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ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ News Term 4 Week 2 2020: From the Vice Principal

Graduation Award Winners

Last night, families, friends and staff gathered to celebrate Mass and Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020. This is a very special occasion on the College Calendar and marks the end of a journey from Kindy to Year 12. The achievements were acknowledged with the presentation of Subject Awards and College Awards. Congratulations to each student and their family. We extend our thanks to teaching staff, from Primary through to Secondary, who have guided, walked with and supported each student over many years. Special thanks to Mrs Carla Pastorelli, Leader of Wellbeing Year 12. Your commitment to this group of students has been unwavering and exemplifies the true mark of a teacher.

As Marist educators, we reflect on the words of Marcellin, ‘May their lives be an echo, of what you’ve taught them’. Our prayer for the graduates of 2020 is that their lives continue to be formed by the tenants of our Marist spirituality and each of you leave ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ with the courage of your faith, a heart for compassion and a call for service.

Click hereÌýto see the full list of award recipients and more photos from the night.

ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Parents 2021

Planning for the 2021ÌýÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Parents program is underway. If there is a topic you would like to explore, please email meÌýatÌýlisa.fogliani@newman.wa.edu.au

It is hoped the College can offer a program of both online and face to face parent engagement opportunities.

Awards Ceremonies 2020Ìý

Mindful of the restrictions in place, the College is preparing and planning the best way to host respective Awards Ceremonies at the end of the year to maximise parent engagement, acknowledge the achievements of students and celebrate the 2020 school year.

Please Save the Dates below. Details of each event will be shared closer to the date.

  • Years 7-9 Awards Ceremony – Thursday 26 November, Marist Auditorium
  • Years 10-11 Awards Ceremony – Thursday 26 November, Marist Auditorium
  • Year 6 Celebration Assembly and Lavalla Awards – Tuesday 8 December, Marist Auditorium

Arts Festival

A reminder that the 2020 PK-12 College Arts Festival opens on Sunday 25 October with Divergence the Dance Showcase held in the Marist Auditorium. This is a ticketed event, due to Covid-19 restrictions. Click here for more information.

Covid-19 Update

With the delay of moving to Phase 5 restrictions by the State Government, the following protocols will remain in place untilÌý24 October.

  • Assemblies and College community events: Whole school and campus assemblies are limited to ensure student numbers do not exceed the 2m2 rule. Adult visitors and staff should maintain physical distancing where possible.
  • The College will continue to enforce the 2m2 rule per adult for indoor spaces. All official visitors as per College guidelines are required to sign in.
  • Student attendance at school is compulsory, except for those who are recognised as medically vulnerable or who have medically vulnerable family members. If you are concerned about your own family situation, please contact Lisa Fogliani, Vice Principal for additional clarity and advice.

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

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

If Students are UnwellÌý

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

Our Commitment To Child Safety

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

Code Of Conduct

A reminder to all families that the Code of Conduct can be accessed via the College website. The Code is mandated by Catholic Education Western Australia and the application of the code extends to all staff, students, parents, guardians, caregivers and volunteers.

The Code seeks to value the dignity of every person, foster positive relationships, ensuring confidentiality and accountability and supports professional boundaries.  Events held during school hours AND outside of school hours that are associated with the College are also supported by the Code of Conduct.  Postings on social media platforms that identify the College or College events are also bound by the Code of Conduct.

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

ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ News Term 4 Week 2 2020: From the Principal

Start of Term

We have enjoyed a smooth start to the Term.

Year 12 students returned to exams and subsequent feedback sessions, the Year 10 students spent the week in Karridale on their Adventure Camp and we also welcomed our Year 7 2021 cohort to the College for Orientation.

It was wonderful to see Book Week come to life across the College this week. Many age appropriate activities took place and the Primary Parades were extremely colourful. I trust all will enjoy the wonderful photos taken during this week (click here).

Feast of Saint John Henry ÐãÐãÖ±²¥

Friday 9 October was the official Feast Day of Saint John Henry ÐãÐãÖ±²¥.

Saint John Henry ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ was an academic. He sought truth and believed that each of us has a purpose, that we are each a link in a chain, created by God to do good and to do God’s work.

During last week we had the opportunity to learn more about ÐãÐãÖ±²¥â€™s story. Each campus celebrated through various activities to remember the contributions and learn about ÐãÐãÖ±²¥. As a community, we celebrated the Feast Day at our Thursday morning Mass which was led by Monsignor Kevin Long.

Tom Brajdic

On Friday 16 October, Catholic Education WA celebrated long standing members of staff at a breakfast at Crown Burswood. Tom Brajdic, our Leader of ICT, was acknowledged for his 40 years of dedicated service to education. Congratulations Tom on this outstanding achievement.

