8 August 2025 - 8 June 2025
From the Principal

From the Principal

Matilda Jr

Congratulations to all students and staff who were involved in Matilda Jr! This true labour of love brought together the passion, talent, and dedication of so many in our community. Over the course of five unforgettable performances, our cast and crew delivered a production that was nothing short of spectacular.

The talent on display was truly impressive, and the production will be remembered as one of the highlights of our year. For some students, who may not find their voice in other areas of school life, the musical offered a unique opportunity to step into the spotlight and thrive on stage. These moments of joy, confidence, and connection will stay with them long after they leave our college.

Well done to every student involved in the production. Thank you also to every staff member who contributed to Matilda Jr. From our incredibly talented Performing Arts team, to the back stage team, from all who helped supervise, sell programs and treats, to those who helped with costumes and props – this couldn’t have come to life without them – thank you.

A special mention must go to Emma Hughes, Chrissy O’Neill, Caroline Marsh and Andy Clare – their dedication and passion is second to none. Congratulations to every student and staff member who was involved in this magnificent production. Thank you for all that you give to our MSCW community.


Trial HSC Examinations

We keep our Year 12 students in our prayers. At the beginning of this week they started the most significant set of exams they have experienced to date, their Trial HSC Examinations. We ask that God will give them the strength they need to be able to produce their best and that Mary will inspire them to be calm, courageous and focussed on the task at hand.


A story of persistence, problem solving and achievement – WD40

In last week’s Principal’s Assembly, I spoke to the students about WD 40, not because of the product itself but because of the story behind its creation. It is a fantastic example of persistence, of not giving up, of problem solving and achievement.

In 1953, Norm Larsen and a small team of engineers at the Rocket Chemical Company in San Diego set out to create a rust-prevention solvent for the aerospace industry. Their goal was to protect the outer skin of the rockets from corrosion.

They tried once, but failed. They tried again. Failed. They tried many more times, going back to the drawing board, adjusting formulas and ratios but they continued to fail. They failed 39 times…

But on the 40th attempt, they got it – they mastered the formula and got it exactly right. That formula became WD-40, short for “Water Displacement, 40th formula.” 

Most people probably don’t know what it stands for but today, WD-40 is used in homes, garages, and industries all over the world. It’s a household name and I would guess that most families have a blue and yellow can of WD40 somewhere in their garages, sheds or cupboards. It still sells over 1 million cans a week! WD40 has many more uses than was first intended – not only does it prevent rust but it reportedly has over 2000 uses. It fixes squeaky hinges, deters wasps, cleans paintbrushes, fixes stuck zippers and untangles jewellery and removes stains just to name a few…

I really like this story, not because of the product itself, and that’s not to say that WD40 isn’t a fantastic and useful product but I like this story about Norm Larsen and his team because it is such a great example that people can do difficult things. And that failure, or not getting it just right the first, second, the twentieth or even the thirty ninth time is part of an important process and helps us to problem solve, to learn, to be more resilient and to grow.

We live in a world that often celebrates instant success. Viral videos. Overnight fame. But we need to remember that most things do not come instantly and that we can do difficult things and that it may take time, persistence, grit and hard work. It may take several failures – these failures (or first attempts in learning) are still very valuable.

I asked the students to keep the WD40 story in the back of their minds as they start this new semester. As they are tackling a new maths problem or trying to perfect their technique on the free throw line, as they make some small errors in their science experiment, slightly overcook their pastry in Food Technology, not get the delicate stitching exact on their textiles garment, or not yet have the cadence of chords just as they need to be be in their musical performance…I want them to think of Norm Larsen and his team and his persistence and grit. They did not give up… 

In fact, they were restless for success and excellence. My challenge to each of your daughters is that they are restless for excellence. MSCW is not a place where near enough is good enough and where we sit happy and content in our complacency. My wish is that each student is striving to be the best they can be. When I talk about being restless for excellence, this is something that can look different for each individual student and that is fine. It’s not about achieving perfection or getting straight A’s…

When I talk about this I mean that each student should be eager, motivated, and hungry to work to the best of their ability to really reach their full potential. This is a crucial part of being restless for excellence and applies to every member of our MSCW community – students from years 7-12. Our staff are also restless for excellence, both within the work they do themselves and the way they guide, support, challenge and teach each student to grow to their full potential.

