Nagle Catholic College

Nagle Catholic College would like to invite all fathers or a significant male in the lives of our Year 9 students for breakfast. Please RSVP via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Iy-FxTM2KU-zhlHaU-NeIzBquw3u-LFMjTOmy7WezHNUMk9ZQjFTTTdVMFBKUzFWT1oyVjVBRVNRSSQlQCNjPTEu

Nagle Catholic College's whole school production for 2023, 'Little Shop of Horrors', is a sensational cult classic which played to the Geraldton public for a successful five shows.

We would like to congratulate all of the students in the cast, crew, and band, who worked tirelessly to produce such a high-energy, polished and impacting musical. All students in the show balanced a rigorous rehearsal schedule with their studies and other commitments and are to be commended for this dedication! We also extend our deepest gratitude to the parents and families of these students for their unwavering support.

Special thanks also go to the Arts staff involved: Matt Grigsby (HoLA of Arts), Erin Kelly (Director), Neil Gregson (Assistant Director), James Softly (Musical Director), Ruth Lamb (Costuming) and Kathryn Chynoweth (Arts Technician) for their key roles in the production of the show. We are also very grateful for the invaluable assistance of Tim Carrier for his work on many of the props, the Nagle Maintenance Team for transportation and construction of the set and other items, Barbara O'Donovan for sourcing items for the show, the Nagle Parents and Friends Association for their financial support in hiring the Audrey II puppets, and the QPT staff for hosting us.

Winter Wonderland at Mount Hotham, Victoria: During the July school holidays 38 Year 12 students embarked on the trip of a lifetime to one of the biggest snow resorts in Australia. Under the guidance of Miss Hosken, Mr Ebsary, Mr Nguyen, Miss Poletti and Mrs Cremin, the students were given the opportunity to try their hand at skiing, snowboarding and a whole range of activities in the snow including night skiing, tobogganing and a fireworks display.

Before returning to Perth, students also spent time in Melbourne taking in the local culture, shops and food. Students attempted ice skating, played laser tag, visited the Melbourne Museum, Queen Victoria Markets and the South Wharf DFO. A final highlight was a trip to the famous MCG to watch AFL Collingwood Vs Fremantle.

The group thoroughly enjoyed the Ski Trip and are already planning their next Alpine Adventures!

Our very own College Captain Khyan is currently competing in the XXII ITF Taekwon-do World Championships in Kazakhstan.

Follow live coverage from 11.00am today as Khyan, who is representing Australia, takes on South Africa, then Kyrgyzstan, then DPR North Korea in a round robin format to advance to the next stage. Good luck Khyan!

Day 4 Live coverage: https://www.youtube.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DABRWiDGPes

Oceanic Taekwon-Do Academy Geraldton

Congratulations to the following Visual Arts students, Elodie (Y7), Lorin (Y8), Martha (Y9), Telleisha-Rose (Y11) and Skye (Y11) for having their work selected for exhibition at the prestigious Angelico Art Exhibition in Perth. The Angelico Exhibition is an annual event on the Performing Arts Festival for Catholic schools.

Our special congratulations to Skye who has won the Indigenous Arts Award! Skye’s winning artwork has many meanings but represents the significant females in her life and tells the story of her travels in the Kimberley with her ancestors who are always guiding and keeping them safe.

The artworks are currently be exhibited at The Forrest Centre in Perth until Friday 25 August. A 3D virtual tour of the exhibition will be available soon on the Spirit of the Arts website at https://www.spiritofthearts.com.au/angelico/

InterHouse Athletics Carnival 2023 Program

We welcome all families to come down and cheer on our students at what promises to be an exciting day!

Friday 25 August
St Pat's Oval (located above Northgate Shopping Centre)
8:45am - 3:10pm

Attendance at the Carnival is compulsory. For students who live out of town and catch a bus into school every day, there will be two buses departing Nagle at approximately 8:20am and 8:35am to transport these students to St Pat's to participate in the Carnival. The same will happen in the afternoon with those students being transported back to Nagle so that they do not miss their buses home.

