Bunbury Catholic College

Calling all year 9 science and engineering curious students!

In just 4 days you can get a taste of what it is really like to be a physicist, microbiologist, biochemist, geologist, engineer and more!

Registrations are now open for The 2017 ConocoPhillips Science Experience with Engineering at Curtin University.

Get hands-on experience with some of the many disciplines of science and engineering at Curtin.  Talk to real scientists and students, and discover their passion in a fun and safe environment. Enjoy participating in workshops, laboratories and “secret activities”, and make friends with like-minded people.  Finally, cap off the four days with the Science Extravaganza Show that your family can attend too!

Who: Students in Year 9 during 2017.

When: 7, 8, 11 & 12 December 2017

Where: Curtin University, Bentley, Perth.

Cost: $200. Sponsorship is available from your local Rotary Club.

Applications: see https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/when-where/wa/curtin-university-of-technology-perth

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LEEUWIN WOODSIDE MARINE SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE STATEWIDE

The Leeuwin Foundation have wonderful news, previously regulated Woodside funding is now available state-wide. Which means, there’s still time for youth in your community to have an opportunity of a lifetime on a Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Voyage!

Due to some fantastic ongoing support from Woodside means that students in your community can join any upcoming Leeuwin voyages for the incredible fare of $750.

A Leeuwin voyage provides young people with confidence, courage and resilience; with tolerance, self-esteem and teamwork skills; with new friends and new interests. At the same time, as a SCASA endorsed program, successful completion of a 7-day Leeuwin Youth Explorer Voyage is equal to one WACE unit.

Students need to demonstrate an interest in a maritime or marine career to be eligible for the Woodside sponsored place – which includes careers as diverse as:

• Naval engineering; Naval architecture; Marine engineering; Ocean engineering; Shipwright / Boatbuilder; Marine electrical; Marine mechanical; Marine tourism; Marine biology; Oceanography; Navy; Fishing industry
• The participant must fill in the scholarship application form.Woodside Marine Scholarship application2017FINAL

 

Volunteer Registration forms for Christmas in the City ; CitC 2017 – Volunteer Registration Form PDF

 

Marist Cricket Club

Junior Cricket Registration

Girls and Boys registration now open on line

Based at Forrest Park, Bunbury

Head Junior Coach – Glen Dehring

In2Cricket – for girls and boys 5 – 8 years old

Thursday afternoons at Forrest Park, Bunbury

8 week program in 4^th term

Coach  Brad Collins         0419 629 356

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Leschenault Cricket Club

Online registrations will be open very soon. We offer In2cricket, T20 Blast and regular junior cricket up to Year 11/12 for boys and girls.

The season will commence at the beginning of Term 4. We are a kidsport club. PHone 0427259441 if you are unable to complete online registration.

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Marriage Encounter Weekend at Busselton 15th – 17th September. There are still 5 places available for this weekend .  A great opportunity for you to enrich / renew the romance in your Marriage  Don’t miss out  For more information and registration ring 0424220625  Or go to the web site:    www.wwme.org.au

 

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One Step at a Time

Is walking the Cape to Cape Track on your bucket list?  Here is your chance to walk the track and raise funds to run an important youth mental health program in the South West.  Join us on as we walk from lighthouse to lighthouse, along stunning coastal landscape from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin. We will be telling people along the way that it is OK TO NOT BE OK. 1 in 4 people aged 16-24 years in Australia experienced a mental disorder within the last 12 months. Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people and children aged 5-17.  In 2009, 9.9% of all deaths of individuals aged 5-17 were due to suicide, which increased to 19.3% in 2013.  SUICIDE is now the most common cause of unexpected death among WA teenagers.  It’s time to turn this around.

So, what are we going to do?  With your help we will be taking one step at a time to get from one cape to the other, just as people who suffer mental illness, anxiety and other disorders need to take it one step at a time on the road to wellbeing.

The cost of a fully guided and catered 8 day / 7 night walk – including a base camp with hot showers – is $1295.  In registering as a GP Down South “One Step at a Time” walker we ask that you commit to raising at least $500 in sponsorship (hopefully more!) from friends, family or colleagues. For more information on sponsorship and fundraising contact Bonnie on 040 968 3203 or head right over to our Donate Now page and make sure you donate to One Step at a Time.

Hyperlink for donations:http://gpdownsouth.com.au/node/37

You don’t have to walk to donate!

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Important information regarding your child’s CDF Student Passbook Accounts

Today’s students live in a high-tech world. Coins, notes & paper passbook accounts have become ‘tap & go’ and App based mobile payments. Alongside this rapid technological change the Catholic Development Fund is facing a more rigorous Government regulatory environment. Joining with other CDF’s across Australia in a new CDF Community Fund they are committed to continuing to provide savings offerings for students.

