Cardijn Connect W3, T3 2024

On Monday, Galilee welcomed the wonderful Andrew Chinn for liturgical singing workshops with our primary classes!

Andrew is a well-known singer-songwriter and provides much of our music for masses, prayers, and liturgical celebrations through his Butterfly Music website, an online Religious Education resource.

To finish the day, he led a whole-school concert, inviting many students to perform with him, with the choir supporting in the background.

Our students loved singing and moving to his music, enjoying his amusing stories and humour.

The recent Pathways Expo at Marian was hugely successful and well-attended, it provided an excellent opportunity for students and parents to explore educational and career options, helping students plan their futures with confidence.

For those who were unable to attend or missed out on the booklet, you can access the Pathways Expo booklet HERE. The booklet contains basic information and resources shared during the event.

Reflections from students who attended the expo:

⭐"It was great to see possible career paths and have the opportunity to speak to experts in their fields. I was able to gather information surrounding different apprenticeships, careers that exist with local employers and how these might link with further study. It was a positive experience, and I am glad I went." Year 12 student, Edan

⭐"The Expo was great, specifically having access to the Universities. I was able to get information about different courses and careers. Everyone was really nice and easy to talk to." Year 11 student, Lilly

⭐"I am unsure what I want to do when I finish school, so it was pretty helpful to be able to talk with different experts who could tell me about the job and the skills needed to get there. I now know that numeracy and literacy are really important to become an electrician." Year 10 student, Jude

⭐"The Expo was really informative. It gave me more of an idea of the jobs and the fields I want to go into." Year 9 student, Elvis

⭐"The Expo was really supportive and helped me decide what I want to do when I am older. It also helped me understand what subjects I should be selecting in the future. It was really fun!" Year 9 student, Chelsea

Thank you to all parents, caregivers, students, and staff that attended. We value your feedback and would appreciate it if you could take a moment to complete our feedback survey

This week, Year 10 students from Crew K & L took part in the SAPOL Road Safety Program. This important initiative aims to educate our students about safe practices on the road, providing them with the knowledge they need to stay safe as future drivers. 

A big thank you to SAPOL for providing this valuable learning experience.

Galilee's Year 5/6 SAPSASA Soccer team competed in the semi-final on Wednesday, but unfortunately, they didn't advance to the final round.

We are incredibly proud of our students for showcasing exceptional teamwork and growth as a group. Their defensive line, under immense pressure, was outstanding, and every student gave their best effort.

This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the support of our parent helpers, our fantastic coach Ben Dale, and umpire Andrew Freestone. Thank you for your dedication and effort—you made it a memorable experience for the kids!

On Tuesday, a group of Marian Middle Year students participated in the 'Write a Book in a Day' competition held from 8am - 5pm in the Resource Centre. Run by the Kids’ Cancer Project, the competition serves as both a Service Learning opportunity and a chance for students to practise their literacy skills by writing, illustrating, and publishing a book in a single day. 

The book will be made available for free to hospitalised children around Australia. Working with prompts and parameters established by the organisers, students wrote a combined 8000 words with illustrations, culminating in their final products ‘Going Away' and 'Missing Luggage'. 

As well as publishing their books, the students also raised over $400 to support the charity that funds vital scientific research to develop better treatments for children with cancer.

This is the first year the College has been involved in this initiative and we congratulate the following students for the enthusiasm, energy, and focus that they brought to a nine-hour writing and illustrating session:

Last week, our after-school sports students showed their support for Pink Round by donning their best pink accessories! 

This special round is all about raising awareness for breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Australian women with one in seven diagnosed in their lifetime.

We are excited to announce that Year 12 student, Taj has officially signed up as an Auto Mechanic Apprentice with Auto Masters!

Pictured below, Taj is joined by Andy, the proud owner of Auto Masters, and Jenny from MAS, who helped make this opportunity possible.

Congratulations, Taj, on this exciting step in your career journey. 

A huge congratulations to Year 7 Marian student Holly, for winning the Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Award and $500 in prize money at the recent SASTA Oliphant Science Awards! 

Holly created an interactive model to demonstrate how colour is perceived differently by humans and dogs. Judges were invited to see the world through a dog's eyes, literally.

Throughout the project, Holly was motivated, self-sufficient, and incredibly focused on her goal. What a fantastic project and tremendous effort. Well done, Holly!

On Wednesday, 54 Galilee students participated in the SACPSSA cross-country event under beautiful sunny skies. Seven students finished in the top 10, with many more in the top 20.

Special Mentions
⭐Ayla & Baley – 1st place (in their age division)
⭐Flynn – 2nd place
⭐Hugh – 3rd place
⭐Marlee – 3rd place

A big thank you to our parent helpers who served as marshals: Emily Mir, Courtney McFarlane, Nona Stanley, Carmen Moyse, and Anthony Santin. Your support is greatly appreciated!

On Tuesday, a group of Year 10 students attended an excursion to Civil Train. This fantastic experience gave them the chance to participate in simulated Civil Construction activities, offering a valuable glimpse into the industry.

It was a great opportunity for our students to explore potential career paths and gain practical insights into civil construction.

On Friday, 2 August Mackillop House celebrated their Patron Saint, Mary Mackillop in Saint Luke's Church. We are extremely proud of our student's excellent engagement, participation, and reverence during the Mass. Their behaviour was impeccable and we couldn’t be prouder! In true MacKillop spirit, we celebrated her life with sweet treats and quality time together.

Saint Mary MacKillop of Australia was Australia's first saint. She recognised the inequality among the poor and the lack of education among young people, and felt compelled to take action.

In the MacKillop House, we embrace her famous motto: "Never see a need without doing something about it." We are committed to serving others and addressing the needs of our community.

Mary MacKillop continues to inspire our students and serves as a brilliant role model.