This term the Year 7's had their camp which was fun because we got to do a lot of things like: hiking, putting up our tents and rotating through interesting activities. Some highlights were playing ‘Predator & Prey’, which involved running through the bush trying to find food and water shelters and another activity involved learning about Menang culture, especially how they used to live and what tools they used to survive and hunt. After dinner on the first night, we played a game of Trivia, but there was this very special group of elderly campers who were also staying at Stirling Range Retreat like us. They joined in with all the mini games and they looked like they enjoyed themselves. On Monday, we had the choice to climb Castle Rock or go on a flat walk at the ‘Tree-In-A-Rock’ picnic site and look for native wildflowers. At the top of Castle Rock we found the view was amazing! Then on the second day we climbed Bluff Knoll, part of the climb was really windy and at the top there wasn’t much of a view because we were inside a cloud! When we returned back to school, we participated in the Youth Mission Team for the day.

The Youth Mission Team involved lots of fun activities like, paper scissors hop, where you had to hop on one foot and once you reached an opponent, you played a game of rock-paper-scissors. Another activity was filling out a sheet full of questions, which were quite personal. We played a game where someone from your group would go up to Sonny (one of the Youth Mission adults) and he would give out a word, after you got the word, you would go back and create the word from play-doe while the other members of your group needed to guess the word. Lastly, the members of the Youth Mission Team played a story from the Bible. We were so grateful we got to experience these activities.

Overall, the Year 7 camp can be described as ‘hard, good, fun, exciting, painful, challenging and wet’.

Taylor W, Reagan, Torie

Make sure you take a look at the wonderful year 8 animal portrait drawings in our undercroft gallery. You will be amazed at their talent with graphite, charcoal and close observation.

Denmark Yacht Club Open / Registration Day

Saturday October 8th, 8am SHARP.

At Denmark Rivermouth

For enquiries contact Commodore Eddy Buckovic 0408 376 628

denmarkyachtclub@gmail.com

Meet the Author

Holden Sheppard in conversation with Lupo Prenzato

6pm - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2022

Bookings Required

6820 3600 or library.albany.wa.gov.au

What the students will need for the P&F Colour Fun Run:

A white shirt - Best & Less and Kmart have white shirts for under $5 if you don’t already have one. Sunglasses or goggles optional. We will be using water pistols to spray water and allergy free chalk dust at the students as they run past!

The Colour Fun Run is Friday 14th (1st week of Term 4) The P&F are not running this as a fundraiser, just a bit of fun for the students after a strange couple of years! Put it in your diaries for a fun filled afternoon!

Are you finishing Year Twelve and interested in studying a Certificate IV in Music with WAAPA?

If you are, please follow the QR code and fill out the expression of interest form ASAP.

Mrs. Caroline Tompkin

Head of Vocational Education and Training

PHASE3 Landscape Construction Pty Ltd are hiring in Perth.

If you are interested in a career in landscaping building cool projects contact them direct on contact@phasethree.net.au

Albany MTB Club Pump Track Champs

When: Sunday 25th September

Sign in Desk Open : 1400-1500

Timed Practice : 1500-1545

Race Start (all categories) : 1545

Presentations : 1700

For registrations visit https://entryboss.cc/races/12661

Youth Mission Team Visit

This week, students in Year Seven, Year Nine and Year Eleven will spend a day with the Youth Mission Team (YMT). The YMT is a group of young men and women who defer their careers or tertiary studies to volunteer as youth ministers in schools like St Joseph’s College. Their role is to enhance the Catholic Identity of the school by providing the students with a dynamic and relevant encounter with the Gospel, empowering them to make positive life choices. Some student comments about the experience last year were:

·        I learnt from a team member that even though she didn’t always have faith in God, she gave him a chance and now she is pretty religious.

·        That our year group is a lot closer and supportive of each other than we think we are.

·        We did fun and inclusive activities to learn about leadership and how we can accept ourselves and let God into our lives.

·        To be more open but be cautious. Not everyone is trying to hurt me.

·        I don’t have to be super religious to let God into my life.

·        I liked the way they related things to God and religion yet making it fun and being understanding that not everyone was religious.

·        I learnt your relationship with God can be repaired.

Year Seven                  Wednesday 14 September

Year Nine                    Thursday 15 September

Year Eleven                Friday 16 September

All students from these year groups are expected to be in attendance. Parents are asked to support the ethos of St Joseph's College by not allowing their son/daughter to stay home. Year Seven students will be returning from camp so they will be in casual dress and lunch will be provided. Year Nine and Year Eleven students may wear sports uniform to school and lunch can be purchased from the canteen or brought from home. The start and finish times are the same as a normal school day. The cost for the day has been incorporated into the school fees for these three-year groups.

Perth Scorchers will be visiting Albany and running a free sausage sizzle on Thursday 15 September.

Come to the North Road Oval (near ALAC) between 3.30pm and 4.30pm to meet Blaze and have a hit.

