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We were visited today by the new Executive Director of Brisbane Catholic Education, Dr Sally Townsend. 
L-R: Paul Easton (Area Supervisor), Geoff Browne (Deputy Principal), Padre Morgan Batt (Parish Priest) Dr Sally Townsend (BCE Executive Director), Martina Millard (Principal), Fr Jack Ho (College Chaplain).

Principal's Update

Dear Parents, Carers and Members of our College Community,

Over the past couple of weeks, a small number of incidents have needed my attention. I have been able to resolve these fairly easily, with a phone call or face to face conversation with those involved. I want to encourage every parent and carer to always feel that they can phone the College to speak with a teacher, pastoral or curriculum leader to address any perceived issues early and to everyone’s satisfaction when they can be addressed most easily. Communication is the best thing we can have as a community along with working in partnership. We have the welfare of the students, your children, at heart, just as you do and there is a great poem which sums up the best way forward for educational communities. The author of the poem is unknown, but I have reproduced the poem for you here. It makes a very bold and important statement.

God bless you,


Martina Millard
Principal

Unity


I dreamt I stood in a studio,

And watched two sculptors there.

The clay they used was a young child’s mind,

And they fashioned it with care.


One was a teacher—the tools she used,

Were books, music, and art.

The other, a parent—working with a guiding hand,

And a gentle loving heart.


Day after day, the teacher toiled

With a touch that was deft and sure.

While the parent labored by her side,

And polished and smoothed it o’er.


And when at last, their task was done,

They were proud of what they had wrought.

For the things they had molded into the child,

Could neither be sold nor bought.


And each agreed they would have failed

If each had worked alone,

For behind the parent stood the school,

And behind the school, the home.

- Author Unknown

Deputy Principal's Update

BCE Student, Parent and Guardian Complaints Management 

 
The Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) public website has been updated with additional information about the BCE Student, Parent and Guardian Complaints Management Policy and processes.

The new resources are designed to clarify the process and improve access for students, parents and guardians wishing to make a complaint.

We encourage all parents to familiarise themselves with the process. A link to the Student, Parent and Guardian Complaints Management policy is available on our website www.marymount.qld.edu.au/bce-policies. We remain committed to working with you to resolve any issues.   

Thank you for your support,

Geoff Browne
Deputy Principal

Calendar Dates

Week 07

Monday 30 May
5:30pm-7:30pm Marymount Careers Expo

Tuesday 31 May
M-Fest

Wednesday 1 June
College Mass
M-Fest

Thursday 2 June
Whole School Cross Country
M-Fest

Friday 3 June
Rosies Have a Heart Day
M-Fest

Week 08

Monday 6 June

Tuesday  7 June
South Coast Cross Country

Wednesday 8 June

Thursday 9 June
AGCC Sport Trials

Friday 10 June

Pastoral

External Research Project: Invitation for Online Assessment of Anxiety in Australian Teenagers
 

Is your teenager frequently nervous in social situations, overly worried about lots of little things, afraid to be away from you, or afraid of specific objects or situations (e.g., dogs, doing speeches at school)? 

At Macquarie University, we are conducting an online study that includes a thorough assessment of anxiety in adolescents 12 to 17 years, as part of a larger study of body image. We are providing this service online via Telehealth and at no cost to families. Participants will also receive a $30 gift voucher as a thank-you for their time. 

If you believe your teenager may be experiencing anxiety, please contact bddproject@mq.edu.au to out more about the project.

The above information is about an external research project. This research is not related to BCE or to our College. The invitation for your child to participate in the research is totally voluntary. If you have specific queries about the nature of the research, please contact the Macquarie University researchers directly. 

If this information raises concerns for you that you would like to address in some other way than through participation in the research, please consider contacting:
  • College Guidance Counsellor Sandra Devine, Heather Clark or Cintia May
  • Parent Helpline - 1300 30 1300 (cost of a local call), 8:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week

Vivian Savage
Assistant Principal Pastoral

Curriculum

Senior Curriculum

Year 10


Year 10 students have exams in their normal timetabled classes during Weeks 8 and 9, except for Mathematics which is Monday 13 June in periods 1 and 2.  

