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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. 8 May 2011

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Dates to RememberThursday, 2 June• Warwick/Tenterfield/SEQ Boarding Schools Visits• Winter Concert

Friday, 3 June• AIC Chess v St Edmunds (A)• Warwick/Tenterfield/SEQ Boarding Schools

Saturday, 4 June• AIC Rugby/Football v St Edmunds (H)• CIC Rugby/Football v MBBC (H)• Warwick/Tenterfield/SEQ Boarding Schools Visits• Winter Sport Photo Day

Sunday, 5 June• Past Mothers Function• Ascension of The Lord

Monday, 6 June• P&F General Meeting• Feast of St Marcellin Champagnat• Champagnat Day Mass & Celebrations• Year 10 Camp #9 & #10 - Starts

Tuesday, 7 June• Old Boys Assoc Meeting

Wednesday, 8 June• Year 8 Foley 7s• Cross Country - King of Mountain Race

Thursday, 9 June• Ashgrove le meilleur Concert• Year 8 Foley 7s

Friday, 10 June• AIC Cross Country Meet -2.30-6pm• AIC Chess v Villanova (H)• Junior School Assembly

Saturday, 11 June• AIC Rugby/Football v Villanova (A)• CIC Rugby/Football v BBC (A)• 7A Rugby Day Northgate• 7A Football Day Tennyson

Sunday, 12 June• Pentecost Sunday

Monday, 13 June• Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Tuesday, 14 June• Year 11-12 Exams

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

Wednesday, 15 June• Junior School Drama Concert• Year 11-12 Exams• Cross Country Team Breakfast• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Thursday, 16 June• DRANEY Year 5 Concert• Year 11-12 Exams• Newsletter Online• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Friday, 17 June• Year 11-12 Exams• AIC Chess v Padua (H)• Year 11 Dinner• AIC Cross Country Meet• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Saturday, 18 June• AIC Rugby/Football v Padua (A)

Sunday, 19 June• Trinity Sunday

Monday, 20 June• Year 11-12 Exams• College Foundation Meeting• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Tuesday, 21 June• DRANEY Jnr Sch Assembly 1.45pm• Year 11-12 Exams• Term 2 Ends 3.10pm• Final Date Sem 1 Book Hire Returns• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Wednesday, 22 June• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Saturday, 25 June• St George/Moree Visit - Starts

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 Monday, June 6, we celebrate Champagnat Day at Marist College Ashgrove. It is the one hundred and seventy first anniversary of the death of Marcellin Champagnat, who founded the Marist Brothers on January 2, 1817. Amazingly, this was less than seven months after he was ordained to the priesthood. Marcellin dreamed of making Jesus known and loved and devoted his prayer to Mary whom he called, “Our Good Mother”. T.E. Lawrence wrote, “All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible”.

Marcellin’s determination was his hallmark. Former Superior-General of the Marist Brothers, Br Charles Howard wrote:

Perhaps that is why the statues of the man portray him so powerfully. He built on rock, literally, at The Hermitage: and he built on a rock-like unshakeable confidence in Jesus and Mary No matter how desperate the situation, no matter how wounded or harried he felt personally, he never lost hope in the “Sacred Hearts”.

He shared this bedrock trust with the Brothers, calming their fears, putting difficulties in perspective, restoring their courage, whether the danger looming over the Institute was anticlerical violence of the crisis in vocations. His attitude was:

“God has given us sufficient proofs of his goodness. Why then should we lose confidence in Him when he tries us. Why should we doubt of the future of this congregation and think that all is lost? This community is His work. He is its Founder. He has no need of anyone to maintain it. He will make it proper without the help of men and in spite of men.”

Marcellin was also a creator. He created schools, a home for many, The Hermitage, the Institute of the Marist Brothers. His Institute was founded on his great faith. He created a future for the first Brothers. It is timely to remember we are part of something bigger than just Marist College Ashgrove. The Marist movement exists in over eighty countries around the world. We are fortunate indeed to be charged with continuing his legacy. In the words of the hymn, Great Man of God, written by Br Tony Butler of the Sydney province:

For Mary’s son, this man of Lyon’s soil Gave of himself for youth to pray and toil To lead to God and Satan’s power to foil Praise be to Jesus and to his mother!

With every good wish,Yours in Jesus, Mary and St Marcellin

Peter McLoughlinHeadmaster


From the Headmaster Continued...

Would anyone who comes from the Ascot, Clayfield area be able to give a boy a lift to school each day? If they are able to do the trip to school the boy’s mother would be happy to do the run in the afternoon to return the favour. Could you please phone Chris Raleigh on 3858 4501- even a couple of days a week would be a help.

Congratulations:

• Aidan Campbell – selected in the QLD U19 hockey side to tour NZ later in the year• Ben Perkins –selected in the Met North U19 Gold team for golf. Will attend State

Championships in Townsville 16-20 July• Pat Toze – Selected in QLD Volleyball team• James Rigby (12D) who competed in the National Final for debating.

Reminders:

A few general reminders for us all to note:• Supervision in the playground is provided each morning from 8.15am.• Blazers are to be worn by all Year 11 and 12 students to and from school every

day.• Student mobile phones are to be switched onto silent and not used between

8.15am and 3.10pm.• Skateboards are not to be ridden on College property nor by any student wearing

the school uniform.

Please pray for:

• Peter Marko’s (8F) grandmother who is gravely ill.• Bryan Greeves, Uncle of Beau Harvey (9R) both of Bryan’s brothers went to Marist

Rosalie.• John’s Vercoe’s (11E) Grandmother (nearly 100) passed away yesterday


St Ambrose’s 75 Year Jubilee Celebration

Reunion Past pupils, parents, friends and staff are invited to join us on: Friday 17 June at 6.30pm At St Ambrose’s School, Davidson street, Newmarket $25 per head includes nibbles and one free drink Tickets available now on line or at St Ambrose’s Schools

Gen Y Reunion / Dance Friday 17 June, 6.30pm – 11.30pm Marist Rosalie Basketball Courts, Herbert Street, Rosalie, just off Given Tce $10 entry available at the door Great music, ride a bucking bull, sausage sizzle & drinks for purchase Security will be onsite all evening, alcohol free event, friends welcome Visit www.stambroseschool.qld.edu.au or Em: [email protected]

NASA trip meeting for parents and students, Draney Theatre, Wed 8 June, commencing at 7.00 pm


Sony FoundATIon MARIST CHILdRen’S HoLIdAy CAMPPlanning is now under way for the Ninth Sony Foundation Marist Children’s Holiday Camp. This means that we are inviting applications from families with children who would benefit from participation. The camp provides four days of care, friendship and entertainment for children with disabilities. It also provides families of these children with some respite as Senior students volunteer to take on the role of companions. The camp offers facilities, twenty-four hour medical staff and care of the highest standard. Due to the demand for places, children can attend the camp only once. As we are supported by the Sony Foundation in this camp there will be no cost to parents.

