There was a huge display of St Joseph's support for our Year 6s at the North Road soccer fields on Saturday. Whilst our team came runner-up to Bethel (final score 3:1), we were the winners when it came to school community spirit and comraderie. Thank you to coach Guy Lembo and all the parents who have supported the children - not just this season but from when it all started in Pre-Primary.

Congratulations to the St Joseph’s U12 Thunder soccer team on achieving an extraordinary milestone by becoming the first in the history of St Joseph’s Soccer Club to reach the cup finals! Coached by the amazing Guy Lembo, their dedication, hard work, and teamwork have reaped rewards this season and propelled them to this momentous achievement. As they prepare for the finals, we would like them to know that the entire St Joseph’s community stands proudly behind them, cheering them on with enthusiasm.

Best of luck Thunder, you have an opportunity to etch your names in the annuals of soccer history once again. Go out there and make the St Joseph's community proud!

If you would like to come down and cheer Thunder on this Saturday their game is at 9.45am at the soccer pitch on North Road near the Athletics Clubrooms.

In 2024, the Secondary School Choir will travel to Perth to perform at the Catholic Schools' Performing Arts Festival. Students in Years 6 -11 are invited to come to a special rehearsal to find out more about the choir and the Perth trip. Positions in the choir will be limited next year, so this may be the best chance for students to secure their place. We rehearse in the Junior School undercover area at 8:00 a.m.

Science week 2023 was celebrated with daily activities organised by Teachers and supported by our Senior School Students. A variety of activities was put together during lunchtime from Monday to Friday with a high level of enthusiasm exhibited by so many budding Scientists. The week started with the exploration of the microworld on Monday with Mr Veerappan, looking at various slides of insects, as well as looking at living critters from Lake Seppings. On Tuesday, students got their hands dirty making slime with Mr Honter and Mr Callaghan. On Wednesday, we had the Year Seven and Eight students present their Science-Fair project to various primary students explaining what their projects were about. It was great to see the older students explaining their work to the primary students. On Thursday, Chemistry was on show with its usual explosions and “magic” show, courtesy of Mr Lemmes and the Year Twelve chemistry students. Finally, we finish the week off with Physics, with the exploration of static electricity, creating rainbows and observing the power of convection air currents. These are just a small snippet of science activities that takes place on a weekly basis in our Science classes throughout the year.

Mr Suresh Veerappan

Head Of Science

Each year, the College community generously supports St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) in their annual Winter Appeal.

With over 61,000 Western Australians in need of vital support such as food, furniture, clothing and monetary assistance, St Joseph's College collects food items to assist those in our community as part of our catholic commitment to respect the human dignity of all.

On behalf of the College, I would like to thank you all staff, students and families for your generosity this and every winter to those doing it tough.

Mr Luke Bogoni

Religious Education Coordinator

The 2023 Colour Run is coming.....

Save the date - Friday 13th October 2023.

Let the fun begin :)

Proudly brought to you by the St Joseph's College P & F.

On Wednesday September 13 the students in Kindy Gold got to visit the science labs with Mr V. They got to experiment with light and colour. The children had great fun playing with the shapes in the light to see how they could make rainbows. We learnt that we needed a clear triangle to make the rainbow. They also got to experiment with how different shapes and mirrors could make the light change direction. Their favourite part of the experiment was mixing the light filters to see what colours they could make, and how the coloured light could make other colours look different.

A fun and helpful video about learning the names and sounds of letters.

We again have more programs happening in the near future.

Charna Gladish

Outdoor Program Coordinator

0404 787 134

charna.gladish@outdoorsgreatsouthern.org.au

Upcoming school holiday activations for September/October term break.

There will be an information session for parents and students (15 and older) who are interested in hosting an Italian student and going on exchange to Italy in 2024.

This will take place at the end of Week One - Term Four. Details TBC.

If there are any questions before then, please feel free to email me: hiedi.rowe@cewa.edu.au

Hiedi Rowe - Italian, HaSS and Exchange Contact Teacher

In the upcoming weeks, Youth Mission Team (YMT) will be coming to visit the College to run the annual Retreat for Years 7,9 and 11. The Retreats are an opportunity for students to take a step back from their day to day learning environments and spend some time focusing on who they are, the relationships they have and the leadership skills that need to be developed.

