From the PrincipalDear Parents and Guardians,

In Pope John Paul II's words “Jubilee is all about remembering the past with gratitude, the present with enthusiasm and the future with hope.” On Saturday, when we celebrated the 90th Jubilee of Marist College, it was all of that. In 1928, following the success of the primary school opened the previous year, Mother Bernard and Sister Austin established the College, built entirely by voluntary labour. These early Marist women were women of conviction. They were wise, courageous and steadfast in their resolve to offer the very best educational opportunities they could. They set exceptionally high standards for themselves and for their students and expected nothing short of excellence in every respect. While the curriculum, teaching methods, technologies, buildings, activities, uniform, governance and management of the school are vastly different now and perhaps would be unrecognizable and incomprehensible to the teachers of 1928, what they would recognise, connect with and be caught up with is the spirit and heart of the school. The sense of pride, belonging, of endeavour of living Catholic and Marist values, is still strong 90 years later. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the many Marist Sisters who have served our community over the past 90 years and pray that the legacy that they have given Marist College lives on for many years.

It was a wonderful gathering with staff, students, Sisters and ex-students enjoying the many displays and items and reminiscing about so many things. In the words of Jacqueline Mortimer – Hughes “So many parts, but one Community. We are the living link with the past with Marist College, which we remember with affection and gratitude; the present, which we can but admire, and its future, which we can look to with hope , for many years to come”.At the Jubilee Mass we blessed a very special Icon that had been gifted to the school by an anonymous parent artist. Our gratitude to everyone who had a part in making it such a success, especially the team of ex-students led by Sister Lorraine Campbell, Pat Papa and Lisa-May Gray. Mā te atua koutou e manaaki. May our God bless us all.

Mrs Monica Johnson, Principal

MARIST COLLEGECatholic School for Girls, Years 7 to 13 Term 2 - Number 3

Friday 18 May 2018

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KEY DATESTerm 2 2018Week 4 (A) Library Week 22 Tu Year 10 Market Day 23 We Assembly - Academic Waikato Uni Info Y13 P4 Y10 - 12 Break 2 Y10 & 11 Dance - Lumina 9:50am - 2:10pm Y7 & 8 Mythmakers P5 24 Th Pompallier Shield Y7 to 10 Normal Classes Y11-13schoolfinishes at 1:20pm 8R Mass Rotation 7 – 4

Week 5 (B) 28 Mo BOT Meeting 6 - 8pm 29 Tu Y7 Homeroom Interviews Y10 Constable Jude sessions 10:30am onwards Y10 Camp Meeting Drama Room 5:30 - 6:30pm 30We PPTAPaidUnionMeeting All classes start 8:30am Y7 to 9 Normal Classes Y10 - 13 released at 1pm 31 Th 10S MassJune1Fr StaffOnlyDay Senior Exams Begin Rotation 6 – 3 4 Mo Queens Birthday holiday School Closed

UPCOMING EVENTS: 14 Th School Closes 1:20pm Y8/12/13 Interviews 22 Fr Champagnat House Mass 8:45am All Welcome

Please Note:Friday June 1st is a StaffOnlyDay and there is no school for students except those at a Senior Examination.SeniorExaminationsare held Friday June 1st, Tuesday June 5th and Wednesday June 6th. Senior Students are only required at school when they have an exam.Thursday June 14th school will close at 1:20pm due to Y8/12/13 Parent & Teacher Interviews.Thankyou for your co-operation.

Madonna Avvocata (Our Lady Interceding)‘The Pompallier Madonna’Written* by an iconographer amongst the parent community at Marist College over a period of seven years, this is a close replica of the most significant icon in New Zealand history.

The original was gifted by Pope Gregory XVI to Bishop Pompallier when he undertook the first Catholic mission to Aotearoa New Zealand along with the first Marist priests and brothers. It is a copy of an icon that was probably first written as early as the thirteenth century. Some versions are earlier than that. Its origins lie in Istanbul, Turkey, in the Eastern tradition of the church.

Stolen in the 1970s from the walls of St Patrick’s College in Wellington where it was on display, the original has never been found. Our written work has been produced in traditional methods, using egg tempera based pigments layered on gesso-covered wood with real gold leaf trimmings.

