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PRODUCTION TEAMEDITOR Richard Ward/Kay WellsPRODUCTION & DESIGN Damien ZoomersNEWSLETTER EMAIL [email protected] ONLINEwww.marash.qld.edu.au/news_newsletter.shtml

Marist College AshgroveVolume 46 Issue No. 3 March 2010

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Dates to RememberThursday, March 4, 2010

• Year 11-12 Work Experience• Year 8 Harold Camp

Friday, March 5, 2010• Year 8 Harold Camp• CIC Swimming Team Presentation Evening• Junior School Assembly 1.45pm (SRC

Induction)• Term 1 Fees Due

Saturday, March 6, 2010• AIC Volleyball/Cricket v St Patrick’s (Home)• AIC Swimming Team Presentation Evening• CIC Cricket v TSS

Sunday, March 7, 2010• Somerville House Chess Competition

Monday, March 8, 2010• P&F Forum - 7pm, Cyprian Pavilion• Year 8, 9, 11 Allwell catchup Testing

Tuesday, March 9, 2010• CIC Swimming Championships Chandler

Aquatic Centre• Marist Spirituality Workshop (5.30-7.30pm)

P&F, Old Boys, FAC, Foundation, CLT• Year 12 English Excursion to La Boite (6.30-

9.10pm)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010• College Assembly (Harmony Day)• Thursday, March 11, 2010• AIC Swimming Championships• Autumn Concert

Friday, March 12, 2010• Year 12 QCST Trial 8.15am

Saturday, March 13, 2010• AIC Volleyball/Cricket v St Laurence’s (Away)• CIC Cricket v Churchie• Senior Formal - Sebel & Citigate Hotel• Senior Pre-Formal - 5.30-7pm, Champagnat

Centre

Sunday, March 14, 2010• Junior Tennis Singles Championship

JUNIOR SCHOOL Junior School - 3858 4551Junior School Fax - 3858 4557Junior Sportsline - 3858 4688Student Absences - 3858 4697SECONDARY SCHOOL Secondary Office - 3858 4555Secondary Fax - 3858 4502Secondary Sportsline - 3858 4698Student Absences - 3858 4697

Marist Province Website www.maristoz.edu.auMarist Brothers International Website www.champagnat.orgAssociation of Marist Schools Australia www.amsaust.asn.auFederation of P&F Assoc of Catholic Schools Q www.pandf.org.au

Monday, March 15, 2010• College Foundation Meeting• Year 8 Parent/Teacher Interviews (D,E,F,G

Houses)• Argos Task Force Presentation on Cyber Issues

- 7pm, Draney Theatre

Tuesday, March 16, 2010• Year 8 Slattery Camp• Sports/Special Photo Day

Wednesday, March 17, 2010• Year 8 Slattery Camp• Drama Concert (4.15pm)• Feast of St Patrick• Jnr School Photo Day

Thursday, March 18, 2010• Year 11-12 Work Experience• Year 8 Slattery Camp• Autumn Concert• Newsletter Online

Friday, March 19, 2010• Year 8 Slattery Camp• Feast of St Joseph• Rush Triathlon• Year 8 Dinner

Saturday, March 20, 2010• AIC Volleyball/Cricket v St Edmunds (Home)• CIC Cricket v Nudgee

Monday, March 22, 2010• AIC XCountry Pre-Season Training

Commences 6.45am - Gym• Year 8 Parent/Teacher Interviews (H,I,R,S

Houses)

Tuesday, March 23, 2010• Rugby/Football Trials 3.30-5pm

Wednesday, March 24, 2010• Year 5 Camp• Year 10 LEC Parent Meeting (7pm)

Thursday, March 25, 2010• Year 11-12 Exams - Work Experience• Year 5 Camp• Rugby/Football Trials 3.30-5pm

College Website: www.marash.qld.edu.auAIC Weekly Sport: www.marash.qld.edu.au/aicsport

Parenting Ideas: www.parentingideas.com.au (password=kidscount)

Mass:Wednesday & Friday - 8:10am

Reconciliation:Tuesday - 8:10 - 8:40am

Mass & Reconciliation

From the HeadmasterDear Members of the Marist College Community,

Schools are busy places! No doubt we have all heard that before. At times our twenty first century lives create the feeling (please excuse me showing my age here!) that we are existing in a pinball machine, bouncing from one event to the next in rapid succession. One of the great joys of belonging to a Marist family like ours is that there are times when we have the opportunity to sit and reflect on what’s really important. I’d like to share with you the Prayers of Reflection/commitment that the staff made at our Mass on January 25. It provides great direction to all!

• At the heart of Marist spirituality coming from Marcellin and the first Brothers is Humility. It expresses itself in simplicity of behaviour, most especially in our way of relating to God and to others. We strive to be persons of integrity – truthful, open-hearted and transparent in our relationships.

