YEAR 11

 Leading The Way

                                              

 

Mr Andy Winter

Head of Year 11

 awinter@cns.catholic.edu.au 

 

 

YEAR 11 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 6

How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!) Webinar

Wednesday, August 20, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

 

With exams not far away, it’s more important than ever for parents to work with their child to remove distractions and balance screen time with schoolwork. Elevate Education will be running a free webinar for parents to support them with strategies to reduce their child’s dependency on technology and improve their focus and revision. 

 

Please register via the following link: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars


St Mary's Day - Thank You 

Thank you to all the Year 11s who volunteered their time to help support a successful St Mary’s Day. We look forward to you following in the current Year 12 footsteps with a dance performance in 2026. 


Careers - Upcoming Events

Diagnostic Imaging Open Day Webinar

Monday, 25 August, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Diagnostic Imaging Webinar

 

TAFE QLD 2026 Scholarships Now Open – Up to $5,000 Available

QLD TAFE Scholarships

 

CQUniversity Cairns Open Day 

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

CQU Cairns Open Day


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)

jbrennan@cns.catholic.edu.au

On behalf of the College Leadership Team


College Leadership Team