From Your P&F

Hi Parents and Carers,

It’s that time of year again – Walkathon 2026 is almost here. Sunday 9 August 2026 is less than 3 weeks away!

Walkathon 2026

Volunteers Needed!

The Walkathon is the largest event on the P&F calendar and our premier fundraising and community activity. Held this year on Sunday 9 August 2026, the Walkathon is a much-loved Marist tradition that brings together students, families and staff for a fantastic day of fun, community spirit and fundraising.

The ongoing success of the Walkathon has always been made possible by the generosity and commitment of our parent volunteers. We are once again calling on our wonderful Marist community to lend a hand and help ensure the Walkathon continues to be the outstanding success it has been over the years.

Come and volunteer with us for this great day. There are many roles to choose from and all help is appreciated. Whether you can assist for a short period, take on a specific task, or help throughout the day, every contribution makes a meaningful difference.

As with all P&F initiatives, the Walkathon's success depends on the support and involvement of our parent community. If you have been considering becoming involved with the P&F, this is the perfect opportunity to get started. Many hands make light work, and every volunteer helps create a memorable experience for our boys and families.

For parents who are currently serving members of the Australian Defence Force or the Queensland Police Service (QPS), there are volunteer opportunities available within the Barracks precinct on the day of the Walkathon. Volunteers for these roles must hold a current DCAC/ID Card. If you are interested in assisting, please contact Jon Pollard directly at jon.pollard@defence.gov.au.

We look forward to welcoming both new and returning volunteers and working together to make Walkathon 2026 another memorable and successful day for the Marist community.

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Marist Family Support

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Hi Wonderful Marist Family,

Marist Family Support was set up to provide assistance to families and students in our school community who are doing it tough or facing extraordinary challenges. Run by parents, it is a way for us to connect, support and make a change for those around us … in the Marist tradition of Presence, Family Spirit and In The Way of Mary. Support can take many forms and over the years we have organised meal trains, gift cards, household maintenance, flood relief and monitor card top ups. 

Our last call out for monetary donations was 18 months ago. In that time, we have made those funds stretch but we are now again putting a call out for our community to generously donate to Marist Family Support.

Your donations make a big difference to our families, particularly helping students to have the same experience at Marist as their peers and not feel different or excluded due to their circumstances. And, for example, an allocation of these funds to a student’s Tuckshop card can help ease the burden of the morning rush in a household that is struggling and give a family some much needed breathing space.

To ensure probity, the funds are donated via a Monitor - it is a permanent listing in the Monitor system (via the Parent Portal) in both the student and supporter shops under "fundraising".... parents can simply go to the tuckshop monitor link as usual and find it in the online purchases … or you can click on the link on the Facebook post. All money donated is used to help families in our community. 

A very big Thank You to everyone that has supported us in the past … and we thank you in advance for your future donations. 

Jane, Cassandra and Angela

(Marist Family Support)

Sports Canteens

The sports canteens will be open this Saturday for Marist’s home Round 1 fixture against Iona at the Grandstand, Coffee Van, Gym and Flats. These canteens are an important part of game day at Marist, supporting players, families and visitors across the grounds.

As always, the canteens can only operate with the support of parent volunteers. If you are at the College supporting your son, please consider signing up for a shift. Even one hour makes a real difference and helps keep these much-valued services available throughout the day.

Students can also volunteer through the Mates program. Years 11 and 12 students may volunteer independently, while Years 5 to 10 students can volunteer alongside a parent or guardian. Students must wear their school uniform and register their hours using the QR code available in each canteen at the end of their shift.