St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba

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Welcome to St Stephen’s Catholic College

St Stephen’s Catholic College is a co-educational secondary school located in Mareeba, approximately 60 km west of Cairns. Founded in 2006 on 28 hectares and administered by the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, our college provides a quality secondary education for students from the surrounding Tablelands and Mossman areas.

Our vision is that St Stephen’s Catholic College will be a safe and nurturing learning community where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, to build successful relationships, to have an awareness of God’s presence and to strive to achieve their personal best.

Our college enjoys an excellent reputation in academic rigour and performance, while also providing support for students from varied ability levels. The Australian curriculum informs teaching and learning in years 7 to 10, with the senior schooling curriculum structured to meet the needs of students who are following an academic or vocational pathway. Modern facilities and a strong emphasis on technology combine to enhance the learning experiences of our students.

Our pastoral care program is designed to develop the whole person — emotionally, spiritually, socially and physically. We seek to form young people who are confident, have respect for themselves and others and are morally autonomous.

2026 Term Dates

Term 1: 28.01.2026 to 02.04.2026
Term 2: 20.04.2026 to 26.06.2026
Term 3: 13.07.2026 to 18.09.2026
Term 4: 06.10.2026 to 27.11.2026
Year 12: 20.11.2026
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The co-curricular activities at St Stephen’s Catholic College are varied and provide students with the opportunity to experience a range of sporting, cultural, enrichment and community service programs. In addition, the annual camps or community days for each year level foster positive relationships among students and challenge them to master new skills.

If you would like to know more about us, and how we can assist you to become part of the St Stephen’s family, please contact us for further information.

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Last week, St Stephen’s Catholic College celebrated an outstanding evening at the Cairns Eisteddfod Literary Awards.

With more than 70 entries submitted by 36 students, our talented young writers showcased their creativity, skill and dedication. We are proud to share that 20 entries received placings or Highly Commended awards!

Students competed across a range of categories, including creative writing, poetry, letter writing, report writing, script writing and speech writing, highlighting the breadth of talent within our College.

A special thank you to our Writing Coordinators, Miss Ledlin and Miss Breakspear, whose commitment and encouragement played a key role in making this success possible.

More about the awards and a full list of results will be shared in our upcoming edition of St Stephen's News!

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Our Year 10 students recently attended the Cairns Careers Expo, coordinated by the Business Liaison Association. It was a great opportunity for students to explore what the future can hold.

From learning about different industries to connecting with employers and training providers, experiences like this are vital in helping students discover their interests and consider their pathways beyond school.

We thank the Business Liaison Association for organising this important annual event!

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Last week, we celebrated NAIDOC Week with the theme “50 Years of Deadly!”

The week featured a range of activities designed to recognise and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Amanda from @feasty_foodz, guided students in preparing dishes such as coconut curry chicken, kangaroo with béchamel sauce and damper. 😋

Uncle Trevor and Uncle Bram from Success with Attitude addressed students and staff at assembly, reminding us of the importance of maintaining a positive, purpose-driven mindset. 🙂

The talented Sand and Sea Dance Troupe also performed several inspiring and exciting dances, blending traditional and contemporary styles. 👏

The celebrations concluded with a beautiful morning tea prepared by our tuckshop staff and showcasing traditional Australian native ingredients such as; Kangaroo, Macadamia, Quandong, Wattleseed, Lemon Myrtle, Anise Myrtle, Cinnamon Myrtle, Finger Lime, Pepperberry and Saltbush.

NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to reflect, learn and celebrate the world’s oldest continuing cultures. This year marks 50 years as a national celebration, recognising decades of strength, resilience and leadership.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the week so meaningful, and to our wonderful Indigenous Liaison Officer, Ms Janeka Reys, who organised the events and activities.❤️

We also invite our families to learn more about NAIDOC Week by visiting our SchoolTV report: sscc.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-celebrating-naidoc-week

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2 days ago

🏃‍♂️ Athletics Carnival 2026 is almost here! 🏃‍♀️

Two big days. One huge chance for house pride.

Augustine has claimed the trophy for the past two years, and with a Cross Country win already this year, they’re looking strong! 🏆 But don’t count out Deacon, McAuley and Muluridji … 💪 this is your moment to rise!

Bring your energy, cheer loud, and back your house - every point counts! 🔥

👪 Parents and carers, please review the recent email for full details about the carnival.

Let’s come together for an incredible celebration of sport, teamwork and school spirit - we can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

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