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2 June - FACE Executive Meeting
4 June - Darling Downs Rugby League Comp @ Highfields
6 June - Whole College Assembly
11 June - Year 9 and 10 Drama Workshop
11 June - Darling Downs Rugby League Comp @ Dalby Leagues Club
11 to 13 June - Year 11 Leadership Camp
In the lead-up to the Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge, both Kokoda teams from Our Lady of the Southern Cross College have successfully completed a rigorous training hike through the Bunya Mountains. This late-night adventure marked a significant milestone in their preparation, testing not only their physical endurance but also their teamwork and mental resilience.
Led by their dedicated team leaders, the students tackled steep hill climbs, braved the cold night air, and navigated the trails using head torches—simulating the real conditions they will face during the Kokoda Challenge. The six-hour trek was designed to push boundaries and build the stamina and spirit needed for the demanding event ahead.
The first team had to battle wet conditions, adding an extra layer of challenge to their journey, while the second team faced strong, cold winds that tested their determination and grit. Despite the tough conditions, both teams showed incredible perseverance and teamwork.
A timed 20-minute supported checkpoint was held at Fishers Lookout, where students were able to rest, refuel, and receive encouragement from the support team. This checkpoint was a key part of the training, helping students practice efficient rest and recovery under time pressure.
Special thanks go to Mrs. Pep Geldard and Mrs. Michelle Patterson for guiding the walking team, and to Mr. Fraser and Mrs. Cook (parent) for cooking and providing the supported checkpoint.
The experience was a powerful reminder of the importance of unity, perseverance, and preparation—core values of the Kokoda spirit.
OLSCC would like to personally thank the following people/business who have donated/contributed towards helping make this event possible.
Staffing Updates
This week we farewell Mrs Maddie Workman, who has begun her maternity leave a little early due to illness. Both her and her husband, Tom, are very excited as they plan for the expansion of their family. We wish the Workmans all the best of luck and look forward to a very exciting show and tell early next term in 3W. Thanks you Mrs Workman for all you have done for our College, and we look forward to welcoming you back with open arms when you return to the classroom!
Over the coming months I will be spending considerable time planning our staffing, class structures, and student numbers for 2026 and beyond. As the College continues to grow each year, we find ourselves with a variety of challenges. I am currently consulting with the College Advisory Council as to our timelines of expanding Middle Years from two classes per year level to three, as we continue to have very few spaces, if any, in our Years 5 to 8 for 2026. As I frequently communicate, the best time for prospective parents to let us know of their interest is now. This can be via a tour, enrolment, or a casual chat with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
The reality is that there is a greater need for enrolment at OLSCC than we can currently offer. While expansion places stress on facilities, classrooms, timetables, and staff, it also means that we can be far more welcoming of new families to the College while still maintaining the safe, supportive and inclusive environment that we currently provide for our community.
Respiratory Illnesses
Our community is currently being bombarded with illness. We have vomiting and diarrhoea, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza B and many others with very similar symptoms. The attached information sheet provides various information for our community, though in particular I would like to highlight how we as a community can reduce the spread of all these contagions. Collectively, if we can do the following, it will leave our whole community in better health throughout this winter:
- Stay protected by getting your free vaccinations for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV (if eligible)
- Stay at home when sick
- Clean your hands regularly
- Practice good respiratory hygiene by
- Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the inside of your elbow
- Discarding used tissues immediately
- Cleaning your hands thoroughly
If your child is sick, please keep them at home to recover and emphasise good hygiene to reduce the spread and catching of these illnesses. Students can have up to 14 sick days away from school while still maintaining the attendance standard of 93% or above, so long as they aren’t taking additional days off school without a valid reason.
OLSCC Website Upgrade & Communications from the College
We are currently developing a new website for the College. The intent of this website is twofold – the first to be an initial point of contact to the College for enrolment purposes, and the second as a repository for document storage for incoming and existing families. This would support existing families by providing access to a wide variety of administrational documents and forms, as well as a comprehensive calendar and newsletter platform.
The intent of this platform is to respond to community feedback regarding communication. We are striving to make our communication modes more specific, accurate, clear, and useful for both prospective and existing families.
