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Secondary Update Term 2 Week 2

Jo Dunn on 26/04/2024

Guild Cross Country Carnival

Our Secondary students participated in the Guild Cross Country Carnival on Friday 19 April. A significant number of students gave this race a go with a record number of students finishing the run before the 25-minute mark compared to previous years. Each year group had the opportunity to congratulate the top three students in the two categories. We will announce the winning Guild for the Cross Country at our Celebration Assembly in Week 4. Thank you to Mrs Barrett, the Health and PE team and the Guild Coordinators for the efforts, energy and organisation prior to and on the day.

ANZAC Service

The students and staff on Marcellin Campus came together in Founders Court for our ANZAC Service on Wednesday 24 April. Our service was led by our two College Captains, Matthew Tomassone and Bianca Trimboli, along with a small group of Year 9 students who shared stories of the ANZACs and read the prayers of the faithful. Our Secondary students were reverent and solemn during the service, reflecting on the sacrifices made by many young men and women. Thank you to Mrs Belinda McCagh (Leader of Learning Humanities) for her organisation of a beautiful service, and thank you to Mr Adam James for his technical support with the music and sound.

The Tempest

This week our Drama students performed four shows: a matinee and three evening shows. The entire cast and crew were incredible in their efforts and truly enthralled the audience. The cast embraced their roles and gave everything to each performance. The set was impeccable and well-suited to the performance and provided the cast with space to move and engage the audience. Thank you to Mr Josh Lang for his commitment and energy in orchestrating an incredible production, and thank you to Karla Nessfield-Thomas and Adam James for their event and technical support.

TikTok Use

The College has become aware of a few TikTok pages in which our students are using the social media platform to make disparaging comments about other students in our College Community. Additionally, the 秀秀直播 logo and College name have also been used on some of these pages as the profile picture and title respectively. We have addressed the Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts about their involvement in and possible awareness of these pages and discussed that their actions will be managed in line with our College Behaviour Support Policy when the College is mentioned.

TikTok is a social media app which allows for the creation and consumption of short-form videos by its users. TikTok requires that users be 13 years or older to use its basic functions. Parents and guardians can enable time limits and the content filter on their child鈥檚 phone and protect settings with a passcode. Parents and guardians can also download TikTok, create their own account and use the Family Pairing feature to manage their child鈥檚 TikTok settings on their own phone. If you have any concerns, please contact the relevant Leader of Wellbeing.

Year 11 2025 Subject Offerings

On Friday 3 May, our current Year 10 students will not be attending timetabled classes prior to recess. Instead, our Year 10 students will have the privilege of hearing from each of the Leaders of Learning across Marcellin Campus as they begin to understand the many subject offerings for them in Year 11 2025. These conversations mark the start of the subject selection process which will continue on Tuesday 18 June with the Year 10 Parent Information Evening. Thank you to Justin Farley and the Leaders of Learning for their organisation of this event.

2025 Ngala Kwop Biddi Brighter Futures Scholarship Year 12 Recipient

The Ngala Kwop Biddi Brighter Futures Scholarship is the first of its kind in WA and aims to provide exceptional young individuals with opportunities to continue their positive contributions to our world. The scholarship seeks to acknowledge and support students who have demonstrated proactive and impactful leadership, advocacy and active engagement in endeavours that have led to positive outcomes aligned with one of the University鈥檚 three strategic themes: Sustainability, First Nations; and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

The recipient can receive the Scholarship while studying any course at Murdoch University and can be awarded to a student on any pathway that will meet a selection rank of 70.

Valued at $12,000, the scholarship is awarded as a cash payment in semester instalments throughout their degree, which can extend up to four years. In addition, recipients will have access to further leadership and development mentoring throughout their academic journey, further enhancing their personal growth.

All secondary schools have the opportunity to nominate a Year 12 student who meets the eligibility criteria and will be commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2025. Nominations will be accepted between May and September each year. Information on the nomination process and application requirements are available via this .

Secondary School Photos

Please be aware that the Secondary School Photos will occur on the following dates:

  • Thursday 13 June 鈥� Years 7-9 Photos and Special Group Photos
  • Monday 24 June 鈥� Years 10-12 Photos and Special Group Photos
  • Tuesday 25 June 鈥� Sport Photos

Pathways and Careers Information:
Year 10

Prerequisites for Year 11, 2025

Students and families are advised that prerequisites for Year 11 subjects (for 2025) are now available via the College website.
Commencing in Term 2, Year 10 students will begin the process of guided reflection leading to their subject selections at the end of Term 2.

