The Dawn Magazine - TCS 2022

COVER IMAGE. The installation of solar panels on the Sports Precinct is providing more than $1m annual savings in electrical costs and substantial reduction in carbon emissions. The initial investment in solar will have been paid back by 2025, and ongoing savings will continue to benefit the school in many ways.

Principal's Report

Board Chairman's Report

Deputy Principal's Report

School Captains' Reports

Chaplain's Report

Chapel Captain's Report

Parents and Friends' Association Report

Past Students' Association Report

Generations Photos

Principal's Report

The 2022 year began very positively, with record enrolments of 1085 students P-12 and near capacity enrolments in our Early Learning Centre. At the beginning of the third year of the pandemic, and with most adults in the community vaccinated multiple times, we did not expect to begin Term 1 with any hiccups. Unfortunately, the Queensland Government recommended a careful start to the year because of the number of cases in the wider community following the Christmas break. Only students of essential workers were permitted at school during the first two weeks. By week three all students were happily back at school and the year ramped up to full speed very quickly. Pleasingly, that was the last mandated interruption for the 2022 year and despite nearly 60% - 70% of staff and students testing positive at different times throughout the year, there were no interruptions to events, activities or programs throughout the remainder of the year.

The 2022 year also began with a new Chairman of the School Board. Mr Dan Christie has taken over leadership of the Board and one of his first tasks has been to find two new Board members. Both barrister, Claire Grant, and businesswoman, Anne Musumeci, have joined the Board. The importance of strategic, supportive and expert school governance is tremendously important for our school and I cannot speak highly enough of the School Board’s

role over my 14 years at Cathedral. Another important role of the Board in 2022 was the oversight of the school’s 5 yearly Non-State School Accreditation Board’s Compliance Review. Of course, the school passed with flying colours. The 2022 year also heralded the first year of an externally run camping program. In an effort to control the significant cost of the very successful internal program, the school has moved to external providers for our year level camps. Both staff and students enjoyed the new program immensely, culminating with the Year 10s spending a week in the Whitsunday Islands sailing 20m yachts.

2022 will be remembered for the presence of building works around the Middle and Senior Schools. With the end of the year drawing to a close two of the three planned buildings are inhabited and they are both wonderful new spaces. Firstly, the very old O Block staffroom has been converted into 3 very modern spaces. This project has also allowed the complete redirection of the majority of the Middle and Senior School’s stormwater, which will now be drained to our lagoon. Secondly, the Middle and Senior School’s old library has now been transformed into the new teaching staffroom. Staff moved in only in November after significant asbestos was found in the old library. The third building project of a new Learning Hub and an updated Art space will be completed in 2023. My thanks to all students and staff for their patience with the building projects, as they have caused significant disruption throughout the year.

The magazine will give a much more detailed summary of the success of Cathedral students throughout the 2022 year. Suffice to say the achievements have been very significant. I will only highlight a few our the most notable.

The School's Production of All Shook

Up in early Term 2 was held over three performances at the Townsville Civic Theatre and was an absolute

triumph. Directed by Bonnie Nicholas and supported by a very talented and enthusiastic cast and crew, the show was certainly a great way to begin the second term of the year. The Cathedral School can certainly lay claim to being a very strong sporting school. Despite our small size relative to some of the schools in Townsville and throughout the State, Cathedral students perform at the highest level.

I will mention three highlights from 2022, but there were many outstanding individual and team efforts throughout the year. Firstly, our Year 7-12 girls won the Melton Black Shield for High School Sport in 2022, which is a major achievement for a school of our size. Secondly, the school’s 24 netball teams had a wonderful season as one of Townsville’s biggest netball clubs. Four teams made the grand finals of the local competition, but more impressively, our Senior Netball team made it to the finals of the Vicki Wilson Cup in Brisbane and finished 4th in the State after three days of competition. This is a remarkable achievement and congratulations to our senior girls and their coaches, Bec Bulloch and Debbie Bennett-Rauch. Finally, our schools rowing team had a disrupted season, with a high head coach turnover. Despite this our group of young coaches, led by Kim Brown, took the team to absolute dominance of the local season and then winning more than double the medals of any other school at the Qld State Championships. Cathedral has also long been a school with a very strong music program. In 2022 we saw continued evolution of our music program and our very capable musicians and music staff. This year our Musical Showcase and Sounds of Celebration concerts were an absolute highlight in Terms 2 and 4. The school now has over 400 students learning a musical instrument, with 200 of them playing more than one instrument. These are incredible numbers and there is much to look forward to in terms of music performance.

We have had a small number of staff leave Cathedral this year, with several of them moving into retirement. They are each mentioned in the Vale section of this magazine. Pleasingly the positions that have been vacated have been filled by enthusiastic young staff, who are indicating that they are ready to fill the shoes of the staff who have moved on.

The school has also been blessed in 2022 with a very strong group of Year 12s. They were farewelled in the 3rd week of November with great fanfare and will be remembered fondly by staff and younger students for some time to come. Their attention to their academic and vocational programs has been exceptional, and we certainly expect to hear great stories of their success in the years to come.

My thanks to all parents of The Cathedral School for the 2022 school year. For some parents, 2022 will likely see your final Connection Magazine with a photograph of your youngest child. I thank all parents and families for their long- or short-term support of our Day and Boarding schools. The school would certainly struggle to exist without your ongoing and genuine support for the programs, staff and opportunities provided for your children. I believe it is also appropriate to highlight that it is not only faith in the school, but also 'the sacrifice' that some families have made to enable and support their children’s enrolment at Cathedral.

My sincere thanks also to the school’s volunteer organisations and their work throughout 2022; the 'Parents and Friends' Association, the Past Students' Association and the School Board.

Each organisation has bold plans for the 2023 school year, which include the spending of the P&F’s $100,000 savings, and how to raise another $30000 from next year’s P & F Carnival, The PSA President, Tom Porter, will take the Past Students' message into regional areas in 2023 and the School Board will continue to support the

development of our school campus and facilities in the New Year.

In my Presentation Night address, I discussed my ongoing fascination with my old high school. In an attempt to understand this reflection, I revisited the powerful words of Spanish writer Amedeu de Almeida Prado who wrote: We leave something behind when we leave a place. We stay there even though we go away and there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there.

To our 2022 Year 12s, I hope you have some understanding of what you have left behind - your humour, your extensive capabilities in sport, academic endeavour, musical and creative performance, and leadership. Your combined aspiration to succeed in your many and varied chosen courses and pathways has set a fine example for those who will follow your paths. Our hope for you is that you always have someone to cheer you on, particularly when you’re tackling the hill climbs you will all face. I can promise you that you will have the loving support of your families and that your former school, which will become your alma mater very soon, will be cheering you on. As Mrs Vollugi said at the Valedictory Service, we look forward to hearing news of your future achievements. Our hope also is that you have a relationship with the God you have learnt about at school and in the first part of your lives.

Year 12s, please know that your school will always be here to welcome you back. On behalf of the staff of the school, we congratulate you on completing your schooling at Cathedral and wish you the very best in whatever you choose to do in the years ahead.

To all future readers of the 2022 Dawn Magazine, 2022 was a year to be enjoyed in the years to come. Enjoy your first, second and 50th reading of this comprehensive document.

MR IAN GAMACK PRINCIPAL

Board Chair's Report

This year, thankfully, has started to see a return to some normalcy with no forced disruptions for students over the year. When travelling and talking to colleagues and people from other states I am reminded how fortunate we have been to be able to maintain continuity for our students’ study which hopefully has positioned them with an advantage in their future pursuits. As always, the year has not been without challenge; however, the professionalism and dedication of the school executive and staff always instils a confidence that these are handled and tackled with the best interest of the school and its students at heart. This year the School Board has had two new members appointed, Claire Grant and Anne Musumeci. Claire and Anne bring exceptional skills and experience to the Board and complement greatly the existing Board members. Both are passionate about our school and I am looking forward to working with both of them into the future.

A large focus this year has been on the infrastructure renewal work with the new STEM focussed teaching facilities, new staff room amenities and soon to be constructed resources centre.

The unfortunate reality is that these have been challenging projects as they are occurring in the heart of the Middle and Senior School areas and refurbish some of the oldest buildings at the school. This is important work to ensure we actively manage the school estate and that the students and staff at our school are provided with the best facilities to support their learning and teaching. I want to acknowledge the outstanding work that some staff who have been working closely on this project have done in managing these projects which have been dynamic in nature with both the buildings and required approvals throwing up an everchanging series of challenges. Also, I want to acknowledge the patience and understanding of the students and staff who have maintained a positive outlook and effectively worked around any disruption in relation to access and changes. The end result of the works is what is important as they will provide excellent facilities for our students and teachers well into the future.

As currently with all areas and businesses, the school is not immune from the current pressure of rising costs. A large focus of the school works

program is ensuring the efficiency of the school in relation to controllable costs. The previous investment in the large solar project on the roof of the Sports Precinct is delivering significant value and savings to the school and the current building works has also allowed replacement of older equipment such as air conditioner units with more efficient units. This continual investment in the school infrastructure and resources will remain an important focus for the Board over the next 3-6 years.

To finish, I want to thank and acknowledge the school staff from the executive, teachers and assistants to the critical support staff on your dedication and focus over the year. While other activity such as new buildings and works are sometimes front and centre, it is the people that are critical in making the school the great place it is for our students.

Finally, and as always, I want to acknowledge the graduating class of 2022 and wish you all the best as you chase your dreams, start careers and take the next significant step in your life.

MR DANIEL CHRISTIE BOARD CHAIR

Deputy Principal's Report

there are positive relationships between students, teachers, and school staff; numerous school and house activities and events that are highly valued and well-attended; students who are highly motivated academically and can see the importance and value in what they learn; and teachers who genuinely know students as individuals and are passionate about their craft.

2022 has been quite a turbulent year. There have been continuing COVID public health measures, extreme weather events, a war in Ukraine, climate crisis resource challenges, soaring food and energy prices and high inflation. What does this have to do with an end-of-year Dawn report you might ask? Events, crises and measures like these remind us that schools play a pivotal role in providing stability for young people as they navigate local and global events and reactions in their formative years. They also play a role in creating a positive, supportive and caring community that enhances a sense of connection and belonging in students.

After one full year at the school, I can attest that The Cathedral School is a community where a sense of belonging is the norm. At Cathedral

All members of the school community have a part to play in creating this sense of belonging. There is a powerful sense at Cathedral that this occurs as a team approach between all members of the school community – teachers, teacher aides, boarding, maintenance, cleaning, catering and administrative staff, bus drivers, the P&F, parent volunteers, tutors, as well as coaches. This directs the work that is undertaken, the programs that are offered, the decisions that are made and the teaching that occurs. Indeed, it can be argued that our best achievements are grounded in the work that takes place behind the scenes to provide the kind of learning and living environments that are essential in developing confident, compassionate, respectful and resilient young men and women.

In my first year at the school, I have witnessed and participated in a number

of events and traditions unique to The Cathedral School, such as whole school Chapel Services, the ANZAC Day March, Athletics Carnivals on the ‘Red Track,’ the House Musicals and Instrumentals, the School Production, Foundation Day, and the Lagoon Dash. These events and traditions illustrate that The Cathedral School is more than just the sum of educational opportunities. Children who complete their education at Cathedral leave with a strong understanding of what it means to truly belong to a supportive and caring community – one that values inclusiveness and uniqueness in a world where such qualities and attributes are occasionally absent.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful work that the staff at The Cathedral School undertake every day. At any time in the week, there is a veritable army of staff working at the school. Thank you to our parents who continue to support the work we do, as well as the partnership between home and school that is so important. Thank you also for the many kindnesses that have been extended to me in my first full year at the school. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead.

MS TONIA GLOUDEMANS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

School Captains' Reports

This spirit and commitment to the school and houses was echoed in all the interhouse events we put on this year. From debating to athletics to the musicals we were gifted with entertaining, competitive and spirited performances from both Middle and Senior School students.

They always say that your final year goes by in an instant, a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ moment. And for the most part you don’t believe it, that is of course, until you realise you’ve got three weeks left of school. In one of the first ‘normal’ years back, we’ve managed to cram as many events, celebrations and activities as we could into 2022. It’s been a privilege as School Captain to watch our grade and school grow closer and give it their all in so many different aspects of school life.

The first role for the School Captains is hosting the hotly contested House Dramas. As well as being in it myself, it was inspiring to see how many students, from all grades, put their hands up to participate in an activity that is out of many people’s comfort zones.

It was also an honour to represent the school in the greater community, most notably this year in our school musical, All Shook Up. While it took a lot of effort and determination from both students and teachers, watching the performance come together and being able to share it with others was a truly rewarding experience. The memories, friends and experiences that all of us shared will not be forgotten.

This year we’ve also had great success in interschool sport, on the city, state, and even national level. I’ve had the opportunity to not only participate, but watch and cheer on teams in rowing, netball, basketball and more. From fierce competition to a sense of camaraderie, sport continues to be an entertaining way to not only show our school spirit, but build relationships between grades and schools.

Littered among these major occasions were also several school events that

highlight the passion and creativity of our students and teachers. There was Science Week, where I was lucky enough to be one of the quizmasters for the very competitive Quiz in the Quad. There was the Battle of the Bands, where our business students set up a fantastic array of stalls and the Function Lawn was filled with a cheering crowd. There was the seemingly endless student-led BBQs and bake sales in both the Middle and Senior School quads, raising money for charitable causes, student clubs and house days. Events like these, that sometimes go unrecognised, are the true testament to our school body. Students and teachers alike continue to try to make every day enjoyable, unique and exciting. It fosters greater connections within our community, connections I think are the true backbone of the school. If it weren’t for the genuine care and kindness of our school members, I truly believe Cathedral wouldn’t be the place it is today. So, to my peers, teachers, students, parents and Cathedral in general, I thank you for everything you do. I hope Cathedral continues to grow and flourish and wish everyone all the best for the future.

ASHTON PRATCHETT SCHOOL CAPTAIN

As I begin to write this article, it suddenly becomes very real that 2022 is drawing to a close. Sitting here in the early days of October there is still so much left to look forward to in the coming weeks. Sounds of Celebration, Presentation Night, Formal and external exams (whoohoo!) are just around the corner but there are also so many memories and achievements that have already been made throughout the year.

Let’s go back to the very beginning of 2022. Starting our last ever school year alone on a laptop was a bit of a shock to the system but with the support of our amazing teachers through it all, it was over in the blink of an eye and we were lucky enough to re-enter the classrooms in no time.

It was a little strange throughout the year with COVID restrictions coming and going, and students and teachers needing to isolate. However, no matter how many hurdles were put in our way this year, we were able to come together (but not too close – socially distanced, of course)

to participate in the beloved school events we look forward to every year.

In case mentioning it in half of my assembly speeches wasn’t enough, the School Production, All Shook Up, was an exciting highlight for many students this year. Although there are endless opportunities at Cathedral to interact with students from other grades across sport, music, house activities, and more, the unique community that comes together for school productions is something truly special. The teamwork is incomparable and we’re all incredibly grateful to the amazing staff who help us to experience the arts in such an immensely immersive way. In one way or another, all of the sports carnivals were able to go ahead. The Swimming Carnival was separated by grades but boy did the Year 12s cheer each other on with the volume and enthusiasm of all of the Senior School. Regardless of which athletic feat –swimming, cross country or athletics – I’m proud to be part of a year group and school who tries hard and cheers even harder. The sheer encouragement felt at any and every event is more than enough to make them something to look forward to year after year.

Moreover, the excitement in the air at the house drama, instrumental and musical competitions is nothing short of electric. Sometimes, it’s seeing fresh talent emerge; most times, it’s witnessing More House’s 'exotic' dancing, but nevertheless there are always fun surprises in store. Speaking of the

Arts, the Cathedral music program has personally been an important part of my journey at this school. There will always be a special place in my heart for the early mornings and late afternoons spent playing music with groups of talented students that never cease to amaze me.

Back in Semester 1, a group of Prefects were lucky enough to attend the International Women’s Day Breakfast and Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. These were both amazing opportunities to learn more about inspirational people in the Townsville community. It has been an honour to be part of the ever-enthusiastic group of Prefects this year. We’re grateful to have been given the opportunity to help out at events as well as strengthen and support our continually evolving school community.

This year brought many changes whether it be restriction or construction, but with a resilient and optimistic attitude shared across the Cathedral campuses, 2022 will go down as yet another successful year filled with excitement and endless achievements to be proud of.

Finally, I’d like to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of not only the Prefect group, but also the Year 12 cohort, for the opportunities to be leaders at this school, but most of all for the support given from both staff and students throughout the year. Together, we’ve made 2022 a year to remember.

CATHERINE MAHER SCHOOL CAPTAIN

Chaplain’s Report

feeling the impact. The Cathedral community is pretty special for everyone fortunate enough to be part of it.

COVID and building work in the Senior and Middle School.... from my perspective, these were the two things that made this year distinctive. Of course, the great Cathedral community that supports endeavour and success, and that encourages everyone as those made in the image of God – that has been unchanged. In the midst of many changes, our School Chapel Captain, Macy did a great job. Thanks, Macy, for your wise and gently spoken words, and your flexibility to meet the changing circumstances. A big thank you to all the students and staff who have contributed to chapels and Christian Education lessons throughout the year, including Olivia and Annabelle, our Junior School Chapel Leaders. The start of year saw many of our combined School Chapels scaled back and repeated for smaller groups. Our Junior School and our Boarding chapels were done week about (from a student point of view) for the same reason. Students seemed to take these changes, along with the changes caused by building works, in their stride (or many extra strides, in the case of music students and girl boarders!) Staff probably felt the impact of building works most, with the new common staff area yet to be finished. However, in God’s grace, all staff and students made the most of the situation and got on with being Cathedral. A lot of people went the extra mile to extend kindness to others who were

As of early October, we are currently enjoying more and less: more normal gatherings and events as most COVID restrictions have been removed; and less fencing, as new rooms come on-line and paths and access ways opened. Such simple things pose a good reminder to be thankful for the little things that we so often take for granted. Especially when so many people have had far greater disruptions in their lives this year – and far worse besides, with a high impact of COVID on the elderly and vulnerable around Australia, with floods going on down south, and with a war going on in Ukraine. In these times of change, there is a teaching from Jesus that I have been appreciating more and more. Jesus said in Matthew chapter 5:

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. These words seem quite surprising, as they seem to turn our society’s assumptions upside down. Jesus is saying that there is good – there is blessing – for those who are poor in spirit, who mourn, who are meek.

So often we yearn to be strong and independent, we certainly don’t choose to mourn, and being meek is not on the list of desirable character traits to develop. But when we are aware of our own weakness, frailty and humility, there is blessing. I believe it is precisely because at those times, we find it easiest to call out to God, and to remember the one who alone is good, who alone is powerful, and whose love and faithfulness is unfailing to all those who put their trust in him. The ‘trick’, of course, is to call out to him and trust him, and there learn that true strength comes not in asserting ourselves, but in trusting one far greater who is able to draw us into his heavenly community through Christ. And in Christ, our future is good and it is certain – not subject to frustration or sickness or anything else! Pray that we be poor in spirit!

God is good.

FATHER TIM ADKINS SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

Chapel Captain's Report

WHAT IS IT ABOUT CATHEDRAL STUDENTS THAT WOULD MAKE GOD PROUD?

Over my time at Cathedral, I have come to discover that a sincere and strong sense of companionship is powerfully built in each and every student. We are a unity of spirits where we can minister to one another by listening to and bearing each other’s burdens, to help acknowledge that we are not alone.

As God would want his children to gather in fellowship, this year I have had the joy of leading a Christian Fellowship Group. With Jesus as the centre point, I aimed to create a comforting environment where anyone felt they could go and be welcomed with freedom from judgement or expectations. The idea of “Christian fellowship” typically involves believers united by faith coming together to worship God with praise and action, and we have gathered this year, united in our shared love for Jesus and for each other. Similar to the morning tea after a Sunday church service, we cheerfully shared food whilst simply talking as friends or engaging in Christian related activities. Lunchtimes may be an isolating hour for some, and may those who feel loneliness within themselves always know they have our fellowship. As Acts 2:46 says: “Day after day they met as a group in the Temple, and they had their meals together in their homes, eating with glad and humble hearts.”

Throughout assembly prayers and chapel services, students and teachers gather to be uplifted and slow down from the rush of life, guided by the word of God. Within prayer, I hoped to share that the special people surrounding us and God, our faithful listener and wisest responder, will deliver support during adversity. They can further strengthen us through sharing their wisdom.

Navigating through this year’s journey, I have learned many valuable lessons. As we have endeavoured to find our footing and a new normal after the previous years of COVID and any confusing turns in life, this is not God’s rejection. It is a redirection. Most of all, I have come to understand that the goal is not about converting a whole school. Making just that little difference in one person’s life is the most meaningful success.

MACY NGUYEN CHAPEL CAPTAIN

Parents & Friends’ Association President’s Report

It has been an honour and a pleasure to be President of The Cathedral School Parents and Friends’ Association for the past year. This is an amazing school community, and it has been a privilege to work with such a great team of people. A massive thank you to the families and businesses who have supported us in 2022 through donation of goods, assistance at social functions, sponsorship of events and support to produce the annual calendar.

2022 started with the omnipresent threat of COVID resulting in the delay of the Welcome Back BBQ to Term 2 and the shift of committee meetings

to virtual (with the speaker inevitably on mute). Thankfully, once this was settled, we were able to welcome new and returning families alike with the Welcome Back BBQ featuring live entertainment by The Cathedral School Rock Band. This set the tone for the year with a variety of other well supported social events during the year including the Foundation Day Sundowner by the Lagoon and The Cathedral School P&F Race Day. It was fabulous to meet and greet so many members of the Cathedral community and we look forward to hosting more events in 2023.

From a fundraising perspective, the committee was active with the calendar, second hand uniform shop, Easter raffle, Foundation Day raffle and Race Day raffle all contributing to the ledger. On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank all the businesses and families who supported these fundraising activities. Money from the Easter raffle was donated to Ronald McDonald House and Althea Projects to support their activities in the community. With the Carnival scheduled again in 2023. the committee will be active in organising

fundraising events and all support from the school community is appreciated.

Finally, without the regular committed and dedicated P&F committee members providing valued input during meetings, helping whenever required, sharing their skills, knowledge, time, and passion, all these activities and events and our successful partnership with the school and community would not happen. Thank you to the school for your support and flexibility throughout the year.

The relationship between the P&F, the school, the parents, and the children has benefited from strong partnerships and compassionate support, and we look forward to continuing this in 2023.

MICHAEL YOUNG PARENTS & FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

Past Students' Association President's Report

It’s my privilege to write the PSA report for The Dawn and review the events and achievements of the Past Students’ Association.

In January we held our Back-to-School BBQ and School Dux presentation assembly. Despite the uncertainly of COVID, we still managed to get great attendance with at least 40 past students turning up to attend. Congratulations to Mikayla Dickinson on receiving the School Dux award.

Our annual House Spirit Trophies were not presented this year because COVID restrictions meant there were no audiences allowed at the swimming carnivals. This year at the school’s Open Day, our archivist Toni Lanphier set up a display and quiz game to arouse interest in the school’s history.

FOUNDATION DAY AND REUNION WEEKEND

Mr Edward Dawson (Class of 2010) was the guest speaker at the 2022 Foundation Day service in the Rock Centre on 22 July. He spoke about his time at Cathedral, studying at JCU and now working as a small animal veterinarian in Townsville. One of his fond memories was chasing Junior School staff in the minty man suit!

The Lagoon Dash was then held with the excitement of the whole school around the lagoon. The Bragging Rights Trophy was won by the current students. I would like to thank Sofia Brescianini, Annaliese Dallimore, Jacob Pang and Ronan Dobson who made a valiant effort as the Past Students’ team.

The Sundowner by the Lagoon was a lovely evening organised by the PSA, the P&F and the school. We had about 130 people attend with great food and lively entertainment by JC & the Tropics.

On Saturday, we offered morning tea and a school tour followed by a relaxed lunch on the Function Lawn. A number of past students attended the church service at St James’ Cathedral on Sunday and our annual Touch and Netball competition was held that afternoon, where a small number of past students took out the Netball trophy and current students won the Touch.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would first like to thank the 2022 PSA Executive of Michael Lang (Vice President), Tristan Davey (Secretary), Val Carson (Treasurer), and Committee members Toni Lanphier, Mary Gallagher, Annette Nelson and Sandra Hubert. I would also like to recognise the support of our Principal, Mr Ian Gamack who attends all of our meetings and events.

Our archival space is run by Mrs Toni Lanphier and I thank her for the work she has done in 2022. In the front office I thank Jo Bragg for her administrative support for the PSA and the marketing team of Jane Passmore, Matt Scully and Karen Lane for their assistance with PSA events and website.

I would also like to personally thank our PSA Scholarship student, Jonathan Cavallo, for his contributions to the PSA Committee in 2022, and for his efforts to raise the profile of the school’s history. His report is below.

I am privileged to hold the position of the President of the PSA – this school and its past students from St Anne’s and The Cathedral School are a passion of mine. I look forward to what we can achieve in 2023.

MR TOM PORTER PSA PRESIDENT CLASS OF 2007

PSA SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER’S REPORT

This year I have had the opportunity to be a part of the Past Students’ Association as the Year 12 Student Ambassador. As the student representative, I set out to spread awareness of The Cathedral School’s interesting and extensive history starting all the way back in 1917. Over multiple Senior School assemblies I presented speeches detailing key events from establishment of the four main houses in 1924 to the relocation of the school in 1942 when classes were taught out of the Ravenswood Pub during World War 2. These speeches shortly evolved into Senior Assembly quizzes that became hotly contested and showcased the students’ appreciation of the history of Cathedral.

JONATHAN CAVALLO

Generations Photos – Children of Past Students

GENERATIONS JUNIOR SCHOOL

Front row (left to right) Fletcher Gander, Thomas Coxon, Harvey More, Braxton Young, George Gianoulis, Aurora Hookey, Aurora Silverthorne, Keeley Pascoe, Harriet Lawson, Freya Scott, Sam Wallis and Oliver McKenzie. Second row Jett Edwards, Edward Finter, Maria Gianoulis, Alice Coxon, Scott Christian, Pippa Gander, Angus Lawson, Henry Navarro, Max Wallis, Lachlan Frizzell and Hugo Kippin. Third row Emma Christian, Chloe Frizzell, William Finter, Barney Ling, Amelia Martin, Lucy Wockner, Millie Kippin, Mana Roberts, Jackson Lehmann, Deklyn Li and Emma Galvin. Fourth row Sam Galvin, Ethan Frizzell, Fraser Graham, Zoe Summers, Owen Richardson, Bella Faichney, Maddox Sturmfels, Oliver Li and Hugo Richardson.

GENERATIONS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR SCHOOL

Staff member Tom Porter. Front row (left to right) Cooper Lehmann, Isobel Silverthorne, Melodie Roberts, Mr Tom Porter, Yasmin Lane, Phyllis Clarke, Finn Silverthorne. Second row Isabella Williams, Shaylee Andrews, Carcia Nallajar, Trinity Bennett, Grace Abdy, Aaliyah St Clair, Claire Nelson, Ashlin Lane, George Pearce. Third row Joshua Hosking, Geena Clark, Sophie Chun Tie, Dion Summers, Jazlin Moncrieff, Lucas Zagami, Claudia Chun Tie, Ingrid O’Brien. Fourth row Meg Atkinson, Charanti Andrews, Georgia Brown, Luke Abdy, Siana Sansbury, Ella Graham, Claire Kratzmann.

First Day of School

ANZAC Day

The Cathedral School participates annually in the Townsville ANZAC Day March on the Strand. On the 25th of April, the Junior, Middle and Senior School came together to march alongside many other schools and bands on the Strand. This year, the School’s Marching band was unable to perform due to heavy rainfall; however, this did not stop the students from turning up and supporting our veterans serving the military. Despite the rain, all students remained with high spirits and represented the school extremely well.

ANZAC Day was also commemorated in the school Rock Centre paying respect to the veterans that have served and are currently serving in the Australian Defence Force. It was an honour to hear from the special guests from the ADF

as they inspired us with their insightful and thoughtful messages. The service was memorable to all students and allowed everyone to appreciate the effort and sacrifices that were made. This occasion enables us to look positively at the future with increased peace and cohesion within society and particularly in the school’s environment.

JOSHUA NALDER

YEAR 12 STUDENT, 2022

All Shook Up

The announcement of a 2022 school production was an extremely exciting time for many students in both Middle and Senior School. Every year, the teachers love to tease the students by waiting as long as possible to tell us what production we are doing, despite our consistent efforts to figure it out. I distinctly remember begging Miss Watkinson for more information on the show every time I saw her (Sorry Miss!). Finally, after what felt like eternity, the 2022 School Production of All Shook Up was announced. The audition process for the show followed soon after. Many students spent weeks going over the audition material which included vocal and acting excerpts to be recorded, and a dance number to be learnt and performed live. I think a lot of people forget how nerve-racking it can be to put

your hand up and audition for a show like this, and I believe every student who auditioned did an excellent job in facing these nerves and giving it a go. After a few weeks of anticipation, the cast list was announced. This meant that rehearsals would soon begin. I was fortunate enough to receive the role of Lorraine, a 16-year-old hopeless romantic who was definitely not afraid to talk back. I think my mum would agree this role was very fitting for me… anyway, the rehearsals over the next few months included many hours of learning and preparing the show for the theatre. The numerous hours spent together therefore brought the cast very close together. It was fantastic to see many friendships form between students from all different grades who all share the same love for performing.

Although the entire production process was extremely memorable, I think the most exciting part of this show was being in the theatre. After 8 months of rehearsals, we were finally ready for the big performance. The Civic Theatre crew were extremely generous, and we could not have produced such an amazing show without their consistent efforts. All three performances were highly successful, and I am so thankful to everyone involved in this show, I could not have asked for a better group of people to work with. The Cathedral School’s 2022 production of All Shook Up was an unforgettable and extremely special experience for the entire crew and I am forever grateful that I was able to be a part of such an amazing show.

CADENCE MCMANUS YEAR 11

Foundation Day

In Week 1 of Term 3, The Cathedral School community celebrated the School’s 105th Foundation Day. Our guest speaker, Dr Edward Dawson, Cathedral’s 2010 Chapel Captain and Prefect, inspired students with a memorable and humorous speech, sharing many of his fond school memories. His words reminded us that although there are likely many things we may struggle with or are not incredible at, to get the most out of life, we must grasp every opportunity and give everything our best shot.

Three staff members were recognised for their service to the school at the Foundation Day Service. Ms Kistern Gates received a 20 year award, and Mr John Rauch was presented with a specially designed baton award for his 40 years of dedicated service at the school. School Nurse Renee Neilsen was this year's recipient of the Toni Lanphier School Service Award.

Following the service and induction of new leaders, we celebrated the School’s birthday in style with our annual Lagoon Dash. Despite the ongoing construction, the Lagoon was surrounded by House and School spirit. As we eagerly dashed around and exchanged our batons, we were cheered on by fellow peers, staff, parents and past students. Congratulations to the More House Girls and the Bede House Boys for claiming the shields in their respective races. The current students claimed ‘Bragging Rights’, winning the Past Students v Current Students v Staff.

Following the exciting race, students, staff and guests all enjoyed a delicious cake, allowing the students to return to class with a reminder of how fortunate we are to be part of The Cathedral School Community.

TEHGAN GEE

YEAR 12 PREFECT, 2022

Junior School Art Show

The Rock Centre was the scene once again for our ELC and Kindy to Year 6 Art Extravaganza. It was wonderful to be able to once again invite family and friends to view our display of classroom artworks created through 2022. Audiences were entertained by musical performances from across the Junior School, thanks to Mrs Rich, Mrs Adkins, Mrs Burney, and Mrs Dick.

The “hands on” activities were very popular, and our Junior School Leaders did an outstanding job managing these. The display looked very impressive and was very well attended. It was a lovely and relaxed event where excited children shared their work with family and friends. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible.

Grandparents’ Day

To conclude Semester 1, a highlight on the Junior School calendar is always Grandparents’ Day.

During 2022 we were so pleased that the restrictions of COVID-19 had been lifted and we were able to share the musical talents of our Junior School students with our beloved Grandparents, followed by morning tea and classroom visits with their grandchildren.

Mrs Tess Nichols took the reigns once again to prepare each year level with a song from the stage to the screen. Each year level’s performance was a resounding success. The students were delighted to see some movie clips of songs that have been performed from the stage to screen including ‘Rainbow

Connection’ from the ‘Muppets’, ‘Circle of Life’ from ‘Lion King’ and who could forget ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ from ‘The Wizard of Oz’. The biggest sing-along occurred when ‘Danger Zone’ from ‘Top Gun’ came onto the screen in the Rock Centre.

Our Junior School Animato Choir performed a wonderful rendition of ‘Supercalifragillisticexpialidocious’, while Kindy entertained us with ‘Out in the Bush’. Prep joined in with a song from Peter Pan ‘Never Smile at a Crocodile’ and Year 1 students sang ‘Happiness’ from ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’. Our younger choir, Sopraninos, performed a favourite from ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, ‘Truly Scrumptious’. ‘Do Re

Mi’ from ‘The Sound of Music’ was sung superbly by our excited Year 2 students followed by Year 3 who performed ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ from ‘Seusical The Musical’. In our older grades, Year 4 sung ‘It’s All Right’ from the movie ‘Soul’ and Year 5 proved how ‘Joyful, Joyful’ from Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ can really lift your spirits. Our oldest students in Year 6 rounded out our musical melodies with a song from ‘Toy Story’, ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’.

To every Grandparent that joined us, thank you. Coming to see your grandchildren in action singing, performing and showcasing their learning journey is a real thrill for them and we appreciate you.

Junior School Wonder Walk

The Wonder Walk is a highly anticipated event on the Junior School calendar, with students sharing their investigations and inquiries. The notion of wonder is integrated into every learning space, with students and staff engaging in the challenge of ‘I Wonder’ throughout the year. During this time, the ‘I Wonder’ challenge is a common thread intentionally woven through the curriculum to promote natural curiosity and wonder in all learners. Teachers explicitly link the curriculum to individual student’s interests and learning in the Key Learning Areas of HASS: History, Geography, Science, English, Mathematics and The Arts. This allows for deep personalised learning whilst developing a set of transferrable skills.

Each year, a common theme directs the Investigations and Educational Research Projects (ERPs). In 2022, the theme was Look Into the Future. The broad nature of this theme enabled all year levels to wonder, inquire and capture individual, group and whole class interests.

As part of the Walker Learning Approach, our signature pedagogical approach in the Junior School, Investigations occur in all Kindergarten to Year 2 classes. In 2022, these year

levels focused on particular areas of interest across the classes. Children questioned what could happen in the future for their favourite fairytale characters and they dressed up in a profession they are interest in. Investigations about native Australian animals, the building of towns and the forces that make objects move were also on display.

Year 3 to 6 students are able to personalise their inquiry further by completing Educational Research Projects (ERPs) on particular areas of interest related to the curriculum delivered in their year level. An enormous variety of projects was created by students including, comparing sail boats, investigating countries around the world, examining artists and their techniques, explaining what particular substances are made up of, providing information about natural disasters and investigating a number of sports. Visitors could take a walk through galleries or read the stories about an inspiring achiever. Students inquired about how animals have evolved and adapted to their environment, difference between jazz and classical music, how wedding

dresses have changed over the centuries and even a comparison of stadiums. Visitors were quizzed on historical topics and could even pat a bearded dragon. Personal interests were definitely on show from the Year 3 to Year 6 students.

The Rock Centre stage was adorned with The Readers and Writers Club’s Magical Faraway Tree from the Enid Blyton book. Each branch contained a student’s piece of creative writing or drawings. The Wonder Hub used the stage to show a very special yearlong project. The Pom-Pom Blanket was designed and created by Year 6 students and helpers to donate to The Ronald McDonald House. The blanket is symbolic of all cultures, and colours of the Global flags. Our amazing students created this masterpiece with the purpose of helping others. We confidently proclaimed the 2022 Wonder Walk a huge success. What a way to end Term 3.

Looking into the future, the world is in good hands.

TANYA MURPHY ASSISTANT HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Early Learning Centre

Childcare Coordinator’s Report

Discoverers Room

Explorers Room

Investigators Room

Venturers Room

Early Learning Coordinator’s Report

Creators Room

Inventors Room

Kindergarten T

Kindergarten C

Kindergarten S

Kindergarten OSHC

Childcare Coordinator’s Report

What an incredible year in the Early Learning Centre. We started the year on 10th of January with our classrooms filled to capacity. It was fantastic to see our families return fresh after the Christmas break and we were excited to welcome some new children to join our Cathedral family. This year we purchased the beautiful wood climbing frames across all yards in the Early Learning Centre, and the children have all became very confident in climbing and using the monkey bars.

Our Educators have worked extremely hard to get to know each and every child within the service and built beautiful connections with the children and their families. A massive thank you to them all for making our service the most incredible place it is.

Community involvement this year has been a highlight of our year, we have been very fortunate to have the Australian Army visit our children. Sergeant Mitchell Low, and Corporal Jasset Adams brought the children a PMV-L vehicle to explore. Sergeant Low and Corporal Adams then went into the Kindy rooms and the Inventors room and answered lots of questions the children had about the vehicle and the Army. We also had police officers Dan and Steph from the Queensland Police Service bring in a police car and buggy to the ELC for the children. The children really enjoyed using the siren, microphone, and dressing up as police officers. Ross and his team on C shift from Wulguru Fire Station also came to the service and spoke to the children about fire safety and all had a turn on the massive fire hose. Tahlulah Tillett from the North Queensland Toyota Gold Stars visited the children in the Early Years and read a story and spoke about how she started her career in NRLW. The children loved listening to the story then playing in the yard with Tahlulah. A massive thank you to Sergeant Low and Corporal Adams from the Australian Army, Dan and Steph from Mundingburra Police station, Ross, Lee, Jason and Adrian at Wulguru Fire Station (C Shift), and Tahlulah Tillett

from the North Queensland Toyota Gold Stars for coming to the ELC and making the most incredible memories for our children. We also would like to say a massive thank you to all the families and friends who have come into the service to cook, read, teach, dance, sing, and play instruments for our children.

This year we celebrated NAIDOC week by having indigenous students from the Middle and Senior school come into the ELC for the morning. They demonstrated traditional dancing, painting, weaving, singing, story reading, and bracelet making with the children. The children really enjoyed interacting with the older Cathedral students.

Dress up days this year have been a massive hit. The children and Educators have enjoyed Pyjama Day, Book Week Dress up, Pirate Day, Wear your Favourite Colour day, State of Origin dress up day, and many more. Thank you to all the families and staff who joined in on these dress up days.

I would like to thank all our families for sharing their incredible children with us each day! We are truly very blessed to be a part of their day to day lives!

EMMA GRUNDY CHILDCARE COORDINATOR

Discoverers Room

What a wonderful year we have had in the Discoverers room this year. All of our children settled in quickly and created many different connections with their peers, the educators, and the other children in the Centre. We have watched our children go from young babies, able to merely shake their arms whilst interacting, to more independent young toddlers who are able to explore everything.

Their physical skills are outstanding, with most children walking freely and everyone extending their climbing abilities. We loved singing songs and boogying to any music, particularly enjoying when the school music groups practiced near the lagoon. Engaging with the music helped us to explore and extend our verbal skills, babbling along to the songs and expressing our enjoyment loudly! There have been lots of first words uttered, and we were surprised every day with the different words the children were expressing.

We learned about social skills, sharing with our friends, and exploring learning spaces together. We enjoyed investigating animals, home corner, the sandpit, and we absolutely loved water play. Every day we developed our fine motor skills through feeding ourselves and trying to use spoons.

We were also excited to participate in all the special events throughout the year, including Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents’ Day, Easter, Pyjama Day, Book Week Dress Up Day, NAIDOC Week celebrations, and the Cowboys school visits.

We were very thankful to be able to share a wonderful year with our Discoverers and their amazing families.

JANET WELLSMORE LEAD EDUCATOR

JENNIFER HEPBURN ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Explorers Room

WHAT A YEAR THE EXPLORERS ROOM HAD:

Excavators, diggers, and trucks –we’ve watched them from afar;

Xylophones, shakers, and drums –lots of music we have enjoyed;

Police and Fire truck visits brought us great excitement and joy;

Loving friendships have been built throughout the year;

Outside we built our confidence to climb and jump from the obstacle course;

Row, Row Your Boat was a favourite song of ours this year;

Easter traditions shared: eating hot cross buns and making Greek easter biscuits;

Rainbows of colours were learnt through song, story, and art;

Science Week saw cooking, volcanoes, and Skittles run experiments galore!

KRISTINA STEFANOS LEAD EDUCATOR

BELLA LANDMAN ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Investigators Room

Introducing a new learning environment

Nurturing our connections with others

Venturing into new challenges

Engaging and exploring our skills

Supporting our interest in a range of experiences

Turning TWO!

Involved and curious learners

Growing into confident individuals

Achieving milestones

Tactful relationships

Overcoming obstacles

Reaching new goals

Sharing love, happiness and excitement within our Investigators family!

AMY LODGE LEAD EDUCATOR

NATTAYA WETTERLING AND ROMENEY HOLT ASSISTANT EDUCATORS

Venturers Room

With 2022 coming to a close, we are so grateful for yet another wonderful year within the Cathedral ELC. We welcomed new families to our room through the year and together our Venturers children had a fantastic year with their friends and Educators.

During the year, we as educators worked diligently to establish caring and nurturing relationships with the children, respected each child’s qualities and abilities, identified their strengths and interests, chose appropriate teaching strategies, and designed the learning environment specifically for them. From these practices, the Venturers children were continuously achieving their milestones, became more confident and stronger in their social and emotional wellbeing, developed a wide range of skills such as problem solving, experimentation and investigation, interacted positively and verbally with others, and learned to be creative and imaginative through play.

There are many moments that we captured this year from learning

about dinosaurs, insects, sea animals, Australian animals, transportation, numbers, letters, colours, shapes, and different cultures, to extending our interests and imagination through the creation of special areas of interest in our room, such as Fire Fighters, Pirates, The Three Little Pigs story, The Venturers’ airplane & airport, Little Chef and Pizza place, and Hospitals.

We hope that our Venturers children will celebrate their achievements with their families and friends, make new discoveries, accept new challenges, expand their imagination to be more creative through learning, and continue to have lots of fun with their friends through play inside and outside of the Centre.

We thank all our families for an amazing year and look forward to what 2023 will bring!

STEFANIA BOYLE LEAD EDUCATOR

MELISSA BRABON AND CHRISTINE MORGAN ASSISTANT EDUCATORS

Early Learning Coordinator’s Report

to learning. It should invoke a sense of wonder and curiosity and motivate children to explore and investigate. The learning environments at our Early Learning Centre, whether it be a classroom or our outdoor spaces, are full of provocations, and intentional and purposeful experiences, all wrapped up in a welcoming and inviting package.

The learning environment is often referred to in education theories as the “third teacher”, and in early childhood education it is a critical component of high quality education. An engaging learning environment is essential for children to feel comfortable and open

Kath Walker, developer of the Walker Learning Approach, explains that learning and play areas should provide opportunities for children to explore and investigate a range of open-ended and engaging experiences. These areas should reflect and respect children’s ideas, interests, strengths, and needs;

DISCOVERERS

should include areas that provide for opportunities to work and play alongside others and alone; should provide a sense of calm; and indoor and outdoor environments should provide continuity and connectedness between each other. Here at the Cathedral Early Learning Centre, we are very privileged and grateful to have not only beautiful natural outdoor spaces and spacious classrooms, but also educators who take great pride in their own learning spaces, and work collaboratively to provide amazing outdoor learning environments for all children to share.

JULIE WHITBREAD EARLY LEARNING COORDINATOR

Our Discoverers indoor learning space is one that evolves the most in the Centre throughout the year. Early in the year we start with young babies, some not yet rolling over, who by the end of the year have grown and developed into young toddlers and are walking independently. With these incremental yet vast changes in development, the room, experiences, and even the furniture will change within the space to cater for this. With soft, homely furnishings and lots of natural light, our Discoverers room aims to be a home away from home for our littlest people.

EXPLORERS

The Explorers room caters for our young toddlers who are beginning to learn to negotiate with others and are starting to develop more independent self-help skills. Towards the end of the year, these children are learning how to role play and enjoy playing in areas that emulate what they see at home, such as shopping and cooking meals, so this is brought into their play. As these children are still developing their vocabulary and speaking skills, the educators rely on observing children in play and on what information parents provide about children’s interests to inform what may spark their curiosity when setting up this environment.

INVESTIGATORS

Our Investigators children are becoming more independent in their play choices and in speaking their mind. These children are much more vocal around what types of things they may enjoy playing with and interact more with each other and the educators. Play is becoming much more social in this age group, so the environment needs to reflect this. Defined spaces are becoming more important as children grow older as negotiating with others is still a skill under development. Having areas to not only play with their peers, but also quiet, individual play spaces are equally important so that children can have some alone time if they need it.

VENTURERS

The Venturers are the older toddler group at our Centre. Spaces within this room are more defined, with a variety of open-ended play experiences that cater for individual, small group, and larger group play and learning. Attention to detail is important when setting up environments as this enriches and deepens the play into intentional learning. It can provide the stimulus that invites a child to engage in the space and makes it more exciting and dynamic.

KINDERGARTEN

Inviting, engaging, and enticing learning provocations and play spaces are essential for Kindergarten, the crucial year before formal schooling commences. Developing a sense of curiosity and wonder as well as a love of learning is so important as it sets up a growth mindset in children when they head to Prep. It is our intention for our Kindergarten children to question, investigate, explore, and experiment in order to learn and grow.

CREATORS & INVENTORS

When defining spaces, it is also important to look at the height of a room. Bringing the ceiling height down by using draping of fabric, and even lighting such as fairy lights, can help to create a sense of calm and cosiness. As children reach the pre-Kindy spaces of Creators and Inventors, their class sizes increase, so having these special areas within the learning spaces assists in keeping children engaged and focused on their play, allows them to concentrate better, and limits distraction from others. These are important features when you consider the vast amounts of learning that take place in this fundamental year prior to entering Kindergarten.

OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS

Our outdoor learning environments are spaces that allow for a vast range of learning and development to take place. Whether it be developing social skills such as sharing and waiting your turn, gross motor skills such as riding bikes or using the monkey bars, sensory play such as sand or mud play, or simply lying back in the grass and watching the clouds roll by, our environments cater for all of these and more. Our large shady trees provide areas where children can escape the heat to play and learn, bring them closer to nature, and provide spaces to open the imagination to so many amazing possibilities.

Creators Room

The year has gone by so quickly! We have built strong relationships within our room, welcomed new friends, and made our mark on 2022. We celebrated turning 3 and enjoyed the birthday celebrations with balloons, fun, and laughter. This year saw us challenge ourselves and meet new milestones.

Throughout year we became more aware of fairness for ourselves and others, which helped us understand how to negotiate turns and read others’ behaviours. We grew with confidence and worked on our selfhelp skills and independence. The specialist lessons we participated in this year gave us a new environment to develop a variety of skills, including following directions and instructions, sharing laughs, and having fun with one another. We looked forward to seeing Mr Baills for HOJS reading, Mrs Talbot for Christian Education, and Miss Steph for Music within our centre, and venturing on the school grounds to see Mr J for Physical Education.

We have learned about life cycles, introduced yoga into our day, role played doctors, and participated in so much more throughout the year. We practised our counting skills and started to look at writing letters, we recognised colours and practised cutting with scissors. We have enjoyed celebrating special days, becoming a community within our environment, sharing our learning journey with one another, and recognising our accomplishments and those of others. It has been such a wonderful year getting to know every family and watching everyone’s personalities shine through. Thank you for such an amazing and beautiful year.

NICOLE WINNETT LEAD EDUCATOR

LICCIARDELLO ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

CLAIRE

Inventors Room

The Inventors have been very busy this year, with their interests changing and evolving, and their skills continually developing. This led us to adapt and shape our learning environments accordingly. We have had dinosaurs, frogs and safari animals join us in our small world play, constructions using Mobilo and Lego creating new things every day, and doctors, a grocery store and Santa’s workshop to build on our imaginative play.

This year the Inventors welcomed two tiny new friends – guinea pigs named Marshall and Rainbow – as our class pets. The children all helped to look after them; changing their bedding, feeding them, and making sure their water was filled.

We learnt so much during our specialist lessons at the school and within our room; Chapel with Mrs Talbot,

Music with Miss Steph, and reading with Mr Baills, with special mention of Physical Education with Mr J.

Later in the year, Miss Arianna joined Inventors as an additional educator to facilitate extra support and inclusion in our class. She was a wonderful addition to our Inventors family, and we are grateful for the time she spent with us. It has been an amazing year and we have met so many wonderful families along the way. We have loved getting to know each little personality and have loved watching them learn and grow; teaching us new things along the way.

COURTNEY MATHIESEN LEAD EDUCATOR

PATXI PHILLIPS AND ARIANNA PALA ASSISTANT EDUCATORS

Kindergarten T

WE ARE…

Kind

Inventive

Nature-loving

Determined

Young learners

Thriving and growing each day. The children’s love for creating, building, inventing, experimenting, interacting, and literacy has allowed these characteristics to shine. The enthusiasm and energy brought to Kindy T each day allowed for endless learning opportunities led by the children through engagement with resources such as sand, water, mud, writing materials and construction materials.

JORDEN PEARCE TEACHER

JESSICA SMITH ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Kindergarten C

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KINDY?

Axl – Being in the rocket.

Harper – Playing in home corner.

Billy – Playing with my friends.

Morgan – Climbing the monkey bars.

Bram – Cuddling Mrs Ferguson.

Cecilia – Playing with playdough.

Kade – Playing with Mobilo.

Cassidy – Playing with my friends.

Harriet – Playing with playdough.

Kara – Making things.

Chloe – Painting.

Lachlan – Everything.

Harlow – Painting.

Macy – Monkey bars.

Leonardo – Playing with Mobilo and Lego.

Penelope – Drawing.

Olivia – Because there’s Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Lourie.

Maiya – The monkey bars.

Paddy – Playing with my friends.

MARCELLE FERGUSON TEACHER

STELLA LOURIE ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Kindergarten S

‘WHY I LOVE KINDY’ BY KINDY SLOTHS.

I love Kindy because...

George – I see my friends every day.

Walter – I get to build stuff.

Bill – Wyatt plays with me.

Joshua – I get to play with Wyatt.

Maisie – I like playing with Billie in the kitchen.

Wyatt – I like reading.

Mitchell – Georgie plays with me.

Flossy – I like playing with Mattea and cuddling with bunny.

Harry – I like playing with my friends.

Jeevan – I like playing outside.

Raener – I like playing Pokémon.

Hugh – I like playing in the mud pit.

Millie – I get to colour.

Mattea – I can play on the monkey bars.

Billie – I like to do arts and crafts.

Sienna – Pippa makes funny faces at me, and I like it.

Violet – I got to take the Sloth home.

Pippa – I can do arts and crafts.

Ryan – I play with the animals.

NAOMI FITZGERALD TEACHER

TOTH ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

PETA

Kindergarten OSHC

2022 was full of creativity, adventure, and collaboration. The Kindergarten cohort united in Kindy OSHC and shared our ideas, investigations, and laughter as we adventured across the year (and the school) together.

We developed our thinking by asking questions about and furthering our understanding of the world around us during the terms, and gave ourselves challenges and pushed the limits of our own skills in Vacation Care.

We are so thankful for a wonderful year together, along with the care from our Kindergarten room Assistant Educators in Kindy OSHC, we have enjoyed such an enriching and remarkable year in 2022.

DEMITRA PAPAGEORGE KINDERGARTEN OSHC COORDINATOR

MELISA WHIFFIN AND OLIVIA DALLIMORE ASSISTANT EDUCATORS

Basketball Champions at the Sports Precinct Testing motion with jelly and messy play

Exploring team work with toliet paper

Cowboys Crazy Football Day

Laughing together at the Rock Centre

Testing our strength with the Parachute

Off on a treasure hunt across the school grounds

Visit from our local police officers

Observing the wildlife down at the Connection Place

Enjoying some popcorn while sharing funny jokes

School

The Wonder Hub

Digital Technologies

Japanese Classroom Music

Instrumental Music Program

Christian Education

Physical Education

Junior School Sport

Junior School

Extracurricular Activities

Outside School Hours Care

Junior School House Reports

Bede House

Chatham House

Langton House

More House

Head of Junior School's Report

Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum was released this year and we are so grateful for the work of Mrs Tanya Murphy who has prepared the Junior School tremendously for gradual implementation in 2023. Mrs Murphy, key Junior School Staff, Middle and Senior School Curriculum Leaders have embedded a schoolwide implementation plan that will see our staff and students supported in the roll-out of this significant teaching and learning revision.

6. Evidence-based best practices are used to inspire teachers to nurture and foster confident, happy, and responsible citizens for life.

7. All behaviours are viewed and guided from a wellbeing lens.

8. The Triangle of Education Care (child, family, and school), through engagement of all, is valued and prioritised.

9. Strengths-based child, family and staff support is offered and provided.

The 2022 year in the Junior School has been one of growth and change. This has encouraged us to think differently and explore the boundaries of how we educate our students.

The year began somewhat like the previous year ended with the Big ‘C’ returning for the beginning of school. The Junior School Staff were determined to not let it dampen the excitement of the first day of school. Our staff dressed up, partied around the Junior School Car Park with bubbles and gifts and families were encouraged to drive by to meet the teachers and assistants. The staff and families had a BLAST and it was a unique and connecting way to commence the school year. Thankfully things got back to the new normal quickly and students returned to the classroom.

2022 saw the transition from our traditional Outdoor Education Program to our new partnership with Outer Limits for Year 2 to Year 5. For the first time all year levels were able to set off into the wilderness together as a whole year level. While this created a logistical challenge, it allowed whole year levels to grow and connect as one. Students reported a huge improvement in the Outdoor Education menu and parents after some early hesitation gave the program a big thumbs up! We look forward to Outdoor Education in 2023 putting all our feedback and reflections into practice.

A major achievement in 2022 was the launch of The Junior School Guidance Framework. The Guidance Framework is a world-first approach to guiding student choices in school. It is a partnership and shared responsibility between the school, family and the child. We call this the Triangle of Care. A climate of trust and respect is created through connected and open communication between staff, families and children. Our goal is to nurture 21st-century learning through flexibility, innovation, and growth-mindedness. We believe “HOW” we guide children in their learning, choice-making and self-awareness contributes to their potential for lifelong connection and success. We feel privileged to be able to provide a safe, caring and Christian environment while living The Cathedral Junior School's Ten Declarations.

1. Our Christian faith is lived daily, in all we do, to uphold our School Values to support all community members.

2. Safety is the primary need.

3. A culture of care and connection is encouraged to nurture learning, inclusion, community spirit and belonging.

4. Guidance is the pathway to connected relationships and effective and positive communication.

5. Children are guided to make values-aligned choices.

10. The daily living and harnessing of the School’s Values and Mission are experienced every day.

I am pleased to announce that in 2023 we will appoint a Wellbeing Teacher full time in the Junior School to lead the implementation of The Guidance Framework across the school.

