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Marist College AshgroveVolume 49 Issue No. 05 April 2013

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24 April • ANZAC Day Assembly• QCST Trial 1-3.10pm - Champagnat Centre• Cross Country v MSM• Mass in Chapel - Year 8 - 8.05am

25 April • ANZAC Day

26 April • AIC Chess v SPC

26 April AIC Chess v SPCCIC Cross Country Leadup Meet - 3.30-5.30pm

27 April • AIC Rugby/Football v SPC (H)• CIC Rugby/Football v Villanova (A)

29 April • Year 10 Camps• Chapel Concert

30 April • Year 10 Dancing Lesson• Year 10 Camps - Starts• Year 8 Rush/Slattery Camp - Starts

1 May • Year 5 Camp - Starts• Cross Country - King of the Mountain Race 1• Mass in Chapel - Year 9 - 8.05am• Marist Book Club - 7-8.30pm

2 May • College Assembly• Boarding Visit - Milmerran

3 May • Year 5 Parent Dinner - Cyprian Pavilion• AIC Chess v SLC• Boarding Visit - Goondiwindi Show• CIC Cross Country Leadup Meet - 3.30-5.30pm

4 May • CIC Rugby/Football v Nudgee (A)• Year 7 2015 Interviews - Conclude• QLD All Schools Cross Country Championship• AIC Rugby/Football v SLC (A)• Boarding Visit - Goondiwindi Show

JUNIOR SCHOOL Junior School - 3858 4551Junior School Fax - 3858 4557Junior Sportsline - 3858 4688Student Absences - 3858 4697

SECONDARY SCHOOL Secondary Office - 3858 4555Secondary Fax - 3858 4502Secondary Sportsline - 3858 4698Student Absences - 3858 4697Email - [email protected]

NEWSLETTER TEAM EDITOR Kay Wells / Richard WardPRODUCTION & DESIGN Damien ZoomersNEWSLETTER EMAIL [email protected] ONLINE www.marash.qld.edu.au/links/newsletter

College Website www.marash.qld.edu.auAIC Weekly Sport www.marash.qld.edu.au/links/sportParenting Ideas www.parentingideas.com.auMarist Province Website www.maristoz.edu.auMarist Brothers International Website www.champagnat.orgAssociation of Marist Schools Australia www.amsaust.asn.auThe Federation of Parents & Friends Associations of Catholic Schools in Queenslands www.pandf.org.au

Mass & Reconciliation

Mass: Wednesday & Friday - 8:05am Reconciliation: Tuesday - 8:05 - 8:20am

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DATES TO REMEMBER7 May • Year 8 Harold/Ignatius Camp - Starts• Year 10 Dancing Lesson• BIS Debating/Chess/Public Speaking• Slattery House Theatresports• Gifted & Talented Conference - 9.00am-3pm - Molly &

Len Draney Theatre

8 May • Marist Card Day - Cyprian Pavilion• QDU Debating 7-9.15pm• Mass in Chapel - Year 10 - 8.05am

9 May • Newsletter Online• Mother/Son Mass• College Assembly

10 May • Year 8-9 GYM Dance• AIC Chess v SEC• Term 2 Fees Due

11 May • Boarders’ Weekend - Starts• CIC Rugby/Football v NJC (H)• AIC Rugby/Football v SEC (H)

12 May • Mothers’ Day

13 May • Foundation Meeting

14 May • Year 10 Dancing Lessons• NAPLAN Testing - Starts

15 May • Old Boys Assoc Meeting• Cross Country - King of the Mountain Race 2• Boarding Visit - Emerald• Mass in chapel - Year 11 - 8.05am

16 May • Cathedral Concert• Boarding Visit - Clermont, Longreach

Marist College Ashgrove | College Newsletter 2013

From the HeadmasterDear Members of the Marist College Ashgrove family,

Welcome back to Term 2. At our College the second term is a very fast paced, vibrant term. Academically, the boys complete the first semester of the academic year. I ask the parents, “How has your son reacted to his first term report? Was he able to assure you that it was his personal best?” If Yes, then he is worthy of your praise and encouragement. If No, then why not? What is missing? Still give him your encouragement to achieve his personal best. Parent/teacher/student interviews are held throughout this term.

Culturally, there are music concerts, debating is in full swing and our chess team defend their premiership. Sporting wise, the rugby, football and cross country season involves the greatest number of boys representing the College. Best wishes to all and sincere thanks to our grounds crew who have the College ovals in magnificent order.

We have recently celebrated Easter. The resurrection of our Lord Jesus is the cornerstone of our Catholic Christian faith. This newsletter is released around ANZAC Day, a day when we celebrate our own distinct Australian identity which was a significant feature of the first ANZACs. Mateship, sacrifice, honour and gallantry are words commonly used to describe those who risked, and in some cases sacrificed, their lives for the good of others.

The threads of Jesus’ resurrection and the ANZACs are commonly bound in the word sacrifice. They gave so that others may benefit. St Marcellin was of a similar ilk. He wanted better for the children of post-revolutionary rural France so he created his Little Brothers of Mary so they “may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10. St Marcellin told the first brothers that he wanted their schools to create good Christians and good citizens.

I read a great article in the Sunday Mail on 14 April. It was written by Mal Meninga, the Queensland State of Origin Rugby League coach. After hearing Mal speak at the Champagnat Sports Lunch on 25 February and then reading his article, it’s easy to see why he’s been so successful as State of Origin coach. Sure, he has some of the best players in Australia to work with but he has standards, he articulates them and expects his players to meet those standards.

Mal’s article was referring to David Taylor who plays for the Gold Coast Titans and was suspended by the Titans because of his off-field behaviour. He wrote:

Team sport is about doing the extra things so you don’t let your teammates down, not behaving in a manner that pleases yourself and disappoints everyone else around you, relying on you to play your role.

That responsibility extends well beyond his football obligations and his duty to his teammates and club.

Dave has a wife and children who are relying on him to play his role as husband, father and provider for the family.

He is in the fortunate position of being very well-paid to play rugby league. He should understand what a privileged position he is in.

If Dave can’t find a way to take responsibility for his situation and his actions, he may very well lose that job and the income that his family is relying on him to provide.

It’s very true, selfish motives at the expense of the common good. Doing what suits me now, no apparent acknowledgement for the common good.

Mal concludes his article:

Dave, now is the time to ask yourself what you want to see in the mirror when you are 40 years old: a bloke who got the absolute best out of himself, a man who earned respect, and that his friends and family are proud of?

Or a wasted talent, a shell left by wasted potential, who looks at himself and wonders what might have been?

At the moment, it is looking like the latter. It is an absolute shame that it has come to this but you are the only one to blame for the situation you are in.

And nothing will ever change until you realise you are the only one what can get yourself out of it.

There-in lies the lesson for all of us. We are all responsible for our own actions. We need to use our God-given talents to the maximum. I’m a proud New South Welshman and I despair at Queensland’s success over the past seven years. But reading Mal’s column opened my eyes as to why…. to play State or Origin is a privilege that comes with obligations. Live up to them otherwise you won’t be a part of the team.

As members of the MCA family, it’s the same. It’s a privilege that comes with obligations. That’s boys, staff and parents and supporters.

Let’s all aim high and not be content with mediocrity.

Yours in Jesus, Mary and St MarcellinPeter McLoughlinHeadmaster


Headmaster’s NotesPRAYERS PLEASEPlease pray for the repose of the soul of:

• Tracey O’Brien, mother of Jacob (8S) & Riley (Year 5 Gold) who passed away recently.• Paul Kearney’s father Terry Kearney, father of 10, passed away recently. • Karli Lancaster’s grandmother who passed away recently.• Liam Scanlan’s (12H) great aunt, Margaret David, passed away after a long illness.• Anthony Lucey’s mum, Margaret who died peacefully on the 20th of April aged 83• David Meehan’s aunt, Joan who passed away recently

Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Please also keep in your prayers:• Steve Littleton’s mother who is unwell • Frank Finn who needs our prayers

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to:

• Rory Scott (9F) who attended the Australian Swimming Age Championships in Adelaide. Rory achieved Silver in Boys 12/13 year old 200 Individual Medley, and Bronze in the 100m Freestyle and the 200m Freestyle.

• Patrik Toze (12S) who has been selected in the Queensland School Boys Volleyball Team. • Max Hewett (10F) who has been selected to play in the Australian Football Met North in Toowoomba in May.

STAFF CHANGESThis term we welcome:

• Mr Peter Victor-Gordon who will be teaching Mrs Briggs’ classes whilst she is on maternity leave• Mrs Sandra Rout who has returned from maternity leave• Ms Anne Townsend who will be teaching Year 5 Blue whilst Mr Connolly is on long service leave• PaulKearneywhoreturnsafterspendingfirsttermcaringforhisfather• Congratulations to Mrs Prue Maclean, teacher of Year 6 Green who was married during the holidays• Congratulations also to Ms Jody Dellaca who was married during the holidays.

THANkS• Josh Mulligan and Peter Atcheson for mentoring our basketballers who participated in the Marist Schools Basketball Carnival in AliceSprings.Ourboysfinished2ndintheplatedivision

• Jon Fitzgerald, Peter McIntosh, Chris Rynders, Chris Dash and Alex Pope who mentored our 1st and 2nd XV rugby players during their tour of Sydney

• Matt Poole, Bill Faust and Lou Mazzolini for mentoring our 1st XI footballers in Canberra• John Mulvihill, Andrew McTaggart, Ryan Cullen, Peter Lehman and Old Boys Lincoln Farmer and Jordan Cooke who mentored

our Cross Country runners over six training sessions during the break.

