New Leader for MLZ ... October 20

Mr John Phillips, formerly a staff member at Parramatta Marist, has been appointed as the new head of Marist Learning Zone. He will bring many gifts toi the role, being a creative STEM teacher and a talented artist.This portrait was a finalist in the Archibald Art competition.

October 14 A Big Storm and Another Birthday

A severe hail storm hits Mount Druitt, damaging the roof of Westfield shopping centre. It is also Lawrie’s birthday.

Jeff Visits Silvia and Ruben on his birthday... 5 August

Jeff was in Spain and took the opportunity to visit Silvia and Ruben. A good birthday celebration happened!

Feast of Saint Ignatius

Father Greg kindly dropped in some Jesuit wine to help us celebrate the feast of St Ignatius. It may be recognition of the many hours Fabrício is spending producing the videos for the online parish Masses during lockdown.

Noy's Medicare Card

Now that Noy has permanent residence status, he is eligible for a medicare card, which will save on medical costs.

19 July ... Santiago's Baptism

We got up early to share in the happy event by Zoom.

16 July ... Wind storm ... Fence Damaged

A strong wind blew down part of the fron fence. Fabrício and Noynoy managed the repair.

COVID Lockdown

School holidays arrived, but so did COVID. We were locked down until the end of August. Fabrício resumed work at MLZ at the start of Term 3, but Lawrie played it safe, locking down at home.

Parish Expo 18 June

We participated in the Holy Family Parish Expo, promoting MLZ.

Celebrating Noy's Birthday

Noy celebrated his birthday on 24 June. We celebrated at home of course. Here he is celebrating with some Filipino friends.

A good crop of Pumpkins

Time to harvest the pumplins.

10 June Planning For Graeme Atkins' farewell

A farewell for Graeme is planned foir 25 June. Invitations sent!

29 May Trip to Burralow Creek, Blue Mountains NP

Lawrie and Noynoy spend a cold but enjoyable camp at Burralow Creek. We also learn that Graeme Atkins will retire soon. The end of an era for MLZ.

22 May Trip to Gerroa

Lawrie, Fabrício and Dave Hyndes have an enjoyable weekend at Gerroa.

30 April Visit of Kevin Hoare

Kevin Hoare stays with us for a few days. We are joined on Friday evening by Fr Greg, in his police chaplain uniform. Greg joins the community for a meal most Friday nights.

12 April Holiday Trip to Budawangs

Fabrício and Lawrie enjoy a trip to the Budawangs, near Nowra, for a camping and walking trip.

3 April Noy 's trip to Snowy Mountains

Noy joined his Filipino friends for an Easter trip to Kosciuszko National Park.

9 March McCane Family Reunion

Lawrie travelled to Gold Coast to meet up with his sisters and their families.

24 February Noy attends a Young Marists Event

The event, An exchange gethering, was at a harbourside park, due to covid restrictions.

Bushwalk to Crawford's Lookout 7 February

A challenging but rewarding walk to hte Colo River, with Dave Hyndes.

27 January 2021 ... New school year begins at MLZ

The new year begins at MLZ

8 January 2021 ... Birth of Santiago

Great joy for Argie and rodrigo on the birth of their son Santiago on 8 January.