From the Principal
Congratulations and Best Wishes to our 2022 Graduating Class
This week we have celebrated and acknowledged our Year 12 students as the Graduating Class of 2022. They began in earnest in 2017 as young Year 7 girls and now they are graduating as young Marist women equipped with their Marist Compass to take them on the next stage of their life journey. We acknowledge that the last couple of years have certainly been a challenging one for our girls, one that has developed in them much courage and resilience. As they graduate there is much hope for what their future will bring and they have determination and the skills to ‘take life in both hands’ and be ‘Marist women of action’. It is great to hear that so many have them have already received early entry into their chosen area of study. Over the past couple of weeks, it has been enjoyable to watch them reflect on their time at MSCW, listen to their funny stories as they reminisce as well as hear of the special memories of school that will remain with them forever.
During the week, the girls were excited when gifts arrived from our feeder primary schools. These gifts were very special as the primary school students had taken time to write personalised cards to the Year 12 students. The thoughtfulness and prayers of the Primary schools for our Year 12 students are very much appreciated.
Wednesday commenced with our formal Graduation Assembly acknowledging every student as they graduate from the College. The Assembly also included academic and special awards. Congratulations to the Year 12 students who received awards this year!
A full list of award recipients is available for you to view
Today began with the Year 12 Concert showcasing the creativity and fun nature of our Year 12’s. House/Tutor farewells followed, allowing the Tutor and House to thank their Year 12 students, for their support and care, particularly as their ‘big sisters’. It is these ‘sisterly relationships’ that are a special feature of the family atmosphere here at MSCW. These farewells included our traditional Carnation Ceremony. Each of these events have allowed us to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of our 2022 Year 12 students and give thanks for their time at Marist Sisters’.
As Year 12 conclude their time at MSCW, I would like to thank those who have encouraged and cared for the girls over the past six years: their parents and families, the Marist sisters, Fr Brian, Fr Aliki, Fr Greg Morgan, Fr Greg Walsh, the College Leadership Team, House Coordinators, Subject Coordinators, Tutor teachers, subject teachers and support staff.
Many thanks to the large team of staff who contributed to the organization of the many events to recognize and farewell Year 12. Special thanks to our Year 11 Parent Engagement Group who hosted the Year 12 Graduation Supper on Wednesday evening. It is this type of enthusiastic support that allows our parents to engage together socially while also giving back to the College.
I wish Year 12 calm minds and peaceful hearts over the coming weeks as they continue to prepare for their HSC. Many have registered for the HSC workshops in the holidays. These will continue to provide a structured focus in preparation for their HSC. I remind our Year 12 students to also look after their wellbeing with plenty of sleep, good nutritious meals and regular exercise as part of their study program.
As we begin this holiday period, I wish the entire College community a safe and well-earned break. May we all return to Term 4 refreshed and energized to complete the 2022 year successfully.
