Vol. 49 Issue #3 11th March 2013

MULTICULTURAL WEEK

FROM THE HEADMASTER

FINANCEA reminder to all Parents/Guardians/Fee Payers that your first fee installment was due on Friday 8 March.

Mr Mark BrooksBusiness Manager

Dear Parents,

Our Expo Day (Open Day) was very well attended, not only by prospective parents but also by our students who were required as helpers to showcase the College. The P&F with their volunteers catered magnificently throughout the day.

I have received many positive reviews from visitors who noted the tours as particularly enjoyable that were provided by our own students. Besides the word of mouth publicity, the students’ pride and knowledge in their school are the key factors which draw families towards deciding that Marist College North Shore is the school for their son. So your support for the day is very much appreciated.

Enrolment wise, it is even more urgent for families who have boys at the College to submit the ir forms for younger siblings now, especially if your son is in Year 5. The initial set of interviews will be start on Saturday 4th May for the 2015 cohort. Please let your friends know about the enrolment period so their do not miss out. After the interviews, initial offers will be posted at the beginning of Term 3.

Recently, we had our first meeting with the students who are go going on Immersion experiences to Cambodia, Northern Territory and India. I urge you to read carefully the full page flyer promoting our major fundraiser for the Immersions.

We are keen to accept not only any items you may be able to donate for the silent auction, but we would especially welcome your attendance at the function and enjoy theevening which is being catered by volunteer Hospitality students.

Parents who are hoping to have their son experience Immersion during their Year 12 will find the evening particularly informative. All money raised will be given tothe host groups in India, Cambodia and Northern Territory.

Last year’s Walkathon money has been used to upgrade the equipment in the College Canteen. New refrigerators, freezer and commercial oven have been installed to further increase the Canteen’s capacity to store and present food that has been cooked on site.

A huge effort has been made by Mrs Shelley Kemsley to make every item of food sold both healthy and enjoyable for our hungry students. The volunteer help of parents is very much appreciated because it enables fresh food to be prepared in a timely fashion. So thankyou to parents who have been able to help.

Year 12 students have their mid-year exams beginning this week. We wish them well for these crucial exams, the results of which, will bring to light where more work needs to be done to move towards a good result for the HSC.

Most parents would know that the preparation for the annual musical “Promises, Promises” is well under way. Regular rehearsals are taking place on Wednesday afternoons and will extend to Sundays during Term 2.

Two important dates that you should put in your diary are the official celebrations of the 125th Anniversary of the beginning of the Marist education in North Sydney. On Monday 3 June, we are having a celebratory Mass at St. Marys Cathedral beginning at 9.00am.

All of the students will be in attendance in addition to the many parents and ex-students that this event will attract. It will be a great celebration so I look forward to seeing you there.

On Saturday 17 August, there will be a 125th Anniversary dinner at the College. We expect that this will sell out quickly, so you will need to be quick once tickets go one sale.

I extend to you every prayer and blessing for the coming fortnight.

Br Peter Corr, fmsHeadmaster

FROM THE DEPUTY HEADMASTERMULTICULTURAL WEEK

Our Multicultural Week has been a roaring success. Prayers in native tongue each day, a Multicultural quiz, our Multicultural assembly and our spirit-filled luncheon have been the highlights of the week.

The Multicultural luncheon raised $3538.30, with all proceeds going to Marist Asia Pacific Solidarity. I hope that students have explained to their parents the Marist Asian communities that we are supporting in our Lenten season.

I must congratulate the many students and staff who prepared such beautiful food and decorations to celebrate and educate the community on the traditions of their culture. I would like to acknowledge the efforts and leadership of our Multicultural Committee: Ms Kathleen McGrath, Toby Plasto, Max Madden, Daniel Sleiman, Alexander Fong, Arshag Rajoyan and Liam Tully.

Furthermore, many thanks to all the parents who assisted at the luncheon with the preparing of the food stalls and the cleaning up at the end of the luncheon.

WEEK 8 (18 MARCH - 22 MARCH)

I would like to highlight this week as it is a very important and busy week at Marist. Students have been informed about the following events and notes have been sent home to provide detail for these events.

Monday to Friday: Year 9 on Camp. All notes with details have be issued.

Wednesday: Year 12 conclude Half Yearly Exams on Wednesday. Exam timetables have be issued. Students are expected at school on Thursday at 2:30pm to support the MCC swim team. There will be no classes on the Thursday.