All student assessments can be viewed in the BCE Connect App and Parent Portal. Students must attend all exam sessions unless they are unwell or experience a misadventure.  If this occurs, please advise the College prior to 8:00am via the BCE Connect App or Parent Portal, and complete a special provision form for Year 10 available on the Parent Portal.

Year 10 students have commenced their Career Program which continues in Term 3.  Monday 30 May is the Careers Expo from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Attendance for Year 10 students (in school uniform) is compulsory as the Expo is a key part of their Careers Program.


Year 11


Year 11 students have been busy over the last two weeks with exams and retreats.  The photos I have seen thus far look like the retreat experience has been enjoyable for them.  

Catch-up exams for students who missed an exam are scheduled for Tuesday 31 May.  Rooms and details will be emailed to students on Monday 30 May. Unit 1 for Year 11 will be finalised once all exams are completed.  Unit 1 reports will be published at the end of Week 8 due to the high number of Year 11 students who have been unwell and are sitting catch-up exams.

Unit 2 Subject Changes

Students wishing to change subjects will have until Monday 6 June to see me and discuss changes and all forms need to be received by Wednesday 8 June.


Year 12


Year 12 students are working on their final internal assessments – IA3.  Students need to put the time into their assignments and exam preparation to ensure they get the best possible result.   

Study sessions and career planning will commence for Year 12 students in Term 3 on a Thursday afternoon. Students studying General English, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, and any of the Science subjects are required to attend these compulsory tutorials.  The tutorials will focus on preparing students for the external exams. Each week the tutorials will rotate.  Further information will be made available in Week 8. 


Career Planning

Our Head of Careers will be offering Career sessions on a Wednesday afternoon and next term on a Thursday afternoon.  See further details in the Careers section of this newsletter.

Enjoy the weekend, looks like we will get some sunshine.

Katrina Nicholson
Assistant Principal Senior Curriculum

Junior Curriculum

NAPLAN

Congratulations to all the students in Year 7 & 9 who sat NAPLAN over the last two weeks.

A big thank you to the planning and communication of Daina Honey, the professionalism of our test administrators, the expertise of our IT staff and cooperation from students.  Well done all!
 

Homework and Assessment

As we finish week six assessment due dates will start to increase.  

It will be important for students to manage their time, so this doesn’t become a last-minute rush.  A friendly reminder we have homework club on Thursday afternoon and Friday lunch Math tutorials that all students are welcome to attend.
 

The benefits of reading – Part 2

Focus Area 2 - The importance of shared reading

Shared reading usually involves the whole class and the teacher reading an enlarged text (e.g., big book, website projected via the interactive whiteboard or large screen tv) that is beyond the level students can read by themselves. Students are expected to be actively engaged whilst the teacher is reading, following the text and when confident, joining in and reading with the teacher. 

Shared reading is a strategy that can support the teaching of the elements of reading:
  • oral language
  • early experiences with print
  • phonological awareness
  • phonics
  • vocabulary
  • fluency and comprehension.
If students can focus on reading for meaning and enjoyment, the opportunity can then be presented to reread the text with explicit teaching based on the above elements.

Wes Guthrie
Assistant Principal Junior Curriculum

Religious Life of the College

College Mass


A College Mass will be held on Wednesday 1 June 2022.

A College Mass is a special occasion, and we are asking all students to ensure they represent the College with pride.

  • All students are to wear their formal school uniform, including the school tie for boys in Years 10-12. 
  • Heads of Year have a supply of blue or white ribbons for girls to wear in their hair. 
  • All school uniform rules apply.

Dolores Maitland
APRE

National Reconciliation Week 2022

 
National Reconciliation Week is celebrated each year from 27 May to 3 June. 

It follows National Sorry Day on 26 May and includes other significant milestones of the Anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.
 
Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation.
 
