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Secondary Update – Term 4 Week 2

Uniform and Personal Presentation

This week on Marcellin Campus, conversations among year levels have focused on maintaining expectations despite it being Term Four. Students have been reminded about the College鈥檚 uniform and personal presentation guidelines. The focus of our discussions has included the following:

  • Formal school shirts are ironed and clean, and the only button undone is the top collar button.
  • Shorts are the correct size and not worn lower than the hips.
  • Haircuts must be of blade length number 3 or longer, and there should be no major discrepancy between long and short/shaved hair.
  • Makeup is not to be worn.
  • Only one set of earrings are worn.
  • Skirts should reach the knee when standing. 
  • Male students must always be cleanly shaven.

A few students across year levels have been asked by their Leader of Wellbeing to lengthen their skirts by letting down the hem or purchasing a new skirt.

Year 9 鈥 OLNA

The first round of OLNA for Year 9s is scheduled as follows:

Test PeriodWritingReadingNumeracy
  Term 4 Week 3 & 4Monday 27 OctoberThursday 30 OctoberTuesday 4 November
1 question (600-word limit) ONLINE: 60 minutes45 multiple-choice questions ONLINE: 50 minutes45 multiple-choice questions ONLINE: 50 minutes

Student support materials can be found here:

: Example test for each of the reading, writing and numeracy components are available. To access the tests: Username: 1259 and password: prac14

: OLNA Support is a subscription-based site that targets students鈥 individual learning. Questions are thoroughly explained so students know the how, not just the answer. Students will receive an email from the OLNA support team with their login details to access the site.

Further information can be found in the

Year 9 Rite Journey 鈥 Abyss Camp

The Year 9 students will be taking part in The Rite Journey Abyss Camp on:

  • Boys: Wednesday 5 -Thursday 6 November
  • Girls: Thursday 6 鈥 Friday 7 November.

The Abyss is a one-night camp held onsite at 秀秀直播. Students will bring their overnight bag and equipment with them to school on the day they are participating; they will need to bring this straight to the Exam Centre in the morning when they arrive. The items will be locked away for the day and they will collect them at 3.15pm when the Camp schedule commences.

The camp program is designed to be a challenge for the students and will involve some physical activities. Students will be placed in situations where they are required to work together, to communicate and cooperate. Activities include:

  • Setting up and sleeping in a tent overnight on the oval,
  • Team challenges,
  • Hiking,
  • Reflection activities.

This term, students have been engaging in challenges that are life lessons and will give them a sense of accomplishment. Challenges range from changing a car tyre and patching a hole in the wall, to planning and cooking a meal for the family. These activities act as pre-cursors to the Abyss experience.

The Abyss experience marks a symbolic and significant part of The Rite Journey Program. It challenges students to step beyond their comfort zones and provides an opportunity for personal growth, self-awareness, and teamwork in an outdoor environment.

We are incredibly excited to accompany the students on this important step. Staff have been preparing a meaningful and supportive program that blends physical activity with emotional development, encouraging students to engage deeply with themselves, their peers, and their place in the world.

State Sporting Representation

Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:

  • Torah Wellman and Ashlee Kruger (Year 9), who represented Western Australia at the National U14 Hockey Championships in Brisbane October 5-11.

State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.

If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success.  Please let us know the details by filling out this form. 

Mrs Anna Scanlan

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10 

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025 

The September 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:  

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11 

For students thinking of attending University 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:  
  • Here is a parents guide to University:  
  • And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥 resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University:  
  • Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:   

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025 

The September 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:   

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12 

Alternatives to University 

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth: 

  • SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.  
  • ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.  
  • EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.   

