Dear Marist Families
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Dear Marist Families
Marist College Canberra MAY 29, 2013 Important Dates Enews Wednesday 29 May Saturday 1 June College Musical - “The King and I” Thursday 30 May and Monday 3 June Year 7 2014 Interviews Tuesday 4 June Year 11 2014 Information Evening Year 8 Indigenous Art Workshop Wednesday 5 June Year 9 Integration Day Thursday 6 June Champagnat Day Celebrations Monday 10 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Wednesday 12 June Marist Careers Expo Friday 14 June Junior School Athletics Carnival Monday 17 - Friday 28 June Senior Exams Dear Marist Families One of the great celebrations of the year at Marist is Champagnat Day, the feast day of the founder of our Brothers, St Marcellin Champagnat. Our whole school community gathers for Mass in Marcellin Hall, there are activities after that, then a barbecue lunch and more activities again after lunch. While the younger boys play games the boys in our senior years go out for community service. It’s always an enjoyable day where boys and staff can celebrate much of what is good about our school and focus on the man whose vision many years ago has brought us together. Each year I enjoy Champagnat Day and I especially enjoy seeing the boys enter so fully into the day. People here, younger and older alike, have a great affection for St Marcellin and an equally strong appreciation of our Canberra Marist Brothers. But things are changing and have been for a while. There are only five Brothers in the Monastery at present, unlike the 20 plus that were in the community in the early years. Nevertheless good things continue to happen here in the name of Marcellin and the Brothers; they are being done through the efforts of lay Marists, teachers, parents, friends and old boys, all who in their own dedicated and loyal way with the Brothers community at the centre, make sure that the Marist spirit lives on and that boys and families today can benefit from all that is good about a Marist education. Staff are often reminded that they are the “Champagnats of today.” When we sing our song ‘Great Man of God’ next Thursday I want us to sing not only about Marcellin but also about his legacy which lives on today through his Brothers and through all of us who call ourselves Marist. Happy Champagnat Day for 6 June. Wednesday 19 June Year 6 Retreat Year 9 Integration Day Wednesday 26 - Friday 28 June Year 10 Work Experience Friday 28 June Junior School Indigenous Performance End of Term Years 7 - 9 Wednesday 3 July Junior School Awards Ceremony End of Term Years 4 - 6 ________________________ This week the College is presenting the musical performance ‘The King and I’. A huge amount of work has gone into the production and I recommend it to you all. Marist has a wonderful tradition for producing truly first class drama and musicals. My sincere thanks to the cast, band and crew, boys from Marist and students from other schools, and a big thank you to Margaret Smith and all in the Performing Arts Department and other staff who have made ‘The King and I’ a reality. May St Marcellin continue to watch over our boys and their families. Richard Sidorko Headmaster Follow Marist College on Facebook and Twitter! Together, on Champagnat Day Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Marist dominated the ASC cross country championships held at Stromlo Park last Monday 27th May. Congratulations to all our competitors on strong performances across all age groups. The team captained by Patrick Jackson won all the team categories from the 13 years to the seniors. No school has achieved this in recent memory. This was the college’s 27th consecutive ASC victory. As a result, the whole squad has now qualified for next Monday’s ACT championships. This event will be held again at Stromlo Park. More information will be provided to all our runners this week. A full report will be published after the completion of the ACT titles with a wrap of a most successful season. Wayne McAuliffe Champagnat Day Information On Thursday 6 June 2013, the feast of our founder, Saint Marcellin Champagnat, will be celebrated at the College. Celebrations will commence with a Mass in Marcellin Hall commencing 9.00am followed