YEAR 9
Growing Together
Mrs Sophie McQueen
Head of Year 9 smcqueen1@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 2
Junior Leaders Applications
We are excited to see Year 9 students expressing interest in the Junior Leader positions for 2026. Applications are due by the end of this week, and we encourage all students to consider this valuable opportunity to contribute to our College community and develop their leadership skills.
To support students through the application process:
- Current Year 10 Junior Leaders will visit Pastoral Group classes to answer questions and share their experiences.
- A support session will be held on Tuesday, 14 October, during the second lunch, where students can seek guidance and assistance with their application forms.
Bathroom Etiquette at the College
At the beginning of the term, students have been reminded that multiple students should not be in the toilet cubicles due to privacy and student protection. This is a major behaviour choice due to privacy laws, and the College will respond according to the Whole School Behaviour Support Plan. We appreciate your support in reiterating this message at home.
We have recently provided new bathroom facilities to increase student access, and are currently upgrading the G Block bathrooms and showers. It is disappointing when students are not able to use these appropriately. Students who fail to show dignity and respect for the College facilities will receive appropriate responses from the College Leadership Team.
Year 10 Work Experience 2026
We are preparing students for Work Experience in Term 1 of Year 10. Our partner organisation, VPG, will speak with the Year 9 cohort on Tuesday, 14 October, to help students prepare for their work experience and placement opportunities. We encourage families to start discussing areas of interest and possible career pathways at home.
A parent information session has also been organised for Wednesday evening, 15 October. Details have been sent out via email — please refer to the flyer below for more information.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82942257182pwd=c8j3zbPRMPz4Bwwc8joZsf98ExTFUP.1#success
Uniform Schedule: Week 2
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
Apply for STAS Online
Mental Health Week 'Dress in Purple Day'
Friday, 17 October
Raising Brave Kids in an Anxious World Free Webinar
To register, please click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MGdvnwFPQuCiG_O48MvAmA#/registration
COLLEGE WEBSITE - For the latest information and guidance relevant to both staff and families, please refer regularly to our St Mary's Catholic College Website.
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.
Ms Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
