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

Jo Dunn on 06/04/2023

I can鈥檛 believe we are here at the end of Term 1! It has been a busy but productive term in the Primary, with plenty of exciting learning opportunities for our students across the entire range of learning areas. We have some wonderful Curriculum and Social/Emotional initiatives to look forward to as we enter Term 2 and I encourage you to continue to read our Newsletter to keep up to date with the developments within the Primary. You can read about our new Spelling Program further in this Newsletter, and next term we will share information about our new social/emotional program, Zones of Regulation, which you may have heard me speak about at the Zero2Hero parent night last week. 

It has been wonderful to get to know students, staff and parents over the past ten weeks and I look forward to learning even more about our wonderful community as the year progresses. As we finish up at the end of Term 1, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the parent community for your support. We have a wonderful community here at 秀秀直播, with fantastic students and incredibly committed and skillful teachers, and your support and partnership allows us to work together for the benefit of all of our children. 

I wish all families a Happy and Holy Easter holiday break and hope all can find time to relax and spend quality time with family. I look forward to welcoming students back for the start of Term 2 on Wednesday 26th 础辫谤颈濒.听

4B Assembly听

On Friday of last week, Year 4 Blue presented their assembly which was a dramatisation of Stone Soup by Ann McGovern. 4B students did an amazing job of reading and acting out this story with passion and enthusiasm. Through this story, 4B reminded us about the importance of welcoming others and being warm, friendly and generous to others. Congratulations and thank you to Miss Crostella and 4 Blue.听

Marcellin Awards听

Congratulations to Oliver Slavicek (Y5) and Jasielle Tan (Y2) for being nominated and selected as our special Marcellin Award recipients for Term 1 for living out our Marist Characteristics. These two students are wonderful example of what it means to be part of a Marist school.听

Year 1 Excursion

The Year Ones went to the Perth Zoo on Monday the 3rd of April to enrich their learning in Science where students have been exploring the external features of living things and examining animal habitats. 

Students enjoyed participating in an 鈥淎ustralian Bush Party鈥� and were delighted to see animals from all over the world!鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Lavalla Running Club 鈥� Change of Day听

Lavalla Run Club will be held on a Wednesday morning throughout Term 2. The sessions will be coached by Lenny Hughes and start at 7.45am-8.20am. 

The sessions will commence in Week 2 on Wednesday 3rd May. 

This is great preparation for the Cross Country Carnival on Friday 19th May. Year 3 and 4 students are required to complete a 1.5km course and Year 5 and 6 students will complete a 2.5km course.  

Tasha Richards 鈥� Health and Phys Ed Teacher 3-6 

Wellbeing

iMessage 

iMessage is Apple’s instant messaging service that allows users to send text messages, photos, videos, and other content to other Apple devices. It’s a popular choice among students, as many of them have iPads, iPhones and other Apple products. 

One trend we’ve noticed among students is that they are using iMessage to keep in touch with their friends when they are off sick or on a family holiday. As you can understand and appreciate, students who are at school need to focus on their education and shouldn鈥檛 be distracted by constant notifications. Therefore, we recommend students turn off iMessage notifications whilst at school. 

This can be done by going into the Settings app on your iPhone/iPad, selecting Notifications, and then turning off notifications for iMessage. 

Additionally, we have recently become aware of some activity on iMessage group chats. Some students outside of 秀秀直播 have joined groups with our students and have been using inappropriate language that is not conducive to a positive school environment. To add another layer of complexity, these groups have been sharing images, videos, and audio clips that are not age-appropriate and can be harmful to our students. 

We encourage all students to be cautious when participating in online conversations and to only communicate with those they know and trust. We encourage parents to talk to their children, and if they find themselves in a group chat that makes them feel uncomfortable or it violates our school’s code of conduct, we recommend that you leave the group immediately. 

To leave a group chat permanently, you can follow these steps: 

  • Open the iMessage app on your iPhone or iPad. 
  • Tap on the group chat that you want to leave. 
  • Tap on the group chat name at the top of the screen. 
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap “Leave This Conversation.” 

