23 May 2012 - Marist College

Marist College Enews 

Loving God, you place deep in our hearts the love 

of Mary, Help of Christians. 

Through her prayers grant wisdom to our leaders 

and integrity to our citizens. 

Under her protection may Australia be granted 

harmony, justice and peace. 

We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Together, in community 

From the Headmaster 

Feast of Mary Help of Christians 

Patroness of Australia 

The feast of Our Lady Help of Christians was 

instituted by Pope Pius VII in 1815. In this 

time of restoration for the Church, Pope 

Pius VII did much to promote Marian piety 

among all. 

In Australia 1844, there were only three 

Bishops. At their very first Synod in that 

year, they requested the Pope to declare, 

as Australia’s special patron, the Mother 

of God under the title of Mary Help of 

Christians with her feast to be celebrated 

on May 24th. 

The feast was celebrated from 1844, even 

though it was not officially approved by 

Rome until 1852. The infant Church in 

Australia had a special reason for turning to 

Mary. In those early and mostly priestless 

days, it was largely the Rosary that kept 

the faith alive. Catholic Australia remained 

faithful to Mary, and was the first nation 

to choose her, under the title of Help of 

Christians, as principal Patroness. 

Mary’s faith, hope and love models true 

discipleship through all ages. Just as she 

was a source of strength and leadership for 

Jesus and our early Christian family, so she 

remains our inspiration and guide today. 

IN THIS ISSUE 

Headmaster’s Report 

General News 

Community Service 

Youth Ministry 

Sports News 

Junior School Happenings 

IMPORTANT DATES 

25 May 

Mark House Day 

Cyber Safety Talks - all year groups 

27 May – 3 June 

Reconciliation Week 


Year 11 2013 Information Evening 

30 – 2 June 

College Drama Performance 


End of Enrolment Period 

5 June 

Champagnat Day Celebrations 

11 June 

Public Holiday 

13 June 

Marist Careers Expo 

MAY 23, 2012

Marist College Enews MAY 23, 2012 

The Blue and Blue Dinner Dance was well attended 

by the Marist Community and was a great night 

out for all. The P&F would like to sincerely thank the 

businesses that donated prizes for the raffle for the 

Blue and Blue. Your support of these businesses that 

support our College would be appreciated. 

Thanks to: Ocean Lake Caravan Park, Bermagui 

Urban Cellars, Curtin Shops 

Jerrabomberra Hotel 

Simpson and King Optometry 

Peppered Prawn, Woden 

Morgans Group 

McGinness Motors 

Trisha’s Hair Studio, Southlands 

Rest and Recuperate, Pearce Shops 

Ramas, Pearce Shops. 

Blue & Blue Dinner Dance 

CELEBRATIONS FOR CHAMPAGNAT DAY 2012 

On Tuesday 5th June 2012, the feast of our founder, Saint Marcellin Champagnat, will 

be celebrated at the College. 

Celebrations will commence with Masses at the College at 9.00am and 10.30am 

followed by a BBQ lunch. In the afternoon students will participate in sporting, 

community service or cultural activities. 

Parents and families are warmly invited to attend a Mass and seating is available 

for visitors. The College has a fine tradition of celebrating special liturgies and we 

hope you will take the opportunity to join us to celebrate the feast of Marcellin 

Champagnat. 

Mass for Mark, McMahon, Othmar and Patrick Houses and 5A, 4P, 5M, 5T, 6R, 6B 

and 6D from the Junior school will commence at 9.00 am. 

Mass for Conway, Crispin, Darlinghurst and Haydon Houses and 4M, 6I, 5D, 6L, 6H 

and 4S from the Junior school will commence at 10.30 am 

After Mass boys from Years 4 –12 will participate in a BBQ, the cost of which is 

covered by the excursion levy. This will also cover the cost of morning tea. All boys 

are expected to participate in this community event to celebrate our Feast Day. 