The camp is held at Marist College Ashgrove from Saturday 17th to Tuesday 20th September 2011. We are hoping to include children from both city and country areas. If you know of children and their families who may be interested in further information about the camp, please download application form and information brochure from the College website (www.marash.qld.edu.au) or contact:

Luke McMahonPh No. 3858 [email protected]

Application/Information Forms are available by downloading from the College websitewww.marash.qld.edu.au or phoning 3858 4582.

APPLICATIonS FoR THe 2011 CAMP WILL CLoSe 15 July 2011

Call to Marist Families for Assistance – SONY Camp for children with disabilities

We are calling for volunteer Registered Nurses to assist with the medical care of children during the Camp. Without a substantial nursing assistance, the Camp cannot function. Previous year’s Camps have proved what a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience it is for Nurses and Medical Staff to work with our Senior students in the care of the 30 children with disabilities.

Please contact Jane O’Shea (in the College Infirmary) on 3858 4618 or 0438 800 622 if you are interested or able to assist.

We also need mothers who are not Nurses to assist for a couple of hours from 8:00 – 10:00pm each night.

Sony/MARIST CHILdRen’S HoLIdAy CAMP 2011

donATIonS donATIonS donATIonS donATIonS

While the Sony Foundation generously funds much of the Camp, and College Seniors and Staff, including Medical Staff, give freely of their time, there are a number of ways in which the College family could contribute to the success of the Camp, particularly through donations. Any of the following donations would be gratefully received:

• Financial • T-shirts and caps (with logos and for painting) • Water bottles • Milk and juice • Party supplies • Confectionery

Please contact Luke McMahon (3858 4581 or [email protected]) if you are able to assist with any of these items.


Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

By the time you read this column we will be on the tail-end of our Term 2 activities with only one home game and one Year Dinner to celebrate from the very long list of activities!

It has been an extremely busy Term for everyone, but we would like to offer our sincere thanks for all the assistance, especially over the past weeks.

WALkATHonA big thank you to the boys for yet another incident-free Walkathon. Also a special thank you to all the parents who volunteered to help out on the day - both the walking parents and stationed parents. For those who walked to the summit of Mt Enoggera, congratulations! I'm sure your legs gave you a lasting sense of satisfaction for a walk well done. In the absence of Andrew Butt, Craig Kennedy delivered a memorable Battle of the Bands concert. This year Marist has one of the top bands in the national Triple-J BoB competition! In terms of our main objective for the day, raising money to fund the new tennis courts, we are a bit down on previous years, perhaps due to the late Easter break. We have around $65,000 committed by the boy's sponsors and we are hoping that will creep up by a few thousand dollars as late sponsorships come in. If your son still has money he needs to submit please have him get this into his House Master or Year teacher as soon as possible.

There are many people to thank for their participation in this event: • the parents who acted as safety officers and their team captains; Pat Hogan, John Scherer, Leo

Watts and Tim Stevens • Pete Milliken & Andrew Notting who dropped off and collected all the materials into the base on

Saturday & Sunday • Ian Warmington who supplied equipment and managed the set-up and break down on all the

structures on the main oval • the police & military parents, led by Ash Durre - without whom we simply couldn't run this event • the parents who worked in the canteen - led by Roberta Bannah• the Year 5 parents who supplied our fabulous morning tea • Lastly, the members of staff who make this event happen year after year especially Eve

McCormack and Matt Tarlinton and a special thanks to Ian Saunders, Rob Corboy and Matthew Green who joined the Walkathon team this year!

As convenors of this event, we extend our sincere thanks to all those people mentioned above. In an age of individualism, the commitment of the Marist community to events like this is really gratifying. Experiencing such generous support first hand is what makes involvement in things like this so rewarding. Thank you all. Adele & Alan Hamilton SPoRTS CAnTeenSA thankyou to all those parents from the Junior and Senior schools that have assisted in the sports canteens at home games. Your efforts have ensured that we have been able to raise significant funds for the College- more information to follow in the next newsletter!P&F meeting – Monday June 6, 7pm in the Cyprian Pavilion – all welcome!

Best wishes for a great fortnight,Deb Moloney (P&F vice president)

P&F News

CLoTHInG PooL Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30am & 3pm - 4:30pm.

Cash or cheque only for clothing pool.

CLoTHInG PooLAll clothing submitted for sale must be washed and ironed.

Blazers must be dry-cleaned and mended.


I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have volunteered their time over the last few weeks in supporting the Year 8 & 9 Dance, the Walkathon and the Year 10-12 Gym Dance. The spirit of community is truly alive with large numbers of parents and staff supporting these events. It is also important that we recognise those individuals that continue to work in areas such as the canteen on the weekends, the afternoon teas for the Boarding Community on Fridays, and participate in the myriad of meetings that occur each week at the College including, P&F, Old Boys, Foundation, Finance Advisory Committee to name a few.

From the Deputy Head of School - Pastoral



¡ A Bailar...Olé !Blue & Gold Ball

7pm Saturday 6 August 2011Champagnat Centre, Marist College Ashgrove

Black tie, bow tie or Spanish ‘Fiesta Fashion’Featuring 1970s glam rock revival band We Want More!

$125 per person ($1,250 for a table of 10) including three course meal, drink and entertainment

Booking sheets available from the College website - Payment secures booking.

Tickets continue to sell fast as excitement builds for the 2011 Blue and Gold Ball. Whether or not you’re adopting the Spanish theme as your sartorial lead for the night, there’s no doubt the famed Spanish zest for life will be reflected in this year’s event. With a Spanish-themed meal, fine wine and entertainment by glam rock revival band We Want More!, the Ball is shaping up to be a highlight on everyone’s social calendar this year.

DINING, DANCING … SHOPPING!The 2011 Blue and Gold Ball not only offers a sparkling night of dining and dancing in the passionate Spanish style, it’s also a great opportunity to shop for unique items and gifts.

Leading the impressive list of auction items is a guitar signed by all members of Powderfinger. After an enormously successful international career that included 18 ARIA Awards, the iconic rock band announced they were breaking up in April 2010 and played their last concert in November. Now’s your chance to grab a piece of Aussie music history by bidding for one of Powderfinger’s last signed guitars – positive proof to your children that you were once seriously cool!