In addition to encouraging students to use iMessage responsibly, we also want to remind parents to monitor their children’s online activity. This is especially important as we go into the holiday break, when students may have more free time to spend online. It’s important to talk to your children about the dangers of inviting strangers into their online conversations and to remind them to only communicate with people they know and trust. 

Justin Kirry (Leader of Wellbeing 3-6) 

Learning

In Term Two we will be embedding PLD – a new PK-6 approach for our Literacy education program. PLD is an Australian, evidence-based, structured synthetics phonics program, that is recommended by leading literacy education authorities (such as AUSPELD).  

PLD allows for targeted teaching based on screening tests and a wide scope of resources suited to all ability levels. The Program includes explicit instruction of phonics and spelling patterns, vocabulary development, fluency reading and dictation. Students begin each lesson in an engaging, whole class, explicit session before breaking up into small groups for targeted practise. 

This program is supported by homework to consolidate the skills taught in the classroom. Your classroom teachers will explain the new homework process on Seesaw in Term 2. We are excited to roll out such a widely recognised, effective program that will greatly benefit our students.  

Catherine Young (Leader of Learning PK-6) 

Lion King Jr. Production

Throughout Term 1, Lavalla students have been learning choreography and music from the Lion King Jr. as part of their performing arts classes. If your student is not currently part of the Lion King Jr. Cast, but has enjoyed the learning process so far, they may choose to be a part of the Lavalla General Ensemble. You will need to register your child by Monday 24 April. Please click for details.听

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

Jo Dunn on 06/04/2023

The angel said to the women, 鈥淒o not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:5-6听

This week marks the beginning of Holy Week 鈥� a most significant time in the Church calendar. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday, marking the final days of Jesus Christ’s life on earth, culminating in his death and resurrection.听

For Christians worldwide, Holy Week is a time of deep spiritual reflection and introspection. It serves as a reminder of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and love for humanity and the ultimate victory of good over evil. Throughout Holy Week, Christians engage in various rituals and practices such as prayer, fasting, and attending mass or liturgies, to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with God. 

For students this week, Holy Week provides the opportunity to learn more about the story of Jesus, as well as those things we value as Catholics. It is a time to understand the importance of sacrifice, forgiveness, and love, which students come to understand through the work they have been doing in Religious Education and also through the Easter Liturgy celebrations this week. 

Ultimately, Holy Week serves as a reminder for us to live a life of compassion, kindness, and love towards others, just as Jesus Christ did. By reflecting on the significance of Holy Week, we can deepen our faith and understanding of what it means to be Catholic and strive to live a life that is guided by its teachings. 

Caritas Fundraisers

The last few weeks have seen a flurry of activity across the school as our Guild Coordinators and Student Leaders have been working hard to raise money for Caritas. We have seen a number of awesome events including crazy sock day, bake sales, staff vs student netball, staff dance battle, guess the lollies in the jar, and many more. The sale of tickets for the Primary Easter raffle have been very strong too, and we are looking forward to sharing our total fundraising amount with everyone next term. I would like to especially recognise the efforts of our PCG teachers, Guild Coordinators, and student leaders who have been instrumental in bringing our fundraising efforts to life this term, as well as Mrs Daphne Peters who has been guiding students in her role as Leader of Youth Ministry and Advocacy.

Easter Liturgies

This week we celebrated three Easter Liturgy celebrations across our campus. Students at the Marian campus came together at St.Cecilia鈥檚 Church to celebrate a re-telling of the Easter Story, while students in Lavalla did the same, gathering together in the Auditorium. In our Marcellin campus, students commemorated Holy Week with a re-telling of the Stations of the Cross which depict Jesus鈥� final hour on Earth, leading to his resurrection. I am very grateful for the support of the many staff and students who spent time preparing these events for our community, and for bringing to life such a significant and holy time in our calendar.  

