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Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au
Marist College Enews
29 MARCH 2017
Important dates Thursday 30 March Year 6 GRIP Leadership
South Weston Primary Swimming, AIS
Friday 31 March Dempsey House Day
Monday 3 April Marist College Canberra Foundation Golf Day,
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Monday 3 April - Wednesday 5 April Junior School Parent Teacher Interviews
Tuesday 4 April Year 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews
ASC Swimming Carnival
Wednesday 5 April Year 5 Assembly, 2.00pm, Junior School Hall
Year 9 Integration Day
Year 11 and 12 Study Day
Thursday 6 April Junior School Athletics Carnival
Year 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday 7 April End of Term Years 4-12
Easter Liturgy
Drug Summit - Paul Dillon, Years 10-12
Sunday 9 April - Thursday 13 April Marist Basketball Carnival
Sunday 9 April - Friday 14 April Marist Hockey - MGS Schools Cup
Friday 14 April Good Friday
Way of the Cross, 10.00am
Wednesday 26 April Term 2 Commences Years 4-12
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Dear Marist Family,
At the last College assembly the College Captains launched the anti-bullying initiative “One Goal, One Community: Moving beyond bullying and empowering for life”. I applaud the initiative very much. The Captains expressed powerfully the need for Marist to be a safe place for each person, students and staff members, where the rights and welfare of each individual were respected and safeguarded. I’d like to make a few comments about the topic. Their address links appropriately with the College’s prime focus to be a safe school. Our policies provide the ideal we strive to create and implement, especially for our boys. The Safe School Policy, the Pastoral Care Policy, the Codes of Conduct for staff and for boys are continually emphasised as the way things must be done and the way we are to treat each other as part of this culture.
Unfortunately bullying happens and it happens here. Any form of bullying, anywhere, and anytime, is wrong and doesn’t belong in a place like ours which has the focus of family spirit as a central Marist quality. We are all Marist and we are all tied and united around our Maristness. I am always saddened when I hear of bullying. It makes me all the more determined to address it.
If the way we see the College deal with bullying and harassment were to be diagrammatically represented it could be as a line continuum, with the ideal or perfect being at one end and the actual or the totally ineffective at the other end. Most of us would situate ourselves somewhere on that continuum if we were asked to point to the spot that reflected our experience of bullying or seeing bullying here. Few would be at either extreme. Most would be somewhere along the line in between the end points and just where on the line would depend on what we have experienced. Maybe the spot is a movable one depending on events we experience.
When asked by parents enrolling a boy into Marist if there is bullying here, I answer honestly that yes as an organisation of imperfect humans, 1,200 of whom are adolescents with 400 growing towards that age, yes there unfortunately are instances of bullying here. That’s not good. I then add that we work very hard to stamp it out and ensure each boy can be safe, can belong and can be happy.
It’s no straight forward thing stopping bullying. Each of us is aware, regardless of age, that human nature and personal values influence one’s attitudes and behaviours. Staff can only assist a boy who is being bullied if made aware of that. Boys are reluctant to tell though for fear of making things worse for themselves. However, I strongly encourage parents to let us know, even better for boys to do the same, if a problem arises. While part of the solution is addressing the actual issue, a more important part of the solution is to try and equip the boy with skills to assist him become more resilient and “empower him for the future”.
I also appeal to Marist boys if they witness bullying of another boy. If appropriate, much good can be done by one standing up for another and interceding. If that’s not possible then let a staff member know.
The poster at right “Is it Bullying?” is a useful and simple tool to help keep put a perspective on bullying. I walk past this poster every day and wish more people would take notice of its message.
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MARIST COLLEGE ENEWS | 29 MARCH 2017
Our College is a good place. Mostly we provide a safe environment for the boys. We are, however, imperfect and don’t always get it right despite our best intentions. My hope is that as a Marist community, no really as a Marist family, each person is respectful of others and their right to be happy at school, respected and safe. May we truly say we have one goal, we are one community and together we move beyond bullying, empowering ourselves and each other for life.
