THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS WEEK 1
COLLEGE NEWS
COMMUNITY OF FAITH
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the new school year. I'm very grateful and excited to be joining this wonderful College community in the role of Deputy Principal: Mission. From my short time here I’ve noticed the welcoming faith community of the college, and I invite you to experience it too. Our next TCC Parish Mass is on Saturday 10 February at 6pm in St Joseph’s Cathedral, where our students fulfil the ministries making for a very upbeat and uplifting celebration. Next Friday will be our Opening and Commissioning School Mass. This will be livestreamed, and we will send this link to you in next week’s newsletter. I hope you enjoy Australia Day and the rest of your week.
God Bless,
Mr Patrick Egan (Deputy Principal: Mission)
NAPLAN & ACER TESTING
NAPLAN testing
This year, Year 7 and Year 9 students will be participating in NAPLAN testing from Wednesday 13 March until Monday 18 March. The schedule is below.
Date | Test | Length | Year 7 schedule | Year 9 schedule |
Wednesday 13 March | Writing | 42 minutes + instruction time | Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 |
Thursday 14 March | Reading | 65 minutes + instruction time | Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 |
Friday 15 March | Conventions of language | 45 minutes + instruction time | Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 |
Monday 18 March | Numeracy | 65 minutes + instruction time | Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 |
In other lessons on these days, learning will occur as per students’ regular timetables.
Students will require a set of wired headphones (not Bluetooth) during the testing period. These were included for purchase on the 2024 stationery list.
More information will follow in the coming weeks.
Should you have any questions about your child’s participation in NAPLAN, please do not hesitate to contact me.
ACER testing
Years 7-10 students will participate in PAT testing in Week 2 as per the schedule below.
PAT data is very valuable to teachers in identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses in Maths and Reading. It is important all students do their best to give accurate data.
Test results will be reported to families on Semester 1 and 2 report cards.
Students will complete PAT testing again in Term 4, with the data identifying growth in Maths and Reading for the academic year.
Year 7 | Monday 29 January Lesson 1 – PAT Maths Lesson 2 – PAT Reading | Year 9 | Tuesday 30 January Lesson 1 – PAT Maths Lesson 2 – PAT Reading |
Year 8 | Monday 29 January Lesson 3 – PAT Maths Lesson 4 – PAT Reading | Year 10 | Tuesday 30 January Lesson 3 – PAT Maths Lesson 4 – PAT Reading |
In other lessons on these days, learning will occur as per students’ regular timetables.
Students will need to bring their calculator, laptop and pencil case to their allocated test venue.
Ms Rachele Belz (Assistant Principal: Staff Development & Formation)
YEAR 7 CORE CLASS CONNECT & HOUSE DAYS
Dear Parents and Care givers,
The Year 7 students have had a great start to the school year. Below is information about the upcoming Year 7 Core Class Connect Days.
Year 7 students will attend two separate activity days in Week 3 of Term 1. These days provide opportunities for students, Core Teachers and House Deans to form relationships and connections with each other in a guided fun environment.
Please read the attached information letter, complete, and return the permission and medical forms. Payment of the $50 levy is to be processed using Parent Lounge payment portals by Friday 2 February. An email has been sent to all parents with instructions in relation to using Parent Lounge.
