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MARCH 6, 2013Important DatesThursday 7 MarchParent ForumMonday 11 MarchCanberra DayTuesday 12 March - Wednesday 13 MarchYear 4 CampFriday 15 MarchRowing Club Trivia NightWednesday 20 MarchYouth ForumThursday 21 MarchP & F AGMSaturday 23 MarchSenior Basketball Club Trivia NightFriday 29 March - Monday 1 MarchEaster PeriodMarist College CanberraEnewsDear Marist FamilyI read in another school’s newsletter not long ago that Lent was a time to both “give up and takeup”. I thought that was very clever and in fact spoke to the boys about it at the last assembly.Lent is often associated with sacrifice and giving up. I’m sure lots of families have spoken aboutwhat they as a whole or what individuals will give up for Lent. As well as giving up, taking upis just as important and maybe a bit more challenging for people. Taking up actions includebeing more prayerful, doing good works, putting the needs of others before our own and soon. Regardless of whether we give up or take up this lent our focus is about becoming betterChristians, better people.Well done and thanks to Year 9 and Year 11 boys on last week’s Bungarra Challenge andRetreats. I’m happy to write that the feedback from both experiences was very positive, despitethe rain at the end of the week. My sincere thanks to the many staff who attended these eventsand to the staff back at school who had to take replacement classes. We can’t hold events likeBungarra or the retreats without the generous involvement of staff.Happy Canberra Day to all for Monday. I trust you all have the chance to enjoy a relaxing longweekend.May St Marcellin continue to watch over our boys and their families.Enews DocumentsRichard and Roma Flynn Music BursaryApplication FormYours sincerelyMr Richard SidorkoHeadmasterGolf Day InformationCareers NewsFollow us on Facebookand Twitter!Together,in explorationSubmissions: news@mcc.act.edu.au Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au

Marist college enews - MARCH 6, 2013Bungarra ChallengeFootsteps 2013 has started off with great success with the studentstaking on the challenges presented to them with great resilience. Theyear 9 students took on several different experiences from raft building,abseiling and rock climbing, walking to the top of Kosciuszko and forsome the first time on a mountain bike or river sled.The Bungarra program allows students to engage in a variety of activitiesthat are adventure based, they were expected to make their own lunchand cook most of their meals by themselves, with supervision. Theexperience has given students a great chance to learn how far they canpush themselves and recognise their strengths and weaknesses.Though the weather wasn’t the best all the time, the students took it intheir stride and made the camp one of the most successful Bungarra tooccur in its 5 year history. The students thrived in the wet conditionsand completed all activities required.The final day saw the skies start to clear and with great teamworkand communication Othmar won the Footsteps trophy for Bungarra!Congratulations boys!Thank you to the staff on camp for their efforts and support to thestudents. The success of the camp relied heavily on teacherscommitmentduring the week: Mr. Nasca, Mr Sullivan, Mr Moran, Mr McDonald, Mrvan de Waterbeemd, Ms Weijers, Mr Cooper, Mr Gavran and Mr Boyton.Simon RugalaSubmissions: news@mcc.act.edu.au Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au

Marist college enews - MARCH 6, 2013REMINDER: Term 1 Fees are duethis Friday 08/03/13This is applicable to all families that are not payingregular instalments as agreed with the Finance OfficeFor further details please contact Ph 6298 7204Careers NewsWant to read up-to-the-minute Careers news?Follow the Careers Twitter @CareersMCCRICHARDAND ROMAFLYNNMUSICBURSARYThe Richard and Roma Flynn Bursary originated in 1997. BothRichard and Roma had a long association with Marist education,a talent and love of music and a strong interest in providingeducational opportunities for youth.In 2013 the College is offering a