From the Principal

Happy International Women’s Day – 8 March 2024

Last week we happily celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). It is a global day of recognition, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and positive impacts of women. IWD has been recognised on the global calendar for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Last week, as a community of young informed women, we celebrated IWD through our House gatherings.

The theme for IWD 2024 was “Inspire Inclusion” – #InspireInclusion.

This theme “inspire inclusion” serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of working together to empower women to live their best selves every day. Here at MSCW, it is essential that our girls are empowered to use their voice, whether in person or online, to build women and girls up, always looking to make positive comments and recognising the good in others. Ultimately, addressing inclusion is essential for creating a society where everyone has equal opportunity to optimize their maximum potential. For some women, that will be in positions of leadership.

In Australia at present, only 22 per cent of CEO positions and 34 per cent of board positions in ASX companies are occupied by women. The recent study by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency shows that only 25 per cent of boards have achieved gender equity balance, however more alarming is that 26 per cent have no female representatives at all! So as we reflect on International Women’s Day in 2024, it is helpful to recognise that the pursuit of womens’ equality extends beyond equal opportunities. It also includes the concept of equity. Achieving equity requires a much deeper commitment to removing systemic barriers, as well as lifting those who have the necessary talent, but have had less access to the playing field.

In his recent homily, my Parish Priest unpacked the Gospel reading by choosing a modern-day interpretation of the 10 Commandments. The commandment “You shall not bear false witness” seemed to be particularly relevant to this IWD theme. He proposed that the commandment could even be re-written today as “honour others….their frailties may be your own”. This reminds us that we are all human, bearing faults and frailties, however it urges us to adopt the position of always seeing the good in others. In other words… “blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make yours shine any brighter”. We should be lighting up each other’s candles. This means approaching life with empathy, positivity and compassion and just as the IWD theme promotes, being inclusive.

These values of empathy, compassion and inclusion can be found in our Marist Compass dimension of Empower. For our Marist girls to live this out, we aim to develop and build their confidence, we want them to not fear that they will be ridiculed or bullied should they make a mistake or when things don’t go to plan. One psychologist stated that there are only two types of people in the world: The first are those too fearful to take a risk; The second those who take a risk and attempt to live life on their own terms. The difference between these two kinds of people is fear. We want our Marist girls not to be afraid to go out and pursue their dreams. Anything is possible. We want them to feel safe and supported as they develop life skills to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, act for justice and fairness as well as create environments where all women and girls are valued and respected. As teachers, support staff, parents and carers, we can support them by always modelling empathy, compassion and inclusion. By always valuing the contribution of women, we show our girls that their contribution will be valued and accepted.

This powerful message teaches our girls the importance of being Marist Woman of Action, assured and compassionate, celebrating achievements, calling out discrimination against women and embracing every opportunity available at MSCW to build a robust skillset to take them into the future.

Strike the #InspireInclusion pose to show solidarity.

Dr Anne Ireland, Principal

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From the Acting Assistant Principal

Year 8 Students Alanah O’Donovan and Amelia Bykova-Agrawal giving their address in the Hall

Campus Experience Evening

We are delighted to share the resounding success of our recent Campus Experience Evening held on Tuesday, 5 March 2024. It was an evening filled with enthusiasm, warmth, and a vibrant display of our College’s spirit. With over 1000 visitors in attendance, it truly showcased the strength and unity of our Marist Sisters’ College community.

One of the highlights of the evening was the opportunity for our guests to embark on guided tours led by our own students, mainly Year 7 and 11 students. These tours provided an intimate insight into our school’s facilities, programs, and unique culture. Our students showcased their knowledge of the school and their confidence, leadership, and passion for their education. Special mention must also be made of our College Co-Captains, Monet Lobina and Sienna Duarte and Year 8 students, Alanah O’Donovan and Amelia Bykova-Agrawal, for their student addresses in the Hall. Their dedication to representing our College was evident, and we commend them for their outstanding efforts.

