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Primary Update – Term 1 Week 2

It has been a wonderful start to the 2025 school year, with the smiling faces of students, staff and parents once again visible across the Primary campuses. Our students are settling nicely into their new classrooms, campuses and routines. At the start of the year, it can often be a time of adjustment for many students as they learn new teachers, peers and structures. If you have any concerns during this time, I encourage you to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher to discuss them.

Communication

As mentioned at the Primary Parent Information evening, this year will continue our efforts to refine and streamline communication with Primary parents.

The newsletter will be used to post as much information as possible for the upcoming fortnight, so I encourage all families to read the newsletter carefully each fortnight and refer to the information as required throughout the term. Past newsletters can always be found on the College website.

Email and the official ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ App will be utilised to communicate with parents in between newsletters.

SeeSaw will now be kept as a place to view your children’s class work, as well as a place for the classroom teacher (and specialist teachers when required) to post directly to individual class/cohort parent groups.

ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ App

The ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ app should now be available once more in the Apple store after some issues with the Apple App Store in the last few weeks. It would be beneficial if parents could ensure they have the ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ App, as this will be utilised more in 2025 as one of the main modes of communication.

To download the app in the App Store (Apple Devices) or Google Play (Android Devices) simply type in ÐãÐãÖ±²¥.

Alternatively, the direct links are here:

It is important to select “Primary” under subscriptions. This can be found by clicking on “More” and going to “Settings”.

Parent Information Evening

A huge thank you to all of the Primary parents who were able to come along to the Primary Parent Information Evening held last Thursday. It was a wonderful event and the Primary Leadership Team heard so much positive feedback from parents on the night. I hope the night was very informative and that those who attended the optional sessions in the second half of the evening found them meaningful. As always, we are interested in any parent feedback from the evening, so if you have any feedback to share on the classroom sessions, optional sessions or the event itself, I ask you to complete .

A copy of the Optional and the can be found here for those interested.

Primary Family Picnic

I look forward to seeing as many families as possible at the upcoming Primary Family Picnic. Please click here for details.

ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Norms / Medals of Marcellin

Our Medals of Marcellin are back in 2025! Each fortnight at each Primary campus, one person will be drawn out of the raffle and receive a small prize for living out our ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Norms. Congratulations to Will (Marian Campus) who was the Week 1 winner of our raffle! Each raffle ticket received is swapped for a token and the Guild with the highest number of tokens at the end of the term wins a prize for the whole Guild!

Primary Swimming Carnival (Y3-6)

Please see below for communication from Mrs Richards regarding the upcoming 2025 Swimming Carnival. We ask that all students remain at the event until the end of the school day (3:00pm) to support their peers and their Guilds. Should you need to leave early for an appointment, please email Amanda.johnson@newman.wa.edu.au to advise so we have notice. If students do not remain until the end of the Carnival it becomes very difficult with the number of names needing to be called over the PA System whilst also trying to run the event effectively. For those parents with children at Marian, rest assured they will be supervised by staff until you arrive after the Carnival, so there is no need to leave the Carnival early.

URSTRONG

Last year saw the successful introduction of the URSTRONG Friendship Curriculum across the Primary. It has been wonderful to hear so many families using the same language and discussing the same concepts at home. A reminder, parents continue to have access to a . We hope that as a URSTRONG Family, you will reinforce the important messages of empowerment, self-compassion, & kindness at home.

Student Illness

A reminder that if students are sick they should not attend school. We ask for parent cooperation with this to ensure sickness does not spread to other students and our teaching staff. Already this year we have seen a significant number of students and staff away from school with illness. If students attend school with symptoms of being sick, the front office will contact parents to come and collect them. If students have vomited, they should remain at home for 24 hours after the last time they vomited. Thank you for your understanding and support to ensure the wellbeing of our students and staff, and the continuity of learning programs.

Homework Club

Lavalla Homework Club resumes this term for students in Years 3-6.

  • Commences: Week 4 – Tuesday 25 February
  • When: Tuesday afternoons (Term 1 Weeks 4-9)
  • Where: Lower Level Years 3-6 Building
  • Time: 3:00-4:30pm (please note pickup is strictly at 4:30pm)

Homework Club is an opportunity for your child to spend time in the afternoon completing their homework, collaborating with peers on tasks/projects, working independently on unfinished work, as well as receiving additional support from teachers who are supervising.

Students are provided time to have their own afternoon snack at 3:05pm, plus a short play, before commencing Homework Club at around 3:30pm.

