From the Board of Trustees ChairpersonThank you to everyone who provided feedback during the process of appointing a new Principal. It is my pleasure to announce that the Marist College Board of Trustees has appointed Mrs Raechelle Taulu to be the 12th Principal of our College.

She is currently the Deputy Head of Curriculum at St Paul's College in Ponsonby and has eight years of senior leadership in NZ secondary schools. Now living in New Lynn after having been a proud local of Grey Lynn for most of her life, she attended Marist Primary School in Herne Bay and St Mary's College in Ponsonby. Her parish and her family's parish is Ponsonby Herne Bay where she was baptised, received first communion and was married.

In her words “I am honoured to have the opportunity to serve the Marist College community as Principal. As leader I will work tirelessly to ensure that the young women of Marist College graduate as well-qualified, faith driven, competitive, nurturing women who have a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. I draw energy from being around people, be it friends, family, colleagues, my husband Silao and four-year-old daughter Macaslin. It will be a privilege to be continuing the strong academic, pastoral and co-curricular accomplishments of the school and I look forward to strengthening these successes in the years to come.”

Best wishes,Mr Stephen Dallow, Board of Trustee Chairperson

From the PrincipalIt has been a week of celebrations with a moving Colin House Mass, Senior prizegiving, Leaver’s Mass and dinner. They were all opportunities to reflect on the school year, celebrate as a school community, acknowledge our top achievers and pay special tribute to those students who are leaving to begin the next stage of their journey. We were also delighted to announce the recipients of generous scholarships including those from the Marist Sisters, Anne Duncan, and our tertiary providers.

We congratulate all those students, who through their achievements and efforts have exhibited the hallmarks of true Marist Women. These students made a sincere effort with their academic studies, were involved in the wider life of the school, had a positive and hope-filled attitude and were always respectful of others. Year 11- 13 students are now preparing for external examinations commencing November 7, and school examinations for year 9 and 10 will begin next week. We urge all students to prepare diligently with a focussed and systematic approach to their study.

Nga mihi nui.

Mrs Monica Johnson Principal

MARIST COLLEGECatholic School for Girls, Years 7 to 13 Term 4 - Number 3

Friday 2 November 2018

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

KEY DATESTerm 3 2018Week 4 (A) Nov 5 Mo Year 9 and 10 Exams 7 We NZQA Starts No Assembly 8 Th Orientation Day for New Students Rotation 5 – 2

11 Su Year 10 Camp - Outdoor Pursuit Centre Tongariro

Week 5 (B) 13Tu PaidUnionMeeting Students released at 12:20pm 14 We Year 8 Camp Totara Springs 16 Fr BOT/PTFA Dinner Rotation 6 - 3

UPCOMING EVENTS: 21 We Year 9 Hokianga & Bay of Islands Trip 26 Mo BOT Meeting 6 - 8pm 29 Th New Parents Special Character Evening 6:30 - 8pm 30 Fr NZQA Finishes*** There will be a Paid Union Meeting

on Tuesday 13 November. Students released at 12:20 pm.

Please make arrangements to collect your daughter at this time. Thank you for

your cooperation and understanding.

Nicole Bamfield Year 11 Dean's Award for Diligence Abby Baptist Year 13 The Connor Chemistry Cup Rachael Bergin Year 13 Courtesy Cup, Special Character Cup, University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship, Deputy Head Girl Rhea Bhide Year 11 Senior Vocal Cup, The Debating Cup Isabelle Burr Year 12 Senior Music Cup, Service to the School Orchestra Catherine Chittilapally Year 13 The Hannah van Crasbeek Cup for Perseverance Jamie Cottingham Year 13 Cup for Distinction in Performing Arts, Cup for Excellence and Service to Music Celeste Coutinho Year 11 French Oral Certificate Isabel de Young Year 12 Dean's Award for Diligence Britney D'Souza Year 13 The Bergin Cup for Commitment to SocialAction,TheJacquelineMortimer-Hughes Cup for Languages, The O'Connor Cup for Excellence in History, AUT School Leaver Scholarship-AcademicExcellenceOlivia Dykes Year 11 Year 11 Service to Liturgy JemarieEstepa Year13 Dean'sAwardforDiligenceOlive Fergusson Year 13 Senior Management Cup for Outstanding Service to the School Community Maureen Fitzpatrick Year 12 Dean's Award for Diligence Olivia Fromont Year 12 Dean's Award for Diligence Paerau Garner-Forbes Year 13 Penehira Award for Contribution to Te Reo Māori Jada Garrity Year 11 Photolife Camera Prize Anneka George Year 13 The O'Connor Cup for Excellence in Geography Rielle Gonsalves Year 13 Senior Dance Cup Cara Hampton Year 13 The Helen McEwen Stewardship Cup Xavia Hayward Year 11 Cup for Excellence in French Selonia Hola Year 13 Trophy for Contribution to Pasifika Dayna Johns Year 13 The Anne Duncan Award LiyaJose Year13 OutstandingServiceandLeadership in Liturgy Shirali Kamath Year 13 Senior Chinese Cup Evelyn Liao Year 13 The Marie Martin Cup for Creativity in Design, The Inomata International Student Cup Aimee Lin Year 13 Cup for Outstanding Service to the Library,HarriesSeniorScienceCup,TheJames McLaughlin Cup for Excellence in Calculus, Univeristy of Auckland Alumni Scholarships -TopAchieverScholarshipEntryLevel Scholarship, Dux

