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CONTENTS3 New School Leaders5 VISITING MARISTS6 Marist 1808 Marist-Sion College, Warragul10 Marist Life and Formation12 St Gregory’s College Campbelltown13 REMAR14 First Professions15 Marcellin College Bulleen16 Timor Leste19 Marist College Ashgrove20 Bridge Builders22 St Augustine’s College Cairns24 Newman College Perth26 Marist Youth Ministry29 Marist Learning Centre Mt Druitt30 St Joseph’s International School Malaysia32 HITTING THE RIGHT NOTE32 Book Review33 Assumption College Kilmore34 St Patrick’s College Dundas36 Marist Schools Australia36 Marcellin College Bulleen

Editor Br Tony Paterson

Contact detailsMarist Schools AustraliaMarist Centre,PO Box 1247, MASCOT, NSW, 1460 AustraliaEmail: tony.paterson@marists.org.au

LavallaPublished by Marist Schools Australia

Design & ArtworkSydney Design Studio Pty Ltd • 02 9452 1967

Lavalla, the name given to this magazine is taken from thevillage in France where St Marcellin Champagnat established the world’s first Maristschool in 1817.There are now Maristschools in 80 countries.

Cover: First Profession forTimor Leste Marist Brothers(See Pages 14 and 15)

Smaller photographs 1 and 3:Timorese postulants in Sydney(See Page 5) and the smallmiddle photograph is theinternational novitiatecommunity in Sri Lanka.

FROM THEDIRECTORThe very spirits of human beingsTwenty one years ago during the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II,the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education published TheCatholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium. Back in1998, the landscape of Australian education was yet to feature aNational School Improvement Tool, an Australian Institute forTeaching and School Leadership, NAPLAN testing for students inYears 3, 5, 7 and 9, or a national curriculum. The digital andbuilding educational revolutions of the Rudd Gillard RuddGovernment were a decade away as was the Global FinancialCrisis, which precipitated that historic injection of governmentspending. David Gonski was known for his outstandingprofessional work in law and business, and his talents were yet toextend to complexities of government funding for Australianschools. Whilst much has changed on that landscape, twodecades on, and just a small step past the threshold into thethird millennium since the birth of Christ, the challengesaddressed in The Catholic School at the Threshold of the ThirdMillennium remain entirely relevant.

Over these past 20 years, many who work in schools would arguethere has been a pervasive, distinct bureaucratisation ofeducation in Australia. Examples such as: school wide (and evensystem wide) pedagogical approaches, based upon contemporaryeducational research and philosophy, have been created andimplemented in many Australian schools in close collaborationwith different Universities; large scale standardised testing andthe resultant data has become a prominent feature in ourAustralian schools; governance requirements for Catholic schoolsand educational authorities have been strengthened; compliancewith various regulatory regimes has become more intense. Eachof these elements has to some degree been instrumental infostering a perception that education in Australia has becomeincreasingly depersonalised. Yet in reality, suggesting suchdevelopments and externalities distract us from our core purposeis the stuff of myth. In every age of education, in every country,it is hard to identify a time when there has not been changeimpacting on schools from government, Church or society moregenerally.

The Catholic School at the Threshold of the Third Millennium, whilsturging Catholic educators to be courageous in renewal andinnovation of education, makes repeated emphases on theimportance and influence of that central and essentialrelationship in a good Catholic school, that of the teacher witheach of her or his students. In the midst of all that seems attimes to frustrate us as educators, there is much to be gained byconstantly returning to the basis of the original motivation ofone’s vocation, and look through that lens with curiosity andcreativity at all that is new, changing or even interrupting. Thefollowing words from the The Catholic School at the Threshold ofthe Third Millennium are worth printing and framing to sit uponthe desk of every teacher in a Catholic school.

Teaching has an extraordinary moral depth and is one of our most excellent and creative activities,

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for the teacher does not write oninanimate material, but on the very spirits of human beings. The personal relations between theteacher and the students, therefore,assume an enormous importance andare not limited simply to giving andtaking. Moreover, we must rememberthat teachers and educators fulfil aspecific Christian vocation and share anequally specific participation in themission of the Church, to the extentthat “it depends chiefly on themwhether the Catholic school achieves itspurpose”. (19)

Now more than ever is time tocelebrate, emphasise and honour theartistry, influence and example of ourteachers. As one of our most excellentand creative activities, teaching is thedomain of those with the God givengifts of a true artist. Creative,inspirational, unique, empathetic,passionate, complex, intriguing,original, humorous, sensitive, andspontaneous are just some of thewords that describe the teacher. Theprivilege of working with the veryspirits of human beings is a sacredone. As the document suggests,teachers and educators fulfil a specificChristian vocation and share an equallyspecific participation in the mission ofthe Church.

The role of teachers in making Jesusknown and loved has never been moreimportant. May the pages of thisedition of La Valla provide glimpses ofthe hope and joy evident in ourschools across the country each day,and let us thank God for the principals,teachers and staff who make it allpossible.

Dr Frank Malloy

NEW SCHOOLLEADERS

Andrea Woodgate,Principal, St Joseph’sNortham

Andrea Woodgate commenced as Principalof St Joseph’s Northam at the beginning ofTerm 1 and she and her family, husbandJay and daughter Cara, have quickly settledinto the rhythm of life in Northam.

Andrea comes to the role at Northamafter four years as Assistant Principal at StKieran Catholic Primary School, Tuart Hilland prior to this, five years as AssistantPrincipal at Orana Catholic Primary School,Willetton. This is not Andrea’s first countryplacement as in 2008/09 she held theposition of Principal at Our Lady of MountCarmel School, Mullewa, a town about100 kms north east of Geraldton.

Already Andrea is overseeing developmentsat St Joseph’s with the student populationnearing 700, new portables arriving tosupport the growth and a new buildingabout to commence.

Mr Lee McMaster,Principal St Gregory’sCollege Campbelltown

Lee MacMaster commenced hisappointment as the Principal of StGregory’s College Campbelltown at thestart of the 2019 academic year. Lee waspreviously Principal of St Andrew’s CatholicCollege, in the Northern Beaches Parish ofCairns, a Prep-12 co-educational college ofover 1600 students. Lee is a highlyregarded Catholic educational leader whois widely known for his passionateleadership of quality contemporarylearning and teaching. Prior to his tenureat St Andrews’s, Lee held a variety ofsenior leadership positions includingAssistant Headmaster at St Joseph’sCollege, Hunters Hill, and St Leo’s CollegeWahroonga with specific responsibilitiesfor learning and teaching. In the LismoreDiocese Lee was Assistant Principal atTrinity Catholic College, and secondaryeducation Consultant for the CatholicEducation Office. He has served the NSWBoard of Studies for 18 years as a HigherSchool Certificate senior examiner andsupervisor of marking. Lee has a Bachelorof Education from Sydney Teachers’ College(University of Sydney), and his notedcommitment to learning is evident in arange of post-graduate studies includingthe achievement of the OutstandingAlumni award for his Masters of Educationin Theology & Leadership (Southern CrossUniversity & ACU) and his commencement

of a Doctorate of Philosophy. Lee is anaccomplished sportsman excelling incricket, football, and football refereeing.He has been actively involved in the fullco-curriculum programs of the schools inwhich he has taught especially in sports,student leadership development and publicspeaking.

With over 25 years of successful seniorleadership experience in Catholic schools,we welcome Lee and his wife Sue to StGregory’s College in 2019.

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Mr Matthew Brennan,Principal St Augustine’sCollege CairnsBefore his appointment as the first layPrincipal of Saint Augustine’s College Cairnsfrom January 2019, Mr Matthew Brennanwas Deputy Headmaster/Head of SeniorSchool at St Gregory’s College,Campbelltown. Matthew is highly regardedfor his leadership of quality contemporarylearning and teaching in boys’ education.In addition, Matthew has extensiveexperience in leading a Catholic boardingschool community. Prior to hisappointment at St Gregory’s College,Matthew held a number of leadershippositions including House Dean at MaristCollege Canberra, Senior Boarding Masterat St Stanislaus’ College, Bathurst andHead of Boarding at St Gregory’s College.

faith experiences through overseasimmersions and World Youth Dayexperiences. He has generouslycontributed to a variety of Maristinitiatives, committees, and boards overmany years. In Mark Woodford, MarcellinCollege has an outstanding, gifted andfaith filled Principal who will work withstaff, students, parents, Parishes, and thewonderful community of Sydney CatholicSchools in leading this vibrant Maristcommunity.

Mark is looking forward to theopportunities and challenges ahead. Hisgoal is to inspire and encourage studentsat Marcellin College to be the best theycan be in and outside the classroom. Wecongratulate Mark on this appointmentand wish him every success and happinessin his role as Principal.

During Semester Two, 2017, Matthew wasthe Acting Principal at Parramatta MaristHigh School, NSW.

With over 20 years’ of highly successfulexperience in Catholic education, Matthewhas been deeply immersed in the Maristtradition both as a student andthroughout his career in Marist Colleges atCampbelltown and Canberra.

Mr Mark Woolford,Principal, MarcellinCollege RandwickMr Mark Woolford has been appointed thenew Principal of Marcellin CollegeRandwick. Marists throughout Australiaknow Mark well, such has been hisinvolvement and impact in so many areasof Marist life and mission. Mark attendedMarcellin College as a student, and uponcompleting his undergraduate studies inEducation, commenced teaching at SaintAugustine’s College in Cairns. Mark hasbeen highly effective in leadershippositions at Marist College North Shore,Saint Joseph’s College Hunters Hill, MaristCollege Eastwood, Marist College Kogarahand previously at Marcellin College. Markholds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and aGraduate Diploma in Education (Universityof NSW), a Graduate Diploma in ReligiousEducation (Catholic College of Education,Sydney) and a Master of Education(Australian Catholic University).

