Primary News

Yesterday we celebrated International Women’s Day. On behalf of the boys in the Primary School, I would like to extend a big thank you to all the wonderful women in their lives. As a Marist school, our dedication to Mary our Good Mother is something we hold dear. As such, it is our wish that the Primary boys grow into men who understand the vital role that women play in their lives. As we begin Week 7, I would like to share with you some special quotes from three amazing women of faith.

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love”

Mother Teresa

“Never see a need without doing something about it”

St Mary Mackillop

“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word”

Mary our Good Mother (Luke 1:38)

Lenten Fund Day

This Friday the College will hold its annual Lenten Fund Day. For a $2 donation, boys are invited to wear free dress (please ensure enclosed shoes and a hat). There will also be a variety of food stalls and games available for students through both monitor and cash payments. For more information, please see the Mission section of this newsletter.

Easter Fundraising Appeal

As part of our commitment to go and help this Lent, we are inviting our Primary families to donate various chocolates that will be collected into hampers and raffled off to raise money for Marist Solidarity, Caritas Australia and Catholic Mission. We ask that all donations are sent to the Primary Reception by Friday, 12 March. Raffle tickets will then be sold in the lead up to the end of Term 1, with the draw to take place in Week 10. 

Clean Up Australia Day

Well done to all the boys who gave up their time to participate in Clean Up Australia Day on Friday afternoon. The boys cleaned the creek next to the school and sorted the rubbish into the appropriate bins. A big thank you to Kathryn Badini and the Environmental Group for leading this initiative.

Student Uniforms

Primary students have received many reminders about the importance of wearing their full school uniform. Students have been reminded that it is their responsibility to have their hat each day and pack all items of their uniform if they are participating in before or after school activities.

Year 5 Writing 

It is fantastic to see our Year 5 students engaged in the ‘Drop Everything and Write’ initiative that commenced this term. In the lead up to first break, students stop work and write continuously for 10 minutes while being provided with feedback from various teachers from across the College. For the rest of the term, they will also participate in small writing groups from across the cohort that will target particular areas of development for each group. 

Primary Student Leaders Afternoon

This Friday afternoon I look forward to joining Mr Connolly, Mrs McLean and the Year 6 students who have expressed an interest in nominating for a Primary Student Leader position this year. The afternoon will focus on the qualities of Marist leadership and the expectations of leaders in the College. Please note that interested students would have received an email from Mr Connolly last Friday.

Debating and Public Speaking Competition

Marist has been invited to participate in an interschool debating and public speaking competition at St Laurence’s College in Term 2. The competition will run fortnightly from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. There will be two (2) Year 6 teams for Debating and ten (10) Year 5 boys for Public Speaking. Any students interested will need to be committed to lunchtime meetings and preparation at home for three debates or presentations. More information will be given in Term 2. An expression of interest form can be completed here. Students who have any questions can see Mrs Garton (Public Speaking) or Miss Brown (Debating).

Reoccurring Primary Activities – Term 1

Sport Update

Years 5&6 Results - Term 1 Results 2021

Years 5&6 Results - AFL Round 6 vs Villa

Years 5&6 Results - Cricket Round 6 vs SPLC

Achievements

• Congratulations to Harry Cleary (5B), Alex Homer (6B) and Matthew Terwin (6W) who have been selected to represent North West District  Years 10 – 12 years Australian Rules Football at the Met North Regional trials, to be held 31 March and 1 April.
• Congratulations to Tom Casey (5V) and Eli Miles (6W) – Years 10 – 11 years, and Kingston Anderson (6B) – Years 11- 12 years, who have been selected to represent North West District Rugby League at the Met North Regional trials, to be held 28 – 29 April.

Term 2 Sport 

Year 5 boys will begin their preparations for Term 2 Sport in this week’s classroom sports lesson, Wednesday, Period 6. Year 5 rugby boys will participate in a Rugby Ready program; boys are required to bring their boots and mouthguard. Year 5 football boys will participate in small-sided games; boys will not need any gear for this. Year 6 boys will begin their preparations in Week 8.

A schedule for the remainder of Term 1 can be found on the College app.

• All matches are played Saturday mornings, training will be one afternoon and one morning session each week.
• Boys require; Jersey, shorts and socks - available from the College Uniform Shop
  Boys also require: rugby boots and mouthguard or football: boots and shin pads

AIC Sport Photo Day

AFL and swimming photos will be taken this Friday, 12 March. AFL boys will require their full playing kit, including boots and socks, swimmers will require the MCA training shirt and blue College sports shorts. The remainder of the cricket photos is scheduled to be taken on Saturday.

Cross Country

Cross country training: boys meet at the pool, 6:30 am for a 6:45 am start.

Boys are encouraged to attend at least two (2) sessions per week, 1 A session and 1 B session. 

Term 1 sports take priority over any Term 2 preparations. If there is a clash, students are expected to maintain their commitments to their Term 1 sport.

Sports Photographs

We are always on the look-out 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.