YEAR 7
Starting Well
Mrs Narelle Brooke
Head of Year 7
YEAR 7 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 1
Welcome Back for Term 3
I hope all our families had an opportunity for rest, relaxation, and quality family time over the holiday break. I am looking forward to another term of growth for our Year 7 students. St Mary's will again have many opportunities throughout the term for students to explore their interests and build connections within our community. Students should stay up to date with these via the Daily Notices available through the Student Portal and read each morning during Pastoral Group.
Year 7 Camp: Echo Creek Adventure Centre
Wednesday, 20 August – Friday, 22 August (Week 6)
This year, students will again venture to the Echo Creek Adventure Centre, near Tully, for Year 7 Camp. This camp has proven to be a highlight of the Year 7 calendar, and we are excited for the shared experiences all Year 7 students will have together.
Further information and permission slips will be shared via Edsmart in the coming weeks; however, please reach out to me nbrooke@cns.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible should you have any concerns around your child's attendance at camp.
Student Belongings
As we return for Term 3 it is a good opportunity to remind students of their responsibilities in regard to their personal belongings. Please speak to your child about being responsible for their things at school in the following ways:
- Check that they have a working lock - Lockers must be secured with a working lock, and codes must be kept private to ensure the safe and appropriate storage of valuable items.
- Bags should be zipped up and placed above or below lockers or on the bag racks.
- Laptops should be carried in their Laptop bags.
- Hats, lunch boxes, water bottles, and other belongings should be clearly named and placed inside bags or lockers when not in use.
Uniform Schedule: Week 1
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
Jewellery & Personal Grooming
Please see below the Jewellery and Personal Grooming requirements for the commencement of Term 3, as observed in the Student Expectations document found on the College website.
Please keep in mind: Students who DO NOT meet these expectations at school's commencement will be withdrawn from recess breaks, with expectations to be adhered to by Thursday at 8:30 am. Further consequences that impact the usual learning program will follow after Thursday should these expectations not be met.
JEWELLERY:
Jewellery is to be discreet, meaning not particularly noticeable, and is limited to:
- 1x Watch
- 1x Silver or gold simple necklace with a religious medallion or cross is only worn under the College uniform and is not visible
- 1x Small silver or gold sleeper/stud in each earlobe only no larger than 5mm
PERSONAL GROOMING:
- Make-up, nail polish, and cosmetic accessories such as acrylic nails and eyelash extensions are unacceptable. Eyebrows are to be natural and discreet.
- Hair is to be of a conventional style, neat and of natural colour, shade and tone. Examples of unacceptable hairstyles include but are not limited to mullets, undercuts, shaved patterns, lines, tracks, corn rows, dreadlocks, marked contrasts in hair length, no shorter than a number 3 comb length.
- Students are to be clean-shaven.
Term 3 Tuckshop Menu
Please see below the updated Tuckshop Menu for Term 3. There are quite a few changes, so please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the updated prices and items.
National Catholic Conference - Ignite Conference, 2025
All St Mary's students are invited to attend the 2025 Ignite Conference! This leadership and personal development event is designed to inspire and equip students to grow in confidence, purpose, and community. It’s a chance to learn, reflect, and be part of something bigger.
Date: 25–28 September
Location: St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane
Availability: Only 10 spaces available
If your child is interested in attending, please complete the application form below.
COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM HERE
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.
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.
Wishing all families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, 14 July!
Ms Leah McBryde - Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
