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.

Some exciting progress shots as our building development at Galilee begins to take shape!

Learn more about Galilee's master plan: Future Vision for Galilee - Our Master Plan

During the recent term break, our staff remained onsite, engaging in a dedicated week of Professional Learning focused on strengthening teaching practice and enhancing student outcomes.

Throughout the week, staff participated in a range of keynote presentations, workshops, and collaborative sessions centred on student engagement, wellbeing, and high-quality learning design. A key highlight was learning from expert presenters, including Dr Amy Berry, who introduced strategies from the Engagement Continuum to support deeper student involvement in learning, and Bill Hansberry, who worked with staff on strengthening relationships through restorative practices.

Teachers and support staff also took part in faculty moderation, curriculum planning, and targeted training sessions. This included opportunities to strengthen our Catholic identity, particularly through MITIOG (Made in the Image of God) training and Marist formation, alongside wellbeing approaches, inclusive education practices, and the use of new technologies. Time was also dedicated to reviewing student learning plans, refining lessons, and building consistency across subjects and year levels.

Importantly, the week provided valuable opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and connection as a staff community. This ongoing commitment to professional growth ensures that we continue to provide engaging, supportive, and high-quality learning experiences for every student - every day!

We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this work in classrooms throughout the year.

• Boyd Plumbing & Gas
• Bowman Landscaping
• Davis & Park Kitchen Specialists
• Graetz Fabrications
• My Modular
• Nylastex
• Reynella Hyundai
• RJE Global
• Smith Automotive
• Transco
• Wayne Phillis Ford

We look forward to welcoming families to our upcoming Parent Engagement Evening.

Date: Monday, 11 May
Time: 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start
Location: Le Rosey Hub, Marian Campus

The theme for the evening, Level Up Together: Guiding Positive Gaming Habits, explores the world of online gaming and its impact on young people.

This session will equip parents with a deeper understanding of the video game industry, while offering practical strategies to support their child in developing healthy, balanced gaming habits.

If you plan to attend, please register for this event on Humanitix: Parent Engagement Evening

Join Galilee next week, on Wednesday, 6 May at 9:00am to celebrate Mother's Day with barista-made coffee, breakfast, and a special gift for mum!

Lucus:
"I appreciated the opportunity to watch the Adelaide United men's team do a closed training session because it gave me the chance to watch the players train and see how they play. The staff and coaches were very welcoming, and I am especially grateful to the coaches who ran multiple drills with us."

Parker:
“I loved the training session with the two coaches, because I learnt how to create space, why we create space, and how to make the best decisions in the moment.”

Orlando:
“I enjoyed going through the men's and women's change rooms and seeing how they prepare for games and training. I'm grateful for being able to train and have coaches from Adelaide United run the training.”

Ted:
“This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and will be one of my favourite memories from my high school journey. The coaches showed me how to take a touch into space, play a long ball, find space, look up whilst dribbling and look for options.”

Peyton:
“It was really cool to have the opportunity to be coached by coaches with a high level of experience to improve us both individually and as a team.”

Max:
“I loved seeing how professionals train. It was also exciting going into the change rooms and lockers, seeing the layout of the kits, physio area, and massage chairs.”

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

We are proud to share that Sloane Tarah Mills ('24), has successfully progressed through to the first round of judging in the SA Young Achiever Awards and is now a semi‑finalist.

This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Sloane’s commitment, capability and the strong industry pathways developed through Marcellin RTO.

We wish Sloane all the very best as they move into the next stage of the judging process.

As we prepare for the start of the school term, we’ve created a handy graphic for all the key dates you’ll need to know.

More details will be shared about the events as they get closer.

Quite literally a warm welcome to Term 2, 2026!

Steve Byrne,
Principal