Thursday: There will be no classes on this day for Year 7 and Year 12. Year 7 and Year 12 will be attending MCC Swimming Carnival in support of the swim team. All letters have been issued to students.

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (Mobile Phones)

While mobile phones are permitted to be brought to school, students have been reminded of our rules and regulations of how and when they can be used.

Essentially, phones should be switched off or onto silent to ensure that classes are not disturbed. Students are not permitted to use phones or other personal electronic devices (iPods etc.) in or out of class without the permission of a teacher. Demerits will be issued to students who fail to follow these guidelines.

Continual inappropriate use of personal electronic (phones) will result in a detention or the device being retained by the teacher. Videoing or the taking of photos within the context of school activities will also see device be automatically confiscated.

The support of parents with this issue is important in developing positive and effective habits for the use of personal electronic devices.

Mr David ForresterDeputy Headmaster

Lukas Zaher manning the Indigenous table

MCNS “Aussie” contingent

“The Gift of Presence”Wednesday 20 March, 5.30pm

You’re invited to attend a “mass, talk and reflection” with the focus of the talk on “The Gift of Presence”. This event is part of the Marist Laity Australia monthly meetings. Mass will start in the Church and then the group will move to the crypt.

When: Wednesday 20 March, 5.30 - 7pm Where: St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 141 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney

For more information contact info@maristlaityaustralia.com or just turn up!

SOLIDARITYMARIST ASIA PACIFIC SOLIDARITY

One of the key organisations that Marist North Shore supports is Marist Asia Pacfic Solidarity (MAPS). Through our involvement with MAPS, we are able to stand in solidarity with our international family. MAPS currently provides education and support to sixteen countries in the Asia Pacific region.

During Lent, students are asked a very simple question each Friday morning during tutor group: “Would you like to donate $2 to MAPS appeal?” I would encourage each student to continue the wonderful work of MAPS by donating each week. As part of the MAPS appeal, each week has a designated project and country that students provide information about through daily notices, midday prayers and other innovative ideas by the senior students. I would encourage you to talk to your son about the MAPS project and the issues faced by people in that country.

While it is important to help fund the work of MAPS, it is more important to understand the injustices present in our world, to be educated, and to advocate for long lasting change in the which is what MAPS aims to do. As Marists, we stand in solidarity with our international family to build this capacity through comprehensive education programs that start from the ground up. With the assistance of Marists throughout Australia, including our fifty-two schools, and our international partners, we are currently providing support to education programs across sixteen countries in Asia and the Pacific.

TEACHING & LEARNINGASSESSMENT BOOKLETS

A reminder that all students should have now received a copy of their formal assessment programme for the year. If any student did not receive their assessment booklet, they are to see me to collect one. Alternatively, there are electronic copies available on the school website found by clicking on the Assessment Schedules link under the Learning@Marist tab.

Please refer to this booklet throughout the year to keep track of tasks and due dates. It is also very important that students and parents familiarise themselves with the College policy around absenteeism during assessment tasks and the necessary follow up.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Those students interested in studying in the USA, there is an information evening being held Ascham school in Edgecliff on Thursday 21 March from 5.30 – 7.30pm.

Additionally, Monte Sant’ Angelo is holding an information evening on the Monday 25 March at 7pm for students interested in Overseas/Gap Year programmes. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to attend so I can e-mail numbers though to Monte by the Monday 18 March.

The Sydney Morning Herald HSC Careers Expo is happening again this year at Moore Park from 30 May – 2 June. Western Sydney Careers Expo takes place from 20 June – 23 June at Sydney Olympic Park. Please see me for flyers for these events

Miss Ann McGovernDirector of Teaching and Learning

SOLIDARITY

It has been a busy first six weeks for Marist Solidarity, with over 130 boys from Years 9-12 signing up to become involved. Pope John Paul II described the concept of Solidarity in 1987 as:

“not a vague feeling of compassion, or shallow distress, at the misfortunes of so many people, both near and far. On the contrary, it is a firm and preserving determination to commit oneself to the common good: that is to say to the good of all, because we are all really responsible for all.” Marist Solidarity gives students the opportunity to commit themselves to others through a number of ways. Students participate in a range of social outreach activities, from working with the homeless to tutoring refugees to also visiting the elderly, as well as participating in fundraising and environmental care activities.

