Marist Catholic College Penshurst

Congratulations to the MCCP Senior Debating team - on winning the CSDA Elimination Finals v St Aloysius during the week. The topic debated was "That democracy is weakened when young people are excluded from decision making". The team now move on to the Conference Final which is held at St Ursula's on Friday 26th June - We wish them all the best!

🌟 One stage. One night. Sydney's most outstanding student performers.

After 25 days of competition involving more than 11,500 students from 131 schools, the very best have earned their place at the 2026 Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod Showcase.

Experience award-winning performances across dance, drama, vocal, instrumental and rock band categories! Secure your tickets now: https://ow.ly/F8jL50Z7qVK

Congratulations to Evangelia, Irini and Katerina Ifandoudas - Ist Place - SCS Drama Eisteddfod - scripted performance ensemble section. An excellent achievement!

"We need the Marist way of knowing Jesus Christ in the world now more than ever"- Happy Champagnat Day to all in the MCCP Community.

MCCP congratulates the following Year 11 students on being selected to participate in the Step Up Into Teaching Program (SUIT) at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) for 2026-27.

Kristiana Lapa, Vanessa Macchia, Maya Roche, Daniel Suteski.

SUIT is an early entry program approved by the NSW Education Standards Authority. It provides high school students considering a career in teaching the opportunity to experience learning in a university environment. In the SUIT program, high school students have the opportunity to study two university level units while completing their school studies. Students who pass two (2) SUIT units of study will be given a direct conditional offer in to a Bachelor of Education degree at ACU.

Congratulations to Benjamin Orton -Year 8, on being selected in the NSW All Schools U/14 AFL team. Ben will participate in the School Sport Australia Australian Football Championship in Melbourne, Victoria from 25-31 July 2026. Ben is the only player from SCS to make this side. This is a remarkable achievement. https://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/australian-football/

Congratulations to our Musicians who performed at the SCS Eisteddfod hosted at MCCP. Contemporary Ensemble (2nd Place), Junior Rock Band (Ist Place), Intermediate Rock Band (3rd Place), and the Senior Rock Band. Other recent results included the Choir (Highly Commended) and Concert Band (3rd Place). Great performances from all our music groups - well done to our students and teachers.

Congratulations to Anna Simotas (Year 12) on her selection in the NSW CCC Football U/18 Girls team. We wish her all the best for her next representative games.

Congratulations to the College Concert Band on their outstanding performance at the SCS Eisteddfod. The students were placed 3rd in the top Concert Band division. The performance showcased the dedication, discipline, and musical maturity of our young musicians from Years 7-11. Competing against some of the most accomplished school ensembles in the Sydney Catholic Schools network, the band delivered an expressive performance of “Ebullient Energy" that impressed adjudicators. They commended the ensemble for its balance, tone quality, and disciplined ensemble work.