Now newsletters. I get it. They aren’t the most exciting thing in the world. I understand we are all busy. I also understand that we need a single point of truth when communicating events, news, details, celebrations, sporting trials, Liturgical information, reflections, general happenings of the College and community news. As we continue to grow in numbers, I also understand that more information is in the newsletter. I also expect this to increase as we continue to enhance our offerings and achievements at the College. The newsletter is the one place where we fortnightly publish this information for our community, so they have access to the information they need. By engaging in our new newsletter platform, we hope to make our newsletter easier to filter and more accessible for our whole community.
It is important to note that 'Sentral for Parent' remains as the app for accessing information about your children, specific camps, permission forms and for absences. It will continue to hold report cards and various information about your child. A link to Sentral for Parents will be on the website for ease of access, though as a dad, I access it from the app on my phone so I can get things done on the fly. We are trialling some additions to the Sentral app for the Diocese shortly which we hope will support our parents with functions such as account balance being available on the app also.
Horizons – digital transition
The Diocese of Toowoomba release a Quarterly magazine 'Horizons' which we have traditionally handed out to all families in the College. While this remains a great read to keep up to date with all the news from the wider Diocese, our last Horizons will be the last distributed in booklet form. As stewards of God’s creation, the Diocese is reducing our impact by distributing Horizons as a digital magazine for all it’s readers in the future. We trust that you will continue to click the link and keep up to date with happenings from Stanthorpe to Cunnamulla.
If you prefer a paper version of Horizons, we will continue to receive a dozen copies of each issue in the College Office, and there will still be some available at St Jospeh’s or in the Parish Office.
Peter Cuskelly
Principal
Since 2023, our staff have been familiarising and then implementing the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0. This rollout is expected to be completed by 2027. The curriculum is reviewed every 6 years and this updated curriculum is a result of the 2020-2021 review. We do not write the curriculum as teachers. It is provided to us, as it is to all other Australian Schools. As teachers we then use this curriculum to develop units that we implement with our students. These units are progressive and build on previous knowledge and skills that develop across P-10. Then our students enter Senior Schooling and teachers work from Syllabi, which is aligned to other schools, to ensure students can achieve the results to journey onto their desired pathway.
With the implementation of this revised curriculum, there is a large amount of learning for our teachers. We are in the learning pit, building our own knowledge and capability with our colleagues to ensure we deliver ACARA v9.0 to a high standard. Many of these changes, revisions and updates may go unnoticed by families as we work to ensure consistency of practice for your children. Other changes we will highlight to you as they reflect the changing times and needs of our young people to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens.
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM – HPE
Respectful relationships are key to a happy and healthy community, and teaching children the skills to foster these connections is essential. By instilling values such as empathy, kindness, and active listening, we empower them to navigate friendships, family interactions, and future workplace environments with confidence and integrity. Respect is more than politeness—it’s about understanding different perspectives, embracing diversity, and treating others with care and fairness. As a school, we are committed to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills needed to build respectful relationships, ensuring they grow into compassionate and thoughtful individuals. When we teach respect, we are shaping a generation that knows how to uplift and support one another.
The Australian Curriculum for Health and Physical Education (HPE) has undergone updates to strengthen the teaching of respectful relationships and consent education across all year levels (P–10) in age-appropriate ways. These changes aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills to navigate relationships with respect, empathy, and understanding.
Key updates include:
- Explicit teaching of respectful relationships: The curriculum now emphasizes the importance of respect, empathy, and valuing diversity in relationships.
- Consent education: Age-appropriate lessons on consent, boundary setting, body rights, and protective behaviours have been incorporated.
- Improved guidance for teachers: Content descriptions have been refined to remove ambiguity and provide clearer direction on how to teach these topics.
- Integration with personal and social development: Students analyse factors influencing emotional responses and develop strategies for self-management.
These updates reflect a broader effort to ensure students develop the skills needed to foster healthy relationships and contribute positively to their communities. As we roll out Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum these changes will be taught to our students, parents are kept up to date on curriculum delivery via the course descriptions and unit overviews sent out by teachers. Toowoomba Catholic Schools is currently investing in a Project Officer to develop resources and work with teachers on their delivery of this curriculum with a Catholic lens and we look forward to working with Kellie-Marie Ford on this initiative.
Assessment and Reporting
As we reach the middle of our term next week, students are working on their unit assessments. We use the Australian Curriculum to guide our teaching and assessment and offer multiple opportunities for our students to express their learning and progress through both formative and summative assessment. At the conclusion of each semester, our College will provide a written report for all students based on their summative assessment from throughout the semester. The Semester 1 report card shows the progress of your child. The purpose of reporting is to improve student learning. It provides an opportunity for parents/legal guardians to engage meaningfully in the learning journey of their child. Academic Achievement is reported in the report card using a 5-point scale from A-E.