If your child will be attending Homework Club, you are asked to complete so we are aware of the expected numbers and can ensure appropriate supervision.

Sacramental Program 2025

Students in Years 3, 4 and 6 in 2025 will be preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. The learning component of the Sacrament will be completed at school and parents are required to contact their local parish to enrol their child if they wish them to receive the Sacrament. Further information can be found within the links below, and each Parish will have slightly different requirements with regards to their Sacramental Program.

Enrolments for all parishes are open and parents are encouraged to enrol their children as soon as possible, as many of the parishes will be finalising their enrolments next week.

If you have any questions regarding the Sacramental Program please contact Jane Short, Primary Religious Education Coordinator, jane.short@newman.wa.edu.au

Mrs Jane Short

Leader of Wellbeing & Religious Education Coordinator Primary

Numeracy and Literacy Support Programs

In primary school, we use a three-tiered approach to support Literacy and Numeracy development.

In level 1 the classroom teacher screens and tests students to determine their point of need. They then differentiate the activities in the classroom to accommodate the needs of each student. This may look like different readings, spelling lists or different numbers for a sum.

Level 2 involves withdrawing a small group for support. The classroom screens are used to identify any students experiencing difficulties. Further screens are then completed to identify what small group program would suit them.

For Literacy, we use MacqLit (Years 3-6) and MiniLit Sage (Years 1-2) to focus on phonics support. We also offer Book Club (Years 3-6) to focus on developing comprehension skills and strategies. Parents will receive a letter explaining that their child is invited to participate in these programs. Some students may be withdrawn to focus on fluency with our Fluency Reading program. This program has a more fluid approach and will change depending on student performance week to week.

In Numeracy we also offer tier 2 withdrawn small group support. In Years 1-2 the focus is on strengthening foundational skills. Parent will receive a letter if their child is invited to this program. Years 3-6 students focus on classroom content delivered at a differentiated pace. This program is more flexible and students are invited to come to sessions depending on the topic and their confidence in learning. This approach helps students recognise the need for support and accessing what is available for them.

Tier 3 students have individualised learning programs catering to their specific needs in Literacy and Numeracy. Parents will be informed of any plans for Tier 3 interventions.

All these programs of support are determined by students’ performance in screening assessments and class work. In Term 1 all support programs will begin in week 3.

Library Volunteers

We have wonderful libraries on both our Primary campuses and we encourage students to discover their love of reading by coming to browse and choose books from our large collection. Help is needed with the shelving or covering of books on both campuses and we are seeking parent and or grandparent volunteers to help.   

If you would like to offer your assistance, please complete by Monday 17 February. A roster will then be drawn up and details will be emailed to you.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Primary Library Staff

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize

Calling all budding scientists and filmmakers! The Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize is for you!

This competition encourages students to communicate scientific concepts through short films. It aims to support budding young scientists across Australia who will become future leaders in research, discovery, and communication.

What you have to do:

  • Create a 2-minute film about a scientific concept, discovery, invention, or hypothesis based on the 2025 theme ‘above and below’.

Important Information:

  • The competition is open to primary and secondary school students studying in Australia.
  • Entries can be submitted by individuals or teams of up to six students.
  • Students must plan, organise and film their submission with minimal help from adults.

Important dates for the 2025 competition:

  • Entries open: February 11, 2025
  • Entries due: April 14, 2025, 7pm AEST
  • Winners announced: September 3, 2025

Primary school students who would like to create a submission as an individual or as a team, please come to the library at recess on Wednesday 19th of February to meet with Mrs Cole-Carter (Shine Teacher) to find out more.

Mrs Clare Cole-Carter

Primary SHINE & 3-6 Extension Teacher

Year 6 Camp

Our Year 6 classes head off to Forrest Edge, Waroona on Monday 24 – Wednesday 26 February for their annual camp. The experience promises to be a wonderful opportunity for our students to develop and strengthen their relationships as a cohort, and to challenge themselves in a range of ways that push them outside of their comfort zone. We wish them a fantastic experience and look forward to hearing all about it when they return!

Primary Build

Work continues at a steady pace on the Primary Build Program. Recently we have seen some more milestones reached. The Bike Rack area is completed and opened to students at the start of this week, and the Undercover Courts Area will be opened in the coming days, with re-surfacing and line marking complete.

Wishing you a relaxing weekend.

