MAGDALENE SHINES

Thank you to all students who involved themselves at last night’s “Magdalene Shines”, our College Creative and Performance Arts Evening.

There was so much wonderful talent on display, and it was a joyous and fitting occasion to see our Year 12s combine in their spirited and fun Stage Act.

I am very appreciative of the efforts of all staff who were involved on the night or in the preparation and planning prior to the occasion.

Our musicians, dancers and actors shone and there were so many students involved on stage and /or backstage who made the night memorable.

I also thank all parents/carers, grandparents and family friends who were able to share a very special night.

Photographs will be shared in future newsletters.

CONSISTENCY – UNIFORM AND PRESENTATION

Thank you for your feedback on the recent Tell Them From Me Surveys.

Widespread satisfaction came across in all three parent/carer, student and staff surveys, however, as to be expected, there were areas flagged as worthy of praise and also areas for attention.

One common theme that came across, especially in the parent/carer survey, was the desire for consistency when it came to the College uniform.

Several people (in the anonymous survey) noted that, when worn well, the College uniform looks tremendous, however, there was clearly a sense of frustration that some students were not following College rules and that some staff were not as consistent as others in ensuring that College policy was followed.

Considering that, I have included in this email, the letter I sent out to the community earlier in the week regarding student uniform and presentation expectations. If you did not have a chance to read it on Tuesday, please do so. While the College acknowledges that we have all experienced unseasonably extra cold weather, it is imperative that students and parents/carers support us in this aspect of schooling.

Punctuality and Attendance

In the attached letter I also spoke about the importance of high attendance at school and punctuality all lessons.

In 2014, using NAPLAN data and armed with attendance data from across Australia, a WA academic published research to show that even just one day of absence can have negative consequences on a student’s academic achievement.

Given the reinfection of COVID and the rampant flu that has gone around (and still going around), this makes things very challenging. However, to put it bluntly, if students are well, they should be at all scheduled school days. The more that we can work together for this outcome the better.

SEMESTER ONE STUDENT REPORTS:

Year 7 – 10 Reports were distributed by Compass earlier this week.

Year 11 reports will be distributed by the end of next week.

PARENT/CARER/STUDENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS:

Year 8 & 9 – Monday 27 June (Week Ten, Term Two) 3pm – 8pm

Years 7 & 10 – Wednesday 29 June (Week Ten, Term Two) 3pm – 8pm

Year 11 – Wednesday 20 July (Week One, Term Three) 3pm – 7pm

Venue: College Hall

PRAYER:

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is usually celebrated on June 24, but this year (2022) has the rare coincidence of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist AND the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart falling on the same day!

Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You, and with lively sorrow for my sins I offer You this poor heart of mine.

Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to Your will.

Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in You and for You.

Protect me in the midst of danger.

Comfort me in my afflictions.

Give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs; Your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death.

Give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs; Your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death.

- Amen

EnhA*nce!
Parents/Carers and Students,
Please stay tuned for a new and upcoming programme from early Term Three – providing additional ‘rise’ to students in the area of tailored small group learning (and tutoring).
EnhA*nce! will target students where they are at - helping to prepare them for future years and senior school.
Details to follow!

Ms Joanne McMahon
-   Literacy Instructional Coach