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PRODUCTION TEAM EDITOR Kay Wells / Richard WardPRODUCTION & DESIGN Damien ZoomersNEWSLETTER EMAIL [email protected] ONLINE www.marash.qld.edu.au/newsletter

Marist College AshgroveVolume 47 Issue No. 13 August 2011

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Dates to RememberThursday, 1 September• Year 9 Retreat

Friday, 2 September• AIC Track & Field Meet• CIC Basketball v MBBC• Year 11-12 Exams• PNG Immersion prep weekend Tugun

Saturday, 3 September• AIC Basketball/Tennis v St Peters (H)• CIC Tennis v MBBC• Year 11-12 Exams

Sunday, 4 September• Year 11-12 Exams

Monday, 5 September• CIC Field Championships• Year 11-12 Exams• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Tuesday, 6 September• Old Boys Assoc Meeting• Year 11-12 Exams• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Wednesday,7 September• CIC Track Championships• Year 11-12 Exams• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Thursday, 8 September• Year 11-12 Exams• Year 11/12 Work Experience• Year 10 Retreat

Friday, 9 September• AIC Track & Field Meet• CIC Basketball v BBC• Year 11-12 Exams• Quilpie Show/Charleville Visit• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Saturday, 10 September• AIC Basketball/Tennis v St Pauls (A)• CIC Tennis v BBC• Quilpie Show/Charleville Visit

Sunday, 11 September• Quilpie Show/Charleville Visit

Monday, 12 September• College Foundation Meeting

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.au Marist Brothers International Website www.champagnat.org Association of Marist Schools Australia www.amsaust.asn.au Federation of P&F Assoc of Catholic Schools Q www.pandf.org.au

Tuesday, 13 September• Westech, Barcaldine Visit

Thursday, 15 September• Junior School Assembly 1.50pm• Term 3 Ends 3.10pm• Ski Trip Departs - Mt Hotham• Solomon Islands Immersion - Starts• Yangoru PNG Immersion - Starts• Newsletter Online

Friday, 16 September • AIC Track & Field Meet

Saturday, 17 September • Solomon Islands Immersion• Yangoru PNG Immersion• Sony Camp - Starts

Monday, 19 September • Cairns Visit

Thursday, 22 September • Ski Trip Returns

Friday, 23 September • AIC Track & Field Meet

Friday, 30 September • Old Boys Mass & Reunion Evening• AIC Track & Field Meet• Athletics Camp - Starts

Monday, 3 October• Term 4 Commences• Year 10 Camp #14 - Starts

Tuesday, 4 October• Old Boys Assoc Meeting - 7pm

Wednesday, 5 October• Year 8 Immunisation - 9am

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

Marist College Ashgrove | College Newsletter 2011

From the HeadmasterDear Members of the Marist College Family,

Next Sunday is Father’s Day. We pay tribute to our fathers and thank them for all they have done for us. St. Joseph was Jesus’ father on earth. Whilst we don’t know a lot about him, we believe him to be a good man who answered God’s call not to abandon Mary because she was to give birth to the Son of Man. It would appear Joseph was a quiet, positive influence in the role of father.

I read an interesting reflection once where twin sons of a man who had committed several murders were interviewed. One twin had gone down a similar path as his father and had spent most of his life in criminal detention centres. The other twin had become a successful business man and a devoted husband and father. When they were asked why they had turned out the way they had, their answers were identical, “What would you expect with a father like I had.”

Clearly both boys made their own decision with regard to the person they had become.

Mildred Taylor said, “We have no choice of what colour we’re born or who our parents are or whether we’re rich or poor. What we do have is some choice of what we make of our lives once we are here.”

I’d like to share with you a prayer dedicated to St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of fathers:

Dear Lord,You chose St Joseph to protect your son.We ask you through him, to:Guide us in our daily work, shield us from all harm and comfort us in our time of need.Through his example may we find:Sincerity in our endeavoursHumility in our achievementsCourage in our convictionsWisdom in our decisionsAnd the peace that is achieved through just action.We make this prayer through Christ our LordAmen

Sincere best wishes to all fathers for a great day on Sunday.

With every good wish,

Yours in Jesus, Mary and St. Marcellin,

Peter McLoughlinHEADMASTER


From the Headmaster Continued...

STAFF CHANGESMrs Angela Sten went on maternity leave last Friday. We wish Angela and her husband Paul every joy and happiness with the upcoming birth of their baby. Welcome to Ms Alison Larkings who will be teaching Mrs Sten’s classes until the end of this Term.

Welcome Ms Sarah Swindells be replacing Ms Hanna Neilson who is on leave and Ms Jennifer Clark replacing Mr Derek Cameron who is on leave as well.

PRAYERS• Br Clarence and Br Barnabus from the Sydney Province who passed away recently.• Russell John Glasson, grandfather of Ryan (12I) and Steven (9I) Glasson who passed away on the

evening of 23 August 2011.

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

PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION AGMOn 22 August John Shanahan was elected President of the P & F. Congratulations to John and best wishes in the new role. The other members of the P & F Executive are:

Vice President Deb Moloney Treasurer Ewan Thompson Secretary Meg Grouhel

Best wishes to John, Deb, Ewan and Meg. My sincere thanks to Brett Heyward and Jonnie De Lacey Heyward who have faithfully been President and Secretary respectively.

THANKS/CONGRATULATIONS• To all staff and parents who supervised at the Year 7 Disco held on 26 August and the Gym Dance

held on 27 August• To Ms Majella Stevens, Mr Tim Mulvihill, Ms Julia Palaszczuk and Mrs Jan Mulvihill who participated

in the Tournament of Minds that was held on 27 August. Two of our teams, Social Science and Language/Literature have made it to the State finals on 11 September. Congratulations to the boys who took part –

- Language & Literature: Elliot Johnston, Lucian Berkovich-Robles, Harry Collier, Ben Malt, Tom Warren, Michael Gallagher.

- Social Sciences: Dylan Gower, Robbie Quinlan, Joshua Gault, Seamus Coulson, Isaac McSwan, Jacob Grellman, Stuart McKinney - Jan Mulvihill and Minh Pham.

- Maths/Engineering: Will Austin, Jon Manthey, Fletcher Campbell, Daniel Byrne, Matthew Bremner, Luca d’Arienzo, James Fraser - Andrew Devoy, Matthew Downs & Sam Rogg

- Applied Technology: Gabe Murphy, Isaac Daly, Lachlan Morgan, Lachlan Harris, Ben Vanderbyl, Cameron Lake - Tim Mulvihill.

• To the boys who performed at the Wind and Percussion concert held on 25 August in the Draney Theatre. Special thanks to staff: Mr Andrew Butt, Mrs Laura Kavanagh, Mr Craig Kennedy, Mrs Catherine Wasserman, Mrs Jennifer Hutchinson, Mr Will Eager.

• Congratulations to Phil and Ruth Holding on the birth of Alexander Phillip on 28 August, weighing 8 lb 5 oz. Mother, child and excited new father are all well.

MRS MARGARET KEETELSMrs Keetels has informed me that she will be finishing as Deputy Head of School (Teaching & Learning) at the end of this year. Mrs Keetels has given 21 years of faithful service and commitment to the boys. She is unfailing in her passion to ensure the curriculum is as ‘user friendly’ as it can be to the boys. Mrs Keetels has made a decision to spend more time devoted to her two grand-daughters (and her husband Bob!). I would like to publicly thank her sincerely for all she has done for the boys and the College over a significant 21 years.


SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THE EDUCATION YOU WANT FOR YOUR CHILDAll children deserve the very best possible opportunities in life. A good education is vital to a child’s future.A “one size fits all” approach to schooling does not hold water. Parents are best placed to make decisions about the educational needs of their child. Families need to be able to exercise choice when it comes to their children’s schooling. Parental choice of school is underpinned in Australia by support from government. Choice is not only a right, but government funding allows it to work.

Funding for Catholic schools is a partnership between Australian families and governments.Catholic schools have a commitment to affordability for families from all backgrounds. For this commitment to continue, schools depend on the current level of government funding support, indexed in real terms, as a minimum.Ensuring Government support for Catholic schools continues is essential to guaranteeing real parental choice in education.

