THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS WEEK 5
COLLEGE NEWS
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PARENTS AUSTRALIA SURVEY
Have your say on what matters regarding the wellbeing and learning of your child.
For example, has COVID or your partnership with the school affected your child’s wellbeing and learning?
If you are a parent or carer with a child in a Catholic school, CSPA would love to hear from you.
Click on the survey link and share your feedback to assist CSPA in reporting to the Federal Government and Catholic education.
Your feedback will remain anonymous.
CARMEL NASH OAM (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CSPA QLD)
COMMUNITY OF FAITH
In Community of Faith news this week:
- TCC/Parish Mass
- Thursday Morning Masses
- Fathers' Day Mass
- Grandparents' Morning Tea (Year7)
MRS CLAIRE STITT (DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: MISSION)
CURRICULUM
In this week's Curriculum News:
2023 Subject Selections (current Year 7, 8, 9 students). Information videos now available.
Dear Year 10 and 11 Parents,
The College's Parents and Friends have made possible an exciting opportunity for you to support your child in building a positive online presence through their Social Media Apps, especially LinkedIn to open up career and employment opportunities. You're invited to attend the Be Social. Be Smart. Parent Session on Monday 15 August at 5pm in the College Library. To register your attendance please visit the link below. This presentation will also be available via Microsoft Teams and a link will be emailed on the day.
The College's Hospitality Department are hosting TCC's first ever cooking competition, Top Chef, on Saturday 6 August, with guest judges to decide the winners. The competition is open to Year 10-12 Food and Nutrition or Hospitality students. We wish all contestants the best of luck.
MRS BRENDA MALLORY (ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: CURRICULUM)
MASK WEARING AT TCC
As covid and flu infections continue to increase within the community we're encouraged to play our part in helping to prevent the spread by following the recommendations from Queensland Health: wearing a mask indoors when social distancing isn't possible, hand washing/sanitising and general hygiene will help create a safer environment for us all. We ask you to consider these recommendations.
CAREER NEWS
MRS KAREN COPPING (CAREERS COORDINATOR)
CULTURAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS
MISS CELESTE HACK (CULTURAL COORDINATOR/INSTRUMENTAL ADMINISTRATION)
SPORT
In Sport News this week:
- Capricornia Rowing
- North Queensland Schools Regatta, Townsville.
MRS KAREN BARTLEM (ROWING COORDINATOR)
YEAR 9 CAMP
This year the Year 9 students will be attending an Outdoor Education Camp at Ferns Hideaway to enhance the holistic (physical, social, emotional and spiritual) development of our students.
There will be two (2) camps this year to cater for the Year 9 cohort.
Camp 1: | Year 9 Boys camp | Sunday 11 September – Tuesday 13 September |
Camp 2: | Year 9 Girls camp | Tuesday 13 September – Thursday 15 September |
The theme of the camp is TCC Survivor with the aim to provide all students with the opportunity to experience new and exciting activities in a safe, yet challenging environment. Survivor challenges will involve students working with House group members to complete a variety of activities. Camp activities include: camping, basic outdoor survival skills, canoeing, bushwalking, swimming, team building and problem solving.
Please find below a Camp Cover Letter and the relevant Permission Forms. These forms need to be complete and returned to the office, with payment by Friday 26August.
Year 9 students will receive more specific details on group selections, tents/bedding, clothing and food requirements in the coming days.
If you a have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at the College.