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In Week 6, Marian hosted the annual M.A.D. Week - a celebration of Music, Art, and Drama. The week featured a range of lunchtime activities that invited members of the College community to engage with and celebrate the Arts.

On Thursday and Friday evening, Marian hosted M.A.D. Night, the biennial Music, Art, and Drama showcase held at the Hopgood Theatre. This event serves as the culmination of M.A.D. Week and celebrates the creativity, talent, and dedication of students involved in the Arts across the College.

As guests arrived, they were welcomed by an exhibition of works created by students studying Art, Design, Fashion Design, Textiles, and Photography, as well as a performance by the String Ensemble before entering the auditorium. Hosted by the Music, Art, and Drama Captains, the evening featured performances from Music and Drama students, including co-curricular ensembles, Drama Club, and Drama classes, with student artwork displayed behind each performance.

“M.A.D. Night was highly enjoyable, and it was an extremely positive experience hosting, performing and watching performances. It was a great night for all of the arts students and arts lovers to come together and perform as a strong community and showcase what they have been working on throughout the year. This night proved that arts is important to share around the College because it shared the love of performance and made it very special for everyone involved, regardless of whether they are seasoned performers or very new.” (Grace, 2026 Drama Co-Captain).

"M.A.D. Night isn't just about Music, Art and Drama, it's about showing our hard work with the people you've grown close to. My M.A.D. Night experience was filled with laughter and enjoyment as I started to realise this will be one of my last big events performing with these people. I love the community that was built to be left in our hands, and I love how much it has grown over the course of 2026. M.A.D." (Tiara, 2026 Music Captain).

“Being part of my first M.A.D. Night helped me grow in confidence as a performer. It was exciting to share something I'd worked hard on and learn some important values to take away from the experience.” (Georgie, Year 7 Drama Club Student).

We would like to thank all students, families, and staff for their contribution to making the event possible. Your creativity, passion, and enthusiasm continue to strengthen the culture of the Arts within our College community.

Friday evening of M.A.D. Night concluded with a special surprise - the announcement of the 2027 College musical, Freaky Friday!

A different pathway. The same successful destination. 

The Marcellin Pathway offers students the opportunity to combine their SACE with nationally recognised vocational qualifications, industry experiences, apprenticeships, and school-based training opportunities. 

Every Marcellin student graduates with both their SACE and a Certificate II qualification, developing the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence required for employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, and further study. 

If your child enjoys hands-on learning and is considering a trade or industry pathway, the Pathways & Subject Expo is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what Marcellin can offer. 

For students who would like to continue learning their instrument, families may enrol in the optional B.I.G. Continuers Program for Semester 2. Please complete the 2026 B.I.G. Continuers Enrolment Form to secure your slot - enrolments close soon!

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Time: 7pm (show runtime is approximately 45 minutes to an hour)

Date: 30 June, 1 July, 2 July

Location: Drama Theatre at Cardijn College, Marian Campus

Tickets: $5 - appropriate for all ages

Student Achievements

Bohdi, Kai, Ollie, Oskar & Teddy Selected for Junior Soccer State Championships

Scarlett, Montana, & Natalia Completed their Cert III in Health Service Assistance at Celtic Training

Ollie Claims 1st Place at Sunshine State MX Championships

Eli Earns Spot in 2026 State Golf Championship

Ellie and Georgia Selected for the Onkaparinga South Netball Carnival

Year 6 Galilee students Ellie and Georgia recently played in the Onkaparinga South Netball Carnival.

 

Students wrote a shared reflection:

“On Wednesday, 17 June 2026, we participated in the district netball carnival at Golden Grove. Onkaparinga South entered two teams: Division 2 and Division 4. Ellie played in Division 2, while Georgia played in Division 4.

Division 2 came 2nd, with just one loss and one draw. Division 4 was a bit different because we were undefeated for all 9 games and came 1st! It was an amazing experience being able to have this opportunity. We loved our coaches, Kristy and Tonya.”

Taj Selected for the Southern Metro Boys SAPSASA State Netball Carnival 

Year 6 Galilee student, Taj was selected to play in the SAPSASA State Netball Carnival held on 22 - 24 June at SADNA, Golden Grove.

In Weeks 3 and 4, ten of our students took part in the Operation Flinders program, spending eight days in the Flinders Ranges on a challenging outback expedition focused on resilience, teamwork and personal growth.

On Wednesday, I was able to join with the 10 students who returned from Operation Flinders with their families to share and celebrate their recent experience.

Operation Flinders provides an amazing opportunity for young people to build resilience, teamwork, and self-belief through challenge and adventure. Set at Yankaninna Station in the remote northern Flinders Ranges, students are immersed in a rugged landscape that pushes them beyond their comfort zones.

Over eight days, participants trek more than 70 kilometres as a team, carrying everything they need for the journey. Supported by school staff and experienced volunteers, students take part in activities such as cross-country hiking, abseiling, navigation, bush cooking, and survival skills, while also learning about local Indigenous culture.

The program is designed to foster independence, with teams fully self-sufficient and responsible for navigating between campsites. Importantly, once the Exercise begins, students are expected to complete the full experience, building perseverance and commitment along the way, even enduring the very wet weather!

The students reflected on a personal sense of achievement, a newfound confidence, and a renewed sense of competition from the daily UNO challenges, particularly when huddled under a tarp while the rain fell!

This experience is just one example of the many opportunities at Cardijn that nurture a strong sense of belonging and inspire aspiration in our students. As we approach the final week of Term 2, we wish our senior students every success in their upcoming exams and encourage all students to finish the term with diligence and confidence.

Kate Bawden
Acting Principal