I firmly believe that every student at MSCW is capable of doing hard things. Hard or difficult doesn’t mean impossible, in fact, hard or difficult often means it’s worth it.

Every time a student struggles, they’re building strength. Every time they fail, they’re learning. Every time they try again, they’re growing. Failing at something isn’t the end –  It shows us what doesn’t work so we can find what does.

Norm Larsen, the inventor behind WD-40, didn’t see failure as defeat. He saw it as progress. He knew that each failed formula brought him one step closer to his goal, he was restless for excellence and success. That’s the mindset we need and that’s the mindset I have challenged every student to choose.

I have always believed the education and growth of your daughters is a partnership between school and home. I urge parents and carers to encourage their daughters to be restless for excellence and to always try to work to their personal best. To be bold, brave and empowered to do difficult things. It may not come instantly for your daughters but that’s ok. They may need to try a number of times, just like Norm Larsen. But just about everything that is worth it takes effort and hard work and each of them can do it – they can do difficult things…

I look forward to seeing the wonderful things our MSCW students will achieve as they are challenged to be restless for excellence and firm in the belief that they can do difficult things…

God bless.

Ms Rachel Sampson, Principal
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From the Assistant Principal

From the Assistant Principal

Pick up and Drop off Woolwich Road and Surrounding Areas

School zone regulations are in place for the protection of our students and driving along Woolwich Road near the College has speed restrictions. At all times, students are expected to cross Woolwich Road using the traffic lights at the pedestrian crossing. 

Drop off and pick up zones are clearly marked outside the College, parents and carers are not to park outside of these areas at pick or drop off times.

COMPASS Student Card

It is a College expectation that all students have their COMPASS student ID card with them everyday. The card is used in particular for students to tap in and out of the College for late arrival or early departure and the canteen. I ask for the support of parents in ensuring that your daughter/s have this with them everyday.  If students have misplaced or lost their student ID card it is a requirement that the card is replaced. Please see below for how to order a new card online.

Opal Card – Tapping on and off Buses

Please see below for  communication from NSW Transit Systems regarding the use of student Opal cards.

We would like to remind students and parents of the importance of carrying and correctly tapping on their Opal cards when using public transport services.

Recent observations continue to show low compliance rates among some student passengers, which impacts our ability to accurately monitor patronage and ensure adequate service delivery. 

  • Students must carry their Opal card at all times when using public transport.
  • Opal cards should be tapped on and off for every journey.
  • Tap-on data helps assess demand and plan reliable school bus services.
Ms Melinda Alvarez, Assistant Principal

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From the Leader of Learning

From the Leader of Learning

Celebrating Academic Growth

We are delighted to share an in-depth analysis of our students’ proficiency in the recent NAPLAN assessments for both Year 7 and Year 9. These results provide valuable insights into our students’ academic progress across key learning domains: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation, and Numeracy. As a non-selective school, we are proud of our students’ strong performance compared to NSW state averages.

Year 7: A Strong Foundation for Secondary Success

Our Year 7 students have demonstrated an exceptional start to their secondary education, consistently outperforming state averages across all domains. 

  • Reading: A remarkable 84.7% of our Year 7 cohort are performing at “Strong” (56.5%) or “Exceeding” (28.2%) levels, significantly surpassing the state (67.7%). This indicates strong comprehension and analytical skills.
  • Writing: Our Year 7 students show great promise in Writing, with 81.9% achieving “Strong” (56.5%) or “Exceeding” (25.4%) proficiency, compared to the state’s 66.9%. This reflects their developing ability to express ideas clearly and effectively. 
  • Spelling: With a combined 86.4% in “Strong” (54.8%) or “Exceeding” (31.6%) categories, our Year 7 students are well ahead of the state’s 76.7%. Their firm grasp of spelling rules is evident.
  • Grammar & Punctuation: A robust 78.5% of our Year 7s are “Strong” (53.1%) or “Exceeding” (25.4%), outperforming the state’s 66.2%. This bodes well for their overall written communication.
  • Numeracy: Our Year 7 cohort performed strongly in Numeracy, with 80.3% achieving “Strong” (66.7%) or “Exceeding” (13.6%) levels, compared to the state’s average of 72.1%. Their strong mathematical foundation has been established.

