What's On - 5 November 2025

This year, we invite the Marist Community to make a difference by donating non-perishable foods, toys, gift cards, toiletries, sporting equipment, and school supplies.

Essentially, anything that would make a Christmas an enjoyable one can be donated. We ask that all gifts remain unwrapped so they can be easily identified and given to the right families. Please also ensure any food given has an expiry date beyond six months so families have plenty of time to consume it.

Senior School students and staff can make donations through their House Groups, with hamper baskets located with House Deans

Nathan Ahearne
Assistant Head of School - Mission and Identity

Monday 24 November will be our Orientation Day for all new students who have accepted positions in the Junior School to start in 2026. This will also be the Orientation Day for all current Year 6 Marist students who are continuing their studies in Year 7 at Marist in 2026, as well as those joining the College in Year 7 next year.

Friday 28 November will be our Junior School 2025 Activity Day for students.

Monday 1 December will be our 2025 Junior School Lunch on the Lawn from 1pm until 2.30pm. Parents will be invited to attend this event.

Friday 6 December will be our 2025 Junior School Presentation Day and Farewell Ceremony for Year 6. Midday until 1.30pm in Marcellin Hall. All Junior School families are welcome to attend. Year 6 families are encouraged to attend. Parents of Award winners will be notified in advance.

Junior School Vinnies Christmas Appeal 2025 – Family Service Task

During the next week 16 and 17, we are asking Junior School families to consider donating items for our 2025 Vinnies Christmas Appeal. For many families in our local Canberra community, this season can be a time of stress and hardship.

Each year level in the Junior School has been allocated specific gift/item types to consider donating.

Year 4
- Books to read
- Coloring in books and pencils
- Sports equipment
- Soft drinks
- Long life juice
- Tinned vegetables
- Sauces
- Breakfast food
- Serviettes
- Pet food

Year 5
- Art supplies
- Science kits
- Board games
- Snack bars/muesli bars
- Chips/ popcorn
- Tinned fruit
- Tinned fish or meat
- Rice or noodles
- Christmas Crackers

Year 6
- School supplies – pens/paper
- Lego
- Sports equipment
- Biscuits
- Christmas cake
- Tea/coffee
- Personal hygiene products
- Pasta sauce & pasta
- Christmas decorations

St Vincent dedicated his life to serving the poor and we aim to continue his humble work.

The Vinnies Christmas Appeal allows us to provide support to our companions across the Canberra region. With your support we can continually offer a “Hand Up” to the people in our community who are experiencing disadvantage.

All Junior School library books are due back by Friday 21 November.

As the end of year approaches, students will need to return all their Library books and textbooks by the following dates:

Any textbooks or library books that are outstanding after this date will need to be replaced, and your school account will be invoiced for the cost.

Karen Collins 
Head of Library and Information Services

Marist College is proud to present the Year 10 Drama class at the Festival of Museum Theatre COME ALIVE FESTIVAL which celebrates our national institution, the National Library.

Schools across the ACT will perform original theatrical performances inspired by items in the National Library collection.

The festival is being held at the Joe Woodward Theatre at Daramalan College on Cowper Street Dickson tonight, Wednesday 5 November at 7.00pm.

Tickets are $15 each. Please book your tickets to support the Marist Year 10 Drama students in the link below.

Mary Help of Christians, South Woden Parish is seeking a friendly and organised individual for a permanent part-time position (24 hours per week, preferably Tuesday–Friday) within their Parish office.

The role is ideal for someone with office experience and requires strong communication, organisation, and liaison skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of church regulatory compliance and a respect for Catholic teachings are essential.

Salary: In accordance with the Clerks Award.

For selection criteria and further information, please contact Fr Emil on 0414 523 036 or emil.milat@cg.org.au

Applications close Friday 28 November.

Don’t Miss Our Super Reunion!

Marist College Canberra and the Marist College Canberra Old Boys Association are pleased to welcome Old Boys from the following year groups for our annual Super Reunion.

Class of 2015 – 10 Year Reunion
Class of 2005 – 20 Year Reunion
Class of 1995 – 30 Year Reunion
Class of 1985 – 40 Year Reunion
Class of 1975 - 50 Year Reunion 

When: This Saturday 8 November 2025 | 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Where: Marist College Canberra

Reconnect, reminisce, and catch up with friends over a BBQ, refreshments, and school tours from 12.00pm.

Make sure you register today via the RSVP button below. We can’t wait to see you there!

History was made on Lake Burley Griffin in early November with the staging of the inaugural Golden Oar Regatta, a landmark event that heralded a new era of rowing in Canberra. Marist College Rowing was honoured to participate in this historic occasion, which brought together leading domestic and international crews in a celebration of the sport at its highest level.

Held on 1–2 November at Black Mountain Peninsula, the Golden Oar represented the first international rowing event of its calibre to be hosted in Australia. Organised by Red Shed Inc, a not-for-profit community rowing organisation committed to broadening access to the sport, the regatta combined elite racing with a vibrant festival atmosphere featuring music, food and community engagement. A highlight of the weekend was Marist and CGGS participation in the AIRC25 Row Nation Erg Relay, presented on 20 Concept2 RowErgs lined up lakeside. The 4×500m mixed relay incorporated 20 teams of student athletes paired with Rowsellas and New Zealand athletes.

Marist College entered seven crews in the Under 19 Mixed Coxed Quad Scull events, including a coxless mixed quad in the Club category, in partnership with Canberra Girls Grammar School. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for our athletes to gain race experience on home waters against a range of national and international competition.

Marist College crews competed alongside world-class athletes, including Olympians Alex Hill OAM and Tara Rigney OLY, World Champions Valent and Martin Sinković of Croatia and top Australian National Training Centre crews. 

Across two days of competition, Lake Burley Griffin hosted events spanning elite, underage, masters, and para-rowing categories, with competitors contesting a prize pool, one of the largest in rowing history. Congratulations to Harrison Braithwaite in the Canberra/ANU ACT quad, their team efforts were rewarded with winning first prize in U19 Mixed Quad Scull of $10,000.

Marist College Rowing extends its sincere appreciation to John, Jeanette and Monique Gasson and the Red Shed organising committee for their leadership in delivering such an inspiring event. A special acknowledgment is also extended to Miss Caroline Pijpers for her expertise and coordination of the Canberra Girls Grammar School crews and her support of this valuable collaboration between the two schools.

Kellie Levy
Rowing Coordinator