Mark has also worked in senior roles inReligious Education for Sydney Catholicschools and has been a pioneer inproviding young people with life changingMatthew Brennan

Mark Woolford

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The illustrious group photographed withBrother Luke Smyth at St Gregory’s CollegeCampbelltown are young Marists information from Timor Leste. They havebeen visiting Sydney in recent weeks toundertake a course in the English languagewith Brothers Paul Turner from Sale inVictoria and Anthony Vaughan fromEastwood. Welcome to these young men:Adelino, Isac and Jacinto (in the back row),and Gaspar and Mateus (in the front row).Our prayers and best wishes are with themas they commence their journey to theinternational novitiate in Sri Lanka.

Brother Chinthana is from India and

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currently in Australia visiting his family –his parents and brothers in Perth. He isliving with the Marist Community atNewman College Churchlands, and alsostudying for a Master’s degree in PublicAdministration. We hope that he has theopportunity to visit us in the EasternStates before he returns to India, and wewish him well in his studies.

Brother Farancis is from Pakistan. He iscurrently undertaking a Master’s degree inEducational Leadership at the AustralianCatholic University in Sydney. This will alsoinclude some courses in Melbourne. Farancisis a member of the Marist Community at

North Sydney. Inshallah – God willing – hewill complete his studies later in the year.

Brother Kevin Dobbyn is from Aucklandand a member of the District of thePacific. He is well known to manyAustralian Marist Brothers who completedtheir novitiate at Naenae in Wellington.Kevin is completing is doctorate at theAustralian Catholic University inMelbourne; and he is a member of theMarist Coburg community.

Such important visitors clearly indicate theinternational composition of the MaristInstitute, and it is a privilege and pleasureto have these Bothers with us.

Brother Luke Smyth at St Gregory’s College with young Marists in formation from Timor Leste.

Brother Farancis Brother Kevin Dobbyn Brother Chinthana

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Marist180Marist180 provides a range of programsand services to help young people createpositive change in their lives. These includeproviding education and skills developmentopportunities, homelessness and transitionto independent living services, Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander employment, casework and cultural programs, and IntensiveTherapeutic Care (ITC) services to youngpeople who are no longer able to remainwith their families. Based in BlacktownNSW, Marist180 has homes in Western

Sydney, South West Sydney, Central WestNSW, Hunter and Wollongong and a SkillsDevelopment Centre in Brisbane.

New CEOMarist180 welcomes our new ChiefExecutive Officer, Peter Monaghan. Peterand his family have relocated from NorthQueensland where Peter was ExecutiveDirector of Centacare North Queensland.Peter joins Marist180 during a period oftransition and growth. Peter brings aconsiderable experience in communitywelfare organisations, spanning close to

Marist180 is committed to growing andsupporting Our People. The LeadershipDevelopment Program is one way that weare working towards empowering ourstaff. House Managers and Team Leadersgathered in March for the first of theseconferences. The program will run over thenext 12 months and will focus onnurturing and developing leadership skillsin present and emerging leaders.

30 years within the government, privateand not-for-profit sectors in the fields ofeducation, aged care, seniors, mentalhealth, disabilities, child safety, youth atrisk and families. Peter and his family arewarmly welcomed into the Marist family.

Eleven students graduated with their ROSA(Record of School Achievement) certificatein December last year. We celebratedstudent achievement in the areas ofacademics, attendance and school spirit. Ourtwo major awards, for best overall academic

Pete’s Placeachievement went to Liam Gollan, and theMarcellin Champagnat award fordemonstrating a sense of community, loveand care whilst at school, was awarded toShanelle Bonser. In 2019 we have 28 studentsenrolled and have had a very positive start

to the year. Pete’s Place is a Marist schoolin Blacktown for girls and boys in Years7–10. It offers an alternative learningenvironment for young people withunique needs who haven’t thrived inmainstream schools.

Marist180 Leadership Program

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Daramu MuralWorkshopsThe Daramu Program is a specialistAboriginal youth justice programsupporting our young people in choosingpositive pathways. Our Daramu youngpeople have been working on a mural thatrepresents justice, family, knowledge,sports and tucker. We are proud of ourDaramu young people in the steps theyare taking to engage in school or inpreparation for employment. Gabby(pictured with her classroom teacherLeesa) is proud to share her culture withher classmates at school through herartwork. Leesa praises Gabby forcontinuing to make great achievementswith her school work.

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MARIST-SION COLLEGE, WARRAGUL

INSPIRED BY TRADITIONSMarist-Sion College, Warragul is inspired bythe traditions of the Marist Brothers andthe Sisters of Our Lady of Sion. We aim topromote an active faith which is guidedby the Gospel message. We also aim tobuild a community within which all arenurtured, valued and respected in ourmission to create a more just andsustainable world. In 2019, to celebratethe Marist theme, ‘Call to Holiness’, we arecontinuing our ongoing commitment toministry and service opportunities for oursenior students, hopeful that they willcontinue their volunteer work beyondtheir years at Marist-Sion College, as manyhave done before them.

In the study of Religious Education, seniorstudents analyse the important role playedby religious groups in our localcommunity. The contribution of the StVincent de Paul Society, Marist Brothersand the Sister of Our Lady of Sion arediscussed in class, highlighting their activecharity work in both the Melbourne andGippsland regions. In 2019, a number of

senior students and staff will be given theopportunity to experience voluntary work,gaining appreciation for its importance inour community and ultimately putting ourfaith into action.

St Vincent de PaulSociety | Soup VanStreet Retreats (SVSR)Our College is proud to be recognised asthe first Victorian school involved with theVinnies Fitzroy Soup Van commencing in1993. The Fitzroy Soup Van operates sevennights a week and brings practicalassistance, friendship and genuine concernto people in need within our community.This inner city experience gives ourstudents an opportunity to witness theissue of homelessness in Melbourne and todevelop empathy by walking in another’sshoes to appreciate the hardship that isoften hidden in our local country town.Our students bring care packages ofbathroom essentials, socks, gloves and

beanies to distribute to the people weserve after they have collected their soupand food items. This often leads to heart-warming conversations, an opportunity tosee the world through another’s eyes, andhopefully a greater appreciation for thethings we often take for granted in ourown lives.

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Marist Youth Ministry /Heidelberg West BreadRun (HWBR)The Bread Team is a group consisting ofMarist-Sion students, Young Marists (post-school) and Exodus Volunteers. Bread Runhas been running in West Heidelberg forover 15 years. Each week the team collectsdonated bread from a local bakery anddistributes it to families and individuals,including those housebound, sick orelderly. This suburban experience gives ourstudents an opportunity to roll up theirsleeves and engage in volunteer work withBr Harry Prout, Br Doug Walsh and BrBarry Lamb from the West HeidelbergMarist Community. This is an importantopportunity for our students to learnfirsthand about the Marist Charism andthe inspiring efforts of Marist Brothers,Lay Marists and Post-School Maristsworking in solidarity to serve the localcommunity.

Mr James MazzoliniMarist Association MemberDirector of Staff Development

Please find below a reflection prepared by arecent volunteer on the Soup Van StreetRetreat.

A small group of Year 12 School Leadersalong with three staff, volunteered on theMelbourne Soup Van Street Retreat. Ourrole on Soup Van was to provide those whocame to the Van with a conversation, andto hand out extra items such as toiletries,deodorant, socks, Easter eggs, and waterbottles, which we had brought along.

When we arrived at the kitchen in NorthMelbourne, we had a quick briefing with aVinnies staff member about how the nightwould run, and we spoke about how wewere feeling before we went out.Everyone was excited to start, but alsoapprehensive as to how the night would

pan out. At our first stop, people werealready lining up to be served hot foodand sandwiches, and as soon as we gotout of the van, they were willing to havea conversation with us. It was an amazingfeeling to be able to make a difference inthe lives of these people by providingthem with the essentials that they neededto get by and a conversation and smile. Itwas incredible to see how welcomingthese people were, despite their currentsituations. At our next stop, we assisted inhanding out bags for people to carry alltheir items for the long journey home orto where they planned to sleep for thenight. Here we began to realise how bigthe issue of homeless is, not only in

Melbourne, but also in Victoria andAustralia. Throughout the night, manypeople shared their stories with us, andwe learnt that these people wereincredibly strong. At the end of theevening, back at the Vinnies kitchen, wehad a quick debrief, regarding our feelingsnow that the night was over, said ourgoodbyes and returned home to Warragul.This was an amazing experience and reallyputs Year 12, and the issue of homelessnessinto perspective, as well as giving us achance to do something for others.

Sunday Denny, Molly Ryan, BenLawrence, Liam Lay, Luke Johnsonand Harrison Plank

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MARIST LIFE AND FORMATIONFOOTSTEPS1 – MAKING JESUS CHRIST KNOWN & LOVED24-27 February 2019

Participants: Marita Murray, Laura Finn, Delia De Bellis, Clare Gilliland, Tracey Edstein, Mel Koinis, Jacqueline Kinloch, Meaghan Round, MeaghanAmbrose, Paul Reed, Rob Dvorak, Gianni Petrucci, Harry Symons, Robbie Brown, Nicci Ruthven, Steve Bonaventura, Gertrudes Watson, Chima Ofor,Kevin Kelly, Joanne Dermody, Michele Mellas, Domenica Polimeni, Lisa Davis, Jenny Russell, Lisa Robbie, Leigh Hodder, Graeme Atkins, Mathew Rolfe,Jo Wilcock, Matthew Bower, Sam Slattery, Kristal Meekings, Brendan WorrellTeam: Paul Harris, Br Hubert Williams, Elizabeth Falconer, John Hickey, Julie Ryan

FOOTSTEPS1 – MAKING JESUS CHRIST KNOWN & LOVED10-13 March 2019

Participants: Linda Brunetto, Ashlee Berryman, Maree McCormack, Mariette Francis, Bas Pelly, Mark Barron, Lauren Hadchiti, Di Davies, Alice Hann,Chris Raju, Rodrigo Gris, Jennie Collins, Katherine Borkowski, Kate Kilpatrick, Adrian Wilkinson, Rory O’Hagan, Eva Frize, Sarah Cross, ArgieHernandez, Rosemary Bartley, Danika Saal, Kerrie McCullum, Filomena Olsen, Trent Carlson, Maria Soufis, Peta Earley, Ryan Pigram, Geoff Young,Kerrie McCullum, Shana Bennett, Tony Abou-Nasr, David TeumaTeam: Ryan Gato, Elizabeth Falconer, Mark O’Farrell, Br Robert O’Connor

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2019 Nurses and Carers Conference

Holy Today Across theNationIn response to Pope Francis’ call toholiness in today’s world, the MaristAssociation theme for this year of HolyToday is an invitation to “grow inawareness of the life in and around us”(Water From the Rock #68). The aim ofthis year’s program invites people to get intouch with their inner selves and torecognise the presence of God in theordinary events of their lives.

