 3 is now available on our website or click the link below: https://enewsletter.skoolbag.com.au/375c8c4f

25.01.2022 Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence - Christian Cipri An important event on the calendar is the Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence. This prestigious award is given to one Year 12 student from each Catholic school in the Diocese of Parramatta. Each year the award recognises outstanding young men and women, at the culmination of their schooling, who witness their Catholic faith and achieve well in their academic, sporting, creative, vocational or co...mmunity endeavours. In addition, the Award is also a just recognition for the recipient’s parents who have nurtured their son or daughter, as well as teachers who have instilled a passion for excellence. This year's recipient of the award from St John Paul II Catholic College is Christian Cipri. Christian is our College School Captain. The citation for his award reads: Christian Cipri is an active member of the College community who last year was elected as our College leader. Christian embodies the charism of St John Paul II who is the name sake of our college. Christian is a servant leader who represented the College at Australian Catholic Youth Festivals in addition to volunteering for a number of causes. Christian has participated in school liturgies, assemblies, and fundraisers and is a catchesist leader. Academically, Christian always strives to reach his full potential. He is an impressive ambassador for St John Paul II Catholic College. We congratulate Christian, a worthy recipient of the Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence, 2020. See more

23.01.2022 A REMINDER that tomorrow Friday 25 September is a Staff Learning/Pupil Free day. There will be no classes for Year 7-12 students on this day. Supervision will be available at the Schofields Library between 8:00am and 2:15pm where Parents/Carers choose to send their son/daughter to school on this day. If you wish to send your child to school please advise the College in writing via email to [email protected]. Stay safe and enjoy your break!

22.01.2022 Can you guess which special guests are coming to visit St John Paul II today from @asmartfarmer.... See if you can work it out from these picture hints........???

21.01.2022 To help celebrate Father’s Day SRC students sold gifts during Break 1 and 2 last Thursday and Friday. Thank you to all involved, $842.15 was raised for the College Youth Ministry Immersion Program.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 9 Semester 1 Academic Award Recipients. GOLD AWARD RECIPIENT Keith Sarol... SILVER AWARD RECIPIENTS Jenella Mendoza Melissa Preston Vincent Crisostomo Samuel Gutierrez Paulo Ibanez Jessica Marasigan Sigrid Octavo Josephine Thu BRONZE AWARD RECIPIENTS Isobel Grech Megan Guerrero Aarya Talati Megan Whelan

20.01.2022 Year 7 - Semester 1 - Academic & RISEUP Awards This morning we recognised students in Year 7 who received an Academic Gold, Silver or Bronze Award for Semester 1. We also recognised the highest merit earners in Year 7 for Semester 1. Congratulations to all Year 7 award recipients! GOLD AWARD Noah Esposito... SILVER AWARDS Jasika Anand Jake Buck Alexandra Whelan BRONZE AWARDS Skye Felton Nakeisha Kumar Isabella Marks Jordan Phillips Daria Romenskaya Samara Serra Erin Van Kal

20.01.2022 We would have loved to have invited you to watch our live performances and attend our exhibitions this year but 2020 had other plans. We can offer you the next best thing though.. we can bring the performances to you! Our Creative Arts students have worked tirelessly, rehearsing and recording for our Creative Arts Showcase over the last few weeks. ... Please check them out on our Youtube channel below - enjoy! https://bit.ly/3823mLW

20.01.2022 Our Vinnies Christmas Hampers are filling with more items each day We thank our community for their generosity and encourage our students to continue donating to such a wonderful cause! This week, we are asking for donations of Christmas decorations and next week is PARTY SNACKS & DRINKS. Together, we can make a difference

19.01.2022 Circle of Silence - 8.04 Religion Class #NoChildLeftBehind @JRSAustralia @Houseofwelcome https://drive.google.com//159gfOHDsxx9VVLEpgXlZzjxmW/view

19.01.2022 It's not too late to book your Parent/Carer/Teacher/Student online Zoom interviews. The interviews are being conducted today from 3.15pm 5.15pm and tomorrow Tuesday 15 December 8.00am 2.15pm You can book interviews for the times that suit YOUR FAMILY. ... Go to https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?z=kUri4Tfollow and use code n7dkh to make a booking. If you have any questions please contact the College on 92087200.

19.01.2022 Rise Up Merit Awards Congratulations to Year 9 students who received a RISE Up Merit Award this morning. Well done !

