Last Monday the Year 7-12 students battled it out on the College oval for the Middle and Senior School Inter-House athletics carnival. Students competed in a variety of traditional track and field events as well as numerous novelty events all contributing to the overall House competition.

There was some fantastic racing, jumping and throwing throughout the day with many outstanding performances including a number of new College records.

Congratulations to the following students who received finished champions or runner-up in their year group.

Year 7 Champion girl Stella Year 7 Runner-up champion girl Madeleine

Year 7 Champion boy Lachlan Year 7 Runner-up champion boy Tyler

Year 8 Champion girl Ella Year 8 Runner-up champion girl Taylor

Year 8 Champion boy Reagan Year 8 Runner-up champion boy Cameron

Year 9 Champion girl Violet Year 9 Runner-up champion girl Lilly

Year 9 Champion boy Luke Year 9 Runner-up champion boy Storm

Year 10 Champion girl Demi Year 10 Runner-up champion girl Sasha

Year 10 Champion boy Khenneth Year 10 Runner-up champion boy Valentino

Year 11/12 Champion girl Imojen Year 11/12 Runner-up champion girl Emma

Year 11/12 Champion boy Logan and Hervic Year 11/12 Runner-up champion boy Judson

Overall House results

Middle School Senior School

Cunningham 2308 points Ozanam 1661 points

DeVialar 2162 points McCormack 1567 points

McCormack 2136 points DeVialar 1235 points

Ozanam 1549 points Cunningham 918 points

Congratulations to the following students who broke or equalled College records on the day.

Lachlan Year 7 boys High Jump 1.40m (equal record)

Reagan Year 8 Boys High Jump 1.60m )equal record)

Natale Year 9 boys Shotput 12.91m

Demi Year 10 girls 200m 26.19sec, 400m 1:07.95, Discus 9.81m

Valentino Year 10 boys 200m 24.64sec

Hervic Year 11 boys 200m 24.63sec

The College team for the ACC athletics carnival to be held in Perth has been selected and students will travel to Perth on Sunday 3rd September to compete at the WA Athletics stadium on Monday 4th September. We wish them the best of success.

Team Member Grounds and Maintenance 

0.8 FTE - Monday to Thursday 7am to 3pm

11 September 2023 – 31 December 2023 with the possibility of extension.

The Team Member Grounds and Maintenance is responsible for providing support and assistance to the maintenance, grounds, and services functions of the College.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE 

·        To carry out general maintenance works, repairs and servicing as required ensuring the secure and safe use of all College facilities.

GROUNDS

·        To carry out general grounds works, repairs and servicing as required ensuring the secure and safe use of all College facilities. 

·        Gardening and pruning as required. 

·        Take on special landscaping or planting projects as deemed necessary.

SERVICES 

·        To provide support and assistance for College projects, activities, and events throughout the calendar year. This includes event set up and removal.

·        Actively support College events.

OTHER

·        Complete all tasks assigned by the Team Leader in a timely and efficient manner.

·         To work in conjunction with staff and follow through all matters to completion in relation to issues that have been raised relating to Occupational Safety and Health pertaining to grounds.

·        To provide support and assistance in the emergency management procedures for the College.

·        Other duties that may be assigned.

Corporate Accountability:

1. Be supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
2. Comply with the St Joseph’s College Code of Conduct, management directives and approved policies and procedures.
3. Deliver effective use of the College’s resources (equipment and other) within the levels of accountability.

Qualification/Training:

·        Current C class drivers’ licence

·        Obtain a current Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and

·        Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Applications close 4pm Friday 1^st September 2023

Martin Road Albany WA 6330 * Phone: (08) 9844 0222

Please direct all applications to: admin@sjc.wa.edu.au.

Kindly address applications to Principal Ms Rachael Keenan.

Father's Day Breakfast orders close this Friday 25 August.

If you are yet to RSVP, please do so here - https://forms.office.com/r/zD4EU6iFV7

This years theme - Read Grow Inspire - certainly inspired the staff and students to get into the spirit for this years Book Week.

Of course, the highlight of Book Week was the Book Week Parade which took place in the College Gym. The students did 2 laps around the gym for their peers, to the boppy music. Many of them enjoyed getting into the character of their costume.

This is a whole College event with all students and staff getting involved. There was a huge turnout of costumes - many of which were homemade imaginative creations.

Needless to say, the judges were under the pump and struggled to choose a winner for each year group.

The criteria being a character from a book, effort into making or putting together the costume, originality, and acting the part of the character in the parade. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you everyone who took part.

It was marvelous to see so many parents and grand parents at the parade.

This year we had the inaugural Book Week Door Decorating Competition, and boy was there a lot of effort put into these doors. Congratulations to the 3 rooms who won.

Thankyou, to the staff who helped make this years event a huge success!

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.

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

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

Registrations for our annual “A Day in the Life of a Murdoch University Student” event are now open. This is an event for Year 9 and 10 students that is being held during the school holidays, on Wednesday, 27^th Sept and Thursday, 28^th, Sept.

We have a free Pump Jam at Youth Challenge Park on Sanford Road the Saturday of the long weekend. Additionally, Albany are hosting the first ever State Pump Track Championship!

This year the Go for 2&5 Albany Kite Fiesta will be held at Anzac Peace Park, Albany from 10am to 4pm Sunday 24 September 2023

This free, popular event includes the spectacle of giant kites being flown as well as kite making workshops where families can make their own kites.

This annual, public event, supported by Healthway and the City of Albany, is attended by many hundreds of families each year, and provides a fun, educational outing during the September long weekend for young people, their parents and grandparents who live or are visiting Albany.

The John Curtin Scholarship Program is now open for applications.

The program invests in future leaders who intend to use their abilities and aspirations to lead positive change in the community.

Scholars will receive:

1. A high level of financial support over the duration of their undergraduate studies
2. Funding toward an international study experience
3. Opportunities to develop their personal qualities to become a future leader and to inspire change.

High school principals are invited to nominate students in the top 5% of the school’s graduating year who can demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities and engagement in community service.

The nomination form and the reference letter are to be completed and endorsed by the high school principal. These documents need to be attached with the student’s application and submitted online by the student.

Applications close for this program on 13 September 2023.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact the Scholarships Office at scholarships@curtin.edu.au.

The remaining 2024 scholarship information will be sent in the coming weeks.

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.

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