John Tonkin College

21/08/2026

BUILDING FUTURES

Our Year 9 students recently took part in Building and Construction Career Tasters at the Mandurah Regional Trade Training Centre, trying their hand at plastering and bricklaying.

The centre offers a purpose-built, eco-friendly environment where students can experience what working in the trades is really like.

Career Tasters give students the chance to explore different industries, develop practical skills, and gain a better understanding of the pathways available after school.

This term’s Careers Job Spotlight, *Place Makers*, highlights the impact of these careers—helping shape the spaces we live in every day. While the work comes with responsibility, confidence grows over time with experience and support from others in the industry.

As students begin thinking about their future pathways and Subject Selections, opportunities like this can help guide their decisions.

From learning new skills today… to building something meaningful tomorrow.

Empowering students. Unlocking potential.

Check out our Career Hub here 👇
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1339233763942079/

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

BIG STUDENTS WITH A BIG IMPACT: 2026 HEALTH EXPO

Yesterday, our Year 9 students took part in a hands-on Health Expo, exploring different aspects of health and wellbeing presented by our Year 11 and 12 Health students.

The expo featured a range of interactive activities focused on mental and physical health, nutrition, and the everyday choices we can make to support our wellbeing.

Through conversations, questions, and activities, students were able to engage with important health messages in a relaxed social environment.

Our Year 11 and 12 students did a fantastic job sharing their knowledge and supporting our Year 9s.

This year's Health Expo was a great example of students supporting one another and building connections across our college community.

13/08/2026

WHAT A NIGHT!

What an incredible JTC Expo!

It was fantastic to welcome so many future students and families through our doors — including students already enrolled for 2027, and families with children in Years 4 and 5 beginning to explore their high school options.

The evening was a wonderful opportunity to meet our incredible staff, explore our facilities and experience JTC firsthand, all alongside their families.

From hands-on activities and demonstrations to performances, displays and conversations, our College was buzzing with energy and showcasing the many programs, pathways and opportunities available at JTC.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the evening such a success. We loved welcoming you to John Tonkin College!

Oakwood Primary School
North Mandurah Primary School
Greenfields Primary School
Mandurah Primary School
Lakelands Primary School
Falcon Primary School , Western Australia
Ocean Road Primary School
Singleton Primary School

11/08/2026

🎉 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!

Our staff and students are ready… and we’re looking forward to seeing YOU at the JTC Expo! 👋

Come and explore our campus, meet the people who make JTC what it is, discover our programs and pathways, and get a glimpse of what life at JTC could look like for your family.

🗺️ Grab a map
👋 Meet our staff & students
🔎 Explore our programs
💬 Ask your questions
✨ Discover JTC

Whether you’re already part of our community or considering JTC for the future, come along and see what’s waiting for you.

📍 Tindale Campus
⏰ Tonight! Tues 11 Aug 2026

Tag the family you’re bringing along and we’ll see you there! 👋

05/08/2026

🖤💛❤️ 50 YEARS DEADLY ❤️💛🖤

Last week, JTC celebrated NAIDOC Week 2026.

With this year’s theme “50 Years of Deadly,” students had the opportunity to connect with culture, reflect on history and recognise the strength and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

There were some powerful moments, including a smoking ceremony, hands-on cultural activities, bush tucker offerings and performances, the week created meaningful moments of learning and connection for all involved.

A standout highlight was a dance and didge performance by " Dans little Maamans" at our Tindale Campus and also the return of Noongar rap artist ZERO Emcee, at our MET Campus, whose performance once again brought energy and pride to the celebration, engaging students through music and storytelling.

For our Aboriginal Education students, the week was a chance to proudly share culture, knowledge and identity with their peers — something that was embraced with respect and enthusiasm across the college.

Guided by our Aboriginal Education team, experiences like these continue to create opportunities for our students to learn, grow and celebrate culture together.

A huge 📣 shout-out to the incredible team at Milliyaan Aboriginal Services for sharing their knowledge and skills with our students throughout our NAIDOC Week celebrations. 👏👏

30/07/2026

🩺 EXPLORING A CAREER IN NURSING

Late last term, a small group of Year 10–12 students took part in a Nursing Careers Taster at the Murdoch University campus located right here at JTC’s MET site.

Having access to a university-level facility on-site is a unique opportunity for our students, allowing them to engage directly with tertiary learning environments without leaving campus.

Students toured specialist facilities—including a simulated hospital ward with a talking patient simulator—and gained hands-on experience treating a wound. The session was delivered by Murdoch lecturers alongside current nursing students, offering authentic insight into the profession.

Experiences like this help students better understand study pathways and build confidence in their future career choices.

As students consider their senior school pathways, opportunities like this play an important role in supporting informed Subject Selections.

From hands-on learning today… to careers in healthcare tomorrow.

Empowering students. Unlocking potential.

28/07/2026

OUR PATHWAY TO UNI

Our Year 10 University Pathway students recently visited Curtin University, experiencing campus life firsthand.

Students explored the campus and took part in team-building activities, gaining insight into university learning environments and what life beyond school can look like.

Experiences like this help students better understand their options and build confidence in their future pathways.

As Subject Selections approach, these opportunities play an important role in guiding informed decisions. We encourage families to continue the conversation and ensure selections are submitted on time.

From exploring campus today… to shaping future careers tomorrow.
Empowering students. Unlocking potential.

Check out our Career Hub here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C3zuQK8NW/

23/07/2026

We have a packed out Term ahead, so here is a break down of what's going on at JTC 👇