by a BBQ lunch. In the afternoon students will participate in sporting, community service or cultural activities. After Mass boys from Years 4 –12 will participate in a BBQ, the cost of which will be included in Term 3 school fees. This will also cover the cost of morning tea. All boys are expected to participate in this community event to celebrate our Feast Day. Following the BBQ, students will have an opportunity to get changed for afternoon activities which have been chosen in advance. In a few cases there is a cost involved and your son will have these details. Champagnat Day celebrations over the past few years. Year 11 students will assist with the organisation of the large variety of activities offered during the afternoon in the senior and junior schools. In the event of wet weather, the celebrations would continue with a slightly altered format. Afternoon classes would be those of Day 9. The annual College celebration of our Feast Day is always a most enjoyable and memorable occasion for the boys. We trust that Thursday June 6 will be a continuation of this tradition. Parents and students are reminded that attendance on the day is mandatory (except in the case of any students who are genuinely ill). Full school uniform should be worn in the morning and students should bring Marist sports uniform (or other appropriate clothing dependant upon the activity) for the afternoon activities. During the afternoon Year 12 students will be involved in community service activities around Canberra. This has been a feature of our Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Mr Chris Morrissey - Deputy Headmaster Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW! Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 YEAR 8 CAMP Year 8 camp started with a brisk early departure to the warmer climates of the Mimosa National Parks. After an enjoyable bus ride and short stop, the students met their instructors and guides for the next 3 days of the camp. The instructors guided the students in packing and waterproofing their bags. Although no rain was predicted, the students had plenty of opportunities for the students to test out their new skills! Each group then set off on their first walk with packs loaded and heavy. The sights and beauty of Tathra made an impression on everyone. The first camp was a hive of activity as students collected fire wood, set up for dinner and put up their tents. The students had to prepare and cook their own meals on their new found tool the ‘Trangia’. Students and teachers looked as if the ‘Masterchef’ crew was filming as they demonstrated a wide variety of culinary skills. However, there were a fair share of mishaps as well! The next day, groups woke up early just as the sun was rising (and in some cases, the rain was pouring). Students worked hard to cross over their first challenge - the cold water of the inlet! They then walked their way around the coast. That night the students learnt a lot about different knots and lashings, to build a raft that would take them safely across the lake. It would take a great deal of communication and teamwork to get through the early morning raft building. Our adventurous groups crossed over the lake with great ease and skill as they manhandled their rafts across the current. Students finished off their camp with a trek back to their starting point, which allowed them to recollect on their adventures and have a hard earned lunch. Thanks to the students for their behaviour and work on the camp. Thanks also to Mr Moore, Mrs Crompton, Mr Holloway, Mr Weaver, Mr Partridge, Mr Stakelum, Mr Zhang and Mr Rowland for their support of the program and our campers. Thanks to the seniors for their support and advice to the students. At the end of the camp Instructors surveyed some of the students. You can see a small sample of the comments below. What Rocked? What will stick with you? What will you be leaving with? The hiking Hanging out with mates The camping out Cooking No Homework The rain New skills The river crossing How cold the water was New Skills Smelly Clothes A feeling of accomplishment New friends Survival skills Blisters Simon Rugala Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 Reconciliation Assembly Last Friday’s whole