THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS TERM 3 WEEK 3

TCC News

Happy Catholic Education Week!  Sharing the good news of our school community this week are Jonty and Adah, with stories that sing to our College motto of 'Come live life in all its fullness'.   From ag awards to a leadership camp, sharing talents to uphold human rights, special visitors and sporting achievements - Week 3 of TCC News has it all!
Plus our Middle School Leaders, Max and Sienna share the upcoming events.  We hope you enjoy.

Thursday Morning Mass

This Thursday 31st July the students of Quinn House will lead us in the ministry of Thursday Morning Mass.  Everyone is welcome to join in the Eucharistic celebration.  It's a fantastic way to start the day.

Catholic School Parents Australia | Parent Webinar

Catholic School Parents Australia invite Parents and Carers to register for their upcoming webinar, to be held on Tuesday 5th August at 7pm.  Presenter, Karen Young will be live, providing valuable strategies and information to help strengthen our young people against anxiety.  Register via the link below.

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton | Parent Webinar

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton invite Parents and Carers to register for their upcoming webinar, to be held on Wednesday 6th August at 7pm.  This 60min session, facilitated by Berry Street, is focused on helpful and practical strategies to help your child manage their stress response.  Join the webinar via the link below.

Census Privacy Collection Notice

Dear Parents and Staff,

Please click on the link below to the letter from the Australian Government, Department of Education regarding collection of information as part of the non-government schools census collection.

Curriculum News

This week's Curriculum News offers information on:

• the Year 11 / 2026 Subject Selection process
• Assessment Calendars for Years 7 to 10
• Year 12 Mock Exam Block
• and more 

Please click on the link to read.

Ms Rachele Belz
Assistant Principal: Curriculum

Year 12 Students + Parents

Dear Year 12 Students and Parents,

Please see the information about the QTAC application process.  Please ensure you read and or watch these materials.

Students applying to QTAC for the 2026 study year must be responsive to ensure the required information is provided, to QTAC, in the time frame required.

Find below a link to the recording of last night’s QTAC information session hosted by JCU. You will only need to watch the first 38 minutes. The back end of the recording is the JCU information session, only watch if your student intends to apply to JCU.

In addition, a slide deck produced by QTAC, is attached for your reference.

Reminder QTAC portal opens on Tuesday 5 August.

Mr Andrew Stein
Coordinator of Year 12

Careers News

In this week's Careers News:

• Work Experience
• Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Employment opportunities
• Uni Open Days and more
  

Please click on the link below.

Ms Charlene McKenzie
College Pathways Officer

St Joseph's Gifts and Books

The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton is excited to share that our beloved giftshop and bookstore next door at the Cathedral is taking on a new look and feel as St Joseph's Gifts & Books!  Pam and the dedicated volunteers will still be the smiling faces there to assist you, as well as the addition of a new website for online shopping.

With the upcoming Sacraments Mass to be held on 30th August, the St Joseph's Gifts & Books should be your first point of call for sourcing the perfect gift for your loved one.  

You can read the full details of their rebrand below including new opening hours and contact details.

Ryan House High Tea

Saturday 2 August

Through the generous donation of Phelan Family Law we're able to raffle a family holiday prize to Great Keppel Island, to support Mercy Works to be drawn at the Ryan House High Tea. Mercy Works is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea and works in partnership with local community organisations to support the most vulnerable both here in Australia and in Asia Pacific with a specific focus on women and children.  Their programs strive to build capacity and self-reliance and to foster environmental sustainability.  Thank you Phelan Family Law for partnering with us to support a more just world through Mercy Works.