YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey

Mrs Libby Schuring

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

YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 3

Personal Grooming and Uniform Reminders

A reminder to all students: boys are expected to maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times, including with facial hair. Students are to be clean shaven, students may be asked to shave to meet grooming standards. Thank you for your cooperation.

A friendly reminder to all students: please ensure you are wearing the correct uniform at all times. This includes wearing a school tie as part of the full uniform. Earrings should be plain gold studs or sleepers, with only one set permitted in each ear. We appreciate your attention to these guidelines to maintain a consistent and professional appearance. Thank you!

Careers Counselor and LUI’s

We are very excited to share that we have a new careers counsellor on staff - Felicity Earl. Felicity is a great resource for students to use as a starting point to plan their senior subjects and career pathways. Students can make an appointment to see her either by email - fearl@cns.catholic.edu.au or by visiting her in her office.

Learner Unique Identifier (LUI)

Last week, students in Year 10 and 11 received their Learner Unique Identifier (LUI). This number identifies them for the QCE points. This LUI number may also be required outside of school for situations such as applying for an external Certificate course or Music and Dance exams that can count towards their QCE points. Further information on QCEs will be shared later in the year.

WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:

Monday - Labour Day Public Holiday

Enjoy another long weekend! We look forward to seeing students on Tuesday.

Term 2 Assessment Planners

Term 2 Assessment Planners can now be downloaded via the College Website, MyCE App or Parent Portal. This is a critically important resource that will assist with setting students up for success in Term 2.

Mother's Day Assembly

Please join us on Tuesday morning as we recognise and celebrate mothers, carers and other special women in our students' lives. Following the Assembly, morning tea will be provided at Green Leaf Café.

Please RSVP via the following link:https://bit.ly/MothersDayAssembly2025

Free Family Connect Event - Please RSVP to Confirm your Attendance: CLICK HERE

Download Session Overview Here

Term 2 School Fees and Levies

The school fees and levies for Term 2 will be emailed to all account holders in Week 3, from Wednesday, 7 May.

Full payment is due by Wednesday, 21 May. If you are unable to pay in full by the due date, please contact the Accounts Team to arrange an approved payment plan with the College.

Premier's Reading Challenge 2025

Students in Years 7 to 9 are invited to take part in the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge, which begins on Tuesday, May 6 and runs through to Friday, August 22.

To get involved, students can collect a Reader Tally Sheet from the library. Once they’ve read the required 15 books, they simply return the completed sheet to the library for official submission to the Premier.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, discover new authors, and celebrate the joy of reading. Happy reading!

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.

KEY DATES - Please note the College Calendar can also be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and can sync with your personal calendar.

TERM 2 KEY DATES
Week 3:	Labour Day Public Holiday	Monday	5 May
Week 3:	Mother's Day Assembly	Tuesday	6 May
Week 5:	Collective Shout - Year 7 Session	Tuesday	20 May
Week 6:	National Reconciliation Week	All Week	26 May
Week 6:	Australia's Biggest Morning Tea	Wednesday	28 May
Week 6:	College Open Evening	Thursday	29 May
Week 8:	Backflips Against Bullying	Friday	13 June
Week 10:	Athletics Carnival	Wednesday	25 June
Week 10:	End of Term Liturgy & Last Day of Term 2	Friday	27 June

TERM 3 KEY DATES
Week 1:	First Day Term 3	Monday	14 July
Week 1:	SET Pathways Evening	Wednesday	16 July
Week 1:	Cairns Show Public Holiday	Friday	18 July
Week 3:	Catholic Education Week	All Week	28 July
Week 3:	Catholic Education Week Mass	Thursday	31 July
Week 4:	NAIDOC Week	All Week	4 August
Week 5:	St Mary's Day Celebration	Wednesday	13 August
Week 5:	National Day Against Bullying	Friday	15 August
Week 6:	Year 7 Camp	Wednesday - Friday	20 - 22 August
Week 8:	Father's Day Assembly	Tuesday	2 September
Week 10:	Ensembles on Show Evening	Monday	16 September
Week 10:	R U OK? Day	Thursday	18 September
Week 10:	Last Day Term 3	Friday	19 September

TERM 4 KEY DATES
Week 1:	King's Birthday Public Holiday	Monday	6 October
Week 1	First Day Term 4	Tuesday	7 October
Week 1:	Grandparent's Day Assembly (invite to follow)	Tuesday	7 October
Week 2:	Mental Health Week	All Week	13 October
Week 2:	Poelgil Walba Evening	Thursday	16 October
Week 3:	Vocal Concert	Wednesday	22 October
Week 4:	Year 6 into 7 Bump-Up Day	Thursday	20 November
Week 4:	Year 7 2026 Parent Evening	Thursday	20 November
Week 7:	Presentation Evening	Monday	17 November
Week 7:	Sport Awards Assembly	Tuesday	18 November
Week 8:	End of Term Liturgy & Last Day of Term 4	Friday	28 November

Enjoy your weekend; we look forward to welcoming students back to the College on Tuesday!
Mr Justin Brennan - Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary (Years 10 to 12)