SET FOR SETON
HELLO FROM MR WALLACE
IthasbeenafewyearssinceImovedfromprimarytohighschool;Icanonly imaginetheexcitementandtrepidationyoumustfeel Itisanewandunfamiliar world,andthereforeyoumayfeelunsure Thepurposeofthisnewsletter,andthe furthertwonewslettersyou’llreceiveinTerm3and4,istoopenyourmindstothe differentopportunitieswewillpresenttoyousoyoucangettoknowyournewhigh schoolbetter Wealsoaimtoallayanynervesyoumayfeel Iencourageyoutotake everyopportunitythatisofferedtoassistyouinyourtransitiontoSeton Asyoupreparetoleaveprimaryschool,anenvironmentthatyouhavebecomevery familiarwithandonewhereyouarenowtheseniorstudentleaders,youmayhave feelingsofsadnessorexcitement,orperhapsabitofboth Startinginanew communitycanbechallenginganditisonlynaturaltofeelabitunsure;thisis okay,itshowsyouareabouttofaceachangeandlearnsomething Thisisagood thingbecausethesenewunderstandingswillmeanyouwillbeabletocopealittle morethanyoudidyesterday
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You are warmly invited to the following Seton events. Please contact Community Relations Manager for ticketing details via srobey@seton wa edu au
Year11DramaProduction, RadiumGirls: 13-15August,6pm-8.30pm AnnualMusicConcert: 28August,6pm-9pm DanceShowcase@TheRegal: 18September,630pm830pm MusicScholarshipsfor2026 Applicationsnowopen please seeourwebsiteformoredetails
MoreinformationabouttheTerm 4eventswillbeincludedinthe Term3‘SetforSeton’newsletter Year6Math’sGamesandSTEM Workshops 28October,4&11November Year6ParentInfoEvening 19November,6pm WelcomeDay 2December-fullschoolday
Year 7 Science Class
To finish Term 2, our Year 7s tackled an epic week-long STEAM mission: rescuing trapped beings on a distant planet! From decoding messages to building and racing escape vehicle prototypes, students showed off impressive teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.
TEAM SETON WELCOME FROM LAUREN & MATT
I was quite nervous starting high school, moving from being the oldest in primary school to suddenly being the youngest all over again was quite a change But as soon as I arrived at Seton it didn’t take long for me to feel at home All the staff were so incredibly patient, welcoming and supportive High school is exciting, but it can also be a lot to take in The teachers and older students made the transition so smooth they helped me feel seen, guided me around and made settling in so much easier I’ve formed so many close bonds and genuine lifelong friendships at Seton, through them I have learned a lot about others and myself
One of my favourite things about Seton, is the huge range of opportunities, there really is something for everyone, and that is something Year 7 students can really look forward to! I’ve loved getting involved in everything from Inter-House drama and the school musical to carnivals, Inter-School events and leadership programs These experiences help students grow, develop their talents and discover their passions There are also amazing camps and excursions and of course, Seton Day is a highlight, where we celebrate our Patron with food, fun and festivities
I’m sure you’ll love Seton – it’s a place where you’ll grow, try new things, and make amazing memories and friendships you’ll never forget
Lauren | Seton Catholic College Head Girl 2025
When I first started in Year 7, I wasn’t really sure what to expect At first, I was overwhelmed, but it didn’t take long to feel like I belonged at Seton The teachers are so welcoming, and the older students made a real effort to help us feel comfortable and find our way around Since then, our year group has grown so close, and that’s one of the things that I’ll miss most about Seton I am very grateful to have made so many close friends, and the experiences I’ve had will stay with me forever
What I’ve always loved about Seton is the many opportunities to get involved In Year 7 I remember being so excited to try everything Whether it’s school events, sports, or camps, there’s always something going on Year 9 camp was definitely a highlight We all had a fantastic time and it brought heaps of laughs and memories Inter-School sport has also been a big part of my high school experience Doing athletics, playing footy, cricket, basketball or soccer with your mates, and representing Seton is a great feeling, and it not only helped unite just our year group, but also enabled us to build stronger connections with others across different year groups Seton has given me so many opportunities to grow over the years and for that I am very thankful
Matt
| Seton Catholic College Head Boy 2025
Head Girl & Head Boy — Lauren & Matt
GET SET FOR NEW EXPERIENCES...
