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Marist College AshgroveVolume 48 Issue No. 17 October 2012

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Thursday, 1 November 2012• Newsletter Online• All Saints’ Day• Building Bridges Program

Friday, 2 November 2012• All Souls’ Day• Mass for Deceased - 8.10am Chapel• Year 11 Leadership Camp - Starts

Saturday, 3 November 2012• Boarders Weekend - Starts

Monday, 5 November 2012• Cambodia Immersion Prep Meeting

Tuesday, 6 November 2012• Melbourne Cup• Ephrem Rock Climb• Melbourne Cup Lunch - Cyprian Pavilion

Wednesday, 7 November 2012• AIC Water Polo

Thursday, 8 November 2012• Year 5 Concert & Info Evening - Draney Theatre

Friday, 9 November 2012• Year 12 Exams Commence

Saturday, 10 November 2012• 2013 U14/15 Internal Cricket/Volleyball• P&F Volunteers Thank You Function

Monday, 12 November 2012• College Foundation Meeting• Year 12 Exams

Wednesday, 14 November 2012• House Assembly• Year 12 Exams• Year 12 Exams - Conclude

JUNIOR SCHOOL Junior School - 3858 4551Junior School Fax - 3858 4557Junior Sportsline - 3858 4688Student Absences - 3858 4697

SECONDARY SCHOOL Secondary Office - 3858 4555Secondary Fax - 3858 4502Secondary Sportsline - 3858 4698Student Absences - 3858 4697Email - [email protected]

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

College Website www.marash.qld.edu.auAIC Weekly Sport www.marash.qld.edu.au/links/sportParenting Ideas www.parentingideas.com.auMarist Province Website www.maristoz.edu.auMarist Brothers International Website www.champagnat.orgAssociation of Marist Schools Australia www.amsaust.asn.auThe Federation of Parents & Friends Associations of Catholic Schools in Queenslands www.pandf.org.au

Mass & Reconciliation

Mass: Wednesday & Friday - 8:10am Reconciliation: Tuesday - 8:10 - 8:40am

Trustees of the Marist Brothers t/as Marist College Ashgrove – CRICOS Provider #00670F

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Thursday, 15 November 2012• Senior Prizegiving• Newsletter Online

Friday, 16 November 2012• Year 12 Graduation & Farewell

Monday, 19 November 2012• Year 11 Exams - Commence

Thursday, 22 November 2012• Year 7 Mass and Supper• Marist Carols

Friday, 23 November 2012• Year 11 Students finish• Cambodia Immersion - Starts• Year 11 Exams - Conclude

Tuesday, 27 November 2012• End Term 4 - Years 5-10 - 3.10pm• Junior School Assembly 1.45pm• Great Victorian Bike Ride - Departs

Monday, 3 December 2012• Marist Cricket Carnival - Starts

Wednesday, 12 December 2012• Marist Cricket Carnival - Finishes

2013Monday, 21 January 2013• College Office Opens• Junior School Office Opens

Saturday, 26 January 2013• Year 8 Basketball & Cricket Clinic - 9am-3pm

Tuesday, 29 January 2013• New Student Orientation Day

Wednesday, 30 January 2013• Term 1 Commences

Marist College Ashgrove | College Newsletter 2012

From the HeadmasterDear Members of the Marist College Ashgrove family,

In a letter to youth, for World Youth Day 1995 in the Philippine’s, Pope John Paul II talks about now being a tough age to live in.

Most people as they grow older tend to quote to younger generations, “Back in my day ….”. So what was His Holiness referring to? Basically it’s about the difficulties for young people today that were only ever experienced at a far lower level by previous generations. Specifically His Holiness mentioned:

• The weakness of much of family life• The lack of communication between parents and children• The isolating and alienating influence of a large part of the media

He went on to write that the above mentioned difficulties can produce confusion in young people about the truths and values which give a genuine meaning to life.

Not a lot of cause for optimism here. But the Pope reveals that the answer is Jesus. He states that Jesus reveals the truth about our life and destiny. Jesus puts it simply …. Love of God and love of neighbour. He challenges us all to realise we are created in the image of God and therefore, possess an inalienable dignity.

Recently I read an article in The Courier Mail about a young ten year old boy Kyle Haslam. Kyle lost his legs to pneumococcal septicemia when he was a toddler. Twice his parents were told he would die but Kyle bravely defied the odds and can now run thanks to the latest carbon fibre blades he wears in a program run by the Royal Children’s Hospital. Kyle’s parents love and care for him. Kyle accepts his disability and the new blades have given him a real determination to be active and positive. He attends Little Athletics twice a week and is a shining example for us all as to how we should embrace life and be thankful for what we have.

This month of October has been dedicated by the Church to the Most Holy Rosary. It was instituted to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection she provides to all of us. In our Marist world Mary, Our Good Mother, inspires us with faith, hope and love –the way she lived her life. Our approach as Marist educators is, “to nurture, to teach, to gather, to reconcile and to stand with young people so as to give each and all of them reason and means to believe, to hope and to love” Marist Schools Australia. So, in spite of the challenges, we have many reasons for optimism and we pray the prayer that Marcellin prayed to Our Good Mother, the Memorare:

Remember,most loving Virgin Mary,never was it heardthat anyone who turned to you for help was left unaided.Inspired by this confidence,though burdened by my sins,I run to you for protection for you are my mother.

Yours in Jesus, Mary and St MarcellinPeter McLoughlin


Headmaster’s NotesPRAyeRsPlease pray for the repose of the soul of:

• Peter McIntosh’s father who passed away on Saturday 20 October.• Matt McCahon’s mother, Jill Gwendolyn McCahon, who after a long battle with cancer, passed away

recently. Jill is also the Grandmother of Connor Brice (9D) and Declan Brice (8D). Matt was College swim coach from 1998-2008.

• Brad Lewis (O.B. 1982) has unfortunately passed away. Brad was a diabetic and by the looks of it had difficulty with breathing on Monday, was unable to make it to hospital and subsequently passed away.

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

ThAnk youThey say charity begins at home. Lisa and I, and our four boys Mark, Tom, Brendan and Liam have experienced the upside of that adage in the last two months.

Recently the youngest of our four boys, Liam, was diagnosed with a Wilm’s Tumour. For a period of time, like all parents in this situation, we were hardly able to function. Everyday activities like cooking meals and cleaning bedrooms and kitchens became something we did in another life.

Lisa and I found ourselves basically paralysed as we sorted our way through diagnostic tests, treatments, false trails and long hours in waiting rooms as specialists told us what was wrong with our son, and how they were going to treat him.

Through this period of great distress, Liam, Lisa, Mark, Tom, Brendan and I have found ourselves the recipients of a scarcely believable deluge of cleaning, meals, moral and financial support and prayers from staff, students and parents of Marist College Ashgrove.

Lisa and I have been blown away by the goodwill shown by everyone at Marist. We thank you not only from the bottom of our hearts, but the middle and top as well. Marcellin Champagnat would be enormously proud of the generosity of spirit shown by the Ashgrove community.

Thank you to all those who have spared time, money, prayers or even a thought for us over the last two months. God Bless you all.

James, Lisa, Mark, Tom, Brendan and Liam Kennedy. The Gap.