Year 12 Graduation

Last evening we celebrated the Graduating Class of 2020 at Optus Stadium, commencing with Mass in the stands and followed by awards and dinner in the Riverview Room. Due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the event could not take place at ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ and we were most fortunate to have secured this magnificent venue for what was, as College Captain Anastasia Berti referred to, the Grand Final of the Class of 2020.

In my speech, I put to the Class of 2020 – ‘What is it your plan to do with your one, wild and precious life?’, the Marist Theme for 2020.Ìý At its heart, it is a question that invites us to look at who we are, the lives we are living, and our place in the world. Our response to this question can take us on a journey in search of understanding of what brings greater freedom and wholeness in our lives. It invites us at a deeper level to consider what it means to be truly human; the brevity, beauty and mystery of life….

Please click here to access the Principal’s Graduation Speech.

The event was an outstanding success.Ìý The students presented beautifully and it was wonderful to see so many family members in attendance to see their children / siblings / grandchildren through this rite of passage.

 

 

 

 

Book Week 2020

Throughout Term 4 Week 2, the CBCA National Book Week was celebrated across the College. The theme for Book Week this year was Curious Creatures, Wild Minds!

Each year our College spends one glorious week celebrating Australian authors and illustrators, which is a wonderful way to promote books and literacy to our students. All students from both campuses were very excited to participate in a parade where they dressed up as one of their favourite book characters.

Marian Campus

It was wonderful to see our students and teachers dressed as their favourite book character to celebrate the event. A fun-filled parade was held on Tuesday, with students from Kindy – Year 2 showcasing their creative costumes in celebration of reading!

An incursion by author James Foley concluded the week of festivities, with James sharing his knowledge and skills around writing stories for children.

Thank you to Mrs Alison Le DanÌýandÌýMiss Catherine HallÌýfor their hard work inÌýorganising all the festivities for the week.ÌýThank you also to Mrs Kelly Simpson for once again coordinating our staff Book Week dance.

Lavalla Campus

Our Years 3-6 parade so many fabulous ‘curious creature’ characters such as ‘The Lost Thing’ by Shaun Tan and ‘Fing’ by David Walliams. Students were also keen to embrace their ‘wild minds’ with some dressed as fabulous adventurers such as Amelia Earhart and Caroline Goodall from the “Little People, Big Dreams” book series.

The students at Lavalla will attend their Book Week incursion on Monday 26 October with Aśka who an Artist, Scientist and children’s book Illustrator.

The students at Lavalla also participated in a Book Week Competition; Create your own Curious Creature, with a Wild Mind.

Congratulations to the following winners:

  • Year 3 Winner: Berkeley Blizzard 3 Blue
  • Year 4 Winner: Zoe Krasnykova 4 Red
  • Year 5 Winner: Anabel Reguseo 5 Red
  • Year 6 Winner: Charlie Bryant 6 Red

An honourable mention was awarded to James Bornman from Year 6 Red.

The winners each received a gift card for $20 to spend at Dymocks.

 

Year 12 Graduation Celebrations

Last night the Year 12 students, family, friends and staff gathered for the final time to celebrate the successes of the Year 12 cohort at Mass and Graduation at Optus Stadium.

The evening commenced with Mass, celebrated by Fr Garner and acolyte Mr Michael Diamond.

At the conclusion of Mass, guests gathered on the Champions Terrace for refreshments prior to the commencement of the Graduation Ceremony.

The Graduation ceremony included slideshows and reflective addresses including;

  • Graduation Address from 2020 College Captains Mitch and Anastasia
  • Principal’s Address from Mr John Finneran

In his Principal’s Address, Mr Finneran reiterated that “the fundamental beliefs and assumptions in this community are that you all have the potential to succeed. OurÌýVision for Learning Shine through discovery – let you light shineÌýasks this of us — that we can be excellent; we have license to let our light shine.â€

DOWNLOAD 2019 PRINCIPAL’S GRADUATION SPEECH

The evening concluded with recognising the outstanding academic, sporting and community achievements and contributions of the Year 12 cohort. The following students received the College’s highest awards:

  • Dominique Burns, recipient of the Class of 1977 Award. The highest achieving student engaged in Vocational and Educational Training opportunities.
  • Tegan Connelly received the JJ Clune Award. Presented to the Year 12 student who is acknowledged as the most outstanding graduate of the year.
  • Kate Broderick who was announced as this year’s Br Cletus Read Proxime Accessit recipient.
  • The Monsignor Kennedy Award for Dux of the College was awarded to Jack Towie.

A full list of award winners can be found here:

Download Year 12 2020 Award Recipients

Congratulations to our Year 12’s. We are delighted to officially welcome you all as our newest Alumni; The Class of 2020.

Marian Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Marian Athletics Carnival.

The team spirit displayed by students was fantastic and is what the event strives to achieve. The enthusiasm of students and their energy in celebrating each others achievements is a testament to the true spirit of sportsmanship.

Congratulations to Delany Faction who won the carnival.