YEAR 9
Growing Together
Libby Schuring
Head of Year 9
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 9
Harmony Week
This week, the College is celebrating Harmony Week, with a number of activities taking place during lunchtime. Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity, promoting inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Assessment
Students are also in the final weeks of their assessment period. We encourage your support in helping your child stay organised and on track with upcoming assessments. Students should regularly check their due dates and exam schedules to ensure they are well prepared.
Please remind your child to manage their time effectively and seek assistance if needed. Your encouragement at home plays a vital role in their success, and we appreciate your support in keeping them accountable during this important time.
Camp
Camp parent slips have now been emailed to families. Thank you to parents who have already completed the Parent Slip. Please reach out to me via email if your child does not want to or is unable to attend the camp. We strongly encourage all students to attend, as we believe that camps are a great learning opportunity and relationship-building event that helps support their engagement at the College.
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
