A big thank you to our 秀秀直播 families for your support in getting the academic year underway. The term has begun well and it has been heartening to see the joy and engagement that our young people have brought to the new year. As parents and guardians, your presence at the Parent Sundowner, the Information Evenings and the High Achievers Assembly is such a strong show of our Marist characteristics, Family Spirit and Presence. Again, a warm welcome to all our families and a special welcome to the families who have joined us this year.
2025 is shaping to be a pivotal year in our community. It is a year of celebration with Brother Noel Hickey鈥檚 recent 100th birthday celebration, the 60th year anniversary of our Marist presence at Churchlands, 20 years as a composite school of primary and secondary and the completion of our Primary build project. The year also holds significance as a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church, signified through many making a pilgrimage to Rome. Our 2025 Marist theme picks up the notion of journeys through 鈥楶ilgrims of Hope – Look Beyond鈥�.
We are also energised and focused in our Strategic School Improvement Plan 2025-2027, with our focus on deepening our identity in the Marist tradition, forging ahead with new approaches to student involvement and voice in our school, and learning gains and growth for our students.
The Equip Guide Thrive program in secondary has launched in the past two weeks. Designed with student, parent and staff input, EGT further responds to student needs in learning preparation, organisation, personal formation, wellbeing and faith. In Year 7, this program has been rolled out with extra planned time for transition into secondary schooling. Year 9 students have experienced EGT with the launch of The Rite Journey. Other year groups are experiencing their new EGT programs to assist their confidence, belonging, preparation for future learning and life beyond school. We now have an age and stage approach from PK-12 with the focus on URStrong, Zones of Regulation and the EGT programs.
Yesterday, we welcomed back the Class of 2024 to the High Achievers Assembly. We celebrated their achievements alongside the academic excellence of our current students. A beautiful moment we have built into our tradition of welcome was the guard of honour given by the Year 12 students to our Year 7 group.
I look forward to sharing with you further developments from our school improvement priorities and wish everyone a great 2025.
On Wednesday 29 January, the Class of 2025 gathered at the State Reception Centre, Kings Park for the Year 12 Ball. It is a momentous occasion in the Year 12 calendar, filled with celebration and hope for the year ahead. Students had a wonderful evening and are to be congratulated on the way they represented the values of our College throughout the evening. Thank you to Mr David Husband, Leader of Wellbeing Year 12 and the Year 12 PCG teachers for their help in organising this fantastic event.
Year 7 鈥� 12 Welcome Gathering
On Friday 7 January all students in Year 7 鈥� 12 gathered on Founders Court for a welcome gathering and prayer, led by our College Captains, Amelia Ng and Liam Stannard. Amelia and Liam officially welcomed our Year 7 cohort, new students and staff to our Marist Family. After hearing from Mr Watson, our Year 7 鈥� 12 students gave a heartfelt Happy Birthday message to Br Noel who turned 100 on the weekend!
The Rite Journey
Throughout 2025, Year 9 students will participate in the Rite Journey. The Rite Journey is a rite of passage program that will see students engaging in conversations about what it means to be a thriving citizen while completing challenges along the journey that will build and expand their social and emotional toolkit.
The Rite Journey began with a Calling Ceremony at Trigg Beach across two evenings in Week 1. This Ceremony is an important part of the rite of passage program as they begin their journey into adulthood. Students, with their families, gathered in their Rite Journey groups with their mentor teachers and were given a memento to symbolise the occasion. Families were then invited to sit with their children on the beach and talk to them about their experiences as a child moving into adulthood and offered advice before leaving. It was a moving experience and an amazing way to begin such an important program. Thank you to Mr Scott Smith, Leader of Wellbeing Year 9 and the Rite Journey Mentor Teachers for their organisation and support of the Rite Journey.
Year 7 Transition & Camp
Our Year 7 students began their high school journey on the 30 January. Guided by their PCG teachers and Year 11 mentors, they began a Transition Program which aims to promote connection and set students up for success as a 秀秀直播 student. Throughout the last two weeks, students have participated in a variety of activities and presentations from learning about what it means to be a student at 秀秀直播 to how to ensure they are using resources such as devices and College diaries to assist their learning. Students were excited to begin their classes upon return from Camp.
