YEAR 12
Year 12 Key Information
- Extra-curricular Photo Day is happening this coming Monday - all families have been sent multiple EdSmart Broadcasts outlining the details. Please remind your child that the personal grooming exemptions granted to Year 12 students in Week 10 leading up to the Celebration Dinner DO NOT APPLY to the extra-curricular photos. All students must meet the personal grooming expectations outlined in the College Student Expectations document. More information is provided below.
- The Celebration Dinner is fast approaching, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming you all to commemorate our shared schooling journey. As communicated this week, Year 12 students have been granted some flexibility regarding nails, lashes and facial hair this week as we prepare for it. Parking for family and friends on the night will be available on the adjacent streets, with arrivals beginning at 5:30 pm.
- During the first and second weeks of Term 4, we will host guest speakers from the Royal Flying Doctors and Red Frogs during the Sports sessions. They will address topics related to "Surviving 25" and Schoolies, aiming to raise awareness of potential risks and ensure a successful transition beyond St Mary's. Detailed information for parents will be sent out shortly.
Sophie McQueen I Head of Year 12
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: smcqueen1@cns.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.au
Whole of College Key Information
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: GROUP PHOTO DAY
This Monday, 9 September, students who have participated in extra-curricular activities throughout the year will be involved in Group Photo Day. Photos taken on this day will be featured in the 2024 Unison.
All details have been shared with parents/carers through an EdSmart Broadcast sent on Monday, 2 September at 4:30 pm. Students have also been informed and reminded throughout the week via Daily Notices, delivered each morning during PG, and have been copied into the EdSmart Broadcast sent to parents/carers.
PLEASE NOTE:
Students are expected to adhere to the uniform guidelines outlined in the Student Expectations document. Those who do not meet the standards will be excluded from photos and listed as 'absent on photo day' in the 2024 Unison.
R U OK? DAY
Next Thursday, we recognise R U Ok? Day for 2024, which serves as a timely reminder for students, staff and families to 'check in' and start a conversation by simply asking, "R U OK?"
Below are the initiatives taking place on Thursday, 12 September. We encourage all students to wear yellow on the day to assist with raising awareness and sharing in community spirit.
YEAR 12 GRADUATION DINNER
Next Friday is the Year 12 Celebration Dinner, which is being held here in the Hugh O'Brien Centre for the first time. Throughout the week, our versatile HOB will be transformed into a spectacular 5-star event space, topped off with two sparkling chandeliers!
We encourage all families to join us for the red carpet arrivals starting at 5:30 pm. It will be a stunning display of elegance, sure to inspire younger students as they look forward to their own Celebration Dinner in the future.
We pass on our best wishes to Year 12 students for the event; we cannot wait to see the photos!
Week 10 Uniform Schedule & Reminders
As advised earlier this week, students participating in extra-curricular photos on Monday are to wear the uniform appropriate for their photo. Students may remain in this uniform throughout the day. All other students are to wear their standard Monday uniform.
Week 10 Notices
SCHOOLTV
Because parenting doesn’t come with instructions, SchoolTV is a well-being resource that can support you in the challenges relating to modern-day parenting.
This award-winning resource helps build relationships, foster connections, enable understanding and break down barriers to navigate a pathway towards better mental health and wellbeing for young people. It can assist in starting conversations on topics that are sometimes awkward or difficult to tackle.
R U OK? Day is on Thursday, 12 September. This Special Report provides guidance on how to talk to your child about mental health and engage in meaningful discussions.
Please follow the link to FREE resources: https://smcc.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-r-u-ok-day.
GRANDPARENTS ASSEMBLY
Calling all Parents and Grandparents in our College community, please save the date for our first Grandparent's Assembly and Morning Tea! This lovely event will honour and celebrate the contribution Grandparent's make to both our College and the wider Cairns community.
Please RSVP by Friday, 20 September 2024, via the following link: https://bit.ly/GrandparentsAssemblyMorningTea
CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS AUSTRALIA SURVEY
The CSPA 2024 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning seeks your perspective as parents/carers of children attending a Catholic School in Australia. You are invited to share your views on existing and emerging affirmations and/or challenges in relation to your child/children’s wellbeing and learning.
Please consider completing this anonymous, confidential, and completely voluntary online survey.
Please follow the link to complete the survey:
https://unesurveys.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5a7NXLpTKbNAtE
Employment Opportunities
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/
Looking Ahead
TERM 3 EVENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10: | R U Ok? Day | Thu | 12 September |
| Week 10: | Last Day of Term 3 | Fri | 13 September |
| Week 10: | Year 12 Celebration Dinner | Fri | 13 September |
Justin Brennan
Assistant Principal | Senior Secondary 10-12
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: jbrennan2@cns.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.au
