Athletics Carnival

You will no doubt be aware that we held our Athletics Carnival on Monday, and it was a miserable day, cold and wet.

You should be very proud of your young people who participated in the Carnival. I was there all day, and I didn’t hear any student whingeing, moaning or complaining, despite the unpleasant conditions. The students competed, had fun, ran for their houses and had a go. Often in the rain.

I was really impressed with their attitude and enthusiasm during the day. They remained positive and had a smile on their faces. A big well done to them!

Mr Declan Tanham
Principal

Parent Teacher Communication Protocols

Parents are reminded that the most efficient and effective method for contacting teachers and support staff is through the staff member’s email address or SEQTA direct message. In most cases, our staff will respond to the communication as appropriate, within 48 hours.

Key Dates

Week 4
– Languages Week
- Catholic Performing Arts
- Year 12 Outdoor Excursion (12/8)

Week 5
- Catholic Performing Arts continues...
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15/8 period 3&4)
- Photo Day (17/8)
- Year 7 & 8 Western Force Cup (17/8 after school)
- Year 11 & 12 Drama Excursion (17/8)
- Student Free Day (19/8)
- P&F Bingo Night (20/8)

Week 6 -
Student Free Day (22/8)

Mrs Corlie Wolmarans
Acting Deputy Principal – Curriculum

Aranmore Catholic College’s School of Rock Showcase will hit the stage on Friday 2 September. 

This one-night-only, free event will feature scenes, music and choreography from School of Rock The Musical. 

With doors opening from 6pm you will be served canape food and drink before being ushered to take a seat by 7pm. While this is a free event, we kindly ask those interested in attending to register. Registration is currently open to the families of the cast and band and will open to the community on Monday 15 August. We look forward to seeing you all there for an evening of rock!  

Mrs Shelley Dice
Director

Who wants to go to Hollywood?

The  P&F are rolling out the red carpet for a night at the Oscars!

You are invited to a Hollywood Musical Bingo Night to raise funds for the installation of new outdoor gym equipment.

What’s musical bingo? The same as ordinary bingo but with songs rather than numbers to cross off, featuring 150 of the greatest classical songs in the best movies of all time.

Grab your friends and come dressed as a Hollywood star.

- 18+ event with a licensed bar.
- BYO snacks / food only.
- Includes a silent auction, raffle and door prizes.

Saturday 20 August 2022
7pm for a 7.30pm start
Tickets $160 for a table of 8 or $25 individually.

Tickets available from https://www.trybooking.com/CAQII

DONATIONS - Thank you

A big thank you to the following businesses for their generous donations:

Black Swan State Theatre Company
Top Guys Barber
John Carey MLA
Punjab
The Ritz-Carlton
The Oxford Hotel
Netball WA
Luna Palace Cinemas
Bodhi Tree Bookstore Café
Candlee
NRL WA
The Paddington Ale House
Leederville Liquor
Phenomenon
Bunnings Innaloo
Current Electrical

For further information or to donate a prize, please call Andrea Murray, P&F President on 0408 324 878.

Upcoming University Open Days

Open Days are an opportunity to immerse yourself in what to expect after high school and get a ‘feel’ for the right university for YOU!

Make sure to register as the Open Days are full of experiences and information tailored to your interests.

-Murdoch 3 Sept       Open Day 2022 | Murdoch University
-Notre Dame 21 August      Open Day 2022
-Curtin 5-8 September      Curtin Open Week
-WAAPA ECU 21 September    ECU Open Day (WAAPA)
-UWA 28 August      Events : The University of Western Australia (uwa.edu.au)

Fancy studying in NSW? These webinars are just for WA students …

Monash University NWS for WA students 

Interstate Monash Information Evening - WA - Discover Monash

Monash University Moving Away From Home     

Monash Information Evening - Moving Away From Home Webinar - Discover Monash     

TISC

Have you registered with TISC yet? TISC is a ‘one stop shop’ where you can apply for most of your chosen tertiary courses and navigate your way through all the information you need to do so.

If you are having trouble registering, please see Mr Grose or Mrs Drabble.

Don’t miss this year’s Jobs and Skills Career Expo 25-27 August

 SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo (skillswestexpo.com.au)

This Expo is full of information, experiences and opportunities from over 140 industries and employers …

Mrs Claire Drabble
Pathways Coordinator

A huge shout out to the Aranmore Catholic College Community for their very generous contribution of Milo to our breaky range. Our students are very appreciative of the inclusion of Milo in their morning routine; it is a firm favourite for many. And this couldn't occur without your support.

What a great community!

With thanks,
Aranmore Breakfast Club

Welcome Biji

The Science department is pleased to welcome Biji Menothrupambil as our new Lab Technician.  Students will see her in the Science prep area and also in the Library.

Perkins Institute – Year 12 Human Biology

Our Year 12 Human Biology class recently spent a day at the Perkins Institute BioDiscovery Centre. At the Institute, students spent the day conducting their own polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and then running a gel electrophoresis using actual human DNA of cancer patients with the aim of comparing it with those who do not have cancer.  This was a great opportunity for students to gain practical experience in techniques they had only covered in theory.

2022 Girls in Science - Register Now

Mrs Naomi Geoghegan
Head of Learning - Science

The Aranmore Rock Band performed at Corpus Christi College last Thursday as part of the Catholic Performing Arts Festival and did extremely well.

The Rock Band director James Sewell, who also teaches saxophone at the College and is an extremely talented and well-respected musician (across multiple instruments), arranger, composer and front man to many music groups in Perth, kindly wrote this blurb on the band and students in it:

‘This year’s performance by the Aranmore Catholic College Rock Band at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival was a real labour of love. Unprecedented times once again hit the ensemble hard, as we weren’t even able to begin rehearsing until Term 2. With these circumstances in mind, being ready to perform at all, let alone putting on a performance of this calibre, is next to miraculous. All of the students involved should be very proud of their commitment and hard work.
The adjudicator shared this enthusiastic view of the ACC Rock Band, praising their groove and cohesion as an ensemble, and the arrangements of the songs, all of which were chosen by students in the band.

This year’s performance was something of a bittersweet one, as it marks the last CPAF for Zai, Ellen, Sota and Anthony, some of whom have been with the band since Year 7! They’ve all played a huge part in making the band what it is today, and we wish them all the best as they prepare to sit their ATAR exams.’ - James Sewell, Rock Band Director

Thanks James for all of your time and hard work, and a massive well done to the kids.

Ms Lizzie Hille
Specialist Music Program Coordinator

Congratulations to our Open Boys Netball team who won their semi-finals against Willetton SHS and then defeated Governor Stirling by 7 goals to become the High Schools Cup Open Champions for 2022!

During the comp, the boys were challenged by some physical contests but managed to keep their focus and push past the distractions. Notable mentions to Ethan Saliacus and Tyson Farnan who were instrumental in leading the team, maintaining possession and taking responsibility for getting the job done - they were outstanding! Many of the boys in this group have been together for three years and have progressed closer and closer each year to the Grand Final - this win is a great reward for their commitment and effort! Well done to our Open Boys team and to their coach, Ms Charlize Underwood.

Mrs Cherie Farnan
Specialist Netball Program Coordinator

For the College Calendar, please see here.

www.aranmore.wa.edu.au