YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
Clare Robertson
Head of Year 8
YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 7
Camp - Fitzroy Island
After months of anticipation and preparation, the Year 8 camp to Fitzroy Island is finally here! I am really looking forward to spending time with the cohort and strengthening relationships. I’m also very excited about the fun activities we have planned, including snorkelling, hiking to the summit, and fishing!
A reminder of the following important details:
- Phone-free camp
- Please consult the packing list in the parent slip that was emailed to families earlier this term. All gear must be packed in the St Mary’s backpack. Students can carry their pillow and sleeping bag separately.
Camp Schedule:
| GIRLS CAMP | ALTERNATE PROGRAM |
7:45am Monday - meet at Reef Fleet Terminal
3:00pm Wednesday - pick up at Reef Fleet Terminal | Attend school - normal hours:
Thursday (formal uniform) Friday (sports uniform) |
| BOYS CAMP | ALTERNATE PROGRAM |
7:45am Wednesday - meet at Reef Fleet Terminal
3:00pm Friday - pick up at Reef Fleet Terminal | Attend school - normal hours:
Monday (formal uniform) Tuesday (sports uniform) |
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