The Federal Government has announced a sweeping review of the nation’s system of funding for all schools – government and non-government, including Catholic schools.

The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) has made a submission to the review strongly supporting choice in education.For more information visit www.fundinginfo.catholic.edu.au.

CONvENIRE: THE MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROvE COOKbOOKAs you know, the Marist College Ashgrove Foundation is compiling a collection of the College community’s best recipes and stories in Convenire, a full-colour, hard cover, coffee table-style book that you’ll be proud to have on display in your home.

Convenire is Latin for ‘come together’. It’s what families do when they share a meal at the end of the day and together we can make Convenire an indispensable resource in every kitchen.

If you’ve been meaning to send us your favourite recipes, please do so before the end of the Term. To make Convenire a valuable reference in your kitchen, we need a wide variety of recipes, including:

• Breakfast and brunch ideas;• Lunches and light meals;• Dinners, dinners and more dinners:• Desserts;• Afternoon tea recipes and lunchbox ideas;• Recipes for people with food allergies; and • Christmas and other special occasion recipes and gourmet gifts.

Dinner is a nightly dilemma for many of us so if you have ideas for something fast and fabulous, or a favourite recipe that brings the family together on weekends, please share it in Convenire. You might have a never-fail dinner party recipe that always impresses your friends, or special dishes for Christmas and other celebrations. What about ideas for slow cookers, pressure cookers or the BBQ? Whatever works in your kitchen could be a godsend for another frazzled cook, so please send your recipes to Convenire.

Cooking and sharing food is about a lot more than filling empty tummies and there’s often a story behind a family’s favourite dishes. Maybe you have a recipe that’s been handed down through generations, or that reflects your family’s cultural heritage. What about your dinner party triumphs and disasters that have become the stuff of family folklore? Please share your culinary stories with Convenire.

And, in case you’re wondering, there’s no such thing as a ‘too easy’ recipe for Convenire. We all like to have some quick and easy options up our sleeves on busy days. Similarly, if your dish requires a bit more work but is worth the effort, let us know.

You can contribute as many recipes as you like and whatever you like. Do you make the world’s best fruit smoothie (or cocktail)? Can you make a sauce that transforms a cut of meat into a memorable meal? Are your sandwich fillings making your son the envy of his friends?

You’ll find more information about Convenire and how easy it is to contribute on the College website: just click on Cookbook on the Quicklinks menu on the home page. And remember, we need to gather all the recipes by the end of Term, please.

Best wishes and happy cooking,MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE FOUNDATION


INVITATION

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

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To be held at the College onFriday 4 November 2011

commencing at 9.30 am with a concertin the Champagnat Centrefollowed by morning tea

After morning tea the boys will be welcome to join their grandparents

and escort them on a tour of the College facilities including the recently opened Brother Alexis Turton Science Centre.

RSVPCollege Reception (07 3858 4555)

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Parking will be available on No. 5 Oval at Des Connor Park (The Flats)

Transportation from Des Connor Park to Champagnat Centre will be available for

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St Ignatius School and Parishinvite you to join us for our Biennial Sevenhill Wine Tasting at The St Ignatius Hall, Kensington Terrace, Toowong Friday 9 September 2011 from 7.30pm.

Entry of $25 per person includes all tastings, nibbles and cheese


Brisbane West Branch Parent and Teacher Information Nights

The Brisbane West Branch of the QAGTC welcomes you to attend our upcoming series of Information nights regarding Gifted Children. Please go to our website www.qagtc.org.au for full details and to make a reservation.

Night 1 Night 2 Night 3

Topic: Introduction to Gifted Children Provisions for Gifted Children How Social & Emotional Factors Impact on Gifted Students’

Wellbeing and Achievements

Presenter: Sue Stevens Mirella Olivier and Sue Stevens Michele Juratowitch

When: 7:30pm Monday, 29 August 2011 7:30pm Monday, 5 Sept 2011 7:30pm Monday, 12 Sept 2011

Where: Resource Centre

Jamboree Heights State School

35 Beanland St, Jamboree Heights

Library

Middle Park State School

Cnr Sumners Rd & Macfarlane St, Middle Park

Resource Centre

Jamboree Heights State School

35 Beanland St, Jamboree Heights

Please arrive 15 mins earlier for registration and payment (cash only). Parents, teachers and/or carers are welcome!

Cost of EventMember Cost: $10 per person per event / $15 per couple per event Non-member Cost: $20 per person per event / $25 per couple per event

Attend all 3 sessions and get one free

2012 COLLEGE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

Preparation for the 2012 Marist College Ashgrove Foundation Community Directory is underway. This is a very handy booklet and College families find it very useful.

As in previous years, the Community Directory will contain contact details for each family, handy College and sport information and will incorporate the College’s Business Directory.

Unless otherwise notified your family details will be printed in the Directory. This will appear as:

Name Year/Class Mother Father Home Phone MobileSMITH, John 9H Mary John (07) 3300 xxxx 0401 xxx xxx

Should you NOT wish to be included in the 2012 Directory please contact the Foundation Manager, Mr Wayne Hansen, on (07) 3858 4584 or [email protected]

CLOTHING POOL

Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30am & 3pm - 4:30pm. Cash or cheque only for clothing pool.

Special opening time for summer uniformsSunday 2nd October 3pm – 5pm

CLOTHING POOL

All clothing submitted for sale must be washed and ironed. blazers must be dry-cleaned and mended.


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will not be issued until card details have been received and transactions approved.

SUMMER UNIFORM WILL bE WORN AFTER HOLIDAYS FROM MONDAY 3RD OCTObER

The uniform shop will close Thursday 15th September for school holidays.

Shop reopens – special times –Sunday 2nd October 3pm – 6pmMonday 3rd October 8am – 2pm

Normal trading hours from Tuesday 4th October

Shop no 33665738 | Mobile 0404 299 479 Email [email protected]

RESULTS OF ALLIANCE FRANçAISE POETRY COMPETITION 2011Bravo the six students, Patrick Podbury, Tom McLean, Matthew Lake, Sam Dale, Minh Pham and Jack Harding who entered the competition from Marist College Ashgrove this year. As usual hundreds of students from many schools in Brisbane participated in this fiercely contested competition which was held on 20 August this year, the Ekka break weekend.

Tom McLean won 2nd Prize in the Year 9 Section, Sam Dale won 3rd prize for Year 10 and Minh Pham won 2nd prize for Year 11. This is a very good result and our sincere congratulations to these students.


From the Deputy Head of School - Teaching and Learning

YOUNG ICT EXPLORERSOn 13 August, four Marist boys – Matthew Lake, Joseph Garrone (Year 10), Cameron Lake (Year 8) and David Lake (Year 6) - journeyed to the University of Qld to participate in the finals of the Young ICT Explorers competition. The competition encourages school students in Queensland to create their best Information and Communication Technology related projects which are then assessed by a panel of academics, industry partners and ICT professionals. Each project is assessed on the criteria of creativity, uniqueness, quality, level of difficulty and project documentation.

In the Years 10-12 category, Matthew Lake and Joseph Garrone showcased their Bilingual Tutor – a program that teaches the basics of French and Japanese – and were very pleased to be placed 2nd in their division and to receive iPod Nanos. Cameron presented his platform game – The Infinity Saga – and took pleasure both in engaging fellow students in his game and in being awarded 3rd place in the Years 8-9 category (and $100 gift card prize). David enjoyed presenting his Maze Game to the judges as well as to many interested students and teachers. The four boys also were interested on the day to view the variety of student projects on show, and to listen to the story of a successful young ICT professional. They found the Young ICT Explorers competition experience to be interesting and rewarding, and look forward to creating new projects for 2012.


bLUE & GOLD bALL 2011The 2011 Blue & Gold Ball was another wonderful evening for the College community.

Dancing the night away to “We Want More” following a beautiful dinner catered by the College chefs and served by the boarding students, everyone had a great time.