You are going to be very busy meeting new friends, learning new things and finding out what an exciting place high school is We have all sorts of sports, as well as electives such as Cooking, Woodwork, Art, Digital Technology, Media, Project Based Learning, Music, Dance and Drama There will be opportunities for you to serve the community as well as step up your understanding of the world through other subject areas There are so many things to look forward to with a calendar of events centred, not only around learning, but also Sport, Arts, Ministry, Leadership and building you to be the best person you can be
To kick 2026 off you will have a jam-packed day full of great activities at the Year 7 Induction Day The rest of the year will roll out with activities such as House Sporting Carnivals, the Year 7 House Sports, House Patron Days, Southern Associated Schools Junior (SASJ) Sports, Year 7 Retreat, Seton Day, the College Art Exhibition and Peer Support Activities run by the Year 11 Leaders
Our advice to you is to enjoy the last year of primary school and celebrate your Year 6 Graduation, but also look forward to high school Because it is going to be great!
Top Left: Junior SASJ Netball. Top Right: Junior Boys SASJ Soccer.
Bottom Left: ACC Cross Country, Seton Year 7 Makai Holmes 1
Bottom Right: Year 7 ACC AFL Carnival.
Above: Year 7 Waterwise Incursion. Below, Top Row Left to Right: Thursday Morning Art Club Clay project | Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, run by Seton’s P&F
| Elective Woodwork class | Staff v Student Netball game. Bottom Row Left to Right: Lunchtime Band Concert | ‘Hoods for Good’ LifeLink fundraiser. Year 7
ACC AFL Carnival (celebrating making the finals!) | Year 7 Easter Egg Hunt run by Year 11 students at the end of Term 1.
HOUSES
At the pre:entry Welcome Day in Term 4 this year you will arrive in your current school sport uniform, but go home in your House Shirt It is the start of a very important transition into Seton and your first step into the College House System
There are six Houses at Seton and you will be in one of them for the entire time you are at the College Your House will be your rock! It is a lot of fun, you will play sport for your House, earn points for your House, become passionately supportive of your House, but perhaps most importantly it will also become your support network at school
Just like families range in ages, so do our House Groups Every morning you will meet with your Pastoral Care Group which means you will have older students to look after you and to look up to, and in turn as you get older you will mentor the younger students in your Pastoral Care Group Your Pastoral Care teacher will be with you for the duration of your time at Seton as well so by the time you finish school they will know you very well
Top: Seton House Banners . Other photos: a montage of Seton’s InterHouse Cross Country Competition. Despite it being a non-compulsory event we have around 600 competitors brave the early morning cold air to battle it out for their House.
SSWA Junior Touch Rugby Carnival
SETON'S SEASON OF THE ARTS IS OPEN!
If Arts is your thing, then you will be sure to find your place at Seton Of course, if you’ve never done it before, have a go at ityou might just surprise yourself as you don’t know what you don’t know!
Our 'Season of the Arts' has been launched and as usual it promises to be a fantastic showcase of what the students can achieve in the Arts at Seton Students can be involved in everything from Dance troupes to Music concerts, to Drama productions, to the Annual Art Exhibition (where students exhibit woodwork, painting, sculpture, textiles and photography)
Our theatre, which has industry-standard lighting and sound technology, comes alive with changing sets and productions which are always enjoyed by sold-out audiences We have a mix of students who are involved in the Arts at Seton On one hand, there are those who enjoy it because it adds a dimension to their studies and on the other hand, there are those who are passionate and choose to focus on developing it as a career path Both of these groups of students are encouraged to get the most out of the Arts at Seton
We are very proud of our Arts Programs and have had many students who have pursued Arts after they have finished school Over the years we have had an impressive number of students accepted into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts WAAPA is highly competitive, and many applicants have extensive experience or additional training beyond high school Being accepted directly from high school is a significant achievement and reflects exceptional talent and dedication In the realm of Visual Arts over the past 10 years our Visual Arts students have had 12 works exhibited in the prestigious Year 12 Pulse Perspectives Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia The same exhibition we saw two of our students awarded the top two prizes, The Packing Room Prize and the People Choice Award, in 2022 This exhibition showcases the best works from Year 12 Visual Arts students across the state, highlighting exceptional creativity, skill, and artistic vision
Main Image: Junior Rock Band performance at the Term 2 Lunchtime concert
Top Right: Art Class drawing taxidermy models
Bottom Right : Term 2 Dance Troupe Showcase