Our report cards will also include one Application and Attitude result for each Key Learning Area. This semester we will use a new single result for Application and Attitude using a 5-point scale. This change in scale aligns to the direction from Toowoomba Catholic Schools Teaching and Learning Framework. As staff we are excited about the change to a 5-point scale for Application and Attitude to Learning. We are working together to ensure clarity and consistency of understanding and use of this new scale. Below is an image that shows the new grading language and the scale definitions that best describe a student awarded each grade.
ARTISTIC TALENT
Year 8 student, Lincoln Frid, has created an amazing artwork for the Yarning Competition, open to First Nations secondary schools students to share their unique stories and experiences. This compeition is about storytelling and Lincoln has taken stories from his childhood to create his artwork.
"Family Foundations (My artwork) portrays a story that represents my grandmother (Big Nan). My grandmother Theresa was a descendant of the Mandandanji People they’re the traditional owners of Roma and surrounding. I am her grandson my name is Lincoln, I’m 13 years old, the artwork I painted was inspired by a snapshot of me and my grandmother out on country learning about our culture heritage. Big Nan often told me stories about her on country with her family, some of her stories they weren’t always fond memories she shared as she was taken from her family put in a home in Brisbane forbidden to practice cultural traditions or speak about her aboriginality. This life-changing event in her has shaped her into having a strong resilience for going back to country and regaining our connection to our country and culture. Because of her passion for her culture, she has always maintained the importance of passing on her knowledge to generations that have come after her. I’m very grateful that she has set the strong foundation that give us the footing to stand and to make sure our culture is passed on for many generations to come. Hence the name of “Family Foundations” of this painting of my interpretation I have painted I have painted this beautiful picture taken on country with my grandmother."
Submissions are reviewed by a panel of judges and finalists will be selected from different year level groups. This is the first time this competition has been run and we are excited to have such an awe-inspiring artwork from one of our students. The artwork will be on display at the College in coming weeks.
Ignite Conference 2025
On 25 - 28 September this year from Thursday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime, St Laurence’s College Brisbane will host the Ignite Conference 2025. Students and educators can join over 2,500 high schoolers, young adults, leaders, and other educators, at the Ignite Conference for a transformative four-day experience. This event offers real-world formation, faith renewal, and powerful worship, creating a vibrant community of believers. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and connect with others in a meaningful way. For more information please visit their website National Catholic Conference Brisbane — Ignite Conference 25
Mrs Cate Brennan
Deputy Principal Mission and Identity
YEAR 2 CLASS PRAYER CELEBRATION AND CHURCH VISIT
On Friday, our delightful Year 2 students and their teachers ventured to St Joseph’s Church for a prayer celebration and afternoon tea with Fr Jim and their families. Their prayer focused on friendship and the value of building great relationships. All students spoke and sang with great energy and spirit. Well done Year 2.
National Reconciliation Week commemorates the historic Referendum of May 27, 1967, in which Australians voted to recognize Indigenous Australians as part of the population and granted the Commonwealth Government the authority to legislate on their behalf.
It also commemorates key milestones in Australia's journey toward justice and recognition for Indigenous peoples. Including:
- the landmark 1992 Mabo High Court decision - affirming the existence of native title;
- the April 1997 Bringing Them Home report, investigating the forced separation of Indigenous Australian children from their families;
- the 2008 formal Apology by the Prime Minister to Indigenous communities for these historical removals.
Each of these milestones symbolically acknowledged
the injustices endured by Indigenous peoples in Australia and underscored the need for meaningful action. Over the past sixty years, non-Indigenous Australians have increasingly recognized the violent history of European settlement and the deep-rooted discrimination faced by Indigenous communities, while Indigenous Australians have spoken more assertively about the ongoing challenges that need to be addressed.
This year's Reconciliation theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects both determination and uncertainty about our current position. It acknowledges that true reconciliation remains a distant goal, requiring us to build a bridge that honours our journey while forging a path forward. History reminds us that progress is often slow and challenging, marked by setbacks that demand reflection, renewed commitment, and lessons learned from past disappointments and betrayals.
