YEAR 9
Year 9 Key Information
- The influence of social media is reshaping childhood and presents challenges not only to adolescents but also to parents as they navigate the new challenges associated with the changing landscape. Teaching digital literacy is a key strategy in this challenge, as it helps to educate adolescents about the importance of online privacy, the permanence of their digital footprint, and how to evaluate the content they encounter online critically.
- Several students have been riding bikes and scooters through the College grounds. Any student who wishes to ride a bike or scooter to school must wear a helmet, dismount at the entrance, and walk it through the grounds.
Andrew Winter
Head of Year 9
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: awinter@cns.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.au
Whole of College Key Information
- We are still in the Cane Train season, and we frequently cross the railway line that runs beside the College fence. Students must adhere to the signs of a cane train approaching, with lights and sounds triggered at the crossing as the train approaches. In this instance, students must stay well away from the railway line. We appreciate families reminding your children of this safety notice.
- We are fundraising this term in support St Vincent de Paul’s Christmas Food Hampers, which will be donated during our Christmas Liturgy on the last day of Term 4. The pastoral group that fills the the most washing baskets (Hampers) for the Christmas Appeal will be rewarded with a class party! We appreciate families contributing to our fundraising initiative to support those in need at Christmas.
Please Remember:- Donations must have an expiry date of at least January 2025.
- Toys and gifts are not required as other organisations handle these contributions.
- Attendance is a critical component of continued learning and human development in schools. The table below highlights how missing school days can add up ultimately impacting the continuity of education, leading to disengagement. If your child/ren is having difficulty with attendance please reach out to our pastoral team for support. Attendance matters! Every child, on time, every day!
CRAZY SOCK DAY
Next Tuesday, we’ll host Crazy Sock Day to raise funds for Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. A gold coin donation is required and will be collected during Pastoral Group. All students are encouraged to participate by wearing their most creative, crazy socks. Each Pastoral Group will nominate or vote for one student who stands out with the best crazy socks. These nominated students will then compete against other nominees from their House at the House assembly. The winning student from each House will be awarded a $10 tuckshop voucher for their effort and creativity.
CAIRNS DIOCESAN NEWS
Please click on the link below to see the latest edition of Dioceses News.
Diocese A4 2024 October Edition ebook
Week 5 Uniform Schedule & Reminders
Week 5 Notices
LAPTOP HIRE PROGRAM
Current Year 9s will join our compulsory Laptop Program in 2025. This means all students commencing Year 10 in 2025 will receive a leased laptop from the College. Payment for this device will be made through your College fees.
Employment Opportunities
St Mary's Catholic College welcomes employment applications from those who share our mission to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum and enhance students' dignity, self-esteem, and integrity.
Please follow the link to our current vacancies: https://www.smcc.qld.edu.au/our-college/employment/
Looking Ahead
TERM 4 EVENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7: | Presentation Evening | Monday | 11 November |
| Week 7: | Graduation Mass | Wednesday | 13 November |
| Week 9: | Year 9 Tie Ceremony | Wednesday | 27 November |
| Week 9: | Principal's Tour | Thursday | 28 November |
| Week 9: | End-of-Term Liturgy | Friday | 29 November |
Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal | Junior Secondary 7-9
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.au
