秀秀直播

Secondary Update – Term 1 Week 1

Jenni Vile on 06/02/2026

Uniform and Personal Presentation

I鈥檇 like to thank parents and guardians for their continued support of the

During uniform checks this week, we identified a number of students who were not meeting the College鈥檚 expectations. The uniform guidelines that were most commonly not being met were:

Hair

  • Must be clean, neat, and tidy.
  • Kept off the face; fringes no longer than eyebrow length.
  • Hair longer than the bottom of the collar must be tied back.
  • No extreme contrasts or styles (e.g., mullets, extreme fades, undercuts, mohawks).
  • Minimum blade length: #3.

Grooming

  • Makeup is not permitted.
  • Students must be clean鈥憇haven.
  • False eyelashes are not permitted.

Jewellery

  • Only a discreet cross or religious medal on a fine chain is allowed.
  • Earrings: one pair of plain studs (max 5mm) or sleepers (max 12mm) in the lower lobe only – 鈥淧lain鈥� = silver or gold; clear diamantes or small white pearls accepted if within size limits. No retainers or spacers are allowed.

College staff have been instructed to send notifications home when students are in breach of these expectations, and your support in consistently reinforcing them is greatly appreciated.

Punctuality

A reminder to students that they should be on campus no later than 8.30am. Students who are late to school for appointments must be signed in by a parent or guardian, or have their parent notify the Student Reception (secondary.admin@newman.wa.edu), ahead of the appointment.

Students are given time between periods to ensure they have adequate time to make it to their next class. Students should not be arriving late to class or visiting their lockers between periods.         

Instilling punctuality in our young people reinforces the sense of responsibility and commitment that will be integral to their success in life.

Locks

A reminder that all students are required to purchase a coded lock for their child鈥檚 locker. These are available at the College Uniform shop. Padlocks and other variations are not permitted.

Leaders of Wellbeing will be doing an audit on Wednesday of Week 2 and will be in contact with parents if their child does not yet have a lock.

Year 7 Transition Week

Today marks the end of the Year 7 transition program, and the students have had a fantastic start. The transition program focused on equipping students with the practical knowledge and tools needed for secondary schooling, and students had the opportunity to form social connections through their team building day.

A big thank you to Mrs Lara Vlahov, the Year 7 Team, Guild Coordinators, and all Year 7 teaching staff for your work this week. It’s been a calm and smooth beginning.

As students move to their full timetable next week, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s PCG teacher if you have any queries or concerns.

State Sporting Representation

Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:

  • Stella Ferguson, Year 11, represented Western Australia at the Women’s Second XI Series in Perth in November, Under 19 Female National Cricket Championships in Newcastle in December, and Under 16 Female National Cricket Championships in Launceston in January. What a busy summer!

State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport. If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success.  Please let us know the details by filling out this form. 

Mrs Anna Scanlan

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY

Pathways and Careers Information 

Contact details: 

Justin Farley 

Leader of Pathways and Partnerships 

justin.farley@newman.wa.edu.au 

Tel. 9204 9457 

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11 

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:   

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12 

Alternatives to University 

Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth: 

  • SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.  
  • ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.  
  • EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.   

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:   
  • This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses: 
      

University scholarships 

Here is a new scholarship at UWA: 

  • Engineering Excellence Scholarship. 
  • Must have an ATAR of 90+ and accepted an offer into Engineering at UWA. 
  • This scholarship is worth $10,000 and will be automatically awarded if you fit the above criteria. 
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:  

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

EVENT HOSTED BY DATE LINK 
School Leavers, Parents and Teachers Information Session Defence Force 12 February  
Gap Year Information Session Defence Force 17 February  
Officers & Management Information Session Defence Force 19 February  
Open Day ECU Joondalup 15 March  
Open Day Murdoch University 28 March  
Open Day Curtin University 29 March  
Open Day ECU City Campus 9 August  
    

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

Primary Update – Term 1 Week 1

Jenni Vile on 06/02/2026

Welcome back to what promises to be a meaningful and rewarding year of learning. I hope the holiday break allowed time for rest, renewal and connection with family and friends. It has been a pleasure to welcome our students back to school and see our community come to life once again with energy, optimism and purpose.

