Whole-of-College Notices

School Fees and Levies - Term 4, 2026

Term 4 school fee and levy statements were issued on Wednesday 14 October 2026, with payment due by Wednesday 28 October 2026.

If you are responsible for paying school fees and have not received a copy of your statement, please contact the Accounts Team.

Families who are unable to pay their fees in full by the due date are encouraged to contact the Accounts Team to discuss setting up an approved payment plan with the College.

In accordance with the College’s School Fees and Levies Schedule, all 2026 school fees must be paid in full by Monday 30 November 2026.

Thank you.

Accounts Team

smw.accounts@cns.catholic.edu.au

School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS)

Families must reapply for STAS if any of the following apply:

• New families who have not previously applied for STAS.
• Year 6 students transitioning to Year 7. Year 6 students are removed from the Translink system the day after school finishes for the year.
• Students changing schools for the following school year.
• Families changing address before the start of the new school year.

Important: Families with students attending P–12 colleges must also reapply when their child transitions from Year 6 to Year 7.

Families who are already approved for STAS and whose circumstances have not changed in any of the ways listed above do not need to reapply. Their approval will automatically roll over to the new school year.

St Mary's Takes Over Cairns parkrun!

For the sixth year, St Mary’s is taking over Cairns parkrun on Saturday, 24 October!

parkrun is a free, weekly 5km walk or run held across the globe every Saturday morning. It’s a wonderful way to promote active living, social connection and positive mental and physical wellbeing.

We invite students, staff, parents, furry friends, Family Connect members and community members to join us for a fun morning together!

Event Details

📅 When: Saturday, 24 October

⏰ Arrive: 6:45 am for a 7:00 am start

📍 Where: Northern end of the Cairns Esplanade, outside Guyala Café

👕 Wear: St Mary’s Staff Polo or Sports Uniform

💧 Bring: Water bottle, closed-in shoes and insect repellent

Come along, get active and help us make our sixth St Mary’s parkrun takeover the biggest one yet! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Catholic School Parents Queensland (CSPQ) Presents Daniel Principe

Catholic School Parents Queensland warmly invites all Catholic school parents, carers, principals, and school staff to join a live webinar with Daniel Principe, a passionate youth advocate and educator.

Daniel champions young people across Australia to live courageous, respectful and empathetic lives. He is a board member of the DART Institute and ambassador for the Women’s Resilience Centre and Consent Can’t Wait. He was also a nominee for the 2025 NSW Australian of the Year.

In this practical session for parents and carers of boys and girls across primary and secondary school, Daniel explores healthy, respectful relationships and the impact of social media on young people.

FREE WEBINAR hosted by CSPQ to support families in Catholic schools across Queensland.

When: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm

ONLINE*Please note that a recording of this webinar will not be available.

*When you register a Zoom link will be sent to your registered email.

REGISTER HERE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the webinar link.

Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park Relaunch 2026

Reminder: Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Arrangements

The car park for the businesses opposite the College has become increasingly congested due to students being dropped off, picked up, and congregating in this area. This space must not be used as a school drop-off or pick-up location and students should not gather there before or after school.

These car parks are private business spaces and are required for their customers. Using these areas creates congestion, impacts local businesses, and raises safety concerns for students and motorists.

Parents and carers are asked to please make alternative arrangements with their child. Students should use the College Stop-Drop-Go zone or arrange to meet in a safe, approved location on a nearby side street.

Thank you for your support in helping us maintain safe and respectful practices for our students, families and surrounding community.

What's New in MyCE?

We are pleased to advise that there is a range of new features and improvements now available in MyCE v2.0.1, making it even easier to use for families, schools, and administrators.

New Features for Parents and Carers - Available now!

• Access NAPLAN Reports - Related Persons with Portal Access can now view and download their student's NAPLAN reports directly from MyCE, providing convenient access to important student achievement information.
• Year-to-Date Attendance Reports - Related Persons with Portal Access can now view their student's Year-to-Date (YTD) attendance information, helping our families stay informed about attendance throughout the school year.
• Improved Timetable Experience - We've enhanced the timetable display to provide a cleaner, more user-friendly experience, making it easier for families to find the information you need.
• Calendar Improvements - All-day and multi-day events now display correctly on the MyCE home page, making it easier for families to stay connected to upcoming school activities and events.
• General Improvements - We've also delivered a range of quality-of-life enhancements, including:
• Better support for a wider range of absence scenarios
• Improved navigation and deep-linking throughout the app
• Faster and more reliable file processing

Lastly, please remember to turn on your notifications (Menu > User Settings > Enable push notifications) to ensure that you don't miss a news post!

KEY DATES 

Please note that all key dates are listed in the College Calendar. This can be accessed via the MyCE Mobile 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.