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Primary Update – Term 3 Week 8

Jenni Vile on 06/09/2024

Father鈥檚 Day

Last week鈥檚 Father鈥檚 Day events were a wonderful celebration of the father and father figures in our community. Lavalla鈥檚 Thursday Mass and Friday鈥檚 Marian Liturgy were both wonderful ways to honour the fathers in our community. A huge thank you to the Year 2 classes for running the Liturgy at Marian Campus, and to Mrs Jane Short for her coordination and planning of these events. I hope all fathers had a wonderful weekend.

Athletics Carnival

Today鈥檚 Athletics Carnival was a sensational day of athleticism and sportsmanship. All of our Pre-Primary-Year 6 students tried their hardest and it was a joy to see so many of them do their best, reach personal bests and break records! All students are to be congratulated on they way they gave their all during the day. Big thanks to all of the primary staff who made the day a huge success, with particular thanks to Tash Richards and Lara Vlahov for their outstanding preparation, organisation, and running of the day.

Languages Week Activities

Over the past 2 weeks the Primary have celebrated Languages Week with a range of wonderful activities, including immersive hands-on experiences, drumming incursions and gelato vans. A huge thanks to Sensei O鈥橩eefe and Signora Lynch for their organisation of these meaningful experiences for our Primary students.

秀秀直播 Norms / Medals of Marcellin

Our new 秀秀直播 Norms are now on our website and I encourage you to have a look at these expectations for our Primary students 鈥� 秀秀直播 Norms 鈥� 秀秀直播. Each week our staff and students will focus on 1 Norm, to discuss and unpack what that norm means for our students in their day-to-day school life.

Recently Cailin & Fox (Marian) and Miles & Bradley (Lavalla) were drawn out of the raffle for demonstrating our 秀秀直播 Norms. Congratulations to all students who received a raffle ticket in the past fortnight. We are over halfway through our term and the competition between factions is very close!

URSTRONG 鈥� Lesson 8 Upcoming

Lesson 8 (our final lesson) will be rolled out across the Primary next week. The areas of focus for this upcoming lesson are:

Pk-2: The final session ties it all together, reviewing the key concepts, and students share their culminating project, 鈥淧ut Yourself in a Friend鈥檚 Shoes,鈥� designed to strengthen empathy.

Yr 3 & 4: The final session ties it all together, reviewing the key concepts, and students share their culminating project, 鈥淟ooking into Your Sole,鈥� designed to strengthen empathy.

Yr 5 & 6: The final session ties it all together, reviewing the key concepts, and students share their culminating project, 鈥淲alk a Mile in My Shoes,鈥� designed to strengthen empathy.

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

Promoting Safe and Responsible Online Behaviour

As we continue to navigate the digital age, it’s more important than ever to ensure our children are using technology in a safe and responsible manner. Recently, we have become aware of instances where some students have been using social media and group messaging inappropriately. This is a concern for us all, as it can have lasting impacts on both their wellbeing and their interactions with others.

We understand that managing your child’s online activity can be challenging, but it is essential to monitor their use of electronic devices. Children often lack the maturity to fully understand the consequences of their actions online, making parental guidance crucial. 

To support you in this role, we strongly encourage you to visit the eSafety Commissioner鈥檚 website at This site offers a wealth of resources designed to help parents foster healthy online habits in their children. You鈥檒l find practical advice on setting up parental controls, managing screen time, and understanding the risks associated with social media use.

Here are a few tips to help you support your child鈥檚 online safety:

  • Regularly Discuss Online Behaviour: Have open conversations with your child about their online interactions and the importance of kindness and respect in digital communication.
  • Set Boundaries: Establish clear rules around screen time and the types of content your child can access. The eSafety website offers guidelines on how to set these boundaries effectively.
  • Supervise and Monitor: Be aware of the apps and websites your child is using. Monitoring their activity can help you identify any potential issues early on.
  • Educate About Privacy: Teach your child about the importance of keeping personal information private and the dangers of sharing too much online.

