The College Capital Development Project continues and in on track for completion in April 2026. In the next two weeks, a crane and other equipment will be onsite for the concrete pour. The Martin Road driveway will be closed; therefore, community members are requested to avoid the area, this includes parking across Martin Road and having students cross from the bus bays. Buses will still have access to the bays and College staff will direct students to use the footpath that runs down the carpark stairs to Early Learning and Cunningham.

Staff will be prepared for this and mitigate interruption to learning programmes, particularly the upcoming Secondary School exams. Please contact the College if you have any questions or concerns.

You may have noticed the blue temporary emergency stairs on the third and second floors. On Wednesday 26 November, we will be having a College emergency drill.

St Joseph - Pray for us

Amen.

A group of year nine female 'Tradies' descended on SRTAFE on Thursday the 20th of November to learn all of the secrets within the Trade Industry. They learnt a number of new skills within the automotive and electrical domains, as well as enjoying the traditional sausage roll and choc milk at 'smoko'. The girls had a great time, asked lots of questions and were a pleasure to take on the excursion. Thanks to Mrs Coutts for accompanying the students.

Tis' the season at St Joseph's College to make Gingerbread houses. Mrs Trahair has been having some fun with Simone, Molly, Abi and Vanessa making these fabulous creations on their last day of Year 11. See you all next year.

Over two days, the St Joseph's Interschool Athletics team competed in a variety of different athletics events against the other ADPSSA schools, gaining points in the hope of winning the shield for a 3rd consecutive year. The students had been training hard in the early mornings before school so were hopeful the hard work would pay off.

On Tuesday 18th November, the throws and jumps events were held here on the College oval. Students competed in triple jump, long jump, high jump and Turbo javelin. St Joe's held a narrow lead at the end of the day, with the track events still to come. After being postponed due to poor weather, the track events were held on Thursday 27th November at the North Road Athletics Track. Some year groups had to dig deep to cover for injured team-mates, but after some outstanding performances on the track, St Joseph's was declared the overall winner for the 2025 Interschool Athletics Carnival!

Well done to all the students who competed over the two days. No matter how big or small your contribution was, every point helped in achieving this victory. A special congratulations to Mason Banham (6B) who won the Champion Boy medallion.

As the year draws to a close, we know your school is bustling with concerts, activities and celebrations.

The Saver Plus team sincerely thanks you for your support throughout the year and wishes your staff and community a joyful, well-deserved break with loved ones.

Looking ahead to Term 1, our Back-to-School campaign will see many families seeking support.

To help us reach those who need it most, we’d love your assistance in sharing our updated flyer with your school community.

Your support makes a real difference for families preparing for the new school year. Thank you again for partnering with us—we look forward to working together in 2026!

Saver Plus is funded by the Department of Social Services and delivered by The Smith Family.

P&F Summary of 10 & 18 Nov Meetings

Commencing Monday 1st December 2025, there will be roadworks on Admiral St Lockyer that will affect a large portion of School buses in Albany.

As a result of this disruption some services may run later than advertised morning and afternoon. It is also worth noting for students travelling to NASHS that the bus stop on Banks St before Admiral St will not be serviced during this first stage of works which will continue into the upcoming school Holiday's.

The City of Albany's Youth Friendly Albany Plan 2022–2025 - which guides our work with young people - is due for review. Responses to this survey will help ensure the new plan reflects what young people in Albany need, want, and believe will make our city more youth friendly. The Plan also supports local organisations to engage with young people and understand the issues that matter most to them.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and students who complete Parts A, B, and C will go into the draw to win one of six vouchers to Scooped Gelato.

Albany PCYC is currently looking for gymnasts or ex-gymnasts who may be interested in some casual paid work with our gymnastics program.

We have opportunities for young people to assist with classes:

1. Over the Christmas school holidays, and/or
2. After school during term next year

These roles are ideal for students who:

1. Have a background in gymnastics (any level considered)
2. Enjoy working with children
3. Are keen to build skills, confidence and work experience in a supportive environment

Full training and support are provided, so they don’t need coaching experience – just a positive attitude and an interest in the sport.

Students can contact Albany PCYC directly on phone or via email for more information or to express interest.

We are inviting everyone to come and join the celebration of Simbang Gabi 2025.

Simbang Gabi (Filipino for ‘Night Masses’) is a devotional, nine-day series of Masses in anticipation of Christmas.

Academic Task Force - January Head Start Year 7 Transition ASET/GATE Scholarship Exam Preparation Courses

Get a flying start to the new school year with courses in NAPLAN Preparation, Maths, English, ASET/GATE Preparation, Learning Skills and Essay Writing.

Academic Task Force - January Head Start Program

ATAR January Head Start Program - ­Enrolments Open - Increase your understanding and boost your confidence for Year 11 and 12. 6-hour subject courses where you will gain an overview of the syllabus, receive expert teaching from ATAR subject-specialist teachers and preview important concepts.

Year 7- 10 January Head Start Program - ­Enrolments Open - Get a flying start to the new school year with engaging courses in NAPLAN Preparation, Maths, English, GATE Preparation, Learning Skills and Essay Writing.

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

2025 St Joseph's College P&F End of Year SUPER Raffle

Get your tickets now https://www.raffletix.com.au?ref=h2sbw

Monthly flyers for the Grandcarere’s Support Group morning tea and ADHD Families Support Group sausage sizzle

Please see the fantastic lineup of events on offer for Denmark’s IDPWD event, including Dragon Boating, Rowing, Guided nature walks, come and try bowling, adaptive games, musical entertainment, guest speakers and photography competition.

The Vancouver Arts Centre is delighted to announce the launch of its first-ever Kids & Teens Summer Program, taking place from 5–17 January 2026.

This exciting new initiative is designed to inspire young people aged 5 to 17 years through hands-on, engaging art experiences. The program features a diverse range of workshops led by experienced tutors, including photography, pottery, drawing, mixed media, textile design, printmaking, and more.

We have worked to ensure the workshops remain accessible, with prices ranging from $0 to $40 per session. As places are limited and expected to fill quickly, early registration is recommended.

To view the full program or make a booking, please visit:

https://artsandculture.albany.wa.gov.au/learn/workshops/kids-teens-workshops.aspx