YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
Mrs Christina Borzi
Head of Year 8
YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 7
Assessment Period – Staying Organised and Managing Stress
As we approach the assessment period, students are encouraged to use the Assessment Planner to stay organised and manage their workload effectively. Balancing study with rest and physical activity is key to reducing stress. If your child feels overwhelmed, please remind them to contact their teachers or Pastoral Mentor for support.
Year 8 Adventure Camp – Parent Permission Slip
In the coming weeks, parents/carers will receive the permission slip for the Year 8 Adventure Camp on Fitzroy Island, which will take place in Week 7 of Term 2. While the camp is still some time away, there is much to organise, so we are sending the information out early. Please keep an eye out for the letter, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Laptop Charging Reminder
Several teachers have noticed that students' laptops run out of battery during the day, which suggests they are not being charged overnight. To ensure students can fully participate in lessons, please encourage them to charge their laptops each night as part of their routine. A fully charged device helps them stay engaged and ready for learning throughout the school day.
Uniform Schedule: Week 7
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
Cross Country Carnival
The Cross Country Carnival will be held next Tuesday, 11 March. Please refer to the flyer for event timings.
- 2012 and 2013 students will run the 3-km course, starting at the Teepee.
- 2011 to 2007 students will run the 4-km course, starting on the oval.
This is a whole-of-College event, and all students are expected to attend school as usual and participate. Each participant will earn points for their house.
If you cannot participate for medical reasons, please provide a note to your Pastoral Mentor. Students with medical conditions should bring necessary items (e.g. an asthma inhaler, jellybeans, etc). The College will have medical supplies and first aid available if required.
A reminder to please wear and bring the following:
- House Shirt and Sports Shorts
- Appropriate Running Shoes
- Hat
- Water Bottle and Sunscreen
Parents and carers are welcome to attend; please come along and support your child if you have the capacity to do so!
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/
TERM 1 EVENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7: | NAPLAN Testing - Years 7 and 9 | All Week | 10 March |
| Week 7: | Cross Country Carnival | Tuesday | 11 March |
| Week 8: | NAPLAN Testing - Years 7 and 9 | All Week | 17 March |
| Week 9: | Principal's Tour (Year 7, 2027 Families) | Thursday | 27 March |
| Week 9: | Harmony Week | Monday - Friday | 24-28 March |
| Week 10: | First Nations Parent Information Evening | Tuesday | 1 April |
| Week 10: | Stations of the Cross Liturgy & Last Day Term 1 | Friday | 4 April |
Warm Regards,
Ms Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary
(Years 7 to 9)
