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UPDATE
Term 2: Week 4
WELCOME TO WEEK 4!
LAST WEEK (3)
- TCS Cross Country took place on Friday at St Mary’s Catholic College. Congratulations to those students who participated and have now qualified to attend the Peninsula trials.
THIS WEEK (4)
- Monday is a Public Holiday for Labour Day. Enjoy the long weekend with family and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday.
- Assessment calendars are now available through the College portal. Please read this over with your child/ren to ensure assessment deadlines are met.
- We look forward to celebrating our Mother’s on Tuesday at the College Assembly. All students are reminded to be in formal uniform for this event. Students involved in sports or HPE are to bring their sports uniforms to school.
- We look forward to sending out enrolment offers to our families this Friday. It has been a wonderful experience to meet families who wish to be part of our wonderful community at St Mary's.
- Over the past few weeks, we have focused on two guiding principles: dignity and perseverance. Congratulations to those students who have received merits in recognition of practising and modelling these two guiding principles.
- We have noticed an increasing number of parents/carers' contact details are not up-to-date. We must have the correct contact information including phone numbers, email addresses, postal addresses, and additional contact details for student collections. To update your details, please email: smw.enrolments@cns.catholic.edu.au
- Attendance is a critical component of continued learning and human development in schools. The table below highlights how missing school days can add up ultimately impacting the continuity of education, leading to disengagement. If your child/ren is having difficulty with attendance please reach out to our pastoral team for support. Attendance matters! Every child, on time, every day!
WEEK 4 & 5 KEY DATES
UNIFORM SCHEDULE
MOTHER'S DAY
After receiving an influx of RSVPs yesterday, we have extended the RSVP cut-off to 11:59 pm TONIGHT. Due to the public holiday on Monday, final numbers must be capped off tonight to ensure catering requirements can be met.
RSVP NOW: https://bit.ly/STMARYS_MOTHERS_DAY_ASSEMBLY
LOOKING AHEAD
Week 5:
THURSDAY, 16 MAY: PARENT SESSION
'Pornography & Your Young Person; Navigating A Sexed-up World'
WITH GUEST SPEAKERS:
Melinda Tankard Reist: Author, Speaker, Advocate: https://melindatankardreist.com/
Daniel Principe: Championing Boys, Challenging Culture: https://www.danielprincipe.com.au/#switcher
The information session, that Melinda and Daniel will deliver, is highly regarded by numerous Principals within our Cairns Catholic Diocese.
We strongly encourage all families with young people in Years 7 - 10 to join us at this is a FREE event. Families with a child in Years 5 - 6 are also strongly encouraged to attend.
Places are strictly limited, please book your free ticket now: https://bit.ly/PornographyandYourYoungPerson
WEEK 6:
Wednesday, 22 May: Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
We are once again hosting our annual Cancer Council 'Biggest Morning Tea' for staff and students.
If you have capacity to do so, please encourage your child to purchase a 'Biggest Morning Tea' Entry Token for $5.00. This will provide them with entry to the Morning Tea, where they will enjoy a variety of sweet and savoury delights!
Every Entry Token sold will be donated directly to the Cancer Council, raising much-needed funds for vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs, and advocacy.
Entry Tokens can be purchased at lunchtime from the Cancer Council stand, situated at the Main Staff Room. Cash or debit card accepted.
If you would like to donate, please scan the QR below or visit: http://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/.../biggest-morning...
WEEK 6:
Thursday, 23 May: Open Evening
On Thursday, 23 May, we will host our annual College Open Evening.
Current families are encouraged to attend this event as it is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the vast array of opportunities available to St Mary's students. It is also an opportunity to chat with your child's teachers and visit the learning environments your child attends, day-to-day.
TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE, PLEASE BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW:
https://bit.ly/STMARYS_OPEN_EVENING
Week 7:
Friday, 31 May: Family Connect Bingo Event!
The St Mary’s Family Connect (AKA the PnF!) invites College families to their upcoming, all-ages Bingo event! This will be a great opportunity for students and their parents/carers to meet other families from our College Community while enjoying a few rounds of casual Bingo. Nibbles and drinks are provided, along with prizes for the winners!
To confirm your attendance, please book your FREE ticket before Friday, 17 May using the following link:https://bit.ly/StMarysFamilyConnectBingoEvent
A gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated upon arrival.
Leah McBryde
Justin Brennan
Leah McBryde
Justin Brennan
Leah McBryde Justin Brennan
Assistant Principal | Junior Secondary Assistant Principal | Senior Secondary