YEAR 7
Starting Well
Narelle Brooke
Head of Year 7
YEAR 7 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 7
Attendance – Every Lesson Counts
As a College, we closely monitor the attendance of all students, as it is often one of the first indicators that a student or family may require additional support. It is important that, when a student is absent, parents/carers provide an explanation to assist us in accounting for the absence.
The most efficient way to notify of your child's absence is via the MyCE app. Alternatively, parents/carers may email smw.office@cns.catholic.edu.au or contact the College by phone 07 4044 4200.
A key element of our Year 7 theme, 'Starting Well', is ensuring all students have access to the many opportunities available at the College, and this begins with students being present for learning during every day possible.
If you have concerns regarding your child's attendance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at nbrooke@cns.catholic.edu.au.
Year 7 – Schools Immunisation Program
Thursday 29 October (Term 4, Week 4)
St Mary's Catholic College participates in the Queensland Health School Immunisation Program for students to receive their Year 7 vaccines. Information about the program, and permission forms, are being sent home next Monday and should be returned by the start of Week 9 to PG Mentors. Please contact the school if you have any queries about this process. Only Students with completed permission forms will be vaccinated on the day.
Queensland Health - School Immunisation - Year 7 Information Sheet
Term 2 House Competition – College Song
This term, students have been connecting with their College spirit by participating in an activity to perform the College song. Supported by their Year 11 Mentors, students have been preparing a performance of the College song, with the instructions to make it their own with actions, props and plenty of energy!
This week, Pastoral Groups will be teaming up as Houses to bring their performances to the stage and battle it out for valuable house points
UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 7
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
My School Connect
My School Connect has been rolled out as an ordering and payment system for the Tuckshop, Uniform Shop, Library items (including new laptop skins, power cords, and library books), extracurricular sports tours, instrumental music fees, and more.
If you have not yet activated your My School Connect account, please do so using the activation link that was sent to your file email address in January.
If you require a new activation code, please contact support@myschoolconnect.com.au and they will be able to reissue the activation link if required.
School Fees and Levies - Term 2, 2026
School fees and levies for Term 2 were issued via email on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. The due date for payment was Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
Please contact the Accounts Team to set up an approved payment plan if you were unable to pay in full by the due date. Thank you to those families that have paid in full or already have an approved payment plan.
For all enquiries, please contact us at smw.accounts@cns.catholic.edu.au.
Thank you,
Accounts Team
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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.
| Event | Date | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics Carnival | Monday, 22 June | Term 2 |
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.
Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
