THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS WEEK 2
- COLLEGE NEWS
- OUR NEW COLLEGE WEBSITE IS LIVE!
- COMMUNITY OF FAITH
- CURRICULUM
- NAPLAN TESTING
- YEAR 7 IMMUNISATION CLINIC - ROUND 1
- YEAR 7 CORE CLASS CONNECT & HOUSE DAYS
- EMPLOYMENT, TRAINEESHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE NEWS
- CULTURAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS
- SCHOOL PARKING ADVICE
- RESPONSIBLE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES
COLLEGE NEWS
OUR NEW COLLEGE WEBSITE IS LIVE!
We are very proud to announce we have launched a brand new College website showcasing our beautiful College community.
There has been months of collaboration and design to create a platform that is both engaging and easy to use for our families. Our new website offers a fresh and contemporary new look that captures our authentic Catholic College.
Visit our new website today and explore it for yourself.
We hope you enjoy.
COMMUNITY OF FAITH
This Friday we celebrate our Opening and Commissioning Mass. If you would like to join us, the live stream link is available below. Mass commences at 8.45am
On Saturday 10 February our Liturgy Committee will look forward to welcoming families to the TCC/Parish Mass at 6pm in St Joseph's Cathedral.
God Bless,
Mr Pat Egan (Deputy Principal: Mission)
CURRICULUM
Semester 2, 2023 Academic Awards
The Academic Awards Assemblies will be held on Thursday 15 February in the Mercy Centre. The event will be live-streamed and the link will be available on the College website.
Parents and guests are welcome to attend.
The list of award recipients is below.
Senior School (current Year 10, 11, 12 students)
Time: 9.45am – 10.30am
Middle School (current Year 7, 8, 9 students)
Time: 10.55am – 11.40am
Assessment Calendars
All year-level Assessment Schedules are now available. Students are encouraged to print a copy of the relevant schedule for planning purposes.
Mrs Brenda Mallory (Assistant Principal: Curriculum)
NAPLAN 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.
Ms Rachele Belz (Assistant Principal: Staff Development & Formation)
YEAR 7 IMMUNISATION CLINIC - ROUND 1
The 2024 Immunisation Clinic – Round 1 will take place on Tuesday 12 March for Year 7 students. Consent forms for this clinic were distributed with the information packs late last year. If you would like your son/daughter to attend this clinic, please complete the consent form and return to the College by Friday 9 February. 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.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the immunisation clinic, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Mr Bryan Gaukroger (Students' Dean)
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.
Mr Bryan Gaukroger (Students’ Dean)
EMPLOYMENT, TRAINEESHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE NEWS
Ms Tamara Giles (Careers Coordinator)
CULTURAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS
Miss Celeste Hack (Cultural & Instrumental Music Coordinator)
SCHOOL PARKING ADVICE
Please see important information from Rockhampton Regional Council about parking around schools for the safety of the community.