Stephen Byrne and Cameron Gaffney from St Peter Claver College Riverview

Back row: Br Michael Akers, Br Bryan Davis, Bruce Houghton, Shayne Weber, Cassie Chong, Karen Ukmar, Lauren Caplick, Rebecca Anderson, Br Brendan Neily, Kerry RamyanMiddle row: Catherine Bridge, Polly Lolesio Tracey Whaites, Corinne McPhee, Kylie Ashcroft, Kerry MillarFront row: Henrika Katsiotis, Linda Lenard, Gill Griscti, Br Jeff Barrington

From Sunday 17th until Wednesday 20th March, twenty four Nurses, Carers, Health Care Coordinators and Aged Care CommunityLeaders (Hunters Hill, Ashgrove, Randwick and Campbelltown), met at Mittagong for the fifth biennial Nurses and Carers Conference.

On Monday morning, Nehme Khattar, from the Mission and Life Formation Team, led two sessions on the Marist spirituality theme forthis year, “Holy Today”. Nehme provided a very reflective program which the Nurses and Carers found most rewarding. Nehme was ableto emphasise what the Nurses and Carers do in their everyday lives whilst caring for each of the Brothers is ‘holy each day’.

Overall, the gathering was a very valuable time with the various groups sharing the uniqueness of each individual aged care community,thus supporting each other by sharing their wisdom, experience and love of the Brothers.

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ST GREGORY’S COLLEGE CAMPBELLTOWN

SUCCESS AT CANBERRAROYAL SHOWOn 20th February 2019; 20 students, 12 head of sheep and 6 cattle made the trip to thefirst event on the Show Sheep and Cattle season calendar; the Royal Canberra Show.

Show Sheep ResultsIn the Corriedale Judging competition,where our sheep were judged againstCorriedales bred by professional studowners, we achieved ChampionCorriedale Group and ChampionCorriedale Ewe. These sheep thencompeted in the Interbreed Judgingcompetition, a class of the best of thebest of all sheep breeds at the show.Incredibly, our Champion Ewe went on toachieve Supreme Long Wool ChampionDam (Female) of the show.

In the Schools Judging Competition, whereour sheep are judged against sheepexhibited by other schools, we achievedfirst place in every class, Champion LongWool Ram, Reserve Champion Ram andChampion Long Wool Ewe.

The College was very successful in theschool competitions. Ben Kelly wasawarded 3rd in Meat Sheep Judging and4th in the Sheep Handling competitions.Conlon West, at his first ever show,

achieved equal sixth (along with DanWatkin) in the Meat Sheep judgingcompetition, and 4th in the SheepHandling competition. Tom Anderson,Luke Taber (at his first ever show),Luke Cozma and Dan Watkin alsoachieved placings in the finals of theschools’ competitions.

Show Cattle ResultsThe College’s great results didn’t end inthe sheep ring. The College achievedChampion Pair of Red Angus Heifersand Junior Champion Red AngusFemale, who then went on to achieveGrand Champion Red Angus Female, andeven better the Supreme Champion RedAngus!

The students were also very successfulin the Cattle Parading competitions.Patrick Bird, Tom Anderson, Ben Kelly,Riley Keogh, Harry Stuart and Alex Paceall achieved placings in their respectiveheats. Tom Ferro and Beau Gilbert wereplaced 5th in the finals of theirrespective age groups, and JoshuaFenech was awarded the OverallChampion School Cattle Parader!

Edward StefanskiAgriculture and Science Teacher

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REMAR AUSTRALIAThe 2019 RemarMinistry TeamThe year has started very well for the newRemar Ministry Team members. Followingthe MYM formation week with the othernational staff, the RMT assisted at theNational Remar Conference at theHermitage in early February. During theConference, 53 Helms gathered for threedays of spiritual formation, key notes andworkshops on a variety of youth ministrytopics. With 36 Remar Caravels acrossthirteen schools embarking on their Remarjourney this year, it is going to be a busyyear for the RMT.

Red Caravel DayAfter a few weeks of solid preparations,the team facilitated two Red (Year 10)Caravel days at Marist Sion College and atNotre Dame College, with over 90 Rowersin attendance from Lavalla Catholic College,Marist Sion, Notre Dame, MarymedeCatholic College, Marist College Bendigo,Assumption College Kilmore and MarcellinCollege Bulleen. The Rowers were engagedin a variety of activities discussing globaland local social justice issues andparticipating in community building andleadership games during the day.

Being a RMT member on these camps andretreats can give a different perspective toyouth ministry, as team members;

“The Red Caravel Days have been an excellentstart to my year of Mission. To see so many

different Marist students start the samejourney I have travelled, and to be able toassist guide them in their journey is anamazing experience. The maturity andknowledge that I have seen from such youngminds has been outstanding to see andsomewhat inspirational. It’s things like theseretreats that really give me hope in youngerstudents who can lead us into a brightertomorrow. I have already seen great things soearly in this year of mission, and I am excitedto see what else these young Marists have tooffer”. (Ronan Long, RMT member fromMarcellin College Bulleen 2018).

“As a Marist graduate, I know all abouthow much youth ministry matters. Afterjoining Remar in high school, I started myyear of mission on the Remar MinistryTeam in January. Whether it be on animmersion trip to the Philippines or doinglocal ministry in Shepparton, Remar hashelped me find out who I really am andwhat I am passionate about. I feel inspired

when I see how other young Marists arealso passionate about doing ministry andmaking a difference, even beyond their owncommunities. Seeing these young studentswith such a drive is contagious and it canhave the power to stir something withinourselves”. (Georgina Down, RMT member fromNotre Dame College, 2018).

The RMT will continue to travel throughoutVictoria, Sydney, Brisbane, Alice Springs andPerth in the coming months to facilitateseveral camps and retreats and they lookforward meeting you and your students.

Finally, I would like to say thank you foryour support to Remar and Youth Ministryin your schools, your efforts are not in vainas we meet many young people who havegrown into young Marists, because of theirinvolvement in Youth Ministry at yourschool.

Edwin BakkerNational Remar Coordinator

Red Caravel Day at Marist Sion College Warragul

Remar Ministry Team Edwin Bakker (National Coordinator, KyrellosRizkala (Marymede Catholic College South Morang), Olivia Carver(Sacred Heart College Adelaide), Ronan Long, Marcellin College Bulleen) Red caravel Day at Notre Dame College Shepparton

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MARISTS CELEBRATEFIRST PROFESSIONS

Tudella Novitiate – First Professions ofeleven new Brothers – three from Timor-LesteLast Saturday, 6th April 2019, we joyfullycelebrated the First Professions of elevennew Brothers, three of whom are the firstfrom Timor Leste (Brothers BenjaminCorbafo, Jacinto Fuli Falo, MelquianoObe), two from the District of Melanesia(Brothers Cyril Benora and CarlvinRumina), three from Viet Nam, one fromBangladesh, and two from Sri Lanka.

Their Profession was celebrated in ourNovitiate chapel, with Archbishop PierreNguyen Van Tot, the Apostolic Nuncio ofthe Holy See to Sri Lanka, and more thana hundred family, friends, and localReligious in attendance.

As you can imagine, it was a joyful day,full of God’s blessings for our futurepresence and ministry with young peoplein the Region, our call to be a “beacon ofhope in this turbulent world”, as “theface and hands of God’s tender mercy”.

Please pray for our Brothers as theyspend a month with their families afterbeing away for two years, then amonth’s community experience in theirown countries, before their continuedformation in Manila at MAPAC.

As you can imagine, it was a joyful day,full of God’s blessings for our futurepresence and ministry with young peoplein the Region, our call to be a “beacon ofhope in this turbulent world”, as “the faceand hands of God’s tender mercy”.

Please pray for our Brothers as they spenda month with their families after beingaway for two years, then a month’scommunity experience in their owncountries, before their continuedformation in Manila at MAPAC.

Br Lecio Heckler with our newly professed Br Jacinto Fuli Falo, Br Melquiano Obe, Br BenjaminCorbafo together with Br Peter Carroll and Br Rod Thomson.

The whole community at Tudella – 1st Year Novices, Staff and newly professed Brothers, with the Archbishop.

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MARCELLIN COLLEGE BULLEEN

PATHWAY TO GREATNESSMarcellin College, Bulleen Year 12 VCEstudent Stephen Catsamas has been selectedto represent Australia at the Asian PhysicsOlympiad to be held at the AdelaideConvention Centre, Adelaide from 5 to 13May. They will compete against more than200 of Asia’s brightest kids representing 26other countries and regions.

Stephen has outperformed thousands ofother talented students in selection examsand training to represent Australia for thesecond consecutive year in a row. Stephenreceived a bronze medal at the 2018Physics Olympiad in Hanoi, Vietnam (APhO).

