Tickets are now available on https://www.quickcliq.com.au/ on the Events tab for our most awaited debut of Celebration of Talents (A Variety Show). Let us support our students from pre-primary to Year 12, the staff band and dancers and the parents who passed the audition and ready to perform, entertain us and showcase their talents. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW for tickets are selling fast and don't forget to invite your family and friends too. This is just a one-night show on August 12 at 6pm but doors open at 5:30pm with the performance of CERT 2 and 3 Music Industry students. Thank you in advance for your support!

Mr Collins, Mr Habal and Ms Rowe

Event Coordinators

Once again Pyjama Day was a smiling success as most students relished in having a comfy, cosy day at school. Participation was widespread from kindy all the way through to the year 12's and staff members. Our some of our Prefects and Peer Supporters raised awareness about the importance of sleep to our students in the ELC, by reading some bedtime stories and having a chat about good sleep habits. Thank you to the ELC staff and students who let us join them for a little while and a big shout out to Logan L,, John D, Emily L, Cassie S and Kaylah M for volunteering their time.

Book Week

THEME : READ GROW …INSPIRE…

WHEN :  Tuesday 22nd August

WHERE : The Gym

TIME : 9 – 10am

An amazing amount of creativity by our students (and their parents/ grandparents) went into last year’s costumes of BOOK characters and we eagerly await even more participants this year.

Please choose a character from any BOOK.

The judges will be instructed to choose the most original costume from a BOOK and the student who gets into character in their behaviour and manner in the parade.

Saint Joachim & Saint Anne

Feast Day: July 26

Patron Saint of: Grandparents

Life:

Joachim and Anne were very holy people and tried for a baby for many years. After nearly giving up hope of falling pregnant, they remained faithful and were blessed with a child named Mary who would later became the mother of Jesus. As grandparents to Jesus, Joachim and Anne would've looked after him as he was growing up, teaching him many lessons that he would have carried with him throughout his own life.

Prayer:

Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, you were faithful to God, trusting in Him in your lives. Your patience and perseverance in prayer are an example to me. I ask that you pray for me, that I may be faithful and no matter what happens in my life, that I may trust in God and His timing. Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, pray for us.

The first Confirmation meeting for students who are making their Confirmation this year is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The meeting will be held in Holy Family Church and commence at 6.00pm. The following Sunday, 30th July will be the confirmation enrolment Mass. Mass commences at 9.30am. There is an expectation that you attend both of these events. If for some reason you are unable to attend, please contact myself (chris.palfrey@cewa.edu.au) or Father Vince at the Parish Office 9841 1129. We are looking forward to seeing you all next week. Chris Palfrey - Liturgy and Sacramental Co-ordinator

Results are back! 

During week ten of term two, St Joseph’s College Chemistry students’ participated in the Royal Australian Chemical Institute's annual titration competition in the Western Australian Division.

In the lead up students studied tirelessly, late into the evenings to hone their titration skills prior to the big day in week ten. On the day, students had 2 hours to complete 2 sets of titrations and calculations to determine an unknown quantity of an acid.

Unfortunately the time pressure and early nerves led to several costly errors, which ruled out the chances of our teams taking out the top honours. Despite this, students worked in high spirits to the bitter end. For the individual accolades Lillian C achieved a distinction for her efforts, working methodically and with attention to detail, while Asha B, Darshan V, and Isaiah M all achieved credits for their efforts.

Better luck next year SJC.

In recognition of the achievements and hard work of Secondary School students in Semester One, an awards assembly was held on Thursday of last week. The first set of awards presented to each year level went to the top student in each course, rewarding them for outstanding scores across the semester. The second set of awards went to students who always put their best effort into the subject. In addition, a series of Peer Support awards, as well as Sports awards, were also presented. Congtratulations to all the recipients of thes awards.

The Year 6 classes always enjoy their reading buddy sessions. This activity has been extremely beneficial for both our older primary students and the younger students in our College. These opportunities have allowed our younger students to have fun, positive, experiences with a 'big kid' who has become a familiar face for them in the school community. The 'big kids' model (and practice) reading aloud with fluency and expression.

Today Year 6 Gold read to Kindergarten Gold and Year 6 Blue read to the 3 Year Old Gold class in the Junior Library.

From the first day in Term 1, Pre-Primary Blue have been counting every day of school.

On Tuesday this week, they made it to 100 days and celebrated by dressing up as people who are 100.

A wop bop a lu mop a wop bam boom! ‘Grease is the Word’ for ALOTCo in 2023!

If you've loved Grease since you first saw it on the big screen or fell in love with one of the stage revivals ... Throw your mittens around your kittens and away we go ….

It's 1959 and Rydell High Seniors are in fine form - the too-cool-for-school Pink Ladies and T-Birds rule.

At times crass, tough, vulnerable, lusty, and romantic, Grease the musical follows ten working class teens as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, personal values and love. It's not all about Sandy and Danny. The focus of this production will be developing a strong ensemble performance that takes the audience back to gritty roots of Grease before the highly polished, but beloved film version.

Adult themes.

Presented by

Albany Light Opera and Theatre Company

at

Albany Port Theatre, 256 Princess Royal Drive (Opposite the Boatshed)

Parking encouraged at the Boatsheds across the road.

Director: Fiona Kuiper

Assistant Director: Janet McArtney

Musical Directors: Cathy Rainey & Donna Markovic

Choreographers: Lachy McLean & Kelly Seaton

Row Seating ONLY - Tickets

$40 general & $35 child/student/concession Companion Card honoured

12 shows, only 4 Matinees

Doors open half an hour before performance

Fri 20, Sat 21 - 7:30pm, Sun 22 October- Matinee 2pm

Fri 27, Sat 28 - 7:30pm, Sun 29 October - Matinee 2pm

Fri 3, Sat 4 - 7:30pm, Sun 5 November - Matinee 2pm

Fri 10, Sat 11 - 7:30pm, Sun 12 November - Matinee 2pm

Wheelchairs/Carers - Albany Port Theatre

1. Suitable row seating are: A19 & A20 (side front) and J Row (8). Call Janet 0401 203 557 to let us know when and where you have booked, so we can ensure your access to your seat will be smooth.
2. Has accessible parking, a limited accessible toilet and a ramp access.

Kiosk Open

Sells hot/cold drinks, packet chips, chocolates and ice-creams before the performance and at Interval. Cash and Eftpos available.

COVIDSafe – all government mandates to be honoured

We are providing full-day care on 16th and 17th August for children attending Kindy to Year 6 @ St. Joseph's College.

The upcoming school shows that are visiting our centre in July! We have two shows for children/ youth which will be super enjoyable for parents too! These are both afternoon/evening performances open to the public.

1. Sydney II: Lost and Found | Sat 22^nd July 6.30pm- Theatre 180 are back with this true story of romance, danger, courage and fateful decisions. From the dark days of WWII and a race against time over sixty years later, comes a story of love, loss and hope. ***Post show Q&A***
2. The Box Show | Sat 29^th July 4.30pm - In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways! The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. 

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.

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