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Calendar
Please remember to check our College Calendar for all the updated information regarding events.
The calendar can be accessed from the newsletter by clicking the Calendar button at the top of the newsletter.
Important Dates
Wednesday 11 November
Remembrance Day
Tuesday 10 November
Marian: 2027 New Parent Evening
Monday 9 November
Marcellin: New Family Information Night
Friday 6 November
Galilee: Become Showcase Year 8 Students
Thursday 5 November
Marcellin: Year 12 Graduation & Awards Night
Wednesday 4 November
Galilee: Community Prayer
Monday 2 November
Marian: Year 12 Exams (2-13 Nov)
Monday 2 November
Marian: Year 9 Reflection Days (2-6 Nov)
Monday 2 November
Galilee: Instrumental Music Night
Friday 30 October
Galilee Gathers
Thursday 29 October
Galilee: Year 9 Reflection Day
Thursday 29 October
Galilee: Once Upon a Festival
Thursday 29 October
Marian: Year 10 Immunisations
Thursday 29 October
Marian: EOY Art Exhibition Night
Tuesday 27 October
Marcellin: Simon Lucus Workshop - Year 10 Crew J & K
Tuesday 27 October
Cardijn Academy Cup
Monday 26 October
Marcellin: Year 10 Work Experience - Crew L & M (26-30 Oct)
Monday 26 October
Marian: Year 12 Tutorial Week (26-30 Oct)
Friday 23 October
Marcellin: Last Day for Year 12s
Friday 23 October
Marcellin: Construction Try-A-Trade
Thursday 22 October
Marian: Year 12 Shared Picnic
Thursday 22 October
Marian: Year 12 Farewell Mass
Wednesday 21 October
Galilee: Community Prayer
Wednesday 21 October
Marian: Year 12 Colour Run
Tuesday 20 October
Galilee: Homeroom Mass Foureur
Tuesday 20 October
Marcellin: Simon Lucus Workshop - Year 10 Crew L & M
Monday 19 October
Marian: Year 12 Breakfast
Monday 19 October
Marcellin: Year 10 Work Experience - Crew J & K (19-23 Oct)
Monday 5 October
Marian: Spring Fling
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MTC Training Certificate II in Electrotechnology Students Competed in the WorldSkills Regional Competition
Selected students from our MTC Training Certificate II in Electrotechnology program had the exciting opportunity to participate in the WorldSkills Regional Competition, putting their developing trade skills into practice and representing MTC Training.
The competition provided students with an opportunity to challenge themselves, demonstrate their practical electrotechnology skills and experience a competitive skills environment. The event was very well received by our students, who embraced the opportunity to get involved and showcase what they have been learning through their training.
It was fantastic to see our students stepping up to the challenge and proudly representing MTC Training and Marcellin Campus.
Congratulations to our WorldSkills South Australian Regional Competition medallists:
- Gold: Caleb (Seaford Secondary College)
- Silver: Tyler (Cardijn College, Marcellin Campus)
- Bronze: Oscar (Sacred Heart College)
Thank you to Electro Careers & Apprenticeships for their generous support in donating three Total Tools gift vouchers to our medallists: Gold received a $150 voucher, silver received a $100 voucher, and bronze received a $50 voucher.
Soccer Academy Students Compete in Inaugural AUFC Partner Schools Cup
Last term, a selection of Marian soccer students participated in the inaugural Adelaide United FC Partner Schools Cup, which was held at Coopers Stadium.
The 5 a-side style tournament involved all schools which currently have a partnership with AUFC (including Nazareth College, Sports College SA, Woodville High School, and St Paul’s College), and gave our students a chance to compete against some quality opposition from across the state.
Our girls’ side competed incredibly well throughout the day, and our boys’ side narrowly missed out on taking the title, losing to Nazareth in the grand final. Nevertheless, the day was an incredible experience for our students.
Vacation Care at Galilee | School Holiday Recap
Galilee’s Vacation Care Program was packed with fun and exciting experiences throughout the two weeks of holidays.
Children enjoyed a range of activities, including Paint & Sip (with hot chocolate), AFL Max, The Science Collective, Old MacDonald’s Travelling Farm, Inflatable World, Nerf games, cookouts and a Movie & Pizza Day. The biggest hit of the holidays was the SpongeBob Musical, performed by the children!
Through a mix of excursions, incursions and home-based days, children had plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities that sparked their interests. Educators balanced planned experiences with spontaneous, child-led opportunities, allowing children to make choices, express their ideas and enjoy everything from creative projects and active play to socialising with friends and relaxing.
A big thank you to our educators and everyone involved in making the school holiday program such a memorable experience for the children.
We’re already well underway with planning our December and January Vacation Care Programs, with both almost complete. We look forward to sharing another exciting line-up of activities and experiences for the upcoming summer holidays!
Student Achievements
Onkaparinga Council Heritage Photography Competition - $1000 Cash Prize & Photo Selected for Display
Year 10 Marian Photography student Cael Strapp has won two awards in the Onkaparinga Council Heritage Photography Competition: the Young Talent category and the People’s Choice Award. Each award carries a $500 cash prize, bringing Cael’s total to $1,000.
Cael took his photo of the Port Noarlunga Jetty during our Photography excursion last term. The winning photos will be showcased at the Heritage Photography Competition Awards Ceremony on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Congratulations also to Year 10 Photography student Larissa Harrison, whose photograph has been selected for display at the Port Noarlunga Arts Centre as part of the competition's People’s Choice section. Larissa took her photo outside of school.