Last week we celebrated the end of the summer sports, cricket and basketball, at their respective presentation events. My sincere thanks to the many parents, Old Boys, staff and Marists who have organised, coached, managed and supported our teams. As always the most significant successes have been in the wonderful levels of participation by our boys. Regardless of their level, each team played with spirit and pride and in line with the College’s standards. Congratulations to all our teams and our players for their efforts over the summer
The winter sports season commences at the start of Term 2. Each winter over 1,300 boys play for the College in AFL, Basketball, Football, Hockey and Rugby. Quite a lot of boys play in more than just one sport. Thank you in advance to the many Marist parents, staff, Old Boys and friends who are giving generously to ensure our boys can play their sport for Marist.
May St Marcellin continue to watch over our boys and their families.
FROM THE HEADMASTER CONT...
Lachlan Goodwin Year 7 CR7 and Issac Lillie Year 9 HA5 who have been selected to represent the ACT at the Under 15 Touch Football Championships to be held in Western Australia in October.
Yours sincerely
Mr Richard Sidorko Headmaster
Calling all cooking enthusiasts - we want your recipes!
The Marist College Canberra Cookbook will be the collaborated work of our community, filled with your favourite recipes, submitted by you.
How can you be involved and have your recipe published? Fill in the recipe template included on our website, indicating how the recipe became a favourite for your family, and send it via email to [email protected] or drop it into the Senior School Reception before the end of Term One (Friday 7 April). We want this to be a book that reflects our Marist community and spirit. Send your recipe in today!
Click here for more information on how you can be involved.
MARIST COLLEGE CANBERRA COOKBOOK – CALL FOR RECIPES!
The Headmaster and Dean of Students welcomed those students who are new to the College in Years 8 – 12 with a morning tea on Thursday 9 February.
RICHARD AND ROMA FLYNN MUSIC BURSARY – APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, 3 APRILThe Richard and Roma Flynn Bursary originated in 1997. Both Richard and Roma had a long association with Marist education, a talent and love of music and a strong interest in providing educational opportunities for youth.
In 2017, the College is offering a number of bursaries to assist Year 11 or 12 students with their musical performance studies on their choice of instrument or voice.
The criteria on which the bursaries are granted include:
• A commitment to College life
• A strong commitment to musical studies and the musical life within Marist College, and
• A solid interest in music, commensurate with the student’s musical ability.
The duration of the Bursary is one calendar year. The Flynn Bursary provides the recipient with a remission of a portion of school fees, musical tuition and music books for the school year.
Students wishing to apply for a Flynn Bursary must submit an application form providing details of their musical interests and studies. Application forms should preferably be typed. Click here to access the application form.
The completed application form should be forwarded to:
Mr Richard Sidorko, Headmaster, by the close of school on Monday 3 April 2017.
Please endorse the envelope with “Flynn Bursary” and the student’s name.
Mrs Margaret Smith
Head of Performing Arts
Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au
MARIST COLLEGE ENEWS | 29 MARCH 2017
CURRICULUM IN FOCUS
STUDENTS STUDYING FRENCH VISIT VERSAILLES EXHIBITION
On 14 February, 38 students of French in Years 9 and 10 had the opportunity to go to the National Gallery of Australia for a tour of the exhibition: Versailles – Treasures from the Palace.
This unique exhibition gave students an insight into the public and private lives of the French royal family and court of three kings, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI in the 17th and 18th Centuries.
The Château de Versailles is one of the world’s most renowned palaces for its grand scale and opulence, and students were impressed by the amount of wealth in the Palace.
We all felt very privileged to be able to see some of the original paintings, sculptures, furniture and tapestries from the Palace here in Canberra!
Ludivine Le-GalFrench Teacher
All members of the Marist Community are invited to the annual Mothers’ Mass with a special invitation extended to our current and past mothers and grandmothers.