YOUTH PARLIAMENTCongratulations to Dominic Smith (12I) and Charlie Harris (12I) who were selected for the Queensland Youth Parliament. Sincere thanks to Mrs Denise Freney who accompanied the boys and to Minh Pham (OB 2012) who was also present.

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Information Sessions Tuesday, 30 Apr (7:30-9pm) - Brisbane and Thursday, 23 May (7:30-9pm) - Brisbane

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MUSIC & GRACE WITH FR ROB GALEAA night of Music, Word and Faith for all Parishioners, especially Youth and Young Adults

Tuesday 7th May 2013 at 7.00pm, St Joseph’s Hall, Clewley St, Corinda

Fr. Rob is a Catholic Priest, currently serving in Shepparton, after moving to Australia from his home country of Malta. He is a singer and songwriter of international note. Fr Rob’s passion is to draw others to the heart of God. He believes that music is an important instrument in helping God’s people understand the need for intimacy with their God.

Gold Coin Entry. The evening will conclude with Supper served at approximately 8.45pm.

In order to cater for correct numbers please RSVP to 3716 0158 or to [email protected]


Headmaster’s Notes Continued...

WESTERN HILLS YOUTH GROUP A LITTLE BIT ABOUT WHY:

Western Hills Youth is a Catholic youth group, which services the communities of Mitchelton, Keperra and Samford. Western Hills Youth runs Youth nights (Friday nights during school term, Grade 7 upwards) and YMasses (every fourth Sunday), all grades, featuring the YBand. Upcoming Events:

Friday, 26 April:

Youth Night – 6.45pm,67 Dawson Parade, Keperra St William’s Daley Centre:

Sunday, 28 April:

YMass – 5.30pm,67 Dawson Parade, Keperra

Stay up to date online:

www.westernhillsyouthau.wordpress.com

www.facebook.com/westernhillsyouthgroup

Father Richard Leonard Sj will speak on the obstacles our catholic

children and schools face in living the “Christian way” in society today.

Come and get some tips, share some laughter and be inspired to go home and reconnect spiritually with your loved ones, how can you

help them?

To get maximum benefit come prepared to listen with your

heart and ears.

Doors open 5:15pm for drinks and dinner followed by a special presentation from Fr Richard Leonard

Comfortable flat shoes only, no heels please.

There is no charge for this event.

RSVP: by Friday April 19 on Phone: 3336 9242* or E-mail: [email protected]*

LIMITED PLACES SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY

*all bookings through the Federation of

Parents and Friends of Catholic Schools

in QLD on our behalf.

If you have children in Catholic schools then you need to attend this event!

Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30pm • San Sisto College, Carina

The Brisbane Archdiocesan Council of Parents and Friends Associations invites you and your school community to

an evening with Fr Richard Leonard.

97 Mayfield Rd


From the Deputy HeadmasterCHANGES TO TRAFFIC – TERM 2

From the start of Term 2 there will be a new boom gate placed at the north-east corner of the pool (see arrow) which before 9am and between 2.30 and 4pm will restrict access past that point for most people.

There will be a continuing expectation that no cars drive across the Glenlyon Bridge unless it is absolutely essential. Those that do, will be required to turn left into the staff car park and loop around back to the bridge. There will be no provision at all for cars wishing to get any closer to the Draney Theatre or Music Centre. The ‘Music Passes’ issued earlier this year are no longer valid.

This decision has been taken after consideration bytheWorkplaceHealthandSafetyCommitteeandratifiedbytheLeadershipteamintheinterestsofthesafetyofstudents and staff. It has always been our intention to have as much of the College campus as possible designated a pedestrian precinct.

Wealsorecommendthatparentsdropstudentsatthewesternendoftheflats(DesConnorPark),bydrivingalongGrevillea Road and turning right into Acacia Drive rather than coming directly down Glenlyon Drive. If we could develop a customofonewaytrafficalongAcaciaDrive,thiswouldalleviatemuchofthecongestionatthebridgeentrance.

There is also a drop off zone available when entering through Moola Road.

Footnote: Since this was sent to all families for the start of term it has been very pleasing to see most parents choosing not to cross the bridge at all. This is by far the best option. Thanks to everybody for some womderful co-operation.

Boys are not renowned for looking after their possessions are they? For example, at the end of Term 1, Derek Cameron arrived at the Lost Property area with 4 large bags of clothes, towels, shoes and so on.

So we sent everything that was washable to the laundry and then spent one morning sorting through it all. Some of the items were named and were returned to their owners.

But most were not and have now gone to St Vincent de Paul.

And we have no idea what to do with the mountain of shoes and thongs …..???

And all in just 8 weeks at the pool!!!

Mission and Ministry

NEWS FROM THE HEAD OF MISSION Mr Luke McMahon

Happy Easter to all in the College community. This week’s Assembly began with a reflection on the season of Easter and the reminder that the Resurrection is not just some sort of intellectual promise or historical event, but a daily experience for the Christian who knows that faith lies not in remembering but in living here and now. Life. Now. This is the Easter message. May the prayer of the sixth Sunday of Easter come true for us all in this time of life and light.

Grant, almighty God, that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy,

which we keep in honour of the risen Lord, and that what we relive in remembrance

we may always hold to in what we do. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who

lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen

2013 LENTEN COLLECTION We are very pleased to report that our College community raised $18,000 for the 2013 Lenten campaign. This came from very generous efforts through the Houses in the Secondary school and class room and Year level collections in the Junior school. Games, cake stalls, the Easter raffle and voluntary donations made up the funds. My thanks to all those students and families who gave so generously and those staff who supported and encouraged students to contribute. Funds will be forwarded to Marist Asia Pacific Solidarity for material support as well as education and volunteers services for Marist ministries in Pakistan, India, Cambodia, East Timor, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, and other places in the Pacific. Further donations will be made to CARITAS Australia and Catholic Mission. Why do Catholic schools such as ours focus so much attention on being generous in Lent? Because of our conviction that we are in Solidarity with others, particularly our Marist neighbours and that what unites us is our common heritage and charism. This is the value at the core of our mutual inter-dependence and its expression includes:

■ A belief that only Justice will bring Peace

■ A focus on knowing the life of each other

■ An understanding that each of our brothers and sisters should have the means to

determine their own future

■ A desire to share our resources

ANZAC CEREMONIES 2013 The College will gather in the Champagnat Centre on Wednesday 24 April at 10:00am to commemorate the Anzacs and those who follow in the Anzac tradition. We are honoured to be able to welcome Brigadier Greg Bilton, Commander 7th Brigade (Enoggera), and the father of Alex (Year 10) and Nic (Year 8), who will deliver the occasional address. Day students are strongly encouraged to join with the Boarding community in the Anzac march on April 25. Starting from behind St Finbarr’s Church Ashgrove at 8:00am round to the park in Stewarts Road, the march and Anzac ceremony should take no longer than 45 minutes. It is a very worth-while local community event and a fine tribute to those who have served our nation.


NEWS FROM THE HEAD OF MISSION (Continued) Mr Luke McMahon

IMMERSIONS STUDENTS 2013

Seventy Year 11 students made application to be a part of this year’s immersion experiences to Marist communities. I thank each one of those young men for completing the applications and undergoing the interview process. While Marist College has a very extensive program of immersions we still cannot provide places for the large numbers of boys wishing to be involved in the program; disappointing for some but a wonderful tribute really to the generosity and interest of so many boys and families. I am pleased to announce that the following students have accepted a place in this year’s immersion program and congratulate them on their selection:

Santa Teresa Alice Springs Vanuatu Solomon Islands Jack Cronin Luke Eddy Jacob Abbott Liam Donnelly Michael Fowler William Collins Thomas Gibson Troy Graham Michael Geraghty Alexander Hamilton Bill Kruip Joseph Kosiek Nicholas Kress Lachlan Messery Harry McGovern Thomas McLean Sean Regan Tom Stewart Thomas Roche Jack Treston Cambodia - Salla Lavalla Cambodia - PailinIsaac Dickinson Oran Cant Beau Harvey Seamus Coulson Dujon Nadredre Darnell Fisher Jack Neumann Morgan Laffer Paddy Podbury Jackson McKim Matthew Russell Joel Speed Nicholas Scherer Patrick Smith Alex Smith

Luke McMahon Head of Mission

PrayerMay the light of your soul bless your work with love and warmth of heart May you see in what you do the beauty of your soul May the sacredness of your work bring light and renewal to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work. May your work never exhaust you. May it release wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration and excitement. May you never become lost in bland absence. May the day never burden. May dawn find hope in your heart, approaching your new day with dreams, possibilities and promise. May evening find you gracious and fulfilled. May you go into the night blessed, sheltered and protected. May your soul calm, console and renew you. Amen

Mission and Ministry NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE CHAPLAIN

Fr Pius Jones

The Gospels tell us that, when witnesses to the resurrection encountered the risen Christ, he was not always recognized immediately. The accounts of the resurrection respond to a very fundamental question posed by the early Christians: Where is Jesus? If he is alive, how can I find him? The Gospel of Luke, which the Church uses in its liturgy this year, responds to that basic question in the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Jesus approaches them “in another form” and those who were on the road with Him finally recognised that it was the risen Jesus “in the breaking of the bread.” Luke’s point is clear: We discover Jesus in the stranger on the road.

A very relevant question for us is: ‘Who is today’s stranger?’ Matthew’s Gospel gives us a good indication in his list of the final judgement on love: ‘the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick and those in prison.”

