THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS WEEK 2
- TCC TV NEWS
- ACADEMIC AWARDS EVENING
- CURRICULUM NEWS
- YEAR 7 AND YEAR 10 IMMUNISATION PROGRAM
- PONYTAIL PROJECT
- CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE
- SEMESTER 2 ACER TESTING
- CULTURAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
- SPORTS NEWS
- TRY ROWING AFTERNOON
- CSPA SURVEY
- 2025 SKI TRIP
- EMPLOYMENT, TRAINEESHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE NEWS
- NON STATE SCHOOL TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE SCHEME (NSSTAS)
- ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
TCC TV NEWS
ACADEMIC AWARDS EVENING
Congratulations to all students who will receive an Academic award or Special Award this Friday evening. We're looking forward to celebrating these very special achievements with our College community.
Mrs Brenda Mallory - Assistant Principal: Curriculum
CURRICULUM NEWS
Year 10 and Year 11 Term 4 Assessment
Assessment dates have been changed to reflect the change of finishing date for Years 10 and 11 students – 22 November instead of 29 November.
Please check the updated Assessment Schedules. (link to the schedules)
In addition, Week 8 has been changed to an Exam Block for both year levels. This means that students only need to attend school when they have an exam.
Mrs Brenda Mallory - Assistant Principal: Curriculum
YEAR 7 AND YEAR 10 IMMUNISATION PROGRAM
The 2024 Immunisation Program will conduct its final clinic this Thursday 10th October.
On this day there will be catch-ups for students in Year 7, who didn’t receive shots earlier in the year. Year 10 Students will receive the second dose for Meningococcal B, or both Meningococcal ACWY and Meningococcal B if they missed receiving their immunisations last term.
Students who are receiving shots, will be withdrawn from normal classes for a short period of time to attend the clinic, set up at Boys Boarding.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)
PONYTAIL PROJECT
Our Seniors are getting behind fundraising for Cancer by participating in the Ponytail Project. Already they have amassed close to $12,000 in donations. On Thursday 17 October at first break “The Chop” will be happening here at TCC where 34 Seniors will offer up their locks to raise funds for essential cancer support services, prevention programs and lifesaving research.
If you would like to contribute please visit the link below. Thank you for your support of all our endeavours here at TCC.
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE
SEMESTER 2 ACER TESTING
Years 7-10 students will participate in ACER testing in Week 3 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. This round of testing can also provide insight into students’ growth in Maths and Reading for the academic year.
Test results will be reported to families on students’ Semester 2 report card.
Year 10 | Monday 14 October Lesson 1 – PAT Maths Lesson 2 – PAT Reading | Year 7 | Tuesday 15 October Lesson 1 – PAT Maths Lesson 2 – PAT Reading |
Year 9 | Monday 14 October Lesson 3 – PAT Maths Lesson 4 – PAT Reading | Year 8 | Tuesday 15 October 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)
CULTURAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Last Friday night, the students who are active in the Cultural life of the College were presented their awards for their achievements. 146 students were awarded a Cultural Participation Award for their involvement in various Cultural pursuits, with 66 Bronze Medals, 14 Silver Medals, and 5 Gold Medals also awarded to the students who achieved at regional, state, and national levels.
The major Cultural Awards were presented to the following:
Bob White Trophy for Excellence in Cultural Pursuits | Emily Carew |
Senior Spirit of Culture Award | Euan Hack |
Junior Culture Award | Aurora Maguire |
Junior Spirit of Culture Award | Karson Chan |
The Most Outstanding Instrumental Music Student | Evie Ward |
The Most Inspirational Drama Performance | Cohen Firth |
The Lamb Family Trophy for the student with the highest Cultural House Points | Honey Ward |
Isabella Mead | |
Champion Cultural House | Quinn House |
Thank you to Ms Jacqui Baker, Miss Lousia Fenton, Mr Daniel Hair, and Miss Stephanie Quinlan for their assistance on the evening.
Miss Celeste Hack (Cultural & Instrumental Music Coordinator)
SPORTS NEWS
On Tuesday evening we celebrated the wonderful sporting achievements of our students with our parents and friends. Congratulations to all students who received a Gold, Silver or Bronze award for State, Regional and Rockhampton representation. It was also a wonderful opportunity to recognise successful TCC Sports Teams who have reached top four in the state or higher. A special mention to our U13 Boys Touch team who were crowned State Champions at the recent Queensland All Schools Touch Champions where our collectively our Touch teams earned the College the Champion School title for the 6th consecutive year.
Our Special Award winners were:
Buckley Family Encouragement Award: Kayla Vella (Year 10)
Junior Female Sportsperson of the Year: Taylor Fowler (Year 9)
Junior Male Sportsperson of the Year: Eli Landsberg (Year 9)
Stephen Parle Senior Female Sportsperson of the Year: Zoe Robson (Year 12)
Stephen Parle Senior Male Sportsperson of the Year: Eli McKay (Year 12)
Mr Mick Busby - Director of Sports
TRY ROWING AFTERNOON
Mrs Karen Bartlem (Head Coach)
CSPA SURVEY
2025 SKI TRIP
All current Year 10 and Year 11 students have been emailed information regarding the 2025 TCC Ski Trip to Queenstown, NZ during the last week of September next year. If interested, please discuss with family and follow the instructions regarding payment of a deposit for this trip. More information including a detailed itinerary and payment schedule will be sent to families once students have been accepted on the trip.
Mr Paul Dever - Ski Camp Organiser
EMPLOYMENT, TRAINEESHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE NEWS
Ms Tamara Giles (Careers Coordinator)
NON STATE SCHOOL TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE SCHEME (NSSTAS)
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Expressions of Interest
“Do you want to make a difference in our community? You’re invited to join the St Joseph’s Online Conference (St Vincent de Paul Group). We are taking expressions of interest from anyone throughout the Diocese. Meetings are monthly, online via Microsoft Teams.
Training will be provided. Email membership.rocky@svdpqld.org.au if interested.