We pray for the artist and her family and ask blessings on her for her gift. When we gaze on an icon we are being asked to enter into the picture and go beyond what we can see into the very heart of God. Thus when we display a copy of the Pompallier icon, we are putting ourselves in a long tradition of honouring the Blessed Virgin and asking her to be our advocate with and through her Son, Jesus. In a College which holds as its motto, "To Jesus through Mary", what other image would we need?

*Icons are traditionally spoken of as being ‘written’ rather than ‘painted’, as the creation of an icon is a form of prayer. Icons have been used since the first century as an aid to prayer and are deeply symbolic in the imagery, colours and composition, with every aspect representing a deeper spiritual truth, leading those that contemplate the image to a deeper understanding of the love and mystery of God.

The Rite of Acceptance The Sacramental Programme 2018The Rite of Acceptance was held on Wednesday morning during assembly. This is a formal rite where the candidates participating in the Sacramental Programme are accepted through their public acknowledgement of their desire to be fully initiated Catholics. Our school community prayed for them as they continue on their journey of faith. They also received a very special blessing from our 22 newly commissioned Eucharistic Ministers.

The candidates on the Sacramental Programme for 2018 are Lila Clark, Melania Uhatafe-Tafa, Nichola Bell, Isobel Hill, Renee Rodgers, Piper Bold, Blythe Clancy, Helena MacFarlane, Cadey Zivkovich-Gilmour, Rochelle Suesue, Olivia Manu, Macy Curtis, Nevaeh Gardiner and Scarlett McKay.

Please include them in your prayers.

Brenda Neville Head of Liturgy

On Thursday 10 May, 9 Year 10 students attended the Young Free and Pasifika conference. This was an opportunity to listen to inspiring speakers and to participate in activities with other young Pasifika women from schools around Auckland. There was a focus on the performing arts, and the Marist girls demonstrated outstanding Marist spirit and leadership. The attendees were: Seattle Fuiava, Maxine Kelemete, Te Aute Kerrison, Alama Lakalaka, Jayda Matara, Petra Po’uhila, Mana Pongi, Sally Solomona and Rachel Suesue.

I was very honoured and enjoyed being a part of this wonderful opportunity. I learnt a lot from this and would want to attend more opportunities like this in the future. Young Free and Pasifika has taught me a lot such as learning to be confident with my own culture and identity, by focusing on three main topics: explore, empower and embrace. In my understanding of these main focuses I learnt that through exploring new things we develop a feeling of empowerment and we start to accept and embrace who we are. I also learnt that to be a leader you have to know and understand what community you stand in, that there is no use in leading a group to somewhere you haven’t been to. Another thing I learnt was that before you give up, remember your ancestors who left the islands for a better lifestyle. You should also be questioning yourself; why? What is the reason for giving up? – Rachel Suesue

Young Free and Pasifika

The Vinnies Commissioning Mass on Saturday 5th May at St Patrick’s Cathedral was a beautiful event, with our four Vinnies leaders being commissioned - Britney D’Souza, Veilomani Tafa, Yohanna D’Costa and Grace Clemas.

The mass was also well attended by Marist students supporting their fellow Marist Vinnies members.

Vinnies Commissioning MassCalled to Love

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Sports DrawMARIST TEAM (VS) OPPONENT COURT TIME

Saturday 19 MayNETBALLPremier St Kents Senior A A 8.30amSenior A Pakuranga Premier 2 8 10.50amSenior B SKC Snr Tactix 1 11.25amSenior Social King's Snr Black 4 12.00pmY13 Social St Cuthberts Snr 4 7 12.00pm10A Baradene Y10 Blue 5 8.30am10B Howick Y10 Red 25 8.30am10C ACG Parnell Y10 Tea 14 9.05am9A St Mary's Y9 A 8 9.40am9B MAGS Y9 Steel 16 9.40am9C Howick Y9 White 7 10.15am

HOCKEYYr 7 & 8 University Kings Avondale 9.40am

Tuesday 22 MayNETBALL7 Gold Balmoral Y7 1 2 4.00pm7 Blue CPS Y7 Sushis 19 4.00pm7 Yellow Baradene Y7 Emeralds 24 4.00pm7 Red Remuera Int Y7 Black 3 5.00pm8 Gold Livewires Y8 Kowhai 17 5.00pm8 Blue ReremoanaY8 Mystics 27 5.00pm8 Yellow Remuera Int Y8 Emeralds 15 6.00pm