Behind the scenes, our dedicated team of 90 staff members worked to ensure that every aspect of the evening ran smoothly. From organizing presentations to coordinating logistics, their hard work and commitment were instrumental in creating an unforgettable experience for our visitors.

We also extend our gratitude to the 450 student volunteers who generously gave their time and energy to make this event successful. We also thank our Year 8 Parent Helpers who ran the BBQ on Cerdon Plaza. Their enthusiasm and willingness to assist in various capacities truly exemplify the spirit of community and service that we strive to instil in all our students at Marist Sisters’ College.

The overwhelming turnout and positive feedback we received from our guests serve as a testament to the thriving community we have built together. It is through events like the Campus Experience Evening that we can showcase the exceptional opportunities and supportive environment that define our College.

Thank you to everyone who made the Campus Experience Evening an event to remember.

Mr Justin Hodges, Acting Assistant Principal

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From the Religious Education Coordinator

In our Church ……

Saint Patrick’s Feast Day – March 17

Saint Patrick’s Day is on March 17, however this year it will be celebrated on Monday 18 March due to the Fifth Sunday of Lent being on March 17. It is celebrated in memory of his death (387 AD). He was the first Catholic missionary in Ireland and is also their national Patron Saint.

Saint Patrick was born in England, but when he was a teenager, he was captured by Irish pirates who took him to Ireland as a slave. After six years, Saint Patrick escaped and returned to England and his family.

When Saint Patrick became a priest, he traveled back to Ireland as a missionary so that he could teach the people about God. He used examples to explain the mysteries of the faith in simple ways. One day, Saint Patrick compared the Trinity to a shamrock. He said that the shamrock has three leaves, but it is only one plant. In the same way, God is three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—but one God. The shamrock is now the official flower of Ireland.

God used Saint Patrick’s kidnapping to convert the Irish people. In our lives, God uses the bad times to bring about a good we do not always see. We must be patient and trust Him.

Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator

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From the Acting Leader of Learning

Structures and Mindset for Effective Learning

This year, the College has implemented a new model for lesson structure and rolled it out to all classes at all levels. The structure applies high impact teaching strategies with evidence-based best practices for the structure of a lesson through set routines and explicit teaching strategies.

The start of a lesson is an important part of settling into the classroom and adopting an appropriate mindset for the learning ahead. As such, students should expect to follow this process for beginning their classes:

Students line up (depending on the space) in two lines outside the room – students do not wait for teachers in the room
Students stand behind chairs for greeting/prayer
Students unpack their equipment including student planner on desk while the roll is taken
Class is readied for the lesson activities with a learning intention and success criteria to set an objective and context for learning with a measurable target for knowledge and skill development.

From here, the lesson follows the structure from Tom Sherrington’s (2019) interpretation of Barak Roseshine’s principles of instruction (2010). There are expectations for the teacher to control the dynamics and flow of the lesson, but also expectations of the students to be engaging with this process and following the teacher’s directions.

The image below outlines the process in ten steps, as adapted by Oliver Caviglioli:

The close of the lesson is an important time to review the learning intention and success criteria and prepare for the next lesson. Students should expect the following process to take place:

Record homework or preparation for next lesson in student planner
Pack up and clean up the classroom space
Stand behind chair and desk
Await dismissal from the teacher once the bell has rung.

In addition to the structure of the lesson, we also wish to encourage students to be open-minded and courageous in their disposition towards learning. We discuss the dimension of our Marist Compass, Courage for Life, often and see it in action regularly with our students who take risks and engage in new opportunities for learning, development and success in and outside of the classroom. For example, a number of our students were very brave last week in celebrating International Women’s Day by speaking to their house groups about what it means to be a woman in 2024, as well as a number of students who participated in our Pi Day celebrations, reciting as many digits of pi as they could remember!