Across all Year 7 domains, a significantly smaller percentage of our students require “Needs additional support” or are “Developing” compared to the state, underscoring the strong teaching and learning environment at our College.

Year 9: Building on Strengths and Preparing for Future Pathways

Our Year 9 students continue to demonstrate impressive academic prowess, maintaining strong proficiency levels as they approach their senior years. Their results further reinforce the quality of education provided and their commitment to learning.

  • Reading: A remarkable 81.5% of our Year 9 cohort are “Strong” (60.7%) or “Exceeding” (20.8%) in Reading, well above the state’s 67.7%.
  • Writing: Our Year 9 students demonstrate exceptional ability in Writing, with an impressive 82.8% achieving “Strong” (51.8%) or “Exceeding” (31.0%) proficiency, significantly higher than the state’s average of 64.5%. The high “Exceeding” percentage is particularly noteworthy. Consequently, our Year 9 students, on average, showed significant growth in writing, exceeding the expected level.
  • Spelling: With 85.7% in the “Strong” (66.1%) or “Exceeding” (19.6%) categories, our Year 9 students show strength over the state’s 75.5%.
  • Grammar & Punctuation: A combined 72.6% of our Year 9s are “Strong” (57.1%) or “Exceeding” (15.5%), comfortably surpassing the state’s 59.3%.
  • Numeracy: Our Year 9 cohort continues to perform well in Numeracy, with 75% achieving “Strong” (64.9%) or “Exceeding” (10.1%) levels, compared to the state’s 69.2%.

Similar to Year 7, our Year 9 students consistently show a lower percentage in the “Needs additional support” and “Developing” categories across all domains compared to the state, reflecting robust learning outcomes and successful interventions.

Our Commitment to Continuous Growth:

These outstanding NAPLAN results for both Year 7 and Year 9 are a testament to our students, as well as the expertise and commitment of our teaching staff. We are incredibly proud of these achievements.

While celebrating these successes, we also utilise this invaluable data to inform our ongoing educational strategies. It enables us to identify areas where we can further enhance our teaching and provide targeted support, so that every student continues to thrive and reach their full potential.

Mr Justin Hodges, Leader of Learning

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Religious Education News

In our Church…… 

 

Saints Joachim and Anne

On 26 July, The Church celebrated the life of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, Jesus’ grandparents- Mary’s parents. In the Scriptures, Matthew and Luke furnish a legal family history of Jesus, tracing ancestry to show that Jesus is the culmination of great promises. Not only is his mother’s family neglected, we also know nothing factual about them except that they existed. Even the names “Joachim” and “Anne” come from a legendary source written more than a century after Jesus died.

The strong character of Mary in making decisions, her continuous practice of prayer, her devotion to the laws of her faith, her steadiness at moments of crisis, and her devotion to her relatives—all indicate a close-knit, loving family that looked forward to the next generation even while retaining the best of the past.

We believe that Jesus is truly God and truly human, and this feast of his grandparents is a testimony to that faith. While the names Joachim and Anne may be legendary, we know that Jesus had grandparents in the parents of Mary (as well as those of Saint Joseph). Our God truly became human and lived among us. 

(taken from https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saints-joachim-and-anne)

 A Prayer to Saint Anne and Saint Joachim

Saint Anne and Saint Joachim,
You were ever faithful to God, trusting in Him in your lives and while you prayed for a child.
Your patience and perseverance in prayer are an example to us.
We ask that you pray for us, that we may be ever faithful and trusting in God.
May our love for God and our faith in Him never waiver, no matter what happens in our lives. 
May we appreciate the faith of others like Saint Anne and Saint Joachim and be inspired to a deeper faith.
Saints Anne and Joachim, thank you for your example of faith.
Thank you for your wonderful daughter, our spiritual mother Mary.
Thank you for the love of God and the faith you inspire in us.
Grandparents of Jesus, 
All respond: pray for us 
Parents to Mary,
All respond: pray for us

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, 28 July

The late Pope Francis decided in 2021 to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. He was moved to establish it not just because of the importance of grandparents and the elderly, a theme on which he has often spoken, but particularly because of the neglect and isolation so many grandparents and seniors experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, when travel restrictions, nursing-home policies and fear for their safety prevented their being visited and embraced by their loved ones. 

