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Newman News Term 2 Week 2: From the Director of Mission and Catholic Identity

Jo Dunn on 06/05/2022

This Sunday is Mother鈥檚 Day, an important day for families to honour their Mothers and give thanks to their significant contributions to our lives. In the Catholic Tradition, it is no surprise that Mary has many titles, 鈥淨ueen of Peace鈥�, 鈥淢other of Mercy鈥�, 鈥淗elp of Christians鈥�, and in Marist Tradition, 鈥淥ur good and loving Mother鈥�. These titles describe who Mary has become for many throughout history and our own Mothers and Mother figures, give us a glimpse of these Marian qualities, in the way they continually say 鈥淵es鈥� to loving and helping us all be the people God is calling us to be. I hope all our students this Sunday remember this Mother鈥檚 Day to take extra care of their Mums, Aunties, Grandmothers and Mother figures who for every other day of the year never stop taking care of us.

Key Dates

鈥� In recent times, our school calendar has changed regularly. 

Marian Lecture

The Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat, in partnership with 今日吃瓜, warmly invites you to attend the 2022 Marian Lecture.

The theme for this year鈥檚 Lecture is Human Dignity 鈥� An Aussie Value? The lecture takes the form of a conversation led by Jesuit priest and human rights lawyer, Fr Fran Brennan and is open to the whole College Community. The theme explores upholding the dignity of all people and the implications for a just society where we are all proud to live.

This is a fantastic event to reflect on the 2022 Marist Theme 鈥淜nown and Loved: Dignity for All鈥� and encourage us to reflect in line with our Catholic Social Teaching on the dignity of each person and the most vulnerable in our world.

For more information and to register your attendance at this free event see information below:

2022 Marian Lecture

Community Mass

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, we are very happy to resume our Thursday morning Community Mass and invite all to join us. Mass begins at 8.10am in the Champagnat Chapel and concludes at 8.40am. From Thursday 12 May, the Mass will be open once again to all staff, students, families and community members and we look forward to seeing you there. Please see upcoming schedule below;

Thursday 12 May: Fr Ruben Cardona, hosted by Chisholm and Year 3 Red
Thursday 19 May: Fr Israel Quirit, hosted by Camara and Year 3 Green

Year 10 Reconciliation

On Tuesday 10 May, students in Year 10 will be participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Champagnat Chapel, as part of our Vision for Mission: to form Good Christians and Good Citizens.

This sacramental celebration will offer students an opportunity to reflect on their relationship with God, self and others and particularly focus on the parts of their life where they can grow and nurture their spiritual life.

Year 9 Gamechangers Retreat

Each Game Changers group takes part in an annual Retreat Day. These days are facilitated by Marist Youth Ministry and offer an opportunity for Game Changers to connect and build community with each other.

The program features three main sessions, with an opportunity for large and small group discussion. The aim is to energise students in their ongoing journey as well as allow space and time to gather and plan for their leadership and service opportunities within and beyond the school context.鈥�

鈥淭he Gamechangers retreat day was excellent! Comprised of three workshops, the day focused on communication, leadership, solidarity, and faith. Each of these workshops taught us life skills and we learnt more鈥痑bout each other, whilst playing fun games and having a laugh with peers, teachers and the facilitators. We learnt what life was like for people in less fortunate countries, who had to go through so much just to get their freedom and basic needs, which we generally take for granted. All in all, it was a really fun day!鈥�

Kevin Xanthis, Year 9

Year 3 Reconciliation Retreat

The Year 3 Unit completed their preparation to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at their Retreat Day on Thursday 5 May.鈥�

Led by the 24:7 Youth Ministry Team, and assisted by specially trained Year 10 students, the Year 3’s gained a deeper understanding of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and were given an opportunity to reflect on their relationship with God, with others and with themselves.

It was super fun!

“We watched funny videos and learned about God and Reconciliation”
Lucy
Year 3 Green

The best game was Stuck-in-the-Mud

“One thing I learned is that when we go to Confession we come out all clean!鈥�
Livia
Year 3 Red

We played lots of games

“My leader鈥檚 name was Julia. She鈥檚 really nice. She likes hanging out with us.”
Alexandra
Year 3 Blue

Newman News Term 2 Week 2: From the Deputy Principal Secondary

Jo Dunn on 06/05/2022

A warm welcome to all students and families to Term 2. I hope that students enjoyed their holidays and had the opportunity to rest and recharge ready for the term ahead!

