YEAR 10
Planning Your Journey

Sophie McQueen

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

YEAR 10 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 4

Punctuality and Learning Expectations

As we continue to support students in developing the skills needed for future success, we would like to emphasise the importance of being punctual to school and to every class.

Punctuality is more than simply arriving on time—it reflects organisation, responsibility, and respect for both learning and others. These are essential habits that students will carry into their senior schooling, employment, and wider life.

We also encourage students to remain in class for the full duration of each lesson to maximise their learning time and minimise disruption. Where possible, students should plan to use bathroom breaks during recess and lunch. This helps ensure lessons run smoothly and that all students can remain engaged in their learning.

Arriving late or leaving class unnecessarily can result in missed instructions and reduced learning opportunities. Consistent punctuality and preparedness, on the other hand, set a positive tone and support student success.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations at home by encouraging routines that help students arrive on time and be ready to engage fully throughout the school day. Together, we can support students in developing strong habits that will benefit them well into the future.

UNIFORM SCHEDULE: WEEK 5

WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES

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

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.