YEAR 9
Growing Together
St Mary's Catholic College
Libby Schuring
Head of Year 9
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 4
VPG Work Experience
Last week, as part of our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, students took part in an information session delivered by our work experience provider, VPG.
Students received a VPG Work Experience Application Form, which must be completed and brought to their interviews in Week 5.
This week, students will participate in a valuable resume-writing session, providing students with practical advice and tips in preparation for their upcoming VPG interviews in Week 5. They will also practise answering interview questions, which will be shared with students and their Pastoral Mentors to support further preparation.
For additional support, Mrs Earl will be available in the library during second lunch on Wednesday and Friday.
Junior Leadership
Congratulations to the students who have applied for a Junior Leader position for 2027!
Interviews will take place next week, and applicants have been notified of their scheduled interview times. If a student is absent on the day of their interview, we kindly ask that they reach out to reschedule their interview.
Locker Reminder
Students are reminded to empty their school bags into their lockers each morning and store their bags above or below their lockers, or on the provided port racks.
Laptops, mobile phones and all learning materials, including textbooks, must be stored securely in locked lockers throughout the school day.
Students must also remember to take their computers and any required learning materials home each afternoon.
While theft is not tolerated at the College and will be addressed in acordance with our Behaviour Policy, students are expected to take responsibility for their personal belongings by ensuring they are securely stored in locked lockers throughout the day.
Careers
Is Advanced Math, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics one of your subjects next year? Do you have a passion for Mathematics and want to extend your knowledge alongside like-minded students from across Queensland? If so, the Queensland Mathematics Summer School, held at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, may be the perfect opportunity for you.
This exciting program provides students with the opportunity to deepen their mathematical understanding, explore challenging concepts, and learn alongside other talented mathematics students from across the state.
Please see the link below for further information. Travel bursaries may be available for eligible students. If you would like assistance with your application, please see Ms Earl.
Applications close 10 November 2026: Queensland Mathematics Summer School
Felicity Earl, Careers Counsellor fearl@cns.catholic.edu.au
Leah Dewar
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
