Tea in Year 5 has been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2023 Bruce Cup Tennis Championship in Brisbane this weekend. The College wishes her all the best at the tournament.

Students from Kindy all the way through to Year 12 donned their white shirts, sunnies and big smiles for the annual St Joseph’s College Colour Run on Friday.

The weather was perfect for the event which was made possible by the hard-working P & F team.

The course kicked off with a massive water slide down the banks of the school oval and then took students on an impressive obstacle course where they skipped, somersaulted, crawled, slipped and climbed their way through a minefield of colour bombs, water and gooey slime.

The grand-finale colour bombing of students by teachers finished off the day in spectacular style!

This year’s event was made even more special with the special guest appearance of a cheeky College mascot, whose name will soon be revealed. Watch this space…

Congratulations to McCormack for being the house point winners for 2023! Students in McCormack were treated to a celebratory pizza lunch on Monday. A special thank you to the Year 6 McCormack students who assisted with setting up, serving and packing away.

This Friday (20/10) the Junior School will take part in the annual Inter-House Athletics Carnival. All parents are invited to watch and support students as they take part in track, field and novelty events.

A program with times and events has been sent out and a coffee van has been organised for morning tea!

Zak Mola

Congratulations to Tanzi, Ben, Coop and Liam for being selected BB carers for Week 1-2.

Term 4 Saver Plus promotion

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.

IGA Spencer Park & IGA York St are currently looking for casual staff to join the team. They are seeking friendly, enthusiastic workers for various positions in the family-owned supermarkets.

Applicants will be required to have:

- A strong moral work ethic with a mature outlook

- Show a strong focus on customer service

- An ability to gain knowledge & skills quickly

- Self-motivated and enthusiastic personality

- Good personal presentation

- Reliability & Trustworthiness

- Display a passion for the grocery retail industry

Key responsibilities will be dependent on the position applying for. The successful applicants will contribute to the growth/success of our store and will enjoy working as part of a team.

Works hours are flexible depending on the position of employment and the requirements of the store. If you think you would make a great fit, please email your resume to admin@lionetti.com.au

If you have any questions, please contact the office on 0898423690.

We again have more programs happening in the near future.

Charna Gladish

Outdoor Program Coordinator

0404 787 134

charna.gladish@outdoorsgreatsouthern.org.au

Anaconda Kids Adventure Club

Free event for parents, is for anyone with a child going into high school in 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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/