Football Academy Cup

Football Academy Cup

Cathedral Vs EFA – Development Cup

What a thrilling day of football it has been at the Edds Football Academy Vs Cathedral Development Cup! We witnessed incredible talent, intense matches, and sportsmanship that truly showcased the spirit of the game.
🥇 Year 3/4 Category:
The day kicked off with the Year 3/4 teams competing in 6 rounds of group games. EFA Red dominated the field, finishing with an impressive 14 points. Cathedral Green secured the second spot with 8 points, narrowly edging out Cathedral Orange by just 1 point. In the grand final, it was an exhilarating match between EFA Red and Cathedral Green, with Cathedral Green emerging victorious and claiming the title.
🥈 Year 5/6 Category:
Next up, the Year 5/6 teams took the field for their 6 group rounds. EFA demonstrated their prowess by finishing at the top of the group, securing a place in the grand final. However, it was a nail-biting battle in the second-last game between EFA Black and Cathedral Orange, as both teams finished the group rounds with 9 points. The fate of who would advance came down to goal difference, with EFA Black narrowly edging out Cathedral Orange by just 1 goal. In a closely contested grand final, EFA Black emerged as the winners, securing a hard-fought victory with a 3-2 scoreline.
🏅 Year 7/8 Category:
In the Year 7/8 category, the teams showcased immense skill and determination throughout the day. After an intense round of group matches, the final spot came down to a thrilling showdown between Cathedral and EFA Black. In an exhilarating game, Cathedral triumphed, earning their place in the grand final. However, it was EFA Red who ultimately claimed victory, emerging as the champions of the Year 7/8 category.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the EFA Vs Cathedral Development Cup. The day as always was filled with outstanding performances, teamwork, and a true display of sportsmanship. Each and every player exhibited their passion for the game and their dedication to their respective teams.
Special thanks go to the referees, coaches, parents, and supporters who cheered on the teams and contributed to the electric atmosphere. Your unwavering support and encouragement created an unforgettable tournament experience.
Congratulations to all the teams who took part in the cup! Your hard work, resilience, and commitment were evident in every match played.
Once again, thank you to everyone involved, We look forward to more exciting competitions in the future.

Luke Baills – Head of Junior School

Sounds Of Celebration 2023

Sounds Of Celebration 2023

The annual Concert & Music Awards evening was another spectacular visual and auditory event, celebrating the exceptional music program at The Cathedral School. The event commenced with an electrifying all-band medley, featuring Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ seamlessly transitioning into ‘Pompeii’ by Bastille, leaving the audience awestruck by the astounding talents of the music students and the impressive lighting display crafted by the SLAB crew.

View some of the highlights in the gallery below.

Photography by Jo Duncan and Matt Scully.

Thank you to our outgoing Music Captains and Leaders – Austin, Somer, Toby, and Sheanah – for hosting the Celebrations.  Congratulations also must go to all students who received awards on the evening, especially to those below who received major awards.

Maestro Award for Junior School: Daniel  

Maestro Award for Middle School: Gabrielle

Maestro Award for Senior School: Austin

Bel Canto Award for Junior School: Bronte

Bel Canto Award for Middle School: Sheanah

Bel Canto Award for Senior School: Cadence

Crescendo Award for Junior School: Maya      

Crescendo Award for Middle School: Joshua

Viribus in Adversis Award: Somer

Artiste Award for Senior School: Owen

Wonder Walk 2023

Wonder Walk 2023

Elevate

To raise ourselves or others to a higher level

Cultivating curiosity and igniting imagination, Wonder Walk is a transformative event that invites the community to embark on a journey of discovery, inspiration, and connection. Through interactive exhibits, immersive experiences, and thought-provoking activities, this celebration aims to ignite the spark of curiosity within everyone, opening the doors to a world of endless possibilities and a lifelong love for exploration and learning.

On the final day of Term 3, the Rock Centre was filled with proud parents and friends, each learning about the wonders of the world from the perspective of the Junior School and Kindy students. Explore the photo gallery below to discover how the students interpreted this years theme ‘Elevate’.

Red Nose Day Fundraiser

Red Nose Day Fundraiser

The Junior School recently dressed in red for Red Nose Australia, raising a staggering $700.
A cheque was presented to the James Family at assembly, to tip their fundraising efforts over $60,000.
Head of Junior School, Luke Baills confirmed the fundraiser will continue into the future. ‘We are proud of the Junior School’s efforts to raise $700 and look forward to supporting this worthy cause again in 2024.’

If you would like to support the James’ Family fundraiser for Red Nose Australia, please visit: rednoseday.org.au/fundraisers/tenillejames3006/tribute

Tenille James, Haley McKenzie, Kennedy James, Madisen McKenzie, Harley James and Bailey McKenzie
J. Phillips Award – Class of 2022

J. Phillips Award – Class of 2022

Congratulations to Michelle Cox and Nicholas Pang – dual recipients of The Cathedral School’s ‘J. Phillips Award’ for Dux of 2022. 
Andrew Arratoon – Director Of Studies, presenting Michelle Cox with the J. Phillips Award in Brisbane.
Michelle Cox was recently presented with the J Phillips Award for the Dux of Year 12 for 2022 at a special award presentation ceremony in Brisbane.
Andrew Arratoon – Director Of Studies, presented the award to Michelle with support from fellow 2022 graduates. This recent award inclusion stemmed from a review of results routinely undertaken by QCAA, and resulted in an amendment to Michelle’s ATAR.
Michelle Cox with fellow graduates from the Class of 2022.

The Year 12 Dux for 2022 is now shared by Michelle Cox and Nicholas Pang.

Nicholas and Michelle were two of seven Cathedral graduates with an ATAR above 99 – an outstanding achievement from the class of 2022. The updated review now places both Michelle and Nicholas as the top two ATAR students at The Cathedral School for 2022.
Book Week 2023

Book Week 2023

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’