Primary News

Dear Primary Families,

Last Saturday I enjoyed the opportunity to join in the annual Old Boys Day during the 1st XI Football and 1st XV Rugby games. This was a fantastic opportunity to connect with former students of the College, some of whom had not seen Marist since their graduation day. In my conversations throughout the day, I noted the pride in which each of these old boys (now men) spoke about their time at Marist College Ashgrove and the special place the school still holds in their hearts. As an Old Boy myself, it was a humble reminder of what a privilege it is to be the Head of Primary at a College with such a rich history.

Term 2 Sport Thank You

Last weekend our Football and Rugby teams played the final rounds of their season. In total we had 18 teams wearing the blue and gold each weekend, all of who represented the College with pride. My sincere thanks to all the coaches who provided these opportunities for our students and to Mr John Lambourne (Head of Primary Sport) for all his efforts in ensuring the season ran smoothly. I look forward to seeing you all around the grounds at basketball, rugby league and tennis next term.

Athletics Carnival

Our Primary Athletics Carnival will take place this Friday. Please see the information in the sports section below about the format of the day. The Mission Department will be running a sausage sizzle in Break 1 for $2 and selling cookies at Break 2 for $1. Boys can pay with monitor or cash, with all funds raised donated to Marist Solidarity. Boys will not be able to access the Tuckshop during break times.

Primary Assembly

Next Tuesday morning the primary school will come together in the Draney theatre for our end of term assembly. This is an opportunity for our community to gather in prayer and present our Primary Champagnat Awards and Term 2 Sportsman Awards. Due to Covid restrictions, we have only been able to invite a small number of families to this assembly.

Technology Incursion

Next Monday and Tuesday our Year 6 classes will be involved in a technology incursion. During the sessions, at the Cyprian Pavilion, the boys will be engaged in robotics and problem-solving activities.

Report Cards

A Semester 1 Progress Report will be distributed at the end of Semester 1. As always, student results and comments can be accessed via the Parent Portal. This will be followed by Parent/Teacher interviews in October.

Extended Absentee Reminder

A reminder that if your son is required to be absent for longer than three days, then a request for leave is required via: PrimaryAbsentees@marash.qld.edu.au.

Student Learning Devices

All students are asked to return their Chromebooks to the laptop trolleys in their classrooms at the end of Term 2. If your son has scheduled leave before the end of term, please ensure their device is returned on their last day at school.

True Colours Day

Last Wednesday our Year 5 and 6 students were invited to dress in maroon and blue to show their allegiance ahead of the first game of State of Origin. The boys enjoyed this opportunity to show their true colours. Our NSW supported also enjoyed the opportunity to remind the Queensland supporters of the result on Thursday morning.

Trivia Tuesday

Our Trivia Tuesday fun continues this week. Boys are asked to submit their answers via email to beattyl@marash.qld.edu.au with a prize to be awarded at the following week’s morning assembly. Congratulations to last week’s winner Thomas Davis (5V) who got the following answers right:

St Marcellin Champagnat was born in Le Rosey, village of Marlhes, France.

We had 18 football and rugby teams in Term 2.

This week’s questions:

1. How many Primary teachers are Old Boys of the College?
2. What are the names of the two Old Boys who host the Champagnat Trust Sports Lunch?

Answers will be in next week’s newsletter

Primary Sport Update – Mr John Lambourne

Primary Athletics Carnival

Primary Athletics Carnival will take place Friday 18 June – McMahon and Hayden Ovals.

All Year 5-6 boys are expected to attend Friday in their College Sports Uniform

Parents are welcome to attend.

As with the Primary Swimming Carnival, the events will be participation/novelty based. Team meetings will be held Thursday morning for boys to select team captains.

Boys may wish to change into coloured outfits, which they can do before Pastoral Group, they may also bring mascots and wear zinc in their team colour if they wish.

Hats, sunscreen and water bottles are extremely important on a day like this and boys are expected to take some responsibility to ensure they stay sun safe and hydrated.

Each boy is expected to participate in all the novelty events to the best of their ability.

The College tuckshop will be unavailable for the Primary boys on Friday.

The Mission Department will be running a sausage sizzle in Break 1, $2.00 for a sausage on bread, and will be selling chocolate chip cookies for $1.00 in Break 2, with all profits raised going to Marist Solidarity.

Primary Athletics Age Championship Events

11 years and 12 years boys wishing to take part in long jump and high jump for Friday’s age championship events must qualify. Long jump qualification will take place Wednesday Break 1 and high jump qualification will take place Thursday Break 1. Boys are please asked to come prepared if they wish to participate.

Term 3 AIC Sport

Boys may choose to play basketball, tennis or rugby league, please note that numbers are limited in each of these sports and that boys are only able to participate in one Term 3 AIC team sport.

Further details for each sport, including uniform requirements and game/training times, can be found in the Primary Sports Handbook.

Term 2 Sport

Results and Around the Grounds

Holiday Sport

Tennis

Week 10 – Wednesday / Thursday, 23 / 24 July – 7:00am – 9:00am

Holidays – Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday – 7:00am – 9:00am

Movement Development Program

The program will focus on the key fundamental movement patterns (Squat, Hinge, Jump, Land, Push, Pull, Brace and Rotate), these movements are the foundation to all athlete development. The students will be challenged to solve movement puzzles while improving physical fitness and movement coordination.

If you have any further questions, please contact Simon Price prices@marash.qld.edu.au

Boys do not need to nominate to attend these sessions, boys are to meet at the Champagnat Centre

Week 10 – Thursday 24 July – 9:00am – 10:00am

Holidays – Tuesday / Thursday – 9:00am – 10:00am

Sports Photographs

We are always on the lookout 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.

Primary Sport Photos