22 November 2024 -
From the Principal

From the Principal

11th hour…11th day…11th month…Remembrance Day

From the poem titled, “For The Fallen”, written by 20 year old Laurence Binyon to honour his fallen comrades, we find the ‘The Ode’.  It was first published in The London Times in 1914 to mark the ceasefire on the Western Front as armistice came into effect.  In The Ode of Remembrance, the last few lines of the poem have been recited every year on Remembrance Day and Anzac Day since 1921 to commemorate Australian service men and women who never returned home.

It begins: ….They fell with their faces to the foe….and we recite:

“They grow not old, as we that are left grow old

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them” 

Lest we forget.

Interestingly, the last three words came from Rudyard Kipling’s commemorative poem “The Recessional”, a poem he wrote to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. However the concept of “being careful not to forget’ may have been inspired a lot earlier by “Lest Thou forget” in the Bible’s Book of Deuteronomy (4:7-9).

Woolwich shines again in Sports Awards! 

Congratulations to all the students involved in the various sports that contributed to Woolwich, for the third year, winning the SCS Sports Awards: 

  • 2024 Conference Girls’ Champions 
  • 2024 Sydney Girls’ Champions 

Special thanks to Mr Dan Watts, Sports Coordinator, and the many staff who coached and managed the teams to support our students involvement.

 

Year 7 2025 Orientation

Last week, we welcomed through the College gates our graduating Class of 2030, yes 2030! There was such a buzz in the air as they began their journey at Marist Sisters’ College. Their Orientation afternoon was a chance for them to engage their imagination and curiosity, meet new friends and staff and begin to learn about their Marist Compass. 

We look forward to them beginning their adventures at Woolwich!!

 

Congratulations Year 11: Preliminary Course completed….HSC has begun!

This week, we formally acknowledged our Year 11 students for their academic achievements throughout the Preliminary courses as well as significant College Awards which recognised those students who have shown outstanding commitment to co-curricular participation. I congratulate those students who accomplished their goals to achieve their personal best. Achievement and disciplined commitment in Preliminary courses sets students up well to optimize their potential and succeed in their chosen HSC courses. I wish students consistent diligence and regular disciplined revision throughout their 2024/25 HSC journey.

 

Year 12 Formal tonight

As we ‘go to print’ our Year 12 students, parents and staff will be busily getting ready for the Formal tonight. The College Staff and I look forward to celebrating with the girls and their parents at this lovely social event. 

 

Dr Anne Ireland, Principal
 
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From the Assistant Principal

From the Assistant Principal

Remembrance Day

On November 11th, our community observed Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to honouring the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed in the armed forces. This day marked the anniversary of the end of World War I in 1918, and it was a time for us to reflect on the courage and dedication of those who have fought for our freedom.

This year, members of the Year 9 Elective History class under the leadership of Mrs Watson led the College in this event, organising a special service where students led prayer, poems and stories, that highlighted the significance of Remembrance Day. 

We honour those who have given their lives in service to our country. We also remembered the families who have lost loved ones and those who continue to serve today.

 

Start Dates 2025

 
Ms Melinda Alvarez, Assistant Principal

 

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From the Religious Education Coordinator

From the Religious Education Coordinator

In our Church ……

THE FEAST DAY OF SAINT GERTRUDE: November 16

Gertrude, a Benedictine nun in Helfta, Saxony, was one of the great mystics of the 13th century. Together with her friend and teacher Saint Mechtild, she practiced a spirituality called “nuptial mysticism,” that is, she came to see herself as the bride of Christ. Her spiritual life was a deeply personal union with Jesus and his Sacred Heart, leading her into the very life of the Trinity.

But this was no individualistic piety. Gertrude lived the rhythm of the liturgy, where she found Christ. In the liturgy and in Scripture she found the themes and images to enrich and express her piety. There was no clash between her personal prayer life and the liturgy. The Liturgical Feast of Saint Gertrude the Great is November 16.

Reflection

Saint Gertrude’s life is another reminder that the heart of the Christian life is prayer: private and liturgical, ordinary or mystical, but always personal. https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-gertrude-the-great

 

Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator

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From the Leader of Wellbeing

From the Leader of Wellbeing

Kindness is . . . (free, contagious, beautiful, magic, never wasted)

Kindness is an action. It is something that humans do.