Some important points regarding the Carnival:
- The correct Nagle Sports Uniform is compulsory (except for Year 12s). This includes the black Nagle sports shorts, House shirt and the Nagle black sports jacket.
- Nagle hats are compulsory. Shade and sunscreen are provided at the Carnival, but students may spend a large amount of time in the sun.
- Students must remain at the Carnival for the entire day. We ask and encourage students to bring their own recess and lunch. There will be limited food options (e.g. sausage sizzle) available to students and spectators to purchase on the day (proceeds going to the Bishop’s Communio Charity).
- Students not attending the Carnival must provide a note to their respective Head of House prior to the Carnival.
- In the case of bad weather on the day of the Carnival, a decision will be made at 8:00am on the day. If the Carnival is cancelled, it will be a normal school day for students and they must be prepared for this.
- The best place for parking is the bottom car park on George Road. Please do not park in the LOADING ZONE. Bailey Street entrances into St Pats will be closed.

The ACC squad will also be selected from the Interhouse Athletics Carnival results. Good luck and may the best House win!

Get ready for an exciting excursion to Mrs. Clune's farm!

This was not your ordinary field trip, with student’s having the chance to interact with the new lambs on the property and having a memorable day in the sun. Highlights of this trip included meeting the friendly horses, alpacas, and obedient sheep dogs, as well as learning about the cycle of growing and harvesting crop. Students had a fantastic time in the fresh air away from the usual classroom routine.

Up next: The students will get the opportunity to return to the farm, in the coming weeks, to observe sheep shearing in action!

Good luck to Year 11 Frauke, who returns to Queensland this week to defend her National Golden Gloves title.

Unleash your Inner Scientist: Year 9 students rolled up their sleeves, put on their lab coats, and dived into a captivating laboratory taster, hosted by our very own Certificate III in Laboratory Skills VETDSS students Tayla and Marnelle.

After an initial safety induction, students were guided in the step-by-step process of preparing and creating agar plates to culture microorganisms, and took swabs from various places around the campus (e.g. door handles, bathrooms, pond water and soap dispensers) to culture and compare. The following week, participating students were emailed photos of the results of their swabs! Ewwwww

One of the highlights was speaking with the Lecturer about the many employment opportunities in the Midwest, in the Science sector, and how our current VETDSS students are enjoying their Certificate III in Laboratory Skills Certificate course.

A special thank you to Central Regional TAFE for providing us with the fantastic facilities and resources to make this program possible. Your dedication to fostering hands-on learning experiences for our students is commendable! Let's continue to inspire and support our students as they explore diverse career options. Together, we can empower them to unleash their inner scientist and unlock a world of opportunities in the Science sector!

College Closure: We remind our community that the College will be closed for students and staff on Monday 21 August in recognition of Catholic Day.

Please note that our College dates can be found on the College calendar: www.ncc.wa.edu.au/calendar

Congratulations to the five Year 12 ATAR Media Production and Analysis students, Ziggy, Jaide, Georgia, Evie and Nikki, who all currently have their films publicly screening at Geraldton Regional Art Gallery as part of the Single Channel exhibition. Over the course of Semester 1, these students have filmed, directed, edited, and produced short films in a range of genres. Students should be very proud of the quality and professionalism of their work.

Please head down to Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, open seven days a week (9.30am – 1.30pm), to view our students’ films.

https://artgallery.cgg.wa.gov.au/news/single-channel/14630?c=67

Year 7 Archaeology dig: Our Humanities and Social Sciences department brought History to life by conducting numerous mini-archaeology digs. Across the classes, 35 different dig sites were presented, and students used their archaeological knowledge and skills to conduct excavations of various ancient artefacts. Mapping and documenting their finds into their booklets and unearthing ancient treasures using the provided tools, students revealed evidence of times gone by.

To extend students further, each class had parts of a "dinosaur skeleton" to excavate and reconstruct - experiencing the challenge to piece together the frames without the blueprint. What dinosaur did your class get?

