Cardijn Connect W3, T2 2024

This week we are celebrating the excellent teaching and learning that happens in Catholic schools every day. Running from May 13-19, Catholic Education Week recognises the many amazing reasons that students, staff and families love Catholic schools and what makes these communities so special. 

Galilee students shared what they value most about their Catholic school and expressed these thoughts in their favourite places, while Marian College Captains Austyn and Tillie gave us their perspectives on why they think our college is so special. 

💛 "I love Cardijn because it is a place I feel safe to learn and express myself. To me, Cardijn is a place where I belong." - Austyn, College Captain

❤️ "I love Cardijn for its sense of community and the endless opportunities we are provided with."
- Tillie, College Captain

Galilee's free Mother's Day coffee last Friday morning was a success! We hope you enjoyed the little treat from us and know that you are appreciated every day. 💐☕

Our Year 8 Marian students had an exciting week of camping at Dzintari Latvian Campsite (Yankalilla) and Cooinda Retreats (Victor Harbor) last week. 

Students participated in various fun activities, including canoeing, surfing, biking, challenges, races, and more. We were fortunate to have beautiful sunny weather in the low 20s all week. 

Last week, the School Sport SA MR Surfing Team Trials were held at Middleton. Our students competed for a chance to represent the state in the U19 and U16 MR Teams events at the Australian Surfing Championship in New South Wales later this year.

Our Under 16 Girls, Isla and Allegra, performed exceptionally well and secured the first position, ensuring their spot in the nationals!

Students in attendance & final results: 

U19 Boys – 2nd
- Arley
- Jaxon

U19 Girls – 4th 
- Indie
- Jess

U16 Boys – 4th (in Repo Round)
- Jovi
- Blake

U16 Girls – 1st 
- Isla
- Allegra

We are so proud of our students for showcasing their skills and determination. Well done, you did a fantastic job. 

The Year 12 Marian Food and Hospitality students recently completed their Stage II food assignment! As part of the assignment, they had a week to individually select and modify a dessert recipe suitable for a function centre.

The students were required to adapt the recipe to include at least three recognisable elements and/or decorating techniques to demonstrate their skills in a contemporary presentation. They considered various aspects such as texture, colour, height, portion control, placement, and flavour combinations to showcase their understanding of current or emerging technological advances in the Food and Hospitality Industry.

The students did an exceptional job, and the results were impressive. Each dessert demonstrated the students' learned knowledge, understanding, and individual flair!

We congratulate Year 11 Marcellin student Ethan on his apprenticeship journey at Nairn Services Pty Ltd! Ethan is working towards completing a Certificate III in Carpentry. We wish Ethan all the very best with his apprenticeship and future career. 

Current casual employment opportunities exist for Old Scholars who are studying Education (primary or secondary), Disability Studies, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology in the following areas:

- Curriculum support ESO
- Supporting school camps and excursions
- Front office and administration relief work
- Casual employment in Out of School Hours Care

For more information, please visit https://cardijncollege.bamboohr.com/careers/200. 

We welcome applications from all Cardijn graduates studying in other fields, however an interest in Education is highly favourable.

A group of Galilee students participated in the Onkaparinga South Cross Country event last Thursday at Noarlunga Downs Primary. 

Our students exhibited great effort and perseverance while running a challenging course. Congratulations to Flynn, Hugh, and Olivia for qualifying for the state championships in their age category.

On May 15, a group of students in Years 9-12 attended the Inspiring Australians Student Summit at Christies Beach High School to hear from the following guest presenters:

- Craig Foster AM, 2023 NSW Australian of the Year
- Tiahni Adamson, 2024 SA Australian of the Year
- Mark Le Messurier, 2022 SA Senior Australian of the Year
- Dr. Trudy Lin, 2022 SA Young Australian of the Year

The excursion was an incredible experience for our students, who took important messages home about perseverance, gratitude, and selflessness. Please see below some student reflections on their favourite presenter.

