TERM 3 | WEEK 1 | 2024

YEAR 7 

TERM 3: WEEK 1

Hi, Year 7 Families, 

 

I look forward to welcoming all students back on Monday, 8 July, at 8:30 am, ready to commence a busy Term 3. During the break, I hope you took some time to relax and recharge in anticipation for the term ahead!

 

As we farewell Mr Chapman to an Acting Deputy Principal Position at Mackillop Catholic College, I am pleased to be able to step into the Year 7 Head of Year position for the remainder of the year. Having begun this year as a Year 7 Pastoral Mentor, I am familiar with many students in the cohort. 

 

I look forward to working with the Year 7 Pastoral Mentors, teachers, and families in Semester 2 to continue supporting and challenging our students. 

 

I am especially looking forward to our Year 7 Camp at Echo Creek, which is quickly approaching in Week 5. Parent Slips were emailed at the end of Term 2 to be completed during the holidays. Please reach out to me should you have questions or concerns. 

 

On behalf of Ms McBryde and me, please find Week 1 key information and important reminders below. Please take a moment to read each section, especially the Uniform and Personal Grooming requirements for the commencement of Term 3. 

 

We look forward to welcoming all Year 7 students back on Monday!  

 

 

Narelle Brooke I Head of Year 7 (Acting)

 

Phone: (07) 4044 4200

Email: nbrooke@cns.catholic.edu.au 

Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.au

KEY INFORMATION 

JEWELLERY & PERSONAL GROOMING

Please see below the Jewellery and Personal Grooming requirements for the commencement of Term 3, as observed in the Student Expectations document found on the College website. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Students who DO NOT meet these expectations at school's commencement will be withdrawn from recess breaks, with expectations to be adhered to by Thursday at 8:30 am. Further consequences that impact the usual learning program will follow after Thursday should these expectations not be met.  

 

JEWELLERY: 

Jewellery is to be discreet, meaning not particularly noticeable, and is limited to:

  • 1x Watch
  • 1x Silver or gold simple necklace with a religious medallion or cross is only worn under the College uniform and is not visible
  • 1x Small silver or gold sleeper/stud in each earlobe only no larger than 5mm

PERSONAL GROOMING:

  • Make-up, nail polish, and cosmetic accessories such as acrylic nails and eyelash extensions are unacceptable. Eyebrows are to be natural and discreet.
  • Hair is to be of a conventional style, neat and of natural colour, shade and tone. Examples of unacceptable hairstyles include but are not limited to mullets, undercuts, shaved patterns, lines, tracks, corn rows, dreadlocks, marked contrasts in hair length, no shorter than a number 3 comb length.
  • Students are to be clean-shaven.

REMINDERS

RELAY FOR LIFE

Relay for Life will occur at the end of the first week of Term 3. We thank all families and students for supporting this great event and raising money for the Cancer Council. 

7 CAIRNS MARATHON & COMMUNITY RUN FESTIVAL

The St Mary's community is invited to join our team at the 7 Cairns Running Festival on Sunday, 14 July, Term 3, Week 1. This community event offers 2km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km, and 42.2km run and walk events. Join the St Mary's team at registration for 10% off your entry fee! 

 

To register, follow the link below

https://cairnsmarathon.com.au/

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE PRESENTS ANNIE JR.

Get ready for a toe-tapping, heartwarming, and utterly delightful musical performance of Annie Jr, presented by the talented St Mary's Catholic College student cast!

 

Let us take you back to New York City in 1933, during the Great Depression, a time when people were hungry and cold, and the orphanages were filled with sad children reflecting on their 'Hard-Knock' life. Enter the Billionaire Warbucks, who, with the help of his lovely secretary Grace, is on a mission to improve his public image by sharing their luxurious Christmas with an orphan in need. Initially disappointed that the orphan is not a boy, he grows very fond of the bubbly and spirited Annie. Along the way, we experience the undesirable characters of the cruel Miss Hannigan, who runs the Hudson Street Orphanage, her swindling brother Rooster and his ditzy girlfriend Lily, who are all looking for a quick ride to 'Easy Street'.

 

Tickets are on sale Monday, 8 July 2024, from 8:00 am.

 

Bookings via the link below:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1185559?

EARLY LEAVE PROCEDURE

Parents/carers collecting their child/ren early from school, please provide the office with adequate notice via email, phone, or parent portal. Please let us know the date, time, and reason for leaving. Students must present themselves to the front office before leaving. Parents/carers' must collect their child from the front office to fulfil our duty of care obligations.

ARE YOUR DETAILS UP TO DATE?

We have noticed an increasing number of parents/carers' contact details are not up-to-date. We must have the correct contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses, postal addresses, and additional contact details to support your child/ren at the College. 

 

To update your details, please email:

smw.enrolments@cns.catholic.edu.au  

LOOKING AHEAD

EVENTS IN TERM 3:

Cairns Running Festival 

Relay for Life

Catholic Education Week

NAIDOC Week

St Mary's Day

Year 7 Camp

TCS Athletics

Academic Assembly

Father's Day Assembly

St Mary's Production of Annie Jr.