Last week, we were delighted to welcome a small number of families to our first ever parent formation evening, where we were able to share a little bit about our Marist story, and develop our understanding of our Marist characteristics 鈥� the very real way Marcellin Champagnat and his brothers brought to life his philosophy of loving all children and loving them equally.
One of the things that I am still thinking about from that night, is the beginning of our evening. What was planned as a quick welcome turned in a rich 20-minute sharing of names, family, school journeys, and our hopes for our children. It was a little bit unexpected, but it was also so wonderful. It reminded me that perhaps what we sometimes long for most, especially in the busyness of life, is time to pause, be present, and enjoy connection with one another. What started as an event in formation of spirituality, was really formation in community too.
I would like to express my thanks to those families who attended our first formation evening 鈥� there was a great sense of warmth in the room 鈥� of listening and sharing experiences, and it was wonderful to be a part of. I certainly look forward to being able to offer a similar opportunity for families again in the future.
Last Friday, 5 Red treated us to an entertaining and informative assembly on adaptation and the fascinating ways animals adjust to their environments over time in order to survive.
Their presentation also reminded us of something essential to human survival and wellbeing: the need to feel loved and to belong. Just as animals adapt to thrive, we too flourish when we feel valued and supported.
It鈥檚 a shared responsibility for all of us to help ensure that everyone feels a strong sense of belonging in our Marist family, where every student knows they are seen, valued, and loved by their peers.
Year 6 Assembly
This morning, our Year 6 Blue students delivered an impactful assembly performance highlighting the effect of pollution on our environment and the importance of taking action today.
Through a creative journey into the future 鈥� all the way to 2075 鈥� they showed us what our world could look like if we don鈥檛 act now: the Great Barrier Reef lost, our oceans choked with plastics, and record-high temperatures becoming the norm.
Their message was an inspiring call to action for us all: even the smallest positive changes we make today can have a significant impact on the future. It鈥檚 a responsibility we all share to care for our planet, and we commend Year 6 Blue for using their voices to remind us just how important this is.
Well done to all involved for this timely and thought-provoking message!
Year 2 Liturgy
Yesterday, we celebrated our final day at Marian with a beautiful Liturgy organised by our Year 2 students, centred around the theme of friendship and farewelling Marian.
A highlight of the celebration was a heartfelt reflection video featuring photos of each class, capturing the strong sense of family spirit and our love of work.
A sincere thank you to the Year 2 Unit Group and Mrs Jane Short for preparing such a special and memorable Liturgy, a meaningful way to honour our community鈥檚 rich history at Marian.
Marian Move
Yesterday, we shared our last day at the Marian campus. The mood is high with staff and teachers very excited about the move. Removalists have been on-site nearly every day this week, moving furniture and resources. Our teachers have been seen very late into the evening setting up our new learning spaces. We look forward to welcoming parents to the new build for Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday 22 July and students on Wednesday 23 July.
I am so proud of our community for how both staff and students have approached the challenges of this week with limited furniture and resources. I have seen every one of our Marist values come to life.
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New Finish Time for Pre-Kindy and Kindy
A reminder that Pre-Kindy and Kindy will finish at the new time of 2.45pm from Term 3. This is to accommodate for the increase of traffic to the primary campus.
Kiss n Ride for Pre- Primary
In Term 3, we will be trialling Kiss ‘n’ Ride for our Pre-Primary students.
Each classroom will have a Kiss ‘n’ Ride register where you can indicate if you鈥檇 like your child to be brought to the collection point. Please note that you must register your child each day if you wish for them to use this service.
If you would prefer your child to go to Kiss ‘n’ Ride on a regular basis (e.g., every day or on specific days each week), please email your classroom teacher directly.
Children will be supervised by an Education Assistant while they wait to be collected.
We appreciate your support as we trial this new system to help make pick-up time smoother and more efficient.
