This page has all of the information necessary for a new family starting at Mt Maria College Mitchelton
Parent Information Handbook
2026 Information Handbook.pdf (PDF 21.3MB)
The Information Handbook is your guide to all things Mt Maria.
It outlines important information for new families to ensure both parents and students, have the best start to their journey with Mt Maria.
First Day of school in 2027
Wednesday 27 January: First day of school for Year 7 and Year 11 students only. Formal Uniform to be worn.
Year 7 and 11 students to meet in Samaritan Court. At 8.30am there will be an initial welcome and then Year 7 students will split into their houses for a year level assembly. Laptop rollout will begin in the afternoon.
Year 7 student to bring lunchbox, water bottle, A4 5 Subject Notebook and a pencil case with pens.
Year 11 students to bring lunchbox and water bottle.
New Students from Years 8 to 10 - Wednesday 28 January - 9.00 am -11.30am
New students who are joining Mt Maria College from years 8 to 10 will have 2.5 hours on-boarding with Mr Ian Sweeney - Education Leader Pastoral.
Please meet at College Reception for a 9.00.am start. Casual clothes can be worn. Students will be dismissed by 11.30am.
New Students Years 11 only- Wednesday 28 January - 9.00 am -3.00pm
New students who are joining Mt Maria College from Year 11 will have 2.5 hours on-boarding with Mr Ian Sweeney - Education Leader Pastoral and will then join the rest of the Year 11 and Year 7 students for the remainder of the day.
Please meet at College Reception for a 9.00.am start. Formal Uniform to be worn.
Thursday 28 January: All students attend Years 7 to 12
- Formal uniform to be worn
Stationery Lists and Textbooks
Mt Maria College is pleased to offer parents the convenience and savings of a Textbook Hire Scheme. Our Lending policy and procedures along with a textbook hire agreement will be emailed home in the week prior to school starting in January for our Year 7 cohort.
2027 Stationary List- TBA
Laptop Program
School laptops are provided to students within the first 2 weeks of them commencing school. The laptop is leased over a 3-year cycle for either Years 7-9 or Years 10-12. The school retains ownership of the laptop and the laptop is returned at the end of year 9 or 12 or when a student leaves the college.
The Mt Maria Student Technology Agreement will be provided prior to starting at the College year. Agreement is requested the week prior to starting in school year.
School Uniform
Mt Maria College Uniform shop is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7.30 – 11.30am during school term with the last day of operation for 2026, December 3rd.
- Formal uniform is worn on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday unless your student has a practical HPE lesson.
- Sports uniform is to be worn on Wednesday's and the day they have a practical HPE lesson
- Mt Maria College school bag to be worn to and from school.
- The College hat must be worn 5 days a week to and from school and during breaks.
Uniform Shop Email:
mmcmuniformshop@bne.catholic.edu.au
More information about school uniforms can be found on the Uniform page- click HERE
Medical Forms
Current ASCIA Action Plans are the 2023 versions. However, prior versions (2022 and 2021) are still valid for use in 2026. ASCIA Action Plans do not expire, and therefore the plan is still valid beyond the date of review, which is a guide for patients to see their doctor. For further information about ASCIA Action Plans go to www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis/action-plans-for-allergic-reactions-faq
Please provide the College with a current Action Plan, if required for your student, prior to school starting in 2027.
Please note a student can not provide medication to the school office without an adult present.
BCE Connect App
New parents can gain access to the BCE Connect App from mid January each year.
Please follow the instructions in your parent handbook or see video link and instructions here.
BCEConnect-NewUserGuide.pdf
BCE Connect Flyer V4.pdf
Absences and Late Arrivals
All absences are to be logged via BCE Connect.
Logging an Absence -BCE-Connect-How to log an absence.mp4 (sharepoint.com)
Technology Usage
Technology Policy.pdf
2026 Mt Maria College Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement.pdf- will be issued digitally at the beginning of each school year.
Sport at Mt Maria College
Please follow the link below to our Sport page where you will find out more information on all of the Sport programs that are on offer at out school. Click Here
Music at Mt Maria College
Please follow the link below to our Music page where you will find out more information on all of the Music programs that are on offer at out school. Click Here
Year 7 Camp
Year 7 Camp Booklet.pdf
Fees
Fee Statements are emailed to families in Term 1 and updated statements sent in Term 2, 3 & 4.
Sibling Discounts available - applied to the Tuition Fee only.
Direct Debit Payments or Recurring Credit Payments are to be set up to pay fees throughout the year.
Please see the Fees page for the current fee schedule and direct debit forms.
Help with the Transition to High School
Lockers and combination locks
All Year 7 and new students are provided with a locker and a combination lock in their first few days of school. Second hand or new locks can be purchased at Student Reception for damaged or lost locks. Video instructions are below if your student needs a little more help with their lock.
Video Guide of how to use Combination Locks
Term Dates for 2027
Term 1
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Wednesday 27 January - Thursday 25 March
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9 weeks
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Term 2
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Monday 12 April - Friday 25 June
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11 weeks
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Term 3
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Tuesday 13 July - Friday 17 September
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10 weeks
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Term 4
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Tuesday 5 October - Thursday 2 December
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9 weeks
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* Friday 3 September Qld Education Pupil Free Day
To be advised.
Contact the College
Term College Reception hours are 8.00am to 3.30pm.
If the matter is urgent please, please phone the College on (07) 3550 3400 or email mtmariame@bne.catholic.edu.au. These will be regularly attended to throughout the holiday period. A staff member will get back to you as soon as practicable.
@ Brisbane Catholic Education, Mt Maria College Mitchelton, 2023