今日吃瓜

From the Principal – Term 2 Week 3

As this is our first Newsletter for Term 2, I am sending a warm welcome back to the winter term. Our students continue to show great commitment and a focus on personal best through the many events and learning opportunities they have been involved in for these three weeks. Here is just a snapshot of our students鈥 great work and our flourishing 今日吃瓜 community:

Student Learning Conversations

Congratulations to our secondary students for the way in which they led the Student Learning Conversations (Parent-Teacher interviews). A firm part of successful learning is being able to understand where you are at, how you know this, and where you can be with strategies that you can employ for learning gains. The Student Learning Conversation is a part of the developing MyLearning approach that is coming into our pedagogy in the College. Lavalla Learning Conversations were another valuable time to share the progress of our primary students with families.

Guild Cross Country Carnivals

Both Lavalla and Marcellin campuses had beautiful weather for their cross country events. The commitment to Guild participation and the passion to achieve personal and Guild 鈥榖ests鈥 has just grown so much over this year. Congratulations to Marcellin Guild for their win in Secondary. Romero Guild gave Marcellin a huge shake with their efforts to win the title from them. At Lavalla, it was Thomas More who took out the honours.

Mock Trials

For a number of years, our Senior Mock Trial teams have been a force to be reckoned with in the Mock Trial competition. This week, the 2026 team had great success against Penhros College.

Mother鈥檚 Day Celebrations and the Month of May

A Mass and a Liturgy dedicated to Mothers and mother figures, morning teas, games, photo booths and portrait painting were just some of the activities on campus late this week to celebrate Mother鈥檚 Day. May is also the Month of Mary and, in our Marist tradition, we know the important place Mary has in our Marian spirituality. Early next week, students will run the Crowning of Mary ceremony and produce a video that honours Mary our Mother. 

A Reflection on Mothers

The gaze of the Mother, and the gaze of every mother. A world that looks to the future without a mother鈥檚 gaze is shortsighted. It may well increase its profits, but it will no longer see others as children. It will make money, but not for everyone. We will all dwell in the same house, but not as brothers and sisters. The human family is built upon mothers. A world in which maternal tenderness is dismissed as mere sentiment may be rich materially, but poor where the future is concerned. 
Pope Francis 2019

We wish all mothers, grandmothers and mother figures a wonderful celebration on Sunday.

Mr Andrew Watson

PRINCIPAL

Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 3

Examination Timetables             

As we progress through Term 2 are Year 10, 11 and 12 students prepare for their first set of Examinations for the year. Exam timetables are linked below:

Secondary Student Learning Conversations

At the start of Term 2, we welcomed students and families for our Secondary Student Learning Conversations 鈥 a valuable opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to come together in meaningful dialogue around learning and growth.

At the heart of these conversations was student voice and advocacy, with our secondary students taking an active role in reflecting on and discussing their own learning journey. We were proud to see so many students arrive prepared and ready to engage in these important discussions.

We are proud of our students for the maturity and preparation they brought to these conversations and thank our parents for their ongoing commitment to working in partnership with us as we move into Term 2.

Lest We Forget 鈥 今日吃瓜 Anzac Day Service

On Friday 24 April, the 今日吃瓜 community gathered to honour the courage, mateship, and sacrifice of the ANZACs 鈥 pausing to remember all Australian and New Zealand men and women who served, suffered, and gave their lives in the great tragedy of war. Among those we remembered were the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers who served alongside their fellow Australians with equal courage and dedication, and whose sacrifice is honoured as part of our shared story.

Grounded in remembrance and reflection, our Anzac Day service invited students to consider the events of 25th April 1915, when Australian and New Zealand troops landed under fire at Gallipoli 鈥 the moment the Anzac tradition was born. From that day forward, the values of courage, resilience, and compassion have defined and inspired generations of Australians.

In the stillness of our commemoration, we were reminded of the immense cost of war and the profound gratitude we owe to all those who have served in defence of freedom and peace 鈥 not only the original Anzacs, but all who have fallen in battle, endured as prisoners of war, or had their lives shaped by conflict.

We commend our students for the thoughtful and respectful way in which they honoured this important occasion.

Marcellin Guild Cross Country Carnival 鈥 A Standout Performance

Last week’s Marcellin Guild Cross Country Carnival proved to be one of the most memorable in recent years, with 今日吃瓜’s secondary students delivering an exceptional collective effort.

