YEAR 8 

 Building Strong  Connections

Clare Robertson 

Head of Year 8

crobertson1@cns.catholic.edu.au 

YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 6

Year 8 Camp

This week, we had our final year-level assembly before our Fitzroy Island camp in Week 7. Students were given last details (all of which can be found in the parent slip), and reminded of behavioural expectations as representatives of the College in a public place. A reminder that this is an electronic-free camp, and this includes mobile phones. 

When students are not attending camp, they are required to attend school for an alternate learning program. Students will be completing classwork for all of their lessons, as well as attending a Guidance Counsellor presentation on respectful relationships, and participating in a sports session. These are compulsory days of school. 

• Boys - Alternate Program on Monday & Tuesday, Camp on Wednesday - Friday
  • Formal Uniform on Monday
  • Sports Uniform on Tuesday
• Girls - Camp on Monday - Wednesday, Alternate program on Thursday & Friday
  • Formal uniform on Thursday
  • Sports Uniform on Friday

Ushers - Thank You

Thank you to the Year 8 students who volunteered their time to usher prospective families around our College at our Open Evening. Your leadership and pride was visible, and perfectly exemplifies our St Mary’s Guiding Principles of Community and Dialogue. I am so proud of our Year 8 students - what fantastic future leaders we have! 

Drafts - Assessment Process

In preparing for written assignments, students have the opportunity to receive feedback on their work through our College drafting process. It is an expectation that students are submitting full drafts to maximise the feedback they can receive, and therefore, their opportunity to achieve a higher grade and work to their full potential. Yr. 8s are expected to be using their class time effectively, and working on assessments at home.  

UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 6

WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES

School Fees and Levies - Term 2, 2026 

School fees and levies for Term 2 were issued via email on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.  The due date for payment was Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Please contact the Accounts Team to set up an approved payment plan if you were unable to pay in full by the due date. Thank you to those families that have paid in full or already have an approved payment plan. 

For all enquiries, please contact us at smw.accounts@cns.catholic.edu.au.

Thank you, 

Accounts Team 

Feedback Survey

The Feedback Survey is an important opportunity to gather valuable insights that help inform and strengthen practices across both the College and wider system. Survey outcomes are also reported in broad terms as part of our annual reporting requirements to government. The survey link will be emailed to all parents/carers on 25 May 2026.

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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 Parent App and synced with your personal calendar.

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 McBryde

Assistant Principal

Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9) 

lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au

On behalf of the College Leadership Team

College Leadership Team