YEAR 9
TERM 3: WEEK 1
Hi, Year 9 Families,
Welcome to Term 3. I hope all families and students had a fantastic holiday and are recharged and ready for the term ahead. Term 3 commences Monday, 8 July, from 8:30 a.m.
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.
Also, as we move to Term 3, there are timetable changes, and as such, there are changes to when Sports uniforms must be worn; details are outlined below.
We look forward to welcoming all Year 9 students back on Monday!
Andrew Winter I Head of Year 9
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: awinter@cns.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.au
KEY INFORMATION & UNIFORM SCHEDULE
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PLEASE NOTE: Students who DO NOT meet these expectations at school's commencement will be withdrawn from recess breaks, with expectations to be adhered to by Thursday at 8:30 am.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
LAPTOP HIRE PROGRAM
Current Year 9s will join our compulsory Laptop Program in 2025. This means all students commencing Year 10 in 2025 will receive a leased laptop from the College. Payment for this device will be made through your College fees.
2024 SUBJECT EXPO
The 2024 Subject Expo will be held on Thursday, 11 July, from 4:00 pm.
All students in Years 9, 10, or 11 in 2025 are expected to attend the expo with a parent or carer.
This is a brilliant opportunity for students and parents/carers to obtain specific information regarding subject selections and career pathways in 2025. All Heads of Departments will be available to talk with throughout the event.
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
TCS Athletics
Academic Assembly
Father's Day Assembly
St Mary's Production of Annie Jr.
