What's On - 12 February 2025

We invite Marist students and their siblings in Years 7-12 in 2025 who have missed the opportunity to receive Sacraments in earlier years to be part of the Youth Sacramental Program.

This program is run in collaboration with local parishes so that students are connected into the Catholic community beyond Marist College. There will be a mix of twilight sessions with the family and student sessions with a Marist staff member to prepare to receive the Sacraments in your local parish.

To register for the program, please click here.

Please register by 14 February, which is Friday of Week 2. Please direct any further questions to Julianne Bolton.

Junior School Swimming Carnival

The annual Marist Junior School Swimming Carnival will be held at the Queanbeyan Swimming and Leisure Centre on Monday 17 February 2025 (Week 3). The boys will be transported to and from the Centre by bus, leaving Marist from 8.50am and returning before 3:00pm. On the day the boys are encouraged to swim in the events that they are capable of completing competently. More information on the carnival program will be advertised at the College. All competition events are 50m or 100m.

Students are to wear their sport uniform, with House Shirt and school hat. They should have their rash shirt and swimmers’ underneath. All boys are expected to wear a shirt for sun safety throughout the day when not competing.

Your son does not need to register for a competition event. He will need to follow the program on the day and listen for his age and event to be called. As the pool bulkhead is unavailable, the carnival will be using the full 50m pool. Unfortunately, this means novelty events cannot be run this year in the shallow end of the pool. Boys will have limited access to the water park on the day. 

Students are required to bring their own sunscreen, food and drinks. As in previous years, the kiosk at the pool will not be open to students. 

Permission for the upcoming Junior School Swimming Carnival is through the parent survey form sent out last week. This information will be used in planning the day so that all boys have the opportunity to participate. It is an expectation of the College that all boys attend and remain until the end of the carnival. Family members are welcome to attend and support. 

Junior School Athletics Carnival

During PE lessons, all boys will participate in field event skill lessons with boys' results being recorded in readiness for the upcoming carnival. Finalists for Shot, Discus, Long Jump and 800m will come from PE lesson field event trials.

Ged Galvin
HAPE Teacher - Junior School

We would like to extend an invitation to all parents of students joining Marist in 2025 to attend the Headmaster’s New Parent Welcome Evening on Friday 14 February, from 5.30-7.30pm. 

Note that this event is not for students to attend. 

Invitations have been sent to all families with sons new to the College in 2025, and we kindly ask that you RSVP as soon as possible. 

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.

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

Marist House Picnic

Later that afternoon, please join us for our House Picnic. This casual, family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to connect with other Marist families and meet those in your son's House.

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

Please RSVP by clicking here. 

As we begin the new year, we’d like to remind families about our policy regarding the use of student images in external communications, including newsletters, marketing materials, the College website, public relations, publications, and social media. 

The College operates under an OPT-OUT system for student image and media use.

If you DO NOT wish for your son’s image to be used for external communication purposes, please log in to MyMarist, click on the camera icon below your son's image, and select "Opt-out."

If you are happy for your son’s image to be used for College purposes, no action is required.

Families have the ability to update their preferences regarding the use of their child’s image at any time.

James Watson
Marketing and Communications Manager

Are you a business owner looking for employees? Are you after a School Based apprentice to support your company? Would you like to help a student start their career?

Our ‘Pathways Information Night’ is for students in Years 10-12 who are exploring pathways directly after school rather than attending University. They are keen to enter the workforce, trades, and qualifications from as early as Year 10 while also completing their Senior School Certificate.

There are a few spaces left for local Marist businesses to attend and promote their careers and advertise their opportunities to our students and their parents on Monday 3 March from 6pm. If you are interested in attending and promoting your business and opportunities please email Leigh Southwell
while spots are still open.

Thanks for your support of our students.

Leigh Southwell
Careers Adviser/Teacher

Marist winter sporting clubs will open their respective online registration portals in February. Please check the club websites prior to registration for more information. Parents need to ensure that their child/children are registered by the closing date of the registration period to ensure participation in that sport.

Please use the College Sports email for any clarification regarding the College’s Sporting Clubs or College Sport.

You can find links to the relevant club websites here.

Before registering for a winter sport, students need to be aware of a few details:

1. Students currently representing the College in cricket or rowing must continue to honour their commitment to training and competition even if there may be an overlap with any scheduled pre-season training of your chosen winter sport. Your first priority is to your current team. This will not negatively impact your selection for your chosen winter sport.
2. When choosing a winter sport, remember that you are expected to attend all training sessions and all games during the season. In doing so, you are supporting your coach and your teammates.
3. College sporting teams play in an age-based competition. All boys are registered to play in their appropriate age level. The College endeavours to ensure that we maximise the participation levels during competition which may occasionally require the movement of students up an age group. The College and the clubs work together to ensure that, if there is a need for this to happen, it is managed appropriately.

PREMIER LEAGUE (FOOTBALL) EXEMPTION FORMS:

Students who are considering playing for a local Premier League Football Club need to be aware of the exemption policy and submit an exemption form, which can be found on the Marist Football Club website.

Sam Norton-Knight
Head of Sport & Co-Curricular

Marist Hockey Club welcomes all new and returning players!

COME AND TRY HOCKEY

Hockey ACT and Marist First XI will provide a fun afternoon for anyone looking for an introduction to hockey TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 3.30PM - 5.00PM

2025 Winter field hockey registrations will open shortly. We would love to see any new players at our annual Come and Try Hockey Afternoon on Tuesday 25 February 2025 from 3.30pm at the College. Please contact us if you would like to register your son's interest in attending or have any questions. Details, including divisions, game days, grading, training and how to register can be found on our Winter Hockey page.

HOOK IN2 HOCKEY

Marist Hockey Club is excited to offer the introductory Hookin2Hockey program for 6 weeks in Term 1, commencing Tuesday 18 February 2025. Hookin2Hockey introduces children aged 12 and under to the game of hockey in a fun and safe atmosphere, with modified rules on a smaller sized playing area. Cost of the program is $30 plus insurance of $52.81 which will not be payable again if signing up to play hockey in 2025. Registrations can be completed here.