Following the BBQ, students will have an opportunity to get changed for afternoon 

activities which have been chosen in advance. In a few cases there is a cost involved 

and your son will have these details. 

During the afternoon Year 12 students will be involved in community service activities 

around Canberra. This has been a feature of our Champagnat Day celebrations over 

the past few years. Year 11 students will assist with the organisation of the large 

variety of activities offered during the afternoon in the senior and junior schools. 

In the event of wet weather, the celebrations would continue with a slightly altered 

format. Afternoon classes would be those of Day 7. 

The annual College celebration of our Feast Day is always a most enjoyable and 

memorable occasion for the boys. We trust that Tuesday June 5 will be a continuation 

of this tradition. Parents and students are reminded that attendance on the day is 

mandatory (except in the case of any students who are genuinely ill). Full school 

uniform should be worn in the morning and students should bring Marist sports 

uniform (or other appropriate clothing dependant upon the activity) for the 

afternoon activities. 

Yours sincerely, 

Mr Chris Morrissey 

Deputy Headmaster


DEADLINE THURSDAY 31 MAY 

DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE 

Marist College Canberra 

Foundation 

We look with great pride at the developments 

CAPITAL APPEAL, MARCELLIN HALL 

in plant and facilities at our old school. 

Marcellin Hall will add hugely to these facilities 

and I commend the appeal to all Old Boys. 

I urge you to help in any way you can. 

deadline thursday 31 may 

(Grant Slater, President Marist Canberra 

One of the aims of the Foundation is to assist 

with capital works at the College. We look upon 

this appeal as part of that aim and we hope that 

you will be as generous here as you have been 

with the Bursary Fund. (Brett Freebody, 

Chair of the College Foundation) 

For those of you are contemplating donating to the Capital Appeal for the Marcellin Hall, please note:- 

• The Official Opening is to be held on Friday the 27 July. 

• The Cocktail Party is to be held on the 25 July, where all Donors will be invited to attend and tour the facility. 

• In order to be eligible for inclusion on the Bollards and Honour Boards for the opening cocktail party (25th July) and 

official opening on the 27th July, we will need to have your donations paid by the 31st May. 

• In the meantime should you have questions or wish to immediately make a commitment please contact Brendan Ryan, 

Phone 0262987280 or email brendanryan@mcc.act.edu.au 

• ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE - RECEIPT GUARANTEED BY 30 JUNE 2012 

After the printing of the brochures our bank account details have changed. The new details are as follows:- 

BSB# 062919 

ACC# 10349394 

NAME Marist College Canberra Foundation 

REFERENCE yournameCA 

For any further information contact Brendan Ryan, Development Officer, on 0262987280 or brendanryan@mcc.act.edu.au 

Congratulations to: 

James Correll (10Mc), 

who has been selected 

to attend the State Golf 

Talent Identification 

Camp to be held at 

Narrabeen from 28-30 

May. 

Capital appeal Marcellin Hall 

Old Boys Association) 

Nicholas Jervis-Hamilton (10 

Oth), who has been selected 

to represent the ACT with the 

Under 15 Schoolboys Rugby 

League team, to participate in 

the National Championships in 

Darwin from 25-29 June. 

I thank the Marist College Foundation for its 

work in providing tuition fees for disadvantaged 

families and I commend them for this initiative. 

(Richard Sidorko, Headmaster Marist College 

Canberra) 

Daniel Bowron (9Pa), 

who came second in 

the ACT Bouldering 

Championships recently, 

and has qualified to 

compete at Nationals 

later in the year.


Year 8 Camp 

Year 8 camp started with a brisk early departure to the warmer climates of the 

Mismosa National Parks. After an enjoyable bus ride and short stop, the students 

met their instructors and guides for the next three days of the camp. 

The instructors taught the students how to pack and waterproof their bags. Though 

no rain was predicted, there were plenty of opportunities throughout the camp for 

the students to test out these new skills. 