Participation was a standout feature of the day, with every Year 7 and 8 student completing the course within the cut-off time 鈥 a testament to the dedication and preparation students brought to the event. Across the senior year groups, the overwhelming majority of students also finished within the time, with commitment and guild pride visible from the first step to the final stride.

The standard of competition was equally impressive, with a number of outstanding individual times recorded on the course

Adding to the spirit of the day was the enthusiastic participation of teaching and support staff, whose involvement contributed meaningfully to the carnival atmosphere and set a positive example for students.

In the final results, Camara Guild was recognised with the Spirit Award for their enthusiasm and encouragement throughout the day. Marcellin Guild claimed the overall Championship, placing them in strong contention to replicate last year’s clean sweep of the Guild Carnivals.

The college congratulates all students and staff who participated and looks forward to continued success at the ACC Cross Country Carnival.

Uniform

Thank you to our families for supporting our uniform standards 鈥 the difference in how proudly students wear their uniform has been wonderful to see. The addition of the belt to the trousers, in particular, has made for a very neat appearance.

Please be reminded that all students are required to adhere to the Students who do not meet the College’s uniform expectations will be required to address the issue before attending classes. Full academic uniform is to be worn on all days, unless families have been notified otherwise.

Can I please ask parents to remind their children of the following:

Blazers are a compulsory part of the uniform in Terms 2 and 3. Students must wear their blazer to and from the College, as well as during PCG and Periods 1 and 2. Blazers may also be required for special occasions throughout the year. Blazers must be collected from lockers at the end of lunch and carried with them during Periods 5 and 6. 

State Sporting Representation

Congratulations to the following student for the state achievement in their sport:

  • Valentino Giorella, (Year 8) is competing in the Australian Karting Championships.  He came 3rd in the first round in Coffs Harbour in March and will be competing in Queensland in May.
  • Hannah Seaborn (Year 12) has been chosen in the WA AFLW 18 & Under team playing in the National Championships in Perth in June and in Melbourne in July.
  • Kaydee van Deventer (Year 10) competed at the Australian Age Nationals Swimming Championships over the April school holidays. She won a bronze medal in the Girls 15 years 50 fly and missed the podium by 0.02 seconds in the Girls 15 years 50 free. She also won a bronze medal as part of the WA State relay team in the Girls 15 to 16 years 4 x 50m free relay.
  • Isla Kalebic (Year 9) represented WA at the Australian Youth Women鈥檚 Baseball Championships in Melbourne during the holidays. Her team were undefeated and won the gold medal.
  • Gianni Germano (Year 12) has been selected in the School Sports WA 18 & Under Football (Soccer) team to compete in Victoria in July.

State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport. If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success.  Please let us know the details by filling out this form. 

Mrs Anna Scanlan

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10 

Year 11 prerequisites for 2027 

Year 10 students and families have now received the prerequisites for Year 11 subjects at 今日吃瓜 for 2027. This is to allow for goal-setting in time for the Semester 1 Year 10 report. Prerequisites for Year 11 2027 can be found here

A summary of the different pathway options for Year 11 and 12 can be found here.

In Term 2, all Year 10 students will commence their subject selection research, in preparation for Year 11 2027. 

Future Doctors Program 

The Future Doctors Program is a 4-day program that provides young people with an opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them. 

Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027. 

More information and costs here:   

Career conversations for parents 

The WA Government offers a suite of free resources to assist parents and guardians with starting career-related conversations. Families can access them : 

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11 

Selecting Year 12 subjects 

Please see below a summary of the rules for selecting subjects in Year 12, 2027: 

  • Students who select鈥痑 Year 12鈥疉TAR subject must have achieved at least 50% in that ATAR subject in Year 11. 
  • Students who select鈥痑 new Year 12 ATAR subject in Year 12 (not having studied that subject in Year 11) will be required to seek permission. 
  • Students with a predicted ATAR of less than 70 will not be permitted to continue the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. 
  • Students who have an ‘E’ grade in a Year 11鈥疓eneral subject will not be permitted to re-select that General subject in Year 12. 
  • For students wishing to enter the鈥疷niReady or UniPath Programs in Year 12: 
  • If coming from the ATAR Pathway in Year 11, students must have passed at least 4 Year 11 subjects. 
  • If鈥痗oming from the General Pathway in Year 11, students must have a ‘B’ grade or better in at least 4 Year 11 subjects, including English. 

