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25.01.2022 Following on from Friday afternoon’s announcement, a reminder that Marist ovals and all ACT Government turf sportsgrounds are closed for training today and tomorrow, Monday 24 August and Tuesday 25 August 2020. The College ovals will be open on Wednesday, 26 August, for those teams that normally train at Marist on a Wednesday. Please be advised that no additional teams are to use the College ovals. At this stage, all ACT Government turf ovals will still be closed on Wednesd...ay (26 August). #BeMarist Marist Canberra Football Club Marist Rugby Club - Canberra MAFC Marist College Canberra Hockey Club

25.01.2022 The second half of the Academic Awards Ceremony was held earlier today. Congratulations to all of the students in Years 7-12 in Lavalla, Mark, McMahon and Patrick Houses who today received an award for Academic Merit, Improvement or Excellence based on their Semester One 2020 results (some of whom are pictured). #BeMarist

25.01.2022 Due to the recent wet weather, the College's ovals are closed for training today. #BeMarist Marist Canberra Football Club Marist Rugby Club - Canberra MAFC Marist College Canberra Hockey Club

24.01.2022 The College is calling for nominations for the Br Francois Service Medal. The person receiving this Medal will be an Old Boy of the College who: has been out of school for a minimum of three years and not more than 15 years, and has a demonstrated track record of service to others or who has made an exceptional contribution to meeting the needs of the vulnerable.... Nominations for this year’s Medal close on Friday 21 May 2021. More information can be found on the College website: https://www.maristc.act.edu.au//br-francois-service-medal- Image: Recipient of the 2020 Br Francois Service Medal, Dr Steven Peterson #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Old Boy and former MAFC player Tom Highmore on his selection in the 2020 AFL Draft and who will be joining St Kilda Football Club. #BeMarist AFL Canberra

23.01.2022 Here’s wishing all dads, stepdads, grandfathers and uncles a Happy Father’s Day. #BeMarist

23.01.2022 Best wishes to those staff who are leaving the College at the end of this year (some of whom are pictured). Thank you for your contributions to the students and the College. We wish each of them all the very best for the future. #BeMarist

22.01.2022 The College is pleased to advise we will be livestreaming the First XV rugby game between Marist and St Edmund's College Canberra tomorrow from 3.00pm. The game will be available to view via the College’s YouTube at: https://youtu.be/kdUSTtg-vBs A reminder that due to COVID-19, only one parent/spectator per player can currently attend each of the weekend sporting fixtures. Supporters should continue to adhere to the 1.5m social distancing advice with a reminder that the gen...eral public are not permitted to attend. We’re looking forward to a great weekend of sport. #BlueandBlue #BeMarist Marist Rugby Club - Canberra ABC Canberra

22.01.2022 The image and story of an Under 10s Marist rugby player helping a St Edmund's College Canberra player injured in back play has well and truly struck a chord this week. The actions of the boys and the Marist First Aid Officer have reminded us and prompted wider discussion about the importance of sportsmanship, kindness and good character. Theo and Brody are both looking forward to their next respective games, and Theo has been invited to lead out our First XV ahead of their g...ame against Grammar this weekend. Image: Kelly Grainger Marist Rugby Club - Canberra Brumbies Rugby ABC Canberra The Canberra Times The Sydney Morning Herald

22.01.2022 Our Year 6 and Year 9 students have departed their respective Camps. Year 6s are still due back about 4.00pm; Year 9 students are due to return between 3.45pm 4.00pm. #BeMarist

22.01.2022 Year 10 Trek is going well with the students looking forward to their last night. The estimated arrival times for tomorrow, Saturday 14 November, are as follows: Groups 2, 4 and 6 are due back to the College at 4.30pm All other groups are due to return at 6.30pm. ... #BeMarist See more

22.01.2022 Our Year 4 students have had a great afternoon while at Camp participating in a range of activities including mountain biking and going on the giant swing. #BeMarist