Ryan von Bergheim

HEAD OF PRIMARY

From the Principal – Welcome to 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians, &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

A warm welcome back to the start of Term One. A special mention to our new families who will begin their journey within our ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Community in 2025.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

I trust that the Christmas and holiday periods provided opportunities for relaxation, connection, presence, and family spirit. The 2025 school year is shaping up to deliver many life-giving experiences to our students and community.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

It is an exciting time for ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ as we move our Marian students to their new home in the Primary Build and celebrate and farewell the Marian Campus. We also celebrate some significant anniversaries, recognising the 20th anniversary of becoming a K-12 school with the amalgamation of ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Junior School in 2005, and the 60th anniversary of the opening of Marist College on our Churchlands site in 1965.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Marist Theme  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Each year, Marist schools focus on a theme and in 2025 the Marist Theme is Pilgrims of Hope – Look Beyond. This will be a feature of our Family Mass on 18 February.  

To find out more about the theme, .

Results 2024 

A child’s achievements goes beyond academics; they depend on experiences that allow them to develop socially, spiritually, emotionally, morally, and physically. ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ offers comprehensive learning pathways inside and outside the classroom to cater to our students.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

I take this opportunity to congratulate the Class of 2024 on achievements in their chosen pathways of academic pursuit. We extend a sincere thank you to all teachers and support staff for their dedication to students during their entire journey at the College.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

A showcase of student results from the 2024 Academic Year will feature in the next edition of the college newsletter and we will welcome back High Achievers to the first Secondary Assembly of the year to be celebrated alongside the High Achievers from Years 7-11, Semester 2 2024.  

Welcome Parents Sundowner &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

All parents are invited to attend the Welcome Sundowner on Friday 31 January in Founders Court on the Marcellin Campus, 5.30pm-7.30pm. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $30 and .

This is a great opportunity to experience Family Spririt, meet new people and catch-up with those you already know. The Executive will be present to meet and chat with our parent community. 

Family Mass &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

The formal opening of the school year occurs at our Family Mass and Commissioning of Student Leaders on Tuesday 18 February at 5.30pm on the Br Terrence Gleeson Oval (Marcellin Oval). We look forward to coming together as a College community. Further details will be shared with families in the coming week.  Please note, student attendance is compulsory and a parent/guardian should attend with their child.  

 Start of Year Information &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

We are looking forward to our students commencing the 2025 Academic Year. Please read the 2025 ÐãÐãÖ±²¥â€¯Information Handbook publication, which outlines and summarises practical information pertinent to the start of the year. Included are introductory letters detailing the first days back for each Year Group. The letters highlight key events for each Year Group, uniform, and personal appearance expectations. Please familiarise yourselves with the content before the commencement of the term. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

Information Evening Years  

Secondary Y7-12 

Parents/caregivers and students in Years 7–12 are invited to the 2025 Information Evening being held on Monday 3 February, 5.30pm-8.00pm. This new look format allows parents/guardians to choose their sessions, empowering them to select those most relevant to their family’s needs. Attendance is essential for the Year Group Information and PCG goal-setting sessions. There will be sausage sizzle and refreshments available from 5.30pm-7.00pm, with funds donated to Caritas.

Please find detailed information about the evening 

We look forward to your attendance. 

Primary PK-6 

Parents and caregivers of students in Pre-Kindy-Year 6 are invited to the 2025 Information Evening being held on Thursday 6 February, 5.00pm-7:00pm, in the JHN Learning Hub on the Marcellin Campus.  

For more detailed information about the evening, please .

The staff at ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ send their best intentions to our students for a successful start to the year. I look forward to continuing to work in collaboration with each of you. The sense of presence and family spirit characteristic of life at ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ makes it a pleasure to come to work every day. It is my hope that our wonderful Marist community continues to grow and that students and staff pursue and achieve their goals as the year unfolds.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Best wishes for the coming weeks. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Kind regards &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Andrew Watson &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

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Primary Update – Term 4 Week 9

Year 3 Blue Assembly

Last Friday Year 3 Blue presented an amazing assembly focusing on the spirit of Christmas. The students shared how it is important to spread love and kindness throughout the season of Christmas and that it was about giving to others. 3 Blue shared some great examples of how we can give to others (donating to charity Christmas appeals) in a very entertaining and engaging way! Thank you 3 Blue for your wonderful assembly!

