5 September 2025

From the Principal

Spring 

Spring has certainly sprung this last week. As the days warm up we are reminded of the beauty and renewal that this season brings. Spring is a time of hope, growth, and fresh beginnings; a reflection of God’s promise of new life.  

In our Catholic tradition, we embrace this season with gratitude and joy, recognising the presence of God in every blooming flower and warming breeze.  

It’s a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and invite God’s grace into our daily lives. 

To celebrate this season of renewal, I share this simple prayer:  

Lord of all creation,  
We thank You for the gift of Spring. 
May the blossoming earth remind us of Your love and the promise of new beginnings. 
Help us to grow in kindness, compassion, and joy, just as nature flourishes around us. 
Bless our school community with peace and purpose, 
and guide us to be stewards of Your beautiful world. 
Amen.” 

2026 College Leaders 

The leadership process, which began at the Leadership Camp in Term 2, culminated in the introduction of our Student Leadership Team to the Year 11 cohort at the recent Leadership Launch.  

I congratulate all students who participated in this process and am pleased to announce the 2026 Student Leadership Team 

Amazing Talent 

I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Music Showcase on Friday 22 August and the Dance Showcase on Friday 29 August. Both events were incredible in the talent, determination and joy our students demonstrated. Our Music in Practice Showcase was also a significant opportunity for our students to celebrate their outstanding talents. Congratulations to all students involved both in performance and in the Technical Crew. 

I again congratulate our staff and thank them for their generosity in volunteering to ensure that these events can provide such wonderful opportunities for our students. 

From the Deputy Principal

Uniform Update Reminder

You may recall a review of the Middle Years uniforms in 2024.  Parents and students were consulted, and a decision was made to align the Year 7-8 uniform with the Year 9-10 (but different tie). While not affecting current students, this uniform amendment will commence with Year 7 in 2026.  Year 8 in 2026 will have the option to continue with the current (2025) uniform or move to the new version.  Please note that only new uniform items will be sold in the uniform stop from January 2026.  Previous version will only be sold until the end of this school year. See images below for the change.

Attendance Matters – Early Departures

A reminder to parents and guardians that the College has a clear attendance policy regarding Early Departures.  The College follows these expectations strictly to ensure appropriate care and safeguarding of our students:

Early Departures (as per Attendance Policy):

• A student is considered to be leaving early any time before 2:54 pm.
• All students leaving early will provide a notification from a Legal Guardian via the BCE Connect App or Parent Portal.
• If Student Reception staff are unsure of the notification's validity, a call will be made to the student’s main contact to confirm.
• Students in Years 7 to 10 require the Legal Guardian or an approved delegate to attend Student Reception to sign the student out, fulfilling duty of care obligations.
• If someone other than a legal guardian is collecting the student, written permission must be provided to admin@cvxmck.edu.au.
• Students in Years 11 and 12 are to advise their Pastoral Leader of an early departure and the reasons why.

Thank you for your understanding and support in ensuring these are attended to.

Awards Evening 2025

This year our annual Awards Evening will take place at Sleeman Centre Auditorium at Chandler, commencing at 6:30pm. We are well underway in the planning for this significant celebration of excellence. A reminder to parents and students:

• Awards are determined on Term 1-3 results only.  No Term 4 data is included.
• Awards Criteria can be found on the College website - College Awards
• Invitations for award recipients and performers will be sent early in Term 4,  via ParentSlips (email)
• All students who will be presented on stage must wear a college blazer

More information will follow as we approach this event.

Student Free Days 2025 – Reminders

Remaining Student Free Days for 2025:

• Term 4 – Friday 24^th October

From the Assistant Principals, Teaching and Learning

Academic Excellence Program (Years 7 – 10) 2026

This year, the College initiated the Academic Excellence Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to challenge and enrich the learning experiences of academically talented students. 

The program aims to:

• Extend each student to achieve their full academic potential.
• Reflect the College’s Vision for Learning: developing visionary young people who embrace a changing world with confidence and hope.
• Provide enriched learning opportunities through extension and acceleration.
• Empower students with exceptional academic ability and motivation to access curriculum enrichment.

In Years 7 – 10, students participate in one of two strands:

• Strand A: Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Aerospace, Design, and Health.
• Strand B: English, The Arts, and Humanities (History, Geography, Business, and Law).

In Years 8 – 10, the program will become invitational based upon Semester 1 and Semester 2 Academic Report Results.  Once the school reports for Semester 2 have been produced, there will be a process of determination.

