Marist College Ashgrove | College Newsletter 2010
P&F News Term 1 is a busy term with lots of activities in the College. Boarder’s afternoon teas will recommence On February 19th for all our Group 1 mothers feeding the Year 7, 8 and 9 boys. This year we will be moving from the BBQ area near the Cyprian and gathering in the Year 12 dormitory courtyard, overlooking Derek Cameron Oval for afternoon tea. If you are unable to attend the afternoon tea, please deposit your lovely food in the fridge in the boarder’s dining room. We hope to recruit a few more volunteers at the Welcome Evening for this wonderful initiative. Following the Yr 12 Formal pre-drinks, an invitation has been sent out to all parents of Year 12 boys to join together for dinner whilst the formal is going on. Last year this dinner was such an enjoyable evening with some 66 parents gathered together, we decided to make it an annual event. If any parent did not receive their invitation please email me: mtatcarmody@optusnet.com.au and I will provide details for you. This is a wonderful opportunity for our day and boarding parents to meet each other, often for the first time, relax and enjoy each other’s company and share conversation.
We are also seeking more volunteers to assist the Health Centre in transporting boarding boys to the many and varied appointments that occur in any given week. A Blue Card is required for this assistance. However if you don’t already have one and would like to help, the College will gladly arrange for you to be issued with one. Our boarding community adds a richness of spirit to the life of the College and it is a pleasure to be involved with boarder’s support. If any of you have boarders in your sons’ classes, I would encourage you and your boys to get to know them. These boys are frequently great distances from their homes and families would welcome your hospitality in any way you could provide. If you are interested in helping out in any of the above mentioned areas, please don’t hesitate to email us, we would welcome your support. Michelle Carmody mtatcarmody@optusnet.com.au Mob: 0412 695 207 Gillian Semple bgsemple@bigpond.com P&F Boarders’ Support Have a good fortnight, Deb Moloney (Vice-president P&F)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE CLOTHING POOL Four volunteers are needed to help out in the shop. You’ll be rostered on every 4 to 6 weeks, either in the morning or afternoon depending on what is convenient for you. At the moment we need 2 morning helpers and two afternoon people. The Clothing Pool is open every Wednesday during the Term from 8.00 – 9.30am and 3.00 to 4.30pm. This provides a valuable service to the College community and is an enjoyable way to meet others. All profits go to help maintain the College. To enquire please ring Fran on 35110438.
Card Day What is Card Day at Marist College Ashgrove? Card Day…you’ve seen it on the calendar but you’re not sure what it’s all about. Our aim is… • To provide a social opportunity for card players in our community, and • To fundraise a modest amount for our College P & F As a sub-committee of our College P & F, Card Day is held once a term on a Wednesday in the Cyprian Pavilion from 9.30am until 2.00pm. Our guests book tables and spend the day playing bridge and other card games. With the help from our Volunteers, we hold a raffle and lucky door and serve a homebaked morning tea and lunch. A cash bar operates from midday onwards. Volunteering… • Many of our Volunteers are current and former College Mums. If you have a couple of hours to spare, we’d love you to come along and if you can bake we’d also love you to bring a plate of something tasty. Most of our Volunteers retire as their sons complete Year 12. If you are a new parent with a son in Year 5 or Year 8, please feel welcome to phone us about volunteering or come along to our first Card Day this year on Wed 3 March. Donations… Are always appreciated, if you would like to become a raffle sponsor please phone us. Come as a guest… If you would like to be included in our invitation mailing list, don’t hesitate to phone us. Admission is $15.00 pp with tables of 4-6. Card Day dates for 2010 • Wed 3 Mar • Wed 26 May • Wed 28 Jul • Wed 20 Oct If you’d like to find out more, please give either of us a call. Lisa Gelsomino Bookings & Enquiries P: 3366 9020 or 0400 729 643 E: lisag@people.net.au Janine Sharman Volunteers & Enquiries P: 3353 4943 or 0412 628 546 E: jsharman@internode.on.net