Primary News

Dear Primary Families

The month of October is recognised in the Church as the month of the Rosary. The belief is that the Rosary, as a form of prayer, was given to St. Dominic (1170-1221) by Mary, the Mother of Our Lord. As we journey through October, may we continue to be guided by the Rosary and Mary, Our Good Mother. I invite you to find the opportunity to pray the Rosary in your families this month.

Awards Night

Next Wednesday 27 October we will hold Year 5-11 Prizegiving. All Primary students receiving an award at this event have been advised by email.

QDU Debating

Congratulations to our three QDU debating teams who were all victorious in their Round 3 debates. These boys have their fourth and final debate next week. We wish them all the best.

GRIPPS

Last Thursday evening I had the pleasure of watching a number of students perform in the GRIPPS Concert. The concert was the cumulation of all their hard work across a week-long camp. This is a fantastic achievement for the students who were required to audition to be part of this prestigious. A special thanks to Mrs Lee Long who joined the boys throughout the week and assisted them with transport. 

Music Awards

At yesterday assembly, we had the opportunity to present our Term 3 Music Awards. Congratulations to these students.

Day for Daniel

This Friday all boys are asked to wear RED as we acknowledge Day for Daniel. Boys are reminded to donate using their Student ID card through the Monitor system. Throughout the day boys will take part in a number of child safety activities. More information can be found in the Head of Students section of this newsletter. 

IEU Writing Competition 

Congratulations to the following students who participated in the IEU Writing Competition. They were presented with certificates as part of yesterday morning’s Primary assembly.

Caloundra Trip 

Yesterday our Year 6 families received notification of the information and permission form for the Year 6 Caloundra Trip on Wednesday 24 November. Please access the Parent Lounge to give permission for your son to attend.

Year 5 Leadership Afternoon

As we come to our final term for 2021, our Year 5 students are beginning to prepare for their role as leaders in the Primary School as our Year 6 students for 2022. The first step in the journey is their participation in our Year 5 Leadership afternoon next Wednesday from Break 1. The day will focus on the pillars of Marist spirituality and their individual and group reflections on leadership. Go well boys.

Year 6 Final Assembly – Save the Date

On Thursday 25 November we will hold our final Primary assembly for 2021. At this assembly we will farewell our Year 6 students as they transition into high school next year. More information regarding this event, including a formal invite to Year 6 parents, will come out later this term.

Primary Sport - Mr John Lambourne

Term 4 Swimming

AIC Team Sport Term 1 2022

Year 6 students 2022, who wish to represent the College in Term 1 AIC team sport, are asked to complete the sign-on form. Sports that are offered are AFL and Cricket, please only nominate for one team sport as boys can only play AFL or cricket, not both. Boys are still able to be part of the swimming squads and play Saturday sport.

Details regarding sport can be found in the Primary Sports Handbook, a detailed Term 1 Sports Handbook, including season draws, will be available towards the end of Term 4.

Year 6 2022 - AIC Team Sport Term 1 2022

Trial Information

Year 6 2022

Cricket and  AFL

Wednesday, 3 and 17 November – Hayden Oval (AFL) / Cameron Oval (Cricket), 2:20 – 3:30pm

Year 7 2022

Cricket

All boys

Tuesday, 2 November and Thursday 4 November – Cameron Oval, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

AFL

All boys

Thursday 28 October, Thursday 4, 11 and 18 November – The Flats, 4:15pm – 5:00pm

Volleyball

All boys

Thursday, 21 and 28 October – Champagnat Centre, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Sports Photographs

We are always on the lookout for photos and action shots to be used for the Blue and 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.

College App

Please ensure that you download the College App to your smartphone. This app will be used weekly to inform you of sporting fixtures, cancellations and bus arrival information.