We learn at a young age that it feels good when we are treated with kindness and even better when we are kind to others. Our feelings teach us what kindness is and most importantly we learn how to be kind through the role models we are surrounded by.

At a young age, we learn that it feels positive when we are treated with kindness and it feels just as good, if not better when we are kind to others.

Kindness is a character strength. Individuals who believe that all are worthy of attention, recognition, respect, and dignity because they are human beings. 

Kindness reflects the Catholic Social Teaching of Human Dignity, which stems from the belief that every person is made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), and as a result, all are born with inherent dignity, and life is sacred.  

The College Prayer is a prayer of petition that is known by all. 

It asks God to:

  • Guide us to build positive relationships 
  • Teach us to learn and love through your Word 
  • Teach us to value inclusion and diversity
  • Teach us to seize opportunities to serve others
  • Inspire us with the courage to embrace new experiences
  • Empower us, in Mary’s name TO LIVE: “Goodness Above All”

“US” means every individual in our community and world. When a student does this they are an authentic witness to the college motto as they place “Goodness Above All”

Kindness is not a dimension of the Marist Vision because it is how a Marist Woman of Action conducts herself when living her Marist compass and MSCW motto.

A Marist Student is KIND when she:

  • demonstrates care and respect for herself and others –  SISTERS
  • recognising the gifts (the goodness) of others and when sharing her gifts with those around her – GIFTS
  • leans into challenges (academic and social), makes judgements (assesses), takes risks (acts on her judgement) – COURAGE
  • expresses her confidence as a Marist Woman of action by empowering herself and in doing so empowers others: EMPOWER
  • places the goodness of all first: GOODNESS ABOVE ALL

There is a line in the College Prayer which is a key statement about what a student of Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich is:

“We are capable, committed and compassionate”

If this is who Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich students are then a Marist Woman of Action is kind. But what if she is not? Then it is our collective responsibility as students, staff and parents to Guide, Teach, Inspire and Empower her to live “Goodness Above All” as expected in our Catholic community and remind her that she is capable of change, committed to being the best version of herself and compassionate towards others and herself.  We also need to do as Jesus did, forgive.

 

Transition to high school & mental health
– November 21 & 27
 
 
 
 
Ms Angela Bowland, Leader of Wellbeing

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From the Leader of Learning

From the Leader of Learning

Assessment and Semester 2 Reporting in Stages 4 & 5

Each Semester, the College publishes an academic report to parents and carers about each student’s learning outcomes. Teachers are currently preparing Semester 2 reports.

The New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) requires all schools in NSW to report on grades and reportable outcomes as part of their ongoing commitment to improving student learning outcomes. To do this, teachers must use their professional judgement to assess their students’ work and provide an overall grade based on their assessment of the student’s performance. This means that a student’s grade needs to be determined using a range of evidence, not just one or two formal assessments.

Our teachers will use their professional judgement to make an overall assessment of a student’s typical performance based on all the evidence available for the year.

In our Assessment Handbooks, students will have their “Semester Two Grade reported based on learning activities, practicals and formal tasks for the year”.

 

 

Students were advised of this at the beginning of the year. Teachers will make a balanced and informed assessment of a student’s typical performance against the Common Grade Scale and the Course Performance Descriptors published in the Assessment Handbooks. By doing so, they can provide a comprehensive report that reflects a student’s academic progress at the end of the Year.

Stage 4 & 5 Awards

On Wednesday 11 December, the College will hold the Stage 4 (9 to 10:30 am) and Stage 5 (11:30 am to 1:00 pm) End of Year Awards Assemblies. Several special college awards and sporting awards will be presented. In terms of Academic Awards, the following will be presented:

Academic Merit Awards

Awarded for consistent and/or improved effort by students. Awarded by each class teacher for each subject.

Academic Achievement Awards

Awarded to students that achieved an ‘A’ grade in 3 to 5 subjects in Semester 2.

Academic Excellence Awards

Awarded to students that achieved an ‘A’ grade in 6 or more subjects in Semester 2.