Christmas Carols & Primary Awards Night

Thank you to all of our Primary families for attending our Primary Carols and Awards Evening. It was a wonderful celebration of Christmas Music, and a celebration of the year, with recognition of those K-5 students who received awards on the night. A special thank you to Ms Laura van Rijn for her preparation, and coordination of the event – a huge task!

Year 6 Graduation Mass & Awards Night

On Tuesday night we celebrated a huge milestone for our Year 6 graduating class of 2024. Our Year 6 students, families and College staff celebrated a beautiful Mass, followed by our annual Year 6 Awards. It was a beautiful occasion and a fantastic celebration of our Year 6 cohort. We wish our Year 6’s every success as they move into our secondary campus here at ÐãÐãÖ±²¥, or move onto another secondary school. We know they all have bright futures ahead of them.

Transition Days

Last Friday was a fantastic day for all of our K-5 students as they met their new 2025 teachers and classmates and participated in fun activities as a new class. All students came home with a ‘Meet the Teacher’ page to learn more about their 2025 classroom teacher.

ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Norms / Medals of Marcellin

As it is the end of term, our winning faction (with the most ‘medals’) has been revealed at each campus! The results were very close amongst the factions. Our winning factions were:

Marian: Brigid

Lavalla: Knox

Students in these factions received a prize of wearing free dress on Monday. Congratulations to these students.

Our ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Norms have been a great success this year and will return next year, with our token system adapted to suit our new Guilds.

ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Norms – ÐãÐãÖ±²¥

Headphones in 2025

All students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 are asked to bring in headphones/earphones for the start of the 2025 school year, to be stored in the classroom, utilised with devices and for other purposes when required.

Stationery Items for 2025 Lavalla Students

There are no booklists for students in Years 3/4/5/6.  Supplies will be provisioned by the classroom teachers. Students will however require the following items (teachers may have already provided your child with a specific list during the transition afternoon):

  • pencil case  
  • ruler 
  • sharpener 
  • highlighters x2 
  • eraser x 2 
  • coloured pencils 
  • coloured textas 
  • lead pencils x 8 
  • scissors 
  • glue sticks x 5 
  • whiteboard markers x 5 
  • 5 x blue pens & 5 x red pens (Year 5 & 6 only) 

iPad Program 2025

The College will continue with its rollout of College-owned and managed iPads. In 2025, students in Years 2 – 5 will have a College owned and managed iPad. Students in Years 6 will continue to use their BYOD iPad. 

Sacramental Program – Years 3, 4 & 6

Students in Years 3, 4 and 6 in 2025 will be preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.

If your child is preparing to receive a sacrament you will need to contact your Parish and complete the enrolment process.  Further information regarding the Sacramental Program can be found via the links below and the 2025 information should be available before the beginning of the 2025 school year.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Jane Short, jane.short@newman.wa.edu.au

URSTRONG

A reminder, parents continue to have access to a . We hope that as a URSTRONG Family, you will reinforce the important messages of empowerment, self-compassion, & kindness at home.

Reports

Primary reports are available to view via SEQTA Engage.

Should your child not be returning to ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ in 2024, we remind parents of the requirement to download all reports from SEQTA Engage by 31 December.  After this time the student record is archived.

SWIMMING

2025 Primary Staffing

Please see below for 2025 Primary Classroom Staffing

 BlueGreenRed
PKColomba Iannitelli
EA: Helen Cawley
 Megan Bankes
EA: Julie Topini
KindySarah Francia
EA: Lisa Matthews
EA: Helen Cawley
Lisa Carbone
EA: Suzanne Pluske
EA: Kate Bartlett
Kelly Simpson
EA: Elliana Celisano EA: Meegan Seaborn
Pre-PrimarySarah Isherwood
EA: Naomi Fisher
Amy Donnelly
EA: Lisa Matthews (M) EA: Lucinda Hope (T-F)
Rebecca Rose
EA: Lisa Johns
1Tess McKennaLauren GuarinoHolly Cooper
2Alessia ChieraCatherine NicolauAmy Dawson
3Melissa HeaverJuliet FerrisSharon McAuliffe
4Sarah DaltonDrew ElliottErica Horn
5Delia KretzmannJosh HouwenLucy Zambonetti (M-T) Robyn Hatchett (W-F)
6Imogen CrostellaAdam ReadLara Gray
 MarianLavalla
GeneralMaria Franklyn, Trish Eindorf, Julie RomanoPauline Tutungis, Rosa Testa, Arden Lavelle
Special NeedsKathy Biancuzzo, Alicia Salvati, Kate McMahon, Danae Florias, Siena Parrisis, Hannah Volleman

