YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey
Mrs Libby Schuring
Head of Year 10 lschuring@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 6
BLA Careers Expo
Year 10 students will be attending the BLA Careers Expo on Thursday. The parent permission slip has been sent through Parent Slips. Please check your emails and ensure it is completed so your child can attend.
SET Plans
Now that students have completed their SET plans, they need to finalise the process by printing their subject selections. The student, parent/carer, and Pastoral Mentor must sign this paperwork. Please follow up with your child to ensure these are signed and submitted by early next week.
VET Program - Expression of Interest Form
An email was sent out last week inviting all students interested in the FULL VET program to complete an Expression of Interest form. This form serves as the application for students who wish to enter the FULL VET program.
This program features regular schooling on Monday through Wednesday, and on Thursday or Friday, students will attend either a work placement or a full-day certificate course.
Students can either email the returned form or hand it straight to reception at the Trade Training Centre. Students are advised to return this form as quickly as possible. Once forms have been processed, TTC will be in touch via phone to arrange a VET interview. Like SET plans, parents/carers will be expected to be present. Interviews will last approximately 15 minutes.
Careers - Upcoming Events
Diagnostic Imaging Open Day Webinar
Monday, 25 August, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
TAFE QLD 2026 Scholarships Now Open – Up to $5,000 Available
CQUniversity Cairns Open Day
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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.
Mr Justin Brennan - Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary (Years 10 to 12)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
