Magis report
Magis is the Latin word meaning 'more; to a greater extent,' and is one of the core principles of an Ignatian education and the tradition on which our founding orders, the Jesuits and the Loreto sisters, are based.
It was wonderful to see so many of our students embody the Magis spirit this week, as they attended the WADL Debating Development Seminars held at Shenton College over the weekend and our own College based seminar which was held on Tuesday. These seminars are specifically designed to advance student’s critical thinking and debating skills.
The 2023 WADL SDC Draw has been finalised. A reminder that students and parents can access fixtures via the SDC Draw App. Teams have received their debating topics and are busy brainstorming arguments in preparation for Round 1.
A big week, next week with Team meetings for WADL SDC Debating, World Scholars and Da Vinci Decathlon. We also wish our Mock Trials team best of luck with Round 1 of the Law Society of Western Australia Mock Trial Competition. We look forward to hearing about their criminal trial in next week’s newsletter.
MAGIS: OPPORTUNITIES TO DO MORE!
Ethics Olympiad Case Writing Awards
Ethics Olympiad are holding a case writing competition with prize money to be won. Submissions should follow the general format for Ethics Olympiad cases: a scenario, between 400 and 800 words long, which highlights a clear moral issue and is appropriate for middle or high school students. Please see Magis Coordinator for case criteria. Entries are due 29 April.
Creative Edge Short Film Competition
Lights, camera, action! Here’s a competition for budding film directors. Students can create a short 3-minute film about anything! Judges are looking for films which embody the creative edge spirit: imaginative, innovative and unique. Teams of 2 to 6 students may be entered. For more information, or if you are interested in registering a team, please email the Magis Coordinator before Friday 24 March. Film submissions will be due 30 June.
You can keep up to date with Magis and Altiora events by following the Term 1 calendar – which can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
Daisy Farley
Magis Coordinator – Gifted and Talented