St John Paul II College | Catholic Secondary School in Nicholls, ACT
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St John Paul II College | Catholic Secondary School in Nicholls, ACT
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Commitment to Child Safety
At St John Paul II College, we care for all, protect all, reach out to all, and seek the well-being of all. Our highest priority is ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people. Through our processes and policies, we are dedicated to safeguarding and protecting them from harm. We have zero tolerance to child abuse.
Quick Links
Online Enrolment Form
Key Links for JPC Families
Canteen Menu
Open Events
2026 Student Guide
2026 Stationery Requirements
Principal's Welcome
I am pleased to be able to welcome you to the website of St John Paul II College – Gungahlin’s catholic secondary school for all.
JPC is a high school in its 13
th
year developing traditions and a culture of welcome, mutual respect and obligation. The College values embracing difference and being a place where young people may grow in integrity, capacity and understanding and faithfulness.
The school exists to keep people safe, to provide opportunities for an excellent education and for our community to know and love Jesus.
Our strategy for doing this is to address child safety, to attached staff who fully embrace policy and who contribute to a safe culture and to work with community agencies in areas of protection, mental health and wellness.
Excellence in education is measured by individual student achievement. It is ensured through the attraction, retention and investment in teachers who are not only experts in the classroom but who bring generosity, collegiality, positivity and innovation to our culture of learning. Our staff are at the heart of the success of our school.
Our faith life offers the full experience of the Catholic Church in teaching, Eucharist, tradition and prayer. Opportunities for Christian meditation, service, community engagement and dialogue of other faith traditions are part of the JPC experience.
People of other faiths or indeed of no faith tradition are welcomed, embraced, respected and fully recognised as complete members of our community. Difference is central to context, understanding and maturity.
People like coming to this school. There are many opportunities for you to find your place here, to grow in a sense of shared belonging and to discover your best self, to make friends and to be happy.
I am excited for 2026.
Michael Lee AOM
Principal
About Michael Lee:
Michael Lee has been teaching since 1982 in a wide range of schools many of which have been in the Catholic sector. Michael was educated at Trinity Grammar school Sydney, the ANU and ACU and JPC is his 5
th
school as Principal.
A long time resident of Gungahlin, he is a keen student of politics, history, literature and in the promotion of the Common Good. He is a member of the Holy Spirit parish and is optimistic about Essendon winning its 17
th
premiership this year. Michael was awarded an OAM in the 2023 Australia Day honours list for services to education.
Captains’ Welcome
The start of a new school year invites us to pause, refocus, and look ahead with confidence. As we enter 2026, we do so with an appreciation for the community we share and a continued commitment to the values that guide us as a school. This year, our focus is on strengthening school spirit and fostering meaningful connections, ensuring that every member of our community feels welcomed, respected, and valued. A key priority is listening to student voice, implementing positive change, and reassuring all students that their perspectives are acknowledged and valued.
We strive to make 2026 a year of enjoyment, achievement, and active engagement, and we encourage everyone to become involved both within the school and the wider community. As the year unfolds, we challenge ourselves to approach each day with confidence, kindness, and a strong sense of mutual support. Please be assured that the leadership team remains committed to supporting students through any challenges they may face, both within and beyond the school environment.
We look forward to the achievements and experiences that lie ahead and wish our school community a year defined by growth, unity, and shared pride.
Olive and Baylen
College Captains
Year 12, 2026
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Proudly part of the community of Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn.
St John Paul II College Nicholls
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Education Limited ABN 60 675 797 734
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Commitment to Child Safety
At St John Paul II College, we care for all, protect all, reach out to all, and seek the well-being of all. Our highest priority is ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people. Through our processes and policies, we are dedicated to safeguarding and protecting them from harm. We have zero tolerance to child abuse.
Quick Links
Online Enrolment Form
Key Links for JPC Families
Canteen Menu
Open Events
2026 Student Guide
2026 Stationery Requirements
Principal's Welcome
I am pleased to be able to welcome you to the website of St John Paul II College – Gungahlin’s catholic secondary school for all.
JPC is a high school in its 13
th
year developing traditions and a culture of welcome, mutual respect and obligation. The College values embracing difference and being a place where young people may grow in integrity, capacity and understanding and faithfulness.
The school exists to keep people safe, to provide opportunities for an excellent education and for our community to know and love Jesus.
Our strategy for doing this is to address child safety, to attached staff who fully embrace policy and who contribute to a safe culture and to work with community agencies in areas of protection, mental health and wellness.
Excellence in education is measured by individual student achievement. It is ensured through the attraction, retention and investment in teachers who are not only experts in the classroom but who bring generosity, collegiality, positivity and innovation to our culture of learning. Our staff are at the heart of the success of our school.
Our faith life offers the full experience of the Catholic Church in teaching, Eucharist, tradition and prayer. Opportunities for Christian meditation, service, community engagement and dialogue of other faith traditions are part of the JPC experience.
People of other faiths or indeed of no faith tradition are welcomed, embraced, respected and fully recognised as complete members of our community. Difference is central to context, understanding and maturity.
People like coming to this school. There are many opportunities for you to find your place here, to grow in a sense of shared belonging and to discover your best self, to make friends and to be happy.
I am excited for 2026.
Michael Lee AOM
Principal
About Michael Lee:
Michael Lee has been teaching since 1982 in a wide range of schools many of which have been in the Catholic sector. Michael was educated at Trinity Grammar school Sydney, the ANU and ACU and JPC is his 5
th
school as Principal.
A long time resident of Gungahlin, he is a keen student of politics, history, literature and in the promotion of the Common Good. He is a member of the Holy Spirit parish and is optimistic about Essendon winning its 17
th
premiership this year. Michael was awarded an OAM in the 2023 Australia Day honours list for services to education.
Captains’ Welcome
The start of a new school year invites us to pause, refocus, and look ahead with confidence. As we enter 2026, we do so with an appreciation for the community we share and a continued commitment to the values that guide us as a school. This year, our focus is on strengthening school spirit and fostering meaningful connections, ensuring that every member of our community feels welcomed, respected, and valued. A key priority is listening to student voice, implementing positive change, and reassuring all students that their perspectives are acknowledged and valued.
We strive to make 2026 a year of enjoyment, achievement, and active engagement, and we encourage everyone to become involved both within the school and the wider community. As the year unfolds, we challenge ourselves to approach each day with confidence, kindness, and a strong sense of mutual support. Please be assured that the leadership team remains committed to supporting students through any challenges they may face, both within and beyond the school environment.
We look forward to the achievements and experiences that lie ahead and wish our school community a year defined by growth, unity, and shared pride.
Olive and Baylen
College Captains
Year 12, 2026
Canvas
Staff & Student Login
Canvas Parent
Parent Portal
MyAccount 2.0
Staff & Student Password Management Tool
COMPASS
Change details, Excursions/Permissions & Payments
Proudly part of the community of Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn.
St John Paul II College Nicholls
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Education Limited ABN 60 675 797 734