YEAR 7
Starting Well
Mrs Narelle Brooke
Head of Year 7
YEAR 7 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 5
Collective Shout Incursion
Next week, on Tuesday in Periods 5 and 6, all Year 7 students will participate in the 'Collective Shout' Incursion. Collective Shout is facilitated by Melinda Tankard-Reist and Daniel Principe. These well-known presenters will cover topics related to the influences of social media and digital imagery on today's youth and their impacts on students’ body image, mental health, well-being, and resilience.
Further information can be found in the parent broadcast email sent out on 22 April.
Laptop Checks
Pastoral Mentors will conduct visual checks of all Year 7 Laptops next week.
Laptops will be checked for damage to the screens, keys, and casing, including the
protective skins. Laptop bags and chargers will also be checked.
Year 7 students have been doing a great job of taking care of their laptops, and we
appreciate your support in ensuring that students keep their laptops in good working order.
Uniform Schedule: Week 5
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
Term 2 School Fees and Levies
The school fees and levies for Term 2 were emailed to all account holders in Week 3.
Full payment is due by Wednesday, 21 May. If you are unable to pay in full by the due date, please contact the Accounts Team to arrange an approved payment plan with the College.
You're Invited to Our Open Evening!
We warmly invite our current families to join us for Open Evening — a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the learning and co-curricular opportunities available to your child. Hear an update from Principal Kerry Manders, connect with your child’s PG Mentor and subject teachers, sample the home-cooked snacks in the Green Leaf Café and explore the spaces where learning comes to life!
You’ll also have the opportunity to provide feedback or ask questions directly to the College Leadership Team. For catering purposes, please be sure to register!
All families are warmly invited to join us in celebrating Reconciliation Week at our Reconciliation Week Assembly & Morning Tea!
Please refer to the invitation below for event details. To confirm your attendance, please click here: https://bit.ly/ReconciliationWeekAssembly
Free Family Connect Event: Growing Up Online
Family Connect proudly presents: 'Growing Up Online ', aspecial Parents and Carers Only event facilitated by guest presenter Susan McLean, Australia’s leading expert in cyber safety — also known as the ‘Cyber Cop’.
Please join us at this free event for an informative and engaging session on navigating the online world with your child. Further information regarding the session can be downloaded here: Session Overview. Additionally, to view a range of Cyber Safety videos presented by Susan McLean, please CLICK HERE.
To confirm your attendance at this event, please click the link in the flyer below:
CSPQ-Diocese of Cairns Parent Engagement Mini Conference
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, St Augustine's College
All Catholic school parents, carers, principals, and staff are warmly invited to a free event focused on supporting student learning and well-being. Enjoy complimentary morning tea and lunch while gaining valuable insights. You're welcome to attend the entire day or join the sessions that best suit your schedule. The event is open to families with children from Prep to Year 12.
Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/cspq-miniconf2025-cns
Feedback Surveys will be conducted during Weeks 6-8 of Term 2, May 26 – June 13, to enable the analysis of results to be incorporated into the school's annual planning processes.
All parents and staff will be invited by email from CES to complete the survey, and all students in Years 5, 6, 8, and 11. We estimate that the survey will take up to 20 minutes to complete. All surveys are anonymised in the Survey Manager system, with email reminders sent weekly to non-respondents. Please don't share your survey link - families, staff, and students must access it in their email.
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.
Enjoy your weekend; we look forward to welcoming students back to the College on Monday!
Ms Leah McBryde - Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