21.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attended our Mothers’ Mass celebrated by Fr Richard Thompson. Fr Richard and our 2021 College Captain, John, both spoke of the important roles mothers play in the lives of their sons. Our thanks to everyone who also attended our Marist Mothers’ Twilight Retreat. The gathering had the chance to ‘Breathe: the Spirit of Life’. #BeMarist - Enrolling now for 2022

21.01.2022 Well done to our Year 12 students who are studying Construction Pathways on recently completing several projects within the local community as part of their Certificate II in Construction. As well as completing a gardening blitz for a Marist grandmother, the students also spread over four cubic metres of mulch at the Sacred Heart Presbytery. #BeMarist Marist College Canberra Faith Formation

19.01.2022 While the Community Carols were unable to run in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, this didn’t quell the efforts of our Year 6 Game Changer students who made sure that the jolly (not germs) will be spread throughout the Marist community this year. Click the following link to watch their short film which is available on the College Portal, and features Santa Claus, a mathematical equation, the Year 7 Song Club singing the Twelve Days of Christmas COVID-19 edition, some mischievous elves and a few outtakes: https://bit.ly/2KnW8JU #BeMarist Marist College Canberra Faith Formation

18.01.2022 Two of our students, Liam and Matias, spoke to The Canberra Times ahead of today's First XV Rugby Grand Final. Well done to Marist Rugby Club - Canberra with a total of 12 teams playing in today's ACT Junior Rugby Union Grand Finals. A number of the games, including the First XV and Second XV Grand Finals, are being live streamed due to COVID restrictions: https://www.bartvsports.com.au/clubs/marist-rugby-club/... #BeMarist #BlueandBlue St Edmund's College Canberra

18.01.2022 Following an assessment of our College ovals and ACT Government grounds, Marist ovals and all ACT Government turf sportsgrounds will be closed for all activities (training and match play) from tomorrow, Saturday 22 August, until Wednesday 26 August 2020 inclusive. Despite best efforts to make the ovals clear of water and safe to play, unfortunately the amount of rain received over the last few weeks has meant there has not been enough good drying conditions. #BeMarist... Marist Canberra Football Club Marist Rugby Club - Canberra MAFC Marist College Canberra Hockey Club

17.01.2022 A reminder the College Photo Day is being held tomorrow, Friday 11 September. Students from Years 4-12 need to be dressed in their full winter uniform for the photos, with hair to be neat and tidy. Please note: there will be no Friday sport in the Junior School tomorrow.... A reminder that while photo orders are due in by tomorrow, orders for sibling photos must be placed no later than today, Thursday 10 September. More information can be found in this week’s What’s On: https://www.maristc.act.edu.au/ne/whats-on-9-september-2020 #BeMarist

17.01.2022 Last year, the MAFC took part in a program to donate some old jerseys to the AFL for distribution to communities in the Northern Territory. It’s great to see the jerseys being worn with such pride. #BlueandBlue #BeMarist The Canberra Times ABC Canberra AFL Canberra

16.01.2022 Year 10 Trek update: * Groups 2, 4 and 6 have left and are on track to arrive at the College about 4.30pm - 4.40pm * At this stage, the rest of the groups are still due to arrive about 6.30pm. Any significant changes to either of these timings will be posted as a comment to this post. ... #BeMarist

15.01.2022 Congratulations to all of the students in Years 7-12 in Conway House, Crispin House, Darlinghurst House and Haydon House who today received an award for Academic Merit, Improvement or Excellence based on their Semester One 2020 results. The second half of the Academic Awards Ceremony, featuring students from the other four Senior School Houses, will be held on Thursday. #BeMarist

15.01.2022 Thank you to all of the wonderful exhibitors, including parents, Old Boys and members of our wider community, who attended last night’s Marist College Canberra Careers Information Night. The students gained a wide range of information about future career and study pathways. #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022