Sometimes it is easier to reach out to those we don’t know, or those who are not our nearest neighbour. Perhaps there lies the challenge for all of us. Jesus died that we might live, and to guarantee our salvation. In what ways can we bring this message of hope to those who are near and far from us?

With every best wish, Yours, in Jesus and Mary, Fr Pius Jones, SM


Upcoming Events

Monday 22 April 9:30am Marist Student Leader Forum - Rosalie Tuesday 23 April 10:00am Year 7 Enoggera Respite Centre Visit 10:10am Paddington Respite Centre Visit 4:45pm Marcellin’s Tucka Van (Old Boys) Wednesday 24 April 8:05am Year 8 Mass in Chapel - All Welcome 9:30am MATES Little King’s Movement Visit 9:30am LAMP St Peter Chanel Visit 9:55am Anzac Day Assembly - Gymnasium 4:45pm MATES BBQ with the Homeless Thursday 25 April Anzac Day Holiday Friday 26 April 8:05am Mass in Chapel - All Welcome Tuesday 30 April 4:45pm Marcellin’s Tucka Van (Old Boys) Wednesday 1 May 8:05am Year 9 Mass in Chapel - All Welcome 9:30am MATES Little King’s Movement Visit 9:30am LAMP St Peter Chanel Visit 4:45pm MATES BBQ with the Homeless Thursday 2 May 11:20am LAMP St Finbarr’s Ashgrove Visit Tuesday 7 May 10:10am Paddington Respite Centre Visit 4:45pm Marcellin’s Tucka Van (Old Boys) Wednesday 8 May 9:30am MATES Little King’s Movement Visit 9:30am LAMP St Peter Chanel Visit 4:45pm MATES BBQ with the Homeless Thursday 9 May 9:55am Mother’s Day Assembly - Gymnasium 11:20am LAMP St Finbarr’s Ashgrove Visit 7:00pm Mother-Son Mass in the Chapel Ministry Office Phone: 3858 4582 Email: [email protected]

Ministry NewsThanks are always in order from the Ministry part of the College, and we take this opportunity to thank the staff, students and families who with such generous hearts support the practical aspects of our mission of 'making Jesus Christ known and loved'. Without the support of the College, staff, students, families and agencies the actions would be nothing more than action without faith. When we give of our hearts, minds, time and faith we are indeed living examples of the love of God. Thank you.

Blessings for this week

Mena McLean and Madonna Spillane Campus Ministers

Risen One, Core of our Community, whenever we gather, you are with us.

Whenever we gather, you make of our hearts one heart.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn;

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,

we will remember them. We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

Risen One, Sacred teacher, you send us forth with blessing. May we be your witness by the

quality of our love and by the courage of our ways.


From the Career Information CentreFRoM tHe HeAD oF StuDentSOn Thursday evening, quite a large group of parents attended a P&F Forum run by PowerHouse Programs. This evening explored the fears, risks and challenges associated with raising adolescent boys, offering tips and pointers on how to make living with sons just that little bit more pleasant or, dare I say, bearable. At the end of the evening I had the opportunity to speak with a number of parents who attended and they all said that there were definitely plenty of useful tools and “tricks” that they would try with their sons as they continued down the sometimes difficult road of parenting boys. Please keep an eye out for the P&F Forums as they come up throughout the year. Richard Ward works very hard with the P&F to ensure that the forums that are offered are both informative and relevant and feedback from parents would tell us that those held in the recent past fulfil both categories very well. If you missed Thursday night’s forum, but would like to know more about Powerhouse Programs, you can visit their website at www.powerhouseprograms.com.au.

SoMe uPCoMing CHAngeSBags and lockers – This term sees the Year 8 boys bringing their laptops with them to school, which means we now have all boys in Years 8-10 carrying a number of bags with them throughout the school. This is a clear workplace health and safety issue for a myriad of reasons and we are encouraging the boys to use the lockers provided to store their school bags for the duration of the day. In the very near future, the policy regarding bags and lockers will change to reflect this WH&S concern. This means that all Year 8-10 students will soon be provided with a satchel by the College which will be large enough for them to carry their books for two lessons. Once this happens, every Year 8-10 student will be expected to leave their main bag in their locker for the day, taking only their laptop and satchel to class with them. They will then access their lockers to change books and get their lunch items before school, during breaks and after school.

Parent notification of student absences – We will again be trialling the use of SMS to inform parents of day students if their son is marked absent during Tutor Group and we have not had a phone call to the Absentee Line (3858 4697) to make us aware of this absence. This type of system will always involve some issues as it is implemented and we will endeavour to iron these out as soon as possible. In order to help us do this, we would ask that, if you do receive a text message and your son is at school, please don’t hesitate to contact Student Administration (3858 4538) so that we can ascertain the reason you received the message and work at improving the system as quickly as possible.

ReMinDeRSPhotos – In Week 6 we will be taking Tutor groups photos for publication in the Blue and Gold magazine. If your son has not used the Easter break as an opportunity to get a haircut, please encourage him to do so as soon as possible.

Appropriate Wearing of Winter Uniform – During Term 2 and 3, all boys are to wear the Winter Uniform. This involves long sleeve shirts (blue for Year 11 and 12s and grey for Years 5-10) with a tie and the top button done up. Year 11 and 12 students are to wear long grey trousers, while the rest of the boys are to wear their grey shorts with socks pulled up. All students are expected to wear black leather shoes that are clean and polished and Senior day students are to wear their blazers to and from school. Blazers are also to be worn by all Senior students to College Assemblies. Over the past term, I have spoken to many boys about the need to tuck in shirts and pull socks up. Often this is because they are wearing uniform items that are too small for them. Please encourage your sons to wear the correct sized uniform items, rather than those that happen to be at the front of their cupboards or closest to hand. The boys are reminded throughout the day of the importance of looking their best when travelling to and from the College, wearing their uniforms with pride, as we are very keen to maintain the high reputation we have in the community. We would ask your assistance in taking the time at home to reinforce this message to the boys.

SPeCiAL MentionSI would like to make special mention of the Year 10 boys who, last week, looked outstanding as they entered the Draney Theatre for a special assembly regarding Year 10 dancing lessons. All boys presented themselves immaculately with not a single student needing to be reminded to tuck in a shirt or fix tie or socks and their attitudes were exemplary as well.

Special mention must also go to a group of 5 boys who were waiting outside a service station in The Gap on Friday afternoon. Not only were they dressed to impress, but their interactions with members of the public were both respectful and articulate. Congratulations to all these boys – you continue to do the College proud.

PRoFeSSionAL tenniS LeSSonS teRM 2!

The CIC and AIC tennis season all start next term so start your training now! Run over 8 weeks this term, all at Marist - any level welcome!

Tennis lessons for term 2 start in the second week of the term.

Pro-Am Tennis coaches are all professional level 2 Advanced coaches with significant experience. We offer lessons from beginner groups to advanced and right through to High Performance squads. We also run the Hotshots programs for the juniors with Red, Orange and Green. We run private lessons each week for children and adults also.

Pro-Am Tennis offers fixture programs for children on a Saturday afternoon and for adults on a Wednesday evening. Our adults program includes evening Cardio tennis (Mondays) and group lessons (Thursdays) please ask for more information on the adults programs we offer or refer to our website.

We also offer a restring service using a fully digital restringing machine.

Our lessons are run before and after school each day of the week.

Please book early as lessons fill quickly this term!

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve your tennis goals on our world class tennis facility!

For bookings/enquiries please contact us:

Allan SayMarist Head tennis Coachwww.proamtennis.com.au [email protected] Ph: 0408 766 882

teen DentAL VouCHeRS YeARS 11 - 12 StuDentS

The School Dental Program is accepting Teen Dental Vouchers from Year 11 and 12 students. If you have received a voucher you are able to use it within the school dental services. There are no gaps to pay and this includes a full course of general treatment.

You are eligible for our care if you can answer yes to the four items listed below:

• You have a current Teen Dental Voucher• You are a current Health Care Card holder• You are under 18 years of age, and• You are currently enrolled in Year 11 or 12

To make an appointment, please take your Health Care Card, Medicare Card and Teen Dental Voucher to any of the dental vans or clinics. Alternatively phone 1300 365 997 between 11am – 2pm (Weds – Friday) to make an appointment.

ON SNOW ACCOMMODATION

SNOWBIRD INN COST INCLUDES:

Return Coach transport 5 nights on snow

accommodation(dinner, bed & breakfast)5.5days’ skiing5.5days’ lift tickets5 lessons Park entry fees Ski or snowboard hire + boots Helmet hire Team beanie

NOT INCLUDED: Meals in transit, daily lunches Clothing Hire(5.5days):

Jacket & pants $58 Jacket/pants only $48 Wrist guards $27

insurance: $34 Snow essentials Pack(goggles,

socks, gloves, beanie, neck warmer) $69

note: changes to cost may occur

Is this the holiday for you???? If you are interested in having a great time in the September holidays, then complete the coupon below and return it to :

Mr Tuckwell (Gilroy House Office) Phone: 3858 4539Applications will be accepted with full deposit on a “first in, first served” basis. ►PLEASE NOTE:Inclusion is a privilege – not a right. Inclusion will be determined by displayed behaviour and attitude at the College. We reserve the right to exclude students.