Students are involved in educational programs that focus on a variety of social issues - held through either the Catholic Education Office, other charitable organisations or at the Marist Solidarity term meeting in which a keynote speaker addresses an issue. From this education, it is hoped that students will advocate and provide a voice in our community for those who are marginalized by talking to friends and family and discussing other strategies.

One such strategy is that this year students will be invited to write about an issue of their choice or a reflection on their experience of been involved in Solidarity. In this edition, Robert Stevenson (Year 11 Kelly) reflects on his experience at Matthew Talbot last Wednesday. If you would like more information on Solidarity, please don’t hesitate to email me at the College.

Mr Stephen VersteeghSolidarity Coordinator

MATTHEW TALBOT REFLECTION

On Wednesday 6 March, Year 11 boys Ben Macintosh, Jake Skrabanich, Robert McKee and myself joined Mr Versteegh in running the kiosk at the Matthew Talbot Men’s Hostel in Woolloomooloo.

The Matthew Talbot Men’s Hostel is a clinic/support centre run by the St Vincent de Paul Society. The hostel provides a range of services such as health care, meals, clothing, beds, and crisis support for men requiring housing, legal and mental health services. It’s the largest hostel for homeless men in the southern hemisphere, up to 600 men use the hostel’s services through the course of each day.

Working in the kiosk offers the boys a chance to be a part of something very real and profound; a chance to help those in need, share a conversation or learn some wisdom from some of Sydney’s homeless men.

When I arrived, I was astounded to see thatmost of these men seemed like perfectly typical Sydney citizens. These men did not appear to be substance abusers or mentally challenged, they merely seemed like ordinary men with ordinary needs - that generally being ‘a white with two sugars’.

Within an hour or so of serving at the kiosk providing coffees, bowls of soup and sweets, Ben Macintosh and Jake Skrabanich had struck up insightful conversations with some of the men. Jake learnt about the “new world order” and how the “memes” we see around the Internet are the propaganda of today’s culture.

Ben spoke with a middle aged man named Gareth aka “Ozzy”. Ozzy wittily described tales of his life to us: “Trust me, you don’t want to be goin’ a hundred-and-fifty K’s on a bike if the road’s covered in ice”. Apart from urging us to get motorbikes of our own, he told us about the importance of having a trade in later life, a fallback profession as a means of work.

For any boys who have taken part in the volunteer work at the Matthew Talbot Men’s Hostel, I’m sure they already know how enjoyable and fulfilling the overall experience is. This is something to be greatly anticipated by the younger members of Marist Solidarity.

Robert StevensonYear 11 Kelly

CHESSWHAT’S COMING UP

MCNS Chess teams will compete in the New South Wales Junior Chess League Secondary Inter-School Competition (NSWJCL).

Beginning in Term 2 and continuing in Term 3, approximately 100 secondary schools will compete in Sydney in one of four regions. Marist competes in the Metropolitan North Region, entering as many teams as we like in each division.

Each team plays approximately seven rounds and qualifying teams go on to play other regional winners in knock-out finals to see who is crowned NSW State Champions.

Students interested in competing will need to contact Mr Dela Paz & Ms Drivilas to form competition teams. Students interested must realise they will need to commit themselves on Friday afternoons during the competition.

Ms Vicky DrivilasChess Coordinator

LEGAL STUDIESYOUNG PEOPLE AND CRIMINAL LAW

HSC Legal Studies students at Marist College North Shore are currently completing the second (HSC) year of the two-year NSW Board of Studies course. Currently the “Crime” topic is being studied in class.

Recently, students participated in a “Young People and the Criminal Law” workshop.In order to enhance their understanding of the “Young Offenders” unit of this topic, students heard from guest speaker Ms Julianne Elliot, a solicitor from Children’s Legal Service (a specialist unit of Legal Aid NSW). Children’s Legal Service consists of lawyers who advise and represent children involved in criminal cases in the Children’s Courts. Access to the legal system is one of the aspects of justice that students learn about in the Legal Studies course.

The workshop was syllabus focused and looked at the age of criminal responsibility, the rights of children when questioned or arrested, the Children’s Court, penalties for children and alternatives to court. Students were able to ask questions and receive study notes and resources. The workshopwas also designed to help students develop their higher order thinking skills in relation to assessing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system when dealing with young offenders.

