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Our Vision for Learning challenges our young people to strive for individual and collective excellence. It has been wonderful to see staff and students come together to learn and celebrate the events of Wellbeing Week and Science Week. Our Marist family spirit has been exemplified in the way our students from Marcellin Campus have supported and guided our students on the Marian and Lavalla Campuses. I extend my thanks to the Year 12 student leaders, the staff and teachers who planned and prepared the collaborative learning activities which have allowed our students to come together. A joy to witness and be part of! Well done.

Newman Parents 2021 Planning

Thank you to all parents who joined us for our Newman Parents event with Digital Nutritionist Jocelyn Brewer, on Wednesday evening. For those who missed the presentation, a link will be emailed to all families of the recorded presentation.

Newman Parents is a once a term event aimed to provide our parent community with education, collaboration and insight into the concerns and trend impacting on our young people.

I invite all parents to email me lisa.fogliani@newman.wa.edu.au or communications@newman.wa.edu.au with ideas and topics to be explored in 2021. The Newman Parents Consultative Committee will meet in Term 4 to plan the topics for next year.

Learning Hub Update

The Learning Hub works are progressing well and is on track to open in 2021. The roof between the existing C block and W block is nearing completion. The grand and internal staircases have been completed. The builders have commenced painting and finishing the internal classrooms and will soon commence the internal fit out of the library and open learning areas once the Hub roof is watertight. The furniture schedule has been approved and we are in the final stages of the tender process. The audio, visual and technology provision has been completed and orders placed.

I extend my thanks to all staff and students for their patience as they navigate the changes on the Marcellin Campus. I am continually impressed with the creativity and resilience of our community during this time of disruption. 鈥疶hank you!

Save the Date – Year 7 2021 Parent Information Evening

We look forward to welcoming our Year 7 2021 Parents to an Information Evening on Wednesday 23 September at 6.30pm in the Champagnat Chapel. We will share important information regarding transition to Secondary School, Orientation Day and our Bring Your Own Dedicated Device (BYODD) program. More information will follow in the weeks ahead.

Covid-19 Update

With the delay of moving to Phase 5 restrictions by the State Government, the following protocols will remain in place until 24 October.

Assemblies and College Community Events
Whole school and campus assemblies are limited to ensure student numbers don鈥檛 exceed the 2m2 rule. Adult visitors and staff should maintain physical distancing where possible.The College will continue to enforce the 2m2 rule per adult for indoor spaces. All official visitors as per College guidelines are required to sign in.

Student Attendance
Student attendance at school is compulsory, except for those who are recognised as medically vulnerable or who have medically vulnerable family members. If you are concerned about your own family situation, please contact Lisa Fogliani, Vice Principal for additional clarity and advice.

Physical Distancing
The Government has stressed the importance of Western Australians to continue to keep up physical distancing where possible and to maintain good personal hygiene to better protect ourselves and the general health of the community.

In addition, students will be continually and explicitly taught the importance of handwashing, physical distancing and observing personal hygiene to a high standard (as developmentally appropriate).

If Students are Unwell鈥�
We ask that students who are presenting with a fever or flu like symptoms stay at home until their symptoms are clear. 鈥疘t is the responsibility of all families to ensure they support the wider College community.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

The College is committed to providing an environment that is safe for all children. We actively work towards and promote the principles of the Catholic Education鈥檚 Child Safe Framework. The framework upholds a child safe culture, healthy and respectful relationships, and extended guardianship in school communities, based on the latest research and recognised best practices.鈥� At times, we rely on partnership with parents to ensure all members of our community are safe, supported and cared for. Thank you to community members that have positively and openly supported this intent. If you are concerned about a child, please communicate with Campus Leaders, Leaders of Wellbeing or any member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Code of Conduct

A reminder to all families that the Code of Conduct 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.鈥� Events held during school hours AND outside of school hours that are associated with the College are also supported by the Code of Conduct.鈥� Postings on social media platforms that identify the College or College events are also bound by the Code of Conduct.

Any perceived breaches of the Code can be discussed with any member of the Senior Leadership Team.鈥� We thank you in advance for your understanding and support of how we strive to partner positively with one another.

The Feast of the Assumption

Today the College commemorated the Blessed Virgin Mary in preparation for the Feast of the Assumption being celebrated on Saturday. This is the Feast day which Marcellin Champagnat chose to dedicate the Institute of the Marist Brothers to when he founded them in 1817. We give thanks for Br John Furlong, Community Leader, Br Terry Orrell, Br Paul Murphy and Br Noel Hickey from the 今日吃瓜 Brothers鈥� Community.

Marcellin Campus began with Thursday morning Community Mass led by Fr Garner and reflected on the important role the Brothers have played in the life of the Church and particularly the life of our College.

Lavalla and Marian Campus鈥� began their day with a liturgical celebration and the rest of the day followed with Buddy Activities and their annual Lapathon to raise money for our Social Justice Organisations, Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS), Catholic Mission & Lifelink.