Finally, I want to share my best wishes with Mrs Mary Slack-Smith who, after 33 years of dedicated service to the Junior School, will retire at year’s end. Mrs Slack-Smith has been a loyal servant to The Cathedral School over many years. She has embodied the mission and aims of the school with grace and kindness. I have never met a more reliable and loving teacher in my career. I am grateful Mrs Slack-Smith and I crossed paths as she has taught me how to love what we do – teaching kids! Mrs Slack-Smith will be sorely missed. We thank her for the value she has added to the lives of many and wish her all the best on her permanent vacation, otherwise known as retirement.

All the best, Mrs Slack-Smith.

MR LUKE BAILLS HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Assistant Head of Junior School’s Report

Reflecting on 2022 brings about thoughts of resilience, exciting change and continuous improvement. While we began the year with a delayed start to usual schooling, the Junior School students and staff swiftly built routines, expectations and strong child-teacher-parent connections when Term 1 officially commenced. Along with an influx of new students, the Junior School welcomed several new teaching staff – both guardian and specialist teachers. Our new staff members quickly settled into the Cathedral Way and brought their own personal strengths, knowledge, skills, interests and passions, complementing our existing staff.

Our Junior School teachers continue to grow and refine their pedagogical practices. During the Student Free Days in January, teachers participated in a two-day Walker Learning Approach professional development. In a differentiated and student age-appropriate program, Kindergarten to Year 2 teachers focused on Investigations and how these scheduled activities provide opportunities for children to have active roles in their learning, along with how teachers can use this time to personalise learning for each child. Year 3 to 6 teachers engaged in a session on Educational Research Projects, learning how to address a number of curriculum learning areas and to use these projects to spark student’s individual interests. All teachers developed a deeper understanding of the Walker Learning philosophy and components of the approach, while reflecting on their current Walker Learning aligned practices as well as considering the role of the environment in student learning.

In May, Year 3 and Year 5 students were our first students to complete NAPLAN Online. Happily, there were very few issues, with students and staff thoroughly prepared. All students successfully used laptops to complete their testing, except for Year 3 Writing which continues to be administered on paper. Our school community should be proud of the results as students gave their very best efforts. When reflecting on NAPLAN successes, the students’ favourite part of the NAPLAN Online process was the delicious breakfasts available on testing days. We look forward to another year of NAPLAN Online in 2023, with an earlier timeline of March. Our Science and STEM curriculums were boosted this year by STEM Hub incursions and an excursion for one year level. Students in Prep to Year 4 participated in Science lessons specifically designed to deliver the content relating to a current unit of work. During the learning experiences, students had the opportunity to observe animals, identifying and discussing the needs of living animals, characteristics, habitats, challenges to survival and adaptations. Depending on the year level incursion, the animals included clownfish, a turtle, and a cockatiel named Shadow. Year 4 classes followed up their Science incursion with an excursion to Magnetic Island to walk The Forts, luckily spotting one koala, then heading to the Alma Bay to wade in the shallows, observing the habitat of sea turtles. This experience inspired some Year 4 students to fundraise for the Sea Turtle Foundation and the Koala Hospital on Magnetic Island. Additionally to our STEM program, Bright Future returned to The Cathedral Junior School to provide Year 5 and Year 6 students with a range of STEM based activities to spark their interests and broaden their thinking about STEM-based careers. Bright Future is a national school-based program developed by the Australian Resource and Energy Group AMMA.

As well as promoting personalised learning for students, the Junior School is committed to creating a climate of care and consideration through The Guidance Framework. The framework encompasses the guidance approach,

focusing on values and strengths, connection and communication, growth mindset and acknowledgement, while fostering the wellbeing of all. A significant achievement for 2022 was the official launch of The Guidance Framework to the Junior School teaching staff in April, followed by the Parent launch in July. The launches were celebratory events as the framework had developed over several years through collaboration and professional learning. During the launch sessions, participants were informed about the goals, declarations and purposes of the framework, together with the roles and responsibilities of staff, students and parents. Our Junior School Staff and students understand the importance of making choices aligned with the School Values of Safety, Respect, Responsibility and Engagement every day. Along with displaying our values and weekly virtues, having a growth mindset and using choice guidance practices, the Junior School has created an environment of consideration and care for all school community members.

Term 4 provided a time to focus on literacy, especially for our Kindergarten to Year 2 teachers, who participated in a structured reading and writing professional development. This literacy focus was supported by a significant investment in reading resources, enabling implementation in learning spaces to occur in 2023. Teachers learnt the importance of structuring and explicitly teaching phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension systematically in literacy programs. Our teachers are excitedly preparing to share their knowledge and resources with students and families at the beginning of next year.

With our dedication to continued and intentional preparation for the implementation of Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum in the coming years, embedding of structured and explicit literacy programs and a focus on the guidance and wellbeing of students, the Junior School heads into 2023 in a very strong position.

MS TANYA MURPHY ASSISTANT HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Junior School Prize List

YEAR 4

Citizenship Award: Mia Kelly, Monty McLean, Tahlia O’Neill, Hugo Richardson, John Scanlan and Elliette Young.

Medal for Outstanding Citizenship Success in Year 4: William Finter and Bridey Seaman.

Endeavour Award: Bryce Fisher, Filip Hromek, Laura Klingner, Jackson Lehmann, Abbey Penny and Aleina Winkler.

Medal for Outstanding Endeavour Success in Year 4: Felicity

Colquhoun and Thomas Sharpe.

Holistic Improvement Award: Quinn Burgers, Archer Ferguson, Alexander Finlay, William Finter, Charlee Jang and Charlotte Pond.

Medal for Outstanding Holistic Improvement Success in Year 4: Darcy Jones and Edie Newell-Voevodin.

Academic Excellence Award: Anja Belward, Arabella Belward, Felicity

Colquhoun, Olivia Gleadow, Addison Goodwin, Zion Hadfield, Filip Hromek, Evonne Joseph, Barney Ling, Dylan Plath, Ronya Pracher, Arabella Robinson, Bridey Seaman, Thomas Sharpe, Harriet Smith, Lillie Steel, Grace Stillwell and Elliette Young.

Medal for Outstanding Academic Success in Year 4: Emmett Aubrey and Molly McCosker.

YEAR 5

Citizenship Award: Nate Brooks, Harriet Connolly, Alex Hibble, Stephanie McCauley, Kaiyah Nam and Joshua Starnes.

Medal for Outstanding Citizenship Success in Year 5: Liam McManus and Jacqueline O’Halloran.

Endeavour Award: Jay Antoney, Lawson Barker, Emma Christian, Lenana Munene, Sophia Saro and Maya Whelan.

Medal for Outstanding Endeavour Success in Year 5: Preston Campbell and Isla Liebenberg.

Holistic Improvement Award: Lucia Calleja, William Crumpler, Zac Doble, Isabella Luxford, Charlie Parfrey and Elizabeth Washington

Medal for Outstanding Holistic Improvement Success in Year 5: Indiana Packer and Daniel Pang.

Academic Excellence Award: Sophie Bennett, Bronte Bulloch, Preston Campbell, Caitlyn Cavanagh, Harriet Connolly, Alex Hibble, Millie Kippin, Isla Liebenberg, Eve Musumeci, Jacqueline O’Halloran, Maya Pandalai, Daniel Pang, Kieran Sheldon and Joshua Tomarchio.

Medal for Outstanding Academic

YEAR 6

THE ARTS AWARDS

The Visual Arts Award: Hannah Ewels

The Performing Arts

Award: Willow Morse

The Mary Allan Prize for Music: Hannah Ewels

SPORTS PRIZES

Scott Family Award for Best

All Rounder: Lara Burgers and Lachlan Tengbom..

Dorothy Skilling Encouragement Award: Ayeesha Judge and Hayden O’Neill.

The Castelli Family Award for House Sport: Bede House

SERVICE AWARDS

Citizenship Award: Ella Amos, Mackenzie Corbett, Luke Gleadow, Ella Hodda, Risau Mosby and Cooper Singh.

Medal for Outstanding Citizenship Success in Year 6: Olivia Finlay and Evaan Joseph.

P & F Year 6 Christian Citizenship Award: Brooklyn Wightman.

The Will Family Award for Best All-Round Student: Zoe Lyster and Owen Richardson.

Endeavour Award: Sam BreckenridgeJones, Olivia Kelly, James McCosker, Owen Richardson, Eleanor Saro and Benjamin Sharpe.

The Peter’s Family Endeavour Prize and Medal: Samuel Galvin and Lucy Wood.

Holistic Improvement Award: Jonathan Beard, Taylor Clifford, Heidi Griffiths-Campbell, Brayden Martin, Lulu McLean and Cash Toomby.

Medal for Outstanding Holistic Improvement Success in Year 6: Lara Burgers and Cooper Norval.

ACADEMIC AWARDS

The Jennifer Holborn Rennick Prize for Most Improved Student: Bailey Douglas and Zoe Summers.

Academic Excellence Award: Ella Amos, Matthew Birrell, Sam BreckenridgeJones, Ciara Endacott, Isabella Faichney, Olivia Finlay, Zoe Lyster, James McCosker, Hayden O'Neill, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Emily Sadewasser, Cooper Singh and Lucy Wood.

Academic Excellence Award and The Dallimore Family Award for Excellence in ICT: Claudia Gates and Evaan Joseph

The Speiglhauer Prize for Excellence in English: Hannah Ewels

The Sharwood Prize for Excellence in Mathematics: Hannah Ewels

Medal for Outstanding Academic Success in Year 6: Hannah Ewels

Medal for Outstanding Academic Success in Year 6: Owen Richardson.

Junior School Leaders' Report

Wow! Where do we even begin?

Semester One went so fast, but we both still enjoyed it, and we have many memories to take with us into Middle School. Just like last year, and the year before that, COVID struck again, which was unlucky timing, postponing school by two weeks! Our camp was delayed as well. Fortunately, we got to go on camp, but it was in the middle of winter in Canberra, which just for reference, gets down to zero degrees! Not only this, but we had to cancel our first few assemblies, which was unfortunate too.

Even with some of these issues starting the year, all our events ran smoothly. We got to do many events like: Open Day, Grandparents’ Day, Under 8’s Day, The Discos, Shrove Tuesday and ANZAC Day.

One of our many highlights from Semester One was ANZAC Day. This was special to us as we got to lead our school in the march along the Strand. We also paid our respects to those who had served.

Term Two was something else. This term we got to host Open Day, which was held on 21st May. We had the privilege of highlighting our brilliant school,

giving tours to new families and even performing in musical events. Open Day was a blast, as it was full of activities like mountain biking, technology, rugby league, rowing, basketball, netball, and many other amazing things we have to offer at Cathedral. Not only did we take tours, but we also got to look around ourselves, viewing all the different subjects and activities, which was interesting and cool.

Term Two and Semester One ended with Grandparents’ Day. As this was the last day of the term, we made sure to enjoy it. Helping with the ceremony and having a wonderful time with our grandparents was really the best. Every grade was able to sing a song for their grandparents which we had been taught throughout the term. After the ceremony had finished, everyone had lunch, and we could both see many students eyeing off the scones! After everyone had finished lunch, the grandparents were invited into their grandkids’ classrooms, where we’re sure everyone had an exciting time.

Well, what a year it has been. So many highlights, and moments of joy. Before this article ends, we both have a few messages to say. We would like to give

a special thanks to Mr Baills and Mrs Murphy, we are both so happy to have them here at Cathedral. We would also like to thank Mrs Will – without her, all our events would never have happened, and we can’t imagine a world without her. Thank you to all the teachers, students and parents for being a part of our amazing school community, and lastly, to the leaders of 2023, good luck to you and cherish your time as a leader. Don’t think of it as a tough job, think of it as a challenge and a special privilege.

Thank you all for the best 2022 ever!

JAMES

LULU MCLEAN AND OWEN RICHARDSON SEMESTER 1 SCHOOL LEADERS

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What an amazing semester this has been! From the stress and responsibility of all the assessments to the fun and enjoyment of House Discos and sporting carnivals. It was super hard to find our three favourite events, but we eventually concluded that the three stand-outs were Eisteddfod, Sports Carnivals and the House discos.

What a morning the Eisteddfod was! It was great to be back in the Civic Theatre. Just listening around, we could see the effort that everyone had put into learning their music. The music was a mix of modern numbers and hits from the past, and the best part was that we had fun. Eisteddfod was really a sight to see with The Cathedral School performing in items ranging from instrumental pieces to performers majestically dancing across stage. Many of these items achieved amazing results.

House Discos were another wonderful event. Everyone came together to celebrate their love of dancing. Some of the costumes were well thought-out at home and they always seemed to be the winners. Every Sports Carnival was lots of fun. For the Athletics Carnival we started off with long jump, high jump, shot put and the 800 metres. Then we moved onto individual running races and relays. Everyone came together and their love of sport was evident in their cheering. We feel so privileged to be Leaders at this amazing school and guiding it to greater success. Before we wrap this up, we would like to say a special thanks to Mr Baills and Mrs Murphy for their support, and Mrs Will for organizing all the Junior School events and being so positive even in the really tough moments. We would also like to thank

our classroom teachers for guiding us each and every day. Every Year 6 student can't wait to move to Year 7, but we will miss Junior School so much. We have such special memories that we will always hold close to our hearts.

EVAAN JOSEPH AND BELLA FAICHNEY SEMESTER 2 SCHOOL LEADERS

Cultural Leaders' Reports

ARTS REPORT

SEMESTER 1

This year I have been very thankful to be Arts Leader as I truly believe it has been one of my most memorable highlights throughout my time in the Junior School. Therefore, I want to say a big thank you to Mrs Kelly, Mr Baills and Mrs Murphy for this opportunity as well as the delicious leaders’ lunches. Now that was a real highlight.

Throughout the year, my favourite event was Eisteddfod. Being able to represent my school while doing the things I love was a fantastic experience. It also came with wonderful rewards.

Junior Flute Ensemble and Junior Concert band came an astonishing 2nd place, along with Junior Strings and Animato Choir both placing 3rd. Even if we hadn’t placed, the pure involvement in this incredible event would have been still amazing.

The amount of opportunities I have had to pursue my passion for the Arts throughout my time in Junior School has been truly amazing and I very much hope to share this with my younger peers. The support I have received across the years with the Arts specifically is one of the many reasons I will be sad to leave Junior School, not only as a student but most importantly a leader.

SEMESTER 2

As my leadership role ends, I have looked back and reflected on the many opportunities, memories, and friendships I have gained from this experience. As a Leader at The Cathedral School, I have been fortunate to be able to participate in the many activities and events our wonderful school offers. I have been given the opportunity to practice and develop leadership skills that I am positive will help me later in life. This would not have been possible without the commitment and assistance of Mr Baills, Mrs Murphy and Mrs Will. I am always amazed

at the nurturing environment that is provided and how our teachers go the extra mile to help us succeed.

As you are aware, I am the Semester 2 Arts Leader. I enjoy all things art including dancing and singing, drama/ acting, art, and playing instruments such as the viola. I have enjoyed this semester watching the Arts come to life. The second half of the calendar year always delivers the best display of our school’s Arts. From the Soiree, Eisteddfod, Art Extravaganza and The Sounds of Celebration, the Arts have truly been spectacular throughout this semester. I am so excited to be a part of these and watch all the participants doing their absolute best. Every time a younger student or peer learns a new instrument or skill, I feel the excitement with them. Seeing the passion and hope in their eyes is truly inspiring.

With the many events I have participated in, my favourite would have to be the House Discos. I really enjoyed singing, dancing, and talking to the younger children. Picking winners was quite a challenge as there were so many talented kids. What really made the Disco a blast was getting to go shopping with Mrs Will. Not only did we get to miss math, but we got help plan, set up and deliver a fun night for everyone.

I am going to miss the Arts Program in Junior School. I wish all the leaders moving into their roles as leaders of the Junior School the very best. I hope that you get to have a positive experience just like I have. Our school is an awesome place to belong.

ZOE LYSTER SEMESTER 1 ARTS LEADER

WILLOW MORSE SEMESTER 2 ARTS LEADER

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CHAPEL REPORT

SEMESTER 1

Semester 1, 2022 I had the great privilege of serving the school community as Chapel Leader. The beginning of the school year saw some uncertainty in relation to day-to-day routines. This meant that our Junior School Chapel Services and some of the more significant events in the Christian calendar were done a little bit differently this year; they were not face to face, instead they were delivered virtually.

A highlight of mine was definitely Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day! We treated all the Junior School students to delicious pancakes with various yummy toppings to help symbolize the traditional feast that happens before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

Despite delivering Chapel services virtually, Ash Wednesday still held the same significance for us all. It marks the start of the Lenten period leading up to Easter. Although we could not congregate together, it was nice to be able to show the service via a recording, which allowed us all to come together to unite through prayer. “From dust you are born and to dust you will return”. This mode of delivery was certainly different to what I had expected! Needless to say, it was a great relief to all when we could finally meet again together to continue to demonstrate our faith.

Throughout Semester 1, with the help of Mrs Talbot, we updated the Chapel Leaders page and created the Year 5 and 6 eCat Christian Education page that is filled with our weekly prayers, songs and Christian quote of the week. The semester came to an end quite quickly; however, it was an experience that I will cherish and remember for years to come. I would like to thank all the teachers and my friends that supported me through my leadership journey. It has been extremely rewarding to serve others, just as Jesus did.

SEMESTER 2

My leadership role is Semester 2 Chapel Leader, and it has been such an amazing opportunity. It has been an honor to work with Mrs Will and Mr Baills to make school events work. I enjoyed helping at the Disco in Term 3. My favourite event was Camp Compassion. This event helps to reinforce that we are truly lucky to be as fortunate as we are because there are so many who do not have the things we do. I am grateful to Mrs Talbot for hosting Camp Compassion, and I really enjoyed being part of it, as well as Chapels each week.

I have also relished the chance to work with the other leaders and forged new friendships. Last semester I wasn't a leader, but I got to experience it as a student and now helping officially as a leader has been a real thrill. Hosting Chapels each week was part of my role. This was a chance to spread the word of Jesus and share my belief in God’s word. I have loved these last two semesters, helping serve the Cathedral community and helping to serve my peers. It has been such an amazing time.

OLIVIA FINLAY SEMESTER 1 CHAPEL LEADER

ANABELLE EDKINS SEMESTER 2 CHAPEL LEADER

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ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT

SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2

We enjoyed being Environmental Leaders in Year 6. It was a once in a lifetime experience and we will never forget the time we spent helping and making new friends. We enjoyed coming up with new ideas for how to make the school a greener place to be. It was lovely to hear the ideas of fellow students and we are sure there are many environmental warriors amongst them. One of our favourite parts with our leadership was going to the Sustainable Guardians and helping other students to understand the importance of saving the environment. The other tasks we had to undertake as leaders were enjoyable and we tried our best.

We all enjoyed looking after the Prep students because they had a good sense of humour and were fun to be around.

One of the other most enjoyable tasks we were set was helping with the Junior School Discos. At the start of the night, we enjoyed entertaining the younger children and then later we helped with the disco for children of our age. It was a great night and although it was tiring, we enjoyed it thoroughly.

We are very grateful to have this amazing experience and hope that we did our jobs well. Overall Year 6 has been the best year yet and we look forward to continuing our Cathedral journey in Middle School.

SAM BRECKENRIDGE-JONES SEMESTER 2 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER

CIARA ENDACOTT SEMESTER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER

Prep T

MRS

Freya Scott excitedly holds one of our baby chicks that we grew in an incubator in our classroom. We were lucky enough to hatch 8 babies.

We also waited patiently for our beautiful butterfly to hatch from its chrysalis. We released it back into the wild after researching what type it was.

Science Week was exciting in Prep T. Thomas Chiesa had us all guessing if it would float or sink. Juliette Chrisp, Chanel Hasenkamp,

Hayden, Fletcher Williams and Abigail

worked together to guess.

Chanel Hasenkamp, Juliette Chrisp and Monroe Mason explore gems and crystals and discover how they are made.

Juliette Chrisp and Caedyn Care celebrating 100 days of school.

Prep T celebrated Easter with our annual bonnet parade.

Juliette Chrisp, Harvey Jackson, Fletcher Clyne, Jack McCabe and Monroe Mason enjoy building towers counting blocks.

Thomas Cooper, Sam Wallis, Lachlan Bennet, Fletcher Clyne, Nathan Willis, Rylee Hayden, Jack McCabe and Arietta Milani watch carefully as we explore what happens when coloured water climbs the paper towel.

Rylee

Bingham

Evelyn Brabon and Lachlan Bennett create patterns using hands on resources and whiteboard markers.

MS JESSICA WIGHTMAN (TERMS 1–3)

KAREAU MCKEY (ML END OF TERM 3 & TERM 4 PREP T TEACHER

One of our favourite days in Prep. Everyone in Prep T dressed up as their favourite book characters for our parade.

Lucy Rigano, Evelyn Brabon, Anna Scanlan, Arietta Milani and Chanel Hasenkamp busily working to enjoy breakfast together during Investigation times.

Fletcher Clyne, Anna Scanlan, Jack McCabe, Hugo Williams, Freya Scott and Thomas Chiesa search for insects around our school to explore what they look like.

Prep C

Prep C Book Week

Exploring during Science Week. From left Oliver McKenzie, Sarina Bell, Harvey Singh and Nathaniel Ball.

Walking to the Lagoon to discover our School’s special place.

Our Prep C builders. From left Jake Cunningham, Lincoln Beard, Arlo King, Fletcher Gander and Flynn Whiting.

Flying high in our Space Investigations. From left Adriana Malandris, Hazel DeWitt, Pearl Collings and Oliver McKenzie.

Writing letters during Investigations. Arlo King and Samuel Wallace.

Painting our self portraits during Investigations. From left Hazel DeWitt, Piper Darr and Adriana Malandris.

Block corner Investigations. From left Jeremiah Tekopua, Asher Koster, Aurora Kuik, Lincoln Beard and Juliet Pountain.

Fun and Run. From left Adriana Malandris, Samuel Woolley, Nicola Cajella and Rose Perkins.

A doctor’s consultation and waiting room, during Investigations. From left Samuel Wallace, Oliver McKenzie and Nicola Calleja.

MRS KRISTIN LEE PREP C TEACHER

Prep S

MRS CAROLINE MCLEOD PREP S TEACHER

In Prep S we love to dress up for Book Week.

Drs Zoe Graham, Claire Wallace and Cleo Morse attend to patient Audrey Hutton at The Wonder Walk 2022.

Left to right Audrey Hutton, Ben Lee and Nakita O’Keefe show us what we can build with 100 cups.

Left to right Lillie Thurston, Jude Wight, Harriet Lawson, Zoe Graham, Braxton Young and Ben Lee making pavlovas for our Possum Magic tea party.

Prep S celebrating 100 days of school.

Left to right Camdyn Casonati and Harry Parfrey shave Harry’s Dad on Father’s Day.

Cleo Morse, Lillie Thurston, Madeline Colquhoun and Ingrid Taylor at the Prep S Café.

Left to right Harriet Lawson, Cleo Morse and Claire Wallace experimenting with mystery powders and solutions on Father’s Day.

Left to right – Louie De Vere, Rafael Leow, Jude Wight and Harriet Lawson making Easter biscuits.

Vet Omri Hanson performs surgery with the help of Assistant Audrey Hutton.

Left to right – Christopher Chapman and Harvey More zoo designers and builders.

Year 1 T

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YEAR 1?

Mason – Investigation time. I like investigations because you can play with Mobilo and make robots.

Amelia – Learning about art because I like to paint. This year I painted a koala and we learnt different things about the koala’s habitat.

Justin – Learning in Maths and English. In Maths I learnt how to skip-count and do addition sums.

Jessica – Drawing in art and solving addition and subtraction problems in Maths.

Thomas – Making different creations for all the events like the Wonder Walk and Easter Bonnet Parade.

Lucy – Art, because we use nature. My favourite nature artwork was the chameleon.

George G – Investigation time. I like investigations because I like playing Mobilo with my friends.

Aria – Investigation time because I like making a small world, which is a habitat for the animals.

Luca J – Learning addition and subtraction in maths. I also like writing in the Animal Handwriting book.

Rafe – Doing Science in class. We learnt about different animal habitats, predators and what they eat.

George P – Investigations. I like building with Mobilo, Lego and blocks.

Evie – Investigation time because I love playing with small world. I like small world because it has trees and animals to play with.

Luca P – Learning Japanese and Technology. In Japanese I like learning how to speak to Japanese people.

Eloise – Doing art because I liked drawing different animals. In Investigations time I also like doing art and making mini books.

Addison – Doing art and handwriting. I like writing stories about my art drawing.

Neave – Learning how to skip-count and do addition and subtraction in Maths.

Indiana – Doing art and crafts. I like making box creations like a nail salon and garden.

Toby – Doing Technology, Japanese and HPE. In technology I like playing Beebot sometimes.

Quinn – Investigation time because I get to make motorbikes, cars and buildings with the Mobilo and Lego.

Silas – My favourite thing about my new school is hanging about with my new friends at break times.

MRS JILLIAN FINTER 1 T TEACHER

Year 1 C

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YEAR 1?

Sophia – Building the model for the Wonder Walk.

Emilia – I really enjoyed Math, Art and seeing Ms Hillam.

Hunter C – I really loved Math.

Evelyn – We had lots of nice teachers and helpers.

Eleanor – I liked having two teachers, Mrs Geissler and Ms Hillam.

Sam – My favourite activity in Year 1 was box building.

Ava – I really liked Art and Math and singing with the guitar.

Sarah – I loved Math, Art and both my teachers and singing with Ms Hillam.

Ethan D – I loved Investigations.

Ethan H – My favourite activity was Science.

Corban – I liked to do Math, Investigations, Science and playing at lunchtime.

Flynn – I liked Investigations and Math.

Bridgette – I liked being with my friends and teachers.

Theo – I liked the guitar, Math and Investigations!

Oskar – I liked lunchtimes, Reading and Investigations and Special Events.

Lilly T – My favourite thing was Reading.

Harvey – I loved reading, Art and Math.

Emmeline – I loved all the events and special things we did.

Eliam – I loved doing science in our classroom.

Zecihel – I liked learning and playing outside at lunchtime.

MS KELLY GEISSLER (TERM 1 & 2), MS MEREDITH HILLAM (TERM 3 & 4) 1 C TEACHER

Year 1 S

MY FAVOURITE MEMORIES OF YEAR 1 ARE…

Angelina – the playground is really nice, the classrooms are really nice. I like my friends and I like the teachers.

Elouise – having Mr McClean come in and give us lollies when he went back to university. When being so quiet when the big kids had exams and we got a surprise! Super Doopers!

Patrick – doing Investigation time and having fun investigating. Building a giant robot out of cardboard boxes.

Simeon – doing Investigations. You can do all sorts of stuff like craft, Lego, free drawing and stamping. Also playing with the plastic horses and animals.

Jett – playing with my friends in the playground.

Edward – doing PE. I like swimming because I get to jump in the water.

Paityn – doing PE, I like swimming because it's in water. Doing box construction and building boats.

Jonathan – going to OSHC in the mornings and the afternoons. Doing math and adding up and taking away.

Mia – doing box construction art. I made a fairy garden and a house for my toys. I also made a MacDonalds box.

Kennedy – enjoying my friends playing with me. We ran around the playground and around the oval and the fake grass.

Jessica – doing art in the STEAM Room.

Archer – doing PE. I like sport and I like doing the AFL kicking.

Ava – mathematics, I like doing math. If I do most of it, I will get smarter. I like learning.

Emily – I liked making new friends and learning new things. I liked learning about numbers.

Sebastian – mathematics and the times tables. I liked doing 15x15. I liked Science when we made paper airplanes and tested them outside. I liked Japanese and I learnt 1 to 10 in Japanese.

Gracie – doing Investigations. I made up a dance with Olivia. I also liked playing games like Zingo and drawing and going to the quiet area.

Imogen – when it was my first day and I made some friends. You get to do art. We made an animal out of special clay and added a background. I made a Taipan.

James – doing the bread thing. I put a clean hand on bread, then licked my hand and put on second bread then wait. Playing with my friends in the playground.

Sharon – I like doing swimming lessons, I got better at it. Doing Investigations and doing all sorts of craft.

Oliver – doing Technology and working on the iPad.

Olivia – when I met my friend Gracie. When we did mathematics and learning about coins.

MRS LESA FURPHY 1 S TEACHER

Year 2 T

Kemba Hanson was thrilled when his Nonna and Pop visited his classroom for Grandparents’ Day 2022.

Keeley Pascoe shared Grandparents’ Day with her Gran and Granddad.

Granny (Di) and her granddaughter, Pippa Gander, sharing a drawing page during Grandparents’ Day.

Cobi Payne scooting across the creek at Jourama Falls.

Henry Chapman, Macallister Mealing, Lewis Blanco and Hugh Gleadow dressed up as their favourite book characters for Book Week.

Banjo Walters and Harrison Murray playing noughts and crosses during Maths.

Abigail Bennett and Bridget Bulloch waiting excitedly for the bus to leave for their first camp to Jourama Falls.

Emerson Mealing participating in the ‘singing circle’ at camp.

Lucia Chiesa dressed for success for boulder climbing!

Scout Duggan wearing the 2T camp bandana while on her first camp to Jourama Falls.

Luca Alsaee and Ben Macgregor-Cooper with the Force Machine ‘Flying Boat’, which they designed for the Wonder Walk this year.

Kensi Macgregor was zip lining for the Wonder Walk 2022!

Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar worked with his team to design and make a marble run as his Force Machine for the Wonder Walk 2022.

Jessica Akroyd climbing out of the coldest water at Jourama Falls Camp!

Year 2 C

2C dressed up as their favourite book characters as they celebrated their love of literacy at the JS Book Week parade.

2C proudly displaying their winning classroom door decorations.

Students ready for the camping adventures at Jourama Falls.

Abigail, Tariq, Sophia, Oliver and Hugo relaxing after their swim on camp.

Charlie met Healthy Harold during our annual Life Education lesson.

Charlotte, Hayley and Molly ready with their torches for their night walk in camp.

2C loved celebrating birthdays throughout the year with Cooper sharing some yummy cupcakes on his special day.

Molly created a picture using a variety of 2D shapes in our Maths Investigations.

Eulalie, Tariq, Hugo, George and Oliver proudly displaying their tent they assembled on their own.

Hugo and Harper full of excitement as they headed off on the bus to camp.

Hugo and Scott designing and constructing their push and pull force machine.

Hugo helping his friend Sierra through the rope challenges on camp.

Laney enjoyed our special Grandparents’ Day experiences in the 2C classroom.

Oliver showcasing his push and pull force machine at the Wonder Walk showcase.

Remy and Isla off to their PE swimming lesson.

Sonny feeling refreshed after a swim at camp.

Toby, George, Scott and Tariq designed and constructed a strong enclosure big enough to house themselves.

Year 2 S

This year, 2S have enjoyed a productive and fun filled year. We loved spending time together to learn and challenge ourselves and each other, and we formed new friendships and memories. Over the year, we celebrated many events such as Grandparents' Day, Book Week and the Fun and Run. We ventured off to Jourama Falls for our camp and had great fun learning new skills such as putting up tents, rock climbing and swimming in what seemed like the coldest creek in Australia!

In Term 3 we won the Premier’s Reading Challenge by reading the most books in the school. We celebrated this with an ice-cream party where everyone enjoyed gigantic ice-creams!

2022 has been a blast! What an awesome year we’ve had.

MRS NATALIE RYAN 2S TEACHER

MRS NATALIE RYAN 2 S TEACHER

Alice enjoying Grandparents Day with her grandparents. Philippa with her grandad.

Mia dressed up for the Book Week parade.

Angus had a great time dressing up at Wacky Wednesday in 2S.

William enjoying his giant chocolate ice-cream after 2S won the Premiers Reading Challenge

Lucy loving her sprinkle icecream at the Premiers Reading Challenge celebration.

Lilly and Charlotte ready to cross the log bridge on camp at Jourama Falls.

Isabelle enjoying a swim in the creek at Jourama Falls on Year 2 camp.

Clodagh enjoying investigations through imaginative play.

Indianna and Lachlan ready to show off their Force Machine at the Wonder Walk.

Charli enjoying Grandparents Day.

Max getting friendly with a cockatiel during a Science incursion.

2S ready for a walk through the beautiful creeks at Jourama Falls.

Emerson, Yolanda, Charlotte and Chloe setting up the tents on camp at Jourama Falls. Great team work girls!

Henry, Bailey and Alex ready for a swim in the creek at Jourama Falls.

Year 3 T, C & S

MRS MEGAN JACKSON

3 T TEACHER

3C Camp – Eloise, Ameya, Arabella George and Mr Baills

Year 3 Art incursion

3T Bookweek

More House Athletics Day

3T Boys on camp

3T Girls on camp

Colour Day

3C Book Week

Langton House Athletics Day

3C Wonder Walk – Annabel and Faith

3S at ICT

3S Colour Day

3T

Athletics Day – Bede House

3T Grandparents Day

3C Girls Easter Bonnets

Wonder Walk 3T – Alexandra and William

3S Art Incursion – Ella, Maria and Annabel

Year 3 T, C & S continued

MRS MARY SLACK-SMITH 3S TEACHER

Chatham House Athletics Day

3S Wonder Walk – Jason, Holly, Ella, Alice and Rosie

3S Science Incursion

3S Book Week

3C Boys Easter Bonnets

3T Wonder Walk – Cohen, Liam, Oliver and Gwyneth

Wonderwalk – Helena, Maria and Gabby

3S on Camp

Maria (3S) Camp

Year 4 T, C & S

This year the students in 4T, 4C and 4S have had many wonderful learning opportunities. Some of the highlights include:

• Year 4 Outdoor Education to Camp Gelding

• A day trip to Magnetic Island

• The Life Education Van

• The Wonder Walk and creating Educational Research Projects

• Book Week Parade

• Friday afternoon games with our teachers Mrs Davis, Mrs Hanson and McCosker

MRS BIRONY DAVIS 4 T TEACHER

Year 4 T, C & S continued

MRS MIKAELA HANSON / MR DAN CLARK (TERM 4 LSL) 4

MR STEPHEN MCCOSKER 4 S TEACHER

Year 5 T, C & S

Year 5 T, C & S continued

MRS SUSANNE TODD 5 S

Year 6 T, C & S

One of the many great opportunities of being a leader, was being able to lead and encourage the Junior School.

Hayden O’Neill, Owen Richardson and Matthew Birrell

Our experience in Year 6 was highlighted by creating our Educational Research Projects. The projects allowed us to explore more about the world in which we live.

Zoe Summers, Pia Hilleard. Qian Gong and Sarah O’Callaghan

We enjoyed working throughout the flexible learning spaces. We particularly liked the open planned room in the Year 6 space as it improved our focus and learning.

Brooklyn Wightman, Ella Amos and Maddox Strumfels

We all loved the Interschool Athletics Carnival and loved going to Interschool Sports to compete with other people our ages.

Cooper Norval, Bella Faichney and Jobe Waring

The outfits at Book Week were amazing. We all enjoyed dressing up as our favourite book characters.

Cash Toomby, Taylor Clifford and Mackenzie Corbett

Our swimming carnival was a blast with Bede taking the win with Langton close behind. It was a chance for everyone to shine and do their best.

Kaitlyn Penaluna, Ella Hodda and Fraser Graham

The greatest part of Year 6 was Interschool Sport, particularly shot put!

Bailey Douglas, Hamish Tonkin and Kade Maartenzs

Year 6 Camp in Canberra was an amazing experience and a great opportunity to connect with friends and other students as well as exploring Canberra.

Claudia Gates, Ayeesha

Judge and Olivia Kelly

We enjoyed Technology lessons especially tasks involving coding.

Curtis Hunn, Noah Liebenberg and Brayden Marten

We all enjoyed creating art in the Pop Art style as we experimented with colour.

Sam Swaffer, Luella McKendry, Charlie Rose Elcoate Pitiris and Ben Sharpe

We enjoyed fulfilling our leadership duties, particularly assisting with Junior School Discos.

Eleanor Saro, Maddie Turner and Annabelle Edkins

Grandparents’ Day was fantastic because we were able to see our awesome grandparents and connect with our grandparents in the classroom. Each year level sang a special song for the grandparents and the Year 6 song was ‘A Friend in Me,’ from the Toy Story movie.

Harper West, Holly Leahey and Ciara Endacott

Completing our Education Research Projects for the Wonder Walk enabled us to use our creative minds to make our ideas come to life.

Abby Rainbow, Clair Humphries and Lara Burgers

As leaders we were grateful for the endless opportunities to serve others in the Junior School. Some of our favourite activities as leaders were running chapels and assemblies, helping out with the swimming carnival and discos.

Olivia Finlay, Lucy Wood and Evaan Joseph

Camp was a very exciting experience. I really enjoyed the activities on offer.

Sam Galvin. Cooper Singh and James McCosker

One of our favourite moments as our time as leaders was showing the younger students how to dance badly at the discos.

Willow Morse, Zoe Lyster and Sam Breckenridge-Jones

The best part of Year 6 was definitely all of the art. We created lots of interesting pieces.

Hannah Ewels, Emily Sadewasser and Alice Acton

While at the athletics carnival we really enjoyed watching everybody compete in all of their events. We particularly enjoyed the relays at the end of the day because all of the houses were cheering so loudly for their runners.

Lachlan Tengbom and Jonathan Beard

Our favourite part of Year 6 were the school discos. We really enjoyed these because we were able to dress up in costumes and have lots of fun dancing with our friends.

Ivy Brazier, Eva Hemmett and Finn O’Brien

MRS MELANIE BONATO, MS MARLENE M c CULLOCH & MR BRUCE CAMPBELL YEAR 6 TEACHERS

The Wonder Hub

A place where students are inspired to wonder.

of games for others to play and raised over $500 for Kids with Cancer. The Wonder Hub thrived with activity of facilitating the amazing students in their purpose of helping others.

Xena Quinn

2022 has been a dynamic adventure of wonder, discovery, and active learning. Term 1 created an enthusiasm for reading and designing original books. The Readers Writers Club began the journey of inspiration with the Faraway Tree, creating their own stories. Three influential authors, Sheryl Gwyther, Jacqueline Henry and Steve Coleman, shared their amazing experience and knowledge, enhancing the students’ passion for imagination and reading.

The Wonder Hub delved into the process of turning ideas and feelings into verbal and non-verbal communication and symbols, finding meaning in community spirit through giving to others. The students created a shared understanding of working together on several projects: Recycling awareness – Let’s clean up our world as a team; Pom Pom Blanket – Year 6 students designed, built, and created a masterpiece to give to The Ronald McDonald House; Games for Cancer – Year 5 students invented a variety

Students gained great knowledge and understanding researching information on our creatures such as the Blue Tongue Lizard (Keble), how the Australian Tarantula (Pigsy) sheds skin, turtle life cycle (Frances and Tucker), snail life cycle, egg incubation and mutation of the Super Mealworms into beetles.

The Wonder Hub facilitated Science Week, with students experimenting on constructing edible stained-glass windows using their imagination to incorporate historical buildings into their designs. Peter Washington visited to share his great knowledge of Steam Trains, with demonstrations of pressure, combustion, and the effects of force to generate movement.

Students experienced valuable community connections in 2022 acquiting advantageous awareness in learning areas of self, others, past and present with wonderful visitors such as Eriola Sanxhaku, Brett Murphy, Peter Washington and our incredible authors. An amazing year of communication, connectiveness, empathy and learning in an ever-changing world.

MRS XENA QUINN WONDER HUB COORDINATOR

“THE WORLD IS CHANGING, STUDENTS ARE CHANGING, EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY ARE CHANGING. WE ARE TRANSFORMING TO ADAPT AND FOCUS ON THE STUDENTS OF NOW, AND THE GENERATIONS THAT COME”

Digital Technology

Wow! What a year it has been. I have been blessed with the opportunity to join The Cathedral School community and the opportunity to work with all students from Prep to Year 6.

Students have had an amazing year working in digital technology where they have undertaken a variety of activities. This included programing, coding, cryptography, 3D modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics, virtual reality (VR), cyber safety and social media awareness.

Programing and coding included using various programs and equipment such as robotics to develop their skills.

3D modeling, 3D printing and laser cutting students designed and printed lightboxes and laser cut keyrings. Robotics and virtual reality students have been given the opportunity to use virtual reality equipment and solve problems with sequencing robots.

Digi Social has been used by Year 5 and 6 students to develop their social media awareness and good practices. Years 2 and 5 have worked on cyber safety from looking at what makes a good password to identifying safe websites, how to recognise suspicious links and keep their personal information secure in an online world.

Years 2 – 6 have also had the opportunity for an ICT (information Communication Technology) lesson each week where they have been developing their word processing skills, computer confidence, and program exploration gaining experience on both iPads and computers.

Students have had the opportunity to develop critical thinking and creative design in the Robotics clubs. Years 3-4 robotics students have been integrating motors into Lego builds and solving mazes and complex challenges with Sphero. Years 5-6 have been working with Lego EV3 to design robots to solve complex problems. Students in the Years 3-6 robotic clubs have had opportunities to compete in competitions from Lego challenges to interschool robotics competitions all the way to the First Lego League. We won the Innovation Award at the Robotics Competition and had lots of fun as First Lego League. In Term 3 we also introduced a Years 1-2 robotics club which is still in its infancy.

I am looking forward to continuing to help students develop their IT skills moving forward.

MR DAVID RODGERSON JUNIOR SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

Japanese

Minasan Konnichiwa!

Junior School students have demonstrated a very high level of enthusiasm for their study of Japanese this year. They have been eager to discuss and share their knowledge of Japanese language, culture, food and travel. In Term 2, students celebrated Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) with various cultural activities and games.

Year 5 and 6 students worked on beautiful Koinobori (carp streamers) which were displayed in the Junior School Learning Spine for everyone to enjoy. Throughout the year, we have been fortunate to have Manaka Sensei, an Assistant Language Teacher from Japan, join us every Wednesday. The students have enjoyed learning from her and asking questions about life in Japan.

In class, Year 1 and 2 students were introduced to basic Japanese greetings, classroom expressions, numbers, colours and animals through songs and games. They began reading and

writing hiragana and kanji characters while noticing differences between Japanese and English writing systems.

Year 3 and 4 students began using full sentences to speak and write in Japanese. They presented speeches about foods they like and dislike, designed ‘kyaraben’ (character bento boxes) and created posters about pets. They added to their vocabulary knowledge throughout the year by playing card and board games in small groups.

Year 5 and 6 students completed units of work on ordering food in restaurants, Japanese housing and presenting weather reports. They have now worked with all three Japanese writing systems: hiragana, katakana and kanji. Students also participated in discussions on the clash between traditional culture and modern technology, which can be found throughout Japan.

In the Wonder Hub, Japan Club welcomed students who were keen to expand their knowledge of Japanese language and culture. They participated in language extension games and cultural activities such as kendama and origami. This has been a fantastic way for curious learners to further their knowledge of and interest in Japanese.

MS TEGAN THOMAS JUNIOR SCHOOL JAPANESE TEACHER

Classroom Music

2022 has offered students and The Cathedral School community wonderful opportunities for musicmaking, some as experienced performers and some experiencing performing for the first time.

Students have engaged in Classroom Music throughout the year, participating in various activities to develop musical literacy and enjoyment of music. Singing, playing instruments and games often feature in lessons.

Each term features several performances for the Junior School, starting with Open Day, Showcase and Grandparents’ Day. This year students from Kindy to Year 6 performed items from musicals and movies. This theme provided the opportunity to sing some well-known classics, ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’’ and ‘Do Re Mi’, and more recent songs, such as ‘It’s Alright’ from Soul.

Term 3 ended with another successful Townsville Eisteddfod. Students represented the school with pride and it has been wonderful to see the growth of these ensembles throughout the year. Well done to all students involved in the 2022 Eisteddfod.

Term 4 is always a highlight with so many momentous occasions in our school calendar, Year 6 Celebration, Presentation Night and the Kindy-Year 3 Christmas Concert to name a few!

Thank you again to all the students and families for your commitment and dedication throughout 2022. It’s been amazing! I am looking forward to the exciting opportunities 2023 will bring.

MRS TESSA NICHOLS JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER

Instrumental Music Program

Our Year 4, 5 and 6 students have had a rewarding year learning to play a stringed, wind, brass or percussive instrument as part of their Junior School Curriculum. The students have all worked hard with our specialist tutors to read, play, and react to music. Many of the students have enjoyed learning an instrument so much they joined one of the many music ensembles on offer in our Junior School. Including Junior School Strings, Junior Concert Band, Junior Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, String, Brass and Percussion ensembles, all of which had wonderful success performing in and out of the school throughout 2022.

MS KELLIE RICH HEAD OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND DANCE

Christian Education

So, finally COVID has hit Townsville in a very real way this year. We began with a hiccup as we made our way back to Term 1… well, give or take a couple of weeks anyway. The year had interruptions across our school and town for a fair bit of the first two terms, albeit in a much milder way than could have been. Nonetheless, we still feel the disruption and although we have learnt that flexibility is good, we also know that it is not always easy.

2022 saw us start Christian Education back in the Old Testament with the prophets and then kings. We heard about the well-known characters of Saul, David and Solomon before going onto some of the less famous ones such as Josiah, Rehoboam and Jereboam. We also learnt that after many warnings to keep remembering him, the people did not heed his words until finally, God allowed his people to be led away into captivity in a foreign land. Eventually, they managed to get back home, but the path was certainly not easy.

In Semester 2 we learnt more about Jesus and his life, with a strong focus on his miracles and the impact they had on the people. In older grades we spoke about the political problems exacerbated by Jesus and his actions, in both the Roman and priestly areas of Israel at that time. The year finished with addressing what being a Christian looks like in modern times.

We also had a visit by the team from Quizworx. Jess and Larissa entertained and taught us with the help of various puppet characters. We enjoyed the show and the songs were being sung in the playground for the next couple of days. Our two Chapel leaders for 2022 have done an amazing job being organised and ready to go for each and every Chapel. Well done Olivia and Anabelle. Father Tim is always grateful for other class volunteers who bring the reading, praying and buttonpushing (of the Power Point kind!) that help him out in the Chapels. The bulk of our Christian Festivals take place in the first half of the year. We enjoyed sharing pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, followed by the more serious Ash Wednesday service the next day. Although Easter falls in holidays, it is always a focus at the end of the term as we talk about and prepare for the days when we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus. That said, Christmas is on the horizon and we have talked in class about how this is Jesus’ big birthday party and aren’t we lucky that we get presents for it too?! Wishing you and yours all the hope, peace, joy and love of the Advent season and Christmas.

MRS TERRI TALBOT JUNIOR SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

Physical Education

The Junior School Physical Education Program incorporates students from the ELC through to Year 6. Physical Education helps students develop skills, knowledge, and understanding to strengthen their sense of self, and build and manage satisfying, respectful relationships.

The ELC children have been developing their foundation skills of balance, movement, body and spatial awareness, along with their gross and fine motor coordination through many fun and challenging activities. They have been involved in learning situations to establish the social skills of taking turns and partner play in a positive environment. Prep and Year 1 students have used personal and social skills to include others in a range of activities to further develop their basic skills of hand-eye and foot-eye coordination. Units covered included throwing, catching and ball control of both large and small balls, striking of small balls with a variety of bats as well as kicking and controlling different shaped balls. In Term 2, Kindy, Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students had a fantastic time at their ‘Fun and Run’ morning and participated in running races, ball games, parachute games, free play with fun equipment and huge inflatable jumping castles.

Years 1 to 6 begin and end the year in the pool. Term 1 has a learn-to-swim focus on stroke development and correction while Term 4 focuses on a Swim and Survive program looking at water confidence activities, survival strokes and beginning rescues.

Term 1 was also a time to develop students’ fitness in preparation for the Interhouse Cross Country held on the final day of term. Kindy to Year 6 developed their endurance through a fitness program and became familiar with the cross country course.

Term 2 is traditionally an athletics term for Years 3 to 6 as they prepare for the Interhouse Athletics Carnival. Students develop their skills in shot put, long

jump, high jump, sprints and relays.

Term 3 allows the Years 2 to 6 students explore a diverse range of skills and sports. Depending on the year level, students explore netball, football (soccer), hockey, skipping, touch football, tee ball, basketball, tennis, speedminton and ultimate disc.

Throughout the year all classes also participate in Health lessons. These lessons explore concepts of being safe, how advertising tries to influence our choices, the concepts of physical activity and sedentary behaviours, exploring the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, developing healthy habits, exploring and comparing students’ interests, available physical activities and how what we choose affects our health and wellbeing. Being physically active has never been so important. In a rapidly changing world, developing students’ knowledge and understanding of physical activity means they can take positive action to protect and enhance their own health and wellbeing. The Junior School Physical Education program at Cathedral encourages students to maintain an active lifestyle while developing healthy habits that will benefit them now and into the future.

MR MICHAEL PORTER JUNIOR SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Junior School Sport

The Junior School Sports Program involves students from Kindy through to Year 6 in a variety of carnivals, Gala Days, Sports Academies and the Interschool Sports Program. There are individual pathways for students to attend Townsville and Northern trials and compete at a higher level at State Championships.

Opportunities for students include: –Kindy to Year 2 Fun and Run, Kindy to Year 6 Interhouse Cross Country, Years 3 to 6 Interhouse Freestyle and Other Strokes Swimming Carnivals and the Interhouse Athletics Carnival. Based on results from our Interhouse Freestyle, Cross Country and Athletics, selected students also get the opportunity to represent The Cathedral School at the relevant Interschool Carnival.

The Under 8’s Fun and Run for Kindy, Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students is always a highlight for students and parents. Students had a fantastic time at their ‘Fun and Run’ morning participating in ball games, parachute games, free play with fun equipment, bouncing on huge inflatable jumping castles and the ever popular sprint races.

INTERSCHOOL TEAM SPORT

Year 5 and 6 students participate in the Townsville School Sport, Interschool Sport Program, commonly called Friday Sport. Interschool Sport is broken up into two, seven-week seasons.

In season 1 students select from rugby league, netball and hockey and in

season 2 they have the choice of touch football, tennis and football (soccer). The Interschool Sports program is a great opportunity for students to try something new with the opportunity to compete in social and competitive divisions against other schools from across Townsville.

NETBALL PROGRAM

The Townsville City Netball program is always popular in the Junior School. This year we had 34 students aged from 7 to 10 play in four teams in the NetSetGo competition. These students trained and played on Thursday afternoons/evenings under the watchful and inspiring eyes of our parent and Senior School student coaches. I would like to take the opportunity to thank our parent and student coaches for volunteering their time and fostering a love for netball in our Junior School students. We also had 33 Junior School students play in the Pearl division for 11 – and 12-year-old players.

SPORTS ACADEMICS

The Cathedral School Sports Academies are proving to be very popular. The Mountain Bike Academy is available for students from Prep to Year 6 and the Rugby League and Netball Academies for students in Years 4 to 6. These academies offer students extended training to develop their skills and a pathway to apply them in a variety of gala days and events. This year the Rugby League Academy competed in the U12 Bill Nettle Challenge, U12 Les

Stagg Trophy, Obe Geia Challenge (Palm Island) and the U10 Blackhawk Challenge. Our Netball Academy competed in the NQ Netball Cup, the Charters Towers Junior Netball Carnival and the McDonalds Junior Carnival.

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

Congratulations to the following students who were selected in Townsville District and Northern Regional teams.

Townsville School Sport Representatives

Harper West (netball), Liam Ewels (hockey), Kade Maartensz (soccer), Matthew Birrell (soccer), Tyden Lambert (soccer), Chloe Reddicliffe (softball), Maddie Turner (softball), Clair Humphreys, (softball), Ayeesha Judge (cross country), Hayden O’Neill (cross country and rugby union), Lachlan Akroyd (tennis).

Northern School Sport Representatives

Luella McKendry (aquathlon), Curtis Hunn (aquathlon), Caitlyn Cavanagh (aquathlon), Hamish Tonkin (selected but did not attend aquathlon), Hayden O’Neill (selected but did not attend aquathlon), Kaiyah Nam (swimming), Harper West (hockey), Ben Sharpe (hockey), Dylan Plath (selected but did not attend cross country), Lachlan Tengbom (cross country and track and field), Lara Burgers (softball, soccer and rugby league).

INTERHOUSE & INTERSCHOOL COMPETITIONS

Based on results from our Interhouse Freestyle, Cross Country and Athletics for Years 3 to 6, selected students get the opportunity to represent the Cathedral School at the relevant Interschool Carnival.

Inter-House Carnival results

Freestyle Swimming – BEDE

Overall Swimming – BEDE

Cross Country – BEDE

Athletics – BEDE

Junior School House Spirit – CHATHAM

Cross Country Age Champions

8 years – Mia Atkinson and George Smith

9 years – Tahlia O'Neill and Harley Hinschen

10 years – Isla Liebenberg and Mana Roberts

11 years – Caitlyn Cavanagh and Hayden O’Neill

12 years – Ayeesha Judge and Lachlan Tengbom

Athletics Age Champions

8 years – Mia Atkinson and George Smith

9 years – Amira Alsaee and Cohen Hymphreys

10 years – Isla Liebenberg and Jedd Hesenkamp

11 years – Bella Faichney and Hayden O’Neill

12 years – Lara Burgers and Lachlan Tengbom

12 years – Fraser Graham

Swimming Age Champions

8 years – Mia Atkinson and George Smith

9 years – Felicity Colquhoun and Monty McLean

10 years – Kaiyah Nam and Prestin Campbell

11 years – Caitlyn Cavanagh and Curtis Hunn

12 years – Lara Burgers and Owen Richardson

12 years – Fraser Graham

Interschool Carnival results

Swimming: 2nd Overall Aggregate, 2nd Average

Athletics: 2nd Boys Aggregate, 1st Girls Aggregate, 1st Average, 2nd Overall Aggregate

Finally, I would like to thank parents for their support of the Cathedral Sports Program, students for their enthusiasm to take up their opportunities and the many staff who happily give up their time before, after and during school hours to help our students develop their passion for sport.

