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Marist College Ashgrove Volume 46 Issue No. 16 October 2010 marist@marash.qld.edu.au
Dates to Remember Friday, October 15, 2010 • Qld Junior Schools Cup Volleyball 15-17 October • Year 11 Semi-Formal Saturday, October 16, 2010 • AIC Basketball/Tennis v St Laurence’s (Away) • Old Boys Race Day
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Monday, October 18, 2010 • Book Fair • College Golf Championships • QSA Verification Day - No Classes • Pupil Free Day
Friday, October 29, 2010 • Year 10 Reflection Day • Year 11 Leadership Camp • ‘Canvas of Dreams’ • Junior School Musical - Draney Theatre Saturday, October 30, 2010 • Year 11 Leadership Camp Monday, November 1, 2010 • Year 10 Camp #15 (Starts) • All Saints Day
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 • Book Fair • Writer in Residence • Year 10 Camp #14 (Starts) • Red Frogs Schoolies Presentation to Year 12 • Sports/Specials Photo Day Wednesday, October 20, 2010 • Book Fair • Red Cross Blood Bank • Writer in Residence • College Assembly • Marist Card Day • SOSE - Business excursion to Dreamworld Thursday, October 21, 2010 • Book Fair • Red Cross Blood Bank • Writer in Residence • Year 7 Invitational Maths Comp
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 • All Souls Day • Melbourne Cup Wednesday, November 3, 2010 • Year 8 Reflection Day • Mass for Deceased Friends of the College • Old Boys Association Meeting Thursday, November 4, 2010 • Year 8 Reflection Day Friday, November 5, 2010 • Cambodia Immersion prep - Tugun (Starts) • Year 10 Camp #15 (Finishes) • Grandparents’ Day • Music Soiree • Year 12 Book Hire Returns Begin Sunday, November 7, 2010 • Cambodia Immersion prep - Tugun (Finishes)
Friday, October 22, 2010 • Writer in Residence • Junior School Assembly 1.45pm • Term 4 Fees Due • Year 9 French Immersion Day
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 • 2011 Student ID Photos • Year 8 Hep B #2 Vaccination 1.30pm
Saturday, October 23, 2010 • AIC Basketball/Tennis v St Edmund’s (Home) • Year 10 Camp #14 (Finishes) • Sunday, October 24, 2010 • Boarders’ Sacraments Mass Tuesday, October 26, 2010 • SOSE - Business Excursion to XXXX Brewery • Year 8, 2011 Information Evening Wednesday, October 27, 2010 • College Assembly Thursday, October 28, 2010 • Year 10 Reflection Day • College Student Leaders to Parliament House • Newsletter Online
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From the Headmaster Dear members of the Marist College Community, I’ve written before about the many challenges of life in the twenty first century. Sometimes it can all be a little overwhelming. During the holidays I walked into a bookstore and one of the top ten best sellers was Peter Fitzsimons latest book “Life in Simpler Times.” Something to which I instantly related. Technology amazes me. It adds so much to our lives and is a truly wonderful asset. But we can’t let it rule our lives. It concerns me to talk to some parents who confide that their son spends nearly all of his free time on “facebook” or “msn” or one of the many web 2 technologies that exist. My response is all things in moderation. As parents we need to know what our children are doing. Easy to say, more difficult to do. The challenge for us as parents is to try and keep up with our children and their interest. This can be confronting in itself. Sometimes our children talk about the challenges that they face. We all face challenges. Some are faced with bigger challenges than we can imagine. They inspire us. During the holidays I read a story written by Shelley Smith and Nancy Devaney for ABC News (USA). It was a story about a twelve year old boy named Jake Olson. An amazing story of “fighting on” against unbelievable odds.
USC Coach Pete Carroll and members of the football team opened their world for their No.1 fan, Jake…
When Jake was a year old, he was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a condition in which cancerous tumors develop in the retina, in both eyes. Doctors removed his left eye, but with chemotherapy and radiation, they were able to save his right. That right eye has shown him his world -- the faces of his parents, his twin sister, Emma, the surf near his home in Huntington Beach, Calif., and the fairways and greens of nearby golf courses, where he and his father play as often as they can. The cancer has returned eight times, and each time, Jake beat it. However, this past September, he learned it had come back again, and this time treatment didn’t work. Doctors told him they would have to take his right eye, too. It was news that Jake processed quickly. “I said, ‘How you doing, buddy?’” said his mother, Cindy Olson. “He goes, ‘Yeah, mom this is just going to be a new stage of my life.” “I’m just sad I won’t be able to see them ever again,” Jake said. “It’s so hard, and yet cancer wins. But I’m going to experience something no one else can experience.”
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From the Headmaster Continued... With more than a month before his surgery, Jake told his parents that what he wanted to see most one last time was another USC Trojans game. His wish reached Trojan head coach, Pete Carroll. “The first thing was let’s make sure that he gets inside and gets to see everything that he wants to see,” Carroll said. “God bless him, he deserves every bit of it.” The Trojans invited Jake to practice Oct. 14, where he was introduced to his favorite player, centre Kris O’Dowd. It wasn’t long before a bond was born between the fellow centres. “When I met this kid, I really felt a connection with him because it’s just really rare for somebody to reach out to an offensive lineman, someone in our position,” O’Dowd said. “He gave us these words of wisdom. It’s amazing how a seventh-grader can make 100 guys dead quiet and just hear every word that comes out of his mouth, because they have mutual respect and love for this kid Jake.” While Jake and his family have been USC fans for years, they never imagined that the team they love so much would come to their aid and take them in as their own during the toughest period the Olsons have ever faced. In just a short time, the Trojans gave Jake a lifetime of memories and a whole new set of images to take with him going into surgery. “I’ll know what they look like. …. Blake’s [Ayles] long blond hair; Kris [O’Dowd], real big, beard, moustache; my parents; my friends,” Jake said. “So when they’re talking to me, I’ll just picture them in my head -- oh that’s my mom, that’s my dad. I just want to take as much in as I can.” Upon waking from surgery, Jake saw a white light and was comforted when he heard his parents’ voices. “When I got home, I really didn’t feel sorry,” he said. “Now it’s already happened and I can move on.” Just six days after surgery, Jake was able to fulfill the promise he made to his new teammates and, walking with the aid of a blind stick, re-joined the Trojans at practice. Taken from: http://abcnews.go.com/US/usc-trojans-fan-fights-football-friends/story?id=9264280 Jake Olson’s story certainly puts some perspective on our seemingly “overwhelming challenges”. I’m sure our boys who were involved in the Sony Camp from September 17-20 can relate to my point here. They had a great “eye opener” into the realities of life for children with different abilities and their families. St Marcellin founded the Marist Brothers out of a need to reach out to those less fortunate than ourselves. His driving force was the philosophy of making Jesus known and loved. It’s the ‘never give up’ attitude on which we need to focus, by being the best person we can be each and every day. In this way we all can be heroes. Consider the words of Wilfred Peterson: “Few of us will do the spectacular deeds of heroism that spread themselves across the pages of our newspapers in big black headlines. But we can all be heroic in the little things of everyday life. We can do the helpful things, say the kind words. Meet the difficulties with courage and high hearts, stand up to for the right when the cost is high, keep our word even though it means sacrifice, be a giver instead of a destroyer. Often this quiet, humble heroism is the greatest heroism of all.” Yours in Jesus, Mary and St Marcellin, Peter McLoughlin Headmaster
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Headmaster’s Notes Thank you My sincere thanks to all who contributed to College activities that occurred during the holidays: • Br Mark, Mr Mulligan and the Year 11 boys involved in the Immersion experience to the Solomon Islands • Mr Metzeling, Mr McIntosh, Mr Maddox and Ms Robinson who accompanied and supervised our boys on the ski trip • Mr McMahon, Mr Ward, Ms Armitage, Mr Nelson, Mr O’Farrell, Ms Canning, Mr Purcell and Srs Jane O’Shea, Elizabeth Dangerfield, Tracey McCullagh, Heidi Zaranski, Toni Murray, Jenni Murdoch, Jane Marr, Jacinta Coman, Angela McInnes, Kerriann Cox, Bernadette Sharpe, Ann Maree Price, Leah Kelly, Olivia Phillips, Anne-Maree Board, Joanne Hanson, Kathy Cherry, Fiona Howlie, Carolyn Cumming and Rebecca Treston. Also to Thea McArthur, Anne Marsh, Mena McLean, Angela Carroll, Kerrie McLean, Denise Lilley and Melissa Bailey who were involved in the very successful Sony Camp that ran from September 17 – 20. Thanks to Matt Tarlinton and the catering and cleaning staff, Andrew Butt and the Music staff, and Katy Ward and the Art Department who committed so much to the success of the camp as well as Mr Lawson, Mr Seaborn, Mr Maddox who were involved in some of the activities during the Sony Camp. Thanks to the Film Crew and all the staff and students from Mt Alvernia. Thanks to all the boys, Tim Baldwin, Br Bill McAvoy, Fr Jim Hargrave sm, Denise Freney, Yvonne Carrigan, Gary Keown, Peter Marsh, James Metzeling, Chris Purcell, Madonna Spillane, Ed Wright and Adam Zaranski. • Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Neilson who accompanied seventeen of our boys to Japan over the holidays. • To Mr Corboy for the boarding visit to Cairns on September 20th and 21st. Thanks also to the Bassani family who hosted us for morning tea at Yarrabah and to our families who attended the function at the Cairns RSL. • To Mr Hansen who organized the Sports Lunch in Port Morsesby on October 1st. Thanks also to Mr Byrne, Mr Steve Renouf and Sam Renouf, 12I who accompanied us. Thanks also to our parents and the many Old Boys who attended the lunch. Naming Please note that the main entrance road to the College will now be known as Fr Tom Maloney Way. Fr Tom was College Chaplain from 1971 until 1987 and gave wonderful service whilst here at the College. Fr Tom passed away on July 6th this year. A new award will be presented to a Year 12 student and it will be known as the Fr Tom Maloney Medal for Marist Ministry and Service. A further new trophy for Year 12 will be the Peter Fowler Memorial Trophy for Business Organisation and Management. Leave Please note I will be on leave from the College from October 18 and will return on October 25, 2010. New Staff This term we welcome to the College: • Mrs Lyn Strong and Ms Cathie Butler teaching a 1.5 load between them during Mrs Briggs absence until July 2011. • Ms Nicola Scarratt teaching Mr Nelson’s classes this term • Mr Andrew Stack teaching Mrs Syde’s classes this term • Ms Jennifer Clark teaching SOSE • Mr Ben Hicks and Mr Tom Butler who have joined the boarding team • Ms Bianca McDowell who is replacing Mr White as Indigenous Education Officer for this term and most of Term 1 2011. • Mr Peter McFadden teaching Mr Brown’s classes this term • Mr John Lambourne teaching Mr Kiernan’s classes this term • Mr Ben Maddox who will be Acting Head of Sport this term.
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Headmaster’s Notes Continued... Illegal Substances Earlier this year all families Year 7,8 and 9 received a copy of the Marist College Ashgrove Alcohol and Drug Resource Book. I commend this to you and the work done by Mr Ward and the P & F in putting this together. I ask all parents to familiarise themselves with the Book and draw your attention specifically to the Marist College Ashgrove Drug Policy which appears on Page 32 and 33 of the book and is also printed below.
MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE
Policy and Procedure Concerning Illegal and Illicit Substances by Students at Marist College Ashgrove (current as at 28 July 2005)
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Headmaster’s Notes Continued... 1. Introduction In working to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students, Marist College Schools face many challenges. None of the schools is isolated from the effects of substance abuse. In reality, substance abuse can and does occur both directly and indirectly within our schools and school environment. The following document will be followed by all schools and will provide guidance, support and resources to assist in both educational planning and appropriate responses to incidents involving substance abuse. Whilst we strive with educational programs, pastoral care and the raising of awareness to promote an environment free from illegal substances, the following document also recognises the complexity of many situations facing Heads of School, staff, students and family.
2. Purpose This document has been prepared in order to:
express the Policy and Procedures for Marist College Ashgrove regarding illegal substances in the school context. Reflect the National School Drug Education Strategy and National Framework for Protocols for Managing Illicit and Other Unsanctioned Drugs in Schools (June 2000). provide information in respect of illicit drugs – the physical, psychological, and social problems connected with the misuse of drugs and dependence and prohibited substances and the treatment of persons experiencing such problems.
3. Rationale Marist College Ashgrove is guided not only by the common and statute law, but also by those values which characterise the Reign of God as exemplified in the life and charism of our founder, St Marcellin Champagnat. All students in our schools have the right to attend a school where their safety and welfare is positively promoted. Because our schools value the worth of each child, responses to individual situations need to be made in the light of gospel values of justice, compassion and forgiveness.
4. Principles
All citizens have the responsibility to uphold the law The safety and welfare of each student is paramount. Schools have educational and pastoral responsibilities towards all students and their families in addressing these areas.
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Undertaking to take part in a specific program as provided by an external professional Undertaking, by contractual agreement, not to reoffend. (Undertakings are written documents kept on record) NB. Parents should be involved and fully aware of the options chosen as appropriate response to the student’s offending behaviour NB. Based on the agreement contained in the School’s Enrolment Policy, students are expected to accept and participate in disciplinary and pastoral measures arising from the breach.
Appendix A Principles in Relation to Drug Education in Schools (National Drug Strategy)
Early intervention is the most cost-effective way of reducing illegal drug use. Drug education is best taught in the context of the school health/physical education as appropriate. i.e. Religious Education programs Additional drug education in schools should be conducted by people who are credible in the eyes of students – Health Professionals, Pharamacists, Police, Lawyers and especially exoffenders. Drug education programs need sequence, progression and continuity over time throughout schooling. In adolescence, students respond to information about the brain and specific facts about drugs. Drug education messages across the school environment need to be consistent and coherent.
Effective approaches to drug education:
address the values, attitudes and behaviours of the community and the individual. is based on research, effective curriculum practice and identified student needs. objectives are linked with the overall goal of harm minimisation. strategies are related directly to the achievement of program objectives and measured outcomes. have emphasis on drug use likely to occur in the group and drug use which causes the most harm to the individual and society. reflects an understanding of the characteristics of the individual, the social context, the drug and interrelationship of these factors. responds to developmental, gender, cultural, language, socio-economic and lifestyle difference relevant to the level of student use. involves students, parents and the wider community in the school drug education programme at both planning and implementation stages. includes evaluation of drug education objectives, processes and outcomes.
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Headmaster’s Notes Continued... Appendix B Glossary Drug
A substance which produces a psychoactive effect. Within the context of the ‘National Framework for Developing Enhanced Protocols for Managing Possession, Use and / or Distribution of Illicit and Other Unsanctioned Drugs in Schools’, the terms drug is used generically to include tobacco, herbal cigarettes, alcohol, pharmaceutical drugs, illicit drugs, image and performance enhancing drugs, inhalants and kava.
Psychoactive Effects
Effects produced by a drug or substance that alter mental processes including mood, cognition, thinking or behaviour.
Illicit Drug
A drug for which the production, sale possession or use is prohibited. An alternative term is ‘illegal drug’
Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs
A rang of drugs used for their capacity to improve physical image and physical and / or mental abilities eg. the use of steroids by athletes or the use of amphetamines for long distance driving
Inhalants
Substances which are inhaled for their psychoactive effects, including many domestic and commercial products such as glue, aerosol sprays, paints, industrial solvents, thinners, petrol and cleaning fluids.
Pharmaceuticals
Drugs available through a pharmacy including over the counter and prescription medicines.
Policy and Procedures
Policy is the overarching statement, position and / or principles on the approach to be taken on a particular issue. Procedures, strategies, guidelines and / or action plans are the action oriented measures that underpin and aim to achieve the stated policy.
Protocol
In the context of this framework, protocol in used interchangeably with policy, procedures and guidelines. It is recognised that in some school jurisdictions, protocol is used more formally to refer to documented liaison or referral arrangements with outside agencies.
Reintegration
Procedures for (re)engaging and supporting students in school attendance and learning programmes following drug related interruption to their involvement in schooling.
Safe and Supportive School Environment
A safe and supportive learning environment will provide for the physical, physiological, psychological, social, cultural, aesthetic and intellectual development of students (as defined in Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments; What’s Working in Australian Schools, Australian Council of State School Organisations, November 1998,ISBN 0 908264 39 9).
School
The school community is generally considered to comprise students, school staff (for
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example teachers and other professionals, administrators and other support staff) and parents / guardians and other carers.
Unsanctioned Drug
A drug whose use is restricted by law, school authorities and / or school policies / guidelines. It includes illicit, social and prescription drugs.
Wider School Community
The wider school community includes individuals, groups and agencies who work together with the school community to achieve the best educational and personal outcomes for students, for example, health, youth and welfare professionals and agencies, community groups and the police.
Appendix C Illicit Substances – When Police Must be Notified 1.
In any circumstances where a student is found to be in possession of an illicit substance or a thing used in connection with the use of an illicit substance (e.g. pipe, used hypodermic syringe), the illicit substance and/or thing must be delivered immediately into the custody of the Head of School. The Police (and parents/guardians) must be contacted immediately and the Head of School shall then hand the relevant item to the Police.
2.
In any circumstances where an item referred to in Paragraph 1 above is found in the locker and/or bag of the student, the illicit substance and/or thing must be delivered immediately into the custody of the Head of School. The Police (and parents/guardians) must be contacted immediately and the Head of School shall then hand the relevant item to the Police.
3.
In any circumstances where information is received that a student has been seen to have in their possession or have used an illicit substance and/or thing used in connection with the use of an illicit substance, the Head of School must exercise his discretion as to whether to report such information to Police, having regard to the following factors: a. the type of drug allegedly used or possessed b. the quantity of the drug allegedly used or possessed c. whether the student has been observed supplying the drug to others d. whether the individual has previously been observed and/or reported to have used, possessed and/or supplied another, an illicit substance
NB. Paragraphs 1 to 3 above shall apply in any circumstances in which a student in wearing the school uniform, or is under the care and control of the school, whether or not the student is located in the school premises at the time of the alleged conduct.
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Headmaster’s Notes Continued... Canonisation of Mary MacKillop Mary MacKillop – Advocate for the poor Introduction: Mary’s love for Christ was so strong that she sought him out in the poor, sick and suffering. There are many examples in Mary’s life where she put aside her own needs in order to serve the sick, lonely and disadvantaged. The children taught by the Sister often had no shoes to wear. On the night before their First Communion, Mary would have a re-enactment of the Washing of the Feet. This meant all the children would have clean feet for this special occasion in their life. Gospel Reading – Mark 14:7 for you always have the poor with you, and you can show kindness to them whenever you wish; but you will not always have me. From the Pen of Mary MacKillop Mary wrote to the Sisters in March 1900, If choice be given seek the most neglected places to which He calls us. Let us never forget that, in the spirit of our Rule, it is to those we should desire to go……. Let us be true to the beautiful spirit of our Institute…. Let St Joseph’s true children remember their mission and seek first the poorest, most neglected parts of God’s vineyard. Reflective Moment: What is my response to those most in need in my community? Let us pause to hold in prayer the vulnerable, disadvantaged and alienated in our world. Prayer: Bountiful and loving God, You filled the heart of Mary MacKillop with compassionate love for those who are in need and those at the margins of our society. Inspired by her example, may we be led by your Spirit to reach out to our brothers and sisters. Give us generous hearts to respond to the cries of those who are poor in our community and in our world. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen Blessed Mary of the Cross, standing with the vulnerable, pray for us. Call to Action: Today take time to reach out to someone in need. French Competition From about 250 students who participated in the Alliance Française Poetry competition this year Marist College Ashgrove student Sam Dale won First Prize in Year 9, Angus Porter was awarded Second Prize in Year 10. In Year 11, Oliver Lane –Porter was Highly Commended/Distinction as was Matthew Duff in Year 12. Matthew Duff has also reached the Finals of the prestigious Alain Duval Competition, to be held on 15 October. The other students who represented Marist College very competently in their performance and are worthy of praise for their consistent and enthusiastic practice were: • • • •
Year Year Year Year
8: Patrick Healy, Marcus Porter and Alex Smith 9: David Brough and Patrick Hollamby. 10: Sam Toigo, Sam Bentley, Rory Van Den Brink, Sam Geraghty and Minh Pham. 11: Nicholas Jabbour
Congratulations Congratulations to: • • • •
Brett and Sharon Gillett on the birth of Isaac Gillett on October 7 2010. Kay Wells on the safe arrival of her granddaughter, Ava Grace born 24 September. Denise Freney on the safe arrival of her grandson, Mitchell Francis born 17 September. Dave Cameron on the birth of his first grandson Lachlan
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Headmaster’s Notes Continued... Shade Sails After a very long year of construction, our shade sails which were funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Building the Education Revolution Element Three - School Pride have been completed. They provide some very much needed shade for the boys. I’ve included some photographs for you to view as well as the construction of the Br Alexis Turton Science Centre.
Rugby News In the first week of the holidays Josh Tregenza, Josh Ryan, Josh Clutterbuck, Ben Hicks, Joe Kendall and Ethan Machin represented Metropolitan West in the State BJRU Rubgy Carnival at Kawana. The boy’s team won the carnival, with all of our boys having fantastic games. From this carnival Ben Hicks, Joe Kendall and Ethan Machin were selected to represent City in the City - Country game at Ballymore Saturday 25th - again the boys were successful and played really well. From this game a Queensland QRU under 15 side was selected, and Joe and Ethan were selected with Ben selected as a shadow player. Unfortunately they were beaten by NSW but Joe was captain and Ethan scored a try.
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Headmaster’s Notes Continued... Youth Parliament Will Redmond (11R) will be participating in the Youth Parliament this week at Parliament House in George St. QCT World Teachers Day will be Friday 29 October 2010 and the Queensland College of Teachers is calling on local communities to reflect on the role of teachers and celebrate their valuable contribution to our communities. Prayers Please Please pray for: • The repose of the soul of Brett Heyward’s father and Sam 10E and Joseph 8E’s grandfather who passed away last week after a struggle with cancer. • The repose of the soul of Stefanie Smith’s father-in-law who passed away recently. • The repose of the soul of Jenny John’s father who passed away recently. • The repose of the soul of Bev Randle’s mother who passed away on the weekend. • The repose of the soul of John Patrick Kane, grandfather of Joe Podger (Year 10) who passed away on 11th October. Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. Also please keep in your prayers David O’Brien’s father who remains unwell. Mass for the Deceased On Wednesday 3 November at the 8.10 a.m. Mass in the College Chapel we will pray for and remember the departed 3 November at the 8.10 a.m. Mass in the College Chapel we will pray for and membersOn of Wednesday the Marist community.
remember the departed members of the Marist community.
