What a busy week! The perfect bookend to Week 10 was FRIDAY - students and staff embraced the sentiment of Zero2Hero Day by dressing up as their hero. JS assembly run by our delightful Year 1s. Students from Year 5-10 competed in the Have Sum Fun mathematics competition - our Year 5/6 team won first place and Year 7/8 came third. The Year 12 bonfire was illuminated by the winter solstice moon, and Mr Dougherty's musicians entertained family and friends into the night.

As mentioned in my article last week, our final week is shaping up to be a busy but enjoyable end to Term Two.

1. We will be starting our NAIDOC Week with a special whole school assembly on Monday at 9am. The Aboriginal Education Team have organised activities for our students on Tuesday and Thursday. We will bookend our celebration with a NAIDOC liturgy on Friday.
2. Also on Monday, the Aquinas College choir will be visiting our school and will perform to Year 4-12 students period 3. Our College Choir will also be performing. All parents are most welcome to watch.
3. Wednesday will be our Harmony Day and students and staff are encouraged to wear their national dress.

I hope we are all coping with the Ulster Road closures and detours. Please plan your journeys and be patient at drop off and pick up times. I would strongly recommend Secondary School students get picked up a little later than normal so the traffic can ease a bit.

Students from PP to Year 12 will be receiving a Progress Report at the end of the week. It is an opportunity for review and goal-setting for Semester Two. The Year 12s have just one term left - so make it count! Parents and students are asked to download of reports from SEQTA. Requests to have reports printed after a student leaves the College (e.g. changing school or after Year 12), costs $25.

As we come to the end of Semester One, I would like to thank the College Executive, Staff, School Advisory Council, Parents and Friends Association, the Holy Family Parish and the wider school community for the ongoing support you have shown to me and to St Joseph's College. Wishing you all a safe and blessed mid-year break. Classes resume Monday 15 July.

St Joseph - Pray for us

Amen.

Throughout Term Two, students from St Joseph’s College have been shining on the stage both inside and outside the College. From Mr Dougherty’s Music room and lunch time performances, to ALOTCO’s We Will Rock You, and the Albany Children’s Theatre’s production of Lion King Junior. It’s been amazing to watch these students perform in their local communities in both leading roles and the ensemble.

During the school holidays some of our students had the opportunity to preform with Breaksea, a Great Southern production company that works across Western Australia to engage communities and emerging artists to work alongside world class singers, performers, composers, visual artists and musicians. Working under the direction of Matt RJ Ward, who graduated from the Royal College of Music, London, the students had the amazing opportunity of working beside industry professionals. Over the two-week intensive students learnt a variety of skills from conductor and world class soprano, Pia Harris, winner of the Aldama Scholar and Bliss Trust Award at the Royal College of Music London. Alongside the rest of the Breaksea team, including SJC’s very own Ms Colmer (who played the principal role of Aunty in Malkar), our students thrived during the two shows of Malkar (Thunderstorm) at the Albany Entertainment Centre last Friday.

Another fabulous opportunity took place on the holidays directed by Mrs Finlay and her About Face Choir, who ran the About FACE kids choir camp. With over seventy kids it is now one of WA’s largest youth choirs. The day camp saw kids from the ages nine to fourteen develop their singing skills in an uplifting and exciting environment where they learnt seven new songs, and sung in three part harmonies before preforming in a concert for friends and family. The school is privileged to have the likes of Mrs Finlay directing both the Junior School and Senior School Choir, who will travel to Perth later this year to compete in the Catholic Preforming Arts Festival.

As we move into Term Three, stages across Albany will continue to be graced by our students and faculty with rehearsals beginning for ALOTCO’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the SJC Drama club’s upcoming production of 16 in 10, directed by Mr Habal.

Cass Swarbrick

2024 Arts and Culture Prefect

The Holy Family Parish warmly invites you to the first talk of its Faith Formation Series this Sunday!

For all of us, having role models and people that we can look upto is important if we are to grow as human beings. Come and explore why the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are the best role models of all, showing us the importance of faith, love and sacrifice in our lives and relationships.

All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there!

Topic: The Holy Family: Role Models for the Modern World

When: Sunday 21 July @10:45am after 9:30am Mass and morning tea.

Where: Holy Family Church

Speaker: Mr Luke Bogoni (Religious Education Coordinator at St Joseph's College)

Buy your tickets now for our College Production Sixteen in 10 minutes or less. The show will be on August 10 with 2pm matinee show and 6:30pm evening show. Tickets are only $10 for students/concession, $15 for adults and $40 for Family (2 adults and 2 children). Let's support our Drama club members from Years 7 to 12 and our Cert 2 and 3 Music Industry students. Invite your family and friends too and enjoy the different funny stories of our 16 years old characters! What are you waiting for? Click the link or use the QR code now! https://www.stickytickets.com.au/es4a7/sixteen_in_ten_minutes_or_less_a_st_josephs_college_production.aspx

Saint John Francis Regis

Feast Day: June 16

Patron Saint of: Social workers

Life:

Born in 1597 in France, Saint John Francis Regis felt crushed when anyone said anything critical about his schoolwork and would often end up tears at school. Later, after he became a priest, he was able to endure shouts and threats from people who disagreed with him. People even threatened to kill him, and John was calm and collected. What had changed? John had grown in his faith in Jesus, and his spirit had been strengthened by Him. As John grew older and learned more about Jesus, he prayed and asked for courage, and it was given to him. John died in 1640.

