YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
Clare Robertson
Head of Year 8
YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 8
ASSESSMENT
We have reached the assessment period of the term. All Year 8 students will be sitting their Math exam on Friday, Week 8, in Period 1 (20 March). The Math formative assessments completed in class this term are fantastic revision tools for students to prepare. Consider sitting down with your child this weekend to review the formatives and practice relevant questions from the textbook. Free Math tutoring is also available in the Library on Monday afternoon from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.
Assessment dates for other subjects are available on the Assessment Planner on the Parent Portal. It was also emailed to students earlier this term.
It is important that, during this busy time, students develop habits conducive to effective revision and learning. This includes: ensuring regular bedtimes; reducing screen time; eating nutritious food; being physically active every day; and having quiet study spaces at home.
WEEK 8 YEAR LEVEL ASSEMBLY
Next week, on Tuesday, I will be introducing some details about preparing for the Fitzroy Island Camp in Week 7, Term 2. We will be discussing the need for students to organise their own tents (one tent per friendship group) and to bring their own snorkelling gear.
A parent permission slip with all details will be available to families at the start of Term 2.
Just a reminder that all females will be attending camp on Monday - Wednesday (1st-3rd June) and all males will be attending camp on Wednesday - Friday (3rd-5th June). Please reach out early if you have any questions or concerns, or if your child is worried about attending the camp, so we can put the necessary supports in place.
EXTRACURRICULAR SPOTLIGHT
St Mary's Run Squad meets every Tuesday morning at 7:00 am at the bike racks. Students of all running abilities are welcome! Join us as we prepare for the Cross Country Carnival in Week 10.
Project Compassion Fundraisers
Year 8 Pastoral Groups are leading the way with Project Compassion fundraisers in this season of Lent. Congratulations to 8CA2 and 8HU1, who have organised lolly bag sales and bake sales to raise funds for vulnerable communities and people in need. This is empathy in action - one of our key guiding principles at St. Mary’s. Families are invited to contribute to the College’s donation page at this link - https://www.projectcompassion.org.au/fundraisers/stmaryscatholiccollegeworee3092
UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 8
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
Combined Parish Schools Mass
Shoe Guide
At the College, students are required to adhere to the uniform and personal grooming guide. We want to support families, students, and teachers in understanding specific requirements, particularly for sports shoes. We know students are currently wearing shoes in the 'not suitable' section of the graphic below.
To provide clarity, we have listed the main shoes worn by students with their sports uniforms that require fixing and shoes must meet expectations for the start of Term 2. This provides you and your family time to make changes to comply with the uniform guideline outlined in the College Diary under Uniforms: Sport shoes - Low cut, supportive, lace-up, all-purpose shoes for running with a suitable grip. Colour scheme should be discreet. Skate shoes and other flat-soled shoes are not acceptable.
The shoes shown in the graphic below are examples we frequently see; they are not the ONLY shoes not permitted. If you are unsure of the correct shoes, please send a picture or ask your child to speak with the Head of Year for clarification. Uniform infringement consequences will come into play at the commencement of Term 2. We appreciate your support in making it very clear what we expect regarding appropriate footwear at the College.
The Tuckshop
Parent Webinar - Parenting through the Under-16 Social Media Age Restrictions
Rosies - Friends on the Street
College 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.
| Event | Date | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | Wednesday, 1 April | Term 1 |
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.
Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
College Pastoral Team
