MARIST COLLEGECatholic School for Girls, Years 7 to 13 Term 1 - Number 8

Thursday 24th March 2016

www.maristcollege.school.nz31 Alberton Avenue, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025. Ph (09) 846 8311, Fax (09) 815 1441, Email admin@maristcollege.school.nz

Key DatesWeek 9 (A)Mar 28 Mo Easter Monday Public Holiday 29 Tu Easter Tuesday School Holiday 30 We Year 11 PE Camp, 3:30pm 31 Th Year 7 Retreat (7M & 7R)Apr 1 Fr Year 7 Retreat (7T & 7S)

Week 10 (B)Apr 4 Monday - Thursday 3:15 - 5:15pm Stage Challenge Auditons 5 Tu Year 8-10 Goal Setting Interviews. Please note: School Finishes 1:20pm 6 We Year 12 Rocky Shore 7 Th Junior Kilikiti 7 Th Year 11 and 12 Drama trip 10:30 - 1.30pm 7Th Year7and8Pasifika Mentoring 5 - 6:30pm

From the Director of Religious StudiesDear Parents and Guardians,

On Sunday the 20 March, we celebrated Palm Sunday which marked the beginning of the Holy Week. This is a special time in the liturgical calendar of theCatholicChurch.ItremindsusofthegreatandlovingsacrificethatJesusmade for his people by dying on the cross for them.

During this week, Christians all over the world come together to pray and prepare themselves to encounter the risen Lord in the joyous feast of Easter. The Easter Triduum begins with Mass on Holy Thursday and ends on Easter Sunday. The Triduum is a three day prayer period that marks the end of Lent and leads the faithful into the Easter season.

Since this period marks an important time of prayer and worship, churches all around the country have special services during these days and Christians are encouraged to participate in them.

This year your family may like to celebrate this special season at St Patricks Cathedral, which has services at the following times:

For further information see www.stpatricks.org.nz. or to attend a service locally, visit your parish website for details on their Holy Week programme.

At school we have prepared for this holy season by participating in penitential and reconciliation liturgies and a meaningful Holy Thursday liturgy which was led by the Year 10 students. These well-organised liturgical events provided both staffandstudentswithanopportunitytoreflectontheirownLentenjourneyandprepare for the feast of Easter. Many hours of practice and preparation went into these liturgies and we thank all the students involved, Sr Seini, Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Rodriques for the time and effort they put into this.

Easter blessings to you all, In this Holy Year of Mercy let us all be instruments of God’s mercy and spread the joy of the risen Lord to all people.

Mrs Stateira D’Souza Director Religious Studies (DRS)

Holy Thursday - 24 March 11am - 1pm Reconciliation available7:30pm Mass Of The Lord’s Supper

Good Friday - 25 March9am Way of the Cross Procession and Stations from Albert Park to Cathedral3pm The Passion Of The Lord 7pm At the Foot of the Cross A baroque music presentation

Holy Saturday - 26 March 8:30am Morning Prayer for Holy Saturday7:30pm Easter Vigil and First Mass Of The Resurrection

Easter Sunday - 27 MarchMasses will be held at 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 4:30pm and 7pm Holy Week Reflection

As our Lenten journey draws to a close we are called to reflect, and wait in anticipation of the events that are yet to unfold. The week begins with a crowd that welcomes Jesus but, herd like, then calls for his crucifixion. We see Jesus, the Son of God, washing the feet of his disciples and offering his body and blood for the salvation of humankind. There is nothing to humanly admire in suffering, but in Christ’s gruesome suffering and barbaric death, God’s great act of salvation was accomplished. Our suffering too at times is incomprehensible, but often in it lies our spiritual growth and the edification for others. The Easter story, the empty tomb, is the hope and joy of all believers. We too will rise one day and be reunited forever with those who have gone before us – but for now we are grateful not only that we have been saved; not only that in Christ there is no condemnation (Rome 8:1) but because God has clothed us with the garments of salvation, God has covered us with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels (Is 61:10). Let us therefore receive his body and blood as often as we can and enjoy this week – for He has risen!

Fleur Carvalho

Easter blessings for a safe and joyful holiday

Polyfest 2016

Study Skills for SuccessYear 11 students attended a two hour seminar this week designed to provide them with the study skills, motivation and resilience to excel in NCEA, this year and throughout their secondary schooling. A wide range of study tips and methodologies as well as the vitally important character traits required to apply these skills for optimum success were delivered through stories, images, music and movement. Darren, the presenter uses the acronym - B.E.S.T. to ensure the students will remember and recall the messages.

Belief: to raise their expectations and standards and developtheinnerconfidencetoperformattheirbestinschool and life.

“See it – believe it – do the work – achieve it”

Excellence: systems to manage themselves and their workloadefficiently.

“In all things have a commitment to completion”

Study: a tool kit of highly effective and easily implementable study techniques to measurably maximise their study scores.

“Focus your mind and achieve results”

Toughness: a variety of mental strategies to help students become resilient in the face of adversity and to bounce back from failure.

“Never give up”

In addition to the seminar booklet, students now have access to downloadable resources such as the study homework planner, music to study by, habit formation trackers and motivational videos at www.successintegrated.com/tools.

We hope all year 11 students will use all these resources to theirbenefitacademicallyandasindividuals.Becometheperson God created you to be.

