St Joseph's School Northam eNewsletter

On the Secondary Campus

Physical & Health Education

OUTDOOR EDUCATION: Sarah Lynch

Year 9 students have been learning about water safety with theory and practical sessions down at the Avon River and Rec Centre. This has included learning about risks in different aquatic environments, safe entries and different types of rescues. Year 10 students have been doing practical First Aid lessons using mannequins and mountain biking around the river. Both classes also began the year with team-building games and activities and some knowledge about leave no trace.

Interschool Swim Training: Lauren Stone & Natalie Williamson-Holley

Twelve Primary students and 36 Secondary students have been training at the Rec Centre for their ACC Interschool Swim Carnivals during periods 5 and 6 on Fridays. They have been focusing on starts, relay changeovers and swimming technique in the lead up to their big days in Perth.

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ASDAN Water Safety: Natalie Williamson-Holley

Students have been learning about keeping safe around water, as well as meeting different staff down at the Rec Centre.

Friday ISP: Lauren Stone, Ryan Sinclair, Cam Greenley, Lloyd Reidy and Natalie Williamson-Holley

Several practical ISP groups are running this term, including basketball, badminton, touch rugby, cricket and bronze medallion courses. Students are learning skills, drills and participating in class competitions to finish off the week.

Marist Youth Ministry 'Connect' Camp

On Wednesday March 12 some of our Senior Secondary Students journeyed to Bunbury to participate in the 1st Marist Youth 'Connect' Night in WA for 2025. Students gathered with students from Newman College and Bunbury Catholic College to discuss elements of God's plan for us and avenues where we can be Pilgrims of Hope.

The night included games, Liturgy and a Q & A session that allowed students to learn about God's plans for us in amongst a Marist setting.

Our students enjoyed the time away to reflect and develop as a group and we thank Issy Ochtman, Marist Youth Ministry, Mrs Marasco and Bunbury Catholic College for hosting us during our visit.