Head of Students News

Forming Marist Men: Respect, Dignity, and the Way of Mary

Over the next three weeks, our College assemblies will invite students to reflect on respect for the dignity of every person, a core principle of Catholic social teaching and a hallmark of our Marist identity. We’ll be exploring what sexism is, the many forms it can take, and how everyday words and actions, online and offline, can either lift others up or unintentionally cause harm.

This is not about blaming young men. It is about accompanying them, helping them see more clearly, judge wisely, and act with courage in the way of Mary, whose tenderness and strength guide our community. In the spirit of St Marcellin Champagnat, we aim to form young people marked by presence, simplicity, family spirit, love of work, and humility. We want our students to have the language, habits, and virtues that build a culture where women and girls feel valued, respected, and safe, and where our young men feel supported to be the best version of themselves.

As part of this ongoing formation, on Tuesday a group of our Year 11 students joined their counterparts from Mt St Michael’s College for Starting the Conversation, a dialogue-based initiative that fosters listening, mutual respect, and practical ways to stand alongside others. Students spoke about what genuine respect looks like among friends, how assumptions can creep into everyday banter, and how small choices can make a big difference.

How families can walk with us:

• Talk gently and often. Ask your son what he heard at assembly or during Starting the Conversation. What felt new? What felt challenging?
• Name the good. Affirm examples of courtesy, inclusion, and courage you notice in him and his mates.
• Look for the small things. Chat about how jokes, posts, or passing comments can land differently, and how to respond with care.

Thank you for partnering with us in this shared work of formation. Together, as families and College, we aim to raise Marist men who honour the dignity of every person, especially the women and girls in our lives, and who bring Christ’s compassion into everyday moments.

Year 10 Immunisation Program – Thursday 30 October  

Ozcare will visit the College on Thursday, 30 October to administer the second dose of the Meningococcal B vaccination to Year 10 students. 

Students should arrive at the Mezzanine Level, Champagnat Centre, five minutes before their scheduled time.  

Student Medication

A polite reminder that all student medication must be handed in to the Health Centre and administered by our Health Centre Nurses — including Panadol and Nurofen. Parents are required to complete the Request to Administer Medication form before any medication can be given. 

RACQ Road Safety Program 

The RACQ Road Safety Education Team is developing a new program to support parents, carers, and mentors of young drivers. The goal is to provide practical strategies to help guide learners, provisional licence holders, and passengers safely and confidently. 

If you’ve ever supervised or mentored a young driver, RACQ would love your input. Your feedback will help shape a resource that supports mentors and promotes safer roads for everyone. 

At the end of the survey, you can also enter the draw to win one of five $100 eGift cards. Click here to take the survey:  RACQ Education Survey for Parents