As Mother鈥檚 Day approaches, I would like to wish all the Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters and Mother figures in our lives who nurture us, support us, care for us and love us unconditionally a very Happy Mother鈥檚 Day!

Key Dates

 鈥� In recent times, our school calendar has changed regularly.

ANZAC Day Ceremony

Anzac Day was reverently acknowledged on the first day back for Term Two. Students across the three campuses joined together to commemorate all Australians and New Zealander service men and women who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. As part of the proceedings, we reflected on the efforts and the values lived out by the young men who left Perth to fight at Gallipoli.

In particular, the story of the Harper boys from the suburb of Guildford, whose courage and endurance despite their imminent death at the hands of the Turks, became the inspiration for the final scene in Peter Weir’s film Gallipoli.

Year 9 HaSS students were involved in the proceedings, having spent a Term learning about World War One. The Hub held their recently completed museum displays of famous battles where Australians fought. Students also provided the backdrop of decorated poppies for the service and recited some of the prayers and readings.

As we reflect on the occasion, we are reminded of the many great qualities and characteristics that all our service men and women have displayed in the many conflicts Australia has participated in, over the years. Each of these characteristics should act as a reminder of all that is good in our lives and all that we should be thankful for.

Belinda McCagh 鈥� Leader of Learning Humanities

Years 8鈥�10 Parent Teacher Interviews

Thank you to all families who were involved in the Years 8鈥�10 Parent Teacher Interviews last Thursday. It is my hope that students will take feedback from these interviews and in collaboration with their teachers and parents, set new learning goals for the upcoming term.

Year 7 Camp

The Year 7 Camp took place this week at Swan Valley Adventure Camp. This camp aims to give the students a chance to come together as a cohort and build on the connections that they have made with their peers, while giving students an opportunity to challenge themselves and build their independence. A big thank you to Mrs Rebecca Bramanto, Leader of Wellbeing 鈥� Year 7 and all staff who attended the camp this week. We look forward to hearing about the Year 7 Camp adventures in our next newsletter.

Big Science Competition

On Monday 2 May, eight students from Years 7鈥�10 participated in the Big Science Competition. The Big Science Competition is a 50-minute, multiple choice competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable (and interesting)! The Big Science Competition is an easy way to challenge students from Years 7-10 and track their performance against state or national averages. Competition questions are aligned with the Australian Curriculum 鈥� Science.

Well done to the following students for participating 鈥� Bastian Dominguez Rubina, Archer Lawrence, Liam O鈥橦alloran, Stella Strbac, Prince Teo, Ruby Hankinson, Kobe Lawrence and Itsuki Tomita. We look forward to seeing their results.

Hannah Parker, Leader of Learning Science

Important Information Over the Next Two Weeks

Principal’s Assembly

On Wednesday 11 May, the Years 7鈥�12 students will gather in the Gymnasium for our first whole school assembly of 2022. Please note: All students will require a mask for this assembly.

Years 11 and 12 Semester 1 Exams

Senior School exams are fast approaching. Exams can be stressful for many students, and it can be difficult for parents to know how best to support their teenagers at this time. The Raising Children Network has some tips below for looking after the wellbeing of the whole family during these times.

Parents can support their young people through exams by encouraging the following healthy habits:

Sleep. Good quality sleep helps your child to concentrate and remember information for exams and during exam prep. Poor sleep, or not getting enough sleep, affects concentration, memory and behaviour, making it harder for your child to learn. Encourage a regular bedtime routine, turning off electronic devices an hour before. This includes loud music, mobile phones, computer screens and TV. Switching off mobiles can be hard for young people, but late night phone conversations and messages can lead to broken sleep.

Exercise. Physical activity has numerous benefits, including assisting with stress and helping sleep patterns in the evening. Encourage your teenager to keep up with their usual sporting/exercise activities where possible during the exam period 鈥� even a walk around the block in the fresh air can help!

Nutrition. One of the most nurturing ways you can help your teenager through the study and exam period is to provide nutritious meals and healthy snacks during the day. A healthy diet includes lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, nuts and grains and proteins such as eggs, meat, legumes and fish. Try to avoid processed foods high in fat, sugar and salt.

Caffeine. Ensure your teenager avoids caffeine (found in energy drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate and cola) in the later afternoon and evening, as it can disrupt their sleep cycles, causing insomnia.

