The Junior School Choir recently performed at the Primary Schools’ Music Festival. The choir spent the day at the Entertainment Centre rehearsing and watching other schools practicing their songs. In the evening, the choir entertained the capacity audience with beautiful harmonies and tight choreography. The thunderous applause was certainly well-deserved. The choir’s performance was exceptional, and Mrs Findlay was beaming from ear to ear.

Please be advised that the date set for Confirmation and all activities have been changed from Term Three to Term Four.

Confirmation Commitment Masses: Term Four, week two, Saturday 25th October, 6.00pm Holy Family Church AND Sunday 26th October, 9.30am Holy Family Church

Parent/child workshop: Term Four, week three, Thursday 31st October 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Retreat afternoon for students and to meet the Bishop: Term Four, week five, 12th November 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Sacrament of Confirmation: Term Four, week five, Sunday 16th November 9.30am Holy Family Church.

Thank you to the families who have sent in their sacramental initiation forms. For other families, if you wish your child to make the Sacrament of Confirmation and have forgotten to complete a form, please let me know and I will forward one to you.

Chris Palfrey - Liturgy and Sacramental Co-ordinator

On Friday 24th October, students in the Junior School participated in the annual Interhouse Athletics Carnival. Students competed in a number of different novelty games for House points including Leaderball, Tug of War and Skipping Relays. There were also individual events for students to earn points towards Championship medals such as long jump, Turbo Javelin and various running events. The threat of rain never eventuated, and a great day was had by all. Congratulations to DeVialar house who won the Championship shield for 2025!

The St Joseph's Gift (50m handicap race) was won by William Taylor in 3B. Well done, Will!

Congratulations to the following students who won Champion and Runner Up medals.

Year 1 Girls: Macie Lockyer (Champion), Harlow Tasker (Runner Up)

Year 1 Boys: Reef Ryan (Champion), Dougie Abbey (Runner Up)

Year 2 Girls: Mya Corcoran (Champion), Lillian Barber (Runner Up)

Year 2 Boys: Edward Opuni (Champion), Ronan Thomson (Runner Up)

Year 3 Girls: Lillie Duncan (Champion), Penelope Waters (Runner Up)

Year 3 Boys: Max Curnow (Champion), William Taylor (Runner Up)

Year 4 Girls: Emelia Hobbs (Champion), Maddison Banham (Runner Up)

Year 4 Boys: Jed O'Donnell (Champion), Jackson Whitelock (Runner Up)

Year 5 Girls: Daisy Tyson (Champion), Georgia Montgomery (Runner Up)

Year 5 Boys: Luke Molenda (Champion), Flynn Corcoran (Runner Up)

Year 6 Girls: Indiana Bootsma (Champion), Peyton Gough (Runner Up)

Year 6 Boys: Mason Banham (Champion), Benji Dryhurst (Runner Up)

The Australian Air Force Cadets in Albany are now recruiting for February 2026. Attached is a poster with information about 705(City of Albany)SQN of the Australian Air Force Cadets.

A few quick facts:-

Cadets between the year they turn 13 and up to 16.

Your local Squadron is 705(City of Albany)SQN which is located at corner of Spencer and Serpentine Roads. We parade on a Wednesday evening from 5.45pm to 9.15 pm during the school term.

As well as undertaking a range of leadership training cadets can undertake learning about aerospace, drone flying, adventure training, flying, camping, parades, firearms training, drum corps, promotional activities, visits and overnighting at military bases.

The cost is minimal, and uniforms are supplied.

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Love staying busy and making people smile? Join our Bestie crew! We’re on the lookout for junior casuals to work after school and on weekends — the perfect way to gain experience and have fun while you’re at it!

This role is all about:

· Creating a warm, welcoming experience for every customer

· Staying active on your feet, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping the store looking great

· Unpacking deliveries, restocking shelves, and keeping displays fresh and full

· Bringing positivity and energy to every shift

· Jumping in wherever needed — teamwork makes the dream work!

What you’ll bring:

· A can-do attitude and friendly personality

· Great communication and teamwork skills

· Strong work ethic and reliability

Why you’ll love it:

· Be part of a supportive, high-energy team

· Enjoy a fun, fast-paced retail environment where no two days are the same

· Work with a proudly Australian retailer with 186+ stores (and counting!)

Our TEAM&I values are at the heart of everything we do.

We champion Teamwork, strive for Excellence, take Accountability, Make it Happen, and act with Integrity in everything we do.

At Best&Less, we help Australian families look and feel their best at great value. Our real strength is our people—we nurture talent and celebrate success.

If you’re ambitious, energetic, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and become a part of the Best&Less team at Albany Plaza Shopping Centre

Smith Thornton are inviting school leavers who are looking to take on a “Gap Year” opportunity in 2026 to send in their applications for consideration.

This opportunity is for a full-time, 12-month role as our Junior Office Assistant. Details about the role, employment conditions, and how to apply can be found on the attached flyer.

We’re excited to share some festive fun happening at Flourish Eclectic’s Inspire Studio in Albany this term and leading up to Christmas!

Our Term 4 Five-Week Festive Float Series invites children aged 6–12 to take part in creating a spectacular Christmas Float to be showcased in this year’s Albany Christmas Pageant. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to get hands-on, express their creativity, and proudly see their work come to life in our community celebration.

We’re also running a range of Festive Workshops for both children and adults — from crafting centrepieces and decorations to creative family sessions. Private group bookings and school class workshops are also available.

We have received valuable feedback from the community suggesting that a referral form would help connect parents and carers with the Saver Plus program more easily.

In response, we’re pleased to introduce a new Referral Form, designed to simplify the process of getting in touch with us. You’ll find the form attached.

This is a great opportunity to remind families about Saver Plus and the $500 they can receive to support their child’s education costs. The program not only provides matched savings but also equips eligible families with budgeting skills that help ensure children are prepared for school with the resources they need—contributing to long-term financial wellbeing.

As families move through different school stages, such as transitioning from Year 6 to high school, now is an ideal time for families with students in Year 5 to join Saver Plus and use the matched funds to help with upcoming education expenses for transition to year 7 in 2027.

Families can still enquire directly by calling our free number 1300 610 355, or by clicking the ‘Enquire Now’ button on The Smith Family website under the Saver Plus financial literacy program. A Savings Coach will then be in touch for a friendly chat.

Free workshops available for parents in Term 4.

Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre will be hosting another FREE 4-Day Swim Teacher Course at the end of Term 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain a nationally recognised qualification in a vital industry.

Qualified swim teachers are in high demand across WA, and this course can open the door to rewarding part-time or casual work while studying, or to a long-term career in the aquatics sector.