Careers Expo and Year 10 Parent Evening

Students and families are reminded that the 秀秀直播 Careers Expo and Year 10 Parent Evening will occur later in Term 2. At this event, students and families will be able to speak to teachers about each subject, and also seek information from Universities, TAFEs and training providers about possible courses and careers.
It is expected that all Year 10 students will attend this event. Details are below:

  • Tuesday 18 June, 2024
  • Marist Auditorium
  • Careers Expo commences at 5.00pm
  • Parent Information evening commences at 6.00pm

Year 11

WACE (secondary graduation) requirements

In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.

In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:

  • Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
  • Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
  • Be enrolled in at least 1 鈥楲ist B鈥� (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
  • Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.

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 .
  • Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:

Year 12

Parent and family resources

Each year, the Australian Government publishes a resource for parents/guardians to assist in career conversations. The 2024 version can be found .

WACE (secondary graduation) requirements

In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
鈥� Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
鈥� Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
鈥� Be enrolled in at least 1 鈥楲ist B鈥� (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
鈥� Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.

Gap year information

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2025 might find the following interesting:
鈥� Defence Force Gap Year:
鈥� Other gap year ideas:
鈥� And

University Information

Early Offers
Students and families are advised that applications for University in 2025 will open on 1 May 2024. Early Offers for University in 2025 will not be made to students until 2 September 2024. The currently available information about Early Offers is in the table below.

UniversityEarly Offer Information
Curtin University– Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students.
– Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites.
– Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.
– If your predicted ATAR is five points above the ATAR score required for your selected course, you will receive an early offer that secures your place in Semester 1, 2025. Your offer won鈥檛 be dependent on your final Year 12 ATAR score. You will still need to complete WACE and meet the English and subject requirements for your course.鈥��
– If your predicted ATAR is less than five points above the ATAR score required for your course, you will still receive an early offer for a place at Curtin. You will need to achieve a final ATAR that meets course entry requirements and meet WACE, English and subject requirements for the course.
– If you are not studying the ATAR Pathway, your early offer will be conditional upon you meeting the admission criteria for your chosen course, achieving WACE and meeting Curtin鈥檚 English requirements.
Edith Cowan University (ECU)– Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students.
– Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites.
– Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.
– If your predicted ATAR is five points above the ATAR score required for your selected course, you will receive an early offer that secures your place in Semester 1, 2025. Your offer won鈥檛 be dependent on your final Year 12 ATAR score. You will still need to complete WACE and meet the English and subject requirements for your course.鈥��
– If your predicted ATAR is less than five points above the ATAR score required for your course, you will still receive an early offer for a place at Curtin. You will need to achieve a final ATAR that meets course entry requirements, and meet WACE, English and subject requirements for the course.
– If you are not studying the ATAR Pathway, your early offer will be conditional upon you meeting the admission criteria for your chosen course, achieving WACE and meeting Curtin鈥檚 English requirements.
Murdoch University– Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites.
– Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing.
– Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.  
Notre Dame University– Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12.
– Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.
– Offers will be made on 2 September, 20 September, 4 October, 11 December. Allow a few weeks for us assess your application.
– In the application you will be asked to provide details about your non-academic achievements and commitments, which may include work, caring responsibilities at home, volunteering, sports and school leadership, among others.
– Further information and eligible courses at  
University of Western Australia– Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12.
– Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.
– All students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements.
– Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees with UWA excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised).
– Further information at:
  • Information about University entry
    TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them .
  • Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you,
  • 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:

Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry in 2025?

All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2025 (including Assured Pathway at UWA) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.

Please see below for some important dates:

  • 5 March 2024: UCAT bookings open
  • 17 May 2024: Deadline to book your UCAT for 2024
  • 10 June 2024: Deadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking
  • 1 July 2024: UCAT testing begins
  • 9 August 2024: Last test date
  • September 2024: Results available

You can check for more information, tips and practice tests.

Also, students applying for Medicine at Curtin University are required to sit the CASPER Test. You can find more information about this, and book your test,.

UWA Medical entry handbook (for Assured Pathway):
Curtin Medical entry handbook .
Entry to Medicine handbook (Australia-wide) is .

University scholarships

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

Upcoming Careers Events

EVENTDATELINK
ECU and WAAPA Information Day28 April
ECU Open Day Mt Lawley28 April  
Notre Dame University Open Day4 May
Career Conversations for Parents (Wembley)7 May
Health Careers Information Evening (UWA)8 May
Medicine Information Session (Notre Dame)9 May
Year 11 and 12 Information Session (ECU)9 May?
Careers Expo & VET Expo16 May to 19 May
Year 10 Parent and Student Information Session (ECU)22 May?
Parent and Student Information Evening (Murdoch)22 May
WAAPA Tour (ECU)30 May?
Engineering Information Evening (ECU)6 June
Create For A Day (SAE Perth)6 July
WAAPA Information Evening (ECU)17 July
Perth Skills West Careers & Employment Expo25 July to 27 July
WAAPA Tour (ECU)27 August?
Health and Education Information Evening (Murdoch)28 August
Science, IT, Engineering Information Evening (Murdoch)29 August
Business and Law Information Evening (Murdoch)4 September
Science and Maths Information Evening (ECU)4 September
Engineering Information Evening (ECU)6 September
Medical and Health Sciences Information Evening (ECU)11 September
Teacher Education Information Evening (ECU)12 September
Computing and Cybersecurity Information Evening (ECU)17 September
Engineering Information Evening (ECU)9 October
Year 12 Online Information Evening (Murdoch)15 October
WAAPA Tour (ECU)30 October?
Future Students Information Evening (ECU)20 November
   

