What's On - 4 June 2025

Did you know that more than 122.6 million people have fled their homes worldwide because of conflict or disaster, and that number is rising? That’s why Marist students and staff are taking the Refugee Ration Challenge. We’ll be eating the same rations as a refugee living in Jordan — just a small amount of rice, flour, lentils, chickpeas, beans, fish (or tofu) and oil. Last year we raised $2100 and we expect to do even better in 2025.

The challenge officially takes place 18-20 June, but it can also be completed across any three days before the end of Term 2. If your son would like to participate he just needs to contact Mr Ahearne in the Mission Centre or email nathanahearne@mcc.act.edu.au From there he will receive a permission note, ration pack and fundraising webpage.

We would welcome donations and help with sharing the following link with friends and family to raise awareness of this serious issue: https://schools.rationchallenge.org.au/marist-college-canberra-2025

Nathan Ahearne
Assistant Head of School - Mission and Identity

Join us as we come together to celebrate Champagnat Day 2025, honouring the life and legacy of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers. This special day is a reminder of the values of service, humility, and community, which are at the heart of our Marist tradition.

The day will begin with a whole-school Mass led by Fr Emil Milat and Fr Peter Day, followed by the presentation of the Champagnat Medals, recognising students and staff who embody the spirit of Marcellin through their actions and service.

We look forward to celebrating this important day as a community, united in faith and commitment to living out Marist values.

Date: Friday 6 June 2025
Time: 9.00am
Location: Marcellin Hall

All are welcome to join us for this special celebration!

Please register your attendance here.

Junior School boys need to arrive at school in their formal College Uniform, with tie and blazer.
This has been changed from our initial communication through the College Enews in recent weeks.

After Mass, Junior School students will get changed into either their PE uniform with House shirt or their House Costume themed clothing for the Walkathon as listed below.

A limited quantity of additional food may be available for purchase during the afternoon activities at Oval No 1 including ice creams $5, soft drinks, and other confectionary. Your son is able to bring money to purchase these after the walkathon.

Please note that Junior School students are not permitted to take phones or other electronic devices on the Walkathon.

Champagnat Day Mass

Parents are warmly invited to attend our Champagnat Day Mass this Friday, 6 June. For further details and to register your attendance, please refer to the Faith Formation section of the newsletter. Please note that all students will be seated together and will not be seated with their parents during the Mass.

Thursday 5 June – Senior School Hall – Catch up Day

• Catch up day for any students that missed having their individual photo and sibling photos

Students must wear full school winter uniform. Hair is to be neat, tidy and above the collar, be out of the eyes, of even grade and no shorter than a hairdresser’s No. 3 comb. Hair should not be tied or pinned up. Boys are to be clean shaven, and sideburns should not extend beyond the middle of the ear.

Due to a shift in how shoppers spend and the way banks are transacting, Alinta has made the decision to become a cashless company.

This decision has come due to a number of factors:

• Consumers no longer carrying cash
• Local branches are closing
• Local branches are becoming cashless and making depositing cash difficult

Cash will no longer be accepted in store as of 1 June 2025, for more information please click here. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Thank you,
Alinta Management

Sam Represents Australia in the Philippines

Sam Bullock (Year 4) was recently privileged to represent the U11’s Australian Schoolboys Futsal team in the Philippines. Over the course of 2 weeks, they played a total of 3 tournaments and numerous friendly matches against local Futsal clubs. Sam’s team were champions in 2 of their tournaments and runners up in the third. 

Beyond the sporting experience, the opportunity to interact with local children his age from a very different background was immeasurable. One particular opposing team was a Futsal club from a local orphanage. Sam, unprompted, gifted both his shin pads and shoes to 2 very elated local kids. It was certainly an experience he will take with him in life.

Australian Junior League Baseball Championships

Congratulations to Year 8 students Kale McIntyre and James O’Meley who represented Canberra at the recent Australian Junior League Championships in Lismore/Surfers Paradise from Wednesday 28 May to June 1.

The Canberra Rangers finished pool play with a 1-2 win/loss record, but unfortunately due to heavy rainfall the tournament was cancelled after round games.

Attention all Skiers and Snowboarders,

If you would like to represent Marist and compete in the Southern NSW/ACT Snowsports Interschools and have the opportunity to do some runs with other Marist boys this winter, please contact jasonduff@mcc.act.edu.au for more details.

Registrations are closing soon.