YEAR 7
Starting Well
Mrs Narelle Brooke
Head of Year 7
WEEK 7 ROUND-UP
Cross Country
Congratulations to our Year 7 Cross Country Age Champions:
2013 Boys: Braith Anderson, Saxon Vidito-Amadio & Lakyn Trundle
2013 Girls: Luka Yoshida, Lucca Slatcher & Zali Hoare
2012 Boys: Mason Van Rees
2012 Girls: Rylee McQueen
Students who wish to continue running should consider joining our Run Squad with Mr Brennan and Mrs Robertson. The squad trains on Tuesday before school and is open to runners of all abilities.
For more information, please email Clare Robertson at crobertson1@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 7 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 8
NAPLAN
Students will complete NAPLAN in Week 8, finishing with Numeracy on Monday. Following this, there will be weekly catch-up sessions for students who missed any of the regular times. Individual students will be notified of any catch-up sessions they should attend. Please ensure students' laptops are charged and that they have wireless headphones.
Subject Spotlight – Humanities
In Week 8, Year 7 students will begin their new Geography unit, "Water in the World." This unit explores why water is one of Earth’s most important resources and how it shapes the environment and human life. Students will investigate issues like water scarcity, pollution, and drought and examine how Australia’s unique climate patterns affect water availability. They’ll also learn about the significance of the Great Artesian Basin to First Nations Australians and explore different strategies for managing water sustainably. By the end of the unit, students will have the geographical skills to analyse real-world water challenges and propose solutions to protect this vital resource.
For any concerns or queries, please get in touch with our Head of Humanities,
Jenna Murray at jmurray3@cns.catholic.edu.au
Uniform Schedule: Week 8
Free Year 7 Maths Tutoring
Only three tutors remain! Apply via email: mjames1@cns.catholic.edu.au
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for Year 7 students to receive extra support from our dedicated Year 11 Maths Tutors! Places are not guaranteed until confirmed in writing.
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
EFTPOS Card Reminder
This is a reminder to students to bring their EFTPOS cards to purchase food from the Tuck Shop. Phones are not permitted and should be securely stored in their lockers during school hours.
KEY DATES - Please note the College Calendar can also be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and can sync with your personal calendar.
TERM 1 KEY DATES | |||
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| Week 8: | NAPLAN Testing - Years 7 and 9 | All Week | 17 March |
| Week 9: | Principal's Tour (Year 7, 2027 Families) | Thursday | 27 March |
| Week 9: | Harmony Week | All Week | 24 March |
| Week 9: | Choir Camp | Friday - Sunday | 28 - 30 March |
| Week 10: | First Nations Parent Information Evening | Tuesday | 1 April |
| Week 10: | Stations of the Cross Liturgy & Last Day Term 1 | Friday | 4 April |
TERM 2 KEY DATES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: | Easter Monday Public Holiday | Monday | 21 April |
| Week 1: | First Day Term 2 | Tuesday | 22 April |
| Week 1: | ANZAC Liturgy | Thursday | 24 April |
| Week 1: | ANZAC Day Public Holiday | Friday | 25 April |
| Week 2: | Swimming Carnival | Wednesday | 30 April |
| Week 2: | Parent Teacher Conversations | Thursday | 1 May |
| Week 3: | Labour Day Public Holiday | Monday | 5 May |
| Week 3: | Mother's Day Assembly | Tuesday | 6 May |
| Week 5: | Collective Shout - Year 7 Session | Tuesday | 20 May |
| Week 6: | National Reconciliation Week | All Week | 26 May |
| Week 6: | Australia's Biggest Morning Tea | Wednesday | 28 May |
| Week 6: | College Open Evening | Thursday | 29 May |
| Week 8: | Backflips Against Bullying | Friday | 13 June |
| Week 10: | Athletics Carnival | Wednesday | 25 June |
| Week 10: | End of Term Liturgy & Last Day of Term 2 | Friday | 27 June |
TERM 3 KEY DATES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: | First Day Term 3 | Monday | 14 July |
| Week 1: | SET Pathways Evening | Wednesday | 16 July |
| Week 1: | Cairns Show Public Holiday | Friday | 18 July |
| Week 3: | Catholic Education Week | All Week | 28 July |
| Week 3: | Catholic Education Week Mass | Thursday | 31 July |
| Week 4: | NAIDOC Week | All Week | 4 August |
| Week 5: | St Mary's Day Celebration | Wednesday | 13 August |
| Week 5: | National Day Against Bullying | Friday | 15 August |
| Week 6: | Year 7 Camp | Wednesday - Friday | 20 - 22 August |
| Week 8: | Father's Day Assembly | Tuesday | 2 September |
| Week 10: | Ensembles on Show Evening | Monday | 16 September |
| Week 10: | R U OK? Day | Thursday | 18 September |
| Week 10: | Last Day Term 3 | Friday | 19 September |
TERM 4 KEY DATES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: | King's Birthday Public Holiday | Monday | 6 October |
| Week 1 | First Day Term 4 | Tuesday | 7 October |
| Week 1: | Grandparent's Day Assembly (invite to follow) | Tuesday | 7 October |
| Week 2: | Mental Health Week | All Week | 13 October |
| Week 2: | Poelgil Walba Evening | Thursday | 16 October |
| Week 3: | Vocal Concert | Wednesday | 22 October |
| Week 4: | Year 6 into 7 Bump-Up Day | Thursday | 20 November |
| Week 4: | Year 7 2026 Parent Evening | Thursday | 20 November |
| Week 7: | Presentation Evening | Monday | 17 November |
| Week 7: | Sport Awards Assembly | Tuesday | 18 November |
| Week 8: | End of Term Liturgy & Last Day of Term 4 | Friday | 28 November |
Enjoy your weekend; we look forward to welcoming students back to the College on Monday!
Ms Leah McBryde - Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
