YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
Mrs Christina Borzi
Head of Year 8
YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 2
Subject Expo - Thank You
Thank you to the many families who attended the Subject Expo. It was a great opportunity for students and parents/carers to speak directly with Heads of Department and gather useful information about Year 9 subject selections for 2026.
For those who were unable to attend, the 2026 Subject Selection Handbook is available on the College website, or feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Staying Connected Through Attendance
As we reach the midpoint of the school year, it is a good time to reinforce the value of regular attendance. Being at school each day helps students stay on track with their learning, build strong friendships, and feel connected to the school community. Missing just one day every two weeks adds up to four weeks of lost learning over the year, which can make it harder to keep up and feel confident in class. If your child is experiencing any difficulties that may be affecting their attendance, please reach out. We are always here to help and work together to support their well-being and progress.
This Week in SEL: Subject Selection and SMART Goals
During this week’s SEL session, Mrs Ross (Assistant Principal, Learning) will speak with the Year 8 cohort about the subject selection process for Year 9. Following this, students will return to their classrooms to learn about SMART goals and set some personal goals based on their Semester 1 Report Card. This session is designed to help students reflect on their progress and make informed, thoughtful decisions about their subjects for next year.
Uniform Schedule: Week 2
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
Term 3 Tuckshop Menu
Term 3 Tuckshop Menu is here!
We’re excited to share our updated Tuckshop Menu for Term 3! There are quite a few changes this term, so please take a moment to check out the new prices and menu items.
Right to Disconnect
CatholicEducation Week Mass and Morning Tea
Sunday, 27 July, 8:00 am - 11:00 am, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church,
18 Balaclava Road, Earlville
We commence our Catholic Education Week with Mass and a morning tea with our parish of Our Lady Help of Christians. Families and students are warmly invited to join in this celebration.
Please register your attendance via the following link: https://bit.ly/CEWMassAndMorningTea
Join us for Breakfast in Catholic Education Week!
Catholic Education Week Activities and Free Dress Day
During Catholic Education Week, a range of activities will be available for students, culminating in a Free Dress Day for those who wish to participate.
Click on the following links to view the list of activities, sausage sizzle information, and attire expectations for Free Dress Day.
Relay for Life
Saturday, 2 August, Barlow Park
We have two teams participating this year. St Mary’s has been involved in Relay for Life for many years, and this year is particularly poignant for our community. We are grateful to have staff and students supporting this cause.
Please consider donating and supporting our students in their fundraising efforts.
St Mary's Team 10 & 11
https://www.relayforlife.org.au/st/7100/74678
St Mary's Team 12
https://www.relayforlife.org.au/fundraisers/SMCCTeam12
Special Video Series: Out of the Box
Catholic School Parents Queensland (CSPQ) invites you to watch our special video series featuring Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow, authors of Out of the Box: A OneStop Guide to Navigating Neurodivergence.
To access the videos, click on the following link:
https://cspqld.schoolzineplus.com/newsletter/article/52
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.
KEY DATES - Please note that all key dates are listed in the College Calendar. This can be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and synced with your personal calendar.
Ms Leah McBryde - Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
