YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey

Mrs Libby Schuring

Head of Year 10 lschuring @cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 1

I hope the break gave you a chance to relax, recharge, and reflect on the past term. As we begin the second half of the year, we continue to focus on Planning Your Journey Theme within our Pastoral Groups, across the classroom, and in the wider school community.

Subject Expo

The subject expo for students and parents/carers in Years 8, 9, and 10 will take place on Wednesday, 16 July. Parents/carers are expected to attend for information about subject selection and career pathways in 2026.

The Year 11 2026 session will start at 5:00 pm. It will begin with an information session about the Senior Pathways available at the College. At 5:30 pm, the Subject Expo, including External Certificate providers and local University displays, will commence. Parents and students are expected to attend to learn about subject selection and career pathways in 2026.

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Please keep in mind: Students who DO NOT meet these expectations at school's commencement will be withdrawn from recess breaks, with expectations to be adhered to by Thursday at 8:30 am.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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

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 happy and restorative break. Enjoy this glorious winter weather that FNQ has to offer!
Mr Justin Brennan - Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary (Years 10 to 12)