Term 4 iServi Mid-term Newsletter
Today the school gathered to reflect on Remembrance Day, an important day to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the ideals and values they held dear.
In a world that often seems filled with unrest, where conflicts and tensions can overshadow the brighter aspects of humanity, Remembrance Day serves as a poignant reminder. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there are individuals who are willing to stand up for what they believe in. These brave men and women, from various generations and walks of life, are united by their dedication to preserving the principles of peace, freedom, and justice.
As we begin to wrap up the 2023 school year, I encourage you all to take a moment and reflect on what an incredible year it has been. As always I want to express my gratitude to our dedicated staff and families for their guidance and support throughout the year.
Senior Student Exams
We wish our senior students the best of luck as they complete their examinations. Our thoughts are with our Year 11 and Year 12 ATAR students who are coming to the end of their exams. We pray that their persistence and hard work is rewarded.
Goodbye and Goodluck to the Class of 2023
Our Year 12 students completed their Graduation Week this Term, farewelling the Servite College community that they have been a part of for the past six years.
On Friday 20 October students attended their Farewell Assembly followed by a Farewell Mass held at St Kieran Church.
The Graduation Ceremony was then held in the evening where we saw our Year 12 graduates receive their graduation folders as well all award recipients recognised and congratulated.
We wish all our Year 12 students every blessing on their future endeavours and congratulate them on their graduation from Servite College.
Celebrating 50 Years of Co-education
This year the College celebrated its 50 Year milestone of being Western Australia’s first co-educational Catholic secondary school! On Friday 27 October over 350 alumni gathered in the Piazza for a Cocktail Event to commemorate the occasion. Guests were treated to a special Memory Lane walk as well as College Tours led by our current Year 11 students. It was an amazing night full of history and celebration and we are grateful to everyone who made it so special. You can read more about the night here.
2024 Year 7 Orientation
We were delighted to welcome the incoming students of the Class of 2029 last week for their Orientation Day. During an action-packed day, students met peers and staff and were introduced to their respective Priories. They also had the chance to take a tour of the College and participate in a variety of fun activities. Photos from the day can be viewed here.
Sibling Enrolment Reminder
A reminder that places for Year 7 in 2025 are now limited. If you have a child in Year 5 and are yet to apply for enrolment please do so before the end of this term. Enrolments are now also open for siblings in Year 3 and 4, we encourage families to get their applications in as early as possible.
Term 4 Dates
Please note the following important dates:
Year 10 last day – Thursday, 16 November
Year 10 students will be finishing on the 16 November allowing them a study day on Friday, 17 November. Students are welcome to come to school to study should they need to.
Year 7, 8 & 9 last day – Friday, 1 December
This also marks the end of Term 4 and the school year for 2023
Term 1, 2024
For your information, the 2024 school year will begin on the following days:
- Years 7, 11 & 12 students commence on Wednesday, 31 January 2024
- Years 8, 9 & 10 students commence on Thursday, 1 February 2024
Year 9 Nannup Learning Experience
Our Year 9 cohort have begun their Nannup Learning Experience. This is a cross-curricular learning experience in which students are working within the humanities and science classes to create a cultural precinct for the Shire of Nannup. The experience encourages team building and involves a range of creative and critical thinking activities. Students learn how to work through conflict and explore the ways teams can use design thinking to solve problems.
Visual Arts and Technologies Showcase
Our students impressed us with the quality of art they produced for this year’s Visual Arts and Technologies showcase. There was a variety of works on display across all year groups from brightly coloured ceramics, delicious drip cakes and various works from Wood-Technologies and much more. You can read more about the Showcase here.
Yearbooks
I am pleased to announce that our 2020, 2021 and 2022 Yearbooks are currently being printed. We will be contacting families with further details and collection information as soon as they arrive. Our 2023 Yearbook will also be available in Term 1, 2024. We thank you for your patience.
Masterplan
We have begun working with our architects on the design for our Masterplan. This is an exciting time for our College and community. The Masterplan includes new designs and campus upgrades including new Stoneham Street frontage; College Chapel; expanding playing fields on Morgan Street and moving the Montesoli Centre to the main campus.
We welcome input from our community and if you would like to be involved please contact the school directly.
Thank you and take care!
Silvana Vicoli, Principal
