We ended Term Two with a heartfelt and wonderful tribute to First Nations people at our NAIDOC whole school liturgy. All week our school community took part in a wonderful variety of activities.

In Week Nine was the inaugural Year Eleven trip to Perth to gain insight of the opportunities after Year Twelve. Our students fully embraced the spirit of the camp and I'm so proud at the way they conducted themselves and represented their families and school.

Finally, we look forward to seeing as many parents and students at the PT interviews on Monday. Information has been sent out to all families (email). Administration can assist with any bookings if you are having any difficulties.

Wishing you all a successful Term Three - especially to our Year Twelves as it is their last term.

St Joseph - Pray for us.

Amen.

Rachael Keenan

Saint Joachim & Saint Anne

Feast Day: July 26

Patron Saint of: Grandparents

Life:

Joachim and Anne were very holy people and tried for a baby for many years. After nearly giving up hope of falling pregnant, they remained faithful and were blessed with a child named Mary who would later became the mother of Jesus. As grandparents to Jesus, Joachim and Anne would've looked after him as he was growing up, teaching him many lessons that he would have carried with him throughout his own life.

Prayer:

Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, you were faithful to God, trusting in Him in your lives. Your patience and perseverance in prayer are an example to me. I ask that you pray for me, that I may be faithful and no matter what happens in my life, that I may trust in God and His timing. Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, pray for us.

During weeks eight and nine selected Year 11 and 12 students attending Workplace learning at various workplaces across the state learning employability skills and gaining real life experiences that will assist them gaining employment in the future. Thank you to the following businesses for providing our students with fantastic opportunities and going above and beyond.

Calling all Rockstars of the Great Southern!

Please book so we know you are coming. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1431105

Albany Port Theatre – Tuesday August 26th 5pm

Get ready to amplify your music journey because WAAPA is turning up the volume and bringing its Diploma of Music course right to your backyard in Albany!

Come along to our Q&A evening where you can learn about the course and have all your questions answered by the WAAPA staff in person.

WEX Canberra 2025 | Only 1 month left to go. Don't miss out. Get in now!

The application period is from Monday 16 June and closes on Friday 22 August. If you would like more information about WEX, please contact us: wex@etmp.com.au or wex@niaa.gov.au.

Parenting Connection WA, upcoming groups and workshops.

The Breaksea Youth Ensemble is back in the rehearsal room this Wednesday 23rd July as they start to prepare for the Albany 2025 New Years Eve Picnic!

For students aged 9 - 18 years that are looking for an opportunity to learn more about singing, acting, performance skills and Noongar language they will really enjoy joining the Ensemble.

Please see the links below for registration. Note that both registration and payment will need to be completed for enrollment to be accepted. There is no audition required to join.

REGISTRATION FORM

PAYMENT FORM

Otherwise they can head to the website Breaksea.org or instagram link tree.

Breaksea has some Scholarships on offer for students who may be in financial hardship. Further information is in the registration form.

A great exhibition is opening at the Vancouver Arts Centre Friday 8 August, “Exploring Creativity through a Prohibited Culture”.

Feel free to promote through your newsletters, poster attached.

More details available here https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_69a9cc9902204ee5bd3e6a3433b3c2ae

The block buster event of the year is nearly here!

“The Antipodean Manifesto: Works from the state art collection” is opening 25 July at the Albany Town Hall.

The exhibition, drawn from The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia explores the formation and aspirations of the group, situating their work within the social and political context of late 1950s Australia.