YEAR 9 

 Growing Together

Libby Schuring

Head of Year 9 

lschuring@cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 6

Camp reflections

Building community is an important aspect of our pastoral program. Our grade 9 cohort thrived in this space during the week of camp. Working in groups that weren’t necessarily their social group, they showed respect, dignity and genuine empathy to their peers. As their HOY, I am very proud of all the students who stepped out of their comfort zones and challenged themselves during their camp experience. Feedback from TEEC staff and our teaching staff is resoundingly positive!

Open Evening 

Thank you to all the students who were involved in our College's Open Evening yesterday. Our students are an integral part of this event! You all represented the college with pride- whether you were ushering, helping in your subject area, or performing with the choir. Well done!

Preparing for upcoming assessment

As we progress through the term, it is important that students are well-prepared for upcoming assessments. All Grade 9 students received an assessment calendar earlier this term, which outlines all key dates and deadlines. We encourage students to refer to this calendar regularly and begin planning and revising ahead of time, rather than leaving preparation to the last minute. Please get your child to check their email for the assessment calendar. 

If you or your child has any questions about upcoming assessments, please don't hesitate to contact their classroom teacher.

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