The Dawn – TCS 2025

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of

The Dawn magazine.

The first Dawn magazine was published in 1925 by the Old Girls of St Anne’s as a medium to share information about the school’s development and achievements, for past students to keep up to date with the careers and lives of their peers, and where present students could publish their creative writing.

The name of the magazine ‘The Dawn’ was chosen as it suggested new beginnings, aspirations and ventures. It drew upon the image of Aurora, the Dawn-goddess, opening the gates to the East, so that Light, both spiritual and intellectual, may stream forth to gladden the world. It was hoped that ‘The Dawn’ would open the gates for all who received it.

The cover design remained virtually unchanged for the 50 years that the Old Girls’ Association managed contributions and paid for the distribution of The Dawn (supplemented by revenue from advertisements for the last 20 of those years). In 1976, the School took over responsibility for the magazine and the format changed to reflect the dawning of a new era in the life of the school.

Since then, students and staff have contributed to ‘The Dawn’ each year to provide history and reflection on the activities and achievements of the school community.

TONI LANPHIER ARCHIVIST

Cover: 2025 School Captains, Luke Bartolo and Celicia Niemandt in The Cathedral School's Learning Hub, with an original copy of 'The Dawn', circa 1926. Back cover: 'The Dawn' poem by A.P. as published in the 1926 magazine.

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Reports

Principal's Report

Board Chair'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

As I look back on my second year as Principal, I remain deeply proud of the spirit that defines The Cathedral School. The start of 2025 tested that spirit once again. Severe weather disrupted the beginning of our school year, bringing with it familiar challenges for our families, staff, and students. Yet, true to form, our community responded with resilience, care, and quiet determination. The same qualities that have always shaped our story.

That same resilience was needed when we lost our beloved raintree. A living symbol of Cathedral’s heart. For generations it sheltered assemblies, concerts, and moments of stillness. Its loss was felt deeply, reminding us how place and memory intertwine. Out of that sadness came resolve: the Raintree Re-Design Project continues into 2026, ensuring that its legacy will live on in a new space of connection and renewal. Just when we thought we’d faced enough disruption, the loss of our entire large bus fleet early in the year added a logistical challenge few schools could imagine. Once again, our staff, parents, and students met the moment with creativity and humour. In true Cathedral fashion, we turned disruption into opportunity. A reminder that adaptability isn’t a catchphrase at Cathedral, it is a way of life.

Despite these challenges, 2025 will be remembered as a year of extraordinary achievement across every aspect of school life in academics, music, art, sport, and service. Our students achieved outstanding results in the

2025 NAPLAN assessments, continuing an upward trend that reflects both the strength of our teaching and the engagement of our learners. Cathedral’s performance across literacy and numeracy again exceeded national benchmarks, a credit to our committed teachers and the curiosity of our students. Beyond NAPLAN, our students excelled in a range of academic competitions and enrichment opportunities, earning recognition at state and national levels. Their success reflects not only their intellect but also their courage to step into new challenges. We now look ahead with excitement to the release of our 2025 ATAR results, confident they will mirror the hard work and persistence of our senior students and staff.

Across performing arts, this year has been nothing short of exceptional. Our students performed and competed with distinction locally, across Queensland, nationally, and even internationally. Their triumphs at the Townsville Eisteddfod were outstanding, with ensembles and soloists achieving remarkable success. Just as important were the countless performances that filled our Chapel, our assembly spaces, and our community events with joy and pride. In visual art, Cathedral talent again shone brightly. Three of our students earned scholarships to the Creative Generation In-House Workshop in Brisbane, an incredible achievement. Our senior artists were once again recognised at the North Queensland Creative Generation Awards. Their work reflected both skill and heart, capturing stories of identity, belonging, and imagination that remind us why the arts are vital to who we are.

Our sporting achievements in 2025 were record-breaking. Our Middle and Senior Girls claimed all three Inter-school championship trophies— swimming, cross country, and athletics— while our Middle and Senior Boys won the swimming championship and placed runner-up in both cross country and athletics. These results mark a first in our 100-plus-year history. Our Junior

School athletes also excelled, winning the A Schools Swimming Championship and finishing runner-up in both the boys’ and girls’ A Schools Athletics competitions. Our Rowing Team topped the medal tally at the Queensland State School Championships, while numerous students represented Cathedral at district, regional, state, and national levels. Behind every trophy sits the true achievement commitment, teamwork, and the humility to win well.