A big thank you to the P&F for allocating funding to purchase the equipment for this experience. This year group and the Year 7s to come, will benefit from the resources.

Floristry Workshop at Central Regional TAFE : Hub students embarked on a delightful 2 hour floristry excursion and immersed themselves in the enchanting world of flower arranging. The workshop was facilitated by Sally Mills, who provided the flowers and the tuition for the students to make a botanical native flower box. The students had the opportunity to choose the flowers they wanted to use from a bucket full of blooms, use secateurs to trim the flowers and arrange then in florist foam in a decorative box. Student Lily’s mum was especially grateful to receive such a beautiful arrangement, as it was her birthday on the day.

After a session filled with creativity and learning, the students then stayed for morning tea, at TAFE’s Zeewijk café, and chatted to the TAFE students currently completing the Gateway and Stepping Stones program, a program especially designed for students with additional needs. Our huge thanks to Sally and CR TAFE for providing such an enriching workshop. We hope to build on this taster and continued partnership with CR TAFE as we open doors to further education for our students.

Today our students gathered for a whole school Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We gathered on this day of Holy Obligation to show our love and affection for Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and commemorate her ascension to heaven. Mary’s compassion, devotion, and life of service continues to be a source of inspiration to us all. Thank you to all who took part in Mass today.

Year 12 Geography Fieldtrip: Students enjoyed soaking in the winter sun as they undertook a walking tour of Geraldton’s CBD and Inner Mixed Zone as part of their study on Planning Sustainable Places. Students were tasked with examining urban processes and how the City is implementing parts of its Revitalisation Plan.

The following day the students were lucky enough to have Karrie Elder, a Strategic Coordinator of Planning from the City of Greater Geraldton, talk to the students about urban and regional development. Thank you, Karrie, for giving up your time and sharing your valuable knowledge with our students.

Nagle 2022 Graduate Sakura Furukawa speaks in The West Australian about the power of art to express feelings and emotions and how this supports her own mental health. Well done Sakura on your continued success as a talented young artist.

https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/feeling-the-pulse-young-west-aussies-using-art-to-shed-light-on-mental-health-c-11346229?cspt=1690516451|5345055dd7c92f716d2c59ad61cbafa7

Young West Aussies using art to shed light on mental health The West Australian Pulse examines big issues in a creative and thoughtful way. The 2023 instalment is no different, with the theme of mental health front and centre.

Bishop House BIG FREEZE: For a gold coin donation students had the chance to plunge their teachers and Year 12 Leaders into icy cold waters - all for a worthy cause.

Congratulations to Bishop House on raising over $350 for motor-neurone disease and thank you to all the staff and students who provided such good entertainment by volunteering themselves to take the plunge.

Fight MND

See you at the show: we look forward to showcasing our 3D Printer and Mechatronics robots in action (all technologies our students use) at the Mingenew Midwest Expo, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 August. Come find out the opportunities that await your child….

Year 9 Career Taster – Health, Community and Education

A group of lucky Year 9 students had the incredible opportunity to explore a range of industries in bite-sized tasters, offering a glimpse into the exciting worlds of Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Massage Therapy, Childcare, and Nursing held at Central Regional TAFE.

Each demonstration was designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing our students to immerse themselves in various aspects of these industries. From trying out basic hair styling techniques to practicing changing nappies in childcare, our students got a taste of what it's like to work in these rewarding fields.

The purpose of these tasters was to provide our students with an overview of each industry so they can make informed decisions about their future career paths. We understand that choosing a career can be daunting, so these tasters were a perfect opportunity to explore different options before diving deeper.

We commend our Year 9 students for their enthusiasm and active participation throughout the taster program. Their eagerness to learn and explore different industries is truly inspiring!

Thank you to Central Regional TAFE for providing us with the perfect platform to expose our students to these industries. Your support in fostering their career exploration is invaluable!

Come and Try: NETBALL (in partnership with WADSA and Champions Netball Club). Hub students had the opportunity to develop their netball skills in a special clinic. Our four athletes, joined by students from Holland Street, practised their catching, throwing, shooting, and footwork skills before taking part in a final game. Well done to all involved, and a special shout out to Year 11 Jacinta for being the star shooter on the day!