Further to this, we ask students to extend their Courage for Life into the classroom with the concept of productive struggle or productive failure in the classroom. Productive failure has been explored by Manu Kapur from 2008 as an effective strategy to activate deeper understanding for students by first allowing them to struggle with the task or problem, and then loading them with conceptual knowledge to correct their path. Kapur’s research continually demonstrates that being comfortable with failure is critical to ensuring students can move forward in their learning.

This means that students need to see failure as an opportunity and in fact, a necessity. The emotional component to engaging in failure can be negotiated with an effectively nurtured productive disposition.

We must aim for mistakes to be seen as a chance for positive redirection and feedback to be seen as helpful and motivational pushes forward rather than criticism. The notion of struggling with a task or problem may be seen as a direct evaluation of a student (“I am finding this hard, so I’m bad at this”) instead of a necessity (“I am finding this uncomfortable because I am learning something new and this isn’t easy to do!”). This is also a critical element of nurturing a growth mindset, which we speak a lot about in our classes and programs at the College.

This week, I was introduced to the idea of presenting common mathematical misconceptions, something I deal with and try to highlight frequently in my classes, as ‘favourite mistakes’:

The possible impact of the language (‘favourite’) and symbolism of the hearts is certainly powerful here.

This week, students in Years 7 and 9 completed their NAPLAN testing in Reading, Writing, Conventions of Language and Numeracy. This also took courage for some in their comfort to work under pressure and involves being open to learning from our mistakes when the feedback and results come through later in the year.

I encourage families to have a conversation at home about mindset and productive failure. Struggle and failure are uncomfortable but they are not innately bad, nor are they avoidable. Instead, they are promises for growth and an opportunity to learn from yourself or others.

Ms Emma Pracey, Acting Leader of Learning and Instructional Specialist

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In Our Community…

In our Community……

CAMPUS EXPERIENCE

What a wonderful opportunity for parents, students, families from our feeder primary schools and our wider community to visit Marists Sisters’ Woolwich this week for our Campus Experience. We had many visitors in our Religious Education Classroom. Many aspects of the faith formation at the College were on display, such as the Religious Education 7- 10 Curriculum, Studies of Religion and Studies in Catholic Thought, Marists in Action, Liturgies, Retreat and Reflection Day, Marist Service and Mission. The RE team and student helpers had a great time meeting the visiting families and being involved in the many fun religious activities such as games and puzzles offered throughout the evening. Thank you to the RE team and students for all your help and support throughout a very successful evening.

THERESE COLLABORATIVE NETWORK – STAGE 3 FAITH RETREAT

On Thursday, 29th February, Year 10 students, Nora Parekalam and Emma Altree had the opportunity to accompany Stage 3 students from St. Therese’s Primary School, Denistone on their Faith Retreat to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta. In collaboration with Marist College, Eastwood, our students helped to facilitate the day. Thank you Nora and Emma.

On behalf of Marist Sisters College, Woolwich, we had the opportunity to assist the teachers on a Stage 3 Retreat at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. We had the opportunity to connect with the teachers and students, as well as spiritually with God through the Angelus, Rosary and Mass. It was a good opportunity to see the newly constructed Cathedral and be able to be present at the time of the liturgy. It was also interesting to see how this Cathedral was set out, as the pews face each other, which gave students, and teachers, an opportunity to connect spiritually with those who were present in the Church. – Nora Parekalam and Emma Altree, Year 10

Ms Samantha Ison, Assistant Religious Education Coordinator

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In The Life of Our Year 12 Students

In the life of our Year 12 Students…

YEAR 12 RETREAT

This week the Year 12 students were extremely fortunate to be able to attend their Year 12 Retreat at The Hermitage at Mittagong.

The students unpacked the theme of integrity with a focus on vulnerability, trust and courage. They were challenged to explore these themes through a variety of activities that pushed them out of their comfort zone. The Year 12 students were also challenged to recognise the worries and struggles they have been facing this year with a focus on overcoming these challenges through guidance, support, and the presence of faith in their life. We had a wonderful time and the weather and scenery were beautiful. The Year 12 students were also able to relax, taking time out of their busy lives and reconnect with themselves.