Many thanks to –

• Rachel Stewart, Shara Mohr, Kristen Menhinnitt, Thea McArthur and Linda-Marie McSwan• the band of mothers who beautifully decorated the Champagnat Centre to create the Spanish theme• Chris and Donna O’Toole who co-ordinated the bar along with their band of helpers• Deb Moloney and Roberta Bannah (P & F) and Karli Lancaster (staff) who co-ordinated the Marist

Moola, Auction and Silent Auction• The Tech Production crew – Peter Spensley, Justin Rahardjo, Jack Johnson, Filipe Gama Silva and

Year 12 student Tom Sue-Yek • The College Services team: Matt Tarlinton, Peter Moore, Peter Mann (out of retirement for the

night), Ray Gilbert, Jean Choo, Samoeun Neang, Reiko Saijo, Bev Randle, Matthew Darch, Sonya Kenny, Dane Rowe, Suzie Cosgrove, Teresa Kim, Trudy Moulder, Ronald Tinggee,

• Our Year 11 Boarders, co-ordinated by Mr Rob Corboy• Bar staff on night/clean up crew Sunday morning: Tom Higgins, Matt Darch, Jo Higgins, Alan

Kotthoff, Bill Vizoi, Gopal Khartiwada, Sharada Bhusal, Clair Linnett, Ralph Mikulic, Neil Groombridge & Matthew Tarlinton

• And all other helpers whose support for this function is very much appreciated.

• The following generous donors who provided auction and raffle items- Treasury Casino - E’cco Bistro (Philip & Shirley Johnson) - Normanby Hotel- Chimpala Thai Restaurant Ashgrove- Sorbet Voucher (The Perkins Family)- Brow and Skin Studio - Bloom’s Pamper Pack and Voucher

(Knynenberg Family)- Vitamin C Facial - Signature Beauty- Bunya Sports Club- Shara Mohr- Sharon Moore- The Mee Family- Anthony Griffin, Brisbane Broncos- Amy Cowhig- Rachel D’Arcy- Carmen Darwin- Anne & Peter Bertossi, Paddington Weddings –

Bertossi Brides- Brian Walker, Paddington Central Pharmacy- Patsy Thomasson, Ellenmave Vintage &

Antiques- John McCulloch, Coral Beach Noosa Resort - Peter & Noela Murdoch- Brendan Ainsworth- McKim’s Jewellery Design- Linda-Marie McSwan- Campbell Newman- Cr Geraldine Knapp- Bill Jackson, Jacksons Mowerland- Trade Training Centre at the College- Seiko

Hope to see you all again next year!

THE bALL COMMITTEE

bALL PHOTOS

For those who may have missed purchasing any photos at the Ball, these are available for viewing and purchase from the College Finance Office


Dear Education Community,

In recent months I have had many discussions with school principals, teachers and parents about the transition of Year 7 to high school from 2015.

I have also spoken to a number of Parents and Citizens and Parents and Friends representatives about the coming changes. Those discussions have shown me that while there is broad support for the reform there are also a number of legitimate questions the community has particularly in regards to the transition.

I have taken this local feedback on board and approached the Minister for Education, Cameron Dick, to see if a forum could be arranged for local parents to come and ask the Minister and senior Education Queensland staff their questions.

The Education Minister has agreed to my request and will be coming to The Gap State High School, in the JA Robertson Assembly Hall, 1020 Waterworks Road, The Gap on Tuesday 13 September from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

Yours sincerelyKate Jones MPMember for Ashgrove

THE PLANYear 7 joins high school from 2015 - A great change for our children - From 2015 Year 7 will become the first year of high school in Queensland. Moving Year 7 is a significant reform that will benefit students at all Queensland schools. We consulted widely before introducing this change, which is supported by Queensland's state, Catholic and independent school sectors.

This change is part of an exciting 10-year journey of reform. It follows the successful introduction of a Prep year in 2007. In 2008 the entry age for Year 1 was raised by six months, bringing Queensland into line with other states.

THE CASE FOR CHANGE AND TRANSITIONHow our schools will be supported - We are managing this important change to our education system with exceptional care. This is why we will pilot Year 7 in up to 20 state high schools before 2015. To ensure a smooth transition, the Queensland Government has planned a comprehensive package of measures, backed by significant financial resources for state, Catholic and independent schools.

The government will provide substantial additional funding to upgrade facilities at state, Catholic and independent schools to ensure classrooms and other learning environments are the best they can be, and give Queensland students the learning opportunities they need.

State school teachers’ will be supported through a comprehensive professional development program and scholarships for further qualifications. Extra funding that Catholic and independent schools will receive may be used for professional development.

Caring for our teenagers in their early high school years - Moving Year 7 to high school is part of wider improvements to our education system. From 2013, Years 8 and 9 will become Junior Secondary in all state schools, with Year 7 becoming part of Junior Secondary in 2015. We will strengthen support for students in Years 7, 8 and 9.

Catholic and independent schools will also ensure Year 7 students moving to high school are well supported. There will be a strong emphasis on pastoral care for our students, and parents will be encouraged to become even more involved in their children's schooling in the high school years.

Helping our rural and remote students - Families living in rural and remote Queensland. Where there is no local school close by, geographically isolated families may opt for their children to attend boarding school, live with a relative closer to a school, live in a student hostel, or use distance education.

The Queensland Government recognise this reform has a unique implication for rural and remote families and has committed to providing those families with the support they need to send their children to high school a year earlier. This support includes increasing the Living Away From Home Allowance for Year 7 students to the secondary student rate.

Why Year 7 is moving to high school in 2015 - By 2015 more than half the children in Year 7 will turn 13. Educators agree that young teenagers are ready for greater independence and the depth of learning that high schools provide, which is why in most other states and territories Year 7 is already the first year of high school.

Our children have gained an extra year of schooling - Introducing a Prep year in 2007 greatly benefited our children and they now enjoy an additional year of schooling. By 2015 Queensland Year 7 students will be in their eighth year of school, and this is the right year for high school to begin.

Teenagers are ready for the new challenges of high school - It makes sense that teenagers should be in high school. As 13-year-olds they are becoming more independent. Teenagers are ready for the challenges of high school, which provide the best environment for academic, emotional and social development. The majority of states and territories, including New South Wales and Victoria, have had Year 7 in high school for a long time.

Queensland is adopting the new Australian Curriculum - From 2012 Queensland is adopting the new Australian Curriculum. In 2012 Queensland will commence implementation of the Australian Curriculum for English, mathematics and science. The history curriculum will commence in 2013.

2011 is a preparation year. Teachers are engaging in professional development, building their understanding of the new curriculum and reviewing their school programs to see where changes may need to be made. Queensland's current curriculum - the Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) Framework - is aligned with the Australian Curriculum. This means that in most areas, the amount of change in what students learn will be manageable.

How the two changes will connect - The Australian Curriculum focuses on a greater depth of knowledge and understanding as students progress through school. By moving Year 7 to high school, we will be able to provide our students with access to the specialist facilities and expertise to support this focus.

Primary schools that include Year 7 will introduce the Australian Curriculum from 2012 to 2014, before Year 7 moves to high school. This time will be used to ensure a smooth transition. Over the next few years we will continue to support schools and teachers by building on the hard work that is already underway.


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From the ArchivesHello to you all again. This is the second part of our survey of the development of the Learning Enrichment programme at Marist College Ashgrove, as seen through the eyes of our “legend” Jan Mulvihill. We left Jan as a teacher of wide educational and geographical experience and as a member of the Order of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Now read on...

Jan eventually found herself questioning the direction her life was taking, and she asked for, and received, a period of leave from the Order. As part of this, Jan felt she had to break her ties with Queensland, and Brisbane in particular, and so moved to Adelaide. She applied for a second period of leave, and then decided to draft a letter of resignation from the Order. Almost simultaneously, Jan met the dashing John Mulvihill (then teaching in Melbourne at the time) one day in Church, and life took on a different perspective. They were married, and the size of the family increased dramatically with the arrival of twins. In between her busy domestic duties, Jan found the time to study for and pass piano and theory Music exams. John’s teaching career now took him to Downlands in Toowoomba, and the family was to be there for five years, with two more children arriving in that period. Jan helped supplement John’s income by becoming a part-time assistant to the Principal in Religious Education at a primary school in the area.

