College Leaders

Director of Curriculum

Collette Bond

What does learning look like? Perhaps if we’d asked this question in early 2020, our thinking would have been centred around learning spaces filled with students working individually or with peers and teachers, to acquire knowledge and skills.

However, our shared experience over the last two years has forced us to rethink many aspects of our lives, including learning. In our current context, we might reflect on our experiences with zoom classes, breakout rooms, online study groups, Kahoots, virtual incursions, Padlet, Canvas, and the list goes on. But despite the many and varied platforms that have supported learning continuity, at the heart of our response to this challenge has been the willingness of school staff, parents, and carers to work together to support students in their learning and ensure that we are able to provide 'educational programs relevant to (their) individual needs' (Mater Christi College Mission Statement). So, what will learning look like post-lockdowns and the need for remote learning? We know that our students enjoy learning together and having the support of their teachers in the classroom, so some aspects will look quite familiar. But as we move forward, we will take all we have learnt from this experience of remote learning and apply the very best elements of it to teaching and learning onsite, together. We have discovered different ways of doing things, and this presents a unique opportunity to consider new structures for learning - what to teach, how to teach, where and when to teach. To reimagine what learning looks like in a way that continues to ensure our programs are relevant to the needs of our students, so they can approach the future with courage and hope.

We have discovered different ways of doing things, and this presents a unique opportunity to consider new structures for learning what to teach, how to teach, where and when to teach.

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College Captains

Cassidy Ede and Emma Gerber

Despite the challenges of this year, the Class of 2021 has demonstrated incredible perseverance, resilience, and flexibility. As College Captains, we have been inspired by every student, and their courage in the face of yet another year of uncertainty.

The 2021 College Theme of ‘Who is my neighbour?’ has been a guiding light for us throughout prolonged separation from peers and the school community, encouraging us to reach out to one another, however possible. In doing so, we have been able to maintain vital connections despite our physical distance.

At the beginning of the year, we celebrated many ‘last firsts’ - a journey full of emotions and fond memories. The first event to capture our excitement was, of course, the formal. Its initial postponement, just hours before it was due to begin, was the first sign that our year may be more turbulent than anticipated. However, the adjusted date proved just as wonderful.

Other highlights included access to the Polding Centre, hoodies, and themed dress up days. Despite some last-minute disappointments, the memories of this year will stay with us forever.

Our primary aim has been to ensure each student’s individual voice was heard, by promoting greater student involvement in school matters and leaving a legacy of openness and inclusivity. We introduced the Student Voice Forum box, which has already seen fantastic results, including an update to the Cafe Bene website, receiving our hoodies earlier, more laptop chargers in Scholastica and more inclusive uniform sizes.

We are so privileged and thankful to have experienced secondary school amongst the Mater Christi Community. Congratulations to everyone, for your achievements, big and small, this year. And to our fellow Year 12s, what a year it has been. We can’t wait to witness the wonderful journeys you undertake next, armed with the knowledge and insight that your years at Mater have provided. We wish you all the best for your futures; we know they will be bright.

College Leaders

Student Representative Council Executive

College Captains Cassidy Ede Emma Gerber Chisholm House Captain Gabrielle Sard Chisholm House Assistant Sienna Reeves

Arts Captains Jessica Chapman Stephanie Williams

Faith and Liturgy Captains Sasha Hundle Imasha Nonis

Social Justice and Ella Lancaster Stewardship Captains Ebannie Sidoti

International Captain Jacqueline Mei

Sports Captains

STEM Captains Jennifer Sahely Hannah Hodges

Bronya Robinson Cassidy Germano Gibbons House Captain Bailey Caldow Gibbons House Assistant Maudie Paterson

Lyons House Captain Ella Liebler Lyons House Assistant Meg Groeneveld

MacKillop House Captain Gabriella Petersen MacKillop House Assistant Matilda McDermott

College Leaders

Middle School Leadership Team

Middle School Captains Disha Adeshara Jen MacDonald Chisholm House Captains Ella Edwards Charlotte Sard

Arts Captains Cartier Bendix Elida Licciardi

Faith and Liturgy Captains Phoebe Andrews Abby Pires

Social Justice and Kyra Ghalay Stewardship Captains Gemma Przychodzki

Sports Captains Sophie Johnstone Sienna Kurdian

STEM Captains Jess Ashton-Smith Matilda Hore Gibbons House Captains Sienna Larter Mila Wesley

Lyons House Captains Audrey Gearon Sienna O’Connor

MacKillop House Captains Sienna Hayman Natasha Kindler

Pastoral Group Representatives

Year 7 Tegan Allen Lettie Reed Mel Donald Ashley Koolstra Zoe Adshead Keira Harris Emily Hill MJ Drake Charli Lord Year 8 Ava Di Bartolomeo Indigo Thomson Theruni Fernando Jessica Smith Bel King Jewel McDermott Bridie McDermott Claire Pierce Bridget Piening Ava Wooden

Student Council

Year 10 Martha Box Amy Cunliffe Kiara D’Sylva Charli Hart Hannah Koolstra Simone Martin Alisha McGaffin Charli Petersen Emily Tyquin

Year 11 Jasmine Andrews Lily Calvert Sienna Cross Chelsea Green Catalina Macfarlane Allanah Major Siann Thomas Brianna Wilcox Kaitlyn Wyborn Madison Zapanta

Alex Pirotta