YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey

Sophie McQueen

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

YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 5

Community Day – Wake Park (Wednesday 25 November)

Information and consent forms for our Community Day at the Wake Park have been distributed to families via MyCE. The waiver form must be completed and returned to students' Pastoral Mentors. Copies of the forms are also available from Pastoral Mentors if required.

While swimming is not compulsory, students who do not return a signed waiver form will be unable to participate in the obstacle course or wakeboarding activities.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal

Thank you to the families who have already donated items to our St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal. Year 10 has collected enough donations to create five hampers so far and is currently sitting in third place across the College.

Our cohort goal is to reach 10 hampers by the end of Week 6, and any additional donations would be greatly appreciated as we continue supporting families in need this Christmas.

Lunch with the Principal – Student Voice Initiative

As part of our Student Voice Initiative, students have the opportunity to enjoy lunch with our Principal and share their ideas, feedback, and experiences. Students interested in participating have been asked to contact me directly.

The lunch will take place on Tuesday.

End-of-Term Laptop Audit

Before the end of the term, Pastoral Mentors are asked to check that all students' laptops are in good working order, with an intact protective skin, charger, and laptop bag. If any issues are identified, students will be directed to contact Ms Harnett.

Please remind your child that laptops must be carried in their school-issued laptop bag at all times. Students who transport their laptop without the bag risk voiding their insurance coverage if the device is damaged, lost, or dropped.

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