YEAR 11
Leading The Way
Christina Borzi
Head of Year 11
YEAR 11 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 3
On Tuesday, the College came together for our Academic Assembly, recognising academic achievement across all year levels from Semester 2, 2025. I would like to congratulate the Year 11 students who received an Academic Award. Their results reflect sustained effort, positive learning habits, and a strong commitment to their studies. We are proud of their achievements and hope their success encourages others to continue striving for their personal best.
Leading the Way
Looking ahead to Week 3, we are excited to gather as a community for the Welcome Mass. Our Year 11 Mentors will receive their badges during the celebrations. While a small group has taken on this formal role, our theme, Leading the Way, reminds us that leadership is demonstrated by all students through their actions and contributions each day. We thank our mentors for stepping forward and look forward to leadership being shown across the Year 11 cohort.
Laptop Cases and Device Care
In the coming week, Pastoral Mentors will check in with Year 11 students to ensure they are using their school‑issued black laptop cases to carry and protect their devices. Students who have lost or damaged their cases or laptop skins can purchase replacements from the Library. Since most students now use the same laptop model, chargers are no longer available to borrow. Please encourage your child to ensure their device is fully charged at home or to bring their charger to school each day. Your support in reinforcing these expectations is appreciated.
Year 11 Information Evening
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 (Week 4), 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pharmacy Assistant School-based Traineeship Opportunity
Are you a motivated and reliable student looking to kickstart your career in the Pharmacy Industry? MEGT has a fantastic opportunity with one of our clients for a school-based Traineeship.
Click on the following link for further information:
Navy Careers Opportunity
Click on the following link for further information regarding the opportunity to undertake 2 days of work experience at the Navy Base in Cairns.
https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?
UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK A
Due to the Welcome Mass, Tuesday Week A will swap with Wednesday Week A (Periods 1 & 2 only)
Sport Information - Week 3
It has been a busy start to the 2026 sporting year at St Mary’s College.
My name is Mrs Tanya Draheim, and I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Sports Operations Manager at the College. I am delighted to be joining the St Mary’s community and its dedicated sports team. I look forward to getting to know our students and working alongside them and our staff to provide high-quality sporting programs that support participation, skill development, and personal growth. I am committed to ensuring all students have the opportunity to develop their abilities and reach their full potential through sport.
Students are encouraged to regularly check the noticeboard and the CollegeBulletin for information about upcoming events and important updates. Should you or your child have any questions regarding sporting activities, trials, or events, please feel free to contact me at any time. I look forward to working closely with our families to provide a positive and rewarding sporting experience for all students.
TCS & Peninsula Trial Information
2026 TCS Calendar
2026 Peninsula Sports Calendar
PENINSULA PAPERWORK
Students wishing to trial for TCS must complete the Peninsula paperwork before they can trial. This can be downloaded from the Sports Canvas page, or a printed copy can be collected from the leaflet box outside the Sports Office (near the Sports Mailbox)
PAPERWORK PROCESS:
- The parent/carer must complete the Peninsula Paperwork.
- Students must return completed paperwork to the Sports Mailbox.
- The Sports Department will seek the relevant approvals.
- Students can collect the Peninsula Paperwork from the Sports Office at lunch on Fridays.
- Students must take approved paperwork with them to the TCS trial (unless it is paperless nominations) .
- If the nomination is paperless, parents must submit the paperwork via the link/QR code provided.
Please complete the Peninsula Permission/Details Booklet:
Peninsula School Sport Permission Booklet
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
Assessment Calendars
Students have been emailed a copy of the Term 1 Assessment Planners. These will also be available to parents via the Parent Portal by Week 3.
Thursday Early Finish Procedure
Students must remain in the Library until they are collected from the College on Thursdays, with a 1:45 pm finish time, if they cannot be collected before 3:00pm. This ensures students are supervised appropriately. Students are not to leave the College and return at any time, or access other areas of the College.
Riding to School
We ask parents to support the College in reminding their child to meet the following College expectations when riding to and from the College:
- Wear a helmet (required by law)
- Walk bike/e-scooter in and out of the College grounds using the designated bike path
- Lock bike/e-scooter in the designated bike racks (unlocked bikes/e-scooters are parked at the student's risk)
- Only 1 student per bike/e-scooter
School Photos
Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 February 2026
The Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop will be closed on Friday, 20 February 2026.
Welcome Mass
Wednesday, February 11 2026 | 8:30 am for a 9:00 am start
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the Welcome Mass.
This special occasion marks the official welcome of our new Year 7 students and the commissioning of Senior Student Leaders for the 2026 academic year.
Following Mass, invited guests are welcome to join Principal Kerry Manders,
the College Leadership Team and Staff for Morning Tea.
Please note that the Front Office will be closed from 9:00am to 10:30am for this special occasion, as all staff will be attending the Welcome Mass.
Please register via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/DICQM
Commemoration Mass and Morning Tea
Sunday, March 8 2026, 10:00 am
We warmly invite you to join us for St Mary's Catholic College Commemoration Mass. This special occasion marks 40 years since the commemoration of the opening of the College. Following Mass, morning tea will be provided.
Please register via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/DIYHJ
College Key Dates
| Event | Date | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Mass | Wednesday, 11 February | Term 1 |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, 18 February | Term 1 |
| Swimming Carnival | Tuesday, 3 March | Term 1 |
| Commemoration Mass & Morning Tea | Sunday, 8 March | Term 1 |
| Cross Country | Wednesday, 1 April | Term 1 |
Parish Support - Our Lady Help of Christians
Dear Parents and Carers, your children attend school within our parish boundaries, and we warmly welcome your support. You can be a volunteer and/or contribute to the parish financially (one-off or regular donations).
Our banking details are provided below:
Earlville Parish Account
BSB: 084352
Account number: 000004441
Reference: Surname and initials of first name(s).
Please contact the parish office if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support, Fr. Nathan.
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.
Tina Nguyen-Hales
Assistant Principal
Senior Secondary (Years 10 to 12)
tnguyenhal@cns.catholic.edu.au
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
College Pastoral Team