We are committed to working together to ensure our students are safe and responsible online. If you have any concerns or need further assistance, please don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out to us or explore the resources provided by the eSafety Commissioner.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.

Justin Kirry

Leader of Wellbeing 3-6

Dogs on School Grounds

A reminder that due to allergies and some anxieties, dogs are not permitted on school grounds. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding to ensure the safety of all members of our school community.

Primary Disco

Ryan von Bergheim

HEAD OF PRIMARY

From the Vice Principal – Term 3 Week 6

Jenni Vile on 23/08/2024

Year 7-9 Celebration Assembly

On Wednesday, 4 September, we will gather for our Year 7-9 Celebration Assembly to recognise and honour the outstanding academic achievements of our Year 7-9 students from Semester One. This occasion is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and successes of our young learners.

At 秀秀直播, we believe that putting students at the centre of their goal-setting journey empowers them to strive for and reach their full potential, both academically and personally. Celebration is a powerful motivator, encouraging all students to continue pursuing personal excellence.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our Year 7-9 High Achievers next week.

PP-Y6 Athletics Carnival

On Friday 6 September, the combined Marian and Lavalla Athletics Carnival will take place at the Marcellin Campus Oval. This year鈥檚 event will follow a roving carnival format, which is designed to enhance student engagement and participation. The event program and map are attached below. Please note that event timings are approximate, so we recommend allowing extra time if you plan to attend specific activities.

Parents and spectators are welcome to attend and are asked to sit in the designated area on the western side of the Marcellin Oval. Specific facilities, including restrooms, are assigned for your use – please avoid using other College facilities. This is also an alcohol-free event.

We look forward to a successful day of competition and camaraderie. Thank you for your continued support of our staff and students, and special thanks to Ms Vlahov and Ms Richards for organising this event for our PP-6 students.

Student Absences During Term Time (Reminder)

At 秀秀直播, we understand that there are times when you may need to make decisions about your child鈥檚 attendance due to important family events or other personal reasons. As a College, we are guided by the Department of Education regulations, which require us to categorise absences as either 鈥淎pproved鈥� or 鈥淯napproved.鈥� Approved absences include circumstances such as illness, bereavement, or participation in College-endorsed events, while unapproved absences generally refer to holidays or family gatherings during term time.

We recognise that every family鈥檚 situation is unique, and there may be unavoidable circumstances that require your child to be absent from school. However, we kindly ask you to consider the potential impact that missing school can have on your child鈥檚 learning and academic progress. Unapproved absences may lead to your child missing out on important assessments or classroom activities, which could affect their overall academic performance, in line with our College Assessment Policies.

To support your child鈥檚 continued growth and learning, we strongly encourage planning family leave during the designated school holidays whenever possible. By doing so, you help ensure that your child remains engaged with their studies and can benefit from the full range of educational experiences we offer.

Primary Update – Term 3, Week 6

Jenni Vile on 23/08/2024

Pre-Primary Blue Assembly

This week, the Pre-Primary Blue class shared with us a wonderful Assembly, focusing on the 鈥楳agic of Reading鈥� which tied so beautifully into our Book Week celebrations this week! Pre-Primary Blue started their assembly with a beautiful prayer song, reminding all of us to 鈥楲et our Light Shine鈥�. The class then reminded the Marian Campus of the importance, magic and wonder that books bring to our lives! Thank you Pre-Primary Blue for reminding us just how amazing books can be!

Book Week

This week was filled with the celebration of all things to do with reading! We had a range of activities happening across the primary campuses, including author visits and competitions, and culminating in the sensational book week dress up parades! It was so wonderful to see all of our students (and parents) and teachers put in so much effort, dressing up as a wide range of book characters to tie in with this year鈥檚 theme 鈥楻eading Is Magic鈥�. A huge thank you to our Library staff; Mrs Le Dan, Mrs Bailey and Miss Hall for their coordination and organisation of our Book Week celebrations!

