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Term 2: Week 5
WELCOME TO WEEK 5!
LAST WEEK (4)
- We recognised and acknowledged our Mother’s last week on Tuesday at our first Mother’s Day Liturgy and morning tea. It was a wonderful opportunity to share in this beautiful celebration with our families.
- Enrolment offers for Year 7 students in 2025 have been emailed to families. We look forward to welcoming these students and their families next year.
THIS WEEK (5)
- A reminder that students should enter and exit the College through the walkway connecting A block to the Teepe. Using the school car parks (SGM & SMCC) is only accessible to those walking bikes and scooters.
- We are halfway through the school term. Students and families must access the assessment calendars to ensure they are meeting deadlines. Additionally, we encourage families to check in with their child/ren about school/life balance.
- We invite parents/carers to reach out to your child/ren’s teachers for support or updates about their engagement in learning at this point in the term. It is a great time to put support in place should it be necessary to ensure learning is happening.
- This term has been incredibly busy already! Thank you to all students involved in the events and activities across the College. Our upcoming College Open Night is a great opportunity for students to support our College and escort prospective families around our facilities.
- The St Mary's community is invited to join our team at the 7 Cairns Running Festival on Sunday, 14 July. 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!
THURSDAY, 16 MAY: PARENT SESSION
'Pornography & Your Young Person; Navigating A Sexed-up World'
WITH GUEST SPEAKERS:
Melinda Tankard Reist: Author, Speaker, Advocate: https://melindatankardreist.com/
Daniel Principe: Championing Boys, Challenging Culture: https://www.danielprincipe.com.au/#switcher
The information session, that Melinda and Daniel will deliver, is highly regarded by numerous Principals within our Cairns Catholic Diocese.
We strongly encourage all families with young people in Years 7 - 10 to join us at this is a FREE event. Families with a child in Years 5 - 6 are also strongly encouraged to attend.
Places are strictly limited, please book your free ticket now: https://bit.ly/PornographyandYourYoungPerson
WEEK 5 & 6 KEY DATES
WEEK 5 UNIFORM SCHEDULE
LOOKING AHEAD
WEEK 6:
Wednesday, 22 May: Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
We are once again hosting our annual Cancer Council 'Biggest Morning Tea' for staff and students.
If you have capacity to do so, please encourage your child to purchase a 'Biggest Morning Tea' Entry Token for $5.00. This will provide them with entry to the Morning Tea, where they will enjoy a variety of sweet and savoury delights!
Every Entry Token sold will be donated directly to the Cancer Council, raising much-needed funds for vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs, and advocacy.
Entry Tokens can be purchased at lunchtime from the Cancer Council stand, situated at the Main Staff Room. Cash or debit card accepted.
If you would like to donate, please scan the QR below or visit:http://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/.../biggest-morning...
Week 6:
Wednesday 22 May, 6:30pm - 7:30pm: FREE PARENT WEBINAR!
We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting their next parent webinar on exam preparation.Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.
Don't miss out - register now!
https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars
WEEK 6:
Thursday, 23 May: Open Evening
On Thursday, 23 May, we will host our annual College Open Evening.
Current families are encouraged to attend this event as it is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the vast array of opportunities available to St Mary's students. It is also an opportunity to chat with your child's teachers and visit the learning environments your child attends, day-to-day.
TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE, PLEASE BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW:
https://bit.ly/STMARYS_OPEN_EVENING
Week 7:
Friday, 31 May: Family Connect Bingo Event!
The St Mary’s Family Connect (AKA the PnF!) invites College families to their upcoming, all-ages Bingo event! This will be a great opportunity for students and their parents/carers to meet other families from our College Community while enjoying a few rounds of casual Bingo. Nibbles and drinks are provided, along with prizes for the winners!
To confirm your attendance, please book your FREE ticket before Friday, 17 May using the following link:https://bit.ly/StMarysFamilyConnectBingoEvent
A gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated upon arrival.
Leah McBryde
Justin Brennan
Leah McBryde
Justin Brennan
Leah McBryde Justin Brennan
Assistant Principal | Junior Secondary Assistant Principal | Senior Secondary