John Tonkin College

BIG GOALS. HARD WORK. REAL RESULTS.

It was a pleasure to welcome former John Tonkin College student Jeremy Cooper back to campus recently to speak with our Year 11 ATAR students.

After completing his ATAR studies at JTC, Jeremy is now in his fourth year of a Biomedical Engineering and Physiology degree at the The University of Western Australia. Alongside his studies, he is working as an undergraduate biomedical engineer with ARTRYA, contributing to the development of innovative non-invasive cardiac diagnostic technology.

During his visit, Jeremy shared his experiences of ATAR, university life, study strategies and career planning, providing students with a genuine insight into the opportunities that can follow hard work, persistence and a willingness to embrace new challenges.

One of the key messages Jeremy left with students was that success is rarely instant. It is built through setting goals, remaining committed and making the most of every opportunity along the way.

We are incredibly proud to see former students returning to share their journeys and inspire the next generation. Whether a student's pathway leads to university, vocational education and training, an apprenticeship, traineeship or the workforce, stories like Jeremy's demonstrate the many possibilities that can begin right here at John Tonkin College.

Thank you, Jeremy, for taking the time to invest in our students and share your story. We wish you every success as you continue your journey and look forward to seeing what the future holds.

✨ We Believe ✨We Empower ✨ We Succeed

A TOUCH OF THE TINDALE FLAVOUR

Last week, students and staff at our Tindale Campus came together to celebrate the many cultures that make up our college community during our International Food Festival.

From Malaysian, Cambodian and Filipino dishes to Italian, English, New Zealand, Australian, Aboriginal cuisine and much more, the event was a feast of flavours, traditions and stories from around the world.

A huge thank you to everyone who shared food and helped make the day such a success. Events like these remind us that every story, culture and tradition adds something special to our college community — and that food has a wonderful way of bringing people together.

What a fantastic day of sharing, learning and celebrating the vibrant community that makes JTC unique. 💙

CROSS COUNTRY KICKS OFF

Last week, 18 of our Year 7–9 students proudly represented JTC at the Interschool School Sport WA Cross Country at Yokine Reserve.

With up to 300 runners in each race, the atmosphere at the start line was electric — and our students rose to the challenge, competing across 3km and 4km events with determination and resilience.

After five weeks of dedicated after-school training, every runner gave it their all, pushing themselves to achieve personal bests and representing JTC with pride. 💪

Beyond the competition, it was fantastic to see our students connecting with others from across WA and embracing the experience.

A huge congratulations to all involved — your COMMITMENT, EXCELLENCE and team spirit truly made us proud! 👏

🌱 From Seeds to Solutions 🌱

The Kids Teaching Kids Conference 2026 is coming to John Tonkin College on 6 November—and registrations are NOW OPEN!
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This is your chance to:
✨ Lead a student workshop
✨ Connect with like-minded schools
✨ Explore real environmental solutions
✨ Be part of something bigger than the than the than the classroom

In partnership with the City of Mandurah, we’re growing the next generation of environmental leaders—one idea at a time.

📩 Schools, teachers, presenters & exhibitors—get involved now!

Let’s plant the seeds 🌿 and grow real solutions together.

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We’re incredibly proud to see Year 11 student Kyle recognised recently as part of WA Youth Week 👏

Kyle is an outstanding example of what it means to lead with courage, compassion and quiet confidence. His actions in real-life emergency situations – both at Town Beach and during Crabfest – speak volumes about his character and willingness to step up when it matters most.

What makes this even more special for us at JTC is that Kyle’s journey has been shaped through years of hands-on learning and opportunity. From his early days in our Surf Science Program, through to his current studies in Marine and Maritime Studies, completing a Cert II in Aquaculture, participating in UniReady, ATAR subjects, and contributing to our community through his work placement with the City of Mandurah – Kyle continues to make the most of every pathway in front of him.

His recent involvement in the Zero2Hero camp and commitment to supporting youth mental health further reflects the kind of young leader he is becoming.

Kyle, you are a credit to our college and our community. We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next 🌊💙