Cardijn Connect - a source of news and information for the Cardijn community. The blog will be published every Thursday during the school term with past editions always accessible from the menu.

2027 Student Leadership Appointments

Please join us in congratulating Lila and Tenzin on their appointment as College Captains and Agnes and Cruz, who have been appointed Mission Captains.

Congratulations to the newly appointed Middle Years Captains, Brodie and Lauren, and Middle Years Mission Captains, Audrey and Lucas.

We look forward to the leadership and service they will bring to the College in 2027.

Grab your friends and family, and join us for a fun-filled evening as we raise funds to support the communities of Timor-Leste.

Tickets are selling fast. Secure your tickets today on Humanitix: Quiz for a Cause

Can’t make it to the quiz night? Place a bid online, and the guernsey could be yours.

Bid on the College Shopify Store: Signed AFL Crows Guernsey

The Year 11 Drama students will be performing Bright. Young. Things. by Georgia Christou on Wednesday and Thursday of Week 9 (September 16 and 17) in the Marian Campus Theatre at 6:30pm. Tickets are free and are available to book via Humanitix - we hope to see you there!

"On a reality television show, six remarkable – and remarkably young – geniuses are competing for the coveted Golden Brain trophy and the title ‘Britain’s Brainiest Child’. As the contestants battle it out round after round, the pressure mounts, the spotlight gets harsher, and each is faced with questions they were never expecting. Who will win and who will lose – and what exactly does winning mean anyway?"

To secure tickets, please visit the Key College Events page.

Each year, families are asked to confirm the intentions for their child/children’s enrolment at Cardijn College for the following school year. 

In Week 5, a survey was emailed to all families via Consent2Go asking families to please respond YES if your child’s enrolment will continue at Cardijn College in 2027, and YES if your child will be transferring between campuses in order to continue their enrolment with the College.  

Families are asked to please respond NO if your child will not be returning to Cardijn College in 2027 and a member of our Enrolments Team at your child/children’s campus will reach out to you.  

Thank you in advance for your support and please do not hesitate to contact the Enrolments Team at your child/children’s campus if you have any further questions. 

Join us for Galilee’s upcoming Town Hall on Wednesday, 16 September at 5:30pm, featuring a special guest speaker from CyberSafe Families.

Gain practical strategies to help keep your children safe online, along with real-life advice from trusted cyber safety experts.

To secure your spot, please email [email protected]

Strong, supportive connections play an important role in a young person's mental health, wellbeing and development. Feeling connected to family, friends, school and community can provide children and adolescents with a sense of belonging, security and acceptance, helping them feel valued and supported as they grow.

As young people navigate friendships, increasing independence, social pressures and the digital world, maintaining meaningful connections can sometimes become more challenging. Positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging can help protect against loneliness and isolation, while building resilience, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

This edition of SchoolTV explores the importance of connection and offers practical strategies to help strengthen relationships, foster belonging and ensure young people feel supported, understood and connected.

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 Importance of Connection edition of SchoolTV
https://cardijn.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/importance-connection-au

Every Conversation Matters, Shifting Conversation to Action 

This week, Cardijn College joins communities across Australia in recognising National Child Protection Week, an annual campaign that reminds us of our shared responsibility to ensure every child feels safe, valued, heard and supported. This year's theme, "Every Conversation Matters, Shifting Conversation to Action", encourages us to move beyond discussion and take meaningful steps that strengthen the wellbeing and protection of children and young people.  

Conversations play a vital role in building understanding, raising awareness and creating connections. However, real change occurs when those conversations lead to action. Whether it is listening carefully to a young person's concerns, fostering respectful relationships, checking in on a family, or advocating for safer environments, every action contributes to a culture where children can thrive.  

At Cardijn College, child safeguarding remains at the heart of our mission. Through our pastoral care programs, wellbeing initiatives, child protection curriculum, and commitment to creating safe and respectful learning environments, we strive to ensure that every student knows they are valued, supported and empowered to speak up.  

As we mark National Child Protection Week, we encourage all members of our community to reflect on the important role they play in supporting young people. By listening, caring and acting when needed, we can help build stronger communities where every child experiences genuine safety, protection and belonging. 

Together, we can ensure that every conversation matters and that every action makes a difference. 

Kate Bawden
Deputy Principal