Wednesday 23 MayFOOTBALL1st XI Long Bay Long Bay 1 4.00pm2nd XI Tamaki Seymour Park 1 4.00pmJunior BYE BYE BYEMarist 1 St Mary’s Keas Bill McKinlay 1 5.15pmMarist 2 Baradene Tigers Bill McKinlay 1 4.30pm

Thursday 24 MayHOCKEY1 XI Rutheford 1 XI TBC TBC

LACROSSEMarist St Mary’s Red St Paul’s 4.00pm

BADMINTONMarist 1 Mt Roskill 11 Mt Roskill 3 3.30pmMarist 2 Mt Roskill 9 Mt Roskill 4 3.30pmMarist 3 Mt Roskill 10 Mt Roskill 5 3.30pmMarist 4 Marist 5 Mt Roskill 2 3.30pmMarist 5 Marist 4 Mt Roskill 2 3.30pmMarist 6 Mt Roskill 8 Mt Roskill 1 3.30pm

Friday 25 MayHOCKEYMarist 2nd XI Baradene Purple Auckland GS 5.30pm

Sports ReportsFootball:Marist 1st XI have had three excellent games. This week’s win took them to a hat-trick, with a commanding game over Green Bay 7-0. Mary’s 5-1, and coming back to win in the last 10 minutes vs Western Springs 4-3.

They have showed real character and now top the table after three rounds. Top stuff girls!

Lacrosse:This week's game the girls played well to tie with Glendowie. Both teams scored 3 goals.

Netball:Intermediate netball teams have had their grading games the past two weeks, there was a great difference from week 1 to 2 with the girls really working together as a team. A couple of wins in there – 7 Yellow, and 8 Yellow, well done! The games are delight to watch.

Hockey:Year 7/8 have played well in their first 2 games and are coming together well as a team, though unable to secure a win.

1XI had a bye last week, played Dio last night, had 80% of the posession and many shots on goal but game ended in a 1-1 draw. Thank you to Alex Meyer and Katie Van der Plas who filled in as 2 players came out with injuries. The new dresses look good.

2XI had their first game last Friday again a close match but were unable to secure a win. We had our fundraising sausage sizzle on Sunday which went well. The car wash is coming up on 17th June.

Sports Update

EXAM SUPERVISIONExam Supervisors are needed on Friday 1st June (StaffOnlyDay),Tuesday5thJuneandWednesday 6thJunetosuperviseseniorexaminations.

Examinations will be in 3 blocks: Block 1 - 9am–10:30am, Block 2 - 11:15am–12:45pm, Block 3 - 1:30pm–3pm.

Please contact Ms Lucy Hill on 846 8311 ext. 706 if you are able to help.

ADOLESCENCE IS A CHALLENGING TIME…

Teens are no longer little kids, but they also don’t yet fit into the adult world. Independence, self-identity, self-worth are all becoming more important. Not to mention schoolwork and their social life… they are navigating A LOT OF EMOTIONS!

As parents we want them to be HAPPY, CONFIDENT & RESILIENT…

Raising Resilient Teens is an informal sit down event where you get the chance to hear about practical tips your teens can implement to live a happier, healthier life.

Featuring guest speakers:

PLUS the AwesoME Inc team – educational psychologist Juliet Battersby, nutrition coach Michelle Yandle & Mindfulness practicioner Victoria Hood.

Topics including BUILDING RESILIENCE, tips for DEALING

WITH ANXIETY and other OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS, BULLYING and SOCIAL MEDIA,

BODY POSITIVITY, HEALTHY NUTRITION HABITS, plus how to practice GRATITUDE and

MINDFULNESS.

Thursday 14 June 2018

6.30pm – 8.30pm (doors open at 6.00pm)

The Workshop Auckland 37D Crummer Road, Ponsonby, Auckland

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RAISING RESILIENT TEENS

RAISING RESILIENT TEENSAn event bringing you practical tips on BUILDING RESILIENCE and BOOSTING CONFIDENCE.

What are our girls watching?As you will be aware, today we have access to an incredible selection of television series and movies through the internet, Nexflix, Sky, Lightbox, Neon, Freeview and the list goes on. There are currently several challenging and possibly distressing topics featuring in series and movies young people are watching and talking about, specifically on Netflix.

Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB) has distributed from the Chief Censor a guide for parents: Talking with young people about what they’re watching and encourage us to share it with our parent and whanau community. The guide is available at https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/news/latest-news/challenging-media/ .