Mr Justin Hodges, Leader of Learning

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In Our Community…

In our Community ……

Bringing the Gospel Alive – A Beautiful Collaboration!

We are thrilled to share a wonderful good news story that shines a spotlight on the incredible work happening at Marist Sisters’ College, Woolwich. Marist Eastwood, St Vincent’s, Holy Cross College, and MSCW have come together to bring the Gospel to life in a vibrant and meaningful way. This amazing collaboration was recently featured in the Catholic Weekly, highlighting the passion and commitment of our school communities to live out their faith. 

A special thank you to Ms Jenny Vu for her instrumental role in organising this beautiful initiative! Your dedication and hard work have made this story possible, and we are truly grateful for all you do to support and inspire our students and staff.

Let’s continue to celebrate and support one another as we work together to keep the light of Christ shining brightly in our schools! 

Read the full article in the Catholic Weekly!

 

YEAR 10 REFLECTION DAY

Last Friday, we held our Year 10 Reflection Day centred on Jesus’ question; “Who do you say that I am?”. Our response focused the day on the value of FAITH and IDENTITY. Students focused on this question throughout the day, with a focus also on: Who am I? Who do people say I am? who do I say I am?

‘On Friday the 10th of November Yr 10 participated in a reflection day located at Holy Name of Mary. The day consisted of a range of activities all surrounding the theme of identity and was a great end to a week of examinations. Throughout the day we had opportunities to learn more about each other, ourselves and our goals for the final years of highschool. We were also able to write letters to our future selves and complete some fun clay modelling. It was great to connect with teachers and students, and we had lots of fun. Thank you to the teachers who organised this amazing experience for our grade.’ Year 10 students reflection.

A huge thank you to Samantha Ison, Angus Bray, Matthew Iskander, Liam Story, Eva Kritikos, Laura Marshall, Jenny Vu, Emma Pracey, Caterina Fara, Zoe Tillett, Chanel Basha and Nicola Savvidis for being part of this special day.. Thank you also to Virgina El-Koura, Georgina Hewitt and Judie Muratore for all your support to get the day up and running

 

ARCHBISHOP’S LEADERSHIP FORUM

On Friday the 15th of November we were granted the opportunity as College Co-Captains, as well as two Liturgy Captains, to represent MSCW in attendance at the Archbishop Student Leadership Forum, which took place at St Mary’s Catholic College.

This event provided us with the opportunity to meet and engage with Archbishop Fisher in discussions about being ‘servant leaders’ through our Catholic faith. We explored the different ways in which we can further integrate faith into our community and how us, as leaders, can inspire action and create change.

Throughout the forum, we connected with other student leaders from Sydney Catholic Schools through our shared experiences as leaders and conversed about their perspectives of their faith.

This was an incredibly rewarding experience, filled with faith-centred discussions which addressed key issues surrounding the Church, particularly in relation to young people.

The opportunity to meet and interact with like-minded student leaders was enriching and gave us some further ideas on how we can improve the faith life at MSCW, and use our leadership positions to lead by example and encourage others to live in the way of Mary.

At the end of the event, we partook in a service in St Mary’s Cathedral where the leaders in attendance received a special blessing from the Archbishop, to bless and inspire us with courage and hope over the coming year.

The Archbishop Student Leadership Forum was a rewarding experience and we are grateful to have been given the opportunity to attend.

Aisling O’Connor and Hannah Khoury

 
 
MSCW CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2024

For this year’s Christmas Appeal, the MSCW community is supporting two organisations including 

St Vincent de Paul and Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation. The focus of the Vinnies Appeal is the continuing impacts of the cost-of-living crisis in Australia, including rental and housing affordability. Baabayn is located in the Blacktown area that works with the Aboriginal community, providing many young people with support to services that help them heal from the past and nurture their sense of confidence and pride in the future. 

As an annual tradition at the College, MSCW has collected Christmas presents for the children of the Baabayn community and food, toiletries and sanitary items for St Vincent de Paul. The collection of these items will occur in Week 6, 7 and 8. Students are to take their items to their Tutor Group in each morning.