秀秀直播 Norms / Medals of Marcellin

Our new 秀秀直播 Norms are now on our website and I encourage you to have a look at these expectations for our Primary students 鈥� 秀秀直播 Norms 鈥� 秀秀直播. Each week our staff and students will focus on 1 Norm, to discuss and unpack what that norm means for our students in their day-to-day school life.

Recently Lucas (Marian) and Billie (Lavalla) were drawn out of the raffle for demonstrating our 秀秀直播 Norms. Congratulations to all students who received a raffle ticket in the past fortnight. We are over halfway through our term and the competition between factions is very close!

URSTRONG 鈥� Lesson 7 Upcoming

Lesson 7 will be rolled out across the Primary next week. The areas of focus for this upcoming lesson are:

Pk-2: This session highlights hot topics for this age group including: playdates & birthday parties, how to say 鈥楴o!鈥� in a kind way, and how to respond to feeling bossed around.

Yr 3 & 4: This session highlights hot topics for this age group including: birthday parties, how to kindly decline, feeling caught in the middle, following & copying, and 鈥榮tealing鈥� friends.

Yr 5 & 6: This session focuses on the powerful influence of friends and the importance of strong boundaries. Students reflect on the difference between fitting-in vs belonging and quality vs quantity.

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

Father鈥檚 Day

I look forward to celebrating Father鈥檚 Day on Thursday 29 August for Lavalla (Mass), and Friday 30 August for Marian (Liturgy). Please refer to SeeSaw for details which were posted end of last week.

Primary Disco

Save the date 鈥� the Primary Disco will be held on Friday 18 October (Term 4, Week 2). More details will be provided to families in the coming weeks.

Ryan von Bergheim

HEAD OF PRIMARY

From the Principal – Term 3 Week 6

Jenni Vile on 22/08/2024

Dear Parents and Guardians 

Welcome to another edition of the 秀秀直播 News! 

Feast of the Assumption  

On August 15, we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption followed by our Fete and Buddy Activities. Staff and students attended one of three beautiful Masses in the morning.  I passed on our thanks to Fr. Kaz and Fr. Hyginus for celebrating the Eucharist. The remainder of the day was a time for community, fun and involvement. Guild sporting activities and Primary Buddy activities followed the Fete times across the whole College. A beautiful element of the day was the focus on gratitude and awareness. 

Each Secondary year group embraced the challenge of expressing gratitude, support, and social awareness. Year 7 and 8 students created friendship bracelets to share, while Year 9 wrote advocacy letters for Amnesty International. Year 10 sent letters of appreciation to healthcare workers, Year 11 wrote to local aged care residents and Year 12 spread messages of support and inspiration across the campus for all students. Meanwhile, our Primary students enjoyed games and buddy activities. The spirit of family and connection to the broader community was evident throughout the day, and I commend our students for their leadership on this Feast Day. 

Year 10-12 High Achievers Celebrate Assembly 

Last week also saw us celebrating the students from Semester 1 who were recognised as academic high achievers. We were joined by many parents and grandparents in the assembly, where the central message was the importance of celebrating and supporting excellence in academic achievement. It is the basis on which society positively moves forward, nurturing the academics, researchers, community leaders and innovators of tomorrow. In my address, I highlighted that this achievement is as important as celebrating the wonderful successes we have witnessed at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.  

Primary Book Week 

It was such a joy to join our Marian and Lavalla students as they celebrated the wonderful world of literature. As a parent, I can relate to the sudden rush when you realise Book Week has snuck up, and your child asks, 鈥榃hat am I wearing?鈥� The Children鈥檚 Book Council of Australia, founded in 1945, took on the important task of promoting Australian literature for children, an area that was not yet well developed. This year鈥檚 Book Week Parade, themed 鈥楻eading is Magic,鈥� showcased the incredible imagination of our Primary students. But beyond the costumes and fun, the true essence of Book Week lies in fostering a love for reading and encouraging children to discover books and stories that capture their imaginations.聽

The week-long celebration ended with a book-focussed Marian Assembly hosted by the very entertaining Pre-Primary Blue.  Marcellin campus also joined in the fun of Book Week, organised by the English Department. 