When: Friday 5 May 2017
Time: 8.30am
Location: Senior School
Gymnasium
Morning tea will be served after Mass.
Please complete the attached survey to notify your attendance and that of your son/s by Friday 28 April 2017.
Parents and students are advised that NAPLAN for Years 5, 7 and 9 will occur in May.
Click here to view the link to detailed information about the test and its purpose.
Jane Pamenter
Assistant Dean of Studies
NAPLAN 2017 - YEARS 5, 7 AND 9
MARIST MOTHERS’ MASS
VOLUNTEERS REQUIREDVolunteers are needed to assist with constructing costumes for the upcoming College production Red Noses. Any parent who has some sewing skills and the time to work on some basic styled garments over the coming holiday break should contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Any student who would like to be involved as part of a small group working on the sets and costumes for the production should contact Ms Knight or Mrs Evans for further information.
REQUEST FOR PLASTERER STILTS
Stilts that are used by painters/plasterers are also required for the production. Please contact [email protected] if you can assist.
What is NAPLAN?The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All students in these year levels are expected to participate in tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. All government and non-government education authorities have contributed to the development of NAPLAN materials.
Why do students do NAPLAN tests?NAPLAN is the measure through which governments, education authorities, schools, teachers and parents can determine whether or not young Australians are meeting important educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy. The tests provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. They also provide schools, states and territories with information about how education programs are working and what areas need to be improved.
NAPLAN tests are one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process; they do not replace the extensive ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance.
What will be tested and how?NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. NAPLAN content is aligned with the Australian Curriculum. For more information on this, please see the NAP website: www.nap.edu.au
Questions are multiple-choice or require a short written response. The writing task requires students to write a text in response to a prompt.
To give you an idea of what the tests look like, sample questions and a sample writing task are available on the NAP website.
Who will run the tests?NAPLAN tests are conducted at schools and administered by classroom teachers, school deputies or principals. Each state and territory is responsible for marking the tests in accordance with strict guidelines and processes.
How can I help my child prepare for the tests?NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students have already been learning through the school curriculum. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the test formats and will provide appropriate support and guidance.
Help your child prepare for NAPLAN by reassuring them that NAPLAN tests are just one part of their school program, and reminding them on the day to simply try their best. The use of services by coaching providers is not recommended.
If you have any questions about your child’s preparation for NAPLAN, you should make a time to speak with their teacher.
What additional support can schools provide for students with special needs?All students are encouraged to participate in NAPLAN tests. Students with disability may qualify for adjustments that reflect the support normally provided in the classroom. Students who have a temporary injury may also be reasonably accommodated.
A formal exemption may be granted for a student with significant intellectual disability and/or significant coexisting conditions, or for a student who has recently arrived in Australia and has a non-English speaking background.
Your school principal and your state testing authority can give you more information on special provisions or the process required to gain a formal exemption.
2017 information for parents and carers
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CO-CURRICULAR
COLLEGE PRODUCTION – RED NOSES
Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
HOW DOGS COULD MAKE CHILDREN BETTER READERSThere is a lot of research evidence indicating that boys who read extensively have greater academic success. Boys who are struggling to read benefit from the simple pleasure of reading to a loyal, loving listener. Click here to read an interesting article.
Gerard GalvinCurriculum Coordinator
ICAS 2017 Class teachers nominate boys who demonstrate skills in these areas. Boys and parents will be notified closer to the sitting dates.
FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOLDear Parents and Carers
We are coming quickly to the end of Term 1. Last week at Year 4 assembly, I was able to reflect about just how much has happened in the last eight weeks and how much our Junior School boys have experienced and achieved. It is wonderful to see that each one has settled in so smoothly and taken on board the words I used with them on the first day that they are “Marist boys now”. Thanks also to our families who have guided and supported your son on this journey as they learn about their new school and new class. Each one of you brings skills, talents and gifts that enrich and enliven our community. Thank you.
