YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey
Mrs Libby Schuring
Head of Year 10 lschuring@cns.catholic.edu.au
YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 10
Looking Ahead
The start of Term 3 will be a busy one for our Year 10 Cohort, with our Subject Selection evening in Week 1, Retreat/alternate program in Week 2 and our Set Plan interviews in Weeks 3 and 4. It is an exciting but sometimes challenging time for our young people as they start to have to make decisions for their future. We encourage families to engage in conversations with their young person over the holidays about their thoughts and dreams. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the pastoral team if you have any questions or concerns.
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.
The Year 11 2026 session will start at 5:00 pm. It will begin with an information session about the Senior Pathways available at the College. At 5:30 pm, the Subject Expo, including External Certificate providers and local University displays, will commence. Parents and students are expected to attend to learn about subject selection and career pathways in 2026.
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 happy and restorative break. Enjoy this glorious winter weather that FNQ has to offer!
Mr Justin Brennan - Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary (Years 10 to 12)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
