YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey

Sophie McQueen

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

YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 4

Save the Dates – Term 3

Term 3 will commence with a busy and important focus on Year 11 subject selection.

Week 1: Subject Selection Expo.
Week 2 (when students are not on retreat): Learning experiences at TAFE and JCU.
Week 3: Commencement of SET Planning Meetings.

These activities and meetings are designed to support students in making informed decisions about their Year 11 subject choices and to ensure a successful transition into the Senior Curriculum. Further information will be provided closer to the dates. Please note that attendance at SET Planning Meetings is essential, and will require both students and parents/carers to be present.

Week 5 – Open Evening

Thursday, 21 May (Week 5) will be our College Open Evening, providing a valuable opportunity for students to demonstrate initiative and servant leadership. Volunteer forms will be distributed shortly.

We encourage parents to support their child in becoming involved, whether through curriculum displays or by serving as tour guides on the evening. Your support is greatly valued as we work together to showcase the strengths of our College to the wider community.

UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 4

WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES

School Fees and Levies - Term 2, 2026

School fees and levies for Term 2 were issued via email on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. The due date for payment is Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Please contact the Accounts Team if you are a fee payer and you have not received a copy of your emailed statement.

The Accounts Team is also available to assist families who may wish to set up an approved payment plan, if full payment by the due date is not possible.

For all enquiries, please contact us at smw.accounts@cns.catholic.edu.au.

Thank you,

Accounts Team

Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS)

Applications for Semester 1, 2026 of the Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS) will open from 1 – 31 May.

The scheme provides financial assistance to families transporting students to non-state schools in Queensland through two programs:

Bus Fare Assistance - Supports families who pay more than the weekly threshold in bus or ferry fares.
Students with Disability - Assists students with a disability who have demonstrably different transport needs from other students of the same age.

To find out if you are eligible, please visit: www.schooltransport.com.au

The Australian Government’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

The Australian Government’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is rolling out a new national emergency warning system: NEMA AusAlert. Prior to testing the system in June and July this year, we are required to share this information with the families in our College community.

Please refer to the following websites for more detailed information:

These resources provide more detailed information about the system, how it works, and what to expect during the upcoming testing period.

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.