MR MICHAEL PORTER

JUNIOR SCHOOL

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Sports Teams

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS

Staff member in charge Mr Michael Porter Front Row (Left To Right) Mia Atkinson, Harry Murray, William Malandris, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Victoria Molachino, Imogen Ryan, Flynn Gulbrandson, Max Wallis, Olivia Whiting, Tyden Lambert, Harry Cassidy-Cox, Quinn Burgers, Gracie Pepper, Archer Lowrie, Edward Finter, Mio Hyseni, Chloe Lee, Maia Packer, Banjo Walters, Hugh Gleadow, Eulalie Lassig. Second row Mrs Sheree Will, Mrs Melanie Bonato, Olivia Kelly, Bryce Fisher, Barney Ling, Charlotte Young, Jedd Hesenkamp, William Sunner, Eleanor Saro, Isla Liebenberg, Hamish Tonkin, Kai Macgregor, Amira Alsaee, Aurora Hookey, George Walker, Monty McLean, Ella Hodda, Ruby Wells, Oliver McKey, Cohen Humphreys, Emerson Baills, Filip Hromek, Sonny Holland, Vaibhav Sadish, Mrs Jessica Wightman. Third row Mr Stephen McCosker, Lucy McCallum, Harriet Connolly, Maya Whelan, Amelia Martin, Kade Maartensz, Evaan Joseph, Beau Baker, Mana Roberts, Felicity Colquhoun, Addison Goodwin, Scarlett Crow, Addison Seawright, Lenana Munene, Daniel Pang, Hugo Richardson, Cooper Baills, Caitlyn Cavanagh, Isabella Luxford, Sophie Bennett, Indiana Packer, Sophie Rees, Lacey Walters, Mr Bruce Campbell. Fourth row Abigail Minehan, Curtis Hunn, Noah Liebenberg, Lachlan Tengbom, Hayden O’Neill, Bella Faichney, Chloe Reddicliffe, Harper West, Clair Humphreys, Lara Burgers, Olivia Friar, Hannah Ewels, Ella Lu, Pia Hilleard, Logan Davie, Jobe Waring, Alex Hibble, Anabelle Edkins. Fifth row George Powell, Kira May, Cooper Norval, Zoe Lyster, Owen Richardson, Luella McKendry, Banjo Allen. Absent Indy Stipis, Sarah Barry, Macallister Mealing, Cooper Murray, Abi Bennett, Tahlia O’Neill, Stephanie McCauley, Sarah Steel, Jonathan Beard, Liam McManus, Bailey Douglan, Elliot Simmons, Ayeesha Judge.

INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

Staff member in charge Mr Michael Porter Front Row (Left To Right) Dylan Plath, Eleanor Saro, Isla Liebenberg, Caitlyn Cavanagh, Lacey Walters, Harriet Connolly, Ella Hodda. Second Row Jedd Hesenkamp, Hugo Richardson, Mana Roberts, Kade Maartensz, Beau Baker, Hamish Tonkin, Mrs Sheree Will. Third Row Lachlan Tengbom, Hannah Ewels, Hayden O’Neill, Logan Davie, Curtis Hunn. Fourth Row Matthew Birrell, Cooper Norval, Luella McKendry.

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING

Staff member in charge Mr Michael Porter Front Row (Left To Right) Charlie Parfrey, Fergus Smith, Mia Atkinson, Emma Christian, Hamish Tonkin, Curtis Hunn, Luella McKendry, Cohen Humphreys, Ella Hodda, Quinn Burgers, Oliver Colquhoun, Hugh Gleadow. Second Row Barney Ling, Sophie Bennett, Sophie Rees, Addison Seawright, Cailyn Cavanagh, Eve Musumeci, Millie Kippin, Kaiyah Nam, Eva Cedhagen, Hugo Richardson, Monty McLean, Olivia Kelly, Daniel Pang. Third Row Mrs Sheree Will, Amelia Martin, Kade Maartensz, Addison Goodwin, Noah Liebenberg, Jobe Waring, Hannah Ewels, Luke Gleadow, Ella Lu, Logan Davie, Felicity Colquhoun, Charlie Atkinson, Rosie Musumeci, Mr Stephen McCosker. Fourth Row George Powell, Heath Collyer, Lara Burgers, Preston Campbell, Fraser Graham, Zoe Lyster, Owen Richardson, Ben Sharpe, Clair Humphreys, Banjo Allen, Hayden O’Neill. Absent Mr Michael Porter, Abigail Bennett, Tahlia O’Neill, Cohen Humphreys, Fergus Chrisp, Ashley Sexton, Jonathan Beard.

RUGBY LEAGUE ACADEMY

Staff member in charge Mr Michael Porter and Chris Finlay Front Row (Left To Right) Alex Finlay, Jedd Hesenkamp, Monty McLean, Cooper Baills, Hugo Richardson, Cohen Humphreys, Tyden Lambert. Second Row Patrick Walker, Sam Swaffer, Maya Whelan, Olli Lu, Beau Baker, Hamish Tonkin, Mr Chris Finlay. Third Row Quinn Atkinson, David Lee, Ella Lu, Charlie Atkinson, Liam McManus, Alex Hibble, Lars Wightman. Fourth Row Zac Doble, Heath Collyer, Lara Burgers, Cooper Norval, Banjo Allen, Hayden O’Neill, Logan Davie. Absent Mr Michael Porter, Kade Maartensz.

TOWNSVILLE AND NORTHERN REPRESENTATIVES

Staff member in charge Mr Michael Porter Front Row (Left To Right) Lachlan Akroyd, Caitlyn Cavanagh, Hamish Tonkin, Tyden Lambert, Dylan Plath, Kaiyah Nam, Liam Ewels. Second Row Maddie Turner, Hayden O’Neill, Matthew Birrell, Clair Humphreys, Chloe Reddicliffe, Kade Maartensz. Third Row Lachlan Tengbom, Ben Sharpe, Luella McKendry, Lara Burgers, Harper West. Absent Mr Michael Porter.

NETBALL ACADEMY

Staff member in charge Mrs Rebecca Bulloch Front Row (Left To Right) Molly McCabe, Kensi Macgregor, Olivia Whiting, Scout Duggan, Zoe Martin, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Alice Coxon, Philippa Connolly, Abigail Pountain. Second Row Natalie Tritton, Izabelle Appleton, Charli Appleton, Charli Hayden, Charlotte Pond, Katie Edkins, Maia Packer, Pippa Gander, Frankie Thurston, Bridget Bulloch, Sophia Jun, Miliame Mocelutu, Lily Riley. Third Row Remy Moore, Charlotte Young, Olivia Gleadow, Laura Klingner, Elliette Young, Hayley Phillips, Rosie Musumeci, Emerson Baills, Chloe Frizzell. Fourth Row Annabel Graham, Ellie Pountain, Arabella Nicholls-Ward, Felicity Colquhoun, Ivy Hodda, Lucy Murphy. Absent Mia Bradshaw, Emerson Mealing, Keira Young, Heath Connolly.

NET SET GO

Staff member in charge Mrs Rebecca Bulloch Front Row (Left To Right) Dylan Plath, Ruby Wells, Lucia Calleja, Harriet Connolly, Elliette Young, Millie Kippin, Kaiyah Nam, Eleanor Saro, Ella Hodda. Second Row Mrs Lisa Dyer, Emma Christian, Mila Halpin, Addison Seawright, Caitlyn Cavanagh, Jacquie O’Halloran, Eve Musumeci, Bronte Bulloch, Sophia Saro, Mrs Rebecca Bulloch. Third Row Madeline Turner, Brooklyn Wightman, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Charlie Elcoate Pitiris, Hannah Ewels, Lucy Wood, Lulu McLean, Olivia Finlay, Chloe Reddicliffe. Fourth Row Holly Leahey, Clair Humphreys, Zoe Lyster, Harper West, Sarah O’Callaghan. Absent Luella McKendry, Frankie Thurston, Arabella Nicholls-Ward, Mrs Birony Davis.

SOCCER ACADEMY

Staff member in charge Mr Michael Porter and Mr Chris Finlay Front Row (Left To Right) Tyden Lambert, Orlando Morse, Emmett Aubrey, Arabella Robinson, Andrew Chapman, Bryce Fisher, Harry Cassidy-Cox. Second Row Aleina Winkler, Isla Liebenberg, Alex Johnson, Kai Macgregor, Barney Ling, Gwyneth Winkler, Mr Chris Finlay. Third Row Kade Maartensz, Charlie Atkinson, Thomas Sharpe, Lincoln Murray, Zion Hadfield. Fourth Row Logan Davie, Matthew Birrell, Fraser Graham, Lara Burgers. Absent Mr Michael Porter, Brayden Martin, Jonathan Beard, Scarlett Vucak.

Sports Teams Continued

MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY

MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY

Staff member in charge Mr Nick Verhoeven. Front Row (left to right) Arlo King, Fletcher Williams, James Sheldon, Madeline Colquhoun, Rafe McKendry, Toby Turner, Victoria Molachino, Edward Finter, Craig Hunter Roberts, and Fletcher Gander. Second Row Ben Lee, Hugo Ferguson, Lachlan Frizzell, Harley Hinschen, Oliver Colquhoun, Chloe Lee, Oliver Goostrey, Kemba Hanson, Alexander Hutton, Quinn Young and Hugo Kippin. Third Row Mr Nick Verhoeven, William Finter, Ronya Pracher, Abbey Penny, Kieran Sheldon, Alex Johnson, Quinn Atkinson, William Sunner, Greta Mutavdzic, Amelia Martin, Archer Ferguson and Ms Stephanie Autridge. Fourth Row Rafael Moussie, Cooper Singh, Archer Ward, Ciara Endacott, Logan Davie, Dante Endacott, David Lee, and Lars Wightman.

Music Groups

JUNIOR BRASS ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mrs Cynthia Chambers Front row (left to right) Lachlan Leahey, Isabella Faichney, Lara Burgers, Sophia Saro, Samuel Galvin. Second row Daniel Pang, Lachlan Tengbom, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Joshua Tomarchio, Cooper Singh, Mrs Cynthia Chambers.

JUNIOR CLARINET ENSEMBLE

Staff member Ms Kellie Rich Front row (left to right) Olivia Finlay, Lulu McLean, Aiden Barry, Jacqueline O’Halloran, Isla Liebenberg. Second row Holly Leahey, Harper West, Hannah Ewels, Ms Kellie Rich.

JUNIOR FLUTE ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna Front row (left to right) Ella Amos, Zoe Lyster, Anabelle Edkins. Second row Madeline Turner, Mrs Lyndall Penaluna, Sarin Quinn.

JUNIOR GUITAR ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Michael Stuart Front row (left to right) David Lee, Brooklyn Wightman, Lucy McCallum, Kieran Sheldon. Second row Kai Macgregor, Mr Michael Stuart, Darcy Jones.

JUNIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson Front row (left to right) Barney Ling, Jobe Waring, James McCosker, Liam Ewels. Second row Chloe Reddicliffe, Mr Paul Neilson, Harriet Connolly.

JUNIOR STRINGS

Staff member Mrs Heidi Newell Front row (left to right) Andrew Chapman, Eleanor Saro, Molly McCosker, Sophie Bennett, Laura Klingner, Risau Mosby. Second row Taylor Clifford, Pia Hilleard, Sam Brecken-Ridge Jones, Eve Musumeci, Maya Whelan. Third row Willow Morse, Sarah O’Callaghan, Ella Lu, Lucy Wood. Absent Luella McKendrey.

Music Groups Continued

JUNIOR CONCERT BAND

Staff member Ms Kellie Rich Front row (left to right) Sophia Saro, Elizabeth Washington, Anya Belward, Aiden Barry, Liam Ewels, Barney Ling, Alex Hibble, Molly McCosker, Ella Hodda, Arabella Belward, Isla Liebenberg. Second row Emily Sadewasser, Olivia Gleadow, Emma Christian, Ella Amos, Lachlan Leahey, Samuel Galvin, James McCosker, Daniel Pang, Mana Roberts, Anabelle Edkins, Maya Whelan, Isabella Faichney, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Ms Kellie Rich. Third row Mia Kelly, Jacqueline O’Halloran, Madeline Turner, Jobe Waring, Cooper Darr, Lachlan Tengbom, David Lee, George Powell, Lulu McLean, Oliva Finlay, Sarin Quinn. Fourth row Joshua Tomarchio, Hannah Ewels, Harper West, Lara Burgers, Zoe Lyster, Holly Leahey, Clair Humphreys, Cooper Singh. Absent Ashley Sexton, Stephanie McCauley.

ANIMATO CHOIR

Staff member Mrs Tessa Nichols Front row (left to right) Mia Singh, Bridey Seaman, Emma Galvin, Arabella Belward, Monty McLean, Hugo Richardson, Cohen Humphreys, Dominic Guirguis, Edie NewellVoevodin, Ella Hodda, Quinn Burgers, Elizabeth Washington. Second row Molly McCosker, Emma Christian, Anya Belward, Jordan Dwyer-Greenleaf, Bronte Bulloch, Joshua Starnes, Lincoln Murray, Lachlan Leahey, Maya Whelan, Ella Amos, Mackenzie Corbett, Harriet Connolly, Isla Liebenberg. Third row Caitlyn Cavanagh, Amelia Martin, Abbey Penny, Sarin Quinn, Lawson Barker, Bailey McKenzie, Darcy Jones, Evaan Joseph, Evonne Joseph, Felicity Colquhoun, Hannah Roberts, Eve Musumeci. Fourth row Chloe Reddicliffe, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Brooklyn Wightman, Isabella Faichney, Rafael Moussie, Owen Richardson, Finn O’Brien, Lulu McLean, Willow Morse, Madeline Turner, Olivia Finlay. Fifth row Katilyn Penaluna, Emily Sadewasser, Harper West, Lara Burgers, Olivia Friar, Clair Humphreys, Holly Leahey, Lucy Wood. Absent Tahlia O’Neil, John Scanlan. Stephanie McCauley, Sarah O’Callaghan, Ayeesha

SOPRANINO CHOIR

Staff member Mrs Tessa Nichols Front row (left to right) Charlotte Smith, Annabel Waring, Philippa Connolly, Arabella Scott, Abigail Pountain, Alice Coxon, Jessica Akroyd. Second row Oisin O’Brien, Charlotte Herring, Bridget Bulloch, Zoe Martin, Toby Turner, Lachlan Frizzell, Mrs Tessa Nichols. Third row Chloe Frizzell, Hayley Phillips, William Sunner, Ivy Hodda, Oliver Colquhoun. Fourth row Rosie Musumeci, Alice Clements, Greta Mutavdzic, Helena Edelman. Absent Harrison Murray, Piper Joyce, Holly Chalk, Chloe Baker.

Technology Groups

ROBOTICS CLUB 3 & 4

Staff member in charge Mr Rodgerson Front Row (left to right) Liam Pond, William Malandris, Fergus Chrisp, Eloise Henaway, Elias Stelmaschuk, Oisin O’Brien, Clancy Marr. Second Row Oliver McKey, William Finter, Oliver Lu, Jedd Hasenkamp, Alexander Finlay, Harry Cassidy-Cox. Third Row Reece Hilleard, Arabella Robinson, Elliette Young, Evonne Joesph, Olivia Gleadow, Poppy Perkins, Filip Hromek. Fourth Row Addison Goodwin, Monty McLean, Dominic Guirguis, Dante Endacott, Lars Wightman, Thomas Sharpe.

Sustainable Guardians

ROBOTICS CLUB 5 & 6

Staff member in charge Mr Rodgerson Front Row (left to right) Kieran Sheldon, Jay Antoney, Lachlan Akroyd, Chloe Reddicliffe, Samuel Galvin, Risau Mosby, Curtis Hunn. Second row Evaan Joseph, Bailey McKenzie, Isabella Luxford, Ivy Brazier, Daniel Pang, Bennett Mak. Third row Charlie Atkinson, Joshua Tomarchio, Claudia Gates, Finn O’Brien, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Cooper Darr, Rafael Moussie. Fourth row Luke Gleadow, Elliot Simmons, Owen Richardson, Fraser Graham, Heath Collyer, Logan Davie.

SUSTAINABLE GUARDIANS

Staff member Mrs Lesa Furphy Front row (left to right) Jessica Lee, Kennedy James, Oliver Stillwell, Paityn Foster, Mia Hyseni, Emily O’Neill. Second row Imogen Ryan, Chloe Reddicliffe, Sam BreckenridgeJones, Ciara Endacott, Ava Nyambane, Mrs Lesa Furphy.

Outside School Hours Care

We have had an exciting year again. Our program is based on the children’s interests and our Topic Board discussions have included learning about Nepal, Mercury and Space, Recycling, Swamp creatures and Cave People. Our Christmas Charity Appeal this year is the Mater Private Hospital Paediatric Surgical Pre-Admissions and Recovery Unit. We thank all families for their generous donations to the children in hospital.

We ask the students what they would like to do in the holidays. Most of their suggestions are added to the vacation care booking form. We have ventured to many exciting venues including Creek water experiments with Dr Kerry, a visit to Pallarenda Beach and Forts Walk, Brothers League Club for lunch, Melville’s Farm, Townsville Angel Faces for face painting and bendy balloons, Traditional Owners Cultural Workshop, and our new favourite, Ninja Parc!

A wonderful year, lots of memorable activities and new friendships formed. Vacation Care has lots of fun and happy times and the students showed they have enjoyed OSHC all year round. A huge thank you to all our families, students, and staff for a fantastic year.

JILLIAN COGILL OSHC COORDINATOR

Junior School Bede House Report

Being leaders for Bede House at Cathedral has been an exciting adventure with many twists and turns. We have all enjoyed the opportunities we have been given and we are grateful to have been a part of so many wonderful experiences.

One of the many experiences was hosting the Discos. Being able to create each House Disco theme, choose a charity and encourage everyone to get their boogie on was a highlight. Raising funds for each charity was the most important part and we raised much needed funds each term for Ronald McDonald House, Townsville Foster

and Rehoming Animals and Pyjama Foundation. Thank you to everyone who contributed to each disco – your funds were gratefully received.

The greatest memories for us have been being role models for all students. Being Leaders always means that we are responsible and respectful. We need to serve with confidence but with humility. We have supported everyone in our House at the many carnivals and other events while assisting all staff. We are truly grateful for the honour.

As leaders we have all learnt a lot and can’t wait to carry our new knowledge into Middle School next year.

EMILY SADWASSER AND HAYDEN O'NEILL HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 1

FRASER GRAHAM AND ELLA HODDA HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 2

JUNIOR SCHOOL BEDE HOUSE 2022

Seated on the Ground (Left To Right) Olivia Quadroy, Emily Hibble, Jesse Stipis, Hugh McCarron, Maisie McCarron, Raener Young, Mattea Josifoski, Leonardo Payne, Mitchell Cunningham, Chole Head, Wynsome Beggs, Macy King and Jordan Lee. Front Row Jessica Chhoung, Indiana Stipis, Chanel Hasenkamp, Ariana Hinschen, Fletcher Gander, Oliver Stillwell, Ethan Duce, Asher Koster, Fergus Chrisp, Ella Hodda, Fraser Graham, Emily Sadewasser, Hayden O’Neill, Luca Payne, Thomas Coxon, Arlo King, Jessica Lee, Braxton Young, Harry Parfrey, Eloise Baker, Abigail Bingham, and Juliet Chrisp. Second Row Luca Joyce, Corban Gold, Quinn Young, Banjo Walters, Harrison Murray, Sam Prasser, Bailey Hibble, Jake Cunningham, Emerson Baills, Pippa Gander, Chloe Frizzell, Gabby Pepper, Katherine Edkins, Grace Pepper, Emily O’Neill, Briar Chrisp, Lachlan Frizzell, Alice Coxon, Sam Wallace, Claire Wallace, Nate Ball, Hugo Ferguson, and Isabelle Baiju. Third Row Mrs. Naomi Fitzgerald, Charlotte Young, Maia Packer, Bridey Seaman, Aurora Silverthorne, Reece Hilleard, Anja Belward, Grace Stillwell, Arabella Nichols-Ward, Scarlett Simmons, Elliette Young, Arabella Belward, Filip Hromek, Barney Ling, Mila Halpin, Eva Cedhagen, Sophie Bennett, Jedd Hasenkamp, Ivy Hodda, Harley Hinschen, Charlie Parfrey, Oliver Goostrey, Bennett Mak, and Ms. Janene Dickinson.

Fourth Row Charlie Jang, Alex Johnson, Lincoln Murray, Cooper Baills, Thomas Sharpe, Alex Hibble, Pia Hilleard, Abbey Penny, Addison Goodwin, Ethan Frizzell, Lachlan Tengbom, Daniel Pang, Curtis Hunn, Lawson Barker, Anabelle Edkins, Zoe Hemmett, Hannah Roberts, Indiana Packer, Lacey Walters, Mackenzie Corbett, and Archer Ferguson. Fifth Row Liam McManus, Claudia Gates, Eva Hemmett, Isabelle Bingham, Benjamin Sharpe, Cooper Norval, Elliott Simmons, Ms. Stella Lourie, Ms. Jennifer Bruton, Mrs. Fiona Stone, Mr. Bruce Campbell, Ms. Rachael Dodd, Mrs. Lesa Furphy, Kira May, Allegra Bagent, Joshua Tomarchio, Isabella Faichney, Qian Gong, and Rafael Moussie.

Junior School Chatham House Report

SEMESTER 1

2022 was obviously different to previous years as Coronavirus was still affecting the world. One thing that remained the same was the opportunity to be a Leader. We were on top of the world when we were chosen as the Chatham Leaders for Semester 1.

A highlight was definitely the House Discos. In Term 2 the theme was Movie Stars, and it was great choosing the winners of best dressed because everyone was very creative with their costumes.

One of the most challenging and rewarding things about being a Leader is the responsibilities like Prep play. The Preps are cute, but they are very cheeky. They love it when you play with them, though if you go there alone they hug you so tightly that you nearly fall over with 20 of them trying to hang onto you.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our roles and took all our responsibilities seriously as Leaders of Chatham House.

SEMESTER 1

Being inducted on Foundation Day was an amazing experience. We all took our pledge to be great leaders and role models for the Junior School with honour. After we were inducted, we went to the Lagoon Dash which was as epic as always watching all the Chatham House runners try their best. They were all amazing, and I am very

grateful to be able to cheer them on.

All House Leaders hosted the Term 3 Discos. It was a great experience getting to see and meet the little kids. The theme this term was pyjamas. All of the funds we raised went to the Pyjama Foundation to help recruit Pyjama Angels – these people help kids in foster care with learning life skills and confidence. Coming up is the Other Strokes Carnival. I can't wait to cheer on Chatham and start the war cry and hopefully come back with a win. Cheetahs are not the best in water, but we always try which is the main part. In my eyes it's not about winning or losing, just about having fun so I will cheer on Chatham no matter what they do or where we come as long as everyone is having fun.

Now we are also getting ready for Day for Daniel and we will be selling Icy cups. This also happens to be my birthday. I am excited to see the kids' happy faces when I hand them icy cups which will certainly be my favorite gift.

It has been a great honour being Semester 2 Chatham House Leader and I would like to thank all teachers for helping us through this journey and a special thanks to Mrs Will, Mrs Murphy and Mr Baills for organizing everything we do and helping us through this journey, it has been wonderful.

LARA BURGERS AND JOBE WARING HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 1

LUELLA MCKENDRY HOUSE LEADER SEMESTER 2

JUNIOR SCHOOL CHATHAM HOUSE 2022

Seated on the Ground (Left To Right) Samyukta Sadhish Kumar, George Stelmaschuk, Cassidy Saltner, Joshua Akroyd, Frances Powell-Vincent, Ezra Holznagel, Harrison Burgers, Wyatt Jones, Florence Milford, Penelope Dymock, Harlow Conway, and Harriet Starkey. Front Row Jude Wight, Nakita O’Keefe, Camdyn Casonati, Samuel Woolley, Sarah Barry, Harriet Lawson, James Sheldon, Rafe McKendry, Mia Hyseni, Emilia Barry, Lara Burgers, Jobe Waring, Luella McKendry, Eleanor Milford, Ava Liebenberg, Ben Lee, Edward Finter, Juley Pountain, Lucy Rigano, Fletcher Williams, Thomas Chiesa, Nicola Calleja, and Caedyn Care. Second Row Sharon Stelmaschuk, Addison Powell-Vincent, Cobi Payne, Lucia Chiesa, Sophia Jun, Quinn Burgers, Angus Lawson, Kemba Hansen, Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar, Chloe Lee, Remy Moore, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Ella Cormack, William Nguyen, Elias Stelmaschuk, Victoria Molachino, Eloise Pegg, Arabella Scott, Scott Christian, Abigail Pountain, Jessica Akroyd, Eulalie Lassig, Paityn Foster, and Annabel Waring. Third Row Emma Galvin, Elizabeth Washington, Deklyn Li, Emma Christian, Ronya Pracher, Emmerson Holland, William Sunner, Eleanor Pountain, Lucia Calleja, Kieran Sheldon, Aiden Barry, Jay Antoney, Lachlan Akroyd, Ameya Hazratwala, Helena Edelman, Aurora Hookey, Oliver McKey, Cohen Humphreys, Hamish Tonkin, Lucy Murphy, William Finter, Isla Liebenberg, and Liam Ewels. Fourth Row Sophie Rees, Lucy Wockner, Samuel Galvin, Jordan Dwyer-Greenleaf, Makayla Philipson, Amelia Martin, Sarin Quinn, Darcy Jones, David Lee, Ivy Brazier, Sam BreckenridgeJones, Zoe Summers, Charlie Elcoate Pitiris, Chloe Reddicliffe, George Powel, William Crumpler, Noah Liebenberg, Oliver Li, Zion Hadfield, Maya Whelan, Xavier Philipson, and Poppy Perkins. Fifth Row Hannah Ewels, Clair Humphreys, Oscar Holland, Mrs. Caroline McLeod, Mrs. Jillian Finter, Mrs. Celeste Kutek, Mrs. Kristin Lee, Mrs. Melanie Bonato, Mrs. Xena Quinn, Mrs. Bernadette Rowse, Mrs. Mikaela Hanson, Mrs. Megan Jackson, Zoe Lyster, and Olivia Friar.

Junior School Langton House Report

SEMESTER 1

Being Langton House Leader of Semester 1 2022 was most definitely one of the best experiences of Year 6. We loved being able to help Mr Porter, Mrs Will, the house marshalls and most importantly cheering on Langton House. Getting up with our house and chanting our war cry was one of the most enjoyable things and definitely one we will remember.

We loved to be involved in all the fun and excitement. One such event was the Kindy to Year 2 Fun and Run. We loved to watch the little kids get out there and have a go. Although there were a few stumbles along the way, they always picked themselves up and kept going.

Hosting discos was always a pleasure as it was so much fun to watch the Preps get out on the dance floor and boogie. At the end it was extremely hard to choose the winners for best dancer and best dressed as we saw so many great costumes and dancers come on to the dance floor, we wish we could have given a prize to everyone.

There have been so many great memories being a House Leader and encouraging other kids at the Swimming Carnival and Athletics was a real thrill. As House Leaders it was so nice to see Langton get out and do their best, even if our House was down from injuries, we always had team spirit. It was amazing to see the kids who didn’t want to get in the pool or on the track give it a go with the help of Langton cheering and encouraging them to go on and finish the race. At carnivals we always had fun and everyone pushed themselves to do their best. We have enjoyed every aspect of being a leader and being a role model for younger students to look up to, is the most important. Overall being a House Leader was an amazing thing to experience and enjoy... Go Langton!

SEMESTER 2

Wow! How fun was that roller coaster, Langton House leader was the best of them all. Being Langton House Leader in Semester 2 really helped me with a confidence boost as well as learning how much independence I have. Some of the thoughts in my head when I found out I was the only leader were self-doubt, but really it was just an experience that led to a fully grown plant that has bloomed with flowers. Going for Semester 2 Leader also helped me get my persistence back on track. When I didn’t get a position in first semester, I didn’t know whether I should run for it again. But I did and it turned out to be one of the best learning experiences and the growth I have undergone is the real value for me. My favourite activity as a leader by far was the Discos, especially the little kids one. They're just so cute! My full-time job at the first disco was fixing the string on the glow-stick necklaces, as well as ‘needing’ to join conga lines. It was so fun and definitely one of my highlights of the year.

Assisting with the Art show, in particular Mrs Furphy, was a nice experience and a good way to learn the names of lots of different people. Thanks again for my cleanest table award Mrs Furphy! It was a late night but worth it. Taking down all the art pieces at the end of the evening allowed me to have a great look at everyone's effort into the 2022 Art Extravaganza and they were spectacular. Although while I write this, the Other Strokes Swimming Carnival has not yet been carried out, I have been to enough of these events to know that it’s always hot but it’s a terrific feeling to wear maroon and gold. Langtonites always get into the spirit that’s for sure and always try their best at whatever they do, whenever they’re doing it.

It has been an absolute honour to wear the House Leader badge this semester. I will never forget this learning curve and the fun times I had with my peers.

LUCY WOOD HOUSE LEADER SEMESTER 2

KAITLYN PENALUNA AND MATTHEW BIRRELL HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 1

JUNIOR SCHOOL LANGTON HOUSE 2022

Seated on the Ground (Left To Right) Cecilia Mendes, William Winkler, Ava Ballard, Theodora Robinson, Annabelle Pallanza, Sienna Vucak, Paddy Ryan, Bill Dyer, Amelia Blakeman, Jasmine Pitt, Billie Janssen, Axl Gilchrist and Lachlan Todd. Front Row Evelyn Brabon, Freya Scott, Rylee Hayden, Harvey Moynihan, Harvey More, Louie De Vere, Bridgette Grant, Evelyn Wells, Ethan Hurle, Lucy Wood, Matthew Birrell, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Eliam Taylor, Zoe Graham, Ava Nyambane, Jack McCabe, Oliver McKenzie, Sam Wallis, Christopher Chapman, Neave Rowan and Adriana Malandris. Second Row Mrs Jessica Wightman, Olivia Kelly, Imogen Ryan, Lilly Atkinson, Flynn Gulbrandson, Sebastian Pallanza, Luca Alsaee, Molly McCabe, Charli Hayden, Max Wallis, Indianna Minehan, Phillipa Connolly, Charlotte Smith, Keeley Pascoe, Bridget Bulloch, Krishnan Pandalai, Kensi Macgregor, Hugh Gleadow, Henry Chapman, Laney Rowan, Archer Lowrie, Amelia Bigney, Jett Edwards and Ms Meredith Hillam. Third Row Eloise Henaway, Wyatt Luxford, William Malandris, Alana Whitehead, Cohen Martin, Milanah Rowan, Maya Pandalai, George Walker, Laura Klinger, Chloe Baker, Amira Alsaee, Scarlett Vucak, Tyden Lambert, Ruby Wells, Olivia Gleadow, Emmett Aubrey, Harry Cassidy-Cox, Annabel Graham, Gwyneth Winkler, Mia Atkinson, Zoe Martin. Fourth Row Arabella Robinson, Andrew Chapman, Harriet Connolly, Bryce Fisher, Monty McLean, Risau Mosby, Beau Baker, Patrick Walker, Mana Roberts, Jaemin (Gaon) Kim, Lucy McCallum, Mia Kelly, Abigail Minehan, Lars Wightman, Ella Amos, Isabella Luxford, Lachlan Leahey, Kade Maartensz, Isabella Minehan, Bronte Bulloch and Aleina Winkler. Fifth Row Kai Macgregor, Dante Endacott, Molly Last, Brooklyn Wightman, Ciara Endacott, Sarah O’Callaghan, Holly Leahey, Mrs Glenda Young, Mrs Susan Burke, Mrs Tessa Nichols, Mrs Lisa Dyer, Mrs Sharron Waterson, Ms Stephanie Autridge, Maddox Sturmfels, Lulu McLean, Banjo Allen, Luke Gleadow, Cooper Darr and Jacqueline O’Halloran.

Junior School More House Report

SEMESTER 1

Being More House Leaders of Semester 1 really changed Year 6 for us. Coming to school having different duties like Prep play was one of the most fun parts of being a leader. As soon as we walked through that gate, all their cute little faces ran to us and wanted to play. We were part of diverse activities and the craziest was the disco. We were nervous about the work to set up the disco, but with all the leaders helping, it was a piece of cake! The experience was awesome, and we will cherish the memories.

The hardest thing was working in teams with other people. At the end it all worked out but to start no one really talked except the boys. We all developed the courage to speak to each other and share our different ideas as we developed our communication and leadership skills. Every week we would meet with Mr Baills in his office and every second week we got a treat, the leaders' lunch, which was a welcome gift after challenging work. We really enjoyed every part of the leadership, and we did not want it to end, but like all good things, they come to an end.

The most fun part of being leaders was all the carnivals, and we kicked off with the Fun Run early in Term 1 for the Preppies. It was so great to see all the Prep students with smiles on their faces and trying their hardest in the sprints. We all played various parts in the fun, like cheering for the Preps and helping with different activities. Next carnival was the Athletics Carnival; all House Leaders would come to school early to set up the tents and obviously More’s tent looked the best! With all the help of our fellow classmates, we were able to make sure that everyone in the suburbs could hear us with our war cries. Although we did not win, we still had so much fun in all the different activities.

GO MORE HOUSE!

SEMESTER 2

Being a Leader and representing More House was a highlight. There were many things that I got to be involved in. The Semester 2 House Disco was super fun, the theme we chose was Pyjamas. Some of us were lucky enough to go shopping to prepare for the disco. Setting up and hosting was a blast, and everyone's outfits were awesome. There were lots of great experiences, including working together as a team. This was a great skill that I was able to practice, and everyone made it super easy. All my fellow leaders, including Semester 1 Leaders, were a great group of people and we all had so much fun working together.

A fun and cute duty was Prep play. Every first break a group of leaders took turns going down and playing with the Preps. Seeing their faces light up as soon as we walked through the gate made our day. Definitely one of our favourite duties. I think I speak for everyone when I say leaders' lunch was a big bonus for us all, it was a wonderful way for us all to connect and talk. And eat!

It was overall an amazing experience that I’ll be forever grateful for.

GO MORE!

ELEANOR SARO AND COOPER SINGH HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 1

CHARLIE ATKINSON AND MADDIE TURNER HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 2

JUNIOR SCHOOL MORE HOUSE 2022

Seated on the Ground (Left To Right) Maiya McIntyre, Henry Crossman, Kara Regan, Jack Robards, Adeline Smith, Dale Fenton, Max Passmore, Harrison Hughes, Grayson Pump, Jeevan Philip, Chloe Harris, Kade Willis, Bram McIntyre, Jeanie Marr, and Harper Goodman. Front Row Effilia Bettle, Thomas Cooper, Zecihel Kiuk, Aurora Gene, Harvey Jackson, Harvey Singh, Arietta Milani, Kennedy James, Sierra Whittering-Fisher, Cooper Singh, Eleanor Saro, Charlie Atkinson, Madeline Turner, Lucy Gaudin, Sophia Yoo, Cleo Morse, Patrick Crowe, Nathan Willis, Hugo Williams, Craig-Hunter Roberts, Jonathan Guirguis, and Audrey Hutton. Second Row Mrs. Tia Jolly, Mrs. Elizabeth Lessells, Toby Willis, Flynn Whiting, Lincoln Beard, Oskar Newell-Voevodin, Alexander Hutton, George Passmore, Charlotte Pond, Scout Duggan, Charlotte Hughes, Clodagh Regan, Lily Diaz, Charlie Thurston, Penzi Munene, Hugo Kippin, Maria Gianoulis, Liam Pond, George Gianoulis, Madeline Colquhoun, Tobias Turner, Fletcher Clyne, Hazel De Witt, Mason Bell, Sarina Bell, Mrs. Susan Porter, Mr. Stephen McCosker, and Mrs. Nicole Dallimore. Third Row Mr. David Rogerson, Mrs. Kasandra Doble, Olivia Whiting, Dylan Plath, Frankie Thurston, Alexander Finlay, Clancy Marr, Daniel Clifford, Lillie Steel, Elsiree Cronje, Edie Newell-Voevodin, Benjamin Macgregor-Cooper, Jackson Lehmann, Hayley Phillips, Molly McCosker, Tariq Willis, Oliver Colquhoun, Henry Navarro, Sophia Saro, Charlotte Herring, Simeon Cronje, Orlando Morse, Oisin O’Brien, and Mrs. Peta Toth. Fourth Row Oliver Lu, Kaiyah Nam, Eve Musumeci, Addison Seawright, Hugo Richardson, Sam Swaffer, Caitlyn Cavanagh, Faith Kimber, Lenana Munene, Bailey McKenzie, Olivia Finlay, Felicity Colquhoun, James McCosker, Jason Yoo, Taylor Clifford, Joshua Starnes, Quinn Atkinson, Evaan Joseph, Millie Kippin, Alex Mayer, Dominic Guiguis, Rosie Musumeci and Mia Singh. Fifth Row Finn O’Brien, Madisen McKenzie, Scarlett Crowe, Willow Morse, Ella Li, Heath Collyer, Harper West, Abby Rainbow, Preston Campbell, Owen Richardson, Heidi Griffiths-Campbell, Zac Doble, Logan Davie, Evonne Joseph Alice Clements, Archer Ward, and Greta Mutavdzic.

Middle School

Head of Middle School's Report

Assistant Head of Middle School’s Report

Middle School Prize List

Middle School Leaders' Report

Middle School Student Parliament

Year 7 in Review

Year 7 Outdoor Education

Year 8 in Review

Year 8 Outdoor Education

Year 9 in Review

Year 9 Outdoor Education

Year 9 Celebration

Middle School House Reports

Bede House

Chatham House

Langton House

More House

Head of Middle School's Report

competitions locally and at state levels. You will see some of the amazing teams throughout this magazine.

INTERHOUSE COMPETITIONS

Bede once again has dominated the interhouse competitions; however, the gaps are closing with More, Langton and Chatham hot on their heels throughout the competitions. Keble Cup was very enjoyable this year with the Middle School House Leaders hosting an event each term. The participation from all the year levels was fantastic to see.

in two days, Take the Lead (YWAM) looked at team building, reflecting on their personal strengths and gaining confidence in their ability to lead. The other day was around goal setting and understanding themselves as learners. Year 8 looked very different this year in terms of their pastoral care program, splitting into two groups focusing on GROWTH Mindset and Positive Attitude with the Unleashing Personal Potential Group, Love Bites Program and Cyberbullying talks.

“Be Kind, Give!” I say these words at every assembly to our Middle School students. For me, it’s a reminder that being kind is a responsibility, a gesture to show you care about others, and to give, is the reward. To Give means that you are performing some action towards others to help them. The reward is not in the receiving but in the giving. Our school prides itself on service to others and how we respect and treat each other. I am proud of the commitment that all our students have shown throughout the year, each with small or large victories that they can be proud of. We have had so many students achieve at National and State levels of sport, academics, and in social pursuits, but more importantly the students who have achieved personal victories. The student who learnt to ride her bike before school camp so she could participate in Mountain Biking with her friends, the student who moved from a C to a B in Maths achieving their best result in Maths, the student who enjoyed school for the first time because they finally saw themselves as a learner, each one a celebration of achievement. Somewhere in all those great wins there was someone who was kind and gave them the time, the kind words, or a pat on the back. It is a simple sentence, “Be Kind, Give!” and it means so much.

ACADEMIC SUCCESSES

2022 has been an excellent year. The academic teams performed well with great results in the Maths competitions and debating

STUDENT PARLIAMENT

Student Parliament involves students actively contributing to decision-making processes and collectively influencing outcomes by putting forward their views, concerns and ideas. 2022 saw the Student Parliament raising concerns on behalf of students and organising activities for Middle School throughout the year. Student Parliament organised many events including Hardcore Handball, Chess competition, Silent Ball Challenge, Scavenger Hunts, Random Acts of Kindness days, Rock Paper Scissors Championships, Pancake Day, Donut Day, and selling ice blocks for fundraising initiatives.

During Reconciliation Week celebrations, our Indigenous students shared some of their proud histories with the rest of the school. The highlight of our Year 7, 8 & 9 girls’ dance group was something to be very proud of. Congratulations to all the students who took part.

PASTORAL CARE

Year 8 worked hard this year to provide an entertaining lip sync battle as part of their team building exercises in Tutor groups. Year 9 completed their dance battle at the end of Term 3. Both year levels enjoyed the battles and performing for their year levels. Year 7 focused a great deal of time on study habits and organisational skills.

Development Days in Middle School are always enjoyable. Year 7 took part

Year 9 Personal Development Day saw our students work with the PEER POWER Group. As always, the Year 9 Retreat Day is a fantastic day to finish Middle School. The Development Days were very informative and ensured that the Year 9 students are well equipped to move into Year 10.

We also took the time to re-evaluate how we continue to grow as a school. This year we undertook explicit lessons on what is expected regarding behaviours or requirements to be a successful learner/person. These explicit lessons had an immediate impact in terms of uniform, diary use, manners and RUOK Day.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

There was a big change this year for Outdoor Education at The Cathedral School. Year 7 went to Kenilworth Station as a whole year level. This was at the start of the year as we battled COVID lockdowns, floods and storms in the south-east corner. It was a great five days and the students were able to have an experience that they will not forget.

Year 8 Camp was certainly adventurous. It was the first time that we were in the hands of Outer Limits Adventure Group and the first time that we were based in Tully and on Dunk Island. White water rafting was a highlight for all of the students and staff who went on the Camp. Mountain biking was very challenging for some but an absolutely amazing experience for all.

Head of Middle School's Report continued

Year 9 Camp remained at Paluma Gorge, experiencing seven days working as a team to achieve shared goals. I felt extremely proud watching the students work together in trying conditions, growing in maturity and friendships. Thank you to all the staff who took part in the program, ensuring that the camps could go ahead.

I want to thank the staff of the Middle School for the development of the amazing students at Cathedral. Thank you to the Assistant Head of School, Karen Brennan and our Year Level Deans, Leanne Beal Year 7, Rachel Foster Year 8, Debbie Bennett-Rauch Year 9 and the Tutors who are actively working with and providing support to all students, staff and me throughout the year. To the teachers of Middle School, thank you for the ongoing support and amazing contribution you make to the students.

MR CHRIS ANDERSON HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Assistant Head of Middle School’s Report

2022 started with the challenges of online learning, and I was impressed with how our Middle School students handled the different and difficult start to the year. Almost every student was present for Zoom lessons, either in their Townsville homes, or in the dorms. As a result, the majority of our students were able to make a good start to their learning. Once students were allowed to return to the classroom, we tackled the challenge of wearing masks. It was particularly strange for our Year 7 students, and it was a joy to finally see their smiling faces after they returned from their camp in Week 7. A shout out goes to our Middle School students for getting through Term 1, but I must make a special mention

to Year 7, who just kept facing the obstacles, kept calm and carried on. The productive momentum continued in Term 2, with The Cathedral School sitting NAPLAN Online for the very first time. Again, I was both delighted and impressed with how our students conducted themselves, sometimes in very stressful circumstances. This was a new experience for our students, because they did not sit NAPLAN in 2020 due to COVID. Regardless, our NAPLAN results demonstrate strong skills in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions and Numeracy. Well done to our Year 7 and 9 cohorts on your achievements, and your teachers are very proud of you.

We tracked our students’ academic achievement throughout the year and the academic growth in all three Middle School cohorts has been outstanding. Students at risk were identified, with most now achieving at the Achievement Standard or above in English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities. During the second semester the Middle School focussed on the diary, and this was pivotal in our students’ academic achievement. Many students began to understand the

importance of organisation and were able to take control of their learning. As a result, there was a substantial increase in reinforcement codes.

With the introduction of all Technologies and The Arts subjects in Year 7 this year, there was no need for an Elective Expo. Subject selection is an exciting time for our Middle School students, and this was certainly the case again, even without the Expo. The whole process went smoothly and I thank Mr Andrew Arratoon and Year 7 and 8 parents and students for their cooperation and enthusiasm.

Every day I am astounded by the great work that is happening in our Cathedral Middle School classrooms. This does not happen automatically. It requires excellent teachers, supportive parents and engaged and amazing students. This is exactly what we have, and in my third year here I continue to feel blessed, humbled and privileged to be part of this team. Thank you to all staff, parents and students for making coming to work an absolute joy for me. I look forward to working with you in 2023.

MS KAREN BRENNAN ASSISTANT HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL/ DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

Middle School Prize List

SERVICE PRIZES

Service to Middle School Award: Bjorn Hyseni, Do Young Park, Lauren Pratchett, Jack Roseby, Claire Saro, Chloe Thomas, Abbygail Vets.

Citizenship Award

Year 7 Girl: Rosalie Edelman

Year 7 Boy: Roman Tapp

Year 8 Girl: Ashley Whitehead

Year 8 Boy: Ewan Mackay

Year 9 Girl: Kiera Jolly

Year 9 Boy: William Morris

Most Outstanding Contribution to Student Parliament

Year 7: Grace Ufer

Year 8: Isabelle Pond

Year 9: Anna Mary Binil

SPORT AND ARTS PRIZES

Best All Round Sport Award

Year 7 Girl: Emma McMahon

Year 7 Boy: Kolby Walters

Year 8 Girl: Lilly Johnston

Year 8 Boy: Jeshua Cronje

Year 9 Girl: Kiera Wallace & Claire Saro

Year 9 Boy: Nathaniel Talbot

Middle School Shield for the

Champion House: More House

SPECIAL AWARDS

James Cook University Shield

Year 7: Rosalie Edelman

Year 8: Lucy Edelman

Year 9: Bjorn Hyseni

Top Achieving Middle School

Female Student: Rosa Nzeakor

Top Achieving Middle School

Male Student: Do Young Park

Head of Middle School

Award: Charlotte O'Neill

ACADEMIC AWARDS YEAR 7

The Parents and Friends’ Prize for Most Progress in Year 7 Studies

Girl: Sophie Pope

Boy: Finn Silverthorne

Distinctive Achievement Awards: Thomas Acton, Amali Bartulovich, Abbie Black, Ruby Buell, Mia Clive, David Cronje, Rosalie Edelman, Aoife Fitzgerald, Oliver Garvie, Reef Hansen, Chaz Hasenkamp, Penelope Higgins, Thomas

Jolly, Miranda Mackee, William McCallum, Jillian McCauley, Emma McMahon, Lewis Musumeci, Melodie

ACADEMIC AWARDS YEAR 8

The Parents and Friends’ Prize for Most Progress in Year 8 Studies

Girl: Sienna Saro

Boy: Jesse Buell

Distinctive Achievement Awards: Milla Blanco, Grace Burrows, Chelsea Campbell, Lara Cavanagh, Cody Clark, Lucy Edelman, Keston Farley, Lucy-Rose Gander, Charli Harris, Amelie Havenaar, Grace Hood, Millie Irving, Lilly Johnston, Febisola Kazum, Miles Lyster, Ewan Mackay, Summer Mason, Madelina McLean, Lael Nam, Alyssa Pang, Gabrielle

ACADEMIC AWARDS YEAR 9

The Parents and Friends’ Prize for Most Progress in Year 9 Studies

Girl: Kyla Grieve

Boy: Robert O'Callaghan

Distinctive Achievement Awards: Mikeala Amos, Anna Mary Binil, Annabel Goddard, Bjorn Hyseni, Kiera Jolly, Claire Kratzmann, William Morris, Rosa Nzeakor, Charlotte O'Neill, Do Young Park, Lauren Pratchett, Ella Roberts, Claire Saro, Ahren Thain, Grace Thomson, Abbygail Vets, Pipa Ward.

Dramatic Arts Award: Lauren Pratchett

English Subject Prize: Do Young Park Health and Physical Education

Roberts, Ronan Sharkey, Avian Sinclair-Dimech, Estella Smith, Te Kauki Tamou, Roman Tapp, Meg Thomson, Amber Turner, Grace

Ufer, Lillian Pracher, Justin Zheng.

The Frances Miller Prize for Music: Justin Zheng

The Most Outstanding Students in Japanese: Lillian Pracher and Justin Zheng

The Archbishop’s Best All Round

Year 7

Girl: Jillian McCauley

Boy: Lewis Musumeci

Penaluna, Pia Plath, Isabelle Pond, Toby Salmon, Siani Sansbury, Maverick Speers, Malachi Steine, Alexander Strogusz, Joshua Weston, Ashley Whitehead, Luka Zecchini..

The Most Outstanding Student in Japanese: Isabelle Pond

The Toppin Prize for Music: Gabrielle Penaluna

The Archbishop’s Best All Round

Year 8

Girl: Lilly Johnston

Boy: Toby Salmon

Subject Prize: Rosa Nzeakor

Humanities Subject Prize: Do Young Park

Mathematics Subject

Prize: Bjorn Hyseni

Music Subject Prize: Do Young Park

Science Subject Prize: William Morris

The Most Outstanding Student in Japanese: Rosa Nzeakor

The Technology Award: Amy Edgerton

The Archbishop’s Best All Round

Year 9

Girl: Claire Saro

Boy: Bjorn Hyseni

Middle School Leaders' Reports

2022 began with a rocky start. COVID meant online classes at first, and lots of quarantine as various students and teachers caught the virus during the year. By Term 3, things had relaxed a little and school days seemed almost normal. Semester 2 started with a bombardment of events, providing excitement and enjoyment for the Middle School Students, no matter how hectic.

BJORN HYSENI AND LAUREN PRATCHETT MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS

In Term 2, Year 9 got the privilege of going on the toughest camp they’ve ever experienced. This camp required an immense amount of teamwork, hard work, and persistence. Without these key skills, Year 9 wouldn’t have been able to complete this camp. Teamwork was a necessity as we got thrown into groups with students we didn’t often interact with. The hard work in our groups was appreciated as we all needed a hand, whether with jobs or just getting to the next day. But persistence in this camp was the most important, as every student struggled on, and with every trip or fall they came a step closer to the ‘finish line’. This camp was a lot more work than the past ones, but nonetheless students ended with a smile on their faces and many exciting stories to share with each other. As a Semester 1 Leader, I was impressed with every student because the Year 9 Camp made our cohort stronger and moulded a tight bond between us.

GRACE THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADER

The School's birthday, Foundation Day, marked the beginning of Semester 2. We were commemorating 105 years since the founding of our school. The many events jam-packed into this one school day made it a truly memorable experience, including our annual assembly, Lagoon Dash, induction

of the new School Leaders, and of course, birthday cake. This semester began with a bang and yet several more events arose to participate in at Middle School. One such being, National Science Week, which had the theme of glass. There were a variety of events to participate in, and it culminated with the renowned Quiz on the Quad, in which both of our Middle Schools Leaders took home the title for Chatham. Meanwhile, other students in sports and music sacrificed their vacation time to represent their school on outings and travels. Students in Music and Theatre found time to compete in the Eisteddfod in between assignments and exams. It was also a great year for the rowers who took out all the Oars at Head of the River, as well as a good year for the Netball teams who managed to make it into the grand finals.

Term 3 ended in a day all students despise, photo day. All Middle School students were given a well-deserved break, only to have assignments handed out on the first few days back in Term 4. With a short 9-week term, students were powering through the remaining stretch of the year. The first major event of the term was the Sounds of Celebration performance. Music students showcase their artistic skills and perform astounding renditions along with a handful of dedicated students being awarded accolades for their efforts. Countless students displayed musical passion on a night that left every audience member speechless. From the Student Parliament activities to the red tutus and wigs, Day for Daniel provided awareness for countless Australians and brought our Middle School closer together.

Presentation Night heralded the end of Term 4. We said our teary goodbyes to our beloved Year 12s and our leadership came to an end. We have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our time, not only as leaders but throughout our Middle School experience. Thank

you, Middle School, for your great memories and moments, and we hope we left a good mark on the School. Some parting words: Have fun with everything, get involved and don’t give up on things that make you happy.

BJORN HYSENI AND LAUREN PRATCHETT MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS

The final word needs to go to Do Young. It’s just dawned on me (no pun intended) that it’s already been almost a year since 2022 started! It only feels like yesterday when we were all on ZOOM, frantically trying to deal with tech issues, class work, or just the whole concept of learning online. Then start school wearing masks for weeks! Perhaps it’s of no surprise that 2022 had clearly thrown all of Middle School in the deep end. During my time as Semester 1 Leader, I was able to see many important events take place, such as the Swimming Carnival, Athletics, and of course, the most important of all, the interschool Chess competitions (not biased). Despite our initial hardships, the Middle School cohort never failed to succeed and achieve amazing things. Overall, 2022 has taught me how truly grateful I am to have been a part of this great community, which has taught me so much about myself, leadership and community.

DO YOUNG PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADER

MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS

YEAR 9 LEADERSHIP TEAM

Staff Member Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch Front row (Left to right) Anna Mary Binil, Claire Saro, Chloe Thomas, Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch, Spycer Morse, Shaquana Castors, Phyllis Clarke Second row Bjorn Hyseni, Chloe Caldwell, Ingrid O’Brien, Mylee Kovacich, Yanche Neal, Jack Roseby Third row Abbygail Vets, Grace Thomson, Claire Kratzmann, Do Young Park, Kyla Grieve, Lauren Pratchett, Claudia Chun Tie. Fourth row Lucas Zagami, William West, Braden Rebgetz, Daniel Braney, Ethan Warrington.

Staff Member Mr Chris Anderson Front row (left to right) Jack Roseby, Spycer Morse, Lauren Pratchett, Chloe Thoma, Claire Saro, Bjorn Hyseni Second row Mr Chris Anderson, Ingrid O’Brien, Abbygail Vets, Ethan Warrington, Grace Thomson, Claudia Chun Tie. Third row Daniel Braney, Braden Rebgetz, Do Young Park.

Middle School Student Parliament

The Student Parliament is made up of class leaders who are democratically elected by their tutor groups. It acts as a voice and a forum for action for all the students in Middle School. The parliament has supported two charities this year – the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Caritas Australia’s Ukraine Appeal.

The Student Parliament organised staff vs student competitions, with the staff dominating in Volleyball vs Year 9, Staff thrashing Year 8 in Touch and Year 7 in Modified Netball (handicapped to help the students). Student Parliament also chose to organise more Morning Tea activities rather than the annual Cathedral Connects. This allowed students to participate across the year in a multitude of activities such as Jenga Championships, Rock, Paper, Scissor competitions, Chess competitions and many others.

Student Parliament has also organised a Random Act of Kindness Day each term, greeting students on arrival at school, shaking hands, dance offs, carrying backpacks and books to the locker. They are little things that made these days special.

A favourite day that we acknowledge each year is the Day for Daniel held on 28 October. The students could swap out a piece of their uniform for a red item. The Student Parliament sold sausage on bread and icy poles, raising over $400 for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. It was a great way for the students to remember ‘Recognise, React and Report’.

Hardcore Handball featured in Terms 3 and 4, involving 96 students competing for the Championship title. Tom Jolly was crowned Champion for 2022.

Most Outstanding Contribution to Student Parliament 2022

Year 7 – Grace Ufer

Year 8 – Isabelle Pond

Year 9 – Anna Mary Binil

MR CHRIS ANDERSON

COORDINATOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT PARLIAMENT

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT PARLIAMENT

Staff Member Mr Chris Anderson Front row (left to right) Pia Plath, Isabelle Pond, Gabrielle Penaluna, Ewan Mackay, Mr Chris Anderson, Chaz Hasenkamp, Maddi McLean, Sheanah de Motte, Adeleine Young. Second row Hannah Pollock, Maddie Hernandez, Jack Allom, Kane Simpson, Malachi Steine, Bjorn Hyseni, Georgia Docherty, Anna Mary Binil. Third row Toby Salmon, Ronan Sharkey, Mylee Kovacich, Abbygail Vets, Yanche Neal, Angus Faichney, Lucas Zagami. Fourth row Lauren Pratchett, Grace Thomson, William West, Jake Raeburn, Do Young Park, Grace Ufer, Claire Kratzmann.

Middle School Student Parliament continued

Year 7 in Review

YEAR 7 STUDENT REFLECTIONS

What I love about Year 7 is the fun that we have. There is a sense of community, and we all know each other. Camp was good because we were in groups with people we didn’t know as well before and we made lots of new friends.

LILY, PENELOPE AND TE KAUKI

This year we learned it is important to be organsised. Bring your diary and laptop to every class and don’t forget to bring your sports uniform when you have PE.

