Principal's Message

In this edition of the Marian News you will be presented with a myriad of activities that have taken place over the few weeks. These include the Year 7 to 11 Reflection Days, O Day, the facilitation of the Peer Support Program, the introduction of The Pulse Program, a visit from the Mayor Of Brimbank, the Year 9 Unplugged Day visit to the National Gallery, a Legal Studies Excursion, VCE Environmental Science Excursion, a Year 12 VET Business A Day in the Office experience, and the Performing Arts Co-curricula program. This is just to name a few activities. As you can see it has been quite a hectic period of time but the level of energy, enthusiasm and joy has been a delight to see.

We are coming up to the end of a term that continues to present us with challenges but we can take much heart from the efforts of students, staff and families to provide the best learning and living environment that we are able. I was fortunate to spend some time with the Year 7 students and staff at their annual Camp at Marysville. Their participation in this Camp says a great deal about their motivation to make the most of their time at Marian. Their friendliness and good nature lay a wonderful foundation for their courage to take a risk at some of the activities including the climbing wall, bike riding and the adventure walk. I cannot fault their attitude and I commend them for their wonderful start to their Marian journey. The Year 12 Sport and Recreation students also came and they assisted their younger peers very capably and with much dedication.

We can overcome the obstacles that are placed before us by displaying perseverance and resilience. In part that depends on the willingness to provide the experiences that we believe adds to the growth and flourishing of each student. However, it also requires an attitude of forming an understanding of the needs of others as well as a commitment to a make a difference. I wish I could say that we live in a perfect world but our current experience does not lend to that. Life at present demands much sacrifice, some courage and a belief that our community will pull together to continue to strive to succeed.

On Thursday 7 April students and staff will gather to celebrate an Easter Liturgy where an interpretation of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ will be presented. This, in itself, is the example that we require to bring our theme of Compassion to life. All in all, it requires us to be compassionate to those in our midst, as well as those outside our community, who need to see the face of Jesus in us.

I thank all members of the Marian Community who have made Term 1 a most enjoyable and productive experience. I wish you all the blessings of Easter especially the promise of new beginnings. May the school holiday break also be a period of relaxation, rejuvenation and recreation.

Raymond Pisani

Principal