number of bursaries to assiststudents with their musical performance studies on their choice ofinstrument or voice.PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILSMARIST COLLEGE CANBERRA FOUNDATIONGOLF DAY2013Would you like to be involved in the2013 Golf Day as a player or a sponsor?Friday 22 Marchat Murrumbidgee Golf ClubCLICK HERE TO READ MORE!The Annual College Foundation Golf Day is to be held at Murrumbidgee CountryClub on Friday 22 March. The purpose of this event is to help raise funds for theCollege Foundation, which will in turn directly assist with bursaries for financiallydisadvantaged boys.P & F AGMYou are warmly invited to take part in the Golf Day by either:THURSDAY 14 MARCH• Sponsoring a hole at the price of $2000. These sponsors will be allocateda hole to advertise their business (tax deductible), an Ambrose team ofClick here to read more about the p&F4, use of two golf carts on the day, BBQ lunch and drinks after the gameand a chance to win a variety of prizes.• Sponsoring a team at the price of $400. These sponsors will be allocatedan Ambrose team of 4, players shirts, BBQ and drinks and a chance win a variety of prizes.Congratulations Donating items such as vouchers or other gifts that•to...will be raffled and auctioned on the day.• Donating cash which will be directly contributed tothe Brother Mark May Bursary James Fund. Smith (11 HA), who has beenselected to represent the ACT at theAustralian Junior and Open AthleticsChampionships to be held in Perthfrom 12 - 15 March.For more information contact Ken EvendenPh 6298 7280 • Email kenevenden@mcc.act.edu.auDon’t have a Twitter account?You don’t have to sign up to view the stream!You can also view the Twitter feed on the Careerspage of our website.Year 11 students who are interested in a construction ASBA – AustralianSchool based Apprenticeship have until 14 March to apply.Application forms can be found at:http://www.mba.org.au/training/apprenticeships/2014 UK Tutorship Information Session – Marist College GymnasiumWednesday 6 MarchYear 12 students and their parents are invited to attend the informationsession starting at 6:00pm sharp!The evening is run by Capital Travel Manuka which provides travel advice andservices to students travelling to the UK for tutorships. The following topicswill be covered in the session:• What is a tutorship?• How to make an application• Costs involved• Gap students from previous years tell of their experienceTutors Worldwide - for UK TutorshipsTutors Worldwide provides the opportunity for students to undertake a gapyear at either a junior or secondary school overseas.Applications close Thursday 11 April http://www.tutorsworldwide.org/BROOMWOOD HALL – LONDON (UK Tutorship) -GAP InformationSince 2003 over one hundred students from various schools in the ACT havebeen awarded placements at Broomwood Hall where they work as Teachers’Assistants for a year. If you missed the information session, contact the CareersOffice to find out more about this experience and the application process.Lattitude Global Volunteering Information SessionsCanberra: Tuesday 11 June, 7.00pm at the Belconnen Library. Applicationsclose Friday 21 June.Southern Cross Cultural Exchange scholarship 2013Open to Year 10 French and German Language Students. Email your name,address, phone number and school name to scceasut@scee.com.au. Ask fora scholarship kit. You will be required to submit an essay on a particular topicby March 30th 2013.Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Information Sessions - heldat Canberra Novotel, 65 Northbourne Avenue on Wednesday 20 March &Wednesday 11 September at 7:30pm.***STOP***Click here to read more Careers News!Submissions: news@mcc.act.edu.au Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au

