Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba Providing a quality and caring Catholic secondary education ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Student Free Day](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/student-free-day-3/) - Friday 4th September - [Enrolment enquiries always welcome!](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolment-enquiries-are-always-welcome/) - Please see the links below for more information. ## Pages - [Staff Directory](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/staff-directory/) - ** Please click on the name to access the email address. Senior Leadership Middle Leaders Non-Teaching Staff Teaching Staff - [Important Dates and Events](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/news-and-events/important-dates-and-events/) - Term 3, 2026 Events Tuesday 1 SeptemberOpen Afternoon3:15 pm to 5:15 pmOur annual Open Afternoon is a wonderful opportunity to experience life at St Stephen’s Catholic College. We warmly welcome all members of our community to attend, meet our dedicated staff, and explore our vibrant learning environment. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we look - [20th Year Celebrations](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/20th-year-celebrations/) - 20 Years of St Stephen's Celebrating Our Story Together In 2026, St Stephen’s Catholic College proudly celebrates 20 years of faith, learning and community. Over the past two decades, thousands of students, families and staff have been part of our story, helping to shape the spirit of our College. As we mark this milestone, we - [Policy and Procedure](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/policy-and-procedure/) - Please be aware that no drugs, prescription or otherwise (including Panadol), are able to be administered by the college except in certain circumstances - [Enrolment Policy and Procedure](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/enrolment-policy-and-procedure/) - Thank you for considering St Stephen’s Catholic College for your child. We welcome enrolment applications and enquiries throughout the school year and look forward to supporting your family on this journey. Key enrolment information We invite you to contact our Enrolments Team before starting your application: (07) 4086 2518 ssm.enrolments@cns.catholic.edu.au Applying for Year 7 We - [Assessment](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/assessment/) - Quality education is the entitlement of every young Australian. The college curriculum should be designed to enrich children’s lives and to help prepare them to participate fully in society and the workplace. Assessment is the process of gathering information about student learning, especially in relation to curriculum goals. Assessment should be integral to the curriculum - [Assessment Calendar](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/assessment/assessment-calendar/) - Year 7 Assessment Calendar Term 3 2026 Year 8 Assessment Calendar Term 3 2026 Year 9 Assessment Calendar Term 3 2026 Year 10 Assessment Calendar Term 3 2026 Year 11 Assessment Calendar Term 3 2026 Year 12 Assessment Calendar Term 3 2026 - [Curriculum Handbooks](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/college-curriculum/handbooks/) - Junior Curriculum Handbook Select the link below to view and download the 2027 Junior Curriculum Handbook. Junior Curriculum Handbook Senior Curriculum Handbook Select the link below to view and download the 2026 Senior Curriculum Handbook. Senior Handbook 2027 Useful links: http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/mycareer http://www.usc.edu.au/profiler https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/ - [College Board](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/college-board/) - The St Stephen's Catholic College Board provides the opportunity for members of the College, parish and diocesan communities to support the mission of Catholic education in the school. Working with the Principal, Parish Priest, and staff, College Board members provide leadership to the wider school community. Our College Board meets once per term, with each - [College Family Connect](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/college-family-connect/) - This organisation is an integral part of our school community and provides a formal structure for parents and friends to plan and organise activities - [Fees and Levies](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/fees-and-levies/) - The prime purpose of all fees and levies is to raise funds that will be used to provide quality educational outcomes and experiences. Parents, through their commitment to St Stephen’s Catholic College, have a responsibility and obligation to pay College fees and levies by the due date. Students seeking a Catholic education are not excluded - [Apply Online](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/apply-online/) - Thank you for considering St Stephen's Catholic College for your child's education. We welcome enrolment applications at any time, and to apply we simply ask that you complete the online application below. Please note that waiting lists are currently in place for students entering some year levels. We invite you to contact our enrolments team - [Pastoral Care Policy](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/pastoral-care/) - Our pastoral houses play an important role in building the culture, respect, responsibility and confidence of the students in our college. - [Sport](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/history-of-the-college/sport/) - [Honour Board](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/history-of-the-college/honour-board/) - Our honour board dedicated to the College Dux, Captains and Sister Mary Stephen Award for Character winners since 2006. - [Enrolment Handbook](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/enrolment-handbook/) - A Guide to Enrolling at SSCC - [College Building Fund](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/news-and-events/college-building-fund/) - Support Our College Building Fund! Invest in the Future of Education at St Stephen’s Catholic College. St Stephen’s Catholic College’s Building Fund has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status. The St Stephen’s Catholic College Building Fund is dedicated to creating a better learning environment for our students and creating a brighter future for the next generation. The - [Guidance and Counselling](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/guidance-and-counselling/) - Welcome to the Guidance and Counselling Department. All students enrolled at St Stephen’s can access a guidance counsellor on site. Guidance counsellors are qualified social workers, psychologists, or teachers with an additional Master’s degree in counselling. Guidance counsellors can support young people to overcome social and emotional barriers to educational success. Young people see guidance - [Tuckshop](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/tuckshop/) - Chewys