Thank you to all College Staff for their amazing efforts this semester. As we head into the mid-year break, I wish all my colleagues a relaxing time with their loved ones.

Teachers across the school have finished Semester One Progress reports. These are available on SEQTA. I would encourage all parents to read through the report with your child. We have much to celebrate but also challenges to face as we move into second semester.

Our College NAIDOC events this week were full of meaning and so very heart-warming. The Junior School assembly showcased local musician, Dal Jones, and Year Eight Djiti Djiti (willy wagtail) dancers and a video of our JS Indigenous students. We were very blessed to have Aboriginal community members at the assembly who later joined College staff for morning tea.  The College came together for our NAIDOC liturgy on the last day of term. Students from Junior and Secondary School read, sang, danced, played instruments for the occasion. It was a truly beautiful event.

Mr Callaghan organised our Inaugural Good Standing event on the last day for Secondary School students who have not received a detention. A wonderful initiative that rewards awesome behaviour at school. I was very happy to see the long list of students.

Term Three starts on Monday 17 July.

Wishing you all a safe and blessed break.

St Joseph – Pray for Us.

Ms Rachael Keenan

Zero to Hero is a youth mental health organisation, dedicated to developing support skills for young people so that they can become future Mental Health Champions. Several of our students have attended the camps in the past and have come away feeling strong, confident and inspired. To apply simply follow the link below.

https://www.zero2hero.com.au/program/camp-hero-mhl/

Mrs. Dechief

School Social Worker

On Friday 23rd June, six students from Years 9 and 10 attended ‘Have Sum Fun’ which is an exciting mathematics initiative that uses a quiz-night format. Teams of six students raced against the clock to solve four intense rounds of eight challenging problems. This initiative was held at North Albany Senior High School and all the schools from the region attended.

Our team consisted of Hoa, Josh and Charlotte from Year 10 and Chiara, Zac and Daniel from Year 9. Our students worked very well together to solve the challenging problems. Although, they didn’t leave with a place, they scored very well in two out of the four rounds. The students all had ‘sum fun’ and are keen to return next year.

Thank you to Mrs Kershaw for accompanying myself and the students.

Brigid Coutts

Mathematics Teacher

Applications are now open for 2024 intake.

See below for more information on NIDA's 2024 course offerings and how to apply.

https://www.nida.edu.au/study/students/how-to-apply

We hope you feel inspired to pursue your studies at NIDA in 2024.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week in Albany this year at a range of fantastic community events!

From a movie screening, art exhibition, yarning circle and more, there is something for everyone in this year's program.

For more information on what's going on around your city, head to www.albany.wa.gov.au/events

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