Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 4

Jenni Vile on 23/05/2025

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 play at the NAS carnivals! We look forward to the Year 8 and Year 11/12 Winter carnivals coming up in Week 8 and 9 of this term. 

Year 10 Science and Engineering Challenge 

Some of our talented Year 10 Science students represented 秀秀直播 at the Science and Engineering Challenge at Murdoch University on Friday 16 May. Students competed against eight other schools, where they took part in a range of hands-on STEM activities, from building model bridges to designing sustainable house solutions. Students worked in teams to tackle real-world problems and gained valuable insights from industry professionals about future careers in science and engineering. We are so proud of the 秀秀直播 team who placed 1st overall! Congratulations to all students involved! 

Term 2 Celebration Assembly 

On Thursday 22 May, we took the time to celebrate what has been an enriching and busy start to the year across all pillars. At the Term 2 Celebration Assembly we reflected on the 2024 Italian Tour and the Senior Production of Bugsy Malone and we acknowledged our Marist Tour Teams, Graeme Wood Shield Winners, and ACC A Division Swimmers. Students were also updated on the current standings for the Champagnat Shield, Romero has the current lead, however, with many opportunities for students to still earn points for the Guild, it should be an exciting race.聽聽

Thank you to our College Captains, Pillar Captains and musicians for another great Celebration Assembly.  

Senior School Exams 

For our Year 10, 11 and 12 students, the weeks ahead are an opportunity. Exams are not just a test of your knowledge but a chance to demonstrate your growth, perseverance, potential and your commitment to achieving personal excellence. Lean into your preparation, stay organised, remember the supports offered by our wonderful classroom teachers, and the opportunities presented at Homework Club. Remember, the habits you build now shape your success in the future. Shine through your discipline and determination. 

Year 12 Exam Timetable

Year 11 Exam Timetable

Exam Rules & Procedures

Staffing News 

It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Mrs Lucy Lane will be leaving 秀秀直播 at the end of Term Two. Mrs Lane has been a valued member of the 秀秀直播 community since 2020, teaching within the Humanities Learning Area, with particular contributions to Modern History ATAR and Politics and Law ATAR. In recent years, Lucy has also served as Leader of Wellbeing, a role in which she has demonstrated exceptional care, commitment, and passion for supporting the students in her care. Mrs Lane will be greatly missed, and we sincerely thank her for all she has given to the life of the College. 

I am pleased to inform you that Mrs Lara Vlahov will be taking on the role of Leader of Wellbeing Year 10 for Semester Two. Congratulations to Mrs Vlahov 鈥� the Secondary Wellbeing and PCG teams look forward to working with you. 

Mrs Carla Pastorelli

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10 

Subject handbook open 

Current Year 10 students and families can now access information about Year 11 subjects for 2026, using this link:  

A reminder about the major subject selection event coming up in Term 2. It is expected that all students attend this event, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. 

  • Tuesday 24 June 
  • Marist Auditorium, 秀秀直播 
  • 5pm to 6pm: Careers and Year 11 Subjects Expo. 
  • 6pm to 6.45pm: Year 10 Family Information Evening. 

The Year 10 students have been listening to presentations about each Learning Area and their Year 11 offerings for 2026. A link to the presentations is available below: 

 
 

Year 10 subject selection research 

To assist in their subject selection, Year 10 students are currently undertaking a guided research process during EGT time. This process will answer most questions and provide a structure for subject selection. Please see below for a link to the Research Booklet: 

 

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11 

For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 

A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath. 

For students thinking of attending University 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:  
  • Here is a parents guide to University:  
  • And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥� resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University:  
  • Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:   

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025 

The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:  

New TAFE Certificates for Semester 2 

There are some new TAFE certificates (one day per week) opening in Semester 2 of 2025. If interested, please contact Mr Farley: 

  • Certificate II in Animal Care 
  • Certificate III Aviation (Drone Pilot) 
  • Certificate II Cabinet Making (pre-apprenticeship) 
  • Certificate III Health Services 
  • Certificate III Fitness 
  • Certificate II Cosmetics 

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12 

University Early Offer Information 

Please see below for the latest available Early Offer information. 

Early Offers will open on 3 June 2025. After this date, all Year 12 students will be provided with information about how to access the TISC system and enter preferences. 

Curtin University No details as yet.  
Edith Cowan University Full information and list of eligible courses at:   Open to ATAR, Certificate IV, and UniReady students. Submit your Early Offer application by placing an eligible ECU course as your first TISC preference. First offers released to students on 2 September 2025.  
Murdoch University No details as yet.  
Notre Dame University Full information and list of eligible courses at:   Opens 1 May 2025. First offers released to students on 1 September 2025. Apply via the Notre Dame online portal or via TISC. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. All offers are conditional offers.  
University of WA No details as yet.  

University information 

  • TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:  
  • Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:  
  • Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:   
  • Here is a parents guide to University:  

University scholarships 

Curtin University   
Edith Cowan University (ECU)   
Murdoch University   
Notre Dame University   
University of Western Australia (UWA)   
Christian Leaders Scholarship   

Gap year information 

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2026 might find the following interesting: 

  • Defence Force Gap Year:  
  • Other gap year ideas:  
  • And:  
  • Also this Marist volunteering opportunity:  

Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025 

The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here:  

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

EVENT DATE LINK 
Notre Dame Open Day 24 May  
Year 10 Information Evening (ECU Joondalup) 27 May  
Army Reserve Information Session 27 May  
Creative Industries Open Evening (North Metro TAFE) 28 May   
Teaching degrees information evening (ECU) 3 June  
Engineering Information Evening (ECU) 4 June  
Year 9 and 10 Parent Information Evening (Murdoch University) 4 June  
Year 11 and 12 Parent Information Evening (Murdoch University) 4 June  
Parent Information Evening for Year 12 students (ECU) 5 June  
Defence Force Careers Information Session 5 June  
Psychology Information Evening (ECU) 10 June  
Defence Force Trades Information Session 12 June  
Year 9-12 Information Evening (Curtin) 18 June  
Defence Force: Special Forces Information Session 19 June  
Army Reserve Information Session 24 June  
秀秀直播 Careers Expo and Year 10 Parent Evening 24 June Marist Auditorium 3.30pm to 4.30pm: Yr 11/12 Careers Expo 5.00pm to 6.00pm: Yr 10 Careers & Subject Expo 6.00pm to 6.45pm: Yr 10 Family Info Session 
WAAPA Information Evening  29 July  
Year 12 application support session (Murdoch) 29 July  
Nursing Information Evening (Murdoch) 27 August  
Health and Education Information Evening (Murdoch) 2 September  
Science, IT, Engineering Information Evening (Murdoch) 3 September  
Business and Law Information Evening (Murdoch) 4 September   
Engineering Information Evening (ECU) 5 September  
   

If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this blog might help you get the most out of it: