The College Capital Development Project has commenced. Today is demolition day, which means the builders will be cutting through the third and second floors for the lift shaft and new stairwell. I have been informed this task will take up to two weeks. The sound of progress is going to be incredibly noisy.

Staff have prepared for this to mitigate interruption to learning programmes. Please contact the College if you have any questions or concerns.

St Joseph - Pray for us.

Amen.

The Junior School Choir recently performed at the Primary Schools’ Music Festival. The choir spent the day at the Entertainment Centre rehearsing and watching other schools practicing their songs. In the evening, the choir entertained the capacity audience with beautiful harmonies and tight choreography. The thunderous applause was certainly well-deserved. The choir’s performance was exceptional, and Mrs Findlay was beaming from ear to ear.

A gentle reminder of the upcoming dates for Confirmation. There have been some changes so please disregard the original dates on your fridge magnet.

Commitment Masses either Saturday 25th October 6.00pm Mass or Sunday 26th October 9.30am Mass

Parent/child workshop - Thursday 30th October 6.00 - 7.30pm JSUCA

Reflection afternoon for students - Wednesday 12th November 1.30 - 3.00pm

Sacrament of Confirmation - Sunday 16th November 9.30am Mass HFC

Chris Palfrey - Liturgy and Sacramental Co-ordinator

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

New programs for Albany Youth Support Association.

Cancer Council WA invites you to a special screening of a new feature-length documentary, Conquering Skin Cancer, which aims to spotlight the importance of skin cancer prevention, early diagnosis, in addition to the incredible advances in skin cancer treatment.

Breaksea, a non-profit arts company, is seeking 100s of people to join in Albany's biggest line dance on Saturday 25 October, 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

This line dance will be filmed for a music video that will premiere at the City of Albany's New Years Eve 2025 event!

We are looking for community groups and individuals to join us in learning the dance via a short workshop with our dance team or you can teach yourself via our instructional video. Our dance team will also be teaching the line dance on the day of filming (and nothing has to be perfect - it's just about having fun!)

See information sheet with further details on what to wear, and what to expect on the day of filming.

To register as a group or individual please sign up at https://www.breaksea.org/breaksealinedancing.

If you would like to host a Line Dancing workshop for your school, club or workplace please email Jenna@breaksea.org

Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre will be hosting another FREE 4-Day Swim Teacher Course at the end of Term 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain a nationally recognised qualification in a vital industry.

Qualified swim teachers are in high demand across WA, and this course can open the door to rewarding part-time or casual work while studying, or to a long-term career in the aquatics sector.