SKI TRIP 2013

NAME:_________________________________________ YeAR LeVeL:___ tutoR gRouP:____

Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________ / /13 Deposit: $400 2nd payment: $400 3rd Payment:$400

ski trip ’13 Yrs 8-12

19-26 September at Mt Hotham VICTORIA $ 1200 (includes GST)

Payment schedule: Deposit : $400 with application; 2nd payment: $ 400 by Friday, June 7; Final payment: $ 400 by Friday, Aug 9

Payment by cash or cheque(payable to Trekset Tours)

P&F SCHooL FeeS RAFFLeCongratulations to the winners of our term one school fees raffle- Greta & Graham Lancashire whose son James is in Year 11. Having had four boys attend Marist College we hope you enjoy the well - earned fee relief!

We are aware that some of our more ‘remote’ families and those living overseas may not have received your tickets in time-our sincere apologies. We have endeavoured to develop a new system that is not only more cost effective, but also far less labour intensive; however we had a couple of glitches.

Sincere thanks to our treasurer Jim Hunter, and Junior school parent Steven Toomey for the many hours you spent working on this. Our next fees raffle is in Term 3.

ON SNOW ACCOMMODATION

SNOWBIRD INN COST INCLUDES:

Return Coach transport 5 nights on snow

accommodation(dinner, bed & breakfast)5.5days’ skiing5.5days’ lift tickets5 lessons Park entry fees Ski or snowboard hire + boots Helmet hire Team beanie

NOT INCLUDED: Meals in transit, daily lunches Clothing Hire(5.5days):

Jacket & pants $58 Jacket/pants only $48 Wrist guards $27

insurance: $34 Snow essentials Pack(goggles,

socks, gloves, beanie, neck warmer) $69

note: changes to cost may occur

Is this the holiday for you???? If you are interested in having a great time in the September holidays, then complete the coupon below and return it to :

Mr Tuckwell (Gilroy House Office) Phone: 3858 4539Applications will be accepted with full deposit on a “first in, first served” basis. ►PLEASE NOTE:Inclusion is a privilege – not a right. Inclusion will be determined by displayed behaviour and attitude at the College. We reserve the right to exclude students.

SKI TRIP 2013

NAME:_________________________________________ YeAR LeVeL:___ tutoR gRouP:____

Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________ / /13 Deposit: $400 2nd payment: $400 3rd Payment:$400

ski trip ’13 Yrs 8-12

19-26 September at Mt Hotham VICTORIA $ 1200 (includes GST)

Payment schedule: Deposit : $400 with application; 2nd payment: $ 400 by Friday, June 7; Final payment: $ 400 by Friday, Aug 9

Payment by cash or cheque(payable to Trekset Tours)


From the Career Information CentreWelcome to Term 2, a very busy term for the Career Information Centre!

So what’s on …

All Year 10 students and their parents or carers will have a Senior Education and Training (SETP) meeting with either Mrs Kinga Schmidt or Shauna Quinlivan. All parents and carers have received an email regarding the process and many have already gone to the Marist College Portal and booked a time. We look forward to meeting you and discussing all the great career and study options available for your son. It’s all about appropriate and achievable pathways!

Wednesday 3 May is the date for the Marist College Career Expo. This year the Expo will commence at 3.00pm and the doors will close at 6.30pm. It is a great opportunity for all students and their families to find out more about career options after leaving school, university course information, trade opportunities and much more … Talk with people in the field!

the latest Career information Bulletin was sent out to all Years 10, 11 and 12 students last Friday. It is full of valuable information on pathway options, course updates, quality Gap year ideas, key dates and much more. Parents are welcome to email me if they would like to be included in the mailing list … Keeping up to date!

extra information:

• Lattitude Global Volunteering information session Wednesday 5 June – www.latitude.org.au • WEP Student exchange opportunities - www.wep.org.au • Tutors Worldwide offering scholarships in the UK for 2014 – email: [email protected]• UWC Australia – Experience schooling in other countries – http://uwc.org.au • 2014 Marcus Oldham Scholarship Program, Geelong – Agriculture, Agribusiness, Equine Management

– www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au • ‘Where Grads Go’ – Where the jobs are and what will you earn after graduation –

www.graduatecareers.com.au/wheregradsgo

Career thought: It is easier to decide not to decide than it is to decide to decide.

Cheers Shauna Quinlivan – Career Counsellor CLOTHING POOL HOURS(SECOND HAND UNIFORMS)

SPECIAL TRADING DAYMONDAY 15TH APRIL - 12 NOON – 4PM

OPEN:Wednesday’s, 8am – 9.00am and 3pm – 4.30pm.

PAYMENT: Cash or Cheque only as it is volunteer run. Unfortunately due to the cost of processing, any clothing sold that is under $20 can not be reimbursed.

LOCATION: Next door to the Ashgrove Clothing Specialists along from The Cyprian Pavillon.

BLAZERS: Sold on consignment so they need to be dry-cleaned and mended, as it makes it easier to sell them.

CLOTHING: If selling uniforms please wash and iron clothing as itisavolunteerrunservice.Allprofitsgotohelpmaintain the College. Many thanks.

TRADING HOURS FOR TERMS 2 AND 3Closed Mondays

Tuesdays and Fridays - 11AM – 2PMWednesdays and Thursdays - 11AM – 4PM

Shop 33665738Mobile 0404 299 479

Email [email protected]

The Uniform Shop has Eftpos and Credit Card facilities (Visa / Mastercard). Parents can take advantage of this

service by phoning through their card details allowing their sons to come down

at lunchtime and pick up any uniform requirements.

uniFoRM SHoP


From the Head of Teaching & LearninguMAt inFoRMAtionThis test is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into medicine and dentistry at the University of Queensland as well as health science degree programs at undergraduate level in other states. This year the date UMAT will take place is 31 July.

The registration line for the UMAT will open in the next few days. The deadline for UMAT registration is 5:00pm, 7 June 2013. Late registrations will incur a $65 penalty and this option will close on the 21 June at 5:00pm. Interested students should visit http://umat.acer.edu.au as soon as possible. For further information and preparation advice, students and parents can contact the College Career Adviser, Mrs Shauna Quinlivan, on 3858 4565 or visit the VET and Careers Centre for an appointment.

SuBjeCt CHAngeSJust a reminder that subject changes for Year 11 students only take place at the end of a semester. Students who are thinking about making a change should first research their goals and career aspirations. One way of doing this effectively is by making an appointment to undertake a Career Counselling session. Parents are more than welcome to participate in career based appointments. The second step is to make an appointment to see Mrs Sally Flynn, Head of Teaching & Learning. Not all changes are possible due to timetable restrictions. Year 12 students are no longer able to make changes to their subject choices.

Senior Schooling

– What’s next?

The Smith Family Partnership Broker Program is funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

This is an information evening for parents and senior high-school students from Brisbane north side schools. It is targeted at those students from year 10 to year 12 who may not achieve the academic result they are hoping for, or are having difficulty making career decisions. Parents and students will be offered the opportunity to hear from and speak to representatives regarding the labour market, alternate entry into university, apprenticeships and traineeships and as well as career resources.

Information will be provided on:

The current labour market and skills shortages Queensland Treasury and Trade

Alternate entry into further education Kim Lyons – University of Queensland

Apprenticeships and traineeships Maria Maginnis – School Based Coordinator, Sarina Russo

How parents can help young people make career decisions Dr Roslyn Lim – Career Development Association Australia

Saver Plus Program Andrew Green – The Smith Family Light refreshments will be provided There is no charge for this event; however registration is required for catering purposes

RSVP: 4 May 2013

Heidi Newton (07) 3267 2201 or [email protected]

Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm Day: Thursday Date: 9 May 2013 Venue: The Community Centre Kedron Wavell Services Club 375 Hamilton Road (entrance via Kittyhawk Drive) CHERMSIDE 4032


Parent Lounge – Assessment/Excursion Calendar

The Assessment Calendar can now be accessed by parents via Parent Lounge and students via Student Café.

www.marash.qld.edu.au MyMarash Parent Lounge School Calendar

Please select Filter Calendar

Please select a category (Assessment Calendar) & Year GO

From the Head of Teaching & Learning Continued...

YeAR 10 SetP APPointMentSAll Year 10 students are required to make an appointment for Senior Education and Training Plans at some point in Term 2. Information on how to make an appointment was sent home with the Term 1 Interim reports. Parents are most welcome to attend. This process will culminate with the subject selection evening which will take place on July 30 in Term 3.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING

Semester 1 2013

Centre for Learning Enrichment (CLE) DAILY (A general service – for most English based subjects)

Mon LEC Tues LEC

Wed LEC

Thurs LEC

Fri LEC

MORNING 7.30am 7.30am 7.30am (Mr Littleton Head of English attends)

7.30am 7.30am (Mr Littleton Head of English attends)

AFTERNOON CLOSED CLOSED 3.15 – 4.30pm

CLOSED CLOSED

MATHS TUTORING in 402

Old Boy Tutors make themselves available to assist boys daily in 402 from 7.30 – 8.30am. Boys in Year 11 and 12 are given priority in these sessions.

Additional Maths tutoring by maths staff:

DAY MORNINGS 8am – 8.30am AFTERNOONS From 3.20 – 4pm Teacher will remain in 402 until 3.30pm. If no boy is present at 3.30pm the teacher will assume that the service is not required that afternoon.