Nichole Loloselo Year 12 Sportswoman of the Year Faith Lynch Year 11 The Valerie Livingstone Memorial Award, Dean's Award for Diligence Michaela MacFarlane Year 13 Contribution to the Arts JessicaMaile Year13 TheMonicaJohnsonAwardfor Academic Leadership Palu Manukia Year 11 Marist Sisters' Endowment Award, Dean's Award for Diligence CatherineMarshall Year13 TheBernadetteScrintCupfor Speech and Dram, The Chavoin Award, Year 13 Service to Liturgy, Victoria University Tangiwai Scholarship, University of Auckland AlumniScholarships-TopAchieverScholarship, Deputy Head Girl, Proxime Accessit Milana Mirkov Year 13 Dean's Award for Diligence Victoria Morton Year 13 University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarship - School Leavers Jazmin Nathan Year 13 AUT School Leavers Māori Advancement Scholarship Madeleine Newman Year 13 The Environmental Trophy Brooklyn Nielson Year 13 Dean's Award for Diligence Veronica O'Donnell Year 12 Instrumental Award Arundhati Paul Year 13 The Noeleen Taylor Cup for Contribution to the Student Council, The Go Canterbury Scholarship Sylvie Pease Year 12 Senior Drama Cup Georgia Rawson Year 13 Senior Leadership Good Student Award Tessa Saju Year 12 Year 12 Service to Liturgy Grace Senio Year 12 Senior French Cup Emily Steiner Year 13 The D'Souza Cup - All Rounder, The McLaughlin Cup for Classical Studies Veilomani Tafa Year 13 The Ned Covich Award, The Tamara Pinto Cup for Student Representative on the Board of Trustees, The Robert Ned Covich Scholarship Alyssa Tai Year 13 ARA Art Award Chantelle Tan Year 13 The Pinto Award for Service to Liturgy, The Sandy Goonan Cup for Excellence in Senior Technology Tiana Trego'Hall Year 13 The Mason Whanau Taonga for Outstanding Contribution to Te Ao Māori EzeronnaTulilo-SiilataYear13 MaristSisters'TertiaryAwardMelaniaUhatafe-Tafa Year13 TrophyforContributiontoCulture, Principal's Endowment Award, Head Girl Hannah Wai Year 12 The Best Commerce Student Award

Aimee Lin, Dux Catherine Marshall, Deputy Head Girl & Proxime Accessit Rachael Bergin, Deputy Head Girl Melania Uhatafe-Tafa, Head Girl

Senior Prizegiving Major Awards

S P O R T S U P D AT ETennisIt was good to get our first game in before the rain. With solid performances from all the players, the girls are looking forward to a great season!

TouchCancelled due to rain this week.

Water PoloWon by default last week vs AGGS.

The still played a friendly game, loaning a couple of our girls so both teams had 8 players, this game we won 11-4.

Sports DrawMARIST TEAM OPPONENT (VS) LOCATION TIME

Tuesday 6 NovemberTouchJunior A Baradene Grey Lynn Park 3 4:30pmJunior A Auckland Girls Grey Lynn Park 3 5:30pmJunior B St Cuth’s Grey Lynn Park 3 4:00pmJunior B Diocesan Blue Grey Lynn Park 5 5:00pmJunior B Diocesan Red Grey Lynn Park 5 5:30pm

Wednesday 7 NovemberFutsalYear 7 Marist Year 8 St Cuth’s Court 2 3:45pmYear 8 Marist Year 7 St Cuth’s Court 2 3:45pm

Friday 9 NovemberWater PoloJunior Western Springs Girls Epsom Girls 7:35pm

Saturday 10 NovemberTennisSenior 1 St Mary’s Windmall 7-9 8:15amSenior 2 St Cuth’s 3 St Cuth’s 4-6 10:15amJunior 1 Botany Downs Botany Downs 1-2 8:15am

Sunday 11 NovemberWater PoloJunior Baradene B Epsom Girls 4:55pm

Ex-Marist AchievementIntroducing Dr Stephanie D'Souza...

AverysuccessfulPhDdefencebysuper-talented Dr. Steph D'Souza. No revisions!!

From her Supervisor/ Professor at the University of Auckland

Caring CommitteeMeals / baking needed and appreciated

Be part of our Caring Committee by helping prepare a meal to support families. Meals can be dropped at the school office in a container that can be frozen and you do not need returned. Please label these with the date and contents. The office will have labels if needed. We are also in need of some clean used containers with lids to be brought to school for the meals. Then if parents need some containers when making meals, their daughters can pick them up from A304.If you have any questions or you would like to be a regular supporter of the Caring Committee, please phone Masha Nair on 846-86311 ext. 738.

Do you have school uniforms you no longer need?

You can donate them to Marist or we can sell them for you. Drop your clean items off to the office with a contact phone number and bank account or send any enquires to useduniforms@maristcollege.school.nz

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

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