The Year 9-10 boys and girls AFL Football teams contested the Inter-School carnival recently at the Eastern Precinct grounds. The boys team set out to follow the exploits of the Year 7-8 boys team which recently won their carnival but faced some challenging matches finishing a creditable third on the day.

The girls team combined with some students from NASHS after a number of girls withdrew from the side. The St Josephs players had trained regularly and were full of enthusiasm for the event and had a great carnival day also finishing third overall.

Thank you to Judson Lowson and Isaiah McLeod for their efforts umpiring on and to Mr Ruck and Imojen Gill for coaching the boys' and girls' teams respectively for the carnival. Thanks to Mrs Bennion who supported the girl's team on the day.

At 5.34 am on Sunday morning you may have felt or heard an earthquake that struck near Gnowangerup.

This earthquake was detected by our seismometer, which is hidden away in the College uniform shop.

The seismometer was provided by the Australian National University as part of their AuSiS (Australian Seismometers in Schools) Program.

In the image above you can see some of the data captured by the seismometers in the AuSiS network.

For more information, please visit https://ausis.edu.au/ausis

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

The About FACE Youth Choir is holding auditions this weekend for singers aged between 14 and 35 years. For more information, contact Mrs Findlay or visit http://www.aboutfacechoir.com/join-us.

The first Junior School Assembly of the semester was presented by the Year Four students and staff last Friday. The Year Four Students absolutely rocked the Junior School with their song "This book is going to be a good book," which left many people with a song in their head for the rest of the day. Mrs Sue Scanlon was also thanked for her teaching over the last 5 weeks in Year Six whilst Mrs Hines is on leave. Mrs Chrissy Delane was thanked for teaching in Year Two while Miss McCann has been on leave.

Many students were recognised for their commitment to Christian Service during Semester One. Special mention must be given to the Year Six cohort who as a group have made a tremendous effort during Semester One with seventy percent of students lodging Christian Service hours in that time.

Congratulations to the following students:

Year 3

Joe Mills 20 hours

Year 4

Corben Sloan 20 hours

Year 5

Byron Gladish-Littlefair 20 hours

Amelia Hawkins 20 hours

Isabel Macaulay 20 hours

Harrison Cluett 40 hours

Tessa Warren 60, 80 &100 hours

Year Six

Kaitlin Allen 20 Hours

Mila Orzel 20 Hours

Lara Panizza 20 hours

Patrick House 20 , 40 Hours

Lewis Gilbert 20, 40 hours

James Dollas 20, 40 hours

Cleo Hudson 40 hours

Reuben Fisher 40 hours

Willow Bennett 20, 40 & 60 hours

Abigail Molenda 40 & 60 hours

Chloe Panizza 60 hours

Cooper Hudson 60 hours

Aaron Gorman 80 hours

Tehya Gladish-Littlefair 80 hours

The much-anticipated Year 5-6 Great Southern Netball Carnival took place last Friday, bringing together young athletes from across the region for a display of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The carnival, held at the Katanning Leisure Centre, was a celebration of the power of youth sports and the enthusiasm these young players bring to the court.

The carnival, organized by the Great Southern Netball Association, saw participation from over 20 schools in the surrounding area. Teams competed in a round-robin format, each showcasing their abilities in a series of exciting matches. The event aimed not only to provide an opportunity for friendly competition but also to foster camaraderie among the young netball enthusiasts.

After braving the early morning start to get to Katanning on time, both teams started with two strong wins to get the ball rolling. In the absence of Netball guru Mrs Hines - Miss Della Bosca stepped up this year to lead to the Year 6's girls, while the 5's were led strongly by Year 10 CERT II Sport Coaching student Charlotte C. Both teams worked hard all day with our Year 5 girls finishing third and narrowly missing out on the grand final.

After losing the grand final last year, the Year 6's found themselves with a chance at redemption, playing Mount Lockyer in the grand final. After a big rev up from Super Coach Della Bosca the girls came out firing in the first half finishing with a score of 8-1. The girls continued their momentum in the second half finishing the game with the final score 14-6.

The College is very proud of how all student conducted themselves on the court and was very happy to bring home the winning shield for the first time in several years.

