The Exec Address

Head of College Address 

Dear Staff, Students and Parents/Guardians,

Welcome back to Term 2!

I hope you all had a restful Easter and holiday break and are ready for another exciting term ahead. It’s wonderful to see our College community united once again, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the weeks ahead.

We are saddened with the loss of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. He was known as the Pope of the People. He made significant impact on our Church and his loss has touched many of us. We pray for him, praying that he may rest in eternal peace. We now pray for our church leaders who will be gathering next week at the conclave to commence the process of electing a new pope for our church. On Friday 2nd May, our morning Mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.

During the term break, many of our Year 11 and 12 students attended holiday workshops which was great to see their commitment and dedication to their studies. Thank you to the Year 12 teachers for giving up time from their break to run these workshops. We also had several senior students represent the College in the ANZAC Commemoration Mass at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral. Congratulations to these students for being exemplary role models for our College community.

As we start this term, I would like to remind everyone of the importance of upholding our College’s standards, particularly when it comes to uniform and grooming. Our uniform is a key part of our identity, and adhering to the uniforming and grooming policy reflects our commitment to respect and excellence. I encourage all students to take pride in their appearance and to consistently meet these expectations.

This term, we will be focusing on working hard and always striving to do our best. I am confident that our students have the potential to achieve great things, and it’s important to stay dedicated to their studies. For our Year 7-10 students, Term 2 also marks the beginning of half-yearly exams. These exams provide a valuable opportunity to showcase your learning, so I encourage you all to stay focused, manage your time effectively, and reach out to your teachers for support where needed. Remember, hard work and preparation will set you up for success!

As a College, we continue to focus on the theme for this year: “Together We Achieve.” This is a reminder that our success is not just individual but collective. It’s through collaboration and teamwork, whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or in our daily interactions, that we truly thrive. Let’s continue to support each other, work together, and lift each other up as we pursue excellence.

We held our ANZAC commemorative assembly last week. This year it was great to have Years 3-12 united for a service at the Hall of Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral. We thank Fr Danny for offering this space for our students. The assembly included presentations, performances, and prayer. It was a moving assembly especially with the address from our guest, Mr Roderick Hilliker. I thank the staff, led by Ms Gahdmar, and the students who were involved with this event.

Finally, I would like to extend a warm welcome back to Ms. Sarlog, who has returned from her leave. We are thrilled to have her back with us! I’d also like to express our gratitude to Ms. Hani for filling in for Ms Sarlog while on leave. Ms Hani will remain with us as a relief teacher. We appreciate her dedication and commitment to our students.

I am looking forward to another fantastic term, filled with learning, growth, and achievement. Let’s make Term 2 one to remember as we continue to work together and reach new heights!

Wishing everyone a successful term ahead!

Mr Elie Asmar

Head of College

Head of Wellbeing: Welcome to Term 2

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break with your families and are looking forward to a positive Term ahead.

With focus quickly shifting to Term 2 and the upcoming activities, programs and events, I wanted to briefly shine a light of the progress made in Term 1 within the Wellbeing space, specifically relating to our new MCHF Student Wellbeing Framework (SWF).

Cohort Student Wellbeing Framework Sessions:

During Term 1, with the official launch of our Student Wellbeing Framework, our students had the opportunity to ‘engage, reflect and voice’ what wellbeing means to them, and how they can not only positively impact their own wellbeing, but also that of their peers, family and wide College community. 

The feedback provided by students thus far during these wellbeing sessions have been invaluable in highlighting the voice of our students, (Student Voice DOMAIN, SWF) paving the way for a strong future focus on developing the holistic wellbeing and support of all students within our College community. 

TTFM Survey 2025 - 

Moving into Term 2, and providing further opportunity for not only student voice, but also parent and teacher, our College will once again be participating in the Tell Them From Me® (TTFM®) survey.

This survey, which has previously been conducted by the College, provides valuable feedback on students' perspectives from years 4 and up about College life, their engagement, and the ways teachers interact with them. In addition, parents and guardians will also be provided with an opportunity to provide their insight and perspectives, through the Parent Survey, which is also crucial in assisting the College in enhance opportunities for students in the areas of Academia, Engagement, Faith and Wellbeing. 

Further details will be provided to students, parents and guardians regarding this survey within the coming weeks, including the key points of its facilitation.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support of our students and wider College community.

God Bless

Mr. Andrew Pearn

Head of Wellbeing K-12

Head of Teaching and Learning

The teaching and learning paradigm has been central to our being since Adam and Eve, but we still repeat the same things, both positive and negative. Was I correct in calling it a paradigm, suggesting it to be pattern or model that humans ritualistically follow? Or, is it human nature that we rely on instincts rather than the instructions of learned others for guidance in how to act and live and be?

Either way, the fundamental of living is that we learn best through teaching others, and that involves spotlighting our mistakes for others to see. We build by making minor improvements, and we analyse them, so we don’t repeat those mistakes again.

This Term will culminate (or be intersected by – depending on your child’s grade) in Interviews between parents/guardians and teachers, as well as with Reports. Reports provide an account of your child’s performance against standardised descriptors, as well as the effort and application they have made in their studies. When considering the progress of your child, remember the human nature element of teaching and learning in that we often repeat mistakes, but it is the journey to achievement that is to be celebrated and the points of discussion.

Now is the ideal time to check in with your child to see how they think they are going with their learning journey, to see what they would like to see in their next Reports, and to talk about strategies of how they can achieve this. By opening up dialogue about the teaching and learning paradigm, and talking with your child about how you have overcome challenges, when learning things in life, students may fast track their way to become a success on the learning journey, through your wise words and example.

We look forward to positive interactions in the shared teaching and learning journey with you and your child.

Ms. Dettling 

Head of Teaching and Learning K-12