Each group set off on their first walk with packs loaded, eager to see the sights 

and beauty of Tathra. Once the walk was completed for the day, the students and 

instructors made their first camp, with tents popping up everywhere. There was a 

hive of activity as students collected firewood and set up for dinner. 

The students had to prepare and cook their own meals on their new found tool the 

‘Trangia’. Student and teachers looked as if the ‘Masterchef’ crew was filming as they 

displayed a variety of culinary skills... but there were also plenty of mishaps! Once 

fed, the students were happy to fall into bed and rest for the next day’s activities. 

The students learnt a lot about different knots and lashings. They were to build a 

raft that would take them safely across the cold water. It would take a great deal of 

communication and teamwork to get through this early morning challenge of raft 

building, but the boys performed admirably. 

The sun was starting to warm our adventurous groups as they crossed over the lake. 

They displayed great skill as they piloted the raft across the current. 

Students finished off their camp with a trek back to their starting point which 

allowed them to reflect on their adventures and have a good lunch. 

Thanks go to the students for their behaviour and work on the camp, to the seniors 

for their support and advice to the students and to the teachers for all their hard 

work. Thanks must also go to Col anad Liz and their staff at Coastlife for a wonderful 

program. 

MARIST REGIONAL GATHERING 

Simon Rugala 

On Wednesday 16 May, 25 Canberra Marists (parents, supporters, staff, Brothers) gathered in the Pavilion for discussions concerning the future of Marist ministry 

across Australia and in Canberra particularly. Presenters were Brother Allen Sherry and Mr Rick Sidorko, Headmaster. Ideas were gathered from the group 

relating to the future ministry of Marists, in the context of the imminent formation of a new unified Province (governing structure) for Marists within Australia, 

replacing the former provinces of Sydney and Melbourne. 

Among other ideas that emerged were a strong affirmation of the school ministry here at Marist College and a desire to maintain the post-school links with 

students. 

Br Lawrie McCane


MARIST COLLEGE CANBERRA PRESENTS: 

THEREAL 

INSPECTOR 

byTom 

Stoppard 

HOUND 

Times: 7pm, 30th May - 2nd June 

Contact: Chris Walker (Music Dept.) - 02 6298 7255 

Price: $18 Adult, $15 Child, $55 Family 

Where: Marist College Theatrette 

WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY - SATURDAY JUNE 2ND 

By arrangement with Origin Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, LTD. Art by Jim Wilks


TRAFFIC AND 

ROAD SAFETY 

There is inevitable traffic congestion during the 

students’ peak arrival and departure times each day. 

We ask all drivers to be patient, and mindful of safety 

and courtesy toward others. 

In particular: 

• Please do not drive through the College front driveway at these times 

• Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in drop-off and pickup areas 

• If your son is not waiting at the agreed spot, please move on and drive 

around again so as not to hold up the traffic flow 

• Please do not park so as to block Gate 1 where buses enter 

• Please obey the “Left Turn Only 8 am–8.45am, 3 pm–3.45pm“ signs from 

the College driveways into Marr Street. Cars waiting to turn right create 

congestion in the driveway. 

Mr Chris Morrissey - Deputy Headmaster 

MARIST SWIMMERS COMPETE IN 

MS 24 HOUR SWIMATHON 

Last weekend saw three Marist swimmers, Lachlan Colquhoun (10 Pa), Nathan 

Seddon (11 Da) and Sean Maloney (12 Oth), join Marist old boys Dylan 

Appelqvist (2010) and Niall Jacobsen (2009) as members of a team that swam 

in the Canberra 24 hour Mega Swim. This event raises money to provide support 

for people living with MS through the Go for Gold Scholarships and Financial 

Assistance Program. The Canberra event, with over 360 swimmers in 26 teams, 

raised in excess of $130 000. The boys’ team of 9 swimmers, the Woden Sharks, 

raised approximately $2000. 

