From the Principal
Our Marist Compass for Life empowers students to develop their gifts and with the support of their sisterly relationships courageously take on challenges to become confident, compassionate, capable and resilient young women and leaders.
This has been clearly evident in the beginning weeks of Term 3. On the second day of term, our Athletics Carnival was a powerful demonstration of what happens when students show up for one another. Attendance was excellent, house spirit was vibrant, and participation levels were high. Most importantly, the atmosphere was characterised by sisterly encouragement with students celebrating each other’s efforts, offering support, and lifting one another to achieve their personal best. This solidarity is the foundation of strong performance and collective success.
The final event of the day was particularly suspenseful… Our six House student relay teams competed against the teacher team. In a photo finish Chavoin House narrowly beat the teachers by one hundredth of a second!
Another great example of sisterhood are our MSCW debating teams who have continued to grow in confidence and capability, across all year groups, since the beginning of the competition. It was wonderful to see new debaters develop their skills and more experienced debaters further expand their skills and knowledge throughout the competition. A particular highlight has been our Year 12 team, who remained undefeated throughout the season – an exceptional accomplishment. They delivered a grand final performance marked by calm confidence, eloquence, and refined reasoning last Friday evening and were crowned the 2026 Year 12 CSDA Debating Champions!
This success was not achieved in isolation. Students worked collaboratively, refined their skills together, and approached each debate with shared determination. Their achievements were strengthened by the unwavering support of our community: dedicated parents and family members who attended each week, teachers who coached and encouraged, and students who came along to support their peers. This collective commitment exemplifies the strength of our MSCW sisterhood – Congratulations to Demi, Alissa, Harriet and Charlotte, as well as every other student who participated in and supported debating this year.
This spirit of teamwork and sisterhood has also been evident in the way Year 12 have commenced their HSC Trial examinations. Students have approached the start of the exam period with maturity, calmness and a genuine sense of collaboration. They have supported one another in their preparation, shared resources, encouraged their peers, and demonstrated the collective strength that comes from working together.
Their positive beginning to the Trials is a testament to their hard work, the guidance of their teachers, and the encouragement they receive from one another. It is clear that the sisterly relationships they have built, grounded in respect, care and shared purpose, are contributing to their confidence and readiness during this important time.
I am grateful for the way our students, staff and families continue to work together in support of our shared mission and the young people entrusted to our care.
God Bless,
