From the Principal
Our MSCW community came together on Wednesday evening for a special Mother/Daughter Mass, celebrating the love, strength, and unwavering support of all mothers and mother figures. It was a beautiful opportunity to reflect, give thanks, and share in the spirit of gratitude.
Last week, members of Chanel House gathered for our first House Mass of the year. Chanel House is named after the Marist Missionary, St Peter Chanel and this was another lovely occasion where we honoured the legacy and values that guide us. These opportunities for worship and reflection remind us of the importance of unity, shared faith, and a collective commitment to fostering a faith filled environment.
Looking ahead, we are excited for the Jaricot Mass next week. Jaricot House is named after Pauline Jaricot who established the Propagation of the Faith and whose work was of tremendous support to the Marists doing work on the missions. This will be another chance for students, teachers, and families to connect, reflect, and strengthen the bonds within our MSCW community.
I thank the staff and the Year 12 parent community for their genuine engagement in Tuesday’s Parent-Teacher Conference Zoom Meetings. These opportunities allow for meaningful dialogue where teachers and parents can share valuable insights. Whether it’s refining study techniques, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, or managing workload effectively, collaboration ensures that students feel supported, motivated and empowered to achieve their personal best.
A strong school parent partnership is essential to students’ success. I acknowledge the busyness of people’s schedules and that it can be challenging to balance the various responsibilities that come from work and family life but being actively involved in your daughter’s learning, her school life and College events makes a significant difference to her academic commitment and wellbeing. We know that a holistic education is not confined to the classroom; it thrives with collaboration, involvement with co-curricular activities and faith formation opportunities where parents, teachers, and support staff work together to provide the best possible opportunities and learning environment for our students. With a strong partnership, students are empowered to strive for their best and feel secure knowing they have strong support from both school and home.
I look forward to meeting many more parents at our upcoming House Masses, information evenings and other events.
Executive Director’s Visit
We were delighted to host Danielle Cronin, the Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools last Monday. This provided a valuable opportunity for her to meet with staff and students and experience first hand the learning environment and opportunities available at MSCW.
Her visit allowed for engaging discussions, insightful observations, and a shared enthusiasm for future initiatives to create even more opportunities that will benefit our students and enhance their educational journey.
God Bless,
