YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey

Sophie McQueen

Head of Year 10 smcqueen1 @cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 4

Locker Notice

All students are expected to take responsibility for their belongings throughout the school day. There is a concern that too many lockers are left unlocked and valuables are being kept in school bags rather than secured in lockers.

Students are also reminded to take all valuables, including laptops, mobile phones, wallets and other personal items, home at the end of each school day. Personal belongings should not be left at school overnight.

If you have not already done so, please ensure your student has a suitable padlock for their locker and uses it consistently to help keep their belongings safe.

Thank you for helping to maintain a safe, secure and organised learning environment for everyone.

VET Interviews with VPG

Students undertaking a VET pathway are reminded that their interviews with VPG will take place next Friday. Interview times have been emailed directly to students.

These interviews are an important part of the enrolment process and provide an opportunity to discuss their chosen qualification, future pathway goals and potential placements.

To ensure the process runs smoothly, all students must bring their completed VPG Application Form and a current resume to their interview. Students who arrive without the required documentation may need to reschedule their interview, potentially delaying the finalisation of their enrolment.

Being prepared and organised will help students make a positive impression and support a successful start to their VET studies.

St Vincent de Paul House Competition

Thank you to everyone who has already donated and supported the St Vincent de Paul Appeal. Your generosity can make a real difference to individuals and families in our community experiencing hardship.

The competition between Pastoral Groups is well underway, with each group competing to collect the highest number of donated items and baskets. This is a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate our College values through service, compassion and generosity.

Whether you contribute a single item or a full basket, every donation counts and helps support this important cause. We encourage all Year 10 students to get involved as we work together to make a positive impact and help our Pastoral Groups climb the leaderboard.

Let's get behind this worthy cause and see which Pastoral Group can lead the way in making a difference!

Careers

Is Advanced Math, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics one of your subjects next year? Do you have a passion for Mathematics and want to extend your knowledge alongside like-minded students from across Queensland? If so, the Queensland Mathematics Summer School, held at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, may be the perfect opportunity for you.

This exciting program provides students with the opportunity to deepen their mathematical understanding, explore challenging concepts, and learn alongside other talented mathematics students from across the state.

Please see the link below for further information. Travel bursaries may be available for eligible students. If you would like assistance with your application, please see Ms Earl.

Applications close 10 November 2026: Queensland Mathematics Summer School

Felicity Earl, Careers Counsellor fearl@cns.catholic.edu.au