CongRATulATionsCongratulations to Christian Nebe (10S)who was awarded a Silver in a 2012 National School Packing Design Challenge.

MASS FOR THE DECEASED

On Friday 2 November at the 8.05a.m. Mass will be held in the College Chapel. We will pray for and remember the departed members of the Marist community.

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION FOR GRADUATIONParking will be prohibited inside the College grounds so please park outside the grounds or on No 5 oval (Des Connor Park (The Flats), Glenlyon Drive. We have been advised that O’Connell Place (adjacent to Frasers Road entrance to the College is private (Army) property and not available for parking – some families in 2011 received traffic fines for parking illegally.


Headmaster’s Notes Continued...

Listening to each otherParent teamwork skills – making parenting easier

By Parenting Research Centre • Listening is essential when discussing issues or working together to resolve conflict. • It's important to remind yourself to pay attention and understand what others say. • Knowing what your partner thinks, and why, can make a real difference to how well you both cope with the

changes that parenting brings to your relationship.

Listening: why it's importantListening can lead to a better understanding between the two of you and stronger long-term relationships. It makes it easier for parents to solve problems together, and to be consistent in how you behave towards your child. All of this makes raising children easier, and benefits the whole family. Listening is also important in helping children develop the skills they need for life. Children learn from our every interaction, including the way we communicate. Good listening starts with simple steps like:

• looking for ways to really pay attention when your partner speaks • encouraging your partner to talk • showing that you understand your partner's perspective – even when you don’t agree with it – and waiting

until your partner finishes speaking before giving your own opinion.

Getting help• Find out how you and your partner can get extra support when you need it. If you are in a relationship that

involves violence, seek professional help and do whatever is necessary to ensure the safety of you and your children.

Sayings of Barbara Holborow

‘Don’t just talk to your child, don’t just listen; you must hear what your child is saying.’

‘Every family watches too much TV’.

‘What absurdity to think of an infant bonding with a day care worker instead of its mother. Be at home when children arrive after school.’

‘Don’t make the mistake of only finding moments of quality time for your child… give your child lots of time. There is no substitute for the attention of mum and dad.’


Ideas and tips Things to do

Stop whatever you are doing so you can look at your partner and pay full attention to his words and body language.

Save questions or comments for after your partner has finished.

Focus on understanding your partner’s point of view and feelings about the situation.

Ask questions that encourage your partner to talk instead of giving a yes or no answer. Avoid too many questions – this can sound like an interrogation.

Confirm whether you’ve understood what your partner means.

Show that you are interested in finding out more by asking for clarification.

Try not to assume that your partner is being hurtful, or is the one with the problem.

If you’re too distracted to listen, say so, and set another time to talk.

Wait until your partner pauses, even if there’s something you don’t understand. Focus on not distracting your partner.

Avoid jumping in with ‘yes, but’ as a way of explaining your perspective – let the talker finish the point.

Try getting your partner to describe his experiences or views by asking open-ended questions; for example, ‘Tell me about … ‘ Use a combination of positive feedback and clarification to try to understand what your partner is saying.

Restate your partner’s comments in your own words. This helps to confirm whether you understand the issue and your partner’s feelings.

Try clarifying your partner’s feelings about an issue; for example, ‘I gather you feel frustrated with the way this has been going’. Be genuine – your partner will know when you are really interested.

If your partner says or does something hurtful, look for positive or neutral intentions behind it.


Source: www.raisingchildren.net.au

A TRIBUTE TO BARBARA HOLBOROWTireless campaigner for children’s rights and former time children’s court magistrate Barbara Holborow passed away in Sydney earlier this year on May 23.

At her funeral, Father Chris Riley, founder of Youth Off The Streets, said he was on his way to see her when he heard the news. "I wanted to tell her two things: that her memory would never ever be forgotten and that I loved her," he said."She grabbed my arm one day and told me she loved me, but I was never able to express myself like that and said thank you back.

NSW Attorney General Greg Smith said, "She was passionate and caring and instrumental in helping change the justice system to give young people a fair go ... she was a remarkable force for good."

"I loved her for her forthrightness and passion; she had so much wisdom and expertise, which she was so generous in sharing," the foundation's CEO Jane Rowe told AAP. Ms Holborow's friend Carol Harkins said she had "the heart and clarity to see what is wrong with the world and articulate that, and the courage and determination to make the vision a reality. She had all these things wrapped in one."

"When Barb spoke you could hear a pin drop - they hung on to every word that lady said."

Ms Holborow came to the field late - she was almost 40 when she graduated as a lawyer, having studied as a single mother while working.

She fostered numerous children including Jacob, an Aboriginal boy she met at a refuge and later adopted. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community and was named this year's NSW Senior Australian of the Year.

She is survived by her daughter Louise, her adopted son Jacob, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.



Getting a better funding deal for Catholic schools

The makeup of Catholic school families is quite similar to those in government schools.

Catholic schools are an important part of the community in some of Australia’s most disadvantaged areas. Like government schools, Catholic schools also cater for families with middle and high incomes.

Catholic school students, on average, receive 20 per cent less government funding than government school students. There is also a significant gap in funding for students with special needs.

To make up the difference, parents at Catholic schools pay fees. Even then, Catholic schools still operate at around 90 per cent of the cost of education in government schools.

As it stands, paying fees is not easy for many Catholic families now.

If Catholic parents are forced to pay more in fees, it will put a lot of pressure on many families. They will have no option but to move their children from Catholic schools to government schools. Government schools will struggle to cope with more students.

For more information about Catholic school funding visit fundinginfo.catholic.edu.au

View a video on Catholic school funding - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWyO-iaobfA

Catholic students achieve more with less funding

On average, it costs the government 20 per cent more to teach students in government schools, compared to Catholic schools.

Even with the fees that parents pay in Catholic schools, it is still cheaper to teach students in a Catholic school.

Even in the toughest communities, and with less money, Catholic schools are acknowledged for sowing the seeds of high expectations and discipline in students, while developing well-rounded learners who get better results.

The Australian Government’s NAPLAN results show that, on average, Catholic schools continue to show improvement in their most needy students. These students are more likely to study at university after they finish school.

According to the My School website, the success of Catholic schools comes at a saving to the Australian taxpayer of around $2.2 billion each year.

Catholic school funding must keep pace with rising government school costs. Catholic schools cannot afford to have their funding frozen, as any funding freeze would really be a cut. This is unfair to Catholic school parents because their schools are already saving the government money.

For more information about Catholic school funding visit fundinginfo.catholic.edu.au

View a video on Catholic school funding - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWyO-iaobfA


Mission and Ministry NewsPRAYERLord, lead me not to be hasty in jumping to conclusions about people. Influence menot to stereo-type individuals or make sweeping generalisations.Free me from prejudiceswhich leave no-one free.Help me to appreciatethat there are other ways of looking at things, realising that others can haveas equally valid a view as mine.Inspire meto grow in the ability to understand others and think as generously of themas I would like them to think of me.Amen.

St Marcellin Champagnat; pray for usSt Mary of the Cross; pray for usMary our Good mother; pray for usAnd we remember always; to pray for one another.

