Deputy Head of College News

A message from our Boarders…. 'Our Threads'

You may not see them at first, but they're there. Threads. It is the connection we feel wearing the Blue and Gold. It runs through our classrooms, across the ovals, into the Chapel. It is the laughs between mates after a tough day.

At Marist College Ashgrove we're more than just boarders, we're brothers. Bound by the values of Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit and Love of Work.

These are the threads that connect us, past, present and future. They connect our youngest boarders with our seniors. Current students to Old Boys. Our threads connect each of us, not just to each other but to the world beyond these gates. Through every challenge we face every win we celebrate every act of service or moment on field, we discover what it means to belong, to lead with courage to care without question to grow together And when our time here ends, those threads don’t break, they travel with us and the choices we make the friendships we keep and the faith we carry forward.

At Marist Ashgrove we're stitched into something greater -  a legacy of connection that lives on in all of us. Because at Ashgrove every thread matters.

(Excerpt from yesterday's National Boarding Week social media story)

We're in the midst of celebrating National Boarding Week. Be sure to look up as you enter the College via Moola Road. You'll see a wonderful display of colour, illustrating our commitment to our boarders, particularly with celebrating the life and colour they bring to our Marist Family. A huge and heartfelt thanks to Mrs Belinda Kerwin for leading the charge with the up-cycling of literal 'threads' into the Blue & Gold bunting connecting our boarding residences. - what a true gift you are to our community!

And the Winners Are…….

The College extends its thanks to all those who participated in the recent Enhancing Catholic School Identity (ECSI) Survey. We had a great response, with much useful data being gathered to inform our approach to providing a quality, relevant and life-giving Cahtolic education for our students.

Congratulations to the following parents who have won a $100 VISA Gift card through participating in the survey.

Nikki Jones

Brendan Felix

Brad Shaxson

Second Chance Draw……

 The College continues to work through our Cyclic Inquiry alongside other Marist Schools Australia (MSA) schools. Our inquiry now shifts towards focusing on mechanisms for learning and teaching improvement. As such, we will be inviting all families, students and staff to participate in a Diagnostic Inventory of School Alignment (DISA) survey.

Further information will be issued directly to parents, including how to sign-up for the survey…..AND WIN!

This time around, respondents will enter the draw for one of ten $50 tuckshop vouchers. We're hitting the road too, with free Grandstand Canteen lunches up for grabs for those who respond on the spot at designated home games this Rugby & Football season.

Sons of Old Boys Photo

We are pleased to invite students to take part in the Sons of Old Boys Photo, which will be held on Wednesday 14 May during Break 1. The photo sessions will take place in the Champagnat Centre.

This tradition recognises the generations of families who have attended Marist College Ashgrove, and we encourage all eligible students to attend.

Schedule:

• 11:25 am – Sons of Old Boys Years 5–6
• 11:35 am – Sons of Old Boys Years 7–10
• 11:45 am – Sons of Old Boys Years 11–12
• 11:55 am – Third Generation Sons of Old Boys
• 11:55 am – Fourth Generation Sons of Old Boys

Definitions to assist:

• A Son of an Old Boy is a student whose father attended Marist College Ashgrove.
• A Third Generation Son of an Old Boy is a student whose father and grandfather attended the College.
• A Fourth Generation Son of an Old Boy is a student whose father, grandfather and great-grandfather all attended the College.

Students are asked to arrive promptly at the scheduled time, in full correct academic uniform.

If you believe your son fits into one of these categories and may not have participated previously, please ensure he is aware and able to attend the relevant session.

Tuckshop Volunteers Needed

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who generously gave their time and support during the previous term. Your contributions were greatly appreciated and made a significant difference.

As we are in Term 2, we find ourselves in need of help and support, in Tuckshop.

We are kindly asking for any parents, caregivers, or community members who are able to volunteer their time to consider assisting us. Your help is invaluable and essential to the continued smooth running of this service.

If you are available to lend a hand, please don’t hesitate to sign up in our Term 2 link below.We truly appreciate your support.

Term 2 link: https://signup.com/go/hizeWrf