{"id":6267,"date":"2023-04-06T13:48:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T03:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&p=6267"},"modified":"2023-04-06T13:48:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T03:48:52","slug":"from-the-principal-46","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/from-the-principal-46\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As Term One draws to a close, and students are farewelled at the gates for the EASTER break, we have much to celebrate as a community:<\/span><\/p>\n

Year 12 Retreat<\/h4>\n

Last week our Year 12 students enjoyed their annual Retreat in the beautifully fresh countryside of Mittagong. This peaceful and calming environment provided just the right environment, and came at just the right time to take time out from the normal routine of life for Year 12. Our ex-students always remind us that it is these types of opportunities that become some of the most satisfying memories for Year 12 \u2013 experiences that really set them up for success as they plan, make informed decisions and prepare for life after school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the success of these Retreats, we extend our sincere thanks to Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator and Ms Samantha Ison, Assistant Religious Education Coordinator, who coordinated the Retreat. In addition, we are grateful for the Staff Team who spent the days and nights with our girls: Mrs Rebecca Bombaci, Ms Angela Bowland, Ms Brooke Cleggett, Mrs Caroline Criss, Mr Andy D\u2019Archy, Mrs Michelle Johns, Mrs Maria Del Moro, Mr David Greenwell, Ms Leoni Hopkins, Mrs Joc Kemp, Ms Emma Pracey, Ms Grace Spurr, Ms Jenny Vu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Executive Director\u2019s Excellence in HSC and VET Awards<\/h4>\n

Last Thursday evening, Mrs Alvarez and Mr Greenwell attended the Executive Director\u2019s Excellence in HSC and VET Awards. These awards recognised those students who gained First Place in the Archdiocese in HSC courses as well as outstanding achievement in VET courses. Mrs Alvarez shares the achievements of our students later in this Newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MSCW girls continue to excel in sport<\/h4>\n

Over the past 2 weeks our girls again have shone on the courts and on the field. Over the past few years, our MSCW teams have established a formidable reputation in almost all the competition sports. Congratulations to all the teams and coaches. Please read our Sports section for the amazing results!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Project Compassion<\/h4>\n

Our efforts to support Caritas through LENT were enhanced this week through our Talent Show Fundraiser. Using their gifts at the Talent Show, students competed for the Talent Show Trophy. The collective talent displayed by the students was both entertaining and quite amazing. Congratulations to our winners:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
1st Place<\/td>\nYr 12 Band “Everybody Talks”<\/td>\n\n

Jacie Tran, Clara Nguyen, Jessica Smith, Anna Johnson, Bianca Youngman, Jamie Woo, Mya Gore-Jones, Mana Sugimoto<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2nd Place<\/td>\nYear 8 solo vocal “Stand Up”<\/td>\nElissa Kawtal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Place<\/td>\nYear 9 Band “The Edge of Midnight”<\/td>\nEtta Vowles, Alissa Tosh, Isabella Van De Weide, Sofia Vella, Sofia Valentini<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Staff Spirituality Day<\/h4>\n

On Monday all staff travelled to the L\u2019Hermitage, the Marist Retreat Centre in Mittagong for our annual Spirituality Day. The Day was facilitated by the Marist Missions Team. In the beautiful picturesque countryside of the Southern Highlands, we adopted the theme <\/span>\u201cCreated and Called \u2013 a revolution of love and tenderness\u201d <\/span><\/i>as our inspiration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cBe who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire.\u201d These words from St Catherine of Siena express a desire to be our deepest and truest selves in response to being known and loved by a God who, as Herbert McCabe OP says beautifully, is \u201chelplessly and hopelessly in love with us\u201d. God\u2019s love changes us. It ignites the flame of desire in our hearts to be God\u2019s love in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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In Evangelii Gaudium (EG), Pope Francis encourages believers to look to Mary so we can \u201cbelieve once again in the revolutionary nature of love and tenderness\u201d (EG, 288). In Mary, we see the qualities of humility, tenderness and concern for others are not virtues of the weak but of the strong. This is captured powerfully in Mary\u2019s song of praise, the Magnificat (Lk 1:46-55), where she has literally been ignited by the divine fire of God\u2019s love. In response to living her true identity, Mary is created and called to \u2018magnify\u2019 the Lord with her whole being, and this ignites a transformation in others.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Save The Dates:\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Women\u2019s Night of Spirituality, 16 May<\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>An invitation from Our Lady of the Way Parish, North Sydney to staff, senior students, mothers, grandmothers and carers.<\/b><\/p>\n

Please join us Tuesday 16 May at 7pm for a night of spiritual enrichment.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Now in its 26<\/span><\/i>th<\/span><\/i>\u00a0year, the evening promises fascinating speakers with uplifting live choral music and a light supper afterwards. We hope to see you at St Mary\u2019s, Ridge Street, North Sydney.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

There is no charge and no RSVP required, and men are welcome to join us.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

This regular event is a great opportunity to listen to inspirational women and give an account of their life journey, challenges and triumphs, as well as enjoy some beautiful music.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reminder: 28 May, The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn\u00a0<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\"<\/a>The Humpty Dumpty Foundation is a children’s charity that, for more than 30 years, has been purchasing essential and often life-saving medical equipment for sick and injured children in Paediatric Wards, Neonatal Units, Maternity and Emergency Departments in hospitals across Australia. It now donates vital equipment to over 500 metropolitan and rural hospitals. Let\u2019s start using the Easter break as an opportunity to build up your training in pairs or groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

This physical challenge is an opportunity for our students and staff to be involved in the broader community. Entry can be in <\/span>an individual race, or enter as a team<\/b> of 4 to<\/b> compete in either of the<\/b> \u2018Head of the Hill Novelty Relay, \u2018Just for Fun\u2019 Walk or \u2018In it to Win It\u2019 categories. <\/b>No matter what event, their contribution goes towards a very worthy cause. This year, our second year as participants, we want to increase our number of teams compared to 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

Date:<\/b> Sunday, 28 May (Start time 8.00am)<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b> Awaba Street, Balmoral\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In recognition of student donation through the registration process, as well as the time commitment students will give on Sunday morning, 28 May, each will earn <\/span>4 hours of Marist Service<\/b> for their involvement in this event.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, think about making it a family affair and come along for a great community day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See you there on Sunday 28 May for the Balmoral Burn!<\/b><\/p>\n

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As we journey to Easter with \u2018hope\u2019, I wish a Happy Easter to you and your families.<\/span><\/p>\n

I look forward to welcoming our students and staff back for Term 2. Don\u2019t forget to take the opportunity to read one or two books in the holiday break!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Dr Anne Ireland, Principal<\/em><\/i><\/div>\n
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