Primary School News

Dear Parents,

One of the key themes that will be discussed and reflected upon this week in our Well-Being Week is that of gratitude. It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of school life and miss opportunities to reflect on how lucky we are to be where we are. Often, with our minds elsewhere, as we hurry from place to place, we miss the chance to stop and take a look around and be thankful for all that we have. I know each morning as I drive into the College, I pass McMahon Oval, and barely give it a second glance on my way to the car park. Upon reflection, I should be more appreciative that this facility, the envy of so many other AIC Colleges, is right on our doorstep to enjoy each day. This week, the boys will be encouraged to be appreciative and thankful for the good things they have or the kind and considerate actions of those around them.

Sometimes we tend to focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do. Certainly, advertising encourages us to always want the next ‘must have’. Our boys are encouraged to nurture a sense of contentment, satisfaction and optimism by taking part in some of the activities this week. There will also be opportunities for them to possibly strengthen their relationships with others by showing appreciation for their kindness and friendship.

Gratitude can inspire acts of kindness and generosity. The boys will be encouraged to perform random acts of kindness this week. When we feel grateful for the kindness or assistance we have received, we are more likely to extend the same compassion and help to others. Gratitude nurtures a cycle of giving and receiving and has the potential to create a positive ripple effect in our Primary School community.

I encourage you all to speak with your sons about all the opportunities he has to show gratitude this week.

Happy Well-Being Week!

Primary Mass

I would like to thank every boy and family who made a big effort to be at school in time for our Primary Mass last Wednesday. The regular Wednesday Mass goers battled to find a seat last week, such was the response from our boys. At the College Assembly later that day, one of the secondary speakers went out of her way to commend the Primary boys on their behaviour and attendance at the Mass. It is always great to hear that the efforts of the boys are being noticed by those outside the Primary School. Well done to all the boys.

True Colours

An email was sent to all parents yesterday outlining what is happening on Wednesday here in the Primary School with our True Colours Day. We are hoping that the yard is a sea of colour as the boys proudly wear the colours of their favourite team. There is bound to be a lot of maroon jerseys on Wednesday, but I am sure Mr Lambourne will rally the troops in sky blue to proudly support his team!

Champagnat Day

Next Tuesday, June 6, we will Celebrate Champagnat Day here at Marist College. The Primary boys will be required to wear their Winter uniform to school as usual, but they will need to bring their sports uniform to school as well to take part in the Annual Champagnat Day Bin Ball Championships. The boys will attend Mass with the College community in the morning and then receive a free hot dog and a drink for lunch. After lunch, the boys will get changed for an afternoon of excitement and collegiality at Bin Ball. It promises to be a wonderful day of reflection and celebration for us as Marists.

Primary School Photos

Primary Sport

Mr John Lambourne – Head of Sport (Primary)

AIC Cross Country Championships

Wednesday 31 May – Curlew Park, Shorncliffe

Congratulations to the following boys selected to represent the College at the AIC Cross Country Championships.

Selection for many of these boys has been the result of months of early morning wake-ups and a countless number of kilometres.

Well done boys!

Year 5: Owen Ambrose, Flynn Barrett, Finn Beaver, Nick Bray, Danny Carey, Campbell Chapman, Lucas Crowley, Riley Freer, Dom Guinea, Fred Little, Dom Rowe, Harvey Wise

Year 5 Reserves: Jake Byrne, Finley Elphinston, Will Hutchison, Liam Marshall, Hamish McDonald, Will Minihan, Sebastian Scuderi, Harry Stevens, Lachlan Widt

Year 6: Cooper Donaghy, Morgan Elphinston, Matthew Higgins, Xavier Hill, Xavier Hunter, Will Hutchinson, Declan Mulqueen, Jack Nightingale, Abe Patricks, Riley Peatey, Angus Swinton, Isaac Walter

Year 6 Reserves: Seve Ahlholm, James Stigter, Kobe Summers

Rugby

Round 5 Rugby Union Results

Football

Round 5 Football Results

College App

Please ensure that you download the College App. This app will be used weekly to inform you of sporting fixtures, cancellations, and bus arrival information.

Pick-up Arrangements - “Plan B”

It is important that you are aware of your son’s pick-up procedure if sports training is cancelled or if you are running late. 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.

Sport training sessions finish normally finish by 4:45pm. We ask that boys are picked up at this time, or soon after. Any boy who is still at their training venue at 5:00pm will be directed to the Boarding Reception area so that he may be collected from there.

In the case of bus arrivals, boys will be sent to Boarding Reception 15 minutes after the arrival time of the bus.

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.