Please refer to the doc for more information. Your support of the MSCW Christmas Appeal this year means we can help individuals and families who are struggling with living costs to experience a bit more joy, dignity and hope.

Ms Jenny Vu

Youth Ministry Coordinator

 

Currently, our Year 9 classes have begun their new topic on Search For Meaning based on 2 John 3; “Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, in truth and love..” In this topic, students are learning to appreciate the inherent need of human beings to seek explanations/ask why. They are also learning to examine the Catholic belief that ‘truth’ consists of knowledge and meaning and analyse the Catholic Church’s response to evil, suffering and death.

To achieve this, students have been exploring the search for meaning as a human characteristic through the film and text; Tuesdays with Morie, a deconstruction of Banksy’s “If we wash our hands” artwork, and exploring factors that shape a worldview through Ted Talks.

Thank you Year 9 for your continued efforts in Religious Education this year! Thank to the Year 9 Religious Education team for their ongoing commitment: Ms. Veronica Barbagallo, Ms. Rebecca Bombaci, Ms. Rosario Poli, Ms. Angela Bowland, Mr. Justin Hodges, Ms. Irena Jajcevic and Mr. Alexander Nomikos.

 

Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator

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Perroton Week

Last week, the College community enjoyed celebrating Perroton Week. Perroton House is named after one of the pioneers of the Marist Missionary Sisters, Marie-Francoise Perroton. She was an active member of the ‘Third Order of the Society of Mary’ and felt called to take ‘Mary’s way’ on a journey to the South Pacific. Here Marie-Francoise became part of the Marist Mission and devoted her life to the education of young people.

Like Jeanne-Marie Chavoin, Marie-Francoise Perroton was a woman with vision. She had the courage and determination to turn ideas into action. Respect, service and courage are the essence of who Marie-Francoise was and she is a model for all Perroton students. COURAGE is the motto of Perroton House and this year, Perroton students have been challenged to adopt “PCP” ( Pride, Courage, Participation) in all aspects of school life.

Thank you to all Perroton families for your generous donations of baked goods for our Bake Sale. It was a huge success and we were able to raise over $600 which will be donated to a charity supporting children’s education. The highlight of Perroton Week was the inaugural teacher SPONGE THROW. A huge thank you to the Perroton teachers who stepped up with courage and agreed to take part. Over $100 was raised and the College community enjoyed the fun and spirited event. The final event of Perroton Week was the Perroton Party at lunch where students from all years came together to play a variety of classic party games.

A very big THANK YOU to the Perroton Captains, Sophie, Maddi & Elle for your hard work in making the week so successful. Thank you to everyone from Yr 8-11 who volunteered to assist with the events & finally to all Perroton students and staff for a wonderful week of celebrations.

 

Ms Jocelyn Kemp

Perroton Coordinator 

 

College Co Captain Newsletter Article – Student Led Clubs

Hello Marist community!

It’s Hannah and Aisling, your MSCW Co-Captains. 

We are so excited to inform you about the recent launch of new Student Led Clubs! Each portfolio group within the Student Leadership Team has created a club that takes place once in every timetable cycle.

In line with our theme “Ignite Your Light, Together We Shine”, each SLC caters to the unique and incredible talents and interests that our Marist Sisters display, as is an opportunity for our students to foster their gifts and connect with fellow girls.

All students are welcome to attend Student Led Clubs, and we encourage you to explore each of our wonderful clubs.

The up-and-running Student Led Clubs include:

  • Study Buddies – Run by the House Captains

  • Ignite Your Voice – Run by the Public Speaking and Debating Captains

  • Sports Club – Run by the Sports Captains

  • CAPA Club – Run by the Creative and Performing Arts Captains

  • Marist in Action – Run by the Social Justice Captains

  • Woolwich Student Union – Run by the WSU Captains

  • Ignite the Word – Run by the Liturgy Captains

  • Friendship Fridays – Run by the House Captains

Below you can find a fortnightly table of our Student Led Clubs and when they take place, as well as some further details on each club. We look forward to seeing you all at our various new clubs over the coming weeks.


