What's On - 5 May 2021

NAPLAN 2021 equipment list

Students are reminded to bring the following items to every test session:

• Pen or pencil for planning
• Headphones/earphones – no Bluetooth headphones
• A book to read
• No electronic devices (Phones, smart watches, ipads must be left in lockers).

NAPLAN tests skills in literacy and numeracy that are developed over time through the school curriculum. The results of the tests provide information for students, parents and teachers that can be used to improve student achievement. During the test period, catch-up tests will be available for individual students who are absent on test days. These students may undertake catch-up tests on the days in the test week after the scheduled test, up to and including Friday 28 May 2021.

Later in the year, parents and carers will receive their child’s personal NAPLAN report. The report will describe their child’s particular skills in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The report will also show how their child performed in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia.

Click here to view an online demonstration site. This site allows students and parents/carers to familiarise themselves with the student test experience and functionality. In regular classes, students will be participating in practice opportunities for the questioning and style of the NAPLAN assessment. This level of familiarisation is worthwhile to help students understand and be comfortable with the format of the test. Students may also complete practice tests at home.

Click here for more information.

Grant Barclay
Head of Student Progress

More than 25 Old Boys have generously offered their time along with more than 35 parents. In addition, more than 20 organisations, including ANU, UC, Defence and CIT, will also be attending to discuss study and training options after College.

This night brings together a plethora of people and organisations from a very wide range of career pathways for boys to speak to, ask questions, and network. For many of us, the only career opportunities considered are those that we have seen, or we follow in our family’s footsteps. 

This night relies on the generosity of people within our Marist community to be available for students to broaden their knowledge of the world of work and the wide variety of careers open to them.

An email invite with more specific details will be sent to students and parents early next week. I encourage you to come along with your son to explore what the future may have in store for him.

Leigh Southwell
Careers Adviser

The Br Francois Service Medal is named after one of the earliest Brothers, Br Francois (Gabriel Rivat), who joined the Little Brothers of Mary at the time of St Marcellin and became the first Superior-General of the order. Br Francois demonstrated his love and care for others especially through his service to the Brothers and to the sick.  

The person receiving this Medal will be a former student who:

• has been out of school for a minimum of 3 years and not more than 15 years, and
• is a person with a demonstrated track record of service to others and has made an exceptional contribution to meeting the needs of the vulnerable.

Please note: People who have been nominated in past years will also be considered for the 2021 medal.

To nominate a person for this medal please email Peter Hawes and provide:

• the person’s full name and year of graduation
• a brief statement about the service he has been engaged in. You may like to use the following: type/nature of service, level of commitment, type of involvement, duration (i.e. number of years and frequency).

The closing date for nominations is this Friday, 21 May 2021.

Click here for more information. 

Photograph envelopes were recently distributed to all students. Parents who place their order online do not need to return the order envelope.

Sibling photographs envelopes can be collected from the Front office of our Senior and Junior schools, and ordered online or via the order envelope. A unique nine digit code was advised via email to parents and carers on Thursday 6 May.

The preference is for ordering and payment to be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day. 

Click here to view a video of how to order photos online from advancedlife. 

Portrait and group package orders are due by Wednesday 26 May 2021.

Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than Tuesday 25 May. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

Any further queries concerning school photographs or online ordering should be directed via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au or alternatively, you can contact Gail Anderson.

Marist mothers and grandmothers, past and present, and their sons are warmly welcome to celebrate Mass on Thursday 6 May 2021. Registration is essential for both you and your son/s. Click here to register. 

A reminder to please do not park in the bus bays at the front of the school as the morning buses will be arriving.