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Last Chance to Register for the 2018 今日吃瓜 Swimming Lessons

Jo Dunn on 11/10/2018

In-term swimming lessons will take place from Monday 19 November to Thursday 29 November. Parents must register their child online. Please note, registration is compulsory as swimming lessons are part of the school program. Registrations will close Friday 12 October. It is essential that you register your child so classes can be organised. There are still a number of families who have not registered.

to register online. Alternatively, you can go online to www.newmanchurchlandsswimclub.org.au and click on the swimming tab and click on 今日吃瓜 in-term swimming lessons to register.
Please note, there is no fee involved as swimming lessons were itemised on your school account, hence the $0.00 figure you will see when registering.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING:

If your child is new to the school or in Years 1 or 2, you will need to start a new registration.
If your child is in Years 3鈥�6, Activeworks will remember your details and you should only have to update information such as your child鈥檚 year and class, the level you wish to enroll in, emergency contact and medical information.

If you need help with your registration, please go online to www.newmanchurchlandsswimclub.org.au and click on the swimming tab, then 今日吃瓜 in-term swimming lessons for more information.
If you have any problems after that, please email nchswimming@hotmail.com or Kim on kfield-w@bigpond.net.au

Student Art Show

Jo Dunn on 11/10/2018

On Wednesday 10 October, our three-day Arts Festival began with the opening of the Student Art Show.聽 It was wonderful to see our families coming together to enjoy a joyous expression of our students’ creative energies. The best works from students across K-Y12 was on display along with craft activities, giant games, Music performances, Silent Statues, Performance Art, face painting and a delicious sausage sizzle!

In addition, throughout the evening artists young and old wrote a hopeful message which was hung on strings to form a heart. Hope Filled Hearts was an installation designed by Coordinator of Drama Miss Bethwyn Legg to inspire a community collaboration of art making centered around our Marist theme of Hope.

We were delighted to have our 2018 Artist in Residence Andy Quilty present on the evening who spoke about the highlights of the program and shared his wealth of knowledge to inspire our students to take risks with their work. Families also had the opportunity to view and purchase a number of pieces of work by Andy.

Congratulations to all students who received an award for both Visual Art and Digital Technologies. It was fantastic to celebrate this new generation of artists. A key element of the Arts Festival’s mission is to promote exposure to art and art education to the youth in our community. Please view the list of award winners here聽

Thank you to all of the staff, parent and student volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the night such a success!

Pre Primary – Year 2 Athletics Carnival

Jo Dunn on 20/09/2018

Well done to everyone who participated in today’s Pre Primary – Year 2 Athletics Carnival.

The weather provided perfect conditions for a day of running, skipping, agility and relays. We saw a lot of enthusiastic students who displayed tremendous team spirit and sportsmanship throughout the day.聽It was wonderful seeing the broad smiles, hearing the cheers of encouragement & witnessing plenty of determination by all.

Congratulations to Marcellin Faction for winning the Spirit Shield and Knox Faction for winning the Carnival.

Knox: 1145
Brigid: 988
Marcellin: 895
Delany: 878

Thank you Mrs Northey for a organising a great day. Thank you to the many teachers & parents who helped students get active & enjoy a day of friendly competition.

Congratulations to all students for having a go & trying your best. Well done!

Term 3 Week 10: From the Principal

Jo Dunn on 20/09/2018

 

As Term 3 ends we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students across the College. At our Marcellin Campus Assembly, our Year 12 students were farewelled by the Secondary School. It was a poignant occasion as it called us to consider the relationships that have been at the heart of their Marist schooling experience and, as such, our family spirit. This Marist characteristic is foundational to building a strong vibrant community. It supports our young people to foster good relationships that can be formed, nurtured and celebrated. The challenge for Year 12 students in the weeks ahead will be the realisation that their school life has come to an end. The future is bright, but the journey they take individually will be diverse. Going into the world and making it on your own will be challenging, but all the same rewarding. Our students are ready to leave and embrace the opportunities that await them. We hope that that family spirit, of being in a Marist community, will stay with them in the years ahead. We pray that their memories of 今日吃瓜 are where they were formed and prepared for their future pathways. We pray for these students as they enter the final stage of their journey with the upcoming exams commencing next week. Year 12 students will conclude in Term 4 Week 2 with their final Mass and Graduation.

