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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🌟 Best of luck to Grace & Amritvir! 🌟

Tomorrow evening, our Lions Youth of the Year winners - Grace and Amritvir - step up to the next stage of the national competition at the Zone Final.

We’re so proud of their achievements so far, and we know their preparation, dedication, and hard work will shine through.

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🎣 Our Year 11s Are Getting Creative in Aquatic Practices!

Our Year 11 Aquatic Practices students have been busily crafting their own fishing lures as part of their classwork, and the results are looking fantastic!

After researching which colours, shapes and styles work best for different fish species, students have designed and created their own unique lure. They’re now putting the final touches on their masterpieces — and the variety is incredible!

From bold, bright colours to sleek, streamlined designs, each lure shows real thought, creativity and skill. Students have also chosen their best lure to be judged by a panel of lure enthusiasts.

We can’t wait to see all of the finished lures … and who knows - maybe one of these student‑made lures will land a fish one day! 🎣

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Our Innovation Centre has been buzzing with activity this week!

Students dropped in during recess to get hands‑on with beaded crafts and scrunchie‑making — all while sharing laughs and building new friendships.

It’s a wonderful space where students can explore their creativity in a state‑of‑the‑art workshop, try something new, and connect with others through making and creating.

Creativity + Friendship = the perfect lunchtime combo. 💛🎨✨

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3 days ago

✨ St Stephen’s Parents & Carers – You’re Invited! ✨

SchoolTV is hosting a free online session for parents and carers:

“Understanding Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience – Part I.”
📅 Tuesday, 17 March
⏰ 7:30 pm AEST

This webinar has been created to help families better understand what children and teens may be experiencing and how to support them.

👥 About the Presenters
- Dr Emma Woodward - child psychologist and TEDx speaker, keynote presenter, trainer and facilitator.
- Dr Joe Stammeijer - specialist in forensic psychiatry and a lecturer in medical education.
- Both presenters are also contributors to SchoolTV.

💡 What You’ll Learn
- How to recognise early signs of anxiety and depression
- What supports are most effective for young people
- How to strengthen resilience in everyday family life
- Ways to stay connected and informed as a parent or carer
- Supporting neurodivergent children

👉 Register here: sscc.qld.schooltv.me//webinar/queensland-understanding-anxiety-depression-part-I

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