Thank you for all your support to our College Production last year. This year, we will be doing again Celebration of Talents (A Variety Show). We know that we have lots of talents in the college that we can showcase and celebrate. Auditions will be on Term 2 Weeks 3 - 5 Thursdays (May 15, 22 and 29) from 3:30 - 4:30pm. It is open to all of college community members e.g. students, parents, family, staff. We would love to see you unleash your talents so start rehearsing now and see you on the auditions. Thank you in advance for all your support!

Mr Richard Habal, Ms Hiedi Rowe and Mr Mark Collins

Event Coordinators

Students in year 9 HASS have been learning about the history surrounding the First World War. Our specific focus this week has been investigating the legend of the ANZAC.

Year 9 students had the opportunity to interact with “WW1 Memorial Box” from the Australian War Museum. It included objects that explore the involvement of over 416,000 Australian soldiers, sailors, airmen, and nurses – as well as those on the home front – during a defining period of our nation's history.

Stories came to life as students unpacked real and replica First World War items in this box. Items included: photographs, letters, quotes, feature articles, a mess tin, a map, a helmet, uniform, water bottle, rising sun badge and a troop magazine.

Students were given thought provoking questions to help them deepen their understanding, empathy and honour the experience of those who served in WW1.

Reflection Questions included:

1. Personal Connection: How did holding these items make you feel? Did you feel connected to the past or the soldiers who used them?
2. Imagining the Past: What do you think a soldier might have felt when wearing the uniform or using the gas mask? Can you picture a specific moment in their life?
3. Symbolism and Meaning: What do these items symbolise to you? How do they represent the experiences of soldiers during WWI?

Every Wednesday, our enthusiastic Year 3 students visit the three-year-old Kindy class to lend a helping hand with changing library books. However, with the library currently out of action, today’s visit took on a different focus—strengthening friendships through play and storytelling!

Instead of swapping books, our Year 3s spent quality time with their younger buddies, reading stories, engaging in fun activities, and getting to know them better. The Kindy students were delighted to have their ‘big kid’ friends join them, and the bonds between the two groups continue to grow stronger each week.

These special visits are not only a highlight for both year groups but also provide wonderful opportunities for leadership, empathy, and cooperation. We look forward to more heartwarming moments as our Year 3s and Kindy students share their love for stories, learning, and friendship!

This week marked the exciting start of Year 6 swimming lessons at the breathtaking Emu Point, and what a perfect way to begin! With warm sunshine beaming down, students eagerly embraced the opportunity to dive into the water.

From the very first splash, smiles were abundant as students honed their swimming skills and gained confidence in the ocean. The stunning natural surroundings will make each lesson even more enjoyable.

Under the guidance of skilled instructors, students practiced essential water safety techniques, improved their strokes, and challenged themselves with new water skills. Whether floating on their backs, perfecting their freestyle, or simply enjoying the refreshing water, everyone was making the most of this fantastic learning experience.

Teachers and instructors were thrilled to see such enthusiasm and determination from all participants. The combination of beautiful weather, a stunning location, and eager students made for an unforgettable start to the swimming program.

As the lessons continue, we look forward to seeing each student grow in confidence and ability. With more sunny days ahead, Year 6 is set to make a splash all week long at Emu Point!

Keep up the great work, Year 6!

Easter is coming & we are now collecting Easter donations for our Annual Easter Raffle. We would be very grateful if you could pop a bunny, egg, craft, book or any other Easter item in your trolley next time you're shopping.

Junior school classrooms will have donation boxes and Senior school students can drop their donations to the canteen or office. We are looking forward to all the excitement from the students again this year!

Come and Try Golf Girls Clinic- Sunday 27th April 10-11am

https://www.golf.org.au/mygolf/programdetails/?programId=44845

Albany Golf Club are delighted to offer a free come and try day to hit real golf balls at our club as part of MyGolf Girls Month! All golf clubs, balls and equipment are provided.

This clinic is for girls only and is a great introduction for children 6 years old and above who have never played golf before / are thinking of starting out!

Ensure you have closed footwear (runners) but also don't forget to slip on a hat and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Free 4 week taster Clinics for Girls- 11th May to 1st June 12-1pm

https://www.golf.org.au/mygolf/programdetails/?programId=44846

Albany Golf Club are delighted to offer a free 4 week taster program as part of MyGolf Girls Month! All golf clubs, balls and equipment are provided. This program will go through hitting, chipping and putting to give you the confidence and skills to consider playing more in the future!

This clinic is for girls only and is a great introduction for children 6 years old and above who have never played golf before / are thinking of starting out!

Ensure you have closed footwear (runners) but also don't forget to slip on a hat and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Let’s Empower Families with Financial Literacy and Savings!

Saver Plus is a program designed to help eligible families develop essential financial skills and build savings for education costs.

If parents commit to saving up to $50 a month for 10 months, ANZ will match their savings up to $500 for education costs, such as school uniforms, stationary, textbooks, computers.

For more details, please visit www.saverplus.org.au or join an information session.

The MSWA Albany Swim, now in its 13th year, is a family-friendly event that brings our vibrant regional community together for an unforgettable day at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre. Teams compete in an eight-hour marathon swim, pushing their limits to cover the longest distance in support of West Aussies living with neurological conditions. By getting a team together and participating in our swim, you are helping to make a lasting impact and help our Clients focus on life, not limits.

This fundraising event is for all ages and abilities, and we would love to welcome a team from your school to take part.

How it works:

1. Get a team together:

Form your dream team with family, friends, or colleagues and take on the ultimate swim challenge. Nominate a team captain who will coordinate the swimming roster on the day! (Swimmers do not need to be there for the full 8 hours; they are welcome to come and go.)

Register here: https://mswaswim.org.au/

1. Keep the water alive:

Teams must always have one swimmer in the water for the duration of the event. All swimming styles (including doggy paddle!) and swimming aids are allowed.

1. Count your laps:

On the day, each team will be given a tally sheet to record how many laps you're making over the eight hours. At the end of the day, the team that recorded the longest distance wins!

1. HAVE FUN!

It's also more than just a day of swimming! We’ve got exciting competitions and activities lined up to keep everyone engaged— including a thrilling inflatable race, which is simply for fun!

Prizes are awarded to the Highest Individual Fundraiser, the Highest Team Fundraisers, and Team Most Laps Swum.

We also supply refreshments on the hour to keep everyone energised.

If you have any questions about our event, please feel free to reach out, and I would be happy to chat about all things MSWA Albany Swim.

Registration is now open for St Joseph's Soccer Club

Please click on the link below.

https://www.playfootball.com.au/

The City of Albany is excited to let you know that our April School Holiday Program has officially gone live!

St Joseph’s College P&F are SO EXCITED to announce that MAGGIE DENT is coming to St Joseph’s College on Saturday 24th May from 10am-12pm to present her “Mothering our Boys” seminar!!

Tickets are on sale NOW via https://www.maggiedent.com/events/mothering-our-boys-albany-wa-may-2025/

Get your tickets early as this event will no doubt, sell out!

Our P&F will also run a raffle leading up to this fabulous event - with Free Tickets!!

We warmly invite you to join us for the Stations of the Cross, which will begin this Friday, 7th March, and continue every Friday throughout Lent at 5.30 pm in St. Joseph’s Church.

This special time of reflection and prayer offers us a chance to walk with Christ through His Passion, deepening our faith and preparing our hearts for Easter.

We hope to see you there as we come together in prayer and unity during this Lenten season. God bless!