1 Mr Denis Callaghan2 Mr Peter Lehman 3 Mrs Jacqui Klowss Mr Andrew McTaggart 4 Mr Brett Carroll 5 Mrs Jacqui Klowss 6 7 Mr Rod Jarrett 8 Mr Richard Tamati 9 Mrs Cathie Butler 10 Mrs Jacqui Klowss

ESL TUTORING ROOM

Mon ESL Tues ESL Wed ESL Thurs ESL Fri ESL 7:45‐8:15 7:45‐8:30 7:45‐8:30 7:45‐8:30 7:45‐8:15 P.T.O

Are you struggling with organisation? ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH ORGANISATION?

BoysareremindedtoaccessSTUDENTASSESSMENTCALENDARtofindupcomingAssignment and Exam dates. These should then be mapped in their Student Diary Term Plans (p.42, 62, 84, 108) and/or Wall Planner. The Assessment / Excursion Calendar can now be accessed by parents via Parent Lounge and students via Student Café:

www.marash.qld.edu.au > MyMarash > Parent Lounge > School Calendar > Select year level. Term Planning Sessions are available with Mrs Byrne in 503 every Friday from 8am.

Computer File Management / Assignment Task Organiser Sessions with Mrs Alison Barlow. Please email to book a suitable time [email protected]

BOOKING SHEET | Blue and Gold Ball 2013, Saturday 3 August 2013

For reserved seating at The Blue and Gold Ball, please print off this sheet & return with payment to:

Blue and Gold Ball BookingsMarist College AshgrovePO Box 82Ashgrove West Qld 4060

Booking Details

Please reserve ___ seat/s @ $130 pp OR Please reserve ___ table/s @ $1300 per Table of 10.

Name/s ____________________________________________________________________________________

Postal Address _______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone (H) _______________________________ (W) _______________________________________________

Optional *Please seat me at a table with # _________________________________________________________

The names of my guests are: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Any Special Dietary Requests __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Payment by Credit Card

Card Holders Name ________________________ Amount ___________________________________________

Type of Card Mastercard Visa

Card Number

Signature _______________________________ Expiry Date

Payment Options

Payments may be made by Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, MasterCard or Visa at the College Finance Office. Cheques (made payable to Marist College Ashgrove) and credit card payments can also be mailed to the College at PO Box 82, Ashgrove West, Qld 4060.

Please return the top tear off portion of this form with your payment. Credit card payments can be made by completing the “Payment by Credit Card” section above. Cash payments should be handed in personally at the Finance Office so that a receipt can be issued.

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Saturday 3 August 2013 Champagne on arrival

Three-course meal

Entertainment by Brisbane party band Hot Sauce

Bollywood or evening dress

Black tie or bow tie

The Blue & Gold Ball is Marist College Ashgrove’s annual fundraiser for the magnificent Brother Alexis Turton Science Centre.

Parents can support the Ball in four different ways:

You can book a table of 10 for $1300 ($130 pp)

You can provide Ball sponsorship of $5000

You can help out on the night of the Ball

You can donate raffle or silent auction prizes

Please call Joanne Collins on 0421587425or Kay Wells on 3858 4586 for more information.

The Blue & Gold Ballgoes to Bollywood

TICKETS ON SALE NOW BOOK EARLY, AS EACH YEAR HAS SOLD OUT

BOOKING SHEET | Blue and Gold Ball 2013, Saturday 3 August 2013

For reserved seating at The Blue and Gold Ball, please print off this sheet & return with payment to:

Blue and Gold Ball BookingsMarist College AshgrovePO Box 82Ashgrove West Qld 4060

Booking Details

Please reserve ___ seat/s @ $130 pp OR Please reserve ___ table/s @ $1300 per Table of 10.

Name/s ____________________________________________________________________________________

Postal Address _______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone (H) _______________________________ (W) _______________________________________________

Optional *Please seat me at a table with # _________________________________________________________

The names of my guests are: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Any Special Dietary Requests __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Payment by Credit Card

Card Holders Name ________________________ Amount ___________________________________________

Type of Card Mastercard Visa

Card Number

Signature _______________________________ Expiry Date

Payment Options

Payments may be made by Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, MasterCard or Visa at the College Finance Office. Cheques (made payable to Marist College Ashgrove) and credit card payments can also be mailed to the College at PO Box 82, Ashgrove West, Qld 4060.

Please return the top tear off portion of this form with your payment. Credit card payments can be made by completing the “Payment by Credit Card” section above. Cash payments should be handed in personally at the Finance Office so that a receipt can be issued.


P&F NewsWeek one of Term 2 has already seen members of the P&F involved in three functions – the very successful Parent Forum on Thursday night, the fantastic Year 9 Parent Dinner on Friday night and the sports canteens on Saturday. Term 2 is the busiest term for the P&F with regard to “fundraising, functions and footy”. We have committee members involved in organizing Parent Dinners, the Walkathon, Card Day and of course the soccer and football canteens. It is during this Term that we have the opportunity to raise most of our revenue for the school – specifically through the Walkathon and canteens. We neeD YouR ASSiStAnCe!!!

SPoRtS CAnteenEvery year we allocate one home game for each Year group, but sometimes it may be two if there are more home games than Year groups. Each of these Year groups has one or two coordinators who organize the roster and co-ordinate where help is required in the canteens during the day. An email will go out during the week asking for your help. We only ask for an hour of your time before or after your son plays his game so that you are able to watch him.

At the first home game of the season we were desperately short of parent volunteers especially at the canteen on The Flats (Des Connor Park). We are also in need of parents at about 7.30am to assist with setting up.

The areas of help in the canteens are: preparing the hamburger rolls with salad, cooking bacon, eggs, sausages, hamburgers, steak, onions, chip frying, restocking fridges with drinks, serving at the counter and a bit of washing up.

The sports canteens are a wonderful place to meet other parents of your son’s Year group and catching up with parents you haven’t seen in a while and there is always a lot of fun and laughter amongst the mayhem.

How can you help us ?• Please reply to your Year Co-ordinator PRIOR to your allocated home game if possible – it is much easier if

we have a rough idea of when volunteers will be arriving.• If you see us “struggling” and you have a bit of spare time – please jump in and help out (regardless of your

Year level) as at times many of our volunteers need to leave to watch their son play. Without your help the canteens wouldn’t be open. All money raised through the sports canteens and other P&F events directly benefits our sons.

Roberta Bannah Ph 0427 166 128 email SportsCanteenP&[email protected]

WALKAtHonWalkathon 2013 is coming May 19th ….If you are able to assist with the Walkathon in any way will you please register via the Walkathon ‘Web Login’ which can be found on the College website home page now. Volunteer categories are strictly limited, after a category is full this option will disappear from the ‘Web Login’, please register to secure your first volunteer preference. As usual we will start very early: circa 7.00 am, but the formal part of proceedings will be completed by 11.00am with entertainment on the oval winding up at around 12.30pm, leaving your afternoon free.

A list of each parent’s assigned location on the day will be posted on the College website www.marash.qld.edu.au a week prior to the event.

Parents who are not acting as volunteers are invited to walk with their sons as “walking supervisors”. There is no need to complete any forms or enroll if you wish to join your son on the walk, simply turn up on the day.

We appreciate your support of this important fund-raising event and look forward to seeing you there.

YeAR DinneRSA sincere thanks to those who organized or assisted at the Year 7 Dinner at the end of last Term, and the Year 9 Dinner last week - we will acknowledge you personally in the next newsletter. A very special thanks to Melissa Bailey who acted as co-ordinator for both dinners and who is currently ‘mentoring’ our Year 5 mums as they prepare for the Year 5 dinner on May 3 - fantastic work Melissa for which we are very grateful.

We are looking forward to celebrating with our Year 5 parents and hopefully meeting many who are new to the College.

Have a great fortnight,Deb Moloney (P&F Vice President)


FRenCH toAStFrom Tracey Wood

This delicious classic is handy for using up stale bread!

Preparation: 10 minutesCooking: 20 minutesServes: 4

4 large eggs, beaten2 tablespoons caster sugar¾ cup cream or milk or half of each1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 to 10 thick slices white bread, preferably a day or two oldButter for cooking

Whisk together eggs, sugar, cream and vanilla.

Dip slices of bread in the mixture ensuring both sides are well coated.

Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. When butter is bubbling, cook French toast until golden brown on both sides.

Serve sprinkled with icing sugar, berries or fruit, or maple syrup.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Convenire

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day present? The College’s beautiful recipe collection, Convenire, is a great way to show Mum how much you love her. With more than 250 delicious recipes gathered from the Marist College Ashgrove community, photographed in colour and compiled in a stunning hardcover book, Convenire is a lovely gift for any mother, grandmother or carer.

Priced at only $50, Convenire is available from the Main Administration and Junior School offices, or call the Foundation on (07) 3858 4584. All proceeds from Convenire help the Marist College Ashgrove Foundation support our College.

Making Mum Breakfast in Bed this Mother’s Day? try this take on the breakfast classic from Convenire.

thanks Mum!

Photography by Michael Wood


Music News2013 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PASSESDuetotheintroductionofnewtrafficarrangementsandtheboomgateattheGlenlyonDriveentry,pleasebeadvisedthatthe instrumental passes are no longer valid. The boom gate is down before 9am every school morning and between 2.30 and 4pm every school afternoon.

QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARDSAs stated in the Music Concert Calendar Big Band 1 will be performing in this event held at The Gap State High Assembly Hall. The Big Band will be performing on Friday 17th of May with the boys to arrive at 6.00 PM. A note with full details was given out to the boys in rehearsals. Due to numerous other commitments Chamber Strings will no longer be performing in this festival.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS, IT’S BACk!Sunday 19th May, 10:00AM — John Eales Grandstand (McMahon Oval)Come and hear the College’s rock bands battle it out for musical domination. The Battle begins on McMahon Oval after the completion of the Walkathon. Who will reign supreme in BOB Stadium? All boys that are interested in entering are to email Mr Butt: [email protected]

STATE HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM (SHEP)NominationsarenowopenforQueenslandConservatoriumGriffithUniversity’sStateHonoursEnsembleProgram(SHEP).PresentedbyOpenConservatorium,SHEPQueensland2013runsfromOctober3-6atGriffithUniversity’sSouth Bank Campus in Brisbane. Queensland’s secondary school music teachers and co-ordinators have been asked to nominate their most outstanding wind, string, brass, percussion and vocal students for this prestigious program.

Successful students work in an environment of musical excellence under the direction of a team of eminent conductors from across Australia and the globe. SHEP Queensland 2013 culminates in four Grand Finalé Concerts, open to the public, in the Conservatorium Theatre on Sunday October 6.

For more information and nomination forms for Brisbane SHEP email Mr Craig Kennedy [email protected]

SCORE IT / A FILM-SCORING COMPETITION FOR YOUNG MUSIC MAkERSScore IT! throws down the gauntlet to young composers across Queensland to create a unique and original composition toaccompanyashortfilm.

Entrieswillbejudgedbyapanelofleadingpractitionersinfilmandcompositionandthewinnersofeachcategorywillbeannounced and awarded at a presentation ceremony during Queensland Music Festival on Thursday 25 July.

Entries close Friday 7 June. For more information please email Mr Andrew Butt email: [email protected]

TERTIARY PREPARATION WORkSHOPSuited for Years 10, 11, 12 and mature-age students, the Tertiary preparation workshop is designed to better prepare applicantsforthetheoreticalandpracticalaspectsoftheTertiarymusicinstitutionauditionprocess.Thisfive-dayintensiveworkshop provides a unique opportunity for students to work within a tertiary environment, with access to our staff and the state-of-the-art facilities at our South Bank campus.

When: 24 June - 28 JuneWhere:QueenslandConservatoriumGriffithUniversityRegistration : Due by Friday 24 May 2013, Workshop Cost: $495.00For more information please email Mr Andrew Butt email: [email protected]

TERM 2 CONCERTS Chapel ConcertMonday 29th April, 7:00PM — The Chapel of Our Lady and Saint MarcellinMarist has a thriving Music Department which all starts with the energy from our Junior ensembles. This concert shows where it all begins with performances from Junior Strings, Guitar Ensemble and Marist Voices as well as featuring a number of our chamber ensembles.Admission: Free Mother and Son MassThursday 9th May, 7:00PM — College ChapelMothers and sons are invited to this special Mass where they will hear the beautiful sound of our Liturgy Choir.


The Queensland Youth Music Awardsvarious LocationsMid May/early June*A selection of the College’s Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles will be performing in this Youth Music Festival. Dates to be confirmedviatheCollegeMusicWebsiteandtheCollege’sNewsletter. Cathedral ConcertThursday 16th May, 7:00PM — St Stephen’s CathedralThis concert provides an opportunity for the College’s Secondary Choral, String and Guitar Ensembles to perform in the spiritual heart of the City. St Stephen’s Cathedral is a venue that provides the perfect acoustic for this genre. This is a concert not to be missed and is always a highlight of the performing year. Ensembles performing will be Chamber Choir, Performance Choir Chamber Strings, Intermediate Strings, Guitar Orchestra 1 and Guitar Orchestra 2.Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Students/Concession Battle of the BandsSunday 19th May, 10:00AM — John Eales Grandstand (McMahon Oval)Come and hear the College’s rock bands battle it out for musical domination. The Battle begins on McMahon Oval after the completion of the Walkathon. Who will reign supreme in BOB Stadium? Winter ConcertThursday 23th May, 7:00PM — Draney TheatreThis concert will feature a number of our intermediate ensembles including Wind Orchestra 2, Big Bands 2, 3 & 4 and Percussion Ensembles 3 and 4.Admission: $5 per adult / $10 per family / Students free. Combined Percussion ConcertWednesday 29th May, 7:00PM — Draney TheatreThis concert will see Percussion Ensemble 1 and 2 join the Senior Percussion Ensembles from Somerville House and ClayfieldCollegeforacombinedpercussionconcert.Thisconcertpromisestobeamusicallyenrichingexperienceforourpercussionists and a great opportunity to work with students from other schools. Come and see that percussion is much more than just hitting things. Champagnat Day MassThursday 6th of June — Champagnat CentreThe College community celebrates Champagnat Day. This performance involves Liturgy Choir and the Liturgical Combo.

Music News Continued...


FROM THE ARCHIVESHello to you all again. This piece of scribbling will deal with one of the “middle managers” of the College, the people who actually translate into practice policies which have been decided. At MCA the Heads of Houses are vital to this process, and this article will discuss the career of one of the most enduring, reliable and stalwart of their number, Mr Tony Byrne of Ephrem House. He has in 2013 been exactly 20 years in charge of Ephrem students.

Tony was born at Southport on the Gold Coast in 1961. His mother was a pharmacist, his father a policeman. Almost inevitably, a transfer to Rockhampton followed at the dictates of the police force, and Tony attended the Christian Brothers College in that city for his primary schooling. Another transfer back to Bardon in Brisbane saw the Byrne family looking for a suitable Catholic school for Tony to attend as a secondary student. The obvious one was Marist College Ashgrove, given its proximity to Bardon, but Tony had three cousins who attended St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, to whom he was very attached. He wanted to go where his cousins were, and his pleading eventually broke down his father’s defences – Tony became a Terrace student in Year 9. He has some wonderful memories of his time there, and formed friendships that still endure. (This sad tale does of course have a happy ending – we got him in the end….).

Tony’s vivid memory of Year 9 was going down to Victoria Park for Rugby trials. Having come from “The Bush”, Rugby meant onlyonethingtoTony.HisfirstsightofaRugbyUnionmaulpersuadedhimthatanall-inbrawlhadbrokenoutonthefield,butin contrast to a Rugby League fracas, it seemed to go on forever. Somebody eventually took pity on him and explained that there were actually TWO Rugby codes, and this was the one he wasn’t used to. By Year 10, despite the newness of it all, and the apparently limitless “laws”, Tony had taken to Rugby like a duck to water, and his potential as a large and mobile second row forward was attracting attention. So much so that he was selected in the Terrace First XV in both Years 11 and 12, and both resulted in Premierships in a golden era for Rugby at that College. Further glory beckoned, however, and Tony was selected in the Australian Schoolboys in 1978, touring New Zealand, with the “Test Match” producing a heart-breaking one point loss. The connection between Rugby and Tony was to be an enduring one, for many different reasons….

Tragically, Tony’s father died within weeks of the Year 12 Graduation ceremony, and Tony, a little disoriented by shock and grief, had little idea where his life was heading. Rugby proved to be an anchoring point, and Tony joined Wests Rugby Union Club: (Marist College intrudes again, because that club had been founded by our own legendary Brother Cyprian Dowd, Headmaster 1947-1952.) At Wests, Tony was lucky enough to make the acquaintance of one Stan Pilecki, a combative and enduring prop forward who played 122 games for Queensland. “The Pole” was a partner in a joinery business outside Rugby, and eventually offered Tony an apprenticeship. Tony completed this over a four year period, but within a year he realised that his ambitions were greaterthansimplyworkingasaqualifiedtradesman.Evennowhefindsitdifficulttoexplainwhy,buthefeltdrawntoteaching.HewenttoBCAE(nowGriffithsUniversity)tostudyeducation,andongraduatingin1985heappliedtovariousschoolsforemployment in “Manual Arts”. An interview with Deputy Principal Robert O’Connor at MCA had the desired result, and Tony was hired for the school year beginning in 1986. A perusal of the 1986 Blue & Gold reveals an incredibly young looking Tony in the staffphotosection,andpage104alsoshowsTonyascoachofhisfirstRugbyteamattheCollege–the15Cs.(Youmaythinkthat this wasn’t a high-powered start for a former Australian Schoolboy player, but everyone has to start somewhere, and the 15Cs WERE undefeated Premiers !!!).

Tonyacknowledgestodaythathefellonhisfeetinhisfirstyearsofteachingbecauseofthequalityofthepeoplesurroundinghim in the Manual Arts area at MCA. The kindly, gentlemanly Marsh Tarvit was the ideal role model as Subject Coordinator, Peter “Chippsy” Murdoch a lively, energetic character, Frank “Fingers” Eadie, while meticulous in his work, kept everybody laughing, and later a callow youth named Matthew Dempsey would be added to the Department. With such people as workmates, Tony could hardly go wrong, and he soon found that coming to work wasn’t just a job, but something he enjoyed immensely. He quickly became a force for good around the College, known for his kindness and compassion, but equally respected because of his inability to tolerate fools gladly. Later when Brother Terry Heinrich and Dale Morrow introduced the concept of Vocational Educational Training to the College in the 1990s, Tony became more and more involved with the teaching of Construction as part of VET, and that is where his major area of interest still lies. He, in company with present teachers like Craig Robinson, Dave Brown and Peter McIntosh – stout workmates all – is dedicated to providing opportunities and great outcomes for the boys involved.