This fun and rewarding mega swim relay requires each team to swim continuously 

from 12 noon Saturday until 12 noon Sunday. While the main focus is raising 

money for MS, there is also a competition for the greatest distance covered in 

the 24 hour period. This year the team swam a staggering 123.5 km, breaking the 

record of 112 km set last year by the same team. 

Make donations to support this worthwhile cause and our boys’ efforts by 

clicking here. 

Marist College wishes to thank 

the hairdressers who kindly 

volunteered their time last Friday to 

shave our Captain’s heads. 

Our thanks go to: 

Aaron Nallo - Anton’s Salon 

Nina Maguire - Lush Hair 

Lisa Davis 

Christine Mitrousis - Just Cuts 

Paul Schirripa - Paul’s Barber Shop 

Please pray for our sick and recently departed members of 

the Marist Family. 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to: 

Staff member Mary Brown and family, upon the passing of her 

mother Marjorie Patchell. 

The family of Mr Gino Piccoli upon his passing. Mr Piccoli was the 

maternal grandfather of Danny Supple (9Da) and Isaac Supple (8Da). 

Janine and John Clark and family, upon the passing of John’s mother. 

MARIST COLLEGE CAREERS EXPO 

Don’t forget that the Marist College Careers Expo is on next month. There 

will be a wide range of exhibitors, look out for a full listing in the Enews 

soon! 

When: Wednesday 13 June 

Where: Marist College Gymnasium 

Time: 1:00pm - 3:45pm 

WOOLWORTHS LIMITED CAREER EXPO 

When: Thursday 24th May, 2012 

Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm 

Where: Ainslie Football Club, 52 Wakefield Ave AINSLIE, ACT. 

Representatives from Woolworths Limited include Big W, Masters Home 

Improvement, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and Woolworths. 

• Food Sampling 

• Career Seminars at 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 5:00pm 

• Review job vacancies within Woolworths Limited 

• Job interviews on the day!


RSPCA Million Paws Walk 

On Sunday, 20th May, the Marist Animal Justice Society 

(MAJS) walked as a Marist team to support the 2012 

Million Paws Walk. It was a great day; an impressive 

number of dogs and their owners alike had a chance 

to stretch their legs and have fun! The Million Paws 

Walk raised over $19,000 for the RSPCA in the ACT 

alone. This money will help fund the great work the 

Busy Bees 

Zac Eldridge (10 Ma) and Jayith Gamage (12 Ot) put 

their hands up last week to help out at the Corpus 

Christi working bee at the old St Francis of Assisi 

Church in Calwell. They generously gave up their 

time and were busy for over 2 hours pulling out 

weeds, tidying up the garden beds and assisting 

with the landscaping. I was really impressed by their 

enthusiasm and the way they just got in there and did 

what was needed. Well done boys, some Silver Mates 

hours are coming your way! 

When I visited the place, I saw there were about five 

people, all much older than us working doing the 

intended service. Without wasting a minute, I got into 

working with them and making sure I did the work 

properly. At the end of the day I met a lot of new people 

including the Father of the parish and talked with them 

RSPCA does and will support animal rescues. This was 

the first of the Marist Animal Justice Society’s projects, 

with more projects coming up in semester 2. We’re a 

group to watch! To join MAJS, simply come along to 

our weekly meetings, Tuesday lunchtimes, in ET16. 

Adrian Olsen (9MA1) 

while working. They were quite happy to see boys such 

as Zac and myself helping and taking an initiative to 

come and do some service. One strong thing that was 

stuck in my mind was their commitment towards the 

parish and how they sacrificed some of their time in 

order to help it. Although it wasn’t directly associated 

in helping people, it still helped the environment which 

everyone needs to live in. After doing the gardening, they 

were so thankful for our help and hopefully created a 

positive image regarding the service of Marist. 

Jayith Gamage (12OT5) 

Parents and friends of Marist, if you know of any group 

or individual one that could benefit from this sort of 

assistance or other basic manual tasks, please let me 

know and I can try and arrange similar opportunities 

for Marist boys to serve in our community. 