Australia’s Indigenous history has been marred by terrible injustice, violence, and racism. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have suffered the trauma of being forcibly removed from their families and communities, endured inequality borne out of prejudice, and been disregarded and denied as the rightful original owners of this land. 
 
Whilst we can’t change our history, we can change the way our history is viewed, teaching the truth about our nation’s past and acknowledging the injustices dealt to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a nation, we must work hard to ensure these wrongs are righted, and that these mistakes are never repeated, in order to bring healing to all who suffer.
 
Each year, National Reconciliation Week has a unique theme, and the theme for 2022 is Be Brave, Make Change.  This theme is a challenge to all Australians to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians. 
 
We can do this by speaking out against racism, by standing with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and by celebrating the successes and achievements of all First Nation’s people.
 
In honour of Reconciliation Week, the Mob have invited Pastoral classes to decorate a heart as a sign of their commitment to being brave and to helping make change. The hearts will be displayed in the library over the next few weeks.
 
Maureen Lill
Teacher Mentor for Indigenous 

Monica Weatherall
Indigenous Program Mentor

Social Justice

DONATIONS FOR ROSIES

For next week only we are collecting donations of cup-a-soup and cup-a-noodles for Rosies.

Students can drop these into the Student Administration Office, or parents can leave at Parent Reception.

Rosies School Engagement Program


Marymount College students will have the opportunity to volunteer with Rosies Friends on the Street again this year. 

Dates available will be advertised to students via the daily notices in the next few weeks. Interested Year 10-12 students can see me in my office.

Read the Rosies newsletter to find out more about the work they do on the Gold Coast.

Edwin Pereira 
Campus Minister

Year Level Updates

Year 12 

Key Dates

  • Year 12 Cohort photo—8:30am Tuesday 12 July
  • Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 August—Year 12 Applied Unit 4 Exams
  • Friday 21 October—Year 12 Farewell Assembly
  • 24 October-15 November—Year 12 External Exams
  • Tuesday 15 November —Graduation Liturgy
  • Thursday 17 November—Year 12 Formal

Balance

As we tick into the second half of Term 2, and the weather continues to make life difficult for us all, the Year 12s plough through with their academic pursuits.

Those studying General subjects will be knee-deep in content, as well as moving towards IA3 drafting. Those studying Applied subjects and Certificate courses have consistent work that needs completing. All students should be spending time at home either working on tasks or consolidating their content knowledge. Getting the balance right between schoolwork, part-time jobs, spending time with friends, and personal downtime is the key to maximising the enjoyment of their senior year. We encourage all students to plan their time effectively to achieve the right balance.
 

Hard and Soft Skills

Last week a representative from Bond University came out to speak to Year 12s about tertiary study.

Whilst the presentation was geared towards Bond, there were many valid points made regardless of whether tertiary study is on the cards or not. One of the points emphasised was that employers are looking for applicants with a good blend of hard and soft skills. Hard skills are the content knowledge required to complete the job. Soft skills are the personality traits and interpersonal skills that make a person a great team member. This ties in with our ethos here at the College of turning out well-rounded individuals who can contribute to society upon graduation and these qualities are evident in abundance with this cohort.


Careers Expo

Following on the back of the Bond visit, all students are encouraged to attend the Careers Expo on Monday night with their parents in the Doyle Centre.

It is a wonderful opportunity to speak to those in the industry regarding all manner of options for next year and beyond. It will be time well spent for those who have a clear pathway in mind, as well as for those who are unsure what their next step might be and we look forward to seeing as many of the Year 12s here as possible on Monday.


Year 12 vs Staff

This week has seen the Year 12 students take on the staff in a range of lunchtime sporting contests.

Monday saw a hotly contested Volleyball match where the level of play was surprisingly high! After two intense sets, the teams could not be separated with the match finishing in a draw, one set each. At the time of writing, players are preparing for the rest of the battles with Basketball, Netball and Dodgeball to be contested throughout the week. Results will be published in our next newsletter, will the student’s confidence translate into results?


Week 7

As alluded to in the last newsletter, next week has a number of activities planned and the Year 12s will be front and centre for them all. 