Prayer for Reconciliation
God of all creation,
as we journey together in this Great Southern Land,
we pray for healing, forgiveness and unity,
creating a path of good will, with justice and compassion.
Jesus, through the power of your love, you have given us the courage, wisdom and strength to share our gifts and talents in humility.
In peace and understanding we reconcile with each other.
Creator Spirit, we come together in prayer and thanksgiving for the many blessings we have received. Allow your Spirit to wash over us and give us strength to walk together as one.
Amen
This Reconciliation Church prayer was written by a small group of Aboriginal Elder women and Reconciliation Church staff members in 2014.
Carey Twidale
Middle Leader Living Your Faith
Winning
We all love to win, or when we see people we know win, we all love to celebrate the best of results. We always aim high; that gives you a great launching pad. The problem with focussing on the win or the result is that you can take your eye off the hard work and the next step and the process of putting in place all the training you have done. This is why we talk so much about progress. Are we getting better, stronger, thinking more clearly, and predicting better results?
As many of our students are undergoing assessment, it is really important that they are supported at school and at home. These can take the form of checking in, providing time, or making decisions on where students can best use their time. Please look to celebrate the progress of your student rather than only the final results.
As we head toward the end of this term, it’s not uncommon for students to feel a sense of exhaustion creeping in. The pressure of assignments, study and exams can feel overwhelming. However, there’s a powerful tool that can help students navigate these challenges - cultivating a positive mindset.
A positive mindset is not just about maintaining an upbeat attitude. It’s a powerful approach that can significantly influence your academic journey. A positive mindset can:
- Boost Mental Health: Positive thinking nurtures mental health. By focusing on the positive aspects and maintaining an optimistic outlook, you can reduce stress levels, combat anxiety, and improve your overall emotional well-being.
- Enhances Motivation and Productivity: A positive mindset fuels motivation and productivity. When you believe in your abilities and maintain a positive outlook on your potential, you become more driven to achieve your academic goals.
- Improves Academic Performance: A positive mindset can directly impact your academic performance. Students who cultivate a positive mindset are more likely to engage actively in their studies, embrace learning opportunities, and seek solutions to academic challenges.
- Strengthens Relationships and Social Skills: A positive mindset can also enhance your relationships and social skills, both inside and outside the classroom.
Cultivating a positive mindset can be particularly beneficial in managing the pressures of assessments and the exhaustion that comes with the end of the term. Here are some strategies:
- Embrace Challenges: View challenging assignments and exams as opportunities for learning and growth. This perspective can help you build resilience and adaptability.
- Practice Regularly and Seek Feedback: Regular practice and constructive feedback can help you improve. Use the feedback from your assignments and assessments to make immediate improvements.
- Adopt a Growth Mindset: Foster a growth mindset, the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. This mindset encourages you to embrace new challenges and focus on effort and learning, rather than just outcomes.
Remember that your mindset can significantly influence your academic journey. Cultivating a positive mindset can help you navigate through exhaustion and assessment pressure, leading to academic success. So, let’s make sure we end the term in a positive way and then we can enjoy a well-earned break.
QCAA Year 12 External Examination Timetable has been released!
Please refer here for the latest published QCAA External Examination timetable
QCAA external assessment timetable 2025
The external assessment timetable is designed to:
- minimise clashes for students across the examination period. Where there is a clash within a morning or afternoon session, students will be allocated to the alternative session on the same day
- ensure most students sit no more than two external assessments on one day
- provide sufficient breaks between external assessments for popular courses and frequently combined courses
- enable all external assessments to be marked in time for students to receive their final Year 12 results.
Artificial Intelligence – in Assessment
At this time of the term, I would like to provide a reminder to students about the inappropriate use of AI. All year levels have been spoken to about the use of AI. Year 11 and 12 students have also completed the QCAA Academic Integrity course which also outlines the inappropriate use of AI.
When authorship of student work cannot be established or a response is not entirely a student’s own work, the College will provide an opportunity for the student to demonstrate that the submitted response is their own work in consultation with the Curriculum Leader. Results will be awarded using any evidence from the preparation of the response that is available that is verifiably the student’s own work and that was gathered in the conditions specified by the syllabus, on or before the due date (in class time / 3.30pm in CANVAS).
Uniform Term 2
A gentle reminder that going into Term 3, the expectations regarding the uniform will not change. We continue to emphasise with the students that the uniform is important in setting the tone for the College community. A student wearing the uniform correctly shows that they have pride in themselves and pride in the community they belong to. A school uniform reduces incidents of bullying and the stress of peer pressure as all students are the same. Uniforms do not distinguish between socio-economic backgrounds like free dress does.
