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Beyond the Bounds of 秀秀直播

I have said to our students many times over the last four years to think of the world beyond the bounds of 秀秀直播. The world is a big place and we need our students to cast their eyes and expectations into their place in it. The great strength of our College is the plethora of opportunities our students have to engage with the world. Such opportunities were exemplified over the term break when we had students participating on the to New York and another on the to Sydney and Canberra. Both highlight our desire for students to seek new ways of learning, seeing and thinking about the world.

Later this term, our Year 11 REMAR students will travel to Mullewa north of Geraldton, to serve in the local community. This will be followed in December by more students travelling to the Philippines on our immersion. Such experiences empower students to gain the skills, confidence and agency to make decisions and create opportunities that impact their lives and the lives of others in a positive way. Moreover, it creates the space for our students and teachers to develop soft and firm skills including adaptability, decision-making, problem-solving, resilience and self-reflection. Critical to these experiences is the role of our teachers. We are very fortunate to have teachers who are passionate about their specialisation which enable such activities to occur. I challenge all our students to take the opportunities that are presented across PK-12. Such a challenge encapsulates our and its intent to let our light shine.

Marist Schools Australia (MSA) Conference, Melbourne

This week I attended, with Ms Fogliani and Mrs McCartan, the MSA 鈥淗oly Today鈥� Conference in Melbourne. Those attending the conference came from the 53 Marist Schools and Ministries across Australia. The central them Holy Today focused on how we can be present to God by actively listening and being present to those we are in relationship with. Pope Francis (2016) contends that listening is more than simply hearing. Hearing is about receiving information while listening is about communication鈥�.paying attention, wanting to understand, to value, to respect and to ponder what the other person says. This message resonates within the life of our College as we grow. Listening for example to our students and understanding their view and their experiences is fundamental to our future directions.

Bishop Homeming (Diocese of Lismore) in his keynote challenged us to practically consider how we can present to others by taking time to cultivate our relationship with God simply by asking ourselves 鈥淲hat kind of person does God want us to be?鈥� This challenge can be achieved if we take the time to listen and be present. This is the intent of our Marist spirituality and the hope we have for our College community.

The other aspect of the Conference was the opportunity to present our vision Shine Through Discovery – Let Light Shine Mat 5:16. The central focus on our presentation was on building the capacity of teachers in the alignment of our learning framework across PK-12. The aim and result of this intent have been in creating a student experience of learning that will see them engaged and motivated to grow.

Junior PALS Project 2019

Today I was part of an Arts experience, a song, movement and storytelling performance by the Year 4 and 5 students of the Lavalla Dance Troupe. This storytelling performance, choreographed and directed by Mrs Amy Raveendrakumar, was based on an abridged version of Dr Noel Nannup鈥檚 creation story, 鈥淭he Carer鈥檚 of everything鈥�.听 The intent of this PALS Project was clearly communicated by these excellent performers as they told a story that encouraged us to reflect on Aboriginal culture and histories as we walk towards Reconciliation. This performance will also be part of the nation-wide Wakakirri Performing Arts Festival, semi-final, to be held in Perth on Wednesday 7 August at the Perth Concert Hall at 7.00pm – 9.00pm.
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秀秀直播 Parents Consultative Committee Meeting – Monday 5 August, 7.00pm in the Marist Auditorium Studios

I warmly invite parents and care givers to our NPCC meeting. The them of the meeting will be focused on:

1. Early Childhood Initiatives
2. Whole School Literacy
3. Australian Catholic Youth Festival
4. Strategic Plan, 2020 and beyond

CEWA Governance

An announcement was made this week by the Bishops of Western Australia to incorporate Catholic Education in Western Australia, with the new Company being known as Catholic Education Western Australia Limited. This change will strengthen legal, risk and financial compliance frameworks.

Although a member school of Catholic Education WA, 秀秀直播 is a congregational school owned and governed by the Trustees of the Marist Brothers. The incorporation of Catholic Education WA does not affect the governance of 秀秀直播.

Wishing all families are great term ahead.