In the second week of December, invitations will be sent to students whose academic results in the 2025 Academic Year have made them eligible (that is, achieving more A’s than B’s).  The invitation will inform students and parents of what is required to take up that invitation.

For Year 7 in 2026, there will be two separate processes of entry into the program.  The first is by completing an ICAS style Maths or English exam at the College (date to be determined).  The second process of invitation will be sent to students in late Term 1, following PAT M and PAT R testing.

From the Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing

eSafety Parents and Carers Webinars

These free live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences.

From the Pastoral Team

Years 11 and 12

Ready to Achieve - Exam Block – Week 9

As this newsletter is released our Year 11 and 12 cohorts will be rapidly approaching their Term 3 Exam Block, commencing Friday 12 September. For Year 12s the MOCK Exams are compulsory and are vital as their last preparation for External Exams in Term 4. For our Year 11s the exam block will mark the end of Unit 2 and their Year 11 academic program.

We would also take this opportunity and ask that during Exam Block our students pay particular attention to the following to ensure the best possible outcomes with minimal anxiety and stress.

Study Program – Study is the priority throughout the next two weeks. All other activities should have been arranged to allow for maximum study time. These would include adjusting or changing part-time work and sporting commitments to fit in with study needs.

Punctuality – Some students may need to modify their normal transport arrangements to suit the times of the exams. Ensure that they are early for exams (at least 30mins) so sufficient time is available to gather all the necessary equipment etc. and to calm them prior to entering the exam room. There is nothing worse for stress levels than rushing into an exam room at the last minute.

Travel - Students are required to travel directly to and from the College during exam block. Gathering in groups at other venues for study sessions is not permitted during this time.  If students have split or multiple exam sessions on one day they are required to stay on campus and continue their preparation for future exams. They can either sign in at the Library for individual study or seek permission to be seated quietly in the bus shelter area in Clairvaux Court.

Teacher support - If students wish to access a teacher for further study or tutorial assistance, they must book in with that teacher well before the exam time. Students are NOT to turn up at school thinking they can catch up with staff for assistance without first making a suitable meeting time.

Organisation – All students MUST have current student I.D. with them at ALL exams. They must be organised and have all of the necessary equipment. Parents, please remind students to check what the required materials are for each exam. It is their responsibility to have this equipment / materials with them. They must have a clear pencil case or A4 clear sleeve to be used to hold their writing equipment. All other equipment/belongings must be locked in lockers – nothing that is not necessary for the exam is permitted in the exam room.

Uniform – All normal college uniform regulations apply. Students must wear their full and correct day uniform to and from the College throughout Block Exams. Students who do not follow these guidelines will not be permitted to enter the exam room until they comply. If students come to school for any reason whether long term or for just a short visit to pick something up or meet with a teacher during exam block, they MUST be in full school uniform and sign in and out through the office.

Illness – if students are unable to attend an exam due to illness, they are expected to notify the College of their absence (via the BCE Connect app) as well complete a Short-Term AARA application along with providing a Doctor’s Certificate on their return to the College. Students must present to their teacher the next time they are at the College to check when the exam is to be completed.

If students have any concerns or a problem arises during block exams they are to find Mr Boyle, Mr Morris, Mr De Luca or their Home Room teacher or present to the College Office immediately.

Enrolments

Visa / Citizenship status

If your child’s visa is renewed or if your child has now acquired Australian citizenship, please forward a copy for our records.

Sibling Enrolments

Limited places may be available in some year levels for the current year 2025.

Sibling enrolment for 2027, 2028 and 2029 must be completed as soon as possible.  If you have already submitted the sibling application, you do not need to reapply.

Sibling enrolment involves the same enrolment process as for your current child at CMC. Click here to submit an Online Enrolment Application Form - Brisbane Catholic Education School Application for Enrolment (bne.catholic.edu.au). You will receive a system generated acknowledgment email listing the documents you need to provide.

For enrolment queries, please email enrolments@cvxmck.edu.au or phone 07 3347 9223.

Academic Excellence News

Strand A students in the Year 7 AEP were treated to a day of theme park design with the Curriculum Leader – Design and Technologies, Mr Rory Johanson. After being introduced to the world of theme parks, students were tasked with using a project design framework to develop and refine their idea using the elements of logo, external design and internal design of their ride or eatery. After clarifying their criteria for the success of their design, students went away to craft a model of their design using carboard, hot glue and coloured pens.

