From the Vice Principal – Term 4 Week 6
Year 7-11 Awards Celebration and Primary Christmas Carols & KG – Y5 Awards
Next Wednesday, 26 November, our Secondary students will gather for a special Celebration Assembly recognising the outstanding achievements of Semester Two. The assembly will acknowledge excellence across academics, sport and leadership, including the presentation of Academic Excellence and Subject Awards, Sporting Awards and Guild Awards. We will also introduce our Student Guild Representatives for 2026 and take a moment to thank and farewell staff members who are concluding their time with us.
On Friday evening, it will be our Primary students鈥� turn to shine. This joyful occasion will celebrate a wide range of achievements in academic and mission areas, accompanied by musical performances from each class to help usher in the Christmas season.
We look forward to gathering as a community next week and celebrating the wonderful gifts and contributions of our students.
Year 6 Mass and Graduation
秀秀直播 is excited to celebrate the achievements of our Year 6 students as they complete their primary years and prepare for the next stage of their education journey. The Year 6 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 2 December, from 5 鈥� 7pm, beginning with a Mass in the Champagnat Chapel, followed by an Awards Ceremony in the Marist Auditorium. This special event will honour the accomplishments of our Year 6 students and we look forward to celebrating with them and their families.
Philippines Immersion
Next Thursday 27 November, our Year 11 Philippines Immersion will commence, with thirteen students and three staff departing Perth for Manila. They will be embarking together on a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in another culture and bring to life our vision of being 鈥済ood Christians and good citizens.鈥�
During the trip, students will visit four key organisations, including a local PK鈥�12 Marist College similar to our own, where they will have the chance to listen, learn and connect with Filipino students their age. They will also spend time at the Marist Asia Pacific Centre, where young brothers undergo formation to become Marist Brothers. Additionally, students will visit agencies that support vulnerable children, including those who have experienced abuse or face unstable family situations that lead them to live on the streets.
Our hope is that this experience inspires students to grow in their heart for service, returning with a deeper awareness of God鈥檚 presence, even in challenging circumstances. We wish our students and staff a safe and meaningful journey and look forward to hearing about their experiences upon their return.
Marist Cricket Tour
The College鈥檚 1st XI cricket team depart Saturday 29 November for Brisbane. The team will compete in the 51st Marist Cricket Carnival at Marist College, Ashgrove. This is the 鈥楢鈥� division of two carnivals happening at the same time.
The team of thirteen, accompanied by Mr Bern Willet, Mr John Lucas and Mr Jake Goncalves, will play 5 games over the week and will celebrate Mass and Dinner with other students and staff of Marist Schools from across the country. Led by Captain Sam Weston and Vice Captains Koby Ashford and Sam Malajczuk, they are looking forward to a competitive carnival. We wish them all the best of luck.
Social Media 鈥� Incoming Ban Legislation and College Policies
On 10 December the Social Media Ban for children under the age of 16, with some platforms intending on implementing the ban earlier. It is important that you speak to your children about this change, below are some practical tips and points for you and your child to discuss ahead of the change:
- Save any Snapchat memories to their camera roll
- Get alternate contact numbers or emails for their friends
- Save copies of Instagram, TikTok or Facebook posts and photos
- Cancel any online subscriptions for social media platforms
- Be aware of scams promising to reactivate accounts
Earlier this term, consultant Paris McNeil hosted an information session on the ban and the recording is available here:
The College recently sent home a social media and smartphone survey to families, it is for those who have yet to complete it. So far, over 500 families have completed the survey, and the data shows that there is overwhelming support from parents for the social media ban / delay and that a large number of families would also support a stronger stance on general smartphone use for children.
Parents, Guardians and Students are reminded of the Notably that students must not use mobile devices during school hours or during school-related activities unless authorised to do so by a staff member. Students who need to contact home during school hours must do so by accessing the Student Reception at Marcellin or the Primary Reception at Lavalla.
2026 Uniforms
As previously communicated, we would like to remind families of the following changes as they purchase their uniforms for 2026:
Commencing 2026 onwards:
- The College belt must be worn in Term 2 and 3 with the College trousers.
- All primary students will need a guild shirt in line with the PK- 12 Guild system implemented in 2025.
Commencing 2027 onwards:
- The grey skirt will be the only option to wear in 2027. The slate blue skirt can only be worn in Years 7 to 12 until the end of 2026.