Youth Mission Team (YMT) Australia are a national Catholic youth organisation that has been operating since 1986. During the school holidays, YMT run events for students in years 9-12 (age 14-18) and are a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow young people in a welcoming environment while learning more about themselves, others and God.

The next iSTAND camp will be held in Perth on 2-4 October and will include many activities such as games, group activities, prayer, reflection and workshops.

For more information or for a registration form, please visit: https://www.ymt.com.au/istandevents

2023 MAD HATTER TEA PARTY

Headspace Abany is excited to invite you to the 2023 Mad Hatter Tea Party which looks bigger and better than ever!

Featuring stalls, live entertainment, Zumba, the Hat Competition, and of course cake! Mad Hatter is an annual community event to celebrate and raise awareness for mental health, reduce stigma and create connections in the Albany community. And it's FREE!

headspace Albany is proud to be working alongside sponsors Youth Focus, AYSA, Amity Health Albany, Palmerston Association, Albany Pride, Albany & Regional Volunteer Service, Albany Halfway House Association and Neami National to bring you this year’s celebration of mental health wellness which kicks off Mental Health Week in the local community.

Find out more here: 2023 Mad Hatters Tea Party | Facebook

WISE MINDS GROUP

Wise Minds is an emotion regulations skills based group for 12-16 year olds. Young people practise different mindful activities each week and learn different techniques to manage strong emotions in a healthy way. The group runs at headspace Albany from weeks 2-7 of each school term on Tuesday afternoons 3.45-4.30pm. In Term 4, the 6 week program will start on 17^th October. For enquiries please call 9842 9871 or email info@headspacealbany.com.au.

These activities are FREE and great for kids and families during the school holidays.

Applications for the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage’s 2024 Gap Year Program close on the 18^th of September.

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (the Department) is committed to investing in young people’s development and supporting their entry into the workforce. We are proud to launch our brand-new Gap Year Program in 2024.

The Gap Year Program is a new innovative career pathway for Western Australian Certificate Education (WACE) achieving high school leavers. Through this 12-month program, successful applicants will receive professional development opportunities, work experience and coaching. Successful applicants will also be fully supported to complete a recognised Certificate through a Registered Training Organisation while undertaking paid work in the public sector.

We have four positions on offer, as Administration Support Officers. Level 2 (Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022) commencement salary $70,432 + 11% superannuation.

In support of the Department’s commitment to building an inclusive workforce, one position is dedicated to an applicant who identifies as an Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander person, and another for a person with a disability.

To apply, visit Gap Year Program 2024 (jobs.wa.gov.au).

If you have questions about the Gap Year Program or application process, please contact Hayley Nietfield on (08) 6551 9035 or email gapyear@dplh.wa.gov.au

The Department of Communities Great Southern is actively seeking interested persons to fill upcoming vacancies in a variety of roles. There are some fantastic opportunities that can really make a difference within our community and we are encouraging all interested persons to apply through the Frontline Talent Register. From here, applications can be viewed, and suitable candidates found by matching the skills and interests to the vacancies available.

We currently have a number of full time and part time opportunities that we are needing to fill. For some roles we can make direct appointments which means applicants will not need to go through a full competitive recruitment process.

Department of Communities - Frontline Talent Register (Great Southern Region) (jobs.wa.gov.au)

Gap Year Student position

Albany Plaza Discount Drug Store is looking for a Gap year student to join our busy, shopping centre Pharmacy. This is a full-time position working Tuesday to Saturday. Start date is flexible. If you were interested in starting work before the end of the school year we would be happy for you to start earlier in a part-time capacity. No prior experience in Pharmacy is required and there will be plenty of on-the-job training provided.

Position requirements:

·        Must be available Tuesday-Saturday

·        Must have basic Computer skills

·        Able to work in a team environment

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Having a driver’s license is preferred

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, resumes can be emailed to albanyplaza@discountdrugstores.com.au or handed into Mel or the Pharmacist on duty.

TCWA are pleased to advise that we are now actively recruiting for our next round of Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentices to join our Albany team, for an early 2024 start.

