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秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 6: From the Deputy Principal Mission and Catholic Identity

Jo Dunn on 14/03/2019

鈥楾rusting in God is both the most difficult and the easiest thing we are invited to do. It is the most difficult, because we always want to be in control, driven, in part, by the expectations of others, or ourselves. We are created by God. We are made in God鈥檚 image鈥� 鈥� Sean Cullen

Lent is a precious time of retreat for Catholics across the world. We know that Lent is a time of renewal in faith, hope and love so that we can enter more fully into the celebration of the Sacred Triduum of Jesus鈥� last supper, his suffering and death on the cross, and his glorious resurrection. As a PK-12 College community, our recognition of Shrove Tuesday, and the commencement of our Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday with liturgies across our three campuses serve to invite each of us to walk with one another during this time of renewal and refocus.

Year 10 Damascus Day, Wednesday 6 March

The 秀秀直播 Ministry Plan seeks to invite all students into an experience of prayer and ongoing Christian discipleship. Across Years 3鈥�10, all students are afforded an opportunity to experience an annual retreat day. The Year 10 Damascus Day is an opportunity provided to all students in Year 10 to stop, withdraw and reflect on the opportunities and abundance they are called into on their own personal journey, and the collective journey of the cohort. We thank the Perth-based Youth Mission Team for again facilitating this day, and for the inspiring witness to a faith filled life they give to all our students to 鈥榗ome, follow me鈥�.

PROJECT COMPASSION UPDATE

Shrove Tuesday

Students from the Blue and Gold Remar Caravels sold pancakes on the Marcellin and Lavalla Campuses on Shrove Tuesday (5 March) in support of Project Compassion. Students at the Marian campus also received pancakes, with the Kindy and Pre Primary students making theirs with the help of their teachers. A total of $816.85 was raised across the three campuses. A huge thank you and congratulation to those who participated in this fundraising event for Project Compassion.

Walk for Water @ Marian

On Tuesday, students on the Marian Campus took part in the Walk for Water initiative to help them understand how some children around the world walk for many kilometres just to get water each day. Students watched the story of Thandolwayo who risks her life each day just to bring water back for her family? to hear her story. We ask all families to support Caritas this Lent by donating their spare change to Project Compassion.

Caritas Fast @ Marcellin

Project Compassion brings thousands of Australians together in solidarity with the world’s poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. This year, in support of Project Compassion, students were invited to participate in the Caritas Fast held on Wednesday 13 March. Over 150 students participated in the Fast which saw them forgo their usual meals throughout the school day. The students were given barley sugars at recess and a handful of cold, cooked rice at lunch and a muffin at the end of the day. This small amount of food aimed at helping students appreciate how little some people in our world have to eat. It was a fantastic day which helped raise $3630.95 for Project Compassion. Thank you to all those who participated and a special thank you to the Ministry Team, Guild Coordinators, Guild Captains, Mrs McFadden and Mr Jones for their support in the lead up to and on the day of the event.

Year 6 Reconciliation

On Thursday we welcomed Fr Chinh from the Doubleview Parish of Holy Rosary to 秀秀直播. Fr Chinh provided Reconciliation for our Year 6 students and we are blessed to have his support. We look forward to working with Fr Chinh in the future as he supports the Lavalla Campus.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation allows us to repair our relationship with God by asking forgiveness for our misgivings. Students in Years 4-6 will take part in Reconciliation over the next few weeks. We welcome Fr Chinh from the Doubleview Parish who will be offering this for our community. Parents are welcome to join their child in this healing process.

Weekly Thursday Morning Community Mass (Champagnat Chapel 鈥� 8.10am 鈥� 8.35am)

All parents, guardians and families across our PK-12 College are invited to attend the weekly Thursday morning Mass celebrated by Fr Joseph Tran and Fr Mark Baumgarten. Our weekly 秀秀直播 Community Mass is an important way that we as a Catholic community seek to nourish and live-out our faith in community with one another.

At Mass on Thursday 21 March, we will commission seven Year 12 students who have recently completed their formation as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. We congratulate these students on this milestone in their journey.

Sacrament Reminder

Families are reminded to visit their relevant parish website for all information regarding 2019 Sacrament dates and registration. Alternatively please to access parish website addresses via the College website. The enrolment dates vary, so please take the time to clearly understand the process for your parish. Students in Years 3, 4 and 6 will undertake the preparatory work in class so they are able to receive the Sacrament in their local parish.

