HABITS OF MIND

10. Gathering Data Through All Senses: Stop to observe what I see; Listen to what I hear; Take note of what I smell; Taste what I am eating; Feel what I am touching.

YEARS 7 TO 13

MARIST COLLEGE

Catholic School for Girls Term 2 - Number 02

Friday 1st May, 2015

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Today we celebrated Chanel House Mass. We gathered as a community to remember the first martyr of Oceania and reflect on the example of someone who heard God’s call to spread his word. House Leaders Pheobe Harris, Rachel Pongi and Annie Byrne introduced the Mass and it’s theme “Is Christ Calling You” and spoke about the outstanding testimony of St Peter Chanel. During the Mass twenty-two Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion were commissioned. We thank them for their willingness to serve in this important Ministry.

Fleur Carvalho, Otila Tovio, Malia Onesi Tu’ipulotu, Sophia

Barham, Jade Tannen, Gemma Nash, Juvanka

Rebello, Renee Martimez, Anna Marshall, Chelcie Prasad, Daisy Pailate, Michaela Gasparini, Julian Jeffs-Niupopo, Danielle Pama, Diana

Foliaki, Erin Rivers, Anna Mordido, Laura McLellan,

Natalia Thompson, Marieka Tunai, Rosita Ah Vui, Krystal Pome’e

Also four friends of the late Father Peter Prendergast from St Mary’s Parish Mt Albert, Dianne McArdle, Chris Holler-Allen, Megan Williams and Paula Malone, presented the school with a beautiful cross from his personal collection. Father Peter, who died in August 2014, was a much loved Parish Priest of St Mary’s and a loyal supporter of Marist College.

Principal

KEY DATES

WEEK 3 (B)

May 5th T Stolen - Yr12 Drama Production, 6.30pm Drama room, (not suitable for young children)

6th W Yr 7 Central Zone Football Stolen - Yr12 Drama Production, 6.30pm

Drama room, (not suitable for young children) 7th Th Yr 8 Central Zone Football 8th F Yr11 Food Trip Rotation 3-7

WEEK 4 (A)

May 11th M PTFA Meeting 7pm (Staffroom) 14th Th Yr12 Work Choice Day Yr 8-10 Parent Teachers Interviews School Closes at 1:20pm 15th F Rotation 4-1

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

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ANZAC DAY

Head Girl Georgia Kane, Deputy Head Girls Jessica Watson and Gemma Nash with Mrs Johnson and Mr Bowen at the Mt Albert War Memorial ANZAC Day ceremony. A copy of their speech is available to read on the school website.

MUSIC TRIP TO AUSTRALIA

On Wednesday the 15th of April, 26 students left Auckland as acquaintances and returned a week later as friends with many memories to share.

Melbourne went by very quickly. Our first performance was at Aquinas College. Although all the acts could not perform, we enjoyed their hospitality – they have a student run café with delicious food. The next two days in the City were magic! It seemed like it was only yesterday we were out and about, roaming the streets and shopping at Topshop and Victoria's Secret and especially Victoria Market! There were so many choices of everything you could imagine. Some girls bought bracelets as a souvenir and something to remind them they made it to Australia together. We also visited the Melbourne Art Gallery and Screen Worlds which had history of how film and television came about. Of course we could never forget our La Porchetta dinner evenings as the food was incredible.

The biggest highlight of the trip was watching the Lion King musical. It was an absolutely amazing show to watch, full of clever costumes and set design, changing lights and of course stunning singing, dance and acting.

After being shopaholics and having an awesome time in Melbourne, we were on our way to Tasmania. We arrived in Launceston and went on a tour until we reached Burnie. On our way we went to many different activities, the most popular being the Anvers Chocolate Factory. Soon after, our hearts were all pounding nervously as we waited to meet with our host families, which welcomed us with warmth and hospitality we will never forget.

The other highlight of the trip was our last day in Burnie at Marist Regional College. We performed at their theatre and had special lights and sound effects provided by our hosts, which greatly contributed to our concerts. We had so much fun jamming in the music room, and teaching them Ka Waiata. The BBQ lunch was also very successful, and we got to know everyone so much better. With a big smile and a tear in our eyes we wrapped up our second concert with a joint version of “Royals” with MRC.

Melbourne was an absolute blast but Tasmania was even better. It was a completely different experience for all of us. We made so many new friends whom we will continue to be friends with, no matter how far apart we are.

Although it was only for a week, all of us had an amazing time in Australia. We would like to thank all parents and teachers for putting their efforts for this trip to be possible.

Rachael Bergin, Shania Dias, Jemarie Estepa, Aimee Lin and Vicky Xu

YEAR 9 RETREAT

Last week Year 9s went to retreat at Ferndale House. Our retreat was all about the 'Lord's Prayer'. We were split into three groups for three different stations. Each station focused on a specific part of the 'Lord's Prayer'. The first station was all about the problems in the world, the second was all about 'daily bread' and how some people don't always have food and others do. The third was about sins and forgiveness. When we sin or when others sin against us, do we really forgive them?

Our favourite part about retreat was the end when we did a Liturgy. We divided into three groups and had to reflect on the last station we attended. Many of us chose to do skits. It was nice to watch each group perform their skits and see how they linked it to their station. We did a skit about pollution, and how we have to keep the Earth clean. Retreat was really fun! It challenged us to see the true meaning behind a prayer we say everyday and made us more aware of how we should treat others and the world we live in.

Nichola Bell and Marcella McGillivray, Year 9

Marist College Year 12 Drama

Presents

Tuesday 5th May and Wednesday 6th May 6.30pm, Drama Room. Please use the Alberton Ave Entrance

Adults $5.00; students a gold coin donation.

(Not suitable for young children)

JUNIOR PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS

YEARS 8 - 10

Meet the teachers Thursday May 14th, 2015 Times 2:30pm – 6:00pm

Online Bookings Open: May 1st, 2015 9:00am Online Bookings Close: May 13th, 2015 6:00pm

Go to Website www.schoolinterviews.co.nz Once on website:

Type WVKAE for Event Code and enter

Next screen asks for: Parent’s full name Email address Book for _____students (number) Students’ name (s) Click “GO” All fields are mandatory Next screen asks for student’s subjects and teachers. If booking for more than 1 child a box for each child is on the screen. Fill in Box(es) and click “GO” Next screen gives you a list of your appointment times with each teacher per child. Also Gives you the option to: Cancel interviews Add another student Add interviews Reschedule interviews Print your interviews Note: To allow as many parents as possible to meet their daughter’s teachers please book one 5 minute slot per teacher or a maximum of 10 minutes if your daughter has the same teacher for 2 or more subjects. Remember to leave 5 minutes between appointments as you will need time to reach the next teacher. Click on Finished and the computer will email your interview confirmation to you. If one of your daughter’s teacher does not show on the screen then he/she is fully booked. * If you don’t have the use of computer please call Anne-Marie Ward on 846 8311 extension 719 or email a.ward@maristcollege.school.nz she will make the required appointments for you.

NB: To allow as many parents as possible to meet their daughter’s teachers please book one 5 minute slot per teacher or a maximum of 10 minutes if your daughter has the same teacher for 2 or more subjects