今日吃瓜

“God has created me to do Him some definite service. God has committed some work to me which he has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work. I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place“.
– John Henry Cardinal Newman

Canonisation of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman

Blessed John Henry Newman, a significant theologian of the 19th-century, and the patron saint of 今日吃瓜, invites each of to consider more deeply the personal love that God holds for each of us. On Monday 1 July 2019, the Vatican announced that Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman will be canonised on Sunday 13 October in Rome. John Henry Newman was a theologian, poet, Catholic priest and cardinal. Originally an Anglican priest, he converted to Catholicism in 1845 and his writings are considered among some of the most important Church-writings in recent centuries.

Please to read the Catholic News Agency announcement.

Weekly Thursday Morning Community Mass (Champagnat Chapel 鈥� 8.10am 鈥� 8.35am)

All parents, guardians and families across our PK-12 College are invited to attend the weekly Thursday morning Mass. Our weekly 今日吃瓜 Community Mass is an important way that we as a Catholic community seek to nourish and live-out our faith in community with one another.

Save the Date – REMAR Gold Retreat

The Remar Gold Retreat will take place on Friday 2 August at 今日吃瓜, followed by fellowship at a local restaurant. The retreat aims to strengthen the Rowers鈥� understanding of their personal call given to them by God and how they may seek to live out this call by continuing to be a witness in their community, wherever that community may be.

REMAR Blue Retreat

The Remar Blue Retreat was held at 今日吃瓜 on Friday 21 June – Sunday 23 June, 2019. The retreat offered the Caravel the opportunity to explore in detail what it means to live as a disciple of Christ. The program focused on self-acceptance and various relationships within our lives 鈥� specifically with others, ourselves and with God.

Throughout the retreat we were challenged to become a person of justice, service and faith. Our sincere thanks to those who helped facilitate the retreat, including the National Remar Ministry Team, Brother Terry, our helm, Miss Spadaccini, Mr Wear, Year 12 Gold Rowers, Sarah Ranieri and Stephen Loreck, and Young Marists Volunteer, Dan Litjins.

Australian Catholic Youth Festival & Veritas Night 2019

The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC). It exists to provide young Australians with opportunities to deepen their relationship with Jesus, be empowered to be disciples in the world today and encounter and celebrate the vitality of the Church in Australia.

This year the ACYF will be held in Perth between 8 – 10 December. Young people between the ages of 14 and 35 from around Australia will be invited to:

• participate in high-quality formative and experiential opportunity for young Catholics to encounter Jesus Christ, in the context of the Catholic Church in Australia;
• Listen to and discuss the issues and challenges in the lives of young Catholics in Australia;
• Engage with local examples and connections of vocations, social action, liturgy and prayer, catholic music and faith formation.

Students in Year 9 from the College will be invited to apply to attend ACYF. This event will take the place of the Remar Embarkation camp this year.

In preparation for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, students considering applying for ACYF will attend the Veritas Night, held at John XXIII College in Mt Claremont on Friday 9 August 6.00pm – 9.30 pm. is an annual gathering of Catholic young people in Western Australia aged 12-35. It exists as a state-wide conference and festival, which aims to provide young people in Western Australia with an opportunity to deepen their faith and take an active role in the Church and community. The event includes festivities including live bands, dynamic speakers, youth rallies, faith expos, Liturgy and workshops.

More information will be communicated to students through SEQTA notices and PCG. Students who are interested in applying for Veritas Night and the Australian Catholic Youth Festival are asked to Direct Message Mrs Clare Cole-Carter via SEQTA to express their interest.

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year, NAIDOC Week extends from Sunday 7 July – Sunday 14 July. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

The NAIDOC Theme in 2019 is “Voice. Treaty. Truth“. The three key elements set out the reforms in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. These reforms represent the unified position of First Nations Australians. National NAIDOC Co-Chair Patricia Thompson says that for generations, Indigenous Australians have sought recognition of their unique place in Australian history and society today. 鈥�For generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have looked for significant and lasting change. We need our fellow Australians to join us on this journey 鈥� to finish the unfinished business of this country.鈥�

There are many events occurring during the first week of the school holidays across Australia. for a list of events happening in Western Australia. We also encourage you to visit the to learn more about the celebrations and how you can get involved.

Having a growth mindset is the concept that refers to how we face challenges and setbacks. Students with a growth mindset believe their ability and skill will improve over time. Pushing through challenges and overcoming disappointment are important traits of students with a growth mindset. Parents can support their children in developing a growth mindset by offering process praise; praising how your child approached the challenge and acknowledging that failure is part of the learning process.

