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Dear Lord,
We ask you to bless St Joseph's School Community.
We pray that you guide us to be just and to see,
listen, speak and act like St Joseph.
May we be inspired by our Founders to be the best
that we can be.
May we always keep Jesus at the centre of all we do.
St Emilie Pray for us
St Marcellin Pray for us
St Joseph Pray for us
And may we always remember to pray for one another.
AMEN
Dear Members of St Joseph's Community
Last week I was thrilled to be able to inform the school community of our successful application to have a third stream of students added to our Secondary Campus from 2026. It is a testament to the many people who have worked to create such a wonderful school community over many years, that we now have waitlists long enough to warrant school expansion. We have some very excited families who have been offered an interview who had all but given up hope of getting their children into St Joseph’s for their secondary schooling. I will begin interviewing the students very soon.
EA Appreciation Week
We are incredibly blessed at St Joseph’s School with some of the most incredible Education Assistants I have ever worked with. These people are often the glue that holds the school together, they are often the ones that work with the most challenging behaviours, they form some of the strongest connections and they are some of the most hard-working people in any school. We recognise them and are sincerely grateful for all that they do at St Joseph’s.
It’s wedding season!
We have several staff taking some leave to get married in the coming weekends. Miss Adrienne Suckling is marrying her wonderful partner Chevy tomorrow and Mr Ed Ewing is marrying his beautiful bride Guiliana, next Saturday. The entire school community wish both of these magnificent couples a lifetime of love and laughter together.
End of Term
A reminder that Thursday 19 September is the last day of term as Friday 20 September is a Pupil free day.
With God’s blessings,
Andrea Woodgate
Principal
Dates for your Diary
Week 9
| Monday 9 September: | NAIDOC Week OLNA Numeracy |
| Tuesday 10 September: | Year 9 Career Taster |
| Wednesday 11 September: | Year 1 Liturgy |
| Thursday 12 September: | R U OK? Day - Wear a Yellow Accessory (Primary only) Early Close Secondary Social |
| Friday 13 September: | Primary Assembly (2 Blue) Secondary Student Leader Nominations |
Week 10
| Monday 16 September: | Lenihan House Day - Wear Green (Gold Coin donation) |
| Tuesday 17 September: | Year 4-6 Hockey Carnival Primary Canteen Closed |
| Wednesday 18 September: | Year 11 Camino & Retreat (overnight) |
| Thursday 19 September: | Year 9 Career Taster Year 11 Physics Excursion Sporting Colours Day at Primary (Gold Coin donation) Early Close |
| Friday 20 September: | Pupil Free Day |
This week's clip has a focus on 'God's Law' and how we place value on what is important to us.
This week's 'Spirit of Jesus' Award winners are Bronte Harvey and Demi Collins and Imogen Ferguson.
The themes of the Retreat day outline our callings in life. The themes outlined were: 'Called As We Are,' 'Called but not Alone' and 'Called to Serve.'
Along the way we met a pink and grey Galah (maybe an indication of the Holy Spirit). We discovered his name was Reggie, a tame homeless resident of Stoneville with his own Facebook page. Reggie journeyed with us for 14km and was returned to Stoneville by 'Matt' the Uber driver.
Students trekked through awesome weather conditions and relished the opportunity to have Hovea Creek and its various waterfalls in full flow.
We thank the staff, plus Mr Fleay and Mrs Elfverson for helping facilitate the day.
Marist Connect
On Wednesday 4 September, some of our Senior Secondary Students journeyed to Newman College to participate in the 3rd Marist Youth 'Connect' Night in WA for 2024. 25 Students gathered from Newman College, Bunbury Catholic College and St Joseph's to reflect on the Fruits of the Spirit.
The night kicked off with the power of the Holy Spirit. Through this, students were also able to reflect on how God's spirit is also present in the marginalised members of our society, and what we can do to allow everyone to feel loved as Jesus intends.
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.
We wish to thank Issy Ochtman, Mrs Marasco, Mrs Clements, Marist Youth Ministry and Newman College for hosting us during our visit.
Lloyd Reidy
Religious Education Coordinator
Dear Families & Friends,
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Father's Day Breakfast and Junior Athletics Carnival this week. The energy and excitement were contagious, and it was wonderful to see our students from Kindergarten to Year 3 showcasing their sportsmanship and determination. A special thank you to Mr Watson for successfully running his first Junior Athletics Carnival; your hard work and dedication made the day a great success.
