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Marcellin College Newsletter 2026
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Marcellin College
Newsletter
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BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT
Principal Appointment: Ms Rosanna Fouhy
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Kia ora koutou katoa and warm pacific greetings.
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We were honoured last Thursday to formally acknowledge and welcome Rosanna Fouhy as the new Principal of Marcellin College during a special Mihi Whakatau attended by staff, students, whānau, and members of our wider school community. Rosanna officially commenced her role on Monday 18 May, with Kieran Fouhy concluding his time as Acting Principal on Tuesday 19 May.
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The Board warmly welcomed not only Rosanna, but also the Fouhy whānau, recognising the important role whānau play in supporting the leadership of our proud kura. We also extend our sincere thanks to Sarah Kemble, Tumuaki of Carmel College, along with the kaiako and ākonga who joined alongside the Fouhy whānau in presenting their taonga to our school community as part of this significant occasion.
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Rosanna brings a wealth of educational leadership experience, strength of character, and a deep commitment to Catholic education and the success of young people. The Board is confident that her faith-centred leadership and passion for ākonga wellbeing and achievement will continue to strengthen and guide Marcellin College into the future. Grounded in rich history, cultural diversity, dedicated kaimahi, and talented students, Marcellin College is blessed with a strong and vibrant community, and we are delighted to now call Rosanna part of our whānau.
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The Board would also like to sincerely acknowledge and thank Kieran Fouhy for coming out of retirement to serve as Acting Principal over the past term and a half. Kieran’s experience, steady leadership, and commitment during this transitional period have been sincerely appreciated. His contribution as kaitiaki of our kura has ensured continuity, care, and support for our school community.
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On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we warmly welcome Rosanna Fouhy to Marcellin College and wish her every blessing as she begins this new chapter of leadership within our kura.
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
The Path Forward
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A message about expectations.
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It was an absolute honour to be welcomed so warmly into the Marcellin College community last Thursday. An excellent event that showcased our school to the wider community.
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As outlined in my address to the community at the Mihi Whakatau, the path forward for Marcellin will focus on five key areas:
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- Building the Base: Focusing on a learning culture and getting the basics right.
- Stretching the Limits: High expectations for all aspects of school life.
- Growing Opportunities: In Music, Sport, and Leadership.
- Welcoming the Community: Enrolling the family - we need you, the parents!
- Articulating the Catholic Tradition: Engaging the head, heart, and hands - living our faith through service.
I look forward to unpacking these 5 key areas with the community in the weeks and months ahead.
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Parents, we need you on this journey. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring your sons and daughters are at school every day, on time, in the correct uniform, and ready to learn.
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Every day in class matters. Our young people are capable of achieving incredible things, but they need the structure of strong expectations. Success is built on discipline, consistency, and accountability. We must hold high standards for everything that we do - attendance, academic success, behaviour.
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It is great to be here at Marcellin - I have felt very welcomed and supported in my first week.
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Optima Quaere - Seek the Best.
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IMPORTANT DATES: Week 6 - Term 2
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Monday 25 May - Friday 29 May
- Singing Assembly, Time: 12.50 pm, Venue: College Gymnasium
- Junior Debating, Time: 4pm, Venue: Lynfield College
- Vinnies Leaders, Time: 4pm, Venue: St Peters College
- Year 7&8 Netball, Time: 4pm, Venue: Windmill Courts, Epsom
- Whānau Singing, Time: 8.40 am
- Reading (Literacy co-requisites), Time: 9.05 am - 12.30pm
- Senior Boys Basketball, Time: 4pm Venue: Pakuranga College
- Whānau Singing, Time: 8.40 am
- Year 8 Water Skills, Time: 1.00pm Venue: Mt Roskills Pools
- Writing (Literacy co-requisites), Time: 9.05 am - 12.30pm
- Junior Boys Basketball, Time: 4.00pm Venue: Howic College
- 1STXIII Rugby League, Time: 4.00pm Venue: Home Game (Marcellin College)
- Whānau Singing, Time: 8.40 am
- Numeracy co-requisites, Time: 9.05 am - 12.30pm
- TOD (Teacher Only Day) School is closed.
- Newsletter Term 2, issue 7 emailed home.
- Weely engagement reports emailed home.
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Catholic Character
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CO-CURRICULAR
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Sports News
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Winter season is well underway and our students are showing some great progress. Many teams have moved up to new levels in their respective sports and are forced to bring their best performance each week.
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Here are some results from this week:
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- Senior Basketball Boys vs Dilworth loss 75-28
- Junior Boys basketball vs Howick won 31-28
- Junior Gold Netball vs St Cuthbert's won 19-4
- Junior Blue Netball vs Elim Christian College won 20-6
- Senior Gold Netball vs Selwyn College Loss 35-20
- Year 7&8 Netball vs Twin Oaks. Loss 11-4
- Our 1STXI Football vs Glendowie College won 7-41
- STXIII Rugby League vs ASDAH (Auckland Seven Day Adventist High School) won 22-18
All Netball games played at St Johns Netball Courts
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- 8:00am Junior Blue Netball, court14
- 9:59am Junior Gold vs Otahuhu College, court1
- 12:35pm Senior Gold vs Diocesan School, court 6
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10:00 am vs Kings College at Marcellin
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Let’s get behind our school and support our athletes. Seek The Best
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Follow our social media for live updates and sport news on Instagram @marcellincollegesport
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NOTICES & OPERATIONS
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Netsafe Webinar - Digital Guardian Guide
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Reporting Absences
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SchoolBridge is the central sign in point for our school providing easy access for Students, Parents and Staff.
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Optima Quaere - Seek the Best.
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