Our College Mass will be on Wednesday morning. Any time the College community can come together in prayer is a special one, and our Year 12s will be active participants in the celebration.

In addition, the annual M-Fest will take place with musical performances at morning tea and lunchtime throughout the week. To witness the talents, and a decent dose of courage, on display as the students get up to perform is amazing and we can’t wait to support the performers. 

Finally, M-Fest culminates in Have-a-Heart Day on Friday. This is a day where students are encouraged to bring in a gold coin donation, wear red or pink, and engage in activities throughout the day, all in support of Rosies. It is always an eagerly anticipated day and no doubt this will be no exception.

Matt Carroll and Sarah Henttonen
Head and Assistant Head of Year 12

Year 11 

Key Dates

  • 18-24 May Unit 1 Exams 
  • 25-27 May Year 11 Retreat 
Cathy Cooper and Nigel Ward
Head and Assistant Head of Year 11

Year 10 

Key Dates

  • Week 9—Year 10 Exam Week (dates to be confirmed)
  • Monday 25 July—Year 10 Immunisations
  • Monday 25 July—Year 11 2023 Subject Information Evening
  • Monday 1 August—Year 10 SET Plan Interviews

Looking after physical and mental health

As we move towards the assessment phase of the term, Year 10 students must ensure that they are keeping up with their classwork and assignments. Students are encouraged to look after their physical and mental health, by getting support where needed, finding any time to exercise and connect with loved ones. 


Uniform variations

A reminder that students are required to bring a note when out of uniform. Due to the extended rain period, we are having high numbers of students wearing sports jackets. Sports jackets are only allowed to be worn with the sports uniform on Thursday. 


Careers Expo

The Careers Expo is coming up on Monday 30 May 5.30-7.30pm, this is a compulsory event for Year 10 students, where they will be provided with valuable information leading towards future careers and study pathways.

Any questions or concerns we would love to have Year 10 students come to our office.

Kevin Cornor and Belinda Faulks
Head and Assistant Head of Year 10

Year 9 

Key Dates

  • Monday 8 August—Year 10 2023 Subject Information Evening
  • Thursday 11 August—Science Night

Wet Weather

It has been a wet week at the College this week – with many sports called off and no oval access at lunchtime.

The students have had to adapt to the changes and the Year 9 cohort has done this quite well. Hopefully, we will start to see some sun next week.
 

Record books

We ask that all parents check if their son/daughter has a record book as a number of students are coming to school without one.

If they have lost it, please have them check at the Student Administration Office if it has been handed in, and purchase another one through the bookshop if necessary.
 

Reflection Day

Last Friday the Year 9 students attended a Reflection Day at Bond University.

Presenter, Michael Fitzpatrick asked the students to think deeply about the type of person they would like to be. Several students spoke publicly about traits that they respect in their peers. It was wonderful to hear that many students named traits such as compassion, leadership, maturity, kindness, and hard work. There was also a moment where students could recognise what holds them back when it comes to being the person they really want to be. Students recognised some of these things as being anxiety, shyness, laziness, lack of confidence and fear of what others think.

Importantly, the cohort seemed to bond throughout the day with many students getting to know people they knew little about before. 

Year 9 Reflection Day was a great day for our year level. It was a great day as I got to talk to someone that I wouldn’t normally talk to. I got to learn more about many people in Year 9. I was able to hear what other people thought of our year level and Michael made it an enjoyable day. The Year 9’s liked the day and had fun when they got involved. Ben Browne

Year 9 Reflection Day significantly impacted all Year 9 students mentally and emotionally. Not only did it open our eyes to our peers’ personal issues throughout our cohort, but it brought us closer in our current friendships and introduced us to new possible friendships. Throughout all the activities we participated in, we stepped outside our comfort zones and discovered how to become more comfortable around one another. Personally, I loved the experience and am open to growing as a person alongside my peers. On behalf of Year 9, thank you to everyone who helped organise this special day, it allowed us to learn important messages that will shape the way we view each other, and the effort we put into our present and future friendships. Ruby Stenhouse

Nicky Browne and Matthew Geyer
Heads and Assistant Head of Year 9

Year 8

Key Dates

  • Thursday 11 August—Science Night 
Peter Carroll and Lauren Hutchinson
Head and Assistant Head of Year 8

Year 7 

Key Dates

  • Monday 10-Friday 13 May—NAPLAN
  • Thursday 11 August—Year 7 Pastoral Day

Cyber Safety

During the week, parents of Year 7 would have received an email detailing some information about cyber safety, particularly in relation to Instagram.