Then Jan received a job offer from Stuartholme to be Director of Boarding there. The subsequent move to Brisbane was to see John employed by Marist College Ashgrove in 1988, with the family living in a house supplied by the College in Moola Road. What followed was virtually inevitable: when Jan’s work at Stuartholme was completed, she began part-time supply and voluntary boarding work at Ashgrove. This soon blossomed into full-time employment, largely through the encouragement of Brother Chris Wade, the longest serving Headmaster in the College’s history, from 1983 to 1990. Brother Chris was becoming increasingly concerned about students with learning difficulties at Ashgrove, and one night made a phone call to Jan with a seemingly simple question: “Can you teach kids to read ?” Of course, with Jan’s wealth of educational experience, the answer could only be affirmative, and the concept of the Learning Enrichment programme was born.

Not that the concept was always known by that name, nor did it begin life in a big way; but as with so many things in the history of the College, “a good idea” grew like Topsy and eventually became bigger than anyone could have conceived. Jan is adamant that nothing could have been achieved without the support of the Marist Brothers for the concept, and she says that the support was not lukewarm, or half-hearted: it was total and unequivocal. With their inherent sense of justice and desire for equal opportunity for all their students, the Marists at Ashgrove gave full support to the classroom “battlers.” (Jan in particular remembers Brothers Pat Butler and Julius Walsh as wonderful tutors who gave of their time unstintingly.)

The first sign of official acknowledgement came in the Headmaster’s report for 1990, when Brother Chris paid “tribute to Mrs Jan Mulvihill and our team of volunteer tutors for their work in spoken and written English with (students who find schoolwork difficult.)” By 1995, an individual colour photo of Jan in the Blue & Gold identifies her as being involved in “Special Education”. The next year the 1996 magazine gives a full page to “The Learning Support and Special Needs Department,” with Jan thanking over 30 volunteers for their generous help as tutors. In the early days, students would be withdrawn from their regular classes for special tuition, a procedure which progressed to tutors going to classes with the students to give them assistance. Then in 1998 the College began to develop the modular system in the lower secondary school, and so groups of students who needed assistance with their learning could now be timetabled into English and Maths classes designed especially for their needs. For the first time, the title “The Learning Enrichment Centre” is used in the 1998 magazine. The staff numbers, both full and part time, began to increase, and by 2006 the LEC had been officially opened as “The Brother Ferrer Robinson Learning Enrichment Centre,” inheriting the buildings of the old Music Centre. Jan’s original job of “teaching kids to read” had now become one of co-ordinating a large group of staff and an ever-burgeoning number of students. In 2006, Jan was co-ordinating the activities of no less than 14 full and part-time teachers and tutors, as well as a veritable army of volunteer tutors. A “Gifted and Talented” section had been added to the LEC, in addition to the English as a Second Language (ESL) section, and an Indigenous Support Programme……the original acorn had become a mighty oak, and an acknowledged part of the College curriculum.


From the Archives Continued...

And lest you think that all Jan’s energy went into the LEC, consider the following. Jan studied for, and gained, a Masters Degree in Education while working full-time and looking after the needs of her large family; she is exceptionally proud of the several premierships won by her 13B Soccer teams; she inherited Year 10 Dancing Lessons from Brothers Peter Corr and Peter Carroll, and supervised them for 11 years, introducing the girls from Loreto and Mount St Michael’s to the young gallants of our College - (Jan says that one year the lessons didn’t happen, and whenever she meets an ex-student from that Year 10 group, she gets taken to task about their “missed opportunities” !!!); Jan was the instigator of the secondary section of Marist College Ashgrove’s participation in the Australia-wide challenge Tournament of Minds, and this eventually resulted in national success for the school in the Language and Literature section of the competition in 1992; for 16 years, Jan supervised at EVERY dance held by the school from Year 8 to Year 12, no doubt to the undisguised chagrin of some of the young ladies whom she judged improperly clad; many of the photographs in the Blue & Gold annual magazines for the last twenty years have been taken by Jan, one of the keenest of amateur photographers; Jan and John had what Jan terms “two amazing years” as Boarder Parents for Years 7 and 8 students in 2004 and 2005, and Jan is the first to acknowledge the wonderful support she has received from both her spouse and her children: without them, she says, “I couldn’t have done any of it…..”. And if that’s not a comprehensive list of “extra-curricular activities”, I don’t know what is !!!!

Now, in 2011, Jan has decided to take it easy – she’s become just a classroom teacher!!! She’s passed the co-ordination of the LEC on to other hands, but her wonderful contribution to so many students lives on. One of the joys of her life is to meet ex-students who struggled in the classroom, but who have “made it” in the real world, no doubt because of Jan’s help, encouragement, and expertise. Jan, of course, is humble about what she’s done, and certainly doesn’t classify herself as any kind of “legend”, but she is one because she perfectly sums up what Marist College Ashgrove is all about. She has given, and given, and given….and made a difference.

Until next time, From the Archives,Dave Cameron 38584591 or [email protected]

TENNIS FIXTURES & TENNIS LESSONS TERM 4

Tennis fixtures will be again be held of a Saturday afternoon from 3 – 5.30pm starting 15th Oct, running for 6 weeks. We have 4 different grades being

played with 4 teams per grade, with each player playing 1 set of singles and 2 sets of doubles each week.

If you are interested in playing singles & doubles in a team, please register by e-mailing the below address for further details.

Lessons are again being held in the mornings and afternoons for group, squads and private lessons. The lessons are held by one of our four coaches, who are all level 2, Tennis Australia Club Professional coaches with significant playing

and coaching experience. We have lessons for all levels of player from absolute beginner to high performance players, adult programs are also available.

If you are interested in booking into lessons for Term 4, please e-mail below for enquiries and bookings.

Allan Say, Marist Head Tennis CoachPro-Am Tennis, [email protected], Ph: 0408 766 882, www.

proamtennis.com.au


Mission and Ministry NewsA FATHER’S DAY PRAYER by Jane Deren, Ph.D.We give thanks for fathers all around the world.Bless these men for their hard work, their caring,for their generosity and their loyalty to their familiesWe pray especially for fathers,who are struggling to care for their childrenbecause of the economic crisis,Fathers who have been laid off, who are looking for work,who are in despair about keeping a secure roof over their families, in this country and in countries around the world.

We pray, too, for fathers who cannot care for their familiesbecause they are ill, with no health care, no health insurance;

We pray for the millions of fathers who are incarcerated,who are immigrants, refugees or displaced persons,who have experienced violence and are wounded, in body and soul.

You who give life and give it abundantly,Son of our heavenly Father,be with all fathers this day,and grant them your grace and your healingso they may live out their vocation as fatherswith dignity, strength, and peace. Amen

St Marcellin Champagnat. Pray for usSt Mary of the Cross, Pray for usMary, Our Good Mother. Pray for usMay we always remember to pray for one another.

posted on the Education for Justice website

ANNIvERSARIES & UPCOMING EvENTSThursday 1st September National Wattle Day National Land care Week Commences

Friday 2nd September 1991: Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Act Day of Penance (Spring Ember Day) Saturday 3rd September St Gregory the Great

Sunday 4th September 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Father’s Day

Monday 5th September 1997: Death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Thursday 8th September Birth of Mary, Mother of Jesus (feast) International Literacy Day Year 10 Retreat

Friday 9th September St Peter Claver Day of Penance

Sunday 11th September 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2001: Terrorist attack on New York and Washington D.C

Monday 12th September Rosies Visit


Mission and Ministry News Continued...

Tuesday 13th September MATES Free Dress Day St. John Chrysostom

Thursday 15th September Term 3 Ends

MATES PROGRAMStudents are welcome to drop into the Campus Ministry Office before or after school, at morning tea or lunch time any day to find out what is available to them and to put their name on a roster. In the senior school Campus Ministry Office, parents can contact Br Mark Fordyce on 3858 4589, or email [email protected] and Mrs. Caroline Smith on 3858 4589 or email [email protected]. Mena McLean works from the junior school and can be contacted on 3858 4551 or [email protected]

MATES bbQ WITH THE HOMELESS PEOPLEThe Campus Ministry Team would like to thank all students, staff and families for offering their time to help with the Homeless BBQ. At present our rosters are at capacity and we have a family rostered on each week for the foreseeable future. However please don’t be discouraged from offering your assistance as opportunities will arise later in the year. I welcome all enquiries regarding the BBQ and please feel to email me on [email protected] (Caroline Smith, Campus Minister - Senior School)

MATES bbQ WITH THE HOMELESS PEOPLEOur thanks to the staff, students and families who have generously offered their time to participate in the MATES BBQ over the last few weeks.