You are very welcome to join us for this Mass.
You are very welcome to join us for this Mass.
BUS FARE ASSISTANCE & STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Semester 2, 2010, direct line applications for the Bus Fare Assistance Program and the Students with Disabilities Scheme will be accepted from:
Online applications for both these programs can be accessed via the following website: www.schooltransport.com.au
Further enquiries to: 3336 9192 or schooltransport@qcec.catholic.edu.au
Applications received after 31st October 2010 cannot be processed.
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Opening & searching of bags and lockers The College is committed under its ethos and under law to the wellbeing of its students and to the maintenance of a safe environment. Parents and students need to be aware that: · From time to time, students will be asked to open their bags and lockers for inspection by delegated staff. · This will occur on occasions when there is a reasonable suspicion that such contain objects that may be harmful to the particular student or to other students (knives, drugs). · Such searches will be carried out discreetly and parents informed as soon as reasonably possible. · Where it is suspected that students have brought to school inappropriate material on personal mobile phones, memory sticks or personal computers, those objects will be temporally confiscated and parents will be contacted to assist the school to take the matter forward. Richard Ward Deputy Head of School (Pastoral)
GRANDPARENTS DAY HELPERS Grandparents Day will be held Friday 5 November and we are seeking help with the morning tea. For those who are new to the College we normally ‘entertain’ a large contingent of grandparents with a magnificent concert followed by morning tea. We need parental volunteers to assist in two groups. It would be greatly appreciated if you could spare some time to help. We would need some assistance from 8.30am to prepare the food, with the majority needed to serve morning tea after the concert which will conclude around 10.30 am. Morning tea will be finished by 11 am when the boys will meet up with their grandparents. If you are able to help please email: Bernie Reddaway: berniereddaway@ hotmail.com or Karen Ryan: karen_ryan@hotmail.com
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Wednesday 20 October, 2010 9.30am - 2.00pm
Our final Marist 2010. Time: Venue: Parking: Cost:
Card Day this year will be held on Wednesday 20 October 9.30am-2pm Cyprian Pavilion Marist College Ashgrove. College grounds, Frasers Rd entrance. $15.00 pp tables of 4-6
Come along and enjoy the Marist hospitality. Admission includes a home baked morning tea, lunch & lucky door prizes. Cash bar operates and raffle prizes on offer. Please book your table with Lisa on 3366 9020 or 0400 729 643. Card Day is a not-for-profit community initiative of the Marist College Ashgrove P & F Association.
Marist Card Day 20 October
• Final Marist Card Day for 2010 •
Friday 5 November 2010 All Grandparents of Marist College Ashgrove are cordially invited to the annual GRANDPARENTS’ DAY To be held at the College on Friday 5 November 2010 commencing at 9.30 am with a concert in the Champagnat Centre followed by morning tea After morning tea the boys will be welcome to join their grandparents and escort them on a tour of the College facilities RSVP: College Reception (3858.4555) by Friday 29 October 2010 This is helpful for catering purposes for morning tea. Parking will be available on No. 5 Oval at Des Connor Park (The Flats) Transportation from Des Connor Park to Champagnat Centre will be available for those requiring same LOOKING FORWARD TO GREETING YOU ON THE DAY PETER McLOUGHLIN, HEADMASTER
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2010 MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH TUESDAY 2 TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2010 NOVEMBER 2010 10.30 AM CYPRIAN PAVILION 10.30 AM Come and enjoy the company of good friends, a gourmet lunch, champagne, raffles, sweeps, lucky spot prize, best hat prize and the race on the big screen in the Cyprian Pavilion Tables will be limited. Don’t miss out! Cost: $40 including a welcome drink on arrival. Booking sheet will appear in the next Newsletter Any enquiries please contact: Jacinta Coman (0429 000 571) or Carmel Olsen (0404 461 004)
CYPRIAN PAVILION Come and enjoy the company of good friends, a gourmet lunch, champagne, raffles, sweeps, lucky spot prize, best hat prize and the race on the big screen in the Cyprian Pavilion Tables will be limited. Don’t miss out!
Cost: $40 including a welcome drink on arrival. Booking sheet will appear in the next Newsletter Any enquiries please contact: Jacinta Coman (0429 000 571) or or Carmel Olsen (0404 461 004)
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MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON
$40 ticket includes: Appetizers by Marcellin’s Music by College String Quartet Buffet Lunch Petit Fours Luck spot prize Best Hat prize Fabulous raffle prizes To purchase tickets please complete the Ticket Request Form and return to the College Finance Office with payment no later than 26 October 2010
If you are looking for a local, lively option for Melbourne Cup, why not come to the annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon in the Cyprian Pavilion on Tuesday 2 November 2010 at 10.30 am
You are guaranteed a lovely day out and it is a great chance to catch up with some old friends and make some new friends. To purchase tickets, please complete the details below and return to the Finance Office with payment (cash, cheque or credit card) no later than 26 October 2010. Entry will be by advance ticket purchase only. Tables of 8 encouraged! BOOKING DETAILS (Please print clearly) I would like to book a table for 8 in the name of………………………………………………… Name…………………………………………………………..Best Phone…………………………………….. 1…………………………………………………………… Please advise us if you or your 2…………………………………………………………… Guests have special dietary needs. 3…………………………………………………………… Funds raised from this lunch will go to 4…………………………………………………………… Marist College Ashgrove P & F Assn. 5…………………………………………………………… 6…………………………………………………………… 7…………………………………………………………… 8……………………………………………………………
Any enquiries please contact Jacinta Coman (0429 000 571) or Carmel Olsen (0404 461 004)
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Marist College Cufflinks
Dear Parents
Ideal for Graduation!! Reduced to $30.00*/pair
The position of Card Day coordinators remains
$40.00 ($5/pair to Marist Fund Raising)
next year and it would be ideal if the role could
vacant with the Parents & Friends Association. The current coordinators have sons finishing be filled now to assist with the handover next year. Both current coordinators will remain as volunteers to assist the new coordinators next year. Card Day is a social day arranged for guests who enjoy playing cards, mainly bridge. The coordinators’ role is to organise the day with the help from other parents within the school. It is a low-commitment position within the P & F with only four each year and always on a Wednesday and it’s an opportunity to meet other Marist Mums and be involved with our College. The final Card Day this year is on Wednesday
Silver Plated
20 October.
Intricate Enameling To order please contact Mark on 0414 678 336 *Reduced price applies to all cufflinks purchased on Graduation day or upon presentation of this leaflet. Valid until 30 November 2010
If you would like to find out more about the position, please contact either: Debbie Moloney - 3356 6796 | dmoloney@tpg.com.au Lisa Gelsomino - 33669020 | 0400 729 643 | lisag@people.net.au
ST ANDREW’S SCHOOL 25yrs ANNIVERSARY St Andrews community will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on the 23rd and 24th of October. Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm past, present students and staff are invited to come and join in the fun and celebrations. This weekend will be celebrated in conjunction with the annual Art/Craft, and book fair. A historical timeline display will be set up in the Year 7 class rooms, Coffee shop, Dinner 4.30pm -6pm Spit roast “Beef and Buns”. Bar opens at 5pm followed by a FAMILY BUSH DANCE (no cover charge) from 6pm-9pm. On Sunday the celebrations will continue with a Liturgy of the Word at 11am followed by the cutting of the cake and morning tea. The Senior and Junior School band will be playing at 12noon. We will be running a power point presentation. If you have any photos to contribute please email them to denise. ruysch@optusnet.com.au HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. Any enquiries call, St Andrew’s school on Ph: 3351 6366.
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Marist Senior Singles Tennis Championships
SCIENCE OPPORTUNITY FOR YEAR 9 STUDENTS
The Marist Senior Singles championships will now be played on Saturday 6th November from 8am. The event will be played on the brand new tennis courts currently being built at Marist! Entry cost is $10 per player (pay on the day) and entries close on Thursday 4th Nov. Place your name down for entries at the sports office. Format will be a knock-out event with a plate draw, players guaranteed at least two matches. The Championships are open to all boys from Years 8 through 12 regardless of standard! Get your entries in now! Run by Allan Say - Marist Head Coach Pro-Am Tennis - allan@proamtennis.com.au www.proamtennis.com.au
The Siemens Science Experience, a three-day hands-on science, engineering and technology program, will be conducted in Australian universities in 2010/2011 for students who will be entering Year 10 in 2011. Each program includes a wide variety of practical activities, together with interesting presentations by leading scientists and engineers.
Tuesday 19th October 2010
It is a Rotary Youth Services Project and fully supported by the Australian Science Teachers Association. The cost of the three-day program is $110 (includes GST). Our local Rotary club has indicated that it is very keen to support a couple of students in this endeavour. Further information and application forms are available from the school’s Science Department, Rotary clubs and from www.scienceexperience. com.au. Applications close on October 29, however early application is advised. Any Year 9 student is welcome to attend. Please contact Majella Stevens or Rick Morrow at the College if you have any questions.
CLOTHING POOL Clothing Pool Hours: Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30am & 3pm - 4:30pm. Cash or cheque only for clothing pool. CLOTHING POOL All clothing submitted for sale must be washed and ironed. Blazers must be dry-cleaned and mended.
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How to save a life!
...or 3! Give blood! Marist College Ashgrove New Location – Tower Block th
Wednesday 20 (Day 3) & Thursday 21st (Day 4) October 2010 Times: 8.00am – 2.00pm daily Please contact School Admin 3858 4555 for an appointment or for medical enquiries ring Donormobile 0407 599 435 To prepare yourself before donating: Increase fluids, preferably water and minimise caffine Be healthy for a week before donating & know any medication you may be on Have a good sized meal in the hours before donating Please bring along some form of photo ID ie. Driver’s licence or Student ID 16 & 17 year olds please submit Underage Consent Form signed by parent.
