YEAR 12
Leaving A Legacy

Andy Winter

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

YEAR 12 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 4

College Open Evening

All student leaders are required to attend our Open Evening on 21 May to assist in showcasing the College to the broader community. In addition, we have called for volunteers to act as tour guides, and Heads of Department have also invited students to support in showcasing their subject areas.

It would be excellent to see a strong Year 12 presence involved in this important evening for our College community.

Careers

Applications for various roles for the Australian Defence Force Gap Year are currently open. For more information and to apply, please click on the below link.

https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/gap-year?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12958940129&gbraid=0AAAAADlUoyAd1I1wZtUYh436b28iPdJKX&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIipSBkqqhlAMVf6KmAx12UzwjEAAYASABEgISV_D_BwE

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.