“Here’s the thing. Your teenager is being influenced by the things they watch…This guide is about helping you to help them” – CHIEF CENSOR DAVID SHANKS

Parents or whanau concerned about a young person in crisis should be encouraged to seek help. The Mental Health Foundation has a list of help contacts at https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/ , or they can phone their local District Health Board’s Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team). Support is also available from a trained counsellor anytime by calling or texting 1737.

For questions around this in relation to your daughter, please feel free to contact me at m.nair@maristcollege.school.nz or on 8468311 ext. 738.

Masha Nair School Advocacy Counsellor

Re-married. Step-families. Blended.

FamilyLife Blended • Strengthening Step-Families

Those of you in blended families know that

sometimes life can be messy, complicated,

and exhausting. Most people wouldn’t even

understand just how challenging your

situation is. But we do ... and we speak your

language. We want to give you help and hope so

that you can live your dream.

Ron Dealthe Director of FamilyLife Blended®

Ron L. Deal is the Director of FamilyLife

Blended® in the US, and is the author/coauthor

of the books The Smart Stepfamily, The Smart

Stepdad, The Smart Stepmom, Dating and

the Single Parent, and The SmartStepfamily

Marriage. Ron is one of the most widely read

authors on step-family living in the US. He is

also a counsellor who frequently appears in the

media, including FamilyLife Today® and Focus

on the Family, and he conducts marriage and

family seminars around the world.

On 7-9 June FamilyLife is bringing Ron Deal,

the Director of FamilyLife Blended®, to New

Zealand. Ron is one of the world leaders on

blended Families, and step-parenting. He will

host three events and workshops, for step-family

couples, dating couples with kids, and those who care

about blended families. There’s also a free training

session for family-ministry leaders and Pastors.

This is a big opportunity to learn from one of the

greats and get up-skilled in this specialised area.

Book at:

www.familylife.nz/events/familylife-blended

Phone 0800 800 680

Special Eventsfor Blended Families

55 Hugo Johnston DrivePenrose, Auckland 1061

0800 800 680

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Marist Collegeis excited to present performances on

Thursday 28 June, 7pmFriday 29 June, 7pm

Saturday 30 June, 5pm

Saturday 30 June, 7:30pm

Tickets Now On Sale Athttps://www.trybooking.co.nz/EE

$15 Child/Student $20 Adult

MARIST COLLEGE

Homestay Host Families NeededA rewarding experience for your family

Enquiries welcome from both Marist and other local families.

We are hosting both short term international groups and short term individual international students in Term 3, 2018 and we are looking for families to host these students.

The girls are coming during their own school holidays and looking forward to the experience of both school life and a homestay family in New Zealand.

InternationalGroupdatesare:Friday 20 July 2018 to Thursday 2 August 2018 – 22 girls from Hong Kong

Friday 3 August to Friday 17 August 2018 – 16 girls from Hong Kong

Wednesday 1 August to Thursday 9 August 2018 – 20 girls from Japan.

The groups' organisers would like the girls to be placed in homestays with either one, two or three of them together. If you can host, please can you specify how many students you are able to host at one time, as well as the dates that suit you.

There will also be five individual short-term students arriving the weekend of 21st/22nd July and staying for two, three or four weeks. These girls are either from Japan or China.

There will be a further two individual students arriving on 6th August for two weeks. These girls are from Japan.

There is a payment of $40 per night and we ask you to provide three meals a day, a room with bed and linen and of course wonderful Marist and kiwi hospitality.

If you are interested, please contact Justine Donald on email j.donald@maristcollege.school.nz or call Justine on 846 8311 ext. 731

31 Alberton Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025, New Zealand | Phone: +64 9 846 8311 x731 | Fax: +64 9 815 1441 | Email: international@maristcollege.school.nz

MARIST COLLEGE International Student Department Catholic School for Girls, Years 7 to 13 www.maristcollege.school.nz

Student Stories Weichen Zhang (Vivian) Year 13 in 2016 I am currently a Year 13 student at Marist College. Beijing is my home town where I was born and raised, and now I’ve already been in New Zealand for almost 3 years. As an International Student, I went through a challenging period of time when I first arrived, in my new country. But when I look back now, I appreciate the challenges I’ve experienced and I do feel that coming to Marist College has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.