24:7 Youth Group

  • For all youth in Years 6-12
  • St Joseph鈥檚 Subiaco every Friday 6.30pm 鈥� 8.30pm in the Parish Upper room
  • Call Aidan Walsh 0487 403 456 or Angela Firth 0455 960 174 for more information

Floreat Youth Group

  • St Cecilia鈥檚 Parish Centre, 47 Peebles Rd, Floreat
  • Every Sunday 6.00pm – 8.00pm
  • Call Sebastian on 0403230395 or Emma on 0412310019 for more information

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 6: From the Head of Primary

Jo Dunn on 14/03/2019

Teachers work tirelessly to develop social and emotional skills in each student, to help them understand the core concepts of Literacy and Numeracy, to engage them through the Vision for Learning, Shine through Discovery and grow them in their faith. This occurs every day and is a remarkable feat. One challenge that we must work in partnership with parents, is building student independence. This is a critical skill that will support them in all of their future pursuits. It is a fine balance between letting them take on challenges by themselves, supporting them without 鈥渄oing鈥� it for them and helping them bounce back when they make mistakes. As a PK-12 College, we continually challenge our students to become independent learners, independent individuals and confident young men and women.

BUILDING RESILIENT AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS PARENT SESSIONS

9 Ways to a Resilient Child (content is most suited for Early Childhood parents)

Parents will learn the psychological secrets that build their child鈥檚 sense of identity, strengths and growth mindset in order to perform better, be happier and build resilience. 9 Ways to a Resilient Child is based on Dr Justin Coulson鈥檚 best-selling book and shows parents how to help their children cope powerfully and positively with the challenges that life throws at them.
When: Monday 25 March, 9.00am 鈥� 10.30am
Where: Marist Auditorium
RSVP: jo.dunn@newman.wa.edu.au

Respectful Relationships; Love at Home – How to get along with your kids and help them get along with you (and their siblings)

We all say we get along just fine at home鈥� but there are those uncomfortable niggles. There鈥檚 the eye-rolling, the disrespect, the lack of motivation to help out, and the sibling warfare. If we鈥檙e honest, most adults have been known to shout a bit too, and let鈥檚 face it, we don鈥檛 always listen that well to our kids. Conflict and friction at home cause more trouble than we need, and interfere with everyone鈥檚 wellbeing. Wouldn鈥檛 it be great if there were some simple, practical things we could do to help everyone get along better 鈥� starting right now? Parents will learn the best 鈥榬elationship rules鈥� for a happier family so home life really does feel loving鈥� most of the time! The presentation will be followed by a Question and Answer session.
When: Monday 25 March, 7.00pm 鈥� 8.30pm
Where: Marist Auditorium
RSVP: jo.dunn@newman.wa.edu.au

Marcellin Award

Congratulations to the following students who received a Marcellin Award in Weeks 5 and 6:

Kade Mendes, Year 5:聽Kade is described as a thoughtful student who doesn’t think twice about prioritising to help his peers or others on the playground. He volunteers to do tasks around the classroom and again to help others when in need. Kade has impeccable manners and other students have recognised his wonderful nature and have commented on it. He is a very hard worker trying to complete set tasks to the best of his ability, as well as pushing himself to do better. Kade never gives up if something is difficult but comes and ask for help or clarification to complete the task. Kade is a campaigner for anyone who may need a friend and goes out of his way to treat every single person with respect and kindness. This is at the core of his make-up and a beautiful thing to witness.

Berkley Blizzard, Year 2:聽For living the Marist characteristic In the Way of Mary to help find a friend’s lost drink bottle.

The Marcellin Award at Marian Campus is drawn from submitted nominations each Wednesday morning at Prayer Assembly. At Lavalla Campus, the Marcellin Award is presented at campus assemblies to one student selected by the Leadership Team from submitted nominations.

Updated ICT Policy

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) includes any electronic device or application used to communicate, create, disseminate, store or manage information such as text, images, audio or video.
Students have the right to learn in a safe environment, including when they have access to ICT to enhance their learning. 秀秀直播 is committed to the responsible and educational use of ICT and to the protection of students by providing secure access to these services as part of their learning experience.