Year 7 Game Changers Launch 

This week, each of our Year 7 students took part in the launch of the Game Changers program during their Religious Education lessons. This was facilitated by Issy, who is a part of the Marist Youth Ministry team. The Game Changers program is a comprehensive Catholic youth ministry program for students in Marist Schools from Years 7-12. It seeks to form Christian leaders by making Jesus Christ known and loved among students. Highlighted by a strong sense of family spirit and community, regular meetings, faith formation experiences and service opportunities, students are invited to become game changers through their participation in the youth group. The response from our Year 7 group was excellent, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming our new participants to the program next term. Parents can read more about the Game Changers program .听听

Y11 & Y12 Game Changers Retreat 

While our Year 7 students were being introduced to Game Changers this week, our Year 11 and Year 12 Game Changers students were out attending their retreats. These experiences are critical in the formation and personal growth of students. Under the guidance of Marist Youth Ministry Regional Assistant, Issy, students took on the challenge of stepping ‘into the unknown’ and delving deeper into what their true passions are and how they can use these for the greater good! We hope this awesome group of Year 12’s learnt just as much from us as we did from them! 

The Year 11 group started their day off with Mass, and despite the bad weather, the students had a great time reflecting on their faith and looking into how they can empower not only themselves but also the people around them. Students also discussed how life is like a 鈥楯engaTower鈥�, because when we come tumbling down in times of obscurity, we need help from the people around us to be built back up again, and as Marists, we can play a key role in helping those in need build themselves up too.听

Year 9 Retreat

Last week, our Year 9 students and their PCG teachers gathered in the Auditorium to take part in a retreat run by Perth Youth Mission Team. The theme of the retreat was relationships, with students focusing on appreciating the dignity and value of themselves and others, the power of influence, and our personal relationship with Jesus. It was great to see students participating so well, particularly in the small group sessions. We hope it helped students to understand the tremendous power they each possess to make a difference to others in our community.听

Living Marist Service Learning Program 

This term we have also launched our Living Marist Christian Service Learning Program. This program aims to encourage and support students to commit to acts of Christian service both here in school and in the wider community. We make this commitment so we can help enact the vision Marcellin Champagnat had for all young people – to become good Christians and good citizens. Students are expected to achieve a minimum of ten hours of service learning across the year, though we encourage students to make a difference in their community and aim for even more. Details of the program have been shared in classes with PCG teachers. We look forward to hearing of the many great things students are doing in our school to support our school and community, like some of our students from last year. Well done to these students on their outstanding commitment and contributions to their community last year:听

Year 8Year 9Year 10
Clancy Boss: 89 hours Tiffany Farrell: 84 hours Catelyn Gill: 365 hours 
Zoe Ehlers: 89 hours Oliver Worley: 75 hours Ruby Shelton: 87 hours 
Benji Thompson: 70 hours Maya McIntyre-Llewellyn: 45 hours Samuel Jeffcote: 85 hours
Madeline Faulkner: 46 hours Georgia Worley: 34 hours Valentina Arias Caceras: 83 hours 
Molly Hopkins: 37 hours Josie Felton: 34 hours Campbell Smith: 78 hours 

New Staff Welcome

This week, we welcomed a new staff member to our Ministry team 鈥� Issy Ochtman. Issy joins us in the role of Youth Chaplain, which is a role that centres around supporting students in pastoral care, or well-being capacity. Issy already has a relationship with the College through her work for Marist Youth Ministry. Issy thoroughly enjoys working with the students at 秀秀直播 in her Youth Ministry role as she assists in the guidance and encouragement of students in the Game Changers program. She loves staying busy running events that empower young people in their faith, leadership and personal life, and especially enjoys being involved with anything creative. Issy also completed high school at a fellow Marist school in W..A; St Joseph鈥檚 School Northam. Although she is a country girl at heart, Issy is loving her time in the city with the opportunity to work with and support the students at 秀秀直播.听

Upcoming events听听

There are a number of important events coming up over the first few weeks of Term 2 in the Ministry calendar: 

