Wellbeing

The Feast Day of St. Marcellin Champagnat was celebrated on the 4th of June with our whole school Mass and Footsteps Walk, features of the day. Br Tony Clark was in attendance and was able to present our Champagnat Medallists and to imbue the day with dialogue around what it means to be a member of the Marist community. When we reflect on the journey of Marcellin and the Marist brothers, I think it serves us well to remember the characteristics of Marist education and its goals. At its core the purpose of Marist education is to help our young people within our care to grow into responsible citizens and good Christians. This is noted in the characteristics of Marist Education.

These characteristics should be regularly reflected on in our everyday interactions within our Marist community. 

Presence

Presence is a way of being readily available to our students and being actively immersed in their world, and to model for them the values of the Gospel. We walk gently with our students, inviting them into respectful relationships with each other.

Simplicity

Simplicity evokes the idea that we try to be uncomplicated people, that we are straightforward and honest in our dealings with others.

Family Spirit 

Our family spirit calls on us to welcome everyone in the College community as a member of the one family. It leads us to be attentive to one another within a respectful and safe environment.

Love of Work

That to achieve our goals, whatever they may be, we must work for them. 

and being inspired by Mary, the mother of Jesus (often referred to as 'In the way of Mary'). We believe Mary is the first disciple of Jesus, and that we will come to know better Christ’s love for us by following her example of faith, strength, care and compassion. 

These Characteristics very important to reflect on and prioritise especially in the modern world where we often get caught up in a material and sometimes self centred existence. 

I would also like to congratulate the community members who received Champagnat Medals and Marist Service awards. We would like to thank them for their contribution to the College. Award recipients can be found on the Catholic Identity page.

Champagnat Day walk 

Civic Behaviours

Over the coming weeks staff will be challenging students on the following expectations at the College.

These expectations were outlined at enrolment and are part of the expectations for continued enrolment at the College.     

They are the non-negotiables:

1. Wearing Blazer to and from school and to Pastoral
2. Having the school shirt tucked in at all times when not participating in physical activity during lunchtime and recess.
3. Keeping Phones locked in lockers and only accessing the phone at Recess and Lunchtime at your locker.

• Students who choose not to comply with these expectations will receive a strike for not wearing their blazer and failing to tuck in their shirt.
• 3 Strikes in a week will result in an afterschool detention.
• Phones and Earbuds will be confiscated and handed in to student services - repeated confiscations will be dealt with as per the College's mobile phone policy.

Refusal to follow direction from a staff member around these expectations will be dealt with by a House leader.

These are basic civic expectations that help maintain our routines, the Colleges reputation, and are part of the culture of the College.

Thank you in advance for the support of your teachers and fellow community members in rising to meet these expectations.

Anthony Robbins 

Deputy Principal Learning and Wellbeing