Primary News

In the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of speaking with prospective families about our College. Each of these occasions has afforded me with the opportunity to reflect on what has stood out in my first term at Marist College Ashgrove. One thing I kept coming back to was the fact that all our students love being here. This was yet again on full display in the torrential rain on Saturday morning, as hundreds of our Primary students took part in rugby and football trials with smiles on their faces. The sense of pride and belonging that the boys have in their school is to be admired, and certainly creates a fantastic environment for them to learn and reach their personal best.

Prayers Please

Please keep Michael Connolly (Primary Pastoral Leader) and his family in your prayers, after the passing of his beloved father Terry Connolly over the weekend. May Terry rest in the palm of God’s hand in eternal life.

Year 6 Parliament House

This week our Year 6 students are visiting Parliament House as part of their studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. This has been a great opportunity for the boys and to consolidate their learning in a real-world context. Our classes that visited today were fortunate enough to see Question Time live from the viewing balcony.

Easter Raffle

Thanks again to all families for their generous donations to our Easter Raffle. Tickets for the raffle are now on sale for $2.00 for 1 or $5.00 for 3, they can be purchased from the Captains who will be walking around the College during 1st break.

Parent-Teacher Interviews

You would have received an e-mail regarding the College’s Parent Teacher Interviews that will run on Monday 19 April (in person) and Wednesday 28 April (online). This is an important occasion for you to meet with your son’s teacher and discuss their learning after Term 1. Please note, our Primary Parent Teacher Interviews are for parents and teachers only. Boys may be invited to join this process in Term 4.

Wet Weather

The boys are to be commended on how they have handled the wet weather in recent weeks, particularly at break times. To assist with staying dry, students are more than welcome to bring an umbrella to school with their name on it. 

End of Term Assembly 

Next Thursday 1 April, we will come together for our Primary end of term assembly. At this assembly, we will acknowledge students across Year 5 and Year 6 with Love of Work and Men of Courage Awards. This will also be the occasion that we present our 2021 Primary Student Leaders with their badges. Due to Covid restrictions, only parents of these students will be invited to attend.

Winter Uniform

We are continuing to remind boys about the presentation of their uniform. It is also a good opportunity for us to speak to them about the expectations of the winter uniform for the commencement of Term 2. All boys are also expected to return to school in Term 2 with an appropriate haircut.

Year 5 Musical

I am looking forward to attending the Year 5 Musical ‘Dig it’ this Thursday evening in the Draney Theatre. Many thanks to Andrew Butt and the rest of the Music department for all their hard work in preparing the boys for what I’m sure will be a great event. 

Primary Swimming Carnival

Excitement is in the air as students prepare for the Primary Swimming Carnival this Friday 26 March. As this event was not run last year, this will be a first for all of the students in the Primary School. More information about the carnival can be found in the Sport Update. 

Save the Dates

• Monday 19 April - Parent Teacher Interviews (in person)
• Wednesday 28 April - Parent Teacher Interviews (online)
• Friday 30 April - Year 6 Day Camp at Emu Gully
• Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 May – Year 5 Camp to Tallebudgera Outdoor Education Centre.

Sport Update - Mr John Lambourne

Term 2 Sport 

• 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

Please note that there will be no Year 5 and 6 training in Week 10.

Primary Colour Swimming Carnival

• The Years 5 and 6 Colour Swimming Carnival will take place Friday 26 March at the College Swimming Pool, parents are welcome to attend.
• Each boy will be expected to swim 50 metres freestyle and 50 metres breaststroke, as well as participate in a range of novelty events.
• All that is asked of each boy is that he participates to the best of his ability.

Primary boys are asked to wear their sports uniform to school on Friday. They are welcome to bring along t-shirts/shorts/mascots, etc., in their team colour, to wear and show their support. The boys will make their way down to the pool after class rolls have been marked. Coloured team lists are located on the College APP. All boys are required to wear a rashie or spare shirt whilst swimming. The boys will also need their own sunscreen, water bottles, College hat, towel, morning tea and lunch. All boys are encouraged to get involved in all aspects of the Swimming Carnival.

Cross Country

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

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

Cross country training will continue over the holiday period, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 6:30 am – 8:00 am, boys are to meet at the pool.

Holiday Gym Program

Years 5 and 6 boys are invited to participate in a holiday gym program each Tuesday and Thursday morning.

Year 5

7:30 am – 8:00 am - Speedwork

8:00 am – 8:30 am - Core strength

Year 6

8:00 am – 8:30 am - Speedwork

8:30 am – 9:00 am - Core strength

Sports Photographs

We are always on the look-out 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.