We also want to extend our gratitude to our amazing P&F for putting on a fantastic disco for our students, bringing joy and laughter to everyone.
Additionally, we celebrated EA Appreciation Week with a lovely morning tea provided by our teaching staff. We are so thankful for our amazing Education Assistants, whose dedication and support play such a vital role in our students' success.
Lastly, thank you to all our students, parents and staff for attending the Community Mass last weekend, your presence truly strengthens our school community.
- Witnessing the Kindergarten and Pre-Primary students participating in their first athletics carnival, embracing the excitement and joy of the day.
- Observing the Year 2 liturgy outside under the tree, where a peaceful connection with nature reflected the serenity and reverence of the moment.
- Seeing the Year 5 and 6 classes attend the ISP students' school production, demonstrating support and encouragement for their peers.
In faith and unity,
Jessica Morris, Rebecca Curtis, Ruth Adams & Michelle Smith
Primary Leadership Team
Primary Canteen
Please note that the Primary Canteen will be closed on Tuesday 17 September.
Class in Focus: Year Four Gold
Recently in Four Gold, we have been revising our basic functions facts to begin leading into more advanced methods of solving multiplication problems.
As part of the process, the students had an opportunity to bring out the tried-and-true MAB blocks to create sums of various combinations. We began with a more regimented task of making a simple addition problem to establish a baseline of understanding – using their iPads to take photos of their creations.
Following this, students were then given the task of making a more complicated problem – giving students a chance to create problems that feel challenging for them, giving many different results!
It was an absolute blast to see the students express their various talents in their mathematics, and in their use of digital technology.
Michael Chalmers
Year 4 Gold Teacher
Class in Focus: Year Five Gold
Wow, what a term we have had so far!
We have been super busy learning and having fun. There has been no time for a rest (though we’ve had plenty of laughs in class) because it has been work, work, work!
This term, we’ve been diving deep into the Olympic Games when we go down to Pre-Primary, and we have learned so much about the world. In HASS, we're virtually "tripping" off to North and South America, where we are planning a trip—watch out, parents, we might hit you up for a loan! We are learning about different climates, landforms, cultures and foods. We wish we could go there for our school camp!
In Maths, we’ve been exploring fractions, decimals and percentages. It has been a lot of fun converting and finding the common denominators for our fractions. We are even creating a board game, which we might sell to the highest bidder to fund our trip overseas!
POP is the name of our class novel, and we are so lucky that we found the author of this amazing and exciting book. He has agreed to do a Zoom meeting with us to discuss the story. We highly recommend it to other students; it’s filled with adventure, drama, villains and thrilling chases. Super cool!
Book Week is done and dusted for another year, and we rocked it! Check out some of our costumes.
For Science, we have reached for the stars and learned all about our solar system. We even created 3D universes, so keep an eye out for them at the Northam Show—we have entered them for the display.
Well, we must keep going; there’s so much more to learn and do. Have a wonderful last two weeks of term. Until the next newsletter, stay safe and keep learning!
Helen Sullivan
Year 5 Gold Teacher
Year Two Liturgy
As we gathered for our Year 2 liturgy on Monday morning, to celebrate Father’s Day and the special men in our lives, we were reminded of the important role fathers play to us.
This special day is a time to honor and appreciate all the dads, grandfathers, godfathers, and father figures who have guided, supported and loved us.
The year 2 students did a wonderful job throughout the liturgy, and we could not have been prouder of them.
Kayla Hyde and Peta Robinson
Year 2 Teachers
Junior Primary Sports Carnival
Congratulations to all the Kindergarten to Year 3 students who took part in the Junior Primary Sports Carnival on Monday 2 September. A big thank you to all the parents and community members who came to cheer them on.
Congratulations to the St Joseph’s students who competed in the ACC Athletics and the CO2 Dragster competition last week. Have a read of the articles from the teachers in charge for the fantastic results.
Our Secondary Da Vinci students attended the Perth Big Ideas Forum at Curtin University on Tuesday. Thank you to Mr Gargano and Mrs Budas for accompanying them.
Also on Tuesday, our Year 10s hit the Camino track and walked almost 20 kms from Stoneville to Midland. They were joined by Reggie, the pink and grey galah, from Stoneville (he has his own Facebook page) who decided that catching a ride on our Year 10s shoulders was a good bet.
Over the next two weeks we will have a few things happening. Next Thursday is RUOK? Day. The student leaders will be giving away warm milo at recess and a sausage sizzle for lunch.
