It matters not who or what you are,

all people can behold the Christmas Star.

For the Star that shone is shining still

in the hearts of everyone,

of peace and goodwill.

Create in me a pure heart, O God,

and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me from your presence

Or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Psalm 51:10-1

Today trim your life with inner beauty. The Star shines for one and all.

Dear Parents, Students and Friends,

During the students’ final week at the College a number of significant Awards ceremonies were held. Due to Covid restrictions there were six separate awards assemblies! The worthy recipients are listed below, whilst all events were livestreamed and have been recorded on our Facebook site for all to view. I mentioned in my address that twenty-seven percent of students received a Principal’s Award for Academic Achievement. This is a wonderful outcome for approximately 170 students.

End of Year Major Awards

AWARD	Fname	Sname	YEAR
Religious Studies	Angelica	Rowland	7-10
Religious Studies	Imreet	Singh	11-12
English	Jhaanavi	Karunapalan	7-10
English	Analiesa	Belfiore	11-12
Mathematics	Lauren	Ippoliti	7-10
Mathematics	Imreet	Singh	11-12
Science	Harrison	Smith	7-10
Science	Imreet	Singh	11-12
HSIE	Jhaanavi	Karunapalan	7-10
HSIE	Emily	Wood	11-12
Creative Arts	Alana	Davies	7-10
Creative Arts	Zara	Heiland	11-12
TAS	Riley	Gatto	7-10
TAS	Christopher	Foggiato	11-12
PDHPE	Andrea	Croce	7-10
PDHPE	Isabella	Salmon	11-12
LOTE	Leila	Ratcliff	7-10
VET	Meg	Church	11-12

Creative and Performing Arts Award	Lauren	Ippoliti	Junior
Creative and Performing Arts Award	Lilly	Harris	Senior
Academic Awards	Myah	Sergi	7
Academic Awards	Aida	Wiseman	8
Academic Awards	Dahlia	Abbas	9
Academic Awards	Lauren	Ippoliti	10
Academic Awards	Selina	Li	11
Academic Awards	Imreet	Singh	12

Citizenship Award	Finn	Piccoli	7
Citizenship Award	Jacob	Mitchell	8
Citizenship Award	Aotearoa	Filipo	9
Citizenship Award	Krishi	Patel	10
Citizenship Award	Jayden	Skirving	11
Citizenship Award	Amanda	Rizzeri	12

LEADERSHIP AWARD	Javier	Torresan	7
LEADERSHIP AWARD	Keira	Villarias	8
LEADERSHIP AWARD	Dahlia	Abbas	9
LEADERSHIP AWARD	Elizabeth	Romeo	10
LEADERSHIP AWARD	Claudia	Torresan	11
LEADERSHIP AWARD	Imreet	Singh	12
LEADERSHIP AWARD	Brooke	Aloisi	12

PHL Surveyors Mathematics Award	Jhaanavi	Karunapalan	10
Aust. Catholic University - Canberra Campus award	Lauren	Ippoliti	10
JW & ML MARTIN PTY LTD BEST ALL ROUNDER AWARD	Aida	Wiseman	7&8
JW & ML MARTIN PTY LTD BEST ALL ROUNDER AWARD	Lachlan	Chant	10
JW & ML MARTIN PTY LTD BEST ALL ROUNDER AWARD	Kolby	Seers	11&12
McDONALD's GRIFFITH BUSINESS STUDIES AWARD	Georgia	Salvestro	12
RSC Griffith for Excellence in Commerce	Role	Potgieter	10
Mark Serafin Memorial Scholarship - Deanna Marriot	Eva	Catanzariti	10
Andrew Farrugia Memorial Award for English	Martianne	Javier	12
Joseph Bianchini Memorial Award	Jack	Cannon	10
Blake Favero CA Award	Charlie	O'Sullivan	10
Soroptimist International Griffith Award	Grace	Keenan	10
ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards	Charles	O'Sullivan	10
ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards	Lilly	Harris	12
ADF Future Innovators Awards	Hardi	Patel	10
ADF Future Innovators Awards	Amanda	Harrison	12
Reuben F. Scarf Award for Consistent Effort & Desire to Improve	Jasleen	Kaur	12
Catherine McAuley and Marcellin Champagnat for Christian Service	Abhiyash	Sandhu	12
MCC Parent Council Award for Conduct, Study and Sport	Isabella	Salmon	12
Rotary Club of Griffith Avanti	Tess	Woodhouse	12
Member for Murray, MP Helen Dalton MP Award	Analiesa	Belfiore	12

Success doesn’t come without hard work and commitment to studies. Putting learning first is our priority and this result also reflects the talented and dedicated teachers who are proud of everyone and I thank them for their hard work.

Our Class of 2021had a wonderful graduation dinner last Saturday at the Exies Club. Fortunately, parents were able to join with the graduands and staff. It was a beautiful evening and great way to farewell a wonderful group of students.

They now have a well-earned break and will receive their HSC results and ATAR scores on the 24th January. It has been a difficult year for them to maintain their focus with the constant interruptions due to Covid and we wish them well as they journey into the next stage of their lives.

There are many staff leaving us this year. On behalf of the community, I wish to thank the following staff for their service to the school and wish them every success in the future.

Mr Gibbs, Mr Lambert, Ms Maunder, Mrs Farrugia, Ms Ellis, Ms De Paoli

Mr Darien Le Cornu, Ms Comarin, Ms Tappi, Ms Taylor and Ms Olsen.

This Sunday 19 December, the Sacred Heart Parish is holding their Centenary Celebration! The main events take place with the 10:30 mass, followed by processions, blessings and lunch at 1pm. Tickets for the lunch are through the Parish Office.

Finally, my thanks to everyone in our community as we close the school year. It has certainly been one we never will forget and whilst the Covid-19 challenges are still with us, we have learnt to live with the changes and developed some new ways to learn and grow.

May your Christmas break be blessed with the joy of being with loved ones and the Lord keep everyone safe until we see each other again next year. Senior and Year 7 students commence on Tuesday, February 1, whilst Years 8-10 commence on Wednesday February 2 and the uniform shop will be open from January 24-28 (except 26 Jan.) 8.30-4pm.

Peace and best wishes

Alan Le Brocque

MCC Newsletter

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Issue 20 · 14 Dec 2021

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