A BIG THANK YOU to all your support for the Celebration of Talents last Saturday! Whether you help in the preparation, as a performer, food server, as an audience or in packing up, you are part of the success of the Variety Show! We are overwhelmed with the support of the College community. It was indeed a celebration of our talents! Here is the link of the snippets of each act. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jo6O0nq1h_6yXtROWOHoIOY_AbR6nIe1/view?usp=drive_link

Please also answer this link for a short evaluation of the show https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Iy-FxTM2KU-zhlHaU-NeIxq3FvM_FC1NqI8zT-powDFUOU9SVzVZNkNDQUQzNTUyME1CQ1FKRlowSy4u . 

Again, thank you for your overwhelming support! See you again next year for Mmmbeth College Production!

Mr Habal, Ms Rowe, Mrs Findlay and Mr Collins

Event Coordinators

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.

On Tuesday 15 August a select team of Year Five and Six AFL 'young guns' represented the College at the annual Dockers Shield AFL carnival.

The day started with a tough and fast moving game against Great Southern Grammar. Both teams went into the main break on 12 points, however, unfortunately, GSG took the win with a couple of late goals. St Joseph's was best served by Richard, Tarkyn and Mila in Year Six.

The next three games saw St Josephs's build some team chemistry and play some smart team football with efficient ball use. The lads played, Mount Lockyer, Denmark & Little Grove. Unfortunately, Lockyer and Denmark were too strong for our boys however, after building more team chemistry the lads came out victorious against Little Grove. The college was best served by, Lewis G, Mila O, Aaron G and Tarkyn H.

This placed the College in the 7th Vs 8th final, with a rematch against Little Grove. Once again, the boys were too strong for Little Grove - finishing with a convincing win.

Thank you to all students who made the team, Valentino, Zephyr and Isaiah for coaching and Chris Piccard for assisting in the running of the day.

Zak Mola

Junior School HPE

On Monday 21st August the Year 7-12 students will descend onto the Mike Biddulph (College) oval for the annual Inter-House carnival. Students will contest a variety of track, field and novelty events contributing to the coveted overall House shields. Students are asked to attend wearing their House sports uniform. Parents and supporters are welcome to attend to spectate or assist.

Please check Seqta Direqt messages for details about the Father's Day Breakfast (K-12) and to RSVP!

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

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.

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