“Grandparents are a family’s greatest treasure”

Last Friday, with the help of the Parents and Friends Association, the College held the Year 8 Grandparents Morning Tea. Approximately 180 grandparents and grand-friends visit the College for a liturgy, entertainment, tour and morning tea.

The event provided an opportunity for the students to acknowledge the significant role grandparents have in our families and in the wider community. The morning was filled with happiness and love, and it was heartwarming to see the bonds between grandparents and grandkids grow even stronger.

We would like to thank all grandparents and grand-friends who made an effort to be there on the day, some even travelling inter-state, and for the support of the Parents and Friends association who helped make the event possible. A huge thank you also to Mrs Jacky Patience who did a mountain of work in the lead up and organised the catering, the College Maintenance Team for the set up, Alyce Sherman and the Year 8 Flute ensemble for performing, the Year 11 helpers and the Year 8 SRC who helped and spoke on the morning.

Thank you to St Francis Xavier Primary School, St Lawrence's Primary School, St Mary's School Northampton, and St John's School, Rangeway, Geraldton for attending the Thursday matinee of our College Production, Little Shop of Horrors. We hope all enjoyed the show. Here’s some of the rave reviews we are receiving.

“Epic” – Kyle, Year 7

“Absolutely Amazing!” – Zavier, Year 7

“A fabulous show brimming with great young talent, Little Shop of Horrors has an awesome cast and story that keeps you engaged from beginning to end!” – Mr Nguyen

“Go to the show because it’s actually really ‘bloody’ good… It was, quite literally, a scream” - Mr Burke

“As always, the production is a triumph for everyone involved from actors to singers, to musicians, directors, costume and make up people and stage assistance.” – Pete Fiorenza, Geraldton Guardian

Purchase tickets for tonight's show - Friday 4 August at 7.00pm and Saturday 5 August at 1.00pm and 7.00pm directly from the QPT CLICK HERE: https://au.patronbase.com/.../Productions/23LS/Performances

The QPT Box Office will open 1 hour before the show. For more information regarding bookings, please phone 9956 6662.

Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith. Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia. Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director). Originally Produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organisation.

An offbeat comedy and tragic love-story, Little Shop of Horrors has it all. Heartache, humour, catchy songs, and an incredible stage puppet. It’s a family fun show that all will enjoy.

It’s not too late to purchase tickets for Opening Night – Thursday 3 August at 7.00pm. As well as tickets for shows on Friday 4 August at 7.00pm and Saturday 5 August at 1.00pm and 7.00pm.

To purchase tickets directly from the QPT CLICK HERE: https://au.patronbase.com/_QPTheatre/Productions/23LS/Performances

The QPT Box Office will open 1 hour before the show. For more information regarding bookings, please phone 9956 6662.

SNEAK PEEK: Looking and sounding fantastic, our students spent the afternoon in a final dress rehearsal in preparation for Opening Night tomorrow, Thursday 3 August.

It's not too late to get your tickets for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s shows. To purchase tickets directly from the QPT CLICK HERE: https://au.patronbase.com/_QPTheatre/Productions/23LS/Performances

Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith. Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia. Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director). Originally Produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organisation.

Attention Year 10 and Year 11 Students: Central Regional TAFE VETDSS Applications for 2024 are now open!

Please visit the Nagle Careers Office (Room 316) and pick up an application pack to apply for TAFE in 2024. This is for a Pre-Apprenticeships in School or any of the External Vocational Education Qualifications on offer.

For a full list of qualifications you can study please click the following link: www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/sites/default/files/2023-07/Midwest_VETDSS%20Guide%202024_Final-Compressed.pdf

Please speak with a member of the Nagle Careers Team if you have any questions about the application process or course selections.