"Craig Foster is a former Socceroo and the 2023 NSW Australian of the year. He is a Human Rights activist who has travelled the world helping those who are less fortunate and in need of dire help. From his speech we learnt the significance of trusting ourselves, taking risks and doing what we aspire to accomplish."
- Izaak 

"Tiahni was an amazingly inspiring person, connecting deeply with her roots as a Torres Strait Islander person, bringing her connection to country into her career, and helping us to better understand how we can all care for land and country. Tiahni was especially inspiring as a year 12 student, about to enter university, with a strong sense of what I want to do. She shared, "life is not a sprint, it's a marathon" and to be true to our passions and values above all else."
- Azi 

"Mark particularly stood out to me with his inspirational words about how to be yourself. I learned a valuable lesson from him, and that lesson is to truly do what you love and what you want to pursue. I really appreciate what Mark said to us and it has helped me be more comfortable with my life path."
- Emma 

"Dr Trudy Lin, the 2022 SA Young Australian of the Year winner, shared her inspiration for special needs dentistry and her passion for helping people who may not have access to dental care. Listening to her speech we learnt the importance of finding and knowing your 'why', your reason and drive that you can constantly use to remind yourself to keep going when things get tough."
- Hope 

We congratulate Year 8 Marian student Aehron, who recently participated in the SA Interschool Chess Tournament. Aehron won six games and tied the seventh, earning him the gold medal.

Last Friday, all Year 10 Marcellin students had the opportunity to attend the Careers and Employment Expo held at the Adelaide Showgrounds.

This event provided a great opportunity for students to explore different career paths, network with professionals, and gain insights into various industries. We are excited to have provided our students with this valuable experience as they continue to explore their future career options. 

We would like to express our gratitude to the Careers and Employment Expo for creating such an outstanding opportunity for our students to learn about potential future pathways.

Last Friday, selected Year 5 & 6 Galilee students participated in the first round of the SAPSASA Netball Knockout competition. We are thrilled to announce that the team won every game and has now progressed to the next round!

Thank you to our super coach, Tristan Sampson, for volunteering his time for the day.

Run Club:

Galilee has started a Run Club in preparation for the City to Bay later in the year. It's fantastic to witness the participation of numerous students with varying degrees of experience in running. We can’t wait to see how much money we raise this year!

Cooking Club:

Our Middle School leaders ran a lunchtime Cooking Club for the Year 2 students which included a fruit and vegetable platter with dip.

Strength and Conditioning Club: 

Galilee teachers created a lunchtime Strength and Conditioning Club for middle school students to exercise together, encouraging each other to improve their fitness levels.

Last week, Chavoin students gathered at St. Luke's church for a House Mass, joining together in prayer and reflection. The Mass provided a moment for students to come together in a spirit of community and faith.

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Last week, the students from Crew K had the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in various industries. This experience allowed them to explore their interests, acquire valuable skills, and make industry connections.

Scarlett completed her work experience at Paws Galore and had an excellent week. Her enthusiasm and eagerness to learn more were evident throughout her time there.

CJ undertook his work experience at Diesel Tune Adelaide and demonstrated fantastic knowledge of the industry. His dedication and hard work were commendable, and he excelled during his week at the company.

Jai completed his work experience at Solid Mechanical and Engineering. He showcased great initiative and a strong work ethic, leaving a positive impression on the team.

Rachel had the opportunity to gain valuable experience at Travis Doudle Racing, furthering her understanding of the industry and making meaningful connections.

Overall, the work experience provided an invaluable opportunity for these students to apply their skills in real-world settings and set the stage for their future career paths.

Please join us for a historic day celebrating Cardijn College's 40th anniversary. This unmissable event, 'Back to Cardijn', is scheduled for Sunday 27 October 2024 at Marian Campus, with further details and time TBA.

Save the date and join us in honouring the past and celebrating the future of Cardijn College. Stay tuned for more details to follow!