Head of Students News

Year 11 – Senior Jerseys for 2025

Orders for the 2025 senior jersey are now open for our current Year 11 students. There are sample sizes for students to try on in Student Admin. All orders must be received by this Friday 8 November 2024. Please use this link to purchase:  Leavers Jerseys - Marist College (Ashgrove) - Shop By School - School Locker (theschoollocker.com.au)

Student Absentees – Late Arrivals

Currently, staff at the College are working with students and families to address punctuality concerns around students moving to and from classes, on time. In the morning, students need to be at their pastoral group room no later than 8:35 am. Students late to PG will need to sign in at Student Admin and parents will receive a notification their son has signed in late. Should a parent receive this notification despite having dropped their son off with plenty of time, it is because their son has ignored bells.

Note:  all morning training sessions finish before 8:00am, giving students ample time to change, eat and arrive at their pastoral group on time. 

Special Report: Navigating AI Relationships

Despite governments globally moving towards raising the minimum age for social media access due to mounting concerns about the negative effects on youth mental health and wellbeing, there's now an even newer challenge on the horizon - the rise of romantic and companion AI bots. These virtual companions are becoming increasingly popular with young people, raising serious questions about privacy, ethics, and the future of relationships in the digital age.

The rise of AI-powered relationships is offering a new frontier in human interaction. Initially emerging in the gaming world, AI companionship has evolved into mainstream culture, with apps providing personalised experiences that range from platonic friendships to romantic encounters. These interactions can blur the boundaries between real and virtual relationships, creating confusion and potential psychological harm.

Criminologists warn that children as young as 12 are accessing dating apps, often bypassing age restrictions, exposing them to sexual content and predatory behaviour. Researchers have also found that many adolescents are turning to virtual partners for validation, risking unhealthy emotional attachments that can affect real-life relationships.

As AI reshapes social dynamics, it's crucial to stay informed and engaged. While AI can enhance education and creativity, it also presents challenges around privacy, mental health, and misinformation. This Special Report will help you foster an open dialogue and balanced approach to help young people navigate this evolving digital landscape.

Here is the link to your Special Report https://marash.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-navigating-ai-relationships-au