Those children enrolled at 秀秀直播 for 2020 are invited to attend an Orientation Session. Children will spend time with their Kindergarten teachers to familiarise themselves with their classroom learning environment while parents will be provided with an Information Session with all the relevant information to ensure a smooth and successful transition for the children into the College.
A light morning tea will also be provided for parents by our Primary Social Committee.
We invite Pre Kindergarten parents to join us for a Parent Information Session.
Please contact the Marian Campus on 9387 9900 should you require any further information or assistance. We look forward to seeing you then.
Over the Term 2 break, we saw two College tours take place; the Humanities Tour visited Sydney & Canberra while the Arts Tour visited New York. Reports from staff and students have been hugely positive and I know our students have taken away some great memories from their time away. I was also very pleased to receive feedback from members of the public about our students on these tours. Our students were complimented on the way they conducted themselves in public areas and the manner in which they carried themselves. While it is always nice to receive such positive feedback as a school, these comments really compliment the families in our community and the children they are raising.
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This term, the Year 12 Human Biology class visited the Harry Perkins Institute. Students worked in the lab, where they set up and ran biotechnological processes to better understand how mutations can be identified. to read more and see more photos from the day.
In Weeks 3 and 4, 秀秀直播 was proud to be involved in celebrating National Science Week! Kicking off with a literal bang, all students from Kindy 鈥� Year 12 were treated to a spectacular rockets and explosions Science Show put on by Science Teachers Mr Spriggins and Mr Shuckstes.
The festivities continued, with students participating in a giant bubble-making challenge, a paper plane throwing challenge, a science-themed Kahoot competition and a wildlife show from WestOz Wildlife. 秀秀直播 was also fortunate enough to feature on Perth鈥檚 Channel 9鈥檚 Today Show, showcasing what鈥檚 on offer in Science in our Secondary School. 听to see the Channel 9 live cross.
Thursday 12 September was R U OK? Day 鈥� a day when we鈥檙e reminded to ask, 鈥淎re you OK?鈥� and to remember every day of the year to support people who may be struggling with life鈥檚 ups and downs. At 秀秀直播, we know that regular meaningful conversations can make a difference. You do not have to be an expert to ask how someone is going. This year in the build-up to R U OK? day we were shining a light on the times we should be asking our friends and loved ones this important question. We want everyone in our school community to know that if something is up with someone you know, if something is going on in their life or you notice a change in what they鈥檙e doing or saying, it鈥檚 time to trust that gut instinct and ask them 鈥淎re you OK?鈥�
To spread this message, students on the Marcellin Campus were invited to wear yellow accessories on the day to show their support. They also enjoyed yellow cupcakes, a sausage sizzle and a variety of games at lunchtime.
On Friday 6 September, a group of Year 9 girls were selected to attend the annual Girls in STEM event at North Metropolitan TAFE which promotes and encourages opportunities for girls in STEM. to read more and see more photos from the day.
The Years 3-6 Faction Carnival was a great success, with students engaged all day in track and field events as well as novelty events and ball games. Students showcased their athletic skills and celebrated the achievements of their team. to see more photos from the day.
Earlier this term, the Lavalla Campus was abuzz with energy and engagement as our students were challenged to think outside the box and create arcade games from recycled materials as part of our STEM Festival. The day was a celebration of student creativity and collaboration. Reflections from staff were glowing as the students鈥� projects continued to amaze with their levels of innovation. At lunchtime the students were treated to a Science show by Mr Spriggins from the Marcellin Campus. They watched with eager anticipation as he set off 鈥榖ombs鈥� and rockets for his curious audience. to see more photos from the day.
The students鈥� hard work was celebrated in a wonderful way as a selection of the arcade games were featured on Channel 9 News as part of their coverage of Science Week. Occasions such as this deserve to be highlighted in the wider community as the STEM Festival is another excellent example of how we continue to live out our Vision for Learning. to see the Channel 9 live cross.