Everyone is going Clackers 

Last week in the Service Learning component of the Year 8 Brothers 

Together program, the students produced over 200 wooden 

clackers for kids less fortunate themselves in developing countries. 

They will be sent over to the children as part of Operation Christmas 

Child Shoe boxes, but before this happens the clackers will need to 

be given a bright coat of paint and decoration. This is where Year 5 

students in the Junior School come into the picture. Year 5 students 

recently completed their ‘Love of Work’ themed Brothers Together 

program and have generously accepted the challenge to join the 

Clackers 4 Kids project, by painting and decorating the clackers 

that the Year 8’s produced. Well done boys, we can’t wait to see the 

final product. 

I liked the whole Brothers Together day I think it was BRILLIANT but 

if I had to choose what I liked most it would have to be making the 

clackers. I think that is was a great way to help the organisation 

Christmas child, I really liked how everyone got in and did their bit to 

help build the clackers but this could not have been done without the 

amazing help of the wood work teachers. 

Jack Radulovich (8OT5) 

The Brothers Together Program was a great idea from my perspective 

and thought it was quite enjoyable. Since Friday when I was involved 

with it, it got me thinking about doing more Service work. Especially 

working in the Solomon Islands Immersion tour would be a fantastic 

opportunity to get involved with a developing country and see how 

they live. The other thing I really enjoyed was the clackers. Besides 

having a bit of fun it was nice to make something for someone who 

wouldn’t receive anything for Christmas. In a short film we watched, 

there was a little boy who was over the moon from receiving presents 

and he hadn’t even opened the box. This meant a lot to me so I put 

in an extra effort to make a child extra happy when he received the 

present. 

Ethan Rosin (8CO7) 

After reading these reflections from the Year 8 students, you can 

tell that the real ‘product’ from the Brothers Together Day isn’t the 

Clackers, in fact it’s the students themselves and their growing 

realisation about how they can make a positive difference in the 

life of someone else. 

Rex Band 

‘music that makes sense’ 

Last Thursday night Rex Band lit up the stage at the Canberra 

Theatre and 10 Marist boys were lucky enough to be part of an 

entertaining and powerful musical extravaganza. The boys told me 

it was “packed out” and “really awesome”. They were very grateful 

for being sent to such an amazing performance. We would like 

to make a special thanks to Frawley’s Shoe Store who generously 

sponsored 15 of our Marist boys and a teacher to go to the concert. 

Click here to check out their Youtube video and see what all the 

fuss was about!


Caption: Callum Beaumont, Jonty Phillips (GK), Henry Grayston, John Blake and Sean Baker defend a penalty 

corner in their First XI hockey match against OCHC on the weekend. 

Hockey Club Report 

The cold weather has arrived and hockey parents frantically searched their wardrobes for 

the winter hockey woollies. Round 2 saw some very pleasing results - from both the sideline 

fashion and hockey perspectives! 

U18/1 

Marist 2- Old Canberrans (OCHC) 4. Marist started their third round well even though they 

faced early pressure from the OCHC but they also countered attacks with regular incursions 

deep into the opposition’s half. Some examples were an early penalty corner (2nd minute) 

which was countered by a penalty corner at the opposite end in the very next minute. This toand-fro 

movement soon resulted in succumbing to a goal in the 8th minute but again Marist 

responded quickly with an entertaining goal from Jeremy Hopkins off a feed from Nathan 

Pereira resulting from a steal in the OCHC half. We managed to get a couple more short corners 

but were unable to convert. OCHC then sustained pressure just before half time but the half 

finished at 1-1. 

In the second half again the opposition came back strongly to force a penalty corner but Marist 

surprised them with the first goal five minutes into the half from a quick Henry Grayston. Once 

again true to the evenness of the game, OCHC came back to force a penalty corner and scored 

again in the next minute. Then OCHC scored two more goals in the 10th and 13th minute. But 

from then on the goals stopped and for the next 12 minutes of the game to the end Marist 

maintained composure, tried hard to respond and defended particularly well. The game 

defence was led by Callum Beaumont, Tom Barton and Matthew D’Souza. 