In 2018 Stephen went on to representAustralia at the UNESCO-sanctionedInternational Science Olympiads held inPortugal, where he outperformed morethan 6,000 other students from morethan 280 schools in the qualifying exams,making a shortlist of 91 to attend atwoweek summer school at the Australian

National University in preparation for theOlympiads. Stephen went on to win abronze at this international event.

Melissa Mackellin, Assistant Principal (10-12) Students stated that the College isextremely proud of Stephen for thehumility he has shown throughout, “Hisdedication, motivation, thirst forknowledge and passion for critical andanalytical thought has allowed him toaccess life changing opportunities.Stephen is an example to all of us of theimportance of pursuing your passions andstriving for the highest”.

The Australian Science Olympiads programis run by non-profit Australian ScienceInnovations and funded through theAustralian Government’s National Innovationand Science Agenda, with support fromthe Australian National University.

Learn more about the Australian ScienceOlympiad Competition at: www.asi.edu.au

The Official Table for lunch. Some of our Vietnamese novices and friends.

The eleven professed Brothers with the Archbishop and the Leaders who received the Vows – Brs Juan Castro, Jean Marie Batick, Peter Carroll and Mervyn Perera. Enjoying the buffet lunch.

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TIMOR LESTE

BLESSING & INAUGURATIONOF THE FORMATION HOUSEIN BAUCAUDancers in traditional dress commencedthe celebrations. About a hundred andeighty guests, standing outside the gates,were welcomed to the event by a troop ofsix women and one man. As the danceprogressed, guests followed dancers ontothe property and to their seats.

Guest included Bishop Basilio, Bishop ofBaucau Diocese, Brother Peter Carroll,provincial of the Province of Australia,Maria, a representative of the Municipalityof Baucau, Commander Aleixo of the localPolice, Father Manuel, parish priest ofBaucau, Brother Peter Corr and theBrothers of the Baucau Marist community,representatives of various congregations ofreligious sisters, staff and students of ICFP(the local Marist teachers’ college) and manyothers. The MC for the occasion wasMestra Domingas, vice-director of ICFP.

Once guests were seated, Bishop Basilio,Br Peter Carroll, Maria and CommanderAleixo were called forward to cut the tape,

signifying the official opening of the house.Then the bishop recited a prayer of blessing.After this, the special guests went withthe bishop and the provincial around thehouse to bless the rooms with holy water.While this was happening, a PowerPointpresentation showed the guests thevarious rooms and gardens of the house.

Mass was celebrated outside the chapeland in the courtyard. During his homily,which was delivered in English and thenTetun, Bishop Basilio spoke of his delightin having the Marist Brothers in thisDiocese; first with the teacher’s college,now with the formation programme andin the future with the school.Significantly, just before the end of Mass,Fr Manuel placed the Blessed Sacrament inthe tabernacle in the chapel.

Following Mass, there were three speechesinterspersed with dances and musicalitems. The speakers were the representativeof the Municipality of Baucau, Fr Manuel

and Br Peter Carroll. Peter gave the goodwishes of Br Ernesto and spoke about theBrothers’ commitment to the people ofEast Timor, particularly in the BaucauDistrict. He said that the opening of thisfacility marked a new chapter of theBrothers’ presence in East Timor.

After cutting the cake, dinner was served.

This was a significant event for the Brothersin Baucau and for the province moregenerally. The twelve men here at presentare the first to do their training in thishouse. The other eighteen Timoresecurrently in formation did their initialtraining at the old formation house whichwas rented accommodation on one floorof a three-story house. This new house, apurpose-built facility which canaccommodate up to 22 trainees and fourstaff, will be of great benefit for years tocome.

Robert Speare

Guests are welcomed with a traditional dance.

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Maria cuts the tape with Commander Aleixo, Br Peter Carroll and Bishop Basilio Bishop Basilio blesses one of the two dormitories

The choir was accompanied by Br Michael McManus

The aspirants sing a song in Tetun (written by aspirant Zaulino) aboutMarcellin Champagnat

Br Peter Carroll and Maria cut the cake; watching are Fr Manuel,Commander Aleixo, Br Peter Corr and Bishop Basilio

Part of the congregation Residential building

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TIMOR LESTE

AN HISTORIC DAY FORMARISTS IN TIMOR LESTEUnder some shady trees in a bushsetting in the sub-district of Lautem,local traditional land owners signed andhanded over documents to the MaristBrothers to gift them with a parcel ofland on which the first Marist school ofthe country will be built. This is a parcelof 9 hectares on a small plateau not farfrom the shoreline.

Representing the Brothers were BrManoel Soares da Silva (Brazil CentroNorte) and Br Peter Corr (Maristcommunity leader and President of thelocal Marist Foundation, FundaçãoMarista Timor Leste (FMTL). As well asthe landowners and Brothers, othersinvolved in the signing of documentswere Bishop Basilio do Nascimento,Bishop of Baucau, the local parish priest,Padre Joaquim, and civic officials whoare chefs in the region (Xefe Suco andXefe Aldeia). Many other members of theLautem region were also present tocelebrate this first stage in thedevelopment of a new school school intheir District.

At the conclusion of the signing, therewas a symbolic gesture of handing overthe documents to the Brothers. TheBishop stated clearly to all present that

this would be a private school and notunder his direction. So the documentswere handed directly by the localauthorities formally to the Brothers andnot through the bishop.

Other Marists present were Br RobertSpeare, Br João Batista and a layvolunteer from Brazil, Janaíne Perini.

A number of speeches ended theformalities and then all enjoyed a lunchprovided by the local women.

Brother Peter Corr remarked that thiswas “a very significant day for TimorLeste, Brazilian and Australian Marists asthe land title means the formal processes

of launching our first Marist school in theyoungest and poorest nation in Asia isnow possible”.

The next few steps in the project include:

1. Survey of the site boundaries andtopographical profile.

2. Land registration under the MaristFoundation (FMTL)

3. Formation of a road access forvehicular access.

4. Drilling for water. This is likely to besuccessful as an expert water diviningSalesian priest (Fr Rolando) suggeststhat there are at least 5 places thatlook likely for underground water at40 to 60 metres. If drilling provesunsuccessful we have been assuredaccess to a mountain stream which is8 km distance from the site.

In 2020 a national fundraising campaignwill be launched by Australian MaristSolidarity for the Marist school and it isplanned to be the focus of the 2020 AMSMSA schools’ campaign.

Thank you to those who have alreadydonated generously to this project whenit was first initiated.

Brother Robert SpeareTimor Leste Marist Community

Bishop Basilio do Nascimento addressing the gathering

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The idea of the Pool originated in 1939,and was the brainchild of the foundingHeadmaster, Brother Ignatius O’Connor.He thought it would be a great idea forseveral reasons: Brisbane’s climate demandedit (1940 saw the worst heatwave ever – onAustralia Day on 26th January, it was 43.5degrees Centigrade, and it was 33 and abovefor 10 days in a row); it would be a greatplace for fun for the College’s students,particularly the boarders; it would be awonderful drawcard for potential studentsbecause few private schools possessedpools; and it would bond the Brothers andthe school community together in itsconstruction, which they would have todo themselves because of wartimerestrictions on materials and labour, thusfostering a sense of “family”.

The big ambition was to have the poolready for the opening of school 30 January1940, but time and circumstance dictatedotherwise. The available volunteer labourforce and materials simply weren’t adequate,and the heatwave meant that work had tobe abandoned for a period during the daytime – it was simply too hot for physicallabour. (That didn’t stop Ignatius; heorganised for the school truck and a car toturn on their headlights, and workproceeded at night!) This was in the daysbefore ready mixed concrete, and all themixing was done by hand with a hiredmotorised mixer. Volunteer builders andplasterers offered their skills, and manyparents did the “donkey work” of soilremoval and transfer on a horse and drayowned by one of them. Most of it waspick and shovel stuff – no bobcats then.

The original idea of the Brothers to flowthe water through the pool from the creekwith the help of a windmill was not allowedby the Brisbane authorities on healthgrounds. So all these factors combinedmeant that the dream of having the poolready for the start of school becameimpossible. Work continued on it during theyear, and on Wednesday 6th November1940, the pool was opened by the StateMinister for Health and Home Affairs, MrNed Hanlon. Town water was connectedto the pool and a chlorination systeminstalled. (It was however never totallyeffective because there was no filtration,and ear, eye and throat infections werecommon for years – the boarders didn’tcare, they just had fun.) A diving boardwas also provided.

The pool had a wooden dressing shed by1956, and in 1960 money from the OldBoys Association saw a modernchlorination and filtration plant installed.

The walls, floor and surrounds of the poolalso saw extensive modification, includingan ornamental picket fence on thesouthern side.

The next modernisation of the pool camethrough Walkathon money when a newfiltration system was installed in 1971. Thepool, however was beginning to show itsage, and the school population was ever-increasing. Plans were hatched in 1976 andcame to fruition in 1977 when a new poolwas constructed through an extension ofthe old structure – it was now an“Olympic” size pool with all the “ModCons”. This is the pool that has served theCollege since, and is now to be replacedby a fourth incarnation, all of which havebeen on essentially the same site.

In all its guises, “The Pool” has been a greatpart of Ashgrove’s sporting traditions. Myrecords show that Ashgrove swimmerswon aggregate titles in 1954 and 1955,then in the days of the TAS competition,1979, and 1987 to 1992. After we joinedAIC in 1999, Ashgrove won titles in 2001and 2002, shared the aggregate with Ionain 2003, and then won from 2005 to 2011inclusive. Further victories would follow in2013 and 2015, with 2012 and 2014 beingdesperately close “seconds”. Ashgrove hasdefinitely been the dominant swimmingpower in our competition in the “modern”era, so the new pool should only enhancethis trend.

MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE

EARLY SWIMMING POOL DAYSWhat follows is a brief history of “The Swimming Pool” at Ashgrove, though in the earliestyears it was always known as “The Baths”.

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Bridge Builders is the name given to anew program promoting Australian MaristCollaboration and Volunteeringinternationally and within the province ofAustralia. There are also local and specialprojects included. The name, Bridge Builders,comes from the third call of the XXIIGeneral Chapter of the brothers in 2017.

“Inspire our creativity to be Bridge Builders”develop a good understanding of our ever-changing world, and face current challenges,without falling into the temptation of“answering questions that no one is askinganymore”.

(Pope Francis in Medellin, September 9, 2017)

This graphic uses the colours of the styleguide for the Marist Association and otherkey Marist ministries and is aligned withthe Ave Maria logo of the brothers. It hasbeen designed by Tracey Doublet who isresponsible for Association communications.

This new program is offered as a service toall Marists in Australia through the MaristAssociation and the key ministries MSA,MYM, AMS and Marist180. It follows onfrom the work previously administered byMarist Volunteers Australia. Bridge Buildersis at the research and development (R&D)stage relying, to a significant degree, oninternational networking between Maristprovinces, coordinated by the GeneralAdministration through the office ofCollaboration for mission, international –Cmi. The program also seeks to createopportunities in Australia and withministries administered by the provincesuch as in Cambodia and Timor Leste.

Access to the Bridge Builders program willsoon be available via the various AustralianMarist websites and there will be a well-publicised launch when the design hasbeen completed. In the meantime, anyenquiries can be directed tochris.wills@marists.org.au

Present Volunteer list:

Cassie Schumacher – FMSI Geneva UN(returned)

Juliana Kittel – East Harlem, USA

Tony Clark – Atlantis, South Africa

Beth Code – Johannesburg, South Africa

Tom Milliken – Ecuador

In preparation:

Pat Cooke - FMSI Geneva UN and FratelliProject, Lebanon (Sept-Dec 2019)Jack Kelly – LaValla School, Cambodia(June July 2019)Rob Slater – LaValla School, Cambodia(June July 2019)Brad Murphy – FMSI Geneva UNWill Shanks – New Horizons, Vietnam.

Juliana (2nd left)International

Women’s Day NYC

Juliana Kittel is now based in East Harlem,NYC, one of the seven Lavalla200>intercultural communities. She joinsMartha (Mexico) and Juliana was previouslyat the Lavalla200>community in the

Juliana at UN Geneva

Some Australians ‘on mission’Brazilian Amazon and in 2015 completedan internship with FMSI who haveconsultative status at the United Nationsin Geneva.

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This may interest youThere are ongoing possibilities forshort- and long-term volunteeringplacements the New Horizonsproject in Vietnam. Br Geoff Kellyfrom Australia and Br AntonioSanchez from Spain are based nearHanoi and always requireassistance with conversationalEnglish classes and activities andeven more formal TEFL if you havethe skill.

You may like to look at the NewHorizons Facebook page to get anidea of their activities. Contact BrChris Wills if you want moreinformation.

Brother Tony Clark is with theLavalla200> community in Atlantis, SouthAfrica. He joins Br Pietro (Italy), BrNnodu (Nigeria), Maria (Spain) and Diogoand Juliana (Brazil). The community workswith people who have been settled on aplanned industrial site – but little of theindustry followed them.

Beth Code arrived in Johannesburg,South Africa in January. She isvolunteering in the Southern AfricanProvince as Marist Youth Coordinator inSouth Africa and Marcellin HouseCommunity Leader. Marcellin House is aninternational community of young Maristadults from Germany, Brazil, Spain, Italy,France and Australia. Nearly 20volunteers from Australia havevolunteered since 2012, either for theshort-term holiday program or for up toone year in the ongoing three2sixprogram. Marcellin College, Bullenannually give their Champagnat Award toex-students who are then sponsored toparticipate in the holiday recreationprogram. The three2six (3pm to 6pm inMarist School classrooms) educationalprogram conducts an alternative schoolfor African Refugees who are deniedentry into the South African schoolsystems.

Tom Milliken, an ex-student ofAshgrove, is presently in Ecuador for sixmonths. Tom is a civil engineer and isteaching physics to students from the fiveindigenous language groups in theEcuadoran Amazon of Sucumbíos! Aftersix months he will move on toexperiences in Marist Communities inBolivia and Chile. Lucky Tom speaksSpanish.

Nnodu, Diogo, Juliana, Maria, Pietro, Tony

Beth seated (left) with the Marcellin House international community in Johannesburg RSA.

Tom (Right) and friend in the classroom at Sucumbíos.

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ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE CAIRNS

ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGECOMMISSIONS FIRST LAYPRINCIPAL

February 21 marked the annual St Augustine’sCommencement Mass. The 2019 celebrationwill also be remembered as an historicalchanging of the guard when Mr MatthewBrennan was commissioned as the College’sfirst lay principal. Newly minted CollegeCaptain Gabriel Brown and Liturgy CaptainSimeon Natusch, introduced the year’sMarist theme “Holy Today!” and initiatedthe College’s 90th chapter since itsinauguration in 1930.

Following a stirring hymn accompanied bya fine student ensemble, Father Lauriedelivered his homily. Building on this year’stheme, he shared a personal experience from2001 when he celebrated an outdoor mass.Recounting the calming of winds after ablessing, he observed the emergence of asomewhat unexpected but beautiful andvery relevant sentiment – the need forrespect for those of differing ethnicitiesand beliefs.

This message proved to be a most appropriatetransition into the ceremony commissioning

the new principal – a member of theCollege whose role demands him toconsider and respect a great manyopinions. In the presence of Mr Bill Dixon,Executive Director of Catholic EducationServices, and Dr Frank Malloy, NationalDirector of Marist Schools Australia,Principal, Mr Brennan pledged himself tothe College affirming his commitment touphold the rich ethos embedded deepwithin the school by the Marist Brothers.

Following his blessing, Mr Brennan calledupon Mr Andrew Dorahy to present theCollege Prefects; senior class students who,after receiving a badge, lifted up theircollective voices to sing the Salve Reginaand solemnly pledge their commitment tothe service of the College. A mosttouching moment in the ceremony waswhen each of the prefects was presentedwith the Saints Prefects’ tie by his mother.

The Eucharistic Prayer and Communionprovided a perfect period of reflection;the contemplative silence broken only by

the dulcet tones of our Director ofPerforming Arts, Dr Malcolm Cole’s finalperformance before, sadly, he departs theCollege to tackle greater challenges in hisnew role as the Senior Education Officerfor Music, Music Extension and Drama atQCAA in Brisbane.

At the conclusion of the Mass, members ofthe 2019 Senior class were proudly presentedto the College, receiving their Seniorbadges and committing themselves to theMarist traditions which are the pillars of,and underpin, the College community.

Our newly commissioned Principal, callingupon these traditions, identified theincalculable and continuing influence of theMarist Brothers. In true Marist tradition,Mr Brennan called upon each and everystudent and the College community as awhole “to create our own masterpiece”.

And so we shall!

Jack MillerYear 11 Journalist

Principal Commissioning (L-R) Mrs Margie Brennan; Mr Bill Dixon (CES); Mr Matthew Brennan; Dr Frank Malloy (Marist Schools Australia); Fr Frank Gordon

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ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE CAIRNS

SAINTS CELEBRATES SUCCESS

On 7 February 2019, St Augustine’s Collegecommended the school’s academic highachievers at the first of its biannualacademic awards assemblies. The primaryfocus of the assembly reflects itsnamesake - to award those students whoachieved highly during last year’s finalsemester.

The assembly celebrated current students’academic achievement and success in the2018 academic year and we also welcomedback the 29 graduating students from2018 who achieved an OP between 1 and5. Most notably, among them were the 8students who received an OP1 in 2018,which is the best result in the College’s90-year history.

Of special note this year is theoutstanding percentage of studentsreceiving an OP between 1 and 5, thehighest percentage in the College’s history(33.3%).

Dr Daniel D’Hotman, from the class of2011, was the guest speaker on themorning, challenging students to workhard and to avail themselves of everyopportunity, as the combination ofexperiences can contribute to futuresuccesses.

Ben Ryan, College Dux of 2018 added thatsuccess does not come easy; hard work isessential. The boys are grateful to both of

these young men for taking the time tojoin us and give their thoughts on whathas contributed to their own success.

We were also very proud to recognize the145 students from Years 8-12 who hadexcellent results on their Semester 2, 2018report cards. Their diligence, tenacity, andapplication to work is commendable.

In summary, the first Academic AwardsCeremony was a morning of advice andrecognition. If there’s one thing I took

away, it’s the need for hard work. Whetherthat be hard work as a result of choosingwhat you love or persistence with subjectsyou might not like, it’s the singular traitthat results in any success whatsoever.

After the assembly, the awardees and theirguests were invited to have morning teatogether and to mix and chat with themost recent, most successful Saints alumni.

By Jack MillerYear 11 Student/Journalist Club

OP 1s (L-R) Patrick Indorato; Benjamin Ryan (College Dux & Academic Captain); Johnny Hangodi;Cleophas Mugwiria; Bailey Hoare; Finn Niesler; Jack McHenry; Christopher Mugwiria

OP 1 – 5 Students Class of 2018

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NEWMAN COLLEGE PERTH2018 MaristCricket CarnivalNewman College was honoured to be thehost of the 46th Marist Cricket Carnival inDecember 2018. Over the course of fivedays, the six teams from Marist schoolsacross Australia (which includedAssumption College Kilmore VIC, MarcellinCollege Bulleen, Newman College PerthWA, St Gregory’s College Campbelltown,Trinity Catholic College Lismore and TrinityCollege Beenleigh) competed at both thegrounds of Newman and Scotch Collegesin Perth Western Australia. It waswonderful to witness the studentsrenewing old acquaintances, forming newfriendships and enjoying friendlycompetition on the field.