Marist college enews - MARCH 6, 2013Junior School NewsJunior School NewsDear Parents and CarersBest wishes to our Year 5 boys and staff as they head off tocamp at Longbeach today. These experiences are the onesthe boys remember for a long time and speak of fondly.Camps are a great opportunity to learn about each otheraway from the confines of school. I am grateful to SimonBrown, Luke Morwitch, Suzette Thompson, Craig Warnesand Rob Whyte for their planning and preparation and fortaking time away from their lives and families to supportthe boys.I began a survey process with the staff this week to gaugea real sense of the things we value here in the JuniorSchool. I hope by gathering information from staff,parents and students that we will be able to developa Strategic Plan for the Junior School which maps ourdirections and allows us to dream a little of what ourJunior School might be into the future. I will notify JuniorSchool parents of an opportunity for your input early inTerm 2 with a breakfast meeting type process similar tothe one being undertaken this week in the College.With a long weekend upon us it is timely to reflect on theyear that has been. I know many of you are very pleasedwith the excellent efforts your sons have made to settlein or return to their new classes. I know I am extremelyproud of the hard work all have done to help this yearbegin smoothly and calmly and I look forward to thoseefforts continuing. I hope you can all take some time thislong weekend to celebrate Canberra’s centenary and thewonderful efforts of our sons.RegardsEamonn MooreHead of Junior SchoolMNET PORTAL – JUNIOR SPORTFor South Weston PSSA AFL Trials and SouthWeston PSSA Rugby League Trialsplease see mNet portal1. Visit http://www.maristc.act.edu.au/2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen.3. Click on mNet Portal.4. Follow the instructions on the screen to log in using your orstudents username and password.5. Once logged in, hover over the Community Spaces tab, thenStudents or Parents tab, thenSport tab6. Click on Junior School Sport7. Find the sport you are interested in. Click on the plus sign nextto the word Sport to expandthe category.8. Click on the file you need. It will open and you will be able toprint it off.Please contact Michael Lloyd if you have any questionsmichaellloyd@mcc.act.edu.auInterest Clubs in the Junior School 2013The boys in the Junior School are offered many exciting club opportunities, below isa list of the clubs that are available during 2013. Parents are encouraged to discussthese opportunities with their sons.Kirsty BellAssistant head of Junior Schoolkirstybell@mcc.act.edu.auScience ClubWill meet Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm(starting soon, additional cost involved)Contact is Ms Lyn Andrewslynandrews@mcc.act.edu.auJapanese ClubThursday lunchtimes in the Japaneseroom – sign up required.Contact is Ms Jan Hutchisonjanhutchison@mcc.act.edu.auJunior School Choir & BandChoir - Friday 8.30 - 9:00amin the Junior School Hall(open to all Junior School boys)Band – Thursday 12:00 -1:00pmin the senior SchoolPerforming Arts buildingContact is Mr Eamonn Mooreeamonnmoore@mcc.act.edu.auJunior School Chess ClubMondays 1-2pm during Terms 3 & 4Contact is Mrs Maree Rolfemareerolfe@mcc.act.edu.auJunior School Technology ClubFridays 1.30 - 2:00pm in 5CW’s classroomContact is Mr Craig Warnescraigwarnes@mcc.act.edu.auJunior School AFL, Rugby, Hockey &Basketball CoordinatorContact is Mr Michael Lloydmichaellloyd@mcc.act.edu.auJunior School Cricket CoordinatorContact is Mr Pino Pezzellapinopezzella@mcc.act.edu.auJunior School Football (Soccer)CoordinatorContact is Mrs Suzette Thompsonsuzettethompson@mcc.act.edu.auPlease click here to viewSacramental Programs for:Tournament of MindsWill be available to Year 5 & 6 boys later inTerm 2 and during Term 3.(Limited numbers and cost associated)Contact is Miss Sonia Brownsoniabrown@mcc.act.edu.auEngineering GamesWill be available to Years 5 & 6 boys laterin the year, details t.b.c.Contact is Mr Luke Morwitchlukemorwitch@mcc.act.edu.auWar hammer ClubTuesdays during Term 1 and 4 in 5RW’sclassroom 1:00 -1:45pmContact is Mr Rob Whyterobertwhyte@mcc.act.edu.auDrawing ClubIn 6H’s classroom during Terms 2 & 3(Day & Time tbc)Contact is Mr Laurie Hickslauriehicks@mcc.act.edu.auRostrum Speaking CompetitionYears 5 & 6 will be involved as part of theircurriculum during Term 2.Contact: Mrs Michele Izzardmicheleizzard@mcc.act.edu.auComputer ClubThursday lunch time in 6S’s classroom –sign up requiredContact is Ms Michele Skvorcmichelskvorc@mcc.act.edu.auLego ClubWednesday lunchtimes in the Library1.30-2pmContact is Mrs Jen Crokerjennifercroker@mcc.act.edu.auConstruction ClubMonday & Wednesday in the Library 1.30- 2:00pmPARISH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, NORTH WODENCORPUS CHRISTI PARISH, SOUTH TUGGERANONGSubmissions: news@mcc.act.edu.au Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au

