St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba

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    Fundraising Wheelbarrow Race. Saturday, 7 March.

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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✝️ Ash Wednesday

Today we gathered as a school community to mark Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent — a season of reflection, prayer, fasting, and giving. This special time invites us to pause, refocus, and deepen our relationship with God and one another. 🙏

We also launched our fundraising efforts for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion, supporting communities facing poverty and hardship around the world. Every contribution helps make a real and lasting difference. 🌏❤️

A heartfelt thank you to Deacon Peter for joining us today and leading our Ash Wednesday Liturgy. We are grateful for his presence and guidance as we begin our Lenten journey together.

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Our College Family Connect meeting is on tonight at 5:30 pm at the Holy Spirit Centre. We look forward to welcoming parents and caregivers to our first parent meeting of the year!

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🥞 Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day!

Today our staff and students celebrated Shrove Tuesday, marking the final day before the season of Lent begins. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday is a time for Christians to reflect, seek forgiveness, and prepare their hearts for the 40 days leading up to Easter.

The custom of eating pancakes comes from the centuries‑old practice of using up rich foods like eggs, milk, and butter before entering the more prayerful, simple and sacrificial season of Lent.

All funds raised from today’s pancake sales will support Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion, helping make a positive difference for communities in need. 🙏🌏

A meaningful and joy‑filled way to begin our Lenten journey together.

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💦 2026 Swimming Carnival! 💦

Our annual swimming carnival is always a highlight, and this year is set to be our biggest yet! 😀

After Deacon claimed victory last year, Augustine, McAuley and Muluridji are fired up and ready to bring back house pride. This is their first chance to make a splash in 2026, and we can’t wait to cheer on all our swimmers! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Parents, please check your email 📨 and the MyCE app 📱 for full details.

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