15.01.2022 The College is seeking a motivated, qualified and enthusiastic classroom practitioner to join the Science Department and teach in the Senior School to students in Years 7 12. An ability to teach Senior Chemistry is highly desirable. This is a full-time, permanent position, commencing on Monday 12 July 2021. More information can be found on the College website: https://www.maristc.act.edu.au/our-college/employment Applications for this position close at 5.00pm on Friday 28 ...May 2021. #BeMarist - Enrolling now for 2022

15.01.2022 The latest Enews is available via the College website: https://www.maristc.act.edu.au/newslet/enews-19-august-2020 A reminder that Moderation Day is on tomorrow, Thursday 20 August. This is a pupil-free day for all students in Years 4-12. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the College on Friday, 21 August 2020. #BeMarist

15.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who recently donated personal care items, school supplies and grocery items to Marist180. Marist180 is a Catholic organisation which strives for positive change in the lives of young people and their families, particularly those most at risk and on the margins of society. The College highlighted their amazing work with unaccompanied minors at our Service Day earlier this term. The donations are being distributed to their houses in the ACT and NSW. #BeMarist Marist College Canberra Faith Formation

14.01.2022 Congratulations to all Junior School boys who received an award at today’s Junior School end-of-year Presentation Ceremony. We wish all of our Year 6 boys well with their progression to Year 7 in 2021. #BeMarist

14.01.2022 The Year 9 Bungarra Challenge is going well. With the weather continuing to warm up, students have been participating in a range of activities including: abseiling, mountain biking and sled rafting. #BeMarist

14.01.2022 A great view of the College and parts of Woden taken from Mt Taylor in about 1977, with Athllon Drive yet to be developed. #BeMarist #throwback

14.01.2022 Due to the recent wet weather, the College's ovals are again closed for training today. #BeMarist Marist Canberra Football Club Marist Rugby Club - Canberra MAFC Marist College Canberra Hockey Club

14.01.2022 It’s great to see some of our students in Years 10 12 taking advantage of the opportunities available to further their skills on Moderation Day. #BeMarist

14.01.2022 Congratulations to all of our Year 7-12 students whose work is currently on display in our online Visual Arts and Technology and Applied Studies Exhibition, ‘Beyond’. Hundreds of pictures, artworks, animations and videos of students’ projects and achievements in a range of areas can be viewed virtually via the College’s website: https://www.maristc.act.edu.au//2020-beyond-exhibition-ava This year’s event is being held virtually, allowing the Marist community to share in th...e celebration and excitement from the comfort of their own homes. #BeMarist

14.01.2022 Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are hoping the following reunions will still take place at the College in 2020: Class of 2019 1 year reunion: Friday 30 October Class of 2010 10 year reunion: Saturday 14 November Class of 2000 20 year reunion: Saturday 21 November Class of 1990 30 year reunion: Saturday 21 November... Class of 1980 40 year reunion: Sunday 8 November. If you are interested in attending one of the above Old Boy reunions, please register your interest via the College website: https://www.maristc.act.edu.au/ne/old-boy-reunions-for-2020 If anything changes, the College will endeavour to contact each of the above cohorts in conjunction with the year level organisers. #BeMarist MCC Old Boys Association

14.01.2022 Well done to all of our students and staff for their fantastic efforts during today’s Cross Country Carnivals. Congratulations to Hartigan House for winning this year’s Junior School title, followed closely by O’Donoghue House and Chisholm House. Congratulations also to Haydon House on winning this year’s Senior School title, followed by Patrick House and Conway House. ... #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022

13.01.2022 Due to COVID restrictions, the Old Boy reunions scheduled to take place at the College in Term Four 2020 have unfortunately been postponed until Term One 2021. These postponements impact the reunions for the following year levels: Class of 1980 (40 years), Class of 1990 (30 years), Class of 2000 (20 years), Class of 2010 (10 years) and Class of 2019. Old Boys from any of these year levels are invited to register your interest in attending in 2021 via: www.maristc.act.edu.au/...news/old-boy-reunions-update The College will endeavour to contact each of these cohorts once more information is available. #BeMarist MCC Old Boys Association