Marist college enews - MARCH 6, 2013Junior School NewsThe Junior School has a beautiful Lenten display in their foyer.6S has a Great Start to the YearYear 4 CSIRO Bugs6S has had an excellent start to the year, with the wonderful teacher Ms Skvorc. So muchwork has already been given, for example our ‘iBelieve’ placemats (iBelieve is the Collegetheme for this year) and we have been challenged in Maths, English, Religion and manytests! We have also been working on the symbols that make up the Australian flag: TheUnion Jack, Southern Cross and the Federation Star. We’re also designing posters aboutthe beautiful Australian flag. This term we have been learning the basics of aboriginalartwork, it is really interesting. It is like a language using pictures really - just amazing!Our new classroom was originally the computer lab so we’ve been trying to work with afew renovations going on around us. This term we have had some rather exciting thingshappen. We got our Term One class captains; Alex Haseler and Liam Howard. They havebeen great. We have also had our Marist Junior school swimming carnival. Everyone hada great time and had lots of fun. Hartigan won the swimming carnival at the end of theday. 6S hopes to look forward to a great rest of the year!By Thomas Gellatly 6SSubmissions: news@mcc.act.edu.au Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au

Marist college enews - MARCH 6, 2013FaithFormationSWIMFEST Tidal WaveLast week on Thursday and Friday Conway House delivered Swimfest, whichfeatured a montage of the Swimming Carnival videos from each Houseincluding the hilarious out takes, bloopers and never before aired scenes.The Theatrette was jam packed at lunchtime on both days and the gold coindonations that were collected will go to the MAPS Lenten Appeal. If youmissed Swimfest last week, or want a souvenir of these brilliant short films,copies of the DVD are available now from Matt McMahon or Mr Ahearne for alow price of just $5.Marist PARTICIPATES INVinnies DoorknockEveryone knows the fantastic work Vinnies does inhelping those in need in Canberra. The annual doorknockis one of their most important fundraisers, so a group ofboys led by Ryan Dix (12CO) got together to help out. Itwas a mix of grey and blue shirts, and after afternoon tea at the College, theyset out in the Marist minibus, driven by Mr Stinziani, to pound the footpathsand knock on doors. They all got back on the bus with stories to laugh aboutof residents hiding behind doors, ignoring the doorbell, and barking dogs. Butthey also had many stories of being welcomed, of generosity and of the feelingthat comes from doing good deeds. As well as this group, there were otherboys who volunteered in their own parishes. The St Vincent de Paul Societywere very grateful for the help the boys gave, and we hope this will be the startof a tradition of Marist organising to help with the doorknock.The boys involved were:Ryan Dix (12CO)Sajana Abeygunawardena (12OT)Jeremy Rooke (12OT)Campbell Hall (12PA)Shae Darcy (12PA)Ben Vanzwol (12DA)Jonathan Leyton (12CO)Byron Miller (12PA)Sam Byrne (12OT)Connor Luck-Cameron (12OT)Jack Horton (12MA)Jack Radulovich (9OT)Jordie Stuart (8OT)Patrick Ellis (8OT)Henry Cooney (8OT)SOLIDARITY IN ACTIONOLD BOY LLYWELLYN O’BRIENWe have received a letter from Llywellyn O’Brien, whograduated from Marist College Canberra in 2012.He was the Haydon Service Captain, MJ&S and HumanRights Group President, and continues to be a wonderfulambassador for Marist in the wider world.Please click here to read Llywellyn’s letterCLICK HERE TO READ VANNAK’s StorySubmissions: news@mcc.act.edu.au Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au