They are now offering students a 31 Day Mission Student Saver Account.  This new wholly online savings account is for pre-school, primary and secondary school students.

Students can earn bonus interest for regular savings (currently up to a total amount possible of 2.35% p.a). They can also feel really good that their money, pooled with the money of other students, is being used to support the growth of the Church by building new schools, parishes, hospitals and aged care facilities.

The CDF are asking for your support to transition your child now to the new 31 Day Mission Saver. Go to www.cdfcommunityfund.org.au/students and fill out the form (tick ‘existing student’).
Please note an adult will need to be the ‘authoriser’ on the account and will need to fill out the application form and upload “ID” as part of the process due to changes in Government regulations.

The traditional CDF School passbook savings accounts will be discontinued at the end of Term 3 on 22 September, 2017. CDF will be contact all account holders regarding a process of transitioning to the new 31 Day Mission Saver account.

Any questions please contact CDF on Tel: 1800 016 702 or visit www.cdfcommunityfund.org.au

 

CHRISTIAN SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY            

BAC is a community not for profit group established three years ago to further enhance the fast developing creativity that is provided by many artists in the region. One of our core aims is to collectively unite to create art focused events and exhibitions in the city of Bunbury, creating a vibe and providing locals and visitors with a cultural art experience.

This September we are hosting in conjunction with the Telstra Perth Fashion Festival Cultural Program a Gala Event OMBRE` ART.Is.Fashion

The event is a collaborative event between the visual and performing arts, indigenous cultural experience and fashion designers.

It is being held the last weekend of the Fashion Festival at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on Saturday evening the 17^th   September 2017.

Tickets are on sale now and we are at final stages of coordinating the event.

To help us produce the OMBRE` we require volunteers to assist with back of house. The roles would include dressers, runners and generally to assist where required to help with the overall production.

We would like to offer this experience to students. We are looking to have a total of around 50 volunteers rostered throughout the day and evening of Saturday September 17^th 2017.

If you would like to volunteer to help out at this event please contact our back of house manager is Lisa Evans. Her contact details are Mob:  0439 914 667

Email: minxhairdressing@yahoo.com.au

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You are invited to the 3^rd National Conference of the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network “Sing With Joy! United In Diversity”

VENUE:  Rendezvous Hotel, Scarborough, WA

DATES:   October 5-7, 2017 (School Holidays!)

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS David Haas & Clare Johnson, together with 25 presenters from across Australia.  It promises to be an inspirational and educational Conference for all interested in Music in the Catholic Church.  Some workshops are already full and others are filling fast! Please note that Catholic School teachers may receive 6 hours Accreditationn, knowledge component by registering for the full ConferenceDue to excellent ticket sales, and by popular demand Early Bird extended til 31^st July   REGISTER NOW! www.apmn.org.au and follow the conference link.  For further information Contact: Mrs Angela Gorman (Bendotti)  APMN Vice President/WA Conference Convenor.  Email:  convenor@ampn.org.au

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Teenagers’ sleep quality and mental health at risk over late-night mobile phone use

Please see this article  for some helpful information.

 

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HARVEY COMMUNITY DINNER Community Friendship Dinner in the Kinsella Parish Centre.   This initiative takes place every Monday in the Parish Centre from 6-7pm. It is open to everyone in the community irrespective of circumstances. Young, old, rich or just getting by- you are all most welcome.

This event is to build a stronger sense of community in the town, to gather people together around food rather than let them eat alone, and to provide hospitality for those who may be struggling to manage with the pressures of life.No RSVP is required we hope you can join us soon for a meal.

 

MercyCare

There’s care…and there’s MercyCare

No interest loans
MercyCare Lending Services provide loans aimed at helping you kick-start your future.
How can MercyCare Lending Services Help?
Our interest free loans can be used for a range of employment, training and education items such as:
• Driving lessons or car repairs
• Certificate III and IV TAFE Course
• Course related boos
• Medical aids or equipment
• School uniforms
• Refrigerators, freezers, washing machines
You can borrow from $100 – $1200* and negotiate your repayment term between 6 and 18 months.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for an interest free loan, you must:
• Be 18 years or over
• Be a healthcare card holder or low income earner
• Be able to show that you can repay the loan
• Have your application approved by the loans committee
How do I apply?
Visit our website mercycare.com.au or please call MercyCare Lending Services to book an appointment or to
get more information.
You will need to complete a detailed application form, an identity check and provide evidence of income/
allowance and expenses before your request will be considered.
Contact FREECALL 1800 268472

 Southern Cross Cultural Exchange is once again seeking volunteer host families to host international exchange students arriving in July 2016 for a stay of one term, one semester, or two semesters.  Please visit www.scce.com.au.

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South West Coachlines – School Bus Services Temporary Travel Permit