YEAR 12
Leaving A Legacy
Ms Lucy Fitzpatrick
Head of Year 12
YEAR 12 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 6
Celebration Dinner Tickets
ATAR, Bonus Points, and University Entry - Online Session
This Wednesday, Claire Pech Careers is running an online session that will help explain the ATAR, how to achieve bonus points (adjustment factors), and who qualifies. It will also cover what EAS is, how to apply, dates, preferencing, and decision-making.
Click on the following link to find out more information and register: https://events.humanitix.com/atar-bonus-points-and-uni-entry-explained.
Lates and Absences Reminder
Several students are beginning to arrive late without reason and/or leave early. A general reminder: If your child arrives late, leaves early, or is absent from school, please notify the office to ensure the absence is appropriately documented. I appreciate your support with this.
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
