Primary News

Dear Primary Families

Welcome back to Term 4. I hope the recent Spring Break allowed you to spend some quality time with your loved ones, or even explore our great state of Queensland.

Like many sporting fans, I found myself glued to the TV screen for both the AFL and NRL final series and of course the associated Grand Finals. What stood out to me was that the eventual winners gave their very best throughout the finals and did not stop until the final siren sounded. They did this because they knew the accumulation of all their hard work throughout a very long season would be defined by their efforts in these final stages.

As we begin our 4th and final term of 2021, I ask that, together, we remind our boys about the importance of finishing strong and giving their best right until the final bell sounds at the end of the year. 

Masks

The current COVID-19 restrictions require students to continue wearing masks while at school. We are asking that all students bring their own mask each day. 

Uniform and Haircuts

As we return to our Summer Uniform for this term, boys are reminded to ensure that their uniform continues to be worn with the utmost pride. Additionally, it is also important that boys return with haircuts that are in alignment to our College policy. This means that they should not have a fringe that can be brushed over their eyes and that their hair is not less than a three-blade. 

Primary Mass and Awards

During the final week of Term 3, we had a wonderful opportunity to join together as a Primary School to celebrate Mass together. This occasion also saw the presentation of our Love of Work and Men of Courage Awards for Term 3. Congratulations to the following students:

Men of Courage

Vincent Heenan

Isaac Dennison

Will Thomas

Oliver Tierney

Zander Bird

Ethan Taylor

Patrick Collins

Tate Morrison

Harry Cootes

Ben Gilbert

Love of Work

Tim Watts

Cooper Norlander

Jack Davis

Ted Armstrong

Jameson McGahan

Callum Curtin

Tomas Hammond

Lachlan Chandler

Nick Prendergast

Jacob Newman

Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews

Our Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews began today and will continue next Monday 11 October online. My sincere thanks for your flexibility with the arrangements of these important meetings which have been impacted by current COVID-19 restrictions.

Track and Field

Well done to our Primary track and field athletes who have been training hard over the holidays ahead of this week’s AIC Track and Field Championship. We wish them the very best of luck.

Primary Sport Update – Mr John Lambourne

AIC Track and Field Championships, Friday 8 October and Saturday 9 October

Congratulations to the following boys who have been selected to represent the College at this week’s AIC Track and Field Championships. Many of these boys gave up their holiday time to continue with their preparations. We wish these boys all the best.

Term 4 Swimming

MCA Swim Squad training sessions will recommence Wednesday 6 October, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm and continue Monday and Wednesday afternoons throughout Term 4. These sessions are open to all boys, boys wishing to qualify for the AIC Swimming Team, and boys attending for fitness training; there is no obligation to attend AIC meets in Term 1 2022. 

Boys attending these sessions will need to bring the following equipment:

• Goggles
• Kickboard
• Pull Buoy
• Short Flippers
• Mesh Bag

Year 5 and 6 (2022) MCA Swim Squad Training Timetable Term 4 

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.