The Cathedral School joins the ICT Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP)

The Cathedral School joins the ICT Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP)

by | Nov 29, 2021 | ICT, STEM

The Cathedral School has officially signed with the ACS ‘Gateway to Industry Schools Program’ for 2022. This is an exciting opportunity to help support our students, parents and staff with support for work pathways for students and professional development for staff and students. GISP is an initiative from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) and ACS.

ACS is the professional association representing the ICT sector and profession in Australia. As highlighted by ACS, the aims of ICT GISP are to:

• Promote the ICT Industry to students and parents as an outstanding career choice
• Raise awareness of the hundreds of different and interesting ICT roles within this career choice
• Highlight the different study and training pathways to enable students to prepare for an ICT career
• Connect schools and students with ICT Industry Partners to provide industry experience
• Provide ICT GISP schools with access to teacher training and resources

‘A career in ICT can cater for all types of academic, personal and professional passions. The emerging technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution, such as 3D printing, Virtual and Augmented Realities, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Robotics promise more possibilities for a career in technology. The most in-demand skillsets from tech employers are communication, Problem-Solving, and Collaboration. There is a career for everyone in the tech world, and it can be flexible, creative, fun, and well-paid.’ 
– GISP Project Manager, Matthew Jorgensen.

The partnership places The Cathedral School at the forefront of ICT-based P-12 education in North QLD and compliments the development of the school’s new ICT Leadership role headed by Ben Dallimore in 2022. The school is also in the final planning stages before undergoing significant structural developments on campus, featuring a dedicated STEM/ICT educational wing. The wing is scheduled for completion mid-2022.

The agreement was signed by Principal Ian Gamack and GISP Project Manager Matthew Jorgensen, with Industry Partner/Head of Smart Precinct NQ, Miranda Mears. Pictured L-R: Andrew Arratoon – Director of Studies, Katrina Wilshire – Pathways Manager & Careers Advisor, Ian Gamack – Principal, Miranda Mears – Head of Smart Precinct NQ, Ben Dallimore – Director of ICT (beginning 2022), and, Matthew Jorgensen – GISP Project Manager.

Find out more about the program here

 

Year 12 Completers Survey

Year 12 Completers Survey

by | Nov 16, 2021 | Graduates, NEWS, University, Year 12

As the Year 12s complete their final exams and enter their last week of secondary school, the students begin to reflect on their time at Cathedral and imagine a future quite different to what they have known for the past 13 years.
Most will have a good idea of what they plan to pursue, whether it’s further education, training, employment, or maybe a gap year. For those that don’t, it’s comforting to know that statistics suggest the future is promising.

Year 12 Completers Survey

Each year the Department of Education (QLD Government) conducts a survey, approximately six months after the students complete Year 12. The Year 12 Completers Survey explores post-school destinations covering Education/Training and Employment. The results from The Cathedral School Year 12s of 2019 place the school above average on a State level when it comes to post-school engagement.

How does The Cathedral School compare?

2019 Post-School Destinations (The Cathedral School)

Main Destination for The Cathedral School graduates in 2021

Sounds Of Celebration 2021

Sounds Of Celebration 2021

by | Nov 11, 2021 | Music, Production

The Cathedral School ‘Sounds of Celebration’ was another incredible musical performance by our music students and staff. Here is the full production recorded live at the Rock Centre.

Art Extravaganza 2021

Art Extravaganza 2021

by | Oct 14, 2021 | Art, ELC, Junior School

“It is always amazing to see artworks from babies to Year 6 and to see children proudly sharing them with their parents. The young musicians who entertained us on the night were thrilled to have an opportunity to showcase their skills. This year our three hands-on activities were inspired by ‘The Big Draw’* and its theme ‘Make the Change’.  Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to create an individual art piece or contribute to the collaborative work.”
Meredith Hillam – Art Extravaganza Co-ordinator


*The Big Draw is an international festival that takes place in October with the aim to spotlight the importance of creativity.
Hamish continues to inspire a global audience.

Hamish continues to inspire a global audience.

by | Oct 6, 2021 | Coding, ICT, STEM

Year 11 student and entrepreneur, Hamish Finlayson continues to inspire new generations of developers with his clever coding skills and unique app development. Hamish has maintained his life-long dedication to helping people with Autism and passion for environmental causes, which has garnered the attention of political leaders and allowed him to travel the world.

Recently, Hamish was interviewed by Clarissa Moreira from HyperPad – an app development program that has been part of his journey, to see how he was going six years on from their first meeting. Hamish discusses topics such as STEM in classrooms, his involvement in the Young ICT Explorers program, and the support The Cathedral School has given over the years.