The Secondary School Choir recently entertained students at Australian Christian College and Mt Manypeaks Primary School as part of their one-day concert tour. In the afternoon, the choir sang for senior citizens at a special event at Juniper Community Centre, hosted by the City of Albany. The choir was in top form and delighted their audiences with their wonderful harmonies, choreography and acting. Every audience was enthusiastic in its praise. Comment of the day (from a staff member at Mt Manypeaks school) "That was the best live choir performance I've ever been to."

A few more photos from the Book Week costume parade.

P&F Father's Day Stall and Raffle Friday 5th September. All stall and prize donations gratefully accepted at the front office.

Please click the link below for further information and to RSVP for our Father's Day Breakfast.

https://forms.office.com/r/xN07njC7gM

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, 12th 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 the WACE exams fast approaching, many students are seeking opportunities to consolidate their knowledge and strengthen exam skills. We are running October Holiday Revision Courses in Week 1 & 2 of the school holidays, designed to complement school teaching and provide targeted exam preparation.

Each program delivers 10 hours per subject (2 hrs/day × 5), covering the full ATAR course content while focusing on exam‑style questions and common pitfalls. Courses are taught by specialist ATAR teachers with proven success in guiding students to higher results.

Please feel free to contact us here at Academic Task Force for any further information on 08 9314 9500.

BOOK NOW before all SOLD-OUT!

Albany Light Opera and Theatre Co. (ALOTCo) is hosting some cool theatre workshops during the October school holidays based at the Albany Port Theatre.

‘Capture the Audience’ - Singing Workshop

One of the highlights is a workshop led by Donna Markovic, a vocal and performance coach. The workshops will focus on vocal exercises, characterization techniques, and song performance, encouraging the desire to perform

1. For school aged students 12yrs plus
2. Wednesday, Oct 8th,10:00am to 3:30pm
3. Only $50

https://events.humanitix.com/capture-the-audience-singing-workshop

'Brush Up' Theatre Makeup and Wig Care

Demonstrated by Bonnie Henderson, with a Diploma of Screen and Media with a Specialist in Hair and Makeup, at The Australian Academy of Cinemagraphic Makeup RTO: 31527. A workshop on learning how to apply special aging effects makeup for stage and professionally install wigs for theatre productions.

1. Minimum age 10yrs old
2. Sunday, Oct 5th, 1:00pm to 3:15pm
3. Only $20 plus booking fee

https://events.humanitix.com/brush-up-theatre-makeup-and-wig-care

'Set The Stage' Basics of Stage Management

Presented by Peter Cook who first learnt about Stage Management in a unit at university and then many years ‘hands on’ at ALOTCo and Spectrum Theatres.

Workshop is intended to teach the basics of Stage Management including details of responsibilities of stage managers, assistant stage managers, and stagehands; stage construction and nomenclature; communications between production crews; responsibilities towards actors and performers.

1. Intended for all ages
2. Saturday, Oct 4th, 2 sessions - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
3. Only $10/session plus booking fee

https://events.humanitix.com/set-the-stage-basics-of-stage-management

‘Local Film Industry’ Q & A

FREE- Locally written and directed last May 2025 in Albany

Come meet local Writer, Director and producers Adam Morris and Talarah Pedrocchi, and some of the local Crew of 'Low Lie the Fields' and ask questions about the film industry.

Here’s your chance to get firsthand answers on the film industry

1. Intended for all ages
2. Thursday, 9 Oct, 7pm - 8pm

https://events.humanitix.com/local-film-industry-q-and-a

https://www.facebook.com/LowLietheFields

Murdoch University Open Nights are on next week and everyone’s invited!

We have four amazing evenings designed to help students and their families discover courses and explore their future opportunities.

Our Open Nights allow students to engage with their future lecturers and mentors, meet current students who are studying the same course they’re interested in,

tour our facilities and get hands-on with interactive displays.

Come along to one or attend more! Register for your night/s below.

Murdoch University Nursing Open Night

Wednesday 27th August, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Murdoch University Health & Education Open Night

Tuesday 2nd September, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Murdoch University Sciences, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Open Night

Wednesday 3rd September, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Murdoch University Business, Law, HASS & Creative Media Open Night

Thursday 4th September, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Visit the links above to find out more.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Vancouver Arts Centre will be full to overflowing with 4 exhibitions for the 2025 Southern Art + Craft Trail!

Local artists exhibiting printmaking, felt making, painting and photography.

The centre will be buzzing over the school holidays, 27 Sept – 12 October, including Saturdays and Sundays 10am -2pm!

A great opportunity for a family day out.

The Albany Town Hall will present an exhibition of selected artworks from the City of Albany collection.

Post attached and more information here:

https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_e5fecf34c0af4312ae664cc72cc994e8

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