YEAR 12
TERM 3: WEEK 1
Hi, Year 12 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.
We had great success with some of our students at the Eisteddfod in the last week of term; well done!
Congratulations to the Year 12 students representing 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.
Please note that the Celebration Dinner table grouping is being finalised this week. Please ensure your child completes the form sent before the school holidays.
Also, our Sports sessions on Tuesdays this Semester will be dedicated to Year 12 Celebration Dinner preparations and University / TAFE applications.
We look forward to welcoming all Year 12 students back on Monday!
Sophie McQueen I Head of Year 12
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: smcqueen1@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PLEASE NOTE: Students who DO NOT meet these expectations at school's commencement will be withdrawn from recess breaks, with expectations to be adhered to by Thursday at 8:30 am.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
JCU OPEN DAY
Date: Saturday, 27 July 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield
Register your interest today to receive the latest updates and program information.
Follow this link to Register Now
If you can’t make it in person join us online at our JCU Virtual Open Day.
JCU TOWNSVILLE OPEN DAY
Date: Saturday, 13 July 2024
Time: 10:0 am – 2:00 pm
Location: JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas
Follow this link to Register Now
CQU Open Day
Date: Thursday, 15 August 2024
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 42-52 Abbott Street & Shields Street, Cairns City, QLD
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 LEAVER 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.