Wind-down time. Encourage 鈥榳ind-down鈥� time to provide a relaxing buffer between studying and bedtime. Relaxing activities might include a warm shower, writing in a journal, reading a book or magazine, or listening to quiet music.

Support. Your teenager still needs a strong relationship with you to feel confident as they meet the challenges of studying and exams. You can build this relationship by working on open communication and staying connected.

Additional stress can arise when teenagers experience difficulties with time-management, unhelpful thoughts or managing distractions in the lead up and during exam periods. This article has more information about how you can support your teenager to overcome these and other exam-related challenges: . Please do not hesitate to contact your child鈥檚 Leader of Wellbeing if your child requires further support in the lead up to exams.

Year 12 General Courses commence Externally Set Tasks (EST) during class this week. The EST Timetable, Year 11 and 12 Exam Timetables and the Examination Rules and Procedures can be found at the links below:

Examination Rules and Procedures
Year 12 Semester 1 Examination Timetable
Year 12 Externally Set Timetable (Weeks 2-4)
Year 11 Semester 1 Timetable

Year 12 SCSA Student Declaration & Permission

All Year 12 Students are required to complete the SCSA Student Declaration and Permission in the online student learning portal. Year 12 PCG Teachers will complete this with all Year 12 students on Monday 9 May.

Parents of Year 12 students were sent further information about this during the week. This information can be found .

NAPLAN

The National Assessment Program 鈥� Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. NAPLAN results allow families and educators to see how students are progressing in literacy and numeracy over time 鈥� individually, as part of their school community, and against national standards.

The 2022 NAPLAN tests will provide useful external learning progress data for parents, teachers, and students to reflect upon in a manner that is proportionate with all other rich formative, summative and professional observational assessments that occur in our schools each day.

The NAPLAN Testing Schedule for Year 7 and 9 can be found below. All students in Year 7 and 9 will need to ensure that their device is fully charged each morning and are required to bring headphones to each assessment.

Tuesday 10 MayReading
Wednesday 11 MayWriting
Friday 13 MayLanguage Conventions
Monday 16 MayNumeracy

NAS

NAS Sports commences in Week 4. Students participating in the various sports will be provided with fixtures and further information. Thanks to all staff who have volunteered to coach a NAS Team.

Student Belongings Left on School Grounds

Please be aware that parents and students are not covered for losses caused by theft or damage to their personal items on school grounds. It is encouraged that students ensure that all items are locked in their lockers and no valuable items are left in lockers over the school holidays.

Newman News Term 2 Week 2: From the Vice Principal

Jo Dunn on 06/05/2022

Key Dates 鈥� Next Fortnight

Updated COVID restrictions have seen events and camps re-instated into the College Calendar. We remind parents to please check the鈥�痮n a regular basis.

Welcome Back to Term 2

Welcome back to Term 2, which promises to offer a return to more normal experiences for our community. A very Happy Mother鈥檚 Day for Sunday to all those mother and mother figures in our lives, both today and days gone past. May is aptly named the month of Mary. As a Marist school, Mary plays a prominent place in our spirituality. The first founders, the Little Brothers of Mary, drew inspiration from the way in which Mary approached life. She said yes to life鈥檚 challenges and moved forward with faith, love, hope, courage and humility. Our characteristic 鈥榠n the way of Mary鈥� helps to guide our students and staff to learn from Mary鈥檚 motherly example.

This term we see our senior school students undertake their first set of formal examinations for the year. We know that routine study and revision assists with the memory retention required for learning. A regular review of learnt material assists students to build their foundation of knowledge, at all age and competency levels. Have you set up a study routine at home to maximise your learning? Work smarter 鈥� not longer 鈥� do your brain a favour and capitalise on spaced and regular review. Check out these top tips for working smarter, not longer.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank teachers, support staff, and students for the resilience and perseverance they displayed throughout the start of 2022. With the ease of COVID restrictions being announced late last week, the College can once again look forward to the facilitation of camps, incursions, excursions, group gathering and sporting events. Reinstating events will cause the College Calendar to be updated on a frequent basis and we ask you check details regularly.

Staff Farewells

We say farewell to the following staff members during Term 2. We sincerely thank them for their dedication and support of students, parents and staff during their time here at the College. We wish these staff members well in their future endeavours.

Regan Dyer, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Leila Chandler, Miranda Whitley, Helen Seddon.