The Department of Education is embarking on its Swimming Instructor training program during 2023 and has a course coming up in Albany on 16 September 2023.

The program is free and provides an opportunity for Year 12 students to:

1. obtain an accredited Swimming Instructor and CPR qualification
2. gain paid employment teaching VacSwim and Interm swimming lessons.

Who Can register?

Year 12 students who are at least 17 years of age.

Students do not require a minimum level of swimming stage to be eligible for the course, however they must be confident in the water.

Transition to employment with the Department of Education

The Department will support students to transition to employment for VacSwim and Interm swimming programs through:

1. ongoing support and mentoring
2. covering the costs of relevant screening including Working with Children Check and Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Students will be able to apply for swimming instructor positions across the State.

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-RaA4P3Ru0yDsLdutDYWJ7_mrQrnrwFJkTbRrbyuUV9URDkzMlhLSVVYTU0zSVJVM0JJV0QxMElCMC4u

Cgs Quality Cleaning have a Junior Administration Assistant Position available. 8:30am – 2:00pm Mon – Fri.

Traineeship available for business Certification.

Main position will be liaison representative with clients.

Must be experienced in Microsoft Office/Word/Outlook.

Training in Payroll and Invoicing.

If you require any further information please contact Vynka O’Brien at 0428936008 or email clean@cgsqualitycleaning.com.au

Spencer Park Dental Therapy Centre will be CLOSED from Monday 2^nd October to Friday 6^th October. We will reopen Monday 9^th October. If you have a dental emergency when we are closed please contact Yakamia Dental Therapy Centre on 9841 3498.

All appointments are now sent to your home address. If you have moved recently we may not have your correct address and your child could miss out on their appointment. If you no longer intend to use our service please let us know as soon as possible as your valuable appointment could be given to someone in need. Your child is eligible to attend a Dental Therapy Centre from ages 5 to 17.

Please contact us to update your details either by phone: 9841 3967 or e-mail: spencerparkdtc@ health.wa.gov.au

The staff at Spencer Park Dental Therapy Centre would like to wish all children and parents a happy and safe break.

A Hiking Expedition will be running these school holiday's, staying at the Sand Patch Campsite and Mutton Bird Campsite for Years 9 and 10 students.

https://events.humanitix.com/expedition-hike-yr-9-and-10

Hungry Jacks are currently hiring and looking for crew members. There are many added benefits in terms of discounts with other retail and hospitality. Hungry Jack also provides Traineeship, see attached flyer.

The link to apply is https://jedi.hungryjacks.com.au/careers/apply.php?id=12416&source=seek or reach out in-store.

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

As we head towards summer a lot of families are starting to get back into the water or planning holidays by the beach, rivers or swimming pools. It is important we help them support their child to stay safe and confident in the water.

VacSwim provides children aged five to 17 years with the opportunity to develop and progress their swimming and water safety skills during the school holidays at many locations across the State. There are programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers.

We invite you to access the marketing resources on our website to promote VacSwim to the wider school community. 

We have also attached materials you can use in your school newsletters to promote VacSwim:

1. an article for your school newsletter

Enrolments are now open, and families can enrol online. Translated factsheets and enrolment forms are available from the website in multiple different languages.

Further information, details of locations and information on how to enrol is on our website.

The Little Athletics season starts on the 07th of October 2023 with a "come and try" day and will conclude in March 2024 after the State Championships for those attending.  

This coming season we are focused on running a three weekly program on a rotation basis, this will allow for shorter mornings and a wider variety of events over the season. The Albany Little Athletics program offers all age groups the opportunity to compete in running, throwing and jumping events. These events are modified to suit all ages and abilities of all members, catering for our very youngest members all the way through to our Under 17's.

Registration opens in September.

We have an exciting new volunteer opportunity coming up with St John WA in Albany.

Come and find out more at an Information Session on Tuesday 19^th September 5.30pm at the Albany Sub Centre – 240 Middleton Rd. RSVP to 9841 4212 or RTDC.Greatsouthern@stjohnwa.com.au.

For more information, or if you are unable to make the information session, please phone or email Anne for more information: RTDC.Greatsouthern@stjohnwa.com.au or 9841 4212.

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.

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/

We are again running the Anaconda Kids Adventure Club.

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