I would like to thank Mrs Rebecca Bombaci, Ms Brooke Cleggett, Ms Carolyn Criss, Mr Andy D’Archy, Ms Michelle Johns, Ms Joc Kemp, Ms Emma Pracey, Ms Grace Spurr, Ms Jenny Vu, Ms Veronica Barbagallo, Ms Te’Annie Makdessi, Ms Stephanie Dito, Mr Joshua Allen, Ms Luisa Navanteri, Ms Leonie Clarke and Ms Jajcevic for their time and experience in supporting and leading the students through the Retreat. A huge thank you to Ms Samantha Ison, the Assistant Religious Education Coordinator for running the second retreat. I would also like to thank Father Brian and Father Aliki from the Holy Name of Mary Parish who celebrated mass at The Hermitage.

Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. IWD is celebrated annually on the 8th of March and is one of the most important days of the year to celebrate women’s achievements, educate and raise awareness for women’s equality. This year’s IWD theme was Inspire Inclusion.

The College celebrated IWD in house groups during Community Time in Week 5. Each house listened to a range of speakers from our MSCW community, including students, staff and ex-students. Each speaker discussed their perspectives on being female in 2024 and insights on this year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion. It was valuable having a range of speakers of different ages with unique stories and experiences to share with our community. Students found the presentations meaningful and highly inspiring.

“It was very empowering. It made us appreciate the women who have overcome difficulties in their lives and made us realise we can overcome challenges in our lives too. Women are still struggling throughout the world and we need to support them and continue to fight for their rights.” – Nika Chaman, Year 11

“The presentations reminded me that I can do anything I want, if I put my mind to it. It made me reflect on how resilient I am.” – Angela Lakic, Year 11

A big thank you to our courageous IWD speakers:

Students – Amelia Khoury, Nicola Alacqua, Ava Johnson, Lola Christopoulos, Sofia Vella, Angelina Severino, Charlize Petracca, Gabby Kuk, Isabella Lozevski, Sorcha Reid, Adelaide Kennedy, Ava Marangon, Amelia Bykova-Agrawal, Natalie Bellia, Amelia Joseph, Sophie Murphy, Alissa Tosh and Harriet O’Connor.

Staff – Te’Annie Makdessi, Laura Marshall, Samantha Ison, Luisa Navanteri, Christina O’Neil, Emma Hughes, Jenny Dove, Caroline Morizzi, Gina Pucci, Wendy Chappell, Maria Del Moro, Leoni Hopkins and Erin Healey.

Ex-students – Charlotte Stanwix, Anastasia Lakic, Jacinta Fitzgerald, Ava Wockner, Melanie De Gioia and Chelsea Colantuono.

Ms Grace Spurr, Assistant Leader of Wellbeing

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Marcellin House News

On Tuesday, 27 February, Marcellin House came together for our annual House Family Mass & Supper, marking the joyful commencement of the school year. This event welcomed not only our students but also their families to unite in celebration.

This term, our central theme revolves around the celebration of unity, and the Family Mass & Supper served as the perfect kickoff, setting the tone for the term ahead.

The Mass stood as a beautiful symbol of our shared journey as a community. It provided a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewal of spirit. Led by Father Sam Lynch from St Michael’s Parish Lane Cove, we came together to seek blessings for the upcoming term and to reaffirm our commitment to the values that Marcellin House embodies.

Throughout the Mass, the students in Marcellin House played an integral role, showcasing their talents and gifts. Their participation in various aspects of the service, from readings to singing, added a special touch to the proceedings, resonating with the spirit of unity.