Hannah Khoury and Aisling O’Connor

College Co-Captains

 

Mathematics Advanced Accelerated program

This term, we acknowledge our first group of students to complete their HSC in the Mathematics Advanced Accelerated program. The three different classes of accelerated students from Years 9 to 11 have connected at the mentoring breakfasts and lunches this year to share their best strategies and tips for success with each other, as well as to celebrate their achievements. Congratulations to these students!

Maths Club

Our Maths Club continues to grow each year, and we are thrilled to announce our new leaders: 

  • Annika Hollings
  • Ava Johnson
  • Sophie Murphy
  • Tiana Lay
  • Seana Miao
  • Megan Lam
  • Grace Grant
  • Naydine Seow
  • Katya Nesterova

A huge shoutout to these enthusiastic and supportive students who are eager to share their excellent mathematical knowledge and skills while inspiring younger girls with their passion for mathematics. Maths Club is a welcoming and dynamic community that meets on Tuesdays after school and Wednesdays during lunchtime. It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with peers from different year groups who share a love for mathematics beyond the classroom. Members can participate in exciting events like the Arithmetic Olympics, get help with homework from our leaders and teachers, and explore challenging problems. With a focus on fostering curiosity, confidence and a sense of fun, Maths Club invites you to discover the joy of maths and make new like-minded friends!

Sports News

CommBank Junior Matildas Football Squad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are incredibly proud to announce that Year 9 student Mikaela Gavranic has been selected to join the CommBank Junior Matildas Football Squad for the upcoming camp this December!

This is an extraordinary achievement as Mikaela continues her journey representing Australia in Football, earning her place among the top 24 under-17 players in the country.

What a fantastic accomplishment!

 

 

NSW CCC Junior Basketball

Congratulations to our Junior Basketball team for their outstanding performance at the NSW CCC Basketball Championships! The team took out the Sydney Catholic Schools championship earlier this year, securing their spot in the prestigious NSW CCC competition.

They faced off against the best schools in the Catholic system, including St Pius Adamstown, St John XXIII, McAuley Tumut, McCarthy Tamworth and Loreto Kirribilli. Through exceptional teamwork and skill, the team battled hard and narrowly missed out in the semi-final against St Mary’s, Wollongong.
 
A fantastic effort!
 
 
MSCW Junior Touch Football

A big congratulations to the MSCW Junior Touch Football Team for becoming Champions at the CGSSSA Invitational Touch Football Championships! 

The team’s sharp attacking moves, quick passes and smart strategies highlighted their incredible skill and teamwork throughout the day!

In an exciting final against Stella Maris College, the girls clinched a nail-biting 4-3 victory. 

Amazing effort!

 

Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

 

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Sports News

It will again be an extremely busy term of Sport with Years 7-11 Thursday Internal Sport starting Gala Day rehearsals and External SCS representative competitions starting in Week 1.

The College is a part of Sydney Catholic Schools Sport (SCS) and provide students with the opportunity to compete against other schools in our conference 2 on Thursday afternoon.

Sport news will be distributed to students via Compass, emails, the College Newsletter and announcements at Principal’s assemblies.  

Years 7-11 Internal Thursday Sports Program

Term 4

On Thursday Sport days, all students must wear their full sports uniform to/from school and bring their MSCW sport cap. Students should check their emails/COMPASS for details about sport groups.

Years 7-11 External SCS Representative Sport Program

Teams will be selected to represent the College for the Sydney Catholic Schools Sport competitions. Students will be required to sign up for trials and attend trials as advised via expression of interest Google forms. Students are to wear their Sports uniform to the trials.

Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Term 4 (Students leave the College 12noon EVERY Thursday and return by 4pm)

SCS Sport
Start Date
Finishing Date
OzTag Weeks 1 Weeks 9

Junior A Team – (Year 7) 

Junior Mixed (Holy Cross) – Year 7

Intermediate Team – (Years 8/9)

Intermediate Mixed (Holy Cross) – Years 8/9

Senior Team – Years 10/11

    

Volleyball

 Weeks 1 Weeks 9

Junior Team – (Year 7) 

Intermediate Team – (Years 8/9)

Senior Team Years – (10/11)

 

    

Cricket

 Weeks 2 Weeks 9

Junior Team – (Years 7/8/9)

Senior Team – (Years 10 & 11)

    
Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Term 4 

Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Championship carnivals will be held throughout the year in various sports.  