Week 10 – Monday is Lenihan House Day; students should wear green and enjoy the activities the Student Leaders put on. Year 11 head out on Wednesday and Thursday for their Camino and Retreat. On Thursday we will have a Secondary Assembly during Periods 3 & 4 (11am – 12:15pm). This will be the Final Year 12 Assembly. And lastly, but in no way least, is the Student-free day on Friday.
God Bless.
Sharon Cusack
Head of Secondary
Softshell Jackets
We still have a limited number of pre-loved softshell jackets available to purchase for $30 each (cash or card). If you are interested in having a look at what's available, please go to the Secondary Admin Office.
Curriculum News
English Department
Year 7:
The Year 7s have been reading a selection of novels over the past few weeks in English. These novels include the survival-fiction classic, Hatchet, the darkly-comedic Boy Overboard, and an adventure novel, The Smuggler’s Curse, by local Western Australian author, Norman Jorgensen. We are currently looking towards a visit from Norman Jorgensen to discuss his work and the process of writing.
Year 8:
The Year 8 students have been looking at persuasive texts including posters and film versions of Public Service Announcements, or PSAs. Students are currently in the process of creating and submitting their own PSA for their assessment task, and we have seen a number of creative submissions with messages relating to the environment, health and safety. As students complete this assessment, they will progress to looking at the documentary War on Waste which aired its second season in 2023.
Year 9:
Year 9 students have engaged in the world of local journalism, collectively contributing to the creation of a miniature newspaper. Students have learnt about the importance of local reporting and have engaged with local newspapers including The Northam Advertiser and The Toodyay Herald. For their assessment, students have created their own news stories, opinion pieces, letters to the editor and classified advertisements.
Year 10:
Documentaries have been the focus of study for two of the three Year 10 English classes. Students have watched the modern documentary classic, Blackfish, which investigates the controversial practice of holding Orcas in captivity at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. Students then applied their learning to the creation of their own documentary films.
The Year 10 Course B class has been engaging with sales and advertising including a pitch/presentation for an “impossible” product. Students are hard at work to sell such items as the left-handed hammer, the scentless perfume and the ‘pre-ripped’ sneakers.
Year 11:
The Year 11 ATAR students have watched the 2015 hybrid film The Big Short which offers a perspective on the 2007/8 housing crash in the United States from the perspective of outsiders who saw the crash coming and bet against, “shorted”, the housing market. Students have been investigating how the film uses its hybrid features and all-star cast to open the technicalities of the Wall Street and the housing market to a mainstream audience.
The Year 11 General students have just completed a novel study for the Australian novel 90 Packets of Instant Noodles by Deb Fitzpatrick which explores themes of crime and the consequences of decisions in a Western Australian setting.
Year 12:
Year 12 ATAR students are about to complete their final in-class assessment before preparing for their end-of-semester and ultimately their final examinations. We wish the students all the best as they prepare for this important part of their schooling.
Year 12 General students are also completing their final assessments for English before we farewell them into the ‘real’ world. Fittingly, students’ recent assessment involved an oral presentation on an Australian industry to deepen their knowledge of potential workplaces.
Daniel Matthys
Head of English & HASS
Science Department
Year 7:
This term, the Year 7 science classes have been exploring space, the solar system and objects beyond the Earth. Students have been learning about the planets, asteroids, meteors, the sun and space exploration. As an assessment task, students have been creating and presenting PowerPoints about one aspect of our solar system. This task has given them an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the material taught, their digital skills and presentation ability. Most students did well on this task and worked through the nerves.
Year 9:
In recent weeks, our Year 9 students have been exploring the field of ecology, delving into the study of interactions between organisms and their environments. The students have examined key concepts such as ecosystems, food chains, energy flow and the balance of natural habitats. Through experiments, discussions and observations, students have gained a deeper understanding of how plant life depends on healthy soil and their surroundings, as well as the impact from human activities.
Year 10:
Our Year 10 students have been examining biological systems, with an emphasis on inheritance. Students have looked at the processes that pass information from parents to offspring through genetics and used statistical tools to predict the appearance of offspring for specific traits. The students have conducted a range of investigations, including extracting DNA from fruit and examining bacteria growth sampled from various locations, including door handles, keyboards and taps. Let’s just say, the students now see how important it is to wash your hands after touching shared surfaces, as it does not take much at all to get some very extensive bacteria growth in a very short space of time.