Staff Commencing

It is with great pleasure that we welcome the following staff members to our community in the indicated roles.

Olivia Biasin – Arts Technician, Giorgia Bakeberg – Teacher – Science, Kate Bartlett – Education Assistant, Fiona Hassell – Leader of Science, Scott Smith – Leader of Wellbeing 鈥� Year 8, Tayla Nicholls – Dance/Drama Teacher – Primary, Sarah Ellam – Leader of Wellbeing 鈥� Year 10, Joel Kandiah – Teacher – Secondary, Sue-Ellen Bull – Teacher – Secondary, Elizabeth Mathews – Education Assistant, Joanne Smith – Teacher – Secondary, Delia Krietzmann – Teacher – Primary.

Newman Parents Consultative Committee Meeting (NPCC) – Monday 16 May, 7.00pm, Marist Auditorium (Studio Rooms)

The NPCC meetings, convened by the Principal, and attended by various members of the College Leadership Team, is a representative group,鈥痸oice,鈥痑nd forum to gain insight into our school improvement plan and to discuss school concerns. The NPCC serves to help advance the best interests of those within our College Community. Whilst policy is determined and set by the College Executive and supported by the Advisory Council, the NPCC is a critically important group in providing input and feedback.

An invitation is extended to all parents and guardians to attend the next Newman Parents Consultative Committee meeting.鈥疻e will be discussing our new NPCC framework and structure and will be calling for formal expressions of interest for the parent representative group across PK to Year 12. Our Homework Club, Empowering Pathways and Parent Events will also feature on the agenda.

If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, please join the meeting via TEAMS. Please for the link.

COVID 鈥� Transition

Eased restrictions were announced late last week. Communication was sent out to all families from the Principal, John Finneran, on Tuesday 3 May. It is important, as a community, that we follow these requirements to continue to protect our students, staff, and community members.

Wearing of Masks鈥�
– Students in PK 鈥� Y12 are not required to wear a mask
– Household close contacts are still required to wear masks at all times (Y7 鈥� Y12)
– Masks must be worn by all students Y7-12 on public transport鈥�

Whilst the Government has removed the mandated rules of mask wearing, staff and students have been advised where social distancing cannot be maintained, masks should be worn.鈥� We recommend that students always have a mask ready to use if required.鈥�
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COVID-19 Household Close Contacts
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Students can attend school if they live in the same house as someone who is COVID-19 positive.鈥� These students must adhere to the following:鈥�

  • Conduct a daily Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) and receive a negative result each day to attend school
  • Wear a mask at school (for students in Year 7 and above) and when travelling on public transport or ride-share
  • Report they are a household close contact via the College 鈥�

Symptomatic Students
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If your child becomes symptomatic, they should stay home and be tested for COVID-19. Regardless of whether they have COVID-19 or not, if they are unwell with any symptoms such as a cough, runny nose, sore throat, or a temperature, they must NOT attend school.
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You are required to report positive COVID-19 student cases to the College via the College prior to the start of the school day.

Code of Conduct

Please click here to download the 今日吃瓜 Code of Conduct for Parents.

Newman News Term 1 Week 10: From the Deputy Principal Secondary

Jo Dunn on 07/04/2022

As Term One comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to think our students, staff, and families for their support and perseverance during this challenging term. While we have faced various restrictions, the school term has been filled with many events, activities and opportunities for our students and they should be so proud of the efforts and achievements.  

Our Principal鈥檚 Assembly on Wednesday morning highlighted some amazing sporting achievements and acknowledged students who in 2021, volunteered more than 20 hours of service towards the Living Marist Christian Service-Learning Program. I would particularly like to congratulate Isabelle Roper in Year 9 for her 200 hours of Service Learning throughout 2021. We were also able to acknowledge students from Years 7 to 12, who have made an outstanding contribution to College life throughout Term One with a Principal鈥檚 Award. Congratulations to all students! 

I wish our students, staff and families, a Happy Easter, and a wonderful and well-deserved break. I hope that our students enjoy this time with their families and friends, and we look forward to their return to Term Two.  

Key Dates 

 鈥� In recent times, our school calendar has changed regularly.

Term Two

We will welcome our students back to Term Two with Year Group assemblies on Tuesday 26 April. These assemblies will include an ANZAC Day Ceremony hosted by representatives from primary, Year 9 and the Student Leadership Team.  

