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Principal's Update 2 May 2025
Dear Members of the Marcellin College Community,
Last week, our community came together to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, a spiritual father whose humble leadership and tireless call for compassion touched hearts across the globe. Our community gave thanks for his life and legacy.
His leadership taught us to walk gently, listen deeply, and act justly - lessons that will endure far beyond his time with us.
Yet even amidst sorrow, we look forward with hope. As the Cardinals now gather in solemn ritual to elect his successor, we are reminded of the Holy Spirit’s enduring presence in our Church - guiding us through every season of history. It is a sacred time, not only of mourning, but of anticipation - for the future of our Church and the continued call to be a pilgrim people of hope, faith, courage and joy.
Celebrating Excellence: Christina Cammarano’s National Award
We are incredibly proud to share that our very own Ms Christina Cammarano has been recognised as one of the Top 40 School Leaders nationally in the Educator Rising Stars and School Leadership Awards 2025.
Christina’s dedication to excellence, innovation and student-centred leadership embodies the very best of our College’s spirit. Her ability to nurture growth, support colleagues and create learning environments where both students and staff flourish has rightly earned national recognition.
We are truly blessed to have Christina as part of our community, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved honour.
New Sporting Horizons: Partnership with OrthoSports Victoria (OSVi)
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between Marcellin College and OrthoSports Victoria (OSVi), further strengthening the health and wellbeing of our student athletes.
Through OSVi, our students and their families will enjoy:
- 10% discount on all OSVi services.
- Exclusive pricing at OSVi’s Sports Injury Emergency Clinic, with all imaging services bulk billed for Marcellin students.
- Quarterly Parent and Athlete Seminars covering essential topics such as strength and conditioning, recovery strategies, load management, and concussion awareness.
- Access to world-class orthopaedic surgeons, biomechanics testing, and rehabilitation services.
This partnership reflects our ongoing investment in the holistic development of our students - empowering them to strive for the highest both on and off the sporting field.
Honouring the ANZAC Spirit: A Call to Be 10% Braver
At our recent ANZAC Day Assembly, we gathered as a Marcellin family to honour a story that continues to shape us. This year marks 110 years since the Gallipoli landings - a moment in history where we pause to acknowledge the courage, sacrifice and mateship that have been woven into the fabric of our nation.
Drawing on the values of this day, I challenged our young men to be "10% braver" - an invitation to live courage more fully in the everyday moments:
- Asking for help when learning feels hard,
- Standing up for those treated unfairly,
- Walking away from poor choices,
- Persisting even when success feels out of reach.
The spirit of ANZAC, so closely aligned with our Marist HEART values and the Marist Characteristics of Love of Work and Presence, reminds us that true bravery is often found not in grand gestures, but in small, faithful choices.
During this Easter season, in the spirit of faith and resilience, may we, like the ANZACS and like Pope Francis, continue to walk forward with courage, humility, and unwavering trust in God’s promise of renewal.
God bless,
Marco Di Cesare
Principal