Year 11:
The Year 11 Physics class has been delving into all things forces and motion this term. This has included applying Newton’s laws of motion in various motion experiments, taking data on the length of a ramp, angle of the ramp and using tools like a ticker tape timer to extract theoretical answers about velocity and acceleration. The students used this knowledge to examine the Physics behind vehicle safety systems and then tested their own versions of crash barriers, crumple zones and airbags to examine the forces involved in collisions. The students are now moving into their final components linking concepts such as momentum and energy transformation, before applying these in a research task to be conducted at Adventure World.
In Year 11 Human Biology, the students have been studying the process of reproduction, focusing on how living organisms produce offspring to ensure the survival of their species. They have explored the theories behind the different modes of reproduction, including sexual and asexual reproduction, and learned about the reproductive systems of both plants and animals.
Through discussions, diagrams, and interactive activities, students have gained a clearer understanding of concepts like fertilization, genetic inheritance, and the stages of development from conception to birth.
Year 12:
Our Year 12 Physics students are completing the year’s work by looking at fundamental particles and their interactions, getting their heads around Quarks, Leptons, Fermions and the various Hadron interactions that assist in identifying where sub-atomic particles come from, which means where matter that makes everything up comes from. This is happening after our student’s minds were blown by an immersion into the realm of Special Relativity and the various thought experiments that made the name Einstein an everyday name.
The Year 12 Chemistry students have had a rewarding time. Recently, they have had something to smile about with their exceptional experimental results. In a recent experiment, the students investigated which solvent would be the best in removing stains from a fabric. The results complimented the theory very nicely.
In Year 12 Human Biology, students have been engaged in the study of evolution, with a particular focus on the evolutionary history of hominids. They have explored how early human ancestors evolved over millions of years, examining key fossil discoveries and the anatomical changes that occurred, such as the development of bipedalism, increased brain size, and the use of tools. Through analysing evidence from genetics, palaeontology and anthropology, students have gained insights into the processes of natural selection and adaptation that have shaped the lineage leading to modern humans.
From all our science staff, we would like to congratulate our final practicum teacher, Marcel Biggar, who has proved throughout his term with us in our Learning Area, to be a most valuable and fresh addition to our team. We wish you all the best for your ongoing career as a science teacher.
Mark Bundock, Jada Yengkopiong, Steve Rigney, Andrew Ellis, Cam Greenley, Gerhard Vogel, Amy Bennett, Nita Budas and Mark Gargano
Science Learning Area staff
CO2 Dragster Competition
This year, the DATTA WA State CO2 Dragster Competition was hosted by Prendiville Catholic College on Friday 30 August.
St Joseph’s School Northam entered 15 Cars in 2 categories.
The results were as follows:
The top 6 dragsters from each division will now be sent to Queensland to partake in the National CO2 Dragster Competition – hosted by Ripley Valley State Secondary College on 4 October.
Out of a possible 100 points in Division A, 1st Place received 88.4, 2nd Place received 86.0, and 3rd place received 78.0.
Sam Vincent’s car actually won the racing component of the day winning 6 races in a knockout competition. He was narrowly beaten into second place overall by a car that had more points for Construction and Design.
Taj Coombs’ car recorded a faster time on the day (1.108 seconds vs 1.143 seconds for Sam’s) but was knocked out in one of the heats.
Jeremy Parker’s car raced in a division that only took times into consideration. His car recorded a time of 1.056 seconds with the second place recording a time of 1.456 seconds.
Well Done, boys! They did the school proud and were well behaved and great ambassadors for our school.
Thanks to Nita Budas for driving us down and back.
Steve Rigney
Teacher
Catering - Year 11 Food Science and Technology
On Monday 2 September, the Year 11 Food Science and Technology Students catered for the Primary Sports Carnival.
This opportunity to show their cooking skills was welcomed by the students enthusiastically. They cooked sausage rolls, chicken pesto pies and ham and cheese quiches (Gluten Free options were also made available) for the carnival and then went to the Primary Campus to sell their product at Recess.
The students enjoyed seeing the process of cooking and selling, and the opportunity to experience what it feels like to have feedback from customers.
Kathy Pollard
Teacher
Sporting News
ACC Athletics
On Friday 30 October, a large number of Year 7-12 students travelled to Floreat to compete in the ACC Athletics H Division Carnival.
Students and staff arrived at school before the sun to travel to the WA Stadium to compete against 7 other ACC schools.
