YEARS 7 TO 13

MARIST COLLEGE

Catholic School for Girls Term 2 - Number 09

Friday 19th June, 2015

KEY DATES

WEEK 10 (A)

June 22nd M BOT Meeting 7pm Performing Arts Showcase ‘Come

out to Play’ in the gymnasium

6:30pm, Tea & Treats from 6:00pm Tickets at school Office

23rd T HPV & Boostrix Catchup 24th W Stage Challenge 25th Th Y13 Tough Girl Challenge 26th F Rotation 2-6

WEEK 11 (B)

July 1st W Yr 8 camp until Friday 3rd Lvl 2 Art halfway celebration 4:00-5:00pm 3rd F Ranong Mufti Fundraiser Yr 8 camp Last day of Term 2 Rotation 3-7

31 Alberton Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025 Ph: (09) 846 8311 Fax: (09) 815 1441 www.maristcollege.school.nz E-mail: admin@maristcollege.school.nz

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The theme chosen for the Champagnat House Mass this year was Trust in God. It was chosen because of St Marcellin Champagnat’s unwavering faith in God’s ways. He truly believed that he could do all things through Jesus and his Mother Mary. In their introduction, House Leaders Diana Foliaki, Angeline Tulilo-Sialata and Hannah Brown said:

‘St Marcellin Champagnat was born in France in 1789, the year of the French Revolution and lived a simple life. He did not attend school until the age of 11, and his first experience of school was not a good one. Although gifted with natural intelligence, Marcellin’s lack of formal education caused him to struggle as a student. However, he kept going and he was determined to succeed. Marcellin Champagnat was ordained a priest in 1816.

Marcellin Champagnat’s experience at school and his own academic struggles were the basis of his educational philosophy: “To educate children you must love them and love them all equally.” To realise this vision he founded the Marist Brothers in 1817 and dedicated his entire life teaching young people. Marcellin Champagnat died in 1840. He was made a saint in 1999.

Marcellin Champagnat’s life is a marvellous witness to the fact that he trusted God to show him the way. We too have faced challenges in our life that makes us worry, makes us doubt our choices but in everything we do, we must place our complete trust in God, just like Marcellin Champagnat and know that all things are achievable through him.

We ask God for wisdom and courage to put our unending trust in him, and in turn inspire others to do the same just like Marcellin Champagnat.’

At the Mass celebrant Fr Kevin Murphy used the following acrostic to describe the qualities of Marcellin Champagnat that we aspire to:

Principal

ST PETER’S COLLEGE PRODUCTION Several students from Marist College are performing in the 2015 St Peter’s College production of ‘Pippin’. This year’s show will run from 18th through 27th June. Venue – Centennial Theatre, Auckland Grammar. Tickets range from $18 to $35. Seats are allocated and the Opening Gala Night includes pre-show food and drinks at the venue. Book now iTicket: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2015/jun/pippin

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Please note that only Marist College students are allowed to be on school premises before and after school. Any siblings who do not attend Marist College must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times. We cannot make any exceptions. This is a health and safety issue. Please email Mrs Ann Dale (a.dale@ maristcollege.school.nz) if you require further clarification.

MARIST SPORT SPIRIT SQUAD

Please join us in your Marist colours with your pompoms and Marist Spirit at the following games this term;

Week 10 - Thursday 25th June - Basketball U15 vs Dio @ 5:30pm @ Mt Albert Grammar

Please support us as we represent Marist College in sport this winter!! Recommended for all students playing winter sport. Keep up the good work and remember to thank your coaches, managers and supporters!

NCEA REVISION PROGRAMMES

Rangitoto College are running NCEA credit catch up sessions. These are open to all NCEA students regardless of the school they attend. Full details and dates available on their website.

THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE

Getting to know…

SR. MARIE THERESE RANUM SM

Born: Born and educated in the Waikato area Profession: Worked on family farm after leaving school until entering Marist Sisters’ Novitiate in Sydney Ministry and Community: Attended Catholic Teacher's College Remuera and taught in Marist Primary Schools mostly at our Maori School in Waitaruke, Kaeo.

Spent four years in Moerewa on the "Motor Mission" covering South Hokianga and Bay of Islands. Worked for a year at the Marist General House in Rome. Worked as a Parish Sister in Karori and Matata. Spent seven years on Mission in the Ukraine, in the Parish of Slavutich. Currently based in Mt Albert occupied with home ministry, driving, gardening, sewing etc. Current member of the Parish Council. Celebrated 50 years of Religious life in January 2012.

NETBALL SKILLS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

The Marist College Premier Netball team will be running a holiday programme here at Marist College in the second week of the holidays. Get in quick! Places are limited! Bring your team mates and learn new skills!

Who: Year 7-10 Marist College students, all welcome

Where: Marist College Turf When: Monday 13

th, Tuesday 14

th, Wednesday

15th July 9am-3pm

Cost: $30 per day

Miss Connor will be supervising each day. This is a great opportunity to receive specialised netball training from our premier netball players.

Please email Miss Connor if you would like to register; sports@maristcollege.school.nz

CAREERS EXPO @ MAGS

Mount Albert Grammar School Careers Department is delighted to invite students of Marist and their parents to attend the Careers Expo to be held in the school hall on Wednesday 24th June from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Mrs Leman will be in attendance.

INTERNATIONAL HOMESTAYS

Homes are required for international students from Hong King and Japan for short term stays (2 weeks). Full board payment of $260.00 per week. If you are interested please phone Mrs Pat Goddard 846 0230 or 021 622044.

MATARIKI

The Maori New Year is marked by the rise of Matariki (star cluster) in the winter sky just before dawn. Matariki celebrations usually begin on the day of the first new moon following its rising. Thursday 18

th June saw the rise of Matariki and

thus begun the month long celebrations.

There will be loads of great events and activities happening across the motu, giving people of all cultures the chance to come together, and celebrate this special time of year, unique to Aotearoa.

At Marist we are showing some animations and having a scavenger hunt on Wednesday June 24th, nau mai, haere mai.

The Matariki Festival is packed full of great ways to celebrate Maori New Year. See the following websites for more information. http://www.matarikifestival.org.nz/,http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/tour/2015/matariki-aotearoas-new-year-festival, http://www.korero.maori.nz/news/matariki

Mrs T. Golaboski