Following the Mass, a supper prepared by our hospitality students awaited us. This offered a wonderful opportunity for families to mingle, teachers to engage with parents, and everyone to forge new connections.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who were able to join us at our College. May the spirit of unity persist as we journey together as one Marcellin family, drawing strength from our shared sense of belonging within our house.

Melodie Brown, Marcellin Liturgy Captain

Mrs Carolyn Criss, Marcellin House Coordinator

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From the College Counsellors

RAISING BODY KIND TEENS – FOR PARENTS (ZOOM)

Join the experts at Butterfly for this practical webinar on supporting positive body image in teenagers. Includes strategies on:

WHEN: Wednesday, 20 March 7 – 8.30pm (AEDT)

COST: $15

VIA ZOOM: Time-limited recording available

REGISTER: https://events.butterfly.org.au/portal/event/?id=EP_BKT_Parent_Webinar2472728964&Name=20/03/24%20BKT%20Parent

Miss Carly Boaler and Ms Louise Scuderi, College Counsellors

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Sports Results

Week 5

Touch Football

Round 4

Junior MSCW 7 vs Holy Spirit Catholic College 0

MVP: Ivy Vella

Junior MSCW 7 vs St Charbel’s College 0

MVP: Emma Whitty

Intermediate MSCW 11 vs Holy Spirit Catholic College 2

MVP: Lola Donkin

Intermediate MSCW 5 vs St Charbel’s College 0

MVP: Caitlin Russell

Senior MSCW 8 vs Holy Spirit Catholic College 0

MVP: Ella Arbuthnot

Senior MSCW 10 vs St Charbel’s College 0

MVP: Maddison Tannous

Basketball

Round 4

Junior MSCW 45 vs Holy Spirit Catholic College 4

MVP: Alysha Lee

Intermediate MSCW 47 vs Holy Spirit Catholic College 12

MVP: Elyssa Mertkhanian

Senior MSCW 28 vs Holy Spirit Catholic College 21

MVP: Bonita Glassock

Waterpolo

Round 4

Junior MSCW 0 vs Brigidine College 9

MVP: Sienna Glavin

Intermediate MSCW 3 vs Brigidine College 5

MVP: Rebecca Linssen

Senior MSCW vs Bye

MVP: N/A

MVP


Ivy Vella	Emma Whitty	Lola Donkin

Caitlin Russell	Ella Arbuthnot	Maddison Tannous

Alysha Lee	Elyssa Mertkhanian	Bonita Glassock

Sienna Glavin	Rebecca Linssen

Week 6

Touch Football

Round 5

Junior MSCW 12 vs 0 Casimir Catholic College

MVP: Ivy Vella

Intermediate MSCW 16 vs Casimir Catholic College 0

MVP: Caitlin Russell

Senior MSCW 13 vs 1 Casimir Catholic College

MVP: Leah Russell

Basketball

Round 5

Junior MSCW 50 vs Casimir Catholic College 18

MVP: Chloe Harutoonian

Intermediate MSCW 37 vs Casimir Catholic College 9

MVP: Sophia Ramian

Senior MSCW 44 vs Casimir Catholic College 4

MVP: Isabel Chand

Waterpolo

Round 5

Junior MSCW 1 vs Rosebank College 7

MVP: Sienna Glavin

Intermediate MSCW 1 vs Rosebank College 1

MVP: Olivia Treadwell

Senior MSCW 6 vs Brigidine College 3

MVP: Leila O’Donnell/Amy Linssen

MVP


Ivy Vella	Caitlin Russell	Leah Russell

Chloe Harutoonian	Sophia Ramian	Isabel Chand

Sienna Glavin	Olivia Treadwell	Leila O’Donnell

Amy Linssen

Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

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Post-school Pathways

UAC Information for Students & Parents

UAC applications for Year 12 students

Applications for 2025 entry open on Wednesday 3 April and students will receive their UAC PINs via email. Students will need their NESA number and UAC PIN to submit an application. The Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and Educational Access Scheme (EAS) will also open on 3 April.