Students will be required to sign up for trials and attend trials as advised via expression of interest Google forms.

Term 4 Sports

Mountain Biking

Futsal

Badminton
Representative Pathway for Elite Sportswomen

Students may also trial for the Sydney Catholic Schools representative team to compete at the NSW CCC and NSW All Schools. These trials are extremely competitive, and they are designed for elite athletes. Please see information on the CSNSW website. Students are to discuss with Mr Watts prior to registering.

Parents/carers must register via the CSNSW.sport portal. 

For instructions on how to register go to Guide For Parents – Sport Registrations >>

Term 4 Individual Nominations Sport Registrations are now open.

For further information, please refer to the CSNSW Sport website Sport pages.

Sydney Catholic Sport Results

Please see the results and MVP (Most Valuable Player) for each team.

MSCW Term 4 Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Teams 2024

Thank you to all students who trialled for Term 4 Sport Teams.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Marist Sisters’ College.

OzTag

Junior
Junior Mixed
  

Kendall Kilby
Lily Mathews
Holly Galloway
Sadie Donkin
Isabella Abate
Emma Whitty
Milla Clarke
Alexis Head
Chloe Hedges
Florence Bowden
Alessia Ruberto
Joia Riccardi

Natalia Chavez
Chloe Joh
Katelyn Ta 
Sara Alessi
Alysha Lee
Layla Bedikian
Tiyana Saad 
Milana Vitale
Jemima Cronan
Valentina Raptis
Milla Biviano 

 
Intermediate
Intermediate Mixed

 

Maya Bassett
Ellie Mathews
Zoe Mara
Sorcha Reid
Ashley Elrick
Hannah Kucic
Danika Krekacs
Erin Krenmayr
Emma Ward
Mikayla Shad
Allegra Sciacchitano
Melissa Bridge 

Ava Davis
Jorgia Derra
Sybella Derra
Lily Clarke
Sienna Price
Georgia Sewell
Michaela Ibrahim
Amelia Khoury
Josie Rochester
Victoria Lee
Isabella Livolsi
Zara Smith

 
Senior
Reserves

 

Caitlin Russell
Isabel Chand
Isabella Elkorr
Keona Galea
Maddie Tannous
Miah O’Shea
Montana McCormick
Natalie Russo
Niamh Krenmayr
Nora Parekalam
Riley Caceres
Zara Carbone

Alessia Rizutto
Ashley Alam
Hannah Sacco
Lily Lamborn
Ruby Holst

 

 

 

 

 

 

VolleyBall

 

 
Junior
Intermediate
 Senior

Izabella Mouhtaris
Selena Duarte
Ella Francis
Zara Hodgson
Lara Haddad 
Isla Herbet
Arya Brkic

 

 

Kayla Mugridge
Clara Sam
Riley Wagener
Stella Duque
Anabel Carbone
Georgia Carroll
Erica Jago
Chloe Cunningham

 

Olivia Haddad
Lana Brusek
Samara Naidu
Keira Caranto
Ella Grego
Renee Kwon
Iris Zhang

 

 

Cricket

Junior
Senior

Charlotte Butler
Lily Carr
Ava Marangon
Sienna Glavin
Zoe Balassis
Ruby Lasorsa
Zion Escobar
Isabella Scoullar
Navika Kanuga

 

 

Bridget Butler
Ivy Hall
Ruby Johnstone
Elle Derek
Rosie Tozer
Sophie Scoullar
Vanessa Saliba
Ulani Parnell
Claire Beynon
Cate Davis
Suzanne D’Souza
 
Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

 

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Sports News

CGSSSA Aquathon

MSCW students excelled at the CGSSSA Invitational Aquathon, dominating both individual races and team events against their counterparts from Santa, St Scholasticas, Domremy, Stella, SCEGGS and rivals Monte.

A special congratulations must be extended to the following students:

Miah O’Shea & Angela Lakic Chand – 5th place Senior Team Event
Amy Linssen & Isabel Chand – 2nd place Senior Team Event
Maya Ostapenko – 3rd place Intermediate Individual Event
Emma Whitty – 1st place Junior Individual Event

An awesome effort!