AMELIA

AND ABBEY

My favourite part of Year 7 was being able to experience lots of types of lessons. I especially liked playing drums in Music.

LIAM

We love the environment and community in Year 7. Not just in boarding, but also in the day school. Everyone is kind and happy. That is what makes Year 7 enjoyable.

TIANA AND ASHANTI

Year 7 in Review continued

YEAR 7 STUDENT REFLECTIONS

The best thing about Year 7 is all the Arts and Technology subjects. We got to have a taste of all of them before choosing electives in Year 8.

REEF

Development Day was great. Dylan and Gill were enthusiastic presenters and they taught us the importance of working together. For each new bit of information, they told us the content and then we did fun activities to illustrate the point.

MIRANDA

On Development Day, I learned that as a person, you are not really any different to anyone else. I found it interesting how everyone shares 99.90% of the same DNA, which is only 0.05% less that your siblings.

MARLEY

Year 7 Outdoor Education

Year 8 in Review

YEAR 8 IS GREAT BECAUSE...

• You grow and make new friends. You have fun and learn new and interesting things.

• We could choose our own subjects.

• It has been full of opportunities to interact with people in the grade that we didn’t really know.

• You do loads of activities and games to connect with one another.

• We got to go on an amazing camp. White water rafting, kayaking, and mountain bike riding. Year 8 is great because we got so many opportunities to do really enjoyable stuff such as the Interhouse Carnivals and the Interhouse Plays. If you choose to get involved in extracurricular activities, you have a really good time.

• The teachers are great and it is easy to make friends.

• Everyone gets to grow more as a person and finally find their feet in Middle School.

• I have made new friends and have gained knowledge academically

• You aren't the youngest of Middle School but you aren't the oldest, Year 8 is the perfect time to find your crowd and what you want to do. I really enjoyed camp and the freedom of high school.

• The tutors are so kind and caring, they will help you with anything and are always there for you.

• Of the opportunities we're given, especially camp and Wellness Week where we went to Magnetic Island. It gave us a chance to become closer as a cohort and enjoy ourselves while learning.

• There are a lot of people who share the same interests as you. You can make lots of friends and connect with new people. Year 8 also introduces new opportunities to strive for leadership positions.

Year 8 Wellbeing

WELLBEING WEEK SCHEDULE TABLE

EVENTWELLBEING MAGNETIC ISLAND LOVEBITES VALUES FOR LIFE

ACTIVITIES Study skills/goal setting/ time management

Importance of sleep Leadership Team building Cross country

Mindfulness and cultural awareness walk to Arcadia Team building

Respect in relationships

Gender roles and stereotypes

Challenging stereotypes

Seeking help

Resilience Community Matters

Plugged In

Year 8 Outdoor Education

Camp started with busses full of excited kids driving up to Tully. We then split up into our groups and headed our separate ways. Our group started our camp journey by kayaking over to Dunk Island. The sea was blue, clear and it was a lot of fun. We set up camp and played games on the beach until dinner came. It was a scenic kitchen, cooking our dinner on the jetty. We sat under the tarp after some rainfall and had a debrief. Once we woke up however, the sea was rough and grey, and it was a tough kayak back. After arriving ashore on what we didn’t realise was the wrong beach, it was a difficult but fun walk back to Mission Beach. Although we had some obstacles, the group came together and was stronger for overcoming these.

The second group had an unfortunate detour due to the weather, which meant that we had to stay at the Mission Beach Caravan Park instead of kayaking. It was lots of fun running around the beach all day and building sandcastles. Then we went on the bus out to another beach and went for an amazing hike with beautiful views and interesting wildlife that certainly didn’t disappoint us for missing out on Dunk Island.

The third group firstly went on a mountain bike ride that was challenging but rewarding once we got to the camp site. There were many muddy hills that were difficult to ride up due to rainy weather, but that didn’t ruin the trip with lots of funny moments that left us laughing all night.

The highlight for all groups was the thrilling Tully White Water Rafting. There were heaps of hilarious moments with people falling off and going down waterfalls backwards. So many memories were made with people we don’t typically associate with at school and made heaps of new friends. It was a challenging trip that taught everyone new things and created lessons that will stay with us for life.

MILLA B, WILL J AND MITCH V

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Year 9 Camp continued

Year 9 Celebration

Middle School Bede House Report

2022 has been another tremendous year for Bede House. Bede House always put their best foot forward showing immense teamwork, encouragement, and participation throughout the entire year. Although we didn’t walk away with the overall best house in Middle School, our efforts were fantastic.

The house competitions first kicked off with the annual Swimming Carnival in term 1. Despite our best hopes, the ominous cloud of Covid remained ever present in the lives of Cathedral students. However, this year the carnival returned in a slightly different format. Each year level had their own mini carnival with their house leaders and teachers in hopes to prevent the spread of Covid throughout the Middle School cohort. Bede House gave their absolute best in each event, and it was wonderful to see the encouragement and enthusiasm shown on the side lines. In the end Bede House finished a close second, and everyone was extremely proud with the tremendous efforts. The second event of the year was the Cross Country. This event was most definitely challenging for all participants. Racing along Ross River, all Houses pushed to the very end of the course, demonstrating remarkable determination and strength. With all the tremendous efforts, Bede House placed once again a strong second. Well done to everyone who participated.

Trailing these impressive events were the Instrumentals. With such a wide variety of people and musical instruments, it was an honour to be a part of this. The sheer effort that was applied into making the Bede House instrumental a work of art was stunning. A large number of Bede House students gave up their time to ensure that their house would have a place in the fierce competition. This ultimately paid off as the song performed sounded exceptional and the event was enjoyable for all involved. The Interhouse Musical performance of the “Teen Beach Movie” was an event which many Middle School students will have fond memories of. The spirit of the house is always shown by all the participants from Years 7, 8 and

9. Even thought we did not win, we all had a great time with outstanding efforts from all students. The future for the Musicals in Bede House looks very promising.

The Interhouse Debating was another amazing event that Bede enthusiastically participated in this year. The spirit of the house is always shown by all the members and participants from Years 7, 8 and 9 in these competitions. The team members always turned up to every debate with a smile on their faces. Even though we did not win all debates, we all had a great time with outstanding efforts from all students.

The next event for the year was the Athletics Carnival. Bede absolutely smashed it, taking first place. The participation from Bede in the Middle School was outstanding to say the least. Moments like these make us as leaders so incredibly proud to be a part of Bede House. Seeing individuals stepping outside of their comfort zones, getting involved in all events and encouraging others needs to be commended. So well done to everyone who got involved, your efforts were most definitely noticed.

Being House Leaders of the Middle School in 2022 has been an absolute delight and privilege to say the least. To lead Bede House has been such an incredible, thrilling and truly memorable opportunity. ‘Judge us by our actions’ is our motto, and it is safe to say that the Bede House of 2022 has well and truly lived up to this. From the lunchtime catch ups with other associated Bede House leaders to the well conducted house meetings, our experience as leaders has been nothing but enjoyable. It has truly been a pleasure to lead the one and only Bede House under the supervision of our Head of House, Mr Phillips. Mr Phillips has been a tremendous help to all this year and without his organisation and attentive words, this year wouldn’t have been run nearly as smoothly as it has been. Thank you so much Mr Phillips, we are forever grateful to have worked alongside you as Bede House leaders for 2022.

It has been an absolute honour to lead our fantastic Bede House. Go BEDE!

INGRID O’BRIEN AND ETHAN WARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

JACK RYAN AND AMY EDGERTON MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT HOUSE LEADERS

MR DAVID PHILLIPS HEAD OF HOUSE

MIDDLE SCHOOL BEDE HOUSE 2022

House Leaders: Ingrid O’Brien and Ethan Warrington. Front Row: Mia Vecchio, Abbey Gillinder, Gemma Gillinder, Ruby Dodd, Aoife Fitzgerald, Miranda Mackee, Wylie Daniels, Jack Ryan, Amy Edgerton, Ingrid O’Brien, Ethan Warrington (House Leader), Akeelah Harrigan, Charlize Penny, Luka Jones, Riley Sexton, Adeleine Young, Holly Boschen. Second Row: Addison Drane, Ella Raeburn, Abbigail Cutts, Chaz Hasenkamp, Ronin Kovacich, Hunter Boschen, Emelia Cooke, Sophie Crawford, Finn Silverthorne, Toby Riley, Joshua Patterson, Kolby Walters, Patrick Forbes, Hayley Davis, Sheanah De Motte, Sam McManus, Denis Hromek, Benjamin Ryan. Third Row: Deante Murgha, Ashlin Lane, Amelie Havenaar, Billy Parfrey, Tom Hollis, Alice Fromberg, Isabella Williams, Ben Abdy, Gianluka Bryant, Ronan Sharkey, Molly Pool, Gemma Muller, Felix Cox, Lucas Goodwin, Christopher Neilson, Ashley Whitehead, Belle Bostrom. Fourth Row: Dylan Hibble, Toby Salmon, Lucas Zagami, Mylee Kovacich, Yanche Neal, Jace Brereton, Riley Webb, Keston Farley, Aiden Frizzell, Angus Faichney, Oscar Ryan, Remi Johnson, Bella Begelhole, Alyssa Pang, Zac Chalk, Timothy Christie. Fifth Row: Tobias Haig, Will Jones, Claire Kratzmann, Chad Appelcryn, Nathaniel Talbot, Aaron Roberts, Jake Raeburn, Max Beeden, Riley Hibble, Mia Clive, William Barker. Absent: Kade Horton, Jillian McCauley, Anya Beeden, Noah Peyton, Luca Saw, Lewis Daniels, Bridget Forbes, Ashton Gibson, Alec Pastega.

Middle School Chatham House Report

Chatham House has undoubtedly been a success this year thanks to the tremendous efforts of every one of its family members. We are enormously proud to see every Chathamite improve this year in every event they participated in. This certainly makes our year as Middle School Chatham House Leaders unforgettable.

2022 has been a year of embodying the Chatham House ethos. With many of us being away at different points throughout the year, it was so great to see people stepping up and outside their comfort zones, trying new things. No matter the result, the efforts made were outstanding and the most important thing. While success in an event is enjoyed, the journey there and the teamwork put in, is what Chatham is about.

There were several events that stand out to us and made the year most memorable. The Interhouse Drama was the first event enjoyed, and the hard work paid off with a resounding victory. Seeing Middle School Chatham students nervously sign up and be welcomed enthusiastically by the Senior School students set a positive tone for the coming year. The Swimming Carnival was the next event of the year. This year's carnival was again impacted by COVID-19, but that didn't stop students from giving it their all. Each grade had its ‘own’ mini-carnival, which allowed us to get to know students in the younger grades a little better. Whether in the pool or supporting your team, they were all champions. We were especially proud of those Chathamites who filled in for absent teammates –this was particularly inspiring to us. This year's Keble Cup was fantastic. We began strongly, winning basketball

against More House and finishing second in touch football, shooting us to the top of the leader board early on. Keble Cup is definitely a house favourite; it has a way of bringing us all together as a team like no other event, creating bonds that last throughout our time in Middle School together.

In our role as House Leaders, we organised many house meetings throughout the year. It took us both a little while to settle into the routine, but our peers were there for us every step of the way and always helped us feel at ease. We are grateful for the example set by the Chatham House Captains, Isabelle and Jacob, which gave us the skills and confidence we needed to successfully run the meetings later in the year. We've learned a great deal about leadership throughout the course of the year. We learned that being a leader does not require us to always know what to do because, in a community as strong as Chatham, you can ask for support from each other. We were given this support from the House Captains and especially Ms Edmeades. We wouldn’t have been able to lead without them.

To be in Chatham House is to participate and to support. To make every single person a part of the team and contribute to the result. This is embodied through our motto: ‘I know that I can do it’. At every event, whether it’s a House Meeting, sporting event, musical, drama, instrumental or debate, there is one common theme, you always give it your all.

Thank you for the honour and privilege to serve as your House Leaders this year. We look forward to contributing to the future successes of Chatham House.

CLAUDIA CHUN TIE AND JACK ROSEBY MIDDLE SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHATHAM HOUSE 2022

House Leaders: Jack Roseby, Claudia Chun Tie. Front Row (Left To Right) Zara Molachino, Penelope Higgins, Emily Hawes, Ava Heyward, Mitchell Burns, Toby Hill, Bjorn Hyseni, Lauren Pratchett, Claudia Chun Tie, Jack Roseby, Justin Zheng, Nicolas Kotzee, Henry Pearce, Jay Mottin, Estella Smith, Lucy Edelman, Sophie Pope, Ashanti Castors. Second Row Daniel McDonald, Amali Bartulovich, Cassie Mottin, Riya Sunil, Avian Sinclair-Dimech, Ari Baban, Joseph Walduck, Shaquana Castors, Phyllis Clarke, Olivia Rees, Keleigh Fitzpatrick, Blaine Pezzotti, Rosalie Edelman, Emily Cook, Johnny Godschall-Johnson, Reef Hansen, Jacob Friar. Third Row Thomas Acton, Xan McNabb, Tahlia Penrose, Lola Calleja, Mary Nguyen, Millie Irving, Caitlin Lawrey, Luka Zecchini, Lucy-Rose Gander, Halle Burgers, Dion Summers, Preston Boyle, Joshua Weston, Lachlan Fairburn, Hunter Gilles, Tristan Antoney. Fourth Row River Sinclair-Dimech, Peter Cook, Lily Cormack, Georgia Docherty, Olivia O’Neil, Rosie Scott, Amber Meeson, Annabel Goddard, Ahren Thain, Ryan Young, Connor Gillies, Dale Humphreys, Joseph Holland, Myles Lyster, Jesse Barrett. Fifth Row Lilly Johnston, Lachlan Sullivan, Jarod Quinn, Lewis O’Neil, Hamish Wright, Myles Young, Rosa Nzeakor. Absent Drew Brazier, Geordie Douglas, Elizabeth Lindsey, Lillian Pracher, Zeb Whelan.

Middle School Langton House Report

This year Middle School entered 2022 in hopes of a successful and productive year. Despite our best hopes Covid remained in the lives of our Cathedral Students in Middle School. In Term 1 the swimming carnival returned, but in a slightly different format due to Covid, with all of Middle School separated into grades to race. Instead of age champion, grade champion was introduced. Everyone was swimming their heart out in the pool to try and succeed in getting points for Langton. Fantastic performance from all the Langton students for trying their hardest and putting in all their effort.

Term 2 was a busy term for Middle School Langton students with the cross country and the athletics carnivals. Students ventured off the school grounds on different routes for the Middle School Cross Country, some running and others walking, most fighting for a high position in their age group. Thank you to all of the Middle School Langton students who participated and tried their hardest. The third interhouse event was the Athletics carnival. With a high participation in all track and field events we ended up achieving 3rd place overall. As house leaders we are very proud of all the effort Langton put in. Thank you to all the Langton students for the enthusiasm and excitement they portrayed when participating in the athletics carnival. During tough events the Middle School Langton students are always being supportive by cheering on their peers through all events. It was really great to see all of the new faces in Year 7 participating, so let’s hope they continue with their dedication for the future.

In Term 3 we were fortunate enough to participate in the Interhouse Musicals and Instrumentals. This year Langton was very successful, achieving 1st place in the instrumentals and 2nd in the musicals. So much hard work, dedication and teamwork was put into the instrumentals and musicals.

To achieve such high placing it really showed the other houses what Langton is capable off. Thank you to Daisy Hall and Cade Whitbread for organising the instrumentals. Thanks also go to Jaya Pradhan, Alice Patrick and Sally Wood for choreographing and directing the musicals. We wouldn’t have been as successful without all of your patience and guidance throughout the process. The last two interhouse competitions of the year include the Middle School Debating and Keble Cup. A huge thank you to everyone who was a part of the two teams that represented Langton in debating, everyone performed to the best of their abilities pulling Langton over the line into first place. Another huge thank you is owed to everybody who participated in each Keble Cup event throughout the year. Although we are yet to win a game this year, we have high hopes for the last competition in term 4. This incredible opportunity to be able to lead Middle School Langton House would not have been possible without the endless encouragement and support from our peers, Langton faculty members and the Senior School House leaders Jaya Pradhan and Trinity Bennett. A big thank you to our Head of House, Ms Armitage, for helping to organise all of the combined house meetings, guiding us to be better leaders and helping boost our confidence in leading. Thank you to the Langton House community for trying your hardest in every event and supporting every loss or win that has occurred. It has been an honour to be able to have the opportunity to lead our fellow Langton peers this year. Wishing all the best to everyone for 2023.

CHLOE THOMAS AND DANIEL BRANEY MIDDLE SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MS KRISTEN ARMITAGE HEAD OF HOUSE

MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGTON HOUSE 2022

House Leaders: Chloe Thomas and Daniel Braney. Front Row (Left To Right) Rachel Martin, Lily Dyer, Amelia Whitehead, Hannah Pollock, Abbie Black, Charlotte O’Neill, Gabrielle Penaluna, Febisola Kazum, Daniel Braney, Chloe Thomas, Amelia Menkens, Maddi McLean, Grace Cassidy-Cox, Summer Finn, Holly Finn, Ruby Buell, Jakya Coolwell-Bligh, Marley Ewurum. Second Row Sam Martin, Joseph Lyons, Jesse Smith, Jack Allom, Darcy Wilson, Artem Kasey, Louie Bourne, Gwendolyn Page, Melodie Roberts, Mia Benson, Charli Harris, Yeseo Kim, Eamon Thorley, Kai Hosler, Liam Braney, Alexander Chapman, Oliver Garvie, Chloe Caldwell. Third Row Mani Pradhan, Mikaela Amos, Jesse Buell, Joshua Menkens, Charlie Hood, Tallen Leftwich-Journee, Patrick Braney, Sam Kennedy, Elliot Tritton, William McCallum, Grace Flood, Shana Johnson, Maddie Hernandez, Samarra Jalaleddine, Matthew Whitbread, Harry Bourne. Fourth Row Siani Sansbury, Kyla Grieve, Taite Morris, Stirling Nicholls, Roman Tapp, Jack Last, Emma

Tanzer, Kayden Crome, Dionysios Polemis, William Morris, Jack Menkens, Ted Walker, Thomas Cassidy-Cox, James Lando, Stevee Smith. Fifth Row Summer Mitchell, Jordan Abdy, Mitch Vaughan, Jamie Polit Simms, Patrick Wheeler, Peter Smithson, Do Young Park, Monica Birrell. Absent Milla Blanco, Ethan Campbell, Hunter Hembling, Nina Polit Simms, Shailyn Saju, Alex Strogusz, Griffin Woodman.

Middle School More House Report

2022 interhouse sporting competitions kicked off with the Swimming Carnival. Although the carnival was planned out differently from previous years, More House pumped out the guns and sticking to their legacy, took home the win. Heaps of enthusiasm and perseverance were evident in supporting our house and team. Next up was Interhouse Cross Country, and yet again, More House brought home the trophy. It brought out the toughest of the tough in the House and everyone gave it their best shot. Crossing the finish line was rewarded with a squad full of spirit, as well as a load of zooper doopers! And last but certainly not least was the Athletics Carnival. More House decided to give up the title of 1st, coming second to Bede House.

Moving onwards, the yearly unforgettable performances of the battle between the houses for the best musicals, instrumental, and drama acts is always a highlight of the year. Senior students work endless hours on top of their schoolwork to create and direct masterpieces and we are forever grateful for their efforts. These events give students the opportunity to interact with the other grades and broaden their friendship circle.

Last year More House performed their best in dramas and displayed outstanding efforts and commitment in finishing third. More House used

their creativity and played songs from the Jackson 5’s and came 2nd in the instrumentals. We performed “A Trip to Wonderland” in the musicals and achieved the amazing outcome of 1st! Our amazing debating teams presented exciting arguments and gave it their all; fighting their way to second place!

Overall, More House has conquered the title of the Middle School’s winning house! Without endless efforts, encouragement, and persistence, the students would not have led the house to its victory!

Combined house meetings take place every Monday and are run by the student leaders. They provide the opportunity to interact with different grades, creating a strong bond within the house. The leaders run activities every week in which everyone participates and has fun.

More House has been a privilege to lead, and we are forever grateful to uphold the position of 2022 House Leaders. When in need of help or guidance, Ms Avery; More House Captains, Tom Dallimore, and Mikealie Payne; and the house tutors are always there to support us, and we greatly appreciate them. Thank you also to our Assistant House Leader, Abbygail Vets. We wish the 2023 More House Leaders the best of luck and to enjoy it as much as we did!

ABBYGAIL VETS

ASSISTANT MORE HOUSE LEADER

BRADEN REBGETZ AND CLAIRE SARO MORE HOUSE LEADERS

MS JACKIE AVERY HEAD OF HOUSE

MIDDLE SCHOOL MORE HOUSE 2022

House Leaders: Claire Saro, Braden Rebgetz, Abbygail Vets. Front Row (Left To Right) Sophie Spreadborough, Pia Plath, Samuel Dalton, Lewis Neame, Isabelle Pond, Amelia Richardson, Tiana Dallard, Abbygail Vets, Claire Saro, Braden Rebgetz, Grace Thomson, Mia Hodgkinson, Sophia Swaffer, Lily Vera, Ewan Mackay, Cooper Lehmann, Roma Searle, Sienna Saro. Second Row Lennox Smith, Jacob James, Jada Rankine-Johnson, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Jackson Grainger, Ryan Broadhead, Marley Milbourne, Sam Barr, Lachlan King, Lewis Musumeci, Malachi Steine, Joey Metcalfe, Lucas Midson, Willow-Grace Roberts, Emma McMahon, Te Kauki Tamou, Daniella Bracken. Third Row Tom Jolly, Kane Simpson, Anna Mary Binil, Chiquita Kris, Spycer Morse, Grace Hood, Holly Doble, Lael Nam, Chloe Mobbs, Max Richey, Meg Thomson, Claudia Woods, Jett Zielski, William Kimber, Ella Roberts, Grace Burrows. Fourth Row Summer Mason, Zac Walker, Bridie Davie, Sophia Thorold, Lara Cavanagh, Kiera Wallace, Caryse Krogh, Grace Simpson, Grace Ufer, Jens Mutavdzic, David Cronje, Jayden Porter, Kiera Jolly, William West, Maverick Speers. Fifth Row Jack McMahon, Robert O’Callaghan, Chelsea Campbell, Tré Paroci, Dilshan Singh-Samra, Jeshua Cronje. Absent James Brennan, Alvin Cheng, Cody Clark, Cooper de Lange, Haley O’Sullivan, Liliana Richey, Vlad Robinson-Skuse, Matilda Schmid, Thomas Waldron, Pipa Ward, Paddy Yore.

Senior School

Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School's Report

Prefects' Report

Director of Studies' Report

Senior School Prize List

English Mathematics Science

Humanities

Japanese Digital Technologies

Engineering

Hospitality, Food and Textiles

Design Technologies

Production Design Technology

Drama

Media Music

Visual Arts

Year 10 Outdoor Education

Library

Careers Advisor's Report

School Counsellor's Report

International Students

Indigenous Students

Senior School

House Reports

Bede House

Chatham House

Langton House

More House

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Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School's Report

The 2022 school year has been highlighted by remarkable student achievements in all fields of endeavour including academic, music and performing arts, sport, and cultural pursuits. In the academic domain, we have a very high proportion of Year 12s who have been dedicated to their studies and are likely to achieve outstanding ATAR results. The music program goes from strength to strength and the Townsville Eisteddfod results certainly reflected this:

Yr 7 to Age 18 Instrumental Quartet/Quintet

Senior String Quartet First

Age 18 & Under Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Age 18 & Under String

Orchestra A Grade

Chamber Strings

Age 18 & Under String

Orchestra B Grade

Guitar Orchestra

First

In the sporting domain, our Rowing Team was led capably by an enthusiastic group of Year 12s. Their outstanding results included a Silver Medal in the National Schoolboys Quad Sprint Race and winning all four Oars at the Head of the River. A highlight of the Netball program was the exceptional achievement of our Senior Netballers in the statewide Vicki Wilson Shield. The Cathedral School team made the semi-finals of this competition finishing in fourth position overall out of a large contingent of schools throughout Queensland - a truly outstanding achievement for a school of our relative size. Speaking of outstanding achievements, congratulations to Year 12 superstar netballer Zoe Rebgetz for her selection in the Australian Under 19 Netball team.

Our Service Learning programs including the Leos Club and Sustainable Guardians had record levels of membership this year. So much has been achieved by our students in supporting those less fortunate than themselves, to educate others, and maintain sustainable environmental practices. The Interhouse Musicals and Instrumentals were a major highlight of 2022. The quality of performances from each House was exceptional and all Directors and participants should be proud of their brilliant efforts.

Congratulations to Langton House for winning the Instrumentals and More House for winning the Musicals.

First

First

Age 18 & Under Concert Band A Grade

Symphonic Band

The Townsville Interschool Debating

First

Final was an enthralling contest between the Year 12 team (Catherine Maher, Jonathan Cavallo, and Ashton Pratchett) and Year 11 team (Matilda Davies, Somer Rich, and Austin Park). The Year 11 team won the Debating final by one point. Congratulations to Xavier Hood (Year 12) for winning the Lions Youth of the Year club judging and achieving runner-up in the Townsville Zone Youth of the Year competition in February 2022.

Six other Senior School students performed extremely well in their chosen sports at a National level in 2022. Ginger Cox (Year 10) won the National Under 16 2000 metre Steeplechase at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships. She also achieved fourth place in the 1500 metre final and 7th in the 3,000 metre final. Sophie Davis (Year 10) was the CoCaptain of the Queensland Under 15 Hockey team that won the Australian Under 15 Hockey title this year. Madeleine Wallace (Year 12) was named in the national youth squad for selection in the Australian U18 Touch Football team. Jack Abbott (Year 10) represented Queensland North in the Australian Under 16 Basketball Championships in Perth, and Hamish Woods (Year 12) was selected for the Queensland Schoolboys Under 18 Rugby Union team that played in the National Championships. Jayde Cochrane (Year 12) competed in the Australian Championship for Aquathlon and Sprint Duathlon. In the Aquathlon she achieved a Bronze medal in the 16-19 years age group and she was runner up in the sprint distance event. Ava Calleja (Year 11) won a gold medal at the Australian Jiu Jitsu Championships held in Melbourne, becoming the Australian Champion in the Blue Belt Juvenile division. Congratulations to these outstanding Cathedral School athletes for their achievements in sport at the national level.

The Year 12 Prefects have made a tremendous contribution to The Cathedral School community throughout 2022. Led so capably by our School Captains Catherine Maher and Ashton Pratchett, the Prefects have been excellent role models, and enthusiastic contributors to a wide range of events on the school calendar.

Year 11s had their Development Days moved from Term 1 to Week 8 of Term 2 due to the impact of Covid-19 in Term 1. The Dinner Dance was a spectacular night and an enjoyable bonding experience for the year group. The Year 10 Outdoor Education experience this year involved a sailing experience through the Whitsunday Islands. Outer Limits Adventure & Fitness, and Prosail Queensland coordinated the program for the students and Year 10s had a great time exploring the Whitsundays and participating in activities such as snorkelling and hiking on some of the islands.

I wish to acknowledge the great work of all staff in supporting our Senior School students throughout the year. Our talented team of staff are very dedicated and provide genuine care and consideration for each individual student. Congratulations to all Senior School students for a special year of achievements, experiences and successful learning in 2022.

MR SIMON MIDSON DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/ HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL

Prefects' Report

As the 2022 Prefects of The Cathedral School, we assume positions of leadership, playing a major role in the organisation and running of social activities, House events and several key services throughout the year.

2022 did not start out as planned, as Covid remained a prevalent issue within our community. For some, this meant weeks of isolation and online learning which was disheartening. Therefore, to tackle this, one of our first duties as Prefects was to secretly record our very own rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody to be played during the first Senior School Virtual Assembly for 2022. While this may not have been a formal duty, it certainly created a great foundation and some entertainment for all students to start the year.

As the year progressed, we assisted and represented our school wherever we could. This comprised of organising

and attending a number of events and services, including the ANZAC Day March on the Strand and the service held here at the school, the P&F Welcome Back Barbecue, the Year 11 dinner, many Interschool and House events, regular Assemblies and Chapels, and much more.

Outside the usual Prefect duties, a select few had the opportunity to represent the School at formal events within our Townsville community. In March, several of us were invited to the Federal Election Breakfast in which we, as ambassadors of the school, were given the chance to voice any queries or observations regarding our community during the Townsville Chamber of Commerce's Candidates Debate. This served as a highly educational experience, exposing us to real life political affairs and it allowed us to share this new understanding

of our political system with fellow students upon our return to school.

Several of our female Prefects also attended the annual International Women's Day Breakfast, where we heard from many incredible women paving paths for global food security and equity throughout Townsville. This was an extraordinary opportunity to support empowering women within our community and contribute to working towards a more equitable future.

As 2022 Prefects of The Cathedral School, we are thankful for all the support and endless opportunities enabling us to contribute to our community. We wish our fellow 2023 Prefects the best and we are sure they will lead this school with as much pride and compassion as we have.

ABIGAIL COX PREFECT 2022

PREFECTS 2022

Staff member Mr Simon Midson. Front row (left to right) Catherine Maher, Eliza Gysberts, Vicky Truong, Trinity Bennett, Mr Simon Midson, Savanah Wilshire, Grace Abdy, Halina Matison, Claire Nelson. Second row Macy Nguyen, Ella Strickland, Tehgan Gee, Isabelle Franzmann, Xavier Hood, Lachlan Watts, Mikealie Payne, Daisy Hall, Abigail Cox, Anika Logan. Third row Thomas Dallimore, Micah Talbot, Joshua Nalder, Jonathan Cavallo, Jacob Nielsen, Jordi Ahyick, Jaya Pradhan, Ashton Pratchett.

Director of Studies' Report

NOTEWORTHY HIGHLIGHTS

FROM THE SENIORS OF 2021:

• 2021 Dux of the School was awarded to Mikayla Dickinson at a Senior School assembly in January 2022. Her ATAR of 99.85 has set a new benchmark for a Cathedral high.

• 21 students achieved an ATAR in the 90s

• 5 of these were above 98.7 (= OP 1 under the previous system)

the system, but also build the knowledge and understanding of our own staff to support students through Year 12.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 on your academic success. We look forward to the 2022 results coming out during the Christmas holidays.

MR ANDREW ARRATOON DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

In my article in last year’s Dawn, I made the comment that the 2020 students have set a fairly high bar for future cohorts to match! The Seniors of 2021 have also done themselves proud in maintaining a high bar. As a school, we are very proud of their academic achievements.

Once again the presence and uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic was never too far from having some influence over how the year progressed. This cohort were, however, Queensland’s first cohort to complete the full suite of 4 assessment items per subject under the ATAR regime, which began in 2020.

• 2 of these were between 97.5 and 98.7 (= OP 2)

• 19 students achieved an ATAR in the 80s (not all ATAR scores were shared with the school)

• 77% of graduates received their first preference for a tertiary place in 2022.

I would also like to acknowledge the significant contribution by a large group of Cathedral teachers (17 staff from a range of subjects) who have taken on important QCAA assessor roles. These include assessment item endorser, results confirmer, external assessment marker or external assessment writer. These roles are central to the success of

MIKAYLA DICKINSON SCHOOL DUX 2021

Senior School Prize List 2022

SERVICE PRIZES

School Service Prizes: Jordi Ahyick, Jessica Dyer, Tehgan Gee, Eliza

Gysberts, Joshua Hosking, Liam Nardini, Kayleigh Neilson, Mikealie Payne, Athan Phillis, Steffi Simon, Micah Talbot.

Sisters of the Sacred Advent Christian PrizeMacy Nguyen

Year 10 ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork Award -

Keziah De Motte

Year 12 ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork AwardAshton Pratchett

SPORT AND ARTS PRIZES

Susan Grinsell Award

(for all-round contribution to the ArtsIsabelle Franzmann

D & H Murray Prizes for Effort in Sport in the Senior School -

Tehgan Gee

Savanah Wilshire

Dylan Thomas

Best All-Round Sport Awards for students in Year 10 -

Ginger Cox

Thomas Nicholls-Ward

Best All-Round Sport Awards for students in Year 11 -

Stevi Blennerhassett

Thomas Saro

The Best All-Round Sport Awards for students in Year 12 -

Zoe Rebgetz

Madeleine Wallace

Micah Talbot

Norman David Lloyd Shield for the Champion HouseMore House

ACADEMIC PRIZES YEAR 10

Casey Dentist Prize for Most Improved Year 10 Student: Mitchell Rainbow

ADF Future Innovators Award for Year 10: Rose Ioannou

James Cook University Shield for Year 10: Jack McCosker

Distinctive Achievement

Awards: Aiden Bryce, Georgia

Buell, Oscar Cogan, Ginger Cox, Sophie Davis, Keziah De Motte, Isabella Delahunty-D’Arcy, Ciaran

Glasheen, Rose Ioannou, Dylan King, Daniel Kuhlcke, Olivia Marr, Jack McCosker, Zach Patterson, Hayden Sadler, Natalie Tritton, Helen Truong, Cooper Walmsley.

ACADEMIC PRIZES YEAR 11

James Cook University Shield for Year 11: Austin Park

Certificate III in Business

Subject Prize: Janae Pearce

Engineering Subject

Prize: Oliver Higgins

Essential English Subject

Prize: Billy Hood

Essential Mathematics Subject

Prize: Maddison Swain

Furnishing Skills Subject

Prize: Stevi Blennerhassett

Hospitality Subject Prize: Ella Taumafai

Music Subject Prize: Somer Rich

Visual Art Subject Prize: Ella Graham

Design Subject Prize & Psychology

Subject Prize: Milla Armitage

General Mathematics Subject

Prize & Physical Education

Subject Prize: Macie Brereton

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Kelly Furphy

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Louise Krogh

Economics Subject Prize & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Molly Gysberts

Japanese Subject Prize & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Mariarose Poly

Barbara Anne Casey Drama

Prize, Drama Subject Prize & Distinctive Academic Achievement:

Cadence McManus

English Subject Prize, Geography

Subject Prize, Legal Studies Subject

Prize, Modern History Subject

Prize & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Matilda Davies

Biology Subject Prize, Chemistry

Subject Prize, Mathematical Methods

Subject Prize, Physics Subject

Prize, Specialist Mathematics

Subject Prize & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Austin Park

ACADEMIC PRIZES YEAR 12

ADF Future Innovators Award for Year 12: Nicholas Pang

James Cook University Shield for Year 12: Michelle Cox

The Amy Casey Prize for Most Progress in Senior English: Alexander Donohue

Engineering Subject Award: Mark Campbell

Furnishing Skills Subject

Award: Demi Maartensz

Visual Art Subject Award: Tymaniah Newman

Certificate III in Business

Subject Award & Information

Communication & Technology

Subject Prize: Trinity Bennett

Distinctive Vocational

Achievement: Wyatt Johink

Distinctive Vocational

Achievement: Lawson Martyr

Distinctive Vocational Achievement:

Alyssa Verhoeven

Essential English Subject

Prize & Distinctive Vocational

Achievement: Amy Pickering

Essential Mathematics Subject

Award & Distinctive Vocational

Achievement: Ryan Gillies

Year 12 Vocational Excellence

Award: Jessica Whitehead

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Belle Bourke

Distinctive Academic Achievement: Thomas Dallimore

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Xavier Hood

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Anika Logan

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Halina Matison

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Micah Talbot

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Jasmine Vera

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Lachlan Watts

Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Cade Whitbread

The Stockdale Prize for Literature & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Isabella Tritton

The Surgeon General’s Medal –The Beth Pearn Biology Subject Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Abigail Cox

The Smith Family Design Subject

Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Scarlett Woodbury

Digital Solutions Subject

Prize & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Jordi Ahyick

Economics Subject Award & Distinctive

Academic Achievement: Rain Yang

Geography Subject Award & Distinctive Academic Achievement: Charlize Appleton

Mathematical Methods Subject Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Madeleine Wallace

Modern History Subject Award & Distinctive Academic Achievement: Isabelle Franzmann

Music Subject Award & Distinctive Academic Achievement: Ella Strickland

Psychology Subject Award & Distinctive

Academic Achievement: Ella Harvey

Visual Art Subject Award & Distinctive Academic Achievement: Macy Nguyen

The D Phillips Music Prize, Music

Subject Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Victoria Truong

Mathematical Methods Subject Award, Engineering Subject Award & Distinctive

Academic Achievement: Nicholas Pang

General Mathematics Subject Award, Specialist Mathematics Subject Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Athan Phillis

The Macdonald Trophy for Public Speaking, Physical Education

Subject Award, Physics Subject Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Jonathan Cavallo

Accounting Subject Prize, Chemistry Subject Award, Furnishing Skills

Subject Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Steffi Simon

The Surgeon General’s Medal

– The Beth Pearn Biology

Subject Award, Chemistry

Subject Award, Physics Subject

Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Ashton Pratchett

General Mathematics Subject

Award, Legal Studies Subject

Award, Psychology Subject

Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Tehgan Gee

The Surgeon General’s Medal

– The Beth Pearn Biology

Subject Award, Chemistry

Subject Award, Physics Subject

Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Georgia Brown

Miss M Green Prize for Drama, English Subject Award, Chemistry

Subject Award, Drama Subject

Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Catherine Maher

Vollugi Family Science and Engineering Prize, Japanese Subject Award, Mathematical Methods Subject Award, Physics Subject Award, Specialist Mathematics Subject

Award & Distinctive Academic

Achievement: Michelle Cox

SPECIAL AWARDS

Ampol Best All Rounder –Year 11: Molly Gysberts

James Cook University Year

12 Rising Star Scholarship: Thomas Dallimore

Indigenous Student of the Year: Tymaniah Newman

PSA Prize for Best All Round

Student: Jonathan Cavallo

Academic Excellence

Award: Georgia Brown

Academic Excellence Award: Jonathan Cavallo

Academic Excellence

Award: Michelle Cox

Academic Excellence

Award: Xavier Hood

Academic Excellence

Award: Nicholas Pang

English

As we come to the end of an incredibly busy year, many highlights spring to mind.

The implementation in 2023 of Version 9 of the National Curriculum in Australian schools has provided a timely opportunity for us to review our English Program in Years 7 to 10. A committee has been formed to accomplish this and year level teachers have been meeting to examine and improve our units, ensuring that there is continuity and a progression of skills and knowledge – not only from Years 7 to 10 but also linking with our Senior English Program. Our Toastmasters’ Gavel Club had another very successful year with a record 25 students finishing the year in the Club. For the first time, we had to put a cap on membership. The year culminated with our celebratory dinner at the Grand Chancellor where we farewelled our graduating Year 12s.

Congratulations to Josh Hosking who received the Gavel Club Member of the Year Award. Josh, for the past three years, has been an outstanding member who epitomises all the wonderful qualities of a great toastmaster.

A very exciting development this year has been the formation of a Middle School Club. This would not have

been possible without the help of the members of our Senior School Club who guided and trained the younger students in all the various roles that make up a Toastmasters’ Gavel Club. We met at lunchtimes; however, next year we plan to change to an afterschool meeting. Many thanks to Mrs Jo Duncan and Mrs Lorin Ward who have assisted with the establishment of our Middle School Club.

Each year, The Cathedral School hosts professional writing workshops through the instruction of a published author. This involves both classroom sessions for Junior and Middle School students, as well as a 3-day intensive writing workshop for Middle and Senior students. In 2022, we had the pleasure of welcoming esteemed author, Sheryl Gwyther, known for her novels Sweet Adversity, Secrets of Eromanga, and her collection of flash fiction stories which have been published in The School’s Magazine by the NSW Department of Education. Sheryl engaged our students in a range of creative writing brainstorming, planning, and writing activities. During their time at Writers’ Camp, students were immersed in a variety of reading activities, shared their love of books, were challenged to develop their vocabulary and

strengthen their self-editing skills, all of which culminated in the production of one or more short stories.

These wonderful opportunities for our students would not exist without teachers willing to spend many hours planning, organising and giving up their weekend to supervise the camp. Many thanks to Ms Dana Sypher who coordinated the camp, Mrs Jo Duncan, Ms Jess John and Mr Isaac Ferguson.

Writers’ Camp is just one way we can harness the love of reading and writing in students. Each year, students walk away from our 3-day camp at Paluma with new friendships, a sense of pride about their written work, new learnings, and feeling refreshed. We look forward to our program returning in 2023 with a new author to inspire us yet again!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the English staff for their dedication both to the school and our students. It has indeed been a privilege to lead the English Department at Cathedral for the past 23 years, and I am most appreciative of the support, both personal and professional, of our hardworking, creative and highly skilled team.

MRS JUDY SALK HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

English – Creative Writing

A LOVER'S GAS STATION

BY CAMPBELL LESSELLS, YEAR 11

Not even the alluring beauty of the stars can take my mind off my lady. Well, not my lady, which is the very root of the problem. My only hope is leaving ‘fair Verona’ and finding refuge in these boundless highways. Fortunately, I am accompanied by my loved companions, Mercutio and Benvolio. “Say, Romeo, how much farther?” Benvolio inquires. I do not answer.

“Romeo, this is not the way to act,” Mercutio comments. “You need to let go of your illusions.”

“Wise Mercutio, have you ever been in love?”

“No, for I do not engage in such pointless notions.”

“But love presents the highest of highs – “

“Speak no more, you waste your breath. Divert your attention to the fuel gauge, it appears we are low.”

We make haste to the nearest petrol station. I gaze upon the stars one more time and see the briefest sparkle, lonely amidst the dullness of night.

***

Anywhere but fair Verona is where I want to be. Yes, there is a fine, wealthy man waiting for me. Yes, he is a kinsman of the man who runs the municipality. But could he keep me company in the night? Could I ever get lost in his eyes? Could I ever fall asleep peacefully, knowing that when I awaken, I will be next to a man who can never fulfil my soul? Even my dearest cousin Tybalt, who is escorting me, refuses to hear my reasoning. “Juliet, it appears we must stop for fuel. But we must quicken pace,” Tybalt remarks. I sigh and look to the night sky above. At first nothing, but then the tiniest twinkle, before returning to nothingness.

***

I stumble out into the coolness of night. The pleasure of fresh air calms my mind. “Perhaps a short walk can do good,” I assure my companions. Suddenly, my attention is drawn to a strange vehicle. And then, she gets out. My god, I could’ve sworn the night turned day with the sheer radiance of her beauty! The striking stance of her

figure could jolt even a dead man awake from his eternal slumber! Not even the most detailed map could get me unlost from her eyes, for I have never seen a woman more lovely and pure until this moment. Without hesitation, I pursue her across the carpark, with cupid’s arrow burrowed deep inside my chest. “Sweet lady, do you believe in love at first sight, or shall I walk past again?”

“You shall not, charming fellow. You do speak boldly for a stranger.”

“Then I will be a stranger no more. I am Romeo, and ever in your favour.”

“Juliet,” she declares as she reaches out her hand in greeting. I kiss it tenderly.

“Who accompanies you at this hour?”

“My cousin Tybalt, he is driving me to Verona where my hand will be given in marriage.”

“Is this man worthy of your hand?”

“No, but my family insists on it.”

“And they will continue to,” a mysterious voice snarls. A menacing man steps out into the light. “Kind gentleman, you have no more than one minute to depart,” Tybalt sneers while reaching his hand towards his holster. He grabs Juliet by the arm and drags her away. He stares daggers into my soul before he gets in their car and drives off. But no one can keep me from my Juliet. I glance at the sky, and the celestial bodies have never looked so glamorous.

***

“You ruttish scut! How dare you disrespect our bloodline with a rival such as a Montague! You make me sick!” Tybalt roars.

“Montague? Why a disgrace?”

“They have done nothing but ridicule our title for decades!”

“Why can’t there be peace in the face of love?”

“Talk of peace? I hate the word. As I hate hell and all Montagues,” Tybalt signals his indicator to the left, towards a small hotel. “We shall spend the night here. I will hear no more about this Romeo.” Amidst the chaos, I peer at the sky, and the constellations, shine with the prospect of romance.

***

“Step on the gas, Benvolio!” I announce in glee.

“Romeo, you are my dearest friend, but these violent desires have violent ends,” Mercutio remarks.

“Silence Mercutio, we found her,” I presume. I will never forget the shining exterior of her vehicle. That must be it. We drift into the carpark of a small hotel, and I dash around the back. And there she is, blessing the balcony with her presence. The brightness of her cheeks shame these stars. “Romeo, where is my Romeo?” Juliet calls out.

“Down here, my love!” I propel myself up unto the balcony, and our lips meet. Never in my life have I felt such a powerful ecstasy. But our attention is drawn away by a loud gunshot in the near distance.

***

Tybalt holds his steaming firearm towards the sky. “I am done quarrelling. Allow me to see Romeo, otherwise the next shot will not be a warning.”

“Your bullet would still miss,” Mercutio scolds.

Benvolio steps in between them. “Please gentlemen, stop and keep the peace!” He pleads.

Romeo runs in and shouts, “Tybalt, hold your fire! This does not have to be a violent time!”

“I will allow no man to speak down on me,” retorts Mercutio, as he reaches for his gun.

“Mercutio, no!” begs Romeo.

Bang! Mercutio is struck before he even pulls the trigger.

Romeo cries out in anguish.

“Romeo, put up your firearm!” Tybalt bellows. With one swift movement, Romeo swipes Mercutio’s gun and bathes Tybalt in a flurry of bullets. The realisation slaps Romeo across the face, as Juliet hauntingly wails at the sight of her slain cousin. “Oh, I am fortune’s fool!” he exclaims with agony.

The piercing howls of police sirens approach the hotel. As flashing red and blue lights appear in the distance, the sky begins to fade into a warm orange. And with the night, the stars fade away.

English – Creative Writing continued

THE PETRIFYING PERFORMANCE

BY GABRIELLE PENALUNA, YEAR 8

“Please welcome to the stage our final performer for this section. Competitor 15 performing Mozart's Andante in C,” announced the Chairperson who sat perched behind a rickety desk on the far left of the stage. A small microphone projected her pompous tone. Her lipstick was too red, and her eyeshadow was bilious green. Rings of gold could be seen on almost one of her every claw-like fingers as she changed the competitor's number on the display board.

***

I saw her then – practically melting into the billowing blue velvet curtains of the theatre’s stage. She was a short girl, in a flowing teal dress. Her silky brown hair was tied with a fine blue ribbon. She looked young and vulnerable. Her eyes were cast downward, causing her glasses to teeter on the tip of her nose. Absently she pushed them back into place. I knew she was different to the other competitors – softer, kinder. She looked nervous, fidgeting with the hem of her dress, smoothing her hair as she walked quickly across the vast stage.

***

Swoosh. Her music slid from her folder and came to rest near the edge of the stage. Muffled laughter could be heard from the theatre. She bent down, clearly nervous, to pick it up. Sweat had begun beading on her upper lip, her face a soft crimson red.

***

As she rose, she hesitated. I could almost hear her thoughts, her doubt; she kept walking. I wanted to rescue her, protect her from the audience who quietly sniggered and pointed. There was nothing I could do. Still and silent on the stage I had but one purpose. She placed her music gently and turned to her page. She held onto me briefly, for support, composure.

***

“Get on with it!” someone muttered from the audience, just loud enough for her to hear. I could feel the heat radiating from her. Her eyes widened, filling with tears. She reached for her music, I thought I’d lost her.

***

Reaching into her pocket she pulled out a smooth white stone. Absently she rubbed her thumb across it, back and forth, closing her eyes. Gently she placed it on me. Then, something changed in the girl. She did not look confident, but she looked determined. She took a few deep breaths, closed her eyes, then brought her clarinet to her mouth. As she blew her first note, the audience was silenced……

***

She became one with her instrument. For the first time a sense of calm came over her. I could see her relax, her shoulders lowered and her chin lifted. The melody soared through the theatre. Every note clear, strong and breathtaking. The audience sat up straighter. The adjudicator put down his pen. He leaned back, thoroughly transfixed by this small yet commanding performer.

***

Her last note faded to nothing; I could hear a single clap from the audience. Then two, three; the clapping echoed like rain on a tin roof, becoming louder, heavier. It was then she smiled. A beautiful smile, one of quiet confidence, and accomplishment, transforming her delicate features. Slowly she stepped around me and bowed…

***

Third and second place were announced. Then, she crossed the stage to collect her trophy; I knew we would perform together again one day; her journey was just beginning.

English – Creative Writing continued

THE RED ANEMONE

BY JANAE PEARCE, YEAR

11

She fell to her knees, crying out. With gut-wrenching sobs that tore through her chest, Aphrodite’s lips trembled Adonis’s name one last time. In a world that divides Gods and mortals, descending from the sky above, her grief poured out a stream of tears. Elegantly landing in Fair Verona’s Garden of Statues, her tears bloomed into breath-taking celestial flowers to seal a fate that was written in the stars.

The sun had risen three thousand, two hundred, and eighty-five times before a woman who was deemed more beautiful than a Greek goddess graced the town of Fair Verona. Only passing by to ponder in the Garden of Statues, she was torn between attending a celebration dedicated to the Capulets’ Ball or simply just escaping from reality. Engulfing her thoughts, her eyes couldn’t pull away from the tempting, rich, crimson flowers. Daring not to touch them, she couldn’t help but give into the charm of their scent. With the flower in her hand, she seductively tied back her auburn hair to tuck the flower gently behind her ear. Starstruck by the Garden’s euphoric presence, she was not the only one in awe. Admiring from a distance, Benvolio was drawn in by her enchanting appeal. Only stopping to revel in this moment, he was shortly interrupted as the fair maiden fled from the Garden. Leaving behind the flower that delicately floated down from her hair, she was fading in the distance. Benvolio carefully picked up the flower and sat down on a bench, spontaneously inspired to write. Dedicated to love at first sight the poem read.

Auburn locks and silky white skin

My thoughts of you are that of a sin

How can it be?

That you have stolen my heart

Your face has etched in me, like a piece of art

When will it be, that I will see you again?

Before you catch the eye of other men

I will keep this flower in a special place

To always remind me of your beautiful face

Time stood still as Benvolio yearned for her love. Silence filled the area, and only the garden’s natural ambience could be heard. Awakening him from his trance, a cold, wet, sensational feeling sent goosebumps down his neck. As the gentle raindrops fell upon his face, he looked at the time and his heart skipped a beat. Benvolio was tremendously late for a meet-up with his cousin Romeo. Swiftly, he manoeuvred down the streets of Fair Verona to ensure his arrival. Concealing the flower in the pocket of his shirt, he felt safe knowing that it was close to his heart. Announcing his presence, Benvolio shouted, “Good morrow coz! Apologies for keeping you waiting, I was admiring the Garden of Statue’s, but a special bloom caught my eye.”

Romeo replied, “Tell me more coz! Let’s go for a drive while you dry off.”

Benvolio, still buried deep within his thoughts, was mesmerised by a heavensent stroke of serendipity. The evening sun cast long shadows on the ground as the slanting rays gave a warm, orange, tinge to the sky, dissipating the rain. Completely immersed in his own senses, Benvolio’s mind drifted with the wind. Romeo drove them along the esplanade in his spotless, blue, convertible, that glittered in the fluorescent light. After too short of a ride, he brought the car to a stop. Romeo was taken aback, captivated by such a divine being. “Oh, my dearest Rosaline! Where art have, thou been?”, he chimed.

Benvolio’s heart raced at the sound of her name. He lamented the lack of courage he fought to speak to her, but trepidation clouded his train of thought. Like a volcano on the verge of erupting, he loathed Romeo for his confidence. With prolonged sadness, his eyes met with Rosaline’s. Benvolio reached for his pocket, grabbed the flower, and clenched it tightly. Hesitant to give it to her, he kept to himself. Looking at his forlorn demeanour, Rosaline felt oddly

comforted by his rough appearance. With his chiselled face, stern eyes, and freckled olive skin, it left her perplexed. Not waiting a moment longer, she knew she had to see him again. “Are you both coming to the Capulet’s Ball?”, she asked politely.

“We wouldn’t dare to miss it!” Romeo exclaimed. Gesturing goodbye, they all left in a hurry to get ready.

A fabulous palace crafted from marble and gold, the ball was highlighted through elegant melodies and aureate fairy lights coruscating the dance floor. The ground growled beneath Benvolio’s feet and with every step, the music sent tingling vibrations through his entire body. The atmosphere was humming with activity, in the hopes of him seeing Rosaline. Reaching for the door of the entrance, a young lady stood next to him waiting to enter. So close, yet so far away they are destined to meet again. Paralysed by Rosalines magical aura, Benvolio barely managed to open the door. Her sweet smile nodded as if she was saying thank you. ‘Tap, tap, tap’, Rosaline’s heels synchronised with the beat, and her angelic silhouette was slowly swallowed by the crowd. Shooting for the stars, Benvolio subdued his feelings. Inhaling with a deep breath, he declares, “Rosaline! I kept this for you.”

Handing her the flower from the Garden of Statues, she gasped. Flattered by his kindness, her soft, cherry lips whispered in his ear, “It’s called a red anemone, it symbolises forsaken love… but I don’t want to be alone. In a tale as old as time, it is said that these flowers bloomed from an ancient Greek goddess known as Aphrodite. She cried for her husband Adonis, as a violent boar impaled his body.”

Rosaline sighed, “will we have the happy ending they never got?”

Touched by her words, Benvolio simply answered, “Yes.”

Mathematics

YEAR 7/8 QAMT QUIZ

The Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers conduct an annual interschool competition for Year 7 and 8 students. The competition uses questions about general mathematics, mental computation, written computation, problem solving and estimation. Teams move on to the subsequent rounds of the quiz based on their scores in their local competitions. Two Cathedral teams competed in this quiz; these students were:

Cathedral Team 1 Gabrielle Penaluna, David Cronje & Jeshua Cronje

Cathedral Team 2 Maddi McLean, Lucy Edelman & Lillian Pracher

Our Cathedral Team 1 managed to finish in first place in the North Queensland Regional Finals of the competition and subsequently qualified for the State Finals. This is Cathedral’s fifth straight year of winning this competition.

Congratulations to both teams on their efforts.

AUSTRALIAN MATHS COMPETITION (AMC)

70 Cathedral students from Years 7 to 12 took part in the Australian Mathematics Competition this year. Distinctions are awarded to students who receive a score placing them in the top 20% of the Asia-Pacific region, while High Distinctions are awarded to students who score in the top 3%.

This year, our school had fantastic results, with 29 of our students receiving Distinction or higher.

These students were:

Year 7

David Cronje High Distinction

Lillian Pracher High Distinction

Reef Hansen Distinction

William McCallum Distinction

Meg Thomson Distinction

Year 8

Chelsea Campbell High Distinction

Preston Boyle Distinction

Cooper De Lange Distinction

Lucy Edelman Distinction

Maddi McLean Distinction

Gabrielle Penaluna Distinction

Isabelle Pond Distinction

Luka Zecchini Distinction

Year 9

Bjorn Hyseni High Distinction

Do Young Park High Distinction

Year 10

Georgia Buell High Distinction

Aiden Bryce Distinction

Rose Ioannou Distinction

Daniel Kuhlcke Distinction

Jack McCosker Distinction

Zach Patterson Distinction

Elliot Sadewasser Distinction

Year 11

Athan Phillis High Distinction

Jonathan Cavallo Distinction

Year 12

Jonathan Cavallo Distinction

Catherine Maher Distinction

Athan Phillis Distinction

Madeleine Wallace Distinction

Arthur Wang Distinction

MR REES PICKERING HEAD OF MA THEMATICS

Year 12 Distinction award recipients Arthur Wang, Jonathan Cavallo, Madeleine Wallace, Catherine Maher, Athan Phillis.

