YEAR 9 

 Growing Together

Libby Schuring

Head of Year 9 

lschuring@cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 7

NAPLAN 2026 

During Weeks 7 and 8, all Year 9 students will be completing the 2026 NAPLAN assessments. They will begin on Monday with the practice test and proceed throughout the weeks as per the schedule below.  Further information has previously been communicated with you via Ed Smart, however, kindly note the following: 

• All students require non-wireless headphones for the tests. Headphones used MUST be able to be plugged into the laptop. 
• Laptops MUST be charged prior to the exam, please support your child by helping them have laptops charged for each day. 
• Students who experience technical difficulties on the day will be given a device to complete the assessment with.
•  If you have concerns about your child participating in NAPLAN, please reach out to Head of Year Libby Schuring , lschuring@cns.catholic.edu.au or Curriculum Logistics John Cahill jcahill@cns.catholic.edu.au .  

Assessment Time 

We are now entering the busy assessment time of the term. All students have been emailed an assessment planner earlier in the term. You can help your child by ensuring that they are using their College Diary to plan when their assessment is due. Being organised and forward planning enables your child to complete assessment to a high standard. 

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.

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) 

lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au

On behalf of the College Leadership Team

College Leadership Team

College Pastoral Team