NEW TO MARIST? MEET NEW FRIENDS AT THE BALL!Junior School parents are very welcome at the Blue and Gold Ball. It’s a great opportunity to make new

friends and catch up with old ones. If you haven’t booked your own table and would like to be seated with parents in your son’s year group, please contact the following Junior School Coordinators: Year 5 - Judy Ritter, phone 0412 455 351, email: [email protected] Year 6 - Tania Anderson, phone 0408 787 851, email: [email protected] Year 7- Jackie Harness, phone 0408 990 118, email: [email protected] CALLING ALL SPONSORSWould you like to make a special contribution to the success of the 2011 Blue and Gold Ball? Table sponsorships are available for only $5,000, $3,750 of which is tax deductible. As a Ball sponsor, your guests will enjoy full table service throughout the evening and you will be recognised in the Ball program, College newsletter and on the College website. Sponsorships can be pre-paid before June 30 so you can claim your tax deduction immediately. Sponsorships make an important contribution to the Ball’s financial success and directly boost the development of the new Brother Alexis Turton Science Centre that will provide world-class facilities for Marist boys for many years. Please contact Joanne Collins on 0421 586 425 if you can help.

¡ A Bailar...Olé !

Tickets Selling Fast for the 2011 Blue and Gold Ball

Champagnat Centre, Marist College AshgroveBlack tie, bow tie or Spanish ‘Fiesta Fashion’

Featuring 1970s glam rock revival band We Want More!$125 per person ($1,250 for a table of 10)

including three course meal, drink and entertainmentBooking sheets available from the College website - Payment secures booking.


¡ A Bailar...Olé !Blue & Gold Ball

7pm Saturday 6 August 2011Champagnat Centre, Marist College Ashgrove

Black tie, bow tie or Spanish ‘Fiesta Fashion’Featuring 1970s glam rock revival band We Want More!

$125 per person ($1,250 for a table of 10) including three course meal, drink and entertainment

Booking sheets available from the College website - Payment secures booking.

Tickets continue to sell fast as excitement builds for the 2011 Blue and Gold Ball. Whether or not you’re adopting the Spanish theme as your sartorial lead for the night, there’s no doubt the famed Spanish zest for life will be reflected in this year’s event. With a Spanish-themed meal, fine wine and entertainment by glam rock revival band We Want More!, the Ball is shaping up to be a highlight on everyone’s social calendar this year.

DINING, DANCING … SHOPPING!The 2011 Blue and Gold Ball not only offers a sparkling night of dining and dancing in the passionate Spanish style, it’s also a great opportunity to shop for unique items and gifts.

Leading the impressive list of auction items is a guitar signed by all members of Powderfinger. After an enormously successful international career that included 18 ARIA Awards, the iconic rock band announced they were breaking up in April 2010 and played their last concert in November. Now’s your chance to grab a piece of Aussie music history by bidding for one of Powderfinger’s last signed guitars – positive proof to your children that you were once seriously cool!

NEW TO MARIST? MEET NEW FRIENDS AT THE BALL!Junior School parents are very welcome at the Blue and Gold Ball. It’s a great opportunity to make new

friends and catch up with old ones. If you haven’t booked your own table and would like to be seated with parents in your son’s year group, please contact the following Junior School Coordinators: Year 5 - Judy Ritter, phone 0412 455 351, email: [email protected] Year 6 - Tania Anderson, phone 0408 787 851, email: [email protected] Year 7- Jackie Harness, phone 0408 990 118, email: [email protected] CALLING ALL SPONSORSWould you like to make a special contribution to the success of the 2011 Blue and Gold Ball? Table sponsorships are available for only $5,000, $3,750 of which is tax deductible. As a Ball sponsor, your guests will enjoy full table service throughout the evening and you will be recognised in the Ball program, College newsletter and on the College website. Sponsorships can be pre-paid before June 30 so you can claim your tax deduction immediately. Sponsorships make an important contribution to the Ball’s financial success and directly boost the development of the new Brother Alexis Turton Science Centre that will provide world-class facilities for Marist boys for many years. Please contact Joanne Collins on 0421 586 425 if you can help.

¡ A Bailar...Olé !

Tickets Selling Fast for the 2011 Blue and Gold Ball

Champagnat Centre, Marist College AshgroveBlack tie, bow tie or Spanish ‘Fiesta Fashion’

Featuring 1970s glam rock revival band We Want More!$125 per person ($1,250 for a table of 10)

including three course meal, drink and entertainmentBooking sheets available from the College website - Payment secures booking.

DATE TIME PLACE GROUPS

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Saturday 4 JuneEnd of AIC season in Term 2

8.30am – 3pm

Secondary School (all taken in front of Tower)

RugbyFootballStudent Rugby & Soccer RefereesWinter Sports Crew

Friday 24 JuneFinal day of Term

8.35am – 12noon

Gym StaffBoarding CoordinatorsHeads of Key Learning AreasHeads of HouseServices Staff (taken in their workplaces)Teaching Staff 5-12School Officers & Support Staff College Leadership Team College Mission Team

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8.30am – 1pm


Boarding Groups by YearCross CountryHockeyStudent Leadership CommitteesCollege CaptainsAVS StudentsAFLChessAboriginal & Torres Strait IslandersESL StudentsSt Vincent De PaulCaritas GroupOaktree Foundation

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Tuesday 11 OctoberDay of Secondary Prize Giving

TBA Secondary School All Year 5-11 students

Thursday 20 October 8.30am – 1pm

Secondary School (all taken on Theatre Stage)

Music (Junior & Secondary)Tournament of MindsTheatreSportsTechnical Crew

Thursday 20 October End of AIC season

8.30am – 1pm


TennisBasketballTrack & FieldSporting RepsWaterpoloGolf

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The Uniform Shop has Eftpos and Credit Card facilities (Visa / Mastercard). Parents can take advantage of this service by phoning through their card details allowing their sons to come down at lunchtime and pick up any uniform requirements. Please note that uniforms

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

Shop Hours TUES and FRI 12.30pm – 2.30pm & WED and THURS 12.30 – 4.00pm

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


come together

It’s a daily dilemma in most households

– how to put a tasty, nutritious meal on

the table every evening when you’re

busy juggling work, rugby training,

dancing lessons, after-school tutoring …

Chances are what works in your

household would help someone else,

and wouldn’t it be great to have some

new ideas to spice up your dinner

menus? The Foundation is compiling a

collection of the College community’s

best recipes in Convenire, a glossy,

coffee table-style book you’ll love to

have in your kitchen.

So what’s for dinner at your place?

• Do you have a 30-minute wonder for

those days when everything seems to

go wrong or run late?

• What are your family’s favourites, the

meals everyone looks forward to?

• With the cold weather upon us, what

are your favourite winter warmers? Do

you have any great ideas for slow and/

or pressure cookers?

