From the Head of Junior School

Dear Junior School Families,

What a wild and wet evening our Junior School community experienced for our Parent Information Evening last Monday! Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend, we hope that you found the evening informative as we work together educating your sons.

Term 1 learning overviews and Information Night class slides will be made available for families this week through Canvas class pages.

Junior School Parent/Teacher Interviews

Term 1 Parent/Teacher interviews for Junior School families will be held on Monday and Wednesday of Week 5. Please access the Parent Portal to book your interview time as bookings are now open.

Moderation Day 1

Please note that Tuesday 4 March is a non-student day at Marist College. Junior School class and our SASP program will not run on this day.

Junior School Commencement Mass – Uniform Requirements

On Thursday 27 February (Week 4), the College will be holding our 4-12 Commencement Mass.

As this is a formal occasion, our Junior School boys need to be dressed in their formal summer uniform for the day.

• Grey crested shirt
• Grey school shorts
• School socks
• Black leather, lace up school shoes.

Our Junior School Captain and Vice-Captain as well as our Junior School House Captains and Vice Captains – will be wearing their ties and blazers on this day, as this day will include their Captains investiture ceremony.

If your son’s class has their HAPE lesson on this day, those classes are asked to pack their sneakers to wear for their PE lesson only. Their full PE uniform will not be required.

The College would like to warmly invite the entire Marist community to join us for two special events on Thursday 27 February 2025 to celebrate the commencement of the 2025 school year.

Commencement Mass and Commissioning of 2025 College Leaders

Celebrate the beginning of the 2025 school year as we come together for the Commencement Mass and the Commissioning of our 2025 College Leaders, celebrated by Father Rob Galea. Please note that parents attending and students will be seated separately.

Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 9:00am
Location: Marcellin Hall, Marist College Canberra

RSVP: Please indicate your attendance for each event by Friday 21 February 2025

Please RSVP by clicking here.

Marist House Picnics Year 4 – 12

All Marist families (Junior School and Senior School) are invited to join us for our College House Picnic. This casual, family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to connect with other Marist families.

Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Oval 1, Marist College Canberra

What to bring: picnic food, picnic rug or chairs, your whole family.

What will be available: Our Cambodian Immersion group will be selling cold drinks.

Each family will gather at their designated House Marquee for a picnic on Oval 1. This will be a wonderful chance to meet, catch up, and enjoy the evening in the company of the Marist community.

Parking Information: Parking is available on-site at the College, though it may be limited. Alternative parking is available in the surrounding streets. Please note that parking is not permitted at Melrose High School or on the lawns at the front of the College.

RSVP: Please indicate your attendance for each event by Friday 21 February 2025

Please RSVP by clicking here.

Junior School Swimming Carnival

This week the Junior School hosted our annual swimming carnival at Queanbeyan pool. Ged Galvin organised an exceptional carnival, with students and teachers enjoying a day full of healthy competition, great dancing, singing and team spirit. Congratulations to all our Junior School boys for their involvement and positive attitudes on the day.

Year 4 –12 House Assemblies

Last Friday was an exciting day for our newest Junior School students as they received their House Badges at special Year 4 – 12 House assemblies. Thank you to the House Deans and Senior School students who made our Junior boys feel so welcome.

Junior School Athletics Carnival - BBQ

The Junior School is hosting our annual Athletics Carnival on Friday 7 March, the boys have an opportunity to purchase a special BBQ lunch and support projects for the upcoming Cambodia Immersion.

The Senior School boys and staff (Mrs Kirsty Bell and Ms Carmelina Paragalli) who are attending the Cambodia Immersion this year will be hosting the BBQ. Funds raised from the BBQ will go towards supporting the Marist communities that we visit during our immersion in July. The funds raised will not be put towards covering travel costs of the Immersion group, these costs are met by the participating boys. Mrs Bell is excitedly preparing to lead the Cambodia Immersion group this year.

You can place an order here. Sales will not be taken on the day, boys who want to partake in the BBQ offer must submit their payments by close of business Friday 28 February, so that food orders may be placed.

Marist Canberra Winter Sports Registration

Winter sports registration for Marist College is now open for most sports. Marist Sports club registration links can be found on the College Website, through the Student Life tab.

• AFL – registrations are now open.
• Football (soccer) - registrations are now open.
• Rugby Union – registrations now open.
• Hockey – registrations are now open.
• Basketball – registrations will open on 24 February.

Little Brothers Production 2025

Mr Nigel Palfreman is this year directing our Little Brothers production of Bugsy Malone in September.

The audition process will be held between weeks 5 and 7. If your son is interested in joining the production, please visit the following link Bugsy Malone 2025

Servo Fidem,

Kirsty Bell
Head of Junior School