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鈥淎 Marist school is a centre of learning, of life, and of evangelising. As a school, it leads students 鈥渢o learn to know, to be competent, to live together, and most especially, to grow as persons鈥�. As a Catholic school, it is a community setting in which faith, hope and love are lived and communicated, and in which students are progressively initiated into their lifelong challenge of harmonising faith, culture and life.鈥�
– Water from the Rock, #126.

 

As our Year 12 students leave 秀秀直播, we pray that their Marist school experience will be one that continues to transform and animate them to be people of the Gospel beyond their formal schooling.

Anti-Poverty Mass

On Thursday 17 October, the 2020 Social Justice Captains, Faith and Liturgy Captains and four Year 6 leaders, joined other students across the Diocese for the annual Anti-Poverty Mass. The Anti-Poverty Mass aimed to inspire, encourage and affirm the actions and efforts of young leaders to 鈥淏e the Light鈥� in the world as we strive towards ending the suffering caused by poverty at home and abroad. Georgia Whitely and Tegan Connelly lead the procession to the altar carrying the Anti-Poverty cross.

Remar Gold Graduation

On Tuesday 22 October, 25 Remar Gold Rowers celebrated their Gold Graduation. This event acknowledged the incredible achievement of those Rowers who have been involved in the three-year program at the College. Throughout the evening, Rowers had the opportunity to affirm each other, thank their helm, Mr Van der Heever, as well as significant adults who have helped them through their journey, including Brother Terry Orrell, Mrs Clare Cole-Carter and Mr Daniel Litjens. The affirmations shared by the Rowers demonstrated the unique nature of the Remar program. Over the three crossings, Red (Year 10), Blue (Year 11) and Gold (Year 12), these remarkable young people have overcome challenges and obstacles to foster a caring and compassionate community that works for justice and peace. Thank you to Mr Van der Heever for his tireless support and guidance of this amazing group of students over the last three years. Thank you also to Mr John Finneran, Mrs Lisa Fogliani, and other staff who attended. Thank you to Br Terry Orrell who represented the Marist Brothers who continually shows us what it means to be Marist.

Philippines Free Dress Day – Friday 8 November聽

On Friday 8 November, all students in Years 7-12 are invited to wear free dress to raise both funds and awareness for the Kuya Centre in the Philippines which will be visited by the Year 11 Philippines Immersion group in November. Every dollar raised on this day will go directly to young people supported by the Kuya Centre (a project of Australian Marist Solidarity).

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal

The annual St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Appeal provides hope, comfort and dignity to over 3000 families in Western Australia who will be struggling during the Christmas season. As a Catholic school educating in the Marist Tradition, 秀秀直播 seeks to reach out and serve those in our community following the example set by Jesus in the Scriptures:

鈥淔or I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters, you did for me.鈥�
Matthew 25: 35;40

 

Items for the St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Appeal will be collected across the College鈥檚 three campuses at Marian, Lavalla and Marcellin. In 2019, 秀秀直播 will be supporting the St Vincent de Paul Society at both St Cecilia鈥檚 Church in the Parish of Floreat / Wembley, as well as at Our Lady of the Rosary, Doubleview.

A letter was sent home to parents outlining the items requested for each campus, as well as details about collection points.

Download St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal Letter 2019

New Marist Youth Ministry (MYM) Regional Assistant in Perth

Daniel Litjens (pictured right) has been appointed as the first MYM Regional Assistant for Perth. Daniel is connected to the MYM Southern Team, linked with Melbourne and Adelaide. Having previously been on the Remar Ministry Team in 2017 and supporting 秀秀直播 with Remar retreats and camps, Daniel will bring experience, energy and passion to Marist Youth Ministry by connecting senior students and young adults to faith and service opportunities in Perth as well as helping them connect, grow and serve as future Young Marists. Post school young adults wishing to connect with Daniel can reach him at daniel.litjens@marists.org.au

24:7 Floreat鈥痀outh Group鈥�鈥�

• For all youth in Years 6-12
• Every Sunday from 6.00pm – 8.00pm at St Cecilia鈥檚 Parish Centre, 47 Peebles Road,鈥疐loreat
• Call Sebastian on 0403230395 or Emma on 0412310019 for more information.