Changes to SRS

The SRS application is now part of the undergraduate application. Once a student submits their undergraduate application, they can follow a link to SRS: there will no longer be a standalone application accessible from the UAC website. Students will be asked to confirm that their school name is correct. If a student needs to upload their Year 11 results, they will be prompted to do so.

EAS process change for Educational Impact Statements

This year we will not accept emailed educational impact statements (EIS). Further changes to the scheme will be notified at a later date. A reminder that EAS is only used for ATAR-based offers unless otherwise specified.

Tertiary Information Sessions

University of Sydney: changes to Mathematics prerequisites

From 2025, USYD is replacing the advanced mathematics prerequisite for many degrees with more individual and targeted mathematics support upon commencement. They are making this change to increase the accessibility of courses while ensuring commencing students are equipped with the knowledge base they need to successfully progress through their degrees. With this approach, all students will have the opportunity to complete their studies with the same level of mathematics skills and knowledge, regardless of their starting point.

From 2025, the advanced mathematics prerequisite will be removed from a number of degrees. Please visit their website for further details.

University of Newcastle – Free HSC Webinar for Students and Parents – Wednesday 27 March 7pm – 8.30pm

Strategies for HSC success will be shared. Register here.

ADCO ‘Girls Who Build’ – Construction Careers Session for Years 10-12 21 March 2024, 5pm-7pm

Connect with some Women of ADCO who are paving the way for future female construction professionals. Register online or call Naomi 0477716561.

Torrens University Australia Explore Virtual Open Day

Insights into campuses, courses, career and support services, internships, scholarships, entry pathways, vibrant student life and more. Click here to register.

Western Sydney University ‘What Can I Study?’ Webinars On-demand

Will continue through to April. Previous webinars are available to watch on-demand. Click here for further information.

The University of Sydney Information Nights

Opportunities for Years 10 – 12 students to learn about admission requirements, entry schemes, pathways, fees, Click here for further details and registration.

The University of Sydney | Environmental Engineering evening for Year 12 Students 4 April 4 – 6pm

Discover the future of sustainable solutions at USYD’s J03 Engineering Precinct. Students will get hands-on lab experience, meet leading environmental engineers, and learn about groundbreaking degree programs starting in 2025. Registration is required.

CQUniversity | Online Chat Session – Thursday, 11 April 3pm (AEST)

CQUniversity’s upcoming Online Chat Session where the team will be available in real-time and ready to help with course specific information, pathway and entry options, and more. Visit here for more information.

UCAT 2024 registration now open for 2025 applications

Dates are now available for students who wish to apply for degrees in medicine and dental surgery/dental science. For a complete summary of dates, preparation material and fees etc please visit the UCAT homepage.

UCAT Bookings: open from 5 March

Concession application deadline: 0 May

Booking deadline: 17 May

Testing begins: 1 July

For detailed information on university degrees and the UCAT requirements please refer to the UCAT website. The UCAT is not part of the undergraduate medicine entry process at James Cook University (Qld), Bond University (Qld) and the University of Sydney (Medicine double degree).

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

1300apprentice is a Specialist GTO in NSW & ACT

An apprenticeship is both a job and a training program at the same time. An apprenticeship doesn’t require an ATAR score and has a high employment rate on completion. At 1300apprentice, you can search FAQs and access wage and enrolment information. www.1300apprentice.com.au

School holiday workshops

AIM | School Holiday HSC Masterclass 12 April

Designed exclusively for Year 12 Music 1 and 2 students who are interested in improving and polishing their performance works for their assessments, trial performances and HSC. Find out more.

AIE Industry Experience Day 17 April

Interested in game development, 3D animation and visual effects industry? AIE is holding workshops to help students understand more about each industry and how to enter. Registration is required.