Thanks too must go to our Year 5 and 6 teachers along with Mrs Bell who have accompanied the boys on their camp experiences. Both camps were wet though the poor weather did not slow the boys down at all. It is a common theme that each year the experiences and activities at camp are the most fondly remembered by the boys as they reflect on the year gone by. I am grateful that we have teachers who so readily give up their family and personal time to be present and engaged at camp for long periods of time.
I was fortunate over the weekend to attend a presentation by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg at Merici College. Michael is no doubt Australia’s pre-eminent psychologist, working particularly with young people and teenagers in dealing with anxiety and depression. His workshop highlighted the characteristics that young people require to be doing “OK” in Australian society today. He does say that research shows up to 75% of young people are in this category and I sincerely hope that a huge number of our boys are a part of that group. Carr-Gregg was able to highlight research from as early as the 1970’s that confirmed resilient and successful children show these characteristics:
• That they have friends. They are able to “obtain, maintain and retain good peers.”
• That they are able to “be emancipated from adult carers.” That they go to sleepovers, attend school camps, go to the shops for simple errands unsupervised.
• That they understand and enjoy school as a positive place to be.
• That they demonstrate “spark” – a passion and an interest in art, music, drama, sport and so on. There is something that they love to do/ find out about/ play.
Carr-Gregg went on to say unless we allow our children to take risks and be part of a school culture where these opportunities are presented then they won’t find their ‘spark’. I am grateful that we have a school culture here at the College that encourages the individual to be successful at the things that interest them be they the arts, sport, culture or service. We hope to present some parent sessions along this theme later in the year for your education and support as we work together as parents and teachers to create fine young men.
As St Marcellin said in The Guide in 1853 … “To educate children is to develop, strengthen and bring to perfection every faculty of their souls: above all it is to form their hearts, their wills, their characters, their consciences…” (p 105).
Kind Regards
Eamonn Moore
NAPLANMarist will be participating in NAPLAN on 9-11 May 2017. The College has chosen to continue with paper testing for this year to ensure all issues with NAPLAN online have been rectified although some ACT schools will be completing NAPLAN online this year. Click here for further information.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Parent Teacher Interviews for the Junior School are set from Monday 3 April to Wednesday 5 April.
Parents will have received an email last week outlining the procedure to login to the College Portal and select a timeslot.
Booking opportunities will close at 3:30pm this Friday, 31 March.
ENRICHMENT NEWSThe ANZAC Competition essays from Years 5 and 6 have been drafted, polished and handed in. Well done to the boys who worked hard on this task. I heard some very interesting family stories.
We are now in the process of selecting the teams for Years 5 and 6 for the Da Vinci Decathlon.
The five Year 4 Enrichment groups have now started.
Maree Rule Enrichment TA
OPEN DAY GUIDESYear 6 boys will have received an invitation to be a Year 6 Student Guide at our College Open Day on Sunday 7 May. The boys are encouraged to speak to you about this and return the note by next Thursday, Week 10.
ICAS Sitting Date
Science 30 May
Spelling 14 June
English 1 August
Mathematics 15 August
Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au
MARIST COLLEGE ENEWS | 15 MARCH 2017
JUNIOR SCHOOL
YEAR 5 CAMP
MSOL APPEALThank you very much for your generosity and spirit of giving during our MSol Appeal. We are very grateful for our Marist Community for supporting such a worthy cause.
We raised over $1,500 which will go to the LaValla School in Cambodia.
