YEAR 9
Growing Together
St Mary's Catholic College
Libby Schuring
Head of Year 9
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 5
VPG Interviews
The VPG Work Experience interviews will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Students have been emailed their individual appointment times. If there are any concerns or scheduling issues, please contact Mrs Earl, our Careers Officer.
Students are reminded to bring a completed application form and a copy of their résumé to the interview. Students may wear their usual school uniform, as per the uniform schedule, but are expected to arrive at their interview looking neat and well-presented.
During SEL sessions, students have worked on their résumés and practised responding to sample interview questions to help ensure they are well prepared.
St Vincent de Paul - Christmas Baskets
Thank you to the Year 9 students who have already contributed items to our St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal baskets. St Mary’s Catholic College has a long history of supporting this local community initiative, and it has been wonderful to see so many of our Year 9 Pastoral Groups getting involved.
We currently have three baskets filled, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could reach our goal of 10 baskets by the end of Week 6?
This charity drive will continue throughout the term, and we look forward to seeing students continue to contribute to this worthy cause.
Year 9 Tie Ceremony - Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Save the Date - Year 9 Community Day at the Beach
Our Year 9 students will celebrate a successful year at Yorkeys Knob Beach on Friday 27 November (Week 8).
A parent permission slip has been sent home with further details. Please complete and return it at your earliest convenience.
Please note that this Pastoral Day is a compulsory school day and an important part of our pastoral care program.
Careers
Is Advanced Math, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics one of your subjects next year? Do you have a passion for Mathematics and want to extend your knowledge alongside like-minded students from across Queensland? If so, the Queensland Mathematics Summer School, held at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, may be the perfect opportunity for you.
This exciting program provides students with the opportunity to deepen their mathematical understanding, explore challenging concepts, and learn alongside other talented mathematics students from across the state.
Please see the link below for further information. Travel bursaries may be available for eligible students. If you would like assistance with your application, please see Ms Earl.
Applications close 10 November 2026: Queensland Mathematics Summer School
Felicity Earl, Careers Counsellor fearl@cns.catholic.edu.au
Leah Dewar
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
