YEAR 10
Growing Together
WELCOME TO TERM 1, WEEK 1, 2025!
In preparation for Week 1, please find below all the essential information required for Year 10 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 10: Libby Schuring lschuring@cns.catholic.edu.au
3: Assistant Principal 10 to 12: Justin Brennan jbrennan2@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 10:
Mrs Libby Schuring - Head of Year 10
I am delighted to introduce myself to our Year 10 families. My name is Libby Schuring, and I have been a dedicated educator since 2002, with extensive experience in Head of Year roles. This is my second year serving as Head of Year at St Mary’s, and I am excited to embark on this journey with you.
Year 10 marks a significant transition as students enter Senior Schooling.
At St Mary’s, we are committed to providing multiple pathways to ensure every student can achieve success in their senior years. The theme for Year 10 this year is "Planning your Journey," and throughout this year, students will have numerous opportunities to begin planning their future, starting with Work Experience at the end of Term 1. In addition, we have a Careers Expo, Subject Expo Night and a Year 10 Retreat planned. These events will culminate in SET planning in Term 3, where we will collaborate with you and your child to help them choose the most suitable pathways and subjects for their senior years.
At St Mary’s Catholic College, we believe in and greatly value the partnership between staff, students, and families. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's education and well-being, your first point of call is to please connect with your child's Pastoral Group Mentor. These details can be found on the Parent Portal.
I look forward to working closely with students and their families during this pivotal year.
Kind Regards,
Libby Schuring
Head of Year 10
PLEASE MEET: Heads of Departments
