Despite the past week being shortened due to the King’s Birthday long weekend, there were still a significant number of events and activities that took place to complement the daily faith, learning and wellbeing that occurs each and every day within the classroom. Below is an overview of the past week’s additional efforts to support the holistic education of our students. 

• Year 11 PDHPE Excursion to the University of Wollongong on Tuesday to engage in an Anatomy laboratory. 
• College Assembly on Wednesday morning to recognise the academic achievements of our Years 11 & 12 students for the first semester of their respective courses of work.
• Year 9 & 10 elective music students attended an excursion to the Sydney Opera House on Thursday to watch a performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
• Brainstorm Productions live performance of “Wired” to Years 7 & 8 students earlier today, which focuses on Cyberbullying and Mental Health issues.
• Diocesan Netball Championships in Berkeley for 6 teams today - Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors
• Junior NSWCCC Football Knockout round game this afternoon.

In the midst of this hive of activity, our staff have continued to work hard in preparing Semester One reports for Years 7 to 10, as well as maintain the high standards of learning and expectation in the classrooms. The past couple of weeks has been a particular challenge, as our ongoing renovations to our site have moved closer to the centre of the College, and with the noise of demolition and construction, coupled with the intermittent closure of classrooms and thoroughfares, has made the routine of our day and week somewhat disrupted. For all that our staff and students have prepared, encountered and participated in over the past weeks or so, I thank them immensely for their patience, perseverance and professionalism.

The next week appears to be no less active, as we have:

• Our Senior Netballers taking part in the Marist Netball Championships at Homebush commencing Sunday.
• The College Athletics Carnival at Campbelltown on Monday (please read the Sports section and relevant Compass notifications regarding start times, finish times and uniform expectations)
• Year 11 2025 Course information Night on Wednesday - 6.30pm KLA presentations in new STEM Block, Formal presentation in College Hall at 7pm
• Marist Super connect on Wednesday evening for our Year 12 students
• Tick Tick Boom Science Incursion for Year 10 during Lesson 1 on Thursday
• College Photos - Thursday
• Black Dog Institute Mental Fitness presentation to year 9 on Friday morning
• St. Vincent de Paul Winter Night out Appeal on Friday evening.

Thanks in advance to all staff and students for the anticipated success of each of these activities. A special mention goes out to our Year 9 debating team who will be hosting the Grand Final of the MISA Debating competition on Tuesday. It has been a significant length of time since we have had a team reach the final and we wish the staff and students involved every success.

A reminder that School photos will be taken next Thursday. Information regarding the order and purchase of the photos will be communicated early next week. No students are to be in Sports Uniform on the day and checks will be made by Year Coordinators and Pastoral Staff to ensure that the College Uniform and Grooming Policy is adhered to.

As is always the case, thank you for your ongoing support with the Learning, Wellbeing and Faith development of our students. Please do not hesitate to contact the Office or your son or daughter’s respective Class Teacher, Subject Coordinator, Pastoral Advisor or Year Coordinator should you have any questions or require support. 

Mr Simon Huntly