17th August Richard Ward (Staff Driver & Team Leader) Susan Steward, Damian Nelson, Tom Campbell, Jared Gelsomino, Patrick Cenita, Jack Harding, Matt Gatty, Thomas Fairweather, Patrick Smith, Forbes Smith.

24th August Br.Mark (Staff Driver& Team Leader) Jan Nicolls, Karli Lancaster, Chris Cullen, Harry Homan, Joe Hogan, Connor O’Sullivan, Declan Smith, Nic Tan, James O’Hara, Brayden Lynch, Jenni Robson-Hogan, Lily Hogan, Patrick Hogan, Ryan McPhee, Will Thomasson



The MATES BBQ Roster for the next fortnight is:

7th September Br Mark (Staff Driver & Leader) Cathy Atkinson, Rhonda Carson, Ben Genis, Josh Poloskey, Sacha Gibbs-McPhee, Tom Morrissey, Joe Daly, Dominic De Stefani, Thomas Celegato, Thomas Mullins, Lincoln Farmer, Ben Ledingham, Richard Poloskey

14th September James Couper (Staff Driver), Elizabeth Falconer, Heidi Zaranski, Reid Stanbury, Ben Manthey, Zak O’Brien, George Young, Charlie Lilley, Matthew Proellocks, Eric Law, Hamish Teitzel

The following boys were rostered on over the last few weeks in the various MATES Ministries and we would like to thank them for their generosity and commitment to reaching out to others in our community.

Paddington Day Respite CentreMonday 22nd August – Dylan Strelow, Oliver Suter, Rory McHugh, Tim Humphries

Holy Rosary Primary SchoolTuesday 16th August – Cian Bedford, Liam Currie, Patrick Healy, Alex Grant, James Fraser, Dylan SattoloTuesday 23rd August – James Mackie, Fred Willaims, Patrick Beveridge, Will Davidson, Lachlan Hughes, Tristan Donaldson

Little Kings Movement Wednesday 24th August – James Fraser, Cian Bedford, Tim Humphries, James Eden, Dylan Sattolo



LAMP- St Peter Chanel SchoolThursday 25th August - Brodie Nolan, Chris Hardy, Lachie Scott-Pegum, Nick O’Brien, Andrew Benson, Connor Earley

FATHER SON bREAKFAST - FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMbER - IS SOLD OUT.

The Ministry and Mission Team would like to say a very big thank you to all of the families who have supported this new initiative. We have had an overwhelming response and all tickets have been sold out.

MATES FREE DRESS DAY - TUESDAY 13TH SEPTEMbERLast week the College received an urgent request from CARITAS Australia for donations to help send food to Somalia to try and alleviate the situation. The worst drought in Africa has left more than 12 million people in need of food, water and basic facilities. The situation has now been declared a “food crisis”. They expect that within the next month the situation is going to escalate. The Mission team have pledged to CARITAS that all the proceeds of our MATES Free Dress Day on Tuesday 13th September (the last week of school this term) would be sent to CARITAS for use in Somalia.

We are asking all students to make a special effort on the free dress day, please put in as much as you can. We hope many of you might be thinking of more than a $2 gold coin for this one – whether you come in free dress or not. Caritas have recognised that we have been generous earlier in the year with the Lenten collection and are very grateful for anything we can do for the people in Somalia.

On the MATES FREE DRESS DAY, Pizza will be available at Lunch time for the Junior school through to Year 10 on Tuesday 13th September and for the Senior School, Years 11 & 12, on Wednesday 14th September. Please support this cause. $10.00 Pizza and Drink. Thank you.

WHAT SHOULD bE OUR ROLE IN THE RE-DEvELOPMENT OF OUR PACIFIC AND SOUTH EAST ASIAN NEIGHbOURS?On Thursday 1st September Branch 1 of the Knights of the Southern Cross (QLD) is hosting a talk on East Timor by Fr. Wayne Stanhope, former Provincial of the Carmelite Fathers in Australia/East Timor. The talk will be at St. Michael’s Church Hall, 250 Banks Street, Dorrington.

Father Stanhope visited many parts of East Timor during his term of office and has learnt a great deal about the people and their needs. Fr Wayne is quoted as saying: “.... Independence is vitally important to the East Timorese people and we are very fortunate to have local priests and religious in East Timor working with their own people. The church is not ‘doing’ for them, but rather finding ways to resource the East Timorese people and to empower them to bring about change in their own situations and a greater quality of life.”

Contact: for further informationStuart Beavis 07 3366 4103 – 0408 321 582: John Ryan 07 3356 1514: Mike Gregg 0419 732 586No entry fee. Light supper available. Please advise numbers attending.


ROSIES - STREET RETREAT PROGRAMLast Monday evening, I went to Rosies with the following five Year 12 students: Nick Coughlan, Will Redmond, Kenneth Lopez-Loo, Dominic Smith and Jack Moran. After arriving at the Rosies headquarters we were introduced to the other members of the team for the night. We listened to the story of the origins of Rosies, received some advice about the situation we were going into, and were informed about potential issues and dangers and how to deal with those. Then we gathered in a circle and prayed together the Rosies mission prayer. It was interesting to meet other young people: teachers, students, a young married couple from various backgrounds, all coming together out of a commitment to do something for those in a less fortunate situation.

Rosies is not just about handing out coffee, shirts and toiletries, although this is part of their mission. It is about non-judgemental listening and sharing with people, who for all sorts of reasons, come for a warm drink and for a chat. Some of the women and men who come along are really looking for more, someone to talk to about their daily problems, or hobbies, or movies or even the issues in their lives that have contributed to their current situation, rather than just a handout.

Reflecting on the night I was struck by two aspects of our time there. The first was that these people loved the opportunity to have someone who listens to them, who would think them important enough to listen to their story, someone with whom they could have a bit of fun, share a joke with and not just look at them as another mouth to feed. The second aspect was the way in which our boys handled themselves. They were able to talk comfortably with a wide range of individuals in a very natural way. It occurred to me that this sense of ease is most likely due to the strong emphasis that Marist places on justice and mission and that they have been made aware throughout their education here of the importance of these two aspects of Christian life. Best wishes and God Bless.

Fr Pius Jones, SM College Chaplain


Solomon Islands Immersion Preparation weekend



MATES AWARDS WINNERS

SANTA TERESA IMMERSION PILGRIMS

ASSUMPTION MASS


ASSUMPTION MASS


WALK FOR INNOCENTSLast Friday Ignatius House organised and ran the Walk for Innocents that was held on The Flats. Innocents Relief is a charitable organisation that sponsors children in underdeveloped countries in Africa, India, Philippines and many others. Innocents Relief spend very little on overheads, so they are able to keep administration costs to a minimum. In fact, 96 cents in the dollar goes directly to the children, orphanages and schools to ensure the children get the money they need to feed, educate and clothe them. We are very pleased that this year Innocents will be supporting the Marist Brothers new school for poor children in Pailin in the north of Cambodia which our immersion students visited last year and will visit again this year. Thank you to all of the staff and students who supported this great cause.



MATES AWARDSOn Monday 15th August all the students from the Junior and Senior school attended a whole school Mass to celebrate the feast of the Assumption in the Champagnat Centre. It was also at the end of this Mass that the following students were presented with their Mates Awards for their ongoing commitment to the various ministries offered here at the College. The mates program here at Marist College provides our students with the chance to be involved in many justice programs and generous service opportunities within the College and outside in the wider community. Students were presented with either, Bronze, Silver or Gold Certificates and badges in recognition of their generosity. Bronze Awards - 20 Hours of service, Silver Awards - 40 Hours of service and Gold Awards 60 - Hours of service.