Service remains central to Cathedral life. In 2025, our students and staff supported Clean Up Australia Day, worked alongside local churches, and assisted community and not-forprofit organisations across Townsville and beyond. These contributions both financial and in-kind were made quietly, consistently, and with compassion. Service here is never about grand gestures. It’s about the everyday act of noticing where help is needed and stepping in with empathy. It’s about small, shared actions that remind us what it means to belong to something larger than ourselves. This year we also took time to look inward. Through a wide-reaching review of our school’s strategic intent, we invited voices from every corner of our community from students, parents, staff, alumni, and friends to help shape the next chapter of Cathedral’s story. Your contributions have guided the development of our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, which brings clarity and direction to the values already lived here every day. Its focus on Mind, Heart, Future, and Home reflects our collective vision for the years ahead: a school where learning is deep and personal; a community grounded in character and care; a place that embraces innovation and connection; and a home that continues to grow sustainably while honouring its legacy. To everyone who participated in this process, thank you. You’ve helped ensure that Cathedral’s purpose, vision, and values remain not just words, but the lived experience of every student who walks through our gates.

Principal's Report continued

2025 has been a year of paradox challenge and triumph, loss and renewal, reflection and progress. Yet through it all, Cathedral has remained steadfast: a place where young people are known, loved, and inspired to be their best selves. As we move toward 2026, we do so with confidence and excitement. The Raintree Re-Design Project will take shape, our strategic work will move into action, and new opportunities will continue to unfold in classrooms, on stages, in sports arenas, and in the hearts of our students. To our students, thank you for your energy, courage, and curiosity. To our staff, thank you for your professionalism, compassion, and care. To our families, thank you for your trust, partnership, and belief in what Cathedral stands for.

Here’s to the journey ahead to 2026 and beyond as we continue to nurture inquisitive minds, kind hearts, and purposeful futures.

MR LUKE BAILLS PRINCIPAL

Board Chair's Report

The start of the school year followed a similar pattern to previous years with the challenges of the North Queensland weather coinciding with the start of Term 1. The loss of the iconic rain tree was extremely sad to many in our community but how our Connection Place was spared, with mere centimetres on both sides, was a fortunate minor miracle. The weather continued a disruptive theme throughout the year with the postponement of the lagoon dash on Foundation Day due to a heavy track.

The success of the school is always reflected by the success of our students and again this year the results and achievements across the complete breadth of school activities has been impressive and recognises the hard work put in by students and our wonderful school staff. Ensuring our students are prepared for lifelong success and that they have the foundations to build successful lives and careers remains our core mission.

A significant focus and effort this year, led by the School Executive, was the review of the school’s strategic intent. This work is intended to ensure the future direction and plans for the school remain valid, contemporary and that the school remains focused on continually improving in delivering a world class education. This is a crucial task and balancing the need to evolve, adapt and change to a rapidly evolving environment while not losing

the connection to the proud history and community that has made the school successful requires careful consideration. This work will continue and be embedded from next year.

As forecast, this year has seen the finalisation of a phase of significant building works within the school and the removal of the associated fencing across the school grounds. While this has been deliberate to ensure an opportunity for students, staff and community to enjoy the new facilities, significant work in planning the next phases has become the focus. This was initiated with the appointment of local architects, Counter Point as the new school architect. The Counter Point team will be working with the school and community on a revised infrastructure master plan which will guide the next phase of infrastructure upgrade and investment.

An area of success which was a focus over the past 12-18 months was on ensuring as a school, we meaningfully connected with the communities of our boarders. The boarding dimension remains an important aspect in the culture at our school. The efforts of many to make this a reality is resulting in an increased number of boarders and families from our regional communities trusting us with the education and wellbeing of their

children. The connection to our regional communities will remain a focal point and being part of numerous regional events remains a key highlight for many of our staff who travel to attend.

This year has seen challenges for an important stakeholder in the school community with the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland going into voluntary receivership. While this has no direct impact on the school as a separate entity from the Diocese, it remains an important contributor and part of the school fabric and our history. I want to acknowledge the outstanding support and input Bishop Keith continues to provide to the school. Finally, and as always, I would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2025 and encourage you to take what you have learnt, the connections and friendships made, and maintain the momentum as you pursue the next exciting chapter in your lives. To all the families that make our school community special, have a wonderful Christmas, travel safely and I look forward to seeing you next year.

MR DANIEL CHRISTIE BOARD CHAIR

Deputy Principal's Report

This year at Cathedral has been one of exciting progress, deep reflection, and shared endeavour.

Together, we have continued to nurture a culture of excellence in teaching, leadership development, and whole school improvement, all while setting bold plans for the Cathedral of the future.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank every member of our community – teachers, non-teaching academic and support staff, ancillary staff, students, and parents – for your commitment and care. Every step forward we have taken rests on the strength of this shared effort.

