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YEARS 7 TO 13 MARIST COLLEGE Catholic School for Girls Term 2 - Number 06 Thursday 28th May, 2015 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents and Guardians, May is traditionally known as Mary’s month in the Catholic Church. Marist founders used the phrase “Mary’s work” to describe the gentle, womanly, motherly face of the Church. We have much to learn from Mary’s faith, humility, devotion and love. At LSM’s assembly this week Grace Tu'inukuafe said “As young Marist women we are called to live in Mary’ s way by thinking, judging, feeling and acting as Mary would in the world today. In doing so we are becoming strong, confident and resilient young women.” If you would like to find out more about our Marist story come along to a one hour seminar run by the Board of Trustees on June 19th after Champagnat House Mass. Principal KEY DATES WEEK 7 (B) June 1st M Queens Birthday- School Closed 2nd T Year 10 Camp, Motutapu 3rd W Year 10 Camp, Motutapu Senior Examinations End 4th Th Year 10 Camp, Motutapu Year 13 Geography trip, Rotorua 5th F Year 13 Geography trip, Rotorua Rotation 6-3 6th S Big Sing Extended Rehearsal WEEK 8 (A) June 10th W Big Sing 12th F Year 11 Business Trip Year 12 Geography Trip, CBD Rotation 7-4 31 Alberton Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025 Ph: (09) 846 8311 Fax: (09) 815 1441 www.maristcollege.school.nz E-mail: [email protected] RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS TEAM Congratulations to former student Stephanie D’Souza who has just received a prestigious scholarship to complete her PhD at Auckland University. Stephanie’s research focuses on identifying factors that contribute to the trajectories of emotional and behavioural development during early childhood. Using Growing Up in New Zealand data, she will investigate how sociodemographic measures, parental mental health, gestational factors and concurrent developmental abilities relate to psychosocial measures at ages 2 and 4.5 years. Her research will help identify the greatest risk factors for poor emotional and behavioural development, as well as factors that increase resilience in cases of early environmental adversity. She will also monitor the trajectories of those with the strongest prosocial behaviour. Stephanie has a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Statistics from the University of Auckland. She achieved First Class Honours in Psychology, Psychology, where she investigated the environmental and genetic determinants of childhood depression. Stephanie’s PhD project is funded by the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship. MUNA 2015 Last Friday and Saturday two teams represented Marist College at the Auckland MUNA, Model United Nations Assembly, organised and run by the amazing Downtown Rotary Club. Secondary Schools from around Auckland and the North Island came together, each school representing a different country, arguing and debating important global issues faced today: topics like cyber warfare, ISIS, and global warming. The Marist Year 12 team represented Iran and the Year 13 team represented New Zealand. Dressing in each country’s national dress, burkas for the team from Iran and appropriate costumes for a rugby player, a farmer and Helen Clark were worn to represent New Zealand. Lobbying began, deals between countries were made, and notes were sent along with small gifts to persuade countries to vote a certain way. Gifts to New Zealand included a can of baked beans from our friends across the ditch. As New Zealand, we argued that our soldiers should remain in Iraq continuing to train soldiers of the Iraq army despite not having Security Council clearance and that Helen Clark should be the next Secretary General of the United Nations. It was an educational day, full of fun, meeting new friends and future leaders of New Zealand. The best part of the day was the General Assembly voting in favour of Helen Clark becoming Secretary General. It was an amazing event to attend; many lessons were learnt and we would definitely recommend attending MUNA if any student is given the opportunity. It offers a chance to learn and grow your knowledge of world issues and different countries. Both teams would like to say a special thanks for Mrs Taylor and Mr Bowen for attending both days with us and offering us invaluable advice and amazing support. ROCKERZ DANCE COMPETITION 2015 Our Marist girls have been practising for Rockerz and we wish them all the best. We need our Marist family support, so requesting all parents to PLEASE support this group by voting for Marist. The last day to vote is tomorrow night. The link is: https:// www.facebook.com/105796832793655/ photos/pb.105796832793655.- 2207520000.1431332363./9679543499112 28/?type=3&theater I thank you all for your votes in advance & ask you to please pass the link on to your friends and family. I’m a Marist Mum and relieving Principal’s PA at Marist College. Beverley Mehrotra
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YEARS 7 TO 13
MARIST COLLEGE
Catholic School for Girls Term 2 - Number 06
Thursday 28th May, 2015
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Guardians,
May is traditionally known as Mary’s month in the Catholic Church. Marist founders used the phrase “Mary’s work” to describe the gentle, womanly, motherly face of the Church. We have much to learn from Mary’s faith, humility, devotion and love. At LSM’s assembly this week Grace Tu'inukuafe said “As young Marist women we are called to live in Mary’s way by thinking, judging, feeling and acting as Mary would in the world today. In doing so we are becoming strong, confident and resilient young women.”
