What's On - 2 June 2021

We are inviting the following people which includes but is not limited to: fathers, step fathers, grandfathers, uncles, older brothers (who are mature enough to take on this role), father figures and/or a trusted male family member or friend. As is so often the case (especially at our dads and kids events), mums are also welcome to come along as they may be taking on the role of both mum and dad for that night or for the long-term.

The Dad’s Group is a fun and social way to get to know each other, support the community and most importantly, spend some quality time with your sons and daughters. Some gatherings will be for fathers and father figures, others will include sons and daughters. Siblings are welcome at these events as they are inclusive and not limited to students of Marist College.

Our Dad’s Group is launching at 7.00pm on Wednesday 16 June in the Senior Hall.

This event is for the adults. There will be other events in the year where we welcome children. We look forward to getting to know you and supporting you as a dad or father figure.

To the mums, you are very welcome to attend the launch.

For more information about the Fathering Project, visit www.thefatheringproject.org

Click here to register to attend the Marist College Dad’s Group launch on Wednesday 16 June.

If you have already decided that you would like to join the Marist Group you can register at: https://thefatheringproject.org/dads/join-a-group/  

Students in Years 4 – 6 will also attend year level presentations about cyber safety from the AFP during school time the following day.

Please use this link to RSVP by this Friday, 4 June 2021.

ThinkUKnow Australia is a cyber-safety education program that educates parents, carers and teachers on how people are using technology, the challenges they may face online, and how to help them overcome these in a safe and ethical way.

ThinkUKnow is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police, Commonwealth Bank, Microsoft Australia and Datacom, and delivered in partnership with all State and Territory police and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia. The cyber safety presentations sensitively cover a range of topics including sexting, cyber bullying, online child exploitation, online privacy, and importantly what to do when something goes wrong. Presentations are aimed at parents, carers and teachers and young people from Kindergarten to Year 12.

The presentation will be delivered by a local AFP, law enforcement member and an industry volunteer. The presentation covers issues relating to children and young peoples’ privacy and security online, their relationships with other users and their online reputation. It provides insight into the devices young people are using, as well as the popular websites, apps and social networking sites they’re accessing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about young people and the online environment, and how you can help them to be safe and responsible users of technology.

For more information, visit www.thinkuknow.org.au or contact Craig McMahon, Head of Student Wellbeing – Junior School.

Anyone interested in trialling for the various regional sports needs to log onto the School Sport ACT website and register for the sport that your child wishes to trial. It is the responsibility of parents to monitor the website for any upcoming sporting events, if your child is interested in competing in the regional competitions.

Please also note: if your child is successful in being selected for an ACT team to participate in a national or regional tournament, you need to write a formal letter to the Deputy Headmaster or Head of Junior School to seek permission for absence from school during this period. Once the College has received such a request, it can then be formally approved for your son’s participation in this activity with School Sport ACT. Secondly, we will also be able to acknowledge his achievement in the College newsletter. 

Paul Mead
Head of Sport