The year has begun very positively. Students have settled into routines with confidence and have returned eager to engage in their learning. Across the school, classrooms are calm, focused and purposeful, reflecting our shared commitment to high expectations, personalised learning and student wellbeing. It is encouraging to see students already demonstrating independence, curiosity and a willingness to challenge themselves as learners.

At 秀秀直播, our approach to learning is grounded in faith and shaped by the Marist tradition, placing relationships, care, and growth at the heart of all that we do. We seek to create learning environments where each child feels known, supported, and encouraged to strive for their personal best. This is achieved most effectively through strong partnerships between school and home, and we greatly value the role families play in supporting their child鈥檚 learning journey.

It was wonderful to see so many families attend the Parent Information Sessions on Thursday evening. These sessions provided an opportunity to meet your child鈥檚 teacher, gain insight into class expectations, and develop a shared understanding of learning priorities for the year ahead. Thank you to all parents and carers who were able to attend and engage in these important conversations.

We look forward to a year of learning, growth, and collaboration as we continue to work together, guided by our shared values and the spirit of Marcellin Champagnat, to ensure the best possible outcomes for every student.

Support and Extension for Students

At 秀秀直播, we follow the Tiered support for Support and Extension for students. The following diagram demonstrates how the three levels target support. In both support and extension, the most critical and impactful level is Tier 1. The classroom teacher spends the most time with the children and knows them best. They differentiate tasks and supports in the classrooms so all students can succeed and achieve their best.

Gifted Education Plans are developed for students who have been formally identified as gifted through assessment and reporting. Our Gifted and Talented teacher works with classroom teachers in preparing these plans before sharing them with families for feedback.

Curriculum Adjustment Plans are prepared for students with a diagnosis so we can track and target their needs in the classroom. Classroom teachers prepare these plans and will share them with families for their feedback once a year.

Individual Education Plans are prepared for students who are not able to access the year level curriculum. They have individual learning goals that are targeted at each students level. These are prepared by the classroom teacher and shared in a meeting with the Leader of Learning in Term 1 and again in Term 2. Collaborating with families is so important in creating effective and impactful plans for our students.

To ensure students receive timely and targeted support, our school follows a clear and consistent timeline for screening, intervention, and planning. Below is an outline of how support structures operate across the semester.

TERM 1

  • Week 1-2: Students are screened and grouping is determined.
  • Week 3: Withdrawn support and extension groups begin.
  • Week 1-4: IEP, CAP and GEP plans are updated and developed.
  • Week 5: IEP Meetings are organised by the Leader of Learning.
  • Week 5-9: CAP and GEP meetings are organised by classroom teachers.

TERM 3

  • Week 1-2: IEP plans are updated.
  • Week 3: IEP meetings are organised by the Leader of Learning.

This structured approach ensures support is responsive, collaborative, and aligned with each student鈥檚 learning needs throughout the year. More information about the types of support and extension is available in the presentation from the

Keeping Our Students Safe at School

A friendly reminder that all toys and sporting equipment from home should stay at home. We are fortunate to have a wide range of sports and play equipment provided at school, and students are encouraged to enjoy these at recess and lunch.

Importantly, students have had opportunities to share what sporting equipment they enjoy using or would like to see more of at school. We have listened to their feedback, and where possible, additional equipment has been added or purchased to support their interests.

Morning Drop鈥慜ff Update
To further support the safety and wellbeing of our students, there will be a small change to our morning drop鈥憃ff routine. Students in Years 1鈥�6 will now sit and wait in the undercover area, where they will be supervised by staff. This allows us to closely monitor students and ensure a safe and calm start to the day for all.

Mrs Laura Christopher

HEAD OF PRIMARY

Teaching & Learning – Term1 Week 1

Jenni Vile on 06/02/2026

Secondary Parent Information Evening

On Monday 9 February, Secondary parents and students will gather for the Parent Information Evening. This is a key event that allows families to begin the year well-informed. Each year group session is compulsory, and families may then attend a range of other sessions on offer. The full schedule of events is available

YouTube at School

At the College, we are always looking for ways to support student learning, wellbeing, and online safety. With this in mind, we have made the decision to block direct student access to YouTube for all students during the school day.