ANNIVERSARIES & UPCOMING EVENTS21 October World Mission Day22 October Pope John Paul II 23 October St John of Capistrano1 November All Saints Day2 November All Souls Day

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONSSt Joseph’s Church, CorindaSunday November 4th 2012Centenary Mass 9.00amCelebrated by Archbishop Mark Coleridge

Followed by brunch in the Parish Hall

NOVEMBER MASSESDuring the month of November it is customary to remember in a special way the Holy Souls. In our chapel there will be a book in which the names of those we wish to pray for can be written. I can understand that it will not be possible for everyone to come to the chapel to write these names down however should you wish to have a name/s added, you are most welcome to email any name/s on [email protected] and I will be happy to place the name in our book. Each day during November, Mass will be offered for the Holy Souls.God bless.Father Pius

PARISH RETREAT – THE NExT LEVEL“The Catholic Guy”, Bruce Downes and his wife Rosemary deliver a new retreat at St Michael’s Parish, Dorrington, on 14–20 November. Following the great success of the last event at St Michael’s in March this year comes a rarely-offered chance to continue a journey where you can “Expect to move to the Next Level”.

Just as in our everyday life there are new and deeper levels of understanding and experiences to be had, the same is true of our encounter with God.

The Next Level Parish Mission Event is an opportunity for a deeper personal relationship with God. For some people it may even be the first time that they experience God for themselves.

Faith is meant to intersect our everyday life whether it be at work, in our homes, through what we achieve, the challenges we all face and even the aspirations that we have for the future.

Faith is powerful when engaged in all spheres in life.

St Michael’s Catholic Parish, 250 Banks St, Dorrington 4060.

Session One: Wednesday 14th Nov 7.30 pm Thursday 15th Nov after 9.00 am Mass

Session Two: Thursday 15th Nov 7.30 pm Friday 16th Nov after 9.00 am Mass

Session Three: Friday 16th Nov 7.30 pm Monday 19th Nov after 9.00 am Mass

Session Four: Monday 19th Nov 7.30 pm Tuesday 20th Nov after 9.00 am Mass

Session Five: Joint final session: Tuesday 20th Nov 7.30 pm

www.TheCatholicGuy.com


Mission and Ministry News Continued...

MATES Ministry Register Week 1, Term 4 2012 (7/10/2012 - 13/10/2012)

Marcellin’s Tucka Van (MTV) BBQ for Homeless LAMPTuesday 9 October (After School) Wed 10 October (After School) Thursday 11 October (Periods 2 &3)

Name Year Tutor Group Name Year Tutor

Group Name Year Tutor Group

Current Students Dominic Hanrahan 12 604 E Mater Dei

Oscar de Waal 8 106 R Sam Heyward 12 608 E Joshua Bacon 10 502 ELuca de Waal 5 5RD Dominic Jones 12 104 R Michael Barbera 10 209 FBenjamin Gardiner 8 A03 G Tevita Maka 12 608 E Nathanael Leavy 10 206 IMichael Gardiner 8 109 G Joshua Radford 5 5RD Xavier Malt 10 304 HOld Boys Class of Nick Richards 12 311 S Will Rafter 10 108 GBen Chapman St Peter Chanel Jonathon Hanson 2009 Staff and Families Carl Fitgerald 10 212 FDylan Jones 2009 Br Mark Fordyce Elliot Johnston 10 206 IStaff and Families Julie Radford Jack McGuigan 10 106 RBr Mark Fordyce David Radford SVDP Morning BBQRichard de Waal Zoe Radford Thursday 11 October (Before School)

Jim Gardiner (Old Boy & Parent) Brock Alston 9 102 RKathryn Gardiner Baking BJ Connolly 12 101 IBaking Harrison Beath 12 101 I Jack Cronin 10 505 ELachlan Doyle 11 PH1 D Joey Curcuruto 12 604 E Reece Day 9 308 SJoshua Poloskey 11 103 R Fergus Emmott 12 109 G Luke Eddy 10 311 S

Andrew Ogden 12 301 H Tom Stewart 10 502 ELittle Kings Movement Alessandro Vosolo 12 110 G John Vercoe 12 502 E

Wed 10 October (Periods 2 & 3) Ronald McDonald House

Hugh Brosnan 9 PH2 D Holy Rosary Primary School Friday 12 October (After School)

Alex Darwin 9 303 H Wed 10 October(Periods 5 & 6) Joseph Byrne 12 105 RJesse Fegan 9 303 H Will Butler 9 501 E Sam Donaldson 11 505 ELouie Garrone 9 102 R Patrick Carroll 9 207 F Myles Gorman 12 102 RPatrick Mohun 9 BIO2 D Liam Coulson 9 208 F Morgan Hall-Thompson 11 206 ILiam Moore 9 211 F Peter Marko 9 210 F James Oliver 12 105 RZachary Wallace 9 206 I Lachlan Young 9 305 H Jerome Pang 11 604 EStaff Staff Dylan Sattolo 11 106 RAlec Saide Alec Saide John Vercoe 12 502 E

MATES PROGRAMOpportunities exist in a range of areas for students, staff and families to take part. Students 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] Mrs. Mena McLean works from the junior school and can be contacted on 3858 4551 or [email protected]

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. When attending the BBQ please meet in the Brothers/Services car park at 4.45pm. If you cannot attend the BBQ could you please email the team leader or Staff driver rostered on for that evening. Thank you

The following tables shows students, staff & families who were rostered on over the last two 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.



MATES Ministry Register Week 2, Term 4 2012 (14/10/2012 - 20/10/2012)

Marcellin’s Tucka Van (MTV) BBQ for Homeless LAMP

Tuesday 16 October (After School) Wed 17 October (After School) Thursday 18 October (Periods 2 &3)

Name Year Tutor Group Name Year Tutor

Group Name Year Tutor Group

Jack Coren 12 101 I Tom Andreas 8 102R Mater Dei

Luca de Waal 5 5RD Sam Donaldson 11 505 E Alex Grant 10 CH2 D

Harrison O’Neill 12 203 I James Eden 11 506 E Sam Hoskins 10 309 S

James Peters 12 203 I Charles Harris 11 202 I Alexander Hutton 10 204 H

Nicholas Roose 12 202 I Joe Hennessy 11 CH2 D Joel Speed 10 106 R

Michael Teece 12 201 I Nopia Mapleston 11 209 F

Staff and Families Sam Mead 11 106 R St Peter Chanel

Br Mark Fordyce Jerome Pang 11 TTC E Lachlan Aspinall 10 207 F

Richard de Waal Dylan Sattolo 11 106 R Matthew Barbaro 10 303 H

Baking Dom Smith 11 201 I Liam Donnelly 10 106 R

Andrew Ogden 12 301 H James Templeton 11 308 S Jack Dunstan 10 303 H

Alessandro Reggi 9 CH2 D Staff and Families Liam Macknight 10 109 G

Boarders Mass Graham Lawson

Sunday 14 October Denise Freney SVDP Morning BBQ

Jarrad Doran 12 506 E Liz Falconer Thursday 18 October (Before School)

