THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS TERM 4 WEEK 2
TCC News
College Captains, Sam and Harriet, as they take us through this week’s highlights! From the excitement of our Cultural and Sports Awards to standout student achievements on the Touch football field and the stage, there’s plenty to cheer about. They'll also share how to get behind the Wallace House St Vinnies Christmas Hamper Appeal, and shine the spotlight our senior students who are gearing up to Rock The Chop with their incredible fundraising efforts so far.
Thanks for watching!
Faith News
TCC Parish Mass
Saturday 18 October
This Saturday evening, our Year 12 Liturgy Committee will lead the TCC Parish Mass for the last time. Throughout 2025 they have poured their hearts into making each Eucharist and Liturgy especially meaningful for our College community.
We warmly invite everyone to join us in celebrating their dedication at the 6.00pm Mass in St Joseph’s Cathedral.
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.
2025 Academic Awards
Friday 17 October
We're looking forward to celebrating our Academic Awards for 2025 on Friday 17 October, at 5:00pm in the College Mercy Centre.
Families and friends unable to attend the event in person will be able to watch via the livestream link accessible on our website and via the link below.
QCoal Foundation Scholarship Opportunity
Dear Year 12 Students and Parents,
Are you planning to study at JCU next year?
Applications are now open for QCoal Foundation's Scholarship. Established in 2015, this scholarship offers regional and remote students financial support for their studies at James Cook University.
Please view the flyer below for more details and how to apply.
Mr Andrew Stein
Year 12 Coordinator
Cultural News
On Friday evening family and friends joined us as we celebrated the creativity, talent, and dedication of our students across their cultural endeavors. Congratulations to all our students who received awards for their cultural achievements.
Please visit the link below to view the list of our special awards and a selections of photos from the event.
Sports News
Congratulations to all our sports award winners who were acknowledged on stage at Monday evening's 2025 Sports Awards.
This event was a wonderful celebration of the outstanding sporting achievements, teamwork, and dedication of our students across a wide range of disciplines.
Please visit the link below to view the list of our special awards and a selections of photos from the event.
Under 15 Boys Touch State Champions
Congratulations to our Under 15 Boys Touch team who were crowned Champions in their division at the All Schools Touch Competition held on the Gold Coast. This incredible event is the world’s largest touch football tournament and brought together over 600 school teams from across Australia and beyond.
Thank you to all our dedicated staff, coaches, and parents who supported our players throughout the Carnival.
Rock The Chop!
Thursday 23 October
Our amazing Year 12 students are gearing up to take part in Rock The Chop next week, a heartfelt initiative supporting the Ponytail Project and Cancer Council Queensland. Funds raised so far already exceed $25,000 and are still climbing!
In a bold act of kindness and compassion, our Year 12 students will be chopping their ponytails to raise funds and awareness for cancer research — and donating their hair to help create wigs for those undergoing treatment.
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.
Year 12 Mass + Guard of Honour
Friday 24 October
On Friday 24th of October we will farewell our Year 12 students at a special Mass beginning at 8.45am in St Joseph’s Cathedral. Following the Mass we will form our traditional Guard of Honour to send them on the way.
The Mass will be livestreamed for families that are unable to attend in person. The livestream link will be available on our website closer to the event.
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:
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships available
- Careers in Real Estate session at school
- Future pathways, employment opportunities and more!
Ms Charlene McKenzie
College Pathways Officer
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