It was not only in general teaching that Tony would make his mark, however. The House system was introduced by Brother Terry in 1993. The original House Master of Ephrem was Mr Rick Morrow, but when Rick resigned from the College to take up a position in private industry, Brother Terry had no hesitation in asking Tony to assume the vacant Ephrem role. This showed how quickly Tony had gained respect for his many admirable qualities, both personal and professional, and his potential for leadership had asserted itself. At the time of this scribbling, he is still the Head of Ephrem House and still going strong. Boys and parents alike know they can expect a sympathetic ear in time of genuine concern or trouble, though thankfully his toleration level of fools has not increased one iota with the passing of the years. In company with his fellow Heads of House, this continuity has provided an admirable solidity to the atmosphere and “spirit” of the College.

Tony in his early years at the College became very friendly with a new Economics and Accounting teacher named Michael Campbell. Now young Mick was very much like young Tony – a free spirit, Rugby loving, and fond of a beer, or several. The long and the short of this was that Tony and Mick ended up sharing a house together on Jubilee Terrace, living an idyllic bachelor existence, and said dwelling quickly became a social gathering centre cum staff watering hole. But remember the old Greco-Romanproverb:ThosewhomtheGodswishtomarry,theyfirstletenjoythemselves…..

Tony was walking near the Tower Block one afternoon after school in 1988 when a small blue Lancer came whizzing up the hill and nearly collected him. The (admittedly nice-looking) girl at the wheel asked him if he knew Damien Eales and where he


FROM THE ARCHIVESmight be training that day. After a brief chat about Damien’s whereabouts, Tony and the girl parted, and he thought no more ofit,buttheGodshadfiredaveryaccuratearrow.Onlyacoupleofweekslater,theymetagainbychanceintown,withTonysaying something like, “Hey, you’re the girl who nearly ran me over.” By now the perceptive among you will have picked up on the somewhat unusual surname Eales, and realised that Damien was part of the Clan Eales at Grovely in Brisbane, the most famous of whom was soon to be John, certainly the greatest Rugby player ever to graduate from MCA. The girl turned out to be Bernadette, the sister of Damien and John. The old theme of Tony and Rugby was coming together again…..

Intheeternalwayofthesethings,TonyandBernadettedecidedtheylikedeachother,soafirstdatewasagreedonatEXPO88, which was of course THE place at the time. Tony arrived at Grovely to pick up Bernadette, nervously anticipating meeting her father Jack, (for many years himself a teacher in the Primary School at MCA.) In Tony’s words: “ I don’t have to look up to many people, but I found I was looking up at Jack – he was a seriously big man. While we were waiting for Bernadette, Jack very quietly asked me to come outside. Anticipating the worst, I gulped and followed him. He pointed up to where a very small marsupial was crawling along some power lines towards a tree, and solemnly said: ‘ I love that possum.’ Then he took me back inside.” Tony enjoyedeveryminuteoftheirfirstdate,butcouldn’tstopcrypticthoughtsrunningthroughhishead–whathadJackmean?Wasit some veiled warning? Was “possum” his affectionate nickname for Bernadette? Even now, many years later, Tony still ponders those four words, and can come to only one conclusion – Jack was just being Jack, and he really did love that possum, and wanted to share it with Tony. Tony and Bernadette eventually married in 1993, and now have their own three children, Daniel and Benedict (at MCA), and Gabrielle (at MSM). Bernadette, of course, is Head of Learning Enrichment at the College. (Young Mick, inevitably, was also hit by Cupid’s inexorable dart, marrying his Megan, who he met on staff at MCA.)

SomemarvellousTonyByrnemomentscometomind:Tonydisappearingdownanimpossiblyhighandlongflyingfoxatanoutdoor education camp, giving a despairing falsetto shriek of “ This is just not MEEEEEeeeee !!!”; Tony raising funds at September Fair behind a curtain emblazoned with large letters MAN EATING SHARK – students who paid their dollar were crestfallentofindTonyhappilytuckingintoaplateoffishfingers;TonydisportinghimselfontheMainOvalasRobintoDeputyDave Robertson’s Batman; and Tony and Brother Peter Corr indulging in their interpretation of professional wrestling at September Fair, with neither able to move without agony a week later. Best of all, however, was a ski trip organised for College students to Falls Creek by Tony in conjunction with fellow Manual Arts teacher Peter Murdoch. Tony, the ultimate novice on skis, decided one evening to practise on alone while Peter gathered the students for an outdoor information session. Believing he had at last mastered the art, Tony picked up some liquid refreshments for the evening at the resort bottle shop. Using one ski pole, and with a slab of XXXX Gold on his shoulder, Tony aimed for home. The result was mass panic as an out-of-control Tony ploughed through the middle of Peter’s meeting, sending students and Peter diving for cover, and ski gear and poles in all directions. The comments of Mr Murdoch are not recorded.

In common with all the other Ashgrove “legends” we have discussed, Tony has given countless hours to students outside the classroomorHouseMaster’soffice.HehascoachedCricketandTrack&Fieldteams,butasmightbeexpected,themajorityof his coaching has been in Rugby, and at the highest level. In partnership with his fellow Head of House and good friend Dave Meehan, Tony has coached 13 years of First XV Rugby at the College. It is the most stressful of all coaching positions, for the weight of expectation from players, parents, Old Boys, students and supporters is overwhelming. It says much for the character of both men that they have accepted victory with graciousness, defeat with resolute acceptance, and never once have they transgressed in any way the highest standards of sportsmanship. They have placed the welfare of their players and the good name of their College above all else, and the consistently high standard of Rugby at the College is largely due to the efforts of both Tony and Dave. Part of my work is to help with hospitality at the Cyprian Pavilion after “host” sporting days at the school, and it is a privilege to dispense a beer to this pair at the end of hostilities.

As part of his Rugby coaching, Tony has undertaken the onerous task of organising tours to the South Seas area, including Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa. The Rugby has been of excellent standard, and the cultural experiences diverse and valuable. The cost of such tours, however, is great, and Tony began casting about for a means to raise funds to defray the costs. A casual beer with famous brother-in-law John Eales brought the glimmer of a solution. What about a sports luncheon or dinner with famous sportsmen as guest speakers? Plenty of people would willingly pay for that, thought Tony. As a proud Old Boy of the College, Johnimmediatelyvolunteeredhisservices.ThefirstsuchlunchtookplaceattheCrestHotelin2005,andwassuchanenormoussuccess that it has since graduated to the massive Champagnat Trust Sports Lunch now held annually at the Convention Centre. It is a day packed full of good food, good entertainment and much conviviality, and is an enormous fund raiser; it owes much to Tony’s original inspiration. ( What is raised is now given directly to the Champagnat Trust to provide College Scholarships to assist rural students, and Tony wants to acknowledge the wonderful voluntary work done by John Eales, fellow Old Boy and famous cricketer Matthew Hayden, and Mr Peter McWhirter, who does much “behind the scenes” for the Lunch.) An offshoot of this is the Jack Eales Scholarship, the idea of Tony and John to honour Jack’s memory – (sadly Jack passed away in 2005.) This Scholarship, in alliance with a well- known bank, allows boys from the South Sea islands to enrol at MCA. Much good is done “on the quiet” at the College that few people are ever conscious of, and Tony can claim to have been a major contributor to that good.

So Tony can rightly be judged a stalwart of Marist College Ashgrove. As teacher, Head of House, coach and mentor he has given of himself to thousands of MCA students in so many ways. Whatever the future holds for him, he can always be proud of the contribution he has made in the Marian way to the education of young gentlemen.

Until next time, From the Archives, Dave Cameron 07 33584591 or [email protected]


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Junior School NewsDear Parents, Staff and Boys,

Just over a month ago, the Church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation – the day when a young peasant girl in a small rural village called Nazareth had a life-changing experience. There have been thousands of artists who have tried to depict the scene of the girl meeting the Archangel Gabriel, each painting being a unique presentation.

ForthisReflection,Isharewithyouanimagethatyoumaynothaveseenbefore,Ihadn’tuntillastyear,oftheyoungMary of the Annunciation. The artist is Henry Tanner [1859-1937], thefirstAfricanAmericantowinacclaimforhispainting.AnAfricanMethodist Episcopal Minister’s son, Tanner remained deeply spiritual all his life and painted many biblical scenes. His wife, Mary, was the model forthefemalefigureinthispainting.

Tanner’s interpretation of the scene from Saint Luke’s Gospel is quite unique as it’s very simple and unembellished. Mary is without a halo, her head is uncovered, which is very unusual and her clothing is loose and striped. This is the style of dress of rural women in late nineteenth century Egypt and Palestine. She sits on a bed, which is unmade, the coversreachingthefloor.

The Archangel Gabriel is not depicted in human form, but as a brilliant pillarorshaftoflight,whichfillstheroomandisreflectedontheyoungMary’s face. The Archangel is abstract, yet holy.

The colours capture what is happening – an intense experience. The figureofMaryiscentral:herhandsareclasped;herheadslightlytilted

with a questioning expression on her face. She looks so human. She watches. She listens. She appears stunned, as one would expect if confronted with such strange and unexpected news.

The message of the Annunciation is careful listening and a trustful response. You and I may not have the same experience as Mary, but our response is important. How do we respond to the calls of God and of others? God speaks throughthosearoundus,eachday.HowdoIrespondtothesecalls?Thatistheimportantquestionforuswhenwereflecton the Annunciation.

A Jesuit priest, Father Michael Sparough SJ, composed a poem as a meditation on Tanner’s Annunciation and I share the firststanzawithyou:

Yet you do not blink.In the intimacy of the bedchamberYour soul is awakened from sleep,Fragile flesh before angelic brilliance.Your rumpled night sheets tossed aside,You listen in peace with your whole self To the question that will define history.