Before I came here, I received offers from all 3 high schools that I applied for, including Marist College, another girls’ school and a co-ed school. Even though I was not Catholic, I made up my mind to come to Marist as my family believed that people who have a religion would be more kind. Indeed, the Students at Marist College all have very good manners. They are polite and friendly and they would never leave you alone in class discussions.

The staff at Marist are caring and helpful as well. I’ve grown from a shy little girl to a leader in Year 13 and I have high achievements in all my subjects with great help from teachers and local students. I appreciate that!

Marist College also has helped me to find my passion in life. Now I’ve received offers of BA Media from my dream schools in England. I’ve learnt so much from Marist both academically and spiritually. I believe if you come to Marist, you can also learn how strong you can be, that you are capable to achieve anything that you want.

我目前在 Marist College 就读高三，我来自北京，现在来新西兰已

有近三年。当初踏入这个全新的国土，我的确经历了一段富有挑战

的时光。而此时当我回收眺望，却是对曾经的种种经历饱含感激。

我不禁深刻觉得，在我短暂的人生里，选择来Marist College读书是我做过的最成功的几个决定之一。

在我来新西兰之前申请了三所高中，包括Marist College,另一所女

校，和一所男女混校。最终我决定来这里学习，是因为我家人觉得

有信仰的人是和蔼的善良的。我来到新西兰后发现确实如此，Marist College 的同学有很良好的教养。她们热心而温和，绝对不会把你一

个人在小组活动中隔绝开来。这所学校的老师也非常热情，我从一个胆小内向的小姑娘成长成为一个各科成

绩优异，富有领导力的高三学姐，老师和同学都对我有着不可忽视的巨大帮助。我无法用简单的言语阐述我

对这所学校的感激和爱。

宏观来说，Marist College 甚至帮我找到了职业及人生的方向。如今我已经收到三所英国大学的录取通知书，

即将赴往英国深造传媒。我感觉我在Marist College 的成长不仅是学业上的，更是心理乃至灵魂上的飞跃。所

以我完全有理由相信Marist College 会让你获得你所期望的成绩，得到质的飞跃。

Join Us in Samoa in August 2018 for

Cyclone Preparedness Work

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand invites you to join a Global Village trip to take part in community projects in Samoa in Au- gust 2018. This programme is designed to stabilise the environs to help Samoa better cope with their extreme weather conditions and enhance community living.

Tasks could include: planting, cyclone strengthening existing homes through repairs, renovations. It is very rewarding working alongside other like-minded volunteers, and knowing you are making a difference.

Build dates: 19 August—1 September 2018.

Choose to participate for 1 week or 2.

Participation fee, excluding airfares:

$2,400 for 1 week

$2,800 for 2 weeks Includes in-country food, accommodation, ground transportation and insurance cover at construction site and a contribution to Habitat for this project. Please note

airfares are not included. Deposit upon registration: $300

Accommodation: Shared accommodation at ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency), our in-country partner’s compound

Building Experience Level: No construction experience is required. Airfares: You arrange flights yourself to arrive prior to the build and depart after the build. You can book airfares and any tours with the assistance of Sarah Grut, (Habitat’s preferred travel agency). Please do not book flights without checking with our office first.

REGISTER TO SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY

Contact Team Leader

Michael McLean

Mobile: 021-180 7726

Email: m.mclean@xtra.co.nz

www.habitat.org.nz/globalvillage

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand invites you to join a Global Village trip to take part in community projects in Samoa in August 2018. The work is designed to stabilise the environs to help Samoa better cope with their extreme weather conditions and enhance community living.

Tasks could include: tree planting, cyclone strengthening existing homes through strapping, repairs or renovations. It is very rewarding working alongside other like-minded volunteers, and knowing you are making a difference.

Build dates: 19 August—1 September 2018.

Choose to participate for 1 week or 2.

Participation fee, excluding airfares:

$2,400 for 1 week

$2,800 for 2 weeks Includes in-country food, accommodation, ground transportation and insurance cover at construction site and a contribution to Habitat for this

project. Please note airfares are not included. Deposit upon registration: $300

Accommodation: Shared accommodation at ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency), our in-country partner’s compound

Building Experience Level: No construction experience is required just willingness to work.

Airfares: You arrange flights yourself to arrive prior to the build and depart after the build. Please do not book flights without checking with our office first.

Please do not book flights without checking with our office first.