YEAR 6 CAMP
Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au
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NEW YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICERMarist and Mary Help of Christians Parish have recently welcomed a new Youth Ministry Officer, Rossen de Ramos, who will work one day a week in the Parish and another day at Marist, with the intention of strengthening links between Faith Formation at the College and the Parish. The following details a little about our new Youth Minister. “I am 22 years old and have lived in Canberra for more than five years and was born in the Philippines. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Media and Arts at the University of Canberra. I recently joined CYSMA (Catholic Youth School Ministry of Australia) and had training with their Equipping School. I am also currently the area head of Youth for Christ Canberra, and have been serving the community of Couples for Christ for more than four years. I want to proclaim the Good News and the truth of the faith with humility and be Christ like for others. I am so happy to humbly serve Mary Help of Christians Parish, Marist College and the Archdiocese as I have strong agreement that Mary is the one untying the knots of our life and has truly helped us as the sons and daughters of our heavenly Father.”
CONNECT MASSThe Connect Mass and commissioning of Rossen de Ramos was a wonderful celebration for the young people and their families at Mary Help of Christians Parish. It was a very strong team effort and we look forward to the next opportunity to form faith in the broader Parish communities. The next Connect Mass will be held at 6.00pm on Sunday 21 May at Corpus Christi Parish, Gowrie.
AWAKEN YOUTH FESTIVALThis opportunity is open to all Year 12 students and young adults (up to age 25). Enquiries can be directed to [email protected]. Click here to view the information brochure.
FAITH FORMATION FACEBOOK Have you liked Faith Formation on Facebook yet?
Visit us at www.facebook.com/maristfaithformation
Attention all Juniors!!!!! Do you want to help people in need?
We meet every Thursday lunchtime at W22
Vinnies helps the greater community through fundraisers like running the Athletics Carnival canteen, running donut stalls
and much more! Vinnies provides a hands-on experience that benefits not only you but also the people in need of support.
JOIN
Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au
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YEAR 4 CAMP - WOMBAROO
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Pre-ordered blazers and pre-ordered sports uniforms are ready for collection from the Uniform Shop.
To accommodate the change to winter uniforms from the start of Term 2, there will be extended trading hours in the week commencing 3 and 24 April.
Please consider purchasing your winter uniform requirements as soon as possible as the Shop will be closed during the school holidays and over the ANZAC Day long weekend.
Uniform Shop extended trading hours:
Learn respectful communication skills, to help develop a peaceful, gentle approach to parenting, and resilient children (without the use of punishment or reward). P.E.T helps children and parents become emotionally intelligent, confident and considerate. The course is powerful, proven and practical. Yell less, enjoy your children more. The 24 hour course consists of three-hour sessions, once per week, for eight weeks. Booking is essential.
$390 pp for the course (investment includes a workbook and textbook).
Course begins: Monday 1 May 2017(minimum number of participants
required)
Time: 6.30pm to 9.45pm
Place: Weston, ACT
Enjoy P.E.T. with Larissa Dann, Canberra’s most experienced P.E.T. instructor. For more information: contact [email protected] and visit www.parentskills.com.au
PARENT EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING
Thank you for your interest and support of this year’s Marist College Canberra Foundation Golf Day. We’re pleased to advise entries for teams and hole sponsorships are both sold out!
Don’t miss your chance to buy a ticket in this year’s Raffle which is open to everyone - you do not need to attend next Monday’s Golf Day to purchase a ticket. First prize is a choice of a New Zealand Golf Day package or a Singapore Tour package, both valued at $7,000. Tickets are selling fast! Details regarding the Raffle and how to purchase a ticket are available by clicking here.
MARIST COLLEGE CANBERRA FOUNDATION GOLF DAY RAFFLE - DON’T MISS OUT
Blue & Blue Dinner Friday 19 May 2017
National Arboretum Canberra
Marist College Canberra Foundationwarmly invites you to the
Dress: Disco era Time: 6.30 pm – 11.30 pmTickets: $90 pp or $850 for a table of 10Booking Link: https://blueandbluedinner2017.eventbrite.com.auBookings Close: 5.00pm Friday 28 April 2017
The Blue & Blue Dinner will be raising important funds and awareness for the Br Mark May Bursary Fund.
All Marist parents & staff (past & present), friends of Marist and Old Boys are all welcome.
