Marist College Rosalie Old Boys Association

Some Rosa Memorabilia sent to me today by an Old Boy anonymously. Stuff I have never seen before. I guess I am showing my age. We had coca-cola yoyos but the brothers confiscated them.

In Loving Memory of Matt Fletcher – Celebration of Life

Matt’s family warmly invite you to join them in celebrating his life.

📍 Venue: Cedar Creek Hall
📅 Date: Tuesday 6 January 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am
📍 Address: 18 Andrew Rd, Closeburn QLD 4520

Please dress comfortably and casually; no need for black or formal wear. The service will be mostly outdoors (weather permitting), all at ground level.

☀️ For your comfort, please bring a hat.

We hope you can join us to remember and celebrate Matt. Please help Matt’s family to keep his memory alive by contributing to the link below, your stories and photos. It will serve as a wonderful memento of the varied aspects of his life 📖

https://bare.com.au/tributes/a75d79f9-8528-45fc-afe1-8f4509746033?partial=funeral_details

A Happy New year to all members of the Marist Rosalie Old Boys' Association. Our hope for your is that you and your families have a fantastic 2026. We move a bit closer to the 100 year celebrations of our beloved school in 2029. Regards from your committee.

Christmas Function Announcement and Hall of Fame Update
Important Information for Old Boys and Association Members

G’day everyone,

I’m writing to clarify that there won’t be a separate social media event set up for our upcoming Christmas function at The Polish Club on 5 December. All members have already received a detailed invitation via our mailing list, which includes everything you need to know about the event, including how to RSVP.

On the topic of RSVPs, I’d like to quickly touch on what that means and why it’s important. RSVP stands for “Répondez s’il vous plaît”, which is French for “please respond”. In Aussie terms, it’s a polite way of asking you to let us know if you’re coming or not. This helps us make sure we’ve got enough space, food, and festive cheer for everyone, so please reply to your invitation as soon as you can.

This year’s function will feature a special moment: the Hall of Fame Award presentation to the son of our very first inductee, Stan Pilecki. It’s a proud tradition and an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contributions of our Old Boys. However, I have to admit I’m a bit disappointed by the lack of nominations and engagement from some members. These awards are only possible when you put forward those deserving mates whose stories inspire and uphold our values.

With the school’s 100th anniversary coming up in 2029, now’s the perfect time to reflect on our history and make sure we’re honouring those who’ve helped shape it. Greater participation from everyone, including nominating Old Boys for recognition, makes our community stronger and more connected.

On a related note, I’d like to highlight that the number of financial members is still quite low compared to the size of our database. If you haven’t renewed your membership or know someone who hasn’t, please consider supporting the association. Your involvement keeps our traditions alive and ensures we can keep putting on events like these for years to come.

Let’s make this Christmas function a memorable one, and set the tone for a huge celebration in 2029. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at The Polish Club!

Cheers,

Jim Griffith