Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 8
Year 10 to 12 Photo Days Year 7-9 Students had their photo day last Monday. I would like to thank all parents for their support in ensuring that students were well-presented on the day. Year 10-12 students will have their individual and PCG photos taken this coming week, in addition to selected specialised group photos.…
From the Vice Principal – Term 2 Week 8
Online Safety / Keeping Safe 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 the Principal – Term 2 Week 8
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…
Primary Update – Term 2 Week 8
4 Red Assembly 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…
Mission Update – Term 2 Week 8
I have been lucky enough to be involved in a couple of retreats recently 鈥� one as a participant, and another as a facilitator at our recent Year 12 retreat. Both were deeply meaningful experiences. I鈥檝e come to realise that, whatever side of the fence you find yourself on, there is always something to be…
From the Principal – Term 2 Week 6
Dear 秀秀直播 Families, Welcome to our latest edition of 秀秀直播 News Feast Day of Saint Marcellin Champagnat Today we celebrate the Feast day of Saint Marcellin Champagnat in honour of the founder of the Marist Brothers, whose mission was the make Jesus Christ known and loved. As a College community, we will be honouring…
From the Vice Principal – Term 2 Week 6
Champagnat Day Today marks the Feast Day of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers and the visionary behind Marist Education. Deeply committed to the needs of young people, particularly those who were poor and marginalised, Marcellin believed that to educate children effectively, one must first love them and love them equally. His…
Primary Update – Term 2 Week 6
Assembly – 3 Red Last Friday, 3 Red treated us with a walk down memory lane as they shared our 秀秀直播 journey over the decades, reminding us that no matter what era, what the buildings look like or the technology we have access to (or don鈥檛!), our Marist Heart remains. Thank you Mrs McAuliffe…
Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 6
College Photo Days Fotoworks will be attending 秀秀直播 in Weeks 8 and 9 for student photos. An outline of each day can be found below. Students will have their individual photos taken, along with their PCG photo. Specialised Arts and Sporting groups, as well as Student Leaders, will also have their photos taken. Leaders…
Mission Update – Term 2 Week 6
Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of meeting many families during enrolment interviews for our Year 7 cohort of 2028. It is one of my favourite parts of the year. Hearing what matters most to families, and what they hope for their children. So often, I hear hopes that their children…
Finance & Operations – Term 2 Week 4
Lavalla Build – Update As mentioned in the Vice Principal’s update, the recent removal of site sheds by our builder, Badge Constructions, indicates that the construction of our new PK 鈥� Year 2 facilities are nearly complete. Some aerial photos below show the ongoing development of the site. We are anticipating the handover of the…
Mission Update – Term 2 Week 4
This week, I had the joy of taking some families on a tour of our College. One of the highlights of these moments is being able to introduce families to what it means to be part of a Marist school community – to speak about our Marist charism, the characteristics that underpin our way of…
Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 4
Year 7 NAS Carnival On Monday 12 May, all Year 7 students competed in the Winter NAS Carnival and ACC Lightning Carnival. Students participated in Netball, AFL, Soccer, Badminton and Volleyball. Our students represented 秀秀直播 beautifully and displayed great sportsmanship throughout the day! So far this year, we have had 45 teams, or 523 students…
Primary Update – Term 2 Week 4
1 Blue Assembly On Friday of last week, Year 1 Blue entertained us with the assembly dedicated to their Mums, sharing the many reasons they love their Mums and acknowledging all the many balls that the Mums in our community juggle while always having the time to stop and have a cuddle. Thank you, 1…
From the Vice Principal – Term 2 Week 4
National Reconciliation Week – 27 May 鈥� 3 June Reconciliation is an ongoing journey focused on strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community, for the benefit of all Australians. It reminds us of the generations who have worked tirelessly for meaningful change and calls us to continue striving for…
From the Principal – Term 2 Week 4
Dear Families, Week 4, and we are almost at the halfway point of Term 2, and our students have been so busy with their learning. Primary Primary assemblies have been great features of the past weeks, where Year 6 Red informed us of the wonders of parts of the world, Year 1 Blue led us…
From the Vice Principal – Week 2 Term 2
Marian Lecture As a Marist College, May holds special significance for our community. It is a time to reflect deeply on one of our core Marist characteristics, “In the Way of Mary”, and to consider how we embody this in our daily lives. In this edition of the newsletter, our Director of Mission and Catholic…
Primary Update – Term 2 Week 2
Welcome back to Term Two. The primary school community has welcomed me in my new role as Head of Primary in Ryan von Bergheim鈥檚 absence. My background is in both primary and secondary teaching, spending much of my career specialising in Diversity and Learning Support, which has given me a big-picture view of the learning…
Mission Update – Term 2 Week 2
This month we celebrate May, a month that holds a very special and deep significance in our Catholic tradition, especially within our Marist community of 秀秀直播. May is the month that we dedicate to Mary. It鈥檚 a time to reflect on her virtues, her faith, and her quiet strength. As Marists, Mary has an…
From the Principal – Term 2 Week 2
