YEAR 7
Starting Well
Narelle Brooke
Head of Year 7
YEAR 7 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 9
Year 7 Camp - Save the Date
Wednesday 19 August - Friday 21 August (Week 6)
For the Year 7 Camp, students will once again venture to the Echo Creek Adventure Centre near Tully. This camp has proven to be a highlight of the Year 7 calendar, and we are excited about the shared experiences and opportunities it will provide for all Year 7 students.
Further information and permission slips will be distributed via inForm early next term. In the meantime, please reach out to your child's Pastoral Mentor or to me directly if you have any concerns around your child's attendance at camp.
Year 7 Schools Immunisation Program
Thursday 29 October (Term 4, Week 4)
Please ensure all Queensland Health immunisation consent forms are returned by Monday 15 June. Forms must be returned regardless of whether consent is being given or withheld.
Queensland Health will only administer the vaccines to students for whom parental consent has been provided.
Celebrations of Success
At this week's assembly, we celebrated the success of our Cross Country Age Champions, as well as the very first Year 7 Principal’s Certificate awardee.
Through our merit system, students are awarded a Principal’s Certificate after receiving four Head of Year Awards. As I continue to recognise students who receive Head of Year Awards in our Community PG, I am confident that we will see many more Principal's Certificate recipients in the near future.
UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 9
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
New E-Bike & E-Scooter Laws from 1 July 2026
If you ride an e-bike, e-scooter, e-skateboard or e-unicycle, important new Queensland laws come into effect from 1 July 2026.
Key changes include:
✅ New speed limits on footpaths and when passing pedestrians
✅ Increased penalties for unsafe riding
✅ Police powers to seize illegal devices used in public places
✅ Stricter requirements for legal e-bikes and personal mobility devices
✅ Continued focus on helmet use, mobile phone restrictions, and drink-riding laws
These changes are designed to improve safety for riders, pedestrians and all road users. Parents and students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new rules before the school holidays.
📖 For full details and to check whether your device complies with the new laws, visit: https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/e-bikes-e-scooters/
State of Origin Shirt Day
State of Origin Shirt Day is being held to celebrate State of Origin and raise money for the Cancer Council. Staff and students are invited to take part, and everyone is encouraged to get involved.
Those participating are required to bring a gold coin donation, which will be collected by Pastoral Mentors during Pastoral Group (in plastic envelopes in roll folders).
So grab a coin and:
- Wear a blue or maroon shirt with your sports uniform (SMCC uniform shorts/shoes/socks/hat)
- Follow all usual grooming expectations (hair, jewellery, etc.)
Students who do not meet these expectations will be required to change into their correct school uniform for the day: this may mean students are sent home to change.
General Expectations
- Clothing must be sun-safe and modest. Shirts must have sleeves and cover the midriff (e.g. no singlets or crop tops).
- Pyjama tops are not appropriate for school.
- Clothing with inappropriate slogans or images, or that mocks or demeans others, is not permitted.
- Students who choose to wear their school uniform must wear it correctly and in full. Mixing formal uniform with team colour items is not permitted.
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Download MyCE Mobile App and jump on board!
A new version of the MyCE Mobile App is arriving in June, with new features to make it easier to stay connected. We would love you to download and log in to the app as our Parent Portal is being retired on June 30, 2026. To avoid missing important updates, please update your app and turn on notifications.
KEY DATES
Please note that all key dates are listed in the College Calendar. This can be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and synced with your personal calendar.
| Event | Date | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics Carnival | Monday, 22 June | Term 2 |
COLLEGE WEBSITE - For the latest information and guidance relevant to both staff and families, please refer regularly to our St Mary's Catholic College Website.
Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