Marist college enews - MARCH 6, 2013FaithFormationSolidarity PrayerLet us stop for 2 minutes, drop whatever we have in our hands, and think for one momentof the luxuries we actually do have. A home we can go to, a school with books and pencilsand pens, a car , maybe 2. Sport, music the list goes on. Now think about someone on theother side of the world who is the same age as you, with the same dreams and aspirations,to become a doctor, builder or teacher, the same passions, of sport and music. The onlydifference from you is he lives in a house as big as your bedroom with his 6 brothers andsisters, he can’t go to school because he is forced into working and he only eats once a day,simply a bowl of rice.Now as we go into this week, think again of how powerful it is to give that dollar to seesome teachers getting rolled in dodge ball or slammed in Table tennis.O God,Our creator and sustainer,We pray to you:We want to celebrate life.We cry out against all that kills life:Hunger, poverty, unemployment, sickness,Debt, repression, individualism,Abuse of the earth, injustice,And all other forms of slavery.We want to announce fullness of life:Work education, health, housing,Safe environment, bread for all.We want communion, solidarity,A world renewed.We hope against hope.With the God of history,WE want to make things new again.YOU can do something to help that boy on the other side of the world.Submissions: news@mcc.act.edu.au Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au

Marist college enews - MARCH 6, 2013The Marist Hockey Club Day will beheld on Sunday 17 MARCH from8:45am to noon. The day will provide anopportunity for new players and theirfamilies to be welcomed into the Club,and an opportunity to meet some of theclubs coaches and officials. The Club willprovide a continuous sausage sizzle forthe players and their families.Hockey Clubhooped football socks. Bibs and goalkeeping equipment will be provided asrequired.It is recommended that correctly fittingmouth guards and shin guards are worn.SCHEDULEPlayers need to be ready for their agegroups at the times listed below.Want to tryBasketball?ACT Basketball are having a Come and Try Day on Monday 11 March, ages4 and up are welcomed! It is a chance to try basketball for the first time orimprove your skills. Click here for the flyer!VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDAssistance is required on the day withthe BBQ, You do not need to volunteerfor the whole 3 hours. We will alsoneed volunteers for team marshalling,umpiring, and taking photographssuitable for publication in the Collegenewsletter. If you are able to assistplease make yourself known to JamesSimpson at the BBQ or Tracy Absolomon the day.SELECTION TRIALSWe understand that some boys will havesummer sport commitments and thesetake priority. The selection of the firstdivision teams in each age group willbe based on training sessions beforeand after the club day and including theparticipation in the club day.If your son would like to be consideredfor first division but has other summersport commitments please let us know.All team lists will be finalized in the lastweek of March.U18s – in accordance with Clubguidelines, the Marist First XI will bedecided by selection trials to choose thebest 11 players from within the MaristHockey Club.All players in the U18 age group willbe considered along with other playerswho feel that they are capable ofperforming well at the 18/1 divisionlevel. Marist will also be fielding 2 teamsin the 18/2 division.U11s, U13s and U15s – All players willparticipate in warm up skills and a gamewithin their respected age group.UNIFORM & EQUIPMENTPlayers should wear the Marist HockeyClub shirt (available from the CollegeUniform Shop), blue sports shorts and• U15s: Ready to run on by 8:45am.9:00am to 9:45am• U13s: Ready to run on by 9:30am.9:45am to 10:30am• U11s: Ready to run on by 10:15am.10:30am to 11am• All U18s & U15s wishing to try outfor the First XI: Be ready to run on by10:45am. 