The day started strong and St Joseph’s held second position for most of the day. Many individual students showed outstanding performances and were very entertaining to watch on the Live Stream.
St Joesph’s had some amazing overall success:
Overall Team score 4th
Junior Girls 4th
Junior Boys 2nd
Senior Girls 4th
Senior boys 7th
Overall female 4th
Overall male 6th
And the following individuals were recognised for their personal success:
William James - FIRST place in the U13 male age group
Parker Byfield - FIRST place in the U14 male age group
Marley Ferguson - 2nd place in the U14 female age group
Henna Garnett - 3rd place in the U14 female age group
Lily Parker - 3rd place in the U19 female age group
Cara Woodgate - Equal 4th place in the U13 female age group
Denae Wallace - Equal 4th place in the U19 female age group
Jeremy Parker - 5th place in the U15 male age group
Congratulations to all students involved and thank you to Cameron Greenley, Michelle O’Driscoll and Amy Bennett for taking our team to Perth for another successful carnival.
Adrienne Suckling
Head of Health & Physical Education
News from the VET Office
Congratulations to Jaxon Wallace on the completion of 55 hours of Workplace Learning with KR Construction.
While on work placement, Jaxon learned about workplace safety, working as part of a construction team and how to read and interpret plans and specifications. Jaxon also carried out measurements and calculations, planned and organised his work and operated a range of hand tools and equipment.
Jaxon plans to enrol in a trade certificate in Year 11 and 12 with the hope of gaining an apprenticeship.
Congratulations to Cody Taylor for his successful completion of 55 hours of Workplace Learning with DCM Construction.
Cody’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. Among many other jobs, Cody completed two separate fencing jobs using Colourbond fencing sheets and tech screws. Cody learned how to use a string line to ensure his work was perfect as well as fencing hand tools to shape the sheets for fixing.
Cody has decided his next workplacement will be in the plumbing industry.
Caroline Marriott
VET Coordinator
School Calendar
The school calender is accessed via the School website or the Schoolzine app. Please ensure that you keep refering to this calendar throughout the year.
You are encouraged to check the calendar for upcoming events that may involve your family.
Andrea Woodgate
Principal
Parent Participation Scheme
Did you know that the School offers a reduction in your school fees?
Families have the ability to work off a portion of their fees through voluntary help at the School. This is a great way to get involved and set a wonderful example of vollunteering for your child.
Whilst assisting in the Canteen is an obvious way to help, other activities encouraged include:
- Classroom assistance
- Reading assistance
- Officiating at swimming & athletics carnivals
- Gardening
- Running or assisting with fundraising activities
- Covering books for the Library
Forms and pamphlets are available from the Primary Office or to download from the website at https://sjsnortham.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/86/parent_participation_card.pdf
Once completed, please hand in to the Business Manager, Ms Quinn, by the end of Term 3 - the forms can be dropped into either the Primary or Secondary Admin Office and Ms Quinn will arrange for the deduction of the Levy from your School Fees Account.
Sharon Quinn
Business Manager
Name: Jayne Candeloro
Position: School Advisory Council Secretary
Year Group of Children at St Joseph's: Year 7 and Year 9
Why did you join the SAC: I first started as the P&F Representative, which gave me a really great insight into how the Council works and the role we play. I then became a member, as I love being involved in the school community and assisting with the future planning of our school.
Favourite School Event/s: I love the activities that involve the whole school and parents, so the Colour Run and Presentation Night are a stand out for me.
Contact Details: jjcandeloro@iinet.net.au
Term Time Opening Times: Mondays - 3.15pm to 4.45pm
Thursdays - 2.45pm to 4.15pm
REMINDER: Students are required to wear their winter uniform for Term 2 and 3.
SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!
Here’s a reminder of all the bargains on offer for our current uniform. Please remember that all current uniform items can be worn through to the end of the 2026 school year, so why not get a stash at heavily reduced prices.
All items can be purchased via the online shop, or in the shop when you make an appointment.
Families wishing to access the Uniform Shop are advised that the online shop is the preferred method of ordering uniforms. Please note we cannot accept email or telephone orders.
If items are required to be tried on, then an appointment should be made through our online booking system. As the Uniform Shop is a small space, we continue to limit numbers, so an appointment is required.
For details of our new online Booking System for Uniform Shop Appointments, please see the attached flyer.
Please keep in mind when ordering that items will be sent home within 2-4 days of ordering.
