From the Deputy Principals
Mr Roger D'Almeida, Mr Paul Murphy and Miss Carrol Abel
2026 Year 11 & 12 Subjects
In the coming weeks, families of students entering Years 11 and 12 in 2026 will receive an email from the College confirming their child’s subject allocations for the upcoming school year. These placements are based on selections made by students during Term 3, along with the structure of the 2026 timetable. In some cases, students may receive ‘reserve’ subject allocations if their first-choice subjects cannot be accommodated within the timetable.
For students wishing to make adjustments to their 2026 subject choices, there will be an opportunity to book an appointment for further discussion after the publication of End of Year Reports. Details of these appointments will be communicated shortly by the Deputy Principal. Please remember that students must meet the Minimum Entry Requirement (MER) to select or continue with specific courses for next year.
2026 Booklists
The College is partnering with Campion Education to service the Booklist/Resource list for students. The 2026 Booklists are in the final stages of development and will be made available to parents in the coming weeks through SEQTA and the College website once completed.
Year 10 Retreat
On Monday, 27 October, our Year 10 students participated in a retreat facilitated by the Youth Mission Team (YMT). The day was filled with meaningful activities designed to inspire reflection and deepen understanding of Social Justice. Students engaged in interactive sessions, prayer experiences, and group discussions that encouraged them to think critically about fairness, compassion, and their role in creating a just society. We commend all Year 10 students for their enthusiasm and thoughtful contributions throughout the retreat. Their openness and willingness to participate made the day truly impactful.
Mr R D'Almeida
(Deputy Principal - Years 7 & 10)
Year 11/12 Exam Supervisions
Thank you so much to the supervisors below, who so kindly volunteered their time to support our students during the exam period. We are so fortunate at the College to have a community that so eagerly pitches in whenever help is needed. Your time is greatly appreciated!
Yash Karma
Paula Bell
Natalie Tai
Fr John
Dallas Curtis
Flavia Dias
Althea MaGee
Social Media Age Restrictions Information from eSafety Commission
For more information in regards to the social media age restrictions, the eSafety Commission is providing webinars for parents and carers. For more details please refer to the link: https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions/webinars
Mr A D'Souza
(Deputy Principal - Years 8 & 11)
Year 10 Important Dates
Please see upcoming events for Year 10 students. A Direqt Message from Mr D’Almeida has been sent to students and parents with further details.
| Thursday 20 to Wednesday 26 November | Year 10 Exams. Students are only required to attend school for scheduled exams. |
| Thursday 27 November to Monday 1 December | ALL Year 10 students return to classes (normal timetable) and have Exam Reviews. All students are required to attend school. |
| Tuesday 2 December | Last Day of School for ALL Year 10 students. All students are required to attend school. |
Tuesday 2 December (Refer to MCB Consent2Go) | Year 10 River Cruise. All students are required to attend school for the whole day. |
| Wednesday 3 to Friday 12 December | Year 10 Christian Service; dates vary for each individual student. Please carefully check dates and details in the placement email distributed shortly via the Work Prep Office. |
| Monday 8 to Friday 12 December | Year 10 Career and Enterprise Students Only. Please carefully check dates and details in the placement email distributed shortly via the Work Prep Office. |
Years 7 to 9 Important Dates
Please see upcoming events for Years 7 to 9 students. A Direqt Message from Mr D’Almeida has been sent to students and parents with further details.
| Thursday 27 November to Wednesday 3 December | Year 9 Exams. Details including the exam schedule has been sent to students and parents. Students will attend regular classes when not required to complete an examination.
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| Wednesday 3 December | Paul Litherland Presentations (https://www.surfonlinesafe.com.au/)
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| Friday 5 December | Year 9 Careers Day. Excursion options and nomination process will be sent via Direqt Message in Week 4.5. Compulsory attendance for all Year 9 students. |
| Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 December | Alternate Learning Week Program. Details will be sent to students and parents via email or Direqt Message. |
| Thursday 11 December | Last day of school for ALL Years 7 to 9 students from 8.50am to 12.15pm. College buses will be running for the start and end of school. Students are required to attend school in their College Summer uniform. A Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am at St Joseph’s Priory Church. Parents and families are welcome to join us for Mass.
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Year 9 Examinations
Our Year 9 students will soon experience their first College exams, an important step in preparing them for the academic demands of senior school. These exams will begin on Thursday 27 November, and all Year 9 students are expected to attend school daily and complete each exam as scheduled.
We encourage students to use a Study Planner to help organise their study time effectively in the lead-up to exams. Best of luck to everyone – stay focused and prepare well!
Paul Litherland Presentations
We are pleased to have Paul Litherland (https://www.surfonlinesafe.com.au/) presenting to the Years 7 to 9 students on Wednesday 3 December. Paul is a former cybercrime police officer and is one of the nations most recognised and highly awarded educators in the fields of Cyber Safety and Internet Awareness. In 2022, he was named WA Australian of the Year.
2026 Commencement Dates
To assist with summer holiday planning, here are commencement dates for 2026:
- Monday 2 February - ALL Year 7, New Years 8-10 students, and ALL Years 11 & 12 students commence.
- Tuesday 3 February - Years 8 -10 students commence.
Miss C Abel
(Deputy Principal - Years 9 & 12)