• Jesus shows us how deeply God is touched by the needs and pain of people, especially the “little ones” of life. As our lives become more centered in our relationship with God, we too are filled with God’s compassion and are drawn into service of those in need, especially among young people.

• Our spirituality is communal, best expressed and lived when we are gathered as family and community. We develop meaningful relationships and assure our consistent presence within our communities and families. Thus the experience of loving and being loved become part of our life in the ordinary moments of our day.

• Our compassionate response to the needs of the world wells up from our spirituality. Spirituality draws us into mission and, in living that mission finds itself nourished and rekindled. It gives meaning to our human experiences and allows us to read life with the eyes and heart of God and to understand it as God’s project.

• Mary is surprised by the forceful entry of God into her life. She is afraid. Then she comes to be at peace because of her intuition of the presence and love of God for her. Without having all the answers to her questioning, she trusts and commits herself to a God who inspires trust.

Yours in Jesus, Mary and St Marcellin,

Peter McLoughlinHeadmaster

Marist College Ashgrove | College Newsletter 2010

CONGRATULATIONS

• To Mr Tom Giles, Recreation Officer in the Boarding School who has announced his engagement to Kate on February 21, 2010.

• To members of our boarding community who made a significant contribution to the Ashgrove State School Fair on February 20. (James Teese, Michael Wing, Edward Hooper, Nick Coughlin, Will Thomasson, Will Redmond, Sam Cootes, Talt Anst.)

• Ethan Marrinan who won the local heats of the Lions Club Youth of the Year competition. He will progress to the next round. This is a remarkable achievement for Ethan who only signed up for the contest at the absolute last moment and went on to win both awards presented. Congratulations Ethan.

• Congratulations and sincere thanks to Mr Peter McWhirter, Mr Tony Byrne, Mrs Kay Wells and Mrs Leigh Perkins who organized the Champagnat Trust Sports Lunch on Friday 26 February. It was a magnificent day which provided great entertainment to all who attended. My thanks also to Catherine Wasserman and the string quintet who entertained guests prior to the lunch; to Peter Spensley, Justin Rahardjo and the technical crew; Mr Wayne Hansen, Mrs Chris Raleigh, Miss Sarah McLoughlin and Ms Margaret Wells who efficiently looked after the raffle and auction collections and pre-lunch preparations and to the Services staff who transported all the memorabilia items to the Sofitel Hotel.

CANONISATION

ANOTHER STEP CLOSER FOR MARY

On Friday 19 February Pope Benedict announced that Mary MacKillop, great Australian Catholic educator, will formally be made a Saint on 17 October at a ceremony in Rome. She will be our first official Australian Saint. We rejoice with all Australians of goodwill, at this recognition of the love of God made visible in the life of Mary. She was a woman of great faith and vision for the education of poor and rural children through her founding of the Sisters of St Joseph. No doubt we will hear more of the celebrations that will take place to mark Mary’s canonization as the year progresses.

STAFF LEAVE

Last Friday we farewelled Ms Ofelia Zuniga who has taken leave from the College for the remainder of 2010. We wish Ms Zuniga every happiness for her leave and last Monday welcomed Mr Phillip Holding to teach Ms Zuniga’s classes until the end of this term.

Welcome also to Mrs Caroline Smith who has joined the staff as Campus Minister.

PRAYERS

• Please pray for the repose of the soul of the grandmother of Edric Joe 10H who passed away on February 11, 2010.

• Luke McLean, brother-in-law of staff member Greg Seaborn who passed away suddenly on 22 February.

• Mona Ellen Grady – mother-in-law of staff member Peter Lehman after a long illness

“Eternal rest grant to them O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.”

• Please also keep in your prayers Bob Black’s father and Debbie Ryan (Science Centre).

• Jill Francis, grandmother of Daniel (2009) and Josh (8D) who passed away recently.

Headmaster’s Notes


NATIONAL CURRICULUM

On Monday 1 March 2010, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) published draft K-10 Australian Curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science and History for a period of national consultation. The consultation period closes on 23 May 2010.

This is a significant event in Australian education.

The draft curriculum and all the resources required to provide feedback are published at: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au. At this address, you will find the draft curriculum on which you can comment, a survey which you can complete and other resources such as videos, information sheets and frequently asked questions.

On visiting the website, you will need to register your details in a simple process that will provide you with an ongoing login and password and ensures you the opportunity to save and return to your feedback over time and as often as you wish.

This is a unique opportunity for you to express your views and comment on the draft curriculum materials. Take the opportunity over the next few months to contribute to making this the best possible curriculum for all teachers and students in Australia.

