YEAR 7
Starting Well
Mrs Narelle Brooke
Head of Year 7
YEAR 7 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 7
Thank You - College Open Evening
A warm thank you is extended to all students who supported the College during Open Evening. Year 7 students were visible across the school participating as ushers, music performers, and supporting subject displays. One of St Mary’s Catholic College’s greatest strengths is its welcoming community, and I am grateful to all the Year 7s who put their best foot forward in their various roles during the evening to promote the school to the wider community.
Edrolo Junior Science Learning Platform
The Science department is excited to share that students now have access to Edrolo, an interactive online learning platform for Science. Edrolo is currently trialling its junior resources to support learning in Years 7–10 further.
Teachers may incorporate Edrolo activities into classroom lessons, but students will be encouraged to explore the platform independently at home. It’s a valuable tool for revisiting key concepts, clarifying topics, and preparing for upcoming assessments in Science.
Uniform Schedule: Week 7
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
Sport Polo Update
We’ve been continuing our project to find a new alternative to the Sport Polo. Recently, we conducted a sample test of the third version, where a group of students wore the polos to help us assess their fit and comfort. This feedback is valuable as we work towards finding the right option to introduce in future years.
We’ll keep you informed of any updates as we move closer to a rollout.
All students are invited to our 2025 Mabo Day Movie Night, which will mark the end of Reconciliation Week and celebrate Mabo Day.
Please refer to the invitation below for event details. To confirm your attendance, please click here: https://bit.ly/MarboDayStudentMovieNight
Sports Tours Trivia Fundraiser
Friday, 13 June, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, St Mary's Hugh O'Brien Centre
Join Us for an Exciting Night of Trivia, Fun, and Fundraising!
The night will feature a silent auction, delicious food, and drinks available for purchase. Every dollar raised will help our athletes travel and compete in upcoming events, making this a night of entertainment with a purpose.
Purchase your tickets via the following link: https://bit.ly/StMarysSportsToursTriviaFundraiser
Australian Catholic Youth Festival
St Mary’s, in partnership with Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns, is providing an exciting, invaluable, and profound experience for students in Years 9–11. Places are limited, so if you’d like to be part of this fantastic opportunity, please register your interest. All details can be found in the flyer below.
Feedback Surveys will be conducted during Weeks 6-8 of Term 2, May 26 – June 13, to enable the analysis of results to be incorporated into the school's annual planning processes.
All parents and staff will be invited by email from CES to complete the survey, and all students in Years 5, 6, 8, and 11. We estimate that the survey will take up to 20 minutes to complete. All surveys are anonymised in the Survey Manager system, with email reminders sent weekly to non-respondents. Please don't share your survey link - families, staff, and students must access it in their email.
KEY DATES - Please note that all key dates are listed in the College Calendar. This can be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and synced with your personal calendar.
Enjoy your weekend; we look forward to welcoming students back to the College on Monday!
Ms Leah McBryde - Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
