YEAR 9
Growing Together
St Mary's Catholic College
Libby Schuring
Head of Year 9
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 1
Welcome Back
A warm welcome back to our Year 9 students as we begin our final term for the year. I trust our students had a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday and are ready to hit the ground running – it is a short but jam-packed term!
Please see below some key dates for our Year 9 students this term:
- Presentation Evening – Monday, Week 7, 16 November
- Sports Awards Assembly – Tuesday, Week 7, 17 November
- Year 12 Graduation Mass (formal uniform) – Wednesday, Week 7, 18 November
- Year 9 Community Day at Yorkey's Knob Beach – Friday, Week 8, 27 November (more details to follow)
- Last day of Term 4 – Friday, Week 8, 27 November
PAT Testing
Each year, all students in Years 7 to 10 across the Diocese participate in PAT testing. PAT assessments (Progress Achievement Tests) help teachers understand each student's abilities, achievement, and learning needs in reading and mathematics.
Parents and students should be aware that this data provides objective evidence of where students are in their learning and the progress they are making over time.
As a result, any student who does not adequately engage with the assessment tasks will be asked to speak with the Head of Department and will be required to re-sit the assessment.
PAT testing will occur during Week 1 of Term 4 and will take place during English and Mathematics classes for students in Years 7 to 10.
Term 3 Results and Reports
Now that Term 3 reports have been shared, we encourage families to take a moment to review them together and set clear goals for Term 4. This is a valuable opportunity to reflect on progress and identify areas for growth.
If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers for support.
VPG Visit – Work Experience 2027
In the coming weeks, VPG representatives will visit the College to speak with students about Work Experience and begin organising placements for Term 1, 2027.
We encourage families to start conversations around areas of interest and possible future pathways to help guide these decisions.
Junior Leader Applications
We have emailed Junior Leader applications to the Year 9 cohort. We encourage all students to consider how they could support the College community through a leadership role.
Two sessions will be offered in Weeks 1 and 2 for students who would like guidance and support in completing their application form.
Leah Dewar
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
