YEAR 9
Growing Together
WELCOME TO TERM 1, WEEK 1, 2025!
In preparation for Week 1, please find below all the essential information required for Year 9 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 9: Sophie McQueen smcqueen1@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 9:
Mrs Sophie McQueen - Head of Year 9
My name is Sophie McQueen, and I am thrilled to be working with our Year 9 students and families this year. As a Head of Year for over two years, I believe in maintaining a firm but fair approach, supporting students through their learning and wellbeing journey. I greatly enjoy working with students and am committed to creating a supportive environment to ensure they become responsible learners and fulfil their potential.
When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, swimming, and camping with my family.
I teach Languages and Mathematics to junior classes, allowing me to get to know students early in their schooling journey. I am excited to work with your children in a different role this year.
Our theme for the year is Growing Together, which we will achieve by fostering positive relationships with peers and staff, developing a sense of community and strengthening skills with perseverance.
I look forward to a productive and rewarding year with all of you, and thank you in advance for your continued support.
Kind Regards
Sophie McQueen
Head of Year 9
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