THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS WEEK 5
A LETTER FROM BISHOP MICHAEL
Today, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in preparation for Easter. You're invited to read Bishop Michael McCarthy's Pastoral Letter and a Message from Pope Francis by visiting the links below.
COLLEGE NEWS
This week's TCC TV News is presented by Year 12 College Vice Captains Sally Vagg and Jett Harney. Please click on the link below.
Last Friday, teachers and support staff at TCC attended a very successful Bishop’s In-Service Day. The Day is a much-appreciated personal and professional development opportunity for those who work in the Ministry of Catholic Education. We give thanks to our Bishop Michael McCarthy for the gift of this Day. We also thank, Director of Catholic Education, Miss Leesa Jeffcoat and the Assistant Director: Mission for Catholic Education, Ms Kellie Jenkinson for all that they and many other people do to make this day possible.
CURRICULUM NEWS
The Year 11 Unit 1 and Year 12 Unit 3 assesment calendars are available on the TCC website.
MRS BRENDA MALLORY (ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: CURRICULUM)
YEAR 12
Dear Parents & Students
Students interested in pursuing medicine and dentistry need to sit the UCAT test in July/August 2023. MedEntry is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation specialising in UCAT preparation. MedEntry offers free resources, discounts of 40% for groups of two or more, and many other discounts including for those nominated by their teacher. For more information, please visit www.medentry.edu.au
God Bless
MR ANDREW STEIN (COORDINATOR OF YEAR 12 SCHOOLING)
NAPLAN
PRACTICE NAPLAN SESSION (Year 7)
Year 7 students will participate in a practice session on Friday 24 February (Lesson 4) to familiarise themselves with the online platform and where they will be seated for the March test.
Students are required to bring a set of wired headphones (not Bluetooth or wireless).
NAPLAN TESTING PERIOD (Year 7 & 9)
The NAPLAN testing schedule is below. In other lessons on these days, learning will occur as per students’ regular timetables.
Date | Test | Length | Year 7 schedule | Year 9 schedule |
Wednesday 15 March | Writing | 42 minutes + instruction time | Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 |
Thursday 16 March | Reading | 65 minutes + instruction time | Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 |
Friday 17 March | Conventions of language | 45 minutes + instruction time | Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 |
Monday 20 March | Numeracy | 65 minutes + instruction time | Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 |
If a student is absent for one or more of the NAPLAN tests, catch-up sessions will be available on Tuesday 21 March.
Should you have any questions about your child’s participation in NAPLAN, please do not hesitate to contact me.
RACHELE BELZ (ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: STAFF DEVELOPMENT & FORMATION)
CAREER NEWS
MRS KAREN COPPING (CAREERS COORDINATOR)
CULTURAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS
SCHOOL OF ROCK
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for our College musical, School of Rock at the Pilbeam Theatre on June 9 & 10! Visit the seeitlive link below to purchase yours.
MISS CELESTE HACK (CULTURAL COORDINATOR)
YEAR 7 AND 10 IMMUNISATION CLINICS
A reminder the 2023 Immunisation Clinic – Round 1 will take place on Wednesday 1st March for Year 7 students ONLY. Thank you to all the parents/caregivers who have returned permission forms, which were due back last week. An electronic copy is attached if you have misplaced this form. On this day, students who are receiving shots, will be withdraw from normal classes for a short period of time to attend the clinic, set up at Boys Boarding.
In relation to Year 10 Students, they would have received an information pack during PC last week. If you would like your son/daughter to attend this clinic on Tuesday 18th July, please complete the consent form and return to the College by Friday 31st March (end of Term 1). An electronic copy is also attached if you haven’t received it yet or alternatively they can be collected from the college office.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the immunisation clinics, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
MR BRYAN GAUKROGER (STUDENTS' DEAN)
YEAR 7 2024 ENROLMENT INFORMATION EVENING
Dear Parents,
Our Year 7 2024 Enrolment Information Evening is Monday 27 February at 5.30pm in the College Mercy Centre where key information about our school will be presented by the College Leadership team. We are asking you to help spread the word amongst your friends for those interested in applying for enrolment at the school in 2024.
Applications for Year 7 2024 Enrolment close 29 March 2023. To apply, please visit our website.
If you have any questions about this event or enrolments, please contact our Enrolments Officer, Meg Halberstater on 4999 1311 or enrolments@tccr.com.au
ENROLMENT INFORMATION SESSIONS - BIOLELA, MONTO & AGNES WATER
We will be visiting Biloela, Monto and Agnes Water on Tuesday 28 February to meet with Year 5 and 6 students, families and friends interested in The Cathedral College and Boarding accommodation. Our Principal, Rob Alexander, and Assistant Principal: Boarding, Ron Armstrong, will present key information and be able to answer any questions you may have.
If you are interested in attending this event, we ask that you please RSVP to our Enrolments Officer, Mrs Meg Halberstater on 4999 1311 or enrolments@tccr.com.au
Tuesday 28 February:
- St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Biloela - 8.45am
- St Therese’s Catholic Primary School, Monto - 10.30am
- Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort, Agnes Water - 5.00pm
COLLEGE MOBILE APP
The College Mobile APP allows quick and easy access to the College website for the latest news, exam timetables, sports and culture plus more. It also allows for you to receive notifications. Download today from your favourite App store location and be sure to set your notification alerts in the settings.
