YEAR 9
Growing Together
Libby Schuring
Head of Year 9
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 6
Swimming Carnival
Our annual Swimming Carnival will take place on Tuesday. Last Wednesday during Community Pastoral Group, I spoke to the cohort about the importance of getting involved and how events like these help strengthen our College community. Students don’t need to be the fastest or most experienced swimmers to participate. Everyone is encouraged to come along, support your House, dress up in House themes and colours, and embrace the team spirit. We look forward to seeing everyone there and making it a fantastic day for all!
Reminder - Chewing Gum
Students have been reminded that chewing gum is not permitted at the College. Pastoral Mentors will continue to work with students to support them in making positive and responsible choices. Bringing gum to school presents several concerns. Discarded gum can create hygiene issues, damage facilities and furnishings, and requires significant time and cost to remove. We ask for your support in reinforcing this expectation by ensuring your child does not bring gum to school. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment for all students.
Year 9 Camp 11-15 May (Week 4, Term 2)
Please keep an eye on your emails in the coming weeks. The final steps of organising the Year 9 Camps are happening, and parent slips should be out soon. Groups have been split as follows:
- Camp 1 9CA1, 9HE1, 9HU1, 9MU1
Camp 2 9CA2, 9HE2, 9HU2, 9MU2.
Camp is a valuable part of the College experience, strengthening students' sense of community and enabling them to connect in meaningful ways. We encourage you to support your child's involvement. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any queries or concerns.
NAPLAN
An email has been sent to all parents and caregivers regarding NAPLAN dates. Please support the College by ensuring your child has wired headphones for practice and NAPLAN. Students will also need charged laptops, which is important for all College subjects.
UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK B
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
School Fees and Levies - Term 1 2026
School fees and levies for Term 1 were issued on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. The due date for payment is Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
If you are a fee payer and have not received your statement, please contact the Accounts Team. The Accounts Team is also available to assist families in setting up an approved payment plan for those who are unable to pay the full amount by the due date.
Thank you.
Accounts Team
smw.accounts@cns.catholic.edu.au
Shoe Guide
At the College, students are required to adhere to the uniform and personal grooming guide. We want to support families, students, and teachers in understanding specific requirements, particularly for sports shoes. We know students are currently wearing shoes in the 'not suitable' section of the graphic below.
To provide clarity, we have listed the main shoes worn by students with their sports uniforms that require fixing and shoes must meet expectations for the start of Term 2. This provides you and your family time to make changes to comply with the uniform guideline outlined in the College Diary under Uniforms: Sport shoes - Low cut, supportive, lace-up, all-purpose shoes for running with a suitable grip. Colour scheme should be discreet. Skate shoes and other flat-soled shoes are not acceptable.
The shoes shown in the graphic below are examples we frequently see; they are not the ONLY shoes not permitted. If you are unsure of the correct shoes, please send a picture or ask your child to speak with the Head of Year for clarification. Uniform infringement consequences will come into play at the commencement of Term 2. We appreciate your support in making it very clear what we expect regarding appropriate footwear at the College.
The Tuckshop
The Tuckshop has advised that ordering for the Swimming Carnival on Tuesday will close on Monday at 5:00 pm. Please ensure all orders are placed before this time.
Commemoration Mass and Morning Tea
Sunday, March 8 2026, 10:00 am
We warmly invite you to join us for St Mary's Catholic College Commemoration Mass. This special occasion marks 40 years since the commemoration of the opening of the College. Following Mass, morning tea will be provided.
Please register via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/DIYHJ
College Key Dates
Please note that all key dates are listed in the College Calendar. This can be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and synced with your personal calendar.
| Event | Date | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming Carnival | Tuesday, 3 March | Term 1 |
| Commemoration Mass & Morning Tea | Sunday, 8 March | Term 1 |
| Cross Country | Wednesday, 1 April | Term 1 |
COLLEGE WEBSITE - For the latest information and guidance relevant to both staff and families, please refer regularly to our St Mary's Catholic College Website.
Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
College Pastoral Team
