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. 

Year 11 Social

The Year 11 Social is being held on Thursday 17 October at Victoria Park Golf Club.  Tickets for this event close at midday this Thursday 3 October.  Please use this link to book a ticket for yourself and your partner (if taking one).

Parent Orbit App

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Parent Orbit mobile app, designed to keep you informed and connected with our College community. Parent Orbit is available for download from the iOS and Android stores now.

Key Features of the Parent Orbit App:

• Access to Important Information: Stay up-to-date with College events, appointments and curricular activities through the School Calendar, Student eDiary and Daily Notices.
• Student Information: Easily access your child’s general details, school information and medical records.
• Accounts Management: View outstanding balances and conveniently pay school fees via Parent Orbit.
• Student Activities / Excursions: Sign up, acknowledge and pay (if necessary) for student activities/excursions with just a few taps.
• Targeted Notifications: Receive and acknowledge notifications relevant to you and your child, ensuring you never miss important updates.

Parent Orbit is designed to make your interaction with the College more efficient and convenient. Whether you need to update information, receive notifications, or manage school-related tasks, the app puts everything you need right at your fingertips.

How to Get Started:

1. Download the App: Click the link: https://parentorbit.page.link/marash or scan the QR code in the graphic. Click on the install button. After the app is installed, our College will be loaded as an account. Click on the College name then tap the login button.
2. Install and Log In: Use your existing parent portal credentials to log in and start exploring the app’s features.

If you have any questions or need assistance with Parent Orbit, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Pettit via email pettitl@marash.qld.edu.au.

Photo Ordering

This is your final opportunity to order photos for the year, with Term 3 photos now uploaded and ready for ordering. The cut-off date for orders is Wednesday 16 October 2024, with delivery to the school by Friday 1 November 2024.

Each student has a unique Photo Access Key required for logging onto the photographer's website. You can find the Photo Access Key via the new Parent Orbit App.

For any inquiries please contact Sharon Ortiz at ortizs@marash.qld.edu.au.

If you have more than one child attending the College, each will have their own Photo Access Key linked to their student ID number. This allows you to order photos for multiple children in a single session. Simply enter a Photo Access Key, complete your order, and click "Continue Shopping" to begin an order for another child.

For free delivery to the College, all orders must be placed by 16 October 2024. Photos will be delivered by 1 November 2024.

To Order:

1. Visit www.beyondschoolphotos.com.au
2. Select "Order Online"
3. Enter the Photo Access Key and your email address

Marist College Ashgrove Bullying Policy

Marist College Ashgrove says no to bullying.

Bullying can take many forms including:

• Physical bullying which involves physical actions such as hitting, pushing, obstructing or being used to hurt or intimidate someone. Damaging, stealing or hiding personal belongings is also a form of physical bullying. 
• Psychological bullying is when words or actions are used to cause psychological harm. Examples of psychological bullying include name-calling, teasing or making fun of someone because of their actions, appearance, physical characteristics or cultural background.
• Indirect bullying is when deliberate acts of exclusion or the spreading of untrue stories are used to hurt or intimidate someone. 
• Cyberbullying is the ongoing abuse of power to threaten or harm another person using technology. Cyberbullying can occur in chat rooms, on social networking sites, through emails or on mobile phones. 

The College Bullying Policy clearly states that if a student is being bullied, they need to report the bullying to a teacher or leadership team member. On reporting, the member of staff will then follow a rigorous procedure to ensure that the bullying ceases.  Some students are concerned about reporting bullying due to being called names such as a “snitch”.  The bullying policy clearly states that any student who retaliates against another boy for reporting bullying is acting as a bully and consequences will follow.  In other words, boys are protected once they report bullying.

Information on Bullying Flyer