Primary School News

Dear Parents,

At our Primary Awards Assembly in the Draney Theatre today, I spoke to the boys about being part of a community here in the Primary School. We unveiled our ‘Ubuntu’ mural this week and explained to the boys what this word means for us as a group. It is my hope that the boys understand the importance and value of being connected with those around us in the real world here at Marist College, rather than relying on the online world as a place to make connections. I explained to the boys that, ‘we are who we are, because of each other’ and that as a group, we can be the best version of ourselves. I shared a simple video with the boys that told the story of Ubuntu so the boys understood the concept as It’s not about Me, It’s not about YOU, It’s about US!!

Last week during our Day for Daniel activities, the boys were commended on the behaviour and sense of occasion by the presenter of the safety talk, as well as the secondary teacher coordinating the presentation. This was a real-life example for the boys that, when they work together as a group to do their best, people notice, and all of them can share in those feelings of pride and accomplishment that come with achieving something as a group.

Our challenge now is to work together, as a primary community, to achieve what is best for everyone.

Year 6 Graduation  

Looking ahead to Week 8, we will have our Year 6 Graduation Assembly in the Draney Theatre on Thursday 23 November, starting at 12:00pm. Further information regarding the timings of the day and seat booking for this very special event will be sent out to primary parents next week.

Primary Sport

Mr John Lambourne (Head of Sport – Primary)

Achievements

At the recent Queensland School Sports Track & Field Championships (10-12 years) Nathan Wright (5R) won a bronze medal in the combined event, 100m, 800m, long jump and shot put, which qualifies him for the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championship (10-12 years), to be held in Tasmania, 23-27 November.

Hamish Pope (6V) has been selected by Brisbane North in the Brisbane North Development Team to compete in the Under 12 Ian Healy Cup against teams from across the state in January 2024. Across the month of October, Hamish played for Team Philp in the BNJCA Casey Cup, where his team finished runners up.

Term 1 2024 Sport Sign-on

The Term 1 team sports on offer are AFL, Cricket and Volleyball – Please note Volleyball is only offered for Year 7 - 12 students.

All students who wish to play Term 1 team sports are asked to sign up via the Student Café. Once your son/s have signed up parents or caregivers MUST approve the signup and edit or update any medical details. Please find below the attached guide for signing up for Extra-Curricular activities.

The above process must be completed before Friday 3 November.

This is for current students only.

Students starting at the College in 2024 will receive information regarding Term 1 sport sign-on shortly.

Term 1 2024 – Trial Information

Please see the app for up-to-date trial schedules.

Please note;

• Year 6 2024 AFL yet to be confirmed
• Year 7 2024 AFL yet to be confirmed
• Year 7 2024 cricket yet to be confirmed

Marist Run Club

The Marist Run Club (MRC) is returning!

Open to all students looking to improve their fitness in a fun and social environment.

All students are required to wear Marist Sport unform or Marist training gear. Boys are to meet in the Primary courtyard for a 7:15am departure.

Marist Scrum Club

Primary rugby union forwards are invited to join the Marist Scrum Ready Program.

WHEN: Wednesday 11 / 18 / 25 October / 1 November

TIME: 3:30-4:45pm

WHERE: Des Connor Park, Field 5

DRESS: MCA sports shirt, Marist sports shorts, blue / white / or Marist rugby socks.

OTHER GEAR: Rugby boots and a drink bottle

The aim of the training sessions is to educate students on key strengthening exercises, correct technique and the ability to maintain a safe, strong and stable body position.The program cover:

1. Core and body strengthening exercises.
2. Solo with no opposition – on knees
3. Solo with no opposition – on feet
4. Solo against a machine / tackle bag
5. 1 v 1 / 3 v 3 body shape.

Students should complete the program with knowledge that will allow them to continue their own training across the remainder of Term 4 and into the school holidays.

Term 4 Swimming

Marist Primary Swim Squad training sessions will continue Monday and Wednesday afternoons throughout Term 4. These sessions are open to all boys, boys wishing to qualify for the AIC Swimming Team, and boys attending for fitness training; there is no obligation to attend AIC meets in Term 1 2022. 

Boys attending these sessions will need to bring the following equipment.

• Goggles
• Kickboard
• Pull Buoy
• Short Flippers 
• Mesh Bag

Year 5 and 6 (2023) MCA Swim Squad Training Timetable Term 4 

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.