MARIST COLLEGE
Catholic School for Girls
Term 2 - Number 04
Friday 15th May, 2015
YEARS 7 TO 13
KEY DATES
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Recently I have read over 450 junior reports. I am very impressed with the
genuine efforts of the majority of our students who embrace the opportunities
available at Marist and value their education. I also appreciate the many parents
who come to parent interviews to discuss their daughter’s progress with teachers.
This partnership between home and school is very important. Senior examinations
will be held from 29th May to June 3rd and on 18th June there will be an opportunity
for parents of girls in years 11 to 13 to meet teachers.
Shortly you will receive a newsletter from the PTFA. Their contribution to the
school in so many ways is much appreciated. The Family Festival was a
wonderful community event that is going from strength to strength. The next
PTFA meeting is June 15. I encourage you to come and join this vibrant group as
they plan activities for the rest of the year.
WEEK 5 (B)
May 21st Th Yr 11 Retreat
Fono, Mentoring, Room 218, please use
back carpark entrance
22nd F Yr 11 Retreat
MUNA
Rotation 5-2
23rd S MUNA
WEEK 6 (A)
May 25th M BOT Meeting (M301), 7:00pm
26th T HPV & Boostrix Immunisations, 8:30am
29th F Examinations Start (Senior)
Staff Only Day School Closed
Please note: School closed on Friday
29th May but Senior Exams will
continue.
Principal
EXAM SUPERVISION
SECOND HAND STUDY GUIDE SALE
Practice Exams are just around the corner and study guides
can help your daughters prepare.
Second Hand Study Guides are being sold at school for just
$5.00, this is far cheaper than any book store. We have a
great variety of guides for year 11's-13's with many subjects
including Science, Math, English and more! All proceeds
made from this sale will go to the Starship Foundation. So
please get your daughter to come buy some study guides.
This will help her and you will be helping others as well.
Exam Supervisors are needed on 29th
May (Staff Only Day), 2nd and 3rd June
to supervise senior examinations. Please
contact Mrs Noeleen Taylor on 846 8311
ext 706 if you are able to help.
www.entertainmentbook.co.nz
/orderbooks/10023w1
Stephanie Gallop
HABITS OF MIND
12. Responding with Wonderment
and Awe:
Intrigued by the
world’s beauty, natures power and
vastness for the universe; Have
regard for what is awe-inspiring
and can touch my heart; Open to
the little and big surprises in life
that I see in others and myself.
FRENCH CULTURAL EXPERIENCE!
On Tuesday this week, the Year 12 French students cooked some Escargots from Bourgogne,
following a traditional French recipe. This first cooking attempt in French (Instructions and Recipe
were only given in French!) was a success
and the result was impressive and tasty.
The senior students went to the Staffroom
to share their Snails with their teachers.
Many staff and students accepted the
challenge and savoured this French
delicacy. This cultural experience was
really positive and the students were
pleased to show what they can do.
Monsieur Pieri, French Teacher
31 Alberton Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025
www.maristcollege.school.nz
Ph: (09) 846 8311 Fax: (09) 815 1441
E-mail: [email protected]
THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
Getting to know…
SR. LORRAINE CAMPBELL SM
Born:
Hamilton NZ, grew up on a farm near Putaruru, South Waikato
Education:
St Mary's School Putaruru and Marist Sisters' College, Auckland University
Profession:
Vows as a Marist Sister January 15th 1977
MINISTRIES:
Past:
Secondary teaching - Religious Education, History, Social Studies Marist
College 1978, 1985-89
1991-92, 2000 Pompallier College Whangarei 1980-84,
John Paul College Rotorua 1993-1998 (including Campus Ministry).
Formation of new members 1996 to the present.
Formation of the Marist Laity at Marist College, Marist Primary Mt Albert,
Herne Bay and St Mary's Putaruru.
Leadership - New Zealand Province Marist Sisters 2003-5
Present:
Community Leader Mt Albert, Treasurer - Marist Sisters NZ, Fiji and Region of
Asia Pacific, Archivist Marist College
Hobbies/Interests: Cycling, aqua-jogging, walking, reading, music.
CARITAS APPEAL
FOR NEPAL
A HUGE thank you to all
girls
who
generously
donated to the Marist
emergency Caritas appeal
for Nepal. We raised
$835.10. Thank you to the
Yr 13s for organising the
bake sale. Well done girls!
VINNIES COMMISSIONING MASS
On Saturday 2nd May three Marist Students were
recognised as leaders in the Vinnies
Commissioning mass held at St Patrick’s
Cathedral. Jane Jeon, Katy Chamley and Krystal
Pomeé received badges from Claire Murphy –
East Auckland Vinnes Area Manager. Nichole
Loloselo (yr 9) received a candle from Bishop
Patrick Dunn.
This candle represents our
mission to help our brothers and sisters in need.
The mass was a lovely service, presided by
Bishop Patrick Dunn who reminded us that we
are called to love. Congratulations Jane, Katy
and Krystal.
YEAR 12 DRAMA - STOLEN
Last week Year 12 Drama performed an Australian play, Stolen by
Jane Harrison. As an ensemble the students showed deep
commitment to truthfully communicating experiences of Aboriginal
children who were forcibly removed from their families, culture and
language.
Although the personal stories of resilience are specifically
indigenous, both actors and audience could identify with the family
themes, such as the need of a child to have a mother.
“I gained so much knowledge from this play. It has made me realise
how much I appreciate my life right now. While working on Stolen
we bonded as a family because the children in the home supported
each other like a family”.
Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Kia Orana,
Warm Pasifika Greetings
Marist College invites you to a Meeting/Hui/Fono
for all our Maori & Pasifika Parents
Bring a plate to share at the conclusion of the meeting
Bring your questions and ideas
Please let Mrs Tagomoa know who is coming [email protected]
We want to continue to build the relationship and
communication
between Pasifika families and our school, Marist College,
to improve achievement of Pasifika students.