Cathedral Team 1 with Mr Pickering.

Zach, Jack, Isabella and Georgia with their pi (π) sandcastle design.

YEAR 10 MATHS CAMP

On 10th August, seven Year 10 students made their way to Apex Campgrounds, Magnetic Island, for three days of mathematically challenging activities and fun. Accompanied by Mr Pickering and approximately 60 other students from Townsville and surrounding regional schools, the students were encouraged to interact socially and academically through group tasks. After the teams were formed, the students were given their first challenge of building a bridge out of limited materials with the aim to create a structure that will support the greatest load prior to its destruction. “In my opinion, the bridge-building activity was one of the most interesting tasks. As it was the first activity of the camp, it was also the first of many opportunities I was given to branch out to students from other schools. The creative competition ended in a frustrating and unexpected result, which the adjudicators said had never occurred before… a three-way tie!” Elliot Sadewasser recounts.

The concluding activity of the camp was the Amazing Race, which involved an equal proportion of maths and running. The Amazing Race was Georgia Buell’s favourite task, as it involved a lot of teamwork. She explains, “We relied on one another to run their fastest and assist in calculating solutions to challenging questions. Because of the various complex questions and the new environment of this activity, we got to see each member of our teams’ skillsets in different areas. I found that the concept of matrices was the most interesting, being a new, unknown concept that wasn't as abstract as imaginary numbers. It was really rewarding to finish the race knowing we had solved all these difficult problems. I was very proud of myself and my team’s achievements.”

These challenging concepts, although disassembled in an interactive and fun environment, revealed a lot to

the students, as Isabella DelahuntyD’Arcy recounts her encounter with the Swiss Competition. “Unlike most activities, the Swiss Competition involved concepts that we had already focused on in class, but was presented in an unencountered, analytical way. It made me aware of specific areas in my maths skills that require development. I have taken this feedback onboard, and have now redirected my individual study to target those areas.”

At the end of the three days, the completed tasks along with each team’s ability to cooperate, their overall behaviour with activities, reports and cleaning duties, were judged by the camp coordinators, who announced the podium groups. Congratulations to Elliot Sadewasser, Isabella DelahuntyD’Arcy and Georgia Buell’s groups who placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively; and congratulations to Jack McCosker, Rose Ioannou, Zach Patterson and Jet Mason who also successfully represented The Cathedral School during these three exciting days.

Much of our time was spent outdoors, hiking, building pi (π) out of sandcastles, running, learning archery and making the most of the campground’s facilities including basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, in activities and

free time. If these activities didn’t suit students’ interests, they were welcome to utilise boardgames, a ping pong set up, chess and a piano. These opportunities created a perfect backdrop for new friendships outside of school groups. Despite also having the opportunity to source entertainment from the students’ own electronic devices, most phones were only seen documenting newfound friendships.

Elliot Sadewasser and Zach Patterson agree that the camp not only helped them to hone their existing mathematical skills, but also supplied them with new abilities which will support their learning in Year 11 and 12. Working together as a team to solve abstract and complex concepts introduced a new level of schooling in which they were surrounded by people of similar interests who all thought differently.

“I found that I am now more open minded as I have learnt that there is always a way to find the solution. As a result, despite finding the concepts difficult and challenging, I felt rewarded once I was able to solve them. I strongly recommend this camp to any mathematically inclined students entering Year 10 as it's both fun and challenging.” –

Georgia Buell

Mr Pickering with Year 10 Maths Camp attendees

Science

A focus in Science has been involving higher education institutions, local industry and scientific community members in planning and implementing programs to link classroom content to real-world contexts. Some of our highlights throughout the year are shown below.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Australian Science Innovations Annual Big Science Competition was held in August again this year. A group of students from Years 7 – 10 nominated to complete this online test in their own time after school. Once again, we had some impressive results with a high percentage of students awarded certificates of Credit, Distinction and High Distinction.

YEAR 7 BILLABONG EXCURSION

On Thursday, 5th May students in Year 7 visited the Billabong Sanctuary as part of the unit, ‘That’s My Habitat’. Students interacted with a range of Australian animals and learnt of their special features and behaviours that help them to survive in their respective ecosystems.

COMPETITION RESULTS

Students across the Middle and Senior School participated in several competitions. We had some impressive results and those students receiving a Distinction or High Distinction are acknowledged below.

Big Science Competition

Year 7

Roman Tapp High Distinction

Amber Turner Distinction

Year 8

Lucy Edelman High Distinction

Pia Plath Distinction

Year 9

Anna Mary Binil Distinction

Year 10

Elliot Sadewasser Distinction

Junior Science Olympiad

Year 9

Anna Mary Binil Distinction

Kiera Jolly Distinction

Do Young Park Distinction

Year 10

Rose Ioannou High Distinction

Elliot Sadewasser Distinction

Three of our students in the Middle School were also offered a place in the Junior Science Olympiad Training Squad. Well done, Annabel Goddard (Year 9), Bjorn Hyseni (Year 9) and Isabelle Pond (Year 8).

SPARQ-ED RESEARCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

Year 12 students Michelle Cox and Anika Logan were approved for the SPARQ-ed Research Immersion Program and attended this in the July school holidays at The University of Queensland. The girls worked on a project entitled The effect of Dynamin Inhibitor on Endocytosis in Squamous Cell Carcinoma. The girls both returned inspired about their experience of working in a team on a real biomedical research project. They talked about how invaluable it was to be able to analyse results and discuss their findings with world renowned university researchers.

QUT HIGH SCHOOL STEM INTERNSHIP

Ashton Pratchett (Year 12), Sophie Chun Tie (Year 11) and Jazlin Moncrieff (Year 11) were selected to attend the STEM internship program as part of the QUT Future You STEM Summit during the September holidays. Each of the students were given the opportunity to immerse themselves into a research topic and work as part of a research

team at QUT. This program allows students to expand their skill set beyond the classroom and explore future career ambitions with likeminded peers, all before university..

SCIENCE WEEK

This annual festival of National Science Week aims to raise the profile and increase the public understanding and appreciation of science, innovation, engineering and technology. Our school adopted the theme of ‘Glass – More Than Meets The Eye’ in all activities. Some of these involved; making edible glass sugar bowls, mosaic tile coaster creations and glass painting. In the Senior School we connected with A/ Prof. Rabin Tuladhar who is the Head of Engineering at JCU. He gave an intriguing lecture on issues with glass waste and how one approach to solving this is the recycling of glass in concrete. Finally, the week ended with our most favourite “Quiz in the Quad”, a competition between the four houses. This year Chatham House was victorious and crowned “Quiz in the Quad” cup holders for 2022.

Humanities

We were very pleased with the efforts and achievements of our Year 12 students in 2022 and wish them all the best as they commence further studies, career pathways and their life journeys beyond Cathedral.

Humanities subjects offered in the Senior School this year included: Accounting, Certificate II Workplace Skills, Certificate III Business, Economics, Geography, Legal Studies and Modern History.

In the Middle School, all Year 7-9 students studied the Australian Curriculum units for Geography and History, and Year 9 students were offered Economics and Business as an elective.

AUSTRALIAN HISTORY COMPETITION

Congratulations to all students who participated and special mention to Drew Brazier and Ewan Mackay who both achieved 96% and received a State Champion medal.

Competition results

Year 8

Drew Brazier High Distinction

Miles Lyster High Distinction

Ewan Mackay High Distinction

Zac Walker Distinction

Year 10

Jack Weekers High Distinction

Benjamin Hawes Distinction

Rose Ioannou Distinction

Dylan King Distinction

Daniel Kuhlcke Distinction

Jack McCosker Distinction

Jessica McDonald Distinction

UN YOUTH CONFERENCE

The annual Townsville United Nations Youth Conference at JCU was held on Saturday 23rd of April. This year the two-day conference was centred around the topic of security. All delegates were challenged and asked what they thought security was and how we can then implement this into society.

On day one, students were split into various workshop groups and participated in activities. Each session was focused on different areas of security:

• what is security on an international and national level

• climate security

• international warfare and weaponisation of nations in relation to wealth

• crisis point of climate action. Day two was a mock UN debate with each student allocated a certain country. I was Ghana. Each debate was centred around security and how your country could achieve this when approached in different scenarios.

MOLLY GYSBERTS

YEAR 11 STUDENT

FIELD TRIPS

While Covid restricted field studies again this year, Year 12 geography students investigated challenges arising from the introduction of electric scooters along the shared pathways at The Strand and proposed solutions to sustainably address the current situation.

Year 11 geographers investigated the causes and effects of traffic congestion on Wentworth Avenue beside the school and spent a day at the beach studying dune erosion at Rowes Bay.

As part of the Year 9 unit on Biomes and Food Security, the students in 9J travelled to Mylee Kovacich’s family farm in the Burdekin to learn about the processes involved in growing, harvesting and milling sugar cane.

Molly Gysberts, UN Youth Conference.

Year 12 geography field trip.

CQU BUSINESS CHALLENGE

The Cathedral School Year 12 team won Round 1 of the Central Queensland University (CQU) Business Challenge for the Townsville Region against some tough competition. Congratulations to Georgia Brown, Charli Appleton, Micah Talbot, Rain Yang and Belle Bourke who each received a $1500 CQU Scholarship applicable to CQU’s Business and Law programs and $500 for the school.

JCU LEGAL STUDIES CONFERENCE

Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies students attended the JCU Legal Studies Conference. Along with several other schools from our region, we listened to lectures from erudite professors, solicitors and prosecutors. We also heard from multi-disciplinary artist and daughter of the renowned Eddie Mabo, Gail Mabo, Senior Prosecutor of the Police Service, Mark Fenlon, and Legal Officer of the Royal Australian Airforce, Travis Schmitt. In honour of the 30-year anniversary of the landmark Mabo Decision, we gained knowledge of its continuing significance in native title, the concerning disproportion of Indigenous people within our legal system, and the power of Art Therapy used in the justice system.

In addition, we were informed of the range of study paths available at JCU in this area and were provided with examples of the endless career opportunities within the legal field.

TEHGAN GEE

YEAR 12 STUDENT

Year 11 geography field trip.

9J geography field trip.

CQU challenge.

JCU Legal Studies excursion.

MARKET DAY

Our Year 12 Certificate III in Business students delivered their annual Market Day stalls in a combined event with the Music Department’s Battle-of-the-Bands. This was a vibrant affair, with a sausages sizzle, cookies, soft drinks, lollies, fairy bread, chips, sundaes and a ball toss challenge to help make the Battle-ofthe-Bands event one to remember. The combined profit of approximately $1,000 was donated to Orange Sky laundry and the Music Department.

STUDENT QUOTES

I enjoyed learning about the different levels in the feudal system. I find it very interesting how much society has changed from back in the medieval times to now, especially with gender rights.

LILLY JOHNSTON, YEAR 8.

I liked learning about the past and the way of life back in the Middle Ages.

TAHLIA PENROSE, YEAR 8.

Humanities has been incredibly interesting this year and made me realise the importance of understanding significant historical events.

JACK RYAN, YEAR 9.

The Year 9 Economics and Business course helped me develop financial skills that will be very useful for my future. A particular highlight was participating in the ASX Sharemarket Game.

ALVIN CHENG, YEAR 9.

Everything has to do with geography. It’s a real-world subject and teaches us the skills we need for life-long success.

BRYENNA PEACHEY, YEAR 11.

If you are looking for an adventure, I reckon you would love Geography!

JAMES TONKIN, YEAR 12.

Certificate III in Business has prepared and enhanced my skills for working in a professional environment. I clearly understand how to communicate, resolve issues, and participate in workplace health and safety practices.

TRINITY BENNETT, YEAR 12.

I especially enjoyed learning modern history because it has increased my understanding of international relations and conflicts occurring in the present as well as the past and has taught me important skills of analysing and evaluating historical evidence.

ANIKA LOGAN, YEAR 12.

Year 12 geography class.

2022 HUMANITIES TEACHERS

Mr Bruce Galletly (Head of Department)

Mr Chris Anderson

Ms Jackie Avery

Ms Jenna Dann

Mrs Katelyn Doyle

Ms Katrina Edmeades

Ms Tonia Gloudemans

Mrs Vanessa Hilleard

Ms Jess John

Mrs Patricia Lonergan

Mr Damian Lowrie

Ms Kiri Lucas

Mr Simon Midson

Ms Emma Montafia

Mr Jonathan Walsh

Mrs Lorin Ward

Year 12 Certificate III Business class.

Year 12 Certificate III Business class.

Year 12 modern history class.

Year 12 economics class.

Year 12 accounting class.

Year 12 legal studies class.

Japanese 日本語：　一年の振り返り

"Being able to understand a foreign language is a cool experience and something I really enjoy. I love learning about the various facets of foreign cultures and how societies function differently. I hope to travel to Japan in the future, so I’m glad I’ll have some language skills under my belt."

CATHERINE MAHER, YEAR 12 2022

"Japan is my favourite place to travel. I wish I could go there every year. I love learning about the culture and language, particularly the grammatical structure of their sentences in comparison to English. It is very interesting and enjoyable."

DEMI MAARTENSZ, YEAR 12 2022

Students in Middle and Senior Schools worked hard to improve their language skills for the eagerly awaited reopening of international borders. We can look forward to once again testing our language skills with our Japanese exchange students or when we travel to Japan. After a 2-year hiatus, students were also very excited to welcome back an Assistant Language Teacher to our classroom. Miss Manaka Hasegawa arrived in Townsville in April from Osaka. Manaka has been an integral part of our Languages Program in the Junior, Middle & Senior Schools, assisting in the classroom and with Japan Club and additional tutoring activities.

Year 7 students embarked on their Japanese language journey by learning basic self-introductions, how to talk about their families, express likes and dislikes and conquered the Hiragana script! In Semester 2 students designed their own Pokémon and learned how to talk about weekly schedules and hobbies. Year 8 students learned how to read and write katakana and how to talk about school routines and subjects. They savoured a variety

of unusual Japanese foods and learned how to order at a restaurant. In Semester 2 students tracked a legendary Japanese monster and learned useful phrases for shopping in Japanese. Year 9 students covered units on weather and housing, and how to describe people’s appearances and personalities. They enjoyed Hanami (flower viewing) in the Spring and made Onigiri (rice-balls) in Term 3. With a view to traveling to Japan next year, Year 10 Japanese students completed units on homestay and getting around a Japanese city. Students also participated in a mock job interview as part of our careers unit, and explored the amazing world of Japanese subcultures, including anime and street fashion. Year 11 topics included lifestyle and education, travel and technology, and Japanese culture. Year 12 students have worked hard preparing for their final exams by investigating groups in Japanese society and comparing the lifestyles of Year 12 students in Japan and Australia, graduation customs, and plans for life beyond school.

JAPANESE SPEAKING COMPETITION

In September several students participated in our school Japanese Speaking competition, with top students progressing to the state-wide EP & MLTAQ Japanese Speaking competition. Congratulations to the following students who received awards:

Year 7

Elite Award

Oliver Garvie

Year 8

Elite Award

Isabelle Pond

Silver Award

Mary Nguyen

Year 11

Gold Award

Jessica Melville

Year 12

Gold Award

Michelle Cox

To top off an amazing year, Year 12 student Michelle Cox was also awarded the prestigious Iwasaki-Sangyo Prize in October. Now in its 25th year, the Prize was established to encourage, promote and recognise excellence in Japanese language studies for Year 12 students in Queensland schools. Michelle will travel to Japan in early 2023 on a 4-week cultural and linguistic immersion program with other high achieving Japanese language students in Queensland. This is wonderful recognition of Michelle's dedication to the Japanese language program.

TO THE YEAR 12 JAPANESE CLASS OF 2022

卒業おめでとうございます！

Michelle Cox, Talia Havenaar, Demi Maartensz, Catherine Maher, Halina Matison, Macy Nguyen, Lily-Ann Roberts, Victoria Truong, Cade Whitbread.

BEST MEMORIES

2019 Japan Tour, Japanese Year

Level Dinners, class parties & watching Japanese movies.

みなさん、お疲れ様でした。いつ か日本に行って、高校で習った日 本語を使ってみてください。日本 語を勉強しながら、素晴らしい思 い出がたくさんできましたか。こ れからも頑張ってください。

MRS LINDA PRADHAN HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Digital Technologies

The Digital Technologies subject enables students to become confident and creative developers of digital solutions through the application of information systems and specific ways of thinking about problem-solving. Students acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of digital systems, data and information and the processes associated with creating digital solutions so they can take up an active role in meeting current and future needs.

YEAR 7

Students begin their journey in the Middle School with Year 7 classes having a term ‘taster’ of the Digital Technologies. Project management skills were developed as the students designed and delivered a website suitable for a specific purpose. Information privacy and security was a recurring topic as teams worked collaboratively to identify ways to stay safe in an online environment.

YEAR 8

Year 8 Digital Technologies students explored data collection and representation by investigating how digital systems represent information in binary form for storage and communication. Students experimented with Python as a programming language. We also created an app using a textbased programming language which can be viewed on ‘smart’ devices. This involved careful consideration of design elements and the user experience while constructing our user interface (UI). Students then created algorithms to manipulate the EV3 robots during a challenge. Some engineering was also required to ensure the robots performed the tasks.

YEAR 9

The Middle School journey rounds out in Year 9 with a more detailed investigation of the Python programming language to create digital solutions. Students gained a greater understanding of algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode. They worked in teams to explore the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) before designing a digital solution to a problem the team identified as being able to be solved through the application of AI. Students investigated the importance of security in web applications by exposing typical flaws in websites.

MS TRICIA LONERGAN & MS TIINA KAUPPILA DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TEACHERS, MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL

Engineering

Year 12 Engineering students have had a unique opportunity to visit the Port of Townsville and learn more about its history, operational systems and future plans. Students got a special tour around the Port and were given the opportunity to climb their newest 70 metre high crane.

This has inspired our Young Engineers to build innovative crane designs for their projects. Some designs incorporated 3D printing, metal and timber materials.

Year 11 Engineering students participated in a in-class Bridge Competition. The winning team (bottom right) were ecstatic with their overall design as it weighed 241g and held 16.14kg of weight which is 67 times its weight!

During the year, students were also involved in:

• Building geodesic domes and water towers

• Designing logic gate circuits for traffic lights, boom gates, solarpowered devices and cooking systems using online simulations.

• Analyzing beam, frames and truss designs.

• Learning about innovative technologies, smart designs and contemporary materials in civil and mechanical contexts.

A JCU Excursion to the Engineering Faculty has given the students a chance to explore their equipment and facilities and have a hands-on experience with various testing machines involving:

• Tensile testing of different materials

• Compression testing on a concrete specimen

• Truss simulation

• Bending beam test

MRS LIND A ABD EL MESSIH ENGINEERING TEACHER

Hospitality, Food & Textiles

We have had a wonderful year in FTT and Hospitality Practices this year.

YEAR 7

We are thrilled that Year 7 students are now learning Food Technology. Each student spends a term in the kitchen, learning about safety, hygiene and cooking skills. Students make a variety of dishes including Fresh Fruit Salad, Potato Wedges and Healthy Muffins.

YEAR 8

Students in Year 8 spend a semester in FTT. One term is spent creating a pair of personalized shorts, introducing students to sewing machines, patterns and materials. The second term is spent learning about food cultures from around the world. Students make a variety of dishes, including Nasi Goreng, Mini Frittatas and Spaghetti Bolognese.

YEAR 9

Year 9 students develop their sewing skills to produce a reversible bag. The bags are created and personalized by students; some opting to add embellishments such as embroidered names.

For their second term, students develop their cooking skills and are taught the importance of a healthy teenage diet. The Cathedral Lunch Box Challenge sees students creating a bento box that is both healthy and appealing to teenagers.

YEAR 10

Year 10 students now spend a year in Food Technology. We begin with a Plating unit, that challenges students to present their food to restaurant standard. Moving on to Indigenous Foods, students research and utilise many indigenous ingredients including Rosella, Lemon Myrtle and Wattleseed.

YEAR 11

Year 11 students study Hospitality Practices. As part of their course, they operate The Raintree Café and serve students with a variety of delicious snacks and drinks. The course teaches students about the Hospitality industry and how to operate a coffee machine. Students develop and create a wide variety of delicious dishes throughout the course.

MS STACEY HUGHES HOSPITALITY, FOOD & TEXTILES TEACHER

Design Technologies

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Students from Years 7 to 12 are engaged in courses involving a design process which results in an increased level of drafting and design sketching ability. Low fidelity prototyping is usually the final outcome of the design process which can range from 3D printed models to cardboard Pop-up Cafés or core flute house models.

YEAR 7

Year 7 students covered a 3D modelling course which resulted in a ball game printout.

YEAR 8

Year 8 students engaged in a course covering various areas of drafting including isometric drawing, multiview drawing and perspective. They produced a 3D ball maze and a USB case as well as some digital representations of residential houses.

YEAR 9

Year 9 expanded on the drafting process and produced fidget spinners that required some engineering considerations to allow for the fit of a 608-ball bearing.

YEAR 10

Students in Year 10 completed a full year course in Design and Engineering. Design sketching, isometric drawing, engineering drafting and 3D modelling were all covered, along with a series of design assignments including – Fashion Design, Pop-up Café, Wacky Racer and Mini House design. Throughout the course, students developed an understanding of engineering, architecture, product design and promotion.

SENIOR DESIGN

Senior Design covered areas of design in practice, commercial design, human-

centred design, and sustainable design. Each unit of work incorporated a project and a design challenge. Industrial Graphics Skills saw high standards of engineering drawings produced. A covered deck was also designed and drawn to extend out from the classroom to overlook the Technology building.

MR DAVID PHILLIPS DESIGN & GRAPHICS TEACHER

Product Design Technologies

2022 saw another very productive year in the workshop. Students have had the opportunity to design, plan, produce and evaluate products, each incorporating their own unique design style. This year Demi Maartensz has been named the DATTA QLD State Champion in recognition of excellence in Furnishing Skills. Well done, Demi. The Technology department is looking forward to continuing to challenge students through practical design and usability as well as providing valuable practical upskilling again in 2023. Thanks to Mr Ferguson, Mr Phillips and Mr Wright for all your guidance, expertise, enthusiasm and dedication to our subject and students throughout the year.

MR FINLAY

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

STUDENT QUOTES

Stevi – Furnishing is a great way to experience hands on learning in a safe and productive environment.

Amelie – I love furnishing because I feel a sense of accomplishment by building beautiful and practical projects that I have used in my own home.

Ella – Furnishing skills has allowed us to experience hands on learning that we don't normally experience in other classes. It's allowed us to express ourselves creatively through our work pieces.

Grace – Furnishings has been one of the many great experiences of my senior year. It’s allowed me to get out of a traditional classroom and do some sort of physical activity while being creative and making new projects. Each project allowed us to learn and develop new skills while still being surrounded by fellow students.

Steffi – I have really enjoyed doing Furnishing and PDT throughout my middle and senior school years at Cathedral. The subject has taught me lots of valuable practical skills and allowed me to create a variety

of unique projects that I will be able to keep for many years to come.

Lani – Production Technology is a super fun and useful subject. It's really cool to learn new skills and be able to have so much control over our projects.

Kylan – The knowledge that the teachers pass on is great and is really useful.

Aaron – PDT's hands-on learning is very enjoyable.

Year 8 pencil box.

Year 9 tables.

Year 10 bed tray.

Year 11 stools.

Year 11 dart board cabinet.

Year 12 hall table.

Year 12 entertainment cabinet.

Drama

Drama has, by far, been one of the highlights of my senior year. The work hasn’t been easy, and it’s a subject with a different kind of stress, but if anyone is considering it, I would highly recommend it. The types of assessment pieces we receive in Drama are unlike any other and constantly challenge your creativity. However, the talented group of people in my drama class came up with unique ideas for all the tasks we were presented with and made our class one to remember. As we approached the due dates, there was always a state of panic across the room. Even if we were all fully prepared, there are always the ‘what if’s’. What if I forget my lines? What if I move at the wrong time? What if the technology doesn’t work correctly? These run through your mind every time without fail. Luckily, we have Ms Nicholas as our wonderful and supportive teacher to calm our nerves and help us through each task, as well as give us words of encouragement when we feel it could have gone so much better.

One of the big highlights in Drama this year was having TheatreiNQ come and run workshops with us, as it allowed us to develop new skills and be exposed to a different style of teaching and learning. Also, getting the opportunity to see entertaining performances that the professional artists at TheatreiNQ spent countless hours working on was something I won’t forget. Drama has helped me become more confident and more comfortable presenting in front of people. It’s a subject that will constantly put you out of your comfort zone and, while scary at the time, is incredibly enjoyable. Year 12 Drama and Drama as a whole is a fantastic experience that I can’t recommend any more highly.

JENAYA GROVES YEAR 12 STUDENT

Media

Media Arts is a subject where students focus and learn about the conventions used in film and photography and how these can be manipulated to convey meaning. We had the opportunity to be involved in many fun activities immersing ourselves in the world of media arts. These included taking multiple photos around the school campus, doing group and individual photo analysis, creating a series of images to showcase our individual passion, and even filming our own short videos! It was great to have fun assignments. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the subject and the ability to be free to let our creativity run wild!

GRACE BURROWS, MOLLY POOL AND ALYSSA PANG MEDIA STUDENTS

Photo by Alex S.

Photo by Aoife F.

Photo by Peter C.

Photo by Luka Z.

Photo by Grace B.

Photo by Alex S.

Music

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CLASSROOM MUSIC MEMORY?

• Just being in class, having fun with my mates and bonding over music.

• This year is full of good memories so it's hard to pick a favourite.

• My favourite memory of music was my performance because I was worried and stressed about how I was going to do the performance by myself. But thankfully I tried and did very well.

• My favourite memory was whenever we play games or instruments.

• My favourite memory would be watching everyone perform for their assessment in Term 2 this year, because everyone had performed impressive pieces and I enjoyed watching their hard work and talent pay off.

• Playing guitar outside the music room on the benches.

• My favourite part of music this year was when me and my friend performed a piece we had been working hard on for the term, it was really fun. The practice time for the song was really the highlight of it. It was always filled with laughter and was the part of the day that I always looked forward to.

• The class was always laughing about one thing or another and we all really became close friends.

• I would say that my favourite memory was probably sharing the pieces that we wrote with one another

• Watching Hamilton, analysing Hamilton, listening to Hamilton, reading Hamilton quotes, singing Hamilton, playing Hamilton and playing musical analysis Jenga.

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT MUSIC THIS YEAR?

• Watching Hamilton in the Lecture Theatre while eating popcorn.

• I enjoyed being able to try new musical instruments.

• I really love our class from this year I always enjoy coming into class and catching up with everyone as well as Miss Watkinson.

• Prac. I love playing guitar in class.

• I enjoyed creating my own class band to perform a piece. This is because I got to work in a team and do what I love.

• I enjoyed the composition task the most because I could create a musical piece using the theory that we learnt in class.

• I enjoyed performing and working with new people I wouldn't normally choose / having fun while doing the things I love.

• I really enjoyed creating a band, and writing music, which is something I've always wanted to do. Creating a band was really enjoyable and gave

me important knowledge on how to play in/create a band. This really helped me to participate in Battle of the Bands. Overall, it was an amazing and enjoyable experience.

• I most enjoy the performance part of assessment. I think it is the best unit and is also memorable when you get to see your peers’ talents shine and showcase.

• The performing aspects were all a bit nerve wracking, but it was definitely one of my favourite highlights watching our class perform.

• The relaxed but punctual environment and all the laughs we had.

• It was fun.

MS NANC Y WATKINSON MUSIC TEACHER

Visual Art

Visual Art has been my getaway from all the school madness. It is always a surprise what the next art class will entail: deeply meaningful and philosophical conversations, a creative joint classwork construction or even walking into the classroom not knowing what new and exciting artwork has been created by the talented students at Cathedral. Being in a class with highly creative, like-minded students, who have a bursting passion for the creative arts is a beautiful experience. In a way, it is your family. Nowhere else will you be thrown together with a handful of teenagers, sharing your passion for art together, being vulnerable and open, leaning through history and yourself. I love sitting in Visual Art, watching students take creative risks, bounce ideas, and support one another. It is a safe space where ideas are contagious. Over the years, I have learnt an array of technical skills from lino printing, clay pottery, nature masks and hybrid animal whistles, papier-mâché, landscape and surrealism painting. Topped off with the finale of Year 11 and 12 – given your own practical, hands-on freedom to

develop and resolve a major final artwork. The creative arts are not only a vital component of a school community but also the functional and aesthetic building blocks of our world. Drama and Visual Art are domains often pushed to the margins and it is important to sustain the creativeness the arts have to offer, because without it, we would not be able to solve the grand challenges of the future. The arts make your appreciation for the little things in life stronger, from designs on mugs to extravagant sculptures and installations throughout cities. Art is also a powerful vehicle to provoke social, cultural, political and environmental commentary and action. Collectively, the students at Cathedral will forever be grateful for the abundance of knowledge Mr Cliffe, Ms Dann and Ms Nicholas have passed on through our curious minds. Your dedication and unwavering passion towards the arts are what keep students’ creative souls alive.

LILY BARTLETT YEAR 12 STUDENT

Year 10 Outdoor Education

Library

With the building project underway from the beginning of 2022, the library has functioned from O Block, with many additional resources housed in St Mary’s. The more condensed facility has proven to be a comfortable and functional space.

The students have continued to borrow reading and research materials; collect subject textbooks, calculators and emergency laptops; print, photocopy and scan.

A number of activities and constantly changing digital and substantive displays have added interest and started conversations.

One section of the space has been set aside for Independent Study but is used by many students and staff during breaks from timetabled lessons.

The area has also proven to be a place to relax and study before school and during timetabled interludes. While the state-of-the-art new facility progresses, O Block will continue to welcome the Cathedral staff, students and greater community.

MS ELIZABETH POPE HEAD OF LIBRARY SERVICES

Career Advisor's Report

It has been another exciting year for the Year 12 students as they have worked steadily towards securing their pathways beyond school. We wish them well in all their endeavours, the third cohort to exit under the ATAR system. Several of this year’s seniors are highlighted on the following pages. Their pathways are so diverse and individual.

Most of the cohort are now eagerly awaiting these scores and university offers. Some will receive early offers directly after their ATARs come out in December, while others will need to

wait for the mid-January offer round. Many of our trade and employment pathway students are busily applying for jobs and apprenticeships, having completed work experience and various certificate courses to find their preferred career and enhance their employability. I am very excited to say that many students have already scored great employment opportunities for 2023. I have been overwhelmed by the number of employment opportunities targeted at our students. Our graduates are highly sought after. With the inclusion of Cert III or higher certificates in the calculation of ATARs, it is becoming more common for our Senior School Students to study one or more Vocational certificate within their ATAR and school studies. To celebrate our student’s vocational successes, this year on the final day of school, the school acknowledged the cohort’s certificates in a power point presentation. It was noted that 58 of the 110 2022 seniors studied a vocational

certificate of level II or higher and 42 of these 58 students were on an ATAR pathway. In addition, 25 of these 58 students completed more than one certificate, often choosing a skill set to enhance their university degree, ie Cert IV in Justice Studies with the goal of a Bachelor of Crime and Justice at University. The options are endless, and I am happy to work with any Senior School student who walks through my door and asks me to work on their pathway with them. Each year the variety of study options, passions, interests and pathways that students work towards post school becomes more diverse.

I feel very privileged to be able to assist our young men and women to take the next step after school. It never ceases to amaze me how driven our students are, from the academic goal-setters to the quiet achievers, from the 99 ATAR students to the hard-working, astute Vocational students. Well done Cohort of 2022. Reach for the stars!

MS KATRINA WILSHIRE CAREERS ADVISOR

Career Advisor's Report continued

LIAM NARDINI

Subjects studied

General English, General Math, Psychology, Accounting, Cert III in Business.

Extra-curricular activities

Junior School Homework Club, Lunchtime Tutoring, House Instrumentals.

Plans post-school

I plan to study English and Teaching in university, in hopes of becoming an English teacher. I love literature – the messages behind fiction, the authors’ real-world reflections in their work, the pure creativity that goes into every page of every book – and I hope to be able to spread that to as many people as possible.

Career advice for younger students

My advice for younger students is to never take anything too seriously. If you spend too much of your time worrying about tests that won't matter in a few years or ATAR results that only count for so long, you'll soon realise that you've missed out on the good parts of life. I don't mean to say that studying is bad, but you'll be happier with yourself if you get a full eight hours of sleep over cramming in a few extra hours of study.

BELLE BOURKE

Subjects studied

General English, Math Methods, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Extra-curricular activities

Symphonic Band, Clarinet Ensemble, Netball, Leos Club.

Plans post-school

Go to university and complete a Bachelor of Dentistry.

Career advice for younger students

I would definitely recommend completing work experience in career areas you have an interest in. In my personal experience, this helped me realise my passion for oral health and enabled me to learn valuable knowledge about the dentistry field.

NATHAN WRIGHT

Subjects studied

Visual Art, Drama, General Math, General English, Cert III in Business, Cert II & III in Music Industry.

Extra-curricular activities

School Production – cast member & sound designer; private guitar, piano and vocal lessons.

Plans post-school

I plan to go to university and follow a career in music, possibly Griffith or UTAS. I want to explore the music industry as an artist, performer and producer.

Career advice for younger students

Go with your gut – do what you want to do. You are going to face adversity no matter what you do so, DO YOU. The great thing about our generation is we don't have to do one thing all our lives – we can explore our options and learn what we truly love rather than do something we hate. This isn't related to careers per se, but love yourself for who you are, the flaws, the weirdness, just embrace you, because eventually people will mature and learn to love themselves as well. You got this :)

ISABELLE FRANZMANN

Subjects studied

General English, General Math, Visual Art, Drama, Psychology, Modern History.

Extra-curricular activities

Advanced Dance Troupe, Chamber Choir, V.O.C.E, house musicals, instrumentals and all interhouse athletic competitions.

Plans post-school

I will be moving to Sydney to start a 2-year Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts at ed5international. The course will work on all facets of performing, including dancing, acting and singing. After graduating this course, I hope to gain work performing around the world onstage or behind screen in the entertainment industry.

Career advice for younger students

My career advice to younger students is that nothing is set and you're young, so look at every career opportunity possible and never close your mind off to something, especially if it involves taking a risk and following your dreams. But in saying that, you have to work hard. Your ambitions don't turn into reality unless you put in the work and make them.

JOHN CHIU

Subjects studied

General English, Math Methods, Physics, Specialist Maths, Chinese.

Extra-curricular activities

Interhouse musicals, cross country, athletics, swimming and drama: ANZAC Day Dawn Service; Interschool basketball; Open Day Volunteer.

Plans post-school

Study actuarial science/maths/ engineering at university.

Career advice for younger students

Know your goals, understanding is more important than memorisation! “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” – Albert Einstein.

RACHEL COOK

Subjects studied

General English, General Math, Modern History, Psychology, Geography.

Extra-curricular activities

Interhouse cross country & athletics, Wednesday Night Netball, Netball Coaching, Netball Umpiring, & Boarding Captain.

Plans post-school

I plan on studying a Bachelor of Primary Education next year and hopefully pursue something in Agriculture. .

Career advice for younger students

Enjoy all the small moments with your friends and hold onto the memories you create with them.

JESSICA WHITEHEAD

Subjects studied

General English, General Math, Psychology, Certificate lll in Business, Certificate lll in Aviation (Drone Licence), SBA in Hospitality (Cowboys).

Extra-curricular activities

Boarding Captain, Netball, Leos, all Bede House Events, Student Photographer, Open Days Volunteer, Anzac Day Dawn Service and March, Boarding Week Volunteer, Healthy Minds inter-school program, Clean up Australia Day and Functions with the Cowboys Leagues Club.

Plans post-school

My plan is to try get as much experience as possible as i'm not too sure what I would like to do. I have been asked to start a job in real estate and that's where my journey may start.

Career advice for younger students

Make sure to get your foot through the door. Take part in as much you can, because every little thing you will do always pays off in the end.

ASHTON PRATCHETT

Subjects studied

General English, Math Methods, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Drama.

Extra-curricular activities

Rowing, School Production, Debating, School Captain.

Plans post-school

I hope to either do a degree in advanced science, or enter medical school. If do a science degree, I want to either focus on genetics research or transfer later into the medical field. If I do start medical school, either right away or after a prior degree, I'd like to eventually make a career in orthopaedics.

Career advice for younger students

Challenge yourself to achieve your actual dreams. Don't limit yourself just because you feel it's unattainable; there's always options if you're truly passionate about something.

THOMAS ABBOTT

Subjects studied

Essential English, General Math, Furnishing, Geography, Cert III in Business, SBA in Carpentry.

Extra-curricular activities Rowing and Gym.

Plans post-school

An apprenticeship in carpentry.

Career advice for younger students

Try and do as much work experience you can at different places to see if the career that you think you want to do meets your expectations.

THOMAS DALLIMORE

Subjects studied

General English, Math Methods, Specialist Maths, Physics, Chemistry.

Extra-curricular activities

Symphonic Band, Big Band, Contemporary Band, BRAVE, Chamber Singers, Sustainable Guardians, Leos.

Plans post-school

Study Engineering and Physics at JCU.

Career advice for younger students Make sure you get some work experience in whatever area you want to pursue outside of school. Otherwise, you won't know exactly what you're committing the next few years to.

CARCIA NALLAJAR

Subjects studied

General English, General Math, Geography, Biology, Furnishing, Cert II in Health Support Services.

Extra-curricular activities

Indigenous Student Council Member and Vice President, Boarding Captain, Athletics, Interschool Athletics..

Plans post-school Study A Bachelor of Nursing. .

Career advice for younger students

Work at a job that you are passionate about, not a job where you have to force yourself to work.

CHARLI APPLETON

Subjects studied

General English, Math Methods, Legal Studies, Accounting, Geography, Diploma of Business.

Extra-curricular activities

Wednesday Night Netball, NetSetGo Coaching, Rugby 7s, Boarding Captain, Leos.

Plans post-school

I'm planning to study a Bachelor of Commerce and use this to pursue a career in Agribusiness.

Career advice for younger students Make sure to keep as many doors open as possible.

JORDI AHYICK

Subjects studied

Math Methods, Physics, Chemistry, Digital Solutions, Modern History, General English.

Extra-curricular activities

Interhouse dramas, musical, instrumentals and debating; Open Day Volunteer.

Plans post-school Study Commerce at Bond University.

Career advice for younger students Do something you enjoy and not something others want you to do.

GEORGIA BROWN

Subjects studied

General English, Math Methods, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics.

Extra-curricular activities

Symphonic Band, Clarinet Quartet, Leos, Sustainable Guardians.

Plans post-school

I’m planning to study medicine at JCU with an end goal of providing care in rural and regional Queensland.

Career advice for younger students

Focus on subjects you like because it makes studying more enjoyable and finding a field you would like to study post school much easier.

School Counsellor's Report

WELLBEING AT CATHERDRAL

Student wellbeing and personal development at The Cathedral School is paramount. Wellbeing is about balance in all aspects of life. It is the experience of health, happiness, and prosperity. Opportunities for our students to develop as individuals, as well as socially and emotionally, is fundamental to the overall health of our students. It supports their ability to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life.

At The Cathedral School, wellbeing activities are offered and promoted across all ages – Early Learning, Junior School, Middle School, and Senior School. These activities and events include teaching opportunities, embedded courses and programs, guest speakers and optional activities.

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

• Day for Daniel

• Harmony Virtue Cards

• Be Kind Day

• R U OK Day

• Harmony Day

• Pyjama Day

• Red Nose Day

• International Women’s Day

• International Men’s Day

• Chapel

JUNIOR SCHOOL

• Life Education

• Day for Daniel

• The Resilience Project

• Daily Growth and Mindset Reflection

• Harmony Virtue Cards

• Be Kind Day

• R U OK Day

• Harmony Day

• Seasons for Growth

• Camp Compassion

• Chapel

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Day for Daniel

• National Day Against Bullying

• Development Days

• The Resilience Project

• Stymie

• Teen Mental Health First Aid

• Cyberbullying presentation

• Interhouse competitions –debating, sport, arts, instrumental

• Hard-core Handball

• Staff vs Students games

• Orientation Day

• Year 7 and 12 Buddies

• Mother’s Day breakfast

• Father’s Day breakfast

• Wellbeing activities – HPE

• Random Acts of Kindness

• Middle School Assembly

• Chapel

• Combined House Meetings

• Year Level Meetings

• Philosophical Inquiry

• Long Tutor Group

• NAIDOC Week

• National Reconciliation Week

• Year 9 Retreat

• Outdoor lunchtime games

• Middle School Codes

SENIOR SCHOOL

• Stymie

• Anti-Bullying Survey

• Development Days

• Cyberbullying presentation

• Drug Education and Resilience

• Mental Health (PD)

• Interhouse Competitions – musicals, instrumentals debating house plays

• Year Level Meetings

• Long Tutor Group

• Senior School Assembly

• Chapel

• Combined House Meetings

• House Days

• Year 7 and 12 Buddies

• NAIDOC Week

• R U OK Day

• Teen Mental Health First Aid

MRS CATH MUGUIRA SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

International Students

My name is Chung Kai Chiu, also known as John. I am from Hong Kong, and I started to study in Townsville in October 2019. I can clearly remember I was overwhelmed when I first came. I had not travelled to any other country before. To me, it was a whole new world. Luckily, everyone here is friendly, they would like to help you with anything if you ask. It’s been three years before I know it. There were good and bad times over these three years. When we had Covid when I first came, it was a challenging period for all of us. I am glad we got through it. When life was back to normal, we got more activities to participate in. The most memorable of these would be the South Passage. I almost vomited on the sailing boat, but it was a unique experience. Outside the school, there was a lot going on. I joined the Study Townsville and became a Student Ambassador in 2021. Inside the school, we have interschool competitions, with many good memories. In the last year of school, I got to be a Boarding Captain, a leader of the school, to serve and to help with the school and boarding – it was my dream since I first came and was cared for by the previous seniors. In the end, I would like to say it has been a great time studying here for me, along with the unforgettable memories and friends I have gained.

CHUNG KAI CHIU STUDENT

Indigenous Students

INDIGENOUS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING

In 2022, The Cathedral School had an enrolment of 66 Indigenous Students from Prep to Year 12. Of our 66 students, 41 students were boarders. Many of the indigenous boarding students come from remote or very remote communities. We have students from Driver, Larapinta and Pine Creek in the Northern Territory as well as Bowen, Bamaga, Cloncurry, Coen, Cooktown, Croydon, Lockhart River, Moa Island, Mt Surprise, Mt Isa, New Mapoon, Normanton, Palm Island, Richmond, Seisia, Thursday Island, Tully and Yarrabah.

Students have enjoyed much academic success this year. With the continuation of the one-on-one Literacy Support Program, introduced in 2021, we have been able to capture data to enhance our early intervention literacy support. We have worked with teachers, tutors and students to address the specific needs of individual students and the results have been outstanding. In addition to this program, the Indigenous Unit have been able to enhance inclass support, after-school and evening tutoring. The ability to provide this additional support has come from a Grant provided by the National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA). The grant has also enabled our school to develop several cultural spaces throughout the campus. These include a Kup Murri Pit, Yarning Circles and work has commenced toward a Cultural Mural and branding which depicts what is important to both the school and our students. We are hopeful that further funding will be available in 2023 to continue the programs and cultural presence our students have enjoyed. Our team has grown in numbers, thanks to the support of the NIAA Grant. Our students have been fortunate to have Learning Assistants such as Jasmine Pearce, Debbie Cullen, Katie Godfrey and Braedan Kennedy. We

sadly farewelled Velma Gara earlier this year but thank her immensely for continuing the traditional Laie making for our graduating Year 12s. Both Carcia Nallajar of Palm Island and Kodii Young of Cloncurry were Boarding Captains this year. The role is such an important one and both girls have shown maturity, compassion and care for the younger students in boarding.

EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Our Indigenous Student Council continues to work together to ensure our significant dates throughout the year are shared amongst the broader school community. This year for Harmony Day students were permitted to adorn their Sports Uniform with something orange and conducted a poster competition, sausage sizzle and cupcake sales. The money raised was donated to the Bendigo Bank’s Victorian Flood Appeal.

NAIDOC Week Celebrations “Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up” occurred in Term 2. The week commenced with assemblies for Junior School and a combined Middle and Senior School Assembly. Each Assembly was a phenomenal experience including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Dances, singing and speeches in Traditional Language and a flag ceremony by students from across each of our campuses. We also heard some inspiring words from Tristan Nelliman-Adams, a Torres Strait Islander man who made the move from his Community for his education and how difficult that was initially. Congratulations must go to all our Indigenous students who were part of the Assemblies, demonstrations of coconut husking, boomerang etching, weaving and art for all of our students from our Early Learning Centre right through to Senior School. Our students also prepared some delicious traditional foods which were shared amongst their peers as well as staff. The new Kup Murri pit was also used to feed the boarding community. The final day of the week

was the 30th Anniversary of Mabo Day and students across the school created a beautiful art piece to honor and remember this significant day.

Again, this year we had students participating in various University camps. Both Ella Taumafai of Thursday Island and Charlotte Smith of Tully attended the weeklong James Cook University (JCU) Winter School with the camp giving them exposure to university life. We were very proud to learn that Ella won the Nursing and Midwifery faculty prize with JCU advising us that “Ella has shown a clear passion for nursing and midwifery and the team were continuously impressed with her interactions in and outside of the classroom. Ella has a true curiosity to learn and to develop her knowledge in the field of nursing and midwifery. She has clear leadership potential, which is an excellent skill for a successful student and peer, and we wish her all the best with her studies and future career.”

Charanti Andrews of Yarrabah also attended the University of Queensland’s InspireU Health Sciences Camp. Charanti made the choice to travel, alone, all the way to St Lucia in Brisbane to experience university life. She spoke very fondly of the experience and has a definitive pathway post school.

Our graduating Year 12’s who were recipients of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) Scholarship attended the first face to face graduation in many years, for all graduating AIEF students. It was a spectacular event with myself and Principal, Mr Ian Gamack attending. We got to witness one of our Year 12 students, Tymaniah Newman, deliver a moving and captivating speech about her journey from her small Community of Bamaga to start school in Year 7 and how so many people have guided her through her journey. Tymaniah was selected from 100 other graduating students to speak at the Sydney Opera

House event in front of fellow students, school staff, many dignitaries and corporate partners. She did herself and our entire school community proud.

All our graduating year 12’s in 2022 have left a lasting impression, not only on staff but fellow students. Carcia Nallajar of Palm Island continues to be a young indigenous spokesperson for Rheumatic Heart and has shared her story throughout the media and with Queensland Health officials and the Minister throughout the last 12 months. We will miss you all and we thank you for your contribution to our school: Charanti Andrews, Shaylee Andrews, Dakota Callope, Lawson Martyr, Carcia Nallajar, Tymaniah Newman, Alyssa Verhoeven and Kodii Young.

We wish you well in the next chapter of your life.

MRS SHARON COOK INDIGENOUS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDENTS

Staff Member in Charge Sharon Cook Front row Ashanti-Rae Castors, Jakya Coolwell-Bligh, Tiana Dallard, Jasmine Pearce, Katie Godfrey, Braedan Kennedy, Sharon Cook, Debbie Cullen, Jada Rankine-Johnson, Akeelah Harrigan, Neve Rankine-Johnson. Second row Kyanne Priestley, Phyllis Clarke, Shaquana Castors, Chiquita Kris, Tymaniah Newman, Jackson Grainger, Grace Hardy, Genai Fa’Aoso, Eric Bond-Cottis, Maddison Swain, Georgia Docherty, Shonoiya Sexton, Deante Murgha, Grace Hammond. Third row Janae Pearce, Charlotte Smith, Shaylee Andrews, Carcia Nallajar, Joy Zaro, Ryan Young, Ella Taumafai, Dakota Callope, Yanche Neal, Sophia Thorold, Kodii Young Fourth row Vernon Bond, Kyla Grieve, Tyrelle Row Row, Siani Sansbury, Tre Paroci, Keira Young, Jack Strevens, Taylor Holmes, Luca Taumafai, Charanti Andrews. Absent Eamon Thorley, Aaron Roberts, Ava Heyward, Robert O’Callaghan, Jazlin Moncrieff, Jana Kersh, Clayten Fanti, Logan Muller, Alyssa Verhoeven, Lawson Martyr.

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

First Row: Vicky Truong (Prefect), Micah Talbot (House Captain), Mr D Phillips, Savanah Wilshire (House Captain), Grace Abdy (Prefect)

Second Row: Anika Logan, Joshua Nalder, Ella Strickland (Prefects)

SENIOR SCHOOL BEDE HOUSE 2022

Front Row (Left To Right) Owen Chan, Cadence McManus, Kelly Furphy, Macie Brereton, Brooke Davis, Tyga Wheatley, Ella Strickland, Joshua Nalder, Micah Talbot, Savanah Wilshire, Anika Logan, Vicky Truong, Grace Abdy, Helen Truong, Isobel Silverthorne, Aaliyah St Clair, Keziah De Motte, Eric Bond-Cottis. Second Row Wendy Crawford, Mackenzie Horan, Steffi Simon, Genai Fa’Aoso, Shaylee Andrews, Ginger Cox, Jayde Cochrane, Stevi Blennerhassett, Joy Zaro, Jessica Whitehead, Monnae Gedoun, Adeline Campbell, Zoe Havenaar, Yasmin Lane, Rose Ioannou, Dakota Callope, Janae Pearce. Third Row Connor Gillinder, Ashlee Tengbom, Talia Havenaar, Asher Johnson, Milla Armitage, Kayleigh Neilson, Ella Graham, Luke Abdy, John Chiu, Nicholas Pang, Belle Bourke, Charanti Andrews, Kylan Cutts, Zach Patterson, Vivian Daniels, Lily Riley. Fourth Row Kelsey Nalder, Elliot

Sadewasser, Xavier Traeger, Makenzii Fromberg, Alice Edgerton, Thomas Nicholls-Ward, Max Nicholls-Ward, Nathan Whitehead, Aiden Bryce, Elliott Bryant, Darcy Dickenson, Arthur Wang, Daniel Keough, Owen Pool, Mark Campbell. Fifth Row James Hick-Ledez, Rain Yang, Dugald Cox, Hunter Blackwood, Jason Kong, Jackson Cox. Absent Sophie Davis, Jo Harbourne, Max O'Connell, Joshua Steele, Jade Dickenson, Mariarose Poly, Logan Muller.

Senior School Bede House Report

Bede House has had a tremendous year with a series of victories and exciting events. The Bede House spirit and involvement has been outstanding this year and the 2022 Bede Prefect group hopes it continues for years to come. With the year well underway, the first interhouse sporting event took place – the Swimming Carnival. The carnival was split into year group carnivals. Despite this unexpected change, all the senior Bede House students swam to the best of their abilities. This incredible performance from all the Bedelings was worthwhile as we came out of this pool in first place. After this win to kick the year off, we were all very pumped to move onto the next competitions.

The Cross Country is one of the three major sporting events for the house competition. The competition at the cross country was very tough this year. But the entire house ran with great pride and passion. We continued our winning streak and took out the competition.

The Athletics Carnival is the last sporting-related interhouse carnival. All the students take a relaxing day off to go and run around a big track and throw heavy things. Throughout the day, all Bede House students put their all into their events. After a long and very hot day, Bede house finished with most points again. Winning all three sporting events is an impressive feat for the Bede students. All should be very proud of their hard work and this incredible achievement.

After the Foundation Day service to celebrate the school’s 105th birthday, a Lagoon Dash is held between houses. Each house selects a male and female runner from Years 6, 9 and 12 to race one lap of the lagoon. The course this year was elaborate and involved a corridor corner through a construction area. Both the Bede teams raced fast and hard around the 312-metre track. Bede was victorious in the boys’ interhouse dash, the girls making a thrilling race and finished third.

As Seniors and students once in junior school, we suggest to all students to get involved in the numerous extracurricular activities the school provides. Whether it be through house events and carnivals, music or sporting teams, our fondest memories have been made within these groups and the time outside of the classroom. Students, put in the effort to try new things and get involved because it really is worthwhile. School life is much more exciting whilst having fun with the wide range of friends you will meet along the way.

The House Drama this year was one to remember. The rehearsals were always full of laughter and the seniors had a great time putting it together. It was lovely to see students from all year levels working cohesively and it was a great competition from all houses.

The Musicals is another event within the performing arts and again we laughed our way through all rehearsals, bopping to our Beach Movie tunes on repeat, we had a ball of a time. We were so thrilled to have one of our largest instrumental groups this year, admiring the tremendous talent within this Bede group as we performed The Greatest Showman with enthusiasm. We hope to see these groups grow and grow as more Bedelings get involved.

The debating teams have also done so well this year, placing a close second, with all year levels presenting some very engaging debates. All participants should be proud of their achievements, and we encourage participants to get involved.

Micah and I took a lot out of the Bede and Chatham House day this year regarding our involvement and contribution to Ronald McDonald House. After a successful house day, donating $2000, the house leaders were invited to Ronald McDonald House for a tour. This was such an eye-opening experience as we saw the massive impact the students’ efforts make year to year. We both encourage up and

coming leaders to continue supporting local organisations as it really does go a long way. The donations made within the student body year to year is an immense achievement and as leaders it has been a privilege to be a part of this.

Congratulations to all Bede students on a successful year, a massive shoutout to the Bede House Seniors who we wish the best for the years ahead. Thank you to all Bedelings for a year not to be forgotten. Reign on, the mighty Bede house!

MICAH TALBOT AND SAVANAH WILSHIRE SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

First Row: Claire Nelson, Ashton Pratchett, Macy Nguyen (Senior School Prefects)

Second Row: Jacob Nielsen (House Captain) Ms Katrina Edmeades, Isabelle Franzmann (House Captain)

SENIOR SCHOOL CHATHAM HOUSE 2022

Front Row (Left To Right) Hayley Fletchett, Natasha Dunworth, Izabelle Appleton, Abbey Burton, Sophie Chun Tie, Kodii Young, Cathy McDonald, Macy Nguyen, Jacob Nielsen, Isabelle Franzmann, Ashton Pratchett, Claire Nelson, Ava Calleja, Alysha Mottin, Maddison Swain, Olivia Marr, Amy Pickering, Charlize Appleton. Second Row Joel McDonald, Miu Yoshida, Alyssa Gonzales, Jessica Gigliotti, Faustine Dumont, Jazlin Moncrieff, Lily Bartlett, Halle Barrett, Alex Nguyen, Oliver Higgins, Abigail Breckenridge, Scarlett Woodbury, Isabelle Hedley, Ella Harland, James Tonkin, John Yongao, Oscar Chan. Third Row Jessica McDonald, Ella Taumafai, Carcia Nallajar, Milli Davey, Alicia Appleton, Ben Hawes, Jett Taylor, Harper Bartlett, Kiera Young, Miliame Mocelutu, Joshua Tonkin, George Pearce, Bruce White, Nathan Wright, Bryenna Peachey,

Ciara Allen. Fourth Row Rachel Cook, Athan Phillis, Hayden Sadler, Thomas Holland, Darcy Hoch, Jett Nash, Jarrah Moncrieff, Arinze Nzeakor, Luke Kratzmann Kidd, Oscar Cogan. Absent Thomas Abbott, Jack Abbott, Isabelle Egan, Isaac Cormack, Matilda Davies, Ryan Gillies, Jana Kersh, Lara Meeson, Cameron Nelson, Emily O’Callaghan, Lani Pnoho, Inara Phillis, Remi Schiappadori, Luca Taumafai.