• Having friends over for dinner? What

do you like to cook to impress your

guests? We’d love to hear your dinner

party stories, the triumphs and disasters!

• Are you a whiz with the BBQ, a legend

in your own backyard? Give us your

best recipes for alfresco meals when the

weather warms up.

• And, thinking ahead, what do you love

to serve for Christmas?

Contributing to Convenire is easy.

Click on Cookbook on the Quick Links

list on the College website for more

information, or email

[email protected].

Best wishes,

Marist College Ashgrove

Foundation

CONVENIREWhat’s for Dinner?


come together

It’s a daily dilemma in most households

– how to put a tasty, nutritious meal on

the table every evening when you’re

busy juggling work, rugby training,

dancing lessons, after-school tutoring …

Chances are what works in your

household would help someone else,

and wouldn’t it be great to have some

new ideas to spice up your dinner

menus? The Foundation is compiling a

collection of the College community’s

best recipes in Convenire, a glossy,

coffee table-style book you’ll love to

have in your kitchen.

So what’s for dinner at your place?

• Do you have a 30-minute wonder for

those days when everything seems to

go wrong or run late?

• What are your family’s favourites, the

meals everyone looks forward to?

• With the cold weather upon us, what

are your favourite winter warmers? Do

you have any great ideas for slow and/

or pressure cookers?

• Having friends over for dinner? What

do you like to cook to impress your

guests? We’d love to hear your dinner

party stories, the triumphs and disasters!

• Are you a whiz with the BBQ, a legend

in your own backyard? Give us your

best recipes for alfresco meals when the

weather warms up.

• And, thinking ahead, what do you love

to serve for Christmas?

Contributing to Convenire is easy.

Click on Cookbook on the Quick Links

list on the College website for more

information, or email

[email protected].

Best wishes,

Marist College Ashgrove

Foundation

CONVENIREWhat’s for Dinner?


From the ArchivesHello to you all again. The next “special” person on my list had a great deal of influence on students at Marist College in the most practical of ways – Mr Frank Eadie was a Manual Arts teacher at the College from 1980 until his eventual retirement in 2000. In that time, Frank mentored thousands of pupils, and at the same time expanded and enhanced the standing of the subject at the school. He was a patient, meticulous, organised teacher, a professional in every sense of the word. Yet as with every other “special” person discussed in these scribblings, Frank had personal qualities that transcended mere competence in the classroom and elevated him to legendary status among his colleagues……

Chief amongst these qualities was Frank’s capacity for good humour and friendliness – if ever there was a more endearing, gregarious character, I have yet to see him. Frank could meet a complete stranger and strike up a conversation full of wit and repartee as though he and that person were old friends. Indeed, in his finest hour, (and there were numerous fine hours in Frank’s company), I saw him entertain everybody in a restaurant in Sydney, fellow diners, staff, chefs, and waiters – Frank had them all hanging on his every word and roaring with laughter at his antics: there were literally groans of disappointment when Frank finally made his exit. No professional stand-up comedian could have done better.

This good humour and friendliness naturally extended to his work colleagues. A pithy comment from Frank lightened many a dull, ho-hum staff meeting, and it naturally followed that Friday afternoon Choir Practice (otherwise known as staff drinks) would be organised and orchestrated by F R Eadie, Esquire. Frank the Choirmaster was every bit as meticulous and organised as Frank the Manual Arts teacher: he kept a “slate” for those who had forgotten cash, and it could be absolutely guaranteed that Frank’s arithmetic was accurate. His (false) threat to “name and shame” those running up too large a tab on the slate never had to be carried out. Frank organised the ordering of future supplies and food for the Choir for years with the same efficiency: Friday afternoons were eagerly anticipated by many staff members, and the fact that the camaraderie was so enjoyable was in large measure due to Frank’s efforts.

Similarly, during the football season, when it was encumbent on the College to provide visiting coaches and referees with lunch and drinks, Frank was a stalwart volunteer with his time and his services. He provided mouth-watering barbeques of steak, sausages and onions on “home” Saturday games for season after season, all with his infectious friendliness and laughter. Many a visitor would be confronted by Frank in his chef’s hat, right hand outstretched, with the declaration, “Gidday ! Eadie’s the name, and Cookin’s the game !!!” At the end of football, Frank would help serve alcoholic beverages behind the bar in the Cyprian Pavilion, with the salutation this time being, “Eadie’s the name, and Drinkin’s the game !!!” As a dispenser of good cheer, Frank had no rival.

Frank had yet another claim to fame in the social sense: he must have been the greatest supporter of holiday sporting trips in the history of the College. It didn’t matter to Frank what the sport was, or even whether he understood it or not; it was a chance to see other places, meet new friends, and generally make himself


From the Archives Continued...

useful in helping the coaches and managers with arrangements and organisation. He was invaluable with his social skills to everyone on such trips, student sportsmen and parents alike. (It was on such a tour that the restaurant scene described above occurred.)

Frank’s great hobby was woodworking, and underneath his house was his workshop. He was an expert in turning out useful but decorative items: many an Ashgrove staff member still has Frank Eadie designed and made beer-bottle openers and ornate toilet-roll holders as prized possessions, and many of his other works are still part of the College Chapel. (It was ironic that Frank was so gifted at woodwork, because he was missing digits, or parts of them, the result of an adolescent industrial accident; his staff nickname, of course, was “Fingers”.)

Frank loved fishing trips, and a highlight of many a school year was Barbeque Boat Day: staff members would proceed to Spinnaker Sound Marina at Bribie Island, where the said BBQ boat would be hired; (it was only a barge with a motor and cooking facilities in reality). Frank claimed the right to steer it, so he became known as The Coxswain. Others among the crew complained loudly and vociferously that The Coxswain couldn’t steer a straight course if he tried….many were the salty oaths and arguments that rang out over the still waters of Pumistone Passage about the erratic course of the boat, which spots to try, and which bait to use. Sadly but inevitably, the piscatorial population of the area emerged largely unscathed…….

Frank retired, much missed, in 2000: his declared intention was to travel around Australia. Sadly it was not to be: he suffered a series of health problems which meant he was either in hospital or needing to be near medical treatment; characteristically, he retained his impish grin and sense of humour no matter what the circumstances. Visitors would never have guessed there was anything wrong with him…… after such a visit at Exhibition Break in August 2003, Frank was waving goodbye to my brother Derek and myself as we drove off. Looking at Frank in the rear view mirror, I was suddenly struck with the most awful presentiment, and I said to Derek, “ I think we’ve just said goodbye to Frank.” He replied, not understanding, “Well of course we have…”

Tragically, within a few days, my premonition came true: Frank collapsed and couldn’t be revived. He was farewelled at Mass in the College Chapel. As the 2003 Blue and Gold says: “His sons spoke with great affection for their Dad…the entire student body lined the roadway at the conclusion of Mass as a wonderful sign of respect for a dear friend and companion to all…(Frank’s) simple, humble, honest and dedicated life gave us all a fine example of Marist values in practice.” Yet something more needed to be done, and it was: on the next BBQ boat day, his grieving fishing mates dubbed the occasion “Fingers’ Valhalla Voyage”, and had a fond beer or several to the memory of Francis Robert Eadie.