Do something special. Call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au
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From the Deputy Head of School - Teaching and Learning CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following students who were successful in the Alliance Française Poetry Competition:
Sam Dale (Year 9 Gilroy) Angus Porter (Year 10 Foley) Oliver Lane-Porter (Year 11 Ephrem) Matthew Duff (Year 12 Rush)
First Place Second Place Distinction Distinction
STRESS REDUCTION AND MINDFULNESS GROUP FOR ADOLESCENT BOYS The demands of school, home, relationships and coping with the intensity of emotions that come with adolescence is a lot to manage and contributes to teenagers being a highly vulnerable group to depression, self harm and high risk behaviours. Over four weekly sessions, this group will give young people the basic skills and knowledge to more effectively and positively manage their emotions and be more in control of the stress in their lives. When: Wednesday 20 October 2010 4:00pm-5:00pm (4 consecutive Wednesdays) Where: Thinking Families, 17 Harry Street, Ashgrove Cost: $320 for 4 session course (Medicare rebates can apply if you have a mental health care plan from your GP) Numbers are limited. Call or email to book your place Glenn Munt 040 0058 875 / thinking.families@bigpond.com QUT NEWS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES - Additional entry requirements closing dates The Creative Industries Faculty offers a number of specialised courses that require students to demonstrate their abilities through additional entry requirements. Students must apply to both QTAC and QUT for these courses. The closing date is: 15 October 2010 – Acting, Fashion, Sound Design, Technical Production, Visual Arts. For more information phone 07 3138 8114, email creativeindustries@qut.edu.au or visit www.creativeindustries.qut.edu. au YEAR 11 Year 11 students who are interested in studying one or two courses at University whilst completing their Year 12 studies, please note: University of Queensland offers the Enhanced Studies Program (one course in Semester 1 of Year 12) Queensland University of Technology offers the START Program (one course in Semester 1, two courses, one in Semester 1 and another in Semester 2). What is UQ’s Enhanced Studies Program? The UQ Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) provides high achieving secondary school students with an opportunity to extend their studies in an area of interest and to ‘test drive’ university life. Students accepted into the program can study one course in Semester One of Year 12. There is a broad range of UQ courses on offer at the St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton campuses as well as a selection of courses offered via distance and online. Study areas include animal studies, mathematics, history, philosophy, economics, accounting, psychology, law, languages, music and political science. ESP is a great way to find out more about what university study is really like. You will also have an opportunity to get to know UQ students and staff and find out more about your future study options. Students have full access to all of UQ’s services and facilities including the library, Student Services, and UQ Sport. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to receive one bonus point towards their university entry rank through UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme. ESP students who later enrol in a relevant UQ degree may also receive credit for their completed course. Information packs and application forms are available from the College’s Guidance Officer or online at www.uq.edu.au/ guidance/esp. Applications for the 2011 program are due Friday 22 October 2010. For more Information: UQ Student Recruitment Team (07) 3346 9649 or esp@uq.edu.au
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From the Deputy Head of School - Teaching and Learning Continued... What is QUT’s START Program? START QUT is an opportunity for high-achieving students to experience university and extend their studies in Year 12. Students study one or two university subjects in the same classes as current QUT students and are awarded a scholarship to cover the cost of their tuition fees. Benefits of the START Program include: • Students who pass two units will gain admission to selected QUT courses and start studies in Semester 1, following completion of Year 12. • Successful START QUT students may receive academic credit for up to two units (24 credit points) towards an entry course for related units, which has the potential to reduce future debt. • Successful START QUT students may also be eligible for up to 4 credit points towards their Queensland Certification of Education (QCE). Applications for students undertaking Year 12 in 2011 are now open and close on 31 October 2010. For more information: www.scholarships.qut.edu.au/commencing/start/ APPLYING TO QTAC YEAR 12s MUST APPLY USING THEIR LEARNER UNIQUE IDENTIFIER (LUI) Applications are now open for 2011 admissions. All Year 12 students who log into the Twelve To Tertiary online application will need their Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and QTAC PIN (initially set to their day and month of birth). Check out QTAC’s new online movie presentation – ‘How to Lodge Your Twelve To Tertiary Online Application’ – which takes students through the application step by step. The presentation is available through the Online Services page on the QTAC website. On the same site, you can also view QTAC’s movie presentation showing students how to best order their preferences before they begin their live application. LEARNING OUR ADULT RESPOSIBILITIES Year 12 students recently attended a QUT Law School Presentation on Learning Our Adult Responsibilities by Catherine Campbell. Slides of the PowerPoint presentation are available from the following link. http://www.marash.qld.edu.au/ images/stories/downloads/LOAR.pdf
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From the Deputy Head of School - Teaching and Learning Continued... CHRYSALIS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL Emmanuel College within The University of Queensland in partnership with International Education Services is running its Inaugural Chrysalis International Summer School from 12-19 December 2010. The theme of the Summer School is Global Mobility. For further information see the attached flyer or www.foundationyear.com/chrysalis
IES and the University of Queensland’s Emmanuel College invite young people from the Asia-Pacific and Australia to attend Chrysalis: the 2010 Summer School. International Education Services (IES) and Emmanuel College within The University of Queensland, are partners in this exciting International Summer School being held in Brisbane from Sunday 12 to Sunday 19 December, 2010.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND 9OUNG PEOPLE ENTERING THEIR lNAL YEAR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN EXAMINING SOME OF THE MAJOR ISSUES OF OUR TIME
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND International Networking Opportunity s -EET !USTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS s -AKE NEW FRIENDSHIPS ACROSS CULTURES AS SCHOLARS AND PEERS AS YOU lND COMMON GROUND AND FORGE NEW CONNECTIONS
Keynote speakers include Professor Ian Frazer, PM Science Prize winner, Australian of the Year 2006, adviser to WHO and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Director of Diamantina Institute for Cancer, Immunology and Metabolic Medicine (and so much more!).
Develop strategies vital for success in tertiary study and beyond s 'AIN CONlDENCE AND GREATER INDEPENDENCE AS YOU EXAMINE some of the major issues of our time s (ONE SKILLS IN DECISION MAKING PROBLEM SOLVING AND communication s 2ElNE AND DEVELOP YOUR CAREER GOALS
PROGRAM OUTLINE
s %XPERIENCE !USTRALIAN 5NIVERSITY LIFE
s ! WEEK LONG 3UMMER 3CHOOL COMBINING AN EXCITING ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH ENRICHING EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
s 0ARTICIPANTS WILL RESIDE AT %MMANUEL #OLLEGE ON THE 3T ,UCIA CAMPUS OF 4HE 5NIVERSITY OF 1UEENSLAND s %ACH WEEK DAY MORNING PARTICIPANTS WILL HEAR FROM DYNAMIC AND EMINENT KEY NOTE SPEAKERS IN THEIR lELDS IN A SERIES OF LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS HELD AT %MMANUEL #OLLEGE s !FTERNOON SESSIONS WILL OCCUR AT THE )%3 CAMPUS IN INNER CITY "RISBANE WHERE THE GROUP WILL ENGAGE IN AN ON LINE LEADERSHIP SIMULATION CONDUCTED WITHIN THE 3ECOND ,IFE PLATFORM 4HE EXPERIENCE WILL INVOLVE PARTICIPANTS IN DECISION MAKING IN A DYNAMIC BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL REQUIRE THEM TO DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP SKILLS WITHIN A TEAM s %ACH NIGHT THERE WILL BE A FUN AND STIMULATING PROGRAM OF EVENTS HELD AT THE #OLLEGE AND THE 5NIVERSITY ! #LOSING $INNER AND 'RADUATION #EREMONY WILL BRING THE WEEK TO A CONCLUSION
EMMANUEL COLLEGE within The University of Queensland Enriching lives since 1911
4HE 3UMMER 3CHOOL WILL BE A FULLY SUPERVISED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE %MMANUEL #OLLEGE IS A RESIDENTIAL STUDENT COLLEGE IN AN IDYLLIC RIVERSIDE SETTING AT 3T ,UCIA 51 S MAIN CAMPUS 4HE COLLEGE PROVIDES SUPERVISION AND PASTORAL CARE WITH SECURITY IN A GATED COMMUNITY WITH ON SITE LEISURE FACILITIES
COST OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL: The Summer School fee of $1200 IS INCLUSIVE OF ACCOMMODATION
ALL MEALS TRANSPORT TO )%3 AND lELD TRIPS POST 3UMMER 3CHOOL ACTIVITIES EXTRA CURRICULAR CULTURAL SPORTING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
PASTORAL CARE AND SUPERVISION !N OPTIONAL PRE EVENT ACTIVITY IS AVAILABLE AT A SMALL EXTRA COST
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From the Head of Mathmatics The Mathematics Department has been notified of a Mathematical Modelling Competition taking place on Thursday 25 November and Friday 26 November. It is to be held at A.B. Paterson College on the Gold Coast. Please see Mrs Jacqui Klowss and collect an application form by Monday 18 October if you are interested in attending. Once expressions of interest have been received parents and students will be notified of transport arrangements for the two days. Jacqui Klowss
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From the Head of VET & Careers Scholarships at Southbank Institute of Technology If any student is interested in studying at Southbank Institute of Technology next year in 2011 our Scholarships applications will be available from 4th October 2010. Apply now if you: • • • •
are a highly motivated individual have a high academic record are from a low income or have a background of educational disadvantage are enrolled or enrolling at Southbank Institute of Technology.
Terms and conditions apply. For more information about the scholarships we offer visit www.southbank.edu.au/scholarships or phone Student Services on 13 72 48. QBuild Apprenticeships and Traineeships QBuild is currently offering apprenticeship opportunities starting this October. The following trades are often included as part of QBuild's annual Apprenticeship intake: • • • • • •
Carpentry Plumbing Painting Electrical mechanical Refrigeration and air conditioning Fitting and turning
QBuild may also have vacancies in the following specialist trade areas: • • • • • •
Glass and glazing Wood machining Upholstery Shopfitting Signwriting Stonemasonry
QBuild may also offer traineeships in: • Construction work • Horticulture • Office administration To find out more about QBuild's apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities please visit their website: http://www.qbuild.qld.gov.au/07_apprenticeships/index.asp Multicultural Learning and Skilling Expo Meet with local employers, training providers and government organisations to discuss your career options. When: Where:
1:00 – 3:00 pm Wednesday, 27 October 2010-10-07 Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE – Yeronga Campus
For more information contact: Travis Windsor on 0448 852 739
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Mission and Ministry News Mary MacKillop will be canonised on October 17th, 2010 in Rome. PRAYER God of all blessings, You revealed in Mary MacKillop a sensitivity to the rights and dignity of every person, regardless of race or creed. May we learn from her to overcome the obstacles of prejudice and fear. Help us to value the goodness of each person and all the blessings of unity in diversity. We ask this through the depth and unity of you, Our bountiful God, who holds all things in being. Amen It will be a highly significant event for Australia, and its five million Roman Catholics. Mary, the Melbourne-born daughter of Scottish migrants, was undoubtedly a remarkable woman: she co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph, sailed to Rome to secure Papal endorsement of her Order and devoted her life to educating and helping the poor. Television coverage of Canonisation events from Rome on October 17. People wishing to watch television coverage of the Canonisation ceremony live from Rome on Sunday, October 17, will have a choice with all major Australian networks carrying significant coverage. All programming times are given Australian Eastern Daylight Time so “Live” events should be one hour earlier in Queensland. You will need to check local guides for accuracy. ABC 1: Will cross live to Rome and events around Australia throughout the evening. At 10.00pm Compass will broadcast a “Canonisation Special” hosted by Geraldine Doogue live from the ceremony with interviews with Sisters and Church dignitaries. ABC 24: Live broadcast of the canonization(based in Syd) featuring Josephite Sisters and Liturgists and representatives from the Catholic Church during which they will be crossing to celebration events taking place around Australia. Ch 7: crosses in their news service to Rome and events around Australia and updates throughout the evening. "Sunday Night" will be broadcasting live from Rome from 6.30pm and run for approximately an hour. Mike Munro, hosting from Rome, will also be crossing to celebrations around Australia. Ch 9: crosses in their news service to Rome and events around Australia and updates throughout the evening. Ch10: crosses in their news service to Rome and events around Australia and updates throughout the evening. SBS: crosses in their news service to Rome and events around Australia and updates throughout the evening. Sky News: live broadcast of the canonisation ceremony hosted by a panel (based in Syd) featuring Josephite Sister, liturgists and representatives from the Catholic Church during which time they will be crossing to celebration events taking place around Australia. Foxtel’s History Channel will also air its Docu-Drama on Mary MacKillop. Mary MacKillop Celebrations in and around Brisbane Include: 11th-15th October-Brisbane Cath Ed schools have dedicated this week to celebrating Mary MacKillop with prayer and liturgy. 17th October-(Sunday) – Celebrations in the Cathedral precinct, around the chapel dedicated to Mary MacKillop, with an emphasis on youth, and will comprise a number of prayer experiences and the viewing of a live telecast of the ceremony on big screens. It is anticipated a maximum of about 1000 to be involved. A Live to Screen presentation of the saints begins at 5.30pm. The Canonisation Ceremony begins at 6.00pm. See timetable of activities below: 4.00pm to 5.15pm Cathedral, Cathedral Lawn, Chapel and Francis Rush Centre will feature events such as: Choirs, Concerts, Prayer Space, Displays, Drama, Banners, Pilgrimage and Food Stalls N.B. Food will be available from 4.00pm until 5.15pm N.B. from 5.15pm until 6.30pm the Cathedral will be the only venue open 5.15pm Gather in the Cathedral 5.25pm Acknowledgement of Country 5.30pm LIVE to Screen – Presentation of the Saints 6.00pm LIVE to Screen – Canonisation Ceremony begins 6.30pm LIVE to Screen – Canonisation Ceremony continues N.B. Food will be available again from 6.30pm
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Mission and Ministry News Continued... N.B. Concert Performers recommence. Other venues reopen 8.00pm LIVE to Screen – Canonisation concludes 8.15pm Closing Liturgy ANNIVERSARIES & UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday 14th October St Teresa of Avilia Friday 15th October
UN International Day of Rural Women
Saturday 16th October
World Food Day
Sunday 17th October
Mary MacKillop Canonisation International Day for the Eradication of Poverty National Anti-Poverty Week begins International Week Without Violence begins
Monday 18th October
St Luke, Evangelist
Wednesday 20th October
Global Dignity Day: The mission of Global Dignity is to implement the universal right of every human being to lead a dignified life. We all have the ability to increase the dignity of others and thus we increase our own dignity.
