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Movement- Good for the Body and Nourishment for the Spirit

As we reflect on recent events of student celebration with highlights of the Primary Musical 鈥� Wizard of Oz, World Scholars Cup, ACC Inclusive Fun Run 鈥� Sue Bigelow Spirit Shield, Junior ACC and ACC Cross Country Carnivals and the Marist Netball Carnival, Bendigo, it just highlights the incredible value of movement, expression, competition and creativity in a young person鈥檚 life.

No child or adult commits to opportunities like those listed without facing the important concept of 鈥榮tretch鈥� – the notion of going safely beyond the margin of 鈥榯he known鈥� and 鈥榯he comfortable鈥�, to the experience of a little discomfort and uncertainty of outcome, but the reward of further personal growth, accomplishment and celebration.

Advocates of positive psychology discuss the three happinesses in some sense. Psychologist, Martin Selegman identifies the Pleasant Life, the Good Life and the Meaningful Life. Each are important and are satisfied in various ways. The Pleasant Life appreciates interaction and appreciation of nature. The Good Life challenges us to recognise we all have unique virtues and strengths we can lean into to nurture self-esteem and satisfaction for our unique self. The Meaningful Life brings depth of fulfilment when we use our strengths and virtues for a greater purpose beyond ourselves 鈥� for others.

Crafting away as a part of the cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz, collaborating and deep thinking in the moment of the World Scholars Cup, running as a part of the Cross Country teams or playing in the highly competitive Marist Netball Carnival are examples of being a part of a bigger thing and contributing to a deep sense of fulfilment for the group, as much as for the personal challenge, stretch and celebration on offer. The old saying applies here: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

We are extremely proud of our 秀秀直播 students who compete, participate and play in the Co-Curricular Program. A huge congratulations to the cast, crew and staff of The Wizard of Oz, the students and mentor staff in The World Scholars Cup, the runners and coaches of the Inclusive (Education Support), JACC and ACC Cross Country Carnivals and the players and coaches of the Marist Netball team. Our Netball Team reached a height the College has not had in this Carnival for many years; we were Runner-Up in the Challenger Shield to Red Bend College, Forbes.

I encourage you to read further into this edition of the Newsletter to hear about the whole College recognition of National Reconciliation Week, Game Changers Retreat and the National Simultaneous Storytime event in Lavalla. Wishing you all a wonderful fortnight ahead.

Mr Andrew Watson

PRINCIPAL

This Saturday, 6 June, Marists around the world will celebrate the Feast Day of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers and the inspiration behind the mission we continue today.

When we hear stories of saints, it can sometimes be difficult to relate to them. We may imagine them as extraordinary people whose holiness places them somehow beyond the experiences of ordinary life. Yet the saints were, first and foremost, people just like us. They faced challenges, doubts, and limitations. What made them remarkable was not perfection, but their willingness to love God and to love others.

Marcellin Champagnat was one such person. Born in rural France in 1789, he was not a man of wealth, influence, or exceptional academic ability. Rather, he was a priest who saw a need in his community and chose to respond. He noticed the young people who were overlooked, forgotten, and lacking access to education and faith formation. Seeing their needs, he acted with humility, courage, and determination.

I often wonder whether Marcellin could ever have imagined what would grow from those simple beginnings. Could he have envisioned Marist schools on the other side of the world in Australia? Could he have imagined the thousands of students, families, staff, and communities who would one day be touched by his vision? I suspect that he would be genuinely surprised. Yet perhaps that is the beauty of his story. He did not set out to change the world; he simply responded faithfully to the needs he saw before him.

As we celebrate his feast day, we are reminded that the call to holiness is not reserved for a select few. Each of us is invited to be part of the communion of saints by continuing their work in our own time and place. Like Marcellin, we are called to notice those who may be overlooked, to respond with compassion, and to bring the love of God to others through our words and actions.

I wish all members of our community a wonderful weekend as we reflect on the life and example of St Marcellin Champagnat. While his feast day falls this Saturday, we are very much looking forward to celebrating together as a College community on Friday 19 June, once our senior students have completed their exams.

Mr Stuart McClorey

DIRECTOR OF MISSION & CATHOLIC IDENTITY