Future Doctors Program 

The Future Doctors Program is a 4-day program that provides young people with an opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them. 

Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027. 

More information and costs here:   

Alternatives to University 

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth: 

  • SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.  
  • ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.  
  • EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.   

For students thinking of attending University 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:  
  • Here is a parents guide to University:  
  • And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥 resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University:  
  • Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:  or this one:   

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12 

Key dates for TAFE and University applications for 2027 

For those students applying for TAFE for 2027, applications will open in September of this year and close in November of this year. You will be advised of this at the time. 

For those students applying for University for 2027, early applications (early offers) will open in June and you will have until mid-December to lodge your application. Closer to the time you will be provided with instructions and further information about applying. 

Year 12s are welcome to come and collect (and keep) any of the University handbooks that are on the table near my office. These can be very helpful in making your choice. 

Alternatives to University 

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth: 

  • SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.  
  • ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.  
  • EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.   

Applying for Medicine or Dentistry or Veterinary Science for 2027 

All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2027 (including Assured Pathway at UWA and Notre Dame) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year. 
 
Please see below for some important dates: 

  • 3 March 2026:鈥疷CAT bookings open 
  • 15鈥疢ay 2026:鈥疍eadline to book your UCAT for 2026 
  • 12鈥疛une 2026:鈥疍eadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking 
  • 1 July 2026:鈥疷CAT testing begins 
  • 5 August 2026:鈥疞ast test date 
  • September 2026:鈥疪esults available 

You can check鈥痜or further information, practice tests, and tips to succeed. It is recommended to book a UCAT as early as possible as demand for testing places is high. 
 

UWA 
The official handbook for entry to Medicine at UWA can be found鈥痑nd Dentistry鈥. Please note that Medicine and Dentistry at UWA are postgraduate courses and require completion of a relevant Bachelor degree prior to entry. 

 
Curtin 
Curtin University offers the only direct entry medical program in Western Australia. In 2025, the cutoff ATAR for this course was 93. 
 
In addition to the UCAT, students considering applying for Medicine at Curtin University are also required to sit the鈥疌ASPER Test. Further information about CASPER can be found here:鈥痑nd here:鈥 
 
 
The official handbook for entry to Medicine at Curtin can be found鈥 
 
 
University of Notre Dame 
The University of Notre Dame offers a small number of places in postgraduate Medicine via an assured pathway for school leavers. Information about this option can be found here:鈥 
 
 

Veterinary Science 

Students wishing to enter Veterinary Science at Murdoch will need to undertake the Casper testing during 2026, by June at the latest. Further information can be found here:  

Applying for Notre Dame UniPath for Semester 2, 2026 

Notre Dame runs an entry program called UniPath. Completing UniPath will give you an ATAR of 70, which can then be used for entry to University courses at Curtin / ECU / Murdoch / Notre Dame. Students doing UniPath attend Notre Dame’s Fremantle campus one day per week for 12 weeks. 

If you would like to enrol in UniPath for Semester 2, you can do so here in the “How to apply – UniPath” section:   

Future Doctors Program 

The Future Doctors Program is a 4-day program that provides young people with an opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them. 

Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027. 

More information and costs here:   

University information 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:  
  • Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:  
  • Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:   
  • Here is a parents guide to University:  
  • This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses: 
      

University scholarships 

Curtin University   
Edith Cowan University (ECU)   
Murdoch University   
Notre Dame University   
University of Western Australia (UWA)   
Christian Leaders Scholarship   

Gap year information 

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2027 might find the following interesting: 

  • Defence Force Gap Year:  
  • And:  
  • Also this Marist volunteering opportunity:  