University information 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:  
  • Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:  
  • Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:   
  • Here is a parents guide to University:  
  • This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses: 
      

University scholarships 

There is a new scholarship at UWA: 

  • Engineering Excellence Scholarship. 
  • Must have an ATAR of 90+ and accepted an offer into Engineering at UWA. 
  • This scholarship is worth $10,000 and will be automatically awarded if you fit the above criteria. 
Curtin University   
Edith Cowan University (ECU)   
Murdoch University   
Notre Dame University   
University of Western Australia (UWA)   
Christian Leaders Scholarship   

Gap year information 

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2026 might find the following interesting: 

  • Defence Force Gap Year:  
  • Other gap year ideas:  
  • And:  
  • Also this Marist volunteering opportunity:  

TAFE applications open for 2026 

Please note the opening and closing dates for TAFE applications, for 2026: 

Thursday 4 September: TAFE applications for 2026 open 

Friday 31 October: TAFE applications for 2026 close 

Students and families can find information on all available TAFE courses here:   

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025 

The September 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:   

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

EVENT DATE LINK 
Army Reserve Information Session 28 October  
Future Student Information Evening (ECU) 19 November  
   

If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this blog might help you get the most out of it:   

Mission Update – Term 4 Week 2

This week we have been celebrating Arts Week in the College. It is one of my favourite weeks, with so many shows and celebrations occurring, and it brings back many memories of my own time in school when I used to take part in the choir and the concert band.

The Music Collective and Dance Showcase, to which I always bring my daughter, especially reminds me of just how much unseen dedication sits behind these great moments of joy and beauty. I am sure many students have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year, with countless hours of practice, for a performance that may only last a few minutes. Our younger students in the audience might find themselves wondering, 鈥榃hy go to all that effort?鈥 Why indeed. I think these moments capture something that is very Marist 鈥 our love of work. In the Marist tradition, love of work means giving our best effort in what we do, not for recognition or reward, but because our hard work is an act of love, service, and faithfulness. It is the perfect way to give glory to God by using our gifts to be our best.

For some reason, as I was watching the Music Collective in particular, I was struck by the thought of prayer. Just like rehearsing a piece of music, prayer often takes patience and persistence. It can feel repetitive and even unproductive at times鈥lmost as if nothing is happening or we are standing still in our development. But every time we show up in prayer, just as every time a student practices their part, something within us is strengthened. Our relationship with God grows quietly, like skill grows through practice.

I think the Arts and prayer have a lot in common. They both have the capacity to shape the heart, they both take many forms, and they both have a way of revealing beauty that already exists, but that we sometimes miss. They also take discipline and love, and are both most beautiful when they become less about the performance, and more about the person we are becoming through them.

So, as we celebrate the creative gifts of our students this week, perhaps we can also be inspired to approach our own prayer lives with the same steady dedication, trusting that even the smallest moments of effort can create something beautiful in time.

Mr Stuart McClorey

DIRECTOR OF MISSION & CATHOLIC IDENTITY

Primary Update – Term 3 Week 10

Primary Assembly

At this week鈥檚 assembly, Year 5G shared a thoughtful and engaging item highlighting the importance of teamwork 鈥 reminding us that anything is possible when we work together, and that collaboration is a key part of our 秀秀直播 Norms. The assembly also included the presentation of merit awards, certificates to participants in the Australian Mathematics Competition, and the announcement of Thomas More as the winning Guild in the recent Athletics Carnival. Congratulations were also extended to Emily, who reached the Grand Final of the Speak Up competition. The assembly concluded with an energetic performance by our Primary Dance Troupe, who recently achieved third place in the School to Stage competition.

Athletics Carnival

On Friday 12 September, we celebrated our PP-6 Guild Athletics Carnival. As we did not finish all the events on the day, there was a delay in announcing the winner of the Carnival and the champion boys and girls. Congratulations to MacKillop for winning the Guild Spirit Award and to Thomas More as the winning guild.

Champions

YEAR 3
Champion BoyDustin MarshallChampion Girl Zita Zuchkan
2ndHarry Bluff2ndIsla Cahalarn
3rdThomas Atkinson3rdOlivia Erichsen
4thJack Macri4thFrances Baily
YEAR 4
Champion BoyMiles SanfordChampion GirlZoe Harris
2ndDonovan Johnson2ndOdette Taylor
3rdOwen Atkinson3rdMila Haagman
4thHarry Kolka4thChanelle Liew
YEAR 5
Champion BoyHarvey AndersonChampion GirlAudrey Barnard
2ndHugo McBain2ndClara Schlitter
3rdJulian Posselt3rdIsla Dorrington
4thLucas Ramsden4thSicily Moschopoulous
YEAR 6
Champion BoyJack McCaghChampion GirlAmelia Heath
2ndSam Baily2ndLila Adamini
3rdBlake Martin3rdAnnabel Gilbert
4thAiden Long4thSammy Glyde

St John Henry 秀秀直播 Day and Loud Socks

On Friday 17 October (Week 1), we will be celebrating St John Henry 秀秀直播 Day and Loud Socks Day in support of Telethon Speech and Hearing. We will be celebrating a Primary Mass, followed by some special activities and asking all students to wear their loudest socks to increase awareness of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.  