William Evert 12 A04 G Christopher Andreas Liam Adams 9 207 F

Ryan McPhee 12 106 R Baking Brock Alston 9 102 R

Patrick Nicholson 12 105 R Joey Curcuruto 12 604 E Fraser Brydon 9 310 S

Nick Paulsen 12 204 H Charlie Evert 10 110 G Blake Connolly 12 101 I

Lloyd Thompson 12 A04 G Lachlan Hughes 10 A04 G Stuart Ford 9 103 R

Rosies Outreach Visit Callum Kersley 10 207 F John Vercoe 12 502 E

Monday 15 October (After School) Jordan McCabe 12 110 G Staff

Jordan Cooke 12 106 R Declan O’Sullivan 10 107 R Fr Pius Jones

Tim Good 12 102 R Nicholas Roose 12 202 I

Daniele Reggi 12 406 D Little Kings Movement

Liam Sharpe 12 109 G Holy Rosary Primary School Wed 17 October (Periods 2 & 3)

Staff Wed 17 October (Periods 5 & 6) Patrick Carroll 9 302 H

Paul Kearney Kodie Ajax 9 505 E Brendan Cooke 9 104 R

Paddington Respite Centre Jackson Barbeler 8 203 I James Ellings 9 103 R

Tuesday 16 October (Periods 2 & 3) Dylan Cooper 10 501 E Dion Kinivan 9 206 I

Daniel Goodwin 8 208 F Daniel Grebenshikoff 8 101 I Tim McVeigh 9 204 H

Tavish Healy 8 110 G Liam McEllister 9 301 H Staff

Ben Thomson 8 CH2 D Jack Moody 8 310 S Alec Saide

Nick Truscott 8 103 R Jefferson Pablo 8 101 I

Harrison Walker 8 107 R Staff

Staff Alec Saide

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News from ChaplainNEWS FROM THE COLLEGE CHAPLAINOn October 11th of this year, Pope Benedict proclaimed began a Year of Faith for the worldwide Church. It is hoped, that in the midst of the troubles in the world, that we will have an opportunity to express the hope that is within each person who professes the name of Jesus. The challenge for all of us is to translate that profession of faith into action, that is, showing our faith by our good works.

However there is a presumption in this statement. There are many who have a loose attachment to Jesus. He is a name they know. Indeed many died and rose with Christ in baptism. For many, the name of Jesus has become a dusty memory. Much good work is done in the name of Jesus: charitable acts abound. Many of these are done in the name of Jesus but without Jesus as their source and inspiration.

Our relationship with Jesus should be the source of all that we do, and when that relationship is strong, we really do proclaim his name through actions. In a real way, he becomes written on our faces. Our relationship with Jesus cannot be built up by mere actions. True, the actions can sometimes lead us to him. A relationship built up with Jesus can only be done through prayer. It is through prayer that our faith is deepened.

Recently I was speaking to a young man and he was asking me what to do once he decides to pray. He decided that he would make time for prayer but really had no idea what prayer was except for the few prayers he had learnt at school. He had no idea that Mass was prayer. When I told him that he should start by imagining that he is catching up with the best friend he has in the world he was totally shocked. He had never seen Jesus as a friend.

When prayer is mentioned people often think of knees, of recitations, of long periods, of pleasing, of penance. We all need that reminder that Jesus wants friendship with us. After all, it is for this reason that we were created. Spoken prayers are wonderful ways of leading us into that relationship, just as we go through the ‘meet and greet’ rituals with our friends. If we approach prayer as the development of a relationship we learn to listen and speak, but above all, we learn the language of Love, of, in the words of Henry Newman, ‘heart speaking to heart.’

With every good wish.In Jesus and Mary,Fr Pius Jones, S.M.

Ben Perkins a Year 11 student was received into the church at the College Boarders Mass on Sunday 14th October 2012. We welcome Ben into our catholic family.


ENROLMENTS

2013 STUDENT NUMBERSNot returning to Marist College Ashgrove in 2013?Due to demand for places in all year levels, it would be appreciated if you could please notify us in writing at your earliest convenience if you are aware that your son may not be returning in 2013.

YEAR 5 2014 INTERVIEWSCorrespondence will be sent to families early next term with regard to the Year 5 2014 interview process which will take place in February 2013.

BOARDINGIf our current rural and remote families are aware of anyone considering boarding as an option for their son in 2013, please encourage them to contact me as soon as possible as places are limited in some year levels.

YEARS 11 AND 12 2013 BOARDINGSome of our families may be considering a change from DAY to BOARDING status for their son in Years 11 and 12 next year. If this is the case, please contact me so I can arrange a time for you to meet with our Head of Boarding, Mr Robert Corboy.

YEAR 8 2014 BOARDING SCHOLARSHIPSThese BOARDING Scholarships are generally intended for students who live in rural, regional or remote communities who would otherwise not be able to access a Marist education. [Applicants must be Australian citizens].

Date of Scholarship Exam - Saturday 23 February 2013 at 8.30 am - [Exam will be held at Marist College Ashgrove and various country centres]. Registration available on our website.

2013 CHAMPAGNAT TRUST BURSARIESFamilies who have applied for Champagnat Trust Bursaries will be notified of the outcome of their application in the very near future.

YEAR 11 2013 ENROLMENT CONTRACTAll current Year 10 families are encouraged to return their signed Enrolment Contract at their earliest convenience. These were due to be returned on Friday 24 August 2012.

For any queries with regard to the above or enrolments in general, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs Kim [email protected] / Tel: 07 38584507

OCTOBER 5 - OLD BOYS REUNIONIt’s that genuine look accompanied by a smile, the exchange of hand shake and “Good to see you Mate”, is what you see over and over at Old Boys reunions. There was no exception for this year with the year groups of 1977, 1982 and 1992.

Head of School Peter McLoughlin mixed with the boys of 1992 to reflect on memories and times they shared while as a teacher for this year. Interesting the changes since then as lap tops for students or even the word lap top did not exist.

The lads of 1972 and 1982 chatted, rambled and joked about the times they had at the College as time passed away ever so quickly, the friendships and comradery still very present.

Gents of 1974 Michael Scanlon, Peter McGuire and Peter Casey also put in an attendance to show up some of the younger generations and still in pretty good shape by the look of things.

On the night we funds were raised by the means of a raffle for a signed cricket bat by Matthew Hayden and John Eales, thanks to those who were so kind in supporting. The winning ticket belonged to Michael Scanlon who was quite eager to christen the bat with his sons, all depending on who wins the toss. Funds raised from the raffle will be donated to the College to support bursaries for Old Boys in need of assistance.

With reunions held each year for Old Boys it is noticeable that some things do not change, all reflect on the great times and experiences had at the College and their great admiration held for the College.


CLOTHING POOL (SECOND HAND UNIFORMS)OPENING HOURS FOR DECEMBER 2012Thursday 6 December 3.00pm – 6.00pm

OPENING HOURS FOR JANUARY 2013Monday 21 January 9.00am – 12.00pmTuesday 22 January 9.00am – 12.00pmWednesday 23 January 9.00am – 12.00pmThursday 24 January 4.00pm – 6.00pmFriday 25 January 9.00am – 12.00pmTuesday 29 January 9.00am – 12.00pmWednesday 30 January 8.00am – 9:30am & 3.00pm – 4:30pm (School starts)

NORMAL TRADING TIMES RESUME WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY 2013

OPEN: Wednesday’s, 8am – 9.30am and 3pm – 4.30pm.