Uniform 

A reminder that students return to Term Two in Winter Uniform. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Uniform Requirements and Personal Appearance Expectations found here.听听

WACE Revision Courses 

There are a number of revision workshops throughout the course of the year held by external providers. These workshops include ATAR & Middle School Courses, Study Skills and Tutoring. For further information, please click . 

ECU Excursion

The Year 10 and 11 Physical Education Studies students were recently invited to visit the Sports Science facilities at ECU in Joondalup.

Students toured the facilities and heard about the post-school pathways that exist in the rapidly evolving Exercise and Sports Science industries.

The visits enabled students to see the real-world application of many of their theory concepts.

Year 11 students participated in a practical laboratory activity that extended their knowledge of the biomechanical concept of force, and under the direction of Professor Ken Nosaka, students learnt about some of the newest advancements in the Exercise and Sports Science fields, including research on the benefits of eccentric loading when performing resistance activities.

The excursions were a great opportunity to spend time in a leading tertiary institution and students left motivated and excited about the pathways that might be accessed after studying Physical Education Studies.

Year 10 students are encouraged to speak with Mr. Tremayne or one of the other PE staff if they are interested in learning more about the Year 11 and 12 courses available as they start their subject selection process.

SHINE Update

SHINE through Forensic Science

Our Year 10 students, gifted and talented in STEM, were fortunate to have Murdoch University expert in Forensic Science Cindy Palermo and Anubhav Jarial (Law student) facilitate two fascinating workshops. The first workshop required students to use blood type knowledge, solve Mathematical equations, discern patterns, and critically evaluate several pieces of evidence to determine the prime suspect in a case. Following this, students applied trigonometry to analyze a re-created blood splatter. I commend the following students for their positive engagement and critical thinking in a challenging and thought-provoking morning: Ariana Mason, Jaydon Augustus, Zoe Boss, Alyssa Coumbe, Zak Rodkiewicz, Jordan Smith, Olivia Rubens, Harper Gamble, Charlotte Laurent, Samarah Mammoliti, Angelica Rombouts, Zoe Trovato, Lucas March, Zara Kok, Hideki Duque, Saskia Chesson, Keira Reynolds, Seth Fox and Marcus Malaxos. I would also like to thank Mr Brad Cotterell and Mr Justin Farley for his support of students during the morning.

SHINE through problem solving

Year 9 gifted and talented students in STEM were also fortunate to have Murdoch University lead them through the Rube Goldberg challenge. After an introduction to the machine students were challenged to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills build their own Rube Goldberg machine under time constraints. The following students should be proud of their effort and commitment to the problem-solving task: Grace Gordon, Leonardo Mason, Tomas Macri, Chloe Byrne, Charlie Cossom, Stefano Rapanaro, Laura Nolan, Abigail Fowler, Rebecca Rubens, Amelia Ng, Dyllan Roberts, Kate Le, Jenna King, Ethan Wynne, Kevin Xanthis and Sebastian Dziedzic. I would also like to thank Mr Naylor and Mr Nelson for their support of students during the workshop.

Newman News Term 1 Week 10: From the Director of Mission and Catholic Identity

Jo Dunn on 07/04/2022

The end of Term 1 coincides with the end of Lent. This period of 40 days before Easter is a time for us to recalibrate our focus on what is truly important through prayer, almsgiving and fasting. Our students have demonstrated a spirit of generosity throughout the term in the way they have supported our fundraising initiatives for Lismore and Project Compassion. As we prepare for Holy Week and enter the Easter period, we encourage our families to contemplate this journey and how we can be Easter people and bring new life into our communities through our relationship with God, ourselves and most importantly each other. On Wednesday 6 April, our students from Marcellin participated in the Easter Liturgy, click to watch. Students from Marian and Lavalla reflected on the Easter story through their liturgy, beautifully put together by our Year 1 class. Click to watch.  

It has been another big term for the Ministry office and I am grateful to the support of all our staff, students and families. I look forward to another term of advocacy, service and prayer in Term 2. 

Key Dates 

鈥� In recent times, our school calendar has changed regularly. 

Year 11 Game Changer Retreat 鈥� March 29 

Each Game Changers group takes part in an annual Retreat Day. These days are facilitated by Marist Youth Ministry and offer an opportunity for Game Changers to connect and build community with each other. The program features 3 main sessions, with an opportunity for large and small group discussion. The aim is to energise students in their ongoing journey as well as allow space and time to gather and plan for their leadership and service opportunities within and beyond the school context. 