Both students were given positive feedback regarding their composition and photography skills. Well done and congratulations to Cael and Larissa!
Apprenticeship Sign Ups with HD Lifts and Sturdie Trade Services
Congratulations to two of our Marcellin students who have recently taken the next step in their trade pathways.
Jack, Year 11 student, has signed up with HD Lifts to undertake a Certificate III in Electrotechnology.
Jake, Year 10 student, has signed up with Sturdie Trade Services to undertake a Certificate III in Electrotechnology.
We congratulate Jack and Jake on this exciting milestone and wish them every success as they begin their apprenticeships.
Year 8 Italian Students Attend the Italian Film Festival
On Tuesday, Galilee’s Year 8 Italian students travelled by bus to Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas to see the film Incanto as part of the Italian Film Festival.Students enjoyed experiencing Italian language and culture beyond the classroom, with many finding the English subtitles helpful and delighting in recognising phrases such as “Ciao”, “Grazie” and “Come ti chiami?”. One student said that after a while they could hear the Italian “as if it was English”.
The film explored powerful themes of imagination, belonging, kindness and love, alongside fear, sadness and loss, giving students plenty to discuss afterwards. Students engaged thoughtfully with the experience and made strong connections between their classroom learning and authentic Italian language and culture. Thank you to Iona Waltho and Fernando Nizzola, who accompanied the excursion and helped make the day a memorable learning experience for all.
The experience will form the basis of an upcoming assessment task, in which students will review the film and reflect on its cultural themes and their growing Italian skills.
Cardijn College End of Year Art Exhibition 'Patchwork'
The 2026 End of Year Art Exhibition will be held on 29 October in Kolbe, with the official opening at 6:15pm, and the exhibition open until 7:45pm.
Guests are invited to arrive from 6pm with works showcased from students in Year 7-12 Art, Design, Fashion, Photography, and Textiles.
This year, our theme is ‘Patchwork’, symbolising how every student's individual story is uniquely articulated through their art.
The End of Year Art Exhibition beautifully 'patchworks' these narratives together to collectively tell the stories of the students at the College, with a particular focus on the culmination of the artistic journeys of our Year 12 Visual Art, Design, and Fashion Design students.
Please RSVP on Humanitix | events.humanitix.com/cardijnartexhibition2026
YCS Tidy Up the Streets on the Way to Port Noarlunga Beach
Last term, our YCS groups from all three campuses, spanning Years 7 to 12, gathered at Marian and walked together to Port Noarlunga Beach, collecting rubbish along the way.
Once we arrived at the beach, students enjoyed sandcastle competitions and shared hot chips together.
This outing was one of our YCS initiatives to strengthen community connection and help clean up our local suburbs.
It grew out of YCS Camp, where each group set goals for the year ahead. Many wanted more opportunities to connect across campuses, and this excursion was a wonderful way to make that happen.
Are you planning to enrol your child at Marian or Galilee for Year 7 in 2029?
Enrolment applications for Year 7 2029 at Cardijn College, Marian Campus and Galilee Campus will close on Friday, 9 April 2027.
It’s important to apply before the closing date, even if your child is a sibling of a current Cardijn student.
Applications submitted after the cut-off date will be placed on the waitlist, as per our Enrolment Application process.
Applications for other year levels across all campuses are also welcome and will be subject to availability.
Enrol online | www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au/apply-online/
Enrol online | www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au/apply-online/
A Guide to Obtaining Your Driver’s Licence
On Tuesday, all Year 10 Marcellin students attended an informative presentation by South Australia Police on A Guide to Obtaining Your Driver’s Licence.
The session guided students through the process of working towards their driver’s licence while also highlighting the importance of safe and responsible driving. Students explored key road safety topics including driver distraction, fatigue and other dangers that can affect their safety behind the wheel.
With many of our Year 10 students beginning to think about learning to drive, the presentation provided them with information to help them understand the responsibilities that come with being on the road and the importance of making safe choices.
Term 4 Key Dates
We’re excited to share our busy Term 4 Calendar with our families!
It’s hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by, and we still have so much to look forward to.
More details will be shared about the events as they get closer.
NSI Partnerships: LLL Parent Caregiver Survey
This week, the LLL Parent and Caregiver survey is being deployed across the College.
The purpose of the survey is to gather parents’ and caregivers’ perceptions of our school's performance and provides an important opportunity for you to anonymously share your experiences and perspectives about the school and your child's education.
Please visit the link provided in the email and enter the code relevant to your campus.
Message from the Principal
Trade Training at MTC
Yesterday’s WorldSkills Australia Electrotechnology regional competition at Marcellin was a truly significant event:
‘As the 2026 regional competitions unfold across the country, they spotlight the next generation of skilled professionals, building momentum toward the 2027 National Championships in Adelaide, South Australia. Along the way, the aim is to strengthen international collaboration, invest in leadership, and celebrate skills excellence on a national and global stage.’
The article above portrays the various aspects of the competition, the presence of significant industry, government and educational authorities and a unique opportunity for our Marcellin students to shine! A simple reflection is that such a competition ‘raises the bar’ of expectations for performance under pressure in regard to accuracy and time constraints.
In recent years, over 90% of our Marcellin students have successfully attained a future pathway for themselves, predominantly via apprenticeships. Our growing reputation is a testament to our highly skilled and generous staff, our industry partnerships and the genuine intention to support our young people on their vocational pathway!
Looking forward to an excellent Term 4!