This Term, we welcomed parents to join in a variety of learning and wellbeing workshops being offered at the Lavalla Campus. Our dedicated teachers worked hard to formulate workshops in literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and growth mindset.
Workshops offered were:
Growth Mindset 鈥� building resilience through the development of a growth mindset
Digital Literacy 鈥� the place and use of iPads at school and home, digital citizenship and online safety
Middle Primary Mental Maths 鈥� strategies and games for Years 3-4
Upper Primary Mental Maths 鈥� strategies and games for Years 5-6
Manga High 鈥� utilising Manga High for the development of mathematics skills with Years 5-6
Literacy 鈥� decoding text and comprehension strategies and their importance in literacy development
Book Week at Lavalla was a wonderful celebration of reading and literacy across Years 3-6. Students enjoyed a variety of rich experiences including visits by authors, illustrators, storytellers, and embracing their creativity and love for books and characters with our annual Book Week parade. It was wonderful to see each of our students (and teachers!) display and share their costumes with the campus. to see more photos from the Book Week events.
Students in Year 5 hoping to be considered for nomination to Year 6 Student Council in 2020 have enjoyed partaking in three Leadership Workshops this Term. The sessions were themed as follows:
The student leadership process will continue moving into Term 4 as we work towards the election of the Year 6 Student Council in 2020.
It has been wonderful to see the students embrace this extra-curricular opportunity, attending before school weekly and participating with enthusiasm.
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This Term, all classes have enjoyed visiting the Life Education Van in support of their classroom learning in Health Education. Students have explored the following modules:
Our annual visit from the Life Education Van is an invaluable inclusion to the Health curriculum and social-emotional learning taking place in classrooms.
Thursday 15 August was the Feast Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This Feast day was chosen for the Marist Brothers at the time of their foundation by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers and Marist Education.
To mark this significant Feast and Day of Holy Obligation in the life of the Church as well as the international Marist Institute, our PK-12 College Community celebrated the Feast of the Assumption across the College. As one of 54 Marist schools across Australia, the Feast Day of the Assumption is an annual opportunity for all members of the 秀秀直播 community to gather, give thanks, and to celebrate our shared Marist identity.
The Marian and Lavalla Campus students combined to celebrate Mass, Buddy Day activities and the annual Lapathon to raise money for the work of Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS). All funds raised from the Lapathon will be directed towards the Kuya Centre for Street Children in Manila. The Kuya Centre is one of the College鈥檚 partner organisations of the Year 11 Philippines Immersion. In November this year, our Year 11 Immersion students will present our donation to Sister Kate O鈥橬eill, Director of the Kuya Centre, on behalf of the 秀秀直播 community.
Students on the Marcellin Campus gathered for Mass in the Gymnasium.
This Term, 秀秀直播 supported the St Vincent de Paul鈥檚 Winter Appeal by collecting blankets. This winter, many families, including children, have been forced to spend the night without adequate warmth or in some cases, without adequate shelter.
The 秀秀直播 Community endeavours to imitate Mary鈥檚 tenderness and concern for others, particularly the manner in which she lived out her faith with courage in the face of great pain and adversity. Donating a blanket is a simple way to follow Mary鈥檚 example and to live the Gospel Message to 鈥淟ove your neighbour鈥� (Mark 12:31). This appeal is one of the many activities and projects students and families are able to support throughout the year.
The Remar Blue Solidarity Retreat ran from Wednesday 28 August to Tuesday 3 September in Mullewa, Western Australia, a small farming town 470km North-East of Perth. Following preparation sessions, the students lived and worked alongside the community of Mullewa, where they had a packed itinerary that involved various services to the Mullewa community including helping to host their annual Agriculture and Wildflower Shows, working with the students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel primary school and hosting their school disco. to read more and see more photos from the trip.
Each year, students in Year 11 are invited to participate in the Building Bridges project. The 鈥楤uilding Bridges: Interfaith Dialogue in Schools鈥� Program promotes mutual understanding and respect and ethical behaviour across our cultural and religious diversities, to develop competent global leaders for the 21st century. to learn more about the Building Bridges Project.
