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Pathways and Careers Update Term 2 Week 2

Jo Dunn on 08/05/2020

Our aim is to provide students with all the latest information that will help them to make decisions about future careers and life beyond school.Please contact Justin Farley, Pathways and Onsite Coordinator for any further queries Justin.Farley@newman.wa.edu.au | 9204 9457

Changes to University entry options for 2021

In response to the current situation and associated disruption to Year 12 students, some WA Universities have announced that alternative entry pathways will be available to Year 12 students. Interested parents and students can check the latest information at the addresses below.

鈥� Curtin: No changes announced as yet.

鈥� ECU: No changes announced as yet.

鈥� Murdoch: Year 12’s can apply using their predicted ATAR from Year 11.
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鈥� Notre Dame: Early Offers judged on Year 11 results, instead of Year 12 Semester 1. Non-ATAR students can apply for Early Offers to enabling courses.
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鈥� UWA: Some significant and generous changes that open several new pathways for Year 12’s.
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Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry next year? (Year 12 students)

If you are in Year 12 and thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry next year (either at Curtin, or via direct pathway to UWA) you must sit the Undergraduate Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.

The dates for UCAT testing 2020 are:

  • Monday 2 March: Bookings open
  • Wednesday 11 May: Bookings close
  • Wednesday 1 July: Testing begins
  • Friday 31 July: Last test date

Visit the website to find out more about the UCAT at

Upcoming Careers Events

Many of these events have now moved to online delivery. Parents and students are advised to use the links below to check details for particular events.

EVENT VENUE DATE WEBSITE
Notre Dame Information Evening University of Notre Dame Wednesday 13 May
Engineering Open Evening Murdoch University Wednesday 13 May
Education and Teaching Course Information Evening Murdoch University Wednesday 27 May
Technology Open Evening Murdoch University Wednesday 10 June
UWA Course Advisory Sessions: Year 12 University of Western Australia 15-17 July
A Day In The Life of a Notre Dame Student University of Notre Dame Friday 17 July
Parent Power Hour: skills and employability for the future Murdoch University Sunday 26 July

Wednesday 5 August

Wednesday 19 August
UWA Open Day University of Western Australia Sunday 2 August
Law and Criminology Open Evening Murdoch University Wednesday 5 August
Notre Dame Open Day University of Notre Dame Sunday 9 August
Science Open Evening Murdoch University Wednesday 19 August
Curtin University Open Day Curtin University Sunday 16 August
CQ University Perth Campus Open Day CQ University Saturday 22 August studentrecruitment@cqu.edu.au
Admissions Information Evening University of Notre Dame Tuesday 8 September

秀秀直播 News Term 2 Week 2: From the Leader of Wellbeing Primary

Jo Dunn on 08/05/2020

It has been so pleasing this week to see the smiling and happy faces of so many students back at school. I would like to begin our newsletter this week by thanking all members of our school community for working so well together to navigate through this challenge of COVID-19. From teachers and support staff, to parents and students, there has been an extraordinary level of understanding and compassion for others. At the beginning of the year I spoke with many families at the Parent Information Evening about our Marist theme for 2020 鈥� Creating one new Humanity. The 鈥榟umanity鈥� we have been creating is one I hope we can reap the benefits of for years to come. People have come together to support each other in ways they never imagined. New relationships have been formed in our community, and old ones strengthened. I am very proud to be a part of such a strong, community minded school and I hope that you are too.

The focus in class for the coming weeks is all about providing a sense of calm and belonging. Many students have adapted well to change over these past weeks, but it is important students feel settled in their classrooms and with their friends for Term 2. We are looking forward to welcoming all students back this term and continuing to provide opportunities for all children to grow.

Mothers Day

This morning we held a beautiful Mothers Day Liturgy via live stream to celebrate the wonderful mothers and grandmothers who are a part of our great community. If you missed the liturgy please to watch it.

Our Y3-6 students also spread the love during drop-off by holding signs and cheering all of the mothers as they drove by. A wonderful social distancing initiative by our RE Coordinator, Mrs Jane Short.

Remote Learning 鈥� Student Reflections

This week, some of our Year 6 students provided a reflection on their experiences throughout the remote learning period. A big thank you to each of these students for offering their insights during a challenging time.