2026 Class Allocations

At the start of Term 4, teachers will commence working on class groupings for the 2026 School year. Many factors are considered when selecting student class placements, including gender, pastoral needs, social and emotional needs, academic needs, special learning needs, and relationships. Every effort is made to give children the best opportunity to succeed. All 秀秀直播 teachers are outstanding professionals in their field, and students will receive a high-quality education no matter which class they are placed in.

Early in Term 4, students will be asked by their Classroom Teacher to nominate five friends, of which at least one will be placed in their 2026 class.

If you believe your child has special pastoral needs that may need consideration, you are asked to contact your child鈥檚 classroom teacher or contact Ryan via email at ryan.vonbergheim@newman.wa.edu.au  early in Term 4.

Any requests must be provided to the class teacher or myself by 3:00pm Tuesday 21 October (Week 3). Requests made after this date cannot be considered.

Parents should understand that requests cannot be guaranteed as staff must consider a wide range of factors when creating class groupings within a triple-stream school. Parents should be aware that requesting a specific teacher is not a consideration in the class allocation process.

Once class lists have been finalised, they cannot be changed. Class lists will be published to families at the conclusion of our Move-up Day, details of which will be communicated next term.

Mindful Mornings

As we head into the holiday break, I encourage all families to take time for rest, renewal, and to keep safe while enjoying time together. This term has been particularly special as we have continued the journey of bringing our campuses together, strengthening the sense of one community united in spirit and purpose.

As I wrap up my time as Acting Head of Primary, I want to thank our students, staff, and families for the incredible support, warmth, and trust you have shown. It has been a privilege to serve during this time of growth and transition. At the beginning of next term, we look forward to welcoming back Mr Ryan Von Bergheim from leave, and I know you will join me in supporting him as he resumes his role as Head of Primary.

Mrs Sarah Pagett

ACTING HEAD OF PRIMARY

Secondary Update – Term 3 Week 10

John Henry 秀秀直播 Mass 鈥 Compulsory College Event

On Friday 17 October (Term 4, Week 1), the College will celebrate the Feast of St John Henry 秀秀直播. Students will attend Mass during PCG and Period 1, and attendance at this event is compulsory. If your child has an appointment scheduled, you are asked to move this to an alternate day or time. Students must wear their Summer Academic Uniform for Mass.

Champagnat Shield Announcement

On Monday 22 September, our College community gathered just before lunch to celebrate the announcement of the 2025 Champagnat Shield winner. The event was proudly led by our Wellbeing Captains and Mission Captains, who brought great energy to the occasion.

The Champagnat Shield recognises Guild excellence across a range of areas, including academic performance, sporting achievements, immersion engagement, mass attendance, and commendations.

Marcellin Guild was awarded 1st place, with an impressive 3107 points, finishing just 22 points ahead of second place!

To celebrate, Marcellin Guild enjoyed an extended PCG session and lunch, joined by their PCG teachers. Students were treated to a BBQ, Krispy Kremes, and a variety of activities including archery, outdoor games and a Nintendo competition.

The race for the 2026 Champagnat Shield will commence on Tuesday 14 October.

  • In 1st place with a score of 3107, Marcellin
  • In 2nd place with a score of 3085, Romero
  • In 3rd place with a score of 2745, MacKillop
  • In 4th place with a score of 2744, Catherine
  • In 5th place with a score of 2521, Camara
  • In 6th place with a score of 2445, Thomas More
  • In 7th place with a score of 2421, Chisolm
  • In 8th place with a score of 2311, Brigid

Year 10 Peer Support Training

On Thursday 25 September, Year 10 students took part in the Peer Support Training Day, aimed at preparing them to become confident and compassionate Peer Support Leaders.

