What's On - 24 February 2021

Former staff, parents and students who knew former Headmaster Marshal McMahon (formerly Br Joseph) are invited to attend a Memorial Service next Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 5.30pm - 6.30pm, at Mary Help of Christians Parish in Pearce. 

Please note that due to COVID restrictions, numbers are limited.

RSVP is required by this Thursday, 4 March 2021, by using this link. 

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the McMahon family and friends during this difficult time.

Thank you for your patience during the January period. We are filling the shelves with new stock each week and also have some great specials on selected items. 

The College Blazers for all students have arrived and are available for collection from the Uniform Shop.

The following items are now available and ready for winter fittings or collection:

• School Blazers                                         
• School bags                                  
• Sports/PE Shorts
• Grey jumpers, and
• Long sleeve shirts.

Winter fittings – no appointment necessary

To minimise wait times late in Term One or during the April school holidays, we recommend that families start visiting the Shop for their winter uniform requirements. No appointment is necessary.

Items still on back order:

• Tracksuit jacket and pants – estimated arrival during Term One school holidays
• Navy jumpers – estimated arrival during Term One school holidays.

Items on sale – 50% off:

• Kooga Tracksuits - mainly larger sizes
• Years 4-6 Navy Fleece Jumper (available to be worn with formal uniform) – various sizes 
• Navy Knitted Jumpers (old school crest design available to be worn) – sizes 16, 26 and 28.

About the event: In an age where there is a training manual to do almost everything, there is still no manual, map or compass to do one of the most important tasks on earth – Fathering!

Robert unpacks practical advice and shares stories that are powerfully important, impacting, informative and instructional for fathering in today’s world.

He is a husband, father, businessman, published author and co-founder of menALIVE - a National Catholic Ministry to men. Since the founding of menALIVE in 2003, this work has delivered 450 events across 26 dioceses and numerous schools in Australia and NZ, reaching more than 30,000 men.

Copies of his new book, Raising Fathers, will be available to purchase.

The night is open to dads, mums and families (children aged over 13). Space is limited and online registration is required in order for us to meet COVID guidelines. Tea and coffee will be available at the end of the evening.

Click here to listen to an interview with Robert Falzon. 

Online registration for this free event can be completed by Wednesday 24 February 2021 using this link.

All students are expected to attend with regular absentee procedures applying. Students who are injured and are unable to compete in events on the day are still required to attend the Carnival.

A Day 4 Timetable will operate if the carnival is to be postponed. Students are required to wear full PE uniform or House uniform.

There are a substantial number of participations available, including five novelty events for all Year 7-11 students. Furthermore, this is a great opportunity for Year 12 boys to underpin their service as a House official.

Parents are welcome to attend and cheer on their children and houses, but must sign in using the 'Check In CBR' app, be mindful of social distancing, and follow any instructions given by staff in relation to areas they are able to be in.

Click here for more information including a summary of the track program.

Wayne McAuliffe
Carnival Convenor

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