Principal News

Dear Marian Catholic College Community,

This term we farewell Father Neil Hernandez, who has been College Chaplain for the last 12 months. Father Neil will be very much missed. We have greatly appreciated his support during the regular Wednesday morning services in the Chapel and during College Masses this year. We wish Father Neil all the best in his new role in Wagga. There will be a  formal farewell and thank you to Father Neil at the Parish Hall held after Sunday Mass (10.30 am) at Sacred Heart Church.

Congratulations to Yr 10 students Preston Garcia, Alex Melville, Rylan Scarfo and Jordan Von Einam for graduating from Griffith’s inaugural Youth Internship Program through the State Emergency Services on Wednesday July 2. The students have learned a variety of highly valuable skills in this course, including rescue, first aid, abseiling, responding to emergencies, teamwork, leadership and communications. Students were presented with their graduation certificates by local member the Hon Ms Helen Dalton MP. Also attending along with many proud family members was Mayor-Mr Doug Curran, media representatives and SES senior officers. We also thank Senior Group Officer Mr Michael Borg for providing this opportunity for our students. We hope this opportunity will be available again to students in Years 10 next year!

Well done to all students participating in the Athletics Carnival and congratulations to all those winning or placing in events and qualifying for BISSA representation. Of special note we congratulate the following students for record times and scores:

Boys 14 1500 Meter Run 5:21.21 23/05/2025  Giac Schirripa  -  Marcellin

Boys 15 Discus Throw 38.36m 23/05/2025  Conner Hutchins  -  Brendan

Boys 14 High Jump 1.60m 23/05/2025  Antonio Licastro  -  McAuley

Boys 17-21 High Jump 1.71m 23/05/2025  Tai Campbell  -  Marcellin

Boys 13 Triple Jump 10.42m 23/05/2025  Harrison Palmer  -  McAuley

Girls 14 Triple Jump 9.08m 23/05/2025  Eliza Villata  -  Patrick

Formal presentations to all students and houses will be made in a College assembly on Friday -Week 1 of next term. Thank you also to Ms Uoifalelahi, Mrs Johns, and so many others who assisted on the day, including Griffith Little Athletics, Griffith Regional Sports Centre and all organisers, recorders, teachers and support staff.

Next week marks NAIDOC week (Sunday July 6-Sunday July 13) with the whole country celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC celebration of Indigenous voice, culture and resilience. NAIDOC will be formally acknowledged in the College in our Week 1 Assembly and later in Term 3,  with activities undertaken in homerooms and pastoral care lessons. Please also note that Marian CC, St Patrick’s School and St Mary's, Yoogali, are seeking a permanent part-time Aboriginal School & Community Worker to join our school communities. The position advertisement and contact details can be found on our social media page and newsletter or by contacting CEDWW. Inquiries at CEDWW should be directed to Aunty Mary Atkinson or Cath Banks.

To all students and staff at the College, thank you and well done for a huge effort this very wintry and busy term 2. To our Year 12 students entering that final countdown, remember consistency of study and application and self-care are key to your success-to your wellbeing, your learning and to positive outcomes at this important stage in your schooling. To all members of our community, have a safe, happy and healthy holiday break. We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 22 July, Week 1, Term 3.

During this time of rest and restoration, may the Lord bless you and keep you in his care,

Dr Penny Ludicke