At our end of Term Assembly, the students farewelled Deputy Principal - Staff and Students, Julie Feeney with some touching and heartfelt tributes, including this one from our College Captains, Sienna and Jasmine, and a guard of honour as Mrs Feeney left the Hall.
Each year, schools are required to collate data for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD counts the number of students who receive additional support at school because of a disability. This information helps governments plan funding accordingly.
Term 2 has been an incredibly busy one for sports at Mater. Our Sports Captains, Maudie and Madi, provided a great wrap up of all the sporting achievements at our end of Term Assembly today.
We had a big term of sporting events, with many students excited to get back on the court or pitch to play some of the winter sports for the first time in two years.
Hey everyone, it's your STEM Captains here with a rundown of all things Science, Technology and Maths at Mater Christi!
Our main event for Term 2 was the STEM Cup, which is a school wide event where students do fun STEM-related activities to earn points for their houses.
Emily White is a ‘do-er’! She didn’t shy away from subjects she found difficult at school, because she recognised their benefits. She travelled from Melbourne to Ballarat each week, for a four-hour shift as a radio journalist, just to show her enthusiasm.
Amy Isma has been able to combine her teaching experience with her love and passion for libraries, in her role as Head of Learning Commons at Mater Christi. She sees the Mater Christi Learning Commons as much more than a traditional library, but rather a vibrant community hub - connecting students and staff to each other, and to information and resources that create diverse learning opportunities.
Unfortunately, the mental health of young people has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. As many families settle back into pre-COVID routines, there seems to be a pervasive sense of optimism about what lies ahead.
Unfortunately children and teens are not immune to what is now being termed the “psychological pandemic”. Young people are at risk of not achieving the primary demands of developmental tasks such as procuring independence, identity formation, as well as obtaining and maintaining peer relationships.
A lifelong love of Dance is fulfilled in Sarah's role at Mater Christi, where she draws on the high bar set by her own secondary school teachers. Sarah aims to do, for this generation, what her teachers did for her - creating a dynamic, engaging classroom where students are challenged and supported - setting them up for success beyond the walls of Mater Christi.
As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices. Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use.
Facing up to challenges and seeking assistance when needed lead to the best outcomes for Emily.
A confident and enthusiastic student, Emily tackles every challenge head on, even when things get tough.
She says, building strong relationships with her teachers and asking for help when she needed it, allowed her to achieve the best outcomes.