Cardijn Connect W6, T3 2023
Contents
- Galilee Book Week Parade 2023 - Read, Grow, Inspire
- Marian Campus Book Week Celebrations
- AFLW Academy Excursions: Empowering Future Female Football Stars
- Fresh From Our Garden to You!
- Galilee Students Take Centre Stage in Hip Hop Showcase
- Nurturing Indigenous Knowledge Through Hands-On Seed Propagation
- Year 11s Show Culinary Creativity Through Fusion Foods Assignment
- Student Sporting Achievements
- Year 10 Marcellin Students Embrace Fitness at BFT Fit Gym
- Cardijn Named Finalists in State Training Awards
- Sports Academy 2024 Trials Begin Next Week
- Important Update: Laptops in classrooms
Enjoy some photos of the colourful costumes and bright smiles of the Galilee Campus students as they celebrate the annual Book Week Parade. The parade was a fitting conclusion to a week of activities and celebrations of our favourite books and authors.
The full album of photos is available on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cardijncollegegalilee.
A big thank you to all students and staff who got involved in celebrating the CBCA Book Week.
The week began with a book-related Kahoot. Congratulations to winners Nathaniel, Calin and Evie. We were also very excited to display the beautiful dress made from book pages, generously loaned to us by Ms Lewis.
Tuesday saw the commencement of our Book Sale, which raised funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
On Wednesday, students were invited to participate in some short quizzes, and Thursday saw the Dress Up Competition. Congratulations to our student prize winners:
1st Place – Lily
2nd Place – Chase
3rd Place – Bella and Emily
The week culminated with an Author Talk from Dr Chandler who spoke to Book Club about his journey to becoming a writer and shared some helpful tips for our aspiring authors. The CBCA Shadow Judging Winners were then announced, with Pip Harry’s August & Jones taking out the people’s choice for the Younger Readers category. This was our Book Club’s second pick, so we were glad to see a deserving winner, albeit not our first choice.
Thanks again to all who supported Book Week celebrations at the Marian Campus. Happy reading!
AFLW Academy students recently ventured to AFL Max to experience leadership and wellbeing lessons that have been designed in alignment with the Australian Curriculum. The lessons aim to educate students about the importance of developing healthy lifestyles and positive wellbeing, utilising strategies used by elite sportspeople to create life-long learning.
The students had a great time learning about meditation for mental health, leadership, teamwork, and were challenged mentally and physically.
They also recently enjoyed a visit to Adelaide Oval where tour guide Ralph, an oval volunteer, took the students on an educational adventure of the iconic stadium.
Ralph shared tales of the history of the venue, the sporting greats who have competed there, and even threw in some fun oval facts. They experienced running out to the roar of a 50,000-strong crowd (recorded and played over speakers), climbed the stairs and went inside the 100-year-old heritage-listed scoreboard, gained insight into match-day preparations inside the cricket players’ changerooms, all while the Adelaide Crows trained on the oval!
An unexpected highlight was meeting Australian cricket player Travis Head, who was kind enough to have photos taken with the students.
As part of Permaculture Principle #8 ‘Integrate rather than segregate’ our Year 9 Passionate Permaculture students harvested fresh produce from our garden beds and shared with the Galilee community at school pick up.
🕺 Sanjay from Dance Xtreme Studios has been working with students in Years 3-6, with a focus on hip-hop fundamentals. The students proudly showcased the routines they've been mastering to the entire school.
As part of Galilee’s Indigenous Education lessons, students had the opportunity to work with John, a volunteer from Friends of Aldinga Scrub, to propagate Indigenous, native seeds harvested from the Aldinga Scrub. We thank John for his time and look forward to caring for nearly 200 hundred seeds that were planted by the students.
During this term, Year 11 students in the Food and Hospitality class engaged in the Fusion Food assignment. The objective was to craft an exceptional gourmet dish by drawing inspiration from diverse cultural practices, techniques and ingredients spanning the globe.
As part of their exploration, students experimented with contemporary flavour pairings and innovative presentation techniques. They adhered to industry standards, showcasing their mastery in aspects like quality, finesse and portion control by conjuring creations worthy of a bistro's menu. It's evident that these budding chefs exceeded expectations, showcasing their exceptional culinary and innovative skills in the kitchen.
