THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS WEEK 10

END OF TERM

Today is the last day of classes for Term 2. We hope everyone enjoys their holidays and we look forward to welcoming all students back for Term 3 on Monday 10 July.  

CONGRATULATIONS

This week marks a very special milestone for our College Chaplain Fr Peter Tonti who celebrates 20 years of being a priest.  We will celebrate with Fr Peter at the Priests' Jubilee Mass, tomorrow at 8am in St Joseph's Cathedral where we will also congratulate and give thanks for the faith filled service of Fr Bill Senn, Fr Jomon Poothara and Fr Peter Connor celebrating their 10, 15 and 60 years of priesthood respectively.

We thank Fr Peter, Fr Bill, Fr Jomon and Fr Peter Connor for their devotion to the Church and pray for God's richest blessings as they continue in their mission of spreading Christ's message of love and hope.

COMMUNITY OF FAITH

This Thursday we look forward to welcoming our Middle School students to the Year 7-9 Retreat held at Boys' Boarding.  These special opportunties offer students time to nurture their faith through activities, discussion and reflection.  

In this weekend's Gospel reading for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary time, Jesus encourages his apostles in their journey of discipleship ahead, imploring them not to be afraid as he will stand by them and advocate for them before the Father.  This reassuring message is for us too who believe and carry on His mission today.

God Bless,

Mrs Claire Stitt (Deputy Principal: Mission)

CURRICULUM NEWS

SEMESTER 1 REPORTS - YEARS 7-10

Academic reports will be available in Parent Lounge on Friday afternoon.  You will then have the opportunity to book in for Parent Teacher Interviews which will occur on Monday 10 July.

Mrs Brenda Mallory (Assistant Principal: Curriculum)

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINEESHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE NEWS

Congratulations to Martine David who has been awarded Runner up in the Exceptional Indigenous QMEA Student Award.  Well done Martine on this outstanding achievement.

Mrs Karen Copping (Careers Coordinator)

AUTISM CENTRE OF EXCELLENE

Griffith University’s Autism Centre of Excellence is offering workshops for interested parents on Sunday 23 & Monday 24 July from 9:00am – 2:30pm. There is no cost, but spots are limited. Please see the attached flyer for topics and registration links.

Claire Larsen (Academic Dean: Equity)

SPORT

We had a great term of interschool sports with many students participating in Netball, Girls Rugby League, Boys Basketball and Boys Soccer.  Thank you to our many coaches and managers who volunteered to make this possible.  Congratulations to the teams who made Grand Finals.  Our 2023 Netball Premiers are 7C Green, 8A, 8B Green, 9A, 10B Blue, 10A, Open C1 Blue; Boys Basketball Premiers Year 7/8, Year 9/10; Girls Rugby League Premiers TCC Year 9/10, Open A Girls. 

Congratulations to our Girls Tennis team who represented the district in the Queensland Secondary School Team Tennis Competition State finals held at Victoria Park. Our TCC team are Queensland’s Country Champions defeating Toowoomba Anglican School. Congratulations Charlie Stirling, Isabella Cooper, Jamie Burden, Bronte Brown and Julia Collins. Julia was also awarded the Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations Girls.

Next week 55 of our students and 12 staff will be in Brisbane for the 2023 Confraternity Carnival (Boys and Girls) and QISSN Carnival for Rugby League and Netball respectively. 

To be a part of the action visit the websites and Facebook pages.

CONFRO

QISSN

Best of luck to our teams competing in these stellar competitions.  We look forward to another big term in sports.  We hope you have a great break.

 Mr Michael Busby (Director of Sport)

RYAN HOUSE HIGH TEA

As part of Catholic Education Week celebrations, Ryan House will be hosting a High Tea, in support of Mercy Works, on Saturday 29 July 2023, commencing at 2pm in the Mercy Centre here at TCC.  Spend a perfect afternoon with your family and friends enjoying the entertainment including a multi-draw raffle whilst being served a delectable High Tea by the students of Ryan House.  Book your tickets via the link provided.

A NICE CUP OF TEA

Dear Parents,

Help brew a little goodness for young people in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines who suffer extraordinary hardships through poverty and disadvantage.

You’re invited to donate a Multi-Draw Prize for our Ryan House High Tea in support of Mercy Works to help our students serve up some much needed love.

Just like a nice cup of tea, your gift will bring comfort and not only make a difference in young lives today but promote a sense of social justice in the future leaders of tomorrow.  

In our faith based community we all experience fullness of life when responding in love to the needs of those less fortunate, and this is made possible through Mercy Works.

Mercy Works is the Ministry of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea and at TCC we’re blessed to inherit their life-giving charism.  Ryan House is named in honour of Sr Andrina Ryan who was the last Sister of Mercy, Principal of The Range College and who passed away in 2020 after a life of service to Catholic Education, and Catholic Health and Aged Care.

Please contact the College today if you would like to find out more or to donate your Prize. Thank you for your amazing generosity. 

Mrs Leonie Wanchap: Ryan House Dean

PARENT SURVEY

Dear Parents,

This survey provides an opportunity for you to contribute your perspectives and help shape the future of education in Australia as part of the Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System. Please visit the link below.  The survey is open until 23 June.

KINDY SURVEY

Dear Parents of children aged 0-8,

Tell us what you think about free kindy

The Queensland Government is exploring making kindy free for all Queensland families. These changes will mean that every child will have the same opportunity for a free year of kindy the year before prep.  Share your thoughts about free kindy. Have your say about how free kindy could help your family and visit the link below.

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