Bridges inspire, instill confidence, tell us: 鈥淐ome, cross me. See what鈥檚 over here.鈥� 鈥� Leo Donovan SJ, 鈥榃hy God calls us to build bridges鈥�, America Magazine, July 31, 2019.

In an age characterised by all but a desperate need for solidarity, when the religious and secular bonds of community have become badly frayed, bridges real and metaphorical have become more important than ever. Pope Francis has repeatedly urged audiences around the world to engage in bridge-building (something he thinks is almost 鈥渕ore than human鈥�). 秀秀直播 seeks to celebrate the questions and realities of our Catholic faith in a pluralistic and diverse context. We invite each family, student and member of staff on a journey that celebrates what it means to be 鈥榞ood news鈥� to each other as we seek to grow our community as a living and vibrant expression of the Gospel. Our , , opportunities, and our celebration of the sacraments seek to build living bridges which unite, foster connectedness, and create spaces where our faith is lived.

PK-12 Celebrations for the Feast of the Assumption – Thursday 15 August

As a Catholic school educating in the Marist tradition, our PK-12 community will be celebrating the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday 15 August. Please download the PK-12 letter to all families outlining the events of this day for all students.

Year 11 Marist Association Philippines Immersion – (Friday 22 November 鈥� Thursday 5 December 2019)

Above: 2018 Philippines Immersion students Elizabeth Adams (2019 Social Justice Captain) & Matthew Giumelli (2019 College Captain) presenting their reflections of the 2018 Philippines Immersion at the Parent Information Evening.

The Marist Association Year 11 Philippines Immersion is a joint commitment between the Western Australian Marist schools St Joseph鈥檚 Northam and 秀秀直播 which is now into its fourth year. Following a period of application and interview, Mrs Carla Pastorelli (Leader of Wellbeing 鈥� Year 11) and Mr Tom Williams (Assistant Head of Sport) from 秀秀直播 will accompany the group with Mr Daniel Lynch in 2019.

In 2019, 20 students from 秀秀直播 applied for 16 places on the Immersion. Following both their application and a process of interview with Carla, Tom and myself, the following students will be attending the 2019 Philippines Immersion:

Jessica Ashwood, Samuel Beeton, Anastasia Berti, Kate Broderick, Grace Collins, Tegan Connelly, Charolotte Easden, Samuel Giumelli, Mitchell Harris, Meg Hobson, Damien Lockyer, Brodie Major, Jack Towie and Ruby Vance.

The students and staff from 秀秀直播 will be joined by the following members of the St Joseph鈥檚 Northam community:

Hannah Morrison (Year 11 student), Katie Harris (Year 11 student) and Mr Shane Bransby (Teacher)

The Philippines Parent and Student Information Evening was held on Thursday 25 July (Term 3 Week 1), with the program of formation and Immersion preparations taking place over Terms 3 and 4.

Australian Catholic Youth Festival & Veritas Night 2019

The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC). It exists to provide young Australians with opportunities to deepen their relationship with Jesus, be empowered to be disciples in the world today and encounter and celebrate the vitality of the Church in Australia. This year the ACYF will be held in Perth between 8 鈥� 10 December. Young people between the ages of 14 and 35 from around Australia will be invited to:

• participate in high-quality formative and experiential opportunity for young Catholics to encounter Jesus Christ, in the context of the Catholic Church in Australia;
• Listen to and discuss the issues and challenges in the lives of young Catholics in Australia;
• Engage with local examples and connections of vocations, social action, liturgy and prayer, catholic music and faith formation.

Students in Year 9 from the College will be invited to apply to attend ACYF. This event will take the place of the Remar Embarkation camp this year.

In preparation for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, students considering applying for ACYF will attend the Veritas Night, held at John XXIII College in Mt Claremont on Friday 9 August 6.00pm 鈥� 9.30 pm. Veritas is an annual gathering of Catholic young people in Western Australia aged 12-35. It exists as a state-wide conference and festival, which aims to provide young people in Western Australia with an opportunity to deepen their faith and take an active role in the Church and community. The event includes festivities including live bands, dynamic speakers, youth rallies, faith expos, Liturgy and workshops.