Legal Studies students will not access the higher bands of achievement in HSC Legal Studies assessment tasks and in the HSC Board of Studies NSW Legal Studies examinaton if they do not have these well developed higher order thinking skills.

Many thanks to Ms Julianne Elliot for travelling to the College and conducting this workshop with our Year 12 Legal Studies students. We hope it will help the students as they prepare for the upcoming mid-year Legal Studies examination.

Mr Joe AlvaroHSIE Assistant Coordinator

The Teen Triple P Group is a 7-week parenting program aimed at Parents or Carers of teenagers aged 12-16 years who have or are at risk of developing behaviour problems.

Teen Triple P teaches parents how to encourage emotional self-regulation and to help their teenager develop the social skills they need to get along with others and be successful at school and in the wider community.

Teenagers who grow up with positive parenting are more likely to develop appropriate life skills, feel good about themselves, and are less likely to develop serious problem behaviours.

The group work program involves the first 4 weeks at Brookvale Family Centre, 2 weeks of phone callsand one final week at Brookvale Family Centre.

DATE: 8th May – 19th June (2013) TIME: Wednesday Evenings, 6pm-8pm VENUE: Brookvale Family Centre 9B/44 Wattle Road, Brookvale NSW 2100 HOSTED BY: Laura Hurstfield & Jacque Stone TOTAL COST: $50

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AND PRE-SCREENING REQUIRED.

Please contact Melinda or Laura on 8425 8700 or email: naremburnfamilyservice@dbb.org.au

Please note children are not able to attend and childcare is not provided.

www.triplep.net

MOCK TRIAL

Marist College North Shore is competing in the 2013 Law Society of NSW Inter-School Mock Trial Competition. The Law Society of NSW is the representative body for solicitors in NSW and conducts this competition across NSW each year. Last year, 195 schools participated in this competition. The competition consists of simulated court cases in which participating student teams contest a fictional legal dispute in a mock Local Court environment. The trials are presided over by a solicitor acting as a Magistrate.

For each round, one school acts as the Prosecution/Plaintiff and the opposing school acts as the Defence/Defendant. Students take on the roles of Barristers, Instructing Solicitors, Witnesses, Court Officers and Magistrate’s Clerks during each round. Cases are either a criminal law case or a civil law case. Opening and closing arguments need to be prepared for each round and direct and cross examination of witnesses needs to be conducted.

The following students have been selected to be members of the 2013 Marist College North Shore Mock Trial team: Austin Beins, Hamish Buchanan, Cian Byrne, Luke Gallen, Samuel How, Stephen Keosseian, Ishkhan Kotoyan, Peter Serafimovski and Angus Simpson. They are to be commended for taking up the challenge to represent the College through the Mock Trial Competition. We hope that they benefit from the opportunity gained from the competition.

The competition is providing our students with many insights into our legal system and the laws which govern us. They are developing their communication skills, critical thinking skills and their confidence in addressing an audience.

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The competition also enables students to develop their skills in working with others in a team and to meet with their peers from different schools. Students prepare for the competition during meetings at school during lunchtime and after school, as well as at home. Meetings become more intense as each round of the competition approaches.

On Wednesday 27 February, the team travelled to Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College, North Sydney to participate in a practice round of the competition involving a civil case, Raphael v. Parker Service Pty Limited where the plaintiff claimed damages in the sum of $150 000 for the failure of Parker Prestige Car Service to return their vehicle to the plaintiff. For most of the team this was their first experience of a mock trial and they were able to get a feel of the competition and have many of their questions about the competition answered. The team is now preparing for the next round of the competition where they hope to achieve a winning score.

Mr Joe AlvaroHSIE Assistant Coordinator

2013 LAW SOCIETY OF NSW INTER-SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION

(L-R): Samuel How, Ishkhan Kotoyan and Cian Byrne

VACCINATIONS

Vaccination Clinic Schedule - Marist North ShoreFriday 15 March: Year 7 - Hepatitis B (Dose 1)Monday 25 March: Year 7 - Diphtheria/Tetanus/PertussisMonday 14 October:Year 7 - Hepatitis B (Dose 2)

A reminder: to consent to the vaccination of their child, parents/guardians are advised to read all the information provided, complete the Consent Form and return it to the College.

NORTHERN SYDNEY PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADOLESCENT SCHOOL VACCINATON PROGRAM

Please ensure the student eats breakfast on the day of the school vaccination clinic.

Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw consent must do so in writing to the Headmaster. The procedure of withdrawl is on the Ministry of Health website: www.health.gov.au/immunisation

Parents/guardians should ensure that they keep their vaccination records for future reference and should not assume that their child has been vaccinated if they do not receive this a Record of Vaccinaton.

MULTICULTURAL WEEK

Multicultural Week was met with greatexcitement and enthusiasm by the student body. Throughout the week we prayed in different languages, learnt about other cultures and gained an insight into the life of a migrant at the College assembly on Wednesday. Guest speaker Mr Jiri Neradalik addressed the assembly with an overview of his life in Prague during the 1950 - 60’s and his journey to seek political asylum in Australia.

Later in the day, the College community gathered to share a meal, sampling food from a variety of cultures and be entertained by performances, dancing and music from other nationalities. The energy of the day was high, students were actively involved and it was a positive and inviting setting.

This year we were pleased to have more families join us in our lunch time festivities. We are incredibly grateful for the assistance of several parents in setting up and preparing food. Thank you to all the parents and students who donated such delicious food. In total, we raised just over $3500 which will be donated to MAPS as part of our Lenten Appeal.

The following parents and students deserve a special thank you for the extra effort they went to in assisting to run such a successful event:

Students ParentsToby Plasto Stephanie KellyMax Madden Josie SpanoAlexander Fong Shelley KemsleyLiam Tully Patricia IeraDaniel Sleiman Janeen GonzalezArshag Rajoyan Hernan Gonzalez Jane Morrissey Thea Manos Sue Van Twest Lyndal Jenney Amanda Gallen Meg Neuhaus Ruth Scholes

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Ms Kathleen McGrathMulticultural Week Committee

STUDENT MEDICAL INFORMATION

As a parent, if your child has been prescribed an adrenaline autoinjector, had previous or subsequent anaphylaxis, has any changes in allergies, and any other health care needs or disabilities (including learning difficulties) that may affect anaphylaxis management you must notify the College Headmaster. If your child has been diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis you should provide the College with an ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis completed and signed by your child’s treating doctor.You should also provide an adrenaline autoinjector to the school, even if your child carries their own in case your child does not have it on them when needed.If your child carries an autoinjector to school then we need to be informed of the location of where he keeps it (e.g.pocket, school bag, etc). Similarly, if your child suffers from Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, or any other condition that requires ongoing management, the College must be supplied with all updated action plans signed by the child’s treating doctor and any relevant medication. This information should be placed in an envelope marked ‘medical in confidence’ addressed to the Headmaster and handed in at the College office.

Ms Christine PurdieSick Bay Attendant

MULTICULTURAL WEEK

SPORTMCNS INVITATION SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Wednesday evening, the College hosted its annual Invitational Swimming Carnival at North Sydney Pool. In attendance were Marist Pagewood, Marcellin College Randwick and St Gregory’s Campbelltown.

While our boys did not win as many races as the other schools, it was an excellent opportunity to stage some race offs between key swimmers, finalise the squad and get some all important race times as we move towards the season’s conclusion at the MCC Swimming Carnival in Week 8 this term.

The boys have been training very hard since Term 4 last year and we wish them all the best at this event.

MCC WINTER TRIALS

With all other Summer sports finished, we are underway with our trials for the upcoming Winter season.

Last Thursday, we had a staggering 340 boys trial for the College’s Soccer and Rugby League teams. These numbers should allow us to field some excellent teams this year and although not all boys will make a team, every student who has tried out is to be commended on making an effort to contribute to the College.

Trials will continue for the coming weeks and teams will be finalised by the end of the term.

Mr Jeff DavidsonActing Sportsmaster

As a valued member of our championship winning MCC Squash team, Dominique is currently ranked 7th in NSW and is aiming to crack the Australian ranks this year.

We wish Dominique all the best on his quest!

Last week, Year 12 student Zachary Nicholls, right, debuted as halfback for the Manly Sea Eagles in the Holden Cup U/20s League team against the Brisbane Broncos last Friday. It was unfortunately not a winning start for his team with a close loss to the Broncos 30 - 28.

We wish Zachary all the best for his season ahead!

RUGBY LEAGUE

TABLE TENNIS

Year 11 student Dominique Braham, left, competed in the Dubbo Junior Open Squash Tournament across 9 - 11 March. Dominique came runner up in the competition beating competitors well above his ranking.