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


17th May 2011

Dear Parents and Carers,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Alison Miles and I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian. I am thrilled to be able to offer the staff and students of Marist College Ashgrove a fresh and unique perspective on healthy living. My mission is to provide nutrition solutions that are enjoyable and - crucially - sustainable. I aim to integrate the science of nutrition with your lifestyle, no matter what your needs and goals - be it to lose or gain weight, optimise your sports performance, manage a medical condition or simply ‘feel better’ about yourself.

What I can do for youThere are few subjects more important, yet completely confusing and emotionally charged than food. There’s certainly no shortage of contradictory information available with a bewildering array of food options, products and outlets available.

No matter what you reasons are for seeking nutrition advice, you can be confident that I will provide you with a practical and evidence-based approach. You will have access to up-to-date nutritional advice that is based on sound medical information and nutrition science principles.

My aim is to be someone you can rely on for expert advice, motivation and a helping hand. I have a reputation for working with people to develop a customised and balanced approach to eating that emphasises well-being and the pure enjoyment of food. I endeavour to make your experience in seeing a dietitian a positive step towards managing your nutritional health.

ConsultationsYour first consultation will usually be 45 minutes to one hour in duration. In this initial session, I will complete a detailed nutritional health assessment and develop a dietary plan that combines practical and achievable strategies that are personalised to your specific needs.

In your initial consultation, we will:Identify and discuss your nutrition and health goalsComplete a detailed medical historyAssess lifestyle behavioursRecall your usual food intakeReview past and current eating habitsConduct detailed anthropometric measurements

From this detailed assessment, we will:Establish key strategies that are practical, achievable and specific to your goalsCreate an individualised eating plan that is personalised to fit your lifestyleProvide relevant nutrition educationProvide appropriate written resources Recommendations regarding follow-up consultations

Follow-up consultations are generally 30 minutes in duration, although appointments of 15 minutes to 45 minutes are offered when appropriate. In these follow-up sessions I will monitor your progress and continue to provide you with practical nutrition advice, motivation and a helping hand towards achieving your goals. Follow-up consultations generally follow the structure of:

Reviewing progress towards goalsConstructive feedback and on-going practical nutrition educationAssist with motivation and overcoming barriersSetting new strategies to ensure your individual goals are achieved

Fees effective 27th May 2011 I am a registered provider for all major private health funds, which means you may be able to claim a rebate, depending on your level of cover. Rebates vary across health funds so please check with your individual health fund to determine your own eligibility.

Initial Consultation — $140Short follow up consultation (15 mins) — $50Standard follow up consultation (30 mins) — $70 Extended follow up consultation (30 mins+) — $90

AppointmentsConsultations are by appointment on Friday afternoons commencing the 27th May 2011. You are welcome to contact the Health Centre on 3858 4618 for enquiries regarding appointment availability. If you have any questions or wish to discuss any matters with me you are most welcome to call my mobile on 0410 519 050.

I look forward to meeting you and assisting with your nutritional health.

Yours sincerely,Alison MilesB.Sc, MNutr & Diet, IOC Dip. Sports Nutr. Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) & Accredited Sports [email protected] 519 050


From the Deputy Head of School - Teaching and LearningVoLunTeeRS neededAny parents who could spare half a day, one day or two days to help voluntarily supervise the Queensland Core Skills Test in The Champagnat Centre on Tuesday, 30 August 2011 and Wednesday, 31 August 2011 please give your name to Marg Keetels by phoning 3858 4515 or email at [email protected]. Session times are 8:30am – 11:30am & 12:15pm – 2:30pm on both days. Lunch will be provided.

yeAR 12 STudenTS – QueenSLAnd CoRe SkILLS TeSTQueensland Core Skills Test RetrospectiveThe 2010 Queensland Core Skills Test Retrospective is now available for your perusal in the Resource Centre and this resource is not available for borrowing. All past QCST Retrospectives are held in the Resource Centre and can be found on shelves at: Non Fiction 373.126 QUE.

ATTenTIon: yeAR 12 STudenTSAny Year 12 student who is interested in sitting the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) on Wednesday, 27 July 2011 can collect an information pack from Mrs Keetels’ office. This test assists with the selection of students into medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level at participating Universities. Online registrations close Friday, 3 June 2011. For more info visit http://umat.acer.edu.au

Bond unIVeRSITyInvesting in Your Future – Scholarship Information Evening

Date: Wednesday 15 June 2011 Time: 7:00pm for 7:15pm start Location: Sofitel Brisbane, 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane Register: www.bond.edu/experience Email: [email protected] Phone: 07 5595 1067


From the Deputy Head of School - Teaching and Learning Continued...Newsletter Editorial

The 30th annual Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) is the most comprehensive and longest running event of its kind in Australia. Students from years 10, 11 and 12 are invited to meet one-on-one and discuss their study, career and employment options with representatives from around 110 exhibitors including:

Universities from around Australia and Overseas

Representatives from ALL faculties from Griffith, QUT and UQ

Private Education Providers TAFE Institutes

Defence & Police Forces Government Agencies Employment opportunities Student Services and more!

What can you expect?

Scholarship, financial and bursary information available.

The chance to win a $2,000 bursary Information on study and career options Exhibitor seminar sessions Post graduate course info Chance to win one of two iPads!

Where can you find more info?

Lift-out feature in the Courier-Mailon Wednesday, 13th July.

www.tsxpo.org for info on Participating Exhibitors iPad competition and bursary

details Download files Seminar details & more Find us on

Be part of the expo and find out all the latest information on tertiary studies, scholarships and bursary info, financial support, career pathways and admission procedures. It’s the expo you cannot afford to miss!!!!

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:


Student Worksheet - TSXPO 2011 © Interchange Consultancy Group 2006

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Name:___________________________________________

A visit to TSXPO is one of the best ways of collecting the information you require to make that important decision on what careers, study or employment directions you will take in the future.

This worksheet will aid you in asking the right questions to get you where you want to go!Complete what you can now and take this with you to the Expo when you speak with exhibitors.

Career Choice: _____________________________________(If you have more than one, complete a form for each)

1. What level of training course or study program do you need to complete in order to commence your career in this field?