It’s important that parents read through the information with their children as to how to best support them with cyber safety and security. This space is ever-changing and evolving, so it’s important we keep ourselves up to date with the latest information.
 

Year 7 Camp

We are pleased to announce that we finally are able to confirm the new dates for Year 7 camp.

The camp will run from Wednesday 16 until Friday 19 November. Being toward the end of the year, it is safe to assume that families may be absent during this time. Therefore, to plan ahead if you are intending on being away, ensure you complete an extended absence request form through the Parent Portal, as well as let the Heads of Year 7 and your student’s Pastoral teacher know.
 

Help is always available

We understand that many Year 7s have needed to take off for illness, family or other events, and therefore it can be difficult to try and catch up on work missed.

However, students are not alone with this burden, and the College offers many avenues of support.

All Year 7 students are welcome to attend the help offered. We encourage the Year 7s to become independent learners and part of this is to seek help when needed.
 
What Where When Who runs the club
Lunchtime help Learning Support
Centre
Monday
Tuesday,
Wednesday
Friday 
Learning Support
Teacher Aides
Homework club Library Thursday
3.00-4.00pm
Teachers
Lunchtime help J201 Lunchtime Year 12 leaders
 


College record book

The College diary is a critical communication tool between the students, their Pastoral teacher, their subject teacher and the parents.

As parents, it is important that you are checking the student’s diary once a week and signing it off. This will lead to parents being aware of what is happening at school, as well as ensure homework is being written and completed.
 
Matt Hurley & Sam McMenamin
Head and Assistant Head of Year 7

Careers and Vocational Education

 
Date:  Monday 30 May 2022
Time 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Where:   Doyle Centre
Dress:  All students are to wear their formal uniform.
Details:  Year 9 – Welcome to attend.      
Year 10 - Compulsory to attend. 
Year 11 and 12 – Highly recommended to attend.
 
As always, parents/caregivers are strongly encouraged to come along and take advantage of this rare opportunity to speak one-on-one with industry experts and representatives from a wide array of institution

Online Consultations 


Head of Careers and Vocational Education, Mr David Grant is available on Wednesday afternoons for online meetings via Microsoft Teams with parents to discuss Careers, QTAC, QCE, University Early Offers/Courses, etc.

You can book in on a Wednesday afternoon between 3:40pm – 5:00pm for a 20 minute session via the link below. If you require a different time or day, please email David.Grant@marymount.qld.edu.au to arrange an alternate day and time.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE MEETING WITH HEAD OF CAREERS/VET

School-Based Traineeships


School-Based Traineeship opportunities are managed through the Careers Centre, and a number of excellent opportunities currently exist.

Now is the perfect time for interested students to consider securing a position that provides paid employment, hands-on work experience and a certificate qualification upon completion. Offered to Year 10 - 11 students (Non-ATAR).

Visit the Careers Centre for further information or click on the link to view current opportunities: School-Based Traineeship Current Opportunities

Careers Newsletter

Visit www.marymount.qld.edu.au/Careers to access the Careers Newsletter for the following information:
  • Certificate III In Individual Support (Assistant In Nursing) SBT
  • Job Opportunities At The New TAFE Robina Campus
  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary School-Based Traineeships On Offer
  • Griffith University
  • Southern Cross University
  • Bond University
  • Australian Catholic University
  • Defence Work Experience
  • UNIQ You For Female Students

Humanities

Bond University High School Model United Nations 2022


The prestigious Bond University High School Model United Nations was held from 10-11 May.

