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Marcellin students had some fun at the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo, where they explored a range of future pathways, training options and career opportunities.

Students engaged confidently with industry representatives and gained valuable insight into life beyond school. We are proud of the way they represented Cardijn College throughout the day.

It was also a great opportunity to connect with the ATEC team and other industry professionals who continue to support our students in shaping their future pathways.

Save the date for Cardijn's Pathways & Subject Expo, an event designed to help our students in all year levels make informed subject choices, explore VET courses, and plan their post-school pathways effectively. Attendees will also gain insights into cross-campus opportunities and valuable information from tertiary providers.

Date: Wednesday, 5 August
Time: 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Marian Campus Gym

Purchase tickets: https://www.countryarts.org.au/events/m-a-d-night-2026/

1. Please ensure your child wears the full school uniform as per Marcellin's Uniform Guide.
2. Please place your order online before the day of photography by visiting www.advancedlife.com.au and entering the code: Q2Q R4R F14
3. Payment can be made using Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal.
4. If you are unable to order online, you may give the completed order envelope directly to the photographers on the day of the photography session.
5. If you have any queries concerning school photographs or ordering, please contact advancedlife directly at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact.

This week, Crew K had the opportunity to attend the Fairmont Homes immersion. They were able to see numerous trades in action, gaining inspiration and experiencing the building and construction world firsthand. Thank you again, Fairmont Homes!

We all know that diet and nutrition is vital to your child’s development and growth, but are you aware of the effects it has on your child’s brain development and how it can impact their academic achievement?

In this era of convenience, it is easy to reach for pre-packaged and processed foods to cope with busy schedules. However, these foods are usually packed full of sugar and salt which can have adverse health effects. Making a habit of reading food labels can help reduce the risks. It can also help to stabilise your child’s energy, improve their mood, maintain a healthy weight and improve their general wellbeing.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will discover practical advice for teaching your kids about the benefits of incorporating a healthy diet and good nutrition.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Diet & Nutrition edition of SchoolTV
https://cardijn.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/diet-nutrition

Parent Engagement Evenings

On Monday of this week, we held the Term 2 Parent Engagement Evening at Marian Campus. Aaron Westgarth (Year 9/10 Director of Students) prepared and presented a compelling session focused on ‘Gaming’.

Whilst numbers were low, the impact was significant – including on myself as I can’t claim to know a lot about this online phenomenon.

At the outset, Aaron was clear:

"Tonight, you should gain three things:

Insight, knowledge and advice.

What I cannot offer is a magical fix to serious addiction.

Not a medical practitioner, not a psychologist.

What I am is an educator who has worked in schools for 13 years. I have a strong knowledge of the video game industry and thus am well placed to hopefully provide you with those three things.

I want you to be able to walk out of here this evening with a better understanding of what your children are engaging with, how you can monitor and manage it, and where to turn if things are becoming challenging."

Those gathered on the night were unanimous in their affirmation that Aaron achieved this. Regrettably, I am sure that more families would have benefited from this presentation and the interaction with other families dealing with ‘gaming’.

For families unable to attend but keen to know more, here is the link to Cardijn’s SchoolTV resource: https://cardijn.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/online-gaming

‘Our Cardijn Way’ is to work in partnership with families, and such initiatives are designed to build on this partnership. There will be further sessions on a range of relevant topics across the College. You are most welcome to attend! As we mentioned to the families on their way out on Monday evening – please spread the word!

Steve Byrne
Principal