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2. Are there any alternative pathways to get into this career?_____________________________________________________________

3. How much credit can you get from previous studies?_____________________________________________________________

4. Which organisations or institutions offer courses for this career area?_____________________________________________________________

5. Are there any pre–requisites required for this course eg: chemistry or biology?_____________________________________________________________

6. If you do not have the necessary pre–requisites, is it possible to do a bridging course and/or summer school?

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7. Where are these organisations located eg: local, elsewhere in Queensland, interstate or overseas?

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8. What modes of study options are available eg: full time, part time, online, distance learning?

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9. How do different institutions compare? Compare TAFE to private providers or compare different universities offering the same study program.

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10.How long will it take to complete the course? What is the institutions policy on deferment?_____________________________________________________________

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



kIndLe CoLLeCTIon - Re – kIndLe youR LoVe oF ReAdInGExciting news from the Senior library as we launch our Kindle Collection during Week Four of this term. For obvious reasons, the saturation of electronic based literature has increased exponentially over the last couple of years and for many boys, e-book readers are the preferred reading medium. The Senior library will now be able to cater for those boys who find large print helpful, who favour an electronic interface, who want audio while they follow the text or who want to borrow multiple books without the inconvenience of carrying them all home.

Our boys will soon be able to borrow their favourite titles to read in the latest electronic format. However, owing to the expense of replacing kindles should they be damaged, parental permission will be sought prior to borrowing. Permission letters may be collected from the senior library. So, enjoy our new digitized innovation, and for all the tactile oriented bibliophils among us, still hailing the last bastion of analog, never fear that you have be forgotten. We have a wealth of the paper/print medium including all the latest titles always on offer.

yeAR 11 & 12 – CAMPIon eSSAy CoMPeTITIonSelect one of the following questions:

1. “Man was born free and everywhere he is in chains”. Assess whether the statement by the XVIII Century French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau is still valid in the XXI century.

2. Between Apocalypticism and Scepticism: Is Global Warming a convient hoax, an inconvient truth or something in between?

Essay Length: 2,000 to 2,500 wordsSubmission Date: 1 August 2011First prize: $3,000Second Prize: $2,000Third Prize: $1,0008 Highly Commended: $250 eachAward Night: 12 September

For further information and registration form: [email protected]

yeAR 10, 11 & 12 SudenTS – THe CAMPIon SuMMeR PRoGRAMCome to Campion College, Australia’s only Liberal Arts College, for a life-changing summer experience - 15-20 January 2012.

Get the edge: learn essential study skills for school and university:

• Leadership Training; Personal, Spiritual and Social Development• Deepen your faith in a Catholic environment• Sample undergraduate teaching in Literature, History, Philosophy and Theology• Make new friends in a relaxes, non-competitive atmosphere• Have fun with adventure and social activities

Five days and nights - $400 (some scholarship assistance available).

For further information: [email protected] or www.campion.edu.au



STRATeGIeS FoR SuCCeSS SeMInARSIn the July 2011 school holidays, Learning Performance will again be holding the popular “Strategies for Success” Seminars. There will be a four day seminar for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and a two day seminar for students in Years 8 and 9. Three main areas of learning are covered:

1. Learning skills that help students to learn easier and more efficient methods of approaching study. These include organisational skills, essay planning, note taking, memory skills, and speed reading (speed reading in 4-day seminar only).

2. Motivation skills. A close look at how self motivation works. Learn how to get motivated and stay motivated.

3. Stress management. Simple techniques for relieving stress, especially important at exam time.

Students leave the seminar with the skills needed to improve their ability to study, improve their school results, and make a success of their years at high school. Quality materials are used alongside films, group activities, and lectures. Investment in the four day seminar is $435 and the two day seminar is $235 (GST included). Seminars will be held at QUT Gardens Point Campus in Brisbane. For more information and a free brochure call (07) 3281 1400.

Phone: 07 38972120 email : [email protected]

Rothwell Campus Cnr Anzac Ave & Mewes Rd.

(PO Box 3181) Clontarf DCQ 4019

Healthy Minds Expo 2011 G r a c e L u th e r an C o l l e g e Pr o u d l y Pr e s e n t s

2 0 1 1 He a l t h y M in d s Ex p o Par t n e r in g w i t h K e y B r is b a n e Yo u th Su p p o r t Ag e n c ie s

Where: Grace Lutheran College Chapel When: Tuesday 19th July 9.00am– 3.20pm All Parent/Guardians, Counsellors and Chaplains are most welcome to come and browse the expo and speak with hosts on the day.

Kids help Line Life Line Teen Challenge Intercept Living Wisdom Drug Arm Eating Disorders Aust. Youth Space Child & Youth Mental Health Services Cruise (Self Harm)


HPE News HPe WeekWell, what a week. It was great to see so many students getting involved in HPE week and either watching the exhibitions that took place or getting involved in riding bikes, running on treadmills or rowing. I will not write too much this week, instead I am hoping the photo’s below are proof as to what a great week it was.

Once again thanks to all the teachers and staff that made this possible.

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The total combined effort of staff and students saw our HPE week initiative a record 1351km on the bike, 274.3km running on the treadmill and 150km rowing on the ergo. This gave a combined total of 1775.3km which is just short of the distance from the Gold Coast to Cairns which is 1,783 kilometres, an incredible effort by all participants.

In the end we had a great week promoting and celebrating healthy living and the importance of sport/physical activity and getting involved in healthy pursuits.

ThanksMr Metzeling


Mission and Ministry NewsPRAyeRNext week the College will celebrate our Founder, St Marcellin Champagnat’s feast Day on Monday 6th June. It is particularly at this time where we feel a renewed sense of vigour and zeal for our ministry. Marcellin knew he had been called to serve persons who were poor and spent his life doing so. He never lost touch with their reality and made it his own. Respecting people as individuals, he taught them to recognize their self worth. We are all privileged to share in the Champagnat Marist Tradition and we are also called to become modern day Champagnats who also display this concern for other people including the young and especially the least favoured.

Loving God,We give thanks for the life of this extraordinary man who has touched so many people around the world.Marcellin brought hope and the promise of a bright futureto so many young people of his time. He and the early brothers understood each personas an expression of the wonder of God to be loved equally.We pray that our Marist school might be a placeWhere all relationships are marked by respect and care,And that we have a special concern for those who are troubled, alone, in need, or who have lost faith.We are called to be modern-day Champagnats for each other,Marists whose hearts are transformed by Jesus’ love.Like Marcellin, may our imitation of Mary’s faithful discipleship offer strengthand encouragement to our brothers and sisters.

St Marcellin Champagnat; Pray for usSt Mary Mackillop; Pray for usMary our Good Mother; Pray for usAnd we remember always to pray for one another.

