Liturgical Reception and Installation of Most Reverend Ken Howell as the seventh Bishop of Toowoomba

This wonderful celebration will take place on Tuesday 11 July at 11:00am in St Patrick’s Cathedral in Toowoomba and is only the seventh time the event has occurred in our Diocese.  A small delegation of students will be invited to attend the service with me, and our community and Parish members are also welcome and invited to attend.  It is important to note that very few seats will be allocated for any particular groups, including schools, and so it is important that those attending arrive early to secure a seat in either the Cathedral or the Cathedral Centre.  The event will also be livestreamed in the same manner as regular services.  This is most readily available on Facebook under the “Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba” page or via the Diocesan Website: www.twb.catholic.org.au

School Renewal and Improvement Report

We have recently received the School Renewal and Improvement Report that was informed by the Quadrennial School Review that took place in Week 6 of Term 2.  This review takes place every four years as a part of the process in which the College collaboratively develops the Strategic Plan for the next 4 years.  Ms Sharon Collins began the process of consultation and collaboration in this process through engaging stakeholders in various forms of feedback to begin drafting the OLSCC Strategic Plan for 2024-2027. The School Renewal and Improvement Report is also being taken into consideration and mapped against key priorities for the next 4 years, and I greatly look forward to launching the strategic plan at the start of the 2024 school year.  I see this strategic plan as crucial to the future of the College as it not only builds the College’s capability to deliver an even better education to our students, it also culminates in the celebration of 150 years of Catholic Education in the community.

The complete and unredacted School Improvement and Renewal Report is attached for your perusal including findings and improvement strategies for the future.

I would like to sincerely thank all members of the staff, student body and community who took the opportunity to provide feedback to the review panel for the formation of this report.  Without your valuable input a complete picture cannot be determined, and an accurate direction cannot be ascertained. Your contribution is highly valued!

Toowoomba Catholic Schools Arts Fest: Belief in the Arts

The inaugural Arts Fest begins on Monday, for 27 of our students who are attending next week.  It is an opportunity for our students to perform in front of an audience and enjoy the fun and excitement of learning new skills and collaborating with students from other schools within our Diocese.  Please find attached the program for the week including a QR code for booking tickets, should you wish to attend any events in person.

Mr Peter Cuskelly
Principal