Friday, 5 May 2017 Dear Parents/Guardians, Peter Pan has begun This week our students began rehearsals for our 2017 production of Peter Pan. Following a large number of auditions last term the main cast gathered to begin the long road towards the Capital Theatre in September. The photo below shows students from Years 5 10 and gives a taste of the very special experience that lies ahead with students across six years working together. We wish them all the best over the coming months and look forward to the show. Explore Marist On Monday evening our College was on show to the broader community. Nothing on display was created especially for the evening and visitors were able to view normal learning activities and speak to students, staff and parents. It was a wonderful night in which to be involved. We had over 200 families visit us and the comments as they left were overwhelmingly positive. They liked our wonderful facilities and were surprised how spacious and beautiful they were. However, their greatest praise was for our students. Many of the visitors commented on the respectful, articulate students they had met. Congratulations to all the students who volunteered to be part of the evening. Whether being guides or being involved in learning activities our students certainly impressed all who came to explore Marist. One father s comment summed up many of the comments when he said to me I wanted one of the staff to explain what was going on but they didn t get a chance. The students were so keen to explain everything about their learning and they spoke so well. In wandering around during the evening I also enjoyed the obvious sense of community we have at Marist. Thank you to everyone involved in creating this community which we seemed to so naturally to display on Monday.
Outward bound I have listened to many stories this week about the experiences of our Year 9 students. There is no doubt the weather created some real challenges. There is also no doubt that there were many enjoyable moments of discovery and learning. It is interesting how many stories centre around the moments of real challenge. Two places which often feature in the stories are the top of the abseiling and the dark arrival at a campsite. In both places our students faced doubt and fear. Both situations ended in achievement and an increased self belief. I like that these are the stories our students remember and choose to retell. There were also many stories about students discovering skills that other students have which they had not realized. Many stories began with: you should have seen how good so and so was at or I really enjoyed spending time with. Congratulations to our students for embracing all that this experience presented. Thank you and congratulations to all the staff who accompanied our students and ensured that these many experiences were authentic. Year 8 camp This week we had all year levels at Marist for the first time this term. That changes again next week with our Year 8 students heading to Phillip Island for four nights. This experience has special significance as it remains almost unchanged from the first Year 8 camp held two years ago. As mentioned in previous letters this camp was designed by our students. Whilst it has had some minor changes each year the basic design remains. We wish all our year 8 students the very best for their camp and I again acknowledge and thank the staff who will leave their families and accompany our students for the week. Our camp program across the school has quickly developed into a comprehensive set of valuable experiences for our students. These experiences rely totally on the commitment of our staff and we are blessed to have such committed and talented people to accompany our students on all these camps. It is the quality of the relationships these staff develop with our students that ensure the camps are rich and authentic moments. Transition days Next week we will hold transition days for students looking to join Marist at Year 5 or Year 7 in 2018. The transition day is not a compulsory part of the process but we certainly encourage students to come along on the day designated to their current school. If you have not booked your child in, or you know a family who is thinking of enrolling but has not registered for a transition day it is not too late to contact Ms Johnson-Jean to register. This can be done via email principal@marist.vic.edu.au or by phone 5400 1252. It is envisaged that each day will have about 30 students attend. NAPLAN Students in Years 5, 7 and 9 will be involved in the annual NAPLAN testing next week. The data received from these national tests helps us to better understand the learning of individuals and year levels. Our staff are currently working with our Data and Pedagogy Learning Advisor, Mr John Eason, to increase our understanding of data and how it helps us develop learning plans for individuals and how we can recognize areas of required growth for groups of students within our college. I encourage all our students to adopt a positive approach to the various assessment tasks next week and see them as important tests at which they should try to do their best.