REMAR Gold Retreat

Today the Remar Gold Caravel gathered together for their final retreat of their 3-year Remar journey. The retreat is facilitated by Dan Litjens (Class of 2016) with support from Gold Helm, Mr Michael Van der Heever, Campus Minister, Br Terry Orrell, ex-students Josh Sampson (Class of 2018) and Sarah Whitton (Class of 2018), as well as Mrs Cole-Carter. The afternoon provides an opportunity to reflect on the previous years of the program with a specific focus on applying the on motto of the Gold crossing, 鈥楾o be a witness in our community鈥�.

ACRATH Bollywood Night

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Weekly Thursday Morning Community Mass (Champagnat Chapel 鈥� 8.10am 鈥� 8.35am)

All parents, guardians and families across our PK-12 College are invited to attend the weekly Thursday morning Mass. Our weekly 秀秀直播 Community Mass is an important way that we as a Catholic community seek to nourish and live-out our faith in community with one another.

, Excursions and Incursions seek to provide students with an authentic, in the world, application of their learning. On the holidays I had the honour of touring New York City with our Arts students and staff. I also followed the Humanities Tour of Sydney and Canberra closely. Over and above the educational outcomes presented, every member of staff commented on the independence, communication skills, resilience and initiative the students develop very quickly to support the group they are travelling with. Our students certainly lived our as they embraced the challenges presented and celebrated new found friendships, new learning and new experiences.

Catholic Arts

The Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges seeks to provide students with specific 鈥榩erformance platforms鈥� where they have the unique opportunity to give of their very best and perform to a public audience. Open to both Primary and Secondary school students, the performance categories encompass choral, drama, musical, instrumental, vocal and dance aspects of the Performing Arts. Approximately 18,000 students enter the Festival each year. 秀秀直播 supports this event in our quest to ensure students of have a platform to showcase their talents, represent the College and their families and participate in a highly regarded event and festival. My thanks to staff and students who attended the Opening Mass and my best wishes to every student, individual or group, who has nominated to perform. We look forward to sharing this experience with you.

New Staff 鈥� Term 3

We welcome the following new staff to the College community and Marist family.

Marcellin Campus

• Miss Gabrielle Flugge – Food Science and Technology Teacher
• Miss Emily Longo – Science Teacher
• Mrs Anna Owen- Humanities Teacher

Lavalla Campus

• Mrs Jemma Bulmer 鈥� Health and Physical Education Teacher

Marian Campus

• Mrs Madeleine Ciullo 鈥� Pre Primary Green Teacher

We also welcome back, Ms Holly Cooper to Year 1 Red.

秀秀直播 Parents Term 3

秀秀直播 Parents Consultative Committee Meeting – Monday 5 August, 7.00pm in the Marist Auditorium

The is an important space for a collaboration of ideas between the Senior Leadership Team and families.

Along with the usual format, topics that will be addressed on this evening are outlined below:

• Early Childhood initiatives
• Whole School Literacy
• Strategic Plan, 2020 and beyond

Save the Date: 秀秀直播 Parents – Monday 16 September, 7.00pm in the Marist Auditorium

is honoured to host Paul Dillon at 秀秀直播. Paul is the Director and founder of DARTA and he is passionate about ensuring that the community has access to accurate and up-to-date alcohol and other drug information.

Topic: 鈥楻isk taking鈥�: Why do teens do the things they do? What can parents can do to keep them as safe as possible?

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Code of Conduct

A reminder to all families that the 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. 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 Social Media Platforms

The College uses Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to celebrate and showcase learning, connect with families (prospective and current) and to stay in contact with past students. We know social media platforms are a highly effective way to engage with all members in our College, Marist and wider community. The Code of Conduct extends to all social media platforms and it is important that if you have feedback for the College that it is directed to a relevant member of staff. As adults, we must role model appropriate online behaviours for our children and give the College an opportunity to respond directly to any concerns or feedback.