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How John XXIII College is living out the call of Laudato Si’ — one banksia at a time.

Congratulations to our gifted and talented Magis students who represented John XXIII College at the Perth Regional Round of the World Scholars Cup, held at Sacred Heart College and Kingsway Christian College. This year’s event saw over 600 students from across the region take part, the largest Perth round to date.

Forty years ago, John XXIII College began its chapter at Mount Claremont. The campus was the product of five years of patient, principled work and a vision of Catholic education that began with one question: for whom are we building?

When Katherine ‘Kass’ Keenan (Class 1997) was a student at John XXIII College, her father was already crossing borders into Afghanistan with the Red Cross. She did not know then that his path would one day intertwine with hers.

Six recent graduates from John XXIII College have earned places in prestigious state arts programs, demonstrating exceptional achievement across visual and performing arts disciplines.

The Class of 2025 has reached the culmination of their journey at John XXIII College with results that honour both their academic dedication and their formation as people of conscience and compassion.

Welcome to this edition of Heritage, where we celebrate the remarkable achievements and journeys of John XXIII College alumni and students who are shaping a brighter future.

Our 2026 Secondary Interhouse Cross-Country Carnival brought secondary students together with characteristic energy – a fitting conclusion to the week and a vivid expression of the House spirit that runs through College life.

We are delighted to congratulate Miriam Sekendy on receiving a Highly Commended award at the 2026 Lester Prize for Portraiture Youth Awards – an achievement that speaks to both her technical skill and artistic maturity.

The John XXIII College community recently gathered in a spirit of reverence and gratitude to observe Anzac Day, pausing to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served Australia and New Zealand, and to hold in prayer all who have suffered through the reality of war.

Our College community was privileged to welcome the Migrant Jubilee Cross as part of its national pilgrimage across Australia.

Sustainability Club: Community garden care and maintenance day

John XXIII College’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has delivered pure theatrical magic across its six sold-out performances, bringing Roald Dahl’s whimsical world to life with energy, heart, and dazzling spectacle.

Students and staff gathered for a Procession of Palms, marking the beginning of the most sacred time in the Church’s year.