Representing Marist Congratulations to Tijana James, Holi Campbell and Abby Kilby represented Marist in the North Eastern Interschool Team Challenge. This was held on 22 and 23 April at Tatura. All girls achieved some personal bests and showed great team spirit, supporting each other throughout the weekend. They came 7th overall. Highlights were Holi taking out Champion in dressage and Tijana taking out Reserve Champion in show jumping. Yours sincerely Darren McGregor Principal 95 Golf Links Road Maiden Gully VIC 3551 Postal: 39 Pata s Road Maiden Gully VIC 3551 Tel: 5400 1252 Email: principal@marist.vic.edu.au ABN: 48 218 856 996 A Member of Marist Schools Australia
DATE MARIST COLLEGE BENDIGO CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday 4 May Friday 5 May Monday 8 May Tuesday 9 May Wednesday 10 May Thursday 11 May Friday 12 May Sunday 14 May Monday 15 May Wednesday 17 May Thursday 18 May Monday 22 May Tuesday 23 May Wednesday 24 May Thursday 25 May Friday 26 May Thursday 1 June Thursday 1 June Friday 2 June Tuesday 6 June EVENT Year 5 & 7 Learning Walk (2018 enrolments) 9.15am Year 5 & 7 Learning Walk (2018 enrolments) 9.15am Athletics Years 7-10 [Boys & girls] Soccer IB & IG Netball IG (A & B) Badminton IB & IG Year 8 leave for Camp at Phillip Island Year 5 2018 Transition Day [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL] Transition Day St Monica s/st Marys Castlemaine/St Augustine s Maryborough Transition Day St Kilian s/st Joseph s/holy Rosary/St Marys Inglewood Transition Day St Peter s/st Liborius/Other Catholic Primary Schools Year 8 return from Camp Transition Day Government Schools Primary Division Cross Country Years 5/6 Mother s Day Foundation 2018 enrolments open 9am Year 10 Work Experience commences C1, C2, C3 & C4 Catholic Education Week Whole College Assembly 9am in Community Centre Maths Workshops for Parents commences 6.30-8.30pm Indonesian Immersion Trip parent information session 7pm Year 10 Work Experience commences C5, C6, C7 & C8 2018 Foundation Information Evening 7-8pm Netball 7G & 8G (A & B) Soccer JB & JG Badminton 7B 7G 8B 8G Year 5 & 7 2018 enrolments close 5pm Knowing your Teenager session 6pm-8.30pm [refer attached] Whole College Photos Champagnat Day Wednesday 7 June Division Soccer Grade 5/6 Friday 9 June STUDENT FREE DAY NO SCHOOL Division Soccer Grade 5/6 Friday 14 June Division Hockey Grade 5/6 Friday 16 June Monday 19 June Foundation 2018 enrolments close STUDENT FREE DAY NO SCHOOL AFL Football JG (7/8) Tuesday 20 June AFL Football IG (9/10) Wednesday 21 June Thursday 22 June Monday 26 June AFL Football 8B Term 2 Learning Circles Term 2 Learning Circles Australian Girls Choir hosting starts
Friday 30 June Monday 17 July Friday 21 July Tuesday 25 July Monday 31 July Tuesday 15 August Friday 18 August Thursday 24 August Sunday 3 September Monday 4 September Thursday 7 September Thursday 14 September Friday 15 September Saturday 16 September Friday 22 September Monday 9 October Tuesday 10 October Wednesday 1 November Friday 3 November Thursday 23 November Friday 24 November Saturday 25 November Sunday 26 November Monday 27 November Thursday 30 November Monday 4 December Tuesday 5 December Wednesday 6 December Friday 8 December Wednesday 13 December Monday 25 December Tuesday 26 December LAST DAY TERM 2.30PM FINISH Australian Girls Choir hosting finishes All offers for Year 5 & 7 in 2018 finalised TERM 3 COMMENCES Year 5 & 6 Depart for camp to Canberra Year 5 & 6 back from camp VCE Parent Information Evening subject selection Year 10 Work Experience commences C9, C10, C11 & C12 Caritas Just Leadership Day for Year 7/8 Echuca Year 6 Stronger Youth Rally/Leadership Day STUDENT FREE DAY NO SCHOOL Father s Day Year 10 Work Experience commences C13, C14 & C15 Term 3 Learning Circles Year 7 Round 3 Immunisations [wear PE uniform] Term 3 Learning Circles Marist Production full rehearsal [cast & crew] Marist Production @ The Capital 7:30pm Marist Production @ The Capital 1pm and 7:30pm LAST DAY TERM 2:30PM FINISH TERM 4 COMMENCES Year 10 Spirtuality Day BENDIGO CUP DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL Remar Red Embarkation Camp Students back from Remar Red Embarkation Camp Energy Breakthrough (Maryborough) Energy Breakthrough (Maryborough) Energy Breakthrough (Maryborough) Energy Breakthrough (Maryborough) STUDENT FREE DAY NO SCHOOL 2018 Year 5 & 7 Parent Information Evening Years 8-10 last day 3.25pm finish Celebration Mass @ 7pm (whole College) 2018 Year 5 & 7 Orientation Day 2018 Foundation Information Evening Years 5-7 last day 3.25pm finish Foundation last day 3.25pm finish CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY
TRANSITION DAYS Monday 8 May 9.30am to 12.30pm Year 4 students looking at Marist for Year 5 2018 Tuesday 9 May 9.30am to 12.30pm Year 6 students currently at St Monica s, St Marys Castlemaine or St Augustine s Maryborough Wednesday 10 May 9.30am to 12.30pm Year 6 students currently at St Kilians, Holy Rosary, St Joseph s or St Marys Inglewood Thursday 11 May 9.30am to 12.30pm Year 6 students currently at St Peter s, St Liborius, any other Catholic school Friday 12 May 9.30am to 12.30pm Year 6 students currently attending a Government primary school Bookings Essential email: principal@marist.vic.edu.au
At Marist we are doing transition a little differently. Why? Marist is a different learning experience, and we want a transition experience to reflect this. We will have a maximum of 56 students in Year 5 and 150 students in Year 7 in 2018. Who? Marist transition is being offered to students that are sure they will be applying at Marist or are seriously considering us as an option. Transition is NOT for students that have already decided they are going to another school in 2018. When? When a student comes to Marist for a learning experience will depend on which primary school they attend. We won t have 300 students in Year 7 so having a large group here for a transition doesn t give a student a genuine experience of our learning model and size. Transition Days will be held on the following days: Monday 8 May 9:30am to 12:30pm Year 5 2018 from government schools or have siblings at Marist Tuesday 9 May 9:30am to 12:30pm St Monica s/st Mary s Castlemaine/St Augustine s Maryborough Wednesday 10 May 9:30am to 12:30pm St Kilian s / St Joseph s / Holy Rosary / St Mary s Inglewood Thursday 11 May 9:30am to 12:30pm St Peter s / St Liborius / Other Catholic Primary Schools Friday 12 May 9:30am to 12:30pm Government Schools Booking for Transition Day is ESSENTIAL and needs to be made direct with Marist not the Primary School To book contact our College Registrar, Ms Yvette Johnson-Jean principal@marist.vic.edu.au 5400 1252 www.marist.vic.edu.au
Evening session Knowing your Teenager Marist College Parenting teenagers is not easy, it requires creativity, determination and patience! It s a tough phase for everybody, but you re not alone. Join other parents and carers in this workshop that aims to provide information, improve understanding and explore strategies that focus on the strengths and challenges of this stage of development Term 2, 2017 When: Time: Where: Cost: Child Care: Facilitators: Thursday 1st June 2017 Welcome and registration 5.45pm Session 6.00pm - 8.30pm Marist College Montagne Centre - Studio 2 Free Not provided Anne-Maree and Kate (Family Education Services CatholicCare Sandhurst) Groups are subject to maximum and minimum numbers determined seven working days prior to the commencement date. Early registration is encouraged For bookings and enquiries phone Jan Nelson on 0447 217 421 or jnelson@marist.vic.edu.au