On Friday the 5 August, the Year Five and Year Six girls competed in the Great Southern Netball Carnival held at Katanning Leisure centre. Students had an early, and rather cold start, getting to school by 6:30am due to the travel required.

Students played several games of netball throughout the day, battling it out with some of the best Great Southern Netball prospects. The Year Five girls team, coached by netball guru Trish Hines went undefeated in their 5 games, putting them straight through to the grand final against a strong Katanning team. Led by power duo Margret and Vileasha the girls came out firing and had the lead at the main break. Unfortunately, after a couple of unlucky plays, the Katanning team clawed their way back in front and ended up winning the final by 2 goals. All players were humble in defeat and proud of their efforts.

Well done Year Five Team Members:

1. Margret
2. Vileasha
3. Ella
4. Harlow
5. Isla
6. Everly
7. Tehya
8. Linae
9. Kaitlyn

The Year Six team started their day off strongly with a big win against Narrogin. The girls had some impressive plays led by super coach Jodie Wignall. The girls went through all their games only losing one. This put the Year Six team into the grand final against a strong Kojonup team. Despite a spectator defensive effort from Ruby, sharp shooting from Ava ,and Stella providing a strong connection in the middle of the court, the girls went down by 1 goal in the grand final. Finishing Runners Up.

Well done Year Six Team Members:

1. Willow
2. Ava
3. Stella
4. Elsie
5. Anima
6. Emily
7. Pippa
8. Keira
9. Ruby

The carnival was a fantastic day for the school, having two teams make the grand final. Big thank you to Trish Hines, Jodie Wignall and Maddi (Year 11) and Chantelle (Year 11) for assisting on the day.

Saint Teresa of the Cross

Feast Day: August 9

Patron Saint of: Christian converts

Life:

Born in 1891, Teresa was a brilliant thinker and was inspired by Saint Teresa of Avila, that she began a spiritual journey that led to her baptism in 1922, aged 31 and became a Carmelite Nun twelve years later. She worked as a University teacher and lecturer in Germany before moving to the Netherlands in 1938. After the Nazis came in 1940, Teresa, along with her sister Rosa were captured and sent to the gas chamber at Auschwitz on August 9, 1942. Pope John Paul II canonised her a Saint in 1999.

Prayer:

Lord, fill my soul with holy joy, courage and strength to serve You. Walk with me along the next stretch of road before me so that doors will open before me and I shall be met with peace. Saint Saint Teresa, pray for us.

Mr Luke Bogoni - Religious Education Coordinator K-12

Year Ten students Arna, Kiarra and Cassandra, and Year Eight student, Ben, attended the 2026 Albany Bicentennial planning day with school students from across Albany on Thursday. The collaboration morning was met with over 100 youth who participated in a number of brainstorming activities to ultimately come up with a youth-inspired event for the 200 year anniversary of British settlement. The day began with a heart-warming Acknowledgement of Country by Lester Coyne who also explained the significance of the day and its opportunity for understanding and unity.

There was much brainstorming and sharing of the five areas; Albany culture, environment & landscape, planning & development, the arts and social & community. Each school worked and submitted their design brief for an activity or series of activities for the year long event. They presented their ibrief to the other participants and representatives from the City of Albany.

St Joseph's College students were highly commended on several occasions by the facilitators throughout the day for their bright ideas, enthusiasm ability to harness their thoughts into action. We hope to see their BINA festival come to fruition in the future (bina means "light"). Thank you Arna, Ben, Cassie and Kiarra.

ECO PEGS

This product is a calico bag of 22 marine grade 316 stainless steel clothes pegs. They are the best on the market! The clothes pegs are sustainable, easy squeeze, corrosion free, plastic free and look great on the clothesline! Plus, you don’t even need to remove them from the line between washing days unlike other inferior products on the market. This makes this product far healthier and most importantly, a sustainable option!

Please note - orders will be delivered to your child at school so please list the purchase under your child's name if possible. If you are purchasing from OUTSIDE we will notify you via our Facebook page when your order can be collected from our school office or otherwise you can list a child (relation) who attends the school that they can be sent home with.

Orders will be placed with the company on 29/8 and distributed as soon as we have them back (about 2 weeks).

http://tix.yt/sjc-parents-and-friends-eco-pegs

Please check out our new fundraiser!

Simply click the link to purchase: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/09k5x 

Thank you for your support! ~ P&F Committee 

Defence Force Recruiting are hosting a Women in Defence Mini Expo on Saturday, August 20 2022.

Across every one of their 300 roles, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) offers excellent career opportunities for women. If you’ve ever wondered what a career in the ADF is like, then come along to the Women in Defence Mini Expo and find out. 

You’ll get to hear first-hand, from current ADF personnel, what it’s like to be in the Navy, Army or Air Force. This is your opportunity to find out more about life in the ADF, have your questions answered and learn more about the application process.

If you have any questions or queries, please email cptwa@dfr.com.au

Mrs. Caroline Tompkin

Head of Vocational Education and Training

St Thomas More College Open Day and Community Market Day Collaboration, are taking place on Sunday 28th August between 9.00am to 3.00pm to coincide with UWA Open Day.

St Thomas More College (Tommy) will have tours running all day, there will be representatives in the Admissions Hub to answer any questions students and their parents may have regarding living at Tommy. The Community Market will have many stalls operating including their Op Shop.

