YEAR 11

In July each year, celebrations are held across Australia to recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week, it was our turn as a college community to celebrate NAIDOC Week.  

Students and staff greatly enjoyed some fantastic activities throughout the week and Tuesday's presentation at our College Assembly. We thank our First Nations Education Team for all their work, which made the week a great success. 

Yesterday, many students from St Mary's represented the College at the TCS Carnival. We look forward to hearing all the highlights in the Sports Bulletin next week. Congratulations to all involved!

In Week 6, we will celebrate St Mary's Day, one of the best days of the school year! This is a compulsory school day on which we come together for Mass as a community, celebrate with activities, and finish with a College concert. We look forward to celebrating this wonderful day in our school calendar!

LIVE PARENT WEBINAR: HOW TO GET (AND KEEP!) YOUR CHILD MOTIVATED 

Wednesday, 7 August, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The next Elevate Education webinar for parents and carers is on 'motivation.' Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, well-being, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school. Their upcoming webinar on motivation will give you a simple, realistic action plan to help keep your child motivated until the day of their last exam.

Please register using the following link: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars

ST MARY'S DAY MASS

Monday, 12 August 2024, 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start

All parents and carers are invited to attend our annual St Mary's Day Mass, a celebration of our Community of Faith, Hope, and Love. After Mass, please join us for morning tea and refreshments at Green Leaf Café. We look forward to celebrating with you.

Please RSVP by Monday, 5 August, using the following link: https://bit.ly/StMarysDayMass

ORDINATION OF BISHOP-ELECT JOE CADDY

Thursday, 15 August 2024, 6:00 pm. Hugh O’Brien Centre 

We invite all members of the Cairns community to attend the live-streamed service of the Episcopal Ordination of the Most Reverend Joseph John Caddy AM, the Eighth Bishop of Cairns. 

This event will be livestreamed directly from St Monica’s Cathedral.

To reserve your free ticket, please register by Monday, 12 August: https://bit.ly/OrdinationofBishop

FATHER'S DAY ASSEMBLY

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 9:30 am arrival for a 9:50 am start

Please join us for our inaugural Father's Day Assembly, where we will celebrate the fathers and carers in our lives. After the assembly, please join us for morning tea and refreshments at the Nazareth Pavilion.

Various lucky door prizes will be available; please ensure you RSVP to confirm your attendance! 

Please be sure to RSVP by Thursday, 22 August, using the following link: https://bit.ly/FathersDayAssembly.

KRISPY KREME FUNDRAISER

We are currently fundraising in support of our St Mary's All Schools Touch Football Team. If you would like to place an order for Krispy Kreme Donuts, please collect an order form from Student Reception. Completed forms, together with the exact money, must be submitted to Student Reception by Friday, 9 August (Week 5.) Orders will be distributed in Week 7, Thursday, 21 August.

Alternatively, you can also download the order form via this link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LOD48fMjN0C3i5R6mM1F9tHXa9-AnJnq/view?usp=sharing

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE PRESENTS ANNIE JR.

Ticket sales for Annie Jr. are still moving quickly. We strongly encourage any families looking to book to do so ASAP before we actively start marketing the event to the general public next week.      

To reserve your seats, please book using the following link:  

https://bit.ly/STMARYs_PRODUCTION_ANNIE_JR

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/