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Semester 1 Academic Assemblies

Both Marian and Galilee held their Semester 1 Academic Assemblies to celebrate our students' exceptional commitment and dedication to their studies in the first half of the school year.

Marian Campus:

Thank you to our College and Mission Captains for leading the assembly in prayer, and to Year 11 student Sophie for leading us beautifully in singing the Australian National Anthem.

AWARDS PRESENTED

Academic Endeavour:
These awards recognise students who received A grades for their effort in all subjects.

Academic Achievement:
This award celebrates students who achieved A grades in every subject studied, recognising strong academic results across the board.

Academic Merit:
These awards are presented to students who not only achieved final semester grades in the A band for Academic Achievement but also demonstrated outstanding effort and excellence for Academic Endeavour across all subjects. Every grade on their report card was an A, making this an exceptional accomplishment.

We also acknowledged students who received a Credit or Distinction in the Junior Science Olympiad and Big Science Competition.

Congratulations to all our award recipients for their commitment and contributions to our College community!

Galilee Campus

At Galilee, the Academic Assembly recognised students who have demonstrated a commitment to doing their best and those who have achieved excellent academic results throughout Semester 1.

The assembly also featured two wonderful musical performances. Ruby delighted the audience with a flute rendition of He's a Pirate from the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack, while the Festival Choir performed the beautiful song Somewhere Only We Know.

It was a lovely celebration acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our students.

A special thank you to all students, staff and families who donated and participated in the event. Your support has helped make a real difference.

If you can spare some change, feel free to donate here: www.walkamile.org.au/fundraisers/CardijnCollege2707

Well done to Year 12 student Cameron, who has secured an apprenticeship with Electro Careers! Cameron will be working towards a dual trade qualification, combining Electrotechnology and Refrigeration.

• Billie – 6th
• Sapphire – 12th
• Priya – 19th

• Charlie – 4th
• Alfie – 8th
• Harry – 15th

• Kaitlyn – 14th

• Kai – 3rd (along with Kai and Ace in the top 20, which earned us fastest school in this age group)
• Bailey – 3rd
• AJ – 12th in Division A

This term, Year 8 students participating in the Steps to Success enrichment subject at Galilee will be raising funds to support Australian Marist Solidarity. Students will be holding a bake sale after school every Thursday from week 3 to week 8, running a raffle, and encouraging online donations through the Qkr! app.

We invite our Galilee community to get behind this important initiative and support our students as they work to make a positive difference for those in need.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Marian was excited to welcome professional performer, Scarlett Anthony during Week 1 to conduct a vocal workshop with our student singers.

Scarlett is currently touring Australia with Heathers the Musical, and students had the opportunity to showcase their talents by workshopping a musical theatre song, followed by a Q&A with Scarlett which explored the life of a performer who covers 11 tracks in one production, working on cruise ships, how to get an agent, and advice for young performers wanting to get into the industry.

This was a great opportunity for students to learn about what professional musical theatre and performing involves, and to receive feedback on repertoire they are preparing.

Scarlett left the workshop and went straight to Her Majesty's Theatre to perform as Heather Chandler in the evening. We’re extremely grateful for her time.

Student Achievements

A huge congratulations to Mackenzie (Year 9) and Bethany (Year 10), who represented the College at the U15 School Sport Australia Championships this week. South Australia finished fourth overall, capping off a fantastic tournament for both girls.

It was an especially memorable event for Bethany, who was named team captain and earned selection in the All Australian team! A wonderful achievement recognising Bethany's skill and leadership on the field.

Well done to both girls on this outstanding effort.

Congratulations to Year 12 student Jorja, who recently competed at the Australian & Interstate IRB Championships held in South West Rocks, NSW, from 15-19 July.

Jorja represented both her surf lifesaving club and the state team, racing as both crew and patient against around 40 other clubs from across the country.

Well done, Jorja! An outstanding achievement.

Our annual Pathways and Subject Expo was a fantastic success, with students and parents from the middle and senior years across our campuses engaging in meaningful conversations about future opportunities and aspirations. 

The event created a vibrant and engaging atmosphere, with students actively investigating post-school options, discussing further study opportunities, and connecting with local businesses about potential part-time employment. Through conversations with industry partners, students gained valuable insights into the many educational and career opportunities available to them. 

A huge thank you to the dedicated staff who coordinated the event and strengthened our connections with industry and tertiary institutions. Their work ensures Cardijn students continue to receive high-quality guidance and support as they prepare for life after school. 

Special shout-out to our MarValla students for their outstanding barista and customer service skills, keeping attendees supplied with warm refreshments throughout the afternoon. Thank you! 

Looking ahead, we are excited to celebrate National Skills Week in Week 6 at our Marcellin Campus. This will provide another valuable opportunity for students to learn about emerging industries, discover new skills, and broaden their understanding of the options available to them as they consider their next steps. 

At Cardijn, we remain committed to supporting every student in discovering their strengths, exploring their interests, and making confident decisions about their future beyond the school gates.  

Kate Bawden
Deputy Principal