Please click here to read more 

Hi to all the AFL followers. 

Marist Australian Football Club 

Another big weekend of footy for Marist. Attendance 

was good at Lindwall Oval with onlookers and 

barrickers side by side cheering, hot coffee and bacon 

and egg rolls stemming the cold morning – it doesn’t 

get any better than that! 

Last week’s Pink Footy Day managed to raise $112 

for Breast Cancer awareness. Thank you again to all 

those who made the day a success and to those who 

contributed, not only financially, but also their time and 

effort in the Canteen, the decorations and their spirit 

(some great pink wigs and apparel). Thank you also to 

those who have donated online at this link. This will 

remain for one more week for those who missed out. 

This week’s games of the Junior & U18 fixture: 

Home – At Lindwall this week are: 

26 May, Round 4: Marist Vs St Edmonds - U14s Div 1 at 

9:15am, U16 Div 2 at 11:05am then U16 Div 1 at 1pm. 

26 May, Round 10: U18s Marist – Bye. 

Come down and watch a game and have a hot coffee, 

bacon and egg rolls, pies – it’s all there! 

Away – U10s Marist Vs Tuggeranong Lions 9:15am 

(Pearce Oval); U11s Marist Vs Eastlake Vipers 10:45am 

(Pearce Oval); U12 Div 1 Marist Vs Gungahlin Jets 

9:15am (Amaroo 102); U14 Div 2 – Bye; U14 Div 2B 

Tuggeranong Hawks Vs Marist Royal 10:45am (Gordon 

201). 

Peter Moon - Secretary 

Marist Canberra 

Football Club 

www.maristfootball.com.au 

Round 3 saw another beautiful day. Our teams are 

having mixed results but the following teams are doing 

very well have not lost a game yet – U15/2 Gold, U13/3 

Blue, U16/2 Sky & U18/3 Royal. Under 10 & Under 11 are 

non-competitive and scores are not kept. 

PREMIER LEAGUE 

Our U16 and U18 Premier teams played Belconnen last 

weekend and both teams played very well. Our U16’s 

Premiers went down but our First X1 drew 0-0 in a 

very exciting game. Next week is Round 8 and we play 

Canberra Olympic at O’Connor enclosed. Both teams 

play on Sunday with the Under 16’s kicking off at 9.00am 

and the U8’s at 11.00am 

KANGA CUP 

Kanga Cup nominations close 31st May. This year’s 

tournament will run from 8 July – 13 July. If you wish to 

enter a team, please let the club know. The club will pay 

the nomination fee of $200.00. 

GOAL KEEPER TRAINING 

Don’t forget Goal Keeper training for any Marist goal 

keeper on Thursdays between 3.30 – 5.00pm on Oval 3. 

GOAL KEEPER TRAINING 

Marist Canberra Football Club has Entertainment Books 

for sale. MCFC receives $11.00 for every book sold. They 

will be on sale in our canteen from this Saturday. 

You can also contact Judy Hall or you can buy your book 

online. 

If you wish to take a look at this year’s book, please click 

here. 

Matt Selems - President 

Patrick Carey (11 Ot) successfully completed the 

Canberra Half Marathon on Sunday 20 May, a 

distance of 21.1km. At 16 years of age, Patrick 

was one of the youngest competitors. Well done!


Junior School Happenings 

Dear Marist Families, 

As a father of teenage daughters, I frequently 

find myself challenged with ‘communication 

issues’. Though my daughters and I talk, it’s 

usually only when we stop for a hug or can 

find some time just to ‘be together’ that real 

connections are made. 

It’s like that with God, too. But easier. 

God knows and understands us, better than we do ourselves, and 

certainly wants a relationship with us. So, if we want a relationship with 

God, we have to work on it; give it time, be with God. 