Well done to all those students who were involved and thank you to the teachers and students who supported on the day by either umpiring, coaching or managing.

Zak Mola - Health and Physical Education.

Thanks for those who have already purchased their tickets on https://www.quickcliq.com.au/. If you're having a hard time registering on it, there are tickets available at the front office for only $10 for concession/students, $15 for Adults and $25 for Family (2 kids and 2 adults). See the attached acts so you know who you are supporting to or who will entertain you on this event. P & F will also have their food stall for their fund raiser. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW and don't forget to invite your family and friends too. This is just a one-night only 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

Vinnies WA has launched its annual Winter Appeal for 2023!

The theme of this year's Winter Appeal is 'What if your mum, grandma, aunt or sister became homeless?', shining a spotlight on women as one of the fastest-growing groups of people at risk of and experiencing homelessness across Australia.

Each year Vinnies assists more than 61,000 Western Australians by providing vital support such as food, furniture, clothing and assistance with bills and rent and delivers a range of specialised services and programs in the areas of homelessness, housing, mental health, youth services, and financial counselling.

As part of our Catholic commitment to respect the human dignity of all, St Joseph's College works to assist those less fortunate in our community through our annual winter food drive. Collection boxes will be in each classroom and homeroom for any non-perishable food items that you wish to donate. If you would like to donate blankets, jumpers and furniture please drop them off at the Vinnies depot in town. For more information, please visit https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-wa/winter-appeal-wa.

On behalf of the College, I would like to thank you all for your generosity and commitment each and every year to those doing it tough in our community.

Mr Luke Bogoni

Religious Education Coordinator

What: St Joseph's College Albany Open Night

When: Monday 14 August 2023

5.00PM - 7.30PM

NO RSVP REQUIRED

The Year One students have been travelling back in time to investigate technology and toys from the past.  They have discovered how cameras, phones and typing devices have changed over the generations.  Thank you to all family members who have assisted students in learning more about the ‘good old days’.

The Certificate II Construction Pathways students had a morning off-campus on Tuesday the 8th to construct a partition within an existing shed. By strange coincidence, it happened to be my shed. To my mind, it gave the students valuable experience in a real-world situation. Some students, however, may not have seen it that way and the term “slave labour” was muttered more than once.

All jokes aside, the students followed the safety procedures well and constructed a stud wall from lengths of pine using various power tools such as a mitre saw and nail gun. The result was a square and structurally sound wall which will be clad in due course. I commend the students for their effort.

Mr Severin

In a thrilling display of talent, determination, and teamwork, St Jo's College emerged victorious in the Yr 5/6 Dockers School Girl Cup, delivering an awe-inspiring performance to go undefeated throughout the day. The day began with the Year 5 and 6 girls versing Mount Lockyer to which the girls found their groove early. Abi M started strong scoring 4 goals in the first game alone. As the day progressed, St Jo's College continued to dazzle the crowd with their relentless energy and skillful play.

The girls knocked off Flinders, Albany Primary, Mount Barker and Spencer Park to make it into the grand final for a rematch with Spencer Park. The grand final was a battle of skill, determination, and nerves. Both teams came into half time scoring a goal a piece. Spencer Park took the lead early in the second half with an impressive goal. The girls then continued to fight, levelling the game with only minutes left to play. With the seconds ticking down the girls got a late clearance into our forward line, where little pocket rocket Neve O popped up with the ball and snapped the goal right on the siren to win us the grand final!!!

The College is very proud of how all the girls conducted themselves with sportsmanship and respect and competed hard all day!

Zak Mola - Health and Physical Education.

On Tuesday August 9 the students from Kindy Gold visited the Holy Family Church with Father Joel and Mrs Palfrey. We looked at all the statues of Jesus, Mary and St Joseph. We learnt about genuflecting and bowing at the alter. Father Joel also showed us the bread used for Communion and all the different robes the priests wear.