  • Wednesday 26 April 鈥� ANZAC Service 
  • Thursday 27 April 鈥� Community Mass 
  • Friday 28 April 鈥� Year 9 Game Changers Retreat 
  • Tuesday 2 May 鈥� Game Changers Gathering 
  • Thursday 4 May 鈥� Community Mass 
  • Friday 5 May 鈥� Year 10 Game Changers Retreat 

Community Mass 

It has been wonderful to see everyone at our Thursday morning Community Masses over the past two weeks. This a reminder that the whole College community is warmly invited to join us in the Champagnat Chapel at 8.10am on Thursday mornings for Mass celebrated by one of our local Parish Priests and hosted by our students from Marcellin and Lavalla.听

Please see the upcoming schedule below to begin Term 2: 

  • Thursday 27 April: Catherine & 3 Green 
  • Thursday 4 May: Brigid & 5 Green 

We look forward to seeing you there. 

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 8: From the Vice Principal

Jo Dunn on 24/03/2023

We have had another fortnight full of events, 秀秀直播 Parents Forum, Twilight Tours, NAPLAN testing, ACC A Division Swimming Carnival, Y10-12 Parent Teacher Interviews, Y6 IPSHA Basketball Carnival to name a few. The continued collaboration and partnership between our parents and staff enables us to provide a safe and positive learning environment for our students. 

Special thanks must be given to our staff and students who participated in our sporting events. Thank you for your continued hard work preparing for these events, and for our students who showed great participation and engagement on the day. It is with great joy that we celebrate a third place finish in the ACC swimming and our Marist Cricket carnival team continued to thrive winning their third shield this week.  

The end of term is fast approaching and I would like to remind students of our expectations relating to their personal presentation.  Winter uniform must be worn in Term 2 鈥� students in Years 4 鈥� 12 will need to wear their blazers. Information regarding uniform expectation can be found online or in the College diary. 

Assessment Policy 

Assessment is an integral part of the learning process, providing students, parents/guardians and teachers with information on academic progress and feedback to inform future learning. Assessment procedures need to be fair, reliable, valid and transparent. Assessments should arise naturally out of the teaching and intended learning of the curriculum and syllabus. They should be carefully constructed to enable judgements to be made about students鈥� progress in ways that contribute to ongoing learning. Information collected to establish where students are in their learning can be used for summative purposes and for formative purposes. 

Please familiarise yourself with the College Policies 
 

Y7-9 Assessment Guidelines and Procedures 
 

Y10-12 Assessment Guidelines and Procedures 
(Please be aware that students in Years 10 to 12 in the event of illness, are required to submit a medical certificate to the College absentee email address). 

Extended Absences 

Parents are reminded that all extended absences must be referred to the Vice Principal by email. 

Simon Martino (VP Acting) 鈥� until Thursday 6 April 

Lucie McCrory 鈥� from Monday 24 April 

City of Stirling Parking Notification 

The City of Stirling have advised the College that Mantua Crescent will soon be regulated with timed prohibitions on parking.  

秀秀直播 has ample parking for staff, parents, and students.  

The College expects all students who drive to, and park at school, to use the allocated parking.   

Thank you for your continued support of our College community. 

FAME JR Production

PRODUCER / LEADER OF LEARNING ARTS PK-12 – Yvonne Wiese

DIRECTOR – Joshua Lang

An exciting lineup of students attended the FAME JR auditions this week. The students are to be commended for the enthusiasm and gusto they each brought to the audition process, working hard to learn choreography and music, to perform for our directing staff and their peers. It was gratifying to witness the students鈥� love of performing in an atmosphere of fun, courage, commitment, and support.  

It is with pleasure that we announce and congratulate the Cast and Ensemble on a sensational beginning to our senior 秀秀直播 production. 

Click HERE for the cast list. 

