From the Principal
Happy Feast Day!
On Wednesday, we celebrated our College Feast Day, the day we remember Jeanne–Marie Chavoin, French Foundress of the Marist Sisters. We began this significant day with Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral celebrated by Fr Aliki Langi of Holy Name of Mary Hunters Hill and Fr Greg Walsh of St Anthony’s Marsfield, where we acknowledged the presence and support of the Marist Sisters and celebrated the investiture of our new Student Leadership Team.
Back on the College site, we celebrated with a BBQ lunch and fun House-based activities. Abundant enthusiasm and community spirit reflected the desire of Jeanne-Marie for a Marist school to be a ‘united’ learning community. Jeanne-Marie Chavoin was a woman of formidable courage, humility and strength who proclaimed the Gospel message. As Marist women, we are inspired each day by her qualities.
The College was fortunate to have Mr Tony Farley, Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools attend our Feast Day Mass. He assisted in presenting badges to our new student leaders. Dr Kate O’Brien from SCS was also in attendance.
Congratulations to our new Student Leaders
Congratulations!
We welcome our new Student Leadership Team 2022/23. I look forward to working with and supporting their initiatives.
These students began their visioning, formation and planning at their Leadership Camp last Sunday and Monday. They commence their roles from day one next term with the College Athletics Carnival as their first major event.
Semester 1 Awards
Congratulations to all students who received Merit Awards and Academic Progress Awards on Tuesday. These awards recognise both achievement and success throughout Semester One. This was a very happy occasion punctuated by a selection of outstanding musical performances. The College Leadership Team will share more about this event in their articles.
MSCW girls shine!
Over the past two weeks our Marist girls have really shone in a number of activities. Congratulations to all involved.
SCS Eisteddfod: Third Place overall
1229 entries/performances from 116 Sydney Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools. In every student/ensemble that MSCW entered, the students placed. Well done to our Performing Arts students and thanks to the staff for their preparation and support of the students. Particularly over a number of weekends. A detailed report from the event can be read in this edition of our newsletter.
Sport
- Junior Netball A Team = Runners Up
- Intermediate Netball A = Champions
- Senior Netball Team = Champions
- Junior A Football Team = Champions
- Intermediate Football Team = Runners Up
- Senior Football Team = Champions
Thanks to Mr Dan Watts for his coordination and support of the Teams. He has prepared a report on these wonderful achievements, which is available further on in this newsletter.
Debating
Our Year 11 Debating Team won the Elimination Round 3 last week and will progress to the Quarter Final next term. Well done to the team. Thanks to Mrs Rachael Colreavy for her coordination of Debating and to Mr Galen Neubronner for his participation as part of the adjudication team.
HSC
We will be keeping our Year 12 students in our prayers as they continue their HSC preparations over the holiday break. A series of Masterclasses and workshops have been scheduled for them by the College staff.
Best wishes for a restful holiday. I look forward to renewed energies among all for Term 3.
