THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE NEWS TERM 4 WEEK 3

TCC News

In this week's news, our College Captains, Adah and Archie present their final ever TCC News.  We saw our students shine at the 2025 Academic Awards, celebrated our Surf Lifesaving Comp. success, and heard from Middle School leaders, Brydi and Max about the upcoming events - including farewelling our Year 12s at Friday's special Mass.

We hope you enjoy watching!

Faith News

Wallace House Giving Tree Appeal

Friday 7 November

On Friday 5th November, 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.

Year 12 Farewell Mass + Guard of Honour

Friday 24 October

This Friday we will farewell our Year 12 students at a special Mass beginning at 8.45am in St Joseph’s Cathedral for Year 12 students and their families, and in the Mercy Centre for Years 7-11.  Following the Mass we will form our traditional Guard of Honour to send them on their way.

The Mass will be livestreamed for Year 12 Parents and families who are unable to attend in person.  Please click on the link below to view the livestream.

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.

Curriculum News

In this week's Curriculum News:

• Year 9, 10 & 11 Assessment Information

Miss Rachele Belz
Assistant Principal: Curriculum

2025 Academic Awards

On Friday evening family and friends joined us as we celebrated the academic excellence of our students for 2025.  Congratulations to all our students who received awards.  
If you would like to review the recording of the evening and view our list of award recipients, please click on 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

2026 Next Step Year 12 Completers Survey

Year 12 students,

Please check that your contact details are correct in your learning account with the QCAA student portal, https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/.
In March 2026, you will receive a letter from the Minister for Education and the Arts inviting you to participate in the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey, following up on your activities after graduating. You may also receive an email or phone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office.
Your feedback helps our school improve services for future students, and you can win a laptop for participating!
For more information visit www.qld.gov.au/nextstep.

TCC Parents & Friends AGM

Wednesday 5 November

TCC Parents and Friends invite you to attend the AGM on Wednesday 5th November at 5:30pm in the TCC Mercy Centre Restaurant.  Car parking will be available in the Derby St Car Park.  Meet and greet from 5:00pm.

For any questions, and to RSVP your attendance, please email: pandf@tccr.com.au

We look forward to welcoming new and existing parents and friends!

Sports News

2026 Representative School Sport Permission/Details Booklet

Dear families,

The 2026 Representative School Sport Permission/Details Booklet is now available on our website.
Before your child can trial for any Rockhampton District Sport, you must first electronically complete the Representative School Sport Permission Details Booklet (see the link below). Once the booklet has been completed, please email it to sport@tccr.com.au.
Please note, this booklet must be completed separately for each sport your child wishes to trial for. 

We encourage you to complete your child's booklet/s through anytime now to avoid forgetting about it in the busyness of the new school year.

Thank you.

Capricornia Swimming Nominations for 2026

Nomination forms are now available on our website for 2026 Capricornia Swimming Selections.  Information regarding the selection procedures can also be found on the website and via the link below.

Mrs Trudy Landsberg
Director of Sport

Careers News

In this week's Careers News:

• STEM Connect information and networking evening for young women considering a STEM career
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships available 
  
• Future pathways, employment opportunities and more!

Ms Charlene McKenzie
Pathways Officer

Rock The Chop!

Thursday 23 October

Our amazing Year 12 students are gearing up to take part in Rock The Chop this Thursday.  A heartfelt thank you to our whole College community for your fantastic support.  The funds raised for the Cancer Council exceed $35,000.  If you would like to give please click on the link below.

Enrolments Open for 2027

Applications for enrolment are now open for 2027 and beyond!  Please visit our website for further information and to apply.  Alternatively, you can contact our Enrolments Officer, Mrs Meg Halberstater by phoning 07 4999 1311 or email enrolments@tccr.com.au