The evening includes 2 courses, welcome drinks, 2 bottles of wine per table, live performance by the Marist Blue Steel Band, Raw Talent DJ, Dessert Auction,
Moet & Chandon Champagne Raffle, Silent Auction, Best Dressed & Lucky Door prizes.
Enquiries: Sandra Marron, Events Officer, [email protected] or 6298 7200
Week 10 Term 1 Monday 3 April 8.00am - 1.30pm
Week 10 Term 1 Tuesday 4 April 12.30pm - 5.30pm
Week 10 Term 1 Thursday 6 April 12.30pm - 5.30pm
Week 10 Term 1 Friday 7 April 8.00am - 1.30pm
School Holidays 10 April – 21 April CLOSED
ANZAC Day Long Weekend 22 April – 25 April CLOSED
Week 1 Term 2 Wednesday 26 April 8.00am - 1.30pm
Week 1 Term 2 Thursday 27 April 12.30pm - 5.30pm
COLLEGE’S ANZAC COMMEMORATIVE ASSEMBLY
The College’s ANZAC Commemorative Assembly is being held in Marcellin Hall at midday on Friday 28 April.
Defence families are invited to attend the Assembly and a special morning tea which will be served in the College’s Pavilion at 11.30am.
Click here to view the letter of invitation.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Raffle Tickets $100 each
There are limited numbers of tickets available offering great odds for you to win one or more of these three fabulous prizes. We recommend that tickets are pre-purchased using the Booking Form or, if there are any left, purchase tickets on the day. Funds raised go towards the Br Mark May Bursary Fund.
Winners of the 1st Prize may choose either the NZ Golf Tour package or the Singapore Tour Package. Both are valued at $7,000 and valid until 31 March 2018.
1ST PRIZE (option 1)
New Zealand Golf Package to the value of $7,000
•5nightstwinshareaccommodationinluxuryapartments for 4 guests in Queenstown, New Zealand
•5daypremiumvehiclehireincludingunlimitedkms, GPS & insurance
•GolfatJacksPoint,MillbrookResortandQueenstownGolf Course
•Carthire&greenfeesincludedforeachround
•Validforusebetween4April2017and31March2018
• $1,600towardsairfaresisincludedinthepackage
1ST PRIZE (option 2)
Singapore Tour Package to the value of $7,000
•2EconomyairfaresflyingSingaporeAirlinesfromCanberra/Singapore/Canberra
•4nightsaccommodationattheSofitelSingapore (for 2 guests)
•Airporttransfers,dailybreakfasts(for2guests), day tours
•Validforusebetween4April2017and31March2018
•$7000includes$2000spendingmoney
2ND PRIZEPeppers Resort Accommodation Voucher to the value of $1500
•Validfor12monthsfrom4April2017.
•Cannotbesplitmustbeusedattheonetime
•VouchercanbeusedatanyAustralianorNewZealand Peppers Resort
3RD PRIZEHotel Realm Kingdom Getaway Package valued at $445
•Overnightaccommodationfortwoguestsinaonebedroom suite
•Champagne&strawberriesuponarrivalin your room
•TwocoursedinnerwithwineinBuvetteBistro&Wine Bar for two guests
•Fullbuffetbreakfastfortwothefollowingday
•Complimentaryundergroundparking,latemiddaycheckout,freeWifi,freein-housemovies
• Subjecttoavailabilityandtermsandconditionsdetermined by Hotel Realm Management
RAFFLE MONDAY 3 APRIL 2017
ROYAL CANBERRA GOLF CLUB
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GOLF DAY 2017
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Sandra Marron, Events Officer Phone 6298 7200 Email [email protected] Web www.maristgolfday.com
BOOKINGS: click here
Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au
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WEB Basketball Club
Cricket ClubHockey Club
Rugby Club
Snowsports ClubRowing Club
Marist Canberra Football Club
Marist Australian Football Club
Over 450 people welcomed in the new Australian Football season at Canberra Deakin Club on Saturday evening. The launch included multiple highlights yet it was the unveiling of the MAFC Indigenous jersey that received the loudest cheers from the crowd. All MAFC players will wear the Indigenous jersey on 27 May to celebrate the contribution Indigenous Australians make to our communities.
