YEAR 11
Leading The Way

Christina Borzi

Head of Year 11
cborzi1@cns.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 11 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 4

A Marathon in the Making

At the recent Year 11 Leadership Day, students were introduced to the concept of A Marathon in the Making as a way of understanding their senior journey. Year 11 was framed as the training phase for the “marathon” of Year 12, with a strong emphasis on building habits, consistency, and resilience over time. Students were reminded that, like any training journey, some days will feel successful and others may be more challenging. This message aligns closely with the Year 11 theme of Leading the Way, encouraging students to lead themselves through their choices, effort, and response to challenges. This is a key message I will continue to reinforce with the cohort throughout their senior journey.

QCAA Student Portal and Learning Account

During SEL in Week 4, Year 11 students will be setting up their QCAA Student Portal and Learning Account. This marks an important milestone in their senior schooling journey as students begin preparing for Year 12 and beyond. The portal enables students to access and monitor their QCE progress, view enrolment information, and become familiar with the systems that will support them throughout their senior years. We encourage students to take this process seriously to ensure they can confidently access and use their account moving forward.

Open Evening - Student Ushers

Students were recently invited to register their interest in assisting as ushers for the upcoming College Open Evening in Week 5. This is a valuable opportunity for our Year 11 students to demonstrate leadership and continue “Leading the Way” by welcoming prospective families and showcasing our College community.

Student volunteers will assist in guiding families around the College and sharing their experiences of College life. We encourage interested students to complete the Google Form sent via email and attend one of the required training sessions. Participation will also contribute towards house points and provide valuable leadership experience.

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.