What's On - 7 May 2025

We extend a warm invitation to the 2025 Marian Lecture to be presented by Professor Stan Grant speaking on the College theme for 2025 ‘Pilgrims of Hope – Look Beyond’. We appreciate your registrations for catering purposes.

Please be in touch with brendanbergin@mcc.act.edu.au, Coordinator of the Marist Association Canberra if you have any questions about this event bought to you by the Marist Association.

Junior School Cross Country Carnival – this Friday 9 May between recess and lunch. Students to wear PE uniform with House shirt to and from School.

Any parent who would like to assist with being a Course Marshall are asked to complete this form to register.

Families are now able to register candidates for this year’s Sacrament of Confirmation. The candidates must be in Year 6 and have celebrated the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation as well as First Eucharist.

An information night will be held at St Anthony's Parish Church in Wanniassa on Tuesday 13 May (Term 2, Week 3) with dates and all necessary information. If you would like your child to make the Sacrament this year, please email our Religious Education Coordinator, Mr Joe McGrath. joseph.mcgrath@cg.catholic.edu.au

Families who would like their child to make their First Eucharist through Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish are kindly asked to register via the Parish Qkr! app.

The planned dates for First Eucharist celebrations this year have been shared by the Parish and can be viewed here. If you need a further details, please contact SacramentalOla@cg.org.au.

Junior School students recently received the Issue 3 Scholastic Book Club. All orders must be submitted online by Friday 16 May.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Book Club so far this year. Our Library receives reward points for each purchase made which can then be redeemed for books that our boys love reading.

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by Advanced Life Photography this term on the following days:

Monday 26 May 2025 – Junior School Hall

• Individual portraits taken of students in Year 4, 5, 6, 7 and  8

Tuesday 3 June 2025 – Junior School Hall

• Individual portraits taken of students in Year 9,10,11 & 12.
• This will also be a catch-up day for any students absent on 26 May.
• Year 6 cohort, Year 12 cohort and Sons of Old Boys group photo

Thursday 5 June – Senior School Hall

• Sibling Photos
• Catch up day for any students that miss having their individual photo taken previously

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.

Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using the College’s unique nine-digit code: CPV 34T QBM. Payment can be made using Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.

The preference is for ordering and payment to be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.

Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than Tuesday 3 June 2025. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

Any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering should be directed via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au or alternatively, you can contact gailanderson@mcc.act.edu.au

Liam Stakelum
Deputy Headmaster

Are you a professional who would you like to promote your career pathway to our students? Are you a business owner looking for employees or to promote your business? Are you after a School Based apprentice to support your company?

Our ‘Career Information Night’ is for students and parents in in years 9-12. There are almost 70 stallholders including Universities, businesses, education and training providers, policing and Defence. Last year we had over 650 students and parents through the doors. It is a wonderful opportunity to promote your business or career to the Marist community and to speak directly to students to pass on your advice about subjects, study or career pathways.

There are a few spaces left to attend and promote your career to our students and their parents on Thursday May 29 from 6pm. If you or your employer are interested in attending and hosting a stall and promoting your business and career please email leighsouthwell@mcc.act.edu.au while spots are still open.

Thanks for your support of our students.

Leigh Southwell
Careers Adviser/Teacher

Don’t miss your chance to join us for the 2025 Blue and Blue Dinner.

Get ready for live entertainment, great food and drinks, and plenty of dancing — it's all happening on Friday 23 May at the stunning National Arboretum Canberra.

Enrolling now for 2026

Applications are now being accepted from current families who may be considering enrolling their son/s not already at the College into Years 4 – 12.

A reminder that applications for Years 4, 5, 6 and 7 need to be received no later than 31 May 2025 to be considered for enrolment starting in 2026.

We would also encourage current families to let any friends who may be interested in enrolment know that they can now apply online.

If you have any questions about enrolment, please read our FAQ's and timeline or contact the College Registrar.

Important reminder for Year 6 and Year 10 families

A reminder that families with sons currently in Years 6 and 10 at the College do not need to re-enrol their son into Year 7 or Year 11.

Our expectation is that once a student is enrolled at the College, their enrolment will continue until the completion of their studies in Year 12.

Swimming

Congratulations to Indiana P, Matthew G, and Jovern L on qualifying for the 2025 Australian Age Swimming Championships, which were held in Brisbane from 10 - 18 April - a remarkable achievement that places them among the nation’s top young swimmers. This prestigious national meet brought together the best from across Australia, and qualifying alone is a significant accomplishment.

Jovern L showcased an impressive performance across seven events, placing 5th in the 14 Years 50m Breaststroke final, 15th in the 100m Breaststroke, and 18th in the 100m Butterfly, while achieving significant personal bests throughout the meet.

Matthew G also delivered a stellar effort in his three events, highlighted by a 7th-place finish in the 16 Years 50m Breaststroke and an 8th-place finish in the 100m Breaststroke, along with strong personal bests across all his swims.

A special congratulations to Indiana P for qualifying — a fantastic accomplishment and a reflection of his consistent hard work and commitment to the sport.

We’re incredibly proud of all three students for their achievements and the way they represented the school and their respective clubs on a national stage.

Football

Congratulations to Michael Pratezina, who was invited to play with the U18’s Australian Schoolboys Squad in an international friendly in Sydney last month. Michael scored a goal in the 2-2 draw against New Zealand.

Athletics

Congratulations to Kieran Shepherd, who last month won 2 gold medals at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth in the U17s 1500m and u17s 3000m. Kieran managed to hold off some strong challengers in the final lap of the 3000m to bag the double.

Attention all skiers and snowboarders,

If you would like to be involved in Marist Snowsports days and compete in the 2025 ACT/Southern NSW Snowsports from Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 July please contact Mr Jason Duff.

There will be a meeting every Monday this term in the first half of lunch in ET7 for all participants.

Jason Duff
Senior School Teacher