Marist will host an Archdiocesan Hub for the Catholic Earthcare Convocation to ‘wonder’, ‘weave’ and ‘heal’ Earth and the whole of creation on Saturday 14 September 10.30am - 3.00pm. All Marist families are invited to transform learning into action and support Landcare with some practical activities in Mawson Ponds. An online option if you are unable to attend a hub and further information is available here.
The House Captains are currently hosting fundraising events to support the Australian Marist Solidarity appeal. Click here to discover how your generosity can light up the world for young people in Cambodia. Please encourage your son to generously support the appeal and check noticeboards for information.
Service Day will take place on Friday 23 August and will be a major focus of the 2024 AMS appeal with lunchtime food stalls and activities. Thanks for supporting our culture of solidarity and nurturing caring and responsible global citizens.
Marist Association of Canberra members and friends are warmly invited to join us on the Thursday 15 August to celebrate Mary’s Assumption with a moment of renewal, shared hospitality and gratitude. This is a special opportunity to connect, celebrate and strengthen the bonds of our association.
Event: Marist Association of Canberra - Moment of Renewal
Where: Oratory, Mission Centre, Marist College Canberra
When: Thursday 15 August
Time: 4.30 – 6.30pm
Light refreshments / Drinks provided
Pop the date in your diary now and consider joining us to renew our bonds in the spirit of Mary’s nourishing presence in our lives and ministry.
Please RSVP here.
Brendan Bergin
Coordinator, Marist Association of Canberra
All Marist mothers are welcome to the Mothers' Twilight Retreat on Wednesday 21 August from 5.30-7pm. The retreat will be facilitated by Kathy Haseler and focus on theme ‘First Light – Reveal the Spirit’ and the vocation of motherhood.
All fathers and their sons are welcome to the Marist Father and Son Mass on Thursday 29 August from 8.30am in the Senior Hall at the College. Marist fathers, grandfathers and carers, past and present, and their sons are warmly invited to celebrate Mass to acknowledge the special role you have in shaping the lives of your sons/grandsons.
Book Week Celebrations
Dressing up as a book character is a fun event that celebrates the joy of reading and brings stories to life. By dressing up, students get to explore their favourite characters and genres in a fun, creative way while sharing their love of books with their peers.
We invite all students to participate in our Book Character Dress Up Day. This year, we are encouraging students to choose from one of two options:
Come dressed as a character from your favourite book. Students can choose to bring a copy of their favourite book, but this is not compulsory.
Come dressed in the colour that matches your favourite genre. Our Junior Library is organised by colour-coded genres. The colours are as follows:
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Contemporary / Real Life Stories
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Pink
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Crime, Intrigue and Action
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Orange
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Historical Fiction
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Purple
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Horror
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Red
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Humour
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Yellow
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Green
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Sports Stories
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Blue
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Non-Fiction
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Black & White
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This option is particularly helpful for those students who cannot choose just one favourite book or character!
Students will have the opportunity to share why they enjoyed their favourite book or why they love that specific genre.
Upcoming Author Visit – Jack Heath
The Library team are excited to be hosting author Jack Heath as part of Book Week celebrations. Jack will visit the Junior School on Monday 26 August.
One of the fantastic benefits of an author visit is the enthusiasm generated for reading their books. One way to support this enthusiasm is through providing a copy of Jack Heath’s books for your son. The Library has multiple copies of each of Jack Heath’s books for students to borrow. You are also able to pre-order a copy from the Book Cow. Pre-ordered books will be delivered to the school for Jack to sign on 26 August.
If you would like to pre-order a book, please click here.
This is the your last chance to secure your spot for next week’s Mothers and Grandmothers Afternoon Tea! Enjoy High Tea and drinks prepared and served by our Senior Hospitality students, and hear from our guest speaker, Genevieve Jacobs AM.
Don't miss out!
Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Marist College Canberra Senior Hall
Tickets: $75 per person or $750 for a table of 10
Tickets are selling fast - bookings close this Friday 6 September.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Marist College Canberra Old Boys Association invites all Old Boys to join us for our upcoming Whiskey Night supported by MCCOBA business Prohibition Urban Cellars.
When: Thursday 22 August from 7pm - 9.30pm
Where: Marist College Canberra staffroom
Dress: Smart casual
Cost: $50 per person (includes tasting, canapés, beer, wine, and soft drinks)
Experience a fantastic night of fine spirits, with opportunities for sampling and purchasing, and enjoy insights from industry experts. This is a great chance to reconnect with fellow Old Boys and enjoy a fun evening out.
Tickets are limited, so be sure to book yours soon. We look forward to seeing you there!
