Andy Winter

Head of Year 12
awinter@cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 12 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 9

As we move towards the end of term, it is important for students to remember that every day of learning matters. While it can be tempting to relax as holidays approach, maintaining high expectations and consistent effort is vital to success.

The College will continue to encourage students to uphold our standards in learning, behaviour, presentation and respect for others. Finishing strong is about demonstrating perseverance, staying committed to goals and continuing to make positive contributions to our College community.

R U OK? Day

Next Thursday, we will recognise R U OK? Day, with students encouraged to wear yellow to show their support for raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. As part of the day, students will share a KitKat with members of their Form Group while taking the opportunity to check in on one another’s wellbeing. Our Junior and Senior Leaders will also host a community breakfast from 7:30 am for students and their families. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, support one another, and strengthen our College community.

Careers

Podiatry Traineeship Opportunity - Cairns Hospital

Thinking about a future in healthcare as a Podiatrist? Want to build your career right here in Cairns?

Applications for a Podiatry Traineeship at Cairns Hospital open next week.

If this opportunity interests you, please contact Ms Earl at fearl@cns.catholic.edu.au for further information.

Surveying Unleashed- Tuesday, 8 September 2026

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

Finance

College Fees and Levies - Term 3 2026

For Year 12 students, College fees and levies are issued over three terms rather than four. Payment for Term 3 fees and levies were due by Monday 10 August 2026.

In accordance with the 2026 College Fees & Levies Schedule, all school fees must be paid in full or be covered by an approved payment plan with the College.

Please note the following information from the 2026 College Fees and Levies Schedule regarding attendance at the Year 12 Celebration Dinner:

Impact of Non-payment of College Fees

Account holders not meeting the payment terms specified as a condition of enrolment, and without an approved payment plan in place, may find that invitations cannot be extended for their child to participate in extracurricular activities such as sporting trips or the Year 12 Celebration Dinner. To avoid this situation, it is crucial that account holders speak with us to make approved payment arrangements if the current 14 day terms are unachievable.

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If you have any concerns with making payment for your fees or require assistance in setting up a payment plan, please do not hesitate to contact the Accounts Team on 4044 4200 or via email at smw.accounts@cns.catholic.edu.au.

Thank you,

Accounts Team

Tina Nguyen-Hales

Assistant Principal

Senior Secondary (Years 10 to 12)

tnguyenhal@cns.catholic.edu.au

On behalf of the College Leadership Team

College Leadership Team

Uniform Schedule

UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 9