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秀秀直播 News Term 2 Week 2: From the Vice Principal

Jo Dunn on 06/05/2022

Key Dates 鈥� Next Fortnight

Updated COVID restrictions have seen events and camps re-instated into the College Calendar. We remind parents to please check the鈥�痮n a regular basis.

Welcome Back to Term 2

Welcome back to Term 2, which promises to offer a return to more normal experiences for our community. A very Happy Mother鈥檚 Day for Sunday to all those mother and mother figures in our lives, both today and days gone past. May is aptly named the month of Mary. As a Marist school, Mary plays a prominent place in our spirituality. The first founders, the Little Brothers of Mary, drew inspiration from the way in which Mary approached life. She said yes to life鈥檚 challenges and moved forward with faith, love, hope, courage and humility. Our characteristic 鈥榠n the way of Mary鈥� helps to guide our students and staff to learn from Mary鈥檚 motherly example.

This term we see our senior school students undertake their first set of formal examinations for the year. We know that routine study and revision assists with the memory retention required for learning. A regular review of learnt material assists students to build their foundation of knowledge, at all age and competency levels. Have you set up a study routine at home to maximise your learning? Work smarter 鈥� not longer 鈥� do your brain a favour and capitalise on spaced and regular review. Check out these top tips for working smarter, not longer.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank teachers, support staff, and students for the resilience and perseverance they displayed throughout the start of 2022. With the ease of COVID restrictions being announced late last week, the College can once again look forward to the facilitation of camps, incursions, excursions, group gathering and sporting events. Reinstating events will cause the College Calendar to be updated on a frequent basis and we ask you check details regularly.

Staff Farewells

We say farewell to the following staff members during Term 2. We sincerely thank them for their dedication and support of students, parents and staff during their time here at the College. We wish these staff members well in their future endeavours.

Regan Dyer, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Leila Chandler, Miranda Whitley, Helen Seddon.

Staff Commencing

It is with great pleasure that we welcome the following staff members to our community in the indicated roles.

Olivia Biasin – Arts Technician, Giorgia Bakeberg – Teacher – Science, Kate Bartlett – Education Assistant, Fiona Hassell – Leader of Science, Scott Smith – Leader of Wellbeing 鈥� Year 8, Tayla Nicholls – Dance/Drama Teacher – Primary, Sarah Ellam – Leader of Wellbeing 鈥� Year 10, Joel Kandiah – Teacher – Secondary, Sue-Ellen Bull – Teacher – Secondary, Elizabeth Mathews – Education Assistant, Joanne Smith – Teacher – Secondary, Delia Krietzmann – Teacher – Primary.

秀秀直播 Parents Consultative Committee Meeting (NPCC) – Monday 16 May, 7.00pm, Marist Auditorium (Studio Rooms)

The NPCC meetings, convened by the Principal, and attended by various members of the College Leadership Team, is a representative group,鈥痸oice,鈥痑nd forum to gain insight into our school improvement plan and to discuss school concerns. The NPCC serves to help advance the best interests of those within our College Community. Whilst policy is determined and set by the College Executive and supported by the Advisory Council, the NPCC is a critically important group in providing input and feedback.

An invitation is extended to all parents and guardians to attend the next 秀秀直播 Parents Consultative Committee meeting.鈥疻e will be discussing our new NPCC framework and structure and will be calling for formal expressions of interest for the parent representative group across PK to Year 12. Our Homework Club, Empowering Pathways and Parent Events will also feature on the agenda.

If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, please join the meeting via TEAMS. Please for the link.

COVID 鈥� Transition

Eased restrictions were announced late last week. Communication was sent out to all families from the Principal, John Finneran, on Tuesday 3 May. It is important, as a community, that we follow these requirements to continue to protect our students, staff, and community members.

