YEAR 9 

 Growing Together

Libby Schuring

Head of Year 9 

lschuring@cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 10

Well done to the Year 9 cohort on a fantastic start to the year. It has been great getting to know the students, and I am looking forward to camp next term as an opportunity to connect with even more of the cohort.

With camp fast approaching in Term 2, it is important that all paperwork is completed in a timely manner. Please ensure this is finalised by Wednesday, 01 April. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

I wish all students and families a happy and safe Easter break!

Locker Cleanout

A reminder that students are required to clean out their lockers on their last day of term. This is important for the safety and security of the College, to ensure that no valuables are left on-site during the two-week break. 

Pastoral Mentors will assist students in storing their Mathematics and Humanities textbooks in PG rooms and will direct them to attach their locks to their school bags. We appreciate your support in ensuring this is completed on your child’s final day of term. 

Report cards

Report cards will be available for families to view via the Learning Dashboard in the MyCE App on Thursday, 2 April. Please take the time to discuss these with your child, identifying areas of strength, opportunities for improvement, and the growth they have demonstrated since last year. These conversations are invaluable in celebrating student success and encouraging responsibility for learning. If you have any difficulty accessing your child's report, please contact the College for guidance.

Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews

We look forward to meeting with families and students at our Parent-Student-Teacher interview evening next term (Week 1, Thursday 23 April). This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss your child’s academic progress with their classroom teachers. 

UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 10

WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES

Family Connect Meeting - Cancelled

Please note that the Family Connect meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 31 March, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be in Week 5: Tuesday, 19 May. This will be a parent information evening with the College Counsellors. Further details to come.

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

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.

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) 

lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au

On behalf of the College Leadership Team

College Leadership Team

College Pastoral Team