Vinnies Winter Sleepout and Blanket Drive

2020 led to a new way to engage with our annual St Vincent De Paul Winter Sleepout and Blanket Drive. Students from across Marian, Lavalla and Marcellin, brought an abundance of blankets, sleeping bags and warm clothing for those living on the streets. Families are to be congratulated for their generosity. Friday 7 August was our Vinnies Sleepout. This year looked different as families, staff and students were asked to engage in a range of activities and share this experience online. to watch the highlights video.

Marist Youth Ministry

Our Year 7 students began their journey with Gamechangers, a new Marist Youth Ministry Program that begins to form their identity and sense of community. This great initiative builds students’ leadership skills, a sense of community, offers faith formation and service opportunities. The students had the opportunity to hear from Br Terry at their first meeting, where they reflected on the what it means to be in Gamechangers.

Our Years 11 and 12 Remar students took part in a two-day retreat, which allowed them to reflect on their journey and how they will live their mottos, 鈥淟iving as Christ Disciples鈥� and 鈥淏eing a Witness in my Community鈥�. It was an important opportunity for the students to come together and continue to build their sense of 鈥淔amily Spirit鈥� and to be challenged to experience God through prayer and community.

Student Reflections

“Remar Gold and Blue retreat gave us the opportunity to join as two caravels to celebrate our journey through our crossings and to look to the future. This retreat gave Gold rowers the chance to connect with the wider Remar community through an interactive online experience. My favourite part was the inter-caravel bonding at lunch time when we played sports and games together.”

“My favourite part was the Have You Been Praying Attention Quiz where we had the chance to reconnect with people from the caravels who we had met in Melbourne on the Red Leadership Camp. Prayer was done in a new and exciting way through the Taize song prayer style, which enabled participation from all. We finished the retreat off with an energetic rendition of ‘My Lighthouse’. This was so special as we all came together as one to celebrate our journey in the Gold caravel and share our experiences and joys with the Year 11 students as they continue the journey.”

Draw Near Outreach Program

The Draw Near program sees 今日吃瓜 partnering with St Dominic鈥檚 and Our Lady of Good Counsel Primary Schools, St Dominic鈥檚 Parish and the Western Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office to help the 500 people seeking asylum on temporary bridging visas who are currently living and working in Perth.

The Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected many, however this group of people are unable to obtain financial support from the government. Temporary jobs normally held by those on bridging visas are also directly impacted by the current economic downturn, causing significant financial stress. These people are in very real danger of unemployment and homelessness as well as going hungry. With 26 of the 500 people living in the Stirling area, we are called to help those both in our community and outside of it. Jesus tells us that “when we support those who have less in our community, we are showing our love for God” (Matthew 25:40).

今日吃瓜 will be running a food donation drive to create hampers to give to the poor and vulnerable among us. Families from each campus are asked to bring the items listed below. Please place your donations in reusable shopping bags and drop-off to your respective campus administration. Thanks to the generosity of our staff, we have over 10 hampers already.

Marcellin

• Plain Wholegrain Cereal e.g. Weetbix
• Long Life Milk 2L
• Pasta Sauce
• Cooking Oil
• White Sugar

Lavalla

• Teabags
• Instant Coffee
• Tinned Tuna
• Table salt and pepper shakers
• Basmati Rice
• Jam / Honey / Peanut butter

Marian

• Muesli / Cereal Bars
• Biscuits and snacks
• Nuts
• Dried Fruit
• Plain Flour

Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat

The Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat gathered for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The Association is for people who make a commitment to live their faith in a distinct Marist way and choose to commit to a local group that fosters this spiritual development. Members of the Association gathered to reflect on our journey and where we are heading for the rest of 2020. It was an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to the Association and to welcome new members into the group. The group celebrated Mass together with Fr Ruben Cardona and continued to build 鈥渇amily spirit鈥� through sharing a meal.

Sacramental Program

The Sacramental Retreats for Years 3 and 4 were held in the Marist Auditorium in Week 3 and bring a conclusion to the school-based preparation program for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Here at 今日吃瓜 we prepare students to receive the sacraments, however families must contact their parish to know when they will be celebrating the sacraments. Click here to access Parish contact details.

Please be aware that due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the Parishes will only be celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion in 2020 through the direction of The Archbishop of Perth.

Download Temporary Suspension of Confirmation Directive by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe

Student Reflections

“On Thursday 6 August, Unit 4 attended the Eucharist Retreat led by 24:7 Youth Ministry. We learnt about the four symbols of Baptism and were taught more about what the Eucharist is and the important parts of the Eucharist. We re-enacted the full story of Jesus鈥� Last Supper and used wraps to represent bread and grape juice to represent wine. We learnt about Jesus loving us so much that he died for us. We played lots of games along the way which was a blast. Overall, the Eucharist retreat was very enjoyable and prepared us to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist.” Savannah Doyle and Ella Baws, Year 4 Blue students

“We had a Eucharist Retreat. I liked it because we played in fun games. My favourite game was link chasey.” Lucy Ringrose Year 4 Green

“The Eucharist Retreat was a good experience and it was really fun and entertaining. I learnt some new things about the Eucharist. I also liked playing the games. The youth leaders leading the day were very fun.” Joshua Woods, Year 4 Green