YEAR 9
Growing Together
Mrs Sophie McQueen
Head of Year 9 smcqueen1@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 7
NAPLAN testing starts Monday!
It's an important time for our students to shine. Please remind your child to charge their laptops and pack their wired headphones to ensure everything goes smoothly. Being prepared will help them feel confident and ready to tackle the tests. Let's make this a successful and stress-free experience for everyone!
Students Absent Due to Illness
If your child is absent for three or more days due to illness, please ensure that a medical certificate is submitted to the office. This documentation is essential for maintaining accurate records and providing the necessary support upon their return.
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)