At the end of the day, each students presented their design brief and model to the rest of the group evaluating the success of their design against their original criteria. There was a strong focus throughout the day on purposeful design underpinned by evaluation skills.

There were some fantastically original concepts and students had a lot of fun creating their models.

I met my criteria by working hard and creating something that had the right colours, brought intensity and adrenalin, and finally by bringing joy to others. . . I easily met my expectations while having fun and focusing on how to make it better every step of the way. Ewan

My model could have been improved with more time and a quicker working hot glue gun, so I could get more done. . . overall my Ironman carriage model came together and was definitely a success because . . . it followed all of my criteria and came together well. Tilly

I met my criteria that I set because I made my Ironman head 3D and it looked pretty good. What I could have done better is colour it better. Overall, I am happy with my creation today. Leonardo

Library News

CBCA 80^th Birthday Celebrations at City Hall

Five excited CMC students had the most wonderful adventure on Saturday 23 August into City Hall to help Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA -Qld branch) celebrate their 80^th birthday.

What an adventure it proved to be with the opportunity to spend special time with some of Australia’s most well-known children’s authors. Carla Salmon, Pamela Rushby, Michael Gerard-Bauer, Brian Falkner, Anna Whateley, and Di Taylor, each sat at our table to tell us about their writing experiences, sign books and answer curious questions.

A game of ‘pass the parcel’ meant that each attendee was gifted a new book to get signed and added to their home library. As Michael Gerard-Bauer so aptly put it, reading is powerful magic for “when we read, we are an equal partner with the author… we cast the characters… and … we do all the special effects in our mind… all from just a few lines.”

Special congratulations to the CBCA (Qld branch) event organisers for providing this wonderfully memorable event!

Book Week 2025

It was a whirlwind of fun and games in the library last week with celebrations for the 2025 CBCA Book Week. With a theme of “Book an Adventure” the library became a haven for dinosaurs and many other clever creations by Mrs. Yaiza Martinez. Special thanks go to Ms Melissa Taylor and Ms Yaiza Martinez for their contribution to the smooth running of events, and our fabulous Masked Readers – Isabelle S, Hamish B, Mr Moon, Ms Stirton, Ms Knox and Mr Morris.

Learners were able to get involved in a myriad of separate library challenges, photobooths, book chats and makerspace activities! There were also many eager participants in our Race to the Library each morning in search of the special book clue. Congratulations go to our competition winners over the week.

Congratulations to the following students who were the winners of our Book Week Competitions and our Tuckshop Vouchers! Thank you to everyone who participated.

Quiz 1: Mantaj T (8 RI1)
Quiz 2: Caleb D (11RI1)
Quiz 3:  Angela V (9SU2)
Quiz 4:  Amity O (12)
Quiz 5:  Bella B (10CA2)
Quiz 6:  First T (7 RI)
Paddington Bear: Sophia T (7SU)
Balloon Landing Winner:  Paul M (11)
Guess the Chocolates:  Georgia Gn (11)
Book Week Character Costume:  Eve R, Matilda P, and Cooper S (9)

Special thanks to all the enthusiastic students and staff that supported our Book Week activities. Your willingness to participate was much appreciated. As always, considerable work goes on behind the scenes that make our Book Week celebrations possible. Thank you, Ms Yaiza Martinez, and Ms Melissa Taylor!

Book Recommendations

Visit the CBCA Notables 2025  for an extensive list of suggestions. Some of these books are available to borrow as eBooks in the Oliver library app, Sora or as physical books through the CMC Library.

Book Week Celebrations.

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“What an astonishing thing a book is. It's a flat object made from a tree with flexible parts on which are imprinted lots of funny dark squiggles. But one glance at it and you're inside the mind of another person, maybe somebody dead for thousands of years.” Carl Sagan

From the STEM Corner

Celebrating Our Opti-Minds Success at the Regional Opti-Minds Science and Technology Challenge!

We are proud to share the outstanding achievements of our Opti-Minds teams at the recent 2025 Regional Opti-Minds  Science and Technology Challenge, held at Griffith University’s Logan Campus. This year, we entered teams across three divisions and came away with excellent results—winning two out of three divisions and placing strongly in the third.

• Division 2: First Runner-Up
• Division 3: Winners and First Runner-Up
• Open Division: Winners

These results highlight the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills of our students, who dedicated themselves to weeks of preparation, collaboration, and innovative thinking.

A special congratulations goes to our Division 3 Winners and Open Division Winners, who will now represent our school at the Queensland State Finals, to be held at the University of Queensland on 18-19 October.