13.01.2022 The College acknowledges and congratulates the Class of 2020 on their pleasing academic results and their contributions to all facets of College life. Our median ATAR of 82.60 positions us in the top few schools in the ACT. Congratulations to our top 10 students for 2020: Lesh, TJ, Angus, Joshua, Kai, Peter, Jack, Mycheal, Sebastian and Liam. ... We wish all of our Year 12s all the very best for the future. #BeMarist

13.01.2022 Please be advised that the College’s ovals and the ACT Government's natural turf grounds are again closed for training today due to the recent wet weather. #BeMarist Marist Canberra Football Club Marist Rugby Club - Canberra MAFC Marist College Canberra Hockey Club

13.01.2022 Our Year 6 students have arrived safely at Camp and are enjoying their first afternoon of activities. #BeMarist

12.01.2022 Important announcement for all Marist Canberra Football Club players: All soccer fixtures due to be played at Marist grounds today have been cancelled due to the recent rain. MCFC teams playing at other grounds are asked to please check the following website to see if the grounds have been closed: https://capitalfootball.com.au/grounds-washed-out-this-wee/... Please note: This only applies to MCFC games, not MAFC or Marist Rugby Club - Canberra . #BeMarist

12.01.2022 We were pleased to welcome Old Boy, Brumbies Rugby and former Marist Rugby Club - Canberra player Tom Cusack, fellow Brumby Connal McInerney and the 2020 #SuperRugbyAU Trophy to the College earlier today, with Tom helping to inspire the next generation. #BeMarist MCC Old Boys Association

12.01.2022 Due to the recent wet weather, the College's ovals and the ACT Government's natural turf grounds are closed for training today. #BeMarist Marist Canberra Football Club Marist Rugby Club - Canberra MAFC Marist College Canberra Hockey Club

11.01.2022 As part of the College’s Year 9 Footsteps program and the Road Ready driving course, our Year 9 students in Haydon House yesterday had the opportunity to drive Mini Coopers around the Wakefield Park Raceway. Our Darlinghurst Year 9 students spent the day at CIT Reid Campus in the Music Department competing in their own ‘rap off’ competition, while Year 9s in Crispin House learnt more about world religions through their visits to a Mosque, Synagogue and Hindu Temple. #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022

11.01.2022 Students returning from Year 8 Camp are due back at the College at approximately 2.45pm. A reminder for parents and carers to please not park in the driveway. The Year 8 students who departed this morning have arrived safely and have been setting up their tents. ... #BeMarist

11.01.2022 A reminder that the College is currently livestreaming the First XV rugby game between Marist and St Edmund's College Canberra. The game is available to view via the College’s YouTube at: https://youtu.be/kdUSTtg-vBs #blueandblue #BeMarist Marist Rugby Club - Canberra

11.01.2022 The College will again be livestreaming the First XV rugby game, this time between Marist and Canberra Grammar School from 3.00pm today. The game will be available to view via the College’s YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGB_gZWjVmU A reminder that due to COVID-19, only one parent/spectator per player can currently attend each of the weekend sporting fixtures. ... Supporters should continue to adhere to the 1.5m social distancing advice with a reminder that the general public are not permitted to attend. #BlueandBlue #BeMarist Marist Rugby Club - Canberra

11.01.2022 All Year 10 students and staff who participated in Trek are back, safe and sound. We look forward to hearing their various stories of adventures on Monday. #BeMarist

11.01.2022 On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we will remember them. #WeRememberThem #RemembranceDay2020 #BeMarist

10.01.2022 Due to the inclement weather, all Marist ovals will be closed for training today. #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022 MAFC Marist Rugby Club - Canberra Marist Canberra Football Club

10.01.2022 Year 4 students and staff have left Cooba and are due back to the College about 4.00pm this afternoon. Any changes to this time will be added as a comment to this post. #BeMarist

10.01.2022 There was a great atmosphere in the Forum at recess with our Senior Jazz Band entertaining both students and staff while funds were being raised for Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn through the sale of donuts. #BeMarist