The Year 7 Transition Program finished with a three-day camp at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp. Students embraced the various activities and challenges and this gave students an opportunity to further develop friendships within the cohort. A heartfelt thanks to all Year 7 PCG teachers and camp staff, led by Mr Nathan Pereira, Leader of Wellbeing Year 7 for all their efforts in the last two weeks.
Upcoming Events:
Swimming Carnival
Our 2025 Guild Swimming Carnival will take place on Thursday 20 February at HBC Stadium. It is a compulsory school day and all students are expected to be in attendance.
Students are asked to make their own way to the Carnival, entering through the McGillivray Oval gate. Students may arrive as early as 8:00am and by 8:30am at the latest. There will be buses for any students who are not able to make their way to and from the venue. If your child requires a spot on the hired buses, please complete by Monday 17 February.
Students should wear their Guild shirt with their PE uniform. Students must wear only College bathers/quick dry shorts and Guild swimming caps during competitive swimming events. Swim caps will be provided by their Guild Co-ordinator on the day. Students incorrectly dressed will not be allowed to compete. Year 12s ONLY have permission to dress up. No streamers, face paint or anything that might run in the pool. Students will need to provide their own food/drinks for the day. The kiosk will not be available to students. Any Uber Eats orders will be confiscated.
We look forward to a great day in the pool filled with Guild Spirit.
2025 Equip, Guide, Thrive and Pastoral Care Group Program
This year we are excited to launch our Equip, Guide, Thrive (EGT) Program for students in Years 7 鈥� 12. Our Vision for Mission, Wellbeing, and Learning complement each other and aim to create a holistic and cohesive educational experience for all students, helping them to become 鈥済ood Christians and good citizens鈥� (Matthew 5:16). The EGT program aims to provide an integrated and rigorous education that supports our students in becoming their best selves by giving them opportunities to build their spiritual, wellbeing and academic toolkits. An overview of the Term One Program can be found .
The Extended Pastoral Care Program will continue this year in a slightly different format. It will allow for more flexibility in meeting the needs of our individual cohorts as well as providing more time for building connections and pastoral care support.
Carla Pastorelli
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11
WACE (secondary graduation) requirements
In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
Be enrolled in at least 1 鈥楲ist B鈥� (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.
For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12
A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath.
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:
Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:
Bricklaying free course
The Bricklaying Job Ready Program is a FREE 4-week course designed for students eager to begin their journey in bricklaying. It offers the students a white card and experience in the bricklaying industry.
Course Dates: 1st Semester 2025:
Start date 10 March – South Metropolitan TAFE Rockingham Start date 17 March – North Metropolitan TAFE Balga Start date 5 May – North Metro TAFE Clarkson Start date 2 June – South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie
Apply NOW:
Defence Force Work Experience Opportunities
Army
A Day in the Life of a Soldier 鈥� Irwin Barracks 鈥� 20 March 2025
Applications close: 23 February 2025
Apply here:
A Day in the Life of a Soldier 鈥� Irwin Barracks 鈥� 22 May 2025
Applications close: 06 April 2025
Apply here:
A Day in the Life of a Soldier 鈥� Irwin Barracks 鈥� 19 June 2025
Applications close: 04 May 2025
Apply here:
Navy
Navy Careers Experience 鈥� HMAS Stirling 鈥� 07-09 April 2025
Applications close: 23 February 2025
Apply here:
Navy Careers Experience 鈥� HMAS Stirling 鈥� 30 June 鈥� 02 July 2025
Applications close: 18 May 2025
Apply here:
Air Force
Air Force Careers Day 鈥� RAAF Base Pearce 鈥� 25 March 2025
Applications close: 16 February 2025
Apply here:
Air Force Careers Day 鈥� RAAF Base Pearce 鈥� 24 June 2025
Applications close 11 May 2025
Apply here:
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12
WACE (secondary graduation) requirements
In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.
In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:
Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
Be enrolled in at least 1 鈥楲ist B鈥� (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.
