The Reconciliation enrolment and commitment Masses are to be held this coming Saturday 8th August at the 6.00pm Mass and Sunday 9th August at the 9.30am Mass. Both Masses will be held at Holy Family Church. If your child is to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation this year, it is expected that families will attend. Please bring along with you the sacramental commitment booklet distributed at the General Sacramental Mass/meeting earlier on in the year. Copies will be made available where needed.

Chris Palfrey - Liturgy and Sacramental Co-ordinator

I’m getting in touch to share details of a free, all-ages pop-up gig featuring First Nations hip-hop artists INKABEE and JJ Vacant at the Vancouver Arts Centre on Friday 21 August.

Doors will open at 2.00pm, with a live performance from 2.30–3.00pm followed by an informal meet-and-greet until approximately 3.30pm - more info here.

INKABEE and JJ Vacant will also be performing at the 18+ Live @ the Town Hall show the following evening, so this pop-up provides an opportunity for younger audiences to experience the artists live. The event has also been scheduled to coincide with a pupil-free day at several Albany schools.

The gig may be of particular interest to young people interested in hip-hop, songwriting, music production and live performance.

The event is free and no booking is required; however, capacity is limited, so early arrival is recommended. Young people aged under 14 must attend with a parent or guardian.

We are excited to announce that we are hosting a Free First Home Buyer Information Night designed to guide prospective buyers through the process of purchasing their first property.

We believe this would be a fantastic opportunity for your graduating secondary school students, recent school leavers, or even parents within your school community who are looking to take their first steps into the housing market.

1. Date: Wednesday, 12th August
2. Time: 5:30 PM
3. Location: Dog Rock Convention Centre

For more details or to reserve free tickets, please visit our website https://events.humanitix.com/first-home-buyer-info-night-with-mortgage-choice-albany

The Albany Agricultural Society is delighted to invite students and their families to participate in the 2026 Albany Agricultural Show Horticulture Section, to be held on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026.

This year's theme, "Grow It, Nurture It, Show It!", celebrates the joy of gardening, creativity and learning through nature. We are encouraging children of all ages to discover the rewards of growing, creating and exhibiting something they can be proud of.

Entry is FREE for children up to 16 years of age, making this a wonderful opportunity for young people to become involved in one of Albany's longest-running community events.

Children can enter a range of fun and creative classes, including:

1. Grow Flowers
2. Create a Miniature Garden
3. Decorate a Pot
4. Plant a Cactus or Succulent
5. Make an Animal from Fruit or Vegetables

There are cash prizes, beautiful rosettes and Best Exhibit awards to be won, but most importantly, every child has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and experience the pride of displaying their work to the community.

As Albany celebrates its Bicentenary in 2026, we hope to inspire the next generation of gardeners while celebrating the rich horticultural heritage of our region. We would love to see as many local children and families as possible take part in this special year.

Come and try, all abilities soccer.

Enrolments for the October and summer holiday programs (December/January) are now open, and we want as many of your families to benefit from the programs as possible.

This year, we want to make sure regional families can secure spots in lessons in their local area. By providing you with this information ahead of time, we hope to give your students' families the best chance to book early and not miss out.

As we head into summer, many families will be spending time at the beach, rivers or swimming pools. VacSwim lessons help children 5 to 17 years of age stay safe in and around the water. These programs build confidence and develop vital swimming and water safety skills, with options available for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.

Further information, details of locations and information on how to enrol are also on our website.