YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey

Sophie McQueen

Head of Year 10 smcqueen1 @cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 10

Athletics Carnival

The St Mary’s Athletics Carnival will take place on Monday, 22 June at Barlow Park. This is a compulsory school day, and all students are expected to attend. If your child is unwell, please notify the College via the MyCE app, in accordance with normal absence procedures.

For our Year 10 students, this event provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate leadership. We encourage students to lead by example through active participation, positive encouragement of others, and strong House spirit throughout the day. Students may choose to participate competitively or non‑competitively — every contribution counts.

Students must arrive in their House uniform and enclosed shoes. They may change into appropriate House costumes once at Barlow Park. Students are to be dropped off and picked up directly at Barlow Park.

We look forward to seeing our Year 10 cohort representing their Houses with pride, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of community.

Year 10 Retreat – Term 3, Week 2 (Genazzano)

Thank you to the families who have responded to the parent slip. I will be in contact next week to finalise details. Please note that the Retreat is a compulsory component of the Year 10 program.

Retreat Groups:

Group 1: 10CA2, 10HE2, 10HU2, 10MU2
Monday 20 July – Wednesday 22 July
Group 2: 10CA1, 10HE1, 10HU1, 10MU1
Wednesday 22 July – Friday 24 July

Students have submitted their rooming preferences to assist with planning. Despite our best efforts and due to events beyond our control, some students have needed to swap retreat days. Please check with your child to confirm their allocated group and dates. When not attending the retreat, students will attend an alternative program to support Year 11 subject selection and SET planning interviews.

Semester Reports

While the upcoming holidays are an important time for rest and rejuvenation, we encourage families to take the opportunity to review and discuss your child’s results together. These outcomes provide valuable insights and will help inform subject and pathway choices as students prepare for their transition into Senior Studies.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to contact their subject teachers for further clarification and support.

Careers - JCU Heroes in Veterinary Science

Applications for JCU Heroes in Veterinary Science are now open to students in Years 10, 11 & 12.

When: Tuesday 11 August 2026

Where: JCU Townsville (travel subsidies may apply - see below)

Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday 30 June 2026

This full-day experience offers students a unique insight into careers in animal health and welfare. Students will hear from JCU academics and current students, explore JCU’s Veterinary and Emergency Centre and Hospital, and gain perspectives from industry experts in veterinary science. It’s a hands-on, behind-the-scenes opportunity to discover what it’s really like to work in the veterinary science field.

Travel subsidies are available to students accepted into the program who need to travel more than 300km to JCU Townsville. JCU encourages all Year 10, 11, and 12 students in Central, North, and Far North Queensland who are interested in a career in veterinary science to apply.

Felicity Earl, Careers Counsellor fearl@cns.catholic.edu.au

UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 10

WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES

How to Order

Please complete thepre-order form and make payment at the Uniform Shop (located next to the Tuckshop), which is open Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 am–8:45 am.

When ordering, please include:

Name of the student or family member collecting the order
Quantity required
Shirt size(s)

Important Dates

Orders close: Friday 19 June (Term 2, Week 9). Payment must be received by the end of Term 2.

For any enquiries, please contact Ms Tamara or Mrs O’Grady at aogrady@cns.catholic.edu.au.

Thank you for supporting this special NAIDOC initiative and celebrating First Nations culture within our College community.

New E-Bike & E-Scooter Laws from 1 July 2026

If you ride an e-bike, e-scooter, e-skateboard or e-unicycle, important new Queensland laws come into effect from 1 July 2026.

Key changes include:

✅ New speed limits on footpaths and when passing pedestrians

✅ Increased penalties for unsafe riding

✅ Police powers to seize illegal devices used in public places

✅ Stricter requirements for legal e-bikes and personal mobility devices

✅ Continued focus on helmet use, mobile phone restrictions and drink-riding laws

These changes are designed to improve safety for riders, pedestrians and all road users. Parents and students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new rules before the school holidays.

📖 For full details and to check whether your device complies with the new laws, visit: https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/e-bikes-e-scooters/

2027 Subject Expo

Year 8, 9 & 10 students and parents are invited to attend the 2027 Subject Expo on Wednesday 15 July from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm in the HOB at St Mary's College.

Year 8 & 9 Students and Parents

🕓 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Explore subject displays and speak with HODs and teachers about subject selection options for 2027.

Year 10 Students and Parents

🕔 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Visit subject displays and meet with HODs, teachers and external providers to discuss subject selections and pathway options for 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore subject options, meet teachers, and gather information to help make informed decisions about future study pathways.

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Download MyCE Mobile App and jump on board!

A new version of the MyCE Mobile App is arriving in June, with new features to make it easier to stay connected. We would love you to download and log in to the app as our Parent Portal is being retired on June 30, 2026. To avoid missing important updates, please update your app and turn on notifications.

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.