Recently, with the encouragement of Kolbe Catholic College, English teacher, Mr Jason Meynell, some Year 10 students entered the City of Rockingham, Short Fiction Awards. Participants had to craft a piece of writing inspired by an artwork titled “Spring Breakers, Trigg”. The College would like to congratulate Shayne Solin, who received 2nd Place in the “Youth” [...]
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Bushrangers 2011
Wednesday December 7 saw the final Bush Ranger meeting for 2011. It was a great time to reflect on all that had occurred during the year, including the many trips, excursions and camps. The Rangers were presented with a certificate acknowledging their participation in the program and in most cases, the huge number of volunteer [...]
ABBTF Bricklaying – Try the Trades
Week four at Kolbe saw 12 Year 9 students participate in a three-day course in bricklaying. The students who expressed their interest in Bricklaying, submitted applications and the successful candidates were lucky enough to participate in the program. The course covered many tasks ranging from OSH requirements, measurements and calculations, planning and organising work requirements, reading [...]
Relay for Life
As we arrived with good intentions the Heavens opened up but most importantly our spirits stayed high. This year’s Relay for Lifers were looking forward to the event come rain, hail or shine. Their focus stayed positive because through their fundraising efforts, they had raised over $6000 and a total of 98 students had registered [...]
Ecotourism
Peel Zoo in Pinjarra is a regional zoo which has a variety of endemic species of birds, wombats, marsupials, fox, snakes, lizards, and the endangered Tasmanian Devil. Following the Kolbe Bushrangers overnight excursion at Peel Zoo, Kolbe has been fortunate in being able to assist David and Narelle Cobbold, the owners, further with some groundwork [...]