The uniform also helps the students focus on their job at hand. They are students not fashion statements while at school. Wearing their uniform helps the student 'switch on' to student mode and it provides the students with a reminder of what the expectations of the College are and how they are supposed to behave and apply themselves to their learning.
A student wearing their uniform well in public shows they are proud of being a part of this community. When a member of the wider community sees a student who is proud of where they come from, it often reflects to the student in the way the member of the community interacts with them and their opinion of the school.
Rodney Spain
Assistant Principal Senior Years
Leadership Passport – Community Service Opportunities
Engaging in community service and volunteering offers students far more than just a way to demonstrate kindness and consideration for others - it also provides a powerful boost to their emotional and psychological wellbeing. Known as the "helper’s high," this uplifting feeling is a scientifically recognised phenomenon triggered by acts of kindness.
When students help others, their brains release endorphins and oxytocin, hormones that promote happiness, reduce stress, and foster a sense of connection. This natural high not only improves mood but also contributes to long-term mental health benefits, including reduced feelings of stress or anxiety and increased life satisfaction.
Beyond the intrinsic, emotional rewards, volunteering helps students grow personally and academically. By working with local organisations, students develop essential life skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving. Real-world experiences enhance their learning by allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in meaningful ways. Additionally, students often discover new interests and career paths through service, making volunteering a valuable tool for personal growth and development.
Local communities also benefit greatly from student involvement. Organisations gain fresh perspectives and youthful energy to go along with the much-needed support. Students also build stronger ties to their community. This mutual exchange fosters a culture of empathy, responsibility, and civic engagement. As students give their time, talents, and a little bit of energy, they not only uplift others but also enrich their own lives proving that when we help others, we help ourselves too.
Friends of Iona – Volunteer Group
This volunteer group started the project again yesterday and we are always looking for more helpers to get involved to support the cause. The group meets on a Thursday afternoon at 3:30pm-4:30pm to help clean the top floor of Iona – the old convent. The jobs include some vacuuming, dusting, moving of old furniture, cleaning sinks and old unused bathrooms. Its not all doom and gloom though, the students who have been volunteering enjoy chatting with their friends and listening to music all while working and helping out.
If your child would like to get involved this activity has an added bonus of counting as an Above and Beyond task or Community Service on their Leadership Passport. If they are interested, please have them contact me at the College so that I can add them to the contact group. Parents are welcome to join in too.
Year 7 – Containers for Change
Our Year 7 students, through their Praxis class, have been working hard this year with their Containers for Change project. This project not only reinforces the value of recycling and stewardship of the Earth, one of our Catholic Social Teachings, but it also helps rise money that is spent directly back on the students in the Middle Years. In recent years, their energy, time and persistence has helped raise enough money to purchase:
- two sets of the 9 Square in the Air game (each set is $1,300),
- a wide variety of boardgames, card sets, and chess boards for the Wellbeing Wagon,
- the purchase of poppers for the Year 12 Praxis project - Big Breakfast - an initiative that Middle Years students access Monday mornings
- Contributed to the purchase of a new set of soccer goals (due to arrive this term),
- Contributed to the purchase of table tennis paddles, balls, and a canvas cover for the outdoor table tennis set.
If you would like to support the Year 7 Containers for Change project, there are two ways you can help:
- Use the College’s code when you donate your containers at the depot: C10003725
- Contact me via email (Craig.Cullen@twb.catholic.edu.au) to make arrangements to drop the bags off to the College so the students can donate them on their fortnightly walk.
Night at the Museum
On Tuesday evening, we had the pleasure of welcoming our community to experience the incredible artefacts created by our Year 7 students as part of their HASS assessment this term.
It was heartwarming to see such a strong turnout, with so many families coming together to celebrate the creativity and hard work of our students. Many parents shared insight into how much they appreciated the opportunity to be welcomed into the school and to see firsthand what their children have been working on.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the dedicated staff who stayed behind to help set up and pack down the museum. Your support was instrumental in making the night such a success. Well done too, goes to the HASS teachers for their work in supporting the students to create such wonderful artefacts.
In class, we have been exploring chemical changes as part of the Chemistry unit. Students took great pleasure in conducting chemical reactions to release a number of odourless and clear gases and then setting about proving they were hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide through a series of tests.