BRONZE SILVER GOLD Year Name House Year Name House Year Name House 12 Callaghan, Max Ephrem 12 O'Donovan, Peter Foley 12 Busby, Martin Gilroy 12 Guan, Eddie Ephrem 12 Jeffery, Tom Harold 12 Coughlan, Nick Ignatius12 Duncan, Tom Gilroy 12 Curran, Alex Ignatius 12 Cootes, Sam Slattery 12 Ferry, James Gilroy 12 Glasson, Ryan Ignatius 11 Copley, Tom Ridley 12 Genis, Ben Gilroy 12 Hislop, Ben Rush 12 O'Hara, James Gilroy 11 Coppo, Riley Gilroy 12 Hutchinson, Ben Ignatius 11 Joseph, Sami Harold 12 MacRurari, Sheldon Ignatius 11 Paulsen, Nick Harold 12 Smith, Tim Ignatius 11 Zheng, Marco Ridley 12 Lifu, Gene Ridley 11 Oliver, James Rush 12 Duff, Jeremy Rush 11 Cooke, Jordan Rush 12 Trott, Bowden Slattery 11 Laracy, Nick Slattery 11 Gellini, Gianmarco Ephrem 10 Yamashita, Tristan Foley 11 Crawford, Louis Foley 10 Hennessy, Joe Ridley 11 Moran, Francis Foley 10 Russell, Conan Ridley 11 McCabe, Jordan Gilroy 10 Williams, Fred Slattery 11 Wing, Michael Gilroy 9 McLean, Thomas Ignatius 11 Cuneo, Harry Harold 9 Staunton, Michael Ignatius 11 Ford, Liam Harold 8 Casey, Luke Ephrem 11 Glennon, Riley Harold 11 Van den Brink, Rory Ignatius 11 Wilkes, Riley Ignatius 11 Lilley, Charlie Ridley 10 Thompson, William Ephrem 10 Sheridan, Tom Foley 10 Palm, Robert Gilroy 10 Earley, Connor Ignatius 10 Burke, Will Ridley 10 Jia, Samuel Rush 10 Boga, Martin Slattery 10 Clarke, Sam Slattery 10 Eddy, Nick Slattery 9 DiFrancesco, Mario Harold 9 Stubbings, Max Ignatius 9 Fossey, Elliot Rush 9 Lancashire, James Ridley 9 White, Jakob Ridley 9 Brosnan, Clem Ridley 8 Coren, Matthew Ignatius 8 Grebenshikoff, Alex Ignatius 8 Kinivan, Dion Ignatius 8 Sammut, Abraham Ignatius 8 Hennessy, Tom Ridley 8 Day, Reece Slattery


P&F NewsOur Annual General Meeting was held on Monday, August 22 and the elected office bearers are as follows:

Committee Members 2011-2012

President: John Shanahan Vice president Debbie Moloney Secretary: Meg GrouhelTreasurer Ewen Thompson Amity Karen Ryan Boarders support: Michelle Carmody and Gillian Semple Boys issues: Monica Smith and Pip McGlinn (Solo Parents group) Card days Lisa Stephens and Melissa ArnoldTeaching and Learning Karen Bate Sports canteen Roberta BannahWalkathon Alan and Adele Hamilton and Marty Kerwin

On your behalf we congratulate John Shanahan as our new President. John has been involved in the P&F for 6 years, the last two years of which he was involved in the Boy’s issues committee and vice-President. We welcome our new committee members who have generously volunteered to fill roles - Meg Grouhel as our new Secretary; our new card day committee members Lisa Stephens and Melissa Arnold; and Marty Kerwin who is our “new Walkathon Convener in training”. Marty will assist Alan and Adele next year before taking over the role in 2013. We also thank those committee members who have offered to remain on committee for 2011-2012.

We still have a vacancy on the Amity sub-committee and are keen to hear from anyone who may like to join us.

We thank the retiring committee members who have been outstanding in their commitment to the P&F. From the executive we farewell Brett Heyward after a year as President and Jonnie De Lacy Heyward after 3 years on committee as Political Action representative and then Secretary. Both Brett and Jonnie have been extremely generous with their time, especially in the many meetings needed this year to begin reviewing our Constitution. Thankyou!

We farewell Lisa Gelsomino and Janine Sharman from the Card Day committee and thank them for their tireless efforts over the last 3 years. Lisa and Janine have generously offered to assist our new Card Day committee members Lisa Stephens and Melissa Arnold. Ladies,we thank you for your enthusiasm, and wish you all the best with your own personal endeavours next year.

Our sincere thanks must also go to Peter McLoughlin, Michael Druce, Richard Ward and Stephen Porter for their constant support of the P&F, and to the teaching staff and support staff behind the scenes. In particular we thank Kay Wells, the ladies of the Reception and Finance offices and Ian Saunders, Matt Tarlinton and the services staff.

One of the major goals of the P&F this year was to have a personal presence at as many College functions and events as possible. We are proud to say that we have had committee volunteers at

• every Year Dinner• every boarder’s return to school• every sports canteen• the Forum• and every gym dance as well as many other functions.

We hope to continue this commitment in 2011-2012.

Thank you for your support,Deb Moloney


SPORTS CANTEENDuring Terms 3 and 4 the canteen on the mezzanine level in the gym will be in operation for home games. If your sons are in any of the basketball teams, could you please consider helping in the canteen for half to one hour before or after their game whichever suits you best. Please phone me on 0427 166 128 or email [email protected] if you have any queries.

Dates for Homes Games are:

Term 3 - Round 2 3rd September V SPLC

Term 4 – Round 4 8th October V SLC

Round 6 22nd October V VILLA

Final Round 7 29th October V PADUA

Looking forward to seeing you all again for our final season of sport for the year and thank you all for your support.

best Wishes,Roberta bannah.

P&F News Continued...

A second round of information sessions has been announced so thatparents, carers and the general community can learn more about theQueensland Government's A Flying Start for Queensland Children reforms.

Thank you to everyone who came along to the first round of information sessions across regional Queensland in June, and sessions held in Ipswich, Cairns and Toowoomba during July and August.

From next month, information sessions will begin across Brisbane and the south-east and continue in more regional locations.

I invite you and your fellow committee members to come along and find out more about Year 7 becoming the first year of high school and other education reforms, including:

. creating a kindergarten place for every child and otherinitiatives to help better prepare children for primary school;

. introducing Junior Secondary in all state high schools in 2013to support Year 8 and 9 students in the their early years of secondary education;

. accrediting all Queensland schools under shared standards andestablishing an independent body to monitor those standards; and

. strengthening teacher education programs to boost theperformance of all schools.

The Flying Start website is regularly updated with the locations, datesand times of the information sessions. To find your nearest session,please visit the Flying Start website http://www.qld.gov.au/flyingstart


Music NewsOLD bOY ADRIAN TULLY PERFORMS WITH THE bERLIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA This week the Music Department received the fantastic news that old boy Adrian Tully performed with the Berlin Philharmoniker on 25th of August at the Waldbühne amphitheatre in Berlin, the home of the Orchestra’s summer concerts. With over 20,000 attendances, these are some of the most popular classical music concerts in the world.

After graduating from Marist in 1999 Adrian studied at the Qld Conservatorium, before completing his studies in Europe with Jean-Yves Fourmeau, Christian Wirth and Arno Bornkamp, gaining the Prix de Perfectionnement, Diplome d'etudes Musicales and his Masters of Music. Adrian is currently based in Berlin, Germany.

As soloist, Adrian performed the Dutch premiere of Thierry Escaich's concerto 'Le Chant des Tenebres' in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam and has been laureate of several European competitions. He has also performed with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the Netherlands Radio Kamer Filharmonie.

While at Marist Adrian was a member of the Colleges Symphony Orchestra, Big Band 1 and Wind Orchestra performing on Saxophone, Flute and Oboe. The Berlin Philharmonic is recognised worldwide as one of the top classical orchestras and this is a tremendous achievement for Adrian.

WINDS & PERCUSSION CONCERTCongratulations to all the boys and staff involved in this concert that featured music by one of Australia’s most interesting expat composers, Percy Grainger, as well as a work by Englishman Philip Sparke and Morton Gould’s “American Salute” based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”. The percussion Ensembles also presented a wide cross section of music from musicians such as Metallica, Michael Jackson and Bela Fleck. All ensembles performed to a high standard and it was great to see and listen to the enthusiasm of all involved.

QUEENSLAND CLARINET & SAXOPHONE SOCIETY COMPETITIONWell done to the Clarinet Ensemble who was awarded a highly commended in the open section of this competition performing against other ensembles that were considerably older. Well done also to Sacha Gibbs – McPhee who gained 3rd place in the 15 and under section. Thanks to Miss Stefanie Smith for preparing the boys for this competition.


Music News Continued...