school assembly was a special event devoted as it was to the commencement of Reconciliation Week. As has become customary the College was pleased to welcome some of the families of our Indigenous students in Years 4-12 to the assembly and morning tea. It was a shame that several of the Indigenous boys in the College from Years 6 and 8 missed the opportunity to attend the assembly as they were away on camp. Each of the Indigenous boys present took part in the opening liturgy prepared so creatively by Ms Garvie. Tom Horton as our senior Indigenous Submissions: [email protected] student, did a fine job in leading the College in prayerful recognition of this important time of solidarity with the Aboriginal members of our community. The assembly highlight was Guest Speaker, Mr Peter O’Callaghan. Peter is an old boy of the College, a teacher, an Aboriginal man and has toured as an Australian Aboriginal Cricket squad member. His skill as an engaging speaker in touch with the boys was much appreciated by students and staff alike. Jane Pamenter - Indigenous Student Support Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 Cick here to find out more about applying Please pray for our sick and recently departed members of the Marist Family. Please pray for the family of Gisele Svoboda, who recently passed away. Gisele was grandmother to Peter Nuttall (8 MC) and Joseph Nutall (9 MC). Congratulations to... Careers News Joshua Sims (11 MC), who has gained an Australian SchoolBased Apprenticeship in Construction with the Master Builders Association (MBA) Lachlan Ormazabal (11 CO), who has gained an Australian School-Based Apprenticeship in Construction with the Master Builders Association (MBA) Mrs Cattanach VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR Mrs Williamson CAREERS ADVISER Working days: Monday – Day 1, Tuesday – Day 2 Monday – Day 6, Tuesday – Day 7 Wednesday – Day 8 Working days: Wednesday – Day 3, Thursday – Day 4 Friday – Day 5, Thursday – Day 9 Friday – Day 10 IMPORTANT DATES Ethan Peters (9 HA), has been selected to compete in the ACT School Boys Rugby League Tournament in Canberra from 24 June - 3 July 2013 Chris Cooper (10 HA), competed in the ACT Sprint Kart Titles on 1819 May and came first place in the Junior National Heavy class. Year 10 Parental Approval Forms Year 10 Business Forms Overdue Overdue Year 11 Core Subject talks (2014) UMAT Registration closes UMAT registration closes Marist College Canberra Careers Expo Wednesday 5 June Friday 7 June Friday 7 June Wednesday 12 June Uni of Wollongong Early Admission (opens) Thursday 1 August (opens) Defence Force Recruiting – Info sessions Various (see Careers News) UAC applications open VTAC applications open Jordie Misic (8 MA), received the U13 Male Player of the year award at the Cricket ACT representative awards. He was also awarded a position on the High Performance Squad of the Year Jordon Brunt (8 CO), was selected to represent QLD in the National Ice Hockey Championship in Adelaide from 18 - 20 July. Submissions: [email protected] Early August Early August ***IMPORTANT*** Click here to read much more Careers News! Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au JUNIOR SCHOOL Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 year six camp Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au JUNIOR SCHOOL Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 Annual Scholastic Book Fair 3 June - 7 June Quality books and posters will be offered for sale at affordable prices. See next week’s Enews for more details! CROSS COUNTRY 4P Snippets Class 4P have had a great year so far with lots of activities completed. Learning the ‘Marist way’ has been both challenging and exciting. So, when the students were asked three questions about their new school, this is what they said. Congratulations to the following boys who have been selected to represent South Weston at the ACT Cross Country Championships on Monday 3 June. The results from the South Weston Championships are listed below. 