The draft curriculum in the same four learning areas, for the senior secondary years, will be published online and available for public consultation between April and June 2010. More details on consultation on the senior years’ curriculum will be provided in March.

ACARA will refine the draft curriculum in response to the feedback from both the K-10 and senior years’ national consultation, and will publish a final version of the K-12 Australian Curriculum in English, mathematics, science and history in September 2010.

Year 8 2012 Interviews for DAY studentsInterviews will take place from Monday 1 March 2010 up to and including Saturday 27 March 2010.

Year 8 2011 Academic Boarding Scholarships Marist College Ashgrove is currently inviting applications from our existing Year 7 students and new students intending to enter the College in Year 8 2011, to sit an academic scholarship examination. The scholarship examination will be held on Saturday 8 May 2010 at 8.30 am at Marist College Ashgrove and various country centres. The closing date for applications will be Friday 9 April 2010 [after which registrations incur a late fee]. For further information and to apply online, please visit our website: www.marash.qld.edu.au – Enrolments – Scholarships and Bursaries.

Years 10, 11 and 12 2011 Champagnat Trust Boarding Bursaries The Champagnat Trust has been established to provide assistance to persons in necessitous circumstances selected on the basis of financial need. The Trust takes its name from the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat. These bursaries are intended for our existing students and new students intending to enter the College in Years 10, 11 and 12. The closing date for applications will be Wednesday 30 June 2010.

These Academic Boarding Scholarships and Champagnat Trust Boarding Bursaries -

• are generally intended for students who live in rural, regional or remote communities who would otherwise not be able to access a Marist education. [Applicants must be Australian citizens].

• cover half tuition, half boarding and half compulsory fees. The remaining half tuition, half boarding and half compulsory fees and miscellaneous costs are the responsibility of the parent/s;

Applicants must be prepared to board at the College for the period of their scholarship or bursary. If at any time the student requests a change to day status the scholarship/bursary will be withdrawn and full day-student fees will then apply.

If you wish to seek further information on thesescholarships and bursaries,

please contact Mrs Kim Taylor [College Registrar] by email: [email protected] or phone 07 3858 4507

The 2010 Marist College Ashgrove Foundation Community Directory is now available.

A copy of the printed directory is available for all families. Day students have received their copy to take home. Boarding families will receive theirs, along with the 2009 Blue & Gold magazine, at the end of Term. As you will appreciate, this will help save on postage. The Directory is a very handy booklet and College families find it very useful. As in previous years the Directory will contain contact details for families, handy College and sport information and will incorporate the College’s Business Directory. To access our online Business Directory please go to http://marashdirectory.com.au

Extra copies are available from the Finance Office for $10.


From the Head of VET and CareersSCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIPS Congratulations to the following students who have been signed up for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.

Shaun Retchford has started a Hospitality apprenticeship with Citron Restaurant at Wilston. Shaun is the third Marist student to be signed up with Citron. The restaurant has had a long association with Marist College. Andrew Crane has commenced an engineering traineeship with CJD Equipment at Acacia Ridge and David Sparks will commence a Wall & Ceiling apprenticeship with his father, Rod Sparks Plastering Pty Ltd.

Are you interested in becoming a bricklayer. If so visit www.becomeabricklayer.com.au

Star Jumping Parties is looking for a school-based Cert III business admin.

Based at Gordon Park – one day per week and Saturdays.

Please contact Leah at [email protected] Or 07 3315 6247

The Australasian College of Advanced Business and Finance (ACAB) will now be offering a VET in Schools Program commencing in March 2010.

The VET Program is an excellent launching pad into the world of Business and Finance for any student interested in this exciting and rewarding line of work. On completion of the VET Program, students will be awarded either a Certificate III in Business or Business Administration or a Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting). This course is considered a standard entry level of qualification for the Business and Finance Industry, as well as providing students with the prospect of going on to complete a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Business or Finance with ACAB.

Please see Mrs Kinga Schmidt if you are interested.

2 x SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIPS – PANEL BEATING

Local panel beating/ spray painting business looking for two keen and enthusiastic students for school-based apprenticeship in Stafford

MUST BE: ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDENTABLE TO ORGANISE TRANSPORT

Please email resumes by Friday 5 March to:Mark Reid, Manager: [email protected]

For further information regarding the position please contact Mark Reid, Manager, Smashcare,

80 Araluen Street, Kedron Ph: 33503853 or see Mrs Schmidt


From the Deputy Head of School - Teaching and LearningREMINDER: QCST SHORT RESPONSE FEEDBACK SESSIONS 9 MARCH IN DRANEY THEATRE

Year 12 students have been asked to review their responses on this paper against the Markers’ comments as published on eduKate and also emailed to students.