On Wednesday 2nd August the Pre-Primary students ventured into town to explore the important buildings of Albany as part of their HASS learning for Term 3. The wet and windy weather couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they visited the Town Library, Post Office, Police Station, and Hooked on Middleton Beach for lunch. As they walked down York Street, they learnt about several other important buildings such as the Town Hall and Church. A very big special THANK YOU to our wonderful parent helpers, Dora at the Library, the Post Office staff (who handed each Pre-Primary their own stamp), Police Officers Arthur Dollas and Michal Krizanek (who turned the lights and sirens on especially for us!!!), and the staff at Hooked. It was a very memorable first excursion for the Pre-Primary students!

The first of the two Reconciliation meetings is to be held next Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The meeting will be held at Holy Family Church and will commence at 6.00pm. The meeting is not expected to last any longer than an hour.

If you are unable to attend the meeting please let myself or Fr Vince on 9841 1129, know. Thanking you.

Chris Palfrey (chris.palfrey@cewa.edu.au)

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

Free parent program Tuning in to Kids, starting next week in Albany.

When: 9.30am to 11.30am

Thurs 17 Aug - 7 Sep 2023

Where: Wanslea, 26 Prior St, Albany

Bookings essential.

Limited creche available

Email: GreatSouthernPCWA@wanslea.org.au

Phone: 0448 137 192

Please find information about Academic Task Force - Year 11 & 12 ATAR Exam Boost Workshops and ATAR holiday Revision Courses and Years 7 - 10 Skills Development Courses.

October School Holiday Courses - ­Enrolments Open

ATAR Holiday Revision Courses for Years 11 & 12

ATAR Revision Courses will help your child revise and prepare for exams, maximizing their exam performance and grades. We offer 10-hour ATAR Revision courses (2 hrs a day, over 5 days) in most ATAR subjects including Essay Writing and Study Skills courses.

Courses available at Churchlands SHS, Leeming SHS and Online

Enrol Online: https://academicgroup.com.au/course/holiday-Coursess/ or Call 9314 9500 or Email: learn@academicgroup.com.au

Skills Development Courses for Years 7 - 10

Skills Development Courses will help boost your child’s confidence and help improve your child’s marks.

Each course is 6-hours (3 hrs a day for two days) in Maths, English, Essay Writing and Learning Skills.

Courses available at Perth Modern School

Enrol Online: https://academicgroup.com.au/course/holiday-Coursess-2/ or Call 9314 9500 or Email: learn@academicgroup.com.au

Term 3 & 4 – Exam Boost Workshops - ­Enrolments Open

Exam Boost Workshops for Years 11 - 12

Exam Boost Workshops delivers subject-specific, targeted, exam preparation in the weeks leading up to exams. In one day, each workshop packs in 6 hours of exam focused teaching from a WACE exam marker, workshops are specially designed to improve students' exam technique and performance.

Courses available at Churchlands SHS, Rossmoyne SHS, Perth Modern School and Online

To enrol: https://academicgroup.com.au/course/exam-boost-seminars/

Join us for a FREE movie event!

'SCREENAGERS: Under the Influence'

For parents and tweens/teens 10 years+

When: 5.45 - 7:45pm | Thursday 24 August 2023

Where: Albany Public Library, York St, Albany

To book: Margot on 0448 137 192

GreatSouthernPCWA@wanslea.org.au

We are again running the Anaconda Kids Adventure Club.

Like many families in WA, your families may also be experiencing the impact of cost-of-living challenges. Saver Plus helps empower families with money skills and assist with school expenses by rewarding them for saving.

What is Saver Plus?

Saver Plus is a free online community money skills program funded by ANZ and the Australian Government, and delivered by The Smith Family in WA:

• helping people to hit their savings goals,

• develop life-long savings habits, and

• receive up to $500 in matched savings from ANZ to assist with school expenses.

Eligibility criteria applies.

As we approach exams I wanted to touch base and provide this Study Tips guide for your students. As you would be aware, educational research tells us that feedback helps students become more confident, especially when it comes to personalised feedback provided at the right time – which is what our library's partnership with Studiosity allows you to offer your students, 24/7.

Students that engage with Studiosity also indicate the 24/7 support helps them feel more confident heading into exams and assessments.

Studiosity is FREE to Library members and can be accessed anytime to connect live or writing feedback and quizzes. It is a great tool for all students in high school and well used by year 11 and 12 students.

Students can Become a LIBRARY MEMBER HERE to access Studiosity for FREE.

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

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