For the start of Term 2, some important items of news:

LIGHTNING CHESS COMPETITION – FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013:

This competition was held at the end of last term and Mrs Pizzato, the Chess Coach, was very impressed with the improvement of the boys. Congratulations to all the boys who participated and we invite other boys who are interested to come and play Chess each Friday morning, in the Computer Room, from 7.15am-8.15am. This is for ALL boys, even if you have never payed Chess before.

These are the results from the competition and the boys are congratulated:

FIRST: Connor Cox. [Year 6 Green]SECOND: Liam Treston. [Year 6 Green]THIRD: Fynnigan Keaveney-Jones. [Year 5 Red]FOURTH: Ethan Campbell. [Year 6 Blue]HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Michael O’Connor [Year 7 White]

CONGRATULATIONS TO PRUE AND HAMISH MACLEAN!

We will soon have a photograph of the happy couple, but we all wish Prue and Hamish many years of peace and happiness and congratulate them on their wedding, which took place during the holidays.


Junior School News Continued...

WELCOME TO MRS ANNE TOWNSEND:

It’s lovely having Mrs Anne Townsend back with us in the Junior school. Anne was on the staff for 20 years, so she knows the College very well indeed! Anne is in Year 5 Blue for Term 2, replacing Scott Murphy, who is acting in Michael Connolly’s position, while Michael is on Long Service Leave.

I thank Scott for taking on this extra responsibility for this term. Scott’s hard work and dedication will ensure that the Pastoral Care of the boys is paramount and that the administration of the Junior School, plus Religious Education, continues well through Term 2.

COLLEGE WALkATHON – 2013:

You would have received information about the College Walkathon through emails and there was a letter in the Report envelopes. This week, we will begin to ask for sponsorship indicators and each class will receive a “Tally Sheet” which the class teacher will complete. The boys will be given information at school, but should you have any questions, please make contact with me or Mr Dean Williams, who is the Junior school Walkathon Co-ordinator. Dean’s email address is: [email protected]

This is the major fundraising event for the College and we expect each boy to participate. If for some reason your son is not able to participate, please send me an email or letter. We would hope, however, that even if not participating, the boys are involved in collecting sponsorship as this will keep them involved in the process leading up to the Walkathon. There are exciting prizes for the Junior school boys! More details will be given by Mr Williams.

READERS’ CUP – 2013:

A very new and exciting event for the Junior school. Mrs Cathy Atkinson, our Teacher Librarian, has arranged for Marist College to participate in the Readers’ Cup. Marist College will be part of Brisbane Central and the competition will be strong as there are a number of State Schools, plus Brisbane Education schools and other schools such as Churchie and All Hallow’s School. Congratulations and thanks to the boys who volunteered to represent the College. These are the boys who have been chosen for the Readers’ Cup, which will take place on Tuesday 4 June.

Mathew Choy Year 7 Gold.Ciaran Kennedy Year 7 White.Lachlan McLean Year 7 Blue.Sebastian Petroni Year 7 Green.Caylum Potts. Year 7 Gold.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIvE COUNCIL – 2013:

At the Junior School Assembly at the end of Term 1, Mr Peter McLoughlin presented the SRC members for 2013 with their badges. It was a very meaningful ceremony, with many parents attending.

Congratulations to the boys who were elected to these important roles of leadership. I believe we have a very strong group of leaders for 2013 and I thank them for putting their name forward for election. I also take this opportunity of thankingeachoftheboyswhonominatedthemselvesforthesepositions,itwasadifficultprocessbecausethecalibrewas so high. Each one of our Year 7 boys has very special gifts and each one is valued greatly.

THIS IS THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIvE COUNCIL FOR 2013:

Cultural Leaders: Luc Bruna and Ciaran Kennedy.Environment Leaders: Jacob McCall and Caylum Potts.Service Leaders: William Sowby and Thomas Garbellini.Sport Leaders: Benjamin Geraghty and Edward Legge.Student Leaders: Benedict Byrne and Benjamin Hunter.


Junior School Sports News

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER TO THURSDAY 9 MAY.

Thursday 25 April:

ANZAC DAY.

Monday 29 April:

Chapel Concert, beginning at 7.00pm, in the College Chapel. This is a very special musical concert, more details will be forwarded.

Tuesday 30 April:

BIS – Chess, Debating and Public Speaking, at Saint Peter’s Lutheran College, beginning at 7.00pm.

Wednesday 1 May to Friday 3 May: Year 5 Camp.

Friday 5 May:

Year 5 Parent Dinner, in the Brother Cyprian Pavilion. Invitations were emailed during the holidays.

Wednesday 8 May:

MARIST CARD DAY.

Thursday 9 May:

Mother-Son Mass, at 7.00pm, in the College Chapel.

We have a busy term ahead of us. Thank you for your continued support.

Warmest wishes,

Michael B Druce.

COLOUR CROSS-COUNTRY CARNIvALLast Wednesday saw another perfect day for the running of the Colour Cross-Country Carnival. This year werantheCarnivalatthestartoftheCross-CountrySeasonandthereforeitwasthefirstoffiverunswhichcontribute to the overall Age Championship. Due to this fact, the day simply became about participating and disclosing the 2013 Cross-Country Colour Team Champions. After just getting pipped by the Green Team in the Colour Swimming Carnival last term it was great to see the Blue Team win our Cross-Country Carnival this year, but the overall success of the afternoon was based on the level of enthusiasm and involvement from all the Junior School boys.

The CIC Cross-Country season is in full swing with the Junior squad fortunate enough this season to again be able to utilise the enthusiasm and expertise of Bruce Weaver and Jim Crimmins as our Head Coaches. Given we have had boys running the JRC throughout Term 4, 2012 and Term 1, 2013, we have been extremely happy with the level of commitment from our runners. With the CIC Championships occurring on May 31 the intensity at training is increasing and it has been pleasing to see our aspiring Cross-Country runners meet the challenges with which they have been confronted with.

Training Times: Monday & Wednesday Morning – 7.00am meet in the Junior School Courtyard.

As a result of our Carnival on Wednesday the top 3 boys from each age will represent the College at the North-West District Championships held at Teralba Park on May 6:

Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 131st – Ben Nielsen Ben Braunstorfer Seb Leavy Hamish Newton

2nd – Marcus Berehulak Nick Sgroi Flynn Bowden Luc Bruna

3rd – Liam Bacon Will Jackson Luke Nielsen Luca Zanardo

Junior School News Continued...


Junior School Sports News Continued...

CROSS-COUNTRYThis Friday afternoon, April 26, our Cross-Country Team will be travelling to Victoria Park, Gregory Terrace Spring Hill for thefirsttheCICCross-CountryInvitationalmeets.TheCollegewilloperateabusserviceforanyboyswhowishtoattendthis event. It will depart the College bus shelter at 3.20pm and return by 5.30pm. Any boy who wishes to attend this event andsubsequentlyutilisethebusservicemustputtheirnamedownonthebuslistintheJuniorSchooloffice.Programofevents below:

Program of Events:

1. Under 9 1500m 4:10pm2. Under 10 2000m 4:20pm3. Under 11 2000m 4:35pm4. Under 12/13 3000m 4:50pm

INDIvIDUAL ACHIEvEMENTSChristopher Banning, Jesse Henley and Parker Asnicar represented North Brisbane in the regional Futsal titles held over theEaterbreak;theymadeittothefinalbutweredefeated.

From their performance at the regionals, Christopher Banning and Jesse Henley have, once again, been selected to represent Queensland in the National Futsal titles to be held in Sydney in January 2014.

JUNIOR SCHOOL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPSLast Saturday 20 April we held the Junior Singles Championships for 2013. With 62 entrants in the draw, it was going to bealongday.Commencingat1.00pmandfinishingupat6.30pmtherewerealotofmatchestogetunderway.Matcheswereplayedfirstto4gamestokeepitshortandfirstroundloserswereplacedintothePlatedraw.

Itwasaveryfinedayweatherwise,sowehadnodelaysingettingmatchesonandoffquickly.Afterabout4hoursofplaywewereuptothequarterfinals.WehadMatt Roach verses Darby Salisbury and Will Symington verses Sebastian Wardinthesemi-finals.Darby won his semi 4 – 0 over MattandmovedthroughtofinalandthenSebastian defeated Will to meet Darcyinthefinal.

Startingataround6.00pmthefinalswentaheadwithDarby overcoming Sebastian and becoming the Marist Singles Championfor2013winning4–1inthefinal.

The Plate draw saw Riley Grace versing Declan Wilkinson and Ben Geraghty verses Daniel Cristiano in the semi-finals.WithDeclan defeating Riley4-2hewasthefirstpersonthroughtothefinalsandthenfollowedbyBen defeating Danielalso4-2.SothefinalswentonshortlyafterwardsandsawBen come out the eventual Champion of the Plate Draw4–1inthefinalsoverDeclan.

With thanks to Laetitia Grice who ran the tournament. She said that all the boys showed great sportsmanship throughout the whole day and was very pleased with everyone who participated.

Thanks to all who did participate and for their patience, as a great day was had by all.

Allan SayMarist Head Tennis CoachPro-Am Tenniswww.proamtennis.com.auPh:0408 766 [email protected]

RUGBY & SOCCER TRAININGAllJuniorSchoolRugbyandSoccertrainingontheDesConnorFlats,finishesat4.45pm.

Any Junior School Student/s still waiting to be collected by their parents after 5.00pm must

walk up to the Health Centre and wait with the Sister on duty until their parents arrive.

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