Discover Health Sciences at ACU North Sydney 16 April

Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about a rewarding career as a health professional. Find out more

Discover Teaching and Social Work at ACU Strathfield 17 April

Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about a rewarding career as a teacher or social worker. Find out more

HSC and Careers Expo 2024 Saturday 1 June

Tickets are $15 for an individual or $35 for 3 people (one must be a parent/guardian). This event provides an opportunity to speak directly with staff from a number of tertiary institutions, employment agencies and overseas exchange organisations. HSC seminars on a range of topics are available to students in Years 10 – 12.

Find out more

Scholarships

UTS Council Indigenous Scholarship

Applications for this scholarship are currently open and will close 20 May 2024. The intention of this scholarship is to support a commencing Indigenous Australian student who is identified as a potential high achiever and who may have barriers to undertaking tertiary studies. Find out more

Torrens University – Vogue Australia Scholarship

Applications for this scholarship are currently open and will close on 20 May 2024.

Vogue Australia and Billy Blue have a long-standing partnership founded on a mutual love of design, innovation and fostering emerging talent in the Australian creative industries. Find out more

Competitions

JMC Songwriting Competition 2024 (closes 31 August 2024)

The 2024 Songwriting Competition for students across New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and Queensland in years 9-12. The competition aims to highlight the talent of high-school songwriters from across the country and to showcase the creativity of young people. Find out more

Canvas Art Award 2024 (closes 30 June 2024)

If you are a high school student in years 9-12 with a knack for drawing, painting or using creative digital mediums, we invite you to creatively interpret the brief into an illustrated scene: “A creature in its native environment”. You must include a “RUBBER DUCK” somewhere in your scenes. Find out more

Australian Museum Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize (closes 12 April 2024)

Sponsored by the University of Sydney, the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize encourages students to communicate a scientific concept in a way that is accessible and entertaining to the public while painlessly increasing their science knowledge or, as Dr Karl and Adam like to say, “Learn something without even noticing”. It is intended to support budding young scientists across the nation, who will be our future leaders in research, discovery and communication. The 2024 theme is ‘Energy’. Find out more

Ms Leonie Clarke, Post-school Pathways Coordinator

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Enrol Now At Marist Sisters’ College – Year 7 2025 and (NEW) 2026!

Applications for 2026 are Now Open!

Follow the link to apply for this year group now.

For any further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Hayley Stuart, Enrolment Officer – info@mscw.catholic.edu.au / Ph: 9816 2041

Canteen News

Change to Flexischools

Due to the increase of online orders, the cut off time will now be 8:00 am!

Please order as soon as you are able to.

Flexischools is the system for students to order lunch online and to purchase over the counter in the Canteen. If you are new to this system we would encourage you to set up a Flexischools account. (Link: flexischools.com.au). The Canteen is a very busy area at lunchtime, so ordering online is the best option to ensure your daughter’s order is ready at the start of lunch and avoids any delays in purchasing over the counter.

Please note Friday is always a busy with online orders, please order early on Fridays to hopefully minimise issues you may experience. If you do have a problem please contact the Flexischool parent helpline Monday – Friday 7.00 am – Midday on 1300 361 769.

Students please see canteen staff for any assistance.

Calling on volunteers

The MSCW Canteen would love to welcome new and existing parents to help out. Any day and time you can spare or offer would be greatly appreciated by all, especially at recess and lunchtime with the pickup of lunches and service. If you are able to assist, please contact the Canteen via SMS on 0457 593 920.

MSP Photography – 2024 School Photos

Teaching a learner driver?

Lane Cove Council and Hunter’s Hill Council will be hosting an online workshop for parents/carers and supervisors of Learner Drivers.

This free workshop supports parents and supervisors of learner drivers to be confident and effective teachers. Topics include information about licence conditions for learner and P-plate drivers, tips for using the learner driver log book and the importance of providing constructive feedback. The workshop will run on Wednesday 27 March, 6.00pm – 7:30pm. Participants can find out more at https://saferdrivers.eventbrite.com.au

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or questions.

St Mary’s Primary School Concord – Enrolment Communication

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