THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS TERM 4 WEEK 1
TCC News
Welcome to Term 4
As we begin the final Term of the school year, our Principal, Mr Rob Alexander shares a warm welcome and an exciting overview of what’s ahead. From key academic milestones to community celebrations and end-of-year events, this Term promises to be both meaningful and memorable.
Thanks for watching!
Faith News
Public Rosary
We invite you to join us for the Public Rosary at 11:00am, on Saturday 11 October in Centenary Park.
This is beautiful opportunity commemorates the appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, to three young children in Portugal in 1917. The Rosary is a powerful expression of devotion to Our Lady, and by praying publicly, we witness our shared values of peace, hope, and compassion.
Join with members of the Rockhampton Catholic Parish for this public witness to faith as we lift our hearts in prayer for our community and the world.
Please BYO chairs.
Transport Assistance Scheme
Dear Families,
The Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS), funded by the State Government and administered by QCEC, provides financial assistance to families transporting children to non-state schools in Queensland.
Applications for Semester 2, 2025 are now open online and close on 31 October 2025. Please use the links below to access key information and how to apply for the travel rebates.
Further information about the Scheme is available at SchoolTransport.com.au.
Semester 2 ACER Testing
Years 7-10 students will participate in PAT testing in Week 2 which provides valuable data to teachers in identifying students' strengths and areas of improvement in Math and Reading.
Please find the schedule for testing and what items students are required to bring, in the link below.
Mrs Renee Williams
Assistant Principal: Staff Development + Formation
Cultural Awards
Friday 10 October
We invite you to join us for our Cultural Awards Evening, this Friday 10 October, at 5:00pm in the College Mercy Centre.
This special event celebrates the creativity, talent, and dedication of our students across their cultural endeavors.
Families and friends are encouraged to join us in recognising the vibrant contributions our students make to the cultural life of our college.
We look forward to celebrating this inspiring occasion with you!
Sports Awards
You're warmly invited to attend our Sports Awards Evening on Monday 13 October, at 5.00pm in the College Mercy Centre.
This event is a celebration of the outstanding sporting achievements, teamwork, and dedication of our students across a wide range of disciplines.
Parents and friends are encouraged to come along and support our athletes as we recognise their efforts and successes.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Academic Award Recipients
We're looking forward to celebrating our Academic Awards for 2025 on Friday 17 October, at 5:00pm in the College Mercy Centre.
As some year level awards are still being finalised, Year 10, 11 and 12 award recipients will be published on the College website early next week, with a notification sent to families via Parent Lounge.
Families and friends unable to attend the event in person will be able to watch via the livestream link accessible on our website.
Rock The Chop!
Our amazing Year 12 students are stepping up with scissors in hand to take part in Rock The Chop, a heartfelt initiative supporting the Ponytail Project and Cancer Council Queensland.
With courage and compassion, they’ll be chopping their ponytails to raise funds and awareness for cancer research — and donating their hair to help create wigs for those undergoing treatment. It’s a bold act of kindness that reflects the spirit of our College community.
We’d love your support! Families, friends, and staff are warmly encouraged to get behind our students by making a donation - every dollar makes a difference! Please donate via the link below.
Let’s cheer them on as they Rock The Chop and help bring hope to those who need it most.
Wallace House Giving Tree Appeal
Friday 7 November
In Week 5, Wallace House will host its much-loved Giving Tree Assembly, supporting the St Vinnies Christmas Hamper Appeal. Each year, St Vinnies delivers hundreds of hampers to families across Rockhampton who are doing it tough, bringing a little relief and a lot of joy during the festive season.
We invite all students to contribute by placing a donation under the tree: biscuits, canned goods, sauces, spreads, Christmas cakes and puddings, and other non-perishable treats that help make Christmas special.
Our College community has always shown incredible generosity, and together we can once again bring the light and magic of Christmas into the hearts and homes of those who need it most.
For a detailed list of suggested non-perishable food items for the hampers, please click on the link below.
Careers News
In this week's Careers News:
- Good news story: Year 11 student, Shaun's career acceleration into the automotive industry
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships available
- Future pathways, employment opportunities and more!
Ms Charlene McKenzie
College Pathways Officer
Online Reading Resources
At TCC, students have access to a wide range of reading resources both in the Library and online. Please visit the links below to learn about some of the online reading resources available with ClickView, Wheelers, and Sora.