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Wonder Walk 2023

by Matt | Sep 15, 2023 | Junior School, NEWS

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

by Matt | Sep 1, 2023 | Junior School, NEWS

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

by Matt | Aug 29, 2023 | Graduates, NEWS, Year 12

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

by Matt | 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’

Science Week 2023

by Matt | Aug 20, 2023 | NEWS, STEM

‘Innovation – Powering Future Industries’

Highlights from The Cathedral School’s ‘Innovation’ themed Science Week.

NAIDOC Week 2023

by Matt | Aug 15, 2023 | Naidoc, NEWS

‘For Our Elders’

Highlights from The Cathedral School’s NAIDOC Week 2023 Celebrations.

Reflecting on their own stories, students spoke about their family elders, their history and character, their struggles and success. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student community came together to create a week full of engaging cultural activities that provided education and inspiration to all students. The week began with a special NAIDOC assembly including the Wulgurukaba Walkabouts.