We congratulate the following students who have recently been selected to represent state and national teams in their respective sports.
- Year 10 student Poppy (left, 1st photo) has been selected to represent Australia in Aerobic Gymnastics at the Plovdiv Cup in Bulgaria in October
- Year 12 student Nic (right, 2nd photo) has been selected in the Australian U18 World Cup Baseball Squad. The U18 Baseball World Cup opens in Taiwan today (Thursday 31 August)
- Year 8 student Agnes (3rd photo) represented South Australia in Rugby as part of the the first U14 Girls XVs squad to compete in the Youth Girls State Cup in Melbourne in June.
A number of Year 10 Marcellin students recently attended BFT Fit Gym at Noarlunga for a group workout session. A huge thank you to Mike & Jacque for opening their space up to our students and guiding them through the various exercises.
August is National Tradies Health Month and exercise has been proven to reduce stress, boost memory and reduce symptoms of mental health conditions.
We are delighted to share that Cardijn College has been named as a finalist in two categories in the 2023 South Australian Training Awards.
RTO Training Manager Justin Mamo has been named amongst the finalists in the VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year. This award recognises innovation and excellence by a trainer or teacher providing nationally accredited training to students at a registered training organisation (RTO), or in partnership with an RTO. There is an opportunity to vote for Justin in the Voters' Choice category and we encourage our Cardijn community to get behind Justin by casting a vote.
The College is equally thrilled to be recognised in the VET Innovation for Schools category. This award recognises excellence in schools that are developing innovative and new mechanisms for encouraging VET pathways in their schools so that their models and programs can be publicised and shared with schools across the state.
The winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on 21 September.
Applications are now open for 2024 Sports Academies, specialising in Basketball, Football, Netball and Soccer.
The Sports Academy curriculum aims to provide students with sport focused opportunities outside of traditional health and physical education classes, where they develop knowledge and understanding of all aspects of athletic development which contribute to sport performance.
Academy trials will be held during Weeks 7, 8 and 9 for students currently in Years 7-9 (Years 7-10 for netball only). Download the trials schedule for details.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au/academic/sports-academies.
Please be advised that due to work health and safety regulations, laptop chargers are not to be used in classrooms. Students are responsible for ensuring their laptops are fully charged overnight. Designated charging stations are provided outside the IT area and in the library for students to access, preferably during recess or lunch breaks. In the event a student's laptop loses power during a class, they should resort to an alternative method to complete their work, such as a pen and paper. Students are advised to contact the ICT team if they have any issues with the quality of their battery life for their device.
From the Deputy Principal
It's almost surreal to acknowledge that we've passed the midpoint of Term 3, as we draw closer to the excitement and ‘busyness’ that Term 4 brings. Naturally, our focus gradually shifts towards our preparations for 2024. Of course, there are many key celebrations and events in store as we farewell our graduating classes of 2023 at both our Marian and Marcellin campuses. We wish these students the very best as they begin preparing for their final weeks at Cardijn and make decisions to guide their future pathways. Our thoughts are also with our first Year 9 graduates from Galilee and wish them well as they trailblaze this exciting middle school graduation.
It is also a time for our senior school students to make crucial decisions regarding their subject selections for 2024. We understand that these choices form a significant part of their educational journey and ultimately shape their future pathways. Cardijn is committed to providing a comprehensive and enriching curriculum that caters to the diverse interests and aspirations of our students. Whether your child is inclined towards STEM, humanities, the arts, or any other discipline, we endeavour to offer options that align with their individual passions.
It was pleasing to see so many families in attendance at recent events held across our sites. The connection between home and school, whether it be attending Learning Conversations, the Galilee Book Week Parade, or simply ‘checking in’ with your child’s progress, fosters the positive educational outcomes we see in our students at Cardijn. Your dedication to engaging with your child's educational journey is both recognised and deeply appreciated.
Patrick Harmer
Deputy Principal
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Cardijn College is an R-12 co-educational Catholic school in the Marist tradition inspired by the dual charisms of Joseph Cardijn and St Marcellin Champagnat. Educating and inspiring students in the beautiful Southern Vales region, 25kms south of Adelaide since 1984, Cardijn has grown to be a College across three campuses, each with distinct offerings.
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