A central focus this year has been embedding peer observation across teachers’ performance and development cycles. This initiative has opened doors, literally and figuratively, as staff have shared their practice, received constructive feedback, and modelled professional trust. The willingness of teachers to invite colleagues into their classrooms reflects a culture of courage, growth, and collaboration. We have also continued to invest in professional learning. Termly sessions on the domains of quality teaching have created a common language across Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools. Our Middle Leaders have stretched themselves through the Harvard Curriculum Leadership Program and our ongoing ‘Leadership Lift’ initiative, while the new shadowing program for aspiring leaders has strengthened

the next generation of leadership. Together, these efforts ensure Cathedral remains a place where leadership is grown and shared.

The rollout of the Australian Curriculum v9.0 has been another priority. With the leadership of our Assistant Heads of Junior and Middle Schools, we are creating a whole school plan that connects seamlessly across subject areas. By the end of this year, Cathedral will have mapped key domains in Mathematics, English, HPE, Science, and Technologies with a consistent, contextualised approach that reflects the needs of our students and our Northern Queensland setting. Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, and The Arts are the final departments to complete their planning and implementation cycle, with their work scheduled for 2026. This timing ensures Cathedral’s full v9.0 rollout will be complete in line with our Non-State Schools Accreditation Cyclic Review. The success of this phased approach rests on the strong collaboration of staff across departments and, in particular, the pivotal leadership of the Assistant Heads of Junior and Middle Schools, whose guidance and coordination have been instrumental in keeping the process both coherent and sustainable. Perhaps the most energising work of 2025 has been the opportunity to step back and ask a big question: What kind of school do we want Cathedral to be for the next generation? At the beginning of the year, we knew this was not something that could be answered quickly or in isolation. Our world is changing rapidly – technologically, socially, and environmentally – and schools must respond with foresight. The OECD’s Education 2030 position paper reminded us that the task of education is not just to impart knowledge, but to prepare young people to thrive in an unpredictable world. With this in mind, we launched a process of listening and consultation. Across Terms 2, 3 and 4, staff and members of the School Board and

Executive came together in workshops and focus groups. The conversations were open and, at times, challenging: What should purpose-driven learning look like at Cathedral? How do we balance global citizenship with our unique Northern Queensland identity? How do we strengthen belonging while also innovating in digital learning, sustainability, and intercultural understanding?

From these conversations, a story began to emerge. Staff told us that Cathedral must continue to be a place where every student is known, where pastoral care is as strong as academic rigour, and where belonging is the heartbeat of the school. At the same time, there was a clear call to embrace the opportunities of the future, to foster curiosity, resilience, and ethical character; to prepare students for real world challenges; and to ensure they are globally aware, digitally fluent, and locally grounded.

The next step has been to capture this shared wisdom in a draft roadmap: one that identifies clear priorities, measurable goals, and a bold but authentic pathway forward. This roadmap will be finalised with the School Board and shared with the community in the months ahead. What is most encouraging is that it is not the product of one office or one team, it is the collective voice of Cathedral, shaping the next chapter of our story together. The road ahead is ambitious, but it is also energising. The progress we have made this year shows that when we work together, Cathedral can honour its proud heritage while also innovating for the future.

To our teachers, staff, students, and parents, thank you for the trust, enthusiasm, and engagement you bring to this journey. Together, we are building a Cathedral School where strong minds, kind hearts, and bright futures are not just words but a lived reality every day.

MS TONIA GLOUDEMANS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

School Captains' Reports

When you hear the title “School Captain” a lot might come to mind. Flashy badges, important handshakes, big speeches and even bigger smiles. Rather, we have found that true value lies in the work done consistently behind the scenes, when nobody is watching. This year our goal was simple: to lead by example.

By working with the wonderful prefect team, we were able to bring fresh ideas and initiatives to life, all while upholding Cathedral’s integrity, values and long-standing traditions. Through this teamwork, we poured our efforts into supporting the community that has given us everything and more. We firmly believe there’s a unique place for everyone at Cathedral, so we strived to help each student find it. As another dawn draws near, we feel honoured to be able to leave our mark in the centenary edition of the magazine.

Before we even had time to transition into our final school year, Ms Nicholas excitedly approached us with the first of many tasks: MC’ing the everpopular Interhouse Drama competition. However, this year, we decided to change things up, by pre-recording all the house interviews, each with their own funny twist or prop. We had a blast thinking of funny games to

play and karaoke songs to sing. The giant grins on all the students’ faces as they watched the houses perform are forever engrained in our hearts.

Following this lively start, our momentum was briefly interrupted. After an actionpacked first week back at school, we were greeted by the February floods of 2025. Although this hiccup caused a slight delay, the Dux Assembly still took place later in Term 1, giving us the opportunity to reflect on the marvellous achievements of our beloved 2024 seniors. Their humility only made their accomplishments more inspiring, prompting us all to dream a little bigger and work a little harder to create something extraordinary.