Congratulations to St Gregory’s CollegeCampbelltown who went undefeated towin this year’s Carnival and were awardedthe Stan McCabe Trophy.

school year, share in the Eucharist andwitness the commissioning of the Year 6and Year 12 Student Leaders.

This is the third year that this importantwhole-of-College annual event has beencelebrated. It is an integral part ofNewman College life, which seeks tocontinue to celebrate the Christian storyand the College theme this year,consistent with other Marist Schoolsnationally, “We are called to be Holy byliving our lives with love and by bearingwitness today”.

Class of 2018High AchieversAssemblyAt the start of the school year, the NewmanCollege community reflected on thewonderful achievements of the yearbefore; the Graduating Class of 2018. Theirsuccess extends beyond their notableacademic achievements, having

demonstrated theircommitment to Collegelife by immersingthemselves in the wideand variedopportunities affordedto them; using theirgifts and talents forthe betterment ofthe Collegecommunity.

One of the many highlights of the Carnivalwas having Australia’s greatest fast bowler,Dennis Lillee attend as the guest speakerat the Presentation Dinner. Dennis enjoyedreflecting on his outstanding career andtouched on some of the many highlightsduring his time playing for Australia.

PK-12 FamilyMassOn Wednesday 13 February, the NewmanCollege PK-12 community of staff, studentsand families gathered together on the BrTerence Gleeson Oval to celebrate the new

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In early January 2019, John Finneran,Principal and Lisa Fogliani, Vice Principalwere invited to co-present with theUniversity of Southern QueenslandLeadership Research International(USQ_LRI) team members, Dr DorothyAndrews and Dr Joan Conway, asymposium on the development andimplementation of Newman College’sVision for Learning, Shine throughDiscovery – Let your light shine (Matthew5:16). The International Congress forSchool Effectiveness and Improvement(ICSEI) is an internationally renownedmeeting of policy makers, researchers andpractitioners in education to discuss anddebate ideas, evidence, practices andstrategies that help make schools andother educational institutions moreeffective for all those that they serve.

To be selected to present is a greattestimony to the College’s schoolimprovement agenda in building thestudent experience of learning animated

by its pedagogical pillars of Challenge,Collaborate, Create and Celebrate. Thereception of the symposium participantswas affirming and complimentary of whatthe College has achieved over the lastthree years.

The highlight of the College’s symposiumat the conference was the staff andstudent voice examples that were

presented. Unscripted, the students’ voicedemonstrated the growth in theirconfidence to articulate what is importantto them in their learning and the impactof Shine through Discovery - Let your lightshine (Matthew 5:16). The same isapparent for Newman College staff whohave embraced the concept that they leadlearning as co-learners with their students.

2019 College Production, Masquerade, promptsWorlds Greatest Shave CommitmentStudents and staff at Newman College havethis year embarked upon a journey to bringacclaimed artist and children’s book authorKit Williams Masquerade to life. The picturebook explores the story of the Moon whohas fallen in love with the Sun, a hare namedJack and array of other magical characters.

Newman College will perform playwrightKate Mulvany’s stage adaptation ofMasquerade, which has an additionalstoryline that was included at the request

of Kit Williams. Mulvany, was diagnosedand treated for a rare cancer as a child.During the difficult times duringtreatment for her illness Kate’s Godmothervisited her bringing a copy of Kit Williamspicture book Masquerade. Kate has saidthat during the journey through the bookshe was instantly transported out of herpain and sickness, into the magical worldof the story. Consequently, Kate Mulvanyhas added the metaphorical journey of Joe

to take place alongside Jack Hare’s journey.Joe is a young boy fighting cancer, enduringthe treatment, trying to make sense of hisillness, and the meaning of love.

Inspired by his character Joe, Kalan TaylorYear 8 recently shaved his head for TheWorld Greatest Shave, raising awarenessand funds for cancer research. Kalan hasraised over $1600 so far.

International Congress for School Effectivenessand Improvement (ICSEI) –Norway

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MARIST YOUTH MINISTRY

NEW SOUTH WALES

New MYM SYD TeamThree Regional Assistants:Jerick Perez (St Patrick’s Dundas, 2016)Vaiata Hehea (Trinity Auburn, 2017)Max Mitchell (St Joseph’s Hunters Hill, 2018)

SCHOOL MINISTRYSuper ConnectThe first Super Connect gathering for theyear was held at Marist College, Eastwoodon Friday, 8 March. One hundred andseventy students registered for the event.One aim of the gathering was to increaseawareness of slavery in the supply chainsof our food, clothes and electronics.Students were given time to prepare acampaign to take back to their schools toencourage their student body to buy onlyfair-trade chocolate this Easter.

Student Leaders Follow-UpAs a follow up to the NSW/ACT StudentLeaders Gathering (SLG) last November, theMYM Team as started to visit individualschools and their leaders who attended ourcamp. We aim to support the studentleaders in the goals that they set, whilstbuilding relationships with the hope that thestudents will continue their Marist journeypost-school. During Term 1, the MYM teamhas visited the Student Leaders at MaristCollege, Eastwood and Trinity College, Auburn.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYMarch ExchangeOur March Exchange was a combinedgathering with the Marist Associationmembers from St Patrick’s Dundas andTrinity Catholic College, Auburn as well as

the Marist Brothers Community atEastwood. Bishop Vincent Long and DrAusten Ivereigh were our special guests.Discussion was focused on the ‘ChurchToday: Crisis and Opportunities.’ AnthonyMackett facilitated the discussion, usingquestions prepared by young Marists.

Marist YoungProfessionals Br Graham Neist continues to work withyoung Marists on a monthly basis at MaristBrothers, Eastwood. The Young Professionalswho have completed their universitydegrees and are now in the work forcevery much enjoy the space to reflect anddiscuss the issues affecting them.

Jenifer MillerNSW Regional Coordinator

Marist Youth Ministry Sydney Team Student Leaders at Marist College Eastwood

Student Group at Super ConnectYoung Adults at the Exchange Evening with Bishop Vincent Long andAustin Ivereigh

Enjoying the StudentLeaders Gathering

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MARIST YOUTH MINISTRY

QUEENSLAND

2019 has kicked off with a bang inQueensland! We started the year with theannual Young Marist Volunteers’ Camp. Tenex-students from five Marist schools werein attendance. The 3-day camp involvedtraining in practical ministry, childprotection, faith formation, visits to BlindEye Ministries and the Rosalie Brothers’Community and a lot of fun in the process!

The Young Marist Volunteers unanimouslyagreed that their favourite session wasone in which we explored what it is thatwe each believe. All participants wereencouraged to reflect individually on whatmade up their belief system using ‘Ibelieve….’ statements. We then gatheredas a group and one by one, shared these

Young Marists with Brother Neville at the Rosalie Marist Community Ex-Students at the Marist Volunteers Weekend

with each other. It was a humblingexperience to witness the vulnerability andtrust that they held in each other.

Less than a week later we were welcomingstudent leaders from twelve schools to theannual Marist Student Leaders’ Gathering atMarist College Ashgrove. It was a fantasticweekend! This is what some of the studentleaders had to say: “SLG taught me that Godhas your back, prioritise self-care this year andbe the best you can be”

“The highlights for SLG for me include beingable to meet fellow young leaders withlikeminded, and contradicting views on howto improve and make impacts within ourschools.”

“My highlight from SLG was being surroundedby genuine and lovely people, reflecting andmeditating and making long-term and strongrelationships.”

“At SLG I learnt that I got this. Thanks Marist.”

Caitlin HumphriesQLD MYM Coordinator

The group at the QLD Marist Student Leaders Gathering

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MARIST YOUTH MINISTRY

We are blessed to have three wonderfuland faith-filled Marist Youth Ministryteams operating across Australia in 2019,including several new members who haverecently graduated from Marist Schools.We welcome our new team members andthe vitality they will bring to our missionof making Jesus Christ known and lovedamong school students and young adults.

In late January, the national teamgathered for a week of spiritual formationand training in youth ministry as well ascompleting workshops in Child Safety. Wewere also delighted to have the presenceof Liz Falconer from the Mission and LifeFormation Team to open up the HolyToday program for us.

MYM SOUTHERN REPORTFollowing on from our Student LeadersGathering in late November 2018, we havebegun visiting our Student Leaders fromthe thirteen schools that attended. It waswonderful to meet an enthusiastic groupof student leaders at Assumption CollegeKilmore in March and hear of their plansto further embed the Marist culture andcharacteristics among the studentsthrough various activities and events. Welook forward to visiting our other Maristschools.

Northern VictoriaConnect Evening Our first Marist Connect night was held inlate March in the northern region withstudents from Marist College Bendigo,Galen Catholic College Wangarratta and

Notre Dame College Sheppartonin attendance. Using the HolyToday Theme, the MYM Teamexplored the link betweenimagination, creativity and usingour God-given gifts in the serviceof others. Thanks to the NotreDame Shepparton Community forhosting this event.

Marist VolunteersTraining WorkshopThe presence of twenty-five enthusiasticMarist ex-students at our recentvolunteers training day was inspiriting tosee. The training day was held at theExodus Community Shed at Heidelberg. BrHarry Prout spent time introducing thevolunteers to the needs of the local

Visiting Student Leaders at Assumption College Kilmore Volunteers Training Day at Heidelberg West

community, including the weekly BreadRun and Homework Club programs, whichour volunteers will engage in.