“My experience with remote learning was excellent and I loved how the teachers made all the activities enjoyable, interesting, and easy to do at home. Remote learning gave us a chance to focus on our work while still having fun. We had many lessons that involved being outside and getting fresh air. It was sad to not see our friends every day, but our teachers made sure we still connected with classmates and teachers. I am very happy to be back at school, as I love working with other people and collaborating.” Ruby Hankinson

“I loved how with remote learning the teachers had fun and appropriate work. I loved how teachers answered all questions and anything we were confused on they explained it as well as possible which really helped at home. I also loved Wellness Wednesday because we had time to focus on ourselves and the activities were really interesting. I also enjoyed the activities where we had to get out of the house and do things creatively. This made me enjoy every moment of online school! My experience with remote learning was exceptional, the teachers were so thoughtful during this time.” Lola Corbett

“I enjoyed remote learning, I found it good that the teachers put up all the work for the day so you can read through it all before you start. I also loved doing some of the work by myself and that I could do the work in my own speed and time. The teachers helped with anything you needed by answering questions on SeeSaw and you could contact them anytime. The teachers also put up fun activities during the day. The thing I missed most was not being able to socialise with my friends and I also missed seeing the teachers at school. I loved remote learning, but I am extremely happy that I am back at school to see all of my friends again.” Ruby Bell

College Uniform

Due to difficulties in meeting the high demand of winter uniform items, together with the restrictions placed on the Uniform Shop access, there will be an additional week where students will be able to wear their summer uniform or their sports uniform with light blue or faction polo shirt. The wearing of full winter uniform will commence on Monday 18 May. The College has recently updated the uniform requirements, and details can be found here.

Download Uniform Requirements

Assemblies

Next week, we will be recommencing both our Monday Morning Prayer Assemblies and Friday Merit Assemblies. Parents will be able to participate by watching online either through a live or pre-recorded video link. These links will be shared with parents in due course. We look forward to once again starting our week by gathering together in prayer and reflection. Similarly, we look forward to being able to celebrate the academic and personal achievements of our students.

秀秀直播 News Term 2 Week 2: From the Leader of Early Childhood

Jo Dunn on 08/05/2020

It has been so wonderful to see the smiling faces of children back on Marian Campus. Since we commenced Term 2, there have been strong numbers in all Early Childhood classes as the days have continued to pass. This pandemic has brought with it many challenges, but it has also brought lots of cause for celebration and gratitude. I am very grateful for the ongoing support of families as we adapt our processes to meet an ever changing environment, and I am grateful for the excellent work of our staff whose adaptability and flexibility ensured that the students were always at the forefront of all decisions and lessons.

In asking some students across the Marian Campus about their experience of remote teaching and the subsequent return to school, these were some of their responses:

  • 鈥淲hen I was at home my mum helped me with my learning. We got out all my teddies and put them in a very long line. I love being back in Kindy now because I get to play with all my friends, and I get to see all my teachers too.鈥� Odette Taylor, Kindy Blue
  • 鈥淚 liked how I could do it all by myself and it was nice and quiet when working, but now I get to be back with all my friends and my teachers.鈥� Samantha Glyde, 1 Blue
  • 鈥淎t home, I liked learning the fun things that my teachers made for us. I liked learning on the iPad. I liked all the new learning each day. Now that I am back at school, I like that I can play more, I like seeing my teachers and my friends also. I like building big structures with my friends.鈥� Savain Herat, Pre Primary Green:

Mothers Day

I extend my very warm wishes to all the mothers and grandmothers in our community. I hope that your celebrations on Sunday are extra special and demonstrate how grateful your children are for the many things you do for them, each and every day.

We hope that you enjoyed the College鈥檚 Mothers Day Liturgy this morning, where several students shared with us why their Mum is special. We also enjoyed a beautiful song by the Pre Primary Red students, thanks to the special musical talents of Mrs Simpson. to watch the Liturgy.

Our Marian students took lots of pride in creating special posters, filled with love, which we displayed on the campus fences. These posters were to send Mothers Day wishes to all our Marian families. We hope that this brought a smile to the faces of our Mums and Grandmas, as they drove through drop-off and pick-up today.

Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we fine tune our drive through drop-off and pick-up procedures. We have large amounts of staff on duty before and after school to assist with this process, and we are endeavouring to move traffic as quickly as possible. Please do not get to the pick-up area too early, as this is contributing to the traffic issues. We request that you arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your child鈥檚 designated collection time.

For your reference, the details are as follows:

Class Drop-Off Pick-Up
Pre Kindy From 8.30am
Peebles Rd		 2.30pm – 2.45pm
Peebles Rd
Kindy From 8.30am
Peebles Rd		 2.45pm – 3.00pm
Peebles Rd
Pre Primary From 8.30am
Peebles Rd		 2.45pm – 3.00pm
Peebles Rd
Year 1 From 8.20am
Church Carpark 鈥� 1 lane		 2.45pm – 3.05pm
Church Carpark 鈥� 2 lanes
Year 2 From 8.20am
Church Carpark 鈥� 1 lane		 2.45pm – 3.05pm
Church Carpark 鈥� 2 lanes

College Uniform

Due to difficulties in meeting the high demand of winter uniform items, together with the restrictions placed on the Uniform Shop access, there will be an additional week where students will be able to wear their summer uniform. The wearing of full winter uniform will commence on Monday 18 May. The College has recently updated the uniform requirements, and details can be found here.

Download Uniform Requirements

秀秀直播 News Term 2 Week 2: From the Vice Principal

Jo Dunn on 08/05/2020

COVID Update

I take this opportunity to affirm the resilience and perseverance teachers, support staff and students have demonstrated during the uncertainty of recent weeks. Our response to advice, information and to individual and community concerns has sought to support all people. If you are concerned about your family situation, you are welcome to contact me for additional clarity and counsel lisa.fogliani@newman.wa.edu.au

If Students are Unwell
The College asks that students who are presenting with a fever, flu or cold like symptoms stay at home until their symptoms are clear. 鈥疘t is the responsibility of all families to ensure they support the wider College community.

Protective Measures
Staff and students have been briefed on personal hygiene protocols to ensure the highest standard of hygiene and care. These expectations have been explicitly taught to students and the College has secured hand sanitizer for every classroom and the entrance to classroom blocks and significant facilities. Teachers also carry sanitizer to distribute to their students. Cleaning supplies have also been distributed to teachers to ensure desks and surfaces are wiped down between classes.

The College cleaning contractors have been instructed to action antibacterial cleaning procedures and additional staff on site regularly clean high touch areas.

As per advice, primary playgrounds are cleaned with disinfectant following recess and lunch.

Other measures in place include, but are not limited to;

  • Students not gathering in large groups (for example year groups or campus groups)
  • Continued social distancing protocols in shared spaces
  • Lockers are currently not being used to avoid congregating in small spaces
  • Changerooms in Secondary are currently not being used.
  • Excursions, camps and events are suspended until further notice
  • Canteen, Uniform Shop are operating with specific protocols in place to reduce numbers

Parents and Visitors to the College
We thank all parents for their support by utilizing the kiss and ride processes in place to ensure adults aren鈥檛 gathering around the College.

College Events and Parent Engagement
We are preparing and planning to continue our commitment to engagement and College events. Our Easter Liturgy, ANZAC Day Assembly and Mothers Day Liturgy are examples of how we are aspiring to create shared experiences between the College and families during this unprecedented time. Please know we are working towards the creation of assemblies, parent information evenings and parent teacher interviews that foster collaboration, creativity and keep families informed and connected to the College.

秀秀直播 Parents 鈥� A Night with Justin Coulson

As we continually strive to engage remotely with our parent community, Justin Coulson will present his session Inside the Mind; Raising an emotionally intelligent Child via a live stream. Parent engagement and education is an important part of our commitment to being connected to parents, especially during these challenging times. I hope you can join us at 7.00pm on Wednesday 20 May. The link to the live stream will be sent to all families closer to the presentation.

Reporting and Assessment

Our remote learning plans for both Primary and Secondary, featured formative assessment as the dominate mode of assessment for learning and feedback. This has also ensured that teachers have gathered evidence of learning to inform our Semester 1 reports.

Semester 1 reports include learning attributes and a progress grade that is aligned to judging standards. The judging standards describe the standard of achievement students should attain by the end of the school year. More information regarding reporting and judging standards will be shared with families in the weeks ahead.