Developing growth mindset is an ongoing process. Getting and taking feedback from others, learning from mistakes and finding innovative ways to approach tasks isn鈥檛 easy. Our Vision for Learning, Shine through Discovery, seeks to support all students to challenge themselves to achieve their very best through creative learning tasks and collaborative learning processes.

End of Semester Reflection

At the end of semester assembly on the Marcellin Campus, the students were challenged to reflect on their commitment to their College community over this semester. To serve can be described as the action of helping or doing work for someone.

The benefits of serving others are:

• develops an increased sense of social responsibility 鈥� a global view of society and a heart for 鈥榞iving back鈥� and helping others.
• provides an opportunity to apply learning to real life events. Acts of service build relationships and 鈥榗onnectedness鈥� with student and teachers and improves lifelong communication and interpersonal skills.
• helps students find their passions and interests that may lead to future opportunities.

A quick scroll through the College鈥檚 various social media platforms showcases many examples of service through everyday opportunities, PK-12.

The involvement of our staff and students contributes to our stories of service which make 今日吃瓜 stronger and richer for the relationships formed and for the acts of service we show to one another; within our community and beyond. I sincerely thank and acknowledge the valuable acts of service that make 今日吃瓜 the life-giving, love-giving and hope-filled community that we are.

Staffing

I acknowledge the significant effort and dedication of all staff at the end of a busy semester and sincerely thank those that are leaving 今日吃瓜 for their contribution to the lives of their students and our College community. Queva Fitzgerald, McKenzie Pugh, Brianna Kirkbride and Rachael Loughridge.

We also wish Mitchell Bristow a successful secondment at St Thomas鈥� Primary.

I also wish the following staff a well deserved period of leave and look forward to their return in Term 4. Louise O鈥橫ahony and Hannah Parker.

Reporting

As parents, the first educators of your child, we encourage you to consider the following guiding questions during assessment and reporting time.

1. Are your expectations for your son or daughter realistic and in line with their ability?
2. Do you believe that children learn at different rates?
3. Do you use growth mindset language with your son or daughter when discussing their report and achievements and their challenges?

We welcome all families to Parent Teacher Interviews to discuss the wellbeing and learning outcomes of your child on Tuesday 23 July. I thank our teaching staff in advance for their preparation and commitment to this important opportunity for partnership and collaboration.

SEQTA logins to access Reports

Student reports will be available to families on Friday 5 July via the SEQTA Engage portal. Please note that Year 10 reports will be uploaded on Friday 21 June.

Please to access details on the SEQTA Engage login process then use the below link to login.

to access the SEQTA login screen.

I remind families leaving our College community to ensure they download and save their children’s reports from SEQTA as this function will not be available to families that have withdrawn from the College.

Code of Conduct

A reminder to all families that the can be accessed via the College website. The Code is mandated by Catholic Education Western Australia and the application of the Code extends to all staff, students, parents, guardians, caregivers and volunteers.

The Code seeks to value the dignity of every person, foster positive relationships, ensuring confidentiality and accountability and supports professional boundaries. Events held during school hours AND outside of school hours that are associated with the College are also supported by the Code of Conduct. Any perceived breaches of the Code can be discussed with any member of the Senior Leadership Team. We thank you in advance for your understanding and support of how we strive to partner positively with one another.

今日吃瓜 Social Media Platforms

The College uses Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to celebrate and showcase learning, connect with families, prospective and current, and to stay in contact with past students. We know social media platforms are a highly effective way to engage with all members in our College, Marist and wider community. The Code of Conduct extends to all social media platforms and it is important that if you have feedback for the College, that it is directed to a relevant member of staff. As adults, we must role model appropriate online behaviours for our children and give the College an opportunity to respond directly to any concerns or feedback.

Risk Management for College Excursions – Consent 2 Go

At 今日吃瓜, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our students while they are on our campus or engaging in an excursion or activity away from the College. To ensure our medical and contact information is accurate, easily updated and accessible, we have partnered with Consent2Go for our excursion planning and risk assessment processes.

For any upcoming excursions or events, a link will be sent to parent email addresses requesting that consent is given to participate and the medical information about the student is accurate at the time. This software also allows teachers to identify and mange risks and ensure their activity is compliant with College and Catholic Education policies.