Throughout the day, students explored what it means to lead with empathy, resilience, and responsibility. Key focus areas included:

  • Character Strengths 鈥 Identifying personal traits like bravery, curiosity, and perseverance.
  • Connection & Listening 鈥 Practising active listening to build trust and support peers.
  • Empathy & Challenges 鈥 Navigating real-life scenarios with compassion.
  • Team Building 鈥 Learning how to lead groups and design inclusive activities.

Congratulations to the following students who completed the training:

Lachlan Stevens, Patrick Borgas, Sunny Ebert, Eveline Rivett, Ruby Bekkers, Chiara Christiansen, Gabriella Mason, Levi Reynolds, James Clayton, Zarah Schwald, Anabel Raguseo, Tayla Maloney, Kai Denham, Jasmine Love, Jade Thorstensen, Indiana Vucic, Benji Davies, Callum Bick, Manuela Fanto, Bridget Tranter, Emma Paice, Marissa Manolikos, Estelle Stamelos and Michael Malaxos.

Thank you to Mr Van Der Heever and Mrs Vlahov for facilitating the day.

We look forward to seeing these emerging leaders make a positive impact in our school community!

State Sporting Representation

Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:

  • Stella Ferguson, Year 10 will play and captain the WA team as part of the School Sports Australia U15 Girls Cricket Championships to be held in Tuggerah, NSW from September 21 to 26.
  • Pieter Kruger has been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2025 Touch Football 12s Boys Championship. This team will be competing at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Ballarat, VIC from 25th October – 31st October 2025.
  • Will Malajczuk, Year 12, who has been chosen as the captain of the Australian U19 Men鈥檚 Cricket Team, playing a 3 match series against India in Queensland from September 21 to 10 October.

State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.

If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success.  Please let us know the details by filling out this form. 

Mrs Anna Scanlan

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10 

Subject selection for Year 11, 2026 

Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 11, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 11. 

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025 

The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:  

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11 

Re-selecting subjects for Year 12, 2026 

Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 12, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 12. 

For students thinking of attending University 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:  
  • Here is a parents guide to University:  
  • And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥 resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University:  
  • Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:   

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025 

The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:  

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12 

Free ATAR revision classes 

Due to popular demand, ECU will once again be offering FREE ATAR revision sessions both on campus and also streaming live for our regional and remote students. The sessions will be delivered by engaging teachers currently delivering the 2025 syllabus. 

Each session comprises a four-hour seminar covering: the Year 12 syllabus, exam techniques and revision tips, a Q & A session and a copy of revision notes. The 2025 Year 12 subjects are Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths Applications, Maths Methods, Maths Specialist and Physics. 

Sessions will run between Monday, 29 September and Friday, 3 October 2025.  

Register for on campus sessions:   

Register for online sessions:   

Alternatives to University 

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth: 

  • SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.  
  • ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.  
  • EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.   

University Early Offer information 

Please see below for the latest available Early Offer information. 

Early Offers are now open, and all Year 12 students have been provided with information about how to access the TISC system and enter preferences. 

Students and families can find this information here:  

Curtin University Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Curtin Early Offer course as your first preference. Full information and list of eligible courses at:    
Edith Cowan University Full information and list of eligible courses at:   Open to ATAR, Certificate IV, and UniReady students. Submit your Early Offer application by placing an eligible ECU course as your first TISC preference. First offers released to students on 2 September 2025.  
Murdoch University Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired Murdoch Early Offer course as your first preference.  
Notre Dame University Full information and list of eligible courses at:   Opens 1 May 2025. First offers released to students on 1 September 2025. Apply via the Notre Dame online portal or via TISC. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. All offers are conditional offers.  
University of WA Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired UWA Early Offer course as your first preference. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Podiatric Medicine or the 
Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Students must satisfy UWA鈥檚 English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Further information at:    

University information 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:  
  • Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:  
  • Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:   
  • Here is a parents guide to University:  
  • This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses: 
      

University scholarships 

Here is new scholarship at UWA: 