Healthy Habits
There is a lot of sickness in the community at the moment. We will be reminding students of the ways they can maintain healthy habits, especially through the washing of hands, covering sneezes, maintaining high levels of hydration and getting plenty of sleep.
Craig Cullen
Assistant Principal Middle Years
Bunya District Sports Selections
Touch Football
Boys - Ace Utz, Jack Neal, Justin Hemmings, Wylie Timms, Frank Machin
Girls - Pippa Smith, Mia Milton, Lauren Barwick, Scarlett Hall
Rugby League
Darling Downs Rugby League Competition Results
Round 4
U13
St Marys defeated OLSCC 22-0
U18
OLSCC defeated Concordia / HSHS 12-10
Wednesday 4 June
U13 vs St Mary’s Blue at Highfields RLFC 4pm
U15 vs St Highfields SSC at Highfields RLFC 5pm
U18 vs St Oakey SHS in Dalby at 4.30pm
Wednesday 11 June
U13 vs Lockyer District SHS in Dalby at 4pm
U15 vs Lockyer District SHS in Dalby at 5pm
U18 vs Pittsworth SHS in Dalby at 6pm
Netball
Darling Downs Independent Schools Competition Results
Under 13
St Joseph’s defeated OLSCC 20-19
OLSCC defeated Concordia 38-1
Under 15
OLSCC defeated St Joseph’s 39-4
OLSCC defeated Concordia 35-4
Darling Downs Cross Country
Congratulations to the students who attended the Darling Downs Cross Country. The College had an excellent day out with five students gaining selection in the Darling Downs Team. Congratulations to Ava Robinson, Wylie Timms, Justin Hemmings, William Barwick and Dylan Peach. Race results are listed below.
Under 10 Boys
Wylie Timms 2nd, Harry Cuskelly 14th
Under 10 Girls
Ava Robinson 3rd, Ruby Watts 18th, Lauren Barwick 30th, Evie Fry 37th
Under 11 Boys
Justin Hemmings 1st, Henry Cassidy 15th
Under 11 Girls
Paige McNamara 21st
Under 12 Boys
Ace Utz 15th, Mason Francis 28th
Under 13 Boys
Cody Mitchell 26th
Under 14 Boys
William Barwick 4th, Joshua Barwick 14th
Under 16 Boys
Dylan Peach 6th
Under 17 Boys
Jack Gibson 8th
Darling Downs Schools Cup Volleyball
Congratulations to the five teams who competed at the Darling Downs Intermediate Schools Cup Competition in Toowoomba. A successful day was had Gold and Bronze Medal being won. Charlotte Bennie, Travis Collins, Ava Boland, Sofia Farmilo and Tallas Turner were named in the All-Star Teams at the conclusion of the carnival. Charlotte Bennie was also named Player of the Carnival. Thanks to Mrs Lincoln, Mrs Sullivan, Miss Cuskelly and Mrs Finch for coaching our teams.
QCIS Netball
Three College Teams who attended the QCIS Netball Championships in Toowoomba. It was a successful event for our girls with the U13 Team and U18 Teams winning the event and the U15 team finishing Runners Up. Thanks to Mrs Bennie, Miss Fry and Miss Boon for coaching our teams. Game results are listed below. Hannah Taylor and Taylor Marshall were named in the U18 Team of the Championships.
Under 13
Win vs Concordia 12-1
Win vs TAS 13-2
Win vs Scots 13-4
Loss to Mary MacKillop 8-5
Final
Win vs Mary MacKillop 8-4
Under 15
Win vs Concordia 12-1
Win vs TAS 11-1
Draw with Scots 7-7
Loss to Mary MacKillop 11-9
Final
Loss to Mary MacKillop 10-8
Under 18
Win vs Concordia 31-1
Loss to TAS 13-11
Win vs Scots 17-7
Win vs Mary MacKillop 16-10
Final
Win vs TAS 12-7
Mr Tim Lincoln
Middle Leader Sport
University Early Entry Schemes
If your child is considering a university pathway after school, you may be interested to know that many universities allow Year 12 students to secure a conditional place at university before they sit the end of year exams.
Many universities manage their own early entry programs, so students apply directly to the university instead of through a Tertiary Admission Centre - though sometimes students will need to apply through both.