Leadership

Our 2019 Leadership Program commenced this term with 57 Year 11 students. The students respectively were magnificent in their commitment and dedication to the program. Our new leaders were acknowledged by the Secondary School at the final assembly at Marcellin Campus. Congratulations to Matthew Guimelli and Courtney Beveridge who have been selected as College Captains and all those students who have been selected for other significant leadership roles:

Faith and Liturgy Captains: Liam Street and Clare Hogg
Social Justice Captains: Stephen Loreck and Elizabeth Adams
Academic Captains: Dakota Scrimshaw and Amelia Hornby
Sport Captains: Ben Ramshaw and Anthea Todman
Arts Captains: Luka Moukine and Georgia Condon

Brigid Guild: Patrick Diamond and Isabel Judd
Camara Guild: Megan Pethick and Lara Bosnjakovic
Catherine Guild: Elisabeth Metcalf and Jack Burgess
Chisholm Guild: Ben Miniello and Jacinta Chesson
Marcellin Guild: Cole Stevenson and AnnMaree Celisano
MacKillop Guild: Lauren Fisher and Sarah Raineri
Romero Guild: Stephen Loreck and Freya Beattie
Thomas More Guild: Saumel McCarney and Kiara Camisa-Cason

Thank you also to Mrs Rebecca Bramanto for her facilitation of the leadership program.

Staff Movements

Mrs Paola Rich, Leader of Wellbeing Early Childhood, finishes her tenure as a leader in our community at the end of Term 3. Mrs Rich has been an incredible leader in our community for over 20 years. Her authenticity, professionalism and commitment to young people has been exemplary. Our children in early childhood have been so blessed to have Mrs Rich in their lives. As a leader she has been a great mentor and role model to so many teachers. Mrs Rich will go on leave and return to the College in a teaching role in 2020.

We wish all students and their families a safe and happy holiday.

Year 11 General Outdoor Education Mountain Bike Camp

Jo Dunn on 20/09/2018

On Monday 10 September, the Year 11 General OE class set off on a Mountain Bike Camp that took us along the Munda Biddi trail. We started at Lake Brockman approximately 2 hours south and followed the Munda Biddi trail until we reached Dwellingup. The first day was tough, we rode 70 kilometres across all different types of terrain. It rained the majority of the day, at times it was torrential, we got soaked and it was really cold, but that didn鈥檛 stop us as we managed to find a way through and make it to the end. The rain, cold and mud was a great challenge, but we all stayed positive and that helped us overcome how difficult the day was.

Once we got back we set up our tents and then hit the showers! This was the highlight of the camp because everyone just about had hyperthermia at this point. After the shower it was time to start making dinner on the trangia鈥檚. Some people cooked quickly, while others took a while and some people’s meals looked better than others. Not long after dinner we all went to bed to recharge for the next day.

We woke at 6.30am to ensure we leave the campsite at 8.00am. We all got up slowly, our bodies stiff and sore. We packed up the tents and loaded everything back on the bus. The first couple of kilometres were a struggle as our bodies were trying to warm up after yesterday鈥檚 efforts. The day however felt a lot shorter and easier than the first. Towards the end of the ride there was a massive downhill where we reached speeds of 70km/hr. This was another highlight of the camp. In the end we rode 45 kilometres and met Mr Van who picked us up in the bus and took us home.

Overall the camp was tough and challenging, however I thought it benefited everyone as we all worked together to get through these challenging times.

Liam Kelly, Year 11 Student