Sunday 24th October
World Mission Day United Nations Day & World Development Information Day
Wednesday 27th October
Children’s Mission Day, Universal Children’s Day celebrated in Australia
College Assembly-Mary MacKillop Celebration- All parents are welcome to join us at our College Assembly to be held in the Champagna Centre at 9.30am.
MATES PROGRAM Opportunities exist in a range of areas for students, staff and families to take part. Students are welcome to drop into the Campus Ministry Office before or after school, at morning tea or lunch time any day to find out what is available to them and to put their name on a roster. In the Senior school Campus Ministry Office parents can contact Br Mark Fordyce on 3858 4589, or email fordycem@marash.qld.edu.au and Mrs Caroline Smith on 38584589 or email smithcar@marash.qld.edu.au. Mrs Mena McLean works from the Junior school and can be contacted on 3858 4551 or mcleanm@marash.qld.edu.au MATES BBQ with the Homeless People Our thanks to the following staff, students and families who have generously offered their time to participate in the MATES BBQ over the last month including the September School holidays. 15th September Peter Orlicki(Staff Driver), Kay Wells(Team Leader) Damien Nelson, Catherine Mardon, Kieran Mardon, Bernard Piovesan, Tom Piovesan, James Campbell, Jeremy Lennon, Jack Conroy, Sheldon Macrauri 22nd September Richard Ward ( Staff Driver & Team Leader), Peter McLoughlin, Elizabeth Dangerfield, Matthew Dangerfield, Thomas Dangerfield, Alison Barlow, Stewart Jones, Liz McNally, Simon O’Hare, Joe Knynenburg, Ethan Marrinan, Dylan Jones, Brandon Ciocca 29th September James Couper(Staff Driver), Elizabeth Falconer (Team Leader), Alison Barlow, Stewart Jones, Harrison Lee, Michelle Lee, Tom Pirrone, Cherise Cooke, Jordan Cooke, Brendon Cooke 6th October Br Mark (Team Leader& Staff Driver) Elizabeth Falconer, Tom O’Rourke, Ben Andrews, George Young, Felipe Gama Silva. Louise McGovern, Craig McGovern, Harry McGovern, Nick McGovern
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Mission and Ministry News Continued... The MATES BBQ Roster for the next fortnight is: 20th October Scott Murphy (Staff Driver), Br Mark (Team Leader), Karen Young, Jacob Young, Lachlan Young, Majella Adams, Luke Adams, Liam Adams, Lisa Fox, Charlie Fox, Filipe Gama Silva, William Redmond, Frank Mara 27th October Richard Ward(Staff Driver & Team Leader), Mick Connolly, Myles Darwin, Ben Stubbings, Nick Harvey, Gibraan Jamnadas, James Eddy, George Young, Marvin Pleintinger, Daniel Quill The following boys were rostered on over the last few weeks in the various MATES Ministries and we would like to thank them for their generosity and commitment to reaching out to others in our community. Little Kings Movement 15th September- Campbell Taylor, Jack McMahon, Jack Mantle, James Teese, Tom Fairweather. 13th October-Elliot Martin, John Vercoe, James Teese, Angus McArthur, Kevin Birney, Connor Earley Paddington Day Respite Centre 12th October- Ben Perkins, Chilly Peng, Jason Zhemg, Nathan Downes, Alessandro Reggi LAMP-Mater Dei School 14th October-Jacob Miley, David Chapman, Louis Crawford, Charlie Power Lamp- St Peter Chanel School 14th October-Sam Heyward, Mitch Burgen, Joe Rasmussen, Pat Cenita, Craig Barry The following boys are rostered on over the next two weeks in the various MATES Ministries. Paddington Day Respite Centre 19th October-Not going 26th October-Jay Braden, Harry McGovern, Pat Cenita, Tim Humphries, David Garzarella, Ben Geyer Little Kings Movement 20th October-Lachlan Hughes, Xavier Horgan, Jacob White, Jack Mantle, Joe Hennessey, Ryan Humphries 27th October- James Mackie, Jack Bendall, Sam Jia, Tristian Yamashita, Callum Atterton, Edward Buckingham Lamp- Mater Dei School 21st October-B.J. Connolly, Jake Martin, Jordan Madden, Darcy Gannon 28th October-John Vercoe, Harrison Harvey, Connor O’Shea, Charlie Power, Joe Byrne Lamp- St Peter Chanel School 21st October-Chevez Morton, Matthew Gatty, Aaron Poustie, George Patterson 28th October-Deryn Wanigesekera, Jordan Nelson, Marco Zheng, Riley Glennon Santa Teresa Immersion 7th-14th August On the 7th-14th August the following staff and students travelled to Santa Teresa in Alice Springs for their Solidarity Immersion. Martin Busby, Myles Darwin, Ben Emmott, Ken Lopez Loo, Zack O’Brien, William Redmond, Tim Tracey, Katy Ward, Br. Mark and Luke McMahon. This week Kenneth Lopez Loo and William Redmond gave a report to the College Assembly on Wednesday on behalf of the Santa Teresa Immersion group where they shared the group’s experiences and reflections. It was also during this presentation that Miss Katy Ward presented to the College the gift of a book titled “Listen Deeply, Let these Stories In” written by Kathleen Wallace a member of the local community. “Good morning Mr. McLoughlin, Father Jim, teachers and fellow Ashgrovians. During the EKKA break last term, Will Redmond, Ben Emmott, Marty Busby, Zack O’Brien, Myles Darwin, Tim Tracey and I, Kenneth Lopez-Loo departed from Brisbane for Santa Teresa Aboriginal Community, west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory accompanied by Brother Mark, Miss Katy Ward and Mr. Luke McMahon. In the beginning, the seven of us were eager yet unsure of what we had signed up for. Most of us came from a lifestyle where the toughest thing to do each day was take out the trash. For those who had not seen the Big Red rock, it is nothing like what it is in the postcards. After thirty minutes of suspense and magic, we went walking around the rock, where the sense of mystery and awe is even stronger. We then headed off to
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Mission and Ministry News Continued... Santa Teresa, to live with the Arrernte people for the week. It’s interesting to experience the spirituality of the Arrernte people. Even after so many years, their deep connection to their land is still present. Today they still pass traditions on down through stories. It was surprising how easily we fitted into the simple lifestyle of the Arrernte people. As Santa Theresa was a small town, we were pretty hard to miss. Everyone wanted to know us, regardless of age or gender. I guess you could call us the new shiny toys of the town. We were the minority culture living amongst the 600 local Arrernte community. Our enthusiastic minds and able-bodies were seen as an asset to the community and were instantly thrown into the deep end, at the Ginger Porta primary school. (Kenneth Lopez Loo) For the next few days we worked in the school, rotating between classes each day, this is where most of us got to experience listening to religion classes in the native language of the area "Aranda". Some of us had the opportunity to do wood work with the older boys where we made clap sticks, while others got the opportunity to listen to the younger kids reading to us. On most days we found ourselves at the oval having a kick and running around with the younger boys and girls. All seven boys in our group were taught new skills about AFL footy from very talented and capable 11 and 12 year olds. In the evenings we would all head down to the gym to play basketball. We were shown no mercy. They are such brilliant athletes!!! On the Thursday afternoon Kenny, Miss Ward and myself went with Sr. Liz to get the campsite to prepare for our overnight camp out. This was probably my most enjoyable experience of the immersion. Cooking kangaroo tail and damper, while watching Kenny do all the hard work, such as collecting wood or digging holes for the kangaroo tails to cook in. When the rest of the group come out to the camp site we all enjoyed the kangaroo tail for dinner, except for Mr. McMahon who somehow got away without eating any. The following day we started the journey back to Brisbane, with much more then what we came with, with our eyes opened and a huge love for the people of Santa Teresa�. (William Redmond)
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Mission and Ministry News Continued... For a city boy like me, this trip was an eye opener. I learned many things there. I learnt about the art, culture and lifestyle of the first Australians. The opportunity to share our insights each evening with the other nine members of this immersion was also significant. This immersion was extremely humbling for me. It challenged me on so many different levels.� (Kenneth Lopez Loo) UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 18th October (Student Free Day): A Reunion for all those Year 12 Students who attended the Marist Leadership Forum to be held at La Valla, Rosalie. Wednesday 20th October: College Assembly Mary MacKillop Celebration - All parents are welcome to join us at our College Assembly to be held in the Champagnat Centre at 9.30am to celebrate the Canonisation. Thursday 28th October & Friday 29th October: Year 10 Reflection Days Sunday 31st October: Boarders Sacramental Celebration Mass at 6.45pm in the College Chapel - boarding families welcome to attend. Wednesday 3rd November & Thursday 4th November: Year 8 Net Retreat Days YEAr 7 Reflection Day On Thursday 7th October the Year 7 students participated in a Reflection day run by Mrs. Mena McLean, the Junior school Campus Minister. The following Year 9 students also assisted Mrs. McLean with the Year 7 students throughout the day and we would like to thank them for their leadership and assistance. Hugh Behan, Peter Cathcart, Elliot Cox, Oliver Darwin, Nicholas Eddy, Dylan Gower, Brendan Greenham, Russell Lundin, Tim McPhee, Jerome Pang, Conan Russell, William Thompson and Joshua Zanetti. These students all selected to study the new RE Module R81 Leadership for Life and Spirit which commenced at the beginning of semester two. This module is designed for students who wish to be part of the College’s Senior Ministry Program. The academic course complements the experience of Ministry within the College and is designed to prepare students for Leadership. It was worthwhile for these students to be able to implement in a practical way some of the new skills they have gained since joining this new module.