Parent Teacher Interviews Tuesday 22 July
Parent Teacher Interviews are being held of Tuesday 22 July and you have received correspondence from the College regarding how to book your appointments. These meetings offer a valuable opportunity to discuss your child鈥檚 progress, celebrate their achievements, and work together to support their ongoing learning and wellbeing. Strong partnerships between home and school play an important role in every child鈥檚 educational journey, and we look forward to connecting with you to share insights and future goals.
9.00am 鈥� 12.20pm
Online interviews only via Teams
1.15pm 鈥� 5.35pm
In-person interviews will be held in your child鈥檚 classroom at the Primary Campus, 216 Empire Avenue, Churchlands. There will be clear signs to direct PK-2 families.
As part of our commitment to fostering respectful and productive relationships between families and staff, the College asks all parents and carers to adhere to the Parent Code of Conduct during Parent-Teacher Interviews. This includes engaging in courteous and respectful dialogue, honouring the scheduled time allocation for each meeting, and recognising that complex or sensitive matters may require a separate, dedicated appointment to ensure they are addressed appropriately. Maintaining positive and professional communication supports our shared goal of working in partnership to enhance each student鈥檚 learning and wellbeing.
Missing Uniforms
As the winter months roll in, so do the missing jumpers, blazers, and mystery socks! We have noticed a rise in lost uniform items lately. If your child arrives home with an unexpected addition to their wardrobe, please send it into Reception. We will play uniform matchmaker and do our best to reunite it with its rightful owner.
Thanks for helping us solve the case of the wandering winterwear!
Communication regarding your child
We kindly ask that any concerns regarding your child鈥檚 learning progress, behaviour, or wellbeing be communicated directly with their classroom teacher.
While our Educational Assistants play a vital role in supporting students throughout the day, classroom teachers are best placed to discuss and respond to individual student matters. This ensures clear communication and allows us to provide the most accurate and effective support for your child.
Thank you for your understanding and for partnering with us to support your child鈥檚 growth and development.
End of Term
As we come to the end of a busy and memorable term, we thank you for your ongoing support, kindness, and involvement in school life. We hope the upcoming winter break brings rest, joy, and quality time with loved ones.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in Term 3 as we continue our journey together as #OneCampusOneCommunity.
As our children continue to grow up in an increasingly digital world, it is more important than ever that we work together to ensure their online experiences are safe, respectful, and age-appropriate. While technology offers wonderful opportunities for learning and connection, it can also expose children to risks, including contact from strangers through seemingly innocent platforms like gaming modules.
We remind parents and carers to be extra vigilant when it comes to their child鈥檚 online interactions. This includes monitoring chat functions in games, setting parental controls, and having open conversations with your child about who they talk to and what they encounter online.
At 秀秀直播, we take a proactive approach to digital safety. The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum is taught across all year levels, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to stay safe, including in online environments. We also enhance this learning through initiatives such as the upcoming Constable Care Incursion for our Year 3鈥�6 students, which includes key messages around personal safety and online behaviour.
For practical advice on how to support your child鈥檚 online safety at home, we recommend visiting the .
College Vision Documents
At 秀秀直播, our Visions for Learning, Wellbeing and Mission articulate the heart of who we are and what we aspire to become as a Catholic school in the Marist tradition.
Together, these Vision statements shape our strategic direction and daily practice. They reflect our commitment to educating the whole person, mind, body and spirit, and inspire our community to grow in faith, flourish in wellbeing and strive for excellence in learning
We have recently reviewed and updated our Visions for Mission, Learning and Wellbeing. Families can access these documents via our website.
Lavalla Carpark Update
Over the past week, you may have noticed some clearing work in the Lavalla Carpark, which has created several additional parking bays in preparation for Term 3.
We have also been trialling various strategies to improve afternoon traffic flow and thank all parents/caregivers for their ongoing cooperation and understanding.
From next week, the following changes will be in place:
The Kiss N Ride will open at 3pm, when students are dismissed. If you arrive earlier, please park in a designated bay. We appreciate your cooperation if directed to do so.
