Secondary

Solidarity Fridays

As members of a strong supportive Catholic community, we are called to support those in need – to stand in solidarity with those impacted by the recent floods in New South Wales and Queensland. For a $2 donation Secondary students will be able to wear their House uniforms each Friday for the remainder of this term. 

Year 11 Visual Arts

These stunning artworks were produced by Year 11 General Visual Art students. Their task was to reimagine one of artist Del Kathryn Barton’s portraits using watercolour, acrylic, paint and fine-liner pens. Students in this class will soon be creating their own large scale self-portrait in Barton’s style, whilst incorporating flora and fauna symbolic of their personal experiences.

Angie Bollam

Visual Arts Teacher

Campion Day

From our Year 12’s – What does it mean to be in Campion House?

Mimi Crofts:

'To be in Campion for me means, to be a part of another family. Campion is more than just a homeroom, Campion is a group of people that I've spent almost every morning with for the past five years and shared many classes with. Campion is family.'

Isabel Curtin:

'Campion is the best and most inclusive House to be a part of, everyone is like family. It is a house that encourages you to always do and be your best, by encouraging you and helping to encourage others to do the same.'

Sophie Chew:

'I think being in Campion means being persistent and a team player. Campion doesn't put all of the stress on winning. It's always great to win, but trying to exceed your own expectations and support your team in the process seems to be valued more.'

On Thursday 31 March, Campion House celebrated and remembered our founder, Edmund Campion, a martyr who was persecuted because of his passion and loyalty towards his Catholic faith. We look to Edmund Campion for inspiration, ultimately working towards fulfilling our House motto ‘faith and courage’.  

The day kicked off with video messages delivered through homeroom which included an insight into what students love about Campion, as well as expressing their thanks to their homeroom teachers. Staff and students then came together to celebrate who we are as a House; a passionate, lively, talented, caring and generous group of people. Students then gathered in their year groups to share a meal.

After the school day ended, to support those in need, students volunteered their time to cook for Shopfront. A huge thank you to all Campion staff, and the Maintenance and Sound team for their help on the day.  

Tom Hooker

Campion House Coordinator  

Year 12 lunch café – Tuesday 5 April

Don't forget to get your orders in for the last two student cafes for this term. 

• Gourmet toastie (turkey, tomato, mozzarella, sundried tomato pesto) $5
• Gourmet toastie (pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato & harvati) $5
• Refreshing splash mocktail (cranberry, pineapple, lemon juice and ginger beer) $3
• Tropical sparkle mocktail (Pineapple, banana, mint and ginger ale) $3
• Brownies $2

Year 11 lunch café – Friday 8 April

• Ham and cheese croissant $3
• Sausage roll  $4
• Spinach and feta sausage roll $4
• Oreo Milkshake $3
• Iced chocolate $3
• Iced mocha $3
• Caramel slice $2

College musical - The Little Mermaid

Cast and crews are hard at work in preparation for our College musical The Little Mermaid’ Here’s a sneak peek. This fishy fable will be sure to capture your hearts.

George Tsakisiris

Head of Learning Area - The Arts

Don’t say Happy Easter with slavery!

1.56 million children work for us to eat chocolate. Modern slavery & illegal child labour are hidden ingredients in most of the world’s chocolate. Purchase slavery free chocolate by looking out for the following logos - Fairtrade, UTZ or Rainforest Alliance. 

Janeen Murphy

Director of Faith and Mission

SPORT

Interhouse Cross-Country Carnival

Our Interhouse Cross-Country carnival is set to go ahead next term on Friday 29 April. The format will be modified to adhere to COVID restrictions, however the day will still provide wonderful opportunity for our students to gather as a year group. 

Race Format

• All year groups will run in an allocated period on the day.
• Points will be awarded to each Houses top three runners to compete towards the Fr Gaetan Pereira Cup. A runner’s individual place will equal the number of points. The House with the lowest total number of points will be the overall champion. 
• Spirit points will be awarded to all students who complete their race within the cut off time.

Cut off times and distances

Years 7 & 8          Distance - 3km

• Girls - 22mins
• Boys - 20mins

Years 9 – 12         Distance - 4km

• Girls - 25mins
• Boys - 23mins

Winter NAS

Given the ease of restrictions, its very exciting to share that our Winter NAS Program will be going ahead next term. 

The program will run in its originally planned format.

Years 7/8

• Games will take place every Tuesday starting on the 17 May
• Available sports include Soccer (boys and girls), Badminton (boys and girls), Floorball (boys and girls), Netball (girls) and AFL (boys)
• Trials will take place early next term

Years 9/10

• Games will take place every Wednesday starting on the 18 May
• Available sports include Soccer (boys and girls), Badminton (boys and girls), Floorball (boys and girls), Netball (girls) and AFL (Year 10 boys only)
• Trials will take place early next term

Years 11/12

• Games will take place in a One Day Carnival format on Wednesday 29 June
• Available sports include Indoor Volleyball (boys and girls), Soccer (boys and girls), Badminton (boys and girls), AFL (boys) and Netball (girls)
• Trials and training will start early next Term

Cross-Country Training 

Now that swimming has concluded for the year, all sights are now set on cross-country. Training will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-8:00am in the lead up the ACC Cross-Country Carnival next term. All students are welcome to join these sessions.

Sara Kononen

Head of Sport