YEAR 12
Leaving A Legacy
Ms Lucy Fitzpatrick
Head of Year 12
YEAR 12 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 6
Ergon Energy Apprenticeship Information Sessions
Ergon Energy will conduct an online information session on Tuesday, 3 June, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for students and families who may be interested in an apprenticeship. The session can be accessed via the following link.
A second session will be held on Thursday, 5 June, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and it can also be accessed via the following link.
Personal Grooming
This is a reminder that boys need to be clean-shaven for school. Those who are unable to do this at home will have the opportunity to do it at school.
Jewellery Reminder
Only one pair of earrings per ear lobe is allowed; they must be sleepers or studs only. I appreciate your continued support with uniform issues.
Uniform Schedule: Week 6
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
Issues With Registers in the Tuckshop - Cash is King!
Please note that we are currently experiencing issues with three of our four registers in the Tuckshop. Until further notice, please be aware that cash is the preferred payment option.
Library Closing Early for Open Evening
Due to our Open Evening next Thursday, 29 May, the Library will close at 3:30 pm instead of 4:00 pm to allow staff to set up for the evening.
You're Invited to our Open Evening!
We warmly invite our current families to join us for Open Evening — a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the learning and co-curricular opportunities available to your child. Hear an update from Principal Kerry Manders, connect with your child’s PG Mentor and subject teachers, sample the home-cooked snacks in the Green Leaf Café and explore the spaces where learning comes to life!
You’ll also have the opportunity to provide feedback or ask questions directly to the College Leadership Team. For catering purposes, please be sure to register!
All families are warmly invited to join us in celebrating Reconciliation Week at our Reconciliation Week Assembly & Morning Tea!
Please refer to the invitation below for event details. To confirm your attendance, please click here: https://bit.ly/ReconciliationWeekAssembly
All students are invited to our 2025 Mabo Day Movie Night, which will mark the end of Reconciliation Week and celebrate Mabo Day.
Please refer to the invitation below for event details. To confirm your attendance, please click here: https://bit.ly/MarboDayStudentMovieNight
All students are invited to support our next major fundraiser, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, by purchasing a $5 ticket.
Every year, our generous staff and students donate a delicious array of morning tea treats; your $5 ticket gives you entry to enjoy them all! Tickets can be purchased up until Tuesday, 27 May. Further details are provided in the flyer below.
Free Cyber Safety Event: Growing Up Online
Family Connect proudly presents: 'Growing Up Online ', aspecial Parents and Carers Only event facilitated by guest presenter Susan McLean, Australia’s leading expert in cyber safety — also known as the ‘Cyber Cop’.
Please join us at this free event for an informative and engaging session on navigating the online world with your child. Further information regarding the session can be downloaded here: Session Overview. Additionally, to view a range of Cyber Safety videos presented by Susan McLean, please CLICK HERE.
To confirm your attendance at this event, please click the link in the flyer.
CSPQ-Diocese of Cairns Parent Engagement Mini Conference
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, St Augustine's College
All Catholic school parents, carers, principals, and staff are warmly invited to a free event focused on supporting student learning and well-being. Enjoy complimentary morning tea and lunch while gaining valuable insights. You're welcome to attend the entire day or join the sessions that best suit your schedule. The event is open to families with children from Prep to Year 12.
Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/cspq-miniconf2025-cns
Feedback Surveys will be conducted during Weeks 6-8 of Term 2, May 26 – June 13, to enable the analysis of results to be incorporated into the school's annual planning processes.
All parents and staff will be invited by email from CES to complete the survey, and all students in Years 5, 6, 8, and 11. We estimate that the survey will take up to 20 minutes to complete. All surveys are anonymised in the Survey Manager system, with email reminders sent weekly to non-respondents. Please don't share your survey link - families, staff, and students must access it in their email.
KEY DATES - Please note that all key dates are listed in the College Calendar. This can be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and synced with your personal calendar.
Enjoy your weekend; we look forward to welcoming students back to the College on Monday!
Mr Justin Brennan - Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary (Years 10 to 12)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
