OPPORTUNITIES
Boarding at The Cathedral School is all about getting involved! We take advantage of our unique location, utilise our world-class facilities and work within our diverse community to get boarders out of dorms and into life!
Cathedral boarders venture beyond our school gates, try new things, meet different people, see different environments, develop independence, and learn and grow from life’s experiences. So whether it be participating in a club sport or playing for a representative team, attending a Cowboys game, joining the cadets or holding down a part-time job; our boarders are supported to pursue their interests.
Townsville offers so many opportunities for our youth to engage, learn and grow into well-rounded adults. The city is ideally situated 45 minutes from Australia’s pristine reef, rainforest and rural landscapes and hosts world-class events and attractions.
Popular boarding activities include:
Boarding activities are scheduled weekly. Many activities, events and experiences are free to attend. Boarders are also advised to have pocket money for costs such as entry tickets or game fees. The School transports boarders free of charge to scheduled boarding events and activities, and outside school activities within our local area. The School has identified a wide variety of clubs, associations and service providers within our local area, and has made arrangements with many to provide additional benefits for Cathedral students. For out of the usual activities, our staff assist families to organise suitable transportation including carpooling with a teammate and paid transport options.
The Cathedral School offers modern and homely boarding facilities with separate dormitories for girls and boys. The picturesque school grounds centre on a natural lagoon home to a variety of birdlife. The grounds are adorned by lush gardens and 160 year old towering raintrees. Together with our extensive sporting facilities The Cathedral School offers our boarders opportunity to play and unwind in serene, spacious and safe surrounds.
In the girls dormitory, students are accommodated across three boarding “wings” including Sister Chaseley (Years 7 & 8 in quad share) Kardinia (Years 8 & 9 in quad or
dual share) and Sister Frances (Years 10, 11 & 12 in single rooms) adjoining a beautiful and secured courtyard garden. Boys are accommodated in the Akins Boarding House with an adjacent basketball hoop and central games room including a dartboard, pool table and table tennis. Students in Years 7, 8 & 9 share in a quad configuration that is welldesigned to provide a balance of privacy and visibility. From Year 10, boys are accommodated in dual bedrooms. In their senior school years, boys enjoy their own private bedrooms including a large study desk and grooming sink.
Townsville is the largest city in Northern Australia and its diverse economy provides direct access to a variety of industries such as mining, agriculture, environment, defence, health and tourism.
The Cathedral School is renowned for our ability to coordinate community and business support to link senior schooling with training, tertiary education and post-school employers.
Charlize from Belyando
ATAR – UNIVERSITY PATHWAY
General English, Math Methods, Legal Studies, Geography, Accounting, Diploma of Business.
Alana
from Mt.Coolon, near Clermont
ATAR – UNIVERSITY PATHWAY
English, Maths, Biology, Economics, Geography.
Tyrelle from Bowen
QCE – VOCATIONAL PATHWAY
Essential English, Essential Maths, Cert III in Business, Visual Arts in Practice, Hospitality Studies, Furnishing.
Our objective is not only to enhance classroom knowledge with practical skills and work-readiness, but also to provide students with introductions and help them foster a professional network.
The Cathedral School seeks to uncover our student’s interests and passions and set about creating a study path that gives them the necessary skills for success in their chosen career. Senior schooling is therefore as individual as they are.
Charli is an academic student on track to receive an ATAR to gain direct entry into her university of choice to study Agribusiness/ Commerce post-school. In addition, Charli is completing a Diploma of Business. This not only complements her interests, but it will also strengthen her knowledge
of business to advantage her university studies and gives a guaranteed 82 ATAR, as another option. Charli is already making a name for herself in her future industry having been selected to take part in the Country to Canberra Competition.
Alana has kept her pathways for University open exploring a variety of subject areas. She has also participated in Allied Health work experience required for entry into the double
degree of Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery at JCU. Alana is studious, and is an academic achiever and highly involved in school life.
Tyrelle is following a Vocational Pathway but not in a traditional trade… Tyrelle enjoys creative, practical fields and engaging with people. Tyrelle is aspiring to a career within the entertainment industry in radio, television or journalism. Tyrelle’s Senior School study program will allow him to gain relevant experience and qualifications, and provide him a
foundation of knowledge on which to study further at TAFE post-school or seek employment. Tyrelle plans to study a Cert III in Screen and Media during Senior School, and is also completing a Cert III in Hospitality with the Cowboys Leagues Club which not only provides him with a recognised qualification and work experience… he also receives a wage!
Pierson from Guthalungra
ATAR – UNIVERSITY PATHWAY
English, Math Methods, Chemistry, Accounting, Engineering.
Pierson is a boy from the bush who aspires to a career in rural and remote medicine working as either a General Practitioner in a private practice, or Rural Generalist in a remote hospital. Pierson is driven to provide the highest quality medical care for his country community. Pierson is diligently studying towards his goal which
requires an almost perfect ATAR for entry into Medicine at University. Pierson also enjoys Engineering and as another option is keeping the doors open for both Medicine and Engineering. He has long dreamed of being a doctor but is also loving learning the concepts in his Engineering subject.
• Private rooms from Years 10 to 12 (with doors)
• Dedicated, qualified senior staff including:
› Full-time Boarding Activities Coordinator
› Full-time Head of Boarding
› Full-time Head of Boys Boarding
› Full-time Head of Girls Boarding
› Live-in Boarding Supervisors
› Tutors and teachers to assist with homework and study
• On-site parents’ accommodation
• Chef prepared and Dietitian approved 40 day rotating menu
• End of term transport home (routes depend on numbers)
• Outside school hours schedule of social, sporting and cultural events
• Beautiful grounds, towering trees and natural lagoon
• Dedicated dormitories for girls and boys boarding
• Family culture
• Transportation to scheduled boarding events and activities
Bowen, Ayr, Ingham, Charters Towers? Consider week-day boarding. Endless opportunity to pursue academic, sporting and social interests - and home every weekend. Ask us about our weekly school bus service!
Visit cathedral.qld.edu.au/enrol
1. Fill in the Application for Enrolment online, upload the relevant documentation and pay a nonrefundable Application Fee.
2. We will hold a provisional place for your child in the year of entry. Where waiting lists occur, you will be advised as vacancies arise.
3. The application is reviewed and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview with the Head of School. This may be arranged up to a year in advance of your commencement date.
4. After a final review, successful applicants will receive a Letter of Offer.
5. To accept, complete the Enrolment Contract online and pay the non-refundable Confirmation Fee within 14 days.
School Tours
cathedral.qld.edu.au/book-a-tour
Boarding Experience
cathedral.qld.edu.au/boarding-experience
Open Day
cathedral.qld.edu.au/open-day
Year 7 Open Day cathedral.qld.edu.au/7openday
Year 10 Open Day cathedral.qld.edu.au/10openday
The Cathedral School’s scholarship program recognises the unique talents and abilities of students by reducing the cost of tuition. Scholarships commence in Years 7 and 10 and apply for the next 3-years.
Applicants are welcome to apply for one or more categories including: ARTS
ACADEMIC