Brother Greg McDonaldSouthern Regional Coordinator

MYM National Teamduring their formation

week in Melbourne

Marist Connect Evening at Shepparton

MYMNATIONALTEAM

MYMNATIONALTEAM

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MARIST LEARNING CENTRE MT DRUITT

LAVALLA200> MOUNT DRUITT

Already we have six students attendingMLZ with several more about to begin.Visitors to our centre term 1 include JohnRobinson from Marist Schools Australia,Mary Creenaune from CEDP and BrotherTony Clark, visiting from South Africa.Tony is a member of the MaristLavalla200> community in Atlantis, wherehe is working with disadvantaged youth.Tony gave a lively presentation to ourstudents, sharing facts about South Africaand his work there. We discovered thereare many similarities between themulticultural situation in South Africa and

our own suburb here in western Sydney.

Marist Learning Zone and Grounds forLearning are sharing a garden project. Thestudents from Grounds for Learning sellgarden produce as a learning exercise inretail. This year, they have decided toexpand this activity by growing their ownvegetables. The Grounds for Learningstudents will use some of the MLZ gardenplots to grow their produce. MLZ studentsare assisting as needed. This cooperativeventure will be of mutual benefit for bothgroups of students working here on theAKC campus.

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ST JOSEPH’S INTERNATIONALSCHOOL MALAYSIASt. Joseph’s International School (SJIS) is anew international school, began classes on3rd January 2017. The school, headed by BrPaul Hough from Sydney, NSW, is situatedin Kuching city, capital of Sarawak in EastMalaysia. It started with two blocks ofbuildings with a small toilet area, 11 staff(eight teachers, a school administrator andtwo support staff) and 100 students infour classrooms (three Year 7s and oneYear 8 classes). Construction to build twonew blocks and a toilet block were donewhile classes were on going throughout2017. The first piling was done sometimesin December 2016. All constructionscompleted towards the end of December2017 with a total of four blocks ofbuildings and a new toilet block.

2019, two years later, there is now 37staff on board (29 teachers, a schooladministrator with two assistants, one labassistant and four support staff), togetherwith approximately 260 students and atotal of eight classes (two Year 7s, threeYear 8s, four Year 9s, two Year 10s and aYear 12 classes) at St. Joseph’s InternationalSchool. We would see the school runningin full capacity by 2020 with the additionof Year 11 and Year 13 by then.

On 3rd March 2018, a historical day wherethe school was blessed by the MostReverend Simon Poh, Archbishop ofKuching and officiated by the ChiefMinister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi AbangHaji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun AbangHaji Openg. Many people from all overSarawak helped us to celebrate the day,including the Minister of Education,

Science and Technological Research, YBDato Sri Michael Manyin Anak Jawong andChairman of the Board, Yang Bahagia TanSri Datuk Amar Leo Moggie.

The whole school is Wi-Fi enabled and allteachers are able to teach with theirlaptops connected to the overheadprojectors. In 2018, the school is knownto be the first international school inKuching to start their “Bring Your OwnDevices” (BYOD) where we start off withthe Year 8’s.

Apart from academic work, Catholicschools have always been strong onEducation of the Heart. To be goodChristians or good citizens, we needcompassionate, caring and love filledhearts. With the guidance of Br Paul, agroup of Year 9 students did a weekly visitto a special school for intellectuallydisabled children called PERKATA specialschool in 2018. This weekly visits have

continued with the current Year 9 students.

We had our first combined mass with oursister school, St Joseph’s Private School(SJPS) on the 15th September 2018 for theFeast of Assumption at St Joseph’sCathedral and the most recent on 19thMarch 2019 for the Feast of St Joseph.

Staff development plays a big part at theschool. Some trainings held to preparestaff on how to use Google suite andclassroom training; first aid training by StJohn Ambulance; two visitors fromNewman College, Perth (John Finneran(Principal) and Daniel Lynch (DeputyPrincipal)) on Project-Based Learning; threevisitors from Parramatta Marist HighSchool, Westmead (Karyn West, Teachingand Learning Coordinator, DonovanCheung, Year 10 Pastoral Care Coordinator& IT expert and Clinton Rodereda, Historyand Geography) on IT and Project-BasedLearning to name a few.

SJIS Last day of school

Blessing of SJIS by Archbishop Simon PohVisit to Parammatta (Adam Hendry-Asst Principal (Curriculum), Peter Stephens –Asst Principal (Pastoral Care), Karyn West – Teaching and Learning Coordinator

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Three of our staff have gone to NewmanCollege, Perth in November 2018 for avisit and our school administrator visitedthree schools in Sydney (St Joseph’sCollege, Hunters Hill, St Gregory’s College,Campbelltown, and Parramatta MaristHigh School, West Mead) and MaristCollege Ashgrove at the same time. Thesevisits are not only to enhance our tieswith the Marists at the schools but alsofor possible international in-service andstudent exchange programmes in the nearfuture.

As what Br Paul has said, “Where do wego from here? There is a huge world outthere, yet most students seem obliviousto it, or know little of what is ahead. Asan international school, we are on aninternational stage preparing to live adultlives in a fast-changing world.

We are educating either tomorrow’sproblems or tomorrow’s solutions. We havein our classes people who can make asignificant different to the lives of many.The great challenge is to mobilize action,rather than to allow the silent majority todo nothing.”

We look forward to see where St Joseph’sInternational school will be at in the future.

Sheryl Caroline LeeAdministratorSt Joseph’s International School

Note: The writer would like to thank the theMarist Brothers at Mascot, Drummoyne,Campbelltown and Rosalie for the warmhospitality, wonderful before and after dinnerchats and superb meals during her visit andstay. It truly made her time in Sydney andBrisbane a memorable one.

John Finneran visitHaving a meal with the Rosalie brothers

Staff of SJIS before school reopens

First pilingSJIS before construction

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‘Now with Enthusiasm’by Brother Michael Green…

The spiritual families of the Church offerCatholic schools, and the Church moregenerally, compelling and fruitful ways tocapture the hearts of students and teachersfor God’s mission, argues Br Michael Greenin this sixth volume of the Mission andEducation series. He understands this asthe Spirit at work. In this book he exploresthe challenges and opportunities thatemerging contexts provide for oldparadigms, and what needs to change.

From Archbishop Mark Coleridge,President of the Australian CatholicBishops Conference:

What are the gifts that God has given andhow can these be allowed to flourish forthe building up of the Body of Christ forthe sake of mission? The answer to thatquestion requires discernment of the waysof the Spirit, which can be tantalizing.

In this book, Michael Green interpretsCatholic schools in that key, a key which hecalls “charismic”. He argues compellinglythat, in a time of deep and enduring flux inCatholic education, it is more importantthan ever to view what is happening througha charismic lens, lest we be left with “mere

administration” or a kind of “greypragmatism” of which Pope Francis hasspoken. Michael Green insists on the kind ofenthusiasm which comes from a charismicsense of the task. The book addresses theconnection between charism, spirituality andculture. It offers a sophisticated treatment ofthe way in which a crisis of identity is also acrisis of purpose and meaning. It sets abiblical and historical context for typicallycontemporary reflections. It is theologicallyvery solid but accessible nonetheless.

This is all to say that Michael Green,himself a product and promoter of thegreat tradition of Marist education, haswritten a book which is nothing if nottimely. In drawing together themes bothold and new, it will surely help shed lighton our path as we grapple with the largeand complex questions prompted by thechanging contexts we face in the schoolsand in the Church.

From Prof Didier Pollefeyt (ViceRector of Catholic University Leuven,Belgium, and lead researcher in theEnhancing Catholic Schools IdentityProject):

In Now, with Enthusiasm Brother MichaelGreen presents an impassioned and rigorousassessment of challenges and opportunities

facing Catholiceducators in oursecularising andpluralising world. DrGreen gathers themost current andauthoritative voiceson the crisis ofidentity in theChurch which, forBr Green, renders central and futural therole of charismic education for bearingwitness to missio Dei in the life of ourspiritual communities.

From Rev Dr Kevin Lenehan, ViceDean of Catholic Theological College,University of Divinity, Melbourne):

Research and teaching in CatholicEducation has long awaited a book-lengthstudy of the role and distinctivecontribution of charism in schooling. Thisbook goes further still, inviting us toreimagine the mission of the Church as amulti-faceted, Spirit-infused responsivenessto the missio Dei at work in creation.

How can Catholic schools evangelise joyfully,credibly, hopefully, respectfully, andcompellingly?’ asks Br Michael Green in abook that opens new pathways in Catholiceducation, spirituality, ecclesiology, andcreative discipleship.

BOOK REVIEW

‘Sing Ye Wisely’ by Gregorius(Brother Gregory McKechnie)

When St Idelphonsus College opened in1913 in New Norcia, Brothers Stanislausand Sebastian approached a gifted youngex-student from the Port Adelaide School,Roy McKechnie, to join the staff. At thetime Roy McKecknie was working as areporter for the Perth Catholic Record.Roy taught at the school for five yearsand during this time came to know theBenedictine monks who taught him agreat deal about Gregorian Chant.

McKechnie joined the Marist Brothers in1918 at the age of 27 (definitely a latevocation in those days). Much of his timeas a Marist was spent at Mittagong wherehe was at times Master of Novices and onthe Juniorate staff. He had a natural lovefor music, and his novices and the juniors

could not escape this maestro for he had agift of imparting it. In these years hecommenced working on a book titled“Sing Ye Wisely” and continued to work onit when he was in charge of schools atBroken Hill, Darlinghurst and Mosman. Thebook was published in 1954 and became astandard work for the Australian Church(and beyond). His final assignment was toDrummoyne in 1958 where he was secretaryto the Provincial administration. He diedon 14th March 1963 at the age of 71.

Br Gregory (as he was known in religiouslife) offers detailed advice about Gregorianchant and music religious services, muchof which is still very relevant according tothe authorities in this field. The book isreally an extended music lesson, and atthe outset he makes it clear that it hasone objective: to show Australian Catholics

how they may ‘sing wisely’ (Psalm 46) inaccordance with the spirit of the Church.

