Week 7

5 June 2026 

Dear Parents/Carers

Champagnat Day

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and commendation to each and every one of our students for their outstanding conduct during our Champagnat Feast Day celebrations. We were blessed with Ms Danielle Cronin (Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools), a number of our Marist Brothers from the adjoining community, Councillor Lyndal Howson (Ryde), Ms Jayne Sullivan (SCS Mission and Identity Team)  and last but not least Bishop Tony who celebrated our mass.

The reverence, maturity, and deep respect our boys demonstrated during the Mass was truly exceptional. Their active participation and impeccable behaviour reflected the very best of our school’s spirit, setting a powerful example for the entire community and honouring Saint Marcellin Champagnat’s legacy in a way that made us all incredibly proud.

That same energy and dedication translated beautifully into the afternoon’s festivities. It was fantastic to see the boys dive so enthusiastically into the various activities, whether they were showcasing their skills on the football field, competing intensely in the gaming tournaments, trivia, singing their hearts out in karaoke and just generally enjoying each other’s company. The way they balanced the solemnity of the morning with such vibrant, inclusive and fun-loving camaraderie in the afternoon is a testament to the wonderful young men they are becoming. 

A huge thank you to all the staff who organised the day. In particular, Ms Jeannie Scevity (Director of College Enterprise), Ms Kelly Alcuri (Principal’s PA), Ms Mandie Calavrias (Student Reception), Mr Flavio Sordoni (Business Manager)  and Ms Melinda Alvarez (Assistant Principal) for their oversight and planning leading up to Champagnat Day. And in regard to the day itself, particular thanks goes to our RE team for organising the Mass, especially Mr Colm McCaughan (REC) and Ms Linda Codamo (Director of Wellbeing) for organising all of the afternoon activities.

Parent and Community Group

A huge thank you to the PCG team for their organisation and execution of a fantastic Trivia night at Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club on Saturday 30 May. A huge number of parents attended and participated in teams to take on the College Leadership Team. With relief, I am glad to announce that the College Leadership team took home the win and hopefully instilled confidence in the parents who attended that their sons are being looked after by a team of intelligent people. It was a fun night that I would encourage all parents to try and attend in future.

Respice Finem

Mr David Sullivan
Principal 

 

2026 Winter Matthew Talbot Appeal

5 June 2026

Dear Staff and Students

2026 Winter Matthew Talbot Appeal

During this winter period many young men are in danger of homelessness especially in the area of Sydney. 

To counter homelessness and aid young men in returning from tough times, the Vinnies Team is running an initiative where all grades will chip in to help the Matthew Talbot Hostel with resources needed for the uplifting of young men at risk of homelessness. 

Collections for the Matthew Talbot Appeal will be held from Tuesday 9 June until Friday 26 June (Week 8-10) in homerooms each morning. We are kindly asking for your generosity to bring in an item from the below list that has been requested by the Matthew Talbot Charity.

Year Group

Items to bring in

Year 7

Toothbrushes, Toothpaste OR Disposable tissues

Year 8

Soap/Body Wash OR  Shampoo and Conditioner 

Year 9

Deodorants (roll on) OR Socks L or XL

Year 10

Men’s underwear OR Long sleeve fleece jackets

Year 11

Men’s Shavers and Shaving Cream

Year 12

Long sleeve fleece jackets OR Business Shirts (New or Second hand in good condition) Size: L or XL

Homeroom teachers will need to ask students to take all the items each day or bring them directly to the RE Office. All donations will be housed in Cottage 3 for final packing and assembly for collection by Matthew Talbot. 

Kind regards

The Vinnies Team
Marist Eastwood College

‘God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) 

 

Year 7 – 2026 Vaccinations

5 June 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

NSW Health will offer the following vaccinations to Year 7 students at our College:

–         Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) on 26 June 2026

–         Human Papillomavirus (HPV) on 20 November 2026

If your child is in Year 7 you can provide online consent for their routine school vaccinations. Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received. 

How to provide consent:

  1. To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit: https://engage.health.nsw.gov.au/engage and login using your ServiceNSW details. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. Refer to Service NSW to create an account if you don’t already have one.
  2. Update or confirm your personal details in ServiceNSW as required.
  3. Complete the School Vaccination Consent Form for your child.

Read a step-by-step guide on how to provide consent online. Translated guides are available in Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese.

If you or your child does not have a Medicare card or access, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form. Please contact the office if you require a paper form.

The benefits of providing consent online:

  • Easily update your child’s details
  • Receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given
  • Faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination.

If you require information in your language, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx

Kind regards

Ms Melinda Alvarez
Assistant Principal

 

 

Years 7, 8 & 9 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

5 June 2026 

Dear Parents/Carers 

Year 7-9 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

The Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences for students in Years 7 to 9 will be held on Wednesday 1 July and Friday 3 July. Wednesday evening is scheduled from 3:15pm to 7:00pm and will be face-to-face meetings to accommodate those who work and Friday will take place from 9.00am to 3.30pm online. Friday is a pupil free day for all students.

Students are requested to attend with their parents as valuable feedback on their learning will be provided and their progress will be discussed. Students and parents can also use this time to ask questions, share information and receive advice about their learning. 

