Highlights from the Past Two Weeks聽
Marcellin staff have enjoyed welcoming our students back to Term 3. I am very pleased with the positive way our students have commenced the school term, prepared for another exciting term with many opportunities for our students to let their light shine. This term is the final term for our graduating class of 2021. It is my hope that our Year 12 students make the most of their final weeks at 今日吃瓜, setting an example of perseverance, determination, resilience and always striving to achieve their personal excellence in all aspects of聽College聽life.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Thank you to all parents, students and families for the way you engaged in last week鈥檚 parent teacher interviews. Working collaboratively with our families ensures positive educational outcomes for our students and it is important that students take on feedback with a growth mindset. While the College offers formal interview times throughout the year, parents are encouraged to check SEQTA regularly for results and feedback and are also welcome to contact their child鈥檚 teacher to discuss the progress of their child鈥檚 learning.
Year 11 Leadership Day and Dinner Dance
On Friday 23 July, the聽Year 11 cohort聽celebrated the end of a very successful Semester聽1聽with聽the Student Leadership Day. Students had presenters from Alpha Motivation lead them in a range of group work challenges and activities which helped to build leadership skills and strengthen their bonds as a year group. Dr. McCrory, Mrs. Pastorelli and Mr. Martino also addressed the themes of Servant Leadership and Marist Leadership. This day signified the beginning of the groups journey as College Leader鈥檚 and was the perfect way to come together after the challenges of Semester 1.
Later that evening (and with much excitement!), the annual Dinner Dance was held at AQWA. Students were able to explore the aquarium before heading into the spectacular function room. The students looked incredible and danced the night away, taking many photos, while enjoying good food, great music, and even better company. The Donut Wall and Mr Diletti鈥檚 dance moves were a big hit!
I would like to thank all Year 11 students for their engagement on the day and the outstanding way they represented both themselves and the college.
– Mat Puljiz Leader of Wellbeing Year 11聽
Big Science Competition
In May this year, the Big Science Competition was held. The Big Science Competition is a聽50 minute, multiple choice competition testing scientific knowledge, critical thinking and聽problem solving聽skills. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable and interesting. To receive a High Distinction, a student must perform in the top 5% of all competitors. I would like to congratulate Scarlett Jones, Year 8 on receiving a High Distinction this year. Scarlett was recognised for her achievements at the Principal鈥檚 Assembly this week.
Important Information For Next Two Weeks聽
Athletics Carnival聽
The Guild Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 5 August at the State Athletics Stadium, Claremont. We are looking forward to a great day of competition. Students are to make their own way to and from the stadium. If this is not possible, there are limited places on a bus that will depart from and return students to the College.
To secure a place, parents are to respond to the following form –
Click here to view the Guild Athletics Meet Program.
Homework Club聽
Please download the new timetable here.
School Parking
I would like to remind parents and families to use the drive through/drop off system and designated parking on the Marcellin campus for school drop off and pick up.
At the end of the day, all students walk to the car park area and wait for parents to pick them up from the designated drive through/pick up area or the park/pick up area. Students who use public transport need to assemble at the assembly points on Tuscany Way where they will be supervised by teachers as they board the relevant bus.
Parents are asked to mindful of residents in the area, obstructing traffic and student safety during school drop off and pick up time. Parking in No-Standing Zones along Tuscany Way or Empire Avenue is not permitted and residents are within their rights to call the council ranger if cars are parked inappropriately.
Events and Activities
Please be aware of the following upcoming events and activities:
- Year 9 Bishop鈥檚 Religious Literacy Assessment 鈥� Monday 8 August
- Guild Athletics Carnival 鈥� Thursday 5 August
- Wellbeing Week 鈥� Monday 9 August 鈥� Thursday 12 August
- Newman Parents Consultative Committee Meeting 鈥� Monday 8 August 7pm
- Assumption Day Mass & K-12 Lapathon 鈥� Tuesday 10 August
- Pupil Free Days 鈥� Friday 13 August and Monday 16 August
Careers and Pathways Update
Contact details:
Justin Farley
Pathways聽 Coordinator聽
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Tel. 9204 9457
Alastair MacNeill
VET Coordinator
vet@newman.wa.edu.au
Tel. 9204 9415
Year 10聽
Subject Selection for Year 11, 2022
Please see below the timeline for subject selection for Year 11, 2022.
- Term 3, Week 1-2
College staff will contact families on an as-needed basis to discuss concerns or questions.
- Term 3, Week 3
Information about enrolling in Onsite (work experience) and TAFE will be provided to students and families.
VET Certificate courses
Students can now apply for VET (TAFE) Certificate studies for the 2022 school year. VET Certificate studies allow students to attend training one day per week as they work towards their Certificate II, III, or IV qualification. A list of available qualifications, together with instructions for applying, can be found at: /careers-transition/certificate-qualifications-vet/
Please note that VET Certificates are only available to non-ATAR Pathway students.
