Primary school

Enrolments are now open for VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays. VacSwim offers fun lessons at beach or pool locations. They are a great school holiday activity and they teach valuable safety skills to help keep your child safe in the water.

Enrol at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

Secondary school

If your child has turned 14 years old, or will be turning 14 years in the same calendar year of the course, you can enrol them in VacSwim so they can get their Bronze Medallion during the summer school holidays. They’ll learn advanced survival, rescue and resuscitation skills to help keep them and others safe in the water.

Enrol now at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

The Colour Run is coming!!

Friday 14th October (Term 4 Week One) - SAVE THE DATE

What you'll need :

A white t-shirt

Sunglasses (optional)

A fun attitude

Put it in your diaries to get your colour on!

The Assumption of Mary will be celebrated on Monday, August 15 at the Holy Family Church.

This feast originated in Jerusalem before the fifth century as the "Falling-Asleep of the Mother of God." It was adopted in Rome in the mid-seventh century and was renamed the "Assumption" in the next century. It celebrates Mary's passing over, body and soul, from this world into the next.

Mary is a role-model for us all and we should aspire to live out the values of humility, simplicity and charity that she witnessed throughout her life. Mary is our example of what can happen when we let go of the daily challenges that we face and allow God to work in our lives - all we have to do is trust.

Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.

Mr Luke Bogoni - Religious Education Coordinator K-12

Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Feast Day: 14 August

Patron Saint of: Families

Life:

Born in Poland in 1894, Maximilian entered the seminary at 16. Incredibly intelligent, Max received PhDs in philosophy and theology, and was deeply interested in science, even drawing plans for rocket ships.

At 24 he became a Priest and founded the 'Militia Immaculata' a group dedicated to Mary whose aim was to spread the good news to all nations through their magazine Knight of the Immaculata which had over one-million members and subscribers. His love of God came through his devotion to Mary.

In 1941 during WWII, Kolbe was arrested by the Nazis and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp. After a prisoner had tried to escape, ten men were chosen to die. One man who was chosen was separated from his wife and children and begged for the Nazis not to take him. Maximilian Kolbe stepped forward saying "I would like to take that man's place. He has a wife and children", the officer replied "Who are you?" with Max telling him "I am a Catholic priest". The officer took him immediately and sent Max to die. During his period of starvation, Max and the prisoners sang and prayed and after two weeks he was given a lethal injection. Pope John Paul II made him a Saint in 1982.

Reflection:

Father Kolbe showed the ultimate kind of love - sacrificial love, to someone that he had never even met before. That man, Francis Gajowniczek survived Auschwitz and spent the remainder of his life telling the world about Maximilian's sacrifice until his death in 1997. During a period of history of great darkness and suffering, Maximilian Kolbe inspired others through his display of great love, faith and courage, three virtues that we can all aspire to live out in our own lives. St Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us.

Mr Luke Bogoni - Religious Education Coordinator K-12

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

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

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.

The Secondary students have been completing athletics events during PE lessons and lunchtimes in preparation for the upcoming Inter-House athletics carnival. Congratulations to students for the excellent results so far and a special congratulations to Demi Burns who broke the College Year Nine girls discus record with a new distance of 22.27m.

The athletics carnival has moved to Thursday 25th August and students are to attend in their house sports uniform. The program of events will be distributed on Monday.

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