From Your P&F
Term 3 P&F Meeting
Please note the Term 3 P&F meeting is presently being re-scheduled from the date in the College Calendar. It will most likely be in August. Confirmed date to follow in next week’s newsletter.
Walkathon Barracks Based Volunteers – Volunteers Urgently Needed
Walkathon is fast approaching – SUNDAY 10 AUGUST
Signups for Barracks based volunteers are closing soon. It is now time to get your SignUp completed for these most critical volunteer roles. Each of these roles are core to the Walkathon event. If you can assist, please put your name forward as soon as possible.
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Barracks Sunday 10 August: Defence and QPS member parent volunteers (by Friday 18 July)
- For those currently serving Defence and Queensland Police Service (QPS) member parent volunteers for specific roles within the Barracks on the day of the Walkathon (must have current DCAC/ID Card)
- Please contact Jon Pollard, jon.pollard@defence.gov.au, directly by 18 July if you can volunteer in this capacity.
Barracks Saturday 9 August: Course Setup – any parent volunteer (by Friday 18 July)
- Meet at the Barracks entrance gate Saturday afternoon before the Walkathon
- An ADF member provides a briefing before entering the Barracks
- Group into 2-3 vehicles suitable for the course (pre-organised)
- Drive around the full course setting up tables, chairs, guideposts and tape as required – escorted by ADF member
- Return to the Barracks entrance around 6:00pm
- Volunteers are required to bring suitable clothing and footwear for loading/unloading vehicles, a water bottle, hat and sunscreen
- All setup materials are provided (MCA Services team attend the setup with truck loaded – tables, chairs, marker posts. Tape and minor items supplied by P&F on the day)
Barracks Sunday 10 August: Course Guide - any parent volunteer (by Friday 25 July, with 18 July preferred)
- Volunteers start their day at school at 6:30am, at the Volunteer Registration Desk where they pick up their Walkathon pack (contact details, course information, etc)
- An ADF member then provides a briefing at the MCA internal bus-stop
- All course guides are then transported into the Barracks to be positioned at the various guide points around the course
- During the Walkathon, the guides are available for walkers who may need assistance or directions
- Red Frogs are also distributed through one of the guide points (you can request this position but get in early because it is popular!)
- At the end of the Walkathon the school vehicles pick up the course guides and drop everyone back to the MCA bus-stop
- You will arrive back in time to enjoy a complimentary canteen lunch and conclusion of the Battle of the Bands
- Please use the comments section in Signup to let us know:
- If this is the first time you are volunteering
- Your favourite checkpoint if you have done this before
- Anyone you would prefer to be paired with
Marist Card and Games Day – Wednesday, 30 July
The P&F will be hosting our next Marist Card and Games Day on Wednesday, 30 July. To make these days a success, we need parent helpers to assist with baking or supplying items for morning tea and/or attending on the day to set up and serve our guests.
If you can assist with sweet or savoury baked goods (home-made or store-bought), they can be dropped off at the Br Cyprian Pavilion from 8:00am (or sent in with your son). Disposable containers are preferred but other containers will be sent back to Student Administration if not collected on the day (please ensure your name is on all containers). Please either pre‑cut items or ensure that they can be cut into bitesize pieces.
Volunteers for the day are needed for the following sessions:
- 8:00am – 10:30am – setup and serve morning tea
- 11:30am – 1:30pm – setup and serve lunch
- 2:00pm – 2:30pm – final clean-up and pack down
Volunteers are most welcome to assist for all or part of the day. It is a great way to meet other parents from many different year levels, as well as contributing to an enjoyable day for guests from the community.
We also conduct a raffle for which items are sought from parents or businesses (e.g. movie tickets, wine, coffee, chocolates, nice smelling things, vouchers, etc.). They can be sent into Student Administration in the week leading up to Card & Games Day. If you don't have time to shop, consider sending in a gift voucher (e.g. Coles Myer) and our Raffle Coordinator will source the prizes.
If you are able to help by baking/supplying items for morning tea, assisting on the day, or providing an item for the raffle, please contact Sue Hartfiel (0423 076 603) or Ann Rainbow (0411 482 792) at email: CardDayPandF@marash.qld.edu.au.
Sports Canteen – Saturday 19 July
The Gym Canteen will be open on Saturday morning. If you can assist with an hour in the canteen please put your name in the SignUp. Many thanks
Roster this week: Years 7,8 and 9 Basketball