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

EVENT HOSTED BY DATE LINK 
Perth Careers Expo Convention Centre 14-17 May   
Defence University Sponsorship Information Session Defence Force 14 May  
Tourism and Hospitality Careers Open Day Adnate Hotel, Perth 16 May   
Open Day Murdoch University 23 May   
Open Day Curtin University 24 May   
Army Reserve Information Session Defence Force 26 May  
Teaching Degrees Information Session ECU 26 May  
Year 12 Application Support Curtin University 27 May  
Defence Force: Trade Careers Info Session Defence Force 28 May   
Year 10 Parent Information Evening ECU Joondalup 2 June  
Year 11 and 12 Information Evening Murdoch University 3 June  
Fremantle Dockers Sports / Business Programs 2027 SEDA 10 June  
Engineering Open Evening ECU Joondalup 11 June  
Perth Wildcats Sport / Business Programs 2027 SEDA 17 June   
Design and Creative courses Information Evening SAE University College 23 June  
Computer Science Information Evening SAE University College 24 June   
Electrical Careers Open Day College of Electrical Training 27 June  
Year 12 Information Session ECU 30 June  
Year 12 Application Support Session Murdoch University 28 July  
Open Day ECU City Campus 9 August  
Year 12 Information Evening Murdoch University 20 October  
Open Day SAE University College 15 August  
Fremantle Dockers Sports / Business Programs 2027 SEDA 19 August  
Perth Wildcats Sport / Business Programs 2027 SEDA 26 August   
Computer Science and Cybersecurity Information Evening ECU Joondalup 1 September  
Teaching Degrees Information Session ECU 7 September   
    

If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this link might help you get the most out of it:   

Secondary Update – Term 1 Week 9

Pathways and Careers Information:听Year听10听

Year 11 prerequisites for 2027 

Year 10 students and families have now received the prerequisites for Year 11 subjects at 今日吃瓜 for 2027. This is to allow for goal-setting in time for the Semester 1 Year 10 report. Prerequisites for Year 11 2027 can found at: 

A summary of the different pathway options for Year 11 and 12 can be found by clicking here.

In Term 2, all Year 10 students will commence their subject selection research, in preparation for Year 11 2027. 

Career conversations for parents 

The WA Government offers a suite of free resources to听assist听parents and guardians with starting career-related conversations. Families can access them .听

Pathways and Careers Information:听Year听11听

Selecting Year 12 subjects 

Please see below a summary of the rules for selecting subjects in Year 12, 2027: 

  • Students who select鈥痑 Year 12鈥疉TAR subject must have achieved at least 50% in that ATAR subject in Year 11.听
  • Students who select鈥痑 new Year 12 ATAR subject in Year 12 (not having studied that subject in Year 11) will听be required听to seek permission.听
  • Students with a predicted ATAR of less than 70 will not be听permitted听to continue the ATAR Pathway in Year 12.听
  • Students who have an ‘E’ grade in a Year 11鈥疓eneral subject will not be听permitted听to re-select that General subject in Year 12.听
  • For students wishing to enter the鈥疷niReady听or听UniPath听Programs in Year 12:听
  • If coming from the ATAR Pathway in Year 11, students must have passed at least 4 Year 11 subjects.听
  • If鈥痗oming from the General Pathway in Year 11, students must have a ‘B’ grade or better in at least 4 Year 11 subjects, including English.听

Alternatives to University 

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth: 

  • SAE:听Offers听degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.听听
  • ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.听听
  • EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.听听听

For students thinking of attending University 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:听听
  • Here is a听parents听guide to听University:听听
  • And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥 resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University:听听
  • Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:听听or this one:听听听

Pathways and Careers Information:听Year听12听

Key dates for TAFE and University applications for 2027 

For those students applying for TAFE for 2027, applications will open in September of this year and close in November of this year. You will be advised of this at the time. 

For those students applying for University for 2027, early applications (early offers) will open in June and you will have until mid-December to lodge your application. Closer to the time you will be provided with instructions and further information about applying. 

Year 12s are welcome to come and collect (and keep) any of the University handbooks that are on the table near my office. These can be very helpful in making your choice. 

Alternatives to University 

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth: 

  • SAE:听Offers听degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.听听
  • ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.听听
  • EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.听听听

Applying for Medicine or Dentistry or Veterinary Science for 2027 

All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2027 (including Assured Pathway at UWA and Notre Dame) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year. 
 