Menu 2026 ** From time to time, some items may need to be replaced with another item, due to availability of stock. Order and pay for tuckshop online with Flexischools! Visit the Flexischools website here to learn more and create an account www.flexischools.com.au/parents Access the Flexischools FAQ information page here. - [Virtual Tour](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/virtual_tour/) - Our Virtual Tour is currently undergoing maintenance. Please return soon! - [Bus Information](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/bus-information/) - Students wishing to catch a school bus to attend St Stephen’s Catholic College, are encouraged to confirm details of their travel with the proprietor who manages their own route. Families from outside Mareeba are required to pay a weekly fee for bus travel. This amount is billed to families by the College and then reimbursed - [Student Record Book](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/homework-guidelines/student-record-book/) - The Student Record Book is to be kept intact and free of graffiti, photographs and pictures. Students are to record their name, but no other writing, drawing or stickers should appear on the cover. Students who misplace or misuse their Student Record Book will be required to purchase a new one at their own expense. - [Vocational Educational Training](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/vocational-educational-training/) - St Stephen’s endeavours to deliver a holistic curriculum which allows students to develop academically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically. - [Uniform and Grooming](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/uniform-and-grooming/) - St Stephen’s Catholic College is a conservative school. The expectation is that the uniform andgrooming of all students reflects the College’s conservative ethos. The College formal and pastoral uniforms are to be worn with pride by students of St Stephen’s Catholic College. The uniform has been chosen to be practical and attractive in order to - [Cyclone Preparedness](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/cyclone-preparedness/) - Advice to parents When it comes to extreme weather events in Queensland, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. The average number of tropical cyclones for our region is 3, and around one of these makes landfall each year (on average). St Stephen's Catholic College is currently undertaking steps to prepare for the upcoming - [Stationery Lists 2026](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/stationery-lists-2015/) - Year 7 Stationery List 2026 Year 7 and 8 stationery items 2026 Year 8 Stationery List 2026 Year 9 Stationery List 2026 Year 10 Stationery List 2026 Year 11 Stationery List 2026 Year 12 Stationery List 2026 - [St Stephen's Catholic College Values](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/st-stephens-catholic-college-values/) - “Here we stand to serve the many in the faith we’re called towards…” The College Patron, St Stephen offers us a guide to following in Christ’s footsteps. Inspired by Stephen’s actions and witness, we aspire to live out the values of faith, service and courage in all that we do. FAITHHaving faith means to have - [Enrolments](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/) - [Our College](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/) - [Schooling Years 7-12](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/) - [Student Protection Policy](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/pastoral-care/student-protection-policy/) - Our St Stephen's Catholic College student protection contacts, and their contact details, are listed below. Contact details: Phone: 4086 2500 Student Protection Contact Email: ssm.studentprotection@cns.catholic.edu.au Gary Conwell: ssm.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au Jayarani Salerno: jsalerno@cns.catholic.edu.au Peter Graham: pgraham@cns.catholic.edu.au Katharina Lane: klane1@cns.catholic.edu.au Havva Murat-Maksuti: hmuratmaks@cns.catholic.edu.au For further details on student protection, and student protection processes and guidelines, please visit the - [Pastoral Houses](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/pastoral-care/pastoral-houses/) - At St Stephen’s Catholic College, pastoral care centres around the four pastoral houses, which are represented on our college crest. These pastoral houses, which comprise Augustine (gold), Deacon (red), McAuley (blue), and Muluridji (green), have a historical perspective that has influenced the culture of our College. Augustine House: This pastoral house was chosen because of - [Lesson Times](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/bell-times/) - [Enrichment Opportunities](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/enrichment-opportunities/) - There are many enrichment opportunities for students involving sport, culture and music. Explore what opportunities are available for your child at St Stephen's - [Community Service](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/community-service/) - Students at St Stephen’s Catholic College are urged to become actively involved in fund-raising and to participate in community service. The mandate of the Social Justice Committee is to initiate fund-raising and other community activities to assist those in need. These include the St Vincent De Paul Christmas Drive, Project Compassion,the Biggest Morning Tea and - [St Stephen's Alumni Association](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/st-stephens-alumni-association/) - St Stephen’s Catholic College began operation in 2006. Since these early beginnings, we have seen many inspirational students graduate from the College and go on to build meaningful and fulfilling lives, following a range of diverse pathways. We are proud of the achievements of our past students, and the sense of family and community that - [From the Principal](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/from-the-principal/) - St Stephen's is a Catholic co-educational secondary college offering a quality, educational experience for students from Years 7 to 12 on the Tablelands. - [Employment](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/employment/) - Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns is one of the largest non-government employers in Far North Queensland. Employment in Catholic schools in the Cairns Diocese offers a variety of teaching, non-teaching and leadership positions. Professional, administrative and leadership positions also exist with the Diocese’s education office, Catholic Education Services (CES). St Stephen’s Catholic College welcomes employment - [Careers](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/careers/) - St Stephen’s Catholic College has a Careers and VET department to assist students in the planning of post-schooling pathways. - [News and Events](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/news-and-events/) - Important Dates and Events Current Newsletter Previous