Deputy Principal

Thank You: Catholic Education Week

Last Sunday 21 July, the Franciscans on the Hill - St Anthony’s School, Padua College and Mount Alvernia College – celebrated Catholic Education Week with a special Mass at Little Flower Catholic Church. I would like to extend my thanks to the student who represented the College at the Mass – Ella Falzon, Alyse Effeney, Katie Perkins and Acacia Stockermans – and Ms Curcuruto and the students who contributed to the FoTH Choir. You all did a stellar job! A huge shout out especially to the students who attended rehearsals for Alice in Wonderland at school all day Sunday and stayed on for the Mass. It was a great show of Mt A spirit! 

SONY Foundation Camp: Volunteers and Donations Needed

After a four-year hiatus, Mount Alvernia College and Marist College Ashgrove will co-host the SONY Foundation Camp from Saturday 14 - Monday 16 September 2024. This camp is a three-day residential camp for young people (aged 8 – 16 years) who are differently abled. It will be held at Marist College Ashgrove. 

Such a camp requires much planning and generous support from the Mount Alvernia College community. We need volunteers (parents, carers and past students) and donations. 

Volunteers

Are you a Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Support Worker, etc., or someone who would love to join in the fun that is Sony Camp? We need medical volunteers at any time on Saturday or Sunday, but also would love helpers for various activities (see below), particularly at nighttime (8.30 – 10.30pm). Please complete this FORM if you can help. Please ensure you indicate that you are a Mt A parent/carer or community member. Please note: All volunteers will require a Blue Card. Once you send through your expression of interest, we will email through the relevant links to help you apply for a volunteer Blue Card if you don't already have one. 

Activities on Saturday 

• Build a Bear (11.15am – 12.15pm) 
• Craft stations (1.00 – 4.00pm on rotation)
• Gym activities (1.00 – 4.00pm on rotation)
• Pool activities (1.00 – 4.00pm on rotation)

Activities on Sunday 

• Games on the oval (10.15am – 12.15pm)
• Craft stations (1.00 – 4.00pm on rotation)
• Gym activities (1.00 – 4.00pm on rotation)
• Pool activities (1.00 – 4.00pm on rotation)

Nighttime supervision of campers on Saturday 14 September, 8.30 – 10.30pm and Sunday 15 September, 8.30 – 10.30pm.

Donations

We are seeking donations of toiletries and medical supplies, activities for the campers and pamper pack items for the parents of campers. If you can assist, visit Sony Foundation Camp 2024 - Marist College Ashgrove (marash.qld.edu.au)and use the checklist to indicate the items you are able to donate. These include:  

Toiletries and medical supplies: nappies, wipes, gloves, nappy bags, hand sanitiser, sunscreen,

disinfectant spray, disinfectant, tissues, batteries, medicine cups, syringes, saline, Band-aids, Panadol, Nurofen, Ventolin, Solugel, Claratyne, Bepanthen cream, Sudocrem, etc.

Pamper Pack items for parents: wine, gourmet food, chocolates, biscuits, gift cards, movie vouchers, pamper products, jewellery, etc.

Activity Donations: We are planning a carnival fun day on the Sunday. We need donations of rides, jumping castle, face painting, animal farm, ice cream van, popcorn machine, art supplies, magician, dress up characters, bubble machine, golf carts, etc. If you have contacts for providers of carnival activities or are keen to get involved, please contact us. We would love to hear from you. 

Please refer to the list of donations we are seeking on our dedicated Sony page on the WEBSITE. Please ensure you indicate that you are a Mt A parent/carer or community member.