Please see below for some important dates: 

  • 3 March 2026:鈥疷CAT bookings open听
  • 15鈥疢ay 2026:鈥疍eadline to book your UCAT for 2026听
  • 12鈥疛une 2026:鈥疍eadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking听
  • 1 July 2026:鈥疷CAT testing begins听
  • 5 August 2026:鈥疞ast test date听
  • September 2026:鈥疪esults available听

You听can check鈥痜or further information, practice tests, and tips to succeed. It is recommended to book a UCAT as early as possible as demand for testing places is high.听

UWA
The official handbook for entry to Medicine at UWA can be found鈥痑nd Dentistry鈥. Please note that Medicine and Dentistry at UWA are postgraduate courses and require completion of a relevant听Bachelor听degree prior to entry.听
Curtin
Curtin听University offers the only direct entry medical program in Western Australia. In 2025, the cutoff ATAR for this course was 93.听

In addition to the UCAT, students considering applying for Medicine at Curtin University听are also required to听sit the鈥疌ASPER Test. Further information about CASPER can be found here:鈥痑nd here:鈥

The official handbook for entry to Medicine at Curtin can be found鈥

University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame offers a small number of places in postgraduate Medicine via an assured pathway for school leavers. Information about this听option听can be found here:鈥

Veterinary Science 

Students wishing to enter Veterinary Science at Murdoch will need to undertake the Casper testing during 2026, by June at the latest. Further information can be found here:  

University information 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:听听
  • Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might听assist:听听
  • Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to听University:听听听
  • Here is a听parents听guide to听University:听
  • This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their听University听courses:听
    听听

University scholarships 

Curtin University   
Edith Cowan University (ECU)   
Murdoch University   
Notre Dame University   
University of Western Australia (UWA)   
Christian Leaders Scholarship   

Gap year information 

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2027 might find the following interesting: 

  • Defence Force Gap Year:听听
  • And:听听
  • Also听this Marist volunteering opportunity:听听

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

EVENT HOSTED BY DATE LINK 
Defence Careers Defence Force 8 April  
Individual Advisory Sessions Notre Dame 14 April  
School Based Traineeships Skilled Training 16 April  
Medical Entry Free Webinar  19 April    
Year 11 Engineering Information ECU 22 April   
School Based Traineeships Skilled Training 22 April  
Submarine Careers Defence Force 22 April  
Federal Police Online Information Session Federal Police online 22 April https://marketing.afp.gov.au/pub/ 
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Information Evening SAE University College 23 April   
School Based Traineeships Skilled Training 28 April  
Army Reserve Info Session Defence Force 28 April  
Open Day Notre Dame University 2 May  
Perth Careers Expo Convention Centre 14-17 May   
Open Day Murdoch University 23 April  
Teaching Degrees Information Session ECU 26 May  
Year 12 Application Support Curtin University 27 May  
Year 10 Parent Information Evening ECU Joondalup 2 June  
Year 11 and 12 Information Evening Murdoch University 3 June  
Engineering Open Evening ECU Joondalup 11 June  
Year 12 Information Session ECU 30 June  
Year 12 Application Support Session Murdoch University 28 July  
Open Day ECU City Campus 9 August  
Year 12 Information Evening Murdoch University 20 October  
Open Day SAE University College 15 August  
Teaching Degrees Information Session ECU 7 September   
    

If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this link might help you get the most out of it:   

From the Principal – Term 1 Week 9

Secondary Celebration Assembly- Colours and Honours 

On the Marcellin Campus, we came together for the final Celebration Assembly of the term on Holy Thursday. The Assembly was a capture of the wonderful work and achievements of our students across the pillars of Learning, Mission, Sport and The Arts. Within this celebration, we were delighted to award our first round of Colours and Honours to senior students. A Colour and an Honour is a recognition of excellence in one of the pillars. Excellence is not an end in itself, nor is it reserved for only a few. The excellence shown by these students is the persistence to strive for a personal best and to have the most positive effect on those around you. I also spoke to the students about reflecting on the term through the lens of personal growth in learning. At 今日吃瓜, we want to help our students move from where they are to where they can be. This applies to all students across the whole College 鈥 growth is the key. 

ACC Swimming and IPSHA Swimming Carnivals 

Our Swimming teams听represented听the College with outstanding commitment and spirit in the secondary ACC A Division Carnival and the primary IPSHA听Carnival recently. Congratulations to the ACC team for lifting the College into the top three schools. The focus and commitment of the students,听coaches听and staff have really paid off in the pool. Likewise, the IPSHA team competed with a determination to secure the highest position in every single race, coming second overall. The culture of Swimming continues to grow at 今日吃瓜!听

Marist Schools Basketball Carnival 

We were proud to be the hosts of this year鈥檚 national carnival. 19 schools  (27 teams) travelled to 今日吃瓜 and Perth for 5 days of basketball competition and the strengthening of the Marist Family Spirit. The students and staff in the carnival were outstanding ambassadors for our community. Former Wildcats Basketballer, Greg Hire, was the guest speaker at the carnival dinner on Wednesday evening.  