Senior School Chatham House Report

What a year it has been! Over the course of 2022, Chatham saw both victory and defeat; however, no matter the outcome, Chatham never failed to display teamwork, house spirit or persistence. As House Captains, it was truly amazing to watch so many Chathamites giving everything a red-hot crack and always putting 100% into what they did. The year may not have been one for uncontested victories, but during House Meetings, as House Captains, we smiled to witness time and time again the comradery and exuberant personality of our peers, feeling that we could truly see the bonds of a family forming with each passing day. Whether it was fresh faced little Year 7s or the veteran Year 12s, every Chatham member lent a helping hand to further the sense of community in our house.

In terms of achievement, we started the year off strongly, winning the House Drama with our fantastic adaptation of the classic ‘Mean Girls’ movie. However, we must disclose the line: “Miss Edmeades vapes in the school bathrooms”, was purely fictional and added for comical purposes! It was truly inspiring as leaders to see the dedication of the talented students who participated in this production and to watch their hard work pay off.

We did not have as much success in the Swimming Carnival, despite every Chathamite who participated giving their absolute best effort. It must be recognised though that without COVID-19 restrictions and if we had been able to cheer, it is undoubtable that Chatham would have easily taken home the House Spirit shield, once again. After this, our Chatham cheetahs ran their little hearts out at the Cross Country. The effort from all the cheetahs was absolutely insane, but despite our best efforts, we couldn’t beat the powerhouse runners from Bede and More. Close behind this came the Athletics Carnival where we ran, jumped and threw our

way all around the red track. It was a very proud day to witness the sea of gold participating in every event.

Chatham students worked very hard preparing for the Interhouse Musical and Instrumental. Our adaptation of Peter Pan was a very creative and joyous musical and the band’s rendition of Elvis Presley hits was polished and very entertaining. We’re proud to say that we ended the Interhouse competitions as we started, with a much-appreciated win in the Debating. Chatham argued our way to success, winning the Senior School competition and tying overall for the Debating Shield.

Overall, it’s been a good year for Chatham. We would like to thank our Chatham House Prefects: Claire, Macy and Ashton; as well as the Middle School Leaders: Claudia and Jack. The help, support and contribution they provided throughout the year was much appreciated. Finally, we would also like to thank our Head of House, Ms Edmeades. The success as well as growth of not only Chatham as a house, but all of us as individuals wouldn’t be possible without her hard work, devotion and commitment. We are forever grateful for the encouragement and guidance she provided over the course of the year, thank you. In terms of the Chatamites themselves, we had many proud moments seeing familiar faces showing up to participate in house events time and time again. But even prouder moments to see so many new faces getting out of their comfort zones to add those much needed and appreciated contributions to their House. Thank you for a wonderful year, Chatham.

ISABELLE FRANZMANN AND JACOB NIELSEN SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

Trinity Bennett, Ms K Armitage, Jaya Pradhan

SENIOR SCHOOL LANGTON HOUSE 2022

Front Row (Left To Right) Natalie Tritton, Sara Jalaleddin, Rhylie Hembling, Ty Newman, Olivia Lerch, Grace Hardy, Halina Matison, Tehgan Gee, Jaya Pradhan, Trinity Bennett, Jordi Ahyick, Daisy Hall, Catherine Maher, Kyanne Priestley, Alyssa Verhoeven, Skye Aubrey, Alice Patrick, Sally Wood. Second Row Charlee Waterman, Zane Fisher, Parker Hood, Isabella Tritton, Mac Flood, Lawson Martyr, Madison Allom, Bonnie O’Halloran, Austin Park, Georgia Buell, Lucia Menkens, Grace Hammond, Meg Atkinson, Demi Maartensz, Cade Whitbread, Rylee Kaurila, Sharni Maartensz. Third Row Holly Kerlin, Niamh Hogan, Jess Dyer, Nicholaas Grobler, Lily McDiarmid, Grace Abdy, Katie Dang, Tayla Atkins-Campbell, Georgia Holland, Amy Grasso, Zoe Goodwin, Jai Britton, Arden Walmsley, Courtney Davis, Chloe Maxwell, Lucy Hamilton. Fourth Row Lachlan Cody, Kanan

Pradhan, Billy Hood, Mikey Salvador, Hamish Finlayson, Isabella Delahunty-D’Arcy, Charlie Patrick, Vernon Bond, Tyrelle Row Row, Jack Strevens, Rowan Hamilton, Wyatt Johinke, Pierson Hickmott, Ben Menkens, Cooper Walmsley. Fifth Row Matthew Langdon, Dylan Thomas, Blake Swanson, Jack Nicholls, James Haydon, Leo Williams, Josh Hosking, Liam Nardini. Absent Caleb Coope, Ary Jalaleddine, Amelie Smithson.

Senior School Langton House Report

This year has been eventful, filled with a seemingly endless array of obstacles to hurdle. Langton overcame the trials and tribulations of 2022 and left behind a golden string of memories to look back upon. This would not have been possible without the undying sense of community and spirit that is at the core of our house, so thank you to the Langtonites for making this year so memorable. A massive thank you goes to the Langton prefect team of 2022, including Catherine Maher, Halina Matison, Daisy Hall, Tehgan Gee, and Jordi Ahyick for their support and coordination of house activities and events.

At the end of 2021 Langton partook in the notorious House Plays. Halina, Dylan, and Catherine, stepped up to the challenge and directed the smug comedy ‘How to Succeed in Highschool Without Really Trying’. The story sees a group of friends exploiting the average school day, putting in the least effort possible. The production of this play was a great experience and paid off for Langton securing second place. Thank you to everyone who participated and kicked the yearly house competition off to a great start.

The night of the highly awaited Musicals and Instrumentals was another moment in the Langton calendar to remember! Alice, Sally and Jaya directed ‘Boogie Fever’. The story follows the spread of a virus that sparks spontaneous singing and dancing, soon taking over the world to create a ‘Boogie Wonderland’. The experience was stressful but fun, and Langton ended up securing second place. Daisy and Cade organised Langton’s instrumentals. The chosen piece was a Frozen mashup featuring the songs. The pair worked together to create an exhilarating performance, placing first against some hot competition.

Combined house meetings were filled with old and new games, with many prizes to be won. Langtonites from

Years 7 to 12 played balloon popping competitions, Just Dance and ball games. It was a jam-packed year, full of fun with friends as we bonded over the Langton house spirit. This year, Langton Senior School house meetings involved many tutor group competitions, the most recent being a trailer to represent your tutor group. Mrs Ward’s tutor group was finally victorious and awarded the coveted Langton Lion. However, Mr Lowrie’s tutor group still reigns as the best poster makers.

Though the Swimming Carnival was not like any other, with Year 10, 11, and 12 students attending at different times due to COVID, this did not stop our Langtonites from giving their all. Students from Years 10 to 12 swam their hearts out. Though cheering was to be kept to a minimum, Langton didn’t stop supporting each other. From pep talks to interpretive dancing, it was an exciting carnival that will not be forgotten soon. Some impressive results from Langton are Chloe Thomas (runner up, Year 9), Chloe Maxwell (runner up, Year 10), Grace Hammond (runner up, Year 11) and James Haydon (Year 11 Champion).

In Cross Country, the Langtonites stepped up to the challenge with over 20 Langtonites making it into the Interschool Cross Country team! Soon the annual Athletics Carnival rolled around, bringing about robust competition. A highlight event of this carnival was the 18 Boys sprint relay, with the Langtonites coming out on top. Langton was able to secure third place with plenty of spirits. Once again, thank you to everyone who gave their everything and displayed the roaring spirit Langton is known for.

This year, Trinity Bennett and Jordi Ahyick coordinated debating. Though the senior teams battled many challenges, Langton never stopped putting 110% in. The other houses were no match for the unbeatable Junior team: Marlee Ewurum, Maddi McLean, and Gabrielle Penaluna,

who won their competition. Langton’s debating future looks bright with these girls paving the way.

Langton Leaders had the pleasure of meeting the Year 7s at the start of the year. With the afternoon jam-packed full of fun activities and friends, we learned more about each other, which helped us pair the Year 7s with their Year 12 buddies. We have met regularly throughout the year too, participating in activities such as a three-legged races, Bang, and we even enjoyed ice cream in the Senior School quad. Our Year 12s have been positive role models helping ease the Year 7s into Middle School and solidifying lasting friendships.

Our Year 12s departure will leave a massive hole in our hearts; however, we know that Langton will be in good hands next year under the guidance of the new Senior and Middle School House Captains and the Langton Prefects. We wish all the best to the Langtonites next year! A massive thank you goes to Ms Armitage for always putting 110% into the house as she assists with our weekly house meetings and annual events.

LANGTON! HOO HAA!

JAYA PRADHAN AND TRINITY BENNETT SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

Thomas Dallimore, Ms J Avery, Mikealie Payne

SENIOR SCHOOL MORE HOUSE 2022

Front Row (Left To Right) Neve Rankine-Johnson, Vanessa Tame, Shonoiya Sexton, Emma Cavalieri, Naomi Nam, Charlotte Smith, Abigail Cox, Xavier Hood, Thomas Dallimore, Mikealie Payne, Jonathan Cavallo, Lachlan Watts, Eliza Gysberts, Molly Gysberts, Josephine Mills, Lilly-Ann Roberts, Alice Shield, Ella Harvey. Second Row Geena Clark, Mitchell Rainbow, Thomas Saro, Somer Rich, Alexander Donohue, Georgia Pozzi, Kiya Dalton, Meg Lewis, Diana Cavalieri, Kia Toth, Kate Johns, Lily Griffiths-Campbell, Jenaya Groves, Tialana Wong, Holly Thomson, Taylor Holmes, Shanelle Marais, Ciaran Glasheen, Sarah Scobie. Third Row Siobhan Matheson, Johnny Wang, Hamish Woods, Madeleine Wallace, Jack McCosker, Sam Scobie, Bailey Holbut, Henry Chin, Augustine Tame, Josh Murphy, Domenic Cavallo, Charlie Fotinos, Daniel Kuhlcke, Jessica Melville, Louise Krogh, Jasmine Vera, Georgia Brown. Fourth Row Kyle Wood, Julius Levenell, Jason Wong, Paris Wriede, Bailey Stevenson, Sydney Beeton, Noah Volich-Kippin, Jett Mason, Will Chambers, Clayten Fanti, Jonah Lu, Aaron Dallimore, Campbell Lessells, Toshiro Larsen, Dylan King. Absent Michelle Cox, Georgia Eastlake, Jessie Holbut, Zoe Rebgetz, Max Silver, Olivia Ufer, Jack Weekers.

Senior School More House Report

2022. Wow. What a year! Despite the setbacks of COVID-19, More House has managed to bring glory and fame to the More House name. Leading More House this year has been an experience full of laughter, soaring victories, and growth – and we couldn’t have done it with a better house.

Our first event counting towards the 2022 House Shield was the House Dramas at the end of 2021. Directed by the terrific trio of Jonathan Cavallo, Jenaya Groves and Xavier Hood, “Pirates! Band of Misfits” hit the stage for the first time ever. Filled with laughs, smiles and bad accents – the play was a hit securing a respectable third place.

The first event to kick off 2022 was the Interhouse Swimming Competition. It was great to see everyone give 100%, despite the so called “Cheering Ban” and the half-empty grandstands due to COVID. Despite all this, we managed to earn a well-deserved second place.

Next up was the annual Cross Country. Occurring on one of the hottest days in the year (typical), it was amazing to see an outstanding participation and a smile on everyone’s faces. More House’s valiant efforts resulted in an astounding second place.

Our final sporting event of the year was the Athletics Carnival. It was a fun filled day of running laps at the Red Track, where More House gave it their all throughout the jumping, throwing and sprinting events. A stellar participation awarded us another second place (way to keep it consistent guys!).

The delightful duo of Jonathan Cavallo and Xavier Hood took the helms of managing and mentoring our Interhouse Debating teams. Finishing the season in yet another second place, a huge thank you and congratulations goes out to everyone who participated in the debates.

Our final house event was the Musicals and Instrumentals, occurring early in Term 3. The instrumental organisers, Tom Dallimore and Jasmine Vera, arranged and composed their own medley – a unique mashup of the Jackson 5’s greatest hits. It was amazing to see More House have such a large ensemble on the night, with all the talented players bringing their A game to the performance. The house received, you guessed it, another second place – a true testament to the outstanding effort of all the musicians. The musical, “A Trip to Wonderland”directed by Ella Harvey and Mikealie Payne, tells the well-known story of Alice falling into Wonderland – with a twist! The spectacular performance was praised by the judges for its highquality dances and excellent singing. And let’s not forget that brilliant boys dance – keeping up the high standard from last year’s iconic performance. Congratulations to the cast for a perfect performance, securing a whopping first place for More House! Overall, this has been a year to remember. More House has been flooded with outstanding results across all interhouse activities –taking out the house shield for 2022! Well done More House.

Such a successful year would not have been possible without the Middle School House Leaders, Braden Rebgetz and Claire Saro; our amazing prefects, Jonathan Cavallo, Abigail Cox, Eliza Gysberts, Xavier Hood and Lachlan Watts; our tremendous tutors, and of course our fabulous House Dean, Ms Avery. Thank you for your endless support and knowledge which has allowed us to be the best leaders we can be for the house. And finally, we would like to thank the entirety of More House. Your endless

effort and positive attitude towards a hectic year has made every moment a blast. It has been an honour to lead such an amazing house, and we both look forward to what the future holds for the mighty More House. GO MORE!

THOMAS DALLIMORE AND MIKEALIE PAYNE MORE HOUSE CAPTAINS

Boarding

Director of Boarding's Report

Boys Boarding Report

Girls Boarding Report

Boarding Activities

Boarders' Final Dinner

Student Health Centre

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Director of Boarding's Report

Boarding at The Cathedral School has a focus on educating The Mind, The Body and The Spirit of our young adults. In terms of numbers we end 2022 with 54 boy boarders and 82 girl boarders. These numbers are slightly down on last year, which I attribute to the lasting effects of COVID. This is well documented as having negative effects on the economy as a whole which means less people are able to send their children to Boarding School. Similarly, airports and international boarders were closed so all international enrolments were cancelled and new enrolments did not take place.

Regarding the International students, I feel it appropriate to mention the graduating Year 12 international students (from Hong Kong), who have been “locked” into Australia since the onset of COVID around March of 2020. John Chiu, Jason Kong and Oscar Chan arrived here for the start of the academic

year and have not been able to leave the country since then. They have had to spend school holidays under various Homestay arrangements but have not been with their families – a tall order for any person to deal with. Thankfully, 2022 has ended with all remaining COVID related restrictions being lifted by the Federal Government.

Staff wise, we have a core group of well experienced boarding professionals all with years of experience looking after boarders and more importantly having the understanding that sometimes we just let it slide – it’s not always necessary to come down hard on every little incident. After all we are working with young people who are, by design, inclined to test the boundaries a little – we can have empathy for everyone, just enough to let them know we understand and it’s probably not a good idea to have a repeat of the same incident. We rarely do!

Our Boarding Staff began the year as in previous years with Jock WalkerCampbell as Director of Boarding, Mark Muguira as Head of Boys Boarding, Rayna Page as Head of Girls Boarding and Tom Porter as Weekend Activities Coordinator and Boarding Ambassador. Mark and Rayna were supported by six and four Supervisors respectively. The Boarding Supervisors have traditionally been JCU students who, in most cases have experience in Boarding. This model has worked really well for us. Near the end of Semester One, Mark Muguira resigned from his position to pursue a new career and the Principal came up with a revised structure for Boarding that required Jock Walker-Campbell to relocate from one residence on campus to the Head of Boys Boarding residence attached to Akins Boys Dormitory, thereby taking over the vacant position whilst also retaining the responsibilities of Director of Boarding and relinquishing the hours

of classroom teaching and the many hours of driving boarders around town to and from various sport and extramural activities. This has been a very welcome change for all concerned and breathed fresh air into the community. In terms of driving the students to and from the many activities they can access in Townsville the Principal created two new positions in the department. Weekday and Weekend Drivers –these positions have, since the start of Semester Two been filled successfully by Mr Joey Ronke and Mark Meletic who have successfully taken on the new positions and are getting to know the Boarders slowly as they drive them around to their various commitments.

Our full time boarding structure as at the end of 2022 is indicated below.

*Denotes Past Pupil of our School

HEAD OF BOYS BOARDING

Mr Jock Walker-Campbell

HEAD OF GIRLS BOARDING

Ms Rayna Page*

BOARDING ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Tom Porter*

BOYS BOARDING SUPERVISORS

Gustav Spalek , Kieren Luxton , Preston Hickmott, Beau Rogers*

GIRLS BOARDING SUPERVISORS

Darcie Fickling, Alexandra Maznic, Jessica Parker, Emma Higgins, Leyla Kenneally, Sascha Bentley

Director of Boarding's Report continued

In the catering department, we had both our chefs Shane Appleton and Ben Ranger move on to other opportunities and we have been fortunate enough to replace them with Chef John Blucher and Mylissa McGrath, both with restaurant experience. So we have Kerri White who is our Catering Manager, supported by Chef John and Chef Mylissa, supported by Kitchenhands –Sonia Harwood, Annette McClymont, Margo Ahmadpour, and Procurement

Officer Melissa Johns who makes sure our steaks don’t get too big and dessert is just right! The kitchen ladies all go out of their way to help make things a little more fun. Halloween and Valentines Day are perfect examples where they dress up the Dining Hall to fit the occasion.

From the Student Health Centre, Sr Renee Neilson RN and Debra Smith are our two Health Centre professionals. Some boarders think

they are our psychologists, to others they are confidants and to others they are the Nurses who will go out their way to help with anything medical and occasional other advice, support or even trips to the shops. Here’s wishing all our staff, students, parents and friends a very happy and prosperous 2023.

JOCK WALKER-CAMPBELL DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

Boys Boarding Report

Boys Boarding at The Cathedral School has for decades now had the honour of having one of the finest views that anyone can have when looking out of their bedroom window. Our school lagoon, enhanced by the fountains, the lily pads and the amazing lights wrapping the raintree over the lagoon makes for stunning scenery, right in the middle of Townsville.

Akins Boys Boarding House has been home to thousands of boarders over the years with our special stamp of dutiful respect and compassion for one another. This is a culture which we are proud of as we believe we fit well within the ethos of “preparing students for lifelong success”. We have multiple testaments to that all over Queensland and further afield.

However, Covid 19 has played a part in disrupting this to a degree.

We were obliged to manage our boarders in ''households'' or “family groups” - some referred to them as “bubbles''. These “bubbles” had a somewhat different effect on our normal routine of raising boarders. With the students being isolated from one another, mostly along age group lines, there was very limited interaction between students of different ages. This resulted in some of the younger boarders not quite understanding the concept of affording those a little older than themselves, just a little respect, purely on their seniority. This has resulted in some isolated instances of conflict between different age groups.

On consulting with the ABSA (Australian Boarding Schools Association) they reported that they are beginning to hear similar accounts from other progressive Boarding Schools. I am actively going about sharing this with the students in a way that they can, over time, come to grips with the concept in their daily lives – along with all the other social skills that our boarders develop whilst away from home.

In the second semester of this year our Principal Mr Ian Gamack introduced a new staff position into Boarding, a Sport & Activities Driver. This means that after school and on weekends we have a driver available to take boarding students to their various extramural activities. This may be club sport, dancing, cricket, rugby, jujutsu, tutoring, horse riding or whatever boarders need help getting to. We do have a stipulation that these activities are within the local precinct of the school suburbs, mainly so that the bus can actually get everyone to and from their activity. This is a very busy bus!

Boarders Final this year was an exceptional event. The boarders chose a Hawaiian theme which is a refreshing change and made for colourful decorations on the eveningthe photos are absolutely stunning. Congratulations to the Year 11s who did the decorating. Further to the Boarders Final Dinner, our Year 12s who are very involved with the events of the evening, delivered outstanding speeches for the various Boarding staff members – well done to those who did speeches, the Masters of Ceremonies and the whole Year 12 cohort for orchestrating an outstanding event.

I could not praise our seniors for a great Boarders Final function without thanking our kitchen staff for an equally outstanding dinner! Everyone enjoyed the steak or chicken and the delightful vegetables. Maybe some credit goes to the Principal for hiring us a top class chef out of the catering industry –regardless – just a super evening.

We look forward to having some more international students next year with international borders opening. For those who do not travel overseas – it’s a learning experience sharing stories and life experiences with those from other cultures.

JOCK WALKER-CAMPBELL HEAD OF BOYS BOARDING

Boys Boarding Report continued

BOYS BOARDING 2022

BOYS BOARDING CAPTAINS 2022

Mr

Tom Porter, Jason Kong, John Chiu, Mr Jock Walker-Campbell.

Front row (left to right) Jackson Grainger, Ronin Kovacich, Connor Gillies, Charlie Hood, Hunter Gillies, Ben Abdy, Ryan Young, Mr Tom Porter, Mr Jock WalkerCampbell, Elliott Tritton, Zac Walker, Alvin Cheng, Blaine Pezzotti, Kane Simpson, Ryan Broadhead, Joseph Lyons, Jay Mottin. Second row Peter Cook, Will Jones, Jordan Abdy, Robert O’Callaghan, Tré Paroci, Eric Bond-Cottis, Charlie Hood, Joel McFarlane, Oscar Chan, Sam Scobie, Luke Abdy, Lawson Martyr, John Chiu, Macauley Flood, Lachlan Cody, John Yongao, Hamish Woods, Joel Murphy. Third row Billy Hood, Pierson Hickmott, Bruce White, Nathan Whitehead, Vernon Bond, Tyrell Row Row, Jack Strevens, Luca Taumafai, Daniel Keough, Matthew Langdon, Sydney Beeton, Ryan Gillies, Jason Kong, William Chambers, Blake Swanson.

Girls Boarding Report

A successful year in Girls Boarding, defined by how well adjusted our students are to living away from home and how much they continue to grow as individuals. As always, I am blown away by the spirit of comradery and care that are shown within the boarding community, despite clashes and frustrations at times. I am forever impressed with how involved our young ladies get, the breadth of activities they get into and how well they do so!

This year I was assisted in running the dorm by 5 strong Boarding Captains and I am going to leave it to them to share a succinct overview of the year below. I want to thank Carcia, Charli, Dakota, Jess and Rachel for all the time and care they gave during 2022. We are very blessed to have such a strong student leadership program in our boarding model.

Another thank you is owed to all the staff that support boarding so well, allowing the students to just get on with their day-to-day interests so smoothly. This is our wonderful Catering team, the behind-the-scenes Maintenance team, our caring Student Health team and very obviously the super team of Supervisors that run the dorm with me.

I want to wish our graduating Year 12’s all the very best next year! The world is a huge, exciting, (at times scary!), fantastic place and those of us left behind in boarding are excited to hear what you get up to when out there!

MS RAYNA PAGE HEAD OF GIRLS BOARDING

Although the year began with COVID restrictions still in place, Girls Boarding still managed to welcome both new and familiar faces with promises of a great year to come. While the transition from home life to boarding life when the holidays end can sometimes be difficult, even for those who have boarded for six years, Rayna and the Boarding Supervisors do their very best to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy their time away from home. The girls should be

commended for the maturity and knowledge that they have gained over the past year, especially those who are new to boarding. This year, like every year beforehand, has been extremely busy for the girls, both in pursuing their academic goals and with enjoying their many different sporting and extra-curricular activities such as Netball, Rowing, Touch Football, Rugby, Music, Singing and Band just to name a few. Not only are their weekdays filled with sport, academia and other extra-curriculars, but their weekends are just as jam-packed, with exciting activities and adventures. Some highlights from this year included going to Charters Towers to watch Top Gun and Top Gun 2 at the drivein cinemas, supporting the Cowboys at their home games, the North Queensland Elite Rodeo and Sunday wellbeing walks up Castle Hill.

CHARLI APPLETON BOARDING CAPTAIN

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GIRLS BOARDING

Staff member Ms Rayna Page Front row (left to right) Sophie Spreadborough, Ashanti Castors, Rome Searle, Vanessa Tame, Carcia Nallajar, Rachel Cook, Ms Emma Higgins, Ms Leyla Keneally, Mr Tom Porter, Ms Darcie Fickling, Ms Rayna Page, Mr Jock Walker-Campbell, Ms Nondu Mabizela, Ms Jess Parker, Kodii Young, Jess Whitehead, Charli Appleton, Neve Rankin-Johnson, Luka Jones, Jakya Coolwell-Bligh. Second row Cassie Mottin, Tiana Dallard, Mia Hodgkinson, Akeelah Harrigan, Jada Rankine-Johnson, Shaquana Castors, Phyllis Clarke, Gwendolyn Page, Alice Shield, Shonoiya Sexton, Deante Murgha, Chiquita Kris, Natalie Tritton, Izabelle Appleton, Miu Yoshida, Ashley Whitehead, Ty Newman, Emily Cook, Grace Flood, Grace Hardy, Sophie Crawford. Third row Wendy Crawford, Maddison Swain, Claudia Woods, Meg Thomson, Genai Fa’aoso, Alice Fromberg, Mylee Kovacich, Sophia Thorold, Haley O’Sullivan, Shana Johnson, Georgia Docherty, Josie Mills. Alysha Mottin, Charlotte Smith, Stevie Blennerhassett, Shaylee Andrews, Grace Abdy, Geena Clark, Isabella Tritton, Niamh Hogan. Fourth row Ella Taumafai, Ella Harland, Yanche Neal, Dakota Callope, Meg Atkinson, Holly Thomson, Joy Zaro, Kyla Grieve, Charanti Andrews, Rylee Kaurila, Tehgan Gee, Isabella Abdy, Siani Sansbury, Zoe Goodwin, Grace Simpson, Grace Thomson, Chloe Maxwell. Abbie Black. Fifth row Belle Bourke, Kiera Young, Amy Grasso, Makenzii Fromberg, Sarah Scobie, Milli Davey, Taylor Holmes, Lily McDiarmid. Absent Vivian Daniels, Logan Muller.

GIRLS BOARDING CAPTAINS

Charli Appleton, Carcia Nallajar, Rachel Cook, Jessica Whitehead, Kodii Young, Ms Rayna Page.

Boarding Activities

A busy boarder is a happy boarder, so we aim to keep them engaged and active over the weekends.

Our activities program this year was well supported by the boarders with many different activities taking place. We offer a range of free and paid activities each for our boarders to choose how they want to spend their weekends. Boarders also enjoy joining different club sports like netball, rowing, hockey, soccer, basketball, rugby union and rugby league.

I would like to thank our parents/ guardians and the boarders for the support of the activity program this year.

We also run a very active boarding Facebook page where we post videos and pictures of our events during the week and weekend.

TOM PORTER BOARDING ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR / BOARDING AMBASSADOR

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BOARDING ACTIVITIES

• Magnetic Island Day trip

• Barra Fun Park

• Shopping at Willows, Stockland, Fairfield and Castletown

• Kingpin Bowing and Laser

• Ice Skating

• Cowboys home games

• Castle Hill, Mt Stuart and Riverside Ridge walks

• Trips to The Stand (Ice cream, fish and chip, sports, water park)

• Movies in the lecture theatre

• Reading Cinemas

• Sunday Markets

• Discos

• Golf Driving range

• Riverway

• Rock Centre games

• Sports Precinct games and competitions

• BBQs

• Trivia nights

• PBR Bull Ride

• Roller skating

• School pool swims

Boarders' Final Dinner

Boarders' Final Dinner continued

Student Health Centre

COVID-19 CONTINUES

All the planning and preparing for this outbreak was finally put to use in Term 1 as the Student Health Centre (SHC) was consistently organising isolation rooms for boarders, performing daily health checks, communicating with families and keeping the students safe. This involved many of the school staff, including the kitchen and dining room, laundry and cleaning services and our boarding departments.

As Term 1 finished, we counted 49 boarding students had fallen ill to COVID-19. The SHC was also assisting many students in our day school with the illness and with correct infection control procedures in place, we managed to keep the spread to a minimum.

In mid-year, the Student Health Centre hosted another annual flu vaccination parade which vaccinated an excellent

portion of our day and boarding students. The vaccination roll-out this year was at the Student Health Centre, with Mundingburra Medical Centre assisting in running the program. It was completed over three days and the doctor on duty was Dr Janis Pitt who enjoyed meeting the students and sharing her time with the school. The Student Health Centre also finished the school scheduled Queensland Health vaccinations for our Years 7 and 10.

Townsville Hospital invited our Year 12 boarding student Carcia Nallajar to speak at the launch of their Paediatric Cardiology Service. This was an honourable moment for Carcia as she was able to meet the Queensland Health Minister, Yvette D’Ath, and all the staff that have assisted her through her journey as a Rheumatic Heart patient. Carcia was invited back in Term 4 to speak at the launch of the Health

Equity Strategy as Rheumatic Heart Disease is the biggest cardiovascular divide between non-indigenous people and those who identify as First Nations people. Thank you to Felicity Dennis who coordinated with the SHC and Townsville Hospital to have Carcia represent her community.

The Student Health Centre has enjoyed working with the staff and students at The Cathedral School in 2022. I would like to sincerely thank the school community who have shown resilience and have supported the SHC in the decisions that were made in helping us to be safe in 2022. To our graduating Year 12 students, good luck, take care and enjoy your new adventure.

We like to wish everyone a special Christmas with loved family and friends.

RENEE NIELSON & DEBRA SMITH STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE STAFF

Extracurricular Activities

Sports Interhouse Competition

Interhouse Sports Carnivals

Athletics Carnival

Cross Country

Swimming Carnival

Interschool Sports Carnivals

Athletics Carnival

Cross Country

Swimming Carnival

Representative Sport

Interschool Team Sports

Netball

Rowing

Music

Music Report

Music Leaders Report

Showcase

Townsville Eisteddfod

Chamber Music

Sounds of Celebration

Music Groups

Extracurricular

Dance

SLAB Crew

Sustainable Guardians

Leo Club

Chess Club

Debating

Toastmasters Gavel Club

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Interhouse Competition

House Competition followed a similar format to recent years with Monday afternoons now entrenched as a training afternoon for teams involved in Interschool Competition. Activities contributing to this competition include Plays, Swimming Carnival, Musicals/Instrumentals, Cross Country, Athletics Carnival and Debating.

1st 8 points

2nd 6 points

3rd 4 points

4th 2 points.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MORE HOUSE ON A VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR!

Interhouse Sports Carnivals

INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS

The Interhouse Athletics Carnival was held at the Townsville Sports Reserve on Tuesday 21 June in the final week of Term 2. This has become an annual event at the Sports Reserve and we are fortunate to use this excellent facility for our athletics carnival.

The carnival encourages all students to participate in all events including 100m, 800m Long Jump, Javelin, Shot Put, Discus and 4 x 100m relays.

Students accumulate points depending on performance with 1 point minimum and 6 point maximum in each event.

This year High Jump was again a teaching/coaching event completed at school prior to the carnival day with no points recorded.

Students are to be congratulated on their enthusiastic approach to all activities and their excellent display of support and sportsmanship to their peers.

RESULTS

13 Years

13 Years

14 Years

15 Years

16 Years

17

HOUSE COMPETITION RESULTS:

MIDDLESENIOR

ATHLETICS AGE CHAMPIONS

Front row (left to right) Kolby Walters 12B, Ashlee Tengbom 16G, Jillian McCauley 12G, Kiera Wallace 14G, Dale Humphreys 13B Second row Grace Abdy 17G, Lilly Johnston 13G, Jacob Nielsen 18B, Jonathan Cavallo 17B, Dugald Cox 16B, Savanah Wilshire 18G Absent Mia Clive 13G, Sophie Davis 15G, Zoe Rebgetz 17G, Jeshua Cronje 14B, Zane Bethel 15B.

INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

The Interhouse Cross Country was run on Tuesday 10 May commencing on the Mundingburra Olympic soccer fields and run along Ross River and surrounding areas before finishing on the School oval.

Training for this event had commenced immediately following the Interschool swimming carnival cancellation with the expectation that students would continue training over Easter.

12 and 13 Year old girls and boys ran 2.7km. All other girls and 14 and 15 year old boys ran 3.2km whilst the older boys ran 4.5km.

The outstanding performances in the girls was Ginger Cox beating ALL girls in the 16 and older event. Hamish Woods was first in the older boys event whilst Jett Mason was the overall winner of the Under 15 race.

RESULTS

AGE CHAMPIONS GIRLS BOYS

12 Years

13 Years

14 Years

15 Years

16 Years

17 Years

18 Years

Emma McMahon

Pia Plath

Summer Mason

Claire Saro

Ginger Cox

Madeleine Wallace

Jayde Cochrane

Kolby Walters

Nicholas Dixon-Grover

Toby Salmon

Jett Mason

Thomas Nicholls-Ward

Thomas Saro

Hamish Woods

CROSS COUNTRY AGE CHAMPIONS

Front row (left to right) Pia Plath 13G, Kolby Walters 12B, Emma McMahon 12G, Nicholas Dixon-Grover 13B, Claire Saro 15G Second row Thomas Saro 17B, Summer Mason 14G, Ginger Cox 16G, Madeleine Wallace 17G, Jayde Cochrane 18G, Toby Salmon 14B Third row Thomas Nicholls-Ward 16B, Jett Mason 15B, Hamish Woods 18B.

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INTERHOUSE SWIMMING

This year the Interhouse Swimming Carnivals were again in a different format due to Covid restrictions. The Senior School carnival was on Thursday 24 February between 2:00pm and 6:00pm and was organized in Year levels rather than age groups across Senior School. We had 3 smaller carnivals – Year 10, Year 11 then Year 12.

The Middle School was similar on Friday 25 March between 2:00pm and 6:00pm. A Year 7 carnival was followed by a Year 8 carnival and the afternoon concluding with a Year 9 carnival. Both days consisted of freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke heats and finals, butterfly finals and 4x50m freestyle relays for each year level. Students had prepared for the carnival during HPE classes and at daily morning training sessions. The exciting annual atmosphere was again evident though cheer squads were also limited due to the Covid restrictions.

RESULTS

AGE CHAMPIONS GIRLS BOYS

Year 7 Emma McMahon

Year 8 Lara Cavanagh

Year 9 Kiera Wallace

Year 10 Naomi Nam

Year 11 Ava Calleja

Year 12 Savanah Wilshire

This year we did not have a “King” and “Queen” of the pool 50m race for the best 5 boy and girl swimmers in the Senior School due to the splitting of carnivals. 4 records were broken at the Middle School carnival and 0 at the Senior School carnival:

Emma McMahon 12 Year Girls

50m Freestyle – old time

32.46 – new time 31.52

Lewis Musumeci

Jack McMahon

James Brennan

Elliot Sadewasser

James Haydon

Jonathan Cavallo

Emma McMahon 12 Year

Girls 50m Butterfly – old time

39.96 – new time 36.96

Emma McMahon 12 Year Girls

50m Backstroke – old time

41.37 – new time 37.62

Lewis Musumeci 12 Year

Boys 50m Butterfly – old time

40.68 – new time 39.64

HOUSE COMPETITION RESULTS:

SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS

Front row (left to right) Naomi Nam 10G, Savanah Wilshire 12G, Lara Cavanagh 8G, Ava Calleja 11G, Emma McMahon 7G Second row Grace Hammond 11G, Jack McMahon 8B, Elliot Sadewasser 11B, Jonathan Cavallo 12B, Kiera Wallace 9G, Lewis Musumeci 7B Absent James Brennan 9B, James Haydon 11B.

Interschool Sports Carnivals

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS

The Interschool Athletics Carnival was held at the Townsville Sports Reserve on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 August.

Cathedral continues to compete in the “A” schools competition against schools with much greater populations. In the Aggregate competition the girls finished 2nd and the boys finished 5th which is an excellent effort with some students absent injured, ill and at other School events.

There were a number of outstanding individual performances with the following 18 students being selected in the Townsville team to compete in Northern Region trials.

Congratulations to Ginger Cox, Jayde Cochrane and Will Chambers on their selection in the Northern Region Team.

Many thanks to Miss Armitage for coaching the athletics squad.

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INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

The Interschool Cross Country was run on Tuesday 31 May at Bicentennial Park and nearby area along Ross River. Numerous students had continued training for this event after being selected in the team following good performances in the Interhouse Cross Country. This event serves as both a team event where the first 5 finishers in each age group contribute to an aggregate competition and a Northern Region trial.

There were a number of outstanding individual performances with the following students finishing in the top 10 in their races.

Special congratulations to Emma McMahon, Pia Plath, Claire Saro, Ginger Cox, Holly Thomson, Steffi Simon, Zoe Rebgetz, Madeleine Wallace, Jayde Cochrane, Grace Abdy, Jett Mason, Thomas Nicholls-Ward and Micah Talbot on their selection in the Northern Region Team and to all those who participated to the best of their ability.

'TOP 10' PLACINGS IN EACH AGE GROUP

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING

Students continued their daily morning swimming training for the two weeks following the Interhouse carnival leading up to the Interschool carnival at Long Tan pool Heatley on Thursday 11 March. Unfortunately the Interschool swimming carnival was cancelled due to an excessive heat wave with the pool water temperature and pool surroundings deemed unsafe. This cancellation was very disappointing for the swimming team who were confident of some very good performances.

Representative Sport

A number of students have been selected in Northern Region teams this year.

Students must attend Townsville trials for initial selection in Townsville teams then participate in Northern Region trials. The Northern Region team then competes against the other 11 regions in Queensland Championships. Queensland teams are selected at the completion of most state championships. More than 35 students have been selected in Northern region teams across a range of sports this.

Fortunately for Queensland students all championships were played as per the original calendar this year. Some sports selected Queensland merit teams but the majority resumed interstate competition.

Special congratulations to Grace Abdy (Open Girls Cricket), Zoe Rebgetz (Open Girls Netball), Sophie Davis (Under 16 Hockey), Ginger Cox (Cross Country and Track and Field), Jayde Cochrane (Triathlon) and Hamish Woods (18 Year Rugby Union) on their selection in Queensland teams this year.

QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES

NORTHERN REGION REPRESENTATIVES

Second

Country, Track and Field), Kiera Wallace (15 Year Touch), Janae Pearce (18 Year Touch), Jack McMahon (Swimming), Steffi Simon (Cross Country), Thomas Nicholls-Ward (Cross Country), Lael Nam (Swimming)

Third row Kylan Cutts (15 Year Volleyball), Madeleine Wallace (18 Year Touch), Chloe Maxwell (Rugby Union), Miliame Mocelutu (15 Year Netball), Henry Chin (Rowing), Tehgan Gee (Water Polo), Hamish Woods (18 Year Rugby Union) Fourth row Ashton Pratchett (Rowing), Ciara Allen (18 Year Netball), Jonathan Cavallo (Swimming, Water Polo), Darcy Hoch (Rowing), James Haydon (17-19 Year Football), Micah Talbot (Cross Country, Rowing), Nathan Whitehead (Rowing) Absent Zoe Rebgetz (18 Year Netball), Lewis Musumeci (12 Year Cricket), Sophie Davis (13-19 Year Hockey), Brooke Davis (13-19 Year Hockey), Jack Abbott (15 Year Basketball), Holly Thomson (Cross Country), Will Chambers (Track and Field).

Front row (left to right) Emma McMahon (Swimming), Tallen Leftwich-Journee (15 Year AFL), Grace Abdy (Cricket), Ari Baban (12 Year AFL), Natasha Dunworth (Equestrian), Kolby Walters (12 Year Basketball, 12 Year Rugby League, 12 Year Rugby Union, 12 Year Track and Field), Claire Saro (15 Year Football, Cross Country)

row Elliot Sadewasser (Swimming), Jayde Cochrane (Triathlon, Cross Country, Track and Field), Ginger Cox (Cross

Front row (left to right) Grace Abdy (Cricket), Ginger Cox (Track and Field and Cross Country), Hamish Woods (Rugby Union) Absent Zoe Rebgetz (Netball), Sophie Davis (Hockey), Madeleine Wallace (Touch).

Interschool Team Sports

The School has been represented in a wide range of interschool competitions this year. These include:

Touch: Year 7/8 boys and girls, Year 9/10 boys and girls, Open girls, Open mixed.

Basketball: Year 7/8 girls, Year 7/8 boys, Year 9/10 boys, Year 11/12 boys.

Football (Soccer): Year 7/8 boys, Open boys.

Water Polo: Open girls, Year 7-11 girls.

Netball: 18 teams participating in Townsville City Netball competitions on Wednesday nights – see Netball report. Year 11/12 Mixed Netball.

Rugby League: Year 7/8 boys combined, Year 9/10 boys combined.

Rugby Union: Year 7/8 boys combined, Year 9/10 boys combined.

7’s Rugby Union: Under 14 Year girls, Under 15 Year boys.

Volleyball: Year 11/12 mixed, Year 9/10 mixed, Year 9/10 boys.

Surf Lifesaving: Year 7/8 boys and girls.

Rowing: see Rowing report.

We have continued to do most of the team trainings on Monday afternoons this year. This has resulted in better organization and performance across a range of sports.

HIGHLIGHTS

THIS YEAR

• The outstanding performances of the Girls and Boys Cross Country teams in the aggregate competition.

• The 13 Year girls , 16 Year girls, 17 Year girls and 18 Year girls and 13 Year boys winning their age group at the interschool cross country.

• The performance of Year 12 students at the major carnivals.

• Undefeated seasons in block sport competitions for Year 7/8 girls touch, open mixed volleyball and open girls water polo teams.

• Year 7/8 and 9/10 combined rugby league team performances.

• Performance of the 14 Year girls 7’s rugby team.

• Continued outstanding success of the Cathedral rowing team winning girls and boys aggregate competitions and girls 8’s races at the Townsville Head of the River then performing extremely well at the State regatta.

• Continued excellent performances of Cathedral netball teams in all competitions with participation in 4 grand finals and narrow defeat in the Opal League grand final.

• The Open girls Vicki Wilson Cup team reaching the semi finals of the statewide competition.

• The number of Year 12 students who represented the school at every opportunity and the pride they showed in doing so.

• Girls winning the Melton Black Shield for aggregate performance across all age groups at the major carnivals for the second year in a row

I have also been very impressed with the effort and skills displayed by the boys and girls in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 across a variety of activities and look forward to their development and contributions in the coming years. Many thanks to the staff, students and parents who have assisted in coaching / managing / transporting any of the above mentioned teams.

The contribution and development of many students coaching netball and rowing has been an excellent pathway for those involved.

Congratulations to all students who have represented the School this year. You have continually displayed pride in your performance. The commitment to your teams has been a pleasure to witness and be involved in.

Special thanks to the Year 12 students who have been excellent role models as participants and coaches at all carnivals and other sporting events.

The following students have represented the School with distinction at the cross country and athletics carnivals and were selected in the interschool swimming team.

12 Year: Emma McMahon, Mia Vecchio, Jillian McCauley, Kolby Walters

13 Year: Estella Smith, Maddie Hernadez, Hannah Pollock, Ari Baban, Lilly Johnston, Pia Plath, Aaron Roberts, Aidan Frizzell

14 Year: Kiera Wallace, Jeshua Cronje, Toby Salmon

15 Year: Sharni Maartensz, Braden Rebgetz, Nathaniel Talbot

16 Year: Stevi Blennerhassett, Ginger Cox, Tom Nicholls-Ward

17 Year: Tehgan Gee, Thomas Saro, Dylan Thomas

18 Year: Jayde Cochrane, Savanah Wilshire, Josh Hosking, Jaya Pradhan, Micah Talbot

Interschool Team Sports continued

YEAR

Staff member Mr Rauch Front row (left to right) Jack Allom, Kane Simpson, Ryan Broadhead, Darcy Wilson, Samuel Martin Second row Liam Braney, Chaz Hasencamp, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Samuel Barr, Ari Baban, Mitchell Burns Third row Marley Milbourne, Tom Jolly, Patrick Braney, Lewis Musumeci, Kolby Walters Fourth row Riley Webb, Dylan Hibble, Lachlan King.

YEAR

Staff member Mr Rauch Front row (left to right) Ronin Kovacich, Hunter Gillies, Connor Gillies, Jay Mottin, Charlie Hood, Joshua Patterson, Jackson Grainger

Second row Felix Cox, Elliott Tritton, Dale Humphreys, Jayden Porter, Samuel Kennedy, Ryan Young Third row Jack McMahon, Patrick Wheeler, Wylie Daniels, Jeshua Cronje.

YEAR

Staff member Mr Rauch, Mr O'Neill Front row (left to right) Parker Hood, Jai Britton, Arden Walmsley, Joshua Tonkin, Mac Flood, Ethan Warrington, Tallen Leftwich-Journee Second row Augustine Tame, Lewis O’Neill, Vernon Bond, Thomas Nicholls-Ward, Lachlan Cody, Daniel Braney Third row Max NichollsWard, Luca Taumafai, Bailey Stevenson, Jack Strevens.

BOYS BASKETBALL SQUAD

Staff member Mr Peachey, Mr Midson, Ms Passmore Front row (left to right) Cooper Lehmann, Ari Baban, Kolby Walters, Lucas Goodwin, Chaz Hasenkamp, Bjorn Hyseni, Nicholas Dixon-Grover Second row Keston Farley, Lucas Midson, Lucas Zagami, Lachlan Fairburn, Billy Parfrey, Malachi Steine Third row Stirling Nicolls, Maverick Speers, Jason Kong, Jai Britton, James Lando, Jack Allom Fourth row Aaron Dallimore, Jonah Lu, Jake Raeburn, Jack Nicolls, Hamish Wright.

9 & 10 BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE, RUGBY UNION & TOUCH

8 BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE & RUGBY UNION

7 BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE & RUGBY UNION

Staff member Mrs Foster Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Estella Smith, Claudia Woods, Abbie Black, Sienna Saro Second row Maddie Hernandez, Grace Ufer, Grace Simpson, Meg Thomson.

YEAR

Staff member Mrs Foster Front row (left to right) Jada Rankine-Johnson, Chiquita Kris, Kiera Wallace, Claire Saro, Shaquana Castors Second row Mylee Kovacich, Yanche Neal, Grace Thomson, Kyla Grieve, Ingrid O’Brien, Sophia Thorold.

ALL SCHOOLS MIXED TOUCH

Staff member Mr Rauch Front row (left to right) Estella Smith, Ari Baban, Kolby Walters, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Abbie Black Second row Chaz Hasenkamp, Maddie Hernandez, Grace Ufer, Dale Humphreys, Meg Thomson, Jack Allom.

MIXED TOUCH

Staff Member Mr John Rauch Front row (left to right) Jessica Dyer, Luca Taumafai, Madeleine Wallace, Jackson Cox, Grace Abdy. Second row Hamish Woods, Vernon Bond, Tehgan Gee.

OPEN GIRLS TOUCH

Staff Member Mrs Foster Front row (left to right) Rhylie Hembling, Kyanne Priestley, Grace Abdy, Kiera Wallace, Cadence McManus Second row Stevi Blennerhassett, Tehgan Gee, Milla Armitage, Jessica Dyer Absent Madeleine Wallace, Zoe Rebgetz.

OPEN BOYS BASKETBALL

Staff member Mr Walsh Front row (left to right) Thomas Saro, Xavier Traeger, Dugald Cox, Daniel Keough, Connor Gillinder Second row Jarrah Moncrieff, Hunter Blackmore, James Haydon, Campbell Lessells.

YEAR 7 & 8 GIRLS TOUCH

9 & 10 GIRLS TOUCH

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Staff member Ms Gates Front row (left to right) Johnny Chiu, Xavier Hood, Jonathan Cavallo, Ashton Pratchett, Luke Abdy Second row Athan Phillis, Dylan Thomas, Micah Talbot.

Staff member Ms Bulloch Front row (left to right) Rhylie Hembling, Grace Abdy (VC), Jessica Dyer (C), Zoe Rebgetz, Kyanne Priestley Second row Ms Rebecca Bulloch, Tehgan Gee, Mikealie Payne, Ciara Allen, Bailey Holbut, Vivian Daniels Absent Georgia Eastlake, Brooke Davis.

Staff member Ms Bulloch Front row (left to right) Shaquana Castors, Caryse Krogh, Kiera Wallace, Yanche Neal, Claire Saro Second row Chelsea Campbell, Lilly Johnston, Amy Edgerton, Mia Clive, Grace Thomson Absent Debbie Bennett-Rauch.

Staff member Mr Rauch Front row (left to right) Savanah Wilshire, Tehgan Gee, John Yongao, Alyssa Gonzales Second row Micah Talbot, Jonathan Cavallo, Jaya Pradhan.

Staff member Mr Rauch Front row (left to right) Eliza Gysberts, Molly Gysberts, Jessica Dyer, Tehgan Gee, Savanah Wilshire, Rhylie Hembling, Grace Abdy Second row Trinity Bennett, Steffi Simon, Mylee Kovacich, Ginger Cox, Abigail Cox, Halle Burgers Third row Grace Thomson, Chloe Maxwell, Jonathan Cavallo, Luke Abdy, Kiera Wallace.

VICKI WILSON SHIELD

MIXED VOLLEYBALL

GIRLS VICKI WILSON CUP

MIXED WATER POLO

BOYS VICKI WILSON CUP

Netball

Our 18th season competing at Townsville City Netball Association Inc. (TCNAI) as a school-based club has been one full of events, achievements, and memories. Season 2022 saw Cathedral Netball Club register 22 junior teams ranging from NetSetGo (7yrs) up to Opal League (1518yrs) into the TCNAI fixtures competition, making Cathedral the second largest club in the association. This year also saw the progression of the senior Cathedral netball team coached by Debbie Bennett-Rauch into the Premier League competition for the first time in history. This team was made up of past and current Cathedral students, as well as several Northern Mendi Rays import players. It was wonderful to see this team representing Cathedral with pride each Monday evening and providing a pathway for our senior students to gain experience competing at the highest level of competition in Townsville.

The McDonald’s Junior Carnival was another popular event for Cathedral netballers, initially nominating six amalgamated club teams to compete for the original date in May. However, after it was postponed due to weather conditions, we had to reduce to four teams due to clashes with other events on the new date in July. All four teams played exceptionally well across the weekend with Cathedral Dreams (Yr 8/9/10) coming away as overall winners of their division and Cathedral Stars (Yr 7/8) finishing runners-up in their division. A heartfelt thank you to coaches Milli Davey, Alana Clark, Alicia Porter and Miliame Mocelutu for volunteering their time to guide our netballers, as well as all the umpires who officiated at the carnival. In 2022, we also had three NetSetGo teams compete in the Future Diamonds carnival, providing all participants with wonderful memories alongside their teammates. It was a very hot day and our smallest netballers certainly dug deep to play some outstanding netball. Thanks to Heath Connolly, Kate Burbidge, Lily Riley, Miliame Mocelutu, Keira Young and Nat Tritton for giving up your Sunday to coach our keen little superstars.

The Vicki Wilson competitions (Cup and Shield) were also contested strongly by our school netball teams which are predominantly made up of Cathedral Netball Club players. For the first time ever, Netball Queensland conducted a Boys Cup competition into which Cathedral entered a team for the regional qualifying competition. Our young men, coached by Kistern Gates, competed hard and with great spirit, paving the way for future players in this competition. The Shield (Years 7-9) team coached by Debbie Bennett-Rauch had

a tough day on court in a very tight and hotly contested competition, finishing 4th overall at regionals. Our Cathedral Cup (Years 10-12) team, coached by Bec Bulloch, went through the regional competition undefeated demonstrating outstanding skills, team unity and character. This qualified them for the State Finals where they competed at Nissan Arena in Brisbane amongst the top 20 schools in Queensland. Our young women played some phenomenal netball across this very tough competition, taking down several powerhouse netball schools and earning themselves 4th place in the State. This is the best result in the competition’s history for any Northern region team. Congratulations to Jessica Dyer (C), Grace Abdy (VC), Zoe Rebgetz, Ciara Allen, Mikealie Payne, Tehgan Gee, Vivian Daniels, Georgia Eastlake, Bailey Holbut, Kyanne Priestley, Rhylie Hembling and Brooke Davis (Injured) for this historic result. The experience of netball at Cathedral extends beyond playing, with opportunities for members to umpire and coach as well. The umpire organisation and development pathway in 2022 was facilitated by Umpiring Coordinator Alana Clark, who brought welcome enthusiasm and prowess to the mentoring of our 39 umpires across the season. In a terrific season of umpire development, Cathedral had five umpires achieve their Competency at TCNAI, as well as one umpire, Holly Thomson, achieve her National C Badge accreditation. A massive 21 umpires began their umpiring journey this year, demonstrating the commitment and effectiveness of umpire development at Cathedral Netball Club, led by Alana. This season saw 35 coaches volunteer their time to guide and mentor our players and teams, including three staff members, eight past students, two Northern Mendi Rays, one parent and 21 student coaches. Coaching can be very rewarding, but it is also a challenging, time consuming and highly scrutinised role, so our club is blessed to have so many coaches put their hand up to take it on. All our coaches did a fantastic job developing their teams this season and ensuring they have fun, feel a sense of belonging and grow their love for the game. This year, the ‘Student Coach of the Year’ award was particularly difficult to decide with so many dedicated and passionate young coaches. Lily Riley, Milli Davey, Jess Dyer, Mikealie Payne, Abi Breckenridge, Charli Appleton and Sophie Chun Tie were all worthy nominees however congratulations go to Miliame Mocelutu who was deservingly named the 2022 winner.

Cathedral Netball Club finished the season with 8/18 competitive division teams finishing in the top 4 of their division, qualifying for finals. Four teams went on to contest the Grand Final but unfortunately all four were defeated, finishing Runners Up, still an outstanding result for the season. Congratulations also goes to TCNAI award winners Zoe Rebgetz (Junior Player of the Year), Cathedral Legacy (Junior Goal Average), Vanessa Tame (MVP Opal 1 division) and Izzy Appleton (MVP Opal 5 division).