While YouTube is an age-restricted platform for students under 16, our decision goes beyond age alone. We know that open access to YouTube during the school day can sometimes make it harder for students to stay focused and can create challenges around learning time and online safety. Taking a consistent, whole-school approach helps set clear expectations for students and supports staff in managing digital learning spaces effectively.

Importantly, students will still benefit from YouTube as a learning resource:

  • Teachers will continue to use carefully selected and previewed YouTube content as part of classroom learning.
  • YouTube videos embedded in OneNote will remain available at home, so students can revisit learning when needed.
  • In some cases, specific YouTube links may be temporarily enabled to support approved learning activities or research tasks.

This approach allows us to strike a balance, ensuring students can access high-quality digital resources while keeping learning time focused and safe.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment for all students.

Physical Education Curriculum Variation

At 秀秀直播, we are committed to providing a well-rounded education that supports students鈥� academic, physical, emotional, and social development. Our Physical Education program plays a vital role in this holistic formation, aligning with our mission to nurture the whole person in the context of faith, learning, and community.

Where students are unable to participate in Physical Education (PE) classes due to injury, illness, or medical conditions, a curriculum variation must be granted by the Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning and the Leader of Learning. All curriculum variation applications are to be supported by specialist medical documentation. Students must submit their curriculum variation and accompanying documentation prior to the commencement of their swimming unit. Students who have been granted a curriculum variation must remain in the PE class for the duration of the lesson and be under the direction of their PE teacher. This ensures the College鈥檚 duty of care and ensures students are present for important lesson content and do not fall behind.  Students are not permitted to use this time to study in the library or complete homework. In some cases, students may be asked to complete a theory-based task related to the lesson. This approach ensures continued learning while supporting our core values of excellence, integrity, and respect.

To ensure all students feel comfortable in the pool, the uniform policy was updated last year to allow all students in Years 7-12 to purchase school board shorts for swimming lessons.

We appreciate your cooperation in supporting Physical Education at 秀秀直播.

Mrs Sarah Pagett

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL OF TEACHING & LEARNING PK-12

Mission Update – Term 1 Week 1

Jenni Vile on 06/02/2026

The beginning of a school year is always a time of fresh starts. New classrooms, new routines, new friendships, and new opportunities to grow. Much like the start of a calendar year, it is a moment when many of us pause to reimagine what lies ahead, thinking about goals we want to set, habits we hope to form, and the ways we might 鈥渄o better鈥� this year.

Working to grow, improve, and develop positive habits is, of course, a beautiful thing. But the beginning of a school year doesn鈥檛 only have to be about what we plan to change or achieve. It is also an opportunity to notice what is already present among us鈥he strengths we bring, the challenges we have overcome, and the many quiet successes that often go unnoticed. It invites us to recognise the ways God is already at work in our community.

Our Marist theme for 2026, Full of Grace: Transform the World with God鈥檚 Love, speaks directly to this moment. Scripture reminds us that 鈥榝rom his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace鈥� (John 1:16). God鈥檚 love is not something we earn through achievement or effort. It is a gift, freely given, without condition or exception. Each member of our school community is already held, valued, and loved, simply because of who they are.

To be full of grace as we begin this school year is to live with that awareness, and to allow it to shape the way we treat one another each day. When we live from a place of grace, we begin to see the goodness in others, and the world around us is transformed – not all at once, but through small, faithful acts of love. A word of encouragement to a student, patience in moments of challenge, or taking the time to be present to one another. These ordinary moments are where God鈥檚 love becomes visible and life-giving.

As we begin the school year together, our invitation is perhaps to worry less about becoming someone new, and instead to live more deeply from the grace we have already received, allowing it to shape our learning, our relationships, and the shared journey ahead.

