What's On - 21 September 2022

A reminder to all families that the College will be closed tomorrow Thursday 22 September due to the public holiday in observance of a National Day of Mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The College will re-open as normal on Friday 23 September for the final day of Term 3.  

A reminder to all families that the College will be closed for the upcoming school holidays from Monday 26 September, reopening on Tuesday 11 October. Please note that Monday 10 October is a pupil free day. 

Students may wear the College Summer uniform from the first day of Term 4. 

Wishing all our families a safe and restful break. 

The Uniform Shop will be open to the College Community during the October school holidays for regular trade, Click and Collect orders and uniform fittings.

October 2022 Extended Trading Hours

Tuesday 4 October        8.30am - 5.30pm     Fittings available 
Wednesday 5 October   8.00am - 4.00pm     Fittings available 
Thursday 6 October      8.30am - 5.30pm     Fittings available
Friday 7 October          8.00am - 4.00pm     Fittings available
Saturday 8 October      9.00am - 2.00pm     Walk in only - no fittings

A friendly reminder to families to inform the College if their son tests positive to COVID-19, either via a RAT or PCR test, or is a household contact.

Reports can be made to the College by emailing the College COVID notifications email address. A reply will then be sent from the College and it will provide a link to information on next steps, access to online learning and support, and absence reporting.

Please include in your report the name of your son, year level, House Group and date he tested positive or became a household contact.

This will greatly assist the College to effectively report on and manage COVID-19 within our community. 

Senior Concert Band and Senior Jazz Band 2023

Online auditions are now open for students who wish to be members of the Senior Concert Band and Senior Jazz Band in 2023.

These two ensembles are the College’s premier ensembles. They perform at major college events, in competitions, and tour throughout Canberra, interstate and internationally.

Students in Year 11 and 12 who are not already in the ensembles can submit their audition application online. You only have to submit one application during all of your time in Year 11 and 12 to be considered.

Students in Years 7 to 10 can fill a vacancy if there is not a Year 11 or 12 student able to do so. You can submit your application and it will be valid until the end of Semester 1, 2023. If there is a vacancy, your application will be considered but you cannot be considered if you don’t submit an application.

Students in Years 7 to 10 must be enrolled in a concert band class and taking private lessons to be able to submit an audition application. If you are not enrolled in a concert band class you must be taking private lessons and working towards an AMEB exam or equivalent.

Students can click here to learn more about auditioning for these ensembles.

Auditions for CGGS Musical “The Little Mermaid” in 2023

Marist students are invited to audition for stage roles in the Canberra Girls' Grammar School production of “The Little Mermaid” which will be staged in 2023.

Auditions information is available online and includes an information video, audition pack, excerpts and application form.

Students can click here to learn more about auditioning for the CGGS musical.

Jarrod Schindler
Head of Performing Arts

A reminder to all music students to please take their instruments home over the holidays. Please collect from the Performing Arts Building at your earliest convenience.

Also a reminder to keep music folders in lockers, and no sports bags are to be kept in the instrument cubbies.

Jocelyn Roberts
Performing Arts Assistant 

We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for our Big Brothers Production The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. 

Date:   Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October
Time:   7:00pm
Venue: Marist College Theatrette

A reminder that from Week 2 to Week 8 in Term 4, Mr Weir will run a special after-school Game Changers group for Years 8 & 9 students. 

Anyone who is interested can come to the Oratory from 3:15-4:30 on Wednesday afternoons. There will be games, great discussion, and opportunities for prayer.

For more details please email Mr Weir or find him in the Mission Centre. 

Congratulations to Leo Richter in Year 5, who was announced as the 2022 ACT Rostrum Public Speaking Competition Runner Up last week at the Canberra College Performing Arts Centre.  

Leo received the Warren Hine Memorial Trophy after presenting his speech about ‘The power of the sea’. 

Please be advised that the Marist Rugby Club will conduct its AGM in Week 1, Term 4. 

Date: Tuesday 11 Oct 2022
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Lindwall Pavillion, Marist College Canberra 

A BBQ will also be held from 5:30pm at the Junior School BBQ area.

All prospective members are welcome to attend.

Registrations are now open for students who wish to play indoor hockey for the College during the 2022/23 summer season. Please visit the Marist Canberra Hockey Club website for details on how to register.

The Club will also run grading trials on the afternoon of Wednesday 21 September 2022. If you have any queries please email the Hockey Club Secretary.