Centre for Faith Enrichment Courses

Matthew鈥檚 Genealogy: One Introductory Story of Jesus, Tuesdays, 5 鈥� 26 November, 10.00am 鈥� 12.30pm

Over four weeks, we will explore why Matthew thinks that Jesus鈥� birth/origin/genesis needs to be seen through the lens of a genealogy. We will see how a list of names helps us to understand who Jesus is, where he comes from, and what his purpose is. We will unpack Matthew鈥檚 story in the genealogy in the light of God鈥檚 saving presence in humanity鈥檚 history through the prophets, the kings and other very unexpected and often what we might classify as unacceptable, people.

CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Knowledge

• When: Tuesdays, 5 鈥� 26 November, 10.00am 鈥� 12.30pm
• Cost: $35 (4 sessions)
• Speaker: Sr Clare Sciesinski PBVM
• Location: 秀秀直播 Siena Centre, Doubleview (Clune Lecture Theatre).

The annual 秀秀直播 Arts Festival is a three-day event showcasing the creative talents of our K-Y12 Arts and STEM students.

The Festival began on Wednesday evening with the Opening Showcase which saw over 300 families enjoy viewing the exhibition whilst also listening to performances by our music and drama students.

A sausage sizzle, games, face painting and scratch art kept everyone entertained throughout the evening. The colourful scratch art evolved into a magnificent Wagyl serpent forming this year鈥檚 秀秀直播 community art installation representing The Carers of Everything.

It was fantastic to have two of our Artists in Residence Bradley Kickett and Andy Quilty with us to unveil the student collaborative mural which forms part of the College鈥檚 2020 Reconciliation Plan.

The evening also included a presentation of the student awards, including the Artist鈥檚 Choice Award which was selected by both Andy and Bradley. Congratulations to the following students who received an award:

Visual Art Award Winners

• Kindergarten 鈥� Chilli Cutri
• Pre Primary 鈥� Annabel Gilbert
• Year 1 鈥� Lucy Hayes
• Year 2 鈥� Eva Rowlands
• Year 3 – Melina Fasolo
• Year 4 – Anabel Raguseo
• Year 5 – Aleisha Colley
• Year 6 – Ava Van Dommelen
• Year 7 – Mia Meredith-Disley
• Year 8 – Stella Del Basso
• Year 9 – Kate Nyirongo
• Year 10 – Matthew De Rossi
• Year 11 – Hannah Inamac
• Year 12 – Ella Nicholas

Design and Technology Award Winners

• Hideki Duque, Year 7 鈥� Most Outstanding Materials and Design Technology Project 鈥� Petrol Tanker 2019
• Bethany Avins, Year 8 鈥� Most Outstanding Materials and Design Technology Project 鈥� Napkin Holder 2019
• Luke Prentice, Year 9 鈥� Most Outstanding Materials and Design Technology Project 鈥� Gumball Machine 2019
• Thomas Murphy, Year 10 鈥� Most Outstanding Materials and Design Technology Project 鈥� Wall Clock 2019
• Anthony DiTrento, Year 10 鈥� Most Outstanding Materials and Design Technology Project 鈥� Small Furniture Piece 2019
• Charlotte Easden, Year 11 鈥� Most Outstanding Materials and Design Technology Project 鈥揂TAR Wood 2019
• Hannah Leonard, Year 11 鈥� Most Outstanding Materials and Design Technology Project 鈥� General Wood 2019
• Ryan Host, Year 12 鈥� Most Outstanding Materials and Design Technology Project 鈥� General Wood 2019
• Elissa Parin, Year 9 鈥� Most Outstanding Fashion and Jewellery Project 2019
• Lelia Arnold, Year 9 鈥� Most Outstanding Fashion and Jewellery Project 2019
• Charlize Woodhouse, Year 10 鈥� Most Outstanding Fashion and Jewellery Project 2019
• Jack Moir-Scott, Year 10 鈥� Most Outstanding Fashion and Jewellery Project 2019

Digital Technology Award Winners

• Kyle Murphy, Year 7 鈥� Most Outstanding Digital Technology Project 鈥� Bookmark Design 2019
• Michael Pethick, Year 8 鈥� Most Outstanding Digital Technology Project 鈥� Athlete Vector Drawing 2019
• Louis Uribe Carrero, Year 9 鈥� Most Outstanding Digital Technology Project 鈥� Urban Wall Art Mural 2019

College Special Award Winners

Ed Support Award 鈥� a work by a student who has successfully embraced the challenge of creation.