秀秀直播 Family Mass

Our Family Mass is a special opportunity for us to gather not just as a school, but as a faith community. While attendance is an important expectation for our students, the deeper purpose of this celebration is about connection between families, staff, students, and our shared Marist story. When families gather for Mass, we witness to our young people that faith is something lived together, strengthening our sense of belonging and reminding us that we walk this journey side by side. In the Marist tradition, community sits at the heart of who we are, and moments like this help bring that family spirit to life as we place the year ahead in God鈥檚 loving care.

Cathedral Outreach on Ash Wednesday

On Ash Wednesday, four of our Year 11 students will join Mr Box, Mrs Owen, and Mrs Scanlan in taking part in Cathedral Outreach at St Mary鈥檚 Cathedral. In preparation, students will cook soup and make sandwiches here at the College before partnering with Shopfront at the Cathedral to serve those in need, toasting sandwiches and sharing warm soup with members of the wider community.

This initiative brings to life a core part of our College鈥檚 vision for mission: outreach, service, and partnership with Church organisations. It is a practical expression of our commitment to stand alongside others with compassion, dignity, and respect, particularly at the beginning of the Lenten season.

In the Marist tradition, service is rarely about being seen. Marcellin Champagnat believed deeply in the power of quiet, faithful acts of love鈥he kind that may go unnoticed, but which carry lasting impact. Through this experience, our students are invited to encounter Christ in the ordinary moments of service: in preparing food, offering hospitality, and being present to those they meet.

As we begin our journey toward Lent, this outreach reminds us that transforming the world does not require grand gestures. It begins with simple acts, offered generously and humbly, that allow God鈥檚 love to become visible in the lives of others.

We are grateful to our students and staff for continuing the Marist tradition of service and for witnessing so beautifully to the Gospel through their actions.

Mr Stuart McClorey

DIRECTOR OF MISSION & CATHOLIC IDENTITY

From the Principal – Term 4 Week 8

Jenni Vile on 05/12/2025

Dear 秀秀直播 Families,

Well, we have reached the end of the term and the conclusion of the academic year! We celebrated and gave thanks for 2025 in the final weeks with many memorable events and programs across the College. Lavalla Carols and K-5 Awards Night, final Community Mass, Year 6 Graduation Mass and Awards Night, Lavalla Pool Parties, Advent Liturgy, Music Rocks Concert for Education Support and the Year 7-9 Ministry and Discovery festivals. In each celebration, we focused on the joy of the year, our expression of Marist characteristics and the various contributions of our wonderful students to the life of the College. As I write this piece for the Newsletter, we have 15 Year 11 students and three staff in the Philippines, and our Marist Cricket team are competing at the Marist Cricket Carnival in Brisbane.聽 The term鈥檚 end reflects the nature of our whole year program 鈥� wonderful opportunities for our students to 鈥楽hine Through Discovery鈥�.聽

Awards Ceremonies

On Wednesday 26 November, we celebrated the Year 7-11 Awards Ceremony in the Gymnasium and students who have excelled in academic, service, leadership, the arts and sport were recognised. It was wonderful to host so many families who attended the function.

The Kindergarten to Year 5 Awards and Primary Carols Evening was a wonderful family evening on Friday, 28 November. Again, it was so pleasing to acknowledge student achievement and be led in the singing of carols by each year group. The Year 6 Student Leadership group for 2026 was also announced.

Outgoing Vice Principal 鈥� Mr Michael Chiera

On behalf of the College community, I extend my congratulations to Mr Michael Chiera on his appointment as Principal of Servite College beginning in 2026. Michael has been a calm and considerate leader in the complex role of Vice Principal and is ready to lead his own community. We thank Michael for his tremendous service to the 秀秀直播 community and wish him every success.

New Vice Principal Announcement

Today, Dr Frank Malloy, National Director of Marist Schools Australia, announced to the 秀秀直播 community MSA鈥檚 appointment of our new Vice Principal.

Congratulations to Mrs Beth Murphy, who has been appointed to the position of Vice Principal from the beginning of 2026. Read , which has also been emailed to all families this morning. Mrs Sarah Pagett will take on the role of Acting Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning PK-12 that Beth vacates.