PAYMENT: Cash or Cheque only as it is volunteer run. Unfortunately due to the cost of processing, any clothing sold that is under $20 can not be reimbursed.

LOCATION: Next door to the Ashgrove Clothing Specialists along from The Cyprian Pavillon.

BLAZERS: Sold on consignment so they need to be dry-cleaned and mended, as it makes it easier to sell them.

CLOTHING: If selling uniforms please wash and iron clothing as it is a volunteer run service. All profits go to help maintain the College. Many thanks.

SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS School fee accounts for Term 4 were sent by email on Friday 5/10/12 and Monday 8/10/12. This is the final account for the year. If you have not received your account, could you please contact the Finance Office on 3858 4504 as soon as possible. If you are not paying your account by direct debit, payment is due and payable on 19th October, 2012. A reminder that all parents receive a statement – whether you pay directly to the College or have a Direct Debit in place. For parents who have a Direct Debit authority set up with the College, the statement is for your reference only – PAYMENT IS NOT REQUIRED. Cathy BromleyFinance Officer


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SPORTS LUNCH Friday 22 February 2013

Marist tradition challenges us to care for all people. Established in 2005 The Champagnat Trust honours and expresses those traditions by providing bursaries for boys from families experiencing financial difficulties. Champagnat Trust bursaries enhance and celebrate the diversity of the College community and generate opportunities for students to make friends with boys from all walks of life.All proceeds from the Luncheon go to The Champagnat Trust Bursary program.

Planning has commenced for the 2013 Champagnat Trust Sport Lunch to be held at the Brisbane Entertainment and Convention Centre on Friday 22 February 2013

We would be delighted if you would like to join us for this special lunch to raise funds for The Champagnat Trust. Money raised from this luncheon will directly assist boys from financially strained

families to access a Marist College Ashgrove education

Platinum tables of 12 are available at $5000Contact Peter McWhirter on 0412 732 143 for further details

or contact Kay Wells (3858 4586) or [email protected]

for bookings for tables of 10 for $1500 or $150 per ticket

If you are unable to join us on the day and would like to help The Champagnat Trust by donating an auction item or raffle prize please contact Kay Wells. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Tables will sell quickly so your completed booking form, along with payment will secure your booking.

CO-PATRONS AND THE MC & ENTERTAINMENT

Come along and enjoy the company of Co-Patrons, John Eales and Matthew Hayden, Vince Sorrenti (MC) and Mal Meninga along with our

usual first class guest speakers and entertainers.

JOHN EALES MATTHEW HAYDEN MAL MENINGA VINCE SORRENTI

JUST ONE OF OUR SPECIAL GUESTS

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- BOOKING SHEET -

Friday 25 February 2011 - Sofitel Hotel

For preferential reserved seating at The Champagnat Trust Sports Lunch,

please print off this sheet & return with payment to:

Champagnat Trust Sports Lunch Bookings

Marist College Ashgrove

PO Box 82

Ashgrove Qld 4060

Don't miss out on this very popular event!

Payment by 3rd December will reserve your table.

Payment By Credit Card

Cardholder’s Name Amount

Signature Expiry Date

Mastercard Visa

Card Number

Payment Options

Payments may be made by Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Mastercard or Visa at the College Finance Office. Cheques (made payable to Marist

College Ashgrove) and credit card payments can also be mailed to the College at PO Box 82, Ashgrove Qld. 4060.

Please return this form with your payment. Credit card payments can be made by completing the “Payment by Credit Card” section

above. Cash payments should be handed in personally at the Finance Office so that a receipt can be issued.

Champagnat Trust Sports LunchFriday 22 February 2013

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

$150pp $1500

Payments may be made by Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Mastercard or Visa at the College Finance Office. Cheques (made payable to Marist College Ashgrove Foundation Ltd.) and credit card payments can also be mailed to the College at PO Box 82, Ashgrove Qld. 4060.

Please return this form with your payment. Credit card payments can be made by completing the “Payment by Credit Card” sectionabove. Cash payments should be handed in personally at the Finance Office so that a receipt can be issued.

For preferential reserved seating at The Champagnat Trust Sports Lunch, please print off this sheet & return with payment to:

Champagnat Trust Sports Lunch BookingsMarist College AshgrovePO Box 82Ashgrove Qld 4060

Don't miss out on this very popular event!Payment by 30 November will reserve your table.


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.

sPeCiAl TRADing houRs – noVeMbeR 2012Mon 26th November 8.00am – 5.00pmTues 27th November 8.00am – 5.00pm (School finishes)

sPeCiAl TRADing houRs – DeCeMbeR 2012Thur 6th Dec 3.00pm – 6.00pmThur 13th Dec 3.00pm – 6.00pmThur 20th Dec 3.00pm – 6.00pm

sPeCiAl TRADing houRs – JAnuARy 2013Thur 17th Jan 10.00am – 6.00pmFri 18th Jan 8.00am – 1.00pmMon 21st Jan 9.00am – 3.00pmTues 22nd Jan 9.00am – 3.00pmWed 23rd Jan 9.00am – 3.00pmThur 24th Jan 4.00pm – 7.00pmFri 25th Jan 8.00am – 12.00pmMonday 28th Jan 12.00pm – 6.00pm (Pub Hol)Tuesday 29th Jan 10.00am – 6.00pm (New student Orientation Day)Wednesday 30th Jan 8.00am – 4.00pm (School resumes)Thursday 31st Jan 12.30pm – 4.00 (Normal trading hours resume)

noRMAl oPening houRsMonday – closedTuesday and Fri – 12.30 – 3.30pmWed and Thurs 12.30 – 4.00pm

Shop 33665738Mobile 0404 299 479

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PACKAGE DESIGN WINS SILVER FOR CHRISTIAN NEBEStudents in K51 (Year 10 Graphics) participated in the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) Schools Packaging Challenge as a national competition. Entries were received from secondary students and schools in every State.

The task set for students was to design packaging for an imaginary Australian product.

Students were required to address simple technical considerations, environmental aspects, creative design issues and modern lifestyle choices of consumers. Originality, creativity and innovation helped determine the winners.

Each design was accompanied by a rationale which was the most important part of the judging process. It included an extensive research section on packaging materials and the packaging needs of the particular product. The quality of the entrants’ cardboard package was also taken into account in determining the overall winners.

Christian Nebe’s design was called “Dumbbell donuts” which packaged donuts vertically in the shape of a dumbbell. It cleverly worked on giving the impression that donuts could be healthy and appealed to a healthy audience. His entry demonstrates talent, energy and original ideas and Christian wins the Silver award for all packages submitted nationally for the category of students in Years 10-12. This is an exceptional award considering that students in other States are a year older in their respective grades. Christian is presented with his certificate and a prize money cheque of $200. His entry also appears in the PCA website for potential packaging designers and manufacturing firms to consider.

For competition information - http://www.pca.org.au/results2012/schools/secondaryyear1012.php

Ben Webb - Technology Teacher

Order your copy of this inspiring Christmas CD today!