Teaching & Learning – Term 2 Week 2

Jo Dunn on 26/04/2024

At 秀秀直播, we are committed to constantly reflecting on our practices and seeking feedback from students, parents, and staff on our strengths and opportunities for growth. To this end, staff, parents, and students have been invited to participate in the DISA and Leuven surveys. The information collected from these surveys will be used to underpin our 2025-2027 strategic plan.

The purpose of the DISA and what it measures.

Diagnostic Inventory for School Alignment (DISA) is an online diagnostic survey tool, developed by the Leadership Research International (LRI) team at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), that will examine the College鈥檚 overall alignment and provides baseline data and gap analysis for the purpose of planning our improvement agenda. DISA is comprised of three surveys customised specifically for staff, parents, and students.

School improvement is a whole-school effort. Success is informed by a cohesive and clearly articulated direction that is identified by the school community, particularly the students, staff, and parents/carers. DISA provides the College with the means to identify our perceived strengths as well as areas requiring work and gaps that need attention.

The purpose of the Leuven and what it measures.

An authentically Marist curriculum will always be informed by Marcellin Champagnat’s core imperative鈥攖o educate people to be good Christians and good citizens. What is consistent is the purpose of a Marist school, its characteristic emphases, priorities, cultures, and pedagogical approaches. One of the needs is to ensure that, as a spiritual family, we adapt and contextualise to find fresh ways to articulate its spiritual traditions so that they speak with relevance and saliency to the time and place.

Research indicates that the specifics of charismic traditions rest in the relationships and the particular fusion of the characteristic features common to that charism. A Marist charism expresses its particular spirituality in and through a pedagogy that has a focus on the following characteristics:

  • A 鈥榮ynodal鈥� pedagogy of walking together.
  • A loving pedagogy
  • A pedagogy of holistic formation
  • A pedagogy of family spirit.
  • A pedagogy of presence
  • A pedagogy of simplicity
  • A pedagogy of the love of work
  • A pedagogy of a practical and innovative spirit
  • A pedagogy of effective and responsible solidarity with the poor

The tool measures the mix of these characteristics.

To date, our parent engagement in the DISA and Leuven surveys has been limited and we are still approximately 60 surveys below our target. If you have not yet had the opportunity to engage in the DISA and Leuven survey, it would be much appreciated if you could make time to complete the survey and contribute to the future strategic direction of our college. Details on how to access the surveys were emailed on 27th March 2024. If you no longer have access to this information, please reach out to Christine Antoine Christine.Antoine@newman.wa.edu.au.

From the Vice Principal – Term 1 Week 9

Jenni Vile on 28/03/2024

Parent Teacher Interviews (Year 7-12), Tuesday 16 April

To commence Term Two, we are pleased to offer parents the opportunity to meet with teachers at our secondary school to discuss their child’s academic progress. To accommodate the different availabilities of parents, we are once again providing both face-to-face and online meeting options. This ensures that parents can choose the mode of communication that best suits their schedule and preferences.

9.00am 鈥� 11.45amOnline Interviews via Teams
12.45pm 鈥� 5.30pmIn-person Interviews in the Marist Auditorium

Parents are encouraged to arrange meetings with teachers to discuss the student’s progress, particularly where the teacher has requested a meeting in the  system.

Students are required to be present for the interviews and are to wear the Full College Winter Uniform聽for in-person interviews.

Additional information and instructions for Teams Interviews will be emailed to parents a few days prior to the interviews.

Please feel free to contact Flora Hughes via email flora.hughes@newman.wa.edu.au should you experience any difficulty with logging in to the Parent Teacher Online system.

Student Winter Uniform from Term Two

We recognise the importance of collaboration between the school and parents/guardians in cultivating a culture of pride in students wearing the College uniform. Our staff is dedicated to improving the consistency of our student uniform standards, and we kindly seek your support in this effort.

Starting from Term Two, students are expected to wear the College winter uniform. We encourage students to prepare early to ensure their winter uniform is complete and fits properly, ready for the first day of Term Two. Additionally, we remind students and parents to use discretion regarding haircuts and permanent cosmetic enhancements, such as eyelash extensions, tattooed eyebrows, and facial piercings, during the holidays. These changes may not be easily reversed and likely go against our . In extreme聽cases, students may be required to rectify their uniform discrepancies before they are permitted to commence classes.

