YEAR 9
Growing Together
Mrs Sophie McQueen
Head of Year 9 smcqueen1@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 9 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 10
Year 9 Formation Day
A reminder that our Year 9 Formation Day will take place this Monday, 23 June. Students are required to wear their House uniform and bring morning tea, lunch, a hat, and a water bottle. We will begin the day with our usual Pastoral Group session before departing by bus. Further details have been shared via the parent slip.
Athletics Carnival
We are also looking forward to our upcoming Athletics Carnival, which promises to be a vibrant and engaging event. I encourage all Year 9 students to participate, whether in competitive or non-competitive events, as every contribution counts towards House points.
Parent Information Evening PowerPoint Slides: Click Here To View Live Presentation Recording Click Here to Download PDF Slides
End of Term 2
It has been a full and rewarding term for our Year 9 cohort, with two carnivals, camp, and Formation Day. I hope they take the upcoming break as an opportunity to rest and recharge. Semester reports will be available at the end of Week 10, and I trust students have applied themselves both academically and socially throughout the term. Thank you for your continued support!
Subject Expo - Term 3, Week 1
The subject expo for students and parents/carers in Years 8, 9, and 10 will take place on Wednesday, 16 July. Parents/carers are expected to attend for information about subject selection and career pathways in 2026.
This is a brilliant opportunity for students and parents/carers to obtain specific information regarding subject selections and career pathways in 2026. All Heads of Departments will be available to talk with throughout the event.
Uniform Schedule: Week 10
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
National Catholic Conference - Ignite Conference, 2025
All St Mary's students are invited to attend the 2025 Ignite Conference! This leadership and personal development event is designed to inspire and equip students to grow in confidence, purpose, and community. It’s a chance to learn, reflect, and be part of something bigger.
Date: 25–28 September
Location: St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane
Availability: Only 10 spaces available
If your child is interested in attending, please complete the application form below.
COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM HERE
Australian Catholic Youth Festival
St Mary’s, in partnership with Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns, is providing an exciting, invaluable, and profound experience for students in Years 9–11. Places are limited, so if you’d like to be part of this fantastic opportunity, please register your interest.
Free Webinars: Maggie Dent Masterclasses!
As part of the Diocese of Cairns' commitment to safeguarding children, the Professional Standards and Safeguarding Office is offering a choice of three Maggie Dent webinars to the Diocesan community, including carers/parents and staff. Please see the flyer below for further details:
Webinar 1: When Parenting Gets Really Hard Click Here To Watch Now
Webinar 2: Calming Teen Stress & Anxiety Click Here to Watch Now
Webinar 3: Plugged In & Tuned Out Click Here To Watch Now
Supporting Our Local Parish
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.
Wishing all families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, 14 July!
Ms Leah McBryde - Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