Applications close on Friday 25 August 2023.

https://www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/secondary-students/vet-delivered-secondary-students-vetdss

Central Regional TAFE

Earlier in the year, the Year 10 Academic Extension Class (ACE Program) participated in the Australasian Neuroscience Society Brain Bee Challenge. The competition is for students to learn about the brain and its functions, Neuroscience research, and careers in Science and Technology.

Students Jason, Shrinithi, Sofie and Teagan all achieved exceptional results in Round 1 of the competition. Jason and Sofie travelled to Perth to compete in Round 2 - the Regional Finals, at UWA, where they were able to visit the Museum of Human Anatomy and Neuroscience labs for hands on activities and information sessions.

Well done on this excellent achievement!

National Tree Planting Day for Schools: Year 7 students, along with the College Principal Mr Williams, planted three Corymbia Maculata trees (Spotted Gum) on campus today to celebrate, connect and educate others in the importance and benefits of nurturing the natural environment.

The vision is that the trees will enhance the visual attractiveness of the College, provide shade for the cars in the car park, help to cool the local environment, and provide refuge and food for birds and wildlife in the area.

Thank you to our tree supplier, Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocates, a group of community volunteers who aim to educate and encourage residents to plant more trees in Geraldton, particularly verge and street trees. For more information about this community organisation and to support their cause, please go to their page Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocates.

Thank you to those students involved: Evan, Stevie, Kye, Darcy and Fisher.

Have yourself a fantastic afternoon or evening and support the incredible talents of our students.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW for Nagle Catholic College's 2023 whole school production ‘The Little Shop of Horrors’.

SHOWTIMES
Thursday 3 August at 7.00pm
Friday 4 August at 7.00pm
Saturday 5 August at 1.00pm
Saturday 5 August at 7.00pm

All tickets are purchased through the QPT, Civic Centre, Regional Library or online by visiting www.queensparktheatre.com.au. The QPT Box Office will open 1 hour before the show. For more information regarding bookings, please phone 9956 6662.

Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith. Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia. Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director). Originally Produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organisation.

Year 9 Career Taster – Automotive

Get Your Motor Running!

Earlier in June another exciting Year 9 Career Taster program called "Get Your Motor Running" was held at Central Regional TAFE. During this thrilling program, our students had the opportunity to lift the bonnet on all things mechanics and explore the dynamic world of automotive mechanics in the training workshop at Central Regional TAFE. Under the guidance of the talented Pre-Apprenticeship in School students, led by the expert supervision of Dave and John, our students tried their hand at various mechanical tasks, gaining practical experience and insight into the skills required in this fast-paced industry.

One of the highlights of the program was an eye-opening oscilloscope demonstration. Our students got a firsthand experience with this essential tool used for testing and diagnosing automotive electronic components. To ensure a comprehensive learning experience, several stations were set up for our students to rotate through. This allowed them to explore different aspects of automotive mechanics and gain a broader understanding of the field.

A special thank you to Central Regional TAFE for providing us with the fantastic facilities and resources to make this program possible. Your dedication to fostering hands-on learning experiences for our students is commendable!

Let's continue to inspire and support our students as they explore diverse career options. Together, we can empower them to drive their dreams and unlock a world of opportunities in the automotive industry!

We wish our 12 pilgrims, along with Father Bernard, a safe and blessed journey this week as they travel to Lisbon, Portugal to represent the College and the Diocese of Geraldton at the international celebration of World Youth Day 2023.

Year 8 students in HaSS got to experience some ‘hands-on history’ by excavating (pretend) stools from the past!

Students studied the organic matter to determine if it belonged to a Roman, a Viking or a Tudor, based on the evidence of the diet consumed. Students have been learning about the nature and usefulness of different types of historical evidence as part of their studies of Medieval Europe, and enjoyed a fun, albeit unappetising, lesson about physical evidence.

Fantastic weather and a great way to commence Term 3, the Year 7 students showcased their athletics abilities at Thursday morning's Athletic Trials. Each student had the opportunity to compete in discus, javelin, long jump, triple jump, high jump, 100m and 600m events in preparation for the College's Interhouse Athletics Carnival in Week 6. Well done all!