We thank all students, teachers, and mentors involved for their hard work and commitment. Your efforts truly embody the spirit of Opti-Minds - imagination, creativity, and teamwork. We look forward to cheering on our finalists as they take on the next stage!

In the spirit of growth, the STEM program team challenged ourselves this year by extending our Opti-Minds success into a more challenging goal- entering teams in 3 Divisions. Opti-Minds have allocated 4 divisions for the challenge- Division 1 for Primary Schools, Division 2 for students up to Year 10, Division 3 for students up to Year 12 and the Open Division up to professionals.

2025 Battle of the Rock Bands

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Battle of the Rock Bands.

To book Allocated Seating visit: 

To book Standing Seating visit: 

St Vincent de Paul

Can Drive 10^th September 2025

This term, Vinnies will be running our second House Charity Spirit event. This will involve our annual Can Drive competition. The College House with the longest Can Line will be awarded points to go towards our St Vincent de Paul 2025 Perpetual House Charity Spirit Award. MacKillop House is currently in first position for their generous contribution to our Winter Appeal. Which House will win points for our next charity event?

What canned products are needed by our local Vinnies Conference? Any tinned fruit, vegetables, fish, soups, baked beans, spaghetti or other non-perishable foods would be greatly appreciated. If each student contributed just one can our donation would look phenomenal! Please organise your cans for our Can Drive Competition. Thank you so much for your support of SVdP.

Ozanam Leadership Program

By Maria M

Earlier this year Lily and I were privileged to be accepted into the Ozanam Leadership Program run by the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Over the past few months, we have taken part in many exciting experiences and have been so blessed to further develop our leadership skills in the guidance development sessions.

Our program began with a 3-day trip to Emu Gulley with the pleasure of sleeping in swags, cooking our own food, and engaging in some wonderful activities. The camp focused on ANZAC stories and themes and emphasised the importance of mateship and togetherness.

Some activities we partook in were mud treks, flour fights, buggy racing, tunnel climbing, and challenge courses! The camp fostered an amazing atmosphere of community, and many friendships were made over the trip!

Ever since, we have continued to enjoy our time together as a group! A few weeks ago, we went to the CEO sleepout at Cbus Super Stadium and ran a homelessness awareness activity to advocate for home insecurity to all the attending CEOs. Over the holidays, we ran the monthly Vinnies Buddies Day and facilitated a variety of ‘mini-Olympics’ themed games for the young people.

Overall, we have met some absolutely amazing people and have created friendships that will last a lifetime. We look forward to continuing to serve our wider community and can’t wait to see what’s installed for the future!

Interact

For the third consecutive year, the CMC Interact Club will participate in the Lifeline Out of the Shadows Walk on Sunday, 14^th September. This 9-kilometre walk powerfully represents the nine lives lost each day in Australia due to mental illness.

How you can help: Donate

We’d greatly appreciate any donations to help us reach our fundraising goal. All funds go directly to Lifeline, a crucial service providing free counselling to those in need. Contribute here:  Out Of The Shadows - CMC INTERACT  

Senior Schooling News

QTAC

QTAC Student Information Night

QTAC is hosting a free online information session Wednesday 17 September 6pm - 7pm, designed for applicants wanting to study in 2026. This session provides Hot Tips on a Successful QTAC Application. QTAC Student Information Night

QTAC Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for 2026 Admissions. This means, your students should already be planning their QTAC course preferences and getting organised to submit their QTAC Application. 

Early Bird payment of your QTAC application

When paying your QTAC application you can get the Early Bird discount rate of $70 if you pay by 30 September. If you are paying with a Debit card, it's recommended that you pay by 25 September as QTAC require your payment in their bank account by close of business on 30 September. If you can only pay with cash or are having trouble managing the payment, see your Guidance Counsellor or School Counsellor as they may be able to arrange a QTAC voucher for you.  Get organised NOW! Payment after 30 September is $150!

2025 QTAC Fees

What is an ATAR and how to apply/get your ATAR

QTAC will calculate your ATAR based on your Year 12 results provided by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. ATAR results are used nationally for tertiary admissions. It is the standard measure of your overall academic achievement in relation to other students where these students have studied different subject combinations. ATARs are expressed as a number on a 2000-point scale from 99.95 to 0.00 in steps of 0.05. So, the highest ATAR is 99.95, then 99.90, then 99.85, and so on, down to 0.00. ATARs below 30 are reported as ‘30.00 or less’.

