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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7 hours ago

🏃‍♀️ Athletics Carnival – Day 1! 🏃‍♂️

Our annual Athletics Carnival kicked off today with a vibrant Opening Ceremony, as each pastoral house entered with colour, energy and incredible team spirit!

Today’s events included:
• 200 m
• Shot Put
• Long Jump
• High Jump

It was fantastic to see so many students giving their all, earning points for their houses and showing great determination and enthusiasm.

🔥 The competition continues tomorrow!

With more track events, Discus, Triple Jump and High Jump still to come, it’s anyone’s game…

🏆 Will Augustine make it three in a row?

Or will Deacon, McAuley or Muluridji take the trophy?

Every point counts and we can’t wait to see everyone back for another exciting day of competition!

#AthleticsCarnival #SchoolSpirit #HousePride #StudentSuccess #GoForGold #FaithServiceCourage #StStephensCatholicCollege
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18 hours ago

Mrs Bernardi’s Year 10 Food Specialisation classes have been exploring the art of baking and decorating celebration cakes. 🍰

Alongside the practical component, students have been reflecting on their processes and evaluating their final outcomes, building both technical skills and critical thinking.

Their creations showcased impressive talent, with beautifully finished cakes decorated using buttercream, ganache and a variety of creative additions. Flavours ranged from classic chocolate and vanilla to delicious combinations like lemon and blueberry.

Councillor Mladen Bosnic from Mareeba Shire Council also visited one of the classes to see the students’ work firsthand and admire their finished products. A fantastic effort from all involved!

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Our Senior Certificate III in Fitness students have been gaining hands-on experience at Essential Fitness this term! 💪

Through this opportunity, students have developed skills in safe equipment use, exercise programming, strength and conditioning, and working with clients.

With support from CQUniversity Australia's Sonya Barber and teacher Ms Morrow, they’re building confidence, capability, and a strong foundation for future success.

This experience may lead to exciting career pathways, including roles as gym instructors, group fitness leaders, or further study to become a personal trainer. It also lays the groundwork for careers in sport, coaching, and the wider health and wellbeing industry.

A huge thank you to Essential Fitness for providing such a valuable learning environment, and congratulations to our students for their hard work and enthusiasm. 👏

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2 days ago

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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