We appreciate your ongoing support. I wish you and your family a happy and holy Easter, and a wonderful holiday break.

From the Principal – Term 1 Week 9

Jenni Vile on 28/03/2024

Our final week of term coincides with Holy Week. Holy Week is the most important week in the Church and it is ushered in by Palm Sunday last weekend. In effect, Holy Week traces the final week in Christ鈥檚 life leading to his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Easter Triduum is the final lead of three days to Easter Sunday, beginning with Holy Thursday – the time of the Last Supper, Good Friday – the trial and crucifixion of Jesus and Holy Saturday – that time of reflection and pensive waiting the disciples of Jesus undertook before his resurrection. Easter signifies the victory of good over evil, eternal life over death. Easter Sunday is about hope, renewal and God鈥檚 love. Families celebrate Easter in many ways. For some it is the thrill of an Easter hunt, for others, it is the sharing of hot cross buns, or a meal together. Family spirit is central to all the traditions of Easter, and over the Easter break I encourage all in our community to:聽

  • Make time for family, enjoy activities together and show each other how much they are appreciated,聽
  • Re-connect with God鈥檚 creation by being a part of our natural environment, stop and appreciate the beauty if you are travelling, as we live in such a privileged place and,聽
  • Build your relationship with God by being a part of services in yours or another parish. 

I wish all of you a Happy Easter and a Holy Easter. 

This is the final Newsletter for the term and what a busy time it has been since the beginning of the year! So much has been achieved by our students and staff. The welcoming of our new students in all year groups across the College in January. The beautiful celebration of the Family Mass as a full community in February. The weekly 鈥楥elebration鈥� assemblies in Marian and Lavalla, showcasing the work and talents of our primary classes, the recognition of International Women鈥檚 Day and Harmony Day. The Year 12 Retreat and Ball, Lavalla Faction and Marcelin Guild Swimming carnivals, the IPSHA Year 6 Basketball Carnival, the Marist Basketball Carnival at Trinity College Beenleigh, Queensland and this week鈥檚 Easter Liturgies. What strikes me about these events and the learning program in the classrooms is the level of engagement and effort students are putting in to work to their personal best.聽 There has been great work and initiative shown by students, and our staff have been so supportive in bringing this full program to life during the term.听听聽

Our School Improvement Journey 鈥� Enlisting your help for the next Strategic Plan 

Each year, we create our School Improvement Plan, which derives from our 秀秀直播 Strategic Directions. This year, we are focusing on our Marist Association development as an expression of our community of faith as Marists. Under the priority of Transformational Learning, we are moving deeper into creating pathway partnerships with universities and training providers for senior secondary students, while embedding our whole school Literacy and Numeracy approach. The final area under this priority is developing the wellbeing approach from the recently launched directional document 鈥淰ision for Wellbeing鈥�. In this week鈥檚 newsletter, Mrs Beth Murphy, Deputy Principal, Teaching & Learning PK-12 discusses our approach to driving an explicit improvement agenda.听听

As we prepare to create our new Strategic School Improvement Directions 2025 to 2028, I invite parents to be involved in the first step. This week, I sent you a link to complete the two surveys, the DISA and the Leuven. Please take the time to complete these surveys, as the data forms an important part in identifying what our new directional document will reveal as areas of focus.聽 We have had a pleasing early response to the DISA survey but not many people have completed the Leuven survey.听听

Click for the DISA Survey and for the Leuven survey. To access the Leuven survey, enter the case-sensitive password Ghj654 and click login.聽 The survey access code is qs89xV.听听

Both surveys are important in capturing your input. 

Commencement of Term 2  

Classes recommence on Wednesday, 17 April. On Monday, April 15, staff will be completing their DISA and Leuven surveys after a faith formation session with our Marist Life and Formation team.听听

Scheduled on Tuesday, 16 April are Parent/Student/Teacher meetings for Marcellin, and the Primary staff will be completing more professional learning.聽 It is very important that families support a smooth start by ensuring their children are at school from day 1. The relevant Winter uniform is expected to be worn from this date.聽 Please read the Vice Principal鈥檚 section regarding the standards for Winter uniforms and personal presentation.聽

I will be attending the Marist Pilgrimage at the start of the term and then I will be taking some Principal Renewal Leave. Mr Michael Chiera will be Acting Principal, Mrs Beth Murphy, Acting Vice Principal and Mrs Sarah Pagett, Acting Deputy Principal Teaching & Learning, until Tuesday 4 June.  

I wish all families a restful break and, again, hope that your Easter is a time of peace and safety. 

Wishing you every blessing. 

ANDREW WATSON 
PRINCIPAL