YEAR 7
TERM 3
Year 7 Key Information
THIS WEEK: 2
- We began checking all students' Laptops and accessories to ensure they were in working order. Students should present the required items to Pastoral Mentors by Tuesday next week. Parents/carers will be contacted regarding any issues.
- Please see the copy of the Laptop User Agreementfor your reference.
NEXT WEEK: 3
- Next week, at Assembly on Tuesday, we will celebrate students across the College who achieved Academic Excellence in Semester 1. We are very proud of the hard work, perseverance, and grit shown by our Year 7 students who will receive this award!
Narelle Brooke
Head of Year 7 (Acting)
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: nbrooke@cns.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.au
Whole of College Key Information
- Congratulations to all our Students across the College who participated in the Cairns Marathon Festival last weekend. It was wonderful to see so many students participating and volunteering at aid stations and the finish line.
- This week, students have taken time in their social-emotional class (SEL) to review their report cards and set goals for Term 3. It was pleasing to see some excellent improvements across reports from Term 1. We look forward to celebrating and acknowledging students' academic success on Tuesday at our Academic Assembly.
Week 3 Uniform Schedule & Reminders
Free Dress Day: Friday
This Free Dress Day is a way to celebrate and contribute to the Catholic Mission fundraiser. This year’s theme is 'Favorite Movie Characters.'
On Free Dress Day, students may come to school out of uniform for a $2.00 fee. Pastoral Mentors will collect the money during PG or Community PG.
The Free Dress Day Attire Expectations are outlined below; students who do not meet these expectations will be sent home to change into their formal uniform.
All attire must meet the following expectations:
- Sun-safe and modest clothing is non-negotiable. This means that shirts must have sleeves and sit below the accompanying skirt/shorts (e.g. no singlets or exposed midriff shirts.)
- Wearing clothing that features inappropriate slogans/images or mocks/demeans others is not acceptable.
- Shorts, skirts and dresses must be of an appropriate length (e.g. Mid-thigh or longer.)
- All shoes must be a lace-up runner/school shoe style.
- Students who elect to wear their school uniform on the day must wear it completely and correctly. Mixing in free items (including hair accessories and jewellery) is not permitted.
Catholic Education Week
FAMILY CONNECT MEETING
The next Family Connect Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 23 July, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hugh O'Brien Centre.
All are welcome to attend.
MyCE APP: DOWNLOAD NOW
The MyCE App is available to all families with students enrolled at any Catholic School within the Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns. It is the easiest and most efficient way to access information regarding your child/ren and their school-based information.
The functionality is fantastic! As of right now, all St Mary's families can:
Log an absence, view the College events calendar, check your child's daily schedule, access and sign your Parent Slips, receive targeted news feed notifications (that are only relevant to your child,) view and download student reports, access College documents quickly...the list goes on and on!
We encourage all families to download the app as soon as possible, as we are now actively using the platform as a primary communication tool.
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE PRESENTS ANNIE JR.
Tickets to Annie Jr. are now available for purchase. Sales have been especially strong this week, with over 50% of all available tickets sold!
To reserve your seats, please book using the following link:
https://bit.ly/STMARYs_PRODUCTION_ANNIE_JR
PEER-TO-PEER YEAR 7 MATHS TUTORING PROGRAM
We are excited to launch our new Peer-To-Peer Year 7 Maths Tutoring Program! Throughout Term 3, a dedicated team of 27 Year 11 student mentors will support and guide a select group of Year 7 students who might benefit from extra support with their Maths studies. Tutoring sessions will be held weekly on a one-on-one basis, ensuring personalised attention to help our younger students excel.
To apply for the program, please contact:
Head of Mathematics, Michael James: mjames1@cns.catholic.edu.au
Successful applicants will be notified, and sessions will commence promptly.
ICAS ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY
ICAS is an online academic competition that challenges students' higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. Every student participating is recognised with a printed certificate and an online report in each subject area. Top performers are eligible for a coveted ICAS medal.
You can learn more about ICAS here: icasassessments.com/products-is/
Students can elect to sit for the following assessments: Costs are paid by the school.
Science: 19 - 23 August
Writing: 5 - 9 August
English: 12 -16 August
Mathematics: 26 - 30 August
Digital Technologies: (Y7) 5 - 9 August
Spelling Bee (Y7): 19 - 23 August
If you wish to have your child participate in ICAS, please:
1. Read about ICAS subjects here : icasassessments.com/products-icas/
2. Decide on the subject area/s your child would like to participate in
3. Contact the school’s organiser:
Katie O’Donnell: kodonnell@cns.catholic.edu.au
Expressions of interest must be submitted to Katie O'Donnell by Friday, 19 July.
TUCKSHOP MENU
Our Tuckshop Menu has been updated.
Please see the below link for the updated menu and prices.
SCHOOL TV
SchoolTV is an award-winning well-being resource that supports modern-day parenting challenges by building relationships, fostering connections, breaking down barriers, promoting better mental health and well-being for young people, and assisting in starting conversations on difficult or awkward topics.
Head over to our College website to access the resources available to you and your child https://smcc.qld.schooltv.me/
Looking Ahead
TERM 3 EVENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3: | Catholic Education Week | Sun - Sat | 21 July - 27 July |
| Week 3: | Academic Assembly | Tue | 23 July |
| Week 3: | Family Connect Meeting | Tue | 23 July |
| Week 4: | NAIDOC Week | Sun - Sat | 28 July - 3 August |
| Week 4: | TCS Athletics | Fri | 2 August |
| Week 5: | Year 7 Camp | Wed - Fri | 7 August - 9 August |
| Week 6: | St Mary's Day | Mon | 12 August |
| Week 7: | Production of Annie Jr. | Wed - Fri | 21 August - 23 August |
| Week 8: | Father's Day Assembly | Tue | 27 August |
| Week 8: | Homelessness Sleepover | Thu | 29 August |
| Week 8: | Student Free Day | Fri | 30 August |
| Week 9: | Principal's College Tour | Thu | 5 September |
| Week 10: | R U Ok? Day | Thu | 12 September |
| Week 10: | Last Day of Term 3 | Fri | 13 September |
| Week 10: | Year 12 Celebration Dinner | Fri | 13 September |
Leah McBryde
Assistant Principal | Junior Secondary 7-9
Phone: (07) 4044 4200
Email: lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.smcc.qld.edu.au