Raquel Carver

As advised to our College community earlier in the week, a 今日吃瓜 staff member, Raquel Carver, passed away peacefully last Sunday.

Raquel was a gifted educator and at ease with people from all walks of life. She is remembered fondly by all who came into her presence. During her life, Raquel fulfilled many roles, including that of teacher, mentor, pastoral care teacher, Liturgy Coordinator and companion to many students, parents and staff members at 今日吃瓜. We give thanks for her witness, faith and hope.

We pray for Raquel鈥檚 husband Michael, her parents Henry and Patricia, and brother Edward, members of her extended family, friends, ex-students and members of the Newman family who seek consolation at this time of such sadness, through memories, stories and community. May they be consoled in their sadness by the God who brings comfort and peace.

All loving God, we pray for Raquel who responded to your call to give herself to others by following Jesus as a witness in the way of Mary and Marcellin Champagnat as a Marist educator. May those whose lives have been touched by her be able to respond as generously as she did in all circumstances of life.

We pray that you welcome Raquel home and take her into your loving care forever.

2018 Annual Report

The 2018 Annual Report is now available via the College website for families to view. The Annual Report is a requirement for school registration and satisfies our compliance to both Marist Schools Australia and Catholic Education Western Australia. The report evidences the significant progress the College has sustained towards school improvement and community engagement. Thank you to the College Council and College staff for their commitment to realising the bold goals of our Strategic Plan.

Reconciliation Action Plan

During Term 2, the College has been working towards the creation of its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The RAP is not only a strategic intent of the College through its Annual School Improvement Plan, but a firm commitment to place reconciliation at the very forefront of thinking within our College Community.

The RAP Working Group consists of 19 individuals from the College community. Individuals have been drawn from our parent, student, alumni, and staff community across the PK-Y12 College. This representative group is tasked with developing a plan that will carry forward the College鈥檚 aspiration to lead our community in reconciliation 鈥榓ctions鈥�.

The support of facilitator Christine Sindley of Waangara Marra Consulting has been welcomed and fostered by the RAP working group. It is our hope to launch the 2020 今日吃瓜 Reconciliation Action Plan during Term 4 this year.

College Tours

I acknowledge the significant undertaking teachers make to travel and support College Tours, Camps and experiences during their personal time. This week, tours departed for Canberra and Sydney on the Humanities Tour and New York for the inaugural Arts Tours. Opportunities such as these seek to challenge and immerse students in their learning and to foster quality collaboration and cooperation between staff and students alike. We look forward to hearing of these experiences upon return.

Capital Development Plan Update

Preparations and planning are continuing 鈥榖ehind the scenes鈥� in preparation for the commencement of the Years 3-12 Learning Hub build later this term. I am very grateful to the staff and students who have relocated to temporary arrangements for the start of Term 3. The disruption to students has been kept to a minimum for the start of Semester 2. Moving from 鈥楥鈥� block will be gradual and carefully considered over the course of Term 3.

Preparatory work for the bridge connecting the Lavalla and Marcellin Campuses will commence next term. I thank the Grounds and Maintenance team and the staff involved with supporting and planning this undertaking. For further information, please visit the College website .

Grandparents Day, Marian Campus

Grandparents Day at the Marian Campus was a great celebration of our Marist family spirit and very well attended. Thank you to all the grandparents who attended in support and interests of your grandchildren. to see more photos from the morning.

Closing

At the end of a rich and busy semester, I encourage each of us to express our gratitude to teachers, support staff and peers who have walked with our young people, supported them and worked closely with them to achieve their goals. My prayer for our community is that all staff, families and students return next term, renewed and refreshed after the holiday break.

Lisa Fogliani, Acting Principal

The 2019 Winter Music Night was held over two concerts on Tuesday 18 June in the Marist Auditorium. Instrumental and vocal ensembles and selected soloists from Lavalla Campus performed from 5.00pm. Highlights included Beating Hearts Drum Band, Lavalla Choir and Year 3 Choir, Lavalla Strings and a debut performance from the Year 3 String Ensemble.

Marcellin Campus ensembles performed from 7.00pm, including SIP band and Year 7 Choir, Newman Voices, Chamber Choir, Chamber String Orchestra, Concert Winds, Symphonic Winds and Marcellin Campus jazz and contemporary ensembles. The audience was treated to a performance by guest musicians Tom O鈥橦alloran (piano) and Jamie Oehlers (saxophone). Congratulations to all who performed on the night and thank you to staff and parents for their ongoing support.