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:
Bricklaying free course
The Bricklaying Job Ready Program is a FREE 4-week course designed for students eager to begin their journey in bricklaying. It offers the students a white card and experience in the bricklaying industry.
Course Dates: 1st Semester 2025:
Start date 10 March – South Metropolitan TAFE Rockingham Start date 17 March – North Metropolitan TAFE Balga Start date 5 May – North Metro TAFE Clarkson Start date 2 June – South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie
Apply NOW:
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 thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you:
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:
Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry in 2026?
All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2025 (including Assured Pathway at UWA) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.
Please see below for some important dates:
4 March 2025: UCAT bookings open
16 May 2025: Deadline to book your UCAT for 2024
11 June 2025: Deadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking
1 July 2025: UCAT testing begins
5 August 2025: Last test date
September 2025: Results available
You can check for more information, tips and practice tests.
Also, students applying for Medicine at Curtin University are required to sit the CASPER Test. CASPER scores are valid only for the next available admissions year, so applicants should only complete the test in the year immediately preceding their planned year of admission.
The CASPER Test is held nationally and is sat online from home. Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to register for the CASPER Test.
You can find more information about this, and book your test, here:
UWA Medical entry handbook here (for Assured Pathway):
Curtin Medical entry handbook here:
Entry to Medicine handbook (Australia-wide) is here:
University scholarships
Curtin University
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Murdoch University
Notre Dame University
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Christian Leaders Scholarship
Defence Force Work Experience Opportunities
Army
A Day in the Life of a Soldier 鈥� Irwin Barracks 鈥� 20 March 2025
Applications close: 23 February 2025
Apply here:
A Day in the Life of a Soldier 鈥� Irwin Barracks 鈥� 22 May 2025
Applications close: 06 April 2025
Apply here:
A Day in the Life of a Soldier 鈥� Irwin Barracks 鈥� 19 June 2025
Applications close: 04 May 2025
Apply here:
Navy
Navy Careers Experience 鈥� HMAS Stirling 鈥� 07-09 April 2025
Applications close: 23 February 2025
Apply here:
Navy Careers Experience 鈥� HMAS Stirling 鈥� 30 June 鈥� 02 July 2025
Applications close: 18 May 2025
Apply here:
Air Force
Air Force Careers Day 鈥� RAAF Base Pearce 鈥� 25 March 2025
Applications close: 16 February 2025
Apply here:
Air Force Careers Day 鈥� RAAF Base Pearce 鈥� 24 June 2025
A warm welcome back to the start of Term One. A special mention to our new families who will begin their journey within our 秀秀直播 Community in 2025.鈥��&苍产蝉辫;
I trust that the Christmas and holiday periods provided opportunities for relaxation, connection, presence, and family spirit. The 2025 school year is shaping up to deliver many life-giving experiences to our students and community.鈥��&苍产蝉辫;
It is an exciting time for 秀秀直播 as we move our Marian students to their new home in the Primary Build and celebrate and farewell the Marian Campus. We also celebrate some significant anniversaries, recognising the 20th anniversary of becoming a K-12 school with the amalgamation of 秀秀直播 Junior School in 2005, and the 60th anniversary of the opening of Marist College on our Churchlands site in 1965.鈥��&苍产蝉辫;
Marist Theme鈥�鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Each year, Marist schools focus on a theme and in 2025 the Marist Theme is Pilgrims of Hope 鈥� Look Beyond. This will be a feature of our Family Mass on 18 February.
To find out more about the theme, .
Results 2024
A child鈥檚 achievements goes beyond academics; they depend on experiences that allow them to develop socially, spiritually, emotionally, morally, and physically. 秀秀直播 offers comprehensive learning pathways inside and outside the classroom to cater to our students.鈥��&苍产蝉辫;
I take this opportunity to congratulate the Class of 2024 on achievements in their chosen pathways of academic pursuit. We extend a sincere thank you to all teachers and support staff for their dedication to students during their entire journey at the College.鈥��&苍产蝉辫;
A showcase of student results from the 2024 Academic Year鈥痺ill feature in the next edition of the college newsletter and we will welcome back High Achievers to the first Secondary Assembly of the year to be celebrated alongside the High Achievers from Years 7-11, Semester 2 2024.