Year 11 and 12 Semester 1 Examinations are scheduled for Weeks 6 and 7 of this Term. The examination experience is important for students to practice their skills of time management, stamina and pace. More information will be shared with students by their respective Leaders of Wellbeing.

New and Returning Staff

We welcome back the following staff from long service leave:

Mrs Pauline Murphy (Pre Kindy, Marian Campus), Mr Tony Murphy (Science and Mathematics, Marcellin Campus) and Mrs Allison McCartan (Leader of Learning Diversity, K-12)

We welcome to our College community and Marist family Miss Cassandra Hall as Leader of Youth Ministry and Advocacy K-12 and Mrs Meeta Nurkunasegran who joins the Science Department on Marcellin Campus. Miss Hall replaces Mrs Clare Cole-Carter and Mrs Nurkunasegran replaces Mrs Janette Goodwin, who have both commenced their maternity leave.

Code of Conduct

A reminder to all families that the Code of Conduct can be accessed via the College website. The Code is mandated by Catholic Education Western Australia and the application of the code extends to all staff, students, parents, guardians, caregivers and volunteers.

The Code seeks to value the dignity of every person, foster positive relationships, ensuring confidentiality and accountability and supports professional boundaries. Events held during school hours AND outside of school hours that are associated with the College are also supported by the Code of Conduct. Postings on social media platforms that identify the College or College events are also bound by the Code of Conduct.

Any perceived breaches of the Code can be discussed with any member of the Senior Leadership Team. We thank you in advance for your understanding and support of how we strive to partner positively with one another.

秀秀直播 News Term 1 Week 10: From the Principal

Jo Dunn on 08/04/2020

There has never been a time when there has been so much disruption, upheaval and dislocation in our lives. The impact of this pandemic on the social, economic and cultural fabric of our community has been alarming and unsettling. For our College the response from our students, families and staff has been marked by perseverance, patience and determination. These qualities have been underpinned by the collective aspiration to be in this together, which is definitive of our Marist family spirit.

I have witnessed so much goodwill and support across all facets of our College. Each day, our members of staff have been incredible in their efforts to develop a remote learning plan; to deliver high quality learning and teaching for each of the students in our care. The role of the teacher remains the critical element in ensuring successful learning by students. Clarity of communication and regular, specific feedback to students in offsite learning arrangements is essential.

Our goal is clear: To maintain and grow the engagement, progress and achievement of every student.

Students

Our students, in their active response and feedback, have been both constructive and affirming.

This crisis has been enormously difficult for our Year 12 students. Their final year is one of legacy and the traditional rite of passage that, to this point, has been compromised. They have however remained committed and actively engaged in their learning. Moreover, they as a cohort have come together and demonstrated maturity beyond their years.

Vice Principal, Lisa Fogliani, and I spoke to College Captain, Anastasia Berti last week and her feedback to her teachers, individually and in the collective from her peers, was one of admiration and affection. She misses being at school and the relationships that come with being here鈥ith her teachers and her friends.

Families

For our families we recognise the enormous shift in paradigm to accommodate learning from home. Your collaboration and mutual support have imbued our staff with a confidence and determination to provide the very best in quality Catholic education. It is challenging and we are all learning the best mode of delivery specific to age, campus and year group.

Feedback

We have received significant feedback from students and families, notwithstanding some of the challenges remote learning has presented to us. It is these learnings that have been critical in our professional learning days this week and so I thank everyone for their input.

Community

One could consider that our sense of self is being challenged more than ever in light of the social isolation which is being enforced upon us at this time. We are used to being able to reach out to others more easily than what we can now and people are realising the importance that community has on our own wellbeing.

At 秀秀直播, we exist to support the Catholic Church鈥檚 evangelising mission to make Jesus known and loved and to ensure quality education in the Marist tradition.

It also draws us to the heart of Catholic education, which is Jesus centred and student focused. This imperative has never been so important than it is today. As we draw towards Easter, I ask all families to ponder on the Christian story and the message of hope and new beginnings.

Over this holiday period I hope all families are able to re-set and draw from the experience of being together as one family. We will learn, discover and come to appreciate the power that love and hope can bring.