Joshua Stone

Champagnat Vision Award 鈥撀燼 work that upholds one or more of the five Marist pillars of presence, simplicity, family spirit, love of work and in the way of Mary.

Georgia Condon

Artist’s Choice Award

Ryan Host

Parent Soiree

The Arts Festival came to a close on Friday evening as the parent community came together, at the Parent Soiree, to celebrate the artworks, and enjoy a cocktail reception, whist being entertained by the live contemporary jazz performance by Nano Soul. On the evening, the much anticipated raffle was drawn. Congratulations to the prize winners:

1. Tanya Porter: $2,000 credit to your 2020 秀秀直播 Tuition Fees
2. Melissa Hills: $500 prize pack from OfficeMax / Winc
3. Julia Knapton: $200 voucher for the College Uniform Shop

Final Assembly Year 12 Students

On Thursday we recognised and celebrated the commitment, hard work, diligence and effort of our Year 12 students over their time at 秀秀直播. Our Sports Centre was alive with students from Years 5-12 celebrating the leadership of our College and the ceremonial handing over from the Class of 2019 to the Class of 2020. Our Graduation Assembly is a symbol of hope for our College community: of what is doable, what is achievable, what is possible. It was a festive occasion underpinned by speeches and a collage of photos that reflected the wonderful contribution Year 12 students have made to the life of our College.

Our Guest Speaker, Ms Celia Hammond MP, Federal Member for Curtin, spoke of the mark our students can make in the world. She encouraged the 2019 graduate class to take the opportunities that they will be afforded in the years ahead鈥�. and 鈥渢o let their gifts and talents shine.鈥� Ms Hammond also reminded the students that their exams are still ahead; to continue to work hard and 鈥榞ive it your best shot鈥�.

It has been a great year for our leaving class. I would like to acknowledge and thank Mrs Rebecca Bramanto Leader of Wellbeing Year 12 for her own leadership. Her commitment to this cohort has been unconditional. The care, hope and support she has offered them has been commendable. Thank you to PCG teachers and all teachers of Year 12 students.

For Year 12 and all our Marist community, the heart of who we and what we represent is in how we are present to each other in the relationships that we form, we cultivate, and we celebrate. Being present to each other in service and in love engenders the family spirit that underpins the culture of this school. Over the next four weeks Year 12 will complete their mock exams and will have their Graduation from the College in Week 2 of Term 4.

We pray for them in this time and wish them every success for their last exam period and the completion of their courses.

2020 Leadership

We also celebrated the right of passage of the leadership of our College to Year 11 students as they take the Leadership baton forward. I would like to thank and acknowledge all our Year 11 students who participated in our Leadership Formation Program for 2020. Leadership is about honesty, integrity, confidence, inspiration, delegation, decision making, commitment, accountability, creativity and empathy. Congratulations to Anastasia Berti and Mitchell Harris who have been appointed as College Captains for 2020 and all those students who have been selected for leadership. I know that you will let your light shine! (The full list of student leaders for 2020 can be found in another part of this newsletter).

Catholic Performing Arts Closing Concert

Vice Principal, Lisa Fogliani, and I attended the Closing Concert on Monday 16 September. We were delighted to see some of our 秀秀直播 students perform, in particular the 秀秀直播 Massed Choir & Madjitil Moorna Singers perform their outstanding rendition of the Acknowledgement to Country, Koort Doodjarak Yewool (A Heart Song), accompanied by piano, guitar and didgeridoo. My sincere thanks to the many staff who prepared our students for their performances and to families who ensured students attended the numerous rehearsals and events during the course of the Festival. to watch the performance.