Key dates: 

Cast meeting: Monday 3 April 12.55pm – carpeted steps, Marist Auditorium鈥疐oyer 

Rehearsals commence: Tuesday 2 May, followed by a compulsory parent meeting from 5.45pm 鈥� 6.30pm 

Rehearsal schedule: Every Tuesday and Wednesday 3.30pm 鈥� 5.00pm鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

  • A full rehearsal schedule will be available at the parent meeting with details regarding technical and dress rehearsals. 

Rehearsal intensive: Wednesday 30 August 8.50am 鈥� 3.15pm at 秀秀直播鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Performances dates:鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

  • Performance One, Thursday 31 August鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
  • Performance Two, Friday 1 September鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
  • Performance Three and Four, Saturday 2 September鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

2023 Adolescent School Based Immunisation Program 鈥� Y7 and Y10 

There have been significant changes to how you provide consent for your child/children to receive immunisations via this program.鈥� Consent must be given via a new online program 鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Further details can be found  

Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 May Y7 – HPV (human papilloma virus), dTpa (Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis)鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Tuesday 6 June Y10 鈥� Meningococcal ACWY vaccine鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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Please note: only students that have registered their consent via the online platform by Monday 24 April will receive immunisations on the above dates.鈥���&苍产蝉辫;

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Code of Conduct

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 8: From the Deputy Principal Primary

Jo Dunn on 24/03/2023

Year 1B Assembly

Year 1B shared a wonderful assembly with this week, with a focus on their learning in the Biological Sciences. The class took us on a safari adventure where we learnt about the features of a range of animals. We also heard about the book Elmer 鈥� where students reminded each and every one of us how we are all unique and special in our own ways. To top off a wonderful assembly, we were then entertained by the song Hakuna Matata from the Lion King. Thank you to 1B for an informative and entertaining assembly!

Parent collection of students听

Recently the front office at Marian has had an increase in parents either collecting their children from school before the bell (5-10 minutes early), or well after the bell (3:20-3:30pm). 

A reminder that the school day officially finishes at 3:00pm at Marian, when the school bell rings.  

Unless a student has an appointment, or similar reason for leaving early, all students should remain in class until 3:00pm, at which point parents can collect students. Regular early pick ups cause disruption to the operations of our front office and classrooms as a number of students are called out over the PA System. Similarly, I ask that students are picked up promptly after the bell. The services of MercyCare are available for families who are unable to be at school to collect their children at 3:00pm.  

I also ask that you let your child know well in advance if they have a different pick-up routine. We do receive a large number of phone calls asking office staff to let students know of changes/updates in pick-up routines. Again, this causes disruptions to our front office staff.  

Your cooperation in ensuring students arrive and depart the campus in line with our school hours is appreciated

Gardening Club听

Marian campus is delighted to announce the commencement of our Gardening Club. This club began with some Year 2 students expressing an interest in gardening in a conversation with Mrs Nicolaou. Since this conversation, Mrs Nicolaou鈥檚 Gardening Club has gone from strength to strength, with these students working to redevelop our garden beds 鈥� their first job was to clear out and tidy up the garden beds. Next step 鈥� plant some seeds! Well done Gardening Club 鈥� we can鈥檛 wait to see what you will be growing!

Lavalla Parking 鈥� Kiss N Drive now open听

The new Kiss N Drive lane is now open at Lavalla. Parents are asked to watch the video to ensure they understand the new process for Kiss N Ride. You cooperation in following this new process is greatly appreciated. Click 听

Primary Easter Liturgies听

Easter is an important time in the Church鈥檚 liturgical calendar and this year our Easter liturgies in the Primary school will focus on the events of Holy Week, giving students an opportunity to reflect on the life, suffering, death and resurrection of Christ.鈥� All families are invited to join us for the Easter Liturgies at Marian and Lavalla on Thursday 6 April.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

The Marian Easter Liturgy will commence at 9.00am in St Cecilia鈥檚 Church. 

The Lavalla Easter Liturgy will gather in the Auditorium at 11.00am. 

