The Year 8's had a fantastic time at camp last week. It was an action packed three days, starting with a group hike of the beautitul Nancy's Peak in the Porongurup Ranges and ending with a bumpy ride down a hill in a plastic bubble filled with water. After the hike we settled in to Camp Quaranup and we spent time playing volleyball as the sun set, and after dinner, enjoyed a wonderful games night organised by the amazing Ms Muezelaar. Thursday was action packed with the Year 8's splitting into 2 groups. One stayed on site and explored Quaranup using their mapping skills and the other went off to capture the flag at Laserscape. The groups swapped activities in the afternoon after lunch. The evening was spent eating pizza. Thank you to the local Girl Guide leaders who opened their hall for us, as the weather had changed and we didn't want to eat our pizza in the park in the rain. We then went to the cinema to see Spiderman - where a number of our other staff joined us. We returned to camp tired but happy. After a quick start to the morning on Friday, we were off to Denmark for the day. The groups spent time patting the animals at the Alpaca Farm and rolling down the hill in the zorbs at Denmark Thrills. A big thank you to Mr Long for cooking the sausage sizzle lunch for us all. After a quick pack up, it was back to school to unload the bus.

Some of the student feedback comments about what they liked the most were:

1. Going to the movies and having pizza!
2. Getting to walk around the dorms and talking to people
3. I really enjoyed spending time with my classmates, and movies.
4. LASERSCAPE!!
5. I liked the zorbing the most.
6. The movie, was thrilling
7. Being able to interact with people I don't really talk or see at school
8. Hanging out with friends and doing the hydroGlobe

A big thank you to Mr Landells, Ms Grove, Mr Probert, Ms DeChief, Ms Li, Mr Morcom, Mrs Kershaw, Ms Muezelaar and Mr Long for helping with everything and making sure everything went smoothly.

Come and Try Day! FREE

I’m getting in touch to share details of a free, all-ages pop-up gig featuring First Nations hip-hop artists INKABEE and JJ Vacant at the Vancouver Arts Centre on Friday 21 August.

Doors will open at 2.00pm, with a live performance from 2.30–3.00pm followed by an informal meet-and-greet until approximately 3.30pm - more info here.

INKABEE and JJ Vacant will also be performing at the 18+ Live @ the Town Hall show the following evening, so this pop-up provides an opportunity for younger audiences to experience the artists live. The event has also been scheduled to coincide with a pupil-free day at several Albany schools.

The gig may be of particular interest to young people interested in hip-hop, songwriting, music production and live performance.

The event is free and no booking is required; however, capacity is limited, so early arrival is recommended. Young people aged under 14 must attend with a parent or guardian.

We are excited to announce that we are hosting a Free First Home Buyer Information Night designed to guide prospective buyers through the process of purchasing their first property.

We believe this would be a fantastic opportunity for your graduating secondary school students, recent school leavers, or even parents within your school community who are looking to take their first steps into the housing market.

1. Date: Wednesday, 12th August
2. Time: 5:30 PM
3. Location: Dog Rock Convention Centre

For more details or to reserve free tickets, please visit our website https://events.humanitix.com/first-home-buyer-info-night-with-mortgage-choice-albany

The Albany Agricultural Society is delighted to invite students and their families to participate in the 2026 Albany Agricultural Show Horticulture Section, to be held on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026.

This year's theme, "Grow It, Nurture It, Show It!", celebrates the joy of gardening, creativity and learning through nature. We are encouraging children of all ages to discover the rewards of growing, creating and exhibiting something they can be proud of.

Entry is FREE for children up to 16 years of age, making this a wonderful opportunity for young people to become involved in one of Albany's longest-running community events.

Children can enter a range of fun and creative classes, including:

1. Grow Flowers
2. Create a Miniature Garden
3. Decorate a Pot
4. Plant a Cactus or Succulent
5. Make an Animal from Fruit or Vegetables

There are cash prizes, beautiful rosettes and Best Exhibit awards to be won, but most importantly, every child has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and experience the pride of displaying their work to the community.

As Albany celebrates its Bicentenary in 2026, we hope to inspire the next generation of gardeners while celebrating the rich horticultural heritage of our region. We would love to see as many local children and families as possible take part in this special year.

Come and try, all abilities soccer.