School Of The Year Nominee

School Of The Year Nominee

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!’

New playground for the Junior School

New playground for the Junior School

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.

Bill Nettle Challenge

Bill Nettle Challenge

Highlights from the 2023 ‘Bill Nettle Challenge’ at Brothers Leagues Club.

On Friday 31 March, The Cathedral School Rugby League Academy Under 12s team participated in the annual ‘Bill Nettle Challenge against school teams across Townsville. The team had two wins and two close losses, and played a great day of footy in very hot conditions.

Photography by Michael Porter.

Year 6 Canberra Camp 2023

Year 6 Canberra Camp 2023

Updates from the Year 6 Canberra Camp

 

Day 5 Update:

On the final day of activities the Year 6 students visited the National Capital Exhibition Centre, National Portrait Gallery / Questacon (a big highlight) and had an evening swim at the AIS.
The group is now looking forward to coming home after a great week exploring Canberra.

Day 4 Update:

Today both groups visited the Australian National Botanic Gardens throughout the morning. During the afternoon Group A visited the National Gallery of Australia, Mt Ainslie Lookout, and Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex while Group B visited National Zoo and Aquarium.
After an early dinner, both groups let off some energy at Zone 3 Laser for laser tag and video game fun.

Day 3 Update:

Year 6 visited Old Parliament House and learnt about democracy and the election process. They have also visited the Australian Mint exploring the history of Australian currency and how our coins are made. At Geoscience Australia students explored our ever changing planet.

Sportex at the Australian Institute of Sport was the final visit of an action packed day.

Day 2 Update:

Year 6 visited Parliament House and the Senate chambers.

Day 1 Update:

Year 6 arrived safe and sound in Canberra yesterday and enjoyed their afternoon at the National Zoo.

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