PASTORAL BULLETIN
Week 6 of Term 4, 2023
General School News
- Odd Sock Day was very well received. Thank you to the students who donated a gold coin, together we raised $350. This money will be used to purchase non-perishable food items and added to hampers for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. So far, we have filled 24 hamper baskets of the 46 that are required. Year 7 is currently leading the way, donating 6 baskets, closely followed by Year 8.
- Students are well underway in working on their assessments. Parents/Carers and students are encouraged to check the College Portal for assessment due dates.
- Please be reminded that students are expected to walk their bikes and e-scooters when inside the College grounds. Students who fail to meet this expectation risk losing access to this transportation option at school.
- Parents/Carers are required to collect their child from the College front office should they need to depart early. Students will not be sent to the stop-drop-go zone.
- Please be advised, effective Thursday, November 16 2023, the SMCC Uniform Shop will be implementing a price increase across the range of uniform items. This necessary change is our first in five years and is driven by various factors, including inflation, rising production costs, and other operational expenses.
- We are looking forward to the celebrations taking place in Week 7, including Presentation Evening, Sports Award Assembly, Graduation Mass, and Orientation Day. Ahead of these events, please ensure your uniform meets the College uniform requirements. It is also an excellent opportunity to purchase additional uniform items ahead of the price increases.
Regards,
Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal, Junior Years (7 - 9) | lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au
Justin Brennan
Acting Assistant Principal, Senior Years (10 -12) | jbrennan2@cns.catholic.edu.au
Year 7
- Welcome to Week 6!
- The Parent Slip for Year 7 End of Year Pastoral Day has been sent via email to all parents and carers. Please ensure this is completed by Wednesday, 15 November. Information regarding dietary requirements and medical conditions has been collected based on information provided for Year 7 Camp. Should this information have changed, please email me directly.
- Congratulations to 7.2 for achieving the highest score in the Scavenger Hunt last week. This week, students have the opportunity to earn additional points by taking part in the Year 7 vs. Year 9 Dodgeball competition on Tuesday.
- Cahill House is leading the way with the number of items donated for the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Please continue to make donations, they are greatly appreciated.
Regards
Christina Borzi
Head of Year 7
Year 8
- Welcome to Week 6!
- In the lead-up to Christmas the College will be participating in the annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal. The appeal helps to provide food for those in need during the holiday season and relies on donations in the form of non-perishable goods. Baskets have been placed in each PG room; the PG with the most donated items wins a prize.
- Congratulations and thank you to all the Year 8 students who participated in the Bentley 7’s Rugby League, Netball and Soccer carnival on Friday. It was wonderful to see so many of students from the Year 8 cohort competing, and representing the College at these events.
- The Parent Slip for the Year 8 Pastoral Day is now available via the Parent Portal. Please fill this out no later than Monday,13 November to confirm your child will be attending.
Regards
Andy Winter
Head of Year 8
Year 9
- Welcome to Week 6!
- The 2023 Year 9 Tie Ceremony will be held on Thursday, 23 November at the HOB from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. This ceremony marks a significant rite of passage for our Year 9 students, signifying their transition from junior schooling to the senior years at SMCC. We are pleased to announce that, netball sensation, Gabi Simpson, from The Queensland Firebirds will be our guest speaker. An official RSVP form will be email within the coming week.
- Last week, we concluded our Junior Prefect Interviews. The interview rounds revealed a considerable amount of talent within the cohort, which has made the task of selecting the 2024 Junior Prefects challenging! We will inform the candidates of the results as soon as possible.
- Our Year 9 Pastoral Day is scheduled at the end of the year, and students will be traveling to Yorkey's Knob. If you have not completed the Parent Slip for this event, please do so at your earliest convenience, as we need to start organising food for the students.
- We have noticed an increased number of absences due to illness this term. We strongly urge students to continue contacting their classroom teachers when they are absent to ensure that they do not fall behind. It is also important for parents to contact classroom teachers if an extension is needed for an assessment.
Regards
Saripha Curro
Head of Year 9
Year 10
- Welcome to Week 6!
- We have 50% of the permission forms for our end of Term Pastoral Day. The due date for permission forms is Friday, 10 November.
- The Year 11 Mentors will be announced to the cohort on Tuesday at our Community PG.
- Please keep contributing to the Vinnie’s Christmas Hamper Appeal. Murray is leading the way with donations at this stage!
Regards
John Cahill
Head of Year 10
Year 11
- Welcome to Week 6!
- Information regarding the senior jerseys has been sent via Parent Slip. Please ensure you respond to confirm accurate spelling of surname; jerseys must be ordered and paid for by Wednesday at the uniform shop.
- For SEL this week, we will look ahead at the demands of the Year 12 course: what is the next step? What should we expect?
- Thank you to all students who have made a conscious improvement on getting to school on time and attending every day; it is almost the end of the year, let’s keep up the momentum as the Year 12 studies have started and every day counts.
Regards
Sophie McQueen
Head of Year 11
Year 12
- Welcome to Week 6!
- Best of luck for those who still have exams to complete this week.
- Graduation Mass is Wednesday, 15 November (NEXT WEEK). You are required to be in full formal uniform and expected to be clean shaven, with well groomed, colour free, conventionally cut hair, no makeup, and limited jewellery, inline with the College Uniform policy.
- We would also like to see all Year 12 students attend the Sport Awards Assembly on Tuesday, 14 November (NEXT WEEK), from 9:30am to 11:00am. Formal uniform is required.
Regards
Lucy Fitzpatrick
Head of Year 12
lfitzpatri@cns.catholic.edu.au