18.01.2022 This week is National Week of Solidarity. Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has partnered with House of Welcome (HOW) and invited our College to join forces and conduct a Circle of Silence to show support for the 16,000 children whose families are seeking asylum in Australia and are affected by COVID 19. To kick this off, we invite you to sign this online petition: https://www.change.org/p/federal-government-we-w/u/27290961 #NoChildLeftBehind

17.01.2022 Chess with Mr Arnold

16.01.2022 Circle of Silence

15.01.2022 Club 7to8 at Schofields has been in full swing during Term 3. It has been amazing to see the number of students who attend and complete both independent and group study. All students are able and encouraged to attend. Club 7to8 is held on a Tuesday and Thursday morning, from 7-8am, in Room 63 at Schofields."

14.01.2022 Year 12 English Studies are currently studying their final unit, ‘English and the Experience of Travel’. Their task today was to select a country and create a visual diary showcasing potential experiences. This task complemented their recent writing activity focusing on the units prescribed text, ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ where they needed to write a diary entry from the perspective of the protagonist, Walter and his experiences.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Jayden Kemp on receiving the Year 10 Long Tan Youth Leadership Award The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards commenced in 2006 to foster the development of youth in terms of behaviour and attributes considered essential in Australia’s future leaders. The award formally recognises those students who have demonstrated leadership and teamwork within their school and the broader community, and who display strong personal ethical values, such as doing one’s best, respecting others and mateship aspects considered essential to the ADF and Australian Society.

14.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS : 7.30am-2.30pm We are open on following days: - Mon 28 Sept - Friday 2 Oct - Tue 6 Oct - Thur 8 Oct... OFFICE CLOSED: Monday 5 Oct & Friday 9 Oct NOTE: Uniform Shop is NOT open during School Holidays

14.01.2022 STJPII - Year 12 Visual Arts - Bodies of Work

13.01.2022 Our Year 12 Visual Arts students are applying the final details to their Bodies of Work. This year students selected expressive forms which included: Graphics Design, Painting, Drawing, Textiles and Collection of Works. After months of hard work with a portion spent in isolation, students are beyond excited to finally submit their Body of Work for final marking. NESA due date is Mon Sep 14.

11.01.2022 #theresmoretosay #RUOKDay

11.01.2022 School Counsellor Update Resource for Student Motivation & Anxiety We acknowledge that COVID-19 interruptions to normal school operations can have impacts on student motivation and anxieties. This article titled "Motivating teens when school is the last thing on their mind" has helpful information and tips for parents including; - Having a conversation about the issue... - Talk about the positives - Get in contact with the school - Work out a plan and small steps - 'Me time' and balance are both important - If social anxiety is a problem - Cultivating healthy social media habits Please follow the link below for the full article: https://parents.au.reachout.com//motivating-your-teenager-

10.01.2022 Circle of Silence - 9.01 Religion Class #NoChildLeftBehind @JRSAustralia @Houseofwelcome https://drive.google.com//1ihxze94SIIiO2eobDi1ML2WfA/view

10.01.2022 RISE UP Merit Awards Congratulations to our Year 10 students who received a RISE UP Merit Award today

10.01.2022 TRANSITION TO SUMMER UNIFORM - WEEKS 9 & 10 Students can wear their full winter or summer uniform in Weeks 9 and 10. With all students in summer uniform at the start of Term 4.

10.01.2022 Student Religious Educators Induction for 2021 These students will assist in the teaching of Religion to Catholic Primary students at East Quakers Hill Public Primary School in 2021.

09.01.2022 The St Vinnies Christmas Hampers have been picked up and taken to our local Parishes where they will be distributed to those in need. We are so appreciative that we can contribute to help these people and make a difference. We brought together a staggering number of items and it’s great to see the whole St John Paul II community come together to make a positive change leading into 2020 Christmas

09.01.2022 Despite COVID, Stage 6 Agriculture was fortunate enough yesterday to attend a personalised Zoom meeting conducted by @DairyAustralia's Dr Stephanie Bullen (who is in lockdown in Victoria), an animal health and fertility lead, and April Browne who is the lead Learning & Development Partner. St John Paul II would like to thank them both for spending the time talking to us about their industry. It was interesting to learn about dairy in Australia including genetics and market specifications. We also learned about industry standards and welfare for dairy cattle. Thank you April & Dr Stephanie for allowing us to ask questions, and to hear from industry professionals such as yourselves. It made learning real and better than any textbook experience. We are grateful for your expertise and insight. #DairyAustralia #AustralianAgriculture

09.01.2022 Today is full of parent/Carer, student teacher ZOOM interviews. Thank you to all the teachers who made communicating with parents/carers and students a priority, as well as parents/carers for making the time for this to happen Congratulations to all students of STJPII 2020 for completing a successful year of their high school journey

09.01.2022 TRANSITION TO SUMMER UNIFORM - FROM 14 SEPTEMBER A reminder that students can now choose to wear their full winter or summer uniform in Weeks 9 and 10. With all students in summer uniform at the start of Term 4.

