YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
Clare Robertson
Head of Year 8
YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 3
Great start to the term!
The Year 8 students have made a fantastic start to Term 3, demonstrating high levels of engagement in class, minimal referrals to the Student Support Room, excellent lunchtime behaviour, and great uniform presentation.
Many Year 8 students have also been selected to represent the College in JSS (Junior School Sport), an inter-school sport competition held on Wednesday afternoons during Sport. Congratulations to all students selected!
Families, thank you for the support shown at home to ensure our high expectations are met and to ensure learning is supported.
Keep up the good work, Year 8!
Guiding Principle Focus - Dignity
This week, during Community PG and morning PGs, we focused on unpacking our College Guiding Principle of Dignity. These principles outline the behaviours our students and staff can demonstrate to uphold ‘The St Mary’s Way’ in our learning spaces and throughout the College.
We explored what dignity means and how we can demonstrate it by showing respect for ourselves and others, representing our College with pride, allowing others to learn, using equipment and devices appropriately, and upholding academic integrity.
These are important characteristics for the growth and development of our young people as they progress through school and prepare to contribute positively to the wider community.
Diary Use
A reminder to please sight and sign your child’s diary every Monday night, ready for checking by their Pastoral Mentor on Tuesday morning. This accountability process helps our students develop essential organisational skills and take responsibility for their learning.
Our Week 3 House Cup Challenge is based on the highest percentage of completed parent signatures and the best use of diaries throughout the week!
Assessment Planners
Term 3 Assessment Planners are now available in the MyCE app. They are located in the ‘SCHOOL’ section under ‘DOCUMENTS’. The images below provide a step-by-step guide to help you find the Assessment Planners in the MyCE app.
You can also download the Year 8 Assessment Planner here:
YEAR 8 TERM 3 2026 ASSESSMENT PLANNER.docx.pdf
We encourage families to print and display the planner at home, to help students stay organised and keep track of assessment tasks throughout the term.
UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 3
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES
School Photos
School photo orders from NQ School Photography will be distributed to students via their PG Mentor this week. If you missed the opportunity to order photos, please contact the school office for your child's unique order code, which will enable you to view and order via the NQ School Photography webpage.
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KEY DATES
Please note that all key dates are listed in the College Calendar. This can be accessed via the MyCE Mobile App and synced with your personal calendar.
| Event | Date | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Week | Sunday 26 July - Saturday 1 August | 3 |
| Academic Assembly | Tuesday 28 July | 3 |
| NAIDOC Week | Monday 3 August - Friday 7 August | 3 |
| St Mary's Day | Tuesday 11 August (date change) | 3 |
| 40th Anniversary Family Fiesta | Sunday 16 August | 3 |
| College Musical - Frozen JR. | Wed 26 August, Thurs 27 August & Sat 29 August | 3 |
| Father's Day Assembly | Tuesday 1 September | 3 |
| Student Free Day | Friday 4 September | 3 |
| Year 12 Celebration Dinner | Thursday 17 September | 3 |
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 Dewar
Assistant Principal
Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
