A Day in May

For many in our community, A Day in May is much more than an annual fundraising event for the Children’s Cancer Foundation, however as time passes and years go by, we acknowledge that there are also many in our school community who may not know the story and significance of A Day in May, and why it holds such a special place in our ENPS heart. 

A Day in May is a celebration and commemoration of the life of Marcus Rosin. It is a time when we remember, and a day when we come together to raise much needed funds for childhood cancer research, in particular, The Marcus Rosin Fund. 

Marcus Rosin was a student at ENPS from 2011- 2014. His big sister Mia, also an ENPS student, and parents Fabian and Marisa, all very much loved members of our ENPS community. Marcus’ father, Fabian, was a valued member of our School Council for many years too. 

Marcus was effervescent and courageous. He was a character and a fighter, and anyone who knew Marcus, knew of his cheeky smile and magnetic personality. Diagnosed with Ependymoma, a brain tumour, in 2009, at just five years old, Marcus began a fight that would end up being a fight that could not be won. On May 15th 2014, at age nine, while in Year Three at ENPS, Marcus lost his five year battle with cancer. His sister Mia, was in Year Six at the time. It was a day that ENPS truly stopped and our hearts broke for a little boy gone too soon. 

As a legacy, we have continued to cherish our relationship with the Rosin family and to honour the memory of Marcus, as a school and community, each year we hold A Day in May for Marcus. We wear a splash of yellow and all donations are forwarded to the Marcus Rosin Fund to support continued childhood cancer research. At the end of each year, we also award the Marcus Rosin Scholarship for instrumental music. This scholarship acknowledges Marcus’ love and passion for playing the drums. You will also notice that our Performing Arts Hall is also named in memory of Marcus.

More on Marcus' story and the Marcus Rosin Fund can be found here. 

WHEN: Tuesday 21st May 2024

WHAT: Wear a splash of yellow, fun activities for students throughout the day all for a gold coin donation.

HOW CAN FAMILIES HELP: The Junior School Council will soon provide more information on activities for the day and how you can donate. 

Kind regards,

The JSC and ENPS Community Engagement Team