Parents can access eduKate via:

eduKate is accessed via: Marist College Ashgrove Homepage www.marash.qld.edu.au click on INTRANET LOGIN

[Marist Extranet]

> Enter Account Number (Account Number on School Fees) Postcode (of where you live)

> eduKate Online Learning

> Enter: Username: Student login Password: School password

> Resources

> Year 12 Information > Year 12 > QCST Feedback Year 12 2010

Has your son discussed his Short Response paper and the mark his answers received with you?

Is your son attending the Markers’ Feedback session on 9 March?

Of 245 students in Year 12, only 152 have so far registered. All students who are attending need to bring their SR paper, writing paper and pen.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Nicholas McCarthy, Yr 12 Rush on being selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in Perth in January.

Nick defines some of the highlights of his attendance at NYSF as gaining insight into:

• Carnegie Corporation, a research initiative on the forefront of ocean wave energy.• The Gingin Gravity Research Centre, dedicated to researching the complex phenomena known as Gravity

waves. This visit was in the midst of a heat wave in a staggering 48°C.• Impromptu talks designed to build self confidence in public speaking on topics such as Opera, Happy Gas

and 11th Century Germanic Poetry.• The ‘Group Dynamics’ exercise in which was a group of eight we had to literally dismantle a ticking bomb

using logic puzzles to retrieve clues.• The three Participants Forums were both engaging, insightful and often heated in discussion.


From the Deputy Head of School - Teaching and Learning continued...

• The scientific program with special emphasis on astrophysics and radio astronomy.

Nick speaks enthusiastically about the scientists, the participants met and their passion for their areas of research including:

• Scientists who were excited over the prospect of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA, the biggest radio astronomy project in man’s history)

• Professor Lyn Beazley (Chief Scientist of Western Australia)• Professor Tanya Monro (ARC Fellow, Director of the Institute for Photonic and Advanced Sensing).

Nick had such amazing experiences at the NYSF that he is planning to speak to all Science students in Years 10 and 11 to encourage them to apply.

Congratulations Nick on being selected for the NYSF and for your initiative and leadership in making other Marist students aware of this outstanding opportunity.

YEAR 12 SENIORS OF 2009 (This date is not a misprint)

If any 2009 Marist oldboy is interested in employment in the software / mining field, we have a company looking at sponsoring this person into a degree course. If interested, please contact Marg Keetels on [email protected].

STUDYING IN USA & CANADA

Yr 12 students wishing to study in USA and Canada: The QCE and Tertiary Entrance Statement are essential.

YEAR 8 PARENT DINNER - FRIDAY 19TH MARCH 2010By now you will all have received your dinner invitation – please contact Tracey or myself ASAP if you haven’t.

When You RSVP please can you the name of your boy and his house on the RSVP slip.

ThanksMonica Smith on 3851 0063/0438 154 538 or Tracey Gesch on 3264 3776/0414 408 532

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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.

Uniform Shop Hours:

• Mondays closed

• Tuesday and Friday - 12.30pm - 2.30pm

• Wednesday and Thursday 12.30pm - 4.00pm

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.


MATHS ONLINE

The Mathematics Faculty of Marist College Ashgrove would like to announce a fabulous new initiative just introduced into our mathematics teaching programs. We have registered all of our students to use the fabulous teaching/learning resource at www.mathsonline.com.au. You may have seen the recent TV advertisements by their sponsors McDonalds Australia, and it is through this sponsorship that the program, which previously cost its many thousands of satisfied clients $40 per month for access, is now FREE to our students.

Some of the features that this program has are as follows;

• Full lessons for each concept with a voice over and numerous examples of varying difficulty. Every lesson has a pause and rewind facility to help students grasp concepts at their own pace.

• Every lesson has an accompanying printable summary and worksheet to consolidate the concept, with full worked solutions provided also.

• A student’s ongoing use and progress in the program is stored for theirs and their teacher’s perusal at any time.

• The program can be accessed from any internet ready site, not just at school.

• The entire Year 7 to 12 program is available to every student, not just their particular year group or course.

• Parents may register to get weekly updates on their child’s program use and progress, by clicking on the ‘Parents area’ tab within their child’s account.

• Many more features will also be made available on-line over coming months.

Given that the program covers most of the concepts that we teach, and as good as this resource is, the school wishes to make it clear that it was never intended by its creators to replace the wonderful work that our mathematics teaching staff already do. This program is best used as a support/supplement to the classroom teaching/learning experience.All students can ask their teacher for their unique logins and passwords over the next few days and are encouraged to use this resource as directed by their own teacher.

HOME STUDY BOOK

All students in Years 8 – 10 should have received an information sheet on “How to Study Mathematics – Home Study Book”. They are encouraged to ask their teacher for help if they have any issues should they choose to use this method for studying.

DATE CLAIMER

YEAR 5 PARENT DINNER

FRIDAY 26TH MARCH 2010

Put this date in your diary. A great opportunity to welcome our new parents to Marist.

