Primary School News

A Week of Discovery, Creativity and Challenge in Primary

We step into the coming week with great anticipation, as it promises to be a week of busyness, creativity and excitement. With a wonderful blend of academic, creative and sporting events ahead, it is a week that certainly celebrates the wonderful opportunities that are offered to our boys here in the Primary School. The Head of College Tour, held on Friday, was an outstanding success. These tours give prospective families a glimpse into the future to see what their sons might be involved in, should they attend our school. 

Our celebrations begin with Book Week, where stories will leap from the pages and inspire imagination across the school. Activities include author visits, engaging library sessions and the much-loved Costume Parade on Friday morning. Boys are encouraged to design and wear costumes that represent their favourite book characters. Creativity and homemade flair are encouraged!

On Tuesday night, our Year 6 students and their families will attend the Study Skills Workshop, aimed at developing strong routines, revision strategies and confidence as the boys prepare for secondary school. The response has been outstanding and the boys attending certainly live out the Marist characteristic of Love of Work, eager to improve and take ownership of their learning. Thanks to Ms Jen Little for all her work in organising this event.

On Thursday evening, our talented Year 5 musicians will take the stage for their Band and Strings Concert. This event is a celebration of perseverance and musical growth, and we commend each boy for the dedication he’s shown in learning his instrument during his first year at the college. We look forward to an evening filled with rhythm, harmony and proud applause. Throughout this week and next, budding photographers can submit entries to the ASHCam Photography Competition, capturing moments of nature, school life and creative expression through their unique lenses. This opportunity allows our boys and families to explore their artistic side while reflecting on the wonder in the everyday.

Of course, our AIC training and fixtures continue across rugby league, basketball, tennis and athletics. These boys are encouraged to balance their workload as they head into the Term 3 assessment period in a few weeks’ time. 

As we embark on the week ahead, we are reminded that each event in it contributes to the holistic development of our boys and celebrates the diversity of gifts our boys possess. 

Have a great Week 3.

Due to the Primary School celebrating Book Week with our Book Character Costume Parade on Friday, the Primary boys will not be participating in the Free Dress Day advertised for this Friday. This Free Dress Day in support of Stationery Aid will be for Year 7-12 boys only. 

Primary boys will be given an opportunity to support Stationery Aid later in the term. 

A reminder that students are not permitted to use their mobile phones, smart watches or laptops to make contact with parents during the school day. All contact with home is to be made via our staff in the Primary Office. Your assistance in reinforcing this message with your son is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Primary Learning Leader – Jen Little

Assessment Calendars

Last week, the Primary Assessment Calendars were emailed to all parents and students. Please use these to assist in preparation with study and revision. 

Year 6 Study Skills Night: Due to high numbers, the venue has been changed to the Champagnat Centre (Gym). The evening will begin at 6:30pm, and we kindly ask that parents and students arrive by 6:15pm to allow time to find a table. Students are reminded to bring a device and a pen or pencil with them.

Please be aware that no further spaces are available for the evening.

Literacy and Numeracy Trophy Winners

Literacy and Numeracy continue to be a focus in the Primary. Congratulations to the following classes for their success last week.

Primary Sport

Mr John Lambourne – Head of Sport (Primary)

Achievements

Congratulations to the following boys selected to represent Marist College at the Nort West District Track and Field Carnival. Boys are competing for a place in the North West team to compete at the Met North Regional Track and Field Carnival.

Congratulations Patrick Thirgood (6R), Thomas Laherty (6M) and Charlie Davis (5B) who represented Brisbane at the U12 Coulter Shield (South East Queensland hockey tournament).  Brisbane 1 (PT) won the tournament and Brisbane 2 (TL & CD) tied for 3rd.

Congratulations Harry Russo (5V), Raf Cienfuegos (6V), Ky Nixon (6V) and Nate Baldwin (5S) who represented Marist College at the Somerville House Teams Chess Tournament, achieving third place.

Term 3 AIC Sport

Basketball

A bus will be provided to and from AIC Basketball fixtures each week.

The bus will depart from the College Bus stop @ 2:55pm and return @ 6:30pm (approx.), return details will be posted on the Parent Orbit APP. If your son catches the bus and you collect him, it is very important to ensure you inform a staff member.

Primary Internal Basketball – Fast Break Friday

Marist Primary Basketball - Internal Basketball open to all boys currently not participating in Term 3 AIC team sport.

Venue: Marist Outdoor Courts

Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm

Uniform: Marist Primary Sport Uniform

No need to register

Tennis

Years 5 & 6

Monday and Wednesday – 6:45 – 8:15 am

Shadow Players – Friday - 6:45 – 8:15am

Rugby League

Year 5

Tuesday – 6:45 – 8:00am – Hayden Oval

Thursday – 3:30 – 4:45pm – Des Connor Park #7

Year 6

Tuesday – 3:30 – 4:45pm – Des Connor Park #7

Thursday – 3:30 – 4:45pm – Des Connor Park #7

AIC Track & Field

Track training – Sprints and Middle Distance

Monday & Wednesday – 3:30 – 4:45pm – McMahon Oval

Long Jump & Hurdles

Tuesday 6:45 – 8:00am – Athletics Precinct

High Jump

Friday 6:45 – 8:00am – Athletics Precinct

Shot Put

Boys wishing to qualify for AIC shot put are asked to please speak with Mr Lambourne

There are 4 AIC T&F meets scheduled at the end of Term 3.

These meets are conducted as time trials for boys wishing to qualify for AIC Championships.

• Thursday, August 28
• Wednesday, September 3
• Thursday, September 11
• Wednesday, September 17

AIC Championships – Thursday, 9 & Friday, 10 October – QSAC.

Uniform: Marist Athletics singlet, Marist Sport shorts & white Marist Sport socks

Boys wishing to be considered for AIC selection should also be aware that there will be training and meets conducted over the Term 3 holidays.

Sports Training and Clashes

With a myriad of opportunities on offer for the students, clashes are unavoidable but never a problem if communicated.

Families are reminded that cocurricular activities should not impede on any student’s academic performance.

If sports training clashes with music or morning tutoring it is asked that boys alternate from week to week.

Sports Photographs

We are always on the look-out for photos and action shots to be used for the Blue & Gold, other College publications, season or end-of-year wrap-ups etc. Please follow this link and add your photos. 

Marist College Ashgrove Primary Sports Photos

Parent Orbit App

Please ensure that you download the Parent Orbit app to your smart phone. This app will be used to inform you of sporting fixtures, cancellations and bus arrival information.

Late Pick Up After Sports Training

“PLAN B”

It is important that both parent and student are aware of the pick-up procedure if afternoon sports training is cancelled or if parents are running late for pick-up. As soon as a decision is made to cancel a sporting fixture or training, a message is placed on the Parent Orbit app. If training is cancelled, boys can remain in the primary school or walk to an arranged pick-up point when the time arrives.

Afternoon sports training sessions are scheduled to finish by 4:45pm. We ask that boys are picked up at this time. Any boy who is still at their training venue at 5pm will be directed to the After Hours Boarding Reception area / College Health Centre so that he may be collected from there. After Hours Boarding Reception can be contacted on 07 3858 4619.

In the case of bus arrivals from external sporting venues, boys will be sent to After Hours Boarding Reception 15 minutes after the bus arrives back at the College. Parents are asked to collect their sons from this location.