Primary School News

Dear Primary Parents, 

It was nice to be back at the college this week and speak with the boys about all the things that they have been involved in over the last two weeks.  Many of the boys were still speaking very enthusiastically about the Lenten Fundraising Day on Friday which saw the Primary boys very generously contribute to the overall total of almost $8,000.00 for the day. Naturally, many of them were disappointed that the swimming carnival had to be postponed but we are working on choosing a new date for this event to take place in the not-too-distant future. 

Mr Graham has included some information below about our Primary Can Drive which was wrapped up on Wednesday. Congratulations to all classes but particularly 5Red and 6Red who brought in the highest number of cans and are looking forward to a Pizza Party as a result. What an amazing effort by all our Primary families though! A sincere thank you to everyone who got involved in this initiative which will help raise even more funds for Marist Solidarity in the future. By responding to the call to help others and embracing the spirit of generosity, the boys played their role in creating a more caring world.

Pupil Free Day –Week 6

A reminder that Monday 26 February is a pupil-free day here at the college so the boys will not be attending school next Monday.

Primary Swimming Carnival

We are looking at the College Calendar for some possible dates when we can hold our Primary Swimming Carnival which had to be cancelled last Friday due to the rain. As soon as we choose a suitable date, we will advise our Primary community and we will forge ahead with this fun-filled day for the boys.  

Year 5 Camp

A reminder for our Year 5 parents to log into the Parent Lounge and give permission for the boys to attend Year 5 Camp next term. Information has gone out already so please contact Primary reception if you have yet to receive notifications.

From the Primary Pastoral Leader – Anthony Graham 

Recent Brainstorm Production

We were thrilled to witness the incredible enthusiasm and engagement of our Year 5 boys during the recent Brainstorm Production. With a theme centred around resilience and heroism, the performance resonated deeply with our young audience. It was inspiring to see how the message of persevering through challenges truly touched the hearts of our students, encouraging them to embrace their inner strength and courage. We extend our gratitude to the organisers and performers for crafting such a powerful and meaningful experience for our boys.

Important Reminder for Parents

As we strive to prioritise the safety and well-being of our students, we kindly remind parents that if your son is to be signed in late or is leaving early, it's imperative that a parent collects them from the primary reception. We understand that it may be a bit of a trek up the hill, but ensuring parental presence during these transitions is crucial for the safety of our students. Your cooperation in adhering to this protocol is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Friday's Lenten Fundraiser Wrap-U

What a blast we had on Friday at our Lenten fundraiser! The students really threw themselves into the activities, and together we managed to raise a tidy sum for a great cause. Of course, we have to say sorry for the sugar rush we sent the boys home with – it was all for a good reason, promise! Your support and understanding mean the world to us as we continue to spread kindness and make a difference in our community.

A huge thank you to our generous Primary families who donated 3571 cans towards our Australian Marist Solidarity fundraising efforts.

Our Pizza Party Winners are:

5 Red with 486 cans donated

6 Red with 324 cans donated

Thanks to our Primary Community, $1,387.50 was raised in can sales alone on Friday with over 500 cans sold. There will be plenty more opportunities throughout the year where we will be selling cans with all funds raised going directly to AMS.

Primary Sport

Mr John Lambourne – Head of Sport (Primary)

Achievements

Congratulations to all the swimmers who represented Marist College at the recent North West District Swimming Trials. Marist College was successful in winning the Overall Champion School at the carnival, an outstanding result given the Marist swimmers only competed in half of the events.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent North West District at the upcoming Met North Regional Swimming Trials; Flynn Barrett (6G), Finn Beaver (6G), Riley Freer (6V), Clancy Heenan (5V), Ed Heenan (6G), Harry Kirkman (5S), Sam Mellifont (6R), Ross Murie (5B), Jimmy Ryan (5M), Daniel Sadimenko (5M), Will Weight (6W).

Term 1 AIC Sport

Cricket

AFL

Swimming

Marist College Age Championships

*** Times are approximate

Marist Primary Swim Squad

Training sessions continue Monday and Wednesday afternoons for the remainder of Term 1, 3:20 – 4:20pm. These sessions are open to all boys; boys attending for fitness training and boys wishing to qualify for the AIC Swimming Team. There is no obligation to attend AIC meets on Friday evenings.

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

• Goggles
• Kickboard
• Short Flippers 
• Mesh Bag

Year 5 and 6 MCA Swim Squad Training Timetable Term 1

For further details please contact: swim@marash.qld.edu.au

AIC Championships, Tuesday, 5 March

Term 2 AIC Sport

Sport Sign-On

Sport sign-on is accessed through the Parent Lounge – sign-on closes Friday,15 March.

Please remember to select "Submit to School" to ensure that the sign-on is submitted. This may not be visible on some mobile devices, in which case sign-on will need to be completed via a desktop device.

The Term 2 sports on offer are Rugby Union, Football, Chess and Cross Country.

Trial details will be published on the College App.

Boys may also choose to participate in track & field, boys of all abilities are welcome to attend track training sessions.

Rugby Ready Program

Starting in Week 5 (Friday, 23 February), Marist College is delivering a 4-week Rugby Ready Program across all age groups leading into the rugby union trials. The Rugby Ready Program involves a host of measures such as physical preparation, skill development, correct and safe techniques preparing the players for contact, enforcement of game laws, and management of safety issues such as the Scrum Passport and the “MAYDAY” call.

NOTE – you are not required to sign on for the Rugby Ready Program.

Whilst there are a number of reasons for providing such a program, a key driver is wanting to deliver to all students a safe, challenging and enjoyable rugby union program. In order to develop the Marist College rugby players, we must give them the skills to approach the game with confidence and minimise the chance of injury.

Please see documents on the Marist app for all information including the program content, schedule and dress code. 

NOTE – if you have a commitment to a Term 1 sport, that is your priority.

Cross Country

Training – Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Venue: McMahon Oval (new starting venue for 2024)

Time: Training starts at 7:00am sharp. Students are to arrive at 6:45am and sign into the session with their student ID card.

Year 5 students playing Term 1 AFL or cricket – Recommended to train on Monday morning.

Year 6 students playing Term 1 AFL or cricket – Recommended to train on Monday morning. AFL students to miss AFL training on Monday to alternate with cross country.

Please Note – AIC Swimmers – Cross country training will start in Term 1, Week 8. 

Sports Photographs

We are always on the lookout for photos and action shots to be used for the Blue & 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.

Late Pick Up After Sports Training

“PLAN B”

It is important that both parent and student are aware of the pick-up procedure if afternoon sports training is cancelled or if parents are running late for pick-up. As soon as a decision is made to cancel a sporting fixture or training, a message is placed on the College app. If training is cancelled, boys can remain in the primary school or walk to an arranged pick-up point when the time arrives.

Afternoon sports training sessions are scheduled to finish by 4:45pm. We ask that boys are picked up at this time. Any boy who is still at their training venue at 5:00pm will be directed to the After Hours Boarding Reception area / College Health Centre so that he may be collected from there. After Hours Boarding Reception can be contacted on 07 3858 4619.

In the case of bus arrivals from external sporting venues, boys will be sent to After Hours Boarding Reception 15 minutes after the bus arrives back at the College. Parents are asked to collect their sons from this location.