If you would like to get involved, please contact Marguerite Ludowyk on 3366 6863/0405 772 661

[email protected]

From the Head of Mathematics


Please enter _____ players for the Marist College

Ashgrove Golf Day

My “not negotiable” cheque, payable to Marist

College Ashgrove is enclosed or.

or Bankcard MasterCard Visa

Expiry date:

Card No:

Cardholders signature:

Phone No:

Name on card:

Email:

Keperra Country Golf Club Friday 26th March

Come and join us on the day, which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to meet

the College community and supporters. If you would like to sponsor a hole for the day please

call to discuss.

$95 Entry Fee Includes:

* Green Fees & Buggy

* Breakfast - Inc Bacon & Egg Burger

* Lunch - Hamburgers, Fries, Buffet

* Drink Cart - Drink Vouchers on Course

* Prizes Galore!!!

Registration 7:30am

Shot gun Tee Off 8:30am

For information contact:

Peter Casey on 0438 325 863

college ashgrove

*** $10,000 hole in one prize! ***

To order tickets, please post the following form to:Peter Casey c/- PO Box to 141, Moorooka Q 4106 or Fax: 07 3255 5129

Please enter _____ players for the Marist College Ashgrove Golf Day

My “not negotiable” cheque, payable to Marist College Ashgrove is enclosed or.

Expiry date: __ __ __ __

Card No: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Card holder’s Signature:______________________________________________________________

Name on Card:______________________________________________________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone No:__________________________________________________________________________

Business Card Draw - Round of Golf for 2 at Keperra


Please enter _____ players for the Marist College

Ashgrove Golf Day

My “not negotiable” cheque, payable to Marist

College Ashgrove is enclosed or.

or Bankcard MasterCard Visa

Expiry date:

Card No:

Cardholders signature:

Phone No:

Name on card:

Email:

Keperra Country Golf Club Friday 26th March

Come and join us on the day, which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to meet

the College community and supporters. If you would like to sponsor a hole for the day please

call to discuss.

$95 Entry Fee Includes:

* Green Fees & Buggy

* Breakfast - Inc Bacon & Egg Burger

* Lunch - Hamburgers, Fries, Buffet

* Drink Cart - Drink Vouchers on Course

* Prizes Galore!!!

Registration 7:30am

Shot gun Tee Off 8:30am

For information contact:

Peter Casey on 0438 325 863

college ashgrove

*** $10,000 hole in one prize! ***

To order tickets, please post the following form to:Peter Casey c/- PO Box to 141, Moorooka Q 4106 or Fax: 07 3255 5129

Please enter _____ players for the Marist College Ashgrove Golf Day

My “not negotiable” cheque, payable to Marist College Ashgrove is enclosed or.

Expiry date: __ __ __ __

Card No: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Card holder’s Signature:______________________________________________________________

Name on Card:______________________________________________________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone No:__________________________________________________________________________

Business Card Draw - Round of Golf for 2 at Keperra


MOVIE NIGHT NOW SHOWING at MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE – DRANEY THEATRE

12TH March 2010 at 7.PM

From the Directors of 'Surfing 50 States', comes 'Somewhere Near Tapachula'Perth Film Festival award winner… received a standing ovation!

A truly inspiring story of love, life and hope. Set in Tapachula, Mexico, this documentary looks at the horrific childhoods of 45 kids, their new life at Mission Mexico, and the exciting future of following their dreams. To these kids the ocean is not just a place of fun, it’s an escape from what life used to be. This movie will challenge you with the important things in life, and open your eyes to the power of riding waves, whether you are a surfer or not. Mission Refuge Mexico was founded by a local Catholic community couple, Alan and Pamela Skuse. Pam and Alan arrived in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico in November 2000 to spend 12 months volunteering at an orphanage. The organisation they came to help closed down within 6 months so Pam and Alan were left with the dilemma of what to do regarding the children in their care."It didn’t take long to realize that we could not abandon these kids and because we could see that there was such a great need in this area of work, we decided to stay." Since the refuge was established Pam and Alan have helped around 250 children from various circumstances of need. For more information on Mission Mexico go to www.lovelifehope.com

All proceeds help support the children in Tapachula Mexico.

Nibbles & soft drinks available for purchase on the night. Please join us along with Mt. St. Michael's and Lourdes Hill students. Lucky Door Prize.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE RE OFFICE at MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE$15 each - PH: 3858 4582


INTERNET SAFETY

PARENTINFORMATION NIGHT

YEARS 5-12

Draney Theatre7.00pm Monday 15 March

Be aware of basic internet safety.Hear from detectives fromTaskforce Argos who are dealing with this issue first hand and be fully informed in the ever changing internet driven world in which we live.

