THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS WEEK 9
- TCC TV NEWS
- COMMUNITY OF FAITH
- HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED THE NEW APP?
- CURRICULUM
- YEAR 7 & 9 NAPLAN TESTING
- INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY
- TCC EASTER RAFFLE
- NON STATE SCHOOLS TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE SCHEME
- APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON
- EMPLOYMENT, TRAINEESHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE NEWS
- LET'S GET REAL ABOUT TEEN MENTAL HEALTH
- ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, WALKERSTON CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
TCC TV NEWS
COMMUNITY OF FAITH
In this week's news:
- Sacramental Program 2024
- Holy Week & Easter Service Times
Feast of St Joseph
Tuesday marked a significant day for our TCC community, the Feast day for the patron saint of our diocese St Joseph. The gospel reading for the day explained simply how a man was given a challenge to follow God even though this choice would inevitably mean hardship and judgement by many. Joseph was just a man who had to make a choice. The strength of character, conviction and dedication shown by Joseph to Mary and the soon to be born Jesus, is somewhat of an almost tangible reminder of what calls us to be in our everyday vocation as parents, family members and educators of young people. The image below created by Miss Alyssa Day sums up the optic of St Joseph “the father” in a simple but powerful way.
We pray that we can also have the strength shown by St Joseph to follow God in which ever way He calls us.
Mr Pat Egan (Deputy Principal: Mission)
HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED THE NEW APP?
Many parents already are enjoying the benefits of the new College App launched last week after receiving an email invitation with easy to follow instructions. The Parent Orbit App is connected to Parent Lounge and it offers at the touch of a finger, an easy and convenient way to stay on top of family organisational school jobs including Booking Parent / Teacher interviews, notifying of absences, checking timetables, paying event fees, viewing the latest TCC TV News plus much more. We understand technology can sometimes be tetchy so if you're having any difficulties with the new App please contact our friendly and helpful College Office staff on 4999 1300.
Mrs Pauline Crow - Communications Manager
CURRICULUM
End-of-Term Assessment
During the next week, most classes will be involved in assessment.
Years 7 – 10 - If your child is unwell on the day of an exam, please email the class teacher and they will organise a catch-up exam session with the subject Academic Dean. Please note that this session may need to be after school.
Year 11 and 12 – If your child is unwell on the day of an exam, please email Assistant Principal: Curriculum, Brenda Mallory (brenda.mallory@tccr.com.au) and a catch-up session will be organised. Please note that this session may need to be after school. Students who miss exams are required to complete a comparable exam for that subject.
For all year levels, assignments must be submitted on or before the due date, regardless of whether your child is attending school on that day.
Parent/Teacher Interviews – Monday 15 April 2024
Dear Parents.
You're welcome to book your Parent Teacher interviews on Monday 15 April, 2024. This is available through Parent Lounge and through the new Parent Orbit App.
Mrs Brenda Mallory (Assistant Principal: Curriculum)
YEAR 7 & 9 NAPLAN TESTING
Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN testing concluded on Monday. I was pleased with the students’ approach to testing - lining up quickly and quietly, being prepared with the correct equipment and completing each test to the best of their ability.
The College expects to receive results from QCAA early in Term 3. These will be shared with families. Results are reported as a four-level proficiency standard:
- Exceeding
- Strong
- Developing
- Needs additional support
The individual student reports will show the range of achievement for the middle 60% of students in the year level and a dot placement for individual students to indicate their achievement against these measures.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Ms Rachele Belz (Assistant Principal: Staff Development & Formation)
INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY
We're looking forward to the annual Interhouse Cross Country event on Thursday 28 March at Kettle Park. Quinn House will also be hosting "Run for Reason" as our last fundraising event for Caritas' Project Compassion. Please visit the link for information.
TCC EASTER RAFFLE
The College will be holding our annual Easter Raffle to raise funds for Project Compassion and will be drawn Wednesday 27 March. Tickets are available to purchase from the College office.
NON STATE SCHOOLS TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE SCHEME
The Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS), funded by the State Government and administered by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC), provides financial assistance to families transporting children to non-state schools in Queensland.
Below is an important message for parents and care givers regarding this scheme.
APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON
Year 7 2025 Enrolment Applications are closing soon. If you haven't already applied online for your son or daughter currently in Year 6 and would like to, please visit our website.
EMPLOYMENT, TRAINEESHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE NEWS
Parent-Teacher interviews Monday 15 April
Parents of Year 12 students who wish to discuss apprenticeship opportunities and post-school employment can book an interview with Ms McKenzie. Please email your preferred times to charlene.mckenzie@tccr.com.au.
Ms Tamara Giles (Careers Coordinator)
LET'S GET REAL ABOUT TEEN MENTAL HEALTH
ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, WALKERSTON CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