The season concluded with the muchanticipated Pearl/Topaz/Opal netball dinner and the NetSetGo break up. The NetSetGo break up, held at Kirwan Aquatic Centre was full of fun, gratitude and connectedness amongst the players, coaches and families that attended. Players were delighted to receive a medal, thank their beloved coaches, share stories of their season, and indulge in plenty of tasty treats. Thank you to our NetSetGo coaches in 2022 who created a lovely experience for our netballers, alongside Michael Porter who coordinated and supported our teams each week. The netball dinner felt like a movie premier with the Rock Centre coming to life in the theme of ‘Blockbuster Movie’. Each team decorated their table to represent a movie of their choice and yet again we had an incredible array of displays from Top Gun to Tangled to Tinkerbell and Titanic. Congratulations to Cathedral Heritage who won the ‘Best Decorated Table’ Award with their impressive Charlie and the Chocolate Factory creation. The room was filled with gratitude and love amongst the teams and their dedicated coaches, umpires and staff who assisted throughout the season. A new perpetual major award was announced for ‘Club Contribution’ with the inaugural winner being the ever-deserving Mikealie Payne who gives tirelessly to the club in all pathways. Debbie Bennett-Rauch envisaged and presented this award, before tearfully being farewelled by her netballers as she retires from coaching netball at Cathedral after 15 years coaching as a staff member and another 5 as a parent prior to that. The official proceedings finished with a special farewell to our Year 12 netballers who were each gifted a white carnation. The evening finished with almost everyone taking to the dance floor energetically with some joyous dancing, keenly led by our departing seniors.

MRS REBECCA BULLOCH NETBALL COORDINATOR

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END OF SEASON RESULTS

TEAM

Cathedral Legacy Opal LeagueBec Bulloch

Cathedral Heritage Opal 1 Kistern Gates

Cathedral Spirit Opal 2 Jessica Drazic (previously Kelsey McPhee)

Cathedral Pride Opal 3 Bec Bulloch (previously Una Rauluni)

Cathedral Honour Opal 4 Kate Crema

Cathedral Courage Opal 5 Bec Bulloch, Debbie Bennett-Rauch (previously Sarah Horrocks)

Cathedral Glory Opal 5 Alana Clark

2ndMikealie Payne (Players’ Player) Zoe Rebgetz

3rdRachel CookMakenzii Fromberg

2ndCharanti Andrews (Players' Player) Louise Krogh

2ndMolly GysbertsMilla Armitage

4thMackenzie HoranCharlotte Smith

2ndYasmin LaneIzabelle Appleton

4thJessica McDonaldNatalie Tritton

Cathedral Classics Topaz LeagueKistern Gates 4th Shaquana Castors Claire Saro

Cathedral Chaos Topaz 1Debbie Bennett-Rauch5thYanche NealAkeelah Harrigan

Cathedral Cyclones Topaz 2Mikealie Payne, Abi Breckenridge

7thMia Clive Grace Hood

Cathedral Cannons Topaz 3Jessica Dyer, Zoe Rebgetz5thEmily Cook Maddi McLean

Cathedral Crusaders Topaz 4Kayleigh Neilson, Paris Wriede

7thClaire KratzmannJakya Bligh

Cathedral Comets Topaz 4Alicia Porter, Emma Burton6thSophie PopeMolly Pool

Cathedral Checkers Topaz 5Bryenna Peachey, Louise Krogh

Cathedral Coyotes Pearl 1 Madeleine Cliffe, Angelina Melville

8thSophie Spreadborough Abbey Gillinder

7thElla Hodda Eleanor Saro

Cathedral Cobras Pearl 2Sophie Chun Tie, Milli Davey6thCaitlyn CavanaghMadeline Turner

Cathedral Canaries Pearl 3Abbey Burton, Bonnie O'Halloran

6thEve MusumeciSophia Saro

Cathedral

Chameleons Pearl 4Rachel Cook, Charanti Andrews, Shaylee Andrews

8thMila Halpin Jacquie O'Halloran

Cathedral Cats SET Miliame Mocelutu, Izzy Appleton n/aParticipation awards

Cathedral Chipmunks SET Natalie Tritton, Keira Youngn/aParticipation awards

Cathedral Cupcakes SET Heath Connolly n/aParticipation awards

Cathedral Cookies SET Lily Riley, Charli Appletonn/aParticipation awards

UMPIRING AWARDS

ENCOURAGEMENT

Jessica Dyer

Zoe Rebgetz

Brooke Davis

Rachel Cook

Shaylee Andrews

Milli Davey

Bryenna Peachey

Molly Gysberts

Abbey Burton

Georgia Eastlake

Natalie Tritton

Chloe Maxwell

Miliame Mocelutu

Yasmin Lane

Keira Young

Olivia Marr

Claire Saro

Grace Thomson

Claudia Chun Tie

Shaquana Castors

Amy Edgerton

Georgia Docherty

Marlee Ewurum

Shana Johnson

Deante Murgha

Sarah O’Callaghan

Madeline Turner

Bronte Bulloch

SERVICE

Grace Abdy

Ginger Cox

Annabel Goddard

Caryse Krogh

Louise Krogh

Holly Thomson

Vanessa Tame

Zoe Goodwin

Sophie Chun Tie

Mikealie Payne

Maddi McLean

Netball Team Photos

NETBALL OPAL

Staff member Ms Bulloch Front row (left to right) Izabelle Appleton, Mackenzie Horan, Jessica McDonald, Kelly Furphy, Kyanne Priestley, Halina Matison, Georgia Pozzi, Charlotte Smith, Macie Brereton, Sophie Chun Tie, Abbey Burton, Lily Riley, Molly Gysberts, Natalie Tritton, Vanessa Tame Second row Sarah Horrocks, Ms Kistern Gates, Geena Clark, Bonnie O’Halloran, Stevi Blennerhassett, Yasmin Lane, Ginger Cox, Niamh Hogan, Isabelle Hedley, Isabella Tritton, Jessica Whitehead, Jazlin Moncrieff, Holly Thomson, Meg Atkinson, Janae Pearce, Monnae Gedoun, Ms Rebecca Bulloch Third row Grace Abdy, Kate Johns, Dakota Callope, Vivian Daniels, Milli Davey, Milla Armitage, Zoe Goodwin, Isabella Abdy, Zoe Rebgetz, Jessica Dyer, Abigail Breckenridge, Belle Bourke, Kayleigh Neilson, Georgia Holland

Fourth row Alicia Appleton, Tehgan Gee, Mikealie Payne, Makenzii Fromberg, Bryenna Peachey, Rachel Cook, Paris Wriede, Ciara Allen, Isabella Delahunty-D’Arcy, Louise Krogh, Amy Grasso, Shanelle Marais Absent Brooke Davis, Charanti Andrews, Ty Newman, Charli Appleton, Logan Muller, Isabelle Egan, Jana Kersh, Maddison Swain, Miu Yoshida, Jessica Drazic, Kate Crema, Alana Clark.

NETBALL TOPAZ

Staff member Ms Bulloch Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Ashanti Castors, Pia Plath, Lily Dyer, Gabrielle Penaluna, Abbie Black, Tiana Dallard, Emma McMahon, Grace Cassidy-Cox, Maddi McLean, Sophie Pope, Jakya Bligh, Abbey Gillinder, Sophie Spreadborough, Gemma Gillinder Second row Ms Kistern Gates, Gwendolyn Page, Shaquana Castors, Claire Saro, Olivia Marr, Deante Murgha, Te Kauki Tamou, Keleigh Fitzpatrick, Ashley Whitehead, Grace Hood, Ashlin Lane, Molly Pool, Belle Brostrom, Chloe Thomas, Mikaela Amos, Mia Hodgkinson Third row Akeelah Harrigan, Grace Flood, Meg Thomson, Shana Johnson, Hannah Pollock, Estella Smith, Georgia Docherty, Aaliyah St Clair, Sharni Maartensz, Isabella Begelhole, Yanche Neal, Abbygail Vets, Claudia Chun Tie, Emily Cook Fourth row Bridie Davie, Grace Thomson, Lily McDiarmid, Claire Kratzmann, Siani Sansbury, Grace Simpson, Chloe Maxwell, Keira Young, Miliame Mocelutu, Mia Clive, Summer Mitchell, Lucy Hamilton, Caryse Krogh Fifth row Lilly Johnston, Alicia Porter, Zoe Rebgetz, Jessica Dyer, Abigail Breckenridge, Mikealie Payne, Paris Wriede, Bryenna Peachey, Louise Krogh, Kayleigh Neilson, Emma Burton, Amy Edgerton Absent Jessie Holbut, Pipa Ward, Ava Heyward, Alice Fromberg, Elizabeth Lindsay, Debbie Bennett-Rauch.

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NETBALL PEARL

Staff member Ms Bulloch Front row (left to right) Emma Christian, Eleanor Saro, Harriet Connolly, Millie Kippin, Ella Amos, Indiana Packer, Lucia Calleja, Ella Hodda, Sophia Saro Second row Sophie Chun Tie, Bonnie O’Halloran, Kaiyah Nam, Caitlyn Cavanagh, Eve Musumeci, Chloe Reddicliffe, Jacqueline O’Halloran, Addison Seawright, Bronte Bulloch, Mila Halpin, Angelina Melville, Abbey Burton Third row Charanti Andrews, Isabelle Bingham, Ella Lu, Brooklyn Wightman, Lucy Wood, Zoe Lyster, Lulu McLean, Claudia Gates, Olivia Finlay, Madeline Turner, Rachel Cook Fourth row Kaitlyn Penaluna, Holly Leahey, Harper West, Sarah O’Callaghan Absent Amber Turner, Ashley Sexton, Alice Acton, Madeleine Cliffe, Milli Davey, Shaylee Andrews.

NETSETGO

Staff member Ms Bulloch Front row (left to right) Molly McCabe, Kensi Macgregor, Olivia Whiting, Scout Duggan, Zoe Martin, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Alice Coxon, Philippa Connolly, Abigail Pountain Second row Natalie Tritton, Izabelle Appleton, Charli Appleton, Charli Hayden, Charlotte Pond, Katie Edkins, Maia Packer, Pippa Gander, Frankie Thurston, Bridget Bulloch, Sophia Jun, Miliame Mocelutu, Lily Riley Third row Remy Moore, Charlotte Young, Olivia Gleadow, Laura Klingner, Elliette Young, Hayley Phillips, Rosie Musumeci, Emerson Baills, Chloe Frizzell Fourth row Annabel Graham, Ellie Pountain, Arabella Nicholls-Ward, Felicity Colquhoun, Ivy Hodda, Lucy Murphy Absent Mia Bradshaw, Emerson Mealing, Keira Young, Heath Connolly.

Rowing

After 5 years of rowing, we have learnt many valuable lessons that have shaped the people we are and will stay with us forever. Everyone says that rowing is both a physically and mentally hard sport, and this is true. Over the last 5 years there have been moments during training that I am sure we have felt that we could not do any more kilometres, there have been moments in hard races where a voice has told us to just fall in or give up and stop fighting. It is these moments that have shaped us the most; the moments when instead of giving in and giving up, we pushed our body and mind further than ever. It is the satisfaction that we feel after a hard race, after we haven’t given up, that makes rowing so special. In my opinion rowing teaches resilience. If you don’t have resilience than you will not last in rowing or be successful. Rowing isn’t about who is the fastest or who has the best technique, although those things are important. Rowing is about who has the resilience, the strength to push their body until it can’t go anymore. It's about who is going to keep fighting and not give in to the pain and that little voice in your head. Even with all the changes and bumps along the way, the Cathedral rowers and coaches have pushed on and turned this season in to one of Cathedral's best. The 2022 season started off in February, when 11 of Cathedral’s best rowers headed to Sydney to compete in the Open NSW State Championships. NSW was a different type of beast. Many of the Cathedral rowers hadn’t performed on such a high-end course and they were now rowing on an Olympic level course. Even with all the struggles faced, the team ended up walking away with 5 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. This was an awesome start to the season. This same group then headed to Nationals held in Nagambie VIC where they competed against the best in Australia. Again, these rowers competed to very high standards and

highlighted the class of The Cathedral School throughout Australia. After Nationals, the focus turned inwards, as the call went out to all the Year 7 and 8s who were keen and mad enough to want to join the rowing squad. Learn to Row is always hectic, yet all the coaches further showed resilience as they handled the eagerness and differing abilities of the young rowers wanting to claim a spot in the squad. With the beginning of Term 2 the team prepared for the start of the local season. With new life injected into the squad, the second term sailed smoothly with our school winning every local regatta. At the end of Term 2, many of the younger rowers headed to Rockhampton to compete in the Central Queensland Regatta. We scored the most medals of all the schools of this regatta with a total of 22. Coming off the high of this regatta, rowers headed into the holidays with a positive mind set and high hopes for Term 3. At the beginning of Term 3 our squad faced another hurdle however we pushed through, once again highlighting to everyone what Cathedral is made of. Under the guidance of Kimberly Brown who stepped up into head coach role, the squad went on to continue winning all the local regattas of the season. In August, our squad’s abilities were tested as we competed in the North Queensland Regatta. Not only did we win the medal tally, claiming 28 medals in total, 14 of them being gold, this regatta showed the other schools that we still ruled the water.

Finally, the All Schools Head of the River came around. This is the biggest local regatta of the season and comes with added pressure for both the coaches and the rowers. Although there were some close races and entertaining performances from all the schools, the mighty Cathedral team ended up on top, winning 29 medals in total, consisting of 11 gold, 10 sliver and 8 bronze. Not only did we win the regatta,

but both the girls and boys eight won their race with convincing leads, as well as Cathedral winning the boys and girls aggregate. We personally can say that this was the best farewell that the Year 12s could have received and was what the squad deserved after a year of setbacks and hurdles.

On Thursday 15 September we headed off for our final event of the year, the 2022 Rum City Foods Queensland Schools Championship Regatta. We had a big day of travel to get there, leaving Townsville at 4:30am and arriving at the Bucca Rowing Centre near Bundaberg in darkness later that evening. Sharing a room with some of the younger rowers in our team was a great experience that I found very rewarding and enjoyable, as it allowed me to expand in my role as the Rowing Captain and connect with the girls on a more personal level. After waiting all morning on Friday, we were finally allowed on water for training from 1pm-5pm that afternoon.

Nerves were high when we woke up on Saturday for our first day of competing, however everyone rose to the challenge with many teams making promising performances and qualifying for finals. Saturday afternoon also saw the interregional finals which nine Cathedral students rowed in, with the open girls walking away with gold, the open boys with silver and the under 17’s schoolboys with bronze. Sunday saw a delayed start to events due to heavy fog but once races started Cathedral showed what they were made of and as a result, with some outstanding rowing, nearly every Cathedral student participated in a finals event. Overall Cathedral finished on Sunday with two bronzes, four silvers and three golds, with our year eight double scull boys managing to secure a silver and gold in the one race. Monday was the final day of competition with another late start due to fog. With a huge effort from all participants and many successful races in all divisions, the team finished with 2 silvers and 7

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golds. The Cathedral School Rowing Team were overall winners of the Regatta with a total medal tally of 19.5, nearly double the next closest school. A huge thank you to our head coach Kim and all our assistant coaches –Shanelle, Jacob, Elise, Jacob and Shaun – for the massive effort they put in for us over the whole season, as well as our families for the constant support.

ROWING AWARDS

On Saturday 8 October, the rowing program celebrated the end of another season with the program's annual Rowing Awards night. This night allows the whole team to come together and celebrate the achievements of the season – our local trophy wins, our individual award winners as well as the contribution of our amazing senior rowers. Together with the work of the assistant coaches this year the Cathedral Rowing Program had one of its most successful years winning the girls and boys aggregate trophies and both boys and girls first eights at the 2022 Townsville All Schools Head of River. As well as topping the medal tally at the States School Championships making us the best rowing school in Queensland.

We are so proud of our rowers facing all challenges with passion and resilience. However, I would like to congratulate the following rowers for their awards.

Most Improved Rowers

Jarrah Moncrieff, Remi Schiappadori, Aiden Bryce, Abbygail Vets, Halle Burgers, Caryse Krogh, Chloe Maxwell, Savanah Wilshire, Dylan Hibble, Riley Hibble

Townsville Representative Rowers

Henry Chin, Darcy Hoch, Nathan Whitehead, Bjorn Hyseni, Courtney Davis, Micah Talbot, Sarah Scobie, Abigail Cox, Trinity Bennett

Beth Honeycombe Book Award

Nathaniel Talbot

Best Male Rower

Micah Talbot

Best Female Rower

Sarah Scobie

Most Invaluable Coxswain

Trinity Bennett

BHP Billiton Leadership Award

Micah Talbot, Trinity Bennett

Head Coaches Crew Award

Male

Jarrah Moncrieff, Jaya Pradhan, Thomas Abbott, Ashton Pratchett, Micah Talbot, Trinity Bennett (Cox)

Female

Courtney Davis and Rosa Nzeakor

KIMBERLEY BROWN

ROWING COACH

SARAH SCOBIE AND MICAH TALBOT ROWING CAPTAINS

ROWING YEAR 7 & 8 2022

Front row (left to right) Tahlia Penrose, Isabella Williams, Halle Burgers, Georgia Docherty, Amelia Havenaar, Ashley Whitehead, Zara Molachino. Second row Alexander Chapman, Malachi Steine, Alyssa Pang, Ryan Young, Grace Burrows, Luka Zecchini. Third row Sam Kennedy, Grace Simpson, Jens Mutavdzic, Dylan Hibble, Miles Lyster, Grace Ufer, David Cronje. Fourth row Jack Last, Chad Appelcryn, Summer Mitchell, Lilly Johnson, Hamish Wright, Jeshua Cronje. Absent Oscar Ryan.

ROWING YEAR 9 & 10 2022

Front row (left to right) Luka Jones, Mylee Kovacich, Abbygail Vets, Kiya Dalton, Caryse Krogh, Ingrid O’Brian, Izabelle Appleton. Second row Bjorn Hyseni, Claudia Chun Tie, Chloe Maxwell, Nicholaas Grobler, Ethan Warrington, Keira Young, Courtney Davis, Max Richey. Third row Riley Hibble, Henry Chin, Braden Rebgetz, Nathan Whitehead, Nathaniel Talbot, Max Beeton, Daniel Braney. Fourth row Charlie Patrick, Rosa Nzeakor, Tré Paroci, Darcy Hoch, Remi Schiappadori, Amy Edgerton, Aiden Bryce. Absent Jett Mason.

ROWING YEAR 11 & 12 2022

Front row (left to right) Grace Abdy, Trinity Bennett, Micah Talbot (Captain), Sarah Scobie (Captain), Steffi Simon, Eliza Gysberts. Second row Savanah Wilshire, Josh Murphy, Scarlett Woodbury, Toshiro Larsen, Abigail Cox. Third row Jaya Pradhan, Joshua Nalder, Jarrah Moncrieff, Ashton Pratchett, Kyle Wood. Absent Thomas Abbott, Isabelle Egan.

Music Report

We have once again had a very busy year in the Music Department, with a record number of students involved in ensembles, choirs and lessons. In Term 1 Mr Mike Stuart joined us as our new Guitar teacher and Miss Stephanie Dick as our new Choral and Voice specialist. We also welcomed in May Mrs Renee Passmore to the role of Music and Dance Administration Assistant.

Throughout the year our ensembles and choirs have performed in many different locations both in the school and the public arena. The performances have been wonderful and there have been some notable achievements among them.

In May we hosted our annual Chamber Music Concert at St James' Cathedral and our Music and Dance Showcase Concert, which this year celebrated and supported Breast Cancer Awareness. We were able to raise $1760 which was donated to The Breast Cancer Foundation. We also organised and hosted another Trivia Evening early in Term 2. The Theme was ‘ABC Kids’ and

enough money was raised to purchase a new Alto Flute for the Band Program. We have had excellent results this year in the Australian Concerto Competition Schools Section with the Saxophone Quartet placing second, Senior String Quartet third and Flute Bellissimo fourth. Term 3 was extremely busy with Symphonic Band and Concert Band presenting a concert with the Townsville Concert Band here at the school. The Symphonic Band and Big Band also performed a public concert as part of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in early Term 3 and the Big Band, Contemporary Band and Rock Band drew large crowds at Cotter’s Market in late August. To top off a busy term many of our ensembles and choirs finished Term 3 with amazing Eisteddfod performances. Once again, individual and ensemble results were outstanding for Cathedral students. This year a large number of students in the Junior, Middle and Senior school participated in the Cairns, Townsville and Mackay State Honours Ensemble

Programs. We also had six students accepted into Brisbane SHEP this year. A special congratulations go to Ella Strickland, Austin Park and Do Young Park who auditioned successfully for the Australian Honours Ensemble Program which occurred in Brisbane in October.

In Term 4 Sounds of Celebration saw us recognise some wonderful achievements from individuals and groups throughout the year and we farewelled our current Year 12 musicians. Cathedral will be organising and hosting the first North Queensland Anglican Schools Music Festival in early 2023. This is a wonderful initiative and something to look forward to in future years. It will be just one of many exciting events next year. After such a rewarding and successful year, we are all excited and looking forward to the future of the Music Program at Cathedral.

MRS KELLIE RICH HEAD OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND DANCE

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND DANCE STAFF

Staff member in charge: Kellie Rich Front row (left to right) Jessica Winton, Lynn Burney, Kellie Rich, Renee Passmore, Stephanie Dick. Second row Suzie Searight, Katherine Adkins, Paul Neilson, Michael Stuart, Cynthia Chambers, Lyndall Penaluna. Absent Jo Batterham, Heidi Newell, Tessa Nichols, Arthur Florence.

Music Leaders' Report

MUSIC CAPTAIN REFLECTION

The Music Block at The Cathedral School is a place of learning for all at the school, but a home to many of us. During my time in the Music Department, I have had the pleasure of learning from and working with our school's amazing music staff. Many teachers have come and gone over the 13 years I've been doing music and each and every one of them has left an enduring impact on me and so many other musicians. Each has their own styles and techniques allowing for a truly unique learning experience, whether it be an "interesting" warm up before choir or differences in song choice, everyone has a chance to find their own style and grow as a performer. While the Music Block is home, the real magic of the Music Program is the many performance opportunities we are given. There is nothing quite like taking to the stage. A place to spread your wings with your friends beside you, an appreciative audience before you and an amazing conductor to lead the way. The Music Program has been a guiding light throughout my schooling years and I hope to see it flourish indefinitely and remain one for all in years to come.

ALEXANDER DONAHUE

MUSIC CAPTAIN

MUSIC CAPTAIN REFLECTION

During the 14 years of my schooling at The Cathedral School, the nine that I’ve spent as a ‘music kid’ has been the highlight. The connection between all the students involved in the Music Program from Years 4-12 couldn’t be described as anything other than a family. I have had the privilege to plan and run Showcase, Sounds of Celebration and Trivia Night. As Music Captain I have grown as a person and I could even go as far to say that I now even enjoy public speaking.

I will be forever grateful for the Music Staff and my music buddies as they’ve constantly supported and guided me through school. It has been an honour being able to serve and build new connections with such amazing people. I would encourage everyone to get involved in the Music Department and I have no doubt that the department will continue to grow and inspire many young musicians in the future. The connection to the Music Block has made it sad for me to be graduating, but I could not be prouder to have been part of such a wonderful family.

HALLE BARRETT

MUSIC CAPTAIN

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

In 2022 once again the Music Department organised and hosted the annual Battle of the Bands. Six studentrun bands performed this year with the goal of winning a $200 JB-HI-FI voucher and the perpetual shield.

This year, our judging panel included a selection of Cathedral staff members, Ms Nicholas, Ms Gloudemans, Ms Armstrong, and Mr O’Neil. The standard was high and the crowd on the edge of their seats; nevertheless, the judges awarded the victory to 3:10 who performed Television/So far So Good.

A massive congratulations to all the participants who were involved this year.

SPYCER MORSE AND ALEC PASTEGA

YEAR 9 MUSIC LEADERS

MUSIC LEADERS

Front row (left to right) Mrs Kellie Rich, Halle Barrett, Alexander Donahue, Spycer Morse. Absent Alec Pastega

Battle of the Bands

Showcase

Townsville Eisteddfod

ENSEMBLE RESULTS

JUNIOR SCHOOL PLACE

MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL PLACE

Junior School String Orchestra3rd

Junior School Guitar EnsembleHighly Commended

Sopranino Choir Highly Commended

MAJOR AWARDS

WHOLE SCHOOL YEAR LEVELAWARD WON

Junior Percussion EnsembleMixed Townsville Catholic Education Highest Marks for a Group or Choir

John Scanlan Year 4 Glencore Encouragement Award Age 12 and Under Vocalist

Hannah Ewels Year 6

Tony and Margaret Fitzgerald Most Promising Woodwind Student 12 Years and Under

Austin Park Year 11 Mary Creen Piano Bursary Award

Somer Rich Year 11

Nicholas Pang Year 12

Morna Ward Award for Most Promising Pianist 13 Years and Over

Brass Music Specialist Encouragement Award

Tony and Margaret Fitzgerald Most Promising Woodwind Student 13 Years and Over

Australian Honours Ensemble Program & State Honours Ensemble Program

Australian Concerto Competition Schools Section

Sounds of Celebration

2023 MUSIC CAPTAINS & LEADERS

MUSIC CAPTAINS

Austin Park & Somer Rich

MUSIC LEADERS

Toby Salmon & Sheanah De Motte

MAJOR AWARDS

Maestro Award for Junior School

Ewels

Maestro Award for Middle School Do Young Park

Maestro Award for Senior School

Park

Bel Canto Award for Junior School

Wightman Bel Canto Award for Middle School

Bel Canto Award for Senior School

Crescendo Award for Junior School

Crescendo Award for Middle School

Artiste Award for Senior School

Outstanding Soloist Medal

Outstanding Soloist Medal

Music Groups

Staff member Ms Kellie Rich Front row (left to right) Lily Dyer, Penelope Higgins, Charlize Penny Second row Ms Kellie Rich, Reef Hansen, Zeb Whelan, Samuel Martin.

Staff member Ms Kellie Rich Front row (left to right) Ms Kellie Rich, Te Kauki Tamou, Lewis Musumeci, William McCallum.

BIG BAND

Staff member Ms Kellie Rich Front row (left to right) Hunter Boschen, Catherine Maher, Gabrielle Penaluna, Christopher Neilson, Jazlin Moncrieff, Somer Rich, Thomas Saro Second row Mr Paul Neilson, Austin Park, Jasmine Vera, Nicholas Pang, Benjamin Hawes, Ella Strickland, Toby Salmon, Ms Kellie Rich Third row Toshiro Larsen, Thomas Dallimore, Bailey Stevenson, Micah Talbot, Owen Pool, Aaron Roberts Absent James Brennan, Alec Pastega, Lillian Pracher.

Staff member Mrs Cynthia Chambers Front row (left to right) Artem Kazey, Mrs Cynthia Chambers, Ewan Mackay Second row Rosalie Edelman, Aaron Roberts, Benjamin Hawes, Toby Salmon Absent Alec Pastega, Thomas Waldron.

B.R.A.V.E.

Staff member Ms Stephanie Dick Front row (left to right) Bjorn Hyseni, Hunter Boschen, Alexander Donohue, Reef Hansen, Oliver Garvie Second row Ms Stephanie Dick, Gianluca Bryant, Lucas Zagami, Jarod Quinn, Patrick Forbes Third row Xavier Hood, Elliott Bryant, Jarrah Moncrieff, Thomas Dallimore, Kanan Pradhan.

Staff member Ms Stephanie Dick Front row (left to right) Helen Truong, Georgia Buell, Halle Barrett, Catherine Maher, Cadence McManus Second row Ms Stephanie Dick, Megan Lewis, Alexander Donohue, Kanan Pradhan, Vicky Truong Third row Xavier Hood, Jarrah Moncrief, Isabelle Franzmann, Elliott Bryant, Thomas Dallimore.

YEAR 7 CLARINET ENSEMBLE

YEAR 7 SAXOPHONE TRIO

BRASS ENSEMBLE

CHAMBER SINGERS

Music Groups continued

CHAMBER STRINGS

Staff member Mrs Heidi Newell Front row (left to right) Naomi Nam, Te Kauki Tamou, Spycer Morse, Helen Truong, Sheanah De Motte Second row Joshua Weston, Macy Nguyen, Vicky Truong, Justin Zheng Third row Cade Whitbread, Elliot Bryant, Jonathan Cavallo, Do Young Park, Austin Park.

CLARINET ENSEMBLE

Staff member Ms Kellie Rich Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Gabrielle Penaluna, Claire Saro, Lily Vera Second row Alyssa Pang, Elliot Sadewasser, Belle Bourke, Ms Kellie Rich.

CONTEMPORARY BAND

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson Front row (left to right) Cadence McManus, Hunter Boschen, Somer Rich, Amber Meeson, Tallen Leftwich-Journee, Catherine Maher Second row Mr Paul Neilson, Jasmine Vera, Thomas Dallimore, Owen Pool, Kanan Pradhan, Alexander Donohue Absent James Brennan, Matilda Davies.

FLUTE BELISSIMO

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna Front row (left to right) Mikaela Amos, Jasmine Vera, Mrs Lyndall Penaluna, Daisy Hall, Mani Pradhan Second row Zoe Havenaar, Isabella Delahunty-D’Arcy, Ella Strickland, Halle Barrett.

FLUTE CANTABILE

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna Front row (left to right) Bjorn Hyseni, Keziah De Motte, Lily Riley, Holly Boschen, Benjamin Ryan Second row Mrs Lyndall Penaluna, Amber Meeson, Jayde Cochrane, Halle Barrett, Caryse Krogh, Ashlee Tengbom Third row Chelsea Campbell, Bryenna Peachey, Isabella Delahunty D’Arcy Absent Matilda Schmid.

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Michael Stuart Front row (left to right) Miles Lyster, Mr Michael Stuart, Cade Whitbread Second row Jacob Nielsen, Jarrah Moncrieff, Arthur Wang Absent Lillian Pracher.

GUITAR ORCHESTRA

Staff member Mr Michael Stuart Front row (left to right) Melodie Roberts, Caitlin Lawrey, Alice Edgerton, Mr Michael Stuart, Jessica Melville, Lucy-Rose Gander, Lucy Edelman Second row Tallen Leftwich-Journee, Dylan Hibble, William Morris, Jarod Quinn, Ethan Warrington, Thomas Acton Third row Johnny GodschallJohnson, Darcy Dickenson, Ahren Thain, Daniel Kuhlcke, Thomas Jolly.

MARCHING DRUM CORPS

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson Front row (left to right) Jacob James, Jack Roseby, Stirling Nicolls, Jack McCosker, William Kimber, Hunter Boschen Second row Mr Paul Neilson, Jack Ryan, Joshua Nalder, Leo Williams, Joshua Hosking, Luke Kratzmann Kidd, Toshiro Larsen.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson Front row (left to right) Hunter Boschen, Jack Roseby, Lucy-Rose Gander, Addison Drane, Alexander Donohue, Jacob James Second row Mr Paul Neilson, Stirling Nicolls, Amy Edgerton, Leo Williams, Jack Ryan Absent Billy Parfrey.

ROCK BAND

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson Front row (left to right) Spycer Morse, Grace Hammond, Jack McCosker, Mani Pradhan, Sheanah De Motte Second row Mr Paul Neilson, Ahren Thain, Campbell Lessells, Arthur Wang, Daniel Kuhlcke.

SAXOPHONE QUARTET

Staff member Ms Kellie Rich Front row (left to right) Ella Strickland, Nicholas Pang, Jazlin Moncrieff, Ms Kellie Rich Absent James Brennan.

STRING TRIO

Staff member Mrs Heidi Newell Front row (left to right) Joshua Weston, Spycer Morse, Justin Zheng.

Music Groups continued

STRING

Staff member Miss Jessica Winton Front row (left to right) Ruby Buell, Riya Sunil, Helen Truong, Abbigail Cutts, Miss Jessica Winton, Te Kauki Tamou, Emily Hawes, Ella Raeburn, Amali Bartulovich Second row Samuel Dalton, Eliza Gysberts, Willow-Grace Roberts, Lael Nam, Georgia Buell, Belle Brostrom, Lucy Edelman, Patrick Forbes Third row Megan Lewis, Inara Phillis, Skye Aubrey, Oscar Chan, Claudia Chun Tie, Domenic Cavallo, Victoria Truong, Lily Cormack, Savanah Wilshire Fourth row Jens Mutavdzic, Summer Mitchell, Mia Clive, Alice Edgerton, Do-Young Park Absent Matilda Davies, Jillian McCauley.

CONTEMPORARY STRINGS

Staff member Miss Jessica Winton Front row (left to right) James McCosker, Sheanah De Motte, Willow Morse, Miss Jessica Winton, Helen Truong, Emily Hawes, Patrick Forbes Second row Abbigail Cutts, Macy Nguyen, Josh Weston, Justin Zheng, Spycer Morse, Te Kauki Tamou Third row Domenic Cavallo, Alice Edgerton, Elliott Bryant, Jonathan Cavallo, DoYoung Park, Victoria Truong, Austin Park.

STRING QUARTET

Staff member Miss Jessica Winton Front row (left to right) Helen Truong, Miss Jessica Winton, Vicky Truong Second row Do Young Park, Austin Park.

STRING OCTET

Staff member Miss Jessica Winton Front row (left to right) Emily Hawes, Miss Jessica Winton, Sheanah De Motte Second row Abbigail Cutts, Mia Clive, Lily Cormack, Patrick Forbes Absent Jillian McCauley, Louie Bourne.

ORCHESTRA

CONCERT BAND

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Holly Boschen, Lily Dyer, Addison Drane, Artem Kazey, Bjorn Hyseni, Mrs Lyndall Penaluna, Alexander Chapman, Benjamin Ryan, Miranda Mackee, Penelope Higgins, Charlotte

O’Neill, Charlize Penny Second row Samuel Dalton, Preston Boyle, Keziah De Motte, Rosalie Edelman, Isabella Williams, John Godschall-Johnson, Reef Hansen, Gianluca Bryant, William McCallum, LucyRose Gander, Te Kauki Tamou, Hannah Pollock, Zeb Whelan, Samuel Martin Third row Olivia O’Neil, Ella Roberts, Toby Salmon, William Morris, Ginger Cox, Abbygail Vets, Isabella Delahunty D’Arcy, Kiera Jolly, Alyssa Pang, Jack Roseby, Oliver Higgins, Grace Burrows, Amber Meeson Fourth row Kiya Dalton, William West, Kyle Wood, Lewis O’Neil, Nathaniel Talbot, Aaron Dallimore, Bryenna Peachey, Amy Edgerton, Chelsea Campbell, Aaron Roberts, Dilshan Singh-Samra, Elliot Sadewasser, Jack Ryan, Lilly Johnston Absent Alec Pastega, Matilda Schmid, Amber Turner.

SYMPHONIC BAND

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Gabrielle Penaluna, Lily Riley, Lewis Musumeci, Lucas Midson, Mrs Lyndall Penaluna, Ewan Mackay, Thomas Saro, Mikaela Amos, Claire Saro, Hannah Ewels, Lily Vera

Second row Mani Pradhan, Caryse Krogh, Somer

Rich, Alyssa Pang, Austin Park, Christopher Neilson, Toby Salmon, Hunter Boschen, Catherine Maher, Halle Barrett, Jasmine Vera, Bonnie O’Halloran Third row Jazlin Moncrieff, Georgia Brown, Belle Bourke, Louise Krogh, Jack McCosker, Daniel Kuhlcke, Benjamin Hawes, Elliot Sadewasser, Do Young Park, Nicholas Pang, Ella Strickland, Daisy Hall, Ashlee Tengbom Fourth row Aaron Dallimore, Joshua Nalder, Thomas Dallimore, Rain Yang, Micah Talbot, Bailey Stevenson, Toshiro Larsen, Aaron Roberts Absent James Brennan, Michelle Cox, Alexander Donohue, Alec Pastega, Thomas Waldron.

V.O.C.E.

Staff member Ms Stephanie Dick Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Abbey Gillinder, Sheanah De Motte, Lily Dyer, Ms Stephanie Dick, Miranda Mackee, Riya Sunil, Lily Vera, Gemma Gillinder

Second row Lucy Edelman, Melodie Roberts, Maddi McLean, Helen Truong, Abbigail Cutts, Mollie Gysberts, Mani Pradhan, Willow-Grace Roberts, Rosalie Edelman, Gabrielle Penaluna Third row Cadence McManus, Halle Burgess, Halle Barrett, Abigail Breckenridge, Vicky Truong, Catherine Maher, Mikaela Amos, Amber Meeson, Ella Roberts

Fourth row Lilly Johnston, Mia Clive, Isabelle Franzmann, Kiera Jolly Absent Matilda Schmid, Amelia Richardson.

Extracurricular

DANCE REPORT

The Extra-Curricular Cathedral Dance Program has continued to flourish in its third year at the school. The program offers a variety of classes in the styles of Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop to students from Prep to Grade 12. It is rewarding to see the growth and inclusivity of the program that caters to all ages and abilities, that inevitably builds a beautiful community of children who find a love of movement and dance.

The Cathedral Dance Junior, Intermediate and Advanced Troupes showcased their talent and creativity in the Townsville Eisteddfod, competing against many schools in the area.

The Advanced Dance Troupe placed Highly Commended in a very strong, competitive Secondary School Section with a total of twelve competitors.

The Intermediate and Advanced groups also performed at the annual Music and Dance Showcase Evening, which was

a special event sharing the talent in performance groups of both disciplines. All troupes were involved at Open Day where we held display rehearsals to showcase our space and what we work toward in our specialty program.

The year concluded with our Annual Dance Concert, where all students performed in costume on stage to the Cathedral Dance Community. Included in this evening were the presentation of our major Dance Award to students who demonstrated throughout the year commitment, dedication, a positive attitude, teamwork, respect and a strong work ethic.

MISS SUZIE SEARIGHT DANCE TEACHER

JUNIOR DANCE TROUPE

Staff member Miss Suzie Searight Front row (left to right) Addison Goodwin, Olivia Finlay, Willow Morse, Brooklyn Wightman, Frankie Thurston Second row Olivia Gleadow, Clair Humphreys, Lucy Wood, Lawson Barker, Aleina Winkler, Miss Suzie Searight.

INTERMEDIATE DANCE TROUPE

Staff member Miss Suzie Searight Front row (left to right) Lucy-Rose Gander, Miss Suzie Searight, Mia Clive Second row Cassie Mottin, Lilly Johnston, Christopher Neilson.

ADVANCED DANCE TROUPE

Staff member Miss Suzie Searight Front row (left to right) Emily Cook, Chloe Thomas, Miss Suzie Searight, Aaliyah St Clair, Emelia Cooke Second row Claire Nelson, Kayleigh Neilson, Isabelle Frannzmann, Ella Graham, Bridie Davie, Alysha Mottin.

Extracurricular continued

SLAB CREW

The SLAB Crew has the mission of supplying Sound, Lighting, Audio-Visual and Backstage support to everyone in the school who can use us. SLAB crew members this year are from Years 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Thanks to all the crew for their service to the School community. A big thanks to Tim Penaluna who has helped us with audio for some of our bigger shows. We learn a lot from Tim. SLAB Crew’s bread and butter is to provide support for assemblies and chapels, which is really how crew members learn and hone the basics of what we do, including developing roadie skills, using our Crestron system, our eCat file server, Audio Visual display –usually Powerpoint, and audio support –either Crestron or a Soundcraft Si sound

mixing desk. Chapels usually require MC, vocal and keyboard inputs, along with front of house and foldback outputs. It’s a good way to practice the basics. When we do bigger shows, we might use the Digico sound desk, with AV support in QLAB, and lighting either using a D-Pro software or our Hedgehog desk. There has been less call this year for Live-Streaming with TriCaster, but that remains part of our support. We are all hoping that next year there will be less interruptions to the School’s program of shows and bigger events, so the Crew can gain more hands-on experience.

FR TIM ADKINS STAFF MEMBER IN CHARGE

SLAB CREW Staff Member in charge Fr Tim Adkins Front row (left to right) Toby Hill, Olivia Marr, Meg Lewis, Rose Ioannou, Isobel Silverthorne, Jack Roseby. Second row Oscar Chan, Hayden Sadler, Jack Nichols, Jett Nash, Darcy Dickenson, Kylan Cutts.

SUSTAINABLE GUARDIANS

Across 2022, the Sustainable Guardians have held weekly meetings to initiate ways to contribute and encourage others in creating a clean and sustainable environment in the school community. At the beginning of the year, we decided our goal was to tackle the yellow recycling bins, a progressive project from the previous year that aims to encourage our school community to recycle their 10c bottles. Through several assembly presentations and some updates to the bins completed by the furnishings department, students now understand the importance of recycling and are taking the extra step to put their cans or bottles in the yellow bin.

In the three weeks leading up to World Ocean Day, the Sustainable Guardians coordinated a 'Guess the lollies in the jar' fundraiser and a bake sale across both Middle and Senior School. These

funds were combined and donated to our local Great Barrier Reef Foundation and will be used to sponsor a larvalbot, that will disperse baby corals along the reef, and restore critical reef habitats for threatened species. Our group also supported the school's Science Week, with the theme of glass, attending the presentation from James Cook University’s Professor Rabin Tuladhar regarding the recycling of glass bottles to replace the fundamental resource of sand in concrete. Additionally, we assisted in Science Week through managing the 'Guess the marbles in the jar' competition and lolly stall.

Sustainable Guardians are also keen to support the wider community. This year, the Sustainable Guardians attended the annual Clean Up Australia Day, helping to remove unwanted litter from the Ross River area.

With several in-progress ideas, including our upcoming veggie patch, creating an eco-friendly garden and providing plants and fresh produce for the food technologies department, I believe the Sustainable Guardians has a very bright future.

TEHGAN GEE PRESIDENT OF SUSTAINABLE GUARDIANS

SUSTAINABLE GUARDIANS

Staff Member Ms Brianna Hore Front row (left to right) Jessica Melville, Catherine Maher, Somer Rich, Claire Nelson, Tehgan Gee, Molly Gysberts, Halina Matison, Eliza Gysberts, Shanelle Marais Second row Ciara Allen, Cadence McManus, Nicholas Pang, Victoria Truong, Anika Logan, Zoe Havenaar, Janae Pearce, John Yongao, Savanah Wilshire, Isabelle Franzmann Third row Daisy Hall, Kayleigh Neilson, Mikealie Payne, Luke Addy, Georgia Brown, Jasmine Vera, Ella Strickland Fourth row Paris Wriede, Thomas Dallimore, Athan Phillis, Jonathan Cavallo, William Chambers, Ashton Pratchett, Xavier Hood.

Extracurricular continued

LEO CLUB

SEMESTER 1

Volunteering to aim to reduce the struggles people face and try to connect the community further is what I believe has become a key attribute of our Leo club. In the process new friends have been made along the way.

Rolling into the school year we had to get our skates on quickly, spreading the news of our annual tradition of roses and a bake sale for Valentine's Day, and I can definitely say that love was in the air. This year we put a twist on the serenades, surprising all students by approaching them instead of students watching the serenades in one place. The $500 raised from the event was donated to an organisation helping the homeless in Townsville called Orange Sky Laundry.

Over the year our club has done two toiletry, clothing and toy drives supporting the YWCA Women’s Shelter and Althea Homelessness service and Wee Care. On both occasions the club was lucky enough to have a volunteer come to the school and inform the members of the importance of items such as a toothbrush and soap.

A new project we took on this year was Laps for Life, which raises awareness and funds for youth mental health. Fortunately, Mrs Lanphier participated in swimming for the cause, and we helped by planning a swimathon and sausage sizzle. The swimathon had over 40 swimmers and over 400 laps were swum, finishing with Mrs Lanphier swimming the last lap of her 5km. The day turned into such a success that we raised $400 which ended up becoming $800 as it was a ‘double donation day’ for the organisation.

In December last year I was encouraged to enter the Leo of the Year competition, and what a wonderful journey that was. From this process I was lucky enough to compete in the State and National competitions located in Brisbane

and Melbourne. This experience definitely allowed me to create a stronger relationship with Leo and Lions members, learn and understand other ideas to help the community.

I would like to thank Mrs Arratoon, for guiding the club with your passion and your work and organisation behind the scenes, and a huge thank you to Mrs Lanphier who has continuously and enthusiastically supported the Leos through the year. Without her we would not have been able to achieve the things we have done.

ELIZA GYSBERTS SEMESTER 1 PRESIDENT

SEMESTER 2

In June this year I was lucky enough to be elected to join the Leos board in the role of Club President. The Cathedral School has a strong spirited and thriving Leo club that I have been a part of since Year 10, so as you can imagine I was ecstatic to be on the Board. With the assistance of our outgoing board members, I have learnt how to be a good member and leader to my peers whilst helping others. Leos is a club which encourages selflessness and commitment towards our school and wider community.

We started this semester with our annual birthing kits project. Members donned

gloves to pack 200 kits to assist women in third-world countries to have a cleaner and safer childbirth experience. We also ran the Christmas Shoe Box appeal to send gifts to children overseas. Thanks to the donations from our Middle and Senior School tutor groups, we packed 35 shoeboxes full of gifts to be distributed by Samaritan’s Purse. Some additional items will be donated locally to families in need.

To finish the year, we will be visiting a nursing home and taking Santa to the Early Learning Centre. Approaching 2023 as a club we would like to shift our focus in the club into the local community and volunteer our skills and

time towards those who need it. I look forward to strengthening relationships in our club and within our community, as well as initiating new projects alongside people with a shared passion to help others. I am extremely excited to see what this year can bring.

It is with the school’s dedication and support of students that we can help and assist others in our community. A warm thank you to all Leo members and students for their time as well as Mrs Lanphier and Mrs Arratoon who facilitate the club.

MOLLY GYSBERTS SEMESTER 2 PRESIDENT

LEO CLUB

Staff Members Mrs Danielle Arratoon & Toni Lanphier Front row (left to right) Vanessa Tame, Sally Wood, Somer Rich, Victoria Trong, Eliza Gysberts, Molly Gysberts, Cadence McManus, Bonnie O'Halloran, Halina Matison, Claire Nelson, Catherine Maher Second row Steffi Simon, Grace Abdy, Isabella Tritton, Jessica Whitehead, Anika Logan, Austin Park, Nicholas Pang, Macy Nguyen, Rose Ioannou, Jazlin Moncrieff, Savanah Wilshire, Trinity Bennett Third row Scarlett Woodbury, Zoe Havenaar, Ella Graham, Jasmine Vera, Janae Pearce, Xavier Traeger, Mariarose Poly, Daisy Hall, Ella Strickland, Milla Armitage-Cosgrove, Isabella Delahunty-D'Arcy Fourth row Shanelle Marais, Georgia Brown, Belle Bourke, Mikealie Payne, Xavier Hood, Thomas Dallimore, Kayleigh Neilson, Tehgan Gee, Jessica Melville, Louise Krogh Fifth row Ashton Pratchet, Mackenzii Fromberg, Joshua Hosking, Rain Yang, Jonathan Cavallo, Isabelle Franzmann, Athan Phillis.

Extracurricular continued

CHESS CLUB

Chess continues to be a popular pastime for students at The Cathedral School. Though our membership is slightly more informal than other organisations at the school, the Chess Club is always popularly attended by students of all ages and interests. It is a relaxed, social organisation where students meet for a range of reasons, whether it be to play a social game, to train for upcoming competitions, to settle rivalries about who is the better player, or merely to socialise with like-minded people.

This year, Cathedral was well represented at the Northern Region Interschool Chess tournaments with seven teams registered and more students wanting to take part. These students performed strongly in both the open and premier divisions, demonstrating the high quality of our chess playing cohort.

At the conclusion of these tournaments, our school’s top premier division team, Cathedral Blue, had qualified for the State Finals in Brisbane for a

second year running. As a team of Year 9 and Year 10 students competing against the very best high school students from around the region, this was a commendable achievement.

In October, our school representatives Jack McCosker, Elliot Sadewasser, Do Young Park and Ahren Thain undertook two grueling days of high-stakes chess, with games taking anywhere up to 2 hours to complete, at the Interschool Chess State Finals. These boys performed admirably taking out fourth place in the regional standings, while Elliot and Do Young placed highest for regional players at their respective tables.

I thank all the students who attended Chess Club this year for their significant contribution in developing interest and enthusiasm for chess at Cathedral. I look forward to your continued involvement in 2023.

MR DAMIAN LOWRIE CHESS CLUB COORDINATOR

CHESS CLUB

INTERSCHOOL CHESS TEAM

Staff Member Mr Damian Lowrie Front row (left to right) Bjorn Hyseni, William Barker, Chloe Mobbs, Yeseo Kim, Jack Ryan, Oliver Garvie Second row Mr Damian Lowrie, Dionysios Polemis, Joseph Holland, Do Young Park, Myles Young, Jack McCosker Third row Zach Patterson, Ahren Thain, Hayden Sadler, Elliot Sadewasser, Daniel Kuhlcke.

Staff Member Mr Damian Lowrie Front row (left to right) Jacob James, Chloe Mobbs, Do Young Park, Myles Young, William Kimber, Yeseo Kim, Oliver Garvie Second row Bjorn Hyseni, Dionysios Polemis, Jack Ryan, Zach Patterson, Daniel Kuhlcke, William Barker Third row Joseph Holland, Ahren Thain, Hayden Sadler, Elliot Sadewasser Absent Jack McCosker, Angus Faichney, Miles Lyster, Lucas Zagami, Jace Brereton, River Sinclair-Dimech, David Cronje, Braden Rebgetz, Nathaniel Talbot, Jeshua Cronje.

DEBATING

INTERSCHOOL DEBATING

Cathedral entered six teams in this year’s Townsville Regional Interschool Debating Competition:

Senior

Cathedral 1: Jonathan Cavallo, Xavier Hood, Catherine Maher, Halina Matison, Ashton Pratchett.

Cathedral 2: Matilda Davies, Molly Gysberts, Bonnie O’Halloran, Austin Park, Somer Rich.

Junior

Cathedral 1: Georgia Buell, Elliot Bryant, Domenic Cavallo, Rose Ioannou, Meg Lewis, Jack McCosker.

Cathedral 2: Anna Mary Binil, Gemma Gillinder, Bjorn Hyseni, Do Young Park, Lauren Pratchett, Jack Roseby, Pipa Ward.

Years 7 & 8

Cathedral 1: Marlee Ewurum, Maddi McLean, Gabby Penaluna.

Cathedral 2: Lucy Edelman, Milla Blanco, Lucy-Rose Gander.

Congratulations to Cathedral 2 Senior team on winning this year’s Senior competition, beating Cathedral 1 in the final.

INTERHOUSE DEBATING

The quality of debating in the house competition was particularly impressive this year.

Thank you to the following Year 11 and 12 students for organising and coaching house debating teams:

Bede: Anika Loga and Steffi Simon.

Chatham: Matilda Davies and Ashton Pratchett.

Langton: Jordi Ahyick and Trinity Bennett.

More: Jonathan Cavallo and Xavier Hood.

Congratulations to this year’s joint winners: Chatham House and More House.

QUEENSLAND DEBATING UNION STUDENT WORKSHOP

Five of our Year 7 & 8 and Junior debaters attended a QDU workshop in September.

With its focus on hands-on activities, the debating workshop was very informative and engaging. The introduction to improvising speeches and crafting on-the-fly rebuttals was particularly enjoyable

ROSE IOANNOU, YEAR 10

In the debating workshop, we were taught about how to do rebuttal on the spot. We did challenges such as making a debate in 30 minutes and having to talk about a random topic for 1 minute with no preparation. These challenges helped us to improve our rebuttal and speaking confidence when we debate. Overall, the workshop was challenging, confidence-building and fun.

LAUREN PRATCHETT, YEAR 9

Thank you to staff who adjudicated interhouse debates at lunchtime and Mrs Beal for coaching Years 7&8 and Junior teams.

MS JACKIE AVERY DEBATING COORDINATOR

INTERSCHOOL DEBATING SHIELD

Front row (left to right) Molly Gysberts, Bonnie O'Halloran, Austin Park, Matilda Davies, Somer Rich.

Extracurricular continued

INTERSCHOOL DEBATING

Staff Member Ms Jackie Avery Front row (left to right) Gemma Gillinder, Isabelle Pond, Gabrielle Penaluna, Lucy Edelman, Catherine Maher, Georgia Buell, Anna Mary Binil, Maddi McLean, Marlee Ewurum Second row Mrs Leanne Beal, Molly Gysberts, Rose Ioannou, Halina Matison, Bjorn Hyseni, Lauren Pratchett, Meg Lewis, Jack Roseby, Somer Rich, Bonnie O'Halloran, Lucy-Rose Gander, Ms Jackie Avery. Third row Austin Park, Domenic Cavallo, Xavier Hood, Jonathan Cavallo, Elliott Bryant, Ashton Pratchett, Do Young Park, Jack McCosker Absent Milla Blanco, Matilda Davies, Pipa Ward.

SENIOR SCHOOL TOASTMASTERS GAVEL CLUB

Staff Member Mrs Judy Salk Front row (left to right) Molly Gysberts (Sergeant-at-arms), Austin Park (Secretary), Jonathan Cavallo (Vice-President Public Relations), Xavier Hood (President), Mark Campbell (Vice-President Education), Josh Hosking (Sergeant-at-arms), Tom Dallimore (Sergeant-at-arms) Second row Keziah de Motte, Somer Rich, Adeline Campbell, Janae Pearce, Amelie Havenaar, Sara Jalaleddine, Mrs Judy Salk Third row Cade Whitbread, Talia Havenaar, Jessica Melville, Alice Edgerton, Zoe Havenaar, Domenic Cavallo Fourth row Daniel Kuhlcke, Elliott Bryant, Rain Yang (Social Director), Nicholas Pang Absent Shanelle Marais, Jessica Gigliotti.

TOASTMASTERS GAVEL CLUB

Public speaking is to many as an Achilles’ heel was to Achilles. This astute observation is the very premise on which our club was founded. By improving individuals’ confidence in speaking and oral expression of thought, Toastmasters seeks to empower men and women to transcend the tragic tongue-tied tribulations many face when speaking in front of an audience. This tale of rags to riches is exemplified in the Gavel Club of 2022. I have been fortunate enough to watch these incredible people flourish into confident, eloquent and humorous individuals. Under the guidance of the one and only Mrs Salk, Toastmasters has cultivated a truly inspiring and inviting environment to grow and improve as a family. However, Mrs Salk may have done her job a little too well as this year, for the first time in our club’s history, a cap on the number of members was put into effect. Never before has there been such avid applicants to our club and the results speak for themselves.

This year saw the presentation of arguably our best icebreaker speeches ever. From hilarious tales of learner drivers to destination reviews and off-

the-cuff PowerPoint commentating, our influx of members brought a refreshing energy to Q9. As always, our afternoon tea spreads, when Rain remembered to do the roster, were magnificent. Iconic afternoon dishes like our legendary chip sandwich saw upgrades, and sugar free soft drinks, while a contentious topic, became a staple beverage item. The club’s commitment to our end of term theme meetings also improved drastically this year. A special shoutout goes to Daniel Kuhlcke who came donning a full suit and bald cap to portray a tyrannical musical manager. Our efforts to make each meeting spectacular were put into overdrive in Term 2 as we seized each opportunity and curveball that was thrown our way. Our club could not have functioned without our exceptional executive team. My vice presidents Jonathan Cavallo and Mark Campbell never failed to assist myself and Mrs Salk at a moment’s notice and ensured our meetings ran smoothly. While our year has come to a close and our great club will inevitably lose some legendary members, I am confident that the new

leaders of Toastmasters will continue our legacy and inspire a new generation of Toasties to conquer their fears together. Public speaking isn’t a breeze, but it shouldn’t feel like you’re trapped in an icebox either. As our senior members split on their different paths and continue their ascent into university and beyond, they will find a haven in the community we have built and the common ideas that bind us together. While the year has gone by in a flash, like a phoenix, we have risen from the ashes of our adversity and have emerged with the ultimate power: eloquent expression of thought. By persevering through the fractures of failure, we have opened up the sky, allowing us to explore and pursue horizons that previously had been walled off. To our Year 11s, who will be leading our club next year, I say, your duty is not over. And to my fellow seniors I excitedly exclaim, here comes the party!