Sports Science expert Dr David Buttifant gave a special presentation, focussing his attention on what makes great sporting Clubs and great teams, leveraging his time spent at Collingwood, Carlton and the Australian Olympic Team. “It’s about focusing on shared values,” David said.
MAFC President Mark Henderson reinforced the focus of MAFC, namely the want to ensure it’s about having lots of ‘fun’. “We don’t want the boys to see footy as a chore, we want them to stay engaged and keep learning our great game... it has to be fun”, Mark said.
The first regular season game for the MAFC is this weekend when the Rising Stars play Queanbeyan this coming Saturday at Queanbeyan. First bounce is at 9.45am. More information can be found at www.mafc.com.au
MAFC SEASON LAUNCH
The Club celebrated the 2016-17 season at its annual Presentation Night by recognising the participation and achievements of players across the season. Major awards went to Josh Myburgh (First Eleven) - Senior Cricketer of the Year, Aidan Cowie (Under 15 Div 1) - Junior Cricketer of the Year, Nick Honeyman – Under 11/12 Best and Fairest, Joe Carroll - Div 2 Batting and Angus Wheadon - Div 2 Bowling.
Matt O’Brien received the President’s Award for his services to Marist Cricket and Pino Pezzella was made a life member of the Club for his long and dedicated service.
Premiership winning teams - the First XI, U15 Div 1, U11 Div 1 Blue and U11 Div 1 Royal - presented their premiership trophies to the Headmaster for display at the College.
The 2016-17 Yearbook is being prepared and will be available soon on the Club website.
See you again in 2017-18!
CRICKET CLUB PRESENTATION
ACT SCHOOL SPORT AND SOUTH WESTON PSSA SPORT REGISTRATION PROCEDURES The ACT School Sport and Under 12 Woden South Weston PSSA have changed the process for applying and participating in Sporting Trials.
Anyone interested in trialling for the various regional sports needs to log onto the ACT Sports website and register for the sport that your child wishes to trial. It is the responsibility of parents to monitor the website for any upcoming sporting events if your child is interested in competing in the regional competitions. The website is: www.schoolsportact.asn.au
Please also note: If your child is successful in being selected for an ACT team to participate in a national or regional tournament, you need to write a formal letter to the College Headmaster or Head of Junior School to seek permission for absence from school during this period. Once the College has received such a request it can then be formally approved for your son’s participation in this activity with ACT Schools Sport. Secondly, we will be also able to acknowledge his achievement in the College newsletter.
Paul Mead Head of Sport
Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au
MARIST COLLEGE ENEWS | 29 MARCH 2017
WEB Basketball Club
Cricket ClubHockey Club
Rugby Club
Snowsports ClubRowing Club
Marist Canberra Football Club
Marist Australian Football Club
Special thanks to House Deans, House seniors, Wayne McAuliffe and Simon Rugala (venue managers), parent volunteers, Year 12 volunteers and teaching staff who contributed to a most successful day.
The College’s Swimming Squad Coordinator Simon Rugala will soon announce the team for the ASC Swimming Carnival to be held on 4 April.
Paul Mead
Head of Sport
CONGRATULATIONS TO…
Ben Cassie Year 12 DA4, Matthew King Year 11 DA9, Kieran Reilly Year 12 MA3 and Joshua Robinson Year 8 DA6 who were selected to represent the ACT at the Australian Athletics Championships which were held in Sydney in March. Connor Frew Year 11 CO7 won the Under 18 five kilometre race walk at the Championships.
