YEAR 9
Growing Together
Mrs Sophie McQueen
Head of Year 9 smcqueen1@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 8
Assessment and Exams
Week 8 is typically a crucial period when most assignments and exams are due. Your child must focus on thorough revision, adhere to deadlines, and seek clarification whenever needed.
SEL Lesson: Exploring the Significance of Friendship and Respect
Next week, in our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson, we will explore the significance of friendship and the importance of treating others with respect. If you believe your student is facing any challenges related to social times or friendships, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Uniform Schedule: Week 8
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 that the College Calendar can also be accessed via the MyCE Parent App, which can sync with your personal calendar.
TERM 1 KEY DATES | |||
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| 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: | Year 9 Camp | All Week | 19 - 23 May |
| Week 6: | National Reconciliation Week | All Week | 26 May |
| Week 6: | College Open Evening | Thursday | 29 May |
| Week 8: | Year 9 Parent Information Session | Thursday | 12 June |
| Week 8: | Backflips Against Bullying | Friday | 13 June |
| Week 10: | Athletics Carnival | Wednesday | 25 June |
| Week 10: | Year 9 Formation Day | Monday | 23 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 8: | Father's Day Assembly | Tuesday | 2 September |
| Week 9: | Year 9 UPP Leadership Day | Monday | 8 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 | 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 7: | Presentation Evening | Monday | 17 November |
| Week 7: | Sport Awards Assembly | Tuesday | 18 November |
| Week 8: | Year 9 Tie Ceremony | Wednesday | 26 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