09.01.2022 Year 8 - Semester 1 - Academic & RISEUP Awards This morning we recognised students in Year 8 who received an Academic Gold, Silver or Bronze Award for Semester 1. We also recognised the highest merit earners in Year 8 for Semester 1. Congratulations to all Year 8 award recipients! GOLD AWARDS Tara Dempsey... Sophia Ling SILVER AWARDS Charlize Tran Annika Dass Chaitalee Gupta Sanika Kulkarni Caitlin Lambert Anita Quigley Misha Sami Tylar Smith BRONZE AWARDS Maddison Danaher Tea De Sagun Karsimar Kaur Tristan Kemp Mischa Naicker Sophie Watts

07.01.2022 Today Year 11 attended a Senior First Aid course

06.01.2022 11 SOR 2 Unit - Circle of Silence #NoChildLeftBehind @JRSAustralia @Houseofwelcome.

06.01.2022 Yesterday our Year 12 Modern History students were revising their HSC content with study cards they made with the help of their teacher Mrs Taylor. Only 46 days until the HSC commences !!

05.01.2022 Our female chess players (and Brayden) wanted to take part in the chess battle with Mr Arnold, so here you have it! The ladies, like the gentlemen played well with an assortment of spectators gathering to support the games. By the end of recess, Jayda was the only player to secure an advantage. Mr Arnold was impressed by their skills however yet again, he overcame his disadvantage and seized victory on all players! What a champion! Thank you to Mr Arnold, our players and all spectators! It has been a great term of chess and a really special way to end our year! Merry Christmas!

04.01.2022 School Counsellor Update Parenting Strategies: Preventing Depression and Anxiety This website provides general guidelines on how parents can prevent depression and anxiety, one for primary-school aged children, and one for teenagers.... Link: http://www.parentingstrategies.net/depression/index.php

04.01.2022 Circle of Silence 9.01

03.01.2022 Congratulations to the following students who have received an early offer through ACU or Macquarie University or WSU. Most of these early offers are based on the student's community service and application to their work throughout their schooling years. Sarah Bezzina (2 offers) ACU - Bachelor of Education Studies, Strathfield Campus WSU - Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education) Pathway to Teaching(Sec)/Master of Teaching (Secondary) ... Hayley Ford (2 offers) Macquarie University - Bachelor in Arts and Bachelor in Primary Education ACU - Bachelor in Primary Education Samara Griffiths Macquarie - Bachelor of Science Laura Mangion WSU - Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science Riley Watson (3 offers) Macquarie - Bachelor of Health Science WSU - Bachelor of Policing ACU - Bachelor of High Performance Sport Niyati Mittal Macquarie - Bachelor of Health Science WSU - Access program Mikaela Sanchez (2 offers) WSU - Bachelor of Medical Science WSU - Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science Alicia Hanna ACU - Bachelor of High Performance Sport Hayley Ling Macquarie - Bachelor of Medical Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts. Ahilya Chandel (2 offers) ACU - Bachelor of Social Work ACU - Elite Athlete and Performer Program Harrison Bazley (2 offers) ACU - Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science Macquarie - Bachelor of Science

03.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day! Check in with your classmates, colleagues, loved ones and anyone who you feel like might not be ok. It’s a conversation that could change a life - learn what to say at ruok.org.au #theresmoretosay #RUOKDay

01.01.2022 Navigating your teen's mental health The Black Dog Institute is offering free 45-minute webinars to parents/carers to increase understanding of common mental health conditions for young people like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder; how to spot early warning signs in young people; when and where to seek help; how to support a young person you care about; and how and when to have meaningful conversations. https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au//upcoming-community-/

01.01.2022 "A huge congratulations to Year 12 Music student Jason Ocampo who has been nominated for possible inclusion in ENCORE 2021. It's a truly amazing achievement - kudos! Encore is a showcase of outstanding performers and composers from the Higher School Certificate who are showcased in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. Good luck with your application Jason, we hope to see you on that stage next year! A very well deserved achievement and great end to the term!"...