TERM 3 & 4 CONCERTS

G.R.I.P.P.S CONCERTThursday 15th September, 7pm - The Gap State High School HallSelected Marist junior musicians will join over 160 other students from 13 primary schools in The Gap and Ashgrove to refine their skills under the direction of professional music teachers during a four-day camp at The Gap State High School. The camp concludes with a final gala concert.

STATE HONOURS CONCERTS Sunday 2ndOctober – Conservatorium Theatre, South Bank15 Marist senior musicians will participate in this highly respected program bringing together the finest young musicians from across the state. Under the tutelage of a team of eminent international and national conductors in a world-class environment, the program culminates in a gala concert in the Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Bank.

YEAR 11 SEMI-FORMALFriday 14th October, 7pm - Champagnat CentreIn what is now a Marist tradition, Big Band 1 will dress up in their tuxedos once again to make the Year 11 semi formal an exciting and memorable night.

MUSIC FEST 2011/bRISbANE SCHOOLS bAND FESTIvALThis year sees our Senior Strings, Junior Strings, Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra compete in these festivals. Exact performance times will be given in the Colleges Newsletter and Web site closer to the performing date.

JUNIOR STRINGS Saturday 8th October – Ferny Grove SHS, Ralph Took Auditorium

WIND ORCHESTRAWednesday 12th October – Iona College Performing Arts Centre

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAFriday 21st October –Centenary State High School, Moolanda Street, Jindalee

SENIOR STRINGS Friday 21st October - Centenary State High School, Moolanda Street,Jindalee

MELbOURNE CUP DAY LUNCHEON Tuesday 1stNovemberThe College’s String Quintet and Jazz Ensemble will be providing pre-lunch entertainment for this event held in the Champagnat Centre.

GRANDPARENTS DAYFriday 4th November - Champagnat CentreThis morning concert will showcase most of the College’s premier ensembles for Grandparents of the Marist College Ashgrove Community. More details for this event can be found in the College’s newsletter.

2012 Music Information EveningThursday 10th November, 6pm – Draney Theatre

This information evening is for new parents and students and covers full details of the co-curricular music program including lesson scheduling and ensemble information.

Year 5 ConcertThursday 10th November, 7pm – Draney Theatre

Come along and hear the stars of the future. Also performing at this concert will be one of the Colleges senior ensembles.

Admission free.

Secondary Prize GivingThursday 17th November, 7pm – Champagnat Centre

Performance Choir will give their final performance for 2011 as part of the Secondary Prize Giving.

Year 12 Graduation Mass Friday 18th November, Champagnat Centre

The Wind Orchestra, Wind Symphony and Liturgical Choir will be performing at this farewell event for the College’s Year 12 students.

Junior School Prize GivingTuesday 22nd November, 7pm – Champagnat Centre

Wind Ensemble, Marist Voices and Junior Big Band will provide cultural interludes throughout the evening.

For further information regarding concerts and bookings, please contact the music department on Phone: 3858 4668, email: [email protected], website: www.marash.qld.edu.au/music CRICOS Provider No: 00670F

Music Fest 2011/Brisbane Schools Band FestivalThis year sees our Senior Strings, Junior Strings, Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra compete in these festivals. Exact performance times will be given in the College newsletter and website closer to the performing date.

• Junior Strings Saturday 8th October – The Gap State High School, Auditorium

• Wind OrchestraWednesday 12th October – Iona College Performing Arts Centre

• Symphony OrchestraFriday 21st October – Centenary State High School, Moolanda Street, Jindalee

• Senior Strings Friday 21st October – Centenary State High School, Moolanda Street, Jindalee

Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon Tuesday 1st November

The College’s String Quintet will be providing pre-lunch entertainment for this event held in the Champagnat Centre.

Grandparents DayFriday 4th November – Champagnat Centre

This morning concert will showcase most of the College’s premier ensembles for Grandparents of the Marist College Ashgrove Community. More details for this event can be found in the College’s newsletter closer to the event.

Soiree 2011Friday 4th November, 7pm – Champagnat Centre

All members of the College community are invited to this annual gala event to farewell our 2011 year 12 students. This celebratory concert will feature all of the College’s large and small ensembles.

Admission: Adults $10, Concession $5, Family $20.

2011Semester 2


SOIREE 2011Friday 4th November, 7pm – Champagnat CentreAll members of the College community are invited to this annual gala event to farewell our 2011 Year 12 students. This celebratory concert will feature all of the College’s large and small ensembles.Admission: Adults $10, Concession $5, Family $20.

2012 MUSIC INFORMATION EvENINGThursday 10th November, 6pm – Draney TheatreThis information evening is for new parents and students and covers full details of the co-curricular music program including lesson scheduling and ensemble information.

YEAR 5 CONCERTThursday 10th November, 7pm – Draney TheatreCome along and hear the stars of the future. Also performing at this concert will be one of the Colleges senior ensembles.Admission free.

SECONDARY PRIzE GIvINGThursday 17th November, 7pm - Champagnat CentrePerformance Choir will give their final performance for 2011 as part of the Secondary Prize Giving.

YEAR 12 GRADUATION MASSFriday 18th November, Champagnat CentreThe Wind Orchestra, Wind Symphony and Liturgical Choir will be performing at this farewell event for the College’s Year 12 students.

JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIzE GIvINGTuesday 22ndNovember, 7pm - Champagnat CentreWind Ensemble, Marist Voices and Junior Big Band will provide cultural interludes throughout the evening.

For further information regarding concerts and bookings, please contact the music department on Phone: 3858 4668, email: [email protected], website: www.marash.qld.edu.au/music



Junior School NewsDear Parents,

The person of Jesus Christ continues to fascinate people. His teachings are still affecting human lives, even in the 21st Century and some people have done extraordinary acts to carry the message of Jesus to others.

Of course, as Christians, we are all charged with this challenge – to live the Gospel of Jesus – to make it relevant to our time in history and to bring the teachings of Jesus to those around us, mainly through the lives we lead.

Over the past 20 to 30 years, religion has not had a good reputation and researchers will tell us that the vast majority of people, especially in Europe and even here in Australia, have turned their backs on religion and claim that their lives are not really affected by what the Church teaches. There are some, however, who would still consider themselves Christian, but have decided that the institutional Church has lost its meaning for them.

The important point in this never-ending discussion is that Spirituality and the teachings of Jesus are still very evident and important in many instances; especially in young people. A great local example of this is when the entire College gathers for a Mass or special assembly in the Champagnat Centre. During prayer and reflection, there is complete silence and the boys participate in a very inspiring and reverent manner. These few minutes speak to us about the fact that the young men in this College have the desire and ability to be quiet and, in stillness, reflect on the sacred.

Just recently, I read an article about a wonderful woman named Edith Stein, who did extraordinary things for God and for spreading the word of Jesus. These are a few points from the article.

• Edith Stein was born on the 12 October, 1891, in the German Empire. She was a precocious Jewish child who rejected God and her Jewish faith at the age of seven! She was a radical on many spheres and when she became convinced of the truth of an idea, her life was devoted to the cause.

• At age seven, she did concede, intellectually, that the guidance of her mother and older sister would be beneficial, but she rejected, totally, her mother’s Jewish piety and God. Edith explained that she saw no evidence of God and that the believers, Jewish or Christian, were not good role-models and they didn’t really believe in God at all.

• Edith was a brilliant woman and when she was in her early 20’s, Edith was studying with Europe’s leading philosophers. She also came into contact with Christian intellectuals, but when she was 30 years old, she began reading the autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila and shared with a friend – “This is the truth.” For Edith this would mean irreversible change.

• Edith was baptised a Catholic in 1922 and began lecturing widely in Europe, mainly to women’s groups on the importance of the education of women and their role within the Church. The Nazis had come to power in Germany and Edith was soon blocked by the Nazis and was forbidden to travel or lecture to groups.

• This caused Edith to make a life-changing decision. To her mother’s dismay, Edith decided to enter the Carmelite Convent [enclosed] in Cologne, Germany and took the name of Sister Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.

• Due to her Jewish heritage, Edith had to flee Germany and escaped to a Carmelite Convent in Holland, but there was no escape. The Third Reich began rounding up all Jewish converts to Christianity in Holland and the Carmelite Convent was not spared. Edith was captured and put into a filthy and crowded boxcar, which eventually transported the occupants to Poland.