The College has completed a period of evaluation on the effectiveness of its ICT policy. While this process involved exploring the current use of ICT at the College, it also involved working with other schools in the Metropolitan area as well as direction from Catholic Education Western Australia. The updated policy is now available for parents, staff and students via the College website.聽

Author Spotlight @ the Lavalla Library

This term, the Lavalla Library has had an author focus on David Walliams. A great display has been prepared by Ms Bailey and it has been wonderful to see students enjoying dipping into these humorous stories.

Lavalla Eco Ninjas and Marian Sustainability

Last year a group of dedicated students formed a sustainability committee called the Eco Ninjas on the Lavalla Campus. The team have been working to improve the campus by reducing waste, growing vegetables and to inform students about sustainability and the environment. The Ninjas have recently received a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant of $1000 and look forward to using these funds to continue to improve our school. Thank you Mrs Stannard for your efforts in this process.

The students at the Marian Campus continue to provide their food scraps for the worm farm. We have the nutrient rich 鈥渨orm juice鈥� available for sale for $2.00. It is great for the garden.

New York Arts Tour Movie Afternoon Fundraiser

To support the 2019 New York Arts Tour, a family movie afternoon is being held for students and families in Pre Kindy – Year 8. The movie HOP will be showing in the Marist Auditorium on Wednesday 10 April. 聽to purchase tickets.

Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges 2019

Entries are now being accepted for the 30th Annual Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges. Students in Years 4-12 are encouraged to participate. Please register your interest with the Arts Department on the Marcellin Campus by Sunday 12 May to聽Margaret.Goldsmith@newman.wa.edu.au For more information visit

Primary Social Committee 鈥� New President

At the recent Primary Social Committee AGM, a new President was nominated. I am pleased to announce that Mrs Nicole Barnao is the President for 2019. I would like to thank Mr Michael Arnold for his time as President and to Mr Sean Boss for his dedication to this committee and the College.

Parent Drop Off

Parents are reminded that students must not be dropped off at school before 8.20am. The College offers duty of care from 8.20am onwards and it is not safe for your child to be left unattended.

iPads Before and After School

As we work to ensure our students are cyber safe, we remind students that they are not permitted to use their iPads before or after school. The device is only used under teacher supervision and we ask parents to support the College in this matter.

Parent Teacher Meetings

It is critical that parents and teachers work together to support the educational development of every child. This is why we encourage parents to arrange a meeting with their child鈥檚 teacher to discuss their learning. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please email your child鈥檚 teacher and a time will be offered.

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 4 鈥� From the Principal

Jo Dunn on 01/03/2019

High Achievers Assembly

At our recent High Achievers Assembly, we celebrated the efforts of our Graduating Class of 2018. Their results exemplified the commitment of cohort to individual and collective excellence supported by outstanding teachers and supportive families. Jai Taylor addressed the assembly and provided sound advice to the students about how to navigate their final years of school. This included cultivating relationships with both teachers and friends, having balance, working hard, participating in school life and setting goals. As a community, our Vision for Learning, Shine through Discovery – let your light shine engages our students to challenge themselves to pursue excellence. This vision permeates every aspect of our school seeking to underpin our actions and invariably our culture. At our recent PK-Y2 Parent Information Night, I addressed the importance of the school / parent relationship in supporting and promoting our culture of excellence. Reinforcing our Vision for Learning assists in building our culture and developing relationships where student and parent voice are valued and acknowledged.

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2018 and we wish them every success in their journey ahead.

National Redress Scheme

The Marist Brothers Province of Australia joined the National Address Scheme on Thursday 28 February. Br Peter Carroll in his letter to all Marists in Australia states:

鈥淭oday鈥檚 announcement of our inclusion in the National Redress Scheme is the culmination of more hard work to ensure that survivors of abuse now have an alternative path, independent of the Institute, to seek recognition and redress for what they have endured.

Through the National Redress Scheme, those who have experienced abuse will be given access to personal approach such as an apology, if they choose it, as well as counselling and monetary payments.

Now that our membership as a participating institution in the National Redress Scheme has been declared, on behalf of all Marists, I earnestly hope that its work brings some small measure of healing to those who have been wronged.鈥�

Please take time to read his letter in full聽

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 4 鈥� From the Vice Principal

Jo Dunn on 01/03/2019

Parent Engagement

Many thanks to parents and staff who attended and supported the Parent Information Evenings. These evenings are important to ensure parents have an opportunity to meet teachers, hear from the College Leadership Team and are informed about school-wide programs such as the Sacramental Program, Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum and Campus Wellbeing Programs. Leaders of Wellbeing are to be commended for their planning, preparations and presentation to our parent community.

