YEAR 9
Year 9 Key Information
- As we approach the busy end of the term, many students are feeling stressed due to their assessment loads. Students need to understand that the right amount of stress, at the right time, with the right amount of preparation time, is a critical process in development. They must develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage this stress effectively. Encouraging open communication, promoting balanced lifestyles, and providing support can help students positively navigate their stress.
- Excessive use of social media can distract students from their studies, leading to lower academic performance. Create a designated study time and space free from social media distractions and encourage prioritising school work before leisure activities.
Andrew Winter
Head of Year 9
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: awinter@cns.catholic.edu.au
Whole of College Key Information
- Next week is a busy time with many celebrations. On Monday, we have our Annual Presentation Evening of student academic, sporting, the arts, and service awards. We look forward to celebrating these successes with students and their families. On Tuesday, we have our sporting awards presentation from across the year. We welcome all families to join us in this celebration.
- On Wednesday, we have our Graduation Mass, where we will farewell our Year 12 students of 2024. All students must wear formal uniforms for this event and bring their sports uniform for after the Mass if required.
- Our Year 6 Orientation Day will be held on Thursday for our 2025 Year 7 Students. We look forward to welcoming our new students and families on Thursday.
- We are fundraising this term in support St Vincent de Paul’s Christmas Food Hampers, which will be donated during our Christmas Liturgy on the last day of Term 4. The pastoral group that fills the most washing baskets (Hampers) for the Christmas Appeal will be rewarded with a class party! We appreciate families contributing to our fundraising initiative to support those in need at Christmas.
Please Remember:- Donations must have an expiry date of at least January 2025.
- Toys and gifts are not required as other organisations handle these contributions.
Week 7 Uniform Schedule
On Tuesday, students receiving an award at our Sports Assembly must wear their Formal Uniform.
Week 7 Notices
YEAR 9 TIE CEREMONY
Wednesday, 27 November
The evening will commence with canapés. Guests will then move into the Hugh O’Brien Auditorium for the formal proceedings, which will include the presentation of senior ties, a keynote address by Trevor Farmer from Living Courageously, and dancing to conclude the night.
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance via the link below by Sunday, 17 November 2024: https://www.trybooking.com/CWDHG
LAPTOP HIRE PROGRAM
Current Year 9s will join our compulsory Laptop Program in 2025. This means all students commencing Year 10 in 2025 will receive a leased laptop from the College. Payment for this device will be made through your College fees.
Employment Opportunities
St Mary's Catholic College welcomes employment applications from those who share our mission to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum and enhance students' dignity, self-esteem, and integrity.
Please follow the link to our current vacancies: https://www.smcc.qld.edu.au/our-college/employment/
Looking Ahead
TERM 4 EVENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7: | Presentation Evening | Monday | 11 November |
| Week 7: | Sports Awards Assembly | Tuesday | 12 November |
| Week 7: | Graduation Mass | Wednesday | 13 November |
| Week 7: | Year 7 Orientation Day | Thursday | 14 November |
| Week 9: | Year 9 Tie Ceremony | Wednesday | 27 November |
| Week 9: | End-of-Term Liturgy | Friday | 29 November |
Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal | Junior Secondary 7-9
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au