Pope Francis hoped that, on this day, grandchildren will visit their grandparents, perhaps even sharing with them a copy of his letter, and that parish families will have special Masses thanking God for the gift of grandparents, praying for them, and entrusting to him those who have died, particularly during the pandemic. 

The choice of the fourth Sunday of July is transparently to connect it, as closely as possible, to the July 26 feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. This link to Jesus’ family tree and to salvation history suggests that everyone’s genealogy and personal prehistory is part of the providential plan of God. 


In our Community…… 

 

Year 9 Reflection Day

On Friday 1 August, the Year 9 students experienced their wonderful Reflection Day at Holy Name of Mary, Hunters Hill. The theme of the day was Courage with a focus on the question: What are you discussing on your journey?  

This day, inspired by the scripture passage ‘The Walk to Emmaus’ Lk 24: 13-35 invited students to reflect on their own journey throughout their time at Marist Sisters’ College.

The Year 9 students were asked to focus on the following: “we need many things when we embark on a journey, some are practical, some are physical, some are emotional, spiritual.  Sometimes our needs change, mid journey…we need to be adaptable, careful, and active listeners.

I would like to thank all the staff who attended the day and ran small groups: Ms Laura Marshall, Mrs Carly La Rossa, Ms Aleksandra Bridge, Ms Irena Jajcevic, Mr Justin Hodges, Mrs Katie Ellis, Mrs Bianca Roda, Mr Henry Davey, Mrs Janene Stitt. A huge thank you for being such a wonderful team and for all your support throughout the day.

2025 MSCW Winter Appeal Launch

This term we are proud to launch MSCW’s support of the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. We are encouraging our community to lend a helping hand to those facing hardship this winter. 

From Week 3 to Week 7, students and families are invited to donate warm clothing, blankets, and essential items – your generosity can have a real impact! Students will bring these items to tutor group each morning. Please see below what each house is encouraged to bring. These will then be made into essentials packs for our local Vinnies centre.

Additionally, our MSCW Winter Sleepout will take place from Friday 5th September to Saturday 6th September, offering students the chance to experience a night in solidarity with the homeless and raise awareness. Stay connected and click the link to follow our progress, donate directly to Vinnies and access live updates!

Ms Laura Marshall, Youth Ministry Coordinator
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In our Curriculum…… 

 

On Monday of Week 3, our Year 12 students will commence two weeks of Trial HSC Examinations. As a Marist Sisters’ College Community, we will keep them in our prayers for what can be a stressful and anxious time:

Dear Lord,

We ask for your blessing on our students undertaking their Trial HSC Examinations over the coming weeks. Grant them the confidence they deserve from their years of diligent study. Grant them the ability to comprehend questions and effectively plan and articulate their responses. May they be enriched by the gifts of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom, Understanding, Fortitude and Knowledge. May their faith and piety give them the strength to face these examinations and the satisfaction of achieving their personal best.

We ask these things through Christ Our Lord,

Amen.

We wish our Year 12 students all the best!

Mrs Veronica Del Buono, Assistant Religious Education Coordinator
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From the 2025/26 College Co-Captains

Dear MSCW Community

We are incredibly honoured to introduce ourselves as your new 2025-26 College Co-Captains, and we can’t wait to begin this exciting year of leadership with the MSCW Community! To serve a community based on courage, compassion, and connection is a true privilege, and one we hope to approach with open hearts, steady hands, deep faith and lots of spirit.

This year, we are guided by our newly launched Student Leadership Team theme: With Goodness at Heart, We Unite in Action. This is more than a motto, it’s the heartbeat of our team. It reminds us that when we unite with kindness, faith and a willingness to get involved, we create something truly powerful. Our goal this year is to foster a culture where everyone feels empowered, supported, and inspired to take action – whether it’s engaging in new initiatives, uplifting peers, or simply embracing opportunities that challenge comfort zones. We want everyone to take action

We’re beyond grateful to work alongside a passionate, dedicated and creative Student Leadership team. They’ve already made a strong start with exciting ways to Unite in Action. From R U OK? Day led by our WSU Co-Captains to the Winter Appeal, Winter Sleepout, and Social Justice Week with our Social Justice Co-Captains, Term 3 is buzzing with opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Behind the scenes, we’re also planning next term’s top secret Gala Day Theme, and we can’t wait to reveal what’s ahead…so stay tuned!.

