YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
St Mary's Catholic College
Clare Robertson
Head of Year 8
YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 7
Celebrating Success
Week 7 is a busy week in our College calendar as we recognise the achievements of our students across academic, service, sporting and leadership areas. I am particularly looking forward to celebrating the success of our Year 8 students at the Presentation Evening on Monday and the Sports Awards on Tuesday.
These awards recognise a year's worth of hard work, dedication, sacrifice and discipline. I commend our Year 8 students on their commitment to both their studies and sport.
Assessment
As we enter the final two weeks of the school year, the Year 8 assessment calendar is becoming increasingly busy. Students are encouraged to ensure they are well prepared for upcoming assessments by regularly consulting the assessment calendar, addressing feedback provided by teachers on drafts, studying for exams for 15–20 minutes each night, completing homework and contacting teachers if additional support is needed.
There is only a short push to the end of the year, and I encourage all Year 8 students to maintain their efforts and finish the academic year strongly.
A reminder that students are expected to be present for scheduled assessments. If your child is absent due to illness, please log their absence through the MyCE Parent App and contact their teacher directly to arrange alternative assessment arrangements.
House Cup Challenge Update – Term 4
Our Year 8 Pastoral Groups have been participating in fortnightly House Challenges throughout the term. 8MU1 were triumphant in our first challenge, Keepy Uppy, while 8MU2 claimed victory in our Pictionary Hot Potato challenge last fortnight.
Both Pastoral Groups have earned valuable House points for Murray House. With just one challenge remaining for the term, which group will come out on top and be crowned the Term 4 House Cup Challenge winner?
Year 8 Pastoral Day – Sugarworld
A reminder to please complete the parent slip for our Year 8 Pastoral Day at Sugarworld on Wednesday 25 November (Week 8). The slip was due on Friday 13 November, and responses are essential to allow us to finalise preparations for the day.
Some important information is outlined below:
- Students are to arrive at and be collected from the College.
- Students must wear House uniform and closed-in shoes. Thongs are only permitted once students arrive at Sugarworld.
- The Sugarworld canteen will be open, and students are welcome to bring cash or a card to purchase food. Staff will also be cooking a BBQ, with each student welcome to enjoy one sausage on bread.
- This will be a phone-free and laptop-free excursion.
We look forward to a wonderful day celebrating the end of the year!
Leah Dewar
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