Prayer:

Jesus, give me a spirit of power and love and self-discipline, just as You gave to Sain John Francis Regis.

St John Francis, pray for us.

Ulster Road wastewater pipeline replacement (watercorporation.com.au)

Vinnies WA has launched its annual Winter Appeal for 2024!

The theme of this year's Winter Appeal shines a spotlight on the spiralling cost of living which is forcing 1,600 australians onto the streets every single month.

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. This year we will also be collecting blankets and warm clothing (jumpers, trackies, beanies, scarves) that are clean and in new or good condition - these can be dropped in at either Library.

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

Parents and Guardians - please be aware that CEWA has changed insurance companies. A copy of the Student Accident Protection Plan is available on SEQTA school documents.

Ms Keenan

From 17 June lane closures will commence along Ulster Road while Water Corporation’s authorised contractor DM Civil undertakes essential work replacing a pipeline under Ulster Road.

Detours will be in place during this work.

The work will begin at Lower King Road and progressively make its way to North Road. The first stage will see stop-start traffic control for a few hundred metres along Lower King Road (from the Ulster Road intersection) and a lane closure from Lower King Road / Ulster Road intersection to Hardie Road.

Traffic travelling from Lower King / Bayonet Head towards North Road will need to detour along Collingwood and Angove Roads. The northbound lane for traffic travelling from North Road towards Lower King / Bayonet Head will remain open.

Signage will be in place for the nearest Hospital / Health Campus access.

For the safety of the workers and community please follow all traffic signs and reduced speed limits.

Please see the attached map for more detail of the Stage 1 detour. The Project webpage Ulster Road Pipeline Replacement has a map showing the stages and the associated timings. This will be kept updated throughout the Project. You can also sign up for email updates of each stage via the webpage.

Water Corporation appreciates your patience and understanding while this critical work is completed.

The Confirmation Enrolment Masses have been set down for the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July. Parents and children to be confirmed are expected to attend one of the Masses over the weekend to receive a Confirmation badge and to make commitment pledges. Mass times: Saturday Holy Family Church 6.00pm, Sunday 7.30am St Joseph's Church, 9.30am Holy Family Church or 5.00pm St Joseph's Church.

This will be followed the following week by the parent and child meeting on Thursday 1st August 2024. This will be held in the Junior School Undercover area and will commence at 6.00pm. The meeting is not expected to last past 7.30om.

Chris Palfrey - Liturgy and Sacramental Co-Ordinator

The Confirmation Enrolment Masses have been set down for the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July. Parents and children to be confirmed are expected to attend one of the Masses over the weekend to receive a Confirmation badge and to make commitment pledges. Mass times: Saturday Holy Family Church 6.00pm, Sunday 7.30am St Joseph's Church, 9.30am Holy Family Church or 5.00pm St Joseph's Church.

This will be followed the following week by the parent and child meeting on Tuesday 1st August 2024. This will be held in the Junior School Undercover area and will commence at 6.00pm. The meeting is not expected to last past 7.30om.

Chris Palfrey - Liturgy and Sacramental Co-Ordinator

Throughout term 2 students from SJC have been shining on the stage both inside and outside the collage. From Mr Doherty’s music room and lunch time performances, to ALOTCO’s We Will Rock You, and the Albany Children’s Theatre’s production of Lion King junior. It’s been amazing to watch these students perform in their local communities in both leading roles and the ensemble. During the school holidays some of our students had the opportunity to preform with Breaksea, a great southern production company that works across WA to engage communities and emerging artists to work alongside world class singers, performers, composers, visual artists and musicians. Working under the direction of Matt RJ Ward who graduated from the Royal College of Music London, the students had the amazing opportunity of working beside industry professionals. Over the two week intensive students learnt a variety of skills from conductor, and world class soprano Pia Harris, winner of the Aldama Scholar and Bliss Trust Award at the Royal College of music London. Alongside the rest of the Breaksea team, including SJC’s very own Ms Colmer (who played the principal role of Aunty in Malkar), our students thrived during the two shows of Malkar (Thunderstorm) at the Albany Entertainment Centre last Friday.

Another fabulous opportunity was taking place on the holidays directed by Mrs Findlay and her About Face Choir, who ran the About FACE kids choir camp. With over 70 kids it is now one of WA’s largest youth choirs. The day camp saw kid from the ages 9 to 14 develop their singing skills in an uplifting and exciting environment where they learnt 7 new songs, and sung in three part harmonies before preforming in a concert for friends and family. The school is privileged to have the likes of Mrs Findlay directing both the junior school and senior school choir who will travel to Perth later this year to compete in the Catholic Preforming Arts festival.

