Feast of St Joseph – 19th March

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil.
Amen.

Prayer to Saint Joseph by Pope Francis

On Thursday 23rd March, MMCC will gather to celebrate the Feast of St Joseph (19th March). Mass will take place in the Hall from 9am with Fr Roberto from Sacred Heart Cabramatta will be presiding. Parents are most welcome to join us.

To mark the Feast of St Joseph you may wish to engage in Seven Days of Prayer (provide by the Sisters of St Joseph)

• Day 1 – St Joseph, Deeply Loved
• Day 2 – St Joseph, Tender and Loving
• Day 3 – St Joseph, the Obedient One
• Day 4 – St Joseph, the Accepting One
• Day 5 – St Joseph, the Creative and Courageous Believer and Guide
• Day 6 – St Joseph, the Worker, Providing for All
• Day 7 – St Joseph, in the Shadows

This feast invites each one of us, like Joseph, to find trust in God’s promise that life comes through death and difficult realities. God chose Joseph in his simplicity and humility to participate in God’s mission as the humble worker from Nazareth to safeguard the gift of the Child Jesus entrusted to him. May St Joseph strengthen us in our mission today to protect and safeguard the children and vulnerable persons of our communities who are entrusted to our care. May this feast day provide each one with the opportunity to live in the humble spirit of Joseph as people called to make a difference in our world.

Swimming Carnival

The MMCC Swimming Carnival, held on 10 March, was a wonderful community day.  The students engaged in swimming events, water activities and for the first time, Aquatopia. Use of Aquatopia allowed the students not be stuck overheating in the stands. Rather they were able to cool off and have fun with their friends.

Congratulations to our students for the marked improvement in spirit, attendance and behaviour at the carnival.

• Well done to Year 8!
• Big improvement from Year 10 and especially Year 12!
• Hope to see an improvement from Year 7 and Year 11!

A big thank you to Mr Shelton, the House Coordinators, the PDHPE staff and College Leadership Team for their organisation and all staff for their engagement in the day and supervision of the students.

SCS Conference 4 Swimming Carnival

On Wednesday, 15 March evening our strongest swimmers represented the College at the annual SCS Conference 4 Swimming Carnival held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Well done to our students:

• Charlotte David
• Ashley Duong
• Katherine Fasavalu
• Kazarra Haddad
• Rose Lebolo-Carey
• Almudena Ruiz-Davila

Congratulations to Charlotte and Katherine who will be representing Conference 4 at the SCS Swimming Championships.

Thank you to Mr Shelston and Mr Horvath for accompanying the students.

Parent Advisory Group

Thank you to our parents who joined us on Wednesday, 13 March for our Parent Advisory Group Meeting:

• Sanaa Hirmiz (mother of  Christina Qassab, Year 7)
• Meagan O’Grady (mother of Hanna, Year 10)
• Stefa Shaga (mother of Lana Kala, Year 7)
• Magy Silva-Giuliano (mother of Sara Giuliano, Year 12)
• Catherine Weeding (mother of  Gabrielle Weeding, Year 8)
• Sana Yonan (mother of Isabella Omar, Year 11)

International Women’s Day

On Wednesday 8 March, MMCC staff and students celebrated International Women’s Day. Our students, showing their aspirations, dressed up in their future career. In addition, Mary Anoya and Kardina Batti, accompanied by Miss Krasic, attended the CSNSW International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel. Students from a number of SCS girl’s schools were invited. Guests at the event included NSW Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and NSW Shadow Education Minister, Prue Car.

Class Chefs

On 22 May, our Hospitality students are taking over Cucina 105. This has been organised by MMCC staff in partnership with South West Connect. Register through Eventbrite to enjoy an evening of good food prepared and served by MMCC Hospitality students. Details are contained in this newsletter.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the College,

Gilda Pussich
Principal

I acknowledge the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation as the original inhabitants of Fairfield City, who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land in which the College stands. I also pay respect to the Elders both past and present and future of the Darug Nation. I acknowledge their rich culture and unique role here in the Fairfield region. Their heritage and traditions are important to us all, and part and parcel of the great history of Australia.