Primary News
Mr Liam Beatty
Dear Primary Families,
At yesterday’s morning assembly our Primary Student Leaders spoke to the boys about the importance of finishing the term well. As part of their address, they reminded the boys in the Primary School about:
- Wearing their uniform with pride
- Keeping the Primary rubbish free
- Following the agreed-upon handball rules
- Working hard in class
- Not being out of bounds at break time
In another big week at the College we look forward to welcoming the future Year 5 class of 2022 and their families for our Orientation Day and Parent Information Evening. Our current Year 6 students will also be taking part in their Year 7 2022 Orientation Day on Friday. We wish them all the best on this exciting day.
This week I also look forward to catching up with some of our Primary families at the Father and Son Breakfast. As we celebrate the special day for the fathers and father figures in our community, we offer all our fathers a blessing.
Father’s Day Blessing
God our Father,
You made all things.
Bless these men, that they be strengthened by their faith in you.
Let their example and love shine in our lives forever.
In moments of joy, rejoice with them,
In moments of struggle, be with them.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters,
honour them always with a spirit of respect.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
Primary Parent/Teacher/Student interviews are coming up in Term 4 on Tuesday 5 October and Monday 11 October. After the success of the Semester 1 2021 interviews, the College is planning to again offer face-to-face interviews at the College and online interviews via Microsoft Teams. The booking process will remain the same for both days and will be via the Parent Portal. More details can also be found on the College App
R U OK? Free Dress Day
This Thursday, the College will have a free dress day to acknowledge R U OK? Day. Boys are encouraged to wear yellow to show support for this important initiative. On Monday evening this week I attended a Youth Mental Health Forum hosted by Di Famer MP. It was a great opportunity to hear about the importance that our leaders are placing on the mental health of our young people.
Chromebooks
All Year 5 and 6 students are asked to bring their Chromebooks to school fully charged this Thursday 2 September. We will be conducting an inventory of our Chromebooks, they will also be used for Year 5 Orientation Day.
Lost Property
Do you recognise any of the items below?
Early Departure Process
With the easing of restrictions, families are now welcome onto the campus to collect their children early for an appointment. If you intend to collect your son early, please e-mail their classroom teacher and primaryabsentees@marash.qld.edu.au.
Primary Sport Update – Mr John Lambourne
Track and Field
Monday and Wednesday afternoon track training sessions are open to all boys; boys wishing to qualify for AIC Track and Field Championships and boys attending for fitness training, there is no obligation to attend AIC meets.
AIC Track and Field Meet #1, Thursday, 2 September, State Athletics Facility (SAF), Nathan. The meet is open to all students who wish to qualify for the AIC T&F Championships, to be held, Week 1, Term 4. AIC T&F meets are run as time trials / selection meets. A bus will be provided to and from T&F meets. The bus will depart from the bus stop @ 2:00pm and return @ 5:15pm (approx.); return details will be posted on the College APP. If your son catches the bus and you collect him, it is very important to ensure you inform a staff member.
As Thursday is a free dress day, the boys are reminded to bring their Sports Uniform as they will be required to travel to Thursday’s track and field meet in uniform.
AIC Championships, Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9
Boys wishing to qualify for AIC Track and Field Championships should be available to train during Term 3 holidays; there will also be two meets conducted on the holidays.
Basketball
This week’s fixtures vs. St Peter’s have been moved to Wednesday, 1 September. C and Gold teams have a bye this week.
A bus will be provided to and from St Peter’s. Boys travelling on the bus MUST travel in their College Sports Uniform. The bus will depart from the bus stop @ 3:00pm and return @ 5:15pm (approx.), return details will be posted on the College APP. If your son catches the bus and you collect him, it is very important to ensure you inform a staff member.
Please check the College APP for draw information.
Internal Basketball
No internal games this Friday 3 September.
Rugby League
Rugby league teams have a bye this weekend.
Rugby League training;
Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:45pm @ Hayden Oval.
Tennis
Tennis training;
Years 5 and 6 AIC Squads – Wednesday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm and Friday, 6:20am - 8:20am
Shadow Teams – Monday, 6:20am - 8:20am and Friday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sports Photographs
We are always on the lookout for photos and action shots to be used for the Blue and 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.