9yrs Will Hill 4th 11yrs Ryan Maguire 6th Max Rosin 9th 10yrs Lachlan Goodwin 1st Joshua Robinson 3rd James Sykes 6th Lachlan Kendrick 10th Finn Grimmond 11th 12yrs Mitchell Benham 3rd Patrick Mitchell 6th Kaden Tuan 8th Michael Lloyd - Sports coordinator, Junior School What it is like to be in Year 4 at Marist? “I like it because you get to do lots of fun stuff” – Harrison “I like all of the subjects that we do” – Angus “It is amazing here at Marist. One of the reasons why is that there are great teachers and really nice kids here too” – Jacob Marist Junior School Athletics Carnival Lindwall Oval Friday 14th June 2013 “Marist is a really fun place” – Jayden “It is fun and I learn new things everyday” - Sam “Year 4 is great. You get to go on camp to Birrigai and make new friends and meet teachers that are great” – Liam What types of lessons or activities have been your favourite so far this year? “My favourite has been story writing because you can write anything you like and you can be as creative” – Liam “Science because it’s lots of fun when we do experiments about Forces and Magnets”- William “My favourite activity was Binball because it includes everyone” - Luuk “Maths is my favourite activity because it is good to be taught by different teachers” - Tony Is Marist the best school you have ever been to? “Yes, it has more laptop trolleys and iPads” – Rowan “It is the best because there are lots of cool teachers and a massive oval and a lot of handball courts” – Jayden ‘Yes, because I can get as much help as I need” – Bailey “I consider Marist to be the best school because of the great learning” – Ben “Marist is the best school because all the teachers are really friendly” - Tony “I think Marist is the best because I can play lots of sport, learn new things and also learn about God” - Aiden Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 ‘like’ the Marist college faith formation facebook page to keep up with all our news and updates! n o i t a m r o F Did you know that Marist Faith Formation now has a Twitter account? OFFCUTS Starting to take shape OFFCUTS continues this Wednesday afternoon, if you are looking for a hands-on practical service activity and can spare 45 minutes after school then you should pop in to the Technology Department and check it out. All of the projects built will be sent overseas to children in need of some Christmas spirit. If you would like to sign up for OFFCUTS, simply print off and return the permission note and return to Mr Ahearne (Youth Ministry Office). Student 2 Student training Thanks to Sally from the Smith Family who visited the Student 2 Student boys last week and trained them as mentors for the reading program which will commence early next term. The boys were guided through the basics of reading assistance, pause, prompt, praise technique and also given some tips on how to connect with their reading buddy over the telephone. Congratulations to Mr Topham who is now coordinating the S2S program at Marist and can be found in the English Department. Global Leadership Convention On Tuesday this week members of the Marist Justice & Solidarity group attended the Global Leadership Convention at the AIS. It was an eye opening day, as the students engaged in activities that brought home the challenges that people in developing nations face everyday. The group was also briefed on the 40 Hour Famine and how they can make a difference in the Canberra community. The boys spent some time with Jeeven, a Marist Old Boy who is currently studying at the ANU and taking World Vision by storm as the ACT coordinator and facilitator of the Global Leadership Convention. Surviving Below the Poverty Line Congratulations to all of the boys who took part in the Live Below the Poverty Line challenge last week. You have generated awareness of the issue in our community and also raised much needed funds for the millions of people who live below the poverty line every day. Final Round of ACTIV8 ACTIV8 continues concludes this week with a massive game of bin ball down on the Tennis Courts at lunch time. Well done to all of the boys who joined us last week for the Tug of War, it was massive and as you can tell by the photos the Year 7s clearly dominated the might Year 11 MYM Team. Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 ‘like’ the Marist college faith formation facebook page to keep up with all our news and updates! Formation Did you know that Marist Faith Formation now has a Twitter account? Year 8 Brothers Together The second four Houses of Year 8s took part in their Brothers Together program on Friday last week at the end of a massive week which also included three days of camping! The day was broken into three parts of Youth Ministry, Service Learning and Clackers 4 Kids direct service initiative. The Youth Ministry session was run by the Year 10 Christian Leadership class and was focussed on the themes of Simplicity and Presence, two of the Marist Pillars which form our spirituality. The Year 8s took part in icebreaking activities, games, drama, multimedia, listened to a personal sharing on the theme by a Year 10 student, reflected in small groups and prayed in a liturgy. Well done to the Year 10 Christian Leadership class for providing such an excellent reflection experience for the Year boys. The Service Learning activities consisted of presentations from the Seniors who went on the previous two immersions to Sri Lanka and Solomon Islands, a speech by the College Service Captain and a guest speaker Debbie Kensey from Samaritans Purse, who spoke about Operation Christmas Child – shoe box appeal. The Service Learning workshop concluded with the boys designing a clacker that will be included as a gift to a child in a developing nation. The boys had to draw something which told their ‘story’ through the way they designed the decorations on the clacker. Thank you to everyone who assisted with the Year 8 Brothers Together program. Year 10 Service Day Last Thursday half of Year 10 went out on their Service day experience. The boys connected with and served a variety of people in eight different venues across Canberra, also including Jindalee and Mirinjani Nursing Homes, Turner School, Cranleigh Primary School, Sharing Places, Myalla Gardens, Woden School, Goodwin Village. The boys were engaged in activities that ranged from a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Goodwin Village, assisting adults with special needs in getting out into the Canberra community through the Sharing Places program, cleaning up gardens for the elderly, assisting teachers in classrooms with children who have special needs and being chased around the playground. Well done to all of the Year 10s who really stepped up and stepped out to serve the community. Thanks to everyone who made the day a success including the venue coordinators and the teachers who accompanied the boys, Chris Morrissey, Glen Seivers, Tony Sullivan and Glenn Slater. Year 10 Reflection Day The Year 10s headed out to the Greenhill’s Retreat Centre at the Cotter and St Benedict’s, Narrabundah last Thursday to participate in the Year 10 Reflection Day. The reflection consisted of small groups, large input sessions, a drama, personal sharing by a Year 12 student, and a liturgy to conclude the day. The theme of the reflection was ‘Count Your Blessings’ and gave the Year 10 students some time to consider their giftedness, where this came from, and how and who they can use their gifts for. The day was facilitated by the Year 10 Teachers, MYM Leaders and the Year 12 MYM Team. I would like to thank the following staff members for their commitment to the Reflection Day, Kathy Haseler, Mimi Chen, Kathleen Garvie, Luke Croker, Peter Hawes, Terence Pereira and Peter Igoe-Taylor. Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 Sporting Club Websites Marist judo club The following Marist students competed in the HSA Judo Tournament last weekend as a prelude to representing the ACT at the Australian National Judo Championships. These will be held in Wollongong on the long weekend in June. The results are: Fin Grimmond (Year 4) 1st Junior Boys - U30kg division William Hill (Year 4) 2nd Junior Boys - U34kg division Matthew O’Mara (Year 4) 1st Junior Boys - U38kg division Ben Smith (Year 5) 1st Senior Boys - 46kg Thomas Hill (Year 8 Patrick) 1st Cadet Men, - 50kg Patrick Hill (Year 10 Patrick) 1st Cadet Men - 66kg and 1st Senior Men -66kg. Basketball Club Rugby Club Hockey Club Marist Canberra Football Club Marist Australian Football Club MAFC Every week many Marist students, parents, teachers and old boys don the special uniform of the umpire. This weekend we wish to publicly acknowledge several parents who put up their hand when the call went out for more