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

As we welcome the Month of August, let us pray for mutual coexistence so that peace may be attained in our world especially in places where wars are destroying lives and dreams of God's people.

Tickets are now available on https://www.stickytickets.com.au/C660P for our Celebration of Talents (A Variety Show) with one show only on August 16 at 6pm in Port Theatre. Let's support the students from Pre-primary to Year 12, Staff Dancers and Parents who passed the audition and ready to perform and entertain us. Buy your tickets now and don't forget to invite your family and friends too. Thank you in advance for your support. 

Mr Richard Habal, Mr Mark Collins and Ms Hiedi Rowe

Events Coordinators  

Saint John Vianney

Feast Day: August 4

Patron Saint of: Priests

Life:

Wanting to become a Priest, John was not prepared for his seminary studies as he had poor schooling growing up. His failure to comprehend Latin forced him to discontinue his studies but feeling called to the priesthood, he got private tutoring and was eventually ordained. John was known to spend twelve hours a day in reconciliation listening to people confess their sins and while tired, he endured as he felt the call to serve the people. John was born on May 8, 1786 and died at the age of 73 on August 4, 1859.

Prayer:

Saint John Vianney, your strong faith carried you through all of life's trials. May I have the same determination to be the best I can be in my life. Let what I think, say, and do, benefit my neighbour and lead me closer to the Lord. Through your intercession may I be strengthened in courage and faith. Saint John Vianney, pray for us.

Please be advised that the date set for Confirmation and all activities have been changed from Term Three to Term Four.

Confirmation Commitment Masses: Term Four, week two, Saturday 25th October, 6.00pm Holy Family Church AND Sunday 26th October, 9.30am Holy Family Church

Parent/child workshop: Term Four, week three, Thursday 31st October 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Retreat afternoon for students and to meet the Bishop: Term Four, week five, 11th November 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Sacrament of Confirmation: Term Four, week five, Sunday 16th November 9.30am Holy Family Church.

Thank you to the families who have sent in their sacramental initiation forms. For other families, if you wish your child to make the Sacrament of Confirmation and have forgotten to complete a form, please let me know and I will forward one to you.

Chris Palfrey - Liturgy and Sacramental Co-ordinator

Upcoming dates:

Reconciliation Commitment Masses: Week 3, Saturday 9th August, 6.00pm Mass at Holy Family Church OR Sunday, Sunday 10th August, 9.30am, Holy Family Church. Please bring with you the enrolment booklets handed out at the General Sacramental Meeting. 

Parent/Child workshop: Week 5, Thursday 21st August 6.00pm - 7.30pm in the Junior School Undercover Area.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Week 8, Wednesday 10th September 5.30pm Holy Family Church.

If you are unable to attend either of these dates, please contact me to make alternate arrangements.

Chris Palfrey - Liturgy and Sacramental Co-ordinator

With a focus on preventing body dissatisfaction and serious eating issues, this session provides information and practical tips to help parents better understand and promote positive body image and healthy relationships with eating and physical activity in the home. It provides practical strategies to be a positive role model, reduce the impact of risk factors in a child's environment. The session also explores when to be concerned and what you can do, including referral and support information.

Date: 1st September 2025

Time: 7pm – 8.15pm (AEST)

Via Zoom (time-limited recording available)

Cost: $15pp

Register HERE copy this full registration link into your URL: https://events.butterfly.org.au/portal/event/?id=EP_Raising_Body_Kind_Teens4046978637&Name=01/09/25%20RBBC

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