Community
Academic
Marist College is proud of the academic achievements of our students at all levels.
The latest Education Review Office report states:
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Students are afforded many opportunities for personal growth and academic success. They achieve highly in external examinations and competitions. They participate enthusiastically in an extensive range of sporting, cultural and service activities and demonstrate worthwhile leadership skills. In particular they value the Marist special character and are proud of the school and its traditions.
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Students attain high levels of academic achievement.
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Teachers provide students with high quality learning experiences. They have high expectations of student, know them well and provide holistic support.
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There is a purposeful working environment evident throughout the school. Students are focussed and remain on task. They take evident pride in their achievement.
Ex-Students Association
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Sports and extra-curricular information
At Marist College girls are encouraged to be involved in sporting activities. A wide range of sport is available and girls will be able to find a team that suits their interest and skills level. Participation in sport is seen as a way of increasing teamwork, leadership and pride amongst the girls.
Girls are expected to attend Outdoor Education camps in Year 8 and in Year 10. Activities are varied and provide a challenge in a setting away from the more formal classroom situation.
There are also many musical, cultural and service groups operating. The school participates in regional events such as Stage Challenge, the cultural festivals and the KBB Music Festival, and National appeals such as Caritas. In 2007 and 2008 we were regional winners of Stage Challenge - see photo gallery.
History of the College
The Marist tradition of education originated in France in the early 19th century with Jean-Claude Colin and Marcellin Champagnat. Jeanne Marie Chavoin was the foundress of the Marist Sisters.
The College was opened on the present site in 1928 by the Marist Sisters. They ran and staffed the College with Sister Juliana Massey serving as the last religious Principal from 1960 - 1990. The Sisters continued as the Proprietors of the College until 2001, when they gifted the school to the Roman Catholic Bishop of
The College has undergone many changes during its 80 years of existence. When it originally opened it was a school with attached boarding facilities. An extensive building programme over the past few years means that very little of the original building remains. The College is well resourced, and has attractive and well-maintained facilities, with further building projects planned.
PTFA
The Parent, Teacher and Friends Association work with the College, staff and parents, not just in raising finances, but also on helping to build a sense of school community. This is a parent support group open to all families. It is a positive way of becoming involved with your daughter's education and finding out more about the school.
Download our School Newsletter
Every Friday during the school year, we publish a short newsletter informing the wider school community of the happenings inside our school.
Right click here to download the latest newsletter.
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Note that if it is the school holidays, the latest newsletter will be the Friday just before term ends.