YEAR 9
Growing Together
In preparation for next week, please find below all the essential information required for Year 9 families to succeed in Week 3:
Mrs Sophie McQueen - Head of Year 9 smcqueen1@cns.catholic.edu.au
WEEK 2 ROUND-UP:
What a great start for our Year 9s! Students look sharp in their uniforms, and seeing so many of them getting academic Awards was fantastic!
Students are reviewing their Semester 2 report cards, recognising their strengths and setting new objectives for this term. This self-assessment empowers them to take control of their education and cultivate positive routines.
WEEK 3: UNIFORM SCHEDULE SCHEDULE & KEY INFORMATION
WHOLE OF COLLEGE REMINDERS:
Ms Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary
(Years 7 to 9)
THANKS TO ALL FAMILIES
We thank all families for your support in achieving such a positive start to the school year! While the exceptionally wet weather has impacted many in our community, your understanding has been greatly appreciated. Please don't hesitate to contact our College staff with any questions or concerns regarding weather-related absences.
TIMETABLE CHANGE:
To accommodate our Welcome Mass on Wednesday morning, we have adjusted the regular timetable: students will attend their regular Wednesday periods 1 & 2 classes on Tuesday instead, with the Welcome Mass taking their place on Wednesday morning.
PLEASE CHECK THE UNIFORM SCHEDULE LISTED ABOVE!
SCHOOL PHOTOS UNIFORM:
School photos are fast approaching in Week 4. Families are asked to ensure students wear their best formal uniforms for this event on Monday, 17 February, and Tuesday, 18 February. Jewellery and Personal Grooming expectations must be met on the day.
RIDING TO SCHOOL:
Students riding e-scooters and bikes to school are reminded to dismount and walk into the College through the service road before heading up towards T Block across to the College office. This ensures the safety of students, staff, and parents who use the carpark during these busy times. Students not meeting the expectations of riding safely to and from school may have this privilege removed. Students under 16 by law MUST be accompanied by an adult when in use.
LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY:
If your child needs to leave school early, please provide the office with adequate advanced notice via email, phone, parent portal or MyCE app and advise the date, time, and reason for leaving.
Students must wait at the front office to be collected by a parent/carer.
To maintain our duty of care, students are not permitted to be collected from the front of the school or Bakery car park.
COLLEGE SCHOOL BAGS:
Please note that the new compulsory school bags do NOT have a built-in rain cover. While our bags are shower-proof, they may become wet on the inside during heavy rain. Rain covers can be purchased at the Uniform Shop for $15.
THURSDAY EARLY FINISH PROCEDURE:
When students finish school on Thursday at 1:30 pm, the College Library is available for supervision to complete homework or additional schoolwork from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Students are ONLY to be in the library or waiting at the front of the College during this time. Students who choose to depart the College during this time will not be permitted back on the College grounds (this includes visiting McDonald's or friends' homes.)
Employment & Volunteer 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:
Please follow the link to our current vacancies: St Mary's Careers