Receive a handbook ‘Who’s chatting to your kids?’

Years 5,6 and 7 students will be involved in ‘Internet Safety Awareness’ workshops on Wednesday March 10.

THE VIRILITER AGE WINE COLLECTION

Marist College Ashgrove Foundation and Gold Creek Wines are delighted to be able to offer four outstanding Australian wines that together create a home cellar catering for all occasions and tastes, and also make great personal or corporate gifts. At only $140 a dozen (plus delivery) and proceeds contributing to the Br Alexis Turton Science Centre, there has never been a better way to support our College.

Visit our website www.marash.qld.edu.au for an order form.

Many thanks for your support.


Music NewsIn 2006 the music department held the inaugural Blue & Gold concert featuring the College’s top Choral and Instrumental ensembles, performing with members of the College’s wider community including old boys, sisters, parents and teachers. This concert was a great success both musically and also as a chance to catch up with friends of the College’s Music Department. This year we will be holding the concert for the third time on the 20th of May. The concert will again take the format of a Massed Orchestra and Choir, Massed Wind Ensemble as well as some of the student ensembles performing with soloists. This year we have planned to perform a variety of works including compositions by George Gershwin, Hector Berlioz, Ralph Towner and John Rutter. We are trying to contact as many people as we can to be involved and we are especially looking for voices for the massed choir, string players for the Orchestra and wind & percussion players for the Wind Orchestra. We would also appreciate that if you know of anybody who may be interested in participating in the event could you could pass on this information.

If you are interested can you please contact the Music Department as soon as possible, and we will then send you more detailed information and music. Participants would have to be available for the concert on the evening of May 20 and also a full rehearsal on Monday the 3rd of May, 3pm to 8pm, (pizza dinner will be provided).

Please email the Music Department [email protected] to register your interest.

MUSIC UNIFORMSThe uniform for all junior and secondary performing ensembles is a black collared shirt with a Marist Crest and is available from the clothing shop. This is to be worn with black trousers, socks and shoes. This will be the uniform for all groups from Years 5 to 12. If you already have a black collared shirt you must arrange to have the College Crest put on it by the clothing shop. The new shirts can now be ordered from the College Clothing shop. It is hoped that all boys have the uniform ready by Week 7 as this is when the majority of boys will either be performing in the Autumn Bands Concert or Autumn Strings and Choral Concert.

MUSIC THEORYMusic theory and aural group lessons are currently being offered through the Music Department. These lessons are highly recommended for students sitting higher grade A.M.E.B examinations for all instruments. A.M.E.B requires: Grade Two Theory of Music to complete a Sixth Grade Practical Music Examination, Grade Three Theory of Music to complete a Seventh Grade Practical Examination and so on. The Theory and Aural classes are also highly recommended for those students considering applying for tertiary music courses, as a theory and aural examination at some institutions are a requirement when applying and auditioning.


2010 Semester 1 Performance CalendarAll boys should have received the Semester 1 Performance Calendar in their rehearsals this week. Additional copies can be obtained from the Music Centre and the Colleges Main Reception. Below are listed the remaining main concerts for Term 1.

Autumn Bands ConcertThursday 11th March, 7:00 PM – Draney TheatreAll members of the College community are invited to the Autumn Bands Concert to hear the College’s Wind & Jazz Ensembles perform for the first time in full performance mode. The concert will feature Wind Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Big Bands 1, 2, 3 & 4 and Jazz Ensemble. Admission: $5 per adult / $10 per family / Students free.

Autumn String & Choral ConcertThursday 18th March, 7:00 PM – Draney TheatreThis concert will feature Performance Choir, Chamber Choir, Marist Voices, Symphony Orchestra, Senior String Orchestra and Junior String Orchestra. The Senior String Orchestra will be performing excerpts from J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major.Admission: $5 per adult / $10 per family / Students free.

Junior Choral Day & ConcertTuesday 30th March, 5:00 PM Draney TheatreThis Choral Concert will feature our very own ‘Marist Voices’ as well as the choirs from St Dympna’s School Aspley and All Saints School Albany Creek following a day of choral events.

Music News Continued...

These classes are run in small groups and are designed for all levels of musical understanding. Enrollment forms can be found in the Instrumental Music Handbook which is available from the Music Centre or the Marist College Music website: http://www.marash.qld.edu.au/MUSIC

Any further questions regarding music at the College please email the department on the following address:[email protected]


Marist College Ashgrove Junior NewsJUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS

Dear Parents, Staff and Boys,

As I progress through the Season of Lent, I realise that if it is going to have any affect on myself and those I come into contact with, I need to make it a person journey. This means, that I need to spend a few seconds, preferably at the start of each new day, remembering the challenges that Lent brings. This does not mean anything negative, in fact it’s just the opposite.