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Mission and Ministry News Continued... Solomon Islands Immersion 16th-26th September The following staff and students departed on 16th September for their Solidarity Immersion experience to the Solomon Islands and returned on the 26th September. The pilgrims included Ben Andrews, Tom Campbell, Matthew Hayes, Frank Mara, Declan Morris, Lachlan Thompson along with staff Br Mark, Josh Mulligan and Lucy Amolo.
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Mission and Ministry News Continued... SONY FOUNDATION MARIST CHILDRENS HOLIDAY CAMP 2010 (Friday 17th to Monday 20th September) At this week’s College assembly we honoured the work and commitment of 63 Year 12 students from Marist College and Mt Alvernia who gave up the first four days of the September holidays. This year’s camp saw 32 children welcomed to the College for the four days. Our youngest child was 5 years of age, our oldest 17. There were 10 girls and 22 boys. These children were here to experience four days of companionship and new adventures. This is our 8th camp. The College would like to thank the following people: The organising committee of: Mr Ward, Mr O’Farrell, Ms Armitage and Mr Nelson, Sr Jane O’Shea and Sr Liz Dangerfield and all our College Health Centre staff who coordinated a team of more than 25 Registered Nurses. Staff members: Ms Ward, Ms Canning, Mr Baldwin, Ms Spillane, Mr Keown and the Hospitality boys, Mr Purcell, Mr Seaborn, Mr Maddox, Mr Lawson, Mr Metzeling, Mr Wright, Mr Butt and the Music staff and students, Fr Jim Hargrave, and Mr McLoughlin. Staff of Mt Alvernia College: Ms Kym Smart, Ms Alison Stone and Mrs Paula Egan, and Principal Dr Kerry Tuite, our thanks. The College Services Staff who without their wonderful energy and support in organising everything from bedding and laundry to food and cleaning a camp like this could not run. To Mr Matt Tarlinton, the catering staff, Mrs Barbara Newell and cleaning staff, our sincere thanks. Students from Marist College & Mt Alvernia College: Monique Brooks, Kristy Butler, Tianna Camilleri, Gabe Crisp, Amelia Down, Caitlin Garamy, Rebecca Hull, Lauren Kavanagh, Rebecca Keane, Jordan Kramer, Alex Lavelle, Alice McIntosh, Melissa Rodwell, Megan Schmidt, Caitlin Smith, Chloe Stark, Clare Villalba, Renata Zgraja, Jesse Ainsworth, Luke Arnold, Robert Aston, Mitchell Board, Matthew Bugeja, Ed Burgin, Daryl Choong, Sean Coughlan, Patrick Daly, Jack Deller, Ryan Donnelly, Laurent Dubois, Mitchell Dunn, Lachlan Eyers, Stuart Gilmour, Alexander Grace, Aaron Hanson, Alexander Heinke, Tim Hicks, Luke Hilton, James Jessup, Joseph Knynenburg, Hugh Lilley, Ethan Marrinan, Angus Martin, Nicholas McCarthy, Scott McCarthy, Matthew McKeown, Brendan Mitchell, Jake Morris, Simon O’Hare, Tom Oliver, Jack Phillips, Daniel Quill, Ryan Quinlan, Shaun Retchford, Gabriel Reggi, Nicholas Rigby, Patrick Roggenkamp, Nick Ryall, Joseph Selwood, Jacob Smith, Liam Smith, James Tooley, Dillon Warmington. Joe Knynenburg presented his reflections and thoughts on the camp at the College assembly on Wednesday. Please see below. “Good morning Father Jim, Mr McLoughlin, staff, students and Sony Camp companions. On Friday the 17th of September, whilst the majority of you were getting ready for your holidays, sixty-three volunteers from Marist and Mt Alvernia College were preparing themselves for what was going to be the biggest four days of their lives. Despite undertaking two training days and possibly a bit of personal research, nothing was going to fully prepare them for the task that lay ahead. That task was to become a companion of a disabled child for these four days. A companion you may ask, why a companion and not a care-taker or a simple baby-sitter? The answer is simple. Whilst we were entrusted to perform the day-to-day necessities that included feeding, showering, toileting and clothing them; we were asked to befriend these children, to become their new big brother or sister, or simply their new mate. We were to make them feel like they were at a home away from home. Nick Rigby and I were selected to be the companions of Kai, an eight and a half year old boy who has quad spastic Cerebral Palsy. This means that Kai has little to no control over any part of his body from his neck down. Consequently he is wheel-chair bound and very restricted in his communication abilities. Basically, his only forms of communication were a nod or a shake of his head, and his incredible beaming smile. Initially, this restriction served to be a deterrent to Nick and me, as we struggled to engage Kai with the activities. However as the camp progressed and Kai became familiar with us and vice-versa, we soon discovered that this apparent restriction really was a wonderful lesson. It forced us to closely observe Kai, to monitor his every movement and facial
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Mission and Ministry News Continued... expression and soon enough fragments of his personality began to shine through this barrier. This served to teach me a new life-lesson. It taught me to truly focus on what people can do and not what they cannot do. The secondary purpose of the camp was to give the parents of these children some much needed respite. Personally, this was one of the most rewarding aspects of Sony Camp. Kai is an only child and is looked after by his single mother Raylene. I was astounded to hear that this is her only three day break of the entire year. What she was looking forward to most was to go swimming in the ocean, which she usually couldn’t because of Kai’s wheelchair. Again, this astonished me. Swimming at the beach seems like such a regular thing for me to do, and yet it is valued so highly for her. It made me realise that everybody is different. Something that means very little to one person may mean a great deal to another person. This is something that we should all be aware of; always considering the other side of the story before coming to a conclusion in a situation. For each of the companions, Sony Camp 2010 brought about numerous rewarding challenges. All sixty-three of us had different issues to deal with; whether it was getting 10 hours sleep over the three days, being involved in a continual three-day game of tiggy or trying to dodge the constant stream of lasagne that was being launched at our head. We all have our own stories, and our own memories of these amazing children. The camp offered us all a change in perspective and a revaluation of our priorities in life. Each of us now have significant appreciations for the value of communication, the ability to multi-task and the state of being organised. The strong bonds that were formed over these four days will not easily be forgotten. By the end of the four days, Kai was one hundred percent comfortable with Nick and I, and us with him. For me, this fact makes everything that we went through irrelevant. The vomit, the lack of sleep, the changing of nappies; all these disappear behind the image of Kai’s exuberant face as he drove out of the school grounds.” Joe Knynenburg
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Mission and Ministry News Continued... SONY Foundation Marist Children’s Holiday Camp 2010 Major Supporters Sony Foundation Australia Ms Monique Fermin & Ms Sophie Ryan, Sony Foundation Australia Mr John Kirby & Village Roadshow Limited Warner Brothers’ Movieworld Mr Peter McWhirter TShirt Supply Company, Peter Helman & Matthew Helman Marist College Ashgrove Staff, Students & Families Mt Alvernia College Staff, Students & Families Stephen Dangerfield, Carmen Briggs and Mark Byrne at Harcourts, Inner West/Ashgrove Bloom’s Pharmacy, The Gap and Knynenburg Family Mr John Clark & Discount Drug Stores Activcycle Coaching, West End THINK Mobility Suppliers Albany Creek Leisure Centre Avis Truck Rental Bidvest Brian & Nicole Bucknell, BnB Fresh Brisbane Bus Lines Coca Cola Dagwood & Peebo Dell Cakes Eventdecor.com Golden Circle Homestyle Bakeries Mirimar Cruises Parmalat Streets Ice Cream Town & Country Fruit & Vegetables
Solomon Island report Nine excited pilgrims left Australia for the Solomon Islands on the 16th September. Frank Mara, Tom Campbell, Matthew Hayes, Ben Andrews, Declan Morris and Lachlan Thompson accompanied by Mr Josh Mulligan and Brother Mark arrived At St Joseph’s Tenaru just outside Honiara , in time for Rugby training as school had just finished for the day. We had a great opportunity to relate really well with the boys on our first day in the Solomon’s. The next day we flew to Gizo in the Western Province and made our way by boat to St Dominic’s Rural Training Centre at Vanga Point where we would live for the next eight days. The Marist hospitality was overwhelming, this helped all of us, as we made the adjustment to very simple living and diet, long hours both working in the common gardens and classes. All of us had our eyes opened to this new way of living and relating with each other. There were lots of sad feelings as we left the wharf at Vanga for the last time, all the students and teachers came to the wharf at 7am to say goodbye. Arriving back in Honiara, we were thrown into preparations for the graduation ceremony at St Joseph’s Tenaru. It was a great day: the singing, families, dancing all made an impact on us. On final day in Honiara, we had the chance to meet with the Australian High Commissioner who gave us a snapshot of the global issues facing the people of the Solomon’s and how the Australian Government is responding. The Marist family is alive and well in the Solomon’s and it was a privilege to be part of this welcoming and inclusive culture, whose names and faces will remain with us for a long time to come.
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Music News Term 4 Music @ Marist Ashgrove Congratulations to both Senior Strings and Junior Strings who were both awarded a Gold Award at the 2010 MusicFest. The adjudicators were impressed with both ensembles and commented on the “enthusiasm and vibrancy” of their playing. Well done to the boys and their director Mrs. Catherine Wasserman. Also well done to the students who performed in both G.R.I.P.P.S and the State honors ensemble program at the Queensland Conservatorium over the last few weeks. The record numbers of boys being invited for both of these programs reflects the high standard of musicianship and development of the College’s music program. Finally special congratulations to Year 11 student Nicholas Rossi who was awarded the Queensland Special Prize in the Australian Society of Music Educators Young Composers competition. Nicholas has received an invitation to attend the XVIII ASME National Conference in July where his composition will be performed by a professional Symphony Orchestra for music educators across the country. Also well done to Year 12 student Laurent Dubois who was awarded a “Highly Commended” award in the Senior Secondary section. Term 4 Performances Year 11 Semi-Formal Friday 15th October, 7pm - Champagnat Centre In what is now a Marist tradition, Big Band 1 will dress up in their tuxedos once again to make the Year 11 semi formal an exciting and memorable night. Music Fest 2010 Big Band 1 “Jiants of Jazz” Sunday 24th October - Iona Performing Arts Complex Our award winning Big Band 1 is one of 8 schools from across the State that has been chosen to compete in this festival’s top Jazz Ensemble section. ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ – The Junior School Musical Friday 29th October – 12.30pm, 5.00pm and 7.30pm – Draney Theatre Book your tickets early for this not to be missed production. All Year 6 and 7 boys will be involved in these three performances of this popular musical. Talent scouts welcome! Please check the Music Website and College Newsletter for further details closer to the show. Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon Tuesday 2nd November The College’s String Quintet will be providing pre-lunch entertainment for this event held in the Cyprian Pavilion. Grandparents Day Friday 5th November - Champagnat Centre This morning concert will showcase most of the College’s premier ensembles for Grandparents of the Marist College Ashgrove Community. More details for this event can be found in the College’s newsletter closer to the event.