Staff Farewells

In every school, as we reach the end of the academic year, there is staff movement, especially in a school our size with over 250 staff. Staff move for promotional positions, new experiences, the opportunity to secure an ongoing contract due to parental leave cover and retirements from the profession. This year we farewell 4 staff who are moving into retirement. Mr Sean Henderson is the shortest serving staff member but has a long history with 秀秀直播 through his family. Sean has had a long and distinguished career as a senior leader in Catholic and independent schools. As he reached the time to retire, it was his wish to end his career at 秀秀直播 and we were very grateful to have Sean teach upper school Economics and mentor younger staff. Our thanks and best wishes to Sean!

Mr Bern Willett

Mr Bern Willett retires from teaching at the end of 2025. Bern has taught at 秀秀直播 for 43 years. His family has had an unbroken association with the College since the late 1960s. Bern has held positions of middle and senior leadership over the 43 years in our community. His passion for teaching mathematics, his commitment to coaching football and cricket and being extensively involved in College life is known by generations of 秀秀直播 people. As a mark of respect and gratitude, the students formed a guard of honour at our final assembly to farewell Mr Bern Willett. Thank you, Bern! We wish you all the best in the next stage of the journey. 

Mrs Nadia Napoli

Mrs Nadia Napoli has been a staff member at 秀秀直播 for 20 years and 2026 sees Nadia enter retirement. She has taught across primary and secondary during this time, demonstrating a skill to deliver quality learning and pastoral care to all students at all ages. Thank you, Nadia! Our thanks and best wishes to you!

Mr John Spriggins

Mr Spriggins has taught at 秀秀直播 for 18 years and now moves to opportunities beyond teaching. A passionate and engaging educator, John has always brough excitement, enthusiasm and the ability to connect students with great learning opportunities in Physics and Science. We wish you all the best, John. Enjoy the years ahead!

Mrs Rosa Testa

Rosa has served the College for 15 years as an Education Assistant in Primary. Each class and each student has had the most excellent care when Rosa has been assisting the learning and pastoral care in the classroom. A dedicated and passionate career for which we are very grateful, Rosa!

Moving to other schools

  • Emily Mincherton 鈥� Teacher, Secondary
  • Paige Adams 鈥� Teacher, Secondary
  • Scott Smith – Teacher, Secondary
  • Veronica Wahba 鈥� Teacher, Secondary
  • Isabella Anastacio 鈥� Teacher, Secondary
  • Pamera Tee 鈥� Teacher, Secondary
  • Nicolletta De Gennaro – Teacher, Secondary
  • Jennifer Go – Teacher, Secondary

Non-Teaching Staff

  • Kate Thayer 鈥� HPE Administrator
  • Meegan Seaborn 鈥� Education Assistant, Primary

2026 Information

The College will send out a Welcome Pack and pertinent information relating to the 2026 school year prior to the commencement of students.聽 One event to flag with you is the annual Family Mass which will be celebrated on Tuesday 17 February at 5:30pm on the Br Terrence Orrell Oval (Marcellin Campus). This Mass sets the scene for the year and expresses our Marist characteristic of Family Spirit and is compulsory for all students to attend.

Advent and Christmas

We are in the season of Advent and we have begun this beautiful liturgical celebration which draws us towards Christmas. The notion of 鈥榳aiting鈥� figures strongly in Advent; we await the birth of the Saviour. What an interesting message of patience and focus this presents for us against a backdrop of the more commercial tone of rush and a countdown of shopping days left until Christmas. May the Advent season sustain us in our waiting and give us courage in our living.

I take this opportunity to thank all students, staff and 秀秀直播 families for the blessing that has been 2025. A wonderful year full of historic moments alongside the small joys where we have seen our young people shine in their own special way. 

From all at 秀秀直播, having the opportunity to support, guide and celebrate your child鈥檚 journey is the greatest privilege any educator and mentor can possibly have. I wish every student, staff, parent, guardian and family of our community a joyous and blessed Christmas. I know many parents will have only a small window of opportunity over the break for rest and time with their families, but I hope it is precious time. See you all for the new academic year in 2026!

Mr Andrew Watson

PRINCIPAL