Saint Pope Paul VI

Feast Day: September 26

Patron of: Milan

Life:

Giovanni Montini was born in 1897 in Northern Italy. After becoming a Priest at the age of 23, Giovanni continued his studies in literature, philosophy and Church law. in 1954, Fr Montini was named Archbishop of Milan, where he worked hard to help the working class after the destruction of World War II. In 1958, he was named a Cardinal by Pope John XXIII and was elected Pope in 1963 after the Pope's death, seeing out the Second Vatican Council and taking on the name of Paul. As Pope, he traveled to many countries and made many changes at he Vatican before his death in 1978. In 2018 Pope Francis officially made him a Saint of the Church.

Prayer:

Saint Paul, through your example of unrelenting love for the poor and work for world peace, you give us great hope. Grant us your strength to uphold the dignity of human life everywhere; to work for the reconciliation of nations and to learn to love as you did, with courage. Amen. Saint Paul VI, pray for us.

Mr Luke Bogoni (Religious Education Coordinator K-12)

Youth Mission Team Visit

This coming week, students in Year Seven, Year Nine and Year Eleven will spend a day with the Youth Mission Team (YMT). The YMT is a group of young men and women who defer their careers or tertiary studies to volunteer as youth ministers in schools like St Joseph’s College. Their role is to enhance the Catholic Identity of the school by providing the students with a dynamic and relevant encounter with the Gospel, empowering them to make positive life choices. Some student comments about the experience last year were:

·        I learnt from a team member that even though she didn’t always have faith in God, she gave him a chance and now she is pretty religious.

·        That our year group is a lot closer and supportive of each other than we think we are.

·        We did fun and inclusive activities to learn about leadership and how we can accept ourselves and let God into our lives.

·        To be more open but be cautious. Not everyone is trying to hurt me.

·        I don’t have to be super religious to let God into my life.

·        I liked the way they related things to God and religion yet making it fun and being understanding that not everyone was religious.

·        I learnt your relationship with God can be repaired.

Year Seven Wednesday 14 September

Year Nine Thursday 15 September

Year Eleven Friday 16 September

All students from these year groups are expected to be in attendance. Parents are asked to support the ethos of St Joseph's College by not allowing their son/daughter to stay home. Year Seven students will be returning from camp so they will be in casual dress and lunch will be provided. Year Nine and Year Eleven students may wear sports uniform to school and lunch can be purchased from the canteen or brought from home. The start and finish times are the same as a normal school day. The cost for the day has been incorporated into the school fees for these three year groups.

If you have any questions about the YMT visit please direct these to me.

Best wishes,

Mr Mark Browning

Principal

Canteen Assistant

This is a permanent part-time position, 10 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday 8am to 1.30pm

About the role:

1.  preparation of hot and cold food and snacks.
2.  putting together lunch orders for two breaks per day.
3.  working with volunteers who help in the canteen.
4.  stock purchasing/ordering.
5.  cleaning.

Ideally the successful applicant will need to have:

1.  experience in working in a canteen or café, including the storage, preparation and sale of food and cash handling experience (desirable).
2.  ability to provide courteous and efficient customer service.
3.  knowledge of food hygiene practices and relevant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
4. communication skills and ability to work as part of a small team and contribute to team outcomes
5. current Working With Children Check/Police Clearance;

Applicants must be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos and be prepared to fulfil all accreditation required by the Catholic Education system.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be the current employer.

Applications close Friday, 16 September 2022 and should be addressed to the Principal - admin@sjc.wa.edu.au.

Mark Browning, Principal

Martin Road, Albany WA 6330

Phone: (08) 9844 0222 Fax: (08) 9844 0223

As you may be aware, there are a number of St Joseph's College students involved in the production "Moana Jr" by the very new, Albany Children's Theatre. All of the cast are under 18 and have been working very hard to create an amazing show. Please show your support for our students and local theatre by purchasing a ticket. Tickets available online and in person from Paper Barks. Dates and times of performances are on the poster.

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!

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.

Saver Plus is a great resource for families saving for school costs. Build your financial confidence, find out about community resources, and get up to $500 for education costs.

Join their information session next week on Wednesday September 21^st, 2022 (12-1pm) to learn more.

Click on the link below to register for the session.

https://forms.office.com/r/zPTAvyaP5e

Ages 11-18

Open for all females - no football background required

Develop your skills with women’s academy and AFLW.

Click here to register

Or for more information contact femaleacademy@wce.com.au

On Tuesday the Kindy children were taken on a Holy Family Church tour by the fabulous Pre Primary Gold 'tour guides'. The Pre Primary children taught the Kindys how to be reverent in the Church, how to genuflect and how to sit in the pews. The children enjoyed pointing out the special statues in the Church, the big Crucifix and the cross on the roof. They said a special 'thank you' prayer in the Church and talked about how it is a special place to pray. The visit was part of our Kindy Religious Education Programme.

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