THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS WEEK 1
COLLEGE NEWS
Welcome back for Term 4. In this week's news Mr Alexander highlights the upcoming significant events.
GIVING TREE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY
This Friday is the Giving Tree Assembly. Last year our community raised over $2500 in cash, $1000 in gift vouchers and loads of non-perishable Christmas food for the St Vinnies Christmas Appeal to help spread the joy of Christmas to families in need. You're invited once again to be a part of this good news story and spread the love at Christmas by contributing the following - Cash, Gift Vouchers and non-perishables especially Christmas and celebration food. Thank you for your compassion ! If you're interested in joining St Vinnies, please visit the link below for more information.
NAPLAN – Individual Student Reports
This week, students will receive their NAPLAN results in an envelope to bring home. For boarding families, a copy will be posted. An electronic copy can be sent upon request.
The national test results represent a snapshot of a student’s achievement at a particular point in time. They are but one form of assessment used to measure students’ development and should be considered in relation to other aspects of school assessment. We are very pleased with the academic progress of our students.
Further information about NAPLAN is available on the website below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
MISS RACHELE BELZ (ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: STAFF DEVELOPMENT & FORMATION)
ACER TESTING
On Monday 10 October, all students in Years 7-10 will complete PAT Mathematics and Reading tests. PAT testing is used for pinpointing where students are in their learning journey and what is needed to help them progress. This testing will complete the data set for determining growth in these areas since Term 1, 2022. The results from the testing will not be published on student report cards, however, is valuable data for teachers for planning quality learning experiences.
Further information about PAT testing is available on the following website: https://www.acer.org/au/pat. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
MISS RACHELE BELZ (ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: STAFF DEVELOPMENT & FORMATION)
YEAR 7 IMMUNISATION CLINIC – ROUND 2
The 2022 Year 7 Immunisation Clinic – Round 2 will take place next Tuesday 11 October. Students who are receiving shots, will be withdraw from normal classes for a short period of time to attend the clinic, set up at Boys Boarding.
Also on this day, students in Year 10 who missed receiving their immunisations last term, will be able to receive their missed shots.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the immunisation clinic, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
MR BRYAN GAUKROGER (ACTING STUDENTS’ DEAN)
CURRICULUM
In Curriculum news this week:
- Year 7 - 10 Term 3 results
- Year 11 Unit 2 Results
- Academic Awards Ceremony
MRS BRENDA MALLORY (ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: CURRICULUM)
PARENT ENGAGEMENT DAY
WALK FOR EDMUND
This week students will be invited to participate in the College’s Walk for Edmund on Saturday
15 October. Walk for Edmund, coordinated by Rice and Quinn Houses supports the College’s
commitment to nurture an awareness of the suffering and disadvantage experienced by
millions of people around the world including here in Australia. A letter detailing the event will be emailed home to Parents and Caregivers.
2023 COLLEGE MUSICAL
The College is excited to announce the 2023 College Musical is School of Rock, to be performed at the Pilbeam Theatre on June 9 and 10 in three big shows. The show, directed by Miss Celeste Hack is the first to be performed in Rockhampton and will appeal to performers and audiences alike for it's fun and uplifting music and story.
Auditions will be held on Saturday 5 November and Sunday 6 November in Term 4.
For more information and to register your interest please click on the links below:
MISS CELESTE HACK (DIRECTOR)
TRY ROWING 2022
If students are interested in attending our Try Rowing 2022 experience, please see the flyer below. There are 6 afternoons available to come and try rowing. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3.30pm – 5.15pm commencing on 25 October and concluding on 9 November 2022. Please click the link below to register. Registration closes on Friday 21 October. Any questions regarding Try Rowing, please contact me (rowing@tccr.com.au).
MRS KAREN BARTLEM (TCC ROWING COORDINATOR)
YEAR 9 SURVIVOR CAMP
Our Year 9 Students thoroughly enjoyed Survivor Camp held at Ferns Hideaway, Byfield National Park last term. Students were challenged in activities that relied on individual strengths and determination to work together as a team to achieve great results together with a good measure of fun added. These photos offer an insight into one of the most highly anticipated camps.
