Primary News

Our end to Term 1 was certainly one to remember. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your support in assisting your sons as they negotiated online learning. I would also like to congratulate the boys for their efforts and showing resilience, maturity and initiative as they eagerly engaged in learning tasks. Of course, a big thank you also to our teachers for their professionalism in adapting so quickly to the challenge presented to them and ensuring continuity of learning for the students.

As we commence Term 2 our focus continues to be on the boys’ learning with Parent-Teacher Interviews held in person yesterday and continuing online next week. These conversations about your son’s progress are very valuable and provide a strong connection between home and school. Parents will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding additional meetings for students working on an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). 

Term 2 is also one of the busiest terms in the College with many whole College events, a large amount of co-curricular opportunities and our Year 5 and Year 6 camps. As such, it is important to take the time to read the newsletter each week and continue to check the College calendar and app. 

Welcome

We are pleased to welcome two new teachers to our Primary staff this week. Mrs Therese Taylor joins Year 6 White (Monday and Tuesdays) and Mrs Kylie Tippins takes on the role of Support Teacher – Inclusive Education for the Primary School. I am sure you will all join me in welcoming Therese and Kylie and congratulating them on their appointments.

Uniforms 

With the change of term comes a change in uniform for our students. This term boys are to wear their long sleeve shirt and tie. It was great to hear the boys speak so excitedly about the time they have spent practising tying their ties. Please note, on colder days, the only additional top to be worn with the grey uniform is the grey College pullover. 

Primary Cross Country

We will hold our Primary Cross Country Carnival this Wednesday morning. Students are to wear their sports uniform, please see the Sport section below for more information.

Class Photos

Thursday 22 April is Photo Day for Pastoral Groups and Student Portraits.  Students will have a class photo taken, followed by an individual portrait. Please see the email sent to all families yesterday for details on how to purchase these photos.

Year 6 Emu Gully Excursion

Year 6 students will be participating in a full-day excursion to Emu Gully on Friday 30 April (Term 2, Week 2). Please accept your son’s participation in this excursion through Parent Lounge as soon as possible.

ANZAC Day

This Anzac Day we come together, in person and in spirit, to commemorate the men and women who have served our nation in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. As a College, we will have a special ANZAC Day liturgy on Friday in Period 5 and participate in the community Anzac Day March on Sunday.

Primary Community Mass

Next Wednesday 28 April, the Primary students will lead our College Community Mass. The Mass commences at 8:00am in The Chapel. All students need to be at school by 7:45am to walk over to The Chapel.

Year 5 Camp – Save the Date

The Year 5 Camp will take place from Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 May at Tallebudgera Outdoor Education Centre. More information regarding the camp will be provided to Year 5 families in the coming weeks.

Sport Update – Mr John Lambourne

Achievements

Congratulations to Zaiden Cook (5G), Tex Higginbotham (5B), Nick Osborn (5W) and Lincoln Ryan (6G), who represented the College at the Queensland School Sport State Swimming Championships at the end of last term. The boys results were outstanding and capped off a fantastic swimming season.

Zaiden Cook (5G) – 10 Years

• 50m Freestyle 21st 35.01 (PB)
• 100m Freestyle 20th 1:20.03 (PB)
• Freestyle relay 2nd

Tex Higginbotham (5B) – 11 Years

• 50m Freestyle 8th 31.54 (PB)
• 50m Breaststroke 4th 40.99 (PB)
• 100m Breaststroke 7th 1:34.59 (PB)
• 50m Backstroke 6th 37:49
• 100m Backstroke 8th 1:21.78 (PB)
• Medley Relay 2nd
• Freestyle Relay 1st

Nick Osborn (5W) – 11 Years

• 50m Freestyle 1st 30.34 (PB)
• 100m Freestyle 1st 1:06.17 (PB)
• 200m Freestyle 9th 2:25.65 (PB)
• 50m Butterfly 3rd 33.93 (PB)
• 50m Breaststroke 11th 42.40 (PB)
• Medley Relay 2nd
• Freestyle Relay 1st

 Lincoln Ryan (6G) – 11 Years

• 50m Butterfly 30th 39.23
• Medley Relay 9th
• Freestyle relay 5th

Congratulations Quinn Lovering (6G) who represented Brisbane Metro Little League baseball in the state final championship tournament over the holiday, the team placed second and have now qualified for the National tournament!

Primary Cross Country Carnival

The Years 5 and 6 Primary Cross Country Carnival will take place Wednesday 21 April, the program is attached.

All events will start and finish on McMahon Oval, in front of the John Eales Grandstand.

Parents are welcome to attend but must check in using the Eva Check-in bar code on their mobile phones. Please check out when you depart.

Each boy will be expected to participate to the best of their ability.

All Primary boys are asked to wear their sports uniform to school on Wednesday.

Boys return to class for Period 3.

Student Responsibilities to College Sport

I have received a number of parent enquiries regarding the College’s position in regards to representing the College versus club. The following is taken directly from the MCA Enrolment Agreement, and clearly states that the boys are expected to commit to College Sport ahead of any external sport providers;

co-curricular participation is required as part of the life of the College and integral to the growth and development of each student. Participation by all, according to the relative abilities of each student is mandatory. If a student has the ability in a co-curricular activity that is offered at the College, he would be expected to contribute by representing the College. This representation takes precedence over fixtures offered by outside organisations.

I thank you for your support and assistance in this matter.

Term 2 Sport Training Schedules

Cross Country - Term 2 Training Schedule

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

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

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.