The liturgy at Marian will be led by our Year 2 students while all other students are invited to participate by coming dressed as villagers, wearing accessories over their sports uniform. This may include a tea towel/cloth over their head and/or a gown with a sash. They are also encouraged to bring a small palm branch to wave during the entrance procession. 

We are looking forward to welcoming students and families to celebrate in these significant Holy Week celebrations. 

If you have any questions about either Liturgy please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, or myself. 

Jane Short (Religious Education Coordinator)听

Wellbeing

Online Safety 鈥� Have you heard about Omegle.com?  

In today’s world, technology and the internet play a significant role in our daily lives, especially for our children. While there are countless benefits to this, there are also some potential risks that we must be aware of. One website that has gained a lot of attention recently is Omegle. Omegle is a website that allows users to talk to strangers online. The site’s purpose is to connect individuals anonymously and have conversations about any topic. It is essential to know that there is no sign-up required, and users are not vetted. This means that anyone can access this site, including individuals with harmful intentions. 

It is important to note that Omegle’s terms of service state that it is intended for users aged 18 and above. However, children under 12 can still access the site if they lie about their age. Children who use the site can be exposed to explicit content, cyberbullying, and even sexual predators. We highly advise parents to monitor their children’s online activity and to educate them about the dangers of talking to strangers online. 

Here are some strategies parents can use to help their children stay safe on the internet: 

  • Communication: Talk to your children about the dangers of talking to strangers online. Have open and honest conversations with them about their online activity and encourage them to come to you if they encounter anything that makes them uncomfortable. 
  • Limit Screen Time: Set limits on the amount of time your children spend online. Encourage them to engage in physical activities, play with friends, or spend time with the family. 
  • Parental Controls: Consider installing parental control software or apps that allow you to monitor your children’s online activity. 
  • Educate Yourself: Stay informed about the latest internet trends and apps your children are using. This way, you can keep up with the risks and take the necessary precautions to keep them safe. 

Additional information can be found on the Australian eSafety Commissioner site   

Justin Kirry (Leader of Wellbeing 3-6) 

Teaching and Learning听

Literacy and Numeracy Support  

What does support look like at 秀秀直播? Across the Primary we follow a three-tiered structure of support.  

Tier 1 is the most critical and impactful level of intervention. The classroom teacher plans differentiated and explicit instruction catering to the need of all students. This is where the majority of students will benefit most and progress through the curriculum.  

Tier 2 refers to small group intervention. This is for students who are not responding to Tier 1 and have more specific needs. These students receive instruction that is targeted at their point of need. This may occur in the classroom or in a withdrawn group. The aim is to shift students back to Tier 1 after short term targeted intervention.  

Tier 3 support refers to intervention for a very small number of students who have not responded to Tier 1 or Tier 2 supports. Tier three intervention reduces the complexity and intensity of Tier 2 support to move at the pace of the student.  

In the next Newsletter I will share with you information about PLD 鈥� our new evidence-based approach to Structured Synthetic Phonics (our Spelling program). 

Catherine Young (Leader of Learning PK-6) 

Zero2hero 鈥� Nourishing Strong Minds听

A reminder that our upcoming Term 1 Zero2Hero seminar, aimed at primary parents PK-6, is being held on Monday 27 March) 6:30-8:30pm. Topics being covered in this session will include emotional regulation, developmental behaviour, and nutritional links to mood and mental health. Please click see the flyer for more details and to purchase tickets.听

The Fathering Project听

A new dad-driven parent initiative begins this term for parents of Marian students. The Fathering Project is an evidence-based organisation that aims to promote positive fathering behaviours and fathers鈥� engagement with their infants, preschool, primary school and adolescent-aged children. A group of Marian fathers have worked with the College to create the first event, aimed at fathers on the Marian Campus. Their first event is Paper Planes & Pizza 鈥� being held on the Marian oval on Friday 31 March. Please click for details.听听

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 8: From the Principal

Jo Dunn on 24/03/2023

Dear Parents and Guardians  

One of the strengths of the 秀秀直播 Community is our Marist ability to be present to each other, particularly during times of struggle.  The incident that occurred last week on the Year 11 Outdoor Education camp to Brides Cave, with the tragic passing of the External Abseiling Instructor, highlights the need for our community to continue to support one another.  There is a great strength in our togetherness. This sense of family spirit is foundational to our school and has its roots in our Marist heart and spirituality.  