BASKETBALLFriday 24 March – Sunday 26 March
TEAM DIV OPPOSITION RESULT
U12 Blue Div 2 Ginninderra Rats 51 – 15 Win
U12 Sky Div 4 Canberra City Stallions 12 – 20 Loss
U12 Navy Div 4 Queanbeyan Roadrunners 19 – 30 Loss
U12 Royal Div 4 WC Woden Dodgers Red 20 – 0 Win
U12 Steel Div 4 WC Woden Dodgers 21– 12 Win
U12 Cobalt Div 4 Belconnen Ramblers 21 – 17 Win
U12 Marine Div 5 Gungahlin Flames 15 – 19 Loss
U14 College Div 1 Norths 64 – 39 Win
U14 Royal Div 2 Radford Blazers 35 – 27 Win
U14 Blue Div 2 Daramalan College Red 25 – 23 Win
U14 Sky Div 3 St Edmund’s College White 38 – 41 Loss
U14 Navy Div 3 Norths Spirit 30 – 29 Win
U14 Steel Div 4 Canberra City Stallions Balboa 30 – 19 Win
U14 Marine Div 4 Burgmann Rangers 15 – 41 Loss
U14 Cobalt Div 5 Marist Aqua 13 – 20 Loss
U14 Aqua Div 5 Marist Cobalt 20 – 13 Win
U14 Sapphire Div 5 WC Woden Dodgers 43 – 10 Win
U16 College Div 1 Norths 98 – 85 Win
U16 Blue Div 2 Ginninderra Rats 31 – 48 Loss
U16 Royal Div 3 Winnunga Warriors 39 – 43 Loss
U16 Sky Div 3 TSC Tigers 49 – 36 Win
U16 Navy Div 3 Belconnen Ramblers 35 – 39 Loss
U16 Marine Div 4 CGS Broncos 20 – 23 Loss
U16 Sky Div 4 Burgmann Bandits 29 – 18 Win
U16 Steel Div 4 WC Woden Dodgers 30 – 28 Win
U16 Aqua Div 5 WC Woden Dodgers 0 – 20 Loss
U16 Cobalt Div 5 St Edmund’s College Black 19 – 52 Loss
U16 Sapphire Div 5 CGS Wizards 16 – 22 Loss
U19 College Div 1 Wests Magpies 55 – 101 Loss
U19 Blue Div 2 Norths 41 – 31 Win
U19 Navy Div 2 WC Woden Dodgers Red 49 – 39 Win
U19 Royal Div 3 St Edmund’s College White 0 – 0 Draw
U19 Steel Div 4 Marist Sky 22 – 24 Loss
U19 Marine Div 4 Norths Storm 38 – 34 Win
U19 Teal Div 4 Belconnen Ramblers 17 – 35 Loss
U19 Sky Div 4 Marist Steel 24 – 22 Win
U19 Cobalt Div 5 St Edmund’s College Black 18 – 25 Loss
U19 Aqua Div 5 Burgmann Bombers 26 – 37 Loss
U19 Sapphire Div 5 Daramalan College Black 31 – 24 Win
Thomas Robertson Year 12 CO6, Daine Spencer Year 12 HA4, Matthew Dragisic Year 11 DA6, Lachlan Eveston Year 11 PA3 and Kristen Jensen Year 11 HA1 who play for the Under 18s Canberra Raiders SG Ball Rugby League Team.
Dante Devow Year 9 CO8 who has been selected to play in the AFL Diversity Championships to be held in April.
Lachlan McFarland Year 8 CO7 who was selected to play in the ACT Under 15s International Softball Tournament which was held in Sydney in March.
Leo Ng Year 10 Mc9 who has been offered a place in the Gifted and Talent Program at Sydney University’s Faculty of Science to be held in July.
Cooper Sheather Year 10 PA2 who has been selected to represent the ACT at the School Sports Baseball National Championships to be held in Cairns in April-May.
Peter Bray Year 12 DA8 who has been invited to attend the World Carillion Congress to be held in Barcelona in July.