volunteers. To these dads, and to all who work behind the scenes to make the games happen – THANK YOU. Other Marist Students also representing the ACT at the Nationals over the Queen’s birthday long weekend in Wollongong are: Michael Tate, Crispin, Year 9 Dylan Hill, Patrick, Year 9 Matthew Phung, Mark, Year 11 Christopher Tate, Crispin, Year 12. Paul Palisi - 4 games straight on Saturday - AWESOME !!! Richard Simpson - 2 games straight on Saturday, 1 on Sunday John Palisi - 2 games straight on Saturday We wish them all the best at the titles. BASKETBALL CLUB Marist Basketball Club’s U12C Blue defeated Radford Bulldogs 19 – 10 on Saturday at Tuggeranong. It was an exciting day for the team, being our first win of the season and for most of the team it’s their first basketball season ever. BASKETBALL CLUB RESULTS Submissions: [email protected] TEAM DIVISION OPPOSITION RESULT 19A A CGS Win 52-28 19B B Ginninderra Rats Win 37-23 19C Sky C Marist Sky Win 19-15 19C Royal C Marist Royal Loss 15-19 16 Prem Premier Norths Win 88 -30 16A A Wests Loss 80-22 16B B Vikings Loss 55-18 16C C TSC Loss 31-3 16D D Burgmann 27-27 All 14A Sky A Queanbeyan Win 39-33 14A Royal A Daramalan Loss 37-22 14B B Norths Loss 20-28 14C Royal C Radford Win 24-12 14C Sky C Burgmann Loss 26-22 14D D Norths Win 30-18 12Prem Premier Wests Loss 61-31 12A A Burgmann Loss 18-12 12B B Ramblers Win 10-7 12C C Radford Win 19-10 Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au Marist college enews - MAY 29, 2013 RESULTS TABLES MARIST HOCKEY CLUB Marist College Football Club - MCFC TEAM Under 18 Under 18 Under 18 Under 16 Under 16 Under 15 Under 15 Under 15 Under 14 Under 14 Under 14 Under 13 Under 13 Under 13 Under 12 Under 12 Under 12 Under 12 DIVISION Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Div 2 Blue Div 2 Gold Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Gold Div 1 Div 2 Blue Div 2 Gold Div 3 OPPOSITION Tuggeranong Belnorth Radford College Yass FC Gungahlin Canberra FC Radford College Can Grammar Belsouth Majura Brindabella Radford College Tuggeranong Woden Valley Majura Can Grammar Majura Majura RESULT Won 5/0 Won 6/3 Lost 1/8 Lost 3/4 Lost 3/9 Lost 0/2 Won 4/3 Lost 1/7 Won 4/0 Won 8/1 Lost 0/10 Lost 0/2 Lost 1/4 Won 2/1 Nil all draw Lost 1/2 Lost 1/8 Lost 3/13 Team Result Rising Stars 1st XVIII Tuggeranong 10.8 68 5.4 34 U/17s Marist Ainslie 9.6 60 9.6 60 U/15s Marist Ainslie 8.7 55 13.5 83 U/14s Sky Marist St Edmunds 8.12 60 5.12 42 U/14s Royals Marist Queanbeyan 2.3 15 14.17 101 U/13s Marist St Edmunds 7.3 45 3.4 22 U/12s Marist Tuggeranong Bulldogs 16.12 108 Marist Queanbeyan Black 14.11 95 0.0 00 U/11s 10 Royal 10 Sky DIVISION OPPONENT First XI Div 1 Bye Under 18 Blue Div 2 North Canberra 5-1 Under 18 SKY Div 2 Daramalan 5-0 Under 15 1s Div 1 Wests 0 -5 Under 15 2s Div 2 St Pats 0-5 Under 13 1s Div 1 TVHC 2-1 Under 13 Blue Div 2 TVHC 1-3 Under 13 Sky Div 2 CGS 5-0 Under 11 Blue Div 1 St Pats 7-3 Under 11 SKY Div 1 Central 0-3 Marist Rugby Club TEAM 0.0 00 DIVISION OPPOSITION RESULT 1st XV 2nd XV 3rd XV Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 St Edmunds St Edmunds St Edmunds 12 -17 (loss) 44 – 21 (loss) 35 – 14 (loss) 16 Royal 16 Sky Div 1 Div 2 St Edmunds St Edmunds 22- 27 (loss) 21 – 7 (win) 15 Royal 15 Sky Div 1 Div 2 St Edmunds Jindabyne 21 – 17 (win) 38 – 47 (loss) 14 Royal 14 Sky Div 1 Div 2 St Edmunds St Edmunds 14 Blue Div 2 Daramalan 12 – 5 (win) 36 – 19 (win) Forfeit by Daramalan 13 Royal 13 Sky 13 Blue Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 St Edmunds St Edmunds St Edmunds 33 – 0 (win) 17 – 19 (loss) 38 – 12 (loss) 12 Royal 12 Sky 12 Blue Div 1 Div 2 Div 2 St Edmunds St Edmunds Royals 10 – 12 (loss) 19 – 17 (win) 0 – 50 (loss) 11 Royal 11 Sky 11 Blue Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 St Edmunds St Edmunds St Edmunds 22 – 0 (win) 26 – 11 (win) 51 – 12 (win) 10 Royal 10 Sky 10 Blue Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 St Edmunds St Edmunds St Edmunds 39 – 0 (win) 32 – 5 (win) 67 – 0 (win) Score not recorded for the Under 10 Age group Submissions: [email protected] RESULT For more details: http://www.maristcanberrahockey.org.au/reports Marist Australian Football Club - MAFC Competition TEAM Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au