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Music News Continued... Soiree 2010 Friday 5th November, 7pm – Champagnat Centre All members of the College community are invited to this annual gala event to farewell our 2010 Year 12 students. This celebratory concert will feature all of the College’s large and small ensembles. Admission: Adults $10, Concession $5, Family $20. 2011 Music Information Evening Thursday 11th November, 6pm – Draney Theatre This information evening is for new parents and students and covers full details of the co-curricular music program including lesson scheduling and ensemble Year 5 Concert Thursday 11th November, 7pm – Draney Theatre Come along and hear the stars of the future. Also performing at this concert will be one of the College’s senior ensembles. Admission free. Secondary Prize Giving Thursday 18th November, 7pm - Champagnat Centre Symphony Orchestra will give their final performance for 2010 as part of the Secondary Prize Giving. Year 12 Graduation Mass Friday 19th November, Champagnat Centre The Wind Orchestra, Wind Symphony and Liturgical Choir will be performing at this farewell event for the College’s Year 12 students. Junior School Prize Giving Tuesday 23rd November, 7pm - Champagnat Centre Wind Ensemble, Marist Voices and Junior Big Band will provide cultural interludes throughout the evening.
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For further information regarding concerts and bookings, please contact the music department on Phone: 3858 4668, email: musicstaff@marash.qld.edu.au, website: www.marash.qld.edu.au/music
The shop will be closed for the September holidays Please note shop will be open Sunday 3 Oct 3pm – 5pm Monday 4 Oct 8am – 9am Summer uniform will be worn from Monday 4 Oct Uniform Shop Hours: • Mondays closed • Tuesday and Friday - 12.30pm - 2.30pm • Wednesday and Thursday 12.30pm - 4.00pm The Uniform Shop has Eftpos and Credit Card facilities (Visa / Mastercard). Parents can take advantage of this service by phoning through their card details allowing their sons to come down at lunchtime and pick up any uniform requirements. Please note that uniforms will not be issued until card details have been received and transactions approved.
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From the Archives Hello to you all again. As promised in the last episode of the Ashgrove story, this time we will explore the Directorship of Brother Valerius Brogan, beginning in 1959. The impression one gets from “Canvas of Dreams” is that the greatest asset Valerius had was himself. Brothers and students universally acknowledged him as “a good bloke”. He dealt with people personally, face to face, and was always a good listener – the sign of a born diplomat. He had no great vision for the College nor any master plan to which he would slavishly adhere – rather was he an advocate of the “if it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it” school of thought. And he was pleased with what he found at the College – a group of Brothers of vast experience, each of them hard workers and each of them with a speciality which was of great benefit to the Ashgrove community. In his own words, Valerius summed up his philosophy: “It was like walking into a workshop and seeing a wheel spinning and saying – ‘Oh well, I’ve got to keep this wheel going; everything is set up.’ So it tended to roll on the way it was.” The Director also had no “side” about him: he saw himself as “the figurehead of a very dynamic staff” and worked with his Brothers in co-operative effort a la Cyprian. The positive result was a happy team at the College, and many physical benefits for the community, of which more anon. (The negative side, which was unappreciated at the time, was that the rapidly altering society outside the College gates was going to impact itself on Ashgrove without anyone being aware of the juggernaut which was approaching, and without any preparation being made for change.) The happy team of which Valerius was the head had, however, one member who was definitely NOT happy. Almost incredibly, this person was a vital part of the Ashgrove fabric – the school Chaplain. And yet again, the cause of the aberrant behaviour of the Chaplain could be laid squarely at the door of a character we have met before – Archbishop Duhig. The Archbishop had the responsibility of selecting Chaplains for schools, and Mark Farrelly contends that in some cases Duhig used the schools as dumping grounds for clergy who were sick, worn out, or too fond of the bottle. Whatever the truth of this, there can be little doubt that when the Archbishop told Father William Cuneo that he had been appointed to Ashgrove as Chaplain in 1958, the squarest of square pegs was being aimed at the roundest of round holes. Cuneo, whose heart’s desire was a parish of his own, had recently left a missionary order because they insisted on giving him teaching appointments against his will. Now he was aghast to discover that Duhig considered his previous appointments made him an ideal choice for Ashgrove. The result was a disaster of Basil Fawlty proportions. Cuneo did his job at Ashgrove for a time, though with ill-concealed lack of grace; then he began exhibiting some bizarre behaviour, either in desperation or anger. He insisted to Valerius that, as a priest, he should have the right to sit at the top of the table and to lead the Brothers’ community in saying Grace. Valerius, ever diplomatic, explained to Cuneo that only the Director had that right. The Chaplain stormed out, fulminating against those who dared to challenge the dignity of the priesthood. At the next meal, the Brothers discovered Cuneo with a table for one set for himself, his back deliberately turned to the Brothers. Worse was to follow: the Chaplain began to use his sermons to the boys to complain about trivial matters, and to reflect on what he saw as failings in the behaviour of the Brothers towards his priestly person. The Brothers were “sore provoked” in Mark Farrelly’s phrase, scarcely able to believe that a grown man would act as Cuneo was doing, and involving the students of the College as well. Little short of open warfare prevailed between the community and the Chaplain, and all the diplomacy and charm of Valerius could not reverse the trend: there was an inescapable conclusion – Cuneo had to go. The priest made sure of this by writing to the Provincial with his complaints, claiming that Valerius and the Brothers at Ashgrove were against him, but succeeding only in convincing the Provincial that Ashgrove desperately needed another Chaplain. This black comedy played itself out to the end when Cuneo gained his wish in 1960: he left Ashgrove…..to a posting at the mental asylum at Goodna. And on that farcical note, we will pause. The next episode will examine the work of various Brothers in the time of Valerius, and investigate the mighty contribution the Men’s Committee made to the development of facilities at Ashgrove. Until then, From The Archives, Dave Cameron: 38584591 or camerond@marash.qld.edu.au
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JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS Junior School News Dear Parents, Staff and Boys, Welcome back to the last term of 2010. As usual it’s a busy term which will pass very quickly indeed. I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break. It was lovely to welcome our boys back to school on Monday 4th October, all safely back with us. Thank you for the work and time that would have gone into getting the boys ready for their new term. Towards the end of last term a few members of the Junior School Staff attended a presentation by Brother David Hall, who has just completed his Doctorate in the USA and has been appointed Headmaster at Marcellin College in Sydney. The quote below was part of Brother David’s presentation and I share it with you today and a short Reflection. “In Marist Catholic schools, perhaps now more than ever, there is the opportunity to bring faith and culture into vigorous dialogue. This opportunity finds its source in the mood and nuance of contemporary Australian society; a society, questioning in hope for more balance, yet to be found in our complex world in transition.” We have the ideal opportunity and, indeed, the ideal setting in the Junior School to begin this journey of bringing faith and society into dialogue – in other words – to integrate faith and society more. One of the most important words in the above quotation is ‘balance’. We hear the yearning for balance so often in today’s society: balance between work and home, balance between TV and physical activity, balance between religion and daily life, balance between busyness and relaxation. In one sentence we can articulate the aim of a Marist Education; “to make the person of Jesus Christ relevant to young people.” These simple words should be reflected in all our dealings and interactions. We don’t achieve this all the time; we are very frail human beings, but it’s an ideal that we should have before us at all times. This aim, or ideal, would bring about the opportunity expressed by Brother David as it would open our young people to the liberating message of Jesus, who expressed his faith in the culture of his time. Jesus stated that he wished his followers to live full lives which means simply, living our faith in the world in which we find ourselves. With all its troubles and difficulties, it’s still a beautiful life. This is where balance is important. We should live a life that is life giving for ourselves and those around us. We hope that we inculcate in our boys, from the time they begin at Marist College in Year 5, that God wishes them to be safe, happy and content, but aware that the person of Jesus Christ guides them to achieve balance. The message of Jesus is challenging as having a ‘balanced or integrated life’, a life that is open to the Christian message is not easy. As we begin Term 4, I gratefully thank the Junior School Staff and parents for their true example and support as we all strive to ensure that our boys grow into compassionate, loving and balanced men, who embrace the world in which they live. Here are some items of interest for the start of Term 4: “Walk for the Innocents”: Friday 27th August, 2010: Thank you to all the Junior School families who supported this great event a few weeks ago. A letter of thanks was received on Friday 8th October from Mr. Rod Fernan, Secretary, with the following details: “For your information, the money raised in support of the ‘Walk for Innocents’ amounted to $4,140. 30. On behalf of the Innocents Relief (IR), I would like to offer our thanks for the overwhelming support of the project from the teachers, staff, students and parents. We will endeavour to provide your College with some feed-back on the progress of the kitchen up-grade.” Year 8, 2011: Our Year 7 boys have a few short weeks left in the Junior School and then they begin their exciting new journey into secondary school. We always wish that the Year 7’s last term is a happy experience for each of them, so we ask for their complete co-operation over the coming weeks. They are a great group of young men. I am very proud of them and I am sure they will enjoy their remaining time with us. Here are some important details for you to remember for Term 4: (1) Year 8, 2011 Information Evening: Tuesday 26th October: This is a very important meeting for boys and their parents and I encourage you to attend. If your son will not be returning to the College for Year 8, 2011, you do not need to attend. The evening begins at 7.00pm and will be held in the Champagnat Centre (College Gym). I will inform the boys of which House they have been placed on Tuesday 26th October, after lunch.
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Junior School News Continued... (2) If your son is not returning to the College for Year 8, 2011, would you please inform me as the House lists are about to be finalised. This will be confidential. (3) Dates for the Year 7 boys for the remainder of the year: Thursday 21st October: Year 7 Invitational Mathematics Competition. Friday 29th October: Junior School Musical. Tuesday 23rd November: Junior School Awards’ Night at 7.00pm in the Champagnat Centre. Wednesday 24th November: Year 7 classes to Wet ‘n Wild. Thursday 25th November: Year 7 Mass and Supper at 7.00pm in the College Chapel. Friday 26th November: Junior School Assembly and Year 7 Farewell, at 1.45pm, in the Draney Theatre. Parents are most welcome to attend. Premier Division (Chess) Tournament – Brisbane North: Towards the end of Term 3 a number of our boys participated in this tournament which was held at Saint Joseph’s Nudgee College at Boondall. Mr. Shane Mather, who accompanied the boys, wrote the following details in an e-mail: The Marist team and individual scores were: Liam Dale: 2.5 points, Andrew Mather: 5 points, Bailey Ainsworth: 2 points, Harrison Bowles: 3 points, Tavish Healy (12th) and Henry Smith (35th) also participated in the A Grade Division. This was a great result for the boys to qualify for the Premier Division and then perform very well against some very strong opposition.
Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
School Brisbane Boys’ Grammar Nundah Brisbane Boys’ College Boondall Marist Brothers’ College (1) Indooroopilly SS (A) Nudgee College Samford SS (1)
Score 23 21.5 16 13.5 12.5 11.5 9 5
Thank you to Mrs. Connie Pizzato, our Chess Coach, for all her work with the boys in 2010. We look forward to the 2011 Chess season which begins next term. Important dates from Thursday 14th October to Thursday 28th October: Monday 18th October: VERIFICATION DAY – Pupil free day. Tuesday 19th October: Junior School Book Fair begins in the Junior School Library. Thursday 21st October: Year 7 Invitational Mathematics Competition from 9.00am in the Brother Cyprian Pavilion. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSEMBLY FOR FRIDAY 22nd OCTOBER HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Tuesday 26th October: Year 8, 2011 Information Evening beginning at 7.00pm (sharp), in the Champagnat Centre.