Soon after, the energy shifted to the first sporting event of the year. First up on the agenda was the long-anticipated Interhouse Swimming Carnival. Despite having no voice by the end of it, we had a blast cheering on our fellow peers as they splashed and dashed across the 50m pool to etch their names in Cathedral’s swimming history. What warmed our hearts was that Cathedral’s school spirit exceeded our familiar house rivalries as many individuals bravely stepped out of their comfort zones as they took on the daring water.

From the pool to the stage, the excitement continued. As the Interhouse Musicals and Instrumentals took to the limelight, we got to experience the magic of the microphone during the school day for the first time in a while. Each house placed their best foot forward as they united to become the Kings and Queens of the arts.

Furthermore, we were given the chance to connect with the broader community beyond the walls of our school. We had the absolute privilege to attend the North Queensland Legacy breakfast where we not only learnt about the rich history of Townsville and the ANZACs but also Cathedral’s place in it. This broadened our horizons as leaders to cherish the traditions and history of our great school. We hope that future students have the same opportunities to experience this shared pride in our school. This sense of camaraderie was carried into the prestigious ANZAC march.

Back on campus, the spirit of competition was alive and well. Although we faced the sweltering heat and the challenges of the crosscountry course, seeing the participation from the members of each house made our sunburnt skin worth it.

Soon after, we welcomed the wider community into our world. Open Day: a chance for us to give Townsville a taste of the true Cathedral experience, showcasing the plethora of clubs and extracurricular activities that are on offer. Here the broader community got to see the school for what it is and truly understand how blessed we are to step foot upon this campus we get to call home.

And just when we thought the term couldn’t get any more vibrant—Pow! Bom! Crash! That sound was the cue for the marching band to play, letting us know the much-anticipated P & F carnival was on the way. To our school, this event means so much more than just its flashing colours and carnival

CELICIA NIEMANDT AND LUKE BARTOLO 2025 SCHOOL CAPTAINS

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rides, because it provides us with a space for families to connect.

If Term 2 wasn’t already exciting enough, the Music Showcase genuinely did top it off. The accumulation of all the hard work of students and teachers alike was on full display for us to marvel at. It was a true celebration of the arts.

And with that, Term 2 was rounded off like the bang of a starter’s gun as we took to the Red Track to compete for the illustrious Interhouse Athletics shield. After applying a courteous amount of zinc with smiles on our faces, it put a pep in our step to see the overwhelming sense of participation and encouragement from everyone involved.

Of course, no Cathedral year would be complete without honouring our deeply ingrained history. Although many students may remember the 108th Foundation Day for its cake and prized lagoon dash, it was an opportunity for us to celebrate Cathedral’s deep heritage.

Yet, beyond the headline events, it’s the everyday magic that further truly defines our school. While these major milestones fill up the calendar, what gives Cathedral its vibrant charm is the in-between – the moments that happen every week. Whether you enjoyed hitting the handball courts at lunch or preferred sitting down to chat with friends, the connections made – especially those quiet, everyday ones will last a lifetime. On top of that, the rich variety of weekly activities such as National Boarding Week, MAD Week, National Science Week, NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week, and Book Week kept us constantly busy and forever learning.

As we reflect on 2025, we are so beyond grateful for the school and the environment it provides everyone to not only realise their dreams but also achieve them. Before we exceed yet another word limit, we feel it appropriate to thank these key members of the Cathedral family.

Firstly, we thank our peers for entrusting us with the role of School Captains. It’s been an absolute privilege to serve our community alongside you all.

We would love to extend our gratitude to all the auxiliary staff which includes but isn’t limited to the maintenance team, bus drivers, cleaners, caterers, librarians, science technicians and laundry ladies. Without their work behind closed doors and utmost care for our school, Cathedral would not function so flawlessly.

To the tireless executive team in Heatley House, we sincerely thank you for your strategic yet loving work that you pour into everything you do.

To all the teachers at our school, the impact you have is immeasurable. Not only do you welcome us into your classroom to teach us content, but your mentorship prepares us for life.

Last but definitely not least, our final thanks must go to Mr Midson. Thank you times a thousand. Your guidance, encouragement and occasional Dad jokes truly carried our whole cohort through 2025.

As we seniors step into this new chapter of our lives, we do so with a heart full of memories and the Cathedral spirit permanently by our side. We’re confident that with the passion of our current students and the leadership of the graduating class of 2026, this community will continue to thrive and educate its students for lifelong success.

Reconciliation Week.

Chaplain’s Report

There were many highlights in 2025.

We have once more enjoyed very strong student leadership in all three schools this year.

Anna did a great job as School Chapel Captain, being very eager to give talks at Senior School and Middle School chapels. Her very practical examples of how faith in God can intersect with daily life helped make good connections with her listeners. She was ably supported by the Chapel Committee who worked together to run the Christian Fellowship Group (in the Middle and Senior Schools) and who also contributed to the first Junior School Easter Activity Day.