 

MSCW Tennis

The MSCW Tennis team participated in the CGSSSA Tennis Championships on Friday 15 November. Despite challenging weather conditions, our students faced strong competition from schools such as Monte, Loreto, Santa Sabina, Scholastica’s, OLMC, and Domremy. Our Marist Sisters’, players displayed remarkable determination and sportswomanship, representing our school with pride.

Congratulations to the following students:

Junior Singles: Audrey Hendri-Liauw – 3rd Place
Junior Doubles: Ao Huyen Tran & Kalia Wong – Pool Stage
Open Singles: Ginetta Richetti – Quarter Finals
Open Singles: Lottie Amato – Pool Stage
Open Doubles: Lara Carvallo & Sienna Voetterl – Quarter Finals
Open Doubles: Renee Kwon & Evie Lange – Pool Stage

Awesome effort!

 

Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

 

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Sports Results

Week 4

 
OZTAG

 

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior OzTag

 

 Holy Spirit Catholic College 9 – 0 Alessia Ruberto

Junior A Mixed OzTag

 Marist / Domremy (B) 8 – 8 Chloe Joh

Junior B Mixed OzTag

 Marist / Domremy (A) 10 – 1 Katelyn Ta

Intermediate OzTag

 

Holy Spirit Catholic College

 7 – 2 Sorcha Reid 

Intermediate A Mixed OzTag

Marist / Domremy (B)

 9 – 10 Ava Davis

Intermediate B Mixed OzTag

Marist / Domremy (A)

 9 – 4 Isabella Livolsi

Senior OzTag

 

Holy Spirit Catholic College

 9 – 1

Maddison Tannous
 
 
Volleyball

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Volleyball

 

 Holy Spirit Catholic College 0 – 2 Izabella Mouhtaris

Intermediate Volleyball

 

Holy Spirit Catholic College

 0 – 2 Clara Sam

Senior Volleyball

 

Holy Spirit Catholic College

 0 – 2

Ella Grego

 

Cricket

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Cricket

 

 St Clare’s College 0/31 – 3/30 Ruby Lasorsa

Senior Cricket

 

St Clare’s College

 2/43 – 2/38 Bridget Butler

 

 

Week 5

OZTAG

 

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior OzTag

 

 St Vincent’s College 19 – 1 Lily Mathews

Junior A Mixed OzTag

 Marist / Domremy (B) 20 – 2 Chloe Joh

Junior B Mixed OzTag

 Marist / Domremy (A) 3 – 7 Layla Bedikian

Intermediate OzTag

 

St Vincent’s College

 14 – 1 Allegra Sciacchitano

Intermediate A Mixed OzTag

Marist / Domremy (B)

 12 – 3

Michaela Ibrahim

Intermediate B Mixed OzTag

Marist / Domremy (A)

 6 – 4

Josie Rochester

Senior OzTag

 

St Vincent’s College

 6 – 2

 

Niamh Krenmayr
 
 
Volleyball

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Volleyball

 

 St Vincent’s College 1 – 2 Izabella Mouhtaris

Intermediate Volleyball

 

St Vincent’s College

 0 – 2 Georgia Carroll

Senior Volleyball

 

St Vincent’s College

 0 – 2

Olivia Haddad

 

Cricket

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Cricket

 

 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College 0/34 – 1/36 Zion Escobar

Senior Cricket

 

Domremy Catholic College

 5/23 – 3/22 Ruby Johnstone

 

Week 6

OZTAG

 

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior OzTag

 

 Rosebank College  10 – 2 Lily Mathews

Junior A Mixed Oztag

Junior B Mixed Oztag

 

 6 – 3 Natalia Chavez

Junior B Mixed Oztag

Junior A Mixed Oztag

 3 – 6  Layla Bedikian

Intermediate OzTag

 

Rosebank College

 10 – 4  Erin krenmayr

Intermediate A Mixed Oztag

Intermediate B Mixed Oztag

 6 – 5

Lily Clarke

Intermediate B Mixed Oztag

 Intermediate A Mixed Oztag 5 – 6

Georgia Sewell

Senior OzTag

 