Marian Campus Athletics

The Marian Campus Athletics Carnival was held on Thursday and we were most fortunate to have been blessed with magnificent weather. All enjoyed a wonderful community event, with lots of participation and talent on display. I thank the families who attended and supported this very enjoyable day. to access further information and photos from the day.

Lavalla Grandparents Day

It was lovely to see so many grandparents attend our Lavalla Grandparents Day on Wednesday. Our students thoroughly enjoyed taking their family members through their classroom and viewing their work. Thank you to all those families who supported this very important event. Further information and photos are available in the part of this newsletter.

Marist Brothers Community Churchlands

During the last part of this Term, two Marist Brothers who have been closely associated with the 秀秀直播 community have passed away, Br Nello Facci and Br Bill Dillon.

鈥� This week, Br Nello Facci, 67 years a Marist Brother, was laid to rest from our Champagnat Chapel. In his Eulogy, Br Peter Carroll, Australian Provincial Leader of the Marist Brothers spoke of his life, that he gave unstintingly and generously to the service of God and to God鈥檚 people, especially the young. Br Nello Facci was a member of the Marist Brothers Churchlands Community and had moved more recently to Mercycare for specialised care. Br Nello served in a number of communities across Australia, including Subiaco and 秀秀直播. The Requiem Mass was a truly fitting celebration and I thank our students for their prayerful and respectful presence and the College Choir whose performance was magnificent.

鈥� Br Bill Dillon was a dedicated supporter and worker within the Education Support Centre at 秀秀直播 up until 2004. He was also an active member of the Vinnies. Br Bill passed away peacefully soon after celebrating his 90th birthday in Melbourne.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Marist Brothers Communities, both locally in Churchlands and across Australia.

Deputy Principal Mission and Catholic Identity

As previously advised to all families, Mr Daniel Lynch, Deputy Principal Mission and Catholic Identity has been appointed to the position of Director of the Office of the Archbishop, commencing 28 October 2019. He will conclude his tenure in this community at the end of this Term.

Daniel has been a valued member of our College and has made a remarkable contribution to the growth of our faith community. He has reframed Catholic Identity PK-12 and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of our Marist Ministry Plan. The calibre of his work has been widely recognised within the life of the Catholic Church here in the Archdiocese of Perth which has ultimately led to this remarkable opportunity.

We wish Daniel every blessing and success as he embarks on this next stage of his career.

Proposed International Marist Education Network

Globally, the Marist family is exploring the concept of an International Marist Schools Network. Echoing calls from the last Marist General Chapter held in Colombia in 2017 and the Marist International Mission Assembly held in Kenya in 2014, a group has been convened of Marists in leadership positions from different regions throughout the world to lead a process of consultation and discernment.

On the Feast of the Assumption 2019, people working in and associated with Marist schools in 80 countries across the globe are invited to respond to a short survey which has been translated into the four major language groups used by Marists: English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Marist educators throughout the world are being invited to:

• Imagine the reality of an international network of Marist schools as a global family with an evangelizing action rooted in the world of school and education;
• Explore together the benefits this could bring to the children and young people whom Marists serve, as well as to their families.

Parents and Guardians are being invited to complete a short online survey. The survey has ambitious participation targets, which underscore the critical importance of every Marist educator鈥檚 voice – 100% of Marist Principals, 100% of Marist teachers and staff, 15% of students, 5-10% of parents, and an open invitation to all Marist Brothers and those Marist lay teachers who have moved to new employment or have retired. Similar to our own Australian Plenary Council consultation, the data gathered will be processed through computerised qualitative research tools, in this case undertaken by the internationally renowned Creativity Laboratory at the Marist University in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

I therefore invite parents and guardians to participate in the survey (please ), which will be open until 15 October 2019.

Thank you

Thank you to all staff, students and their families for a wonderful Term. We are indeed blessed with the opportunities afforded to us in this community. I am so pleased at the way our students embrace their learning and the relationships that they have formed with each other. I pray that we take the time to enjoy the break and come back refreshed in Term 4.