If the Kiss N Ride lane is full, please either park in an available bay or complete a loop and re-enter once space becomes available.
It is critical that cars do not block the entry lane, as this prevents other vehicles from entering the car park.
To support a smooth and safe flow of traffic:
Please continue to clearly display your family name on your dashboard.
Encourage your children to move promptly into the car to allow for a quick and safe departure.
Remember that the car park is a strict 8km/h zone – please follow all posted signage and drive with caution.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work together to provide a safe and efficient pick-up experience for our community.
Transperth Service Changes
To address the late arrival of the school specials, Transperth will implement the following changes from 22 June 2025:
Route 422
The service to Scarborough Beach Bus Station, continuing as School Special 717, will now depart Karrinyup Bus Station at 7.38am.
School Special 717
School Special 717 will now depart Scarborough Beach Bus Station at 7.57am.
College Photos – Uniform Guidelines
As we continue College photos next week, it is a timely reminder for students and parents to ensure that our uniform guidelines are followed. This includes shirts tucked in, top buttons done up, ties worn properly to the top button, skirts worn at the correct length, and blazers worn to and from school. These expectations apply not only at the College but also in the wider community, including on public transport and when entering and leaving the College grounds.
We encourage parents and guardians to work in partnership with the College to help students uphold our uniform standards. Checking that your child is dressed appropriately before they leave the house or step out of the car will assist in our shared approach to maintaining high standards of uniform. Additionally, we appreciate any effort to reiterate the importance of adhering to uniform requirements and personal presentation at the College.
Please note that only students who meet all College uniform and personal presentation standards will be permitted to participate in College photos.
Today, the 秀秀直播 community celebrated Champagnat Day. The Feast of St Marcellin Champagnat falls on 6 June every year. As this date always coincides with the Senior examination period, this week is our first opportunity back together as a full College Community to give thanks for the work of St Marcellin Champagnat and recognise in our school the great blessing of being a Marist community. Mass was celebrated across three venues, and the students were brought to reflect on the significance of Marcellin鈥檚 life and messages. Following Mass, we acknowledged long-standing staff who have served the College for 10, 20 and 25 years. A great feature of the day is awarding the Champagnat Awards to a student in each year, from Kindergarten to Year 12, and to staff whose example in our community reflects the Marist Characteristics and the legacy of St Marcellin Champagnat. It is one of the most enjoyable moments in the school year. Congratulations to the students and staff who were acknowledged. Along with the award, a certificate is presented with a beautiful citation on the reverse. The citations for students and staff are the real 鈥榞old鈥�. Each highlights the way in which these community members lead in that very Marist way 鈥�Strong Minds, Gentle Hearts鈥�.
A happy Feast of St Marcellin to us all! Let us pray to Mary to know Jesus, remembering St Marcellin Champagnat鈥檚 words, 鈥淚 can鈥檛 meet a young person without telling them how much God loves them.
2025 Champagnat Award Winners
Year level
Student
Kindy
Ruby Pember
Pre-Primary
Aurora Menzies
Year 1
Caine Gallagher
Year 2
Pia Martinovich
Year 3
Finley Shephard
Year 4
Mila Harris
Year 5
Valentina Polizzi
Year 6
Kyle Cowland
Year 7
Samantha Fowler
Year 8
Isla Kalebic
Year 9
Angus Timcke
Year 10
Sunny Ebert
Year 11
Maya McIntyre-Llewellyn
Year 12
Charlie Cossom
Staff – Primary
Lara Gray
Staff – Secondary
Anna Owen
Staff 鈥� PK-12
Kate Robartson
Connection in Faith
Last Sunday, the Church celebrated Trinity Sunday. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are celebrated as one essence – this mystery of God: The Father鈥檚 love for his son, the son鈥檚 immense love for each one of us that he dies on a cross, and the Holy Spirit 鈥� the love and essence of God that he has left us through, with and in the world. The act of the Sign of the Cross is a recognition of this mystery and connection. We tap our forehead in recognition of God the Father, our hand placed on our chest is symbolic of the love of Jesus for us and touching each shoulder is our desire for the Holy Spirit to energise and guide our good works. It is a simple action where we make connection with God in what can be a pause through the busyness of the day.