Living a life that brings peace and fulfilment to others is liberating and very positive, for all concerned. It is also very freeing and through this daily awareness, we come to realise and experience that the teachings of Jesus Christ do liberate the human being.

A few weeks ago, I came across this short dedication for use during the days of Lent. I hope you find it useful:

Lord God I offer You each moment of this day:

Whatever comes – the unexpected challenges diversions from my plans,

The need-filled glance, the expectations and complaints,

the being taken for granted, the slights and sleights-of-hand.

I’d be grateful if You could keep me aware of my pesky habits, like… And, between us, perhaps we can enliven the spirits of

those I love and work with, like…. Whatever else befalls,

I trust we can cope with it, together.

Amen

Here are a few reminders and items of news for you:

Somerville House Chess Competition: Sunday 28 February, 2010: The first Chess Competition for 2010 was a great success and I thank the following boys who represented the College. As usual, the boys were very well behaved and this was commented upon at the end of the day. These were the teams which represented the Junior School: Teams: Liam Dale (Captain) Andrew Mather (Captain) Jordan Maes (Captain) Nicholas Goh Harrison Bowles Liam Hegarty Tavish Healy Bailey Ainsworth Carter Kendall Henry Smith Michael Fairbairn Zachery Coman (High Achievement Award for this team)

Adrian Mifsud (Captain) Finn Tobin (Captain) Callum Ross (Captain) Alexander Campion Fabian Petroni Seamus Treston Angus Anderson Kaleb Pini 2 students from other schools Liam McEllister Liam Coveney

Important dates to remember until Thursday 18 March, 2010:

Friday 5 March: Junior School Assembly and Induction of the Student Representative Council for 2010. This will take place in the Draney Theatre, beginning at 1.45pm. CIC Swimming Dinner, in the Brother Cyprian Pavilion, beginning at 6.00pm.

Monday 8 March: Parent and Friends’ Forum, ‘Teenagers and Alcohol – Keeping our teenagers safe’, in the Brother Cyprian Pavilion, at 7.00pm. Junior School Parents are encouraged to attend.


Marist College Ashgrove Junior News Continued...

Tuesday 9 March: CIC Swimming Carnival, at Chandler Pool. The Year 6 classes will also be attending to support our Swimmers. Year 7 Mass at 2.30pm, in the College Chapel. Parents are invited to attend.

Monday 15 March: Junior School Parent Information Evening, at 7.00pm, in the Draney Theatre. An invitation will be forwarded to all parents, closer to the time. The theme of the evening is: “Who is chatting to my kids on the Internet?”

Tuesday 16 March: Year 5 Mass, at 2.30pm, in the College Chapel. Parents are invited to attend.

Wednesday 17 March: Photographs: Cricket and Swimming. Boys are required to be in their sports uniform for cricket and the swimming shirt for swimmers. Drama Concert, at 4.15pm, in the Experimental Theatre, which is next to the Draney Theatre.

My warmest wishes to you all.

Michael B. Druce.

DATE CLAIMER

Internet Safety Parent Information Night 7.00pm Monday 15 March. Draney Theatre Be aware of basic internet safety.

Hear from detectives fromTaskforce Argos who are dealing with this issue first hand and be fully informed in the ever changing internet driven world in which we live.

Receive a handbook ‘Who’s chatting to your kids?’

Years 5, 6 and 7 students will be involved in ‘Internet Safety Awareness’ workshops on Wednesday March 10.

Best wishes to our swimmers for the

CIC SWIMMING CARNIVAL


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Semester 1 for the Ashgrove Acceleration Program has begun. For more information or to enroll into the Ashgrove Acceleration Program please go to www.AccelerationSchools.com or call 1300-661-847

Students should consider their winter season sporting goals and commitments and look to maintain strength and conditioning throughout this period.

Sport NewsAIC CRICKET

Congratulations to the following outstanding performances so far this season:

Rd 1TEAM PLAYER PERFORMANCE13yrs Sebastian Fahey 13B 82 no14yrs Sam McSweeney 14B 4 for 415yrs Bill Pendlebury 15A 56 noOpen Sean Coughlan 2nd

Conor McWhirter 4th 5 for 13

1021st Simon O’Hare 4 for 11

Rd 2TEAM PLAYER PERFORMANCE13yrs Sebastian Fahey (13A) Batting: 7214yrs Sam Kiernan (14D) Batting: 46

Bowling: 3/915yrs Tom Morrissey (15C) Batting: 51*

Bowling: 2/4Open Angus Martin (3rd XI) Bowling: 5/7

1st Brad Lester Batting: 50 Bowling: 3/39

Rd 3TEAM PLAYER PERFORMANCE13yrs Alex Grant (13 White) 5/214yrs Luke Whitney (14B) 4/715yrs Joe Kneipp (15C) 4/5Open Dominic Cumming (3rd XI) 119

1st Brad Lester 6/23

Visit the College website for complete updated results & points tables

SWIMMING

This week is the penultimate week of the season for our CIC and AIC squads. The Senior squad will attend their annual Presentation Dinner on Saturday 6th March where the team is announced and presented with their racing kit. A warm up swim at the Chandler Aquatics Centre will take place on Sunday 7th March to familiarize the swimmers with the environment and conditions at Chandler.

