25 OCTOBER 2017 Marist College Enews Important dates Dear Marist Family, Thursday 26 October At this week’s assembly we will introduce all of the 2018 College leaders. Marist College Canberra Foundation Cocktail Party, Over the last few months over 70 Year 11 boys have been through 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Pavilion an intensive process of leadership selection for College and House Year 11 Specialist Mathematics Lecture, Captains for next year. Last term we announced our College Captains as 3.50pm - 6.00pm, College Theatrette Max Beaumont, David Cordeiro and Luke Palisi. At Friday’s assembly the House Captains will be introduced to the Senior School. Congratulations Thursday 26 October - to each boy on his election to the highly regarded role of a House Tuesday 31 October Captain. I have every confidence they will bring strong benefits to their Art Exhibition, Senior School Library House and to the College. Tuesday 31 October Band and Choir Night The fact that only 35 Captains can be elected means that over 35 boys were not elected. The quality of the elected boys is reflected in the high quality of those boys who nominated but missed election. Wednesday 1 November I want to thank these boys particularly and ask them to bring their many fine qualities to Year 12 and Year 4 Assembly, 2.00pm, Junior School Hall followed make the College’s 50th year a truly positive and memorable one for our Marist family. by Afternoon Tea Year 11 and 12 Study Day Conway Year 9 Integration Day House Captain Brayden Robertson House Vice-Captain Dillon Fernando Thursday 2 November Service Captain Callum Garrety ACT Athletics 13 years and over Sports Captain Toby McNaughton Senior Drama Night Crispin Friday 3 November House Captain Matthew Agius Year 12 House Farewells House Vice-Captain Matthew Hately Year 12 Farewell Assembly Year 4-12 Service Captain Lucca Ardeleanu-Flynn Sports Captain Bryce Keane Monday 6 November Darlinghurst Year 7 Immunisation House Captain Kyle Hancock House Vice-Captain Riley Van Leeuwen Monday 6 November - Service Captain Christopher Tran Tuesday 14 November Sports Captain Matthew King Year 11 and 12 Examinations Haydon Thursday 9 November - House Captain Michael Claremont Tuesday 14 November House Vice-Captain Matthew Apps TAS Exhibition Service Captain Joseph Sidorko Sports Captain Kristian Jensen Monday 13 November Lavalla Year 10 Drama Night House Captain Jeremy de Kleuver Tuesday 14 November House Vice-Captain Drayden Nedomlel End of Term Year 11 and 12 Service Captain Thomas Sheahan Sports Captain Oliver Hicks Wednesday 15 November Mark Year 9 Integration Day House Captain Tristan St John House Vice-Captain Leon Barrett Service Captain Thomas Opie Sports Captain Joseph Caputo McMahon House Captain Joseph Sergi House Vice-Captain Joseph Konings Service Captain Jordan Wood SYMPATHY Sports Captain La Drell Leyes Our deepest sympathy is extended to Nick Patrick Koeck (Year 12), Harry Creech (Year 9) and Dean House Captain Lachlan Eveston Koeck (2009) and family on the passing of their House Vice-Captain Adam McAuliffe uncle, Old Boy David Creech (1979). Please keep Service Captain Daniel Lowe the Creech-Edwards family and friends in your Sports Captain Jackson Kennett thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Continued on next page ... Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au MARIST COLLEGE ENEWS | 25 OCTOBER 2017 FROM THE HEADMASTER CONTINUED... My thanks also and appreciation to our current Year 12 College leaders. It was most pleasing to witness another group of Marist leaders devote time, energy and spirit to ensuring we enjoyed a successful year. Special acknowledgement to our College leaders Matthew Fairfax, Alessandro Ciuffetelli and Seamus Smith who were an excellent leadership team. The Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat, through Marist Schools Australia, presents Certificates of Appreciation to Marist people who have given exceptional service to their school community. Last week Mr John Robinson, Regional Director of MSA, presented Certificates of Appreciation to five of our staff. This event coincided with the final Advisory Board gathering of 2018. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Mr John Folan, Mrs Denise Hodge, Mrs Viv Komorowski, Mr Glenn Slater and the Headmaster. My deep gratitude to each recipient for her/his generous dedication and service to the College community, all done in true Marist spirit. May St Marcellin continue to watch over our boys and their families. As well, the College awarded Full College Colours to Mr Peter Harkins for Yours sincerely dedicated and generous service to the College. Peter has been Chair of the College Finance Advisory Committee since 2001 and was also a member of the Advisory Board for the period 1999 to 2002. Thank you Peter and congratulations. Mr Richard Sidorko Headmaster ART EXHIBITION 2017 Don’t miss the 2017 Art Exhibition ‘Inflexart’ being held this year in the Inflexr in the College’s Senior School Library. The Headmaster, Mr Richard Sidorko, will formally open the Exhibition at 5.00pm on Thursday 26 October. Subject prizes will be presented at the opening. See the creative work from Visual Art, Graphic Design and Photography students in Years 7-12. Everyone is welcome, please bring along your family and friends. Opening times are: • Thursday 26 October: 4.30pm - 6.00 pm • Friday 27, Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October – Lunch time: 12.50pm – 1.30pm • Friday 27, Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October - After school: 3.15pm – 5.00pm • Saturday 28 October: 12.00 midday to 4.00pm LAUNCH OF THE COLLEGE’S 50TH JUBILEE YEAR COOKBOOK We’re excited to announce the Marist College Canberra 50th Jubilee Year To purchase all three items as a Cookbook will be launched and available for purchase at the Foundation bundle: $70.00 Cocktail Party which is being held on Thursday 26 October. The Cookbook, a collaborated work Along with the Cookbook, we have a very stylish Marist 50th Jubilee Apron of our community, is the first of many and Canvas tote bag. All three can be purchased separately or as a bundle, a FROM celebrations that will occur next year. unique gift idea for family and friends. All will be available for sale from Friday 27 October from the Finance Office or Uniform Shop. O U R Profits raised will go to the Br Mark May Bursary Fund to The cost will be: TABLE provide bursaries for financially Recipes collected from the tables of Marist families 50th Jubilee Year Cookbook: $50.00 disadvantaged students. Apron: $25.00 Canvas bag: $8.00 Submissions: [email protected] Enquiries: (02) 6298 7200 Web: www.maristc.act.edu.au MARIST COLLEGE ENEWS | 25 OCTOBER 2017 CURRICULUM IN FOCUS EXAM PREPARATION IN THE SENIOR YEARS Senior exams are fast approaching and boys in Years 11 and 12 should begin preparing now. This can cause stress and anxiety for boys and their parents. Below are some steps that may help. 1. Make a plan and get organised Plan when and what to study in blocks of about 60 minutes. Include break times in the plan and mix up the subjects so that no one area is the focus for too long. Research shows this is more effective than setting aside whole days for each subject. Parents should be involved in this process both for their input and their understanding. 2. Put technology on hold Social media, such as Facebook or Instagram, is an enticing diversion that can break concentration and use up too much precious study time. Leave the phone turned off or in another room while studying. If using a computer for study, close social media apps and turn off notifications. The only exceptions the screen an hour before bed or turn on Night Shift (IOS devices). Lastly, turn should be regularly checking school emails or seeking help with a subject. all phone notification sounds and vibration off while sleeping to avoid being disturbed. 3. Eat well – and often 5. No dramas Intense study uses as much energy as jogging so make sure that you are eating well. Parents can help by providing regular healthy, high calorie snacks Stress and anxiety can be exhibited as irritability and other unexpected and meals. Drink a lot of water and avoid caffeinated energy drinks, which behaviours. The best way to avoid misunderstandings or upsets is for parents might seem like a good idea at the time but can make studying more difficult and boys to talk regularly about how things are going. Parents can also help and prevent you from sleeping later. their son keep a positive attitude by remaining positive themselves. 4. Sleep! Dr Colleen Spence Try to keep as close as possible to your regular sleep pattern, even if you sleep for fewer hours. If you feel so sleepy while studying, take a 20-minute power Assistant Head of School - Learning & Teaching nap by setting an alarm. Computer, iPad and phone screens emit blue light that prevents the production of the biochemical that induces sleep, so turn off YEAR 12 BIOLOGY CLASSES VISIT THE ANU’S DEPARTMENT OF IMMUNOLOGY During Term 4, the Year 12 Biology classes attended an excursion to the Department of Immunology at the Australian National University. The boys were given a guided tour of the current medical facilities used to create vaccines and cures for a variety of common disorders. The tour began with a CALLtalk from FOR one ofADVERTISING the lecturers in the Department – who discussed the current research ventures being undertaken at the University. We were then provided THEwith MARISTIAN a tour of the laboratory working on a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, which was insightful and eye-opening for the students. During this time, researchers shared their knowledge and understanding of what they are currently trying to achieve and the work they have done towards finding a cure.