YEAR 9
Growing Together
Mrs Sophie McQueen
Head of Year 9 smcqueen1@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK
This week we celebrated a fantastic St Mary’s Day, and it was wonderful to see so many Year 9 students actively involved and enjoying the festivities. The level of participation and the incredible talents on display were truly impressive. Well done to all!
SSO Platform
A reminder that the SSO platform for Year 10 subject selection is now open. Students have been shown how to access and use the system, and an email was sent to families last Tuesday afternoon. If you have any questions or require support with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
2026 Junior Leader Position
In the coming weeks, students will be invited to apply for a 2026 Junior Leader position. This is a valuable leadership opportunity, and we encourage students to begin reflecting on how they have demonstrated leadership within our community and how they can continue to embody our College values in their daily actions.
Uniform Schedule: Week 6
PLEASE NOTE: On Monday and Tuesday, extracurricular photos will be taken at the Hugh O'Brien Centre. Students are reminded to bring their required uniforms, such as the College Formal Uniform, the College Sports Uniform, and the Sports Team Uniform.
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
Extra Curricular Photo Day
Monday, 18 - Tuesday, 19 August
Next Monday and Tuesday, we will hold our Extra-Curricular Photo Days. These photos will form an important part of our Unison Magazine.
If you are a part of any of the following groups or teams, please arrive at the HOB 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Make sure you know which uniform is required for each photo. You may need to bring both your Formal and Sports Uniforms, depending on the photos you are in. Students listed as wearing only a Sports Uniform may wear it for the entire day.
Please ensure you meet the College’s expectations regarding personal grooming. Students who do not meet these expectations will be ineligible to participate in the photo.
Click the following link to view the Photo Day schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10FvolPiyOLAmR-LRHits2XIbFnpeyHimVysj2QIz7h4/edit?tab=t.0
Reminder - Semester 1 Reports
Download further access instructions: CLICK HERE
Reports prior to 2025 are still available through the Academic Report section of both platforms. If you are having difficulties accessing your child's reports, please contact Janet Ross, Assistant Principal – Learning (jross@cns.catholic.edu.au)
Children's Book Week - Dress Up Parade
Tuesday, 19 August
Blessing of the Animals
Please register by 17 August via the following link: https://bit.ly/BlessingoftheAnimals2025
Sunday, 24 August, 11:00 am
Our Lady Help of Christians School, 18 Balaclava Rd, Earville
Father's Day Assembly
Tuesday, 2 September, 9:30 am for a 9:45 am start
Please register via the following link: bit.ly/FathersDayAssembly2025
SchoolTV: Digital Media Literacy & Safety (Part III) Webinar
Tuesday, 2 September, 7:30 pm
Participants MUST REGISTER before the webinar starts to gain access.
Please register via the following link:
http://smcc.qld.schooltv.me/webinar/qld-digital-media-literacy-safety-part-III
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.
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.
Ms Leah McBryde - Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
