Dear parents and guardians, 

This week’s newsletter marks the final edition for Term 1 as we prepare for the final week of term and the beginning of the celebration of Easter. The season of Easter is the most significant season in the life of the Church, as it marks the cornerstone of our faith, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As a Catholic community, Easter symbolises hope, renewal and the triumph of life over death. It offers us the opportunity to focus and reflect on the values of sacrifice, forgiveness and love, as exemplified by Jesus himself. I hope that the coming weeks provide all members of our community with the opportunity to reflect on the significance of this season, and to do so in the company of family, friends and loved ones. 

As many in our community are aware, today marked the deadline for enrolment applications for Year 7 in 2026 at Magdalene. Once again, we have received a record number of enrolment applications for one of 240 positions in next year’s cohort. The interviews for these positions commenced earlier this week and will continue well into next term before letters of offer for 2026 are distributed at the end of Term 2. As has been mentioned previously, applications that are received from this point will still be accepted, however, will join a waiting list to be processed later in the year.

As parents of our current Year 7 cohort would be aware, our students spent 3 days of last week at Teen Ranch as part of their Year 7 Camp. The camp is deliberately placed in Term 1 as a way of supporting their transition into high school and, from all reports, proved a very worthwhile and enjoyable experience. I take the opportunity to thank Mrs Grady and Mrs Murdoch who both spent the full week at Teen Ranch, and to all staff who supported our students last week. I also thank Mrs Cordina and the staff who will be departing with our Year 9 students next week as they head to Stanwell Tops for their camp from Monday through to Wednesday. 

Finally this week, I take the opportunity to thank all members of the Magdalene community for your continued support and partnership throughout the duration of Term 1. I hope that the upcoming holiday period offers the opportunity to relax and unwind after a busy start to the year and in readiness for Term 2. 

Best wishes, 

David Cloran

Principal