In the Middle School, Olivia was a very organised and thoughtful Chapel Leader, giving two great talks to her peers. She

did lots of organising, including keeping a very active chapel band motivated and on song. Thanks to all involved with the band. Olivia also helped with some of the combined school chapels, including emceeing when Anna was away.

In Junior school, Michaela and Annabel both did a great job of emceeing the Year 5-6 chapels, as well as helping with some of the combined school chapels.

Our school still enjoys singing in chapels, and while enthusiasm ebbs and flows, we have some great days where our hearts are lifted. Having great live music really helps, and so a big thanks to all our musicians, especially Mrs Adkins who plays across all sub schools on a weekly basis, including at Boarders’ Chapels. Thanks also to Mr Ferguson, who helps co-ordinate a lot of very busy Senior School musicians to contribute when they can, and who often strums a guitar or taps along on the drum kit as well.

Our CE program was changed this year, with an increased focus on the bible. In a world that seems to have lost its compass at times, we are so lucky to have the experience of digging into God’s word and reading about the God who made us and sent his son to redeem us, giving us purpose and hope.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life! (John 3:16) God is good!

FATHER TIM ADKINS CHAPLAIN

Chapel Captain's Report

Leading as Chapel Captain this year has been such an incredible privilege and blessing! The role has given me the chance to serve, encourage, and connect with people in ways I hadn’t experienced before and I’m so grateful for that. Every week I’ve loved being involved in our Christian Fellowship Group, where we could gather with students from many grades and actively share, grow and encourage one another in our faith. The activities and discussions we had in the group have been very profound and meaningful and I am glad we were able to create such a supportive environment to learn and deepen our faith together.

Leading Chapels and presenting my very own reflections throughout the year has also been a very meaningful part of my role. Standing in front of my peers and teachers to share the Word of God has been a rewarding, albeit challenging endeavour but I looked forward to every opportunity I had to do it!

One of the major highlights of the year was the Junior School Easter Activity Day that we ran back in April. It was thanks to the wonderful Chapel Committee and Prefects that what began as six months of organisation and planning resulted in a rewarding and memorable day with the Junior School students. Spending time with the younger children, running activities and sharing the Easter message with them was an incredible experience. It was a joy to see their excitement and curiosity as they learned more about God’s love and message, and I feel grateful to have been part of their journey.

This year has been so special and incredibly busy and it’s only through the dedicated support of so many wonderful people that I’ve been able to achieve more than I could have dreamed of when I first stepped into

this role. I owe it all to Father Tim, the Chapel Committee and the support of many wonderful teachers who have backed me on this journey. Mr Midson, Mr Baills, Ms Gloudemans, Mrs Talbot and Ms Avery are just a few of the incredibly supportive teachers who’ve encouraged and believed in me throughout the year. Many of the things I sought to achieve would not have been possible without their support and I am immensely grateful for their guidance.

As I look back on this year, I am reminded of how much I have grown through this role: in faith, in confidence and in understanding of what it truly means to lead by serving. From the bottom of my heart, I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to serve The Cathedral School as Chapel Captain. Our community is like no other, where faith is interwoven within our values to create such a welcoming and supportive environment. As I move forward into new opportunities, I know the lessons I’ve learned from my time here will continue to shape the way I live and lead in the years ahead.

ANNA MARY-BINIL CHAPEL CAPTAIN

Parents & Friends’ Association President’s Report

The 2025 year began with a transition of leadership as I stepped down from the role of President early in the year. During this time, our Vice President, Stuart Cunningham, kindly agreed to step up and lead the P&F with great enthusiasm. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Stuart for his steady leadership and to the entire committee and senior staff for their unwavering support, adaptability and teamwork throughout the year.

I would also like to express my gratitude to Pam Milford, our outgoing Secretary, for her exceptional dedication and ongoing contribution to the P&F over several years. Pam’s willingness to go above and beyond has been invaluable. Thank you to our outgoing Treasurer, Sam Philip, for his support and involvement in events during his tenure.

Our dedicated P&F, staff, parents and friends of the school have given countless hours of their time and energy to ensure the success of events and the smooth running of our meetings. Their positivity and commitment truly embody the spirit of our school community.

In 2025, we trialled a range of varying meeting days, times, and venues to encourage greater participation. Following strong feedback, we will return to Tuesday 7:00pm meetings in 2026 which remains the preferred option for most attendees.

Thanks to all P&F members and parent volunteers, particularly our

boarding parents, who continue to provide outstanding support at major school events such as the February Swimming Carnivals. Your presence and involvement are always appreciated.