Kids helping Kids 870 children from across 24 schools in the Toowoomba Diocese have come together to sing about the true meaning of Christmas and raise funds to help other children.

Inspired by a similar project five years ago, the 2012 Beyond the Stars this Christmas CD has 16 songs sung by Catholic school children alongside guest artists including Gina Jeffreys, James Blundell, the O’Sheas, Brendon Walmsley and Josh Arnold.

They are all raising money for the RFDS, Catholic Mission’s Work for Children – Children’s Mission and St Vincent’s Hospital, Toowoomba, children’s ward, St Gabriel’s Unit.

What a great Christmas present this will make for your business and family members! Orders are now being taken for this CD to be delivered by the end of November.

You can order by going to www.beyondthestars.org.au or by ringing Lenora O’Connor on 0447 346 612.


GRANDPARENTS DAY 2012It was wonderful to see such a turnout for this year’s Grandparents’ Day held on Friday 26 October. Over 600 grandparents joined us for a wonderful concert provided by the College Music Department. Following morning tea the boys joined their grandparents and from all accounts, everyone had a very enjoyable time. Thank you so much to those who supported the College Foundation by purchasing one of the recently released “Convenire” cookbook. We hope you enjoy it. Some happy faces from the day appear below.

WILL RYAN, LUKE EDDY, JO RYAN, JUDY COMERFORD, NED PETRIE (BACK) HUNTER PETRIE AND NIC EDDY (FRONT)

2013 COLLEGE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

Preparation for the 2013 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 Mobile SMITH, John 9H Mary John (07) 3300 xxxx 0401 xxx xxx Should you not wish to be included in the 2013 College Community Directory, or would like your current Directory details amended, please contact the Foundation Manager, Mr Wayne Hansen, on (07) 3858 4584 or [email protected] If no notification is received by Friday 26 October 2012 your details will appear in the 2013 Directory.

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Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning)YEAR 12 STUDENTS - QTAC APPLICATIONSAny Year 12 students, who have not already applied to study at a Queensland institution through QTAC, are still eligible to apply regardless of whether they are OP eligible or ineligible though a higher processing charge will now apply. Students who are unsure about any part of the process should make an appointment with Mr Ruiz as soon as possible.

Below is a list some of the most important dates as indicated by QTAC for 2012.

Monday 3 December 2012Due date to apply and submit documentation for 13 December offer roundWednesday 12 December 2012Due date to apply for 17 January offer roundSaturday 15 December 2012Queensland Year 12 results and OPs available online on QSA's Student Connect website from 9am.

Monday 17 December 2012Due date to submit documentation for 17 January offer roundMonday 24 December 2012Qld Year 12 students without an OP who are QTAC applicants can find out their OP ineligible QTAC selection rank via Current Applicant online services or by phoning QTAC if they are not a QTAC applicant. Thursday 10 January 2013Final date to change, add, move or delete preferences for 17 January offer roundThursday 17 January 2013Offers released via Current Applicant online services. Offer letters will be available to view and print via this service.

Institution course vacancy statements for 7 February offer round available.

Any students who have not yet logged onto their learning account through Student Connect https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au/ need to do so as soon as possible. It is very important to check that their login works and that all personal and study details are correct before they leave school.

2013 C.A.S. HAWKER SCHOLARSHIPApplications for the 2013 Hawker Scholarship open on Monday 10 December 2012 and close Friday 4 January 2013.The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship is one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate students in Australia. The value and number of scholarships each year are determined by the Trustees after having regard to all relevant factors including the applicants' personal circumstances.

A full C.A.S.Hawker Scholarship normally covers all College fees and university HECS fees.

The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship is available to any Australian student undertaking a three or four year course of study approved by the Trustees. Undergraduate students who have commenced their studies are also eligible to apply for the scholarship. Successful applicants can chose to study at one of the nominated Australian universities or colleges.Information about the C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship and an application form are available at www.hawkerscholarship.org or by contacting the secretary to the Trustees on 08 8127 1654.

More information:Cesare Silvestri Phone: (08) 8127 1654 Fax: (08) 8127 1601 [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR ASPIRING AND PRE-SERVICE TEACHERSThe Department of Education, Training and Employment offers a number of scholarships or grants to high achieving aspiring pre-service teachers who are about to commence or are currently completing an approved undergraduate or postgraduate pre-service teacher education program.

While some scholarships are offered annually, others are offered from time-to-time or on a ‘one-off’ basis to assist with meeting workforce demand.

For information: http://education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/teaching/scholarships.html


For more information: Website (GYLC): www.cylc.org/gylc Email: [email protected]

You’ll have opportunities to:

1) Interact with high-achieving students from more than 80-100 countries across the world.

2) Expand cultural awareness & cultivate leadership skills in a global context.

3) Acquire new ideas and perspectives from simulations that challenge you to examine ongoing world issues from varying points of views.

4) Learn from and exchange ideas with leading business leaders, policy officials, lobbyists, diplomats, and academics.

GLOBAL YOUNG

LEADERS CONFERENCE

GYLC is designed for high school students (16-18 years old) aspiring to a career in

diplomacy, international relations, multinational business or international

finance.

2013 Dates & Venues 1) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Washington D.C. and New York City Session Dates Cultural Add-on Jun 10 – 19 NYC (Jun 19 – 22 ) Jun 24 – Jul 3 NYC (Jul 3 – 6) Jul 1 – 10 NYC (Jul 10 – 13) Jul 8 – 17 NYC (Jul 17 – 20) Jul 15 – 24 NYC (Jul 24 – 27) Jul 29 – Aug 7 NYC (Aug 7 – 10) 2) PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai Session Dates Cultural Add-on

Jul 16 – 25 Hong Kong or Xi’an (Jul 25 – 28) 3) EUROPE: Vienna, Prague and Berlin Session Dates Cultural Add-on

Jun 30 – Jul 9 Munich, Salzburg and Bavaria (Jul 9 – 12)

Further information at the Studies Office.

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Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning)

National Youth Leadership Forum On Medicine

You’ll have opportunities to:

1) Explore and reflect on your medical career interest with some 300 other high school students from the United States and other countries.

2) Experience the working environment of medical professionals during site visits to renowned U.S.

medical schools and hospitals.

3) Learn from and interact with leading medical professionals and residents at keynote addresses, talks and seminars.

2013 Dates & Venues:

For more information: Website (MED): www.nylf.org/med Email: [email protected]

The NYLF Medicine Forum is designed for high school students (16 – 18 years old) who aspire to

be doctors, surgeons or public health professionals.

Jun 16 – 25: Boston or Washington D.C. Jun 23 – Jul 2: Chicago, Miami – Fort Lauderdale,

Philadelphia or San Francisco Jun 30 – Jul 9: Boston or Washington D.C. Jul 7 – 16: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New

York City, Raleigh Durham or San Francisco Jul 14 – 23: Boston or Washington D.C. Jul 21 – 30: Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York

City or Raleigh Durham

Further information at the Studies Office.


