Johnathan Thurston Academy

# # Inspired by EXCELLENCE & EQUITY

💭 DREAM BIG! 💭

We’re so excited to be partnering with JT Academy to create something special for our Year 5 and 6 students here at St Joseph’s. 💪

This new program will bring together elements of JT Believe and JT You Got This, with a strong focus on building self-belief, confidence, and courage in our young people. 🌱✨

And the best part… we want you to be part of shaping it!

🗓 Monday - 22nd June 2026
🕘 After assembly (from 9:00am)
📍 School Hall
☕ Stay for a cuppa and a chat.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share your ideas and help co-design this exciting pilot program alongside our school community, because your voice truly matters. 💬

All members of our St Joey’s community are warmly invited, we’d love to see you there! 😊

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THE boss is on the list. 🔥
 
JT just landed at #18 on the Courier-Mail’s 50 Most Powerful People in Queensland Sport. Cowboys board, Maroons coaching staff, Channel Nine, AND running an Academy for young Australians.
 
Someone’s been busy. 👀
 
But if you ask JT, the real highlight reel isn’t on the field or the TV screen — it’s the kids finding their confidence, their culture, and their path forward.
 
Proud to call him the boss. 👏
 

The annual Cairns Edor Carnival 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏽‍♂️

A proud initiative designed and created by Harbrow Mentoring and Our Future Mentors. The Cairns Edor Carnival was ignited in 2022, and has continued to grow each year into one of the most anticipated events for young people and families across Far North Queensland 🔆🔆🔆

Edor, a fun running and tagging game that has been played throughout Far North Queensland for centuries, is much more than a game. It brings children, families and communities together while celebrating culture, connection, teamwork whilst having a whole heap of FUN.

Over the years, the Carnival has developed into a platform for strong partnerships, exciting collaborations and investment by community organisations who come together to support an amazing annual event tailored for our young people.

A huge thank you to Cairns Regional Council for their ongoing support of the Cairns Edor Carnival. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our annual sponsors, Gold Coast Suns and Kylie Young Consultancy, whose commitment helps make this event possible.

We are excited to announce and welcome Aspire Cairns Community Limited as new sponsor and event facilitation support. Thank you for jumping on board and becoming part of the Edor Carnival journey.

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Tuesday 8 July
⏰ 10:00am - 3:00pm�📍 North Cairns Tigers Oval, Behan Street, Manunda

Bring the family, gather your friends and join us for a day jam packed with FUN, community connection and plenty of Edor action 🤩🤩🤩

We can’t wait to see you there!

Michael Healy MP Bumma Bippera 987fm Matt Smith MP Trevor Tim Councillor Anna Middleton - Div.7 Councillor, Cairns Regional Council Bori Muy Centacare FNQ Cairns Safer Streets Hambledon House Community Centre Cairns South Together Which-Way Connect Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective - Cairns Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd Mayor Amy Eden

JTA x NAIDOC Art Competition 2026

Calling all First Nations artists! Showcase your story, culture and community through a unique artwork piece that celebrates the spirit of NAIDOC. Contributing to this years theme of 50 YEARS OF DEADLY, the Johnathan Thurston Academy wants to see how DEADLY 🫵🏽 can be.

This is your opportunity to share what NAIDOC means to you while highlighting the strength, pride and diversity of our people and communities.

The winning artwork pieces will be selected as JTA’s official NAIDOC design for 2026 and featured across JTA’s annual NAIDOC celebrations and promotional materials.

🔵 JNR (12-17) contestants designs will be shown on the collar, sleeves & bottom boarder of the shirt

🟢 SNR (18-onwards) contestants are the main focus covering a section of both front & back next to JT’s face

⚪️ DM our INSTAGRAM page with your entry design before 10th of JULY 2026

⚫️ WINNERS will be announced 4pm AEST, 12th of July 2026

Let your creativity tell a story that inspires, connects and celebrates culture. 🙌🏽

Working day & night in the deadliest scrubs🔥

Congratulations to our JT signed football winner Jay
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Limited sizes available for our exclusive set with 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ GET YOUR DEADLY SET TODAY!

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The Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait Islander flag was designed by the late Bernard Namok of Waiben/Thursday Island.

The flag was recognised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission in June 1992 and has had equal prominence with the Aboriginal flag for more than 30 years as an official flag of Australia under Commonwealth legislation.

The meaning of the Torres Strait Islander flag is represented through:
🟩 Green: Land
🟦 Blue: Sea
⬜ White: Peace
⬛ Black: The Torres Strait Islander peoples

At the centre of the Torres Strait Islander flag is a dhari (headdress) that represents the Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a five-pointed star that represents the five major island groups, and the role of navigation in this sea-faring culture.

📌 Learn more about the Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait Islander flag: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-flags/