Secondary News
Career Taster in Automotive for Year 9 Students
This past week, our Year 9 students had the exciting opportunity to participate in a career taster program focused on the automotive industry. They gained hands-on experience and insights into potential future careers, sparking interest and enthusiasm for the field. Have a look at Mrs Marriott's article below for some photos.
Year 10A Science Excursion to the Gravity Discovery Centre
Our Year 10A Science students embarked on an educational excursion to the Gravity Discovery Centre. The trip was filled with engaging activities and experiments that deepened their understanding of physics and astronomy, making science both fun and informative.
Year 12 Graduation
A heartfelt congratulations to our Year 12 students who celebrated their final Mass and supper, marking the end of their journey at St Joseph’s School. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.
2025 Year 7 Information Night
Thank you to the parents and students who came out Wednesday night for the 2025 Year 7 Information Night. It was lovely to meet so many as we work together to support our new high school students.
Upcoming Excursion for Year 9 and 10 Art Students
Next week, our Year 9 and 10 Art students will be visiting The Art Gallery of Western Australia. This excursion promises to be an inspiring experience, allowing students to explore and appreciate a wide range of artistic works.
Uniforms
We would like to remind all students that certain items are not permitted at school to maintain a respectful and distraction-free environment. Extension nails and eyelashes are not allowed. Additionally, students may wear only one pair of earrings, which must be located in the lobe of the ear. Nose rings and any other piercings around the ear are also prohibited. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines.
God Bless.
Sharon Cusack
Head of Secondary
Student Footy Tipping Competition
Congratulations to Oliver Clarke who is this year's winner (Runner up to Mr Reidy) of the School Student Footy Tipping Competition.
Thank you to Domino's Northam for sponsoring the competition and all who joined in and donated their entry fee to Caritas Project Compassion in Term 1.
News from the VET Office
Congratulations to Lachlyn Hargrave for his successful completion of 55 hours of Workplace Learning with PJ Robinson Carpentry. Lachlyn’s placement provided him with a taste of what it's like to be a carpenter and construction worker and put the foundations in place for his future. Lachlyn worked on a room extension and learned to shop and order materials for upcoming jobs. Lachlyn used a variety of hand and power tools during his placement.
Lachlyn is considering a mechanical work placement next year.
Congratulations to Henry Buxton for completing his first work placement at the Reject Shop in Northam. Henry learned new skills in stock control and rotation, time management and Occupational Safety and Health in the workplace.
Henry has applied for a Christmas holiday casual job at the Reject Shop following his successful placement.
Career Taster Day - Automotive
On Wednesday 16 October , a select group of Year 9 students attended a Career Taster at Central Regional TAFE. Students learned about the kinds of skills and knowledge they would gain from a Certificate II in Automotive Prep qualification and the operation of a variety of different engines.
The students worked in teams to disassemble and reassemble engine components including the exhaust system and the cylinder heads. When reflecting on the day, all the students said the event had confirmed their intention to pursue a mechanical career pathway in the future.
ASDAN
The ASDAN students worked very hard on the morning of Tuesday 15 October, preparing recipes to make use of the huge harvest of beetroots from their vegetable garden. The students produced six jars of pickled beetroot and two dips.
All the students tried the dips with mixed reactions, mostly positive, with the feta dip the standout winner.
Caroline Marriott
VET Coordinator