XAVIER HOOD

PRESIDENT SS TOASTMASTERS’ GAVEL CLUB

MIDDLE SCHOOL TOASTMASTERS GAVEL CLUB

Staff Member Mrs Judy Salk Front row (left to right) Amili Bartulovich, Melodie Roberts, Bjorn Hyseni (Vice-President Education), Ella Roberts (Vice-President Public Relations), Jack Roseby (President), Miranda Mackee, Aoife Fitzgerald. Second row Lucas Zagami, Estella Smith, William Barker, Myles Young, Millie Menkens, Harry Bourne, Mrs Judy Salk. Third row Jarod Quinn, Mia Clive, Lilly Johnston, Kiera Jolly, Miles Lyster.

Staff List

Executive

Mr Chris Anderson

Mr Luke Baills

Mrs Sonya ChunTie

Mr Ian Gamack

Ms Tonia Gloudemans

Mr Simon Midson

Ms Jane Passmore

ELC

Mrs Stefania Boyle

Ms Melissa Brabon

Miss Rachel Cook

Miss Olivia Dallimore

Ms Marcelle Ferguson

Mrs Naomi Fitzgerald

Mrs Linda Gealy

Miss Emma Grundy

Mrs Kylie Hall

Miss Isabelle Hedley

Miss Jennifer Hepburn

Miss Romeney Holt

Miss Bella Landman

Miss Claire Licciardello

Ms Amy Lodge

Mrs Kathryn Luse

Miss Courtney Mathiesen

Miss Estelle Matthews

Mrs Narelle Midson

Mrs Christine Morgan

Ms Rebekah Osten

Miss Arianna Pala

Miss Demi Papageorge

Miss Bryenna Peachey

Ms Jorden Pearce

Mr Patxi Phillips

Mrs Gemma Riggall

Miss Jessica Smith

Miss Sahanni Smith

Miss Emilee Solari

Mrs Kristina Stefanos

Mrs Peta Toth

Mrs Janet Wellsmore

Mrs Nattaya Wetterling

Ms Melisa Whiffin

Mrs Julie Whitbread

Mrs Nicole Winnett

Mrs Stella Zaglas

Junior School

Ms Stephanie Autridge

Mrs Melanie Bonato

Ms Jennifer Bruton

Mrs Susan Burke

Mr Bruce Campbell

Mr Daniel Clarke

Mrs Nicole Dallimore

Mrs Birony Davis

Mrs Kasandra Doble

Mrs Rachael Dodd

Mrs Lisa Dyer

Mrs Jillian Finter

Mrs Lesa Furphy

Mrs Mikaela Hanson

Ms Meredith Hillam

Mrs Megan Jackson

Mr Ian Johnson

Mrs Tia Jolly

Mrs Celeste Kutek

Mrs Kristin Lee

Mrs Elizabeth Lessells

Mr Stephen McCosker

Ms Marlene McCulloch

Mrs Kareau McKey

Ms Melissa McLean

Mrs Caroline McLeod

Ms Tanya Murphy

Mrs Tessa Nichols

Mr Michael Porter

Mrs Susan Porter

Mrs Xena Quinn

Mr David Rodgerson

Mrs Bernadette Rowse

Mrs Natalie Ryan

Mrs Mary Slack-Smith

Mrs Katherine Stevenson

Mrs Fiona Stone

Miss Melissa Swart

Miss Anri Tagg

Mrs Pauline Taifalos

Mrs Terri Talbot

Mrs Tegan Thomas-Kinsella

Mrs Susanne Todd

Mrs Beth Turner

Mr Nick Verhoeven

Mrs Sharron Waterson

Mrs Jess Wightman

Mrs Sheree Will

Mrs Glenda Young

OSHC

Miss Charlotte Anderson

Miss Olivia Cartwright

Miss Jamie Cockrem

Ms Jill Cogill

Miss Annaliese Dallimore

Miss Ebony Dodd

Miss Laney Edmistone

Ms Cassie Foster

Mr Matthew Luxton

Mr Matthew Rauch

Middle & Senior School

Mrs Linda Abd El Messih

Miss Sophie Adams

Mr Timothy Adkins

Ms Kristen Armitage

Miss Chella Armstrong

Mrs Danielle Arratoon

Ms Jacqueline Avery

Mrs Renita Baker

Mr John Bamber

Mrs Christine Barrett

Mrs Leanne Beal

Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch

Ms Danika Blackburn

Ms Karen Brennan

Miss Angela Buchanan

Mrs Rebecca Bulloch

Mr David Cliffe

Mrs Sharon Cook

Mrs Anina Cronje

Mr Ben Dallimore

Miss Jenna Dann

Ms Katelyn Doyle

Mrs Jo Duncan

Ms Katrina Edmeades

Mr Harrison Farrell

Mr Isaac Ferguson

Mr Chris Finlay

Mrs Rachel Foster

Mr Bruce Galletly

Ms Kistern Gates

Mrs Samantha Gillman

Ms Jane Gioffre

Ms Katie Godfrey

Ms Manaka Hasegawa

Mrs Vanessa Hilleard

Mr Ira Hood

Miss Brianna Hore

Ms Stacey Hughes

Ms Jess John

Ms Kim Kasteel

Ms Tiina Kauppila

Mr Braedan Kennedy

Ms Patricia Lonergan

Mr Damian Lowrie

Mrs Kiri Lucas

Ms Maddison Mair

Mrs Gay McCauley

Mrs Jane McNabb

Miss Emma Montafia

Ms Laura Morrison

Ms Bonnie Nicholas

Miss Mio Ohira

Mr Scott O'Neill

Mr Robert Ottaway

Miss Imogen Palmer

Miss Emily Pattullo

Mr Jeffrey Peachey

Mrs Jasmine Pearce

Mr David Phillips

Mr Rees Pickering

Ms Elizabeth Pope

Mrs Linda Pradhan

Mr John Rauch

Mrs Judy Salk

Mrs Rebecca Smith

Miss Dana Sypher

Mrs Jacqui Vollugi

Miss Elise Vollugi

Mrs Jeanie Walker-Campbell

Mr Jonathan Walsh

Mrs Lorin Ward

Miss Nancy Watkinson

Mrs Katrina Wilshire

Mr Kevin Wright

Rowing

Miss Kimberley Brown

Miss Elise Chambers

Miss Jessica Drazic

Miss Shanelle Flute

Mr Jacob Groves

Mr Shaun Keough

Mr Cooper Lewis

Mr Jacob Pang

Mr Luke Thomas

Music

Mrs Kathryn Adkins

Mrs Joanne Batterham

Mrs Lynn Burney

Mrs Cynthia Chambers

Ms Stephanie Dick

Mr Arthur Florence

Mr Paul Neilson

Mrs Heidi Newell

Mrs Renee Passmore

Mrs Lyndall Penaluna

Ms Kellie Rich

Ms Suzie Searight

Mr Michael Stuart

Miss Jessica Winton

Boarding

Mr James Balthes

Ms Sascha Bentley

Miss Darcie Fickling

Mr Preston Hickmott

Miss Emma Higgins

Miss Leyla Kenneally

Mr Kieren Luxton

Miss Alexandra Maznic

Mr Mark Miletic

Miss Caitlin Nutley

Ms Rayna Page

Miss Jessica Parker

Mr Tom Porter

Mr Beau Rogers

Mr Joey Ronke

Mr Gustav Spaleck

Mr Jock Walker-Campbell

Mr Raymond Walker-Campbell

Ms Claire Winterburn

Student Health Centre

Mrs Renee Neilson

Mrs Debra Smith

Kitchen

Ms Margot Ahmadpour

Mr Jonathon Blucher

Miss Sonia Harwood

Ms Melissa Johns

Ms Christine Lowe

Mrs Annette McClymont

Ms Melysa McGrath

Mrs Kerri White

Tuckshop

Mrs Jenny Cutter

Ms Rachel Li

Cleaning/Laundry

Ms Linda Bates

Miss Patricia Cuddy

Mrs Jessica Harris

Mrs Cheryl Hingston

Ms Jennyvi Hughes

Mrs Paula Lester

Mrs Michelle Newton

Mrs Mary Quidlat

Maintenance

Mr Emiliano Brandolini

Mr Paul Chapman

Mr Paul Couper

Mr Gregory Green

Miss Hayley Hanson

Mr David Jones

Mr Michael Louis

Mr Bill Watson

Bus Drivers

Mr Aidan Kayrooz

Mr David King

Mr Brett Lovell

Mr Rodney MacDonald

Mr Tim McGlinchey

Administration

Mrs Kimberly Bell

Ms Johanna Bragg

Miss Michelle Evangeline Bell

Mr Ben Hall

Mrs Adrianna Hiette

Mrs Bridie Holmes

Mrs Julie Hosking

Mrs Annette Jackson

Mrs Leanne Kelly

Mrs Karen Lane

Mrs Toni Lanphier

Mr Samuel MacDonald

Mrs Tanya Marr

Mrs Jaime-Lea Morris

Mrs Cynthia Nielsen

Mrs Kelly Riley

Mr Matthew Scully

Mr Kevin Seaman

Mrs Alison Smith

Mrs Sue Vickery

Mrs Suzy Westendorf

THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL ACADEMIC STAFF

Front row (left to right) Ms Katelyn Doyle, Mrs Rachel Foster, Mr John Rauch, Miss Brianna Hore, Mrs Leanne Beal, Mr Ben Dallimore, Mr Bruce Galletly, Mr Andrew Arratoon, Mr Luke Baills, Ms Tonia Gloudemans, Mr Ian Gamack, Mr Simon Midson, Mrs Tanya Murphy, Revd. Tim Adkins, Ms Bonnie Nicholas, Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch, Ms Jackie Avery, Mr Chris Finlay, Ms Kristen Armitage, Ms Katie Godfrey, Mr John Bamber. Second row Mr Ian Johnson, Mr Nick Verhoeven, Mrs Jo Duncan, Ms Stella Lourie, Miss Jorden Pearce, Mrs Marcelle Ferguson, Mrs Sheree Will, Mrs Christine Barrett. Miss Nancy Watkinson, Ms Stacey Hughes, Miss Dana Sypher, Mrs Pauline Taifalos, Ms Rachael Dodd, Mrs Naomi Fitzgerald, Mrs Lesa Furphy, Ms Meredith Hillam, Mrs Sue Burke, Mrs Beth Lessells, Mrs Megan Jackson, Ms Laura Morrison, Mrs Terri Talbot. Third row Mr David Rodgerson, Ms Elizabeth Pope, Miss Elise Vollugi, Mrs Celeste

Kutek, Mrs Xena Quinn, Mrs Natalie Ryan, Mrs Lisa Dyer, Ms Stephanie Autridge, Miss Chella Armstrong, Mrs Danielle Arratoon, Mrs Debbie Cullen, Mrs Lorin Ward, Ms Emma Montafia, Mrs Jillian Finter, Mrs Mary Slack-Smith, Mrs Sharron Waterson, Mrs Caroline McLeod, Mr Bruce Campbell, Mr Scott O’Neill. Fourth row Mrs Linda Abd El Messih, Mrs Jane McNabb, Mrs Vanessa Hilleard, Ms Jenny Bruton, Miss Imogen Palmer, Ms Patricia Lonergan, Mrs Jacqui

Vollugi, Mrs Jasmine Pearce, Mr Braedan Kennedy, Mrs Tia Jolly, Mrs Tegan Thomas, Mrs Nicole Dallimore, Mrs Katrina Wilshire, Mrs Fiona Stone, Ms Jane Gioffre. Fifth row Miss Jenna Dann, Ms Danika Blackburn, Mrs Kristin Lee, Ms Kim Kasteel, Mrs Jeanie Walker-Campbell, Ms Jess John, Mr Damian Lowrie, Mr David Phillips, Mr Robert Ottaway, Mr Ira Hood, Mr Jonathan Walsh, Mrs Rebecca Smith, Mr Isaac Ferguson, Ms Kistern Gates, Mrs Sharon Cook.

ANCILLARY STAFF

Front row (left to right) Anri Tagg, Melissa Swart, Suzanne Westendorf, Julie Hosking, Jane Passmore, Ian Gamack, Sonya Chun Tie, Jaime-Lea Morris, Johanna Bragg, Alison Smith, Annette Jackson. Second row Mary Quidlat, Jennyvi Hughes, Patricia Cuddy, Bridie Holmes, Karen Lane, Cynthia Nielsen, Kelly Riley, Kevin Seaman, Hayley Hanson, Paula Lester. Third row Benjamin Hall, Matthew Scully, David Jones, Samuel MacDonald, Emi Brandolini, Greg Green, Paul Chapman, Michelle Newton.

ELC STAFF

Front row (left to right) Narelle Midson, Bella Landman, Nattaya Wetterling, Kylie Hall, Julie Whitbread, Emma Grundy, Melissa Brabon, Jennifer Hepburn, Gemma Riggall Second row Kristina Stefanos, Nicole Winnett, Jessica Smith, Demitra Papageorge, Stefania Boyle, Claire Licciardello, Christine Morgan, Janet Wellsmore Third row Courtney Mathiesen, Melisa Whiffin, Kathryn Luse, Patxi Phillips, Cassie Booth, Romeney Holt, Amy Lodge Absent Sahanni Ehrmann, Linda Gealy, Estelle Matthews, Olivia Dallimore, Arianna Pala, Emilee Solari.

Staff Valete

AMANDA BANISTER

Amanda Banister began her time at Cathedral in 2006 before leaving the school in early 2022 for new adventures. During her time, she held a range of roles which were most notably in the early years classrooms where she inspired and encouraged the young students who admired and respected her. Not only was Amanda a kind and caring teacher, but she had an amazing wealth of knowledge in curriculum and developmental stages – she was a teacher that many parents and teachers looked to for guidance. In the later years, Amanda was instrumental in helping to establish the Wonder Hub. This was a space that she was truly passionate about – a place where children could explore, investigate, and grow their minds. Despite her love of the early years, Amanda finished her teaching career at Cathedral in Year 5 where she fostered and nurtured students to become their best self, establish a growth mindset and above all continue to wonder about all that is around them.

ANNABELLE BENNETT

Annabelle was employed as a casual Educator in our OSHC service from December 2016 to January 2022. Annabelle was a popular team member with all students and staff. Annabelle now has a degree in Nursing Science and working in the larger Brisbane area. We wish Annabelle every success with her chosen career.

TIMOTHY BLAKE

Tim Blake joined Cathedral in April 2021 to fulfill a maternity leave contract before finishing in June 2022. Mr Blake was a teacher of Physical Education, Science and Maths.

HELEN BURKITT

Helen Burkitt has been a valued member of The Cathedral School community since her appointment in September

1984 working as a Scientific and Home Economics Assistant. Helen had an outstanding work ethic, giving her time freely to the school, working not only across the two departments, but also using holiday periods to set up Science experiments for the Junior School. In the year 2000, the school increased in student numbers and Hospitality was introduced. This saw Helen take on the full time role of Scientific Assistant (later to become Science Technician).

Throughout her time as a Science Technician, Helen worked with several different teachers and Heads of Department, supporting their initiatives, and ensuring they were well executed. One of her more recent professional achievements involved the development of new resources for the Thinking Science Program in the Middle School. Helen not only made a positive and substantial contribution to the Science department, but she worked across many different areas of the school –The Stock Shop (now the Retail Shop) packing student stationery orders, Administration, Vacation Care, Senior School Library, Maintenance (she helped paint the inside of the old chapel including the ceiling), Kitchen/Dining, the Art Department and Boarding. Helen spent some of her time living on campus with her husband John. This was to support his role as Houseparent in Boys Boarding and later to become the School’s Caretaker. They lived at 13 Wentworth Avenue, which has since been replaced with the school Laundry.

As a long serving staff member, Helen has watched the school grow and she has established many meaningful connections with a range of different staff across all sectors of the school – teachers, students, ancillary staff, administration, cleaning, and maintenance staff. Apart from many cherished memories, she has left a wonderful legacy to the school. We wish Helen all the very best for the future.

ALLAN CARMAN

Allan Carman commenced working at Cathedral in January 2002 and has been a faithful member of the school. Initially Allan arrived to take on the Head of Science position. In 2012 he became the school’s Academic Dean/Director of Studies and he held that role with great distinction until December 2020. Importantly, in his last three years as Director of Studies, he led Cathedral’s highly successful transition to the new Senior Syllabus and ATAR. Allan returned to commence his second stint as Head of the school’s renowned Science department in 2021.

During his time as Director of Studies, Allan was a valued member of the School’s Executive and could always be relied on to contribute to discussions in a well-informed, honest, and empathetic manner. He never lost his great love of teaching and leading teachers, and it was this that saw him head back to the Science department in 2021. Allan is a master teacher who has taught, influenced, and entertained 1000’s of Cathedral students over the past 17 years. His teaching and presence will be greatly missed by his classes and those who worked most closely with him.

On the extracurricular front, Allan had been incredibly generous with his time and energy. He assisted with the school’s rugby program, school productions and Clean Up Australia days. His record of 16 Year 9 camps may never be broken and his explanation of how to dig and use a camp dunny will never be forgotten. On the cocurricular front, Allan has mentored and supported a significant number of new Science staff and his pedagogical skills and teacher leadership have come to the fore throughout the Art and Science of Teaching focus of the school.

Those that know Allan well, know him as a man of strong Catholic faith. His faith, coupled with a razor wit and huge sense of fun have made him a hugely popular and trusted colleague. We wish Allan and his family all the best.

DEBBIE CULLEN

Debbie joined the Indigenous Student Engagement and Learning team in April 2021 and has been a valued member of the team since her commencement. Debbie undertook a Learning Assistant role working one on one with many students concentrating on an early intervention literacy program predominantly in the Middle School. She easily built a strong and positive rapport with our students and her caring and supportive demeanour ensured students really wanted to spend time with Miss Deb. The program has reflected very positive improvements for many of the students she worked with. In October 2022 Debbie made the difficult decision to leave the school. She has been sorely missed by the students and staff alike.

JANENE DICKINSON

Janene joined the Learning Enrichment team in 2019 as a Teacher and Learning Assistant in our Junior School and quickly became a calming influence on our students. Despite being here for a short time, her quiet manner and positive outlook has value added to the Cathedral staff and students. She was always seeking knowledge to upskill and improve her ability to support the students in her care. She took the time to build a rapport with students by learning their interests, which she utilised to engage them in their work. We wish Janene all the best as she begins her new chapter in her life and enjoys being closer to her family members.

VELMA GARA

Velma began working at The Cathedral School in 2013 as a Learning Assistant in the Indigenous Student Engagement and Learning Unit. Over the years Velma has worked in the classroom with many students, provided cultural support and advice as well us undertook the task of organising all travel for our Indigenous students at the start and end of each term. Velma developed very strong relationships with our students and

started the tradition, which continues today, to make Laie’s for our graduating Year 12 Indigenous students. When Velma made the decision to leave the school in March 22 many of our senior students, who had been with Velma since commencing at the school, were deeply saddened. Velma will always be remembered for her infectious laugh and the caring support she showed toward every student she worked with.

LINDA GEALY

Linda joined the Early Learning Centre team in March of 2020 and has been a valued employee for the almost 3 years she has worked with us. Linda took on the role of Lead Educator Close Float which is a position that moves through most Early Years rooms covering other staff members’ breaks and is the familiar and consistent face to our families when they collect their children in the afternoons. She easily built a strong positive rapport with children and families (everyone knows 'Miss Linda'), and quickly gained the respect of her colleagues by her supportive and calm demeanour. Linda has made the difficult decision to leave early childhood education to pursue a different career path, and we wish her all the very best in this new endeavour.

MIA ITURRIAGA

Miss Mia joined the Early Learning Centre at the beginning of 2020 as a very new Assistant Educator in the Explorers room, moving with some of the children to the Investigators room in 2021, then to solidify her understanding of the age group, went back into the Explorers room in 2022. Mia worked to develop meaningful relationships with her children and families, and her time at the ELC saw many personal accomplishments for her, including completing her Certificate III qualification and commencing (and almost completing) her Diploma qualification. Mia left the Early Learning Centre in April of 2022, and we hope she has found success in her new endeavours.

ESTELLE MATTHEWS

Estelle hasn’t been with the Early Learning Centre for very long, only commencing with us at the start of 2021. During her time, she also had some leave to welcome her new baby boy into the world. Although Estelle’s period at the ELC has been brief, she has worked in a number of roles across the Centre, and in doing so, has definitely made an impact. Her bubbly and carefree nature have made her a popular educator with the children as she played and interacted with them, and her zest for life meant that she slotted in easily with the staffing body of the ELC. Estelle is regrettably leaving the Early Learning Centre at the end of 2022, but she is happily relocating closer to family in New South Wales. We wish her good fortune in her move down south.

JANE MCNABB

Jane McNabb has been part of the Cathedral community for nearly 12 years in the role of Teacher and Learning Assistant as part of the Learning Enrichment & Support Team, both in Junior, Middle and Senior School. Over the last 11 years she has been dedicated to helping our students and endeavoured to inspire our students through creative, purposeful, enjoyable learning, to reach their full potential. She has seen many of our students start in Junior School and progress through to their Senior years and has had played an integral part in them achieving their goals and finishing Year 12.

On a personal note, Jane has been known to 'rock it out' and sing for the school chapel band and joyously takes part in leading the singing at all beginning and end of term chapel services. Jane has shown through her time here as having a strong faith and belief that everyone can achieve and be successful in one way or another. Jane’s presence in the school will be missed, but we wish her all the best in her retirement and thank her for her invaluable contributions in making our students’ lives enriched.

Staff Valete continued

JODY MERCER

Jody worked as the Administrative Assistant for Instrumental Music and Dance from the start of 2018 to the middle of Term 2 this year. In her time here she was an enthusiastic staff member who immersed herself fully in the Music and Dance Department and also lent a hand at events and functions as needed. Jody was willing to give everything a go with a smile on her face and became a familiar face to students in the department if they needed help with anything dance or music. Jody left Cathedral to take up a role in Education Queensland and we wish her and her family all the best in the future.

CATHY MUGUIRA

After nearly 12 years of service to our community, Cathy Muguira made a big life change and moved to Mount Isa taking up her dream position, Guidance Officer Wellbeing. In her time at Cathedral, Cathy has worked in a broad range of roles, including Learning Support teacher, classroom teacher and School Counsellor. She was a valuable member of the Learning Support team, where she contributed and lead the delivery of additional support for individual students and their learning needs as well as creating an environment that fosters the holistic development of all students.

Cathy’s counselling work during the floods of 2019 and the first year of COVID was particularly noteworthy. Over that two-year period, she offered significant support to students, staff, and families, who all benefited from her calm and solution focused approach. She was also an integral part of the Student Health Centre and, as part of the team, supported the students through their difficulties and health concerns.

Cathy was a steady and strong influence in the Boys Boarding House for most of her time at the school, where the other boarding staff appreciated her presence, particularly when boarding

students had counselling needs. On the extra-curricular front, she acted as Assistant Netball Coordinator for a number of years and has offered her expertise in the training of netball umpires in particular. She often travelled with school teams for netball so they could compete in school competitions. These were enjoyed and often a 'story' or two would come from them.

Fortunately, many of us got to know her on a personal level and appreciated her empathy, willingness to listen and offer encouragement or volunteer to help. We wish Cathy and her family the very best in the next chapter of lives.

MARK MUGUIRA

Mark Muguira finished in his role as Head of Boys Boarding in June this year. Mark has spent much of his life in boarding schools, having come to The Cathedral School 11½ years ago from All Souls' St Gabriel's School in Charters Towers. Having been both a teacher and Boarding Master at All Souls', as well as a boarder himself, allowed Mark to have a great understanding of boarding life, its students and their tricks and challenges. Mark had a great rapport with our boarders, sharing a cheeky yet dry sense of humour. The frequency of past boarders returning to say "G'day" is a testament to the great relationships Mark built over the years. Mark has moved to Mount Isa to pursue a different career path, and we wish him and Cathy all the very best in their new endeavours.

ELIZABETH POPE

Liz Pope started at Cathedral in 2012 as our teacher-librarian. During her 11 years, Liz has instigated and overseen major changes in the library with the introduction of the following: a new Library Management System (Oliver), research databases (EBSCO, Gale Education), digital textbook platform (Box of Books), eBooks and AudioBooks.

Liz will be greatly missed in the English Department, where she taught Years

8, 9 and 10 English; many hundreds of students have benefited from Liz’s love of literature and strong literacy focus. Liz also generously helped countless students with their studies outside of her English classes.

Liz was also a great supporter of school camps, averaging two a year from 2012-2019. She was also our Equestrian co-ordinator.

In the words of Kim Kasteel, our Library Aide and Liz’s beloved 'side-kick': “Liz is a lady on a mission and gets things done. She is very passionate about her work and her students, she always goes the extra mile. We had amazing adventures in the library, and she will be greatly missed.” She most certainly will. We wish Liz all the best as she embarks on this new exciting stage of her life.

BEN RANGER

Ben joined our Kitchen Team in October 2019 as a Chef and, with his happy go lucky nature, he fitted right in. Ben was an asset in every way, helping out wherever needed and assisting in all aspects of our kitchen, including lastminute requests. Ben built a rapport with all staff and made the kitchen an enjoyable place to work in. Students also had a healthy respect for “Chef Ben”. Ben made the decision to pursue a change in his career to allow him to spend more time with his young family. The Kitchen staff wish Ben health, happiness, and success in his new career.

ALYSSA ROMANO

Alyssa contributed to the culture of our community with care, kindness, and professionalism over her 16 years of service. Alyssa began her Cathedral School journey as a student in 2006 and finished at The Cathedral School in 2021. After finishing year 12, she went on to complete her Education degree whilst working in the Cathedral Kindy OSHC program.

In 2015, Alyssa received a Long Service Leave contract for Term 4. Those

around her saw the value Alyssa could add to the Kindy program and in 2016 Alyssa was employed as the Teacher in the 5 day Kindy class. Here she spent 6 years nurturing some of the youngest students in The Cathedral School, building strong connections with families and becoming a highly valued colleague. Alyssa’s crafty creativeness left a lasting impression and those around her were in awe of her ability to consistently demonstrate calmness and patience with the children in her care.

Although we lost a passionate advocate for play in the Early years, The Early Learning Centre, Kindy and OSHC team were happy for Alyssa to make the brave decision to extend her experiences and teaching career beyond The Cathedral School gates. In the words of one of Alyssa’s favourite authors, Dr Seuss, “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” We wish Alyssa every happiness in her teaching career and personal life.

MARY SLACK-SMITH

It is with mixed emotions that, at the end of 2022, we bid farewell to Mrs Mary Slack-Smith. Mary has dedicated 33 years of her life to serving and teaching the students and families at The Cathedral School, and for that we are truly blessed.

Mary has the beautiful ability to see the heart of each child within her care, to know and understand what ‘makes them tick’ and connect with students to bring out the best in them. Similarly, Mary always knows just the right words to say to parents, staff, and students alike. Words of wisdom and words of encouragement, along with the added intuition to know that timing and tact is everything. It is easy to understand why Mary is such a wellrespected practitioner within our school community. Mary’s interactions with all she encounters are special and genuine. Her experience, quiet confidence,

wicked sense of humour and undeniable style are endearing. She also possesses sincere empathy, and makes others feel comforted by knowing one has been heard, and that all will be well.

To our esteemed teacher, colleague, and friend, we wish you every happiness in this next chapter of your life with Bruce. We hope that every now and then you may catch a glimpse of the effect of your influence, far reaching as it is. May you know that your dedicated and loyal service has positively impacted the lives of those in your realm of influence. Whether you were their teacher, colleague, or friend you were someone who saw them for who they were and encouraged them to be all that they could be. With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation, we say, "Thank you, Mrs. Slack-Smith". In the words of one of your Year 3 students, “we will cherish you in our hearts”.

Class of 2022

THOMAS ABBOTT

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence

My mother.

Favourite quote

No, the quote has to come from your heart, Tom. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Probably still in Townsville, working.

GRACE ABDY

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Defying all odds of Stephan by getting Silver in the double; weekends in boarding.

Greatest Influence My parents.

Favourite quote Keep it simple stupid! Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully living my best life.

JORDI AHYICK

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory Year 9 camp survival night; Digital Solutions Class.

Greatest Influence

Ms Armitage.

Favourite quote Knowing too much of your future is never a good thing. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Happily married.

CIARA ALLEN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory Year 11 Development Days.

Greatest Influence

Mr Worldwide.

Favourite quote

Have me a good time before my time is up. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Mars.

SHAYLEE ANDREWS

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Hanging out with my friends.

Greatest Influence

My parents.

Favourite quote

Everything is pure for someone whose heart is pure - Titus 1:15

CHARANTI ANDREWS

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence Mum. Favourite quote Everything happens for a reason. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working back home as an OT.

CHARLIZE APPLETON

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Playing Rugby 7s; watching State of Origin in boarding.

Greatest Influence

My boarding family and my parents.

Favourite quote You can’t fix a broken wagon wheel, but you can use the parts to make a new one. - John Dutton

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working in agribusiness and chasing cows.

HALLE BARRETT

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Finding out I was the 2022 Music Captain.

Greatest Influence Mrs Penaluna and Mr Hood.

Favourite quote Treat others as you wish to be treated. Don’t just be nice, but be kind to other people. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Richer than Athan.

LILY BARTLETT

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory Year 9 camp; Year 11 Dance; Productions, House Musicals & Dramas; many hysterical art and drama classes.

Greatest Influence Ms Nicholas.

Favourite quote Fail gloriously. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Doing something I love, surrounded by the people I love.

SYDNEY BEETON

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Borders final in 2021.

Greatest Influence Friends. Favourite quote A night to forget is a night to remember.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Living around the joint.

TRINITY BENNETT

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence My mum. Favourite quote You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. - Dr. Seuss

Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will be practicing Occupational Therapy somewhere in Australia.

BELLE BOURKE

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory The day boarding gave us dino nuggies for lunch.

Greatest Influence My family.

Favourite quote When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming! - Dory Where will you be in 10 years' time? Rich and famous.

ABIGAIL BRECKENRIDGE

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory 2021

netball season because of my experiences playing and the beautiful group of girls I coached.

Greatest Influence My greatest influence is my mum.

Favourite quote You’ve just gotta live, love, laugh through the conditions. - Kayleigh Neilson

Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will hopefully be finished studying and be a paediatric nurse, living somewhere different and driving a car of my own.

GEORGIA BROWN

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Eating raw potatoes on Year 9 survival night.

Greatest Influence My family and friends.

Favourite quote You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully moved out of home.

DAKOTA CALLOPE

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Year

7 Humanities skits; morning tea with Miss Velma.

Greatest Influence

Kodii Young.

Favourite quote

Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone. - Bruce Galletly

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working with the youth of indigenous people to help them to grow to be aspiring young adults for our future generations.

MARK CAMPBELL

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Science and Engineering trip to Bunbury.

Greatest Influence

Family, friends, Mr McCosker, Mr Dallimore and Mrs Abd El Messih.

Favourite quote The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing - Walt Disney. Where will you be in 10 years' time? My brain is a receiver, so I will be using the vast amount of information being acquired to do something useful.

JONATHAN

CAVALLO

House More

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Breaking swimming records; presenting a breast cancer speech at the 2022 Music Showcase; NQ sport trips instead of study; Year 6 Canberra Trip; Toasties Club.

Greatest Influence Mr Pickering, Mr Rauch, Mr O’Neill and Mrs Salk. Favourite quote Effort gets rewarded. - Mr O’Neill

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully improving people’s lives with a career in medicine and winning gold at the Brisbane Olympics.

WILL CHAMBERS

House More

Years at Cathedral 1.25

Greatest Influence Mr Hood

Favourite quote We’re perfectly imperfect children. - Juice Wrld

Where will you be in 10 years' time? I’m not sure yet.

Class of 2022 continued

OSCAR CHAN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory Tutor

Group with Ms Duncan.

Greatest Influence

Ms Duncan

Favourite quote Always try your best. - Ms Duncan

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Trying my best!

CHUNG KAI

(JOHN) CHIU

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 3.25

Best School Memory

Interhouse Drama in year 10.

Greatest Influence

Mr Cliffe, my tutor.

Favourite quote

Knowledge is like underwear. It is useful to have it, but not necessary to show it off. Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will still be in Australia; I really like it here.

JAYDE COCHRANE

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 13

Greatest Influence Mrs Penaluna, Mr Pollock, Mrs Peters, Mr O’Neill.

Favourite quote

Never do something tomorrow when you can do it the day after tomorrow. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully making serious bank. Or at least working a job I love.

RACHEL COOK

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Playing netball; weekends in boarding.

Greatest Influence My parents and boarding family.

Favourite quote

Life has no limitations, except the ones you make. - Les Brown

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working as a primary school teacher, and/ or living on a property chasing cows.

JACKSON COX

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp

Greatest Influence My PDT teachers. Favourite quote Some people want to fit in with the popular; that was my problem. - Kendrick Lamar Where will you be in 10 years' time? I see myself asking God for harder battles.

MICHELLE COX

House More

Years at Cathedral 7

Best School Memory

French with Mr Marohasy; Japan Tour.

Greatest Influence My family, Mrs Penaluna, Mr Arratoon, Ms Avery, Mrs Vollugi, Mrs Pradhan and Mr O’Neill. Favourite quote Good judgement comes from experience; and experience - well, that comes from poor judgement. - A.A. Milne Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully doing something I enjoy.

ABIGAIL COX

House More

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory

Rowing trips; training with my girl; Japan tour; nap time in prep!

Greatest Influence

Stephan, Ian Edmunds, Dario Sportelli and Shanelle Flute. Favourite quote The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. - Vince Lombardi

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Making my passion my profession.

THOMAS

DALLIMORE

House More

Years at Cathedral 16

Best School Memory

Year 9 Camp.

Greatest Influence

Mr Arratoon.

Favourite quote

Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood. - Bill Murray Where will you be in 10 years' time? Asleep. In a bed. In my own house.

VIVIAN DANIELS

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Mrs Walker-Campbell’s Math class.

Greatest Influence

My parents.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? In Cloncurry, riding emus.

BROOKE DAVIS

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 12

Best School Memory

$5 formal.

Greatest Influence

Mrs Vollugi. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Asleep.

ALEXANDER DONOHUE

House More

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Beating Ben in an incredibly athletic swim off on Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence Mr Neilson.

Favourite quote Life isn’t about being comfortable, life is about learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. - Me Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully back here, but on the other side of the desk.

JESSICA DYER

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 7

Best School Memory Vicki Wilson trip 2022 - coming 4th in the State with the best bunch of girls.

Greatest Influence Bec Bulloch.

Favourite quote You only live once. Where will you be in 10 years' time? I am still thinking about this question.

ISABELLE EGAN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 16

Best School Memory

Secretly eating ice cream spiders in the STEAM room with Halina after a House Day in Junior Schooland Ella S finding us.

Greatest Influence Mrs Peters. Favourite quote The Office, Season 7, episode 19, minute 14:45. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Living happily ever after.

HAMISH FINLAYSON

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Unsuccessfully dissecting a toad in Year 8 Biology class - lots of laughs with Anneke.

Greatest Influence Mrs Salk has factored into changing how I perceive and complete English based tasks and this has lifted my grades. Favourite quote I have not yet seen any reasons to feel discouraged. He who acquires and preserves a strong will, together with a broad mind, has a more favourable chance now than ever he had. - Friedrich Nietzsche, Will to Power. Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will have a career within the Information Technology area, specifically Cyber security. Whether it be public service or the private sector, Cyber Security is vital and I want to ensure that people are safe from malicious actors.

ISABELLE FRANZMANN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory Any and all of my time spent with Miss Edmeades.

Greatest Influence My mum.

Favourite quote

Oh no, she’s singing..! - Everyone

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully onstage or on a screen.

TEHGAN GEE

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory Vicki Wilson State Finals.

Greatest Influence My mum. Favourite quote Be kind to our planet and everything on it!

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Saving our ocean.

CHARLES FOTINOS

House More

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory The Boys Banquet - it would have been perfect if it wasn’t for the cheesecake!

Greatest Influence Mrs Abd El Messih (the legend).

Favourite quote Buy a man, eat fish, he day, teach man, to a lifetime. - Joe Biden

RYAN GILLIES

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 1

Best School Memory

Friends.

Greatest Influence Hamish Woods - the future Brumbies scrum-half.

Favourite quote They don’t make ‘em like they used to… Where will you be in 10 years' time? Manager or position similar of Energy Queensland.

Class of 2022 continued

ALYSSA GONZALES

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 1.5

Best School Memory

When I first transferred to Cathedral, fully knowing I will scare everyone, but I also met my favourite people.

Greatest Influence Mrs Abd El Messih - I will never forget the impact she has on me. Favourite quote They broke, I’m up. Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will be thriving. Living my best life alongside the people I love.

AMY GRASSO

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory Boarders Final 2021.

Greatest Influence My mum. Favourite quote Goodbye may seem forever, farewell is like the end. But in my heart’s a memory, and there you’ll always be. – The Fox and the Hound Where will you be in 10 years' time? A Registered Nurse working as a midwife.

JENAYA GROVES

House More

Years at Cathedral 16

Best School Memory

The idiocy that is my friends everyday.

Greatest Influence Mrs Peters and Ms Nicholas.

Favourite quote

Contrary to popular belief, I know exactly what I’m doing. - Tony Stark Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully making money doing something I love.

ELIZA GYSBERTS

House More

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory

Defying all odds of Stephan at Head of the River in a Doubles race; early morning rowing training; Mrs Vollugi’s Chemistry lessons.

Greatest Influence My parents. Favourite quote 100% accountability and 0% excuses.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Helping children who require medical assistance in Australia and developing countries.

DAISY HALL

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 7

Greatest Influence

Mrs Penaluna and Mrs Walker-Campbell.

Favourite quote If you’re happy doing what you’re doing, then nobody can tell you you’re not successful. - Harry Styles Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully in Paris or New York.

ROWAN HAMILTON

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 9

Best School Memory Year 8

Greatest Influence Chris Bumstead.

Favourite quote There is no joy without pain.

ELLA HARVEY

House More

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory

Spending every day laughing with Alice and Sally.

Greatest Influence My beautiful parents.

Favourite quote You only live once. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Happy and living my best life.

TALIA HAVENAAR

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 10

Best School Memory

Writers’ Camp and making connections with the people who went there.

Greatest Influence My family, friends and teachers.

Favourite quote Parting is such sweet sorrow. - Juliet Where will you be in 10 years' time? Living in Japan.

RHYLIE HEMBLING

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Lunch time with friends; netball trips.

Greatest Influence My family and friends.

Favourite quote High School Musical is pretty unrealistic. Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will hopefully be in the Army.

BAILEY HOLBUT

House More

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Going to Brisbane for Vicki Wilson Cup.

Greatest Influence

My parents.

XAVIER HOOD

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Forgetting a jumper when going to the national Science and Engineering finals in Bunbury and subsequently contracting the flu.

Greatest Influence Judy Wadham was truly inspirational throughout our first aid course. Favourite quote Don’t think, know. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Not sure where but, hopefully, I’ll be a couple of inches taller.

JOSHUA HOSKING

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 16

Best School Memory

English with Mrs Salk; History with Ms Edmeads; Chemistry with Mrs Smith; playing badminton in LPE.

Greatest Influence

Richard and Karen Hosking, Ms Armitage, Mrs Salk, Ms Edmeades and Mrs Smith.

Favourite quote That’s not to a business standard, boys! - Mr Walsh

Where will you be in 10 years' time? A fully licensed sonographer or nurse.

ARY JALALEDDINE

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 10

Favourite quote I have Allah and Top G by my side. Where will you be in 10 years’ time? Married.

WYATT JOHINKE

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Digital Solutions Class.

Greatest Influence

My mates.

Favourite quote Success doesn’t make you a better person; it makes you a more successful person. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Doing skids.

JASON KONG

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 2.5

Best School Memory

Playing badminton during LPE.

Greatest Influence Mr Neilson.

Favourite quote Everything happens for a reason. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hong Kong.

LUKE KRATZMANN

KIDD

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 12

Best School Memory

Survival night at Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence The

Goat - Mrs Abd El Messih.

Favourite quote Do you reckon clouds. get lonely? Is that why they travel in groups? - Lachlan Watt The Great

TOSHIRO LARSEN

House More

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Totally doing classwork and not “browsing” www. coolmathgames.com

Favourite quote John 19:28

ANIKA LOGAN

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 7

Best School Memory

Year 11 Development

Days and semi formal.

Greatest Influence My older sister Saskia.

Favourite quote

Think like a proton and stay positive. Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Hopefully I will be finally finished all my education and working as a qualified dentist, maybe overseas somewhere.

Class of 2022 continued

DEMI MAARTENSZ

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 7

Best School Memory

Japan Tour.

Greatest Influence Family, friends, teachers.

Favourite quote I don’t know what my future holds, but the world is wide and I want to make some memories. – Donna, Mamma Mia

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Traveling the world.

CATHERINE MAHER

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

The school productions

(Rock of Ages, Footloose, All Shook Up), especially that surreal energy you feel backstage while you wait with your mates for the show to start.

Greatest Influence Khan Academy. Favourite quote There are no accidents! - Master Oogway

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LAWSON MARTYR

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 3

Greatest Influence Me.

Favourite quote

It is what it is.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Mt Isa.

SIOBHAN MATHESON

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

How people have pronounced my name. It is Siobhan but I’m also known as shob, soybean, S-I-O-B-H-A-N, shobsta, slothy, stormy, borny, shiv, shobsta the lobster and shivy, but my name is pronounced “shivorn”.

Greatest Influence My dad.

Favourite quote Oh the places you will go! You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting so… Get on your way! - Dr Seuss

Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will have finished my engineering degree.

LARA MEESON

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Art excursions.

Greatest Influence My mum.

Favourite quote The world is wide and I want to make some memories. - Mamma Mia

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Rich.

HALINA MATISON

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Discovering my ability to start and finish assignments, given 2-4 months prior, in one night.

Favourite quote

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. – Barbie: Thumbelina Where will you be in 10 years' time? I don’t even know where I will be next week. But hopefully travelling or helping people in some way.

CATHY MCDONALD

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory Tutor Group, especially Freddo Frog ice cream cake.

Greatest Influence

My parents.

Favourite quote

What’s done is done. - Lady Macbeth. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully employed, doing what I enjoy.

BENJAMIN MENKENS

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Playing touch footy with Josh, Zeke and Yuto.

Greatest Influence

Josh Hosking.

Favourite quote It doesn’t matter where you came from... what matters is who you choose to be. - Papa Smurf

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working as a lawyer.

JOSHUA NALDER

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory

Winning the 8+ at Head of the River.

Greatest Influence

My dad, my mum.

Favourite quote We’re not made of sugar. - Jacob Nielsen 2020

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working as a nurse and happy.

CARCIA NALLAJAR

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Boarding; playing Rugby 7’s; School Camps.

Greatest Influence My grandfather has always been my biggest inspiration who is hardworking, caring, and resilient; I strive to be half the person that he is. Favourite quote If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it. –

Mahammad Ali

LIAM NARDINI

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Talking to Mrs Armitage in her office - it was the first time I feel like someone had truly listened to me.

Greatest Influence Mrs Ward has been the greatest influence in my life, teaching me indirectly that life is not all about tests and work, but rather about understanding yourself and loving those you choose to surround yourself with, rather than those you’re forced to. Favourite quote Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic. - Frank Herbert Where will you be in 10 years' time? It doesn’t matter where I am in ten years time - wherever I am, I hope I am surrounded by those I love and cherish, but most of all, I hope I am happy.

CLAIRE NELSON

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 9

Best School Memory School Productions; camps; Chatham House event; Macy’s monologue of ‘The Little Mermaid’.

Greatest Influence Hannah Montana because she gets the best of both worlds.

Favourite quote Claire! Your verbals are leaking again! - Mrs Finlay Where will you be in 10 years' time? Travelling the world.

TYMANIAH

NEWMAN

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Geography Field Trips; Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence My mum and family, Mrs Abd El Messih, Ms Velma, and Art. Favourite quote We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy little mistakes. - Bob Ross Where will you be in 10 years' time? In my tinny with blonde hair and a custom pair of docs, making my way to parliament or leaving a prestigious art auction.

KAYLEIGH NEILSON

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Teaching Mrs Salk what ‘slay and swag’ meant.

Greatest Influence Mr Cliffe. Favourite quote Don’t be sorry, be better. - Mr Rauch

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully working in management, specifically managing/organising music festivals. That’d be pretty cool.

MACY NGUYEN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 11

Best School Memory The infectious laughter my friends and I share in class.

Greatest Influence My mum. Favourite quote You don’t need to convert the whole school. You just need to make a difference in one person’s life. - Mum Where will you be in 10 years' time? Catching everyone in this Grade’s babies in the delivery room.

JACOB NIELSEN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

School Camps.

Greatest Influence

My parents.

Favourite quote If you don’t sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Wherever life takes me.

NICHOLAS PANG

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory

National Rowing 2019, Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence

Mr Arratoon.

Favourite quote

Never put off until tomorrow what can be done today. - Sensei Wu

ALICE PATRICK

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Constantly laughing with my best friends.

Greatest Influence

My mum and dad.

Favourite quote

Live everyday like it’s your last. Where will you be in 10 years' time? I hope to be a dog mum.

Class of 2022 continued

MIKEALIE PAYNE

House More

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

2022 Vicki Wilson Cup.

Greatest Influence

Mrs Bennett Rauch.

Favourite quote Be happy. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully helping people.

ATHAN PHILLIS

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory

Beating Jordi in the Annual Quiz in the Quad.

Greatest Influence W3Schools.

Favourite quote A Pawn can always become a Queen; you just have to make it to the end. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Richer than Halle.

JAYA PRADHAN

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 9

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp

Greatest Influence

Lachlan Phillip Watts

Favourite quote Life

isn’t all haha hehe”Meera Syal OR “______”. - Arthur Wang

LILY RILEY

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 9

Best School Memory

Coaching Netsetgo with Charli; school camps

Greatest Influence Mrs Smith, Mrs Penaluna, my friends and family

Favourite quote We’re not doing that. - Mr Rauch

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Working and travelling as much as posisble, and living life nearly 30 and thriving!

ASHTON PRATCHETT

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence

Dylan James Thomas.

Favourite quote Okay. I pull up! Where will you be in 10 years' time? Living in 2032.

LILLY-ANN

ROBERTS

House More

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Reading in long tutor group

Greatest Influence

My parents

Favourite quote

What’s done, is done. - William Shakespeare (Macbeth)

Where will you be in 10 years' time? At the 10 year reunion

AMY PICKERING

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Late night shenanigans in boarding.

Greatest Influence

My mother.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Travelling Australia with my husband, 4X4 and a dachshund.

ZOE REBGETZ

House More

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Vicki Wilson State champsionships.

Greatest Influence

Mrs Bennett-Rauch.

Favourite quote Take out your earrings! - every teacher ever. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Playing lacrosse in the Burdekin.

SARAH SCOBIE

House More

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Walking down the tunnel after my last eight race at Head of the River; making tea with Charli; watching movies in dorms

Greatest Influence My mother, my father and Aunty Sonnie. Without these people I wouldn’t be who I am today

Favourite quote Don’t pray for an easy life. Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one. Where will you be in 10 years' time? I don’t really know, hopefully practicing in my chosen profession, living life with good people around me, and being the best person I can be.

MAX SILVER

House More

Years at Cathedral 12

Best School Memory Year 8

Greatest Influence

Chris Bumstead.

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

I’ll let you know.

STEFFI SIMON

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory

Winning Gold with Sarah in the Year 8 Double at States; drinking hot chocolate on camp.

Greatest Influence My mum

Favourite quote The wheels are falling off. - Stephan Muhlenberg

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully finished with my studies and doing a job that makes me look forward to going to work everyday.

ELLA STRICKLAND

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory

When Ms Owens let us leave early; when Bec gave us free slushies.

Greatest Influence Mum, Dad, Mrs Penaluna.

Favourite quote Today’s not a bad day unless you let it be a bad day; you always have the chance to turn it around. - Mr Rauch

Where will you be in 10 years' time? in Italy making use of my duolingo addiction.

MICAH TALBOT

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory

Year 10 Camp.

Greatest Influence

Dylan Thomas.

Favourite quote When?

Where will you be in 10 years' time? 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

VANESSA TAME

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 8 camp.

Greatest Influence

Mum and Dad.

Favourite quote Go on a hike. - Harry Lewis

DYLAN THOMAS

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

School Camps.

Greatest Influence Ashton. Favourite quote Sometimes people write novels and they just be so wordy and so self-absorbed. I am not a fan of books. I would never want a book’s autograph. I am a proud non-reader of books. - Kanye West Where will you be in 10 years' time? Rich.

JAMES TONKIN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 7

Best School Memory Year

9 camp and being stuck in a group with influenza.

Greatest Influence

Chris Bumstead.

Favourite quote

You will never influence the world by trying to be like it. - Travis Scott Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working.

JASMINE VERA

House More

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory Dylan.

Greatest Influence

Mrs Penaluna.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? I don’t know. Hopefully I own a Tesla.

ISABELLA TRITTON

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Dancing all night at the Year 11 Dance.

Greatest Influence My mother and father.

Favourite quote The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. - Ayn Rand Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will be the next David Attenborough.

ALYSSA VERHOEVEN

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Being group leader.

Greatest Influence Sarah’s Day.

Favourite quote I’m just going to marry rich anyways. Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will be a stay at home mum with two kids, a Range Rover and a rich husband.

VICTORIA TRUONG

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Playing werewolves and villagers on Year 7 camp; slipping in cow poo on Year 9 camp; Year 11 dance.

Greatest Influence

Mr Rauch, Mr Pollock and my uncle.

Favourite quote Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully recovered from all my traumatic violin lessons.

NOAH VOLICHKIPPIN

House More

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory $5

Formal with the juicy shorts.

Greatest Influence

Movies and Music.

Favourite quote You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan. No plan at all. You know why? Because life cannot be planned. - Parasite, 2019

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Extremely happy with my crushing credit card debt.

MADELEINE

WALLACE

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Greatest Influence Friends.

Favourite quote To win you just have to score more than the other team. - JR

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Still thinking about how to answer this question.

JIATONG WANG

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp (cleaning custard pot at 6 am).

Greatest Influence Mr Pickering & Mr Phillips.

Favourite quote The questions are dead easy. - Mr Pickering Where will you be in 10 years' time? Surviving on Earth.

LACHLAN WATTS

House More

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Playing rugby for the school whenever we had a team.

Greatest Influence My family, mates and Ms Avery.

Favourite quote

Be a good human. - JR

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully, sitting at home watching the Cowboys win their 10th premiership in a row.

Class of 2022 continued

TYGA WHEATLEY

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 10

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence

Ms Nicholas.

Favourite quote Tyga, now is not the time.

Give me the baby. - Bonnie Nicholas

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully with a lot of money.

CADE WHITBREAD

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 11

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp.

Greatest Influence

My friends.

Favourite quote

If you fall, I’ll always be there. - the floor Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working as a paramedic or nurse.

JESSICA

WHITEHEAD

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Year 10 weekends in boarding.

Greatest Influence My beautiful family.

Favourite quote

How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Living life to the fullest.

SAVANAH WILSHIRE

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 17

Best School Memory

Crocodile tiggy on the Junior School playground; school camps; interschool sports; senior HPE.

Greatest Influence

Brodie Chaffey, Mr Rauch and Mr O’Neill. Favourite quote I have 3 rules. Number 1 no whinging, number 2 no whinging and number 3 no whinging. - Mr Rauch 2017

Where will you be in 10 years' time? At the Olympics with Ginger Cox.

AMELIA WILSON

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Greatest Influence Mr Arratoon, Ms Edmeades, Mr Cliffe, Mr Pollock, Ms Gilman, Mr O’Neill and Mrs Abd El Messih.

Favourite quote Suffer the little children. - Matthew’s Gospel 19:14 Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully, I will be gainfully employed.

TIALANA WONG

House More

Years at Cathedral 7

Best School Memory Too many to count but I do look fondly to the time I won an in-class history debate and Mr Midson promised me a Coke - he still owes me that Coke.

Greatest Influence My English teachers as they’ve always made me feel comfortable and capable within my abilities; but also Ms Armitage, she’s always been kind to me and made me feel like i could be my most authentic self around her.

Favourite quote Better terrible truths than kind lies, always.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Thriving, working overseas handling diplomacy and foreign affairs for my home country; changing the world for the better and most probably missing my family and friends.

SALLY WOOD

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory Lunch breaks with Ella and Alice.

Greatest Influence

My mum and dad.

Favourite quote

Life is too short to be anything but happy.

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Hopefully somewhere I’m happy and doing something I love.

SCARLETT

WOODBURY

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory 2020 NSW rowing trip.

Greatest Influence

My Mumma.

Favourite quote

Just smile and wave, boys... Smile and wave. - Penguins of Madagascar

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Sunbathing on the Amalfi Coast, drinking Limoncello.

HAMISH WOODS

House More

Years at Cathedral 3

Greatest Influence Friends.

Favourite quote Bob’s uncle’s older brother’s dog’s cousin’s kid said, “It is that easy.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? In Australia.

PARIS WRIEDE

House More

Years at Cathedral 2.5

Best School Memory On my 3rd day at Cathedral and JR announced to the whole Senior School that I had a ‘creative landing’ in long jump, when I face planted in the blue tarp at the end of the pit.

Greatest Influence Mrs Bennett-Rauch.

Favourite quote You need to have confidence in your ability, otherwise you’re setting yourself up to fail. - Mr Rauch

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working at Sunshine Coast Paediatrics as an Occupational Therapist.

JOHN YONGAO

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 2.5

Best School Memory

Too many to list.

Greatest Influence Lawson Martyr.

Favourite quote In Fortnite, you go for the win, even if we have bad loot. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Australia.

NATHAN WRIGHT

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Walking the same laps every morning with Hamish Finlayson around the Junior, Middle and Senior School quads.

Greatest Influence Mrs Christine Peters. Favourite quote So what if I’m crazy? the best people are. Where will you be in 10 years' time? If all goes well, I will be creating cinematic music for productions or performing my own songs on stage under the artist name FID.

KODII YOUNG

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Morning tea with Miss Velma.

Greatest Influence Dakota Callope.

Favourite quote It Happens… - Bruce Galletly

RAIN YANG

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Year 9 camp; ski trip; mucking around in general.

Greatest Influence My parents and the indomitable urge to make more money.

Favourite quote When life gives me lemons, I will plant the seeds to grow more lemons. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Travelling in Austria.

Valedictory

Formal

Year 12 Group Photo