Mullewa Year 11 Game Changers 

秀秀直播’s long-standing relationship with the Mullewa community continued this week with three staff and 13 students working in the community for the week. The immersion included time helping in the local primary school, working in the Parish and helping the community to prepare for the local flower show. It is a great and enduring relationship that the College is so blessed to have with the Mullewa community.聽

Catholic Performing Arts Festival 

Our students have been participating in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival, which began in mid-July and features over 20,000 students from 162 schools. The performances span various categories and will continue until the finale on September 6. We look forward to sharing the results of our talented performers in our September newsletter after the finale. 

With blessings.   

ANDREW WATSON  
PRINCIPAL 

From the Principal – Term 3 Week 4

Jenni Vile on 09/08/2024

Dear Parents and Guardians 

Feast of St Mary of the Cross  

Yesterday, we celebrated the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop in our Community Mass with MacKillop Guild and Year 5. Mary MacKillop is our first Australian saint and a woman of great vision, determination and passion for education. Mary paved the way for the education of poor children, especially in rural and remote parts of Australia. She was born in the year that St Marcellin Champagnat died and there is much similarity in the work of both Mary and Marcellin to bring the Good News of the Gospel and education to young people.聽

Feast of the Assumption 

Next Thursday we celebrate one of the most important feast days in the Church, the Assumption. The Assumption of Our Lady into heaven has been accepted from back to the earliest of Christian times. The Assumption signals the end of Mary鈥檚 earthly life and marks her return to heaven to be reunited with Jesus. As Marists, we believe that Mary is the first disciple of Jesus, and that we will come to know better Christ’s love for us by following her example of faith, strength, care and compassion. In the Way of Mary is central to how we live our faith as a 秀秀直播 community.聽

Marist Schools Australia Cyclic Inquiry at 秀秀直播 

Next week we host a panel from Marist Schools Australia whose role is to meet with the College Executive, sample groups of students, staff and parents to help the College form its next School Strategic Improvement Plan for 2025 to 2027. The community was so helpful in completing the Diagnostic Inventory for School Alignment and Leuven Catholic Identity surveys. This information will also have its place alongside the feedback from the panel in shaping our direction for improvement over the next 3 years. 

In the upcoming 秀秀直播 Parent Forum, held on Monday 19 August commencing at 6.00pm, the College Executive will be sharing a summary of our perceptive data with parents. We will be outlining the celebrations and commendations that flowed from the school improvement process of our last Plan. We will also be highlighting the areas we are seeing for the work ahead. If you are available, please join us. 

Year 10 Rites of Passage Camp 

On Monday evening, Secondary Deputy, Sarah Ellam and I joined Year 10 Leader of Wellbeing, Mrs Lara Ognenis and Year 10 parents in an information session on the upcoming Year 10 Camp. At 秀秀直播, we are developing a very intentional program of formation for young people as they move through adolescence and begin the journey towards adulthood that links to rites of passage. As parents and school, we are all very keen to ensure that our young people develop in a holistic way, feeling that life isn鈥檛 just all pace with no space. We want them to feel confident that they have an extensive toolbox to draw from when navigating their own unique identity and place in the community on the journey from adolescence to adulthood.   

Across the campuses in Wellbeing Week 

During this week, we have focused on the wellbeing approaches that are present in our programs across the College. Our Marian and Lavalla students recognised Zones of Regulation on Thursday by dressing in the colours of the zones. Each day of the week has had a theme that we are following throughout the College. Our Wellbeing Captains, Ava and Jordan, have worked alongside students and staff to highlight the importance of wellbeing.  

As the staff have been involved in wellbeing activities today, and there is a mid-term break for students today and Monday, I take the opportunity to wish families a good break. We will see everyone return next Tuesday. 

ANDREW WATSON  
PRINCIPAL