09.01.2022 Congratulations to John Brennan (College Captain), Matias Jensen (College Vice-Captain) and Reuben Mudge (Service Captain) who were today announced as the College Captains for 2021. Their inauguration, along with the rest of the College Student Leadership team, will occur next term. Servo Fidem!... #BeMarist

09.01.2022 In the lead-up to Christmas, we’d like to share a snippet of a piece performed by some of our talented Performing Arts staff at our recent end-of-year Staff Mass held at Mary Help Of Christians Parish, South Woden #BeMarist #bringingsomejoy Marist College Canberra Faith Formation

09.01.2022 The College and Woden as seen from Mt Taylor this morning. Our thanks to Leona Hazell for the use of this stunning image. #BeMarist ABC Canberra

09.01.2022 Year 8 students and staff have departed and their estimated time of arrival this afternoon is 2.40pm. A reminder to parents and carers to please not park in the College driveway. #BeMarist

08.01.2022 Year 10 Trek update: The buses have left . The estimated time of arrival for our Year 10 students and staff is between 3.45pm 4.00pm. Any significant changes to this timing will be added as a comment to this post. ... #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022

08.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mums, grandmothers, aunts and anyone who is like a mum. #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022

08.01.2022 Congratulations to five of our Year 12 students who were today recognised at the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies’ online Recognition of Excellence Ceremony: Lesh Academic Studies Award James Academic Excellence in Legal Studies Ben Community Services Award Jack Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award, and ... Damien Vocational Studies Award. #BeMarist

07.01.2022 Due to the recent wet weather, the College's ovals and the ACT Government's grounds will be closed for training from today until Friday (Wednesday 19 August Friday 21 August). Please also be advised that Hockey training is also cancelled for today (Wednesday 19 August). The College’s ovals and ACT Government's grounds will be inspected on Friday afternoon to confirm availability for the weekend. ... #BeMarist Marist Canberra Football Club Marist Rugby Club - Canberra MAFC Marist College Canberra Hockey Club

06.01.2022 Best wishes to our Year 12 students ahead of the AST that starts today. #BeMarist

06.01.2022 Long-serving and retiring English Teacher Garry McKevett spoke to ABC Canberra Saturday presenter Adrienne Francis earlier today about his time as a teacher at the College for the last 32 years, including what he has found most rewarding during his career and what he will miss the most. The interview starts at the 1:06:47 mark: https://www.abc.net.au//saturd/saturday-breakfast/12954464 Our thanks to everyone who has posted their best wishes online for Mr McKevett in the la...st few days. #BeMarist

06.01.2022 A huge thank you to everyone who donated items for this year’s Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn Winter Appeal. The donations of canned and non-perishable food, winter clothing and hygiene-related items will be distributed to those in need within the Canberra community, including for use in the Vinnies Night Patrol vans. #BeMarist ... Marist College Canberra Faith Formation ABC Canberra See more

06.01.2022 Best wishes to all students, from Years 4 to 12, ahead of today’s Cross Country Carnivals. Image: 2019 Cross Country #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022

05.01.2022 Best wishes to all of our students and families involved in finals across all sporting codes this weekend and over the coming weeks. The College is incredibly proud of our students and our community for the positive approach that has been taken towards team sports and competition this year. A reminder that COVID restrictions continue to apply for all school and community sports across all finals venues. ... The MAFC Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Grand Finals will be live streamed today via the AFL Canberra Facebook page. #BlueandBlue #BeMarist

05.01.2022 Since the photo of a young Marist rugby union player helping a player from St Edmund's College Canberra was posted online, the image and story has captured the attention of many. The College is very proud of both boys and the actions of the Marist First Aid Officer. #BeMarist Image: Kelly Grainger ... Marist Rugby Club - Canberra The Canberra Times

03.01.2022 A message from some of our Year 12s on behalf of the College to students attending Marist schools in Victoria. We are all in this together. #BeMarist