Each institution has a different application process and opening/closing dates, so it is important to do your research. For information about every early entry program available in Australia, please click here.
New School-Based Trainee
Congratulations to Year 11 student, Mickayla Meacle-Lyell, who recently signed up for a school-based traineeship with Ningana Retirement Village. Mickayla will be working towards a Certificate III in Individual Support. A huge thank you to Vivienne Taylor for providing Mickayla with this fantastic opportunity.
Busy at Work Career and Industry Evening 2025
Students and local businesses had the exciting opportunity to network last week at the Busy at Work Career Industry Evening held at Myall Youth and Community Network Centre. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with professionals from a diverse range of industries including the police force, health, engineering, beauty and different trade areas. Business representatives formed panels to answer questions, share their expertise and experiences and provide an insight into their career journeys.
Aspire 2Health Day
On Wednesday 28 May, a small group of students in Year 9 and 10 attended the Aspire 2Health Day at the PCYC in Dalby. This was a fun and interactive day giving students an insight into the day in the life of a health professional. Students learnt about a broad range of professions in the health industry such as midwifery, nursing, pharmacy, medicine, physiotherapy and paramedicine. These interactions showed students how important teamwork and communication skills are to help to solve a patient’s puzzle considering a patient’s history and symptoms which then enables the best possible care and treatment to a patient. Students also learnt about different pathways that can be taken to become a health professional.
University Open Days 2025
Students who are interested in a university pathway are strongly encouraged to attend University Open Days. There's no perfect university that works for everyone. The "best" university is the one that's right for you - your goals, your learning style, and your interests.
Open days are your chance to go beyond the glossy prospectuses and Instagram-worthy campus shots to explore the campus, meet current students and staff, and get a real feel for what studying at a particular institution might be like. We recommend students attend when they are in Year 11 and also look at residential Colleges as their applications open early in the year when the student is in Year 12.
Toowoomba
| UNI SQ | Saturday 9 August | Springfield & Ipswich |
| UNISQ | Saturday 16 August | Toowoomba |
Brisbane
| ACU | Saturday 2 August | Nudgee Rd, Banyo |
| Griffith | Sunday 10 August | Gold Coast & Nathan |
| QUT | Sunday 27 July | Kelvin Grove & Gardens Pt |
| UQ | Sunday 3 August | St Lucia Campus |
| UQ | Sunday 3 August | Gatton Campus |
Sunshine Coast
| UniSC | Sunday 3 August | Sippy Downs |
OLSCC 2025 Careers Dates
| 16-20 June | Yr 10 | Work Experience |
| 25 July | Yr 9-12 | Dalby Careers Expo |
| 4 August | Yr 12 | ATAR & QTAC Registrations in class |
| 10 September | Yr 12 | RSA Course |
| 8-9 September | Yr 10 | First Aid & Manual Handling Course |
| Yr 11 | CPR Refresher Course | |
| 17-19 September | Yr 10 | Barista Course |
| 23 October | Yr 12 | SBA Employer Thank You Lunch |
Queensland Police Service Community Safety & Career Expo – Toowoomba
Location: Toowoomba TAFE Oval
Date: May 31, 2025
If you are curious about a career in policing or other emergency services, please consider attending the QPS Toowoomba Community Safety & Career Expo to connect with Queensland Police Service officers and representatives from various emergency services and community groups.
Please click here to find out more and register.
Global Footprints Scholarship
A Global Footprints Scholarship gives young Australians the opportunity to travel the world, learn about sustainability and shape a better future for yourselves and the world. Scholarships are available for young people in Agriculture, Horticulture and many Trades.
Value: $9,000 AUD
Close Date: June 1, 2025
Please click here to find out more.
The ABC Heywire Competition 2025
Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best!
Close Date: September 1, 2025
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Careers Appointment Booking
Should you or your child wish to book a meeting with the Careers team, please email Tracey.Boland@twb.catholic.edu.au
Ms Jacqui McIlroy
Acting Careers Development Practitioner
Parents, please ensure, when your child comes to school with a yummy Thermos of hot food this winter, you have packed them a fork or a spoon. The tuckshop has been handing out utensils to students with packed lunches that should only be provided with tuckshop orders.
Now that it is cooling down, we are seeing an increase in demand for hot food. Please try to place orders on Wednesday and Thursday as we are finding the Friday limit is being reached and students are missing out on something nice and warm to eat.
Toni Campbell
Tuckshop Convenor
