YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
Clare Robertson
Head of Year 8
YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 9
Harmony Week
This week, the College will recognise Harmony Week, a national celebration of cultural diversity, inclusiveness and respect. Students are encouraged to wear free dress in orange on Tuesday 24 March to show their support.
Please note that students must be either in full College uniform (uniform of the day) or in complete free dress - no mixing of the two.
Students are also encouraged to participate in the many activities organised by the College and our student leaders to promote awareness and respect. Further information is available via student notices and posters around the College.
Attendance Reminder
As the term progresses, we are noticing an increase in absences for Year 8 students. Our College has a policy of encouraging 100% student attendance – all day, every day. Compulsory education is required by law; however, it is also our concern that regular absences can significantly affect student learning.
We ask that every student's absence is please notified through the MyCE App or email smw.office@cns.catholic.edu.au. Acceptable reasons for non-attendance include illness or significant medical treatment, participating in a school or regional sporting or other event, or attendance at a significant family event such as a funeral. If absent for more than three days, we recommend a medical certificate be provided to the College to ensure sufficient support is provided. Thank you for supporting your child’s attendance at school.
Extracurricular Spotlight
The FNQ Reader’s Cup competition is being held in June. Interested students should contact Mrs Harnett for more information (eharnett@cns.catholic.edu.au ). Students must be able to read 3 of the 5 required novels between the Easter holidays and June.
UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 9
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
Combined Parish Schools Mass
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
Parent Webinar - Parenting through the Under-16 Social Media Age Restrictions
Rosies - Friends on the Street
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