Our first meeting of the year, planned at Otto’s Fairfield Waters, was unfortunately cancelled due to the extreme wet weather, as was our Welcome Back BBQ. Despite these early disruptions, the committee maintained a positive spirit, adapting as needed and welcoming some of our regular Zoom attendees who continued to participate virtually throughout the year. The P&F was also able to assist northern communities impacted by significant flooding, providing support to Victoria Plantation State School, Toobanna State School, and the Ingham Netball Club. It was heartwarming to see the school community come together to help others during a challenging time.

Despite torrential rain, the committee successfully hosted our third Ballads and Brushes event - a wonderful celebration of creativity and community spirit. We also achieved record results with our biannual Carnival and Dodgers Raffle, thanks to Jo’s leadership as Carnival Convenor and the collective effort of the committee, staff and parent volunteers. The recent P&F Race Day was a resounding success in friend-raising, attracting the greatest number of attendees since the event began. Once again, the afternoon was expertly planned and executed by Pam with the support of Luke, Johanna, Stuart, the committee and staff.

Our P&F Wishlist approvals were warmly received across the Early Learning Centre, Junior School, Middle/Senior School, and Boarding, supporting a wide range of projects and resources that benefit students directly.

This year also saw thoughtful and constructive discussion around proposed Constitution changes

for 2026, including combining the Secretary and Treasurer roles, holding one ordinary meeting per term and establishing subcommittees for key events or activities, each with a nominated lead to report back to the P&F. These changes reflect the committee’s commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability.

Moving forward, The Stable on The Strand and Feel the Magic have been confirmed as our ongoing annual Christmas Hamper raffle fundraising recipients, ensuring our contributions continue to make a meaningful difference.

In closing, I wish to take a moment to acknowledge and thank Principal Luke Baills for his ongoing leadership, encouragement, and genuine engagement with the P&F. Luke’s presence along with his openness to ideas and collaboration, provides a strong foundation for the partnership between the school and the parent community. His continued support has been instrumental in helping the P&F achieve its goals and strengthen our connection with families. Additionally, I would like to highlight the immense contributions of Tonia Gloudemans, Simon Midson, Chris Anderson, Louise Anderson and Johanna Bragg who attend every P&F meeting and contribute to events throughout the year alongside our committee. Finally, I extend a warm welcome to our incoming 2026 committee and our 2026 Secretary/Treasurer, Nikki Smith, a Cathedral alumnus. Together, we have continued to uphold the P&F’s values of cooperation, service, and connection. I am immensely proud of all we have achieved this year and look forward to building on this momentum in 2026.

NAOMI MADÀCSI PARENTS & FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

Past Students' Association President's Report

The year began with heavy rain, which unfortunately forced the cancellation of our Back to School BBQ for the Class of 2024. We extend our warm congratulations to the graduates on their excellent results, with special recognition to Jack McCosker, who was named Dux of the School for 2024.

The wild weather continued into March, when unprecedented overnight rain caused the collapse of the much-loved raintree beside the lagoon. Since 2016, this tree had been strung with party lights and was a memorable feature of our Centenary celebrations in 2017. Its absence leaves a noticeable gap in the school landscape, though we are grateful that the Connection Place was not damaged.

PSA SCHOLARSHIP

Each year, the Past Students’ Association awards a scholarship to a Year 12 student who serves as our representative. In 2025, this role was held by Anna Mary Binil. We thank Anna for her outstanding contribution.

FOUNDATION DAY & REUNION WEEKEND

This year’s Foundation Day address was delivered by Duncan Pickering (Class of 2015), a former boarder from Croydon who has served in the Defence Force and now works as a police officer in Mount Isa. Although rain once again delayed the Lagoon Dash, the event went ahead two weeks later, with the Current Students team taking home the Bragging Rights

Trophy. Thank you to our enthusiastic alumni runners: Jahrah Pearce (2019), Sally Wood (2022), Ben Hawes (2024), and Patxi Phillips (2019).

The Sundowner by the Lagoon was a warm evening of food, entertainment, and reconnection. Around 50 people attended, and although wet weather moved us indoors to the Rock Centre foyer, the lively and welcoming atmosphere remained.

Luke and I also hosted 25 past students on a school tour, followed by a lovely lunch in the Dining Hall. Many thanks to Toni and Annette for joining us. We also celebrated a beautiful service at St James Cathedral, enriched by the music of Cathedral School students, where I was honoured to give a reading.

The weekend concluded with a Sunday trip to Ravenswood, where 11 past students joined boarding students, Toni, Luke, and me to explore World War II history, tour Wilson’s House, and enjoy lunch at the Railway Hotel – a memorable day of history and camaraderie.

WALL OF HONOUR

A highlight of this year was the launch of the Wall of Honour on Foundation Day. This initiative celebrates past students who have made a lasting impact in their careers, communities, and beyond, recognising achievements that inspire current and future generations.