This registration is COMPLETELY SEPARATE to your QTAC course application for study in 2026. If you are ATAR eligible you need to apply/register for BOTH.

ATAR Portal registrations now open

To register to receive your ATAR, go to the QTAC website, and click on ATAR Portal. Registering for your ATAR is FREE.  

• All ATAR eligible Queensland Year 12 students can now register for the ATAR Portal to receive their ATAR
• Queensland ATARs for 2025 Year 12 students will be released on Thursday 18 December. 
• Students wishing to apply for study interstate will also be required to register for the ATAR Portal to provide us with the necessary consent for us to share their ATAR with interstate tertiary admissions centres. Click here to register QTAC

During the short registration process, you will be asked to respond to three statements by checking a tick box as to whether:

• You acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the policies, terms and conditions 
• I do not consent to my ATAR or ATAR eligibility as determined by QTAC being shared with the school I attended in Year 12

If you check this box, QTAC WILL NOT notify your school of your ATAR results which can make it difficult for your school to provide you with follow up career pathway support if needed - but it is totally your decision.

and

• I do not wish to be sent an email notifying me that my ATAR result has been released. If you check this box you will need to log into your ATAR account with QTAC to find your ATAR result.

QTAC Applications Customer Declaration

The ATAR Disclosure within the QTAC Application has recently changed. Please find an example below. 

QTAC Key Dates: 

Prepare your Year 12 students for 2026 entry into CQU's Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine).

CQU's Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) provides a provisional entry pathway into The University of Queensland's regionally based Doctor of Medicine program. QTAC applications for Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) close on 30 September, so be sure to remind your students to apply through QTAC before the deadline. Don't let them miss out - help them prepare for a rewarding career in medicine. 

For detailed course information, entry requirements, and resources to support your students, visit the CQU website: Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) - CQUniversity

Applications now open for Mater Education's nursing and healthcare qualifications

Mater Education offers the following qualifications.

• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing Brisbane and Townsville campuses
• HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• HLT37215 Certificate III Pathology Collection (applications to open later in the year)

Through practical and theoretical learning, simulation and placement, these hands-on qualifications give participants the skills, knowledge and confidence to be job ready. Click here to find more information about courses offered through Mater Education.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

All students wishing to continue with their studies and/or learning after school, (Apprenticeship, Traineeship, VET Certificate, Diploma or Undergraduate degree) and also wanting to access Commonwealth financial assistance (Help or VET Loans) will need to get a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Click here to find out what a USI is, how to apply and what ID is acceptable (your school ID is not accepted).

Upcoming Events – Open Days and Career Markets

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Vocational Pathway News

At CMC, we have many learning opportunities and pathways available to students. Students can start school-based apprenticeships/traineeships, undertake work experience, attend a TAFE at school course one day a week, commence one of the many certificate courses delivered on campus, get a taste of university with an early start program, or study for an ATAR.

Career education is an important element in preparing our students to start thinking about Year 13 and how to successfully prepare for employment, training, or further education. To support all students in thinking and preparing for future careers, CMC have a Careers website with a link below to access it.

The VET and Career Pathways newsletter will be emailed to our Year 10 - 12 cohorts each fortnight and available on the Parent Portal. As always, it will have relevant information regarding careers, apprenticeships/traineeships, TAFE, students with a disability, and many other areas.

Please, do not hesitate to contact me if I can support you and your son/daughter around career education, Senior education, SET Planning, Apprenticeships, Traineeships, work experience, TAFE in schools, or any external RTO courses.

Contact details:
P - 3347 9242 or E - smid@cvxmck.edu.au  

CONGRATULATIONS

Year 10 student, Maia, is CMC’s first student to sign up for a traineeship in Dental Assisting with The Aesthetic Smile Collective.

Maia will study the Cert III in Dental Assisting whilst also supporting dentists on her work days. We wish her well.

HIA Apprenticeships and Courses

Whether you're at the start of your career and want to learn everything about the building trade or if you are looking to expand your skills to run your own business. HIA can help you with exciting apprenticeships and hundreds of nationally recognised training courses to help you succeed in your future aspirations.

ADFA Open Day – Virtual

Did you miss out on ADFA Open Day this year? Don't worry, you can still watch all the action on demand at ADFA Virtual Open Day.

Until the 12th of September 2025, you can still:

• Watch information sessions about world-class UNSW degrees in Business, Arts, Science, Engineering, Computing and Cyber Security
• Learn about military training, studying and life on campus from current ADFA Trainee Officers
• Learn about life after ADFA from alumni Trainee Officers
• Take a virtual tour, and much more.