And just for some fun, keep an eye out for some of our mini challenges throughout the year. To start, be the first to email Ms Spurr or us with the name of the song the Student Leadership Team walked in to at the last assembly…and you’ll win a small prize

We are so excited for what this year holds, and can’t wait to connect with everyone across our MSCW Community. With goodness at heart, let’s unite in action.

Warmly

Sarah Mourani and Harriet O’Connor, College Co-Captains 2025/26
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Student Leadership Formation Retreat 

In Term 3, our newly elected 2025-2026 Student Leadership Team came together for the Student Leadership Formation Retreat at the Collaroy Centre in Collaroy. 

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes the team participated in activities that enhanced their understanding of leadership and began planning for action over the year to come. The group drew upon the teachings from the book “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy, a gift from Ms Sampson, and our strong Marist foundations of Mary and the College’s Compass for Life. 

The new leaders then went into planning mode and created their theme. This theme will underpin and provide purpose to their every action and initiative at the College over the coming year and will be revealed to the College Community in Term 3. The student leaders then broke into portfolio groups to start planning to bring their theme to life. 

Leaders were welcomed into their roles on Foundress Day and we are very much looking forward to their leadership over the coming year. 

Ms Grace Spurr, Assistant Leader of Wellbeing

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NAIDOC Week

In the holidays, our nation celebrated NAIDOC Week, as a part of recognising and supporting the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For 2025, the theme is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’.
 
In Week 9 of Term 2, our College community gathered for an assembly and students created an artistic tribute in tutor group, which have been displayed as a mural outside the hall. We were very lucky to have two students from St. Joseph’s College visit to play the didgeridoo in the assembly, as well as Mr. Aidan Porter from the Bandu organisation as our guest speaker to share his experiences, advice and the important work that Bandu does. 
 
Events and activities will continue at MSCW in Term 3, so keep an eye out!
 
Ms Emma Pracey, Instructional Specialist

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Gifted and Talented Report

Welcome to Week 3.

MSCW girls really can do anything!

How wonderful to see the array of talent in the musical – my congratulations to all involved and for sharing your talents with our community. It was so interesting to see different aspects of their talents – so many well rounded young ladies.

Year 7 Newman classes have well and truly adjusted to high school and from my visits are enjoying being challenged by their deeper learning. I share with you photos of 7-4 conducting a science experiment and 7-1 engaged in a poetry lesson. I was so impressed by their vocabulary and descriptive language!

Our best wishes to the Year 11 accelerated Maths students who will sit the Advanced Maths Trial HSC exam with the Year 12 cohort. These students were accelerated from Year 9 and have done a compacted curriculum- no mean feat! These students are up to 2 years younger than some of the Year 12 students. It’s an intense pathway but they have consistently shown diligence and grit – you got this girls! 

MSCW girls shine in dance! Congratulations to sisters Isabella and Amelia! Both sisters qualified for & competed at the ATOD Nationals championships in Melbourne and BOTH were awarded 1st place for the Jazz category! This was history making- sisters winning the same category in different age groups! Isabelle amazingly also won her Hip Hip section and placed 4th in Contemporary. Amelia also placed second in Tap which was phenomenal. 

There is such an array of talent across all domains at MSCW. I love hearing about their successes!

I take this opportunity to share also current research around gifted and high potential learners and definitions to help assist parents in understanding these distinctions. The information comes from the latest policy from the Department of Education. Through knowing these terms,  students have a greater understanding of themselves. At MSCW we are so fortunate to be able to fund two Newman classes in Years 7- 10 to ensure we capture the array of potential- not just the highly gifted. 

Domains of potential

The domains of potential describe the four broad categories of natural abilities found in Françoys Gagné’s adapted model of Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent DMGT 2.0 (2009). These definitions apply to all students, including high potential and gifted students.

The domains of potential may not be mutually exclusive and are highly influenced by one another.

  • Creative domain – refers to natural abilities in imagination, invention and originality.
  • Intellectual domain – refers to natural abilities in processing, understanding, reasoning, and the transfer of learning.
  • Physical domain – refers to natural abilities in muscular movement and motor control.
  • Social-emotional – refers to natural abilities in self-management and relating to and interacting with others.

Potential exists along a continuum, where differing degrees of potential require differing approaches and levels of adjustment and intervention.