I look forward to meeting parents each week at the Marian Campus for Fitness Friday, 8.20am – 8.45am. This is a wonderful way to start the day, where students can participate in a number of wellness activities while parents can enjoy a coffee (as part of Coffee at the College) and meet with the College’s Senior Leadership Team. I extend my sincere gratitude to staff from the Marian Campus for supporting this initiative and engaging our learners!

The next opportunity for families will be to attend parent, teacher, student interviews with classroom and subject teachers. The College uses PTO (Parent Teacher Online) for bookings and interview times. A notification will be sent to families leading up to these dates.

Save the Date – Parent Teacher Interviews

Family engagement is critical to a child鈥檚 academic success. By connecting with your child’s teachers, talking about school matters at home and being involved in school events promotes positive partnerships between home and school can support success at school.

  • : Wednesday 13 March, 3.40pm – 7.00pm
  • Years 8, 9 and 10 Parent Teacher Interviews: Wednesday 20 March, 3.40pm – 7.00pm
  • Year 7 Parent Teacher Interviews: Wednesday 27 March, 3.40pm – 7.00pm

秀秀直播 Parents Information Sessions with Dr Justin Coulson

9 Ways to a Resilient Child (content is most suited for Early Childhood parents)

Parents will learn the psychological secrets that build their child鈥檚 sense of identity, strengths and growth mindset in order to perform better, be happier and build resilience. 9 Ways to a Resilient Child is based on Dr Justin Coulson鈥檚 best-selling book and shows parents how to help their children cope powerfully and positively with the challenges that life throws at them.

Respectful Relationships; Love at Home

How to get along with your kids and help them get along with you (and their siblings)

We all say we get along just fine at home鈥� but there are those uncomfortable niggles. There鈥檚 the eye-rolling, the disrespect, the lack of motivation to help out, and the sibling warfare. If we鈥檙e honest, most adults have been known to shout a bit too, and let鈥檚 face it, we don鈥檛 always listen that well to our kids. Conflict and friction at home cause more trouble than we need, and interfere with everyone鈥檚 wellbeing. Wouldn鈥檛 it be great if there were some simple, practical things we could do to help everyone get along better 鈥� starting right now?

Parents will learn the best 鈥榬elationship rules鈥� for a happier family so home life really does feel loving鈥� most of the time!

The presentation will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

eSafety Commissioner

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online. The College鈥檚 Annual School Improvement plan identified eSafety as a focus area for the wellbeing of students. Key themes and ideas from the Keeping Safe curriculum and Wellbeing program will be presented to students and parents later this year. 秀秀直播 Parents will host a Cybersafety information session to educate and empower parents to support their children in managing their online profiles and behaviour.

The Office of eSafety Commissioner website has excellent resources for families and children and I encourage parents to subscribe to the eSafety newsletter for additional information and education. to visit their website.

Code of Conduct

A reminder to all families that the can be accessed via the College website. The Code is mandated by Catholic Education Western Australia and the application of the code extends to all staff, students, parents, guardians, caregivers and volunteers.

The Code seeks to value the dignity of every person, foster positive relationships, ensuring confidentiality and accountability and supports professional boundaries. Events held during school hours AND outside of school hours that are associated with the College are also supported by the Code of Conduct. Any perceived breaches of the Code can be discussed with any member of the Senior Leadership Team. We thank you in advance for your understanding and support of how we strive to partner positively with one another.

Thank you to the Parent Representatives that have volunteered to oversee Facebook pages for the parents in their cohort. The Code of Conduct applies to all social media platforms and parents are reminded that if they have any concerns, they should direct them to the most appropriate member of staff that can respond to the concern.

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 4: From the Deputy Principal Mission and Catholic Identity

Jo Dunn on 28/02/2019

Year 12 Retreat

During this important time of quiet reflection and time away from the usual school routines whilst on Retreat, the Year 12 students had an opportunity to seriously reflect upon their lives. Several aspects of personal growth and awareness were considered such as self-esteem, relationships and responsibilities, as well as developing a broader sense of community. While on Retreat students had opportunities to explore and deepen their spirituality and faith experiences through small group sharing, reflective prayer and celebrating the Eucharist.