Childcare Traineeship (Year 10 students)

Currently seeking Expressions of Interest for Child Care Traineeships commencing Term 4 2025.

Students Must:

• Be a current Year 10 student in 2025
• Have a genuine interest in working in the Child Care industry
• Submit a resume with a cover letter explaining why they might be a good fit for the industry
• Have a current blue card or be willing to obtain one
• Be capable of balancing their senior studies with the on the job and theory requirements of the traineeship.
• Be available for one day of work per week (Days are flexible)

Traineeships are in Various locations on the South Side of Brisbane

• Goodna
• Richlands
• Park Ridge  

Email Tara at the following address: tara@ogt.com.au

Brisbane Broncos Sports Business Institute

Year 12 students: Applications have now opened for the January 2026 intake for the Brisbane Broncos Sports Business Institute.

They have an information session coming up, to which we highly encourage prospective students to attend. There is an information session held at the Broncos Club on 9^th September.

To find out more information and register for either this event, please head to Info sessions | Brisbane Broncos SBI

School-Based Chef Apprenticeship

Year 11 students: We have a rare opportunity for someone that is very interested in their first steps to being a Chef. Poulet and Porc in Eat Street Markets are looking for a School-based Chef Apprentice to work with their small team in a busy venue. Workday is Thursday and extra shifts on a Saturday and or Sunday evening.

As there is limited public transport, it’s preferable someone who has their license and own transport, suitable for a current Year 11 going into Year 12.

If you are interested in this position, please email Mr Michael Chettle (Managing Director) your resume. michael@trainingdirectaust.com.au

Fulltime Mechanic Apprenticeship

If you are interested in becoming a Mechanic, Mt Gravatt Mazda have a position open. It will be as a first year Apprentice Mechanic for someone completing school this year.

They will work with you until you are ready to join full-time later this year.

If you are interested, please send me your resume and I’ll forward on (smid@cvxmck.edu).

Australian Defence Force (ADF) Information Sessions

The Australian Defence Force holds career information sessions across Queensland highlighting a number of different ADF career pathways. For details about the following events and for information on Army Reserve Information Sessions, visit the Defence Jobs Australia Facebook site. Click on the links below to find out more and register to attend:

• ADF Careers Information session video
• RMC Information Session video
• Army Reserve information session video
• Army General Entry Information Session video
• Navy Officer Information Session video
• Navy Technical Trades Information Session video

Architect - A Career Spotlight

Architects use creativity and a practical understanding of structures and materials to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures. They negotiate with builders and planning authorities, administer building contracts and inspect work that has been carried out. A good architect tends to have an aptitude for design, creativity, have a logical approach to problem-solving, good communication skills, and strong writing and drawing skills. If this applies to you, a career in architecture could be worth considering. Click here to read more including:

• Varied and interesting work
• Great tangible rewards
• It offers a great creative outlet
• Enticing perks
• You'll help improves the lives of others

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business through UQ Skills

If you are in Year 11 or 12 in 2026 you can undertake the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business. You will gain the practical, hands-on skills to think like an entrepreneur. Discover how to think creatively and identify business opportunities, conduct market research, find a good product-market fit, and develop strategic business plans. Click here for more information

School to Work Pathways: infographics and activities

Myfuture has developed 26 infographics that will help you to visualise various pathways you can take from school to work and help you to question and explore your options and research the possibilities. They also show the educational qualifications/levels; however, these should be checked with the different institutions.

Click here to access the pathway infographics.

Yaga Homework Club

Parents, carers, and students are reminded that the College offers a free Homework Club on Monday and Wednesday afternoons in the Resource Centre (3.05pm to 4.30pm.)

This is an opportunity to finish homework, work on assignments or study while teachers are available to offer assistance.

Students are also encouraged to come and read for pleasure as well. There is a designated Quiet Room as well as general areas for individual or group work.

Students need to bring their ID or diary to sign in and all relevant work materials.

Uniform Shop News

Lost Property

Lost property is held in the Uniform Shop and accessible during the opening hours of the shop.

Parents and carers, please remind students to check the Uniform Shop for any lost items.

Online Ordering

Remember you can order items from the Uniform Shop online via My monitor online orders.

As a guide, your student can collect the items as follows:

This will allow us time to fill your order and have it waiting for collection.

Please remember orders must be paid for online PRIOR to collection.  If an item turns out to be incorrect, it can be returned if tags are still on.

Tuckshop News

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