Welcome Parents Sundowner鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
All parents are invited to attend the Welcome Sundowner on Friday 31 January in Founders Court on the Marcellin Campus, 5.30pm-7.30pm. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $30 and鈥�.
This is a great opportunity to experience Family Spririt, meet new people and catch-up with those you already know. The Executive will be present to meet and chat with our parent community.鈥�
Family Mass鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
The formal opening of the school year occurs at our Family Mass and Commissioning of Student Leaders on鈥疶uesday 18 February at 5.30pm鈥�on the Br Terrence Gleeson Oval (Marcellin Oval). We look forward to coming together as a College community. Further details will be shared with families in the coming week.鈥� Please note, student attendance is compulsory and a parent/guardian should attend with their child.
鈥�Start of Year Information鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
We are looking forward to our students commencing the 2025 Academic Year. Please read the鈥�2025 秀秀直播鈥疘nformation Handbook publication, which outlines and summarises practical information pertinent to the start of the year. Included are introductory letters detailing the first days back for each Year Group. The letters highlight key events for each Year Group, uniform, and personal appearance expectations. Please familiarise yourselves with the content before the commencement of the term.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Information Evening Years
Secondary Y7-12
Parents/caregivers and students in Years 7鈥�12 are invited to the 2025 Information Evening being held on Monday 3 February, 5.30pm-8.00pm. This new look format allows parents/guardians to choose their sessions, empowering them to select those most relevant to their family鈥檚 needs. Attendance is essential for the Year Group Information and PCG goal-setting sessions. There will be sausage sizzle and refreshments available from 5.30pm-7.00pm, with funds donated to Caritas.
Please find detailed information about the evening鈥�
We look forward to your attendance.鈥�
Primary PK-6
Parents and caregivers of students in Pre-Kindy-Year 6 are invited to the 2025 Information Evening being held on Thursday 6 February, 5.00pm-7:00pm, in the JHN Learning Hub on the Marcellin Campus.
For more detailed information about the evening, please .
The staff at 秀秀直播 send their best intentions to our students for a successful start to the year. I look forward to continuing to work in collaboration with each of you. The sense of presence and family spirit characteristic of life at 秀秀直播 makes it a pleasure to come to work every day. It is my hope that our wonderful Marist community continues to grow and that students and staff pursue and achieve their goals as the year unfolds.鈥��&苍产蝉辫;
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our secondary Leaders of Wellbeing for their commitment to and support of our secondary students in 2024. We would like to particularly extend our appreciation to Mr Will Hofman for his support of our Year 7 students this year in their transition to 秀秀直播.
In 2025, the following staff will be responsible for the holistic development of our secondary students, along with the Pastoral Care Group teachers:
The Year 12 Ball for the Class of 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday 29 January 2025 at Fraser鈥檚 Restaurant. Our Class of 2025 excitedly received their ball tickets on their last day this term. We look forward to welcoming our Class of 2025 to the Ball as they begin their final year at 秀秀直播.
Parent Information Evening 鈥� Monday 3 February 2025
Parents/guardians and secondary students are asked to attend the College on the evening of Monday 3 February 2025. Parents/guardians and their children are expected to attend the year-level information sessions run by the relevant Leader of Wellbeing. In addition to these sessions, students and parents/guardians are invited to attend other sessions that specialist staff will run on the evening. Some of these sessions include:
Ministry opportunities,
Wellbeing,
Academic support,
Academic extension, and
Sporting opportunities.
We look forward to seeing all parents/guardians and their children at the College on the evening, as it is a great way to set your child up for a successful year in 2025. Please note that students are expected to attend in school uniform. Further information will be provided to families in early 2025.聽
Year 9 Colour Run
The Year 9s participated in a wonderful celebration of their last three years of secondary school: marking the halfway point of secondary education. The oval was a sea of colour with our Year 9 students and teachers enjoying one another鈥檚 company. It was a fantastic way to end the year for our Year 9 students celebrating their hard work and commitment following by a pizza lunch. We would like to thank Mrs Lucy Lane (Leader of Wellbeing Year 9) for her organisation and facilitation of such a wonderful event for our Year 9 students.
