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 legacy continues to inspire Marist schools around the world to nurture communities built on Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and In the way of Mary.
To ensure all students have the opportunity to commemorate this special day, we will celebrate as a College on Friday 20 June. All students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will take part in a Mass or Liturgy, followed by the Annual Champagnat Awards. These awards honour students and staff who exemplify our Marist characteristics in their everyday actions, modelling the values and spirit of Marcellin Champagnat in our community. Primary students will also participate in a Lapathon to raise money for Lifelink.
A reminder that our K-Y2 students will spend the day at the Lavalla Campus. Pre-Kindergarten students will attend Marian Campus and their class as normal.
Further information on the day will be sent to families in the coming week. We look forward to coming together as a College to honour the life and mission of Saint Marcellin and to celebrate those in our community who live out his vision in meaningful and inspiring ways.
2026 Term Dates
The 2026 Term dates have been finalised and can be accessed
Transperth Service Changes
To address the late arrival of the school specials Transperth will affect the following changes from 22 June 2025:
Route 422
- The service to Scarborough Beach Bus Station continuing as School Special 717 will now depart Karrinyup Bus Station at 7.38am.  Â
School Special 717
- School Special 717 will now depart Scarborough Beach Bus Station at 7.57am.        Â
Carpark Courtesy
As a College, we have received several reports about dangerous behaviours in the Marcellin carpark.
I would like to take this opportunity to reinforce the expectations of carpark use:
- Adhere to sign posted speed limits (8kph within the car park)
- Do not stop in keep clear zones.
- If you are dropping off or picking up students, pull into a bay or a ‘drop off/ pick up’ zone. Please do not stop in the middle of the carpark as this blocks traffic.
- Adhere to any directive signage (give way, authorised access only, etc).
In the last newsletter I provided an update on the Lavalla Carpark Map and flow, in addition the above please observe the following when accessing this Carpark.
- Please continue to clearly display your family names on the car dashboard if you are using the Kiss ‘N’ Ride service.
- If your child is not ready for collection in the Kiss ‘N’ Drive zone, please continue through the loop and either rejoin the circuit or park in the Eastern section of the carpark.
- Parents wishing to park should remain in the right lane and use the main carpark bays.
- Please keep the left lane clear and moving to ensure traffic flows smoothly and to prevent cars from backing up onto Empire Avenue.
These small steps will ensure safety, a shared sense of courtesy, and will allow traffic to flow smoothly.
ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Parents Forum
The ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Parent Forum is an opportunity for parents to connect with College leadership and contribute to the life of the school. Held once per term, the ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Parent Forum is led by the Principal and Vice Principal in collaboration with the ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Parent K-12 Executive Committee.
The ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Parent Forum works in partnership with the College Executive to support key events, advance the Strategic Plan, and advocate for both the College and its families within the school and wider community.
We encourage all parents to take part in these forums to stay informed and engaged in the ongoing growth of ÐãÐãÖ±²¥.
The next ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Parents Forum is taking place this Monday 9 June at 6pm in the JHN Learning Hub. If you are unable to attend in person you can join online on Teams. The agenda and TEAMs link are in the key dates section. We hope to see you there!
ÐãÐãÖ±²¥ Community Quiz Night
Our Community Quiz night is fast approaching and tables are selling fast. This year we are raising money for two very special causes.
- – an aid organisation that provides education to young people in disadvantaged communities in our Province
- – a not-for-profit working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young Western Australians, by offering evidence-based, safe, high-quality services, at no cost.
As a Marist school, these are causes that are close to our hearts.
In addition to purchasing a table, you can also support these causes in the following ways:
- Prize Donations – Prizes that can be used in a raffle, including but not limited to – gift vouchers, hamper items, electronics and experiences.
- Event Sponsorship – There various sponsorship opportunities available, local businesses can be showcased, while contributing to this cause.
- Volunteering – Assist various tasks on the evening, as well as setup and pack down.
Please contact Jenni Vile, Marketing Officer (jenni.vile@newman.wa.edu.au), if you are interested in assisting.
Your generosity and support will be instrumental in contributing to this unforgettable evening and ensuring that we can maximise our fundraising efforts.
Mr Michael Chiera
VICE PRINCIPAL