Please see below for 2025 Primary Specialist Staffing

 MarianLavalla
Performing ArtsKellie Thwaites
MusicLaura van Rijn
Visual ArtSarah SpencerMelissa Corbett
Physical EducationLara VlahovTasha Richards
Languages (Italian) Maria Lynch
TechnologiesJustin Kirry 
LibraryAlison Le Dan
Technicians: Tania Bailey & Catherine Hall
SHINE (Y1-6)Clare Cole-Carter
Maths Extension (Y1-2)Edwina Battersby
Maths Extension (Y3-6)Clare Cole-Carter
Maths SupportEdwina BattersbyJane Short
Literacy SupportEducation AssistantsAnne-Marie Terry
Education Assistants
Social WorkerCaryl Gioia
  • Please note that Languages are only compulsory (as per SCSA requirements) for students in Year 3 and above. Next year, Marian students will participate in a new Technologies specialist subject, and Lavalla students will continue with Italian.

Primary Admin Staff

Lavalla: Amanda Johnson

Marian: Jess Wiedermann (M-W) & Jen Scott (Th-F)

Primary Leadership Team

Head of Primary: Ryan von Bergheim

Leader of Learning Primary: Catherine Young

Leader of Wellbeing Primary (PK-1): Edwina Battersby

Leader of Wellbeing Primary (Y2&3) & Religious Education Coordinator: Jane Short

Leader of Wellbeing (Y4-6): Justin Kirry

Merry Christmas

As we wrap up the 2024 school year, on behalf of the entire Primary staff, I want to thank all Primary families for their support throughout 2024. It has been a wonderful year, with plenty to reflect upon and celebrate. I wish all families a very Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy a relaxing and special time together as a family over the Christmas holiday period. I look forward to seeing students return to school for Term 1, 2025. 2025 is shaping up to be ÐãÐãÖ±²¥â€™s biggest year yet!

Ryan von Bergheim

HEAD OF PRIMARY

Secondary Update – Term 4 Week 9

Leaders of Wellbeing 2025 

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our secondary Leaders of Wellbeing for their commitment to and support of our secondary students in 2024. We would like to particularly extend our appreciation to Mr Will Hofman for his support of our Year 7 students this year in their transition to ÐãÐãÖ±²¥.  

In 2025, the following staff will be responsible for the holistic development of our secondary students, along with the Pastoral Care Group teachers: 

Year 7 – Mr Nathan Pereira – nathan.pereira@newman.wa.edu.au 
Year 8 – Mrs Anna Scanlan – anna.scanlan@newman.wa.edu.au 
Year 9 – Mr Scott Smith – scott.smith@newman.wa.edu.au 
Year 10 – Mrs Lucy Lane – lucy.lane@newman.wa.edu.au 
Year 11 – Mrs Lara Ognenis – lara.ognenis@newman.wa.edu.au 
Year 12 – Mr David Husband – david.husband@newman.wa.edu.au 

Year 12 Ball – Wednesday 29 January 2025 

The Year 12 Ball for the Class of 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday 29 January 2025 at Fraser’s Restaurant. Our Class of 2025 excitedly received their ball tickets on their last day this term. We look forward to welcoming our Class of 2025 to the Ball as they begin their final year at ÐãÐãÖ±²¥.  

Parent Information Evening – Monday 3 February 2025 

Parents/guardians and secondary students are asked to attend the College on the evening of Monday 3 February 2025. Parents/guardians and their children are expected to attend the year-level information sessions run by the relevant Leader of Wellbeing. In addition to these sessions, students and parents/guardians are invited to attend other sessions that specialist staff will run on the evening. Some of these sessions include:

  • Ministry opportunities,
  • Wellbeing,
  • Academic support,
  • Academic extension, and
  • Sporting opportunities.

We look forward to seeing all parents/guardians and their children at the College on the evening, as it is a great way to set your child up for a successful year in 2025. Please note that students are expected to attend in school uniform. Further information will be provided to families in early 2025. 

Year 9 Colour Run  

The Year 9s participated in a wonderful celebration of their last three years of secondary school: marking the halfway point of secondary education. The oval was a sea of colour with our Year 9 students and teachers enjoying one another’s company. It was a fantastic way to end the year for our Year 9 students celebrating their hard work and commitment following by a pizza lunch. We would like to thank Mrs Lucy Lane (Leader of Wellbeing Year 9) for her organisation and facilitation of such a wonderful event for our Year 9 students.  