  • Engineering Excellence Scholarship. 
  • Must have an ATAR of 90+ and accepted an offer into Engineering at UWA. 
  • This scholarship is worth $10,000 and will be automatically awarded if you fit the above criteria. 
Curtin University   
Edith Cowan University (ECU)   
Murdoch University   
Notre Dame University   
University of Western Australia (UWA)   
Christian Leaders Scholarship   

Gap year information 

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2026 might find the following interesting: 

  • Defence Force Gap Year:  
  • Other gap year ideas:  
  • And:  
  • Also this Marist volunteering opportunity:  

TAFE applications open for 2026 

Please note the opening and closing dates for TAFE applications, for 2026: 

Thursday 4 September: TAFE applications for 2026 open 

Friday 31 October: TAFE applications for 2026 close 

Students and families can find information on all available TAFE courses here:   

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025 

The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:  

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

EVENT DATE LINK 
Entry pathways to Medicine (Notre Dame) 30 September  
Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students) 30 September  
Air Force Careers Information Evening 2 October  
Defence Force Careers Information Evening 8 October  
Create For a Day (SAE) 11 October  
Defence Force: IT and Counterintelligence Information Evening 16 October  
Health Careers in the Defence Force 20 October  
Year 12 Online Information Session (Murdoch) 21 October  
Army Reserve Information Session 28 October  
Future Student Information Evening (ECU) 19 November  
   

If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this blog might help you get the most out of it:   

Mr Justin Farley 

LEADER OF PATHWAYS & PARTNERSHIPS

From the Vice Principal – Term 3 Week 10

Uniform Change 鈥 Winter 2026

To support a neat and consistent appearance during our Winter uniform period (Terms 2 and 3), the College will introduce a College black belt to be worn with the College trousers from Term 2, 2026. Families will need to purchase the belt from the Uniform shop for a cost of $20.  

Trousers will now be sold with belt loops. If your child鈥檚 current trousers do not have loops, please arrange for loops to be added prior to the commencement of Term 2, 2026. The College Uniform Shop can assist with this alteration for a charge of $10 per pair of trousers, or you may use your preferred alterations service or make the adjustment at home.

Thank you for your support in implementing this change to keep our students looking smart and ready to learn. If you have any questions, the Uniform Shop team is happy to help.

Arts Week

In Week 2 of Term 4, we鈥檒l be celebrating the incredible creativity and talent within our community through a vibrant series of showcases. Each day will highlight a different artistic discipline, offering something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by:

  • Monday: featuring performances from both Primary and Secondary students 鈥 a celebration of storytelling and stagecraft.
  • Tuesday: 鈥 an evening dedicated to recognising the creativity and innovation behind the camera.
  • Wednesday: 鈥 a chance to see and hear the heart of our artists and musicians in a stunning display of colour and sound.
  • Thursday & Friday: 鈥 bringing energy, expression, and connection to the stage in two unforgettable performances.

Tickets can be purchased via the links in the .

Child Safeguarding 鈥 Policy Updates

The College has recently completed a comprehensive review of our Child Safeguarding policy suite to ensure that it continues to meet the evolving needs of our students and complies with best practice and regulatory requirements. Please find below links to the updated policies.

Social Media Ban 鈥 Online Parent Information Session

On 10 December 2025, new legislation will take effect, banning children under the age on 16 from accessing social media platforms. The College seeks to support parents and students as they navigate this change and has engaged Paris MacNeill, a consultant who specialises in student mental health and the challenges of 鈥淕en Z.鈥

Paris will unpack the new legislation, what this will mean for our children, and provide practical advice and resources on how parents and the College can work together to minimise the anxiety and uncertainty that this change may create for students.

This online session will take place on Thursday 30 October at 6.00pm, and further registration details will be available to families in the first week of Term 4.

Year 7 鈥 11 Annual Awards Evening 鈥 Save the Date
This year, the Annual Awards Assembly will be held as an evening event. The evening will serve to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of students across all the College Portfolios.

The Annual Awards Evening will take place on Wednesday 26 November at 5.30pm in the Marist Auditorium. Award recipients and their families will receive a formal invitation closer to the day.

Mr Michael Chiera

VICE PRINCIPAL