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This morning, we were delighted to welcome so many fathers, father figures, mums and family members to Majella for our Father’s Day Breakfast.

The morning began with a short liturgy, giving us an opportunity to reflect on and give thanks for the fathers and special people who love, guide and support our children.

Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a sausage sizzle and, most importantly, the chance to spend some relaxed time together. It was wonderful to see so many families sharing breakfast, chatting and enjoying each other’s company before the school day began.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning such a lovely celebration of our Majella community. We wish all of our dads, grandads and father figures a very happy Father’s Day this Sunday!

We celebrated the Feast Day of Saint Mary MacKillop as a school community with a whole School Liturgy. Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop was a religious sister who became Australia’s first Catholic saint. She co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1866. Her life was defined by her commitment to providing free education to rural, poor and needy children and establishing welfare shelters across Australia and New Zealand. Saint Mary MacKillop is the saint that our yellow faction is named after.

Last Thursday, the students in Years 3-6 participated in our school Cross Country carnival. Students completed the long-distance running course around the school and the day was a great success. The students have been training hard in their sports lessons each week and this was clear  as all students gave their best effort and completed the race. Based on the results, students will be chosen by Ms Magill to attend the Interschool Cross Country carnival later in the term. Thank you to Ms Magill for your great organisation and preparation for our Majella Cross Country carnival.

On Friday 31^st July, the Year 6 girls attended FIA Girls on Track – Inspire at Wanneroo Raceway.
The girls were given a unique opportunity to get an insight into the motorsport world. The goal of these events is to inspire and encourage an interest in STEM subjects and industries amongst schoolgirls, with the aim of increasing female participation in these sectors. Motorsport activities and workshops are used as a tool to expose the girls to the various career pathways in the sport. All of the girls were given a branded t-shirt, hat and lanyard and thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Last week, our school community came together to celebrate NAIDOC Week with a wonderful day of learning, reflection and celebration, centred around this year’s theme, “50 Years of Deadly.” The day began with a whole-school liturgy before students spent the remainder of the day participating in a range of engaging buddy-class activities.

Students rotated through four hands-on experiences that celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and traditions, including damper making, Indigenous-inspired art, sporting activities and literacy experiences. Working alongside their buddy classes gave students the opportunity to learn from one another, build connections across year levels and deepen their appreciation of Australia’s rich First Nations histories and cultures.

One of the highlights of the day was seeing our Year 6 students confidently step into leadership roles, guiding younger students through activities with pride, enthusiasm and respect. Their leadership helped create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that reflected the strong sense of community we value at Majella.

The feedback from staff following the day was overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on the warmth and pride felt throughout the school, the high level of student engagement and the exceptional organisation that made the day such a success. It was a wonderful reminder of what can be achieved when our whole school community comes together with a shared purpose.

A sincere thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to plan and prepare the celebrations, and to all staff for embracing the day with such enthusiasm and support. Most importantly, thank you to our students for participating so respectfully and wholeheartedly.

It was a memorable day of learning, connection and celebration that we were proud to share as a school community.

Our school community came together to commemorate ANZAC Day, taking time to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of the Australian and New Zealand men and women who have served our country.

Students and staff gathered in our beautiful school gardens for a reverent outdoor service. Through prayers, readings, reflections and moments of silence, students demonstrated great respect as they reflected on the significance of ANZAC Day and the values of courage, mateship and service.

Throughout the day, classes also participated in a range of learning activities designed to deepen students’ understanding of the ANZAC story and its enduring importance. One of the highlights for our Kindergarten to Year 2 students was a special literacy experience in our multicultural library, where they explored the significance of ANZAC Day through age-appropriate stories and discussions. To make the learning even more memorable, our dedicated teacher, Mrs Schwenke, baked delicious ANZAC biscuits for every student to enjoy – a thoughtful gesture that helped bring history to life and was greatly appreciated by our youngest learners.

We are incredibly proud of the respectful manner in which our students participated in the commemorations. Their thoughtful engagement was a fitting tribute to those who have served and a reminder of the importance of remembering the past while inspiring future generations to value peace, courage and community.