AnnIVeRSARIeS & uPCoMInG eVenTS

Thursday 2nd June Ss Marcellinus & Peter

Friday 3rd June Ss Charles Lwanga & Companions Day of prayer for Catholic and Anglican Reconciliation

Monday 6th June St Marcellin Champagnat Sunday 5th June Ascension of the Lord World Environment Day World week of Prayer for Christian Unity- Theme: One in the Apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer(Acts 2:42-47)

Wednesday 8th June World Oceans Day Thursday 9th June St Ephrem

Sunday 12th June Pentecost Sunday World Day against Child Labour

Monday 13th June Queen’s birthday holiday


Mission and Ministry News Continued...

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 following staff, students and families who generously offered their time to participate in the MATES BBQ over the last few weeks.

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.

Little kings Movement 18th May 2011 – Nathaniel Hully, Angus McKenny, Rory McHugh, Nick O’Brien, Josh Curtis25th May 2011- Daniel Smith, Ethan Moldrich, Josh Collins, Liam Strathearn, Oran Cant, Carl Kajewski, Liam Greville-Eyres



LAMP-Mater dei School19th May 2011 - Joe Hennessy, Caleb Collins, Thomas Sheridan, Oliver Darwin, Ben Perkins26th May 2011- Dominic Price, Daniel McLean, Gareth Rolf, Nick Furness

LAMP- St Peter Chanel School19th May 2011- Hasting Donaldson, Connor Earley ,Tim McPhee, Mitchell Treleaven, Max Richardson26th May 2011- Sean O’Brien, Daniel Atcheson, Jack Jervis, Henry Devine, Toby Waddell

SnAPSHoTS FRoM ARound THe CoLLeGe - year 8 & 9 dance Friday 13th May



Walkathon & Battle of the Bands

CHeSS CoMPeTITIonOn Friday 13th May Marist played host to St Peter’s for the week’s round of the AIC Chess Competition.



RonALd MCdonALd HouSe VISITOn Friday the 20th May the following staff and students Martin Boga, Peter Marko, Matthew Hayes, Kenny Lopez-Loo, Izaac Ellings, James Ellings, Will Redmond, John Vercoe , Caroline Smith and Luke McMahon attended our first visit to Ronald McDonald House in Herston for this term. Throughout the afternoon the students cooked and served pancakes and milkshakes for the families staying at Ronald McDonald House who are currently residing there whilst looking after sick and hospitalised children. The students provided all the ingredients for the afternoon tea and the afternoon was very well attended and appreciated by the families. Well done boys.

Ronald Mcdonald House Visit

AuSTRALIAn IndIGenouS eduCATIon FoundATIon ConFeRenCeHeld in Sydney – The College was represented by Mr James Couper, Jerome Pang & Nathan Bassani



yeAR 9 yLeAd ConFeRenCeLast Tuesday the 24th May a group of year 9 students were able to participate in a middle school leadership program at the Convention centre in Brisbane. The theme of the day “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough” was the focus with emphasis on ones attitude is what determines one potential.


Music NewsQueenSLAnd youTH MuSIC AWARdSOn Monday 23rd June it was Marist Voices chance to perform at the annual Queensland Youth Music Awards. The boys gave a remarkable performance and were very impressive on stage. They were awarded a bronze which Mrs Kavanagh was very pleased with. Special mention must be made regarding their behaviour throughout the night while other schools were performing. The boys demonstrated excellent audience etiquette at all times. Well done boys and congratulations to yourselves, Mrs Kavanagh and your accompanist, Mrs Green.

GuITAR ConCeRT WITH ST LAuRenCe’SThursday 19th May saw us play host to a combined guitar concert with St Laurence’s College. The concert proceeded with our four ensembles and the evening culminated in performances from the two St Laurence’s ensembles. The night was a great success with boys from each College being able to see and hear two different approaches to guitar ensemble playing. We look forward to next year where we will aim to take up St Laurence’s offer to do another combined concert, but this time as an AWAY game.

ReCoRdInGS oF ConCeRTSWe are privileged at the College to have impressive professional quality performance facilities and we are also fortunate to have a Tech Crew that supports us at each of our concerts. For the majority of our performances the Tech Crew also produce a video recording which we often play in the foyer of the Music Centre.

Once the recording has been edited, usually about a week after the concert, these recordings will be placed on the MusicFiles network drive and are available for students to watch and download. The files will only be available as a whole concert and can sometimes be large files up to 1GB.

SeVen deAdLy PRACTICe SInS (THe FInAL TWo)There are many factors that could make up the reason why a student does not improve on a musical instrument. Paying attention to the pitfalls, or Seven Deadly Practice Sins, will not only aid the enjoyment of playing an instrument but will encourage them to continue and lead them to develop the countless other transferable skills that come from learning an instrument; self-discipline, perseverance, time-management, etc.

In this newsletter, the final two Deadly Practice Sins outline some more areas that we as parents and teachers can help our sons/students to achieve their potential on an instrument and enable them to reap the benefits of learning. Goal setting is of course useful in all areas of life and with support people are capable of almost anything. These last two put practice sins put these into a musical perspective.

6. no goalsFor most children, there needs to be some point to practising. Whereas adults get a lot of intrinsic value from working hard and achieving something, children actually need EXTRINSIC value – that is, doing well in a performance or exam, receiving praise from an adult, or even just learning a certain amount of pieces per term and earning a tick on a chart for each.

Whilst music exams can be great goals to focus on, they don’t necessarily suit every child, and can sometimes end up being a very stressful experience. A concert for family and friends is often the best and most enjoyable goal for children to work towards. Inviting the rellies over for afternoon tea and playing a few pieces for them is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

7. no supportDon’t mistake a lack of motivation to practice for a lack of wanting to play a musical instrument.Many parents despair that their children won’t practice and what a shame it is that they simply don’t want to learn an instrument. The fact is that most children will baulk at practice when the time comes around, but it just takes a little cajoling from the parents (see Deadly Sin nos. 1 No Routine and 4 No Availability in previous newsletters) and the practice session usually goes just fine. As a teacher and parent myself I have had countless adults say to me “I wish my parents hadn’t let me give up!” I have never heard anyone say, “I wish my parents hadn’t made me keep going even when I wanted to give up. I can still play today and it’s really annoying!” There is much joy to be had from learning and playing an instrument and it is really up to us as parents to see the ‘big picture’ and support our children through those times when they are feeling negative about practice.

Once again, the most important thing for parents to remember is this: just because a child doesn’t want to practice, it doesn’t mean they don’t want to play a musical instrument.


Music News Continued...

