YEAR 11
TERM 3: WEEK 1
Hi, Year 11 Families,
Welcome back to Term 3! I hope all families and students had a restful break and are ready for another exciting Term. Term 3 commences Monday, 8 July, from 8:30 am.
Last term, we ended with opportunities to develop leadership skills. I am extra proud of the students who also completed their leadership interviews for 2025. I have heard great feedback from the panel on the student interviews!
Well done to our Year 11 students who represented the College at the Confraternity and QISSN Carnivals during the holidays! We look forward to hearing all about it next week.
On behalf of Mr Brennan 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 11 students back on Monday!
Saripha Curro I Head of Year 11
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: scurro@cns.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.auu
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PLEASE NOTE: Students who DO NOT meet these expectations at school's commencement will be withdrawn from recess breaks, with expectations to be adhered to by Thursday at 8:30 am.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
JCU OPEN DAY
This term, students will have the opportunity to attend the JCU Open Day. This is an excellent chance for the students to explore pathways and entry requirements. I highly recommend that students attend even if JCU is not their first choice, as it would allow students to speak with university students and get an idea of life beyond school.
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.