Almost 200 students representing 19 high schools, this was the largest ever. Seven Marymount College students participated along with Mr Garrett Fitzgerald. 

This was a Model UN with a difference, as it was aligned with the topical international United Nationals Sustainable Development Goal 14 'Life Below Water' sustainable conservation of our oceans. With all resolutions from the conference being sent to the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva for consideration. 

A number of Marymount students worked the conference as journalists, writing and drafting news-stories, creating video content, controlling the social media newsfeed and recording interviews…but most importantly creating controversy! A big congratulations to Audrey Icasate who received an award for her journalistic endeavours.  

The new Model United Nations Marymount will be participating in, will be the invite-only, The Southport School (TSS) Model United Nations Conference in July.

Well done to all the students who attended:

Year 12
Bailey Brosnan

Year 10
Audrey Icasate
Luka Misic
Kye Samuels
Fergus Brazel
Ky Nguyen
Ania Antecka

Garrett Fitzgerald
Humanities Teacher and Marymount Model United Nations Convenor

Science

Gold Coast Science and Engineering Challenge opportunity

 
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a day-long competition designed to provide Year 10 high school students with a positive experience of science and engineering. A maximum of 8 schools per day compete against each other at one venue. 
 
Each school 'team' is divided into eight groups of between 2 to 4 students per group. Each group will then do either one full-day activity, or two half-day activities (i.e. one activity in the morning session, and a different one in the afternoon session). Students are assigned a colour, to identify which activity(s) they will do during the morning and afternoon sessions.
 
Students are awarded points for each activity and the school with the most cumulative points at the end of the day is declared the winner. The highest scoring winning schools from each region/zone will subsequently compete against each other for a place in the state and - perhaps - the national final. 
 
Griffith University, are holding this year’s Engineering challenge day on Thursday 16 June at St Stephen's College Oxenford. I have the opportunity for 32 Year 10 students to be involved on the day to make 8 teams of 4. It is usually a great day that students in the past have loved.
 
A few examples of some of the past activities have included things like:
  • Creating a bridge that could withstand the most gold ingots going across it
  • Making a hover craft and navigating it through a course
  • Creating a giant catapult that can launch the furthest distance
  • Making a building that can withstand an earthquake simulation the best
  • Creating a bionic hand with fingers that can bend and grab different objects
If you are interested in competing or would like more information, please email Mrs Baker Kristina.baker@marymount.qld.edu.au or see me in my office G105.

Kristina Baker
Head of Science

Sport 

AGCC Interschool Sport 


Unfortunately, the weather has played havoc with our attempts to get any games in our Semester 1 AGCC interschool sport competition.

We now move to our trials for the Semester 2 competition in Weeks 8 & 9.
Please ensure your child has the correct equipment for the sport they are trialling in:
  • Boys AFL/Girls AFL: appropriate footwear (runners are fine if wearing football boots – must not have metal studs), mouthguard.
  • Boys Futsal: appropriate footwear (runners are fine), shin guards, long socks
  • Boys Oztag: appropriate footwear (runners are fine if wearing football boots – must not have metal studs), Oztag shorts OR shorts with either no pockets or zippered pockets
  • Boys Tennis: appropriate footwear (runners are fine), tennis racquet
  • Girls Basketball: appropriate footwear (runners are fine)
  • Girls Soccer: appropriate footwear (runners are fine if wearing football boots – must not have metal studs), shin guards, long socks
  • Girls Volleyball: appropriate footwear (runners are fine)
  • Mixed Netball: appropriate footwear (runners are fine), no jewellery, short fingernails

South Coast Representatives


Congratulations to Fynn Laffranchi on your selection in the South Coast 13-15yr Touch Football team to compete at the upcoming State Championships in Cairns. We wish you all the best as you take on the best in the State!
 

District Cross Country


On a rainy Monday 23 May, 29 students jumped on a bus to the Nerang Velodrome to run in the Oceanic District Cross Country for a chance to qualify for the South Coast cross country championships.