African GroupPlacing 2nd African Continent TrophyBeing a part of African group this year has been amazing, along with the ability to compete at Polyfest. 2016 was our firstyearofentrytoPolyfestaspartof showcasing our diversity and our aim was to do our best and have fun. Receiving a call back and then placing was the icing on the cake. Through this whole process, we were able to grow as, not only a school in regards to diversity, but we were able to grow closer as a sisterhood. We found ourselves making friends outside of our own friendships and bonding through music and dance. It is an experience I would recommend to everyone who gets the chance, try out for a cultural group and take the opportunity to attend Polyfest - you will not regret it.

Pearl Mazuriri

Indian Group

School Holiday Computer Classes For ages 5 – 15 at Ntec Tertiary Group NZ, Federal St, in Minecraft, Create 3D Games, Coding, Web Design, Animation, Video Editing, and Building a PC and if young the Discovery Computer Class. For further information please call 488 0787 or e-mail www.grandtraining.co.nzAuckland City Venue: NTEC TERTIARY GROUP NZ 25 Federal Street (Corner Swanson and Federal Streets)

Caritas Mufti DayThank you to all who contributed to the Caritas Fundraising Appeal on Friday 18th March 2016, $1554.80 was collected.

Lost Property: The lost property box at the office is overflowing. Please get students to come collect their belongings.

www.maristcollege.school.nz31 Alberton Avenue, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025. Ph (09) 846 8311, Fax (09) 815 1441, Email admin@maristcollege.school.nz

Australian Science competition (ICAS)Marist College would like to offer students in years 7 - 13 an opportunity to participate in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) in Science which will be held on the 31st of May 2016.

ICAS is one of the most highly regarded schools based competition and assessment programsintheworld.Eachstudentisrewardedwithacertificateofhighdistinction,distinction, credit or participation - a great addition to each student’s portfolio. The ICAS has high quality test materials and the papers are skills-based. Results show the student’s relative position in the test population.

Go to www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/preparation for resources to help students prepareforICAS.Studentswillberequiredtomakeapaymentof$8.50totheofficewith their name and Year level on an envelope for this examination. The last date for payment is the 15th of April 2016.

For further information you could talk to your Science teacher or Mrs. Menezes regarding the examination.

Leader ProfilesJustine MacabascoChampagnat House Leader, started Marist College in 2012 after attending St. Joseph’s School in Onehunga. This year she is studying Mathematics with Statistics, Art Design, Music, Classical Studies, Economics, and Religious Education. After high school she is looking to study a course within the Creative Industries. Justine has participated in several groups and events such as Jazz Band, Stage Challenge, Dragon Boating, Family Festival, and School Productions. Her goal this year is to bring together different year groups through activities, and encourage further development of a comfortable and interactive Marist family.

Kate Chew-LitA Chanel House Leader, started Marist College in 2012 after attending St Therese School. She is studying Mathematics with Statistics, Drama, Performing Arts Technology, Media Studies, English and Religious Education. Her future plans are to study a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Kate has been involved in Kapa Haka, African Group, Rarotongan Group, Stage Challenge, Vinnies, Student Council, Amnesty, Special character, Netball, Cricket, Touch, Kilikiti and the Fame Jr Production. From this diverse participation she has created strong sisterly bonds across year levels and hopes to encourage the amazing Marist community to do the same creating an even stronger Marist family. She wants to encourage others to get involved too.

Leilani TaufaChavoin House Leader, started Marist College in 2010 after attending Kelston Primary and then Gladstone Primary. This year she is studying Drama, Health, Physical Education, Life Science (Biology), Performing Arts Technology and Religious Education. Leilani has been involved in various groups such as School Netball, Gospel Choir, Dragon Boating, Tongan Group and Kilikiti. This year she is hoping to get the students to realise and embrace their God given talents. She would like the students to express those talents throughout the Marist College community, and to be proud about it.

Mikayla AfeleA Colin House Leader,firststartedMarist College in 2010 after attending St Dominic’s primary school. This year she is taking Art Photography, Health, Physical Education, Performing Arts Technology, Tourism and Religious Education. Her extra curricular activities include the Social Netball Team, Kapa Haka, Mixed Samoan and Tongan Group, Hula group, Kilikiti, Marist Vinnies and the Social Action Group. This year she is hoping to get as many students as possible participating in many events which are happening throughout the year, and help to make a positive environment within her house.

Pasifika Mentoring, Years 7 and 8Thursday 7th April 2016, from 5 - 6:30pmat Marist College, Room 218 (come via back gate, Kitenui Avenue)

MENTORING – providing support groups for your daughter. Guest speakers: Danny Liuliu-Afoa and past mentoring students. Bring your daughter and a plate of food to share at the conclusion of the meeting.

Relay For LifeWell done to our Relay For Life team and supporters. Our girls raised $11,000 which is an amazing effort.

Years 8 - 10

Parent/Student/Teacher Goal Setting Interviews

Tuesday 5th April 2:30pm – 6:00pm

Online Bookings Open: Friday 18th March Online Bookings Close: Monday 4th April

Go to Website www.schoolinterviews.co.nz Once on website: Type n556e 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

Please 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 or unavailable. * If you don’t have the use of computer please call Kate Yurjevic on 846 8311 extension 708 or email k.yurjevic@maristcollege.school.nz she will make the required appointments for you.