11am to noon.REGISTRATIONPlayers who have not already done soneed to return their registration formASAP, so we can finalise numbers.These can be emailed to Lee Arnould atlee.arnould@gmail.com or given to MrSeivers, who also has blank forms.CLUB DAY RAFFLEAs in previous years, the Club will alsobe conducting a raffle at the Club Daywith some great prizes. Thanks to Al atthe FHE hockey shop for donating theprizes.OTHER FUNDRAISINGWine Raffle – our major fundraiser:This year the Marist Hockey Club isplanning to conduct a wine raffle as itsmajor fundraiser. We will be asking allfamilies to donate one bottle of wineand to sell one book of 10 raffle ticketsper family. With the major prize being anINSTANT WINE CELLAR we are confidentfamilies will find it easy to sell the ticketsand may even be able to sell extra books.Bring a bottle to Club DayWe will be starting to collect winedonations at the Club Day. These cancome from your own wine collection oryou may wish to seek donations of winefrom businesses.Look forward to seeing everyone at ourClub day.Tracy AbsolomMarist Hockey Club PresidentDoubles TennisThe Marist Doubles Tennis Competition is now in full swing with themajority of first round matches being complete. The draw and scheduleare located on the canteen noticeboard and will be updated every Friday.It is the player’s responsibility if they are absent on their day of play toreschedule the match and a result recorded with Mr Duff. Matches areplayed on Wednesday and Thursday during lunchtimes.In the coming weeks we can expect some quality tennis, so come downand check it out!Jason DuffJudo clubFive members of the Marist Judo Club travelled to Brisbane last weekendto compete in the Queensland International Open Judo Tournament.This was the 2nd selection tournament for the Cadet (under 17 years)and Junior (Under 21 years) competitors to gain selection to representAustralia at the Oceania Tournament to be held in Cairns in April.The Oceania tournament will be the 1st selection tournament for theCadet World Titles to be held in Miami and August and the Junior WorldTitles to be held in Slovenia in October this year.The results of the competition are:• Patrick Hill Year 10 Patrick House 1st Cadet Men -60kg, 1st JuniorMen -60kg, 5th Senior Men -60kg.• Matthew Phung Year 11 Mark House, 2nd Cadet Men -90kg , 3rdJunior Men -90kg.• Duke Didier ex-student, 1st Senior Men -100kg• Mikali Hill 3rd Junior Women - 57kg, 5th Senior Women -57kg• Chloe Hill 5th Junior Women - 57kg.• Patrick Hill will be selected for the Oceania Team in both Cadet andJunior divisions.• Matthew Phung will be selected for the Oceania Team in the Cadetdivision and it is possible that he will also be selected in the Juniordivision.• Duke Didier will represent in the Senior Division.Grant BarclayMarist Canberra Football ClubRegistrations will be closing shortly so if you wish to play Football for MCFC please register this week. Details on how to register are on our website www.maristfootball.com.auGRADINGThe last of the grading sessions are taking place this week.U13 – Wednesday 6th March 6.00pm – 7.15pmU15 – Thursday 7th March 6.00pm – 7.30pmCOACHING & MANAGINGMarist Football Club relies on the generosity of parents to coach and manage teamsand are looking for enthusiastic, patient and reliable people to ensure the bestpossible season for our junior players.Previous coaching experience is an advantage but not required as the club willprovide training and support as well as the chance to work towards coachingaccreditation. This year Marist FC has engaged Chris Tanzey to provide training forits coaches. Chris Tanzey is a Former Liverpool FC professional player and a veryexperienced coach, being NSWPL Coach of the Year 2003/04, 2004/05 and MatildasNational Coach – 2000 Olympic Games. If you are interested in coaching, managingor just helping out your son’s team please complete the Volunteer Form on the clubswebsite and email it to maristfootball@maristfootball.com.auJudy Hall - Publicity OfficerSubmissions: news@mcc.act.edu.au Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au