As we move into Term 3, stages across Albany will continue to be graced by our students and faculty with rehearsals beginning for ALOTCO’s Charlie and the Chocolate factory and the SJC Drama club’s upcoming production of 16 in 10 directed by Mr Habal.

-Cass Swarbrick

2024 Arts & Culture Prefect

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day is nearly here! It’s the perfect opportunity for your students to find out more about the unique academic opportunities and life at ADFA. This year you can attend in person at the ADFA campus in Canberra, or if you can’t make it in person, you can experience all the action online.

Online: Register at adfcareers.gov.au/events

The City of Albany invites the community to take part in our National Tree Day Community Planting event on Sunday 28 July at Tjuirtgellong / Lake Seppings.

Weekly Tuition and Master Classes

Tuition for Years 7-12

Receive weekly support from experienced teachers to improve your understanding and boost school results.

Why choose Academic Task Force Tuition:

1. Expert high school teachers
2. Small group (max 4 students)
3. Targeted and individualised help to develop your skills each term
4. Tuition aligned with the WA syllabus
5. End of term feedback on your childs' progress

Enrol online: www.academicgroup.com.au | Phone: 08 9314 9500

Master Class for Years 10- 12

Specialised courses to help maximise grades and strive for a top ATAR score. Taught by WA's top teachers, each week students will receive in-depth syllabus teaching and extension to boost their grades.

Why choose Academic Associates Master Classes:

1. WA’s top teachers
2. In-depth syllabus teaching
3. Enrich your understanding of course concepts
4. Weekly coaching
5. Receive exam preparation & success strategies
6. Interactive online & in-class options

Enrol online: www.academicgroup.com.au | Phone: 08 9314 9500

Free parenting workshops offered in Albany starting in August. One for Dads of children 3-10years and Circle of Security for families with children 0-6 years.

Our upcoming science week event on August 16 and 17 Matt the Feral Cat - a play about what shouldn't be for dinner. With the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre we will be running two puppet making workshops and a performance and song, which will be filmed for a video clip, and we would love to have the whole community involved!

Southern Edge Arts have opened registrations for our Term 3 Act Belong Commit Arts Workshops.

A Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company Production

THE VISITORS

By Jane Harrison

Directed by Wesley Enoch

Albany Entertainment Centre

16th July, 2024 at 7.30pm

Tickets available at Box Office or call 9844 5055

1. $45.00 Adult
2. $35.00 Concession (Full-time Students, Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Health Care Card)
3. $25.00 Under 25's
4. $30.00 Groups 10+ (one complimentary ticket per 10 purchased)
5. $15.00 School Groups 10+ (one complimentary ticket per 10 purchased)

Are you currently studying for exams?

Join us at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre every Tuesday in August 2024 for FREE Yogalates and Meditation sessions. These are aimed to assist you in reducing your stress and fatigue around exam time, while helping you increase your strength and flexibility.

Register for as many sessions as you like as each one will build on the previous!

Bring a water bottle and towel, mats will be provided. Open to ages 15 – 25 years.

Register here https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_ab5566e184fc4399b65e7479a1978261

For more information contact Community Development on 6820 3000 or commdevel@albany.wa.gov.au

This is a City of Albany run event proudly supported by Rio Tinto.

We are thrilled to announce that the YAL Connect Scholarships open this Saturday, the 15th of June!

YAL offers scholarships to students aged 14-25, covering up to two years.

Our scholarship program empowers young Australians to overcome barriers and continue their educational journey with holistic support and financial aid.

Key Details:

Applications Open: June 15

Applications Close: July 31

Eligibility: Students aged 14-25

We invite you to help us spread the word about this incredible opportunity! By sharing this information with your networks, you can help us reach more students who could benefit from our support.

Click here to apply online.

Ahoy, adventure seekers!

Set sail for a month of excitement at the Maritime Festival! From 28 June to 31 July, the City of Albany transforms into a hub of nautical fun.

Dive into our treasure trove of events now listed on our website: https://bit.ly/4c3qM3O

Featuring an exciting lineup of events, from live music to art exhibitions, film screenings, markets, wine tastings, sailing opportunities, author talks, and activities for children like hunting for treasure – the Maritime Festival promises something for everyone.

Autism and Anxiety : practical strategies for supporting teens Webinar.

After a couple of months of uncertainty, it is with great pleasure that I am writing to let you know that the foundation finds itself sailing again. Although Minderoo Foundation are now providing financial assistance for the next few years, this does not cover sponsored voyage places. This funding is only for maintaining the ship.

Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation provides a range of tailored programs suitable for various ages, backgrounds and abilities. Our voyages aim to

1. Foster Leadership: Develop leadership skills through hands-on experiences and challenges aboard our iconic tall ship, STS Leeuwin II.
2. Promote Teamwork: Encourage teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and engaging maritime environment.
3. Enhance Personal Development: Unlock hidden potential, boost self-confidence, and instil a sense of responsibility and accountability.
4. Inspire Environmental Awareness: Connect students with the marine environment, fostering a deep appreciation for our oceans and promoting sustainable practices.