As 2012 draws to a close we can reflect on yet another busy year in the Resource Centre. One significant change we have experienced this year has been saying farewell to Mrs Robbie Rentz, Head of Digital Learning and Information Services for the past three and a half years. Robbie has played an integral role in beginning the transformation of Senior and Junior Libraries into places for 21st century learning. We are greatly indebted to Robbie for her vision and energy. We will miss her dynamic leadership and our very best wishes and prayers go with her as she ventures into the future.We are in the process of planning and preparing for the changes that being a 1 to 1 school will mean for the Resource Centre in Senior Library. There is no doubt that this is a very exciting time to be involved in education.

DADS READ TOO – READING INITIATIVE WITH YEAR 9 FATHERS & SONS2012 is National Year of Reading and to mark this event we invited Year 9 boys and their dads/granddads to participate in our inaugural Dads Read Too event. We were very happy to have 12 dads/grandads and their respective sons/grandsons sign up for the challenge.

Our father/son teams were invited to read the same book over the term and discuss the reading along the way. The feedback was enthusiastic and judging by the discussions at our Pizza and Pepsi wrap up, it was an enjoyable way for both parties to connect. Many have borrowed further books to continue into Term 4. Our Pizza and Pepsi evening was enhanced with the company of local published author and ex Marist student/teacher, Michael Gerard Bauer, who most graciously shared his journey as a writer with us. It was an uplifting evening and we thank our participants and Michael Bauer most heartily.

Br Mark Farrelly Resource Centre News

MARIST BOOK LOVERS' BOOK CLUBOur club is a small but enthusiastic group of readers who enjoy reading books of all types. We meet the first Wednesday of the month though not in school holidays and we are seeking other book lovers our there to come along and join us! If you love to read and would like take part in some robust book-talk, please come along and join our group next Wednesday or think about joining us in 2013.

WHEN: Wednesday 7th November 2012 7.30pm WHERE: Senior Library Books for November - Any of the following

All that I Am by Anna Funder, Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons Waiting for Sunrise by William Boyd The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey

Michael Gerard Bauer sharing with our Dads Read Too participants.


News from the Assistant Head (Admin) - Mr Michael KurylewskiPARENT LOUNGEFrom the start of this Term the Daily Notices can be accessed by parents via Parent Lounge and students via Student Café. www.marash.qld.edu.au > MyMarash > Parent Lounge > Today’s Bulletins > [more]

AbsenCes AnD/oR eARly DePARTuRes

For your son’s safety and your own peace of mind, please notify the College of Absences and/or Early Departures:

• Email Student Administration offices: [email protected]

• Ring the College Absentee Line: 07 3858 4697

Please note! Students arriving late or leaving early MusT sign in or sign out at Student Administration offices (Gail Rogers: Years 5 – 7 and Kim Horwood: Years 8 – 12) befoRe going to their scheduled classroom or appointment.

senioR sPoRTs newsleTTeR - online

Download your copy of ‘The Buzz’ - the weekly sports report from The Head of Sport.

www.marash.qld.edu.au/links/thebuzz


HAVE YOU GOT YOUR COPY OF CONVENIRE?Everyone’s talking about Convenire, Marist College Ashgrove’s lovely new cookbook!

Its 420+ pages are bursting with tempting culinary ideas beautifully photographed in colour, as well as stunning images of the Ashgrove campus. With more than 250 recipes for every gastronomic occasion, Convenire is a great kitchen resource, as well as a gorgeous souvenir of the College and a perfect gift. It’s as beautiful as it is useful, so even if cooking isn’t your thing, Convenire will look great on your coffee table … or even in your board room!

With Graduation coming up, Convenire is a great way to remember your family’s years at the College and a useful gift for sons and daughters who are leaving home for university or work. Many of Convenire’s recipes and stories were contributed by Past Parents and Old Boys, providing a link with days gone by for today’s students and families, and maintaining the College’s rich heritage.

With a broad range of recipes and stories and a magnificent design, Convenire also makes a great personal and corporate gift. Christmas shopping couldn’t be easier! And it’s a gift to the College as well, as all funds raised by Convenire sales go directly to the Marist College Ashgrove Foundation.Please look out for the Convenire stall at the Melbourne Cup lunch and at Graduation Day on 16 November. Convenire is a bargain at only $49.95 and check out the other Convenire merchandise: aprons ($20.00), coffee mugs ($5.00) and shopping bags ($10.00).

Convenire is always available at the Main Administration and Junior School offices or call (07) 3858 4586. The Finance Office will be staffed from 9.00am to 3.00pm even after school finishes on 27 November.

At more than 420 pages, Convenire has culinary ideas for any occasion and is a great souvenir of the College.

Convenire is on Facebook! Please ‘like’ our page to receive Convenire news, updates and recipe ideas. Don’t forget to share our page with your Facebook friends to spread the word about Convenire.


WIND ORCHESTRA AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT MUSICFESTCongratulations to both Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra who successfully competed in this year’s festival. Wind Orchestra gained a silver award in the top grade of their section and Symphony Orchestra were awarded a gold award. Both of these results and with others gained throughout the year are recognition of the quality of Marist Ashgrove’s Music Department and of being one of Queensland leading music programs. 2013 CHINA TOURInvitations for the 2013 China Tour have now gone to parents and boys. We would greatly appreciate that all invited boys return the invitations by November 8 indicating their intentions on their participating in the tourwhether this be a positive or negative response on attendance. SOIREEGrandparents Day and Soiree 2012Both of these concerts continue to grow with well over 1200 people attending these successful events on the 26th of October. It was a great opportunity to farewell our class of 2012; Samuel Arnold, Sam Bentley, Jesson Bout, Matt Broadley, Sam Carroll, David Chapman, Blake Connolly, Tom Cramsie, Nathan D’Addio, Daniel Davis, Josh Easterbrook, Sacha Gibbs-McPhee, David Hedger, Andrew Hoey, Dominic Jones, Simon Kaye, Liam Kelly, Adam Messina, Kieran Moon, Francis Moran, Gabriele Motta, Minh Pham, Joe Podger, Aaron Poustie, Max Ramsey, Declan Smith, Lachie Symon, Samuel Toigo, Tim Wengenmayr and Michael Wing who have all given years of dedicated service to the College through their music making.

SEMESTER 2 CONCERTSMelbourne Cup Day LuncheonTuesday 6th NovemberThe College’s String Quartet and Jazz ensemble will be providing pre-lunch entertainment for this event held in the Cyprian Pavillion.

2013 Music Information EveningThursday 8th November, 5.30pm – 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 8th November, 6.30pm – Draney TheatreCome along and hear the stars of the future. Attend and you will be talking about the Year 5 Symphony Orchestra for years to come. Admission free.

Secondary Prize GivingThursday 15th November, 7pm - Champagnat CentreBig Band will give their final performance for 2012 as part of the Secondary Prize Giving.

Year 12 Graduation MassFriday 16th November, Champagnat CentreThe Liturgical Choir and Musicians will be performing at this farewell event for the College’s Year 12 students.

Junior School Awards NightTuesday 20th November, 7pm - Champagnat CentreWind Ensemble, Marist Voices and Junior Strings will provide cultural interludes throughout the evening.

Marist CarolsThursday 22nd November, 7.15pm – McMahon Oval/John Eales GrandstandThe Colleges Staff, Old Boys, Years 6 & 7 and our combined Choirs will join the College Community in our annual Christmas Carols evening. Everybody is welcome.