Dear 秀秀直播 Families Welcome back to the start of Term 2. I hope all families enjoyed some time together over the term break holidays. We are underway and fully back into the swing of College life and learning. Prior to the students returning, our staff enjoyed a great day with the Marist Life and…
Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 2
Welcome back to Term Two. I hope that students enjoyed a restful break and are ready for the term ahead. As we begin the new term, we鈥檙e filled with hope for the opportunities ahead. Term Two is always a busy time in our College community, particularly for our Senior School students, as they prepare for…
Jenny Lindsay
Jenny Lindsay (Macauley 1972)鈥痠s the oldest daughter of Tom and Mary nee Zencich, and attended Siena, Dominican Girls鈥� High School in Doubleview from Years 8-12, 1968-1972. Her sister鈥疪obyn Robertson (Macauley 1976)鈥痜ollowed her to Siena, and her brother鈥疻ayne Macauley (1979), attended Marist College, Churchlands.鈥� Jenny discovered her call to be a teacher during primary schooling at…
Eden Rigo
Eden Rigo (2015)鈥痺as recently selected, from a field of six worthy candidates, as the鈥�2025 Rhodes Scholar for Western Australia.鈥疎den is our second Rhodes Scholar, the first being鈥疍r鈥疊ronte Adams AM (1980),鈥痑nd we could not be more proud of鈥痟er incredible achievement! Eden, the younger sister of鈥疓ioia Rigo (2010), came to 秀秀直播 in Year 5 and loved…
Ken Spillman
Dr Ken Spillman (1976)鈥痠s the son of Pat nee鈥疭mith鈥痑nd鈥疛ohn Spillman (1949), who attended St Ildephonsus College, New Norcia, in the 1940s with his brother,鈥疜evin Spillman鈥�(1953). Ken鈥痗ame to鈥疢arist Junior College in Subiaco in Year 7, the year his family moved to Wembley Downs. He graduated from Marist Senior College, Churchlands, in 1976. His sister鈥疞yn Spillman鈥�(1974)鈥痝raduated from…
Pippa Williams
Pippa Williams (1994)鈥痝rew up in Scarborough and, after primary schooling at St John鈥檚, came to 秀秀直播 in 1990 for Years 8 and 9 at 秀秀直播 Siena in Doubleview, and then for Years 10 to 12 at 秀秀直播, Churchlands.鈥� Pippa, who was followed by her younger sister鈥疢ia Fox (Williams 1997), loved her time at 秀秀直播.…
Danny Green
Danny Green (1990)鈥痠s the youngest of four siblings, including鈥疦arelle (1984),鈥疭harni (1986),鈥痑nd鈥疊rendan Green (1988).鈥燚anny鈥檚 father Mal, who he considers an 鈥榓bsolute legend鈥�, taught Danny the values he learnt growing up in the bush, and fighting his way out of really tough times. He was firm, fair, and raised his boys to never pick a fight or…
Dale Neill
鈥業f you鈥檙e short on talent, make up for it with tenacity.鈥� Born Anzac Day 1944 Dale Neill (1961) spent his formative years at St Brigid鈥檚 in West Perth and Our Lady of Victories in Cambridge Street, Wembley and, on 7 February 1954, he was among the founding cohort of St Joseph鈥檚 Marist Brothers in Salvado…
Alessandro 鈥楢lec鈥� Epis
Raised in the dusty streets of Boulder and educated at St Ildephonsus College in New Norcia, Alec Epis carved out an extraordinary path鈥攆rom homesick schoolboy to VFL legend with Essendon. Along the way, he picked up a memorable nickname, found joy in vineyards, and never forgot the school footy jumper he longed to wear.
Primary Update – Term 1 Week 10
Here we are at the end of Term 1! What a fantastic term it has been, full of exciting learning opportunities across the Primary! Our students (and staff) have worked extremely hard this term and everyone is ready for a well-deserved holiday break to rest and recuperate! Easter Liturgies This morning, we held Easter Liturgies…
From the Principal – Term 1 Week 10
The end of Term 1 and so much has been achieved by our students, guided in their learning and care by our staff and supported through our families. In the week just gone, our community was enthralled by the performance of the cast and crew of the College production – Bugsy Malone. 秀秀直播 has…
Mission Update – Term 1 Week 10
Earlier this week, I took a trip out to Officeworks to grab some items for a reflection I was running with Mr Husband and the Year 12 students. When I returned to my car and was just about ready to drive off, a young fellow reversed into me, damaging the rear door of my car.…
From the Vice Principal – Term 1 Week 10
Start to Term 2 鈥� Pupil Free Days and 7-12 Student Learning Conversations (Parent Teacher Interviews) As we head into a well-earned school holiday break, I would like to remind you about the start of Term 2. Monday 28 April is a pupil-free day. Our staff will come together for a Faith Formation Day inspired…
Secondary Update – Term 1 Week 10
Walk for Water In Week 9, the Year 11 Guild Representatives organised a joint Walk for Water event with Year 11 and Year 4 students. Congratulations to Catherine Guild for winning the relay by efficiently and effectively moving water without any waste. This event highlighted the reality that some people face when they need to…
Finance & Operations Update – Term 1 Week 8
Chatered Bus Service Survey As a follow-up to discussions at our Parent Forum last week, please see below for a link to a survey regarding possible chartered bus services from Glendalough & Karrinyup stations. Chartered Bus Service Survey We have lobbied Transperth for an increase in services, but unfortunately, they are unable to assist in…
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Ministry Update – Term 1 Week 8
I have noticed recently that my son, who is nine, can find it difficult to 鈥榞et over鈥� conflict with his sister. He holds onto feelings of frustration and anger, and although in time they often pass, it can take some gentle coaxing and conversation for him to reach this position. But that鈥檚 all ok 鈥�…
From the Vice Principal – Term 1 Week 8
Marist Basketball Carnival This morning, our Marist Basketball Teams departed for Marcellin College, Bulleen, Victoria, to compete in the Marist Basketball Carnival. Led by Ms Jade Nicotra and Mr Ben Goldie as well as coaches Nic Vlahov and Brendan Gaunson, our teams will take on fellow Marist schools from across the country in an exciting…