Book Week 2023

Book Week 2023

by | Aug 25, 2023 | Junior School, NEWS

Book Week Character Parade

Cardboard, papier mâché, patience, plastic, paint, hair spray, make-up, glue guns, and unlimited imagination. These were some of the key ingredients for the amazing costumes created by children and families in this year’s Book Week Character Parade.

Children from Kindy through to Year 6 paraded their costumes in front of an excited crowd of students and parents, with teachers and staff joining in the fun with their own favourite children’s book character outfits. Encouraged by Gerald The Giraffe (aka Mr. Baills), there was plenty of dancing and strutting, with prizes awarded to the best dressed (by three mystery judges), from each year level.

Best Dressed Awards

Kindy
Alfie ‘Very Cranky Bear’ and Jia ‘Hungry Caterpillar’

Prep
Billie J (Prep S) – ‘Rabbit’ and Raener Y (Prep C) – ‘I Went Walking’

Year 1
Camdyn C (1T) – ‘Jack & The Bean Stalk’ and Ingrid T (1T) – ‘Cruella de Vil’

Year 2
Marlo H (2S) – ‘Ladybird’ and Thomas C (2C) – ‘Grug’

Year 3
Hayley P (3C) and Harrison M (3T)

Year 4
Elias S (4C), Helena E (4C), Chloe B (4S), Maria G (4T) – ‘Guac On Toast’

Year 5
Lillie S (5C) – ‘Te Fiti/Te Ka’ and John Scanlan (5C) ‘Greg from Diary of a Wimpy Kid’

Year 6
Preston C (6S) – ‘Gandalf’ and Elizabeth W (6S) – ‘Froggy’

Year 5 Camp 2023

Year 5 Camp 2023

by | Jul 20, 2023 | Junior School, NEWS, School Camp

One of the highlights of the year, the Hidden Valley Camp is something that creates life-long memories for the Year 5 students. Located in the Paluma National Park, the young adventurers get to explore some of the most rugged and beautiful environments that North QLD has to offer, with challenges and activities such as raft building, archery, abseiling, bike riding, and more. 

Day 1 Highlights. 19 July 2023.

Palm Island Netball & Rugby Challenge

Palm Island Netball & Rugby Challenge

by | May 29, 2023 | Junior School, NEWS, Sports

Highlights from the 2023 Obe Geia Rugby Challenge, and Kathy Tarpaulin Netball Challenge on Palm Island.

On Friday 26 March, The Cathedral School Junior Rugby & Netball teams boarded the ferry to Palm Island to participate in the Obe Geia (Rugby), and Kathy Tarpaulin (Netball) Challenge.

The rugby team played four games, coming away with one win, and were competitive in the other three, showing pleasing development among the players as the day progressed.

With the return of the Kathy Tarpaulin Netball Challenge, Rebecca Bullock’s team proudly came home with the shield, remaining undefeated throughout the tournament.

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‘Our Year 6 Netball Academy team travelled to Palm Island to compete in the Kathy Tarpaulin Netball Challenge. This is the first time this competition has run for several years, so it was wonderful to be back playing netball in this beautiful place on their brand-new netball courts. The team received a warm welcome from Palm Island elders and the wider community. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun – our girls embraced the opportunity wholeheartedly and immersed themselves in the experience, connecting with local players and spectators, and getting involved in all they could, including leading the Macarena during the lunch break.

On the court, our girls shone brightly. They played five hard-fought games across the day and finished undefeated. In the pool crossover, we defeated St Josephs The Strand and then in the Grand Final, we faced the local favourite and very talented Bwgcolman Community School team. In front of a large, vocal crowd, our girls had a tough battle on their hands but remained composed and played some outstanding netball across the entire court, snatching themselves a 2-point victory. The team was beyond proud to be the 2023 winners of this special event, which is not just about netball but about connection and reconciliation. Overall, it was a brilliant day with our players coming home victorious but more importantly with many treasured memories. Special thanks go to the event organisers, sponsors and officials, the Palm Island elders and community for welcoming us, and the recently re-established Palm Island Netball Association for hosting. We look forward to returning next year.’
Rebecca BullochNetball Coordinator

 

Photography by Michael Porter and Rebecca Bulloch.

School Of The Year Nominee

School Of The Year Nominee

by | May 26, 2023 | Junior School, NEWS, Parents & Friends

The Junior School has been nominated in the Star 106.3 ‘School Of The Year’ award for 2023. Voting is open until June 7.

The school with the most votes will win $10,000 to enhance its capabilities and facilities for its students and community. The Cathedral School plans to create an ‘Eco-Wonder Pod’ if successful.

‘The Junior School ‘Eco-Wonder Pod’ Initiative will promote holistic child development by providing a safe and stimulating environment.  It will encourage outdoor exploration, sensory engagement, and imaginative play, fostering physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. This portable and versatile solution will offer our students educational value, encourage sustainability, and promote a deeper connection with nature. The POD will consist of bamboo lengths, vines, large leaves, twigs, sticks and other natural environment items to encourage imaginative play at break time. Star 106.3FM is giving $10,000 to one lucky Townsville primary school to enhance its capabilities and facilities for its students and community.  The Junior School has been lucky enough to be nominated and we need your help to make the ‘Eco-Wonder Pod’ happen. 

Come on The Cathedral School Community we need your help!’

VOTE NOW!

New playground for the Junior School

New playground for the Junior School

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Junior School, NEWS

The Cathedral School is in the process of creating a natural adventure playground for the Junior School with the design inspiring creativity, encouraging a sense of adventure, and providing plenty of physical challenges. The open deck surrounding the existing Melaleuca tree will allow for outdoor learning experiences and become a great place for children to take a break between play.

Artist’s concepts provided by Everything Outside.

Replacing the existing playground, the project is expected to be completed in early Term 2. Funding for the playground has been kindly provided by the school in partnership with the P&F Association, and is being constructed by outdoor playground specialists Everything Outside.