Student Reflections

“This retreat has been a valuable experience to me as you get to hang out more with people you didn鈥檛 realise you would get along with so much, while still having the time to be with your mates too”.

“I came to Year 12 Retreat with the intention of just relaxing for a few days and to get away from schoolwork, but I ended up being able to really open up and get so much more out of it than I expected”.

“Year 12 Retreat encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and get a richer understanding of my year group, it was an amazing experience”.

“Year 12 Retreat was an excellent experience, where I was able to bond with my friends and affirm the great qualities about each other”.

“Year 12 Retreat was a great experience, not only did I bond with many of my friends, but made new friends too. I also found that the Retreat was a place to lay back and just enjoy the trip”.

“Year 12 Retreat was a really nice experience, we got to get to know people you may not know very well and have a lot of fun”.

“I really loved being a part of the Year 12 Retreat. It was so nice bonding with people you don鈥檛 usually bond with and was a real eye opening and heart warming experience. I鈥檒l never forget the fun I had and the things I learned on Year 12 Retreat”.

“Year 12 Retreat has opened our eyes into the individual lives of others and allowed us to grow closer together and understand the importance of loving and caring for one another”.

2019 Project Compassion Launch

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (Wednesday 6 March) in Week 5. This is also the day that Caritas launch their annual fundraising and awareness appeal 鈥� Project Compassion. Project Compassion brings together millions of Australians in solidarity with the world’s poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. This year鈥檚 Project Compassion theme is: GIVE LENT 100%. Each week of Lent, Caritas profiles a person who is involved in a Caritas project and always gives 100%. to view these stories.

We encourage families to watch the videos and discuss them as a family. Students on all three campuses will have the opportunity to learn more about Project Compassion and the work of Caritas. They will also be encouraged to think of creative ways in their classes and PCGs to fundraise for Project Compassion.

Shrove Tuesday

To celebrate Shrove Tuesday (Tuesday 5 March), the Marian, Lavalla and Marcellin Campuses will be selling pancakes to students in support of Project Compassion.

  • Marian students: Students are asked to bring in a gold coin donation as all students will receive a pancake.聽The College cannot provide for students with allergies, however you are welcome to send them with a pancake of their own if you wish.
  • Lavalla students: Pancakes will be sold for a gold coin donation between 8.00am – 8.30am outside the canteen.
  • Marcellin students: Pancakes will be sold for $2 each between 8.00am – 8.30am outside the canteen.

Blue and Gold Embarkation Camps

On Friday 15 February, the Blue and Gold Caravels attended their 3-day Remar Embarkation Camps at Serpentine Camping Centre.聽The program focused on peer support, role modelling and community formation. to read a number of student reflections from the camps.

Sacrament Reminder

Families are reminded to visit their relevant parish website for all information regarding 2019 Sacrament dates and registration. Alternatively please to access parish website addresses via the College website. The enrolment dates vary, so please take the time to clearly understand the process for your parish. Students in Years 3, 4 and 6 will undertake the preparatory work in class so they are able to receive the Sacrament in their local parish.

Floreat Youth Group

Thanks so much to everyone who came down to Floreat last Sunday night! We had an awesome time playing games on the oval and hearing an interactive talk about the young Jesus! Next week we鈥檒l be continuing the story and hearing about his ministry and life as an adult as well as playing some puzzle games that will really get you thinking. Youth Group is open to all students in Years 6-12, taking place every Sunday from 6.00pm – 8.00pm at St Cecilia鈥檚 Parish Centre, 47 Peebles Road, Floreat. Call Sebastian on 0403230395 or Emma on 0412310019 for more information.

Slavery-free Easter Chocolate

Pope Francis said that 鈥渆very person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral 鈥� and not simply an economic 鈥� act.鈥� to watch the Pope’s video.

Cocoa is a key ingredient of chocolate and many children in West Africa are enslaved to pick the cocoa beans. They will never taste the delicious chocolate their slavery helps produce. Buy only slavery-free chocolate to ensure no enslaved children were involved in the production.

To buy slavery-free Easter chocolate look for any of these three certification symbols on the wrappers: FAIRTRADE, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ. It鈥檚 delicious and you can buy it at ALDI, Haigh鈥檚, Oxfam and other leading supermarkets and shops.

Late in 2018 the Federal Government passed the Modern Slavery Act, which will ask big companies to report on their efforts to introduce slavery-free goods and services.

for information and resources.