Newsletters - [Family and College Partnership](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/college-expectations/) - College expectations include: to respect the religious ethos of St Stephen’s Catholic College and the college’s Mission Statement. - [Senior Curriculum Handbook 2024](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/college-curriculum/handbooks/senior-curriculum-handbook-2024/) - Senior-Curriculum-Handbook-2024-2025 - [Senior Curriculum Handbook 2024](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/college-curriculum/handbooks/senior-curriculum-handbook-2024/senior-curriculum-handbook-2024/) - Senior-Curriculum-Handbook-2024-2025 - [Junior Curriculum Handbook 2024](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/college-curriculum/handbooks/junior-curriculum-handbook-2024/) - Junior-Curriculum-Handbook-2024 - [Junior Curriculum Handbook 2024](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/college-curriculum/handbooks/junior-curriculum-handbook-2024-2/) - Junior-Curriculum-Handbook-2024 - [Leadership Team](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/leadership-team/) - Senior Leadership Principal Mr Gary Conwell Deputy Principal Mr Simon Vaughan Assistant Principal Religious Education Ms Janai Sugars Assistant Principal Students Mrs Jayarani Salerno Business Manager Mr Hadyn Flynn - [Principals of St Stephen's Catholic College](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/history-of-the-college/principals-page/) - [2024 Scholarship Applications](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/2024-scholarship-applications/) - Scholarship applications for students commencing Year 7 in 2024 are now closed. - [Welcome to St Stephen's Catholic College](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/welcome/) - Our college provides a quality secondary education for students from the surrounding Tablelands and Mossman areas. - [Facilities](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/facilities/) - All areas of the College are furnished and have data and wireless connections and a physical structure that promotes multiple learning styles. - [College Song](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/history-of-the-college/college-song/) - Trust in the Lord We’re the young from ancient lands. Unite us with hope. As we face our challenges, you’re calling us to grow. Set our hearts aflame, Lord, - [Contact Us](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/contact-us/) - Contact Details: Phone: 07 4086 2500 Fax: 07 4092 4333 Street Address: Lot 3, McIver Rd, MAREEBA QLD 4880, MAREEBA QLD 4880 Email: ssm.office@cns.catholic.edu.au - [Downloads](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/careers/downloads/) - Apprenticeship and Traineeships 2019 Choosing Subjects in Year 11 and 12 2019 Helping your child with career decision 2019 ATAR - How does it work 2019 Leaving School - Checklist Activity - [College Crest and Motto](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/college-crest-and-motto/) - The beige and royal blue college crest contains four panels displaying symbols significant to the life and mission of St Stephen’s Catholic College. - [SchoolTV](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooltv/) - [Courses for your Career](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/careers/courses-for-your-career/) - Apprenticeships and traineeships Apprenticeships and traineeships combine structured training (e.g. through TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation) with practical experience working for an employer. You are paid for your work and when you complete your training you receive a nationally accredited qualification. The term ‘apprenticeship’ is used for skilled trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, - [Homework Guidelines](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/homework-guidelines/) - The purpose of Homework: Consolidate and reinforce learning / class work Revise important information Homework can be a valuable link with the next lesson Complete set tasks and course content where there is insufficient time in class Improve personal study skills – foster a work ethic Complete assessment or assignment work Preparation for further education - [College Curriculum](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/college-curriculum/) - St Stephen’s Catholic College endeavours to deliver a holistic curriculum which allows students to develop academically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically. While years 7 to 10 follow the Australian Curriculum, the senior school offers both academic and vocational pathways. Students are expected to achieve their personal best and to rise to the challenges inherent in - [Sister School](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/sister-school/) - Cultural Links forged with Japanese High School In September 2015, a Memorandum of Understanding for Intercultural Exchange between St Stephen’s Catholic College and Sano Nihon Daigaku Secondary School in Sano City was established. The purpose of this agreement is to establish a cultural exchange programme between our two schools. In 2013, a similar group of students - [History of the College](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/history-of-the-college/) - The school's name was changed in the early 1950s when the school was renamed St Thomas’ after the patron saint of the parish, St Thomas of Villanova. - [Mission Statement](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/our-college/mission-statement/) - The College fosters a harmonious, safe and nurturing learning environment that supports students in developing respect, responsibility and confidence. - [Request an Enrolment Handbook](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/request-an-enrolment-handbook/) - [Book a Tour](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/book-a-tour/) - [Enrolment Enquiry](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/enrolment-enquiry/) - [Student Care Insurance](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/student-care-insurance/) - Has your child had an accident or injury at school or in a school related activity such as inter-school sport or a school camp? If the answer is yes you may be entitled to claim for expenses under Catholic Education’s Student Care Insurance. It covers expenses such as medical costs (where the law allows), emergency - [Reports](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/news-and-events/reports/) - [wpdm_package id=2270 template="link-template-default.php"] - [Useful Links](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/home/useful-links/) - [Student Record Book](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/schooling-years-7-12/policy-and-procedure/student-record-book/) - [Home](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/home/) ## Categories - [Upcoming Events](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/category/upcoming-events/) - [Latest News](https://www.sscc.qld.edu.au/category/latest-news/)