‘One does not live on bread alone’ Matthew 4, was the opening idea for our Year 11 Game Changers Retreat. We focused on our Five F’s: family, fun, faith, friends and fitness, reflecting on how we live these out in our lives at the moment, and perhaps how we can improve on them.鈥� We discussed the fragility of life through the metaphor of the ‘Jenga tower’ and considered who helps us pick up the pieces when things become unsteady. 
 
鈥�淚 came that they may have life and have it abundantly.鈥� John 10:10, once we had established our requirements for a supported and fulfilled life, we explored how we can contribute to society and how we can use our unique gifts and talents to create abundance for ourselves and those in our communities. A restorative and inspiring day, the students felt invigorated to return to school life, to bring a relaxed and innovative approach to recognising potential and creating a better future for themselves and others.  
Mrs Aleisha Bryson, Leader of Youth Ministry and Advocacy 
 
Our next Game Changers Retreat will be held on April 29 for Year 9 Students. 

Project Compassion  

今日吃瓜 would like to express sincere thanks to all those who helped with our last push towards achieving our goal for Project Compassion. The funds raised doubled in just a week as students participated in a range of activities across the College, digging deep into their pockets.  

The sales from the famous Primary School Easter raffle, free dress day, teacher raffle and hula hoop throw competition all contributed towards accelerating our awareness and contribution of funds for those communities around the world in need of our small donations.  

As Mr Martino could be heard time and time again quoting 鈥�$2 or $5, will barely be noticed by most of us, it may mean we go without a want, like a waffle or ice-cream from the canteen. But for these people it could mean the difference of eating, access to water or safe practices within their community.鈥� We saw this in action with Pastoral Care Groups such as Romero 7 and Camara 10 taking on the challenge as a group and astounding all with the results of their commitment and generosity.  

Students across Marian and Lavalla have continued raising awareness and funds for Project Compassion鈥檚 Caritas appeal. Our Year 4 students have organised a 鈥榃alk for Water鈥� event where students have carried buckets of water around the oval to experience what many young people around the world have to do each day. Our Year 6 students have been assisting in the organisation of our Easter Raffle and have also organised a number of competitions including, guess the lollies in the jar with all proceeds supporting Caritas. 

A heartfelt thankyou to everyone who helped in the organising and running of the events, as well as those who participated and donated their time and money. Looking forward to sharing out totals next term. 

Student Reflections

Walk for Water

Today we organised a 鈥榃alk for Water鈥� event for the Year 4 students. We have been learning how many people around the world have to walk each day to get fresh water. To help our class understand how that feels like we set up a relay around the oval where each team had to carry a bucket of water.

Sienna, Poppy, Vivienne and Stella (4 Red)

Easter Raffle

Today there was great excitement as we drew the prizes from our annual Easter Raffle. Many thanks to the generous donations already from our families. Thank you also to the students and parents who assisted with the wrapping of the prizes. All funds raised have been donated to Caritas Australia鈥檚 Project Compassion appeal this Lent.

Year 6 Fundraising

In Year 6 we have spent time listening to Project Compassion stories and how Caritas helps those in need around the world. We decided to organise a lolly guessing competition with all the money raised donated to Caritas鈥檚 Project Compassion appeal. We hope the money raised helps lives in need and provides opportunities for those people who are not as lucky as we are.

Ella, Lola, Olivia, Chloe, Emmersyn (Year 6)

Year 7 Retreat Day  

As part of their Year 7 experience, students attended a Retreat Day organised by the College and facilitated by 24/7 Youth Ministry who are specifically trained for this role.鈥�疶he Retreat Day follows our Vision for Mission 鈥淕ood Christians and Good Citizens鈥� as we offer students an opportunity away from their normal school routine to pause and reflect on their relationship with creation, others, themselves, and God. Students have found these experiences to be both positive and rewarding. 

The next Retreat Day on the Marcellin Campus is scheduled for our Year 8 Students on May 26. 

Thursday Morning Mass  

Thursday Morning Mass will continue in Term 2 for students across the College. Mass begins at 8.10 am in the Champagnat Chapel and is celebrated by our local priests. 

  • Week 1, Thursday 28 April; Year 12 Students 
  • Week 2, Thursday 5 May; Year 3 Students