Whilst most of the course was held on the 1.5km bitumen criterion bike track at the velodrome, there were sections that went onto the grass – which turned to mud – and made for some tricky corners where the runners had to be careful not to slip. While it wasn’t the most ideal conditions to run in, we did have 15 of our students finish in the top 14 of their races and qualify through to the South Coast championships – congratulations to those runners.

Special mention to our medallists from the day: Molly Sewell (1st – 17yr girls), Luke Palmer (2nd – 15yr boys) & Chelsea Smyth (2nd – 14yr girls). 
 

Catholic Cup Netball


On Tuesday 24 May our two senior and one junior girls netball teams arrived at school in the rain to jump on a bus to Brisbane for the annual Catholic Cup netball carnival. After an extra-long trip – thanks to the 15 car crash on the M1 – the girls arrived to sunshine! 

The senior A team played in division A and unfortunately had two of their players on the sidelines with injury and illness. They had an up and down day – winning 2 games, losing 2 and drawing their final game, leaving them =9th. The senior B team had a tough day in division B – with 3 schools in their division playing their A teams. Our girls played well to finish with 2 wins and 4 losses, finishing 5th in their pool. Our junior team (comprising of year 7-9 girls) played in the intermediate division A (year 9/10 teams). They played very well up against the teams with older girls to end their pool rounds with 3 wins and 2 tough losses. That put them into the 5th/6th place play-off, where they won to finish the day in 5th place overall. 
All three teams now continue training for the Vicki Wilson regional qualifier day on Wednesday 8th of June. 


Student Sporting Achievement


Year 11 student Kai Allen has been selected in the Australian Ingenious U18’s Oztag team to play in a Mini World Cup at Coffs Harbour in August. Congratulations Kai! 

Unfortunately, Kai was also selected in the Queensland Schools swimming team to compete at the Australian Championships which is also in August, and he had to make the difficult decision between the two and chose swimming, so he won’t be able to play in the Oztag competition. On the plus side though, he will be available for the All Schools Oztag competition.
 

Student Sporting Results


Any student who achieves outstanding results in any sporting field and wants to be acknowledged in the newsletter needs to make sure they let Mr Balym know about the results. This information can be emailed directly to Mr Balym: tbalym@marymount.qld.edu.au

Trent Balym
Sports Program Leader

Co-Curricular Activities

Textiles and Fashion Workshops


Textiles and Fashion teachers, Mrs Jane Greffe and Mrs Pippa Marr offer Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon textiles workshops for Year 10 & 11 textiles and fashion students.

Students have the chance to have more time to work on their practical projects as well as more ‘tailored’ advice from their teachers. We are thankful to both staff for their willingness to help students. 

Film Club


After school Film Club on Wednesday afternoons is open to all Marymount students at the College. Students are able to develop their particular interests in the style and production form they want to experiment in. 

The students are enjoying making a Lego stop-motion action film using a green screen for special effects. Some are researching and building on animation skills such as Claymation and computer animation programs on iPads. Others are developing scripts for short suspense films and an interesting scene of an interview between a businessman and a penguin. Our seniors are using the time to work on their school FTNM assessments.

The ideas and creativity are incredible, and it is wonderful to see the older students take on a teaching role, helping the younger students with any questions or issues that have with their stories and production skills.

Lorena Vine
Head of Arts

Community Notices

Student Travel Rebates Semester 1


Bus Fare Assistance
  • Does your child attend a non-state school outside the Brisbane City Council boundary?
  • Does your family spend more than $45/week* on bus/ferry fares to and from school (*$35/week if you hold a concession card)?
  • Does your child travel on a publicly available service not owned or associated with the school?
Students With Disability
  • Does your child have a verified disability that requires transport assistance to and from school? 
  • Has your school’s learning support teacher assessed your child’s travel capability rating as semi-independent’ or more dependent?
Visit our website to see if you qualify for our financial assistance to help with the cost of transport and apply at SchoolTransport.com.au during May.
 
Late applications cannot be accepted after 31 May. 
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