Whole School News
Debating
On Monday night our team were proud to represent the School in the Grand Final of the Western Australian Debating League competition. Speakers on the night were River Waters, Phoebe Thompson and Dannielle Frost. In attendance were their teammates, Olivia North who chaired the debate, Hardy Croucher who chaired the novice Debate for the St Joseph’s team and Chelsea Evans, fresh from a win at a hockey game!
I couldn’t have been more proud of the preparation and presentation of our speakers and they certainly came out as winners as they contested a strong Affirmative team from Australian Christian College with the argument; that businesses should seek out information on and take responsibility for the mental health of their employees; e.g. pay for therapy appointments. The adjudicators awarded the debate to the affirmative team (ACC) but we stand proud and celebrate our achievement in being awarded Runners Up with medallions to be presented in due course.
Thank you to Mr Sawle, Mr Scott and Ms Leiper who supported us on the night as well as each and every family member who braved the cold to cheer on our heroes.
Earlier that same day, our speakers presented a mock debate to the Whole School assembly and it was wonderful to be able to offer a taste of the art of rhetoric (and the bold heroism that it represents), to the school community.
Congratulations to each one of you for the commitment and perseverance that you demonstrated as you worked through the season, researching topics about which you spoke for or against. It’s been a pleasure to work with such an enthusiastic, funny and clever group of kind-hearted warriors of the spoken word. Let’s now enjoy the chocolate rewards and look forward to more speakers joining us for next year’s season!
Ms Valda Wieland | Speech and Debating Convenor
Baudin Fundraising Day
What a way to enjoy recess at School, have a massive cake sale and see everyone from Kindy to Year Twelve come together and buy some cake for a very good cause, Baudin’s fundraising day.
A big thank you has to go to the families of Baudin House who made and supplied a vast range of different cakes and cookies for sale. The leaders in Baudin from Middle School and Senior School had an intense 10 to 15 minutes of selling.
Tola - Cambodia
Tola - Cambodia
Baudin’s fundraising day is to raise money for a student named Tola that we help go to school in Cambodia. We also had a theme of 'Pink for the Day' to raise money for breast cancer. The aim is to support or donate as much money as we can to different organisations who work with breast cancer. Over the last two years we have donated to Breast Cancer Research WA and the Jane McGrath Foundation and this year we are donating to a local charity in Albany called Solaris Cancer Care.
Thank you all the students who bought in some money to support our cause.
Mr Neil Ferreira | Head of Baudin House
Girls in STEM opportunities
Girls Day Out in STEM Challenge: The Great Machine Learning Bake-Off
As part of National Science Week events, Eventbrite is offering girls aged 10-14 the chance to partake in this year’s theme ‘Food: Different by Design’. Students have the week of 14 to 22 August to bake their own creations and submit photos of the process to win prizes.
This is a free event. More information can be found at:
Girls in Science event held by The Telethon Kids Institute
This online event, occurring on Thursday 19 August, also during National Science Week, will allow girls in secondary school to see what a career in science looks like. It is a free event and registrations can be made at https://www.telethonkids.org.au/news--events/girls-in-science/
Ms Angelina Ross | Learning Enrichment Coordinator
Careers
Myfuture have organised a number of webinars for the benefit of both parents and students. Please register below for any that may be of interest to you.
Career planning and transition for young people on the autism spectrum
Thursday 2 September, 4.00pm (AEST)
In this 60 minute live and interactive webinar, our presenters, Associate Professor Marina Ciccarelli, Cheryl Mangan, and Brendan James will provide information for parents about:
- The Better Outcomes and Successful Transitions for Autism (BOOST-A) research;
- The role of parents and supporters in youth focused, strengths-based career planning; and
- How myWAY Employability career planner can support young people on the autism spectrum to build a customised profile and goals to plan for future career pathways.
Based on six years of research, myWAY Employability is a smart web platform that helps autistic individuals plan and prepare for working life. Autistic individuals co-produced content, design, and usability of the website. myWAY Employability matches an individual’s interests and strengths to relevant careers and pathways. It encourages users to create big dreams, and smaller goals and tasks to track progress. Register now
The second webinar is the first of four industry webinars they have coming up over the next six months.
Industry Insights: Media and Telecommunications
Thursday 9 September 2021, 4.00pm (AEST)
This is the first in our new Industry Insights webinar series brought to you by myfuture and the Australian Business & Community Network (ABCN).
The media and telecommunications industry employs almost 200,000 workers in Australia. In this webinar you will hear from a panel of representatives from technology and telecommunications companies. We’ll explore a range of occupations in the industry, essential competencies required for the work, emerging occupations and future challenges for this industry. Register now
Mrs Angela Ferreira | VET and Careers Coordinator