Wearing of Masks鈥�
– Students in PK 鈥� Y12 are not required to wear a mask
– Household close contacts are still required to wear masks at all times (Y7 鈥� Y12)
– Masks must be worn by all students Y7-12 on public transport鈥�

Whilst the Government has removed the mandated rules of mask wearing, staff and students have been advised where social distancing cannot be maintained, masks should be worn.鈥� We recommend that students always have a mask ready to use if required.鈥�
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COVID-19 Household Close Contacts
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Students can attend school if they live in the same house as someone who is COVID-19 positive.鈥� These students must adhere to the following:鈥�

  • Conduct a daily Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) and receive a negative result each day to attend school
  • Wear a mask at school (for students in Year 7 and above) and when travelling on public transport or ride-share
  • Report they are a household close contact via the College 鈥�

Symptomatic Students
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If your child becomes symptomatic, they should stay home and be tested for COVID-19. Regardless of whether they have COVID-19 or not, if they are unwell with any symptoms such as a cough, runny nose, sore throat, or a temperature, they must NOT attend school.
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You are required to report positive COVID-19 student cases to the College via the College prior to the start of the school day.

Code of Conduct

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秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 10: From the Deputy Principal Secondary

Jo Dunn on 07/04/2022

As Term One comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to think our students, staff, and families for their support and perseverance during this challenging term. While we have faced various restrictions, the school term has been filled with many events, activities and opportunities for our students and they should be so proud of the efforts and achievements.  

Our Principal鈥檚 Assembly on Wednesday morning highlighted some amazing sporting achievements and acknowledged students who in 2021, volunteered more than 20 hours of service towards the Living Marist Christian Service-Learning Program. I would particularly like to congratulate Isabelle Roper in Year 9 for her 200 hours of Service Learning throughout 2021. We were also able to acknowledge students from Years 7 to 12, who have made an outstanding contribution to College life throughout Term One with a Principal鈥檚 Award. Congratulations to all students! 

I wish our students, staff and families, a Happy Easter, and a wonderful and well-deserved break. I hope that our students enjoy this time with their families and friends, and we look forward to their return to Term Two.  

Key Dates 

 鈥� In recent times, our school calendar has changed regularly.

Term Two

We will welcome our students back to Term Two with Year Group assemblies on Tuesday 26 April. These assemblies will include an ANZAC Day Ceremony hosted by representatives from primary, Year 9 and the Student Leadership Team.  

Uniform 

A reminder that students return to Term Two in Winter Uniform. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Uniform Requirements and Personal Appearance Expectations found here.听听

WACE Revision Courses 

There are a number of revision workshops throughout the course of the year held by external providers. These workshops include ATAR & Middle School Courses, Study Skills and Tutoring. For further information, please click . 

ECU Excursion

The Year 10 and 11 Physical Education Studies students were recently invited to visit the Sports Science facilities at ECU in Joondalup.

Students toured the facilities and heard about the post-school pathways that exist in the rapidly evolving Exercise and Sports Science industries.

The visits enabled students to see the real-world application of many of their theory concepts.

Year 11 students participated in a practical laboratory activity that extended their knowledge of the biomechanical concept of force, and under the direction of Professor Ken Nosaka, students learnt about some of the newest advancements in the Exercise and Sports Science fields, including research on the benefits of eccentric loading when performing resistance activities.

The excursions were a great opportunity to spend time in a leading tertiary institution and students left motivated and excited about the pathways that might be accessed after studying Physical Education Studies.

Year 10 students are encouraged to speak with Mr. Tremayne or one of the other PE staff if they are interested in learning more about the Year 11 and 12 courses available as they start their subject selection process.

SHINE Update

SHINE through Forensic Science

Our Year 10 students, gifted and talented in STEM, were fortunate to have Murdoch University expert in Forensic Science Cindy Palermo and Anubhav Jarial (Law student) facilitate two fascinating workshops. The first workshop required students to use blood type knowledge, solve Mathematical equations, discern patterns, and critically evaluate several pieces of evidence to determine the prime suspect in a case. Following this, students applied trigonometry to analyze a re-created blood splatter. I commend the following students for their positive engagement and critical thinking in a challenging and thought-provoking morning: Ariana Mason, Jaydon Augustus, Zoe Boss, Alyssa Coumbe, Zak Rodkiewicz, Jordan Smith, Olivia Rubens, Harper Gamble, Charlotte Laurent, Samarah Mammoliti, Angelica Rombouts, Zoe Trovato, Lucas March, Zara Kok, Hideki Duque, Saskia Chesson, Keira Reynolds, Seth Fox and Marcus Malaxos. I would also like to thank Mr Brad Cotterell and Mr Justin Farley for his support of students during the morning.