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

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Junior School NewsDear Parents,

A number of parents have written to say how much they enjoyed reading the points made by Father Ron Rolheiser OMI in his article titled “The Three Levels of Christian Discipleship.” In the last Newsletter, I summarised the points for “Essential Discipleship” and in this Reflection, I will summarise the last two phases – ‘Generative Discipleship’ and ‘Radical Discipleship’.

To summarise very briefly: The first phase, ‘Essential Discipleship’, dealt with life from infancy to adolescence and these are the next 2 phases:

Generative Discipleshipo Normally, after Essential Discipleship, we find our way ‘home’. That is, we have our own place to live, a job, a

career, a vocation, a spouse/partner, children, a mortgage, a series of responsibilities and a certain status and identity.

o In Essential Discipleship, the question becomes: ‘How do I give my life away more deeply, more generously and more meaningfully?’ At that stage, we enter the second phase of discipleship.

o Most people reach Generative Discipleship in their 20’s and 30’s, though some take longer. The struggle, however, for self-identity and private fulfilment never completely goes away, but at some point we begin to live more for others than ourselves. For most of us, this will be the longest part of our lives.

o We are now responsible adults who run homes, schools, churches and businesses, but this is not the final stage – we still have to die and this is the most daunting task of all.

Radical Discipleshipo The question for this final stage is:

“How can I live so that my death will be a blessing for my family, my friends and the world?”

o Being a Christian is important in this third phase as our belief in the life and death of Jesus Christ enters our hearts and mind. Simply put, Christians believe that Jesus lived for us and died for us and this is what we are called to do. Jesus lived for others, Generative Discipleship and died for others, Radical Discipleship.

o Father Rolheiser describes this in these words: “Jesus gave his life for us through his activity, through his generative actions for us. Jesus gave his death for us through his passivity, through absorbing, in love, the helplessness, humiliations and loneliness of dying.”

o This is not easy and the journey will require us to ‘sweat blood’, but we are meant to leave this planet in such a way that our diminishment and death is our final, and perhaps, our greatest gift to the world.

There are some challenging and powerful words in the article for all of us, especially as another year draws to a close. This will be the final “Junior News” for the year, but there will be a special “Christmas Newsletter” which will be e-mailed to you at the end of Term 4. In this “Junior News” I will include all the details for the remaining weeks of Term 4, but I will e-mail reminders to you. These last few weeks are always very busy.

ASH CAREAt its last meeting, the College Leadership Team made the decision to close Ash Care immediately. This decision was not taken lightly, but had to be made for a number of reasons, the main ones being:

(1) The complexity and expense of legislation.(2) The difficulty of attracting Staff to co-ordinate the activities during the holidays.

We thank the many families who have supported Ash Care over the years.


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YEAR 7 INVITATIONAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION – THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 2012Once again, Marist College hosted this very popular event with 19 schools participating, giving us 145 students in all. This was the tenth competition and it was a very pleasant and energy filled few hours. I thank the Staff who organised the event – especially Mrs Gwen Manzie and Brother Adrian Story. Mr Gerard McKeown co-ordinated the smooth running of the day and at the end of the day the results were announced and presented by Mr Philip Oostenbroek, who started the Invitational Mathematics Competition 10 years ago. The results were:

First: Nudgee Junior College.Second: Marist College Ashgrove. (Jonte Healy, Henry Smith, Sam Jury, Harrison Cusack, Jakob Funk)Third: Saint Laurence’s College.

Thank you to Mrs Mena McLean, Mrs Rhonda Carson and Mrs Lucy Hislop for their assistance on the day. A very delicious Morning Tea and lunch was prepared and served by the Year 10 Hospitality Students, under the guidance of Mr Gary Keown.

QUEENSLAND DEBATING UNION [QDU] – WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2012:The final QDU Competition at All hallows’ School has been completed and although our 2 teams did not win, our boys were very impressive. I thank each boy who has represented the College this year and I also thank and acknowledge Mrs Erbacher and Mr McKeown for the many hours they spent in preparing the boys for the debates.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR THE REMAINDER OF TERM 4:

Thursday 8 November:Year 5 Band and Strings Concert at 7.00pm, in the Draney Theatre. [An e-mail was sent from Mr Craig Kennedy on Wednesday 24 October, 2012.]

Friday 16 November:Year 12 Graduation Mass and farewell.

Tuesday 20 November:Junior School Awards’ Night, beginning at 7.00pm sharp! This will be held in the Champagnat Centre and is compulsory for all Year 7 students. More details will be sent home closer to the date.

Thursday 22 November:Year 7 Mass, in the College Chapel, beginning at 5.30pm.Carol Evening, at 7.00pm, in the Champagnat Centre.

Friday 23 November:Year 5 classes: A very special day is planned, swimming, sausage sizzle and a movie.Year 7 classes: All classes to Wet ‘n Wild accompanied by the Year 7 class teachers and Mr Caplick.

Monday 26 November:Year 6 classes: King’s Beach on the Sunshine Coast.

Tuesday 27 November:Junior School Assembly at 1.45pm, in the Champagnat Centre.Boys will be dismissed at 3.10pm, from their classrooms.

Wednesday 28 November:STAFF DAY.

Thursday 29 November:STAFF DAY.

Friday 30 November:STAFF DAY.


Junior School Sports News2013 CRICKETOur 2013 cricket trials have already begun with the Year 6’s trialling for next year’s cricket teams. Mr Simon will be co-ordinating Year 7 cricket next year. Details have been emailed home to parents. The current Year 5 boys’ will be trialling in class groups during the following timeslots: 5 Blue and 5 Gold – Periods 5&6 Wednesday November 7. 5 Red and 5 Green - Periods 5&6 Wednesday November 21.

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTSCongratulations to Nicholas McPhee (6 Red) and Liam Cook (6 Blue) who were recently selected in the U/11 Metropolitan North Cricket Team. The boys will be playing games against other regions across the state and both boys performed exceptionally well in their first match against Metropolitan West with Nick captaining the side and Liam taking bowling fixtures of 3/21. Well done boys and we wish you all the best in your upcoming matches.

Luke Nielsen (6 Gold) recently represented Metropolitan North at Athletics State Championships in Cairns. Luke came 10th out of 26 in the long jump with a jump of 4.5metres and 21st overall in his 200metre sprint event. It is a wonderful achievement to qualify for this level of competition as Luke was the only Athlete from the Junior School to progress through to State Championships in Track & Field.

Luke Caplick

JUNIOR SCHOOL CRICKET COACHES WANTED Parents, Old Boys or other interested persons are requested to contact the Sports Office for further details about possible coaching positions for season 2013 – Term 1.

Send details to [email protected] or feel free to call Luke Caplick on 0437 549 809.

All applicants will be required to possess a Blue Card prior to taking on coaching role. Application forms can be collected from Accounts or Sports Office.

Junior School office closes for 2012 and Reports are posted.

I will include the Important Dates for the beginning of Term 1 in the Christmas Newsletter.

I wish you all a ‘calm’ and pleasant last few weeks of Term 4. If there are any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to make contact with me.

With warmest wishes, Michael B Druce.

Junior School News Continued...

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