YEAR 12
Leaving A Legacy

Andy Winter

Head of Year 12
awinter@cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 12 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 7

Congratulations to the seniors and senior leaders who have set an outstanding tone for the year, leading the way with enthusiasm, organisation and enthusiasm at the Swimming Carnival. Your positive energy in the lead up to the Carnival drove attendance and helped create a supportive, celebratory atmosphere throughout the day. It was a fantastic start to the year and a reflection of the efforts of our student leaders and senior cohort.

Year 12 Retreat

The Retreat in Week 8 promises to be a rewarding experience, giving students the opportunity to take time and reflect, to share and learn about themselves and their relationship with others. This idea of taking time to pause and reflect is an important life skill that we would encourage our students to take with them. The process will take place through planned activities as a cohort, in small groups and individually. Retreats are an integral component of the curriculum at the College. Student attendance is considered compulsory. Any unexplained absences or poor choices in behaviour during this period will result in communication from the College to discuss the situation. It is wonderful opportunity for the students to join with their friends on this final Retreat experience.

RETREAT 1:

Departing the College: Monday, 16th March @ 10am - meet 9.30am

Returning to the College: Wednesday 18th March @ 11.00am.

RETREAT 2:

Departing the College: Wednesday 18th March @ 10am - meet 9.30am

Returning to the College: Friday 20th March @ 11.00am.

NOTE: Students Do NOT attend College on the days they are not on retreat.

VET students attend their usual workplace and training commitments.

UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 7

WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES

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

School Fees and Levies - Term 1 2026

School fees and levies for Term 1 were issued on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. The due date for payment was Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

If you are a fee payer and have not received your statement, please contact the Accounts Team. The Accounts Team is also available to assist families in setting up an approved payment plan for those who are unable to pay the full amount by the due date.

Thank you.

Accounts Team

smw.accounts@cns.catholic.edu.au

Shoe Guide

At the College, students are required to adhere to the uniform and personal grooming guide. We want to support families, students, and teachers in understanding specific requirements, particularly for sports shoes. We know students are currently wearing shoes in the 'not suitable' section of the graphic below.

To provide clarity, we have listed the main shoes worn by students with their sports uniforms that require fixing and shoes must meet expectations for the start of Term 2. This provides you and your family time to make changes to comply with the uniform guideline outlined in the College Diary under Uniforms: Sport shoes - Low cut, supportive, lace-up, all-purpose shoes for running with a suitable grip. Colour scheme should be discreet. Skate shoes and other flat-soled shoes are not acceptable.

The shoes shown in the graphic below are examples we frequently see; they are not the ONLY shoes not permitted. If you are unsure of the correct shoes, please send a picture or ask your child to speak with the Head of Year for clarification. Uniform infringement consequences will come into play at the commencement of Term 2. We appreciate your support in making it very clear what we expect regarding appropriate footwear at the College.

The Tuckshop

Rosies- Friends on the Street

College 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.