The AIC Championships will take place on Thursday 11th March @ Sleeman Sports Complex Chandler.

A copy of the squad and the program of events can be retrieved from the College website.

All year 11 & 12 students will attend as supporters on the day.

Two weeks ago the College House Swimming Carnival was cut short by the downpour of the decade. The overall winning Houses for the one and a half days of competition were:

1ST FOLEY 17892ND EPHREM 17583RD RIDLEY 17394TH SLATTERY 16925TH GILROY 16796TH IGNATIUS 16497TH RUSH 16438TH HAROLD 1640

There were suggestions that the eventual winner should have been declared using the Duckworth Lewis system!

TENNIS COURT RE-DEVELOPMENT

The impending construction of the new Science

Centre will see the demolition of the existing tennis

courts and junior cricket nets.

After much planning and assessment of suitable

sites to relocate these facilities a decision is likely

to recommend Jack Eales Oval (No. 4) as the new

site. This will also tie in with the re-developed Matt

Hayden Oval (No.3). At this stage no construction

looks likely to take place until the end of Term 2.


TENNISProfessional Tennis Lessons at School

New format for 201045min classes – smaller groups

We hold lessons for all ages from Year 5 through to Year 12.

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels Lessons held by friendly, professional qualified coaches.

Lessons held before and after school.Group lessons and private lessons also available.

Spaces are limited so please book early.For enquiries and bookings contact:

Allan SayPh: 0408 766 882 or

E-Mail: [email protected]

FOOTBALL SEASON

Football training and trials will begin the week of the 22nd March. During this week there will be some age group skills and team training with internal trials scheduled for Saturday 27th March.

Players are reminded to organize mouthguards, other code specific protective equipment, jerseys and boots in readiness for trials.

Trial dates are as follows:Saturday 17th April – (*GPS / AIC trial Day)Friday 23rd April – 1st XV curtain raiser v TGS @ SuncorpSaturday 24th April – v TGS (away)Saturday 1st May – v GT (home)

This trial day is a new concept that will involve 6 GPS Colleges and MCA. Various Colleges will host games for one age group with sides playing up to 3 shortened games in a day. Play should take place between 9am and 3pm and cater for A,B & C squads in rugby and A & B squads for football.

Rugby Referees Needed –

All current and new referees will require current SMART RUGBY accreditation. Re-accreditation can be done on-line via the following address: http://myrugby.rugby.com.au/myrugby/smartrugby_findcenter.asp

See the following link for first time accreditation:http://www.qru.com.au/rugby_education/coaching/2010_course_calendar,70555.html

Could all available referees please email updated contact details to [email protected]

CONFRATERNITY LEAGUE PROPOSAL

The proposal to enter one open team into the Confraternity Shield Rugby League Carnival during the June holidays was not granted approval by the College. The opportunity to enter a side in 2011 would need to go back to the College Leadership Team for approval.

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Parents are requested to forward any noteworthy achievements to [email protected] for publication.

• Lachlan Busby & Tim Roach were part of Valleys Lord Taverners U17 Twenty20 team that was successful in earning the right to represent Queensland to compete in the Gatorade Under 18 Twenty20 Cup for the national title last week. Lachlan was Valley’s leading run scorer going into the final, having made an even

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100 in three innings for once out. Valleys place 2nd losing narrowly in the final.

• At the Australian Open and Age, Open Water Championships held in Nagambie, Victoria last week, Josh Richardson won the following titles

1. National Age Champion - Boys 16 Years 5km Open Water Champion2. National Age Champion - Boys 16 Years 10 km Open Water Champion

Earlier in January, Josh competed in the New Zealand Open Water Championships in Lake Taupo. His results were as follows;

1. Bronze Medal Boys 16 Years 5km New Zealand Open Water Championship2. Bronze Medal Boys 16 Years 10km New Zealand Open Water ChampionshipCongratulations to the following students for selection in Metropolitan North School Sport teams – Jens Springborg (Open Volleyball),Patrick Cenita, Jarrod Mackay & Talt Anast (15yrs Volleyball), Liam Ford (Triathlon)

View and purchase professional sports

photography from 2009 and 2010, including the

current cricket and volleyball seasons.

www.andrewtallon.com.au/ashsport.html

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