Cardijn Connect W2, T4 2023

Our senior Marist Centre students at Marian Campus have been busy completing a Stage 2 Business Innovation subject, developing various products for our community with a focus on sustainability and positive well-being. They designed a keep cup for the Marvalla Café and created fidget key chains and well-being products, all while acquiring life skills and pursuing their personal goals. They also crafted blank cards for all occasions as well as Christmas designs, all available for purchase at the Marist Centre.

These students collaborated with Marcellin Campus students, and with the support of Paul Campbell, they designed a display stand for selling their products at the upcoming Willunga Entrepreneur markets this summer. We appreciate the collaboration with Marcellin and thank Paul for his time and energy in supporting our students.

We are excited to announce the launch of the Dogs Connect program at Galilee Campus. This campus wellbeing program will see the introduction of a wellbeing dog at the school. Our campus wellbeing dog, named Milo, will become a much-loved and important member of the community.

The Dogs Connect program will support us in implementing this very gradually, thoroughly, and considerately. 

Milo is a chocolate brown Australian Cobber who lives with Ms Rachel Bishop. Cobber dogs are bred to be calm, friendly and like being with people. They also have a hypoallergenic, non-shedding coat. We look forward to introducing Milo, our wellbeing dog to Galilee throughout this Term. Milo even attended his very first staff meeting at Galilee recently!

Keep an eye out in future editions of Cardijn Connect to follow Milo and his adventures in supporting our Galilee community as they engage in the Dogs Connect program.

Marcellin Campus is proud to share some significant achievements in their ongoing commitment to fostering career development and opportunities for their students. The Campus has seen an impressive surge in apprenticeship sign-ups in recent months, marking a resounding success in their mission to prepare students for the world of work.

One of the key factors contributing to this achievement is Marcellin's robust partnership network. The college collaborates with local businesses, organisations, and industry leaders to provide valuable hands-on experience and apprenticeship opportunities for its students. This invaluable support system ensures that students are exposed to real-world challenges and gain insights into the demands of their chosen trades.

Each week, Cardijn Connect will highlight these student success stories to showcase the diverse and inspiring journeys of our newest school-based apprentices.

Three teams from Cardijn College have been selected by a panel of external judges to compete in the Future Anything National Semi-Finals, happening this week. They will be pitching their ideas against other teams for the chance to compete in the National Finals in Brisbane!

Congratulations and best of luck to:

JUMPLINE (Sebastian, Memphys, Damian)
COGNISHIELD SPORTSWEAR (Jack, Fletcher)
PLANT YOUR MIND (Alyssa, Brooke)

On Tuesday, approximately 45 students gathered from the Marian Campus and Galilee Campus for our second YCS Social Night of the year. The purpose of this night being simply an opportunity for our YCS students to come together in a sense of family spirit to have fun, continue to get to know one another, and celebrate the successful year that has been. We played a variety of classic games (e.g. rob the nest and human knot) and shared a pizza dinner from the local restaurant The Shack in Aldinga.

This was such a special event being our first collaborative event between our YCS groups from both campuses and being one of the last for our Year 12 this year. Our students did a wonderful job at planning the program and creating a welcoming environment for all to enjoy.

In PE, the Year 8/9 Galilee students have been engaging in a Muay Thai program led by Boars Gym instructors. They have learned many things including stance, balance, basic punches and kicks as well as the importance of control when performing these movements. Students have engaged in a range of exercises to improve their core stability and balance throughout these sessions. In the coming weeks students will be performing combinations and learning how to move while maintaining correct stance and control throughout.