SQUASH

Year 8 student Jay Onghas taken out the Mosman Daily Sportstar of the Year Young Achiever Award for 2012.

The Mosman Daily reported that Jay is currentlyranked the #2 Table Tennis

player in the U/13 Australian age groupafter finishing Runner Up at last year’s National Championships. We congratulations Jay on his special award!

CANTEEN11 Mar: Linda Fung, Debbie Jenkins, Liz McGuire, Izabel Silva-Lindsey, Veronica Valderas, Monica Zanardo12 Mar: Deborah Brown, Fiona Bush, Jacqueline Moran, Colin Wilson13 Mar: Sam Adderton, Lisa Brink, Marlana Collins, Erica Keri, Lyn Radovan14 Mar: Rosemary Burgess, Cathy Hamilton, Johanna Huskins, Jacki Krahmalov, Jenny Winter15 Mar: Anne Christiansen, Karen Ferguson, Suzanne Fraser, Sandra Garratt, Karen Mitchell, Peta Turner18 Mar: Maria de Caires, Lyndal Jenney, Martin Monaghan, Jo Nicholls, Kerrie Van Loon19 Mar: Brenda Davy, Stephanie Lainey, Rachael Russell, Sonia Sattout20 Mar: Leanne Bishop, Ann Catanzariti, Margie Morgan, Katharine Watts21 Mar: Kathryn Broomhall, Suzanne Devine, Julie Gaidzkar, Maureen McKee, Kasumi Tucker22 Mar: Dominica Edwards, Melanie Lindquist, Susan Mayall, Joanna Milenkiewicz, Michelle Mulligan

UNIFORM13 Mar: Margie Weller, Mandy Arnold, Lynda Challenger, Janet Gill20 Mar: Anne Haron, Anna Ng, Leanne Bishop, Debbie Jenkins

VOLUNTEER ROSTERS LOOKING AHEAD11 Mar: Night Patrol - Salta13 Mar: HSC Assessment Week begins Uniform Shop open Solidarity - Matthew Talbot14 Mar: MCC Volleyball15 Mar: Year 7 & 9 Vaccinations (Hep B / HPV)18 - 22 Mar: Year 9 Camp20 Mar: Uniform Shop open Solidarity - Matthew Talbot21 Mar: MCC Swimming Carnival22 Mar: Year 12 Blood Donation Year 10 Civics & Citizenship Test25 Mar: Year 7 Vaccinations (dTpa) Kelly & Salta Solidarity Meeting Night Patrol - Chanel27 Mar: Uniform Shop open Solidarity - Matthew Talbot29 Mar: GOOD FRIDAY Kelly Sandwich Making Moore Solidarity1 Apr: GOOD MONDAY3 Apr: Uniform Shop open Solidarity - Matthew Talbot4 Apr: MCC Cross Country5 Apr: College Athletics Carnival CSDA Debating - Round 1 Immersion Fundraising Dinner8 Apr: Year 7 Reflection Day Night Patrol - Kelly9 Apr: Year 10 Reflection Day10 Apr: Parish Connection Uniform Shop open Solidarity - Matthew Talbot11 Apr: Summer Sports Photos MCC Winter Trials12 Apr: LAST DAY OF TERM CSDA Debating - Round 2 Salta Solidarity

Canteen Price ChangesParents & Students:

There will be price rises with some beverages and food items in 2013.

Please note: This is our first price rise in over 12 months.

Mrs Shelley Kemsley - Canteen Manager

P&F COMMITTEETRIVIA NIGHT – SATURDAY 1 JUNE

We have already received some very kind donations for Trivia Night items. This is the major fundraising event of the school year so any offers of help on the day or prize donations will be gratefully received.

Please email the pnf@maristcollege.com if you can assist. It’s a fun evening and a great opportunity to meet other parents so why not organise a table? More details will be published shortly on how to purchase tickets. We look forward to seeing you there the night.

P&F Committee

COLLEGE EXPO

A thank you to all the parents and carers who kindly volunteered their time to help make the Marist College Expo (Open Day) such a success on Saturday. The Cake Stall and the BBQ were very popular and the boys did a wonderful job of conducting tours for new families. The raffle winners will be announced in the next newsletter.

VOLUNTEERING

We are always looking for volunteers to help with our events. We are now keeping a master list for those who would like to be contacted so please email the P&F if you would like to be included on this list.