Thank you sincerely, for your ongoing support of the College, the students, and our generous staff.  

With Holy week approaching in week ten and Easter almost upon us, now is a good time to stop and remember what this time means to us.  Easter is a season that represents, hope, new life, and new beginnings. A perfect time to close the term, reorient towards our chosen path, as we move towards the holidays.   

Year 12 Ball   

The Year 12 Ball was held Friday 10 March.  It was an outstanding evening filled with dancing, laughter, camaraderie, and collegiality. The young women were stunning, and the young men looked very dapper. The leadership of this cohort in 2023 has been exemplary and the success of the Year 12 Ball was testimony to this point. A special thank you is extended to the Leader of Wellbeing, Miss Gemma Beekink, the PCG teachers and all staff who supported the event in some capacity.

秀秀直播 Parents Forum

The 秀秀直播 Parents Forum met on Monday 13 March to discuss a number of items including College communication, uniform alignment and our Annual School Improvement Plan.  The meeting was well received with a decent spread of parents attending the event. The 秀秀直播 Parents Forum is a great opportunity to stay informed, provide feedback to the College Executive and collaborate on upcoming projects.   

Secondary Twilight Tour

The College held its second Twilight Tour on our Secondary campus last week. 秀秀直播 is attracting great interest from families in surrounding areas. There were over 300 people in attendance. The new Principal, Mr Andrew Watson opened the night. It was a great opportunity to showcase our beautiful school and to provide insight into College life and our Marist way. The families present left the campus with a positive and excited vibe.   

Harmony Week  

Harmony week is a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.  It is a day that fosters inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging.  This week the students shared aspects of their culture by engaging in discussions, prayers, and activities across the College.  The students were encouraged to come to school in the traditional cultural dress of their ancestry to support Harmony Week. It was a joy to see so many students embrace their culture and the spirit of Harmony Week.   

NAPLAN Online Testing 

The National Assessment Programme 鈥� Literacy and Numeracy testing commenced this week for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.  Students are assessed in writing, reading, conventions of Language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.  All testing was completed on an online platform.   Thank you to Mr Bernie Roberts, Director of Curriculum Administration and his team for the preparation and for overseeing of this week-long process. 

ACC Swimming Carnival  

Congratulations to all the students who competed in the A Division ACC Swimming Carnival. The students had a magnificent attitude of encouragement, coupled with a competitive spirit. We placed third overall, a great result. Well done and thank you to each student who participated. A huge thank you to Mrs Marnie Barrett Leader of Sport and the whole Health and Physical Education Team for training, co-ordinating and facilitating these wonderful opportunities for our students. 

Graeme Wood First XI Cricket Shield 

It is with great delight that we congratulate our Marist Cricket Team who won the Graeme Wood First XI Shield this week. Their teamwork and encouragement of each other was strong, they were worthy winners of this significant shield. A special thanks to Mr John Lucas, Br Paul Murphy and Mr Bern Willet who supported the team.

Events Ahead

We look forward to the significant events occurring in the next two weeks; Zero 2 Hero Parent Series and the Year 11 and Year 12 Drama Excursion, Marist Basketball Carnival over east, Game Changers Gatherings, College Tours, the Marian Campus Fathering Project, our Easter Liturgies and Final Assemblies.  

It has been a rewarding but challenging term for our whole 秀秀直播 Community. We have had to face unprecedented events, and as we move towards the closure of Term One, let us remember to continue to be kind, present and supportive to all those we encounter. Go gently. 

Dr Lucie McCrory鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

PRINCIPAL (Acting)