We would like to wish all of our secondary families and friends a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a safe holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back at the start of the 2025 academic year. 聽
On Wednesday evening this week, we welcomed back our Year 11 students who have been visiting the Philippines on immersion for the past ten days. During this time, students visited three organisations, each dedicated to improving the lives of young children and members of their community through the provision of education, family support, housing, and other social services. Additionally, students also visited the Marist Asia Pacific Centre which is where young Marist brothers across the region come for their formation, as well as the local Marist school, which like 秀秀直播, has approximately 1800 students ranging from the age of 5 to 18 years of age.
One of the things students were most struck by on their journey, was their visit to Olongapo City and the PREDA Foundation. Celebrating their fiftieth anniversary this year, students met with their founder, Fr. Shay Cullen. As a young Irish missionary, he arrived in the Philippines ready to do all the things normally expected of a young priest 鈥� celebrating masses, spending time in the community, and speaking with school children. But as he said in his own words, he soon came to discover that no matter his work, it was clear in the city that 鈥榲ice had conquered virtue鈥�. Over the next 50 years, Fr. Shay worked hard, alongside the community, government agencies, and human rights organisations to improve the lives and experiences of thousands of young boys and girls.
Fr Shay shared his story to illustrate to students the importance of putting action to our faith. Whilst we can go to mass each Sunday, and learn in class about the life of Jesus, this means little if we are not prepared to live out the Gospel values in our everyday gestures and actions. Fr Shay was very real in his assessment to our students 鈥� he did not expect that we would come and 鈥榗hange lives鈥� in our few days at the Foundation, nor did he expect that our students would return home to live lives as dedicated missionaries. But what he did communicate to the students, is that no matter where they may find themselves in the world, whether it be as a teacher, doctor, electrician, or salesperson鈥hat we find some time in our life to give service to others. In some small but meaningful way, that we can live our lives not just for ourselves, but for our community 鈥� especially for those who are poor, vulnerable, or who need protection.
Christian Service Learning
At 秀秀直播, we encourage this faith in action through our Christian Service Learning program. This has given many students over the years the opportunity to develop a Christian spirit and to experience what it means to not just espouse a Christian life, but to live it too. We also know there are many of our families and staff who give of their own time in the community too, providing a first-hand example for our students to learn from.聽聽
This year, we reviewed our Christian Service Learning program to include students in our primary school, so that they may also have the chance, at a level appropriate to their age, to engage in service to others. We have also examined how Christian Service looks in the secondary school 鈥� highlighting the Gospel values that underpin service at each year level, and seeking to tie this into what students are learning in Religious Education, as well as our Marist characteristics.
I would invite families to read our proposed program in the link below, sharing any questions or feedback via the feedback link. It is our great hope that as a College, and more importantly, as a community, we can seek to build a Christian spirit of service in all of our students, helping to fulfil Marcellin Champagnat鈥檚 vision to form good Christians and good citizens.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal
Dear Parents, Students and Teachers
Thank you for your donations towards the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal. Even though we are not able to include fresh food in the hampers, the hampers are very keenly sought after by those we help. Many less well-off members of our community are really finding it difficult to feed their families and provide a roof over their heads. Your help is very much appreciated by them.
Thank you. Happy Christmas.
Br John Furlong
President of the Floreat-Wembley Conference of the St Vincent de Paul
Christmas Mass Times
Our Lady of the Rosary, Doubleview
Christmas Eve Tuesday December 24
6.00pm Family Mass
8.30pm Carols 鈥� Mass 9.00pm
Christmas Day Wednesday December 25
8.00am Mass
10.00am Mass
Christmas Eve at 6.00pm would be the main family Mass.
St Cecilia鈥檚, Floreat
Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December聽
6.00pm Mass聽
Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December
9.30am Mass
Holy Spirit, City Beach
Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December
6.00pm Christmas Vigil Children’s Mass (Carols at 5.30pm)
