Cardijn Connect, W8, T2 2024

Last Friday, Galilee hosted the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) extension between the Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra.

This extension reinforces the commitment of both parties to promote Indonesian language learning, cultural exchange, and intercultural understanding in Australia.

The MoU was signed at Galilee by Prof. Mukhamad Najib, the Education Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, and Mark Corrigan, Acting Director, School Quality & Performance, CESA.

The event was attended by the Indonesian Consulate General, Mr. Vedi Buana, and his wife, Fanny Buana, along with members of the Indonesian community in South Australia, representatives from Flinders University, and other special guests.

Following the signing of the MOU, students participated in a variety of workshops showcasing Indonesia's rich cultural heritage, including traditional arts, music, dance, and cuisine from different regions of the country.

Our Arch D Leaders from Marian Campus recently participated in the Arch D Podcasting Leaders Day at the Catholic Education Office.

This event gathered young podcasters from Catholic schools across South Australia, giving them the chance to collaborate on writing and recording unique stories as engaging podcasts. Students benefited from the expertise of industry professionals like Laura 'Loz' O'Callaghan and Tom Basso, a former Arch D scholar and producer, both from Triple M.

We are proud of the confidence and leadership shown by our Arch D leaders as they guided their podcasting groups throughout the event.

We received positive feedback from students who thought the day was both educational and enjoyable. 

“After leaving the excursion, I want to bring to CC Radio the ability to record more, work on building teamwork, and have more confidence in one another.”

- Sienna, Year 10 Arch D Leader

Last Thursday, Marian students attended the BiG Day In Technology conference. The event provided a unique opportunity for our Year 10 Digital Technology students to explore the world of technology and gain insight into university life. The conference featured eight sessions covering various career paths, opportunities, and the latest developments in technology, enabling students to make informed decisions about their future.

During breaks, students visited exhibitor stands to speak with company and university representatives, learn about courses, degrees, work experience, and internships, and engage with hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge technology.

Last Friday, a group of Year Marian 10 students represented the College in the Science and Engineering Challenge at Flinders University.

"We formed small groups and competed against seven other schools to tackle innovative problem-solving and engineering activities, such as ‘Helter Skelter Shelter’, ‘Bridge’, 'ElectraCITY’, and ‘Confounding Communications’.

Towards the end of the day, when the competition was nearly over, we gathered in the lecture theatre watching as each school's Bridge was tested. Cardijn’s Bridge was one of the lightest and each time a weight was added, the lecture theatre was filled with cheers from Cardijn staff and students.

Overall, Cardijn came second, which was a fantastic achievement. A big thank you to Mrs Taylor and Mr Hards for enabling us to compete in this challenging and inspiring event."

- Jacinta, Year 10 student

Cardijn Team members:

Year 12 student Lachlan has completed his work experience at Fallen Forge, gaining hands-on experience in CNC carving, laser etching, and metal fabrication.

Cooper (apprentice) is hard at work on the lathe, preparing a steel pipe for fabrication. Cooper is pursuing a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication trade and is completing his apprenticeship at Cross Country 4x4.

Jyi (apprentice) is focused on the mill, working on a set of parallel blocks for his latest assignment. Jyi is currently completing his Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. His employer is Seal Engineering.

The Year 11 and 12 Marian Drama students are performing the play 'Suspect to Change' in Week 9 from 25-27 June at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased from the Marian Campus Front Office ($5) and all proceeds go to the Road Trauma Support Team of SA.

It’s a comedy of errors involving love, friendship, misunderstanding, misplaced pride, and mistaken identity. There's a kidnapping, a jewellery heist, a purse snatching, and a fiancé wannabe who can't get in a word to pop the question.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Samara's dance team wins State Dance Championships, advances to Nationals

Year 7 Marian student Samara, and her dance crew, Mini Flava, achieved first place in the State Dance Crew Championships. They will now progress to the national competition held in Sydney later this year.

Samara's parents, Amy and Michael, would like to express their gratitude to Cardijn and the community for their ongoing support in purchasing chocolates throughout the year. The proceeds from these sales helped fund the expenses for the national competition.

Aerobics State Finals

Galilee's two Aerobics teams competed on the weekend in the State Finals. Their hard work and persistence has paid off because both teams scored high enough to go through to the Nationals in August this year. Well done to all Galilee Aerobics athletes.

Girls advance to the next round of Knockout Soccer

Congratulations to the Marian Year 8/9 girls' soccer team for their impressive victories over Brighton and Mary Mackillop in Knock Out Soccer last Thursday. Their outstanding performance has earned them a spot in the next round of the competition. Well done, girls!

SSSSA Oakbank State Championships

During Week 6, ten students from the Marian Campus participated in the SSSSA Oakbank State Championships. Despite challenging conditions on a demanding course, all students proudly represented Cardijn and displayed commendable effort and determination.

Congratulations to our student competitors:

Charlie, Alana, Billie, Ethan, Matilda, Leni, Daniel, Cooper, Hudson and Joel.

Special recognition goes to Leni and Daniel, who both achieved 5th place finishes, Hudson, who placed 9th, and Joel who secured 20th place in their races.

Recently, the Motor Trade Association of SA/NT hosted their annual MTA 2024 Automotive Graduation and Awards Ceremony.

We are thrilled to congratulate Tanya Sanchez, Marcellin's dedicated Industry Engagement and Employment Field Officer, for being a finalist in the VET Coordinator of the Year category!

As part of the CITB Doorways2Construction program, the organisation provided Marcellin's Year 11 Construction and Electrotechnology students with fantastic kit backpacks! These kits are packed with essential safety equipment to help our students excel in their practical learning and future careers. 

Doorways2construction is South Australia’s premier secondary school program for the Building and Construction industry. 

Thank you to CITB for their generous support and for investing in the next generation of skilled professionals.

Recently over 40 students from the Marian YCS Team engaged in a social night held on campus. YCS is a student-run, faith-based social justice group that gives young people the opportunity to make changes in their realities, engage in personal growth and development, and connect with like-minded peers.

Throughout the year, we regularly hold social nights to continue building connections and foster a sense of ‘Family Spirit’ in our group. For the first part of this event, we played some old-school games, including a massive game of hide-and-seek.

During the second half of the night, our YCS team collaborated with YCW (the old-scholar YCS group) on their monthly action called SOL Music. At the SOL Music event, our Year 12 student Keira gave an amazing performance, followed by a fun evening of trivia, karaoke, and pizza.

Special thanks to our Year 9 MCs, Agnes and Elliemay, for making the night memorable.

A topic we have been speaking regularly about in recent times is student attendance.

In our context, consistent attendance at school is an essential factor in supporting a young person to experience success in their schooling. The graphic below shows the detrimental impact that ‘non-attendance’ can have at school and the long-term effects of this non-attendance.

By no means are we advocating for a young person to attend school when they are unwell. However, our continued partnership in motivating and supporting young people to attend school and access their learning is crucial, especially as we experience these cold wintery mornings!

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s attendance or would like more information about how to support your child in attending school more regularly, please reach out to the leadership team on your campus.