I believe this is what Confirmation is about for our boys. As the majority 

of our Year 6 boys prepare for and celebrate their Confirmation in the 

coming months I ask you to keep them in your prayers. As parents, we can 

help by guiding them to find ways to spend time with God. Hopefully, by 

spending time and being open, our boys will hear, as Paul did on the road 

to Damascus (Act 9:1-9) and know that God wants to work his miracles 

though them. 

BBLB 

Have you been surprised in recent weeks to hear your son talk about 

their new ‘“big brother’? We are very fortunate to have around 80 (that’s 

5 or 6 in each class) Year 11 boys spending time in Junior School classes 

once a week for the next two terms. These Senior boys have volunteered 

their time and will work with the teachers to provide support and 

encouragement to our Junior School boys. 

Blue and Blue Ball 

It was a fantastic night at the Hellenic Club last Friday. Many parents, staff 

and other friends of Marist enjoyed the music and company of each other 

at the annual Blue and Blue Ball. On behalf of everyone who attended, I 

thank the hard working band of parents who organised the Ball for our 

benefit. 

Reconciliation Week 

At last Sunday’s feast of the Ascension we heard that Jesus’ final act on 

earth was to speak to his disciples about God’s Kingdom. This reminds us 

of Jesus’ calling us to unity. Jesus calls us to acknowledge wrong doing 

The Great Book 

Swap Challenge 

Many thanks to the families who have already 

donated books to the Great Book Swap. 

Students have until the end of this week to add 

to the donation boxes. 

The Great Book Swap itself (which works 

essentially like a second hand book stall) will 

occur next Monday and Tuesday. Students 

are asked to bring in a gold coin to swap for a 

book. This fundraiser is in aid of the Indigenous 

Literacy Foundation. 

and to seek forgiveness. Jesus is also very clear in his call for us to forgive 

others who hurt us. Reconciliation is precisely about this – acknowledging 

wrong, seeking and accepting forgiveness from those who have been 

wronged. This is the challenge for Australians today as we continue the 

journey of healing that will lead to National Reconciliation. The presence 

of God within and among us makes this journey possible. We are as Saint 

Paul says all ‘one body’ in Christ. God calls us to unity and God shows us 

the way. We need the courage, generosity, and humility to follow. 

We pray during this week for the grace to be people with generous and 

forgiving hearts who will be instruments for reconciliation in our families 

and our communities. 

Cyber Safety Talks 

The Australian Federal Police will speak with boys in Years 5 and 6 next 

Monday on the topic of Cyber Safety. These talks were also presented last 

year and were a valuable eye opener for the boys. 

Monthly Awards 

Congratulations to the boys who received awards at last week’s assembly. 

Please click here to read a list of the recipients. 

Thank You 

Our thanks to Cathy Donoghue who recently, as part of last year’s Year 

6 presentation to the Junior School, presented the school with a lovely 

calligraphy framed version of the Memorarae. Cathy designed and wrote 

the piece herself and it is on display in the foyer. 

Peace be with you 

Matthew Egan-Richards 

Head of Junior School 

Library News - by Karen Collins, Teacher Librarian – Junior School 

By the end of this week, all boys 

will have received their challenge 

booklets and should be well on 

their way to achieving their first 

medal by reading the first of 

many books. The purpose of this 

challenge is to motivate your son 

to read more widely and more 

often. 

Marist Olympic 

Reading Challenge 

Both classroom teachers and the 

library staff will work to encourage 

the boys to participate. However, 

your support is crucial. As well 

as signing off on ‘reading event’ 

sheets as your son finishes a 

set of books, please take the 

time to chat to your son about 

what books he is choosing and 

which ‘events’ he has decided to 

participate in. Your enthusiasm 

will be infectious! 

If you need any clarification 

about the challenge or you 

have any concerns, please email 

karencollins@mcc.act.edu.au

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