If you would like to find out more about our Marist story come along to a one hour seminar run by the Board of Trustees on June 19th after Champagnat House Mass.
Principal
KEY DATES
WEEK 7 (B) June 1st M Queens Birthday- School Closed 2nd T Year 10 Camp, Motutapu 3rd W Year 10 Camp, Motutapu Senior Examinations End 4th Th Year 10 Camp, Motutapu Year 13 Geography trip, Rotorua 5th F Year 13 Geography trip, Rotorua Rotation 6-3 6th S Big Sing Extended Rehearsal
WEEK 8 (A) June 10th W Big Sing 12th F Year 11 Business Trip Year 12 Geography Trip, CBD Rotation 7-4
31 Alberton Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025 Ph: (09) 846 8311 Fax: (09) 815 1441 www.maristcollege.school.nz E-mail: [email protected]
RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS TEAM
Congratulations to former student Stephanie D’Souza who has just received a prestigious scholarship to complete her PhD at Auckland University. Stephanie’s research focuses on identifying factors that contribute to the trajectories of emotional and behavioural development during early childhood. Using Growing Up in New Zealand data, she will investigate how sociodemographic measures, parental mental health, gestational factors and concurrent developmental abilities relate to psychosocial measures at ages 2 and 4.5 years.
Her research will help identify the greatest risk factors for poor emotional and behavioural development, as well as factors that increase resilience in cases of early environmental adversity. She will also monitor the trajectories of those with the strongest prosocial behaviour.
Stephanie has a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Statistics from the University of Auckland. She achieved First Class Honours in Psychology, Psychology, where she investigated the environmental and genetic determinants of childhood depression. Stephanie’s PhD project is funded by the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.
MUNA 2015
Last Friday and Saturday two teams represented Marist College at the Auckland MUNA, Model United Nations Assembly, organised and run by the amazing Downtown Rotary Club. Secondary Schools from around Auckland and the North Island came together, each school representing a different country, arguing and debating important global issues faced today: topics like cyber warfare, ISIS, and global warming.
The Marist Year 12 team represented Iran and the Year 13 team represented New Zealand. Dressing in each country’s national dress, burkas for the team from Iran and appropriate costumes for a rugby player, a farmer and Helen Clark were worn to represent New Zealand. Lobbying began, deals between countries were made, and notes were sent along with small gifts to persuade countries to vote a certain way. Gifts to New Zealand included a can of baked beans from our friends across the ditch. As New Zealand, we argued that our soldiers should remain in Iraq continuing to train soldiers of the Iraq army despite not having Security Council clearance and that Helen Clark should be the next Secretary General of the United Nations.
It was an educational day, full of fun, meeting new friends and future leaders of New Zealand. The best part of the day was the General Assembly voting in favour of Helen Clark becoming Secretary General. It was an amazing event to attend; many lessons were learnt and we would definitely recommend attending MUNA if any student is given the opportunity. It offers a chance to learn and grow your knowledge of world issues and different countries. Both teams would like to say a
special thanks for Mrs Taylor and Mr Bowen for attending both days with us and offering us invaluable advice and amazing support.