We would like to wish all of our secondary families and friends a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a safe holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back at the start of the 2025 academic year.  

Mrs Sarah Ellam

Acting Deputy Principal Secondary

Ministry Update – Term 4 Week 9

Philippines Immersion

On Wednesday evening this week, we welcomed back our Year 11 students who have been visiting the Philippines on immersion for the past ten days. During this time, students visited three organisations, each dedicated to improving the lives of young children and members of their community through the provision of education, family support, housing, and other social services. Additionally, students also visited the Marist Asia Pacific Centre which is where young Marist brothers across the region come for their formation, as well as the local Marist school, which like ÐãÐãÖ±²¥, has approximately 1800 students ranging from the age of 5 to 18 years of age. 

One of the things students were most struck by on their journey, was their visit to Olongapo City and the PREDA Foundation. Celebrating their fiftieth anniversary this year, students met with their founder, Fr. Shay Cullen. As a young Irish missionary, he arrived in the Philippines ready to do all the things normally expected of a young priest – celebrating masses, spending time in the community, and speaking with school children. But as he said in his own words, he soon came to discover that no matter his work, it was clear in the city that ‘vice had conquered virtue’. Over the next 50 years, Fr. Shay worked hard, alongside the community, government agencies, and human rights organisations to improve the lives and experiences of thousands of young boys and girls. 

Fr Shay shared his story to illustrate to students the importance of putting action to our faith. Whilst we can go to mass each Sunday, and learn in class about the life of Jesus, this means little if we are not prepared to live out the Gospel values in our everyday gestures and actions. Fr Shay was very real in his assessment to our students – he did not expect that we would come and ‘change lives’ in our few days at the Foundation, nor did he expect that our students would return home to live lives as dedicated missionaries. But what he did communicate to the students, is that no matter where they may find themselves in the world, whether it be as a teacher, doctor, electrician, or salesperson…that we find some time in our life to give service to others. In some small but meaningful way, that we can live our lives not just for ourselves, but for our community – especially for those who are poor, vulnerable, or who need protection.  

Christian Service Learning

At ÐãÐãÖ±²¥, we encourage this faith in action through our Christian Service Learning program. This has given many students over the years the opportunity to develop a Christian spirit and to experience what it means to not just espouse a Christian life, but to live it too. We also know there are many of our families and staff who give of their own time in the community too, providing a first-hand example for our students to learn from.  

This year, we reviewed our Christian Service Learning program to include students in our primary school, so that they may also have the chance, at a level appropriate to their age, to engage in service to others. We have also examined how Christian Service looks in the secondary school – highlighting the Gospel values that underpin service at each year level, and seeking to tie this into what students are learning in Religious Education, as well as our Marist characteristics. 

I would invite families to read our proposed program in the link below, sharing any questions or feedback via the feedback link. It is our great hope that as a College, and more importantly, as a community, we can seek to build a Christian spirit of service in all of our students, helping to fulfil Marcellin Champagnat’s vision to form good Christians and good citizens.  

 

 

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal

Dear Parents, Students and Teachers 

Thank you for your donations towards the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal.  Even though we are not able to include fresh food in the hampers, the hampers are very keenly sought after by those we help.  Many less well-off members of our community are really finding it difficult to feed their families and provide a roof over their heads.  Your help is very much appreciated by them. 

Thank you. Happy Christmas. 

Br John Furlong 

President of the Floreat-Wembley Conference of the St Vincent de Paul 

Christmas Mass Times

Our Lady of the Rosary, Doubleview 

  • Christmas Eve Tuesday December 24  
    • 6.00pm Family Mass 
    • 8.30pm Carols – Mass 9.00pm 
  • Christmas Day Wednesday December 25  
    • 8.00am Mass 
    • 10.00am Mass
  • Christmas Eve at 6.00pm would be the main family Mass. 

St Cecilia’s, Floreat 

  • Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December 
    • 6.00pm Mass 
  • Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December 
    • 9.30am Mass 

Holy Spirit, City Beach

  • Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December
    • 6.00pm Christmas Vigil Children’s Mass (Carols at 5.30pm)
    • 8.00pm Christmas Night Mass (Carols at 7.30pm)
  • Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December
    • 9.00am Christmas Morning Mass
    • 5.30pm Christmas Evening Mass