YEAR 10 FAMILIES

POSITIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM:

Last week in SEL, students were introduced to our Positive Education Program.  One of the concepts the program uses is based on the idea that to flourish or succeed, we all need to use our character strengths in as many different settings as possible.  Students explored the 24 character strengths and then completed a survey to identify their top strengths.  The results are a great conversation starter and something I would encourage families to discuss with their Year 10 students.  

MERITS:

I was excited to learn last week, that there have been over 60 merits already issued to Year 10 students, what a great start to the year!

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

SCHOOL PHOTOS

SIBLING PHOTOS MUST BE ORDERED TODAY! 

ALL PHOTOS ARE TO BE ORDERED ONLINE: www.nqsp.com.au

PLEASE USE CODE 9EKK5W5M. 

School Photos will take place this week. Below are the days required for each year level. All students are required to wear their best formal uniform to school meeting the correct uniform, jewellery and personal grooming requirements. This means limited jewellery and earrings, coloured school hair clips and ribbons and appropriate hairstyles. Students who do not meet these requirements will be addressed by the Head of Year. 

Monday: Year 7, 8, 9, 12 and sibling photos. 

Tuesday: Year 10, 11 and absent students.

TUESDAY:

Activity: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast

Time: From 7:00am

Location: Between B&D Blocks

Invited Audience: Parents/Carers and students are all welcome. 

Price: FREE, although a gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated. 

Description: This week, we acknowledge and celebrate Shrove Tuesday in the Liturgical calendar. This is in recognition of removing all sweet treats from our pantries in preparation for the Lenton season. Pancakes will be available before school. Any donations for Caritas are most welcome! Please encourage your child to come in for some breakfast and conversation!

WEDNESDAY: 

Activity: Ash Wednesday Liturgy

Time: 8:45am

Location: Hugh O'Brian Centre

Invited Audience: Parents/Carers are welcome to attend. 

Description: This week, we recognise Ash Wednesday. This is the commencement of the Lenton season where we take time to make sacrifices, look for acts of kindness or support, and raise funds for Caritas Australia in connection to the Catholic Church. To acknowledge Jesus’ sacrifice the tuckshop will not serve meat on Wednesday as a sacrifice for this liturgical event. 

WEEK 5: ELEVATE EDUCATION SEMINAR

Activity: Elevate Education Parent/Carer Seminar

Date: Monday, 19 February 2024

Time: 5:30pm

Invited Audience: Parents/Carers of students in Years 10, 11 and 12. 

RSVP: Parents/Carers will be emailed directions on how to register, this week.  

Description: On Monday, 19 February, we will welcome the 'Elevate Education' team to St Mary's to host our annual parent seminar. This seminar will assist with  identifying ways to support your child with their senior study at home. 

For more information please click the following link: Elevate Parent Seminar.     

LABEL BELONGINGS:

Please ensure your child’s belongings are labelled. Items such as drink bottles, lunch boxes, and hats are easily returned if they have your child’s name on them. 

CONCERNS: 

If you have any concerns with your child’s well-being, please do not hesitate to initially contact their Pastoral Mentor.