Friday 29th October: Junior School Musical. The details have been forwarded. If you have any questions, please make contact with me through my e-mail address or the Junior School Office. With warmest wishes to you all,
Michael B. Druce.
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Junior School News Continued... FREN NCH POE ETRY CO OMPETITI ION 2 2010 On Saturday S 4 September S s school studen nts in South E East Queensla and participa ated in the an nnual French Poetry Competition “Con ncours de Poé ésie”, organiz zed by the Alliance Française. The Allia ance Française is a French h ciation established in 1883 to promote e French lang guage and culture in the w world. The 2010 Edition wa as held at assoc Mans sfield State High H School. The competition c w very com was mpetitive with h over 200 students from 11 different Brisbane and d Gold Coast schools. s Judges were imprressed by the e performances and took a long time ensuring e they y were making g the right de ecisions; some etimes the students were so good thatt we have had d to allow joint winners. gratulations s to Marist College C stud dents (Years s 5-12) who o, for the firrst time, too ok the mostt awards, Cong with h 30 winnin ng presenta ations and distinctions. It is a great hono our to win a place in n such a pres stigious and difficult contest. Year r5 1st Henry H Smith rison Cusack k 3rd Fabian Petron ni & Liam Wiilson 2nd Harr Distiinctions: Ea amon Ganno on, Jack Ran nsley, Benja amin Ritter and a David Lake L r6 Year 1st Liam L Hegartthy & Patric c Lewis 2nd Oscar Coo oney & Rory y Campbell amin Loff 3rd Benja Distiinctions: Etthan McCall,, Jack Gullo,, Isaac Baco on, Jack Pur rtill, Alexan nder Ray, Alfie Green and Alexander Wood Year r7 3rd Mackenzie Kelly Distiinctions: Is saac Ellings,, James Ellin ngs, Hugo Oates O and Max M Hewett he Prize giving Ceremony this year is on o the 29 Octtober, the day of the Scho ool Musical, I invited the As th repre esentative fro om Alliance Française F to come c to the college c to pre esent the priz zes and certificates to our students. The date d and time e will be forw warded to parrents as soon n as they are known.
Elizab beth Leskiew wicz
RIT CERTIFIC CATES MER Cong gratulations to the followin ng boys who received Merrit Certificates at the Junio or School Ass sembly on Th hursday 16 September. LUE: Xavier Banister, Ben Bucknell, Ben B Burkett, A Alex Campion n, Sam Jury, David Lake, Oliver Vanderbyl 5 BL 5 GO OLD: Shaun Anderson, Benjamin B Frac cchia, Patrick k Gallagher, Patrick P Grinsttead, Marc Vienna, William m Whitch hurch 5 RE ED: Aidan Bowes-McKee e, Matthew Dangerfield, D H Harrison Geev ves, Jacob O’’Brien, Thoma as Ralph, Marcus b-Blakemore Torrisi, Jakob Webb 6 BL LUE: Tom An ndreas, Kurttis Brown, Jam mes Graham, Pat Lewis, Kirby K Madden n, Jacob Stow wer 6 GO OLD: Sam Coats, C Jack Gullo, Alex Pie erce, Nicholas s McGovern, Hamish H Symo on, Callum Williams W 6 RE ED: Jayden n Arndell, Rorry Campbell, Ben Gardiner, Joseph Gav vin, Jordan Mostert, M Rory Newton 7 BL LUE: Stewarrt Bannah, La achlan Downs s, Michael Faiirbairn, Jorda an Maes, Ellio ott Peet, Alejo o Ruiz 7 GO OLD: Liam Adams, Jordan n Cabot, Jaco ob Grellman, Mackenzie Kelly, Josh Mu urphy,Joseph Ryan, Angus s Smith, opher Sykes Christo ED: Patrick k Carroll, Matthew Coren, Reece Day, T Thomas Downs, Tom Hennessy, William m Raddatz 7 RE 7 GR REEN: Matthe ew Bremner, Luca D’Arien nzo, Shem Fa alzon, Michael Gallagher, Joshua J Livers sidge, Liam Moore, M Benjam min Vanderby yl
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Junior School News Continued... MUSIC CERTIFICATES The following boys were awarded Music Certificates. 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7
Blue: Gold: Red: Blue: Gold: Red: Blue: Gold: Red: Green:
Hamish Nation, Joshua Rolfe, Oliver Vanderbyl Patrick Grinstead, Harrison McSweeney, William Garske, Oscar Mead, Jacob O’Brien Kurtis Brown,Oscar Della-Vedova Jackson Courtney, Alex Wood Rory Campbell, Dominic Fielden Liam Petersen Jordan Cabot Joseph Merimba, Zac Neville Luke Casey
Junior School Sport Athletics Carnival Wrap-Up Congratulations to our CIC Track and Field squad who competed at the CIC Championships held at UQ St Lucia on Monday 6th September and at QSAC on Wednesday 8th of September. The overall results are posted below with Marist College Ashgrove finishing 4th overall in the Purple Division (which is effectively 1st division). The boys should be congratulated on their efforts both at training and during competition. This season we had a squad of 75 boys qualify based on the criteria of attendances at training and also at the UQ meets on Saturday mornings throughout Term 3. Results can be found on the Junior School Sport webpage under Track & Field; then click on the link titled – CIC T&F Carnival – Final Results.
2010 Athletics Summary from Mrs Stanton (Junior School Athletics Convenor) It was a very successful athletics season for the junior school boys with the hard work of the whole team resulting in a 4th placing in our division. The boys this season showed a lot of commitment and determination in training and at the Saturday morning competitions, which made the improved result possible. It was very difficult to select the final CIC squad because all of the boys trained so hard and we wished we could have picked them all in the final team which competed at the CIC Championships. The highlight for me this season was the leadership shown by the yr 7 boys at training and the enthusiasm of the new yr 5 boys who kept the older boys on their toes. It would be great to be able to bottle the enthusiasm with which they trained and strived to improve. Also, the sportsmanship shown by those boys who trained but did not make the team, and the humility of those boys who did, showed true Marist spirit. The coaches’ job was made so much easier by the boys’ willingness to train hard, do their best and encourage each other. Athletics is an individual sport but at Marist we strive to make it a real team effort and the relay results were a highlight of the season. The fantastic cheer squad of boys in the stands at the Championships helped all the teams to lift and subsequently we had boys who ran personal best times to earn the Marist team valuable points. It was a pleasure working with such hard working and motivated young people and see them reap the rewards for their efforts. Individual Achievements A big congratulations to Lachlan McKinnon who was selected in the Queensland Select Rugby Team at the Invitational 12 years Rugby Carnival which was held in Caloundra on September 12. Lachlan will forever be remembered as the first Marist College Ashgrove boy to be selected in this team, as the carnival is only in its second year. Lachlan represented Metropolitan North at these Championships along with Josh Neill and Liam Coulson. The Met North Team was crowned State Champions at this Carnival which is another outstanding achievement for these boys. Great work!! Campbell Mohr has been selected to be part of the U/13 Stingers Representative Rugby League Development Squad, where he will take part in 4 development coaching days before a residential camp in early March 2011. Good work Campbell. I hope you enjoy the experience of being part of an elite Rugby League Development Program. We wish James Graham all the best at the State Championships for Track & Field next week. James will travel to Townsville to compete in the High Jump at the State Championships. James has displayed an enormous amount of dedication to his Track & Field this season and deserves to be rewarded with a place at the State Championships.
Josh Neill will also represent Metropolitan North in cricket next month. Josh will travel to Cairns for the State Championships and compete from November 14-17 with the ultimate goal of being selected in the Queensland U/12 Cricket Team. We wish Josh all the best and congratulate him on his progress through the representative pathway thus far. After an undefeated season for our 5A basketball team it was great to hear two boys Matthew Richards and Ben Fracchia were selected to represent Brisbane in Basketball for the U/14 age group. An amazing achievement, but after watching the outstanding 5A team compete in our recent CIC Basketball season, I must say, I am not surprised. Great
effort boys!!
Marist College Ashgrove | College Newsletter 2010
Junior School News Continued... Well done to the e following bo oys who won n their recen nt BJRU final as part of tthe GPS U/12 Div 2 Gold d Team – wart Bannah h, James Me ee, Nick Perr ry, Ben Beik koff, Lachlan n McKinnon and Connorr Heather. Stew Term m 4 Swimming Training g Junio or School Training – next year’s Year 5 & 7 studentts are most welcome. w Begin nning Monday 4th October every afterrnoon – Mond day, Tuesday y, Wednesday y, Thursday & Friday – 3.30pm till 5.30pm at the College Po ool. Please contact Head Coach Michael Wo ooldridge on n 0412 333 3 922 or arash.qld.edu u.au if you ha ave any queriies relating to o the swimming season. wooldridgem@ma
AFL Auskick Pro ogram
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Marist Ashgrrove NAB AFL PRO Centre Agges 7‐12 Sign o on & 1st Session n: Thursday 14 4th October Time: 3.3 30pm‐4.30pm (every Thursdaay for 7 weeks)) Venuee: The Flats – G Grevillea Oval 44060 For mo ore informatio on contact: AFLL Qld Brisbane West office on n 3844 9378 TO R REGISTER:
OPTION A – PREFERR RED OPTION - Three Eassy Steps: 1. Register online at www.aflausskick.com.au d registration form 2. Prrint submitted 3. Hand H along with h payment to your y AFL Ausk kick Co o-ordinator att the first session.
OPTIO ON B Comple ete a handwrittten registration nd give along with w payment tto form an your AF FL Auskick Co-ordinator at the first se ession.
Tenn nis Maris st’s new tenn nis centre is on o track to be e ready early Term 4. Pro--Am Tennis o offers juniors group trainin ng, squad training and priva ate lessons, as a well as wee ekend fixture es and week day d afternoon fixtures. s consists s of TCAQ Lev vel 2 Advance ed level or Te ennis Aust. Club level coac ches only so you can rest assured Our staff you child’s c tennis is in experie enced hands. And for f the paren nts, we have introduced a range of Adu ult tennis opp portunities including socia al tennis, card dio tennis, evening fixtures and a private & group lessons. ou would like to register your y interest, please e-ma ail your conta act details, pla aying experie ence (if any) and the If yo grade e at school in n which your child is in. Ad dults please rregister yourr interest also o if you are ke een to try any of the lesso ons or fixtures we are offe ering.
Allan Say Marisst Head Tennis Coach Pro‐A Am Tennis allan@ @proamtenniss.com.au Ph: 04 408 766 882 www.proamtennis.com.au
Crick ket Sign –On It is that time of the year aga ain when the summer sea ason sports hold their registration days. A reminde er that the ege policy is for f students who wish to play for a clu gn-on for a half h season so o they are av vailable to Colle ub cricket sig repre esent and pla ay for the College in Term 1, 2011.
JUNIOR SCHOOL S CRI ICKET COAC CHES WANTE ED Pare ents, Old Boy ys or other in nterested pers sons are requ uested to con ntact the Spo orts Office forr further details about possible coa aching positio ons for season n 2011 – Term 1. Send details d to caplickl@marash h.qld.edu.au or feel free to o call Luke Caplick on 043 37 549 809. All applic cants will be required r to po osses a Blue Card prior to o taking on co oaching role. Application fforms can be colle ected from Ac ccounts or Sp ports Office.
Luke Caplick Head d of Sport – Junior J School