Le MeILLeuR ConCeRTThursday 9th June will be a special evening with Ashgrove’s Le Meilleur Concert featuring the first ensembles at the College. Symphony Orchestra will be performing Sibelius’ patriotic symphonic poem, Finlandia, as well as selections from Star Wars by John Williams. The Wind Orchestra will be combining with the Liturgy Choir for the World Premiere of Year 12 student, Nick Rossi’s, A Hero’s Tale. Nick’s composition will be performed at the Australian Society of Music Education conference in July after winning the state section of a national competition. Also on the program will be Chamber Strings, Percussion Ensemble 1, Big Band 1 and a combined choir of over 60 voices. It is sure to be a wonderful concert to showcase the College’s top ensembles.


Junior School NewsDear Parents,

This vibrant, happy, accepting and very human scene was part of the Prayer at the Junior School Assembly last Friday. I love this picture as it depicts two women joyfully greeting each other. As soon as I saw it, I knew it had to be shared with the staff and families of the Junior School, so Mrs McLean kindly sent it to me.

The Prayer at the Assembly was based around the Feast of the Visitation, which we celebrated on Tuesday 31st May, 2011. It’s one of my favourite feasts as it celebrates the joy and absolute delight of two expectant mothers, who are related and are together for 3 months during their pregnancies. Their bond is strong, not only because they are cousins, but because they are going through this special time together.

The two women, of course, are Mary and her older cousin, Elizabeth. Elizabeth and her husband, Zechariah, had waited many years to have a child, so their joy is now complete. Elizabeth’s young cousin, Mary, has a more complicated story, but is welcomed into Zechariah and Elizabeth’s home with total acceptance and joy.

The Gospel of Saint Luke [Chapter 1, versus 26-38], tells us the story of Mary’s visit to the hill country of Judea to visit her cousin. Mary, most probably would have travelled alone, but as part of a travelling caravan, and was in the very early stages of her pregnancy. Elizabeth, however, was in her sixth month and felt her child move during Mary’s welcome into their home.

Apart from the very human side of this story, there is another message for us to consider: The young Mary was carrying the infant Jesus within her womb and although she had experienced great doubt and anguish about the birth of her first born, Mary had the courage to take the gift to others. Mary had many questions, many fears, but this did not deter her from taking a journey and taking the gift of Jesus into the hill country.

As Christians this is our task as well. Travelling into the hill country is not easy, it’s exhausting, it’s frightening, it’s challenging and while on this journey, we long for level ground, level plains. At the journey’s end, just like when Mary entered her cousin’s home, the anguish and trepidation is replaced by joy and acceptance when the gift we carry to others is received. Every encounter with another is a time for giving the acceptance and unconditional love of Jesus to another.

As Marist educators, we need to constantly remind ourselves that this is our vocation – to carry the message of Jesus Christ to the boys in our care each day. It’s not easy, it’s exhausting at times, it’s challenging at times, but there are moments of great joy and thankfulness that we are in this place at this time.

A daily manta for all of us could be – “To follow Christ, as Mary did.”


Junior School News Continued...

Some items of information for you:

Saint Finbarr’s year 7 discoThe tickets for the annual Saint Finbarr’s Year 7 Disco arrived last week and they have been distributed to the Year 7 boys who wish to attend. This is a reminder for the details for the Year 7 parents:

Date: Friday 3 June, 2011.Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm.Venue: Saint Finbarr’s School.

The cost is $10 and this includes entry to the Disco, drink and chips. The boys need to bring their ticket, as proof of ID and pay on the night. [Parents are required to complete some details on the back of the ticket.]

Important dates for the next few weeks: Thursday 2 June to Friday 17June:

Monday 6 June:FeAST oF SAInT MARCeLLIn CHAMPAGnAT. Junior School boys are required to wear their sport uniform on this day, as there are sporting activities during the day.Mass will be at 9.15am, in the Champagnat Centre.

Wednesday 8 June:Photographs:Football, Rugby and Cross Country. [Boys are required to be in the correct uniform.]

Thursday 9 June:MATeS FRee dReSS dAy.North West District Track and Field Championships.

Friday 10 June:New Mothers’ Morning Tea, beginning at 9.30am, in the Brother Cyprian Pavilion. [Invitation was E-mailed on Sunday 29 May, 2011.]North West District Track and Field Championships.

Monday 13 June:THe Queen’S BIRTHdAy holiday.

Wednesday 15 June:Drama Concert at 4.15pm. [Details will be forwarded by the Drama teachers.]

Thursday 16 June:Year 5 Musical Concert, in the Draney Theatre, beginning at 6.30pm. [Details will be forwarded closer to the time.]

Friday 17 June:Chess concludes for Term 2.

[Details for the end of Term 2 and the beginning of Term 3 will be contained in the final ‘Junior News’ on Wednesday 15 June, 2011.]

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


Junior School News Continued...

MASS In 5 Red – WedneSdAy 25 MAy

‘STATe oF oRIGIn’ dAy In THe JunIoR SCHooL


Junior School Sport News Continued...

CRoSS-CounTRyThe C.I.C Cross-Country team has finally been selected. The team was chosen based on the criteria of performances plus attendance at training and lead-up meets. It is a little disappointing that some of our better runners were not eligible for selection due to lack of attendance. However we are confident the boys who have trained hard over the past 6-8 weeks will do themselves and the College proud. The boys selected in the CIC Cross-Country Squad will represent the College at the C.I.C. Cross-Country Carnival on Wednesday, 1st June. This year’s C.I.C. Carnival will be held at Villanova Park, Tingalpa.Congratulations to the following boys who were selected to represent the College at these Championships:

BARkeR CoLLeGe VISITOn Friday 13 May, Barker College travelled up from Sydney to play our 7A Rugby and Football teams as part of their biennial Tour. With the whole Junior School in attendance both our Rugby and Football teams performed exceptionally well. The 7A Football had a comprehensive 9-0 victory and played some great football. Our 7A Rugby team complimented our footballers with a big victory, dominating Barker College with a 47-0 win. All boys should be commended for the way they conducted themselves in these games and a special mention must go to the families who billeted the Barker boys on the Friday night. Without these families support, both teams would not have enjoyed the experience of playing a touring side in front of a vocal crowd. Well done boys and thank you parents.

IndIVIduAL ACHIeVeMenTSCongratulations to Christopher Hayward (5 Blue) who has been selected to compete at the Queensland State Gymnastics Championships in June after placing 4th at the recent Brisbane North Regional Championships. This is a wonderful achievement and one that Chris should be extremely proud of, given the enormous amount of effort that Chris puts into his Gymnastics. Well done Chris and good luck at the State Championships.

Luke Caplick – Head of Sport- Junior School

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