Holy Week 

Our final week of term coincides with Holy Week. Holy Week is the most important week in the Church and it is ushered in by Palm Sunday last weekend. In effect, Holy Week traces the final week in Christ鈥檚 life leading to his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Easter Triduum is the final lead of three days to Easter Sunday, beginning with Holy Thursday – the time of the Last Supper, Good Friday – the trial and crucifixion of Jesus and Holy Saturday – that time of reflection and pensive waiting the disciples of Jesus undertook before his resurrection. Easter signifies the victory of good over evil, eternal life over death. Easter Sunday is about hope, renewal and God鈥檚 love. Families celebrate Easter in many ways. For some it is the thrill of an Easter hunt, for others it is the sharing of hot cross buns, or a meal together. Family spirit is central to all the traditions of Easter, and over the Easter break I encourage all in our community to: 

  • Make time for family, enjoy activities together and show each other how much they are appreciated; 
  • Re-connect with God鈥檚 creation by being a part of our natural environment, stop and appreciate the beauty if you are travelling as we live in such a privileged place and; 
  • Being a part of services in yours or another parish. 

This is the final Newsletter for the term and what a full program we have enjoyed since the year begun! So much has been achieved by our students and staff. The welcoming of our new students in all year groups across the College in January. The beautiful celebration of the Family Mass as a full community in February; the 鈥楥elebration鈥 assemblies in Lavalla showcasing the work and talents of our primary classes, the recognition of International Women鈥檚 Day and Harmony Week. The Year 12 Ball, Lavalla and Marcellin Guild Swimming Carnivals, the IPSHA Year 6 Basketball Carnival, and this week鈥檚 Easter Liturgies. What strikes me about these events and the learning program in the classrooms is the level of engagement and effort students are putting in to work to their personal best.  There has been great work and initiative shown by students and our staff have been so supportive in bringing this full program to life during the term, and, as families, I extend my thanks to you all for your great support in Term 1.  

I wish all of you a Happy Easter and a Holy Easter. 

Mr Andrew Watson

PRINCIPAL

From the Vice Principal – Term 1 Week 9

Winter Uniform and Presentation Reminders 

As we approach the school holidays, we kindly ask parents to support the College by ensuring that any student haircuts align with our grooming expectations. If your child is considering a style that may not meet College guidelines, we encourage this to be done early in the break to allow time for any necessary adjustments before Term 2 begins. 

The commencement of term two also marks the transition to Winter Uniform for all students from Year 1 to Year 12. Students are expected to return to school in their full Winter Academic Uniform. Some points to note: 

  • Shirts must be tucked in when wearing College trousers 
  • All students must wear the College belt when wearing the College trousers 
  • Students in Years 4 to 12 are to wear College ties and blazers 

The Uniform Shop holiday opening hours are below. We appreciate your ongoing support in helping maintain the standards and presentation of our College students. 

  • Uniform Shop Holiday Opening Hours听
    • Tuesday 14 April 2026 鈥 8.30am to 4.30pm听
    • Wednesday 15 April 2026 鈥 12.30pm to 5.30pm 
    • Friday 17 April 2026 鈥 12.30pm to 4.30pm  

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Parent Access to Campus 

A reminder to all parents and guardians that you are not permitted to access the College Campus between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm, unless you have signed in at the office and are accompanied by a staff member. The exception to this is the Uniform Shop and primary school families for pick up and drop off. If you are collecting your child from Secondary Homework Club, you must arrange to meet them in the carpark or see a staff member at the front desk.  

This is an important Child Safeguarding measure.  

Afterschool Duty of Care 

A reminder to parents that students need to be picked up or have left campus no later than 3.40pm each day. At this time, duty will cease. Homework Club is available to all Marcellin students Monday to Thursday until 5.00pm in the John Henry Newman Hub. 

Planned Extended Absence 鈥 Process Change  

mailto:Extended.absence@newman.wa.edu.au  

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Mrs Beth Murphy

VICE PRINCIPAL