Amongst a Hogwarts Hall full of Harry’s, the true wizards of Book Week were the parents (partnering with their young assistants), to conjure their favourite characters into reality with creativity and hours of costume crafting. The Junior School Book Week Parade transformed the Rock Centre stage into a magic storybook world, where children had the chance to step into the shoes of their literary heroes—with a few cheeky footy players huddled together in the mix.
During Book Week, Cathedral’s very own children’s author, Isaac Ferguson read his recently published second book ‘Little Goes A Long Way’ by Isaac and Sara Ferguson. The book can be borrowed from the Wonder Hub and Learning Hub, or purchased via Amazon.
JCU Townsville hosted their inaugural JCU Book Week celebrations, with six students from Years 9 and 10 experiencing literary talks, poetry games, fantasy immersion, and a tour of the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library. Well done to Gianluca B for winning the reading bingo and Oliver G for being awarded ‘best black out poet!
Students from the Middle and Senior School participated in a range of activities and competitions during Book Week. Congratulations to the following students:
By Aidan Myles, Junior School Technologies Teacher
What a day it was at the F1 in Schools competition! The Cathedral School made a powerful entrance and left a lasting impression, securing a series of impressive results that sped us straight into the winner’s circle. As the only primary school to enter the Primary School Division, TCS naturally took home the title of Primary School Champions. Our team showed that when it comes to commitment and skill, we’re driven to succeed.
The standout of the day was William Finter, who rocketed to first place in the Primary Cadet Class competition. William secured victory over a range of tests, including his track performance, poster presentation, judges interview, and finally his car design in connection to competition regulations.
John Scanlan also demonstrated exceptional prowess in the knockout reaction challenge, finishing 4th out of 110 Cadet Class teams that included students from Year 5 to Year 12. His explosive reaction times demonstrate why Kirwan SHS is already looking forward to seeing him return next year.
Alex Johnson and William Finter continued to showcase their skills by qualifying in the top 8 out of all Cadet Class teams. Mark Peachey, the event host made special mention of how impressive it was to see three Primary School students qualify to the top 8. Our team of ten students performed outstandingly throughout the day. Judges, teachers, and parents alike remarked on their enthusiasm and knowledge about their cars and the meticulous design process that powered them to such high speeds.
To cap off an already incredible day, you might have caught a glimpse of us on Channel 7 news. AND, we have two unannounced wild card entries into the State Finals! William’s car qualifies automatically, but we will have two more entries to come.
Congratulations to all the Cathedral participants! You’ve not only exploded onto the scene but also set a high bar for future competitions.
Keep racing ahead, champions!
To find out more about F1 in Schools visit: https://www.f1inschools.com/
Cathedral Boarding students and staff at the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, ANZAC Park, The Strand.
By Anneliese Stillwell – Year 8
There was a year once,
And is a year still,
When the sun’s light ceased to shine,
And left a place that nothing could a-fill.
There was a year once,
And is a year still,
When the hearts of mothers and daughters a-wept,
For places a-lost that could never be filled.
Many a hero fell unpraised,
Many a father would never be raised.
Many a champion would go enclaved,
Silenced once and forever by a poppy-red grave.
The world bled that year,
It bled and bleads still.
Weather it was open wounds on battle fields,
Or hearts that didn’t cease to spill.
Many a brave soul was called home,
Many a soldier left their body of bones.
For fathers, sons, husbands and friends,
The world would cry out, and cry it does still.
There was a year once,
And is a year still,
When the hearts of mothers and daughters a-wept,
For places a-lost that could never be filled.
Many a hero fell unpraised,
Many a father would never be raised.
Many a champion would go enclaved,
Silenced once and forever by a poppy-red grave.
In the morning, they rose a-ready,
Many a sleepless night they marched on a-weary.
With endurance they fought on,
And in courage they faced the fields they would fall upon.
From the playing of the bugle,
To the fall of restless heads upon pillows,
Our brave men fought on and on,
Even in the midst of the gathering billows.
The hearts of their loved ones raged another battle.
One of doubt, and pain, and – oh- endless heartbreak.
Theirs was a battle that made many a steady breath a-rattle,
Caught on emotions of which suppression was the not the only sprattle.
There was a year once,
And is a year still,
When the hearts of mothers and daughters a-wept,
For places a-lost that could never be filled.
Many a hero fell unpraised,
Many a father would never be raised.
Many a champion would go enclaved,
Silenced once and forever by a poppy-red grave.
And so now, on this day, almost a century a-since,
We will pause, we will recall, we will honour many-a prince
For they didn’t need a title, nor royal descent,
To be the greatest men and soldiers that this world will ever a-let.
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Highlights from the 2024 Prep to Year 2 Easter Bonnet Parade.
