What a brilliant performance to our Celebration of Talents (Variety Show) auditionees last Thursday - Max and the Drama Club members: Rachel, Lyra, Lilly, Sasha, Marlibelle, Makayla, Blake, Bobby, Sophie, Madilyn and Jocelyn. Watch them on the actual shows on Term 3 Week 3 August 12 and 13. Unfortunately, the audition this Thursday (25th of May) is now fully booked but we can still accept audition video so fill out the audition form (Celebration of Talents (A Variety Show) 2023 Audition Form.docx) and hand in your audition video by Thursday. Thank you again for all your support in this event and we are excited to showcase the talents that we have in our College community!

Mr Habal, Mr Collins and Ms Rowe

Event Coordinators

Saint Isidore the Farmer

Feast Day: May 15

Patron Saint of: Farmers and Labourers

Life:

Born in Madrid, Spain in 1070, Isidore started working the land as a child. With deep religious instincts, he would wake early to go to Church and would talk to God as he walked behind the plow. He was known for his love of the poor and had a great concern for the proper treatment of animals. Isidore died in 1130, and was declared a saint in 1622.

Prayer:

Saint Isidore, you know how common it is to cultivate the land, for you were employed as a farm labourer for the greater part of your life. In your toils you were blessed to receive God's help in the fields. O Great Saint, help all farmers and gardeners to see the wonders God has strewn on this earth. Encourage them in their labours and help them to feed numerous people. St Isidore, pray for us. Amen

On Wednesday the 10th May the year 11/12 Outdoor Recreation students went on a paddling trip up the Kalgan River. In typical Albany weather we were met with 'four seasons in one day', however we didn't let that dampen our spirits as we made our way up the river past the ski club and Honeymoon Island before enjoying lunch not far from Monty's Leap. Mr Ruck's 'fishing clinic' wasn't enough for some students to find the local flora and after being relieved of a few rigs we made our way back down the river, with a few riddles just the tonic to liven the mood. Students enjoyed the beautiful scenery and also did some bird spotting, including the famous Kalgan Osprey's. Thanks to Ms McKeague for assisting us and we look forward to our next adventure later in the term.

Our Year 11 General RE students love giving back to the College Community by going down to the Junior School and helping Mrs Davey and Mrs Dallimore by reading to the little Kindy buddies.

Mr Zak Mola

The College was fortunate to have been invited to attend the 2023 Great Southern Budget Briefing by Rebecca Stephens MLA, Member for Albany. The keynote speaker for the event was the Hon. Reece Whitby MLA, Minister for Environment; Climate Action; Racing and Gaming. Year Eleven Student Leaders Cassandra Swarbrick and Daniel Keenan represented St Joseph's, joined by students from other Albany schools. Following a light lunch, all attendees listened to the presentation, which outlined how the state budget will affect the Great Southern Region. At question and answer time, Cassandra braved the occasion, asking the minister how the budget will address the issue of mental health support for the region, especially for young people. Unfortunately, a true politician's answer was given, with little clarity in the response. Nevertheless, the afternoon was in insightful opportunity for our students.

Well done to our first Celebration of Talents (Variety Show) auditionees - Jessica, Suri and Gabriel. They did an outstanding job! Watch them on the actual shows on Term 3 Week 3 August 12 and 13. If you haven't booked your audition yet, here is the link of the audition form Celebration of Talents (A Variety Show) 2023 Audition Form.docx. We still have available time slots next week Thursday 25th of May from 3:35 - 4:20pm. Book your audition now!

Mr Habal, Mr Collins and Ms Rowe

Event Coordinators

On the 4th of May 2023, students from Years 9 and 10 went on an excursion to the STEM Regional Festival. The convention aimed to provide an opportunity for students to explore different careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with experts in these fields.

This year, the festival was held at Albany Leisure Aquatic Centre and hosted several stalls with different themes. The students had the opportunity to explore various fields, such as medicine, oyster farming, and artificial intelligence (AI). Each stall was manned by professionals who were available to answer any questions the students had about their respective fields. The students had the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the professionals, and learn about different career options in the STEM field.

The excursion was a great success, with the students being very engaged and enthusiastic throughout the day. The students enjoyed the interactive nature of the event and the opportunity to ask questions about their potential career options.

One of the highlights of the event was the stall on medicine. The students were able to interact with doctors and nurses who explained the different career paths within the medical profession. The students were able to learn about the different specializations, such as cardiology and the different pathways to enter medical school.

Another highlight was the oyster farming stall. The students were able to learn about the science behind oyster farming, including the role of water quality, the importance of temperature, and the process of harvesting. The students were also able to sample some freshly shucked oysters and learn about the culinary arts associated with seafood.