SHINE through problem solving

Year 9 gifted and talented students in STEM were also fortunate to have Murdoch University lead them through the Rube Goldberg challenge. After an introduction to the machine students were challenged to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills build their own Rube Goldberg machine under time constraints. The following students should be proud of their effort and commitment to the problem-solving task: Grace Gordon, Leonardo Mason, Tomas Macri, Chloe Byrne, Charlie Cossom, Stefano Rapanaro, Laura Nolan, Abigail Fowler, Rebecca Rubens, Amelia Ng, Dyllan Roberts, Kate Le, Jenna King, Ethan Wynne, Kevin Xanthis and Sebastian Dziedzic. I would also like to thank Mr Naylor and Mr Nelson for their support of students during the workshop.

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 10: From the Director of Mission and Catholic Identity

Jo Dunn on 07/04/2022

The end of Term 1 coincides with the end of Lent. This period of 40 days before Easter is a time for us to recalibrate our focus on what is truly important through prayer, almsgiving and fasting. Our students have demonstrated a spirit of generosity throughout the term in the way they have supported our fundraising initiatives for Lismore and Project Compassion. As we prepare for Holy Week and enter the Easter period, we encourage our families to contemplate this journey and how we can be Easter people and bring new life into our communities through our relationship with God, ourselves and most importantly each other. On Wednesday 6 April, our students from Marcellin participated in the Easter Liturgy, click to watch. Students from Marian and Lavalla reflected on the Easter story through their liturgy, beautifully put together by our Year 1 class. Click to watch.  

It has been another big term for the Ministry office and I am grateful to the support of all our staff, students and families. I look forward to another term of advocacy, service and prayer in Term 2. 

Key Dates 

鈥� In recent times, our school calendar has changed regularly. 

Year 11 Game Changer Retreat 鈥� March 29 

Each Game Changers group takes part in an annual Retreat Day. These days are facilitated by Marist Youth Ministry and offer an opportunity for Game Changers to connect and build community with each other. The program features 3 main sessions, with an opportunity for large and small group discussion. The aim is to energise students in their ongoing journey as well as allow space and time to gather and plan for their leadership and service opportunities within and beyond the school context. 

‘One does not live on bread alone’ Matthew 4, was the opening idea for our Year 11 Game Changers Retreat. We focused on our Five F’s: family, fun, faith, friends and fitness, reflecting on how we live these out in our lives at the moment, and perhaps how we can improve on them.鈥� We discussed the fragility of life through the metaphor of the ‘Jenga tower’ and considered who helps us pick up the pieces when things become unsteady. 
 
鈥�淚 came that they may have life and have it abundantly.鈥� John 10:10, once we had established our requirements for a supported and fulfilled life, we explored how we can contribute to society and how we can use our unique gifts and talents to create abundance for ourselves and those in our communities. A restorative and inspiring day, the students felt invigorated to return to school life, to bring a relaxed and innovative approach to recognising potential and creating a better future for themselves and others.  
Mrs Aleisha Bryson, Leader of Youth Ministry and Advocacy 
 
Our next Game Changers Retreat will be held on April 29 for Year 9 Students. 

Project Compassion  

秀秀直播 would like to express sincere thanks to all those who helped with our last push towards achieving our goal for Project Compassion. The funds raised doubled in just a week as students participated in a range of activities across the College, digging deep into their pockets.  

The sales from the famous Primary School Easter raffle, free dress day, teacher raffle and hula hoop throw competition all contributed towards accelerating our awareness and contribution of funds for those communities around the world in need of our small donations.  

As Mr Martino could be heard time and time again quoting 鈥�$2 or $5, will barely be noticed by most of us, it may mean we go without a want, like a waffle or ice-cream from the canteen. But for these people it could mean the difference of eating, access to water or safe practices within their community.鈥� We saw this in action with Pastoral Care Groups such as Romero 7 and Camara 10 taking on the challenge as a group and astounding all with the results of their commitment and generosity.  