Applications for VET Certificates close on 31 August 2021.
Work experience program
Non-ATAR Pathway students can also apply for a place in the work experience program for 2022. Work experience can be undertaken at a workplace of the student鈥檚 choosing, and provides many valuable skills and industry connections. Further information about work experience, together with application forms, can be found at: /careers-transition/work-experience-program/
Applications for work experience close on 27 August 2021.
Year 11
VET Certificate courses
Students can now apply for VET (TAFE) Certificate studies for the 2022 school year. VET Certificate studies allow students to attend training one day per week as they work towards their Certificate II, III, or IV qualification. A list of available qualifications, together with instructions for applying, can be found at: /careers-transition/certificate-qualifications-vet/
Please note that VET Certificates are only available to non-ATAR Pathway students.
Applications for VET Certificates close on 31 August 2021.
Work experience program
Non-ATAR Pathway students can also apply for a place in the work experience program for 2022. Work experience can be undertaken at a workplace of the student鈥檚 choosing, and provides many valuable skills and industry connections. Further information about work experience, together with application forms, can be found at: /careers-transition/work-experience-program/
Applications for work experience close on 27 August 2021.
UniReady聽Program for 2022
Year 11 students聽have the opportunity to聽apply for the聽UniReady聽Program for 2022.聽UniReady聽is an alternative (non-ATAR) pathway to聽University. By completing聽UniReady聽in Year 12, students will have the opportunity to enter University with an ATAR of 70.
To apply, Year 11s should check their Direct Messages and contact Mr Farley with the necessary information.
Further information about聽UniReady聽can be found at:
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Year 12
University applications open (TISC)
As of 19 April, Year 12s can apply for a place at University in 2022. In Term 3, all Year 12s will be provided with detailed information on how to apply via TISC.
There is no rush to apply and students will not miss out on a place at University. It is better to take your time and think carefully about the right course for you.
Closing dates are 30 September (for Medicine/Dentistry) and 21 December (all other courses).
University Early Offers
Western Australian universities are publishing their Early Offer programs for students entering university in 2022. Please see below for details:
- Curtin University
Offer conditional on attaining the necessary ATAR for that course.
- Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Offer conditional on attaining the necessary ATAR for that course.
- Murdoch University
Unconditional offer even if you don鈥檛 achieve the necessary ATAR for that course. However, students must meet any subject prerequisites.
- Notre Dame University
Unconditional offer but also includes an interview and consideration of non-academic achievements.
- University of Western Australia (UWA)
Unconditional offer if students have a high enough predicted ATAR (predicted ATAR +3 for courses below 92 and +1 for courses above 92). Otherwise the offer is conditional on attaining the required ATAR for that course.
Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry next year?
If you are in Year 12 and thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry next year (either at Curtin, or via direct pathway to UWA) you must sit the Undergraduate Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.
The dates for UCAT testing 2021 are:
- 1 July: Testing begins
- 11 August: Last test date
You can find out more about the UCAT at or you are welcome to book an appointment to talk to me. There are many different ways into Medicine and Dentistry so come and ask if unsure.
Students and parents might also find useful.
Take a Gap Year with the Defence Force
You may be interested in taking a Gap Year next year and spending a year working in the Australian Defence Force (Army / Navy / Air Force). Details of this program can be found at:聽
ATAR Examination Timetables
The timetable for the 2021 ATAR examinations has been published, and can be accessed at:
Year 12 students and families are reminded that all students enrolled in ATAR courses must attend, and make a genuine attempt at, the ATAR examinations. Failure to do so will result in that subject not counting towards your ATAR and/or WACE (graduation).
Information for school leavers and parents
Families and students may find these recent publications useful:
- 鈥淵our Career: What鈥檚 next for you?鈥�
- 鈥淲hat鈥檚 next for your child?鈥�
Upcoming Careers Events
- Admission Pathways Evening
16 June and 15 September Murdoch University
- Notre Dame Open Day
1 August Notre Dame
- Nursing and Midwifery Evening
13 August ECU Joondalup
- Skills West Careers and Employment Expo
26-28 August Perth Convention Centre
- WAAPA Showcase
9 September, ECU Mt Lawley聽
- Law and Business Evening
13 September, ECU Joondalup
- Admissions Pathways Open Evening
15 September Murdoch University
- A Day at UWA (Year 10)
30 September UWA
- A Day at UWA (Year 11)
7 October UWA
- ECU Open Evening 鈥� Admissions
20 October ECU Joondalup
- WAAPA Tour聽
28 October, ECU Mt Lawley
- Engineering and Technology Evening
8 November ECU Joondalup