High potential students

High potential students are those whose potential exceeds that of students of the same age in one or more domains. Their potential may be assessed as beyond the average range across any domain. They may benefit from an enriched or extended curriculum and learning opportunities beyond the typical level of students the same age.

Gifted students

Gifted students’ potential significantly exceeds that of students of the same age in one or more domains. Gagné and others commonly estimate 10% of students may be considered gifted. These students typically develop talent and achieve mastery notably faster than their age peers. They may benefit from an extended curriculum and learning opportunities significantly beyond the typical level of students the same age.

Highly gifted students

Highly gifted students’ potential vastly exceeds that of students of the same age in one or more domains. Highly gifted students have potential assessed in the top 1% or less of age peers. Highly gifted students may require specific and more significant curriculum adjustments to meet their learning and wellbeing needs.

Taken from: HPGE policy information

Mrs Colreavy’s Conundrum

Email: rachael.colreavy@syd.catholic.edu.au with your answer. Correct answers will win a prize.

Taken from: VERBAL REASONING PRACTICE TEST

Mrs Rachel Colreavy, Inclusive Learning Coordinator (Gifted & Talented)
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Arithmetic Olympics: A Thrilling Competition!

The calculators were put away, and the brains were buzzing! We recently held an exhilarating mental arithmetic competition for our Year 7, 8, and 9 students in classrooms. Throughout Terms 2 and 3, students engaged in quick arithmetic challenges, with each class nominating a champion to represent them in the final competition.

We saw incredible talent in the classrooms, leading to some tough decisions for class teachers as they selected their champions.

The ultimate showdown happened at Maths Club, where our nominated class champions went head-to-head in a thrilling final! Each year group faced off in a series of mental computation challenges, culminating in the selection of a winner from each year level. It was amazing to see the quick thinking and competitive spirit from all our students.

A huge congratulations to all the class champions who battled it out in the final! You showed incredible speed and accuracy. And a special shout-out to our Year Level Champions:

  • Phoebe Hadisurja  (Year 7)
  • Sarah Aoki (Year 8)
  • Tamara Paramasivam (Year 9)

Well done to everyone involved for making this such a successful and exciting event!

Daniela Menga 

Assistant Mathematics Coordinator

Italian Education Awards

I am pleased to announce the wonderful news for one of our students, Georgia. Sewell, Year 9 Italian Elective, has won the 3rd prize for the Italian Education Award:
 
“The Committee of the Gruppo dell’Amicizia in memoria di Enrica Inglese is proud to inform you that the jury has chosen your student, Georgia Sewell to receive Third Prize ($200) of the years 7-8-9 category, for the 2025 Italian Education Awards”.
 
Congratulations to Georgia!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mr Federico Manica, Italian Teacher

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Sports News

MSCW Athletics Carnival 2025

Perfect weather set the stage for a spectacular day of track and field at the MSCW Athletics Carnival 2025. Students from every house brought their energy, spirit and participation was exceptional.

The results will be announced at the Principal’s Assembly on Wednesday 27 August.

A heartfelt thank you to all staff whose support helped make the carnival such a memorable occasion. 

Congratulations to all students on their enthusiasm, teamwork and MSCW pride.


 
NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships

Congratulations to Emma (Year 10) who proudly represented NSW CCC at the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships. Competing against the top All Abilities runners aged 17–19 from Catholic, Independent and Public schools across NSW, Emma placed 8th overall!

Amazing achievement.

 


MSCW Intermediate Rugby Team Takes the Win at North Sydney Oval!

A massive shoutout to our talented athletes who showcased their skills at halftime during the Australia vs Wales International Rugby 7s match. Facing Marist Catholic College North Shore, the MSCW team took the field with heart, determination and came away victorious!

Team:

  • Lily Mercer
  • Erin Krenmayr
  • Emily Conti
  • Shelby Morgan
  • Georgia Williamson
  • Mikayla Shad
  • Ellie Mathews
  • Allegra Sciacchitano
  • Zoe Mara

Ball Girls:

  • Kendall Kilby
  • Lily Mathews

Staff:

  • Coach: Mr Henry Davey
  • Manager: Mr Matthew Iskander
  • Water Boy: Mr Angus Bray

Well done!