ROCKERZ DANCE COMPETITION 2015
Our Marist girls have been practising for Rockerz and we wish them all the best.
We need our Marist family support, so requesting all parents to PLEASE support this group by voting for Marist. The last day to vote is tomorrow night. The link is:
https://www.facebook.com/105796832793655/
photos/pb.105796832793655.-2207520000.1431332363./9679543499112
28/?type=3&theater
I thank you all for your votes in advance & ask you to please pass the link on to your friends and family. I’m a Marist Mum and relieving Principal’s PA at Marist College.
Beverley Mehrotra
THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
Getting to know…
SR. KARIN CHRISTIESON, SM
Born: Hastings, Hawkes Bay
Education: St Joseph’s Buckle St, St Vincent de Paul, Northland, Wellington. Marist College, Mt Albert, Auckland University
Profession: January, 1951
Ministry: Teaching in Marist Primary, Mt Albert, 1951
Marist College, Mt Albert, 1954-1956, 1970-1989
Marist College, Woolwich, N.S.W, 1957-1969
Archives, Marist Sisters, 1992 to the Present
English Partners in Language, 1993-2008
Pregnancy Help, 1990s till now
Hobbies Reading, sewing, knitting.
Companion Training to walk alongside those who are
experiencing change, grief and loss
Seasons for Growth is a peer support program which assists people of all ages to understand and manage the changes they experience when a significant loss occurs. The role of Companion is critical to the Seasons for Growth process.
An effective Companion is one who…
cares deeply about supporting young people
can listen deeply and effectively
can act supportively
respects the uniqueness of each persons life story
A Seasons for Growth Companion Workshop will be at: Pompallier Diocesan Centre (the Poynton Room), 30 New Street, Ponsonby, June 23~24th, 9.30 ~ 3.30pm
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL To register or find out more about this
program, contact: Delia, 09-360 3027, or [email protected]
FINDING HUMOUR
14. Finding Humour: Willing to laugh appropriately; Look for the whimsical, absurd, ironic and unexpected in life; Laugh at myself when I can.
9M ENGLISH
Year 9M English learns about Sustainability from Adrienne Palwankar (past student), Auckland City Council. The girls will choose a topic to research and produce a formal report for their next English assessment.
GIFTED AND TALENTED CONFERENCE
Last Wednesday twelve of our Year 10 and 11 students attended the Gifted and Talented Conference. The girls were challenged to think critically about data collection, the place of science in civilisation and a deceptively simple Oxbridge question which asked the girls to consider ‘how to tell a farmer his cow is dead?’ It was an enlightening, enjoyable and thought-provoking day.
COACHES CLUB
All student coaches are invited to attend coaches club every Wednesday at lunch times. We can share our experiences, what works well and what doesn’t and receive support and mentoring from experienced coaches. Free hot chocolates for all student coaches.
WINTER SPORT UPDATE
Winter sport is now well under way. Many teams have been braving the cold, wet and windy weather to represent Marist College in their chosen codes. We have almost 40 teams competing over winter which is fantastic!
Rachel D’Souza, our sports captain has come up with the new ‘Spirit Squad’ initiative. The spirit squad attended their first match a few weeks back and provided the junior girls football team with great support. A reminder to all students playing winter sport, please bring warm gear to training and games. The Marist College tracksuit and polar fleece are available from Elizabeth Michael and are recommended for all students playing winter sport. Keep up the good work and remember to thank your coaches, managers and supporters!
SENIORS MEET THE TEACHER EVENING
YEARS 11 - 13
Meet the teachers Thursday June 18th, 2015 Times 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Online Bookings Open: May 29th, 2015 9:00am Online Bookings Close: June 17th, 2015 6:00pm
Go to Website www.schoolinterviews.co.nz Once on website:
Type L9P9Z 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 [email protected] 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
