YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
WELCOME TO TERM 1, WEEK 1, 2025!
In preparation for Week 1, please find below all the essential information required for Year 8 families:
SCHOOL COMMENCES WEDNESDAY, 29 JANUARY at 8:25 am
FORMAL UNIFORM IS REQUIRED EVERY DAY IN WEEK 1
All students are expected to arrive at school no later than 8:25 am. Student supervision commences daily at 8:00 am; however, students are welcome to use the library from 7:30 am should they arrive at school before 8:00 am.
All new students to our College (including Year 7s) are to meet at the Hugh O'Brien Centre (HOB) at the start of the day.
Returning students are to assemble in their Pastoral Group
Student timetables can be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and on the Student and Parent Portals. Pastoral Group Rooms are also listed on the student's timetable.
Books and stationery can be brought in over two days; please refer to the timetable.
Laptops need to be fully charged before the start of school on Wednesday.
Students are required to bring a lock for their locker; this can be a lock that requires either a code or key. If your child has a lock with a code - please take the time to help your child learn how to set the code and use the lock.
Day 1, Term 1, will conclude at 3:15 pm. Students can be collected from the College, walk to the Cairns Coconuts Resort bus stop, or make their way home using alternative arrangements.
The College Tuckshop will operate with a reduced menu in Week 1; the full menu will commence in Week 2.
Further Essential Details
WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU HAVE: PASTORAL-RELATED CONCERNS
1: Pastoral Group Mentor
2: Head of Year 8: Christina Borzi cborzi1@cns.catholic.edu.au
3: Assistant Principal 7 to 9: Leah McBryde lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au
4: Deputy Principal: Louise Shields lshields1@cns.catholic.edu.au
WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU HAVE: LEARNING-RELATED CONCERNS
1: Classroom Teacher
2: Head of Department: Please see the below flyer for details
3: Assistant Principal Learning: Janet Ross jross@cns.catholic.edu.au
4: Deputy Principal: Louise Shields lshields1@cns.catholic.edu.au
PLEASE MEET YOUR HEAD OF YEAR 8:
Mrs Christina Borzi - Head of Year 8
My name is Christina Borzi and I am excited to journey alongside your children during this important year of their education. In addition to my role as Head of Year, I teach Food Technology, Hospitality, and Health, subjects that I am passionate about for their ability to combine creativity, life skills, and wellbeing.
As a mum of three teenagers, aged 19, 17, and 15, I understand firsthand the joys and challenges that come with this stage of life. I strive to bring empathy and understanding to my role as we work together to support your children through their Year 8 experience.
The theme for Year 8 this year is Building Strong Connections. This theme underpins our focus on fostering positive relationships—whether with peers, teachers, or the wider community—and encouraging students to develop a sense of belonging, teamwork, and resilience. My goal is to create a supportive environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the year and encourage open communication so we can make 2025 a positive and rewarding year for all.
Kind Regards
Christina Borzi
Head of Year 8
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