Connection in Community
Tonight, we host the 秀秀直播 Community Quiz Night. Our 秀秀直播 Parent Forum were instrumental in returning a great community night in the Quiz last year, and we are proud to host tonight鈥檚 fun gathering. Along with developing connections and relationships, we gather tonight in support of the Marist Solidarity Australia and Youth Focus. All funds raised will go to these two groups. Thank you to Jenni Vile, Community Relations, Karla Nessfield-Thomas, Events Manager, Wes Carren-Auditorium Technician, for their assistance in organising the event, the many parents and businesses who have donated items for the raffle draws, prizes and silent auction, and to those who have volunteered their time for set up and pack up and, staff member, Mr Matthew Box for his role as MC and Quiz Master.聽 Stay tuned for another great community event, which is planned around the Performing Arts in late Term 3.聽
Last week, 4 Red led a wonderful assembly all about persistence. They shared stories of famous people who didn鈥檛 give up, even when things were hard.
We heard how J.K. Rowling was turned down by 12 publishers before Harry Potter became a huge success. Thomas Edison said, 鈥淚 have not failed. I鈥檝e just found 10,000 ways that won鈥檛 work.鈥� Michael Jordan was cut from his school basketball team, but kept trying and became a star. Taylor Swift didn鈥檛 let early knockbacks stop her from chasing her music dreams.
4 Red reminded us that persistence is important for everyone, not just the famous. It helps us keep going when learning is tricky or when we face challenges.
Buddy Day
Today, we celebrated both Champagnat Day and Buddy Day, a significant day made even more special by welcoming our K鈥�2 students to the Lavalla Campus, as we continue our journey towards becoming one community.
Despite the wet weather, spirits were high as our youngest students took part in an outdoor walk around the new building. This gave them a first glimpse of their future surroundings and, most excitingly, their new playgrounds! Thanks to gumboots and rain jackets, the rain became part of the adventure, with many students eagerly putting puddles to the test.
PK-2 Build Update
We are thrilled to be counting down the final weeks to the opening of our brand-new PK鈥�2 building. The excitement is building across our community as we move closer to this exciting milestone.
This week, the campus has been buzzing with activity as delivery trucks arrived daily, bringing in beautiful new furniture and resources to help bring the learning spaces to life. It鈥檚 been wonderful to see the vision for our early years environment coming together, piece by piece.
We cannot wait to welcome our PK鈥�2 students and families to the Churchlands site at the beginning of Term 3. We look forward to sharing this next chapter with you and to seeing our youngest learners thrive in their inspiring new space.
To help your child feel confident and prepared for the upcoming move to the Churchlands campus, we encourage you to read through this social story together. It鈥檚 designed to gently introduce the new environment, routines, and spaces in a way that supports a smooth and positive transition.
New finish time for PK and K from Term 3
To help ease traffic congestion and ensure there is adequate parking for all families during afternoon pick-up, we will be introducing a new home time for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students from the beginning of Term 3.
Starting in Term 3, dismissal for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten will be at 2:45pm. This small adjustment will help stagger pick-up times across the school, making the process smoother and safer for everyone.
We appreciate your support and understanding as we make this change to improve the overall experience for our families and to support the safe and efficient operation as we move to being one campus, one community.
Pupil Free Day PK-2 – Friday 4 July
To facilitate the setup of classrooms and unpacking of boxes in readiness for the start of Term 3, Friday 4 July will be a Pupil Free Day for all PK-2 students. OSH Club is running a vacation care day on this day. To book your child into OSH Club on this day, please contact OSH Club directly