The book may be of interest to musicteachers or liturgy coordinators in Maristschools. There is the only one copy in theProvince Archives, and we are in the processof having it digitized. If you would like acopy emailed in a few weeks time, let usknow: tony.paterson@marists.org.au

HITTING THE RIGHT NOTE

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ASSUMPTION’S SPECIAL GUESTS

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE KILMORE

An unfortunate delay in the finalconstruction works for the Our Lady of theWay Primary School in Wallan, has seenAssumption College come to the rescue byproviding Our Lady of the Way PrincipalTerry Cooney with classrooms and anadministration area for the first term of2019.

“We were advised on January 22 that wewould not be gaining access on January 28and it was a further blow to be told wecould not expect the keys until March 4,”Terry said.

Assumption College Principal Kate Fogartyand Terry toured the College and foundthe Montagne Centre the site that wouldoffer the greatest area for the primaryschool, taking into account its ability tobe separated from the older students andalso provide an inclusive and accessiblespace for young students and their families.

“Principal Kate Fogarty described what shehas done as a ‘no-brainer’ but it has beenextremely generous and just illustrateswhat a great community of understandingand awareness Assumption College is,” MrCooney said.

“Everyone has been so happy to help us,in fact, all I have heard from everyone hasbeen that it is so nice to have us here and

and I have found it great to go back tothat young development stage. As primaryschool educators it is our responsibility toprovide students with the education thatallows them to thrive as they move intosecondary school,” Terry said.

“Getting to know these kids and theirfamilies is amazing and this community isa very unique one. Some parents arepeople who attended Assumption or livedtheir whole lives in Wallan and others arenew to the area or even the country.

“I cannot express how grateful I am to theAssumption community. I am so appreciativeof the support they have provided to us andalso our families who have entrusted us tolook after their children here,” he said.

Mr Cooney expects the new Our Lady ofthe Way Primary School to be completeand ready to move in over the upcomingterm holidays.

Assumption College will farewell theiryoung friends, but rest in the knowledgethat bond and connection will remain.

Catherine MogridgePublicity Officer

the Assumption students have been greatand nothing but respectful.”

Terry congratulates his staff on what hasnot been an easy start to the year andapplauds their ‘flexibility, adaptability,patience and understanding.’

“They have been awesome and we havedone this as a team. They have all justdone what needed to be done and havedone it so well,” Terry said.

With 162 students and a projected 550within the next 3-4 years, the Our Lady ofthe Way community is a fast growing one,obviously providing a much needededucational experience for the families ofWallan.

Terry Cooney recognises his long andstrong association with AssumptionCollege, he was Director of Liturgy, beforeaccepting the role of Principal at Our Ladyof the Way in 2017, has made theintegration easier and is also enjoying histime at the primary school level, afternine years in the higher secondary years.

“I had 20 years experience in primaryschools before working at secondary level

Assumption College has turned back time in 2019, welcoming seven classes of primaryschool aged students to its Kilmore campus .

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PILGRIMAGE TO ST PAT’SIN THE ROCKS

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE DUNDAS

St Patrick’s Marist College continues totransform from its humble beginnings inHarrington Street, The Rocks to Dundasand now confronting the challenges of ourcontemporary world.

The year has begun with a continuedfocus on transforming our learning andour relating to one another. Co-Teachingcoupled with PBL is our coretransformative learning agenda to enableboth our teachers and students to belifelong learners equipped with an enquiry-based framework which ensure ourlearning is student centred.

Amidst all the progress andtransformation, connection to ourbeginnings continues with our annual visitfor Year 7 to St Patrick’s Church, TheRocks.

Anti-Bullying Speech by Emma Gallagher Yr. 12 College CaptainI saw the tears. I saw the frustration. Isaw the way it broke their confidence,their self-esteem, their trust in others.And yet I did nothing. Because what couldI do really? Standing up for them meantinterfering with their situation –something I believed was more their soleresponsibility to bear. Standing up meant

ruining relationships I had with the peopleaffecting them. So, I did nothing.

I had a friend heavily impacted by thetrials and testing of bullying. Not thetraditional kind of bullying - but thehidden bullying. The type swept under thecarpet. The somewhat accepted kind. Thebullying found in ‘friendships’, the type

which on the surface level, seemedperfectly fine, but beneath every word,every side glance, every judgement bothsaid to them and behind their back, was ajealousy and malice found deep beneaththe relationship and treatment of them. Isaw what this did to them, how it brokethem. And I did nothing.

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Co-Teaching Yr 7 Geography

When I first knew that my History andGeography class was combined withanother class, I was thinking it was notgoing to work out well. Being in a classwith twice the amount of students and apair of teachers, has been and continuesto be an amazing experience. Having allthese children in a class gives us moreopportunities to learn because we’rebuilding up our knowledge with a range ofstudents and two different teachers.Having two teachers has been a lot of funand I really enjoy our geography lessons.

By Laura Mirashaj

The parts that I have enjoyed about co-teaching is that when there are 2 teachersit means that one can be doing the lessonwhile the other one can make sure

everyone is paying attention. Anotherthing is that you will have a wider baseof knowledge to learn from because theyhave been through different adventures.The final thing that I enjoy about having2 teachers is that it means that there willbe 2 homerooms combined into 1 class,also if you don’t know one of yourteacher’s emails you can email the otherone. This is the reason why I enjoy having2 teachers in the same classroom.

By Jack White

Co-Teaching - Stephanie Thompson(Yr 8 HSIE Teacher)

The year began with our Year 8Geography students enthusiastic aboutworking in a co-teaching setting and our

teachers felt just as excited (and a bitnervous). Eight weeks in and we arehaving so much fun! Our classroom isvibrant and the energy is positive. We areall still learning how to manage ourbehaviours and meet expectations in asmall space with a lot of voices, but everylesson is more successful than the last.Some lessons we work on individual taskswhile other lessons involve mixing up intodifferent group combinations. We evenhad a lesson when we implementedstation teaching, involving studentsmoving around to three stations to learnthree specific skills - what an amazingsuccess for Friday period 5! We are lookingforward to moving into the new learningspaces and filling these with our laughterand learning.

It had started off small. An unhappinessand discontent found in them, a feeling of‘offness’ whenever I’d speak to them atand about school. I didn’t even know themthat well. But eventually, the tears begun,

in the back of the classroom, me, glancingaround to ensure no one could see meconsoling them from their tears.Overtime, the tears became less sporadic,more like streams that seemed never

ending, a sadness that seemed neverending, a problem that seemed neverending. I offered solace, comfort, peacefor them as much as I could, but beyondthat, I still did nothing.

Archdiocese of Adelaide

Cardijn College, Noarlunga

Marcellin Technical College, Noarlunga

Sacred Heart College, Adelaide

Archdiocese of Brisbane

Marist College, Ashgrove

Mount Maria College, Mitchelton

Mt Maria College, Petrie

St Joseph’s School, Murgon

St Peter Claver College, Riverview

St Teresa’s College, Noosaville

St Thomas More School, Sunshine Beach

Trinity College, Beenleigh

Diocese of Darwin

Ltyentye Apurte, Santa Teresa

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College,

Alice Springs

Archdiocese of Melbourne

Assumption College, Kilmore

Marcellin College, Bulleen

Archdiocese of Perth

Newman College, Churchlands

St Joseph’s School, Northam

Archdiocese of Sydney

Champagnat Catholic College, Pagewood

Marcellin College, Randwick

Marist College, Eastwood

Marist College, Kogarah

Marist College, North Shore

Marist Catholic College, Penshurst

St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill

St Michael’s Primary School, Daceyville The John Berne School, Lewisham Trinity Catholic College, Auburn/Regents ParkDiocese of BunburyBunbury Catholic College

Diocese of CairnsSt Augustine’s College, CairnsGood Counsel College, InnisfailArchdiocese of Canberra/GoulburnMarist College, Canberra

Diocese of LismoreTrinity Catholic College, LismoreDiocese of Maitland-NewcastleSt Francis Xavier’s College, HamiltonSt Peter’s Campus (All Saints College)Maitland

Diocese of ParramattaMarist Learning Zone, Mt DruittParramatta Marist High School,WestmeadPete’s Place, BlacktownSt Patrick’s Marist College, Dundas

Diocese of RockhamptonChanel College, GladstoneMarist College, Emerald

Diocese of SaleCatholic College, SaleLavalla Catholic College, TraralgonMarist-Sion College, Warragul

Diocese of SandhurstGalen Catholic College, WangarattaMarist College, BendigoNotre Dame College, Shepparton

Diocese of TownsvilleBurdekin Catholic High School, AyrSt Francis Xavier School, Ayr

Diocese of Wagga WaggaMarian Catholic College, GriffithSt Francis de Sales College, Leeton

Diocese of Wilcannia-ForbesRed Bend Catholic College, ForbesHoly Family School, Parkes

Diocese of WollongongJohn Therry High School, RosemeadowMount Carmel Catholic College, VarrovilleSt Gregory’s College, Campbelltown

Marist Schools Australia is a network of Catholic school communities which draw on Maristspirituality and educational principles to help animate their mission and shape their identity.

Associated Grammar Schools is celebrating100 years of partnership and inter-schoolcompetition.

To mark this special occasion, The AGSinitiated a competition to design a newlogo to celebrate their centenary.

Marcellin College together with AssociatedGrammar Schools are delighted toannounce the winner of the AGS Centurydesign is year 12 student Tyron Tran.

Tyron is a creative visual arts student ofMarcellin College; his flare and skills hasbeen recognised by the College and hispeers, hence his successful appointment as2019 Visual Arts Captain.

Tyron’s winning design will become theproud symbol of AGS Century year 2020.

MARCELLIN COLLEGE BULLEEN

CREATIVE FUTURES

Principal Mark Murphy withdesign winner Tyron Tran