• Edith and her sister Rosa, who had also converted and had stayed with her, were both murdered in the gas chambers at Auschwitz on the 9 August, 1942. Edith Stein was 51 years of age.


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• Edith Stein was beautified, by Pope John Paul 11 on 1 May, 1987, in Cologne, Germany. This was during World Youth Day and the Pope said the following words to the millions of young people gathered to remember Edith Stein – a modern day Saint – who believed what her heart was telling her.

• “Your life is not an endless series of open doors! Listen to your heart! Do not stay on the surface, but go to the heart of things and when the time is right, have the courage to decide! The Lord is waiting for you to put your freedom in his good hands.”

These are a few items of news for you:

LETTER OF THANKS FROM SAINT FRANCIS XAvIER PRIMARY SCHOOL: The Junior School SRC were responsible for collecting over 2000 books for the Saint Francis Xavier School’s Library and Carnival and for many families were affected by floods. I received the following letter from Veronica Lawson, the Principal and we were also forwarded the photographs, from when the books were presented. Thank you to Patrick Lewis and Samuel Knynenburg who were the main organisers and to the Junior School families who responded so generously to this appeal.

“On behalf of the Saint Francis Xavier School community, I would like to extend a sincere thank-you for the outstanding efforts of your students in their recent support of our Book Stall at the school carnival.From the donations, we were able to replace and restock the library, as well as raise $1500 on the carnival day, through the sale of second-hand books. This exceptional result was made possible by both the quality and quantity of books donated by the Marist College Junior School. Please pass on our thanks to the staff, boys and their parents for their generosity.” Veronica Lawson.

YOUNG ICT EXPLORERS:On Saturday 13 August, David Lake, [Year 6 Red] participated in the Young ICT Explorers and did very well. We congratulate David on this great achievement and thank him for writing a short Report for the Newsletter. Well done, David!

YOUNG ICT EXPLORERS‘On Saturday 13 August, I spent the day at the University of Qld for the Young ICT Explorers Final. I had entered a game that I had created using Game Maker, and at the Final I presented the game and posters that I had made to promote it. There were many competitors there from primary and secondary schools, and we all had our projects on show for each other and the team of judges. It was a fun day and it was especially fun to have people come over to play my game and ask me about it. When the judging was over, I was not lucky enough to win a place in the top three for the Year 6-7 division. However, I did come home with a Rubik’s cube and some other cool things from the competition bag. I’m looking forward to entering Young ICT Explorers next year and I’ll be starting on my entry soon.’

David Lake (6 Red)



“RIDE YOUR bIKE TO SCHOOL” INITIATIvE. MS KATE JONES ADDRESSES THE JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSEMbLY:At the Junior School Assembly on Friday 26 August, Thomas Andreas, the Student Leader for the Environment, welcomed Ms Kate Jones, the local Member for Ashgrove, to Marist College.

Kate attended the assembly to present a Gift Voucher to William Eaton [Year 7 Blue] who had ridden his bicycle 18 times to school in Term 3. The Gift Voucher is for $100 for Ashgrove Cycles.

In her address, Kate thanked Tom for his invitation and congratulated him for his leadership in the important area of the environment. Tom had arranged to have a meeting with Kate, during the Easter holidays, and asked if she would sponsor this initiative, which Kate was very happy to do.Kate stayed for the entire assembly and was particularly impressed by the recital from the Junior Big Band.

YEAR 7 DISCO – FRIDAY 26 AUGUST, 2011:A great evening was had by all and I have congratulated and thanked our Year 7 boys for their wonderful behaviour and involvement at the Disco. They were all great hosts. I also acknowledge and thank the many Year 7 parents who assisted; we had far more offers of assistance than we could accommodate, so thank you to you all. I also thank the Staff for their time and assistance – Mr Zoltan Simon, Mr Peter De Voss, Mr James Couper, Mr Ryan Apps and Ms Chantal Hochstrasser. Mrs Kellee Green could not be with us, but she did prepare the boys for some of the dances. Mr Philip Oostenbroek did the initial organisation and thank you to Mrs Gail Rogers for ensuring the administration side went smoothly.

Important dates to remember until the end of Term 3:[Dates for the start of Term 4 will be in the final Newsletter for Term 3.]

Thursday 1 September:Parents are most welcome to attend these Masses:Year 7 Mass, at 9.00am, in the College Chapel.Year 6 Gold Mass at 2.20pm, in the Year 6 classroom.

Friday 2 September:Father and Son Breakfast, at 7.00am, in the Brother Cyprian Pavilion. [Bookings and Invitations have closed.]

Tuesday 6 September:CIC Field Events at QSAC. Details will be forwarded to all parents.

Wednesday 7 September:CIC Track and Field Events at QSAC. Details will be forwarded to all parents.Year 6 Blue Mass at 9.00am, in the Year 6 Blue classroom. All parents are welcome to attend.

Friday 9 September:Chess concludes for 2011.Year 6 Red Mass, at 2.20pm, in the Year 6 Red classroom. Parents are welcome to attend.

Wednesday 14 September:Photographs: Athletics, Basketball, Tennis, GreenAsh, Age Champions\Captains and SRC. [SRC members are required to be in their winter uniform for this photograph, so they will need to remember to bring their uniform to school!!!]

Thursday 15 September:Junior School Assembly at 1.50pm, in the Draney Theatre. Parents are welcome to attend.School closes for Term 3 at 3.10pm.

Friday 16 September:STAFF DAY.Junior School Office closes for Term 3 at 3.00pm.

With warmest wishes to you all. Michael B. Druce.



MATES FREE DRESS DAY- TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMbERLast week the College received an urgent request from CARITAS Australia for donations to help send food to Somalia to try and alleviate the situation. The worst drought in Africa has left more than 12 million people in need of food, water and basic facilities. The situation has now been declared a “food crisis”. They expect that within the next month the situation is going to escalate. The College Mission team have pledged to CARRITAS that all the proceeds of our MATES Free Dress Day on Tuesday 13 September (the last week of school this term) would be sent to CARITAS for use in Somalia.

We are asking all students to make a special effort on the free dress day, please give as much as you can. We hope many of you might be thinking of more than a $2 gold coin for this one – whether you come in free dress or not. Caritas have recognised that we have been generous earlier in the year with the Lenten collection and are very grateful for anything we can do for the people in Somalia.

On the MATES FREE DRESS DAY pizza will be available at Lunch time for the Junior School through to Year 10 on Tuesday 13 September and for the senior school, Years 11 & 12, on Wednesday 14 September.$10.00 Pizza and Drink Please support this cause. Thank you.

Junior School Sport NewsJUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIvAL 2011On the Tuesday before the Ekka Break the Junior School held its annual Inter House Athletics Carnival on McMahon Oval. On a day that would have to be described as absolute perfect weather for an athletics carnival, the Junior School boys were keen to show off their athletic talent and the benefits of their recent hard work at training, in front of the rest of the Junior School. As well, the Junior School students were extremely keen to participate to the highest level to help support their Colour Team with the view to win the coveted Junior School Athletics Championship.

As always, the Age Championships were keenly fought out between numerous boys in each of the age groups. Some of these Age Championships were the most competitively fought competitions in recent times, which made for a very interesting and exciting day. All boys, who competed in the Age Championships should be extremely proud of their performances and be congratulated on their efforts.

Once again, the Colour carnival stirs up the most emotion and effort from the Junior School students. It’s fantastic to see a high level of interest and participation in all the colour events. The highlight of the day for some would have to be the novelty events held in the afternoon. In the end, we had a very spirited and closely fought Colour competition; with just 147 points separating first and fourth. Congratulations to the Red Team who won the Junior School Athletics Carnival. Thanks to all the parents for their support on the day, as well a big thank-you to the Junior School Staff for their help with the Carnival.

AGE CHAMPIONS

COLOUR CARNIvAL First – Red 1104Second – Green 1023Third - Blue 967Fourth - Gold 876

INDIvIDUAL ACHIEvEMENTSIt is always good for the College to recognize boys’ individual achievements. If you are aware of an achievement of a particular boy/s please e-mail the accomplishment to [email protected].

Luke Caplick – Head of Sport – Junior School

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