Marist Sisters’ College Triumphs in Sydney Senior Football Final

Marist Sisters’ College took on Freeman Catholic College in the Sydney Senior Football final, delivering an exciting match full of energy and skill.

MSCW struck early with a stunning goal from a clever pass on the left wing, lifting team spirits and sending the crowd of 50 Year 11 supporters into a frenzy. Their cheers lit up Rockdale Ilinden Football Sports Centre, setting the tone for the game.

Freeman fought hard and kept pushing till the end, but MSCW’s tight defence held firm. With teamwork and determination, MSCW added another goal and sealed a 2-0 win, earning the title of Sydney Champions for 2025.

Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

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Sports Results

Week 9 – TERM 2

FOOTBALL – WEEK 9

 

Team
Opponent
RESULTS
MVP

Conference 2 Finals

     

Junior A Football

(penalty shoot out)

Runners up 

Rosebank College 2 (4) – 2 (5) Kendall Kilby

Junior C Football

Champions

Rosebank College 2 – 1 Alina Karkour

Intermediate A Football

Champions

Rosebank College 7 – 0 Mya Elias

Intermediate B Football

Runners up

Rosebank College 0 – 1 Natalie Munzarova

Senior Football

(penalty shoot out)

Champions

St Vincent’s College 0 (4) – 0- (3) Lilli Moujalli
 
NETBALL – WEEK 9

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Conference 2 Finals

     

Junior A Netball

Champions

Rosebank College 21 – 18 Emma Whitty

Senior Netball

Runners up

Intermediate A Netball

Domremy Catholic College

25 – 41 Miah O’Shea
 
 

WEEK 10 – TERM 2

FOOTBALL SYDNEY QUArTER FINALS – Week 10

 

Team
Opponent
RESULTS
MVP
Sydney Quarter Finals      

Junior A Football

(penalty shoot out)

Marist North Sydney 2(5) – 2(6) Kiera Ferraro
Intermediate A Football Brigidine College 3 – 4 Anabel Carbone
Senior Football St Clare’s College 3 – 0 Hannah Sacco

 

NETBALL SYDNEY QUArTER Finals – WEEK 10

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Sydney Quarter Finals

     

Junior A Netball

Corpus Christi College 13 – 21 Quinn Totman

Senior Netball

St Clare’s College 29 – 36 Olivia Murphy

 


Term 3

 
Week 1 – Sydney Semi Finals

 
TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Sydney Semi Finals

     

Senior Football

Marist Catholic College Penshurst 2 – 1 Natalie Russo
 
Week 2 – Sydney Finals

 
TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Sydney Finals

     

Senior Football

Freeman Catholic College 2 – 0 Hannah Sacco
 
Week 3

 
TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP
Junior Rugby Sevens

BYE

N/A N/A
Intermediate Rugby Sevens BYE N/A N/A
 
 
TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP
Junior A AFL Trinity Catholic College 19 – 12 Luka Semaan
Junior B AFL Domremy Catholic College 15 – 27 Madeleine McColl-Jones
Intermediate A AFL Domremy Catholic College 51 – 0  Ellie Comerford
Intermediate B AFL Rosebank College 0 – 50 Chloe Cunningham
 
Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

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

FREE HSC Stress Management Skills Workshop | The Kidman Centre UTS

Engaging Adolescents program for parents and carers

To Register please use this link: https://bit.ly/3ai0dZh

Parents in Touch – Mental Health

Please complete this form to RSVP to the Parents in Touch event featuring guest speaker Nick Kenny on Wednesday 20 August from 5.30pm.

 
Please note that ONLY parents are invited to this event and Holy Cross College students are able to attend. Parents of primary aged children are welcome to attend this community event.

 

Women’s Night of Spirituality

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Canteen News

Parents and Carers


Please remind your daughters to collect their lunch orders from the Canteen. 
 
If your daughter is going off to early sport on a Thursday, the student should collect their lunch order from the Canteen before they depart for their sporting venue.
 

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.
 
All ID Compass Cards are to be used in the Canteen for picking up lunches and for Flexi Schools over the counter sales.
 
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.

Calling for Volunteers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich is looking for members of the Community who may be willing to volunteer a couple of hours per fortnight to assist with facilitating Christian meditation sessions. The current volunteers will happily train and work with new members of the group. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Narelle Camroux, Executive Assistant to the Principal on 9816 2041.