This is a great opportunity for students to see first-hand what a vibrant College Tommy really is.

If you have any contacts in the meantime, please contact College Registrar, Mel Carnachan.

E  m.carnachan@stmc.uwa.edu.au |W  www.stmc.uwa.edu.au

Mrs. Caroline Tompkin

Head of Vocational Education and Training

If you are interested in finding out more about SRTAFE, they are having their Open Day on Saturday 22 October.

Mrs. Caroline Tompkin

Head of Vocational Education and Training

Make Jesus Real - Spirit of Jesus Award

Congratulations to Mrs Nash who is the first recipient of the MJR- Spirit of Jesus Award in the Junior School. Mrs Nash has in a short time made the Junior School Library a special place for students to come and enjoy the books and lovely atmosphere and we are extremely thankful for her efforts.

The Junior School Leaders are on the lookout for a special person in the Junior School who is showing the Spirit of Jesus every day.

Year Twelves,

Are you looking for traineeships or apprenticeships when you finish school?

MIGAS has a variety of positions available.

I have sent a SEQTA with the brochure to Year Twelve students and parents/guardians.

For more information:

migas.com.au

1300 464 427

recruitment@migas.com.au

Mrs. Caroline Tompkin

Head of Vocational Education and Training

Our Uniform Shop is now available on Quick Cliq - www.quickcliq.com.au

You can now order uniforms online and collect from the School office, between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday during school term.

Please refer to order pickup notes when placing your order to determine when your order will be ready for collection.

School Uniform shop open hours are: Tuesday 8.15am - 9.30am and Wednesday 2.15pm - 4.00pm.

Year Twelve Leavers,,, and anyone else that isn't sure what to do after school.

Head along to WA's Largest Careers and Jobs Expo.

It is taking place at the Perth Convention Centre on 25th - 27th August. It is free entry, and it has a range of employers and educational facilities that can broaden your horizons to options you have for the future.

Let us support our Drama Club members and Cert I and Cert III Music Industry students with their performance of The Three Musketeers Pantomime College Production on Saturday 13 August 2022. The Matinee performance is at 2:00pm and evening show is at 6:00pm at Albany Port Theatre. Tickets are now available at the College Administration for only $15 for adults and $10 for students/concession. Buy your tickets now and be entertained!  

We are extremely happy to announce the new dates for the Spring Retreat! This is our rescheduled Winter Retreat. Keep your eyes out because registrations will be opening soon! Also, we'd love to hear from you if you're interested in volunteering or leading at the retreat! For now though, Save the Dates! 14 – 16^th of October 2022 @ Eaton Scout Camp.

Table Fellowship is back! Open to anyone interested in Youth Ministry and open to networking! Jesus often formed His disciples over a meal and this has become known as Table Fellowship. When: 27 August 2022. Where: Bunbury - exact location will be announced closer to the date. RSVPs are essential for catering! RSVP to dioyouth@bunburycatholic.org.au .

ADFA have opportunities for you to have your part or full degree paid for, plus they have Gap Year opportunities - where you start getting paid from day one.

If you are interested, and want more information, go to:

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education

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Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) is designed to encourage and assist undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The scheme provides scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people studying an entry level health course.

The Australian Government established the Scheme as a tribute to the late Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter’s outstanding contribution to First Nations Australians’ health and his role and Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). NACCHO News – special tribute edition provides an insight to Puggy and his tireless efforts to improve Aboriginal health.

PHMSS will open for applications on Monday 29 August 2022 for studies undertaken in 2023, closing Monday 10 October 2022. Online applications will be available from this website once the scheme opens.

Eligible Health Areas

1. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
2. Dentistry/oral health (excluding dental assistants)
3. Mental health studies
4. Nursing (RN & EN)
5. Midwifery
6. Medicine
7. Allied health (excluding pharmacy)

Eligibility Criteria

Applications will be considered from applicants who are:

1. of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
2. Applicants must identify as and be able to confirm their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
3. enrolled or intending to enrol in an entry level or graduate entry level health related course
4. Courses must be provided by an Australian registered training organisation or university. Funding is not available for postgraduate study.
5. intending to study in the academic year that the scholarship is offered.

A significant number of applications are received each year; meeting the eligibility criteria will not guarantee applicants a scholarship offer.

Please note: You do not need to be currently enrolled in a course to complete a scholarship application, you simply need to be intending to enrol in semester one 2022, at any accredited course provider in Australia.

Selection Criteria

These are competitive scholarships and will be awarded on the recommendation of the independent selection committee whose assessment will be based on how applicants address the following questions:

1. Describe what has been your driving influence/motivation in wanting to become a health professional in your chosen area.
2. Discuss what you hope to accomplish as a health professional in the next 5-10 years.
3. Discuss your commitment to study in your chosen course.
4. Outline your involvement in community activities, including promoting the health and well-being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care and administered by the Australian College of Nursing. The scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter’s significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

Value of Scholarship

Funding is provided for the normal duration of the course. Full time scholarship awardees will receive up to $15,000 per year and part time recipients will receive up to $7,500 per year. The funding is paid in 24 fortnightly instalments throughout the study period of each year.

Contact details

w: https://www.acn.edu.au/scholarships/first-nations-health-scholarships

e: scholarships@acn.edu.au

t: 1800 688 628