Students across Marian and Lavalla have continued raising awareness and funds for Project Compassion鈥檚 Caritas appeal. Our Year 4 students have organised a 鈥榃alk for Water鈥� event where students have carried buckets of water around the oval to experience what many young people around the world have to do each day. Our Year 6 students have been assisting in the organisation of our Easter Raffle and have also organised a number of competitions including, guess the lollies in the jar with all proceeds supporting Caritas. 

A heartfelt thankyou to everyone who helped in the organising and running of the events, as well as those who participated and donated their time and money. Looking forward to sharing out totals next term. 

Student Reflections

Walk for Water

Today we organised a 鈥榃alk for Water鈥� event for the Year 4 students. We have been learning how many people around the world have to walk each day to get fresh water. To help our class understand how that feels like we set up a relay around the oval where each team had to carry a bucket of water.

Sienna, Poppy, Vivienne and Stella (4 Red)

Easter Raffle

Today there was great excitement as we drew the prizes from our annual Easter Raffle. Many thanks to the generous donations already from our families. Thank you also to the students and parents who assisted with the wrapping of the prizes. All funds raised have been donated to Caritas Australia鈥檚 Project Compassion appeal this Lent.

Year 6 Fundraising

In Year 6 we have spent time listening to Project Compassion stories and how Caritas helps those in need around the world. We decided to organise a lolly guessing competition with all the money raised donated to Caritas鈥檚 Project Compassion appeal. We hope the money raised helps lives in need and provides opportunities for those people who are not as lucky as we are.

Ella, Lola, Olivia, Chloe, Emmersyn (Year 6)

Year 7 Retreat Day  

As part of their Year 7 experience, students attended a Retreat Day organised by the College and facilitated by 24/7 Youth Ministry who are specifically trained for this role.鈥�疶he Retreat Day follows our Vision for Mission 鈥淕ood Christians and Good Citizens鈥� as we offer students an opportunity away from their normal school routine to pause and reflect on their relationship with creation, others, themselves, and God. Students have found these experiences to be both positive and rewarding. 

The next Retreat Day on the Marcellin Campus is scheduled for our Year 8 Students on May 26. 

Thursday Morning Mass  

Thursday Morning Mass will continue in Term 2 for students across the College. Mass begins at 8.10 am in the Champagnat Chapel and is celebrated by our local priests. 

  • Week 1, Thursday 28 April; Year 12 Students 
  • Week 2, Thursday 5 May; Year 3 Students 

Careers and Pathways Information

Jo Dunn on 25/03/2022

Contact details:

Justin Farley 

Leader of Pathways and Partnerships 

justin.farley@newman.wa.edu.au 

Tel. 9204 9457

Year 10

VET Certificates and Work Experience 

Applications for VET Certificates at TAFE for 2024 have now closed, however, applications for VET Certificates at a small number of Registered Training Organisations remain open. If still interested in applying for a VET Certificate for 2024, please see the details here: 

Pathways and Careers

Applications for Work Experience for 2024 are still open, and details are here: 

Pathways and Careers

Year 11

VET Certificates and Work Experience 

Applications for VET Certificates at TAFE for 2024 have now closed, however, applications for VET Certificates at a small number of Registered Training Organisations remain open. If still interested in applying for a VET Certificate for 2024, please see the details here: 

Pathways and Careers

Applications for Work Experience for 2024 are still open, and details are here: 

Pathways and Careers

Credit towards your WACE, from non-school activities 

Are you doing a non-school-subject activity that you would like to count towards your WACE? This might include things like: 

  • TAFE / VET Certificate studies that you are planning to complete this year 
  • Work Experience 
  • Any other ‘endorsed program’ like Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh, Dance Teaching, Bronze Medallion etc 

If you would like any of the above counted towards your WACE, then you will need to provide the school with evidence that you have completed the activity. For example: 

  • For TAFE – your Certificate 
  • For Work Experience – completed logbook 

The deadline for the school receiving this information was Term 4, end of Week 6.  

