A warm welcome to all our students, families, and staff as we kick off another exciting year at Cardijn College!

Cardijn Connect – your go-to source for all the latest news, updates, and highlights from our vibrant school community. Published every Thursday during the school term, it’s a great way to stay in the loop and celebrate all the wonderful moments that make Cardijn special. Past editions are always available via the menu.

We’re excited to see what 2026 has in store and can’t wait to share the journey with you!

We are incredibly proud of our students’ outstanding SACE achievements, with 100% completion across both Marian and Marcellin campuses.

⬩ 18 students achieved an ATAR above 90
⬩ 12 students achieved 16 merits
⬩ 82.7% of grades were in the A or B Band
⬩ 37.3% of grades were in the A Band

We are thrilled to share that 46% of Cardijn students graduated dual-certified, achieving both the SACE and a VET qualification as they enter the workforce or go on to further study.

🌟 Dux of the College: Noah Etiennette – ATAR 97.5
🌟 Proxime Accessit: Lily-Mai Dobson – ATAR 96.9

🌟 Apprentice of the Year: Jesse Goldner
Jesse is studying a Certificate III in Plumbing and Gas through TAFE and is employed by TAPS with host employer New Heights Plumbing.

Over the school holidays, some of our Year 11 and 12 Marcellin students were busy securing impressive apprenticeships!

• Charlie (Year 11)
  Certificate III in Electrotechnology
  Apprenticeship with Curv Electrical

• Jordan (Year 11)
  Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
  Apprenticeship with MidCoast Crash

• Mitch (Year 11)
  Certificate III in Civil Plant Operations
  Apprenticeship with Statewide Group Training

• Owen (Year 11)
  Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology
  Apprenticeship with Llordan Diesel

• Ryder (Year 12)
  Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
  Apprenticeship with Statewide Group Training

• Zahli (Year 11)
  Certificate III in Carpentry
  Apprenticeship with Pesbuild

BADGE Constructions has recently commenced work on Stage 1A of the Galilee Master Plan, with ground works for the new building now underway.

This exciting project will deliver a purpose-built facility featuring six classrooms, two intervention rooms, a spacious shared area, modern toilets, and a staff office. The development also includes landscaping and a new playground.

Additionally, Stage 1A will extend the existing carpark and add two undercover hard courts, supporting both convenience and active play for our community.

We look forward to seeing our vision for the Galilee Master Plan come to life as work progresses.

We’ve created a handy Key Dates graphic for each campus to help you stay organised this term. 

📌 These graphics will be pinned to each campus' Instagram page for easy access, so be sure to save and refer back throughout the term.

📅 Further details for specific events will be shared closer to the date.

Late last year, we celebrated and recognised the achievements of our Year 7-12 students at the 2025 End of Year Valedictory Ceremony.

Awards for Character and Leadership, Academic, Community, and College achievements were presented to our students.

Another congratulations to the deserving recipient of our Joseph Cardijn Award for 2025, Laylah Wilson ('25) and congratulations to Tan Tran ('25), who was awarded the St Marcellin Champagnat Award for 2025.

Enjoy these highlights from the event:

We warmly invite all Galilee families to our Parent Welcome & Information Evening!

Join us for a sausage sizzle on the Figure Eight Lawn at 5:30 pm, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet our Principal, Steve Byrne, and Deputy Principal, Kate Bawden.

As this evening is designed for parents and caregivers, students are not required to attend, however creche is available (Book Now).

We look forward to welcoming new and returning families!

Whether you are joining us for the first time or continuing your journey with another child at the Marian Campus, we warmly invite you to our Year 7 & New Family Welcome Evening.

📅 Tuesday, 3 February (Week 2)
⏰ 5:15pm arrival for a 5:30pm start
📍 Marian Campus

Meet your child’s House Leader and Homeroom Teacher, then join us at Tangka for a sausage sizzle, where you can connect with other families and meet key staff members.

Pop into the Second-Hand Uniform Shop, which will be open from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

As this evening is designed for parents and caregivers, students are not required to attend. Student Leaders will assist you. See you there!

In this edition, we spotlight the post-Cardijn journeys of Mat Johnson ’02 and Tyler Orr ’17, alongside reunions, celebrations, and significant milestones across our community.

Plus, don't miss a special staff Q&A with Deputy Principal Kate Bawden.

While INSPIRED is mainly for alumni, we hope current families will recognise familiar faces and feel connected to the broader Cardijn community.

Click the link or image to read the full magazine and reconnect with our Cardijn community - #8 INSPIRED Magazine

Steve Byrne
Principal