Rosebank College

 7 – 3 

Niamh Krenmayr

 
 
 
Volleyball

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Volleyball

 

 Rosebank College 1 – 2 Zara Hodgson

Intermediate Volleyball

 

Rosebank College

 2 – 0 Georgia Carroll

Senior Volleyball

 

Rosebank College

 2 – 1

Keira Caranto

 

Cricket

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Cricket

 

 Bye N/A N/A

Senior Cricket

 

Brigidine College 

 6/39 – 7/38 Bridget Butler

 

 
Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

 

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8

Marist Sisters’ College Awarded the Number 1 Sports Program by SCS

Marist Sisters’ College Awarded the Number 1 Sports Program in Sydney Catholic Schools for the Third Year in a row.

On Wednesday 13 November, Dr Anne Ireland, Mr Daniel Watts, Isabel Chand, Angela Lakic (Sports Captains) attended the Sydney Catholic Schools Secondary Sports Award Ceremony at Southern Cross Catholic College to celebrate the exceptional achievements of SCS students.

MSCW once again stood out, shining brightly and taking the spotlight!

Congratulations to the following MSCW students who were recognised with awards for their exceptional achievements in sport 2024:

  • Chloe Joh (Year 7) Swimming
  • Izabella Mansory (Year 8) Basketball
  • Emma Ward (Year 8) Swimming
  • Renee Yuen (Year 9) Ice Skating
  • Maya Ostapenko (Year 9) Swimming
  • Emma Websdale (Year 9) Swimming, Cross Country & Athletics
  • Olivia Treadwell (Year 9) Swimming
  • Mikaela Gavranic (Year 9) Football
  • Emelia Dunn (Year 10) Volleyball
  • Ellie Barnett (Year 12) Touch Football & Rugby League

The College was awarded overall Conference 2 Girls’ Champions as well as the Sydney Catholic Schools Girls Champions for the third year in a row. This is a tremendous achievement and all MSCW sports students should feel incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication.

Thank you to the dedicated staff members who provided coaching and support to our students in their sporting endeavours this year!

I am one extremely proud Sports Coordinator!

Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8

MSCW – Showcase for Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Design & Technology

Study Techniques for Mathematics

  • Create summary notes on the relevant topics that capture the main rules and ideas from your class work and the notes given from your teacher. Example:

  • Use your summary notes to assist you with remembering ideas as you work through the chapter review exercises from your textbook, online revision tests (EdRolo or other videos) and past papers (linked on assessment task notification).
  • Revisit areas from questions that you got wrong in your practice by going back to the relevant exercises in your textbook or online lessons. Complete some more practice questions in this area or email/see your teacher to ask for clarification.
  • You may wish to make flash cards to help you remember concepts that you have struggled with or completed incorrectly before. Ask a friend or family member to quiz you as you memorise them.
  • Attempt to complete practice tests or past papers under examination conditions with no notes, phone or laptop. Have a timer or clock to track your pace (take about 1.5 minutes for every mark in the test as an approximation).
  • Mark your work when you finish or ask a teacher to look over it and provide feedback or a mark.

 

Ms Emma Pracey, Instructional Specialist

 

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8

 

St Therese Parish Denistone Youth Choir

St Therese Parish Denistone are seeking youth to join our Youth Choir for our Sunday masses at 10.00 am every 4th Sunday of the month for ages 12 – 18 (Year 7 – 12).

Practice each Thursday evening at 5.00 pm at the Church at 440 Blaxland Road, Denistone.

 

Hunters Hill Council Art Exhibition

Hunters Hill Council Art Exhibition – Thursday, 21 November 2024 | 10:00 AM to Sunday, 24 November 2024 | 04:00 PM

Made up of submissions from local schools in the Hunters Hill local government area, Young in Art is a free-entry event that celebrates the creativity and hard work of both students and their teachers.

The combined exhibition and competition, features a range of locally-produced solo and group works created by students from Kindergarten to Year 12. More details can be found on the link below

https://www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events/Young-in-Art

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 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.