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120th Anniversary of the - Marian College

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Brigidine Sisters 1888 - 2008On my first day at Ararat’s<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>College</strong>, I was so nervousand scared that I wouldn’tmake any friends. But, as soonas I met some people, I instantlyfelt accepted.I love how this school acceptsall types <strong>of</strong> people. After reading“In my Words” in <strong>the</strong> newsletter,I noticed how this schoolhas changed people’s lives andmade <strong>the</strong>m better citizens.I also love how <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong>Ararat’s <strong>Marian</strong> <strong>College</strong> raiseawareness from situations that<strong>the</strong> world is struggling with,such as Indigenous People’srights, breast cancer, <strong>the</strong> environment,global warming andso much more.All <strong>the</strong> teachers are friendlyand caring towards all <strong>the</strong>students and <strong>the</strong>y take time tohelp us all. Even though I amonly in Year Seven, and haven’tbeen here for very long, Iknow I am turning into a betterperson and I have made lots<strong>of</strong> great friends that I will stayfriends with forever.I love this school and I willdefinitely stay until I finish YearTwelve. The Brigidine Sistersmade a great choice <strong>of</strong> opening<strong>the</strong>ir school. I can speakfor myself, and a lot <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rpeople when I say that Ararat’s<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a fantasticOur school, <strong>Marian</strong> <strong>College</strong>, is a great school. It welcomespeople from all races, religions and people thathave special needs.<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>College</strong> was founded by a group <strong>of</strong> Irish Nunscalled <strong>the</strong> Brigidine Nuns. When <strong>Marian</strong> first opened<strong>the</strong>re were only seven students. Today <strong>the</strong>re are over450 students and we are still growing.Over <strong>the</strong> years, <strong>Marian</strong> <strong>College</strong> has produced somehigh VCE results and I believe it <strong>of</strong>fers a great education.In our class, everyone is included and very little bullyingis going on. There is zero tolerance for bullyingand it is dealt with in a fair way. They are sent to <strong>the</strong>coordinator’s <strong>of</strong>fice.That’s why I would like to say thanks to <strong>the</strong> Brigidinesfor making this great school.<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>College</strong> meanseverything to me. Thereare always great timeshere. We have to thank<strong>the</strong> Brigidine Sisters formaking this school whatit is today. The educationhere is honest.<strong>Marian</strong> <strong>College</strong> welcomesall people especially<strong>the</strong> most vulnerable.Every personis treated equally asif <strong>the</strong>y were just oneunique person. Thisschool accepts anyone,even if <strong>the</strong>y aren’t Catholic.The teachers/staffhere treat every child<strong>the</strong> same. They are alsoreally nice.Also when you start atthis school <strong>the</strong>y makeyou feel like you belongand are a part <strong>of</strong> ourschool.Every teacher and studen<strong>the</strong>re at <strong>Marian</strong><strong>College</strong> is proud <strong>of</strong> what<strong>the</strong> Brigidines have donefor this school in <strong>the</strong> last120 years. So, thankyou,Brigidines, for allyou have done for thisschool. We are all proudto be a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marian</strong><strong>College</strong>.‘That’s why I would like to say thanks to <strong>the</strong>Brigidines for making this great school.’

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