The Artifical intelligences (AI) stall was also a highlight of the event. The students were able to learn about the latest advancements in AI and its potential applications in the future. The professionals at the stall demonstrated the capabilities of AI, including facial recognition, voice recognition, and decision-making algorithms.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students as all the presenters on site were really impressed with our students' engagement, interest and behaviour on the day.

Mr Callaghan

This morning the Matteau open space was a hive of activity early as our community celebrated its first Mothers Day Breakfast. Almost 1000 pancakes were cooked along with many kilos of fruit to feed over 500 people. Thank you to all the mothers who attended with their children and enjoyed the time catching up with other mothers in the community. A huge thank you to the staff who organised the event and were busy from 6.45am preparing for the event. the P& F Mothers day stall was once again a popular destination for children to buy a simple gift for their mother. Thank you to the P & F team for organising and setting up the stall and to those community members who donated items for the stall. We hope all mothers have a lovely Mothers Day on Sunday.

Regards

Jim Morcom

Head of Junior school Year 3-6

The College is seeking suitable applicants for a Science Lab Technician. Details of this part-time position is available on the Catholic Education WA and College website.

The College is seeking suitable applicants for an Accounts Officer. Details of the part-time position is on the Catholic Education WA and College website.

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All year 9,10 and 11 students looking at a future in VET are encouraged to attend the SRTAFE on the 21st of June for an Information Evening. More courses will be offered in coming years and St Joseph's College has a great association with the local Albany campus.

On Thursday 4th of May, Netball WA Great Southern held their annual High School Netball Cup at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre. This year was celebrating the big 30th year in all the schools participation, around the region. Saint Joseph's put in 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12's girls teams. Everyone did an amazing job and a special mention to the 7/8 girls who came runner up for their division. Thank-You to all of the parents, coaches, managers, helpers and umpires for your smoothly efforts to ensure that all players could participate. A massive Thank-You to the parent coaches, the teachers and staff behind the scenes for providing these opportunities for the students and for the school. 

Imojen Gill

Well done to the 38 students who contested the Inter-School cross country event at Great Southern Grammar last Monday afternoon. The students raced over a challenging course in perfect conditions against eight schools from the region. The Year 7-9 students raced a 3km course while the Year 10-12 students raced a 4km course. Congratulations to Oliver Pass 3rd Year Ten boys and Emily Larham 3rd Year 12 girls.

Please see attached information for the upcoming JS IH X-Country on the 26th of May, 2023.

St Vinnies Albany is seeking volunteers for the retail shop (over 18 years). Whatever time commitment you can offer will be considered. Contact the Manager on (08) 9841 6326

FOR ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT  diannaivic@gmail.com OR CALL 0432633582.

ONE SHOW IS AVAILABLE AT 11.00AM, AT THE ALBANY PCYC HALL.

After a successful summer season in our southern waters, STS Leeuwin II has now entered a period of refit, in preparation for our northern rotation. During the winter months we head North, where trainees will get to have a very special experience in an extraordinary location.

Attached is flyer detailing the opportunities for your Duke of Edinburgh students to potentially achieve their Award levels before the year is over.

We have a range of generous sponsorships available. Information on each, and application forms will be available on our website. Please feel free to call me for more information on these. 

This voyage is open to any student aged 14+ wishing to have an adventure and develop leadership skills. 

For more information, please visit www.sailleeuwin.com or feel free to contact me on 9430 4105 or education@sailleeuwin.com.

Sally Jonasson

Education Manager

The City of Albany is exploring opportunities to assist students during exam periods.



If you are in year 11 or 12, please take a moment to complete our Exam Tutoring Support survey which can be accessed through the following link:

www.surveymonkey.com/r/ExamTutoringSupportSurvey

The survey will help us understand the needs of exam students and will only take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

There are three fabulous school shows that are visiting our Albany Entertainment Centre in May and are offering school matinees. May is jam packed with fantastic shows and we hope you can make it into the centre to enjoy some of them.

1. Alphabet of Awesome Science | May 1^st, 11.00am & 4.30pm - A thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises! 

1. Cicada | May 24^th, 6.30pm | May 25^th, 10.00am– Barking Gecko are bringing Cicada to the AEC- winner of the Children’s Book Council Award for Best Picture Book in 2019! An adaption of master story-teller Shaun Tan’s much-loved Cicada, onstage with live puppetry and exquisite visual storytelling

1. Are We There Yet | May 30^th, 4.30pm | May 31^st, 11.00am- Join 8-year-old Grace and her family on an adventurous (and often funny) expedition across the country, visiting iconic Australian landmarks along the way

Contact:

ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 

2 Toll Place, Albany WA 6330 

PO Box 5743, Albany WA 6332 

T   +61 8 9844 5000

email: kelly.fregon@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au