Head of Students News

Term 4 - Summer Uniform

The boys will be returning in Term 4 wearing their summer uniform. Students in Years 5 to 11 will wear the College grey short-sleeved shirt and shorts/trousers, whilst the Year 12 students will continue to wear their blue long-sleeved shirts with tie and shorts/trousers. 

R U OK? Day - Thursday 12 September

Understanding the growing challenges related to mental health among young people is an important consideration. Anxiety, depression and self-harm are all causes for concern. Factors like academic pressure, social media, family dynamics and societal expectations, are contributing to these issues. It's therefore crucial for parents and caregivers to take action early, remove the stigma around discussing mental health and offer accessible support to address these issues and the wellbeing of their children.

R U OK? Day is an initiative that focuses on preventing suicide by encouraging meaningful personal connections and helping informal support networks to help recognise the signs of distress. We urge all families to take part, emphasising the value of genuine human relationships and reminding everyone to ask the important question, "Are you OK?"

By talking openly about mental health, schools create safe spaces where students feel understood, valued and supported. As parents and caregivers, you can contribute by fostering open conversations, normalising feelings and breaking down mental health stigmas. 

This Special Report provides guidance on how to talk to your child about mental health and engage in meaningful discussions. 

Here is the link to your Special Report

https://marash.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-r-u-ok-day

ParentOrbit Mobile App

Our new Parent Orbit mobile phone app will be available from Wednesday 18 September for you to download and install. The College will send you instructions on how to do this via email communication closer to the launch date. Our current Marist College Ashgrove mobile phone app will continue to function for a small cross-over period before being decommissioned in early Term 4.