Year 12

Applying to University for 2024 using TISC 

TISC is the 鈥榥ormal鈥� way to apply to university. TISC applications are also open. Year 12 students have been provided with their login details and a detailed process via the Year 12 Team. 

Advice and guidance for parents and students 

Parents / guardians may find the following links useful: 

  • UWA Parents Space:  
  • Murdoch University Parents Space:  

Students and families may also find the TISC help video series useful:   

Topics include: 

  • Calculating the ATAR 
  • Scaling 
  • Early Offers 
  • Applying to University via TISC 
  • Allocating your preferences 
  • Applying to interstate Universities 

University Scholarships 

Curtin University   
Edith Cowan University (ECU)   
Murdoch University   
Notre Dame University   
University of Western Australia (UWA)   
Women of STEM Australian scholarships    
Other scholarships  Scholarship       

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS聽

EVENT DATE LINK 
My Future. Supporting student wellbeing at results time 12 December Register for this free webinar  
Options Day Fremantle  18 Dec Options Day Fremantle   
2024 
Info Night at SAE Perth 18 Jan  
ECU STEM one day workshop  9,10 & 11 Jan 2024 Civil Engineering (Hairy Sand) Mechatronics (Automation)   
ECU STEM one day workshop 17 & 18 Jan 2024 Civil Engineering (Hairy Sand) Mechatronics (Automation)   
ECU Open Day Joondalup  14 April   
ECU Open Day Mt Lawley  28 April   
Careers Expo & VET Expo  16 May 鈥� 19 May  
Perth Skills West Careers & Employment Expo 25 to 27 July 2024  

Opportunities

Employment opportunities 

State Swim Swimming Schools 鈥� Osborne Park 

Swimming Instructors 

Contact Mike Bennett on 9444 1044 or mike.bennett@stateswim.com.au 

Discovery Kids, Catholic Out of School Hours Care 

Students who have completed their Certificate IV in Education Support 

Josephine Rodi-Germano, 0409 835 560 

Bricklaying apprenticeships available 

Contact Rebecca Moriconi, Brick and Block careers,  

0475 202 270 Rebecca.m@brickandblock.org.au  

Roof Plumbing work available 

Contact Markus Christie 0413 751 306, markuschristie@hotmail.com 

Taylor鈥檚 floor and wall tiling company, Tiler work available 

Contact Taylor 0421 229 223 

Trainee Medical Receptionist, Western Cardiology, Subiaco 

   

秀秀直播 Sports Update

Jo Dunn on 25/03/2022

ACC Swimming Carnival 

秀秀直播 has been competing over the past 2 weeks in the ACC Swimming Age Championships at HBF Stadium. We ended up finishing 6th overall, when considering this is out of 80 Schools, is a fantastic achievement! We are very proud of everyone for their commitment and effort. Many PB’s were broken and no one can question our willingness to give of our best and bring grit and character each day.

Thank you to our outgoing Yr 12’s who have played a major role over the past 6 years in elevating our swimming program back to A Division levels. Special mention to Emily Holland who will leave the College at the end of the year as possibly the School’s best ever swimmer. Among her achievements are; Multiple Guild Age Champion titles, ACC Age Champion titles, School/ACC records, ACC All Star selection and ACC Letters for Swimming (the highest award the ACC can bestow). Thank you Emily for your huge contribution throughout your time at the College and the example and legacy you have left for others to follow.

Although it was a total team effort, recognition must go to the following students who were able to achieve some incredible individual results;

  • Madelyn Bertolini Yr 7 Age Champion (1st, 5 gold medals!)
  • Emmett McHugh Yr 7 Age Champion (3rd)
  • Imogen Boss Yr 10 (Age Champion (3rd)
  • Emily Holland Y12 Age Champion (2nd)
  • Jake Paynter Yr 11Age Champion (2nd)

We look forward with great anticipation to 2023 as we have the nucleus of a great team. A significant highlight of this year was our Yr 7鈥檚 winning the mixed gender relay which is a great sign for the future. With further training and progress we will be confident of mixing it with the best Schools for years to come.

Thank you to our Coaches Ralph McManus and Ms Clark.

Mr Connell

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