An important part of learning at Marist College Eastwood is feedback that will inform students on how well they are progressing with their learning goals. Often this will afford an opportunity for affirmation of your son’s efforts so far. 

Optimal learning performances will be achieved by students who:

  • Reflect critically on their learning goals and lead the discussion on strategies to enhance their learning.
  • Seek feedback from their teachers on ways to improve their achievement in all future assessment tasks.
  • Attend all scheduled classes and engage with the class work in every lesson.
  • Complete all assigned class work and homework and seek feedback on the quality of the work.
  • Ensure that time is spent each day on exercise and relaxation, or stress-reducing activities.

All Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be booked via Compass. The Compass portal will be open to make bookings on Monday 22 June at 8.00am and closes Monday 29 June at 8:00am. To book conferences please login to Compass, select the Community tab (2 heads) and then select Conferences.  Attached to this letter are instructions on using Compass to book conference times.

Your son’s Semester One Report will be distributed via the Compass Parent Portal on Friday 26 June. 

If you have any questions regarding this day or the on-line booking system, please contact the College.

Yours sincerely

Ms Melissa Williams
Director of Learning and Teaching

Making Parent Teacher Student Conference Bookings

Year 9 – 2026 Duke of Edinburgh Program Registration

5  June 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

Year 9 2026 Duke of Edinburgh Program
Registration

Thank you to all Year 9 students who submitted an Expression of Interest for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. It is wonderful to see such strong enthusiasm for the program.

If your child has submitted an Expression of Interest, they must join the Duke of Ed Google Classroom using the code: zprd4lkn

All information, updates and announcements will be posted via Google Classroom. There will be no further Compass notifications. It is the student’s responsibility to check Google Classroom regularly and stay up to date.

Information regarding registration and payment for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award has already been shared in the Classroom and is also provided below.

Please note that payment is completed via the online registration page and processed directly by the NSW Office of Sport which is non-refundable. This fee is not paid to the College.

To complete the registration process, follow the steps below:

– Open Registration Link 

– Click on the award participant option

– Your Country is – Australia

– Your State/Territory is – NSW

– Award Centre is – Marist College Eastwood

– Your award leader is – Katie Stern

– Email to enter is – Katie.stern@syd.catholic.edu.au

– Select Bronze award

– When you are entering your contact details, please ensure you use your own @sydstu email address.

Deadline: Friday, 12 June at 3.00pm, Week 8. Students must complete registration and payment by this date to be approved. No late submissions will be accepted. 

Information regarding assessors and forms will be provided early Week 9 on Google Classroom. 

Kind regards

Miss Katie Stern                                                          Mrs Sarah Davis
Duke of Edinburgh Leader                                       Duke of Edinburgh Leader 

 

Reminder – Year 12 – HSC Trial Timetable & Instructions

29 May 2026

Dear Year 12 Parents/Carers

Year 12 HSC Trial Timetable

As we approach the latter half of Term 2, we enter a crucial phase in the academic journey of our Year 12 students. This period marks an important opportunity for students, families and staff to start working collaboratively in preparation for the upcoming HSC Trial Examinations.

Attached to this communication, you will find the official timetable for the HSC Trial Examinations, along with detailed instructions regarding exam procedures. We ask that students take the time to carefully review these documents and ensure they are familiar with the College’s Assessment Procedures. Adherence to these guidelines is vital to maintaining the integrity and smooth operation of the examination period.

Term 3 and the Trial HSC Examinations represent a pivotal stage in the HSC year. It is essential that students approach this time with focus, discipline and a commitment to consistent study. We strongly encourage students to establish realistic and effective study routines over the remainder of the terms as well as the holiday break, incorporating regular revision and practice to build confidence and competence in each subject area. The College will be running classes during the July holidays. A timetable of these offerings will be published closer to the holiday period. 

We sincerely thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your son’s education. Together, we can help ensure that each student is well-prepared and positioned for success in the final stages of their Higher School Certificate.

Kind regards

Ms Monique Brame
Director of Curriculum and NESA Accreditation

Year 12 – 2026 Term 2 – Yr 12 HSC Trial Timetable Instructions

Year 12 – 2026 Term 2 – Yr 12 HSC Trial Timetable

Reminder – TTFM Survey – by 12 June 2026

15 May 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

In the coming weeks we will be inviting students, teachers and parents to provide feedback on their experience of our school using an online survey. The surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process.

We would like to invite you to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. As we value the role of parents and carers within our school community we would greatly appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and wellbeing at Marist College Eastwood.

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The survey will open on Monday 18 May and close on Friday 12 June 2026.

You will be able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using the URL below:

http://tellthemfromme.com/mce

Yours sincerely                                                                                      

Mrs Melinda Alvarez
Assistant Principal 

 

Uniforms

2nd Hand Uniform Shop – Next open: Friday, 19 June (Week 9) from 8.00am-10.00am. Located at the rear of Cottage 3 – entry via Gate 4 on Hillview Road. Cash & EFTPOS accepted.

Donations to the Second Hand Uniform Shop can be dropped off to the College Front Reception during normal school hours. Year 12’s your blazers would be very much appreciated after you graduate.

For more information, please refer to Compass > Community tab (2 heads) > School Documentation > Parent Information and Forms > Uniform Price List & Second Hand Uniform Shop Information