Disclaimer:
All returns and or exchanges of uniforms to be made within the school term (3 months) of initial purchase.
Michelle James
Primary - 9621 3524
The Primary Canteen is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The Secondary Canteen is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
You are encouraged to please order online. If we experience connectivity issues with the online ordering, please revert to using lunch bags to place orders for that day.
Recess or snack items ordered online are available for students to collect from the Canteen at their Recess break. Milo pops and icypoles can be collected from the Canteen following the second lunch bell.
Canteen Support - Volunteers Required
Due to high demand on our quality food and service we need helpers to ensure that our kids get their lunches on time. In order to function to our highest potential, we ideally need 2 or more volunteers a day. Volunteering is a great way to teach your kids about giving, modelling them for the future. Also, every shift you do at our school helps you towards qualifying for a Parent Participation discount on your annual fees.
We would love to welcome you into our fun and busy environment and see the smiles on your children’s faces when they see you in their school. If you are able help, please send back your Canteen Assistance form or, for Primary, sign up online: the new Volunteer Sign-up Page is now up and running - click here.
We look forward to working with you. If you have any queries, you are always welcome to contact the Canteen on the numbers below.
Angela Sandrini (Primary) Desrae Smith (Secondary)
9621 3525 9621 8104
I hope you are all enjoying Term 3. Only two weeks left! Below are further details about P&F events this term.
Primary Disco
The disco was a huge success! We hope all the kids enjoyed it as much as we did. Congratulations to our prize winners - we hope you enjoy some yummy treats from the canteen. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped set up, supervise and clean up. Events like these cannot go ahead without our valuable volunteers!
Camino Walks
The last remaining Camino Walk for the Year 11s will be held over two days on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 September.
Parent Mental Health Seminar
Save the date for our parent Mental Health seminar on Saturday 12 October.
I am delighted to announce we have Claire Eaton coming to talk about tween and teen mental health. Claire has an extensive professional experience in teenage and family mental health. Claire combines her in-depth knowledge, experience and passion to create a wonderful talk on prevention-focused emotional and social wellbeing for both parents and teens. We are so excited to present this opportunity for parents to hear from Claire.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday 9 September at 3:30pm in the PAC at the Primary campus.
If you require more information or would like to discuss any school or P&F issue, you can contact me at anytime on 0424 288 354. No question is too silly, I am here to help in any way. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!
Follow us on Facebook
To stay up to date with the P&F please follow our Facebook page for more updates. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764507137145087
Casey Pearse
P&F Chair
Parish Priest - Fr Stephen Jean Paul Victor
Assistant Priest - Fr Rubenson Cardona
Mass Times ~ Saturday Vigil @ 5.30pm
~ Sunday Mass @ 8.00am
Presbytery Phone: 08 9622 5411
Email: northam@perthcatholic.org.au
Website: www.northamchurch.com
Parish News ~ Children's Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy sessions are held during the 8.00am Sunday Mass.
Saver Plus is a program for people on lower incomes. It’s about enhancing financial skills, to develop (and keep) good savings habits. Since 2003, Saver Plus has supported more than 60,000 people to start saving.
Saver Plus has helped overcome the barriers around education expenses. And sets families up for a brighter future.
To be eligible You must have all of the following:
- A Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
- an eligible Centrelink payment*
- Be studying yourself OR have a child in school (can be starting school next year)
- Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)* including Carers Payment / Child Support / Cash in hand
- Be 18+ years old
- Agree to join in free online financial education workshops called MoneyMinded
- Not completed Saver Plus previously
* Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information.
Better Health Program
The Better Health Online Program is available year-round to support families to lead happy, healthy lives! Watch the full YouTube testimonial here to see what families have to say after taking part.
The Better Health Program focuses on healthy eating, being active, sleeping well, and managing screen time. Families receive free resources and are supported weekly by a dietitian/nutritionist. Forming healthy habits and fostering a healthy family lifestyle can be enjoyable!
- Available online when you are ready to start!
- Learn more at Better Health Program or call 1300 822 953.
- FREE of charge.
VacSwim Enrolments Now Open
For more information, visit education.wa.edu.au/vacswim
School Dental Therapy Centre
Please note that the School Dental Therapy Centre is available to see school-aged children from Pre-Primary to 16 years of age at their Northam Centre, located on the Northam Primary School campus. If any students require Dental Care, please contact us at the following:
Northam Dental Therapy Centre
c/- Northam Primary School (entry via Duke Street)
0458 644 530
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