03.01.2022 All three Camps, Year 6, Year 8 and Year 9 Bungarra, are going well with the students and staff having participated in a range of activities. The current estimated time of arrivals for this afternoon are as follows: Year 6s are due back about 4.00pm Year 8s are due back between 2.45pm 3.00pm... Year 9s are due back just before 4.00pm. The College will advise via our various social media when the buses for the various camps are on the road, and an update posted as a comment to this post. #BeMarist

03.01.2022 Our Junior School students and staff will today be participating in ‘Talk like a Pirate Day’. The Day is aimed at raising funds to support families affected by childhood cancer. Boys from Years 4-6 are encouraged to dress as a pirate for the day or don an eye patch or pirate hat. Donations can be brought to school or made online via: https://www.talklikeapirateday.com.au//marist-college-canb... More details can be found in this week’s Enews: https://www.maristc.act.edu.au/news/enews-16-september-2020 #BeMarist

03.01.2022 With the sun having set on the school year, we would like to wish all of our students, their families and staff a very safe and restful break. A special thanks to our staff, both teaching and support, for their dedication and efforts throughout this unprecedented year. #BeMarist

02.01.2022 After 42 years in the teaching profession with 32 of them spent at the College, English Teacher Garry McKevett yesterday taught his last English lesson. Staff, students and several Old Boys filled Garry’s last English lesson before forming a Guard of Honour along the English corridor. The College will miss Garry’s calm and quiet presence, his extensive knowledge of teaching and literature as well as his support for his colleagues and House. We wish Garry all the very best i...n his retirement. #BeMarist See more

02.01.2022 In recognition of his recent act of true sportsmanship, Under 10s Marist Rugby Club - Canberra player Theo was given the honour of leading out our First XV ahead of their final home game of the season. Theo then acted as a ball boy for the game that also saw our First XV Captain Liam (also pictured) score a double. It also marked the last home game for our Year 12s. A great day topped off for Theo and his family with the scoring of his first ever try during his Under 10s ...game. #BeMarist Image: Matt O’Brien The Canberra Times ABC Canberra Canberra Weekly news.com.au The Sydney Morning Herald Brumbies Rugby

02.01.2022 Year 10 Trek: A further update about the exact return time will be posted onto the College’s social media channels tomorrow, yet at this stage, the estimated time of arrival for our Year 10 students and staff is 4.00pm. #BeMarist Enrolling now for 2022

02.01.2022 Well done to current Year 12 students Joshua and Fraser as well as Old Boy Tom Highmore who have been invited to participate in the AFL National Draft Combine for 2020. To participate, four AFL Clubs need to have nominated you to attend. We wish Joshua, Fraser and Tom all the best.... #BeMarist MAFC AFL Canberra MCC Old Boys Association

02.01.2022 We would like to wish all of our students, their families and staff a safe and relaxing spring break. #BeMarist

01.01.2022 A beautiful story and image of sportmanship during a big day of sport at the College. #BeMarist St Edmund's College Canberra Marist Rugby Club - Canberra ABC Canberra The Canberra Times The RiotACT Canberra Weekly

01.01.2022 The College was pleased to present the Br Francois Service Medal for 2020 yesterday to Old Boy Dr Steven Peterson (2003). Steven spoke to students in both the Senior and Junior Schools about the value of service and encouraged them to participate in the wide variety of service activities on offer, both at the College and in the wider community. Congratulations also to the students from Years 4 to 12 who were awarded a Champagnat Medal (some of whom are pictured).... #BeMarist MCC Old Boys Association See more

01.01.2022 Here’s wishing you, your family and friends a happy, holy and very safe Christmas. #BeMarist

01.01.2022 A huge thank you to the Marist community for your generous donations to this year’s Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn Christmas Appeal! Baskets of non-perishable foods, toys, sporting equipment, Christmas-specific and other items were handed to Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn this week for distribution within the Canberra community. All of these donations will help make a difference in people’s lives this Christmas during what has been a tough year for many.... #BeMarist See more