The inaugural inductees were:

• Olive Hely (Gannon) – Service to the School

• Marguerita (Peg) Holborn (Phillips) –Business & Community Participation

• Lynette Illingsworth (Martel) – Art & Environmental Achievements

• Rosemary Menkens (Fox) –Community Contributions

REUNION ON THE ROAD

Throughout 2025, I travelled more than 15,000 km visiting boarding families and hosting Sundowner events in local pubs across Queensland and the Northern Territory. These gatherings brought together current families, future families, and past students. Over the course of the year, I was fortunate to reconnect with more than 100 past students and parents.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the 2024–25 PSA Executive: Vice President Michael Lang, Secretary Tristan Davey and Treasurer Val Carson, and committee members Toni Lanphier, Mary Gallagher, Annette Nelson, Sandra Hubert, and Jeff Pearce for their ongoing support and commitment.

Special thanks go to Toni Lanphier, who continues to manage our archives with such dedication, and to Jo Bragg, for administration support with Connection magazine, the PSA database, and supporting the committee. I also thank Suzie Westendorf for stepping in so capably during Jo’s long service leave. Above all, I wish to acknowledge Principal Luke Baills, whose unwavering support and partnership with the PSA is deeply appreciated.

Finally, I pay tribute to Val Carson, who has now stepped down from her role as Treasurer and longserving committee member. Val’s dedication and contribution to the PSA have left an enduring legacy, and she will be deeply missed.

It remains an honour to serve as President of the Past Students’ Association. I am passionate about our school and proud of the legacy of St Anne’s and The Cathedral School past students.

TOM PORTER PRESIDENT, PAST STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION, CLASS OF 2007

Generations Photos – Children of Past Students

GENERATIONS JUNIOR SCHOOL

GENERATIONS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR SCHOOL

Front row (left to right) Lachlan McKenzie, Wynn Milford, Heidi Coxon, Hamilton Smith, Noah Tekopua, Byron Edwards, Austin Navarro, Alexander Gianoulis, Violet De Witt, Harrison Buglar, Charlotte Birt. Second row Henry Briggs, Oliver McKenzie, Florence Milford, Eva Davoren, Thomas Coxon, Evie Patterson, Freya Scott, Pearl Collings, Fletcher Gander, Harvey Birt. Third row Hazel De Witt, Braxton Young, Harriet Lawson, Maria Gianoulis, Ava Webster, Sienna Wise, Eleanor Milford, Jeremiah Tekopua, Ariane Darveniza, Harvey Turner. Fourth row Jett Edwards, George Gianoulis, Angus Lawson, Harry Munro, Deklyn Li, Henry Navarro, Scott Christian, Edward Finter, Hugo Kippin. Fifth row Alice Coxon, Trixie Hambly, Poppy Munro, Klara Simenic, Aurora Silverthorne, Michaela Darveniza, Chloe Frizzell, Pippa Gander. Absent Lucy Ando, Lachlan Frizzell, Aurora Hookey, Zander Ryter.

Front row (left to right) Emma Galvin, Louise Birchmore, Lucy Wockner, William Finter, Barney Ling, Jackson Lehmann, Clare Birchmore, Kailey Wise, Emma Christian. Second row Geneviere Darveniza, Isabella Williams, Aoife Fitzgerald, Claudia Chun Tie, Bridget Pedracini, Ingrid O'Brien, Lucy Fennamore, Ashlin Lane, Paige Wise. Third row Noah Munro, Finn Silverthorne, Samuel Galvin, Oliver Li, Oscar Mitchell, Lucas Zagami, Robert French, Quintin McNamara. Fourth row Bella Faichney, Summer Mitchell, Maddox Sturmfels, Owen Richardson, Ethan Davoren, Claire Kratzmann, Stella Munro.

Special Events

First Day of School

ANZAC Day

Foundation Day

School Carnival

2024 History and Cultural Tour

Melbourne Cultural Tour

NZ Ski Trip

Junior School Musical

Junior School Grandparents’ Day

Junior School Wonder Walk

Junior School Art Show

Japan Tour

First Day of School

ANZAC Day

From the dusty plains of western Queensland to the historic battlefields of Europe, my journey has been one of discovery, reflection, and deep personal connection. As a boarder at Cathedral since 2021, I’ve grown used to the rhythms of school life: room changes, sports updates, and the occasional surprise in the eCat newsfeed. But nothing caught my eye quite like the bold announcement at the end of Term 4, 2023: “Cathedral Europe Tour, 2024.”

The itinerary promised a whirlwind adventure through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. I was instantly on the phone to Mum and Dad, pleading my case with dramatic flair, offering to surrender to child labour if it meant I could go. Thankfully, my enthusiasm won them over, but with one condition. I had to learn about our family’s history, particularly the brave men who had once fought on

One fell at Gallipoli, while the other two were wounded on the Western Front. But it was the tale of my greatgrandfather, Septimus Braithwaite, and his younger brother Sydney that truly resonated. These men had fought in the very places I would soon visit, nearly 110 years earlier.

Septimus enlisted in Cloncurry at just 20 years old, leaving behind his job as a station hand to enter the chaos of war-torn Europe in mid-1916. He faced unimaginable horrors, surviving battles where only a handful of his battalion made it out alive. In one instance, just 7 of 98 soldiers returned, and he was among them. His only keepsake from the war was a German sniper bullet that pierced his backpack and lodged in his canvas shaving kit. That stroke of luck is the reason I’m here today.

Though Septimus and Sydney served in different divisions, they fought

present-day state. Standing where my ancestors once stood, I felt a profound respect for the ANZACs. Their courage, forged under inhumane conditions far from home, was humbling.

Sydney’s story ended in tragedy. Severely gassed at Passchendaele in late 1917, he died at just 20 years old and was buried at Birr Cross Roads Cemetery near Ypres, Belgium. Our school bus pulled into the cemetery, and we all set out to find his grave. After a long search, Mr Midson called out—he’d found it. It was the very first headstone at the gate. Standing before it, I was overwhelmed with emotion. I recited a poem written by one of my grandfather’s brothers, a tribute to Sydney and all the diggers who gave everything. Many Australians carry stories like mine, threads of family woven into the fabric of our national history. Though more than a century has passed, the legacy of the ANZACs lives on in every generation. We walk in their essence, and for that, we owe them our deepest gratitude.

ASHLEY WHITEHEAD

My great-grandfather’s platoon carrying out an ambush on Hazebrouck, 1918.

Septimus Braithwaite.

Laying flowers on Sydney Braithwaite's grave.

108th Foundation Day

Every student, staff member and parent’s heart swells when the first few notes of the Raintree song plays on Foundation Day. Every person present in the Rock Centre stands a little bit straighter when “To Be a Pilgrim” sounds over the speakers. Why? Because on Foundation Day, we are reminded that we are all one. We are united as members of this family, and that is something to be proud of.

Foundation Day traditions have been staples throughout our school for decades. It’s a day to celebrate our growth, our staff, our students and our achievements. It’s a day to celebrate Cathedral. This year, we celebrated 108 years of the Cathedral family.

We started the day with our annual Foundation Day service - an electrifying event that makes everyone’s hearts fill with pride. We celebrated another birthday with music, commemoration and the unveiling of two brand new buildings. We had the privilege of hearing from past student Duncan Pickering as guest speaker – it’s always a special treat to reflect on Cathedral, how far we’ve come and to realise how the school really does set us up for lifelong success.

We further celebrated with the delicious annual birthday cake, laughter and smiles all around the campus.

The long-awaited Lagoon Dash was postponed due to unsafe weather conditions. However, in true Cathedral style, a plan was swiftly made, and the race was held a couple of weeks later. We didn’t let unforeseen circumstances prevent the whole school from gathering as per tradition to cheer on our preppies, houses, students, past students and teachers.

Despite the year inevitably bringing its challenges; the beloved raintree falling down, the February flooding and some other bumps along the way, Foundation Day was once again a reminder to all that Cathedral’s

strengths lies in the community and that we will always persevere, coming out stronger on the other side of any challenge thrown our way.

Overall, the day was a huge success, and I can wholeheartedly say that it was an honour to be a part of this school’s 108th Foundation Day celebration – it was one for the books.

CELICIA NIEMANDT CO SCHOOL CAPTAIN

School Carnival

2024 History and Cultural Tour

In December 2024, 22 students and five staff from Cathedral embarked on the 2024 History and Cultural Tour, travelling through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Over two weeks, the group experienced a remarkable blend of culture, history, and personal discovery. From mastering European public transport to standing in silence at the graves of unknown soldiers, the journey offered moments of both joy and deep reflection.

It was inspiring to watch our students embrace the daily rhythms of European life. They quickly adapted to trams and metros, enjoyed the freedom of choosing their own lunches, and soaked up the festive atmosphere of the Christmas markets. In every city – from Amsterdam’s canals to the boulevards of Paris – there was a sense of wonder. Time spent at iconic sites such as the Louvre, the Paris Opera House, and Mont Saint-Michel reminded us all why these landmarks hold such a place in the world’s imagination. Our tour director, George, guided us with warmth and expertise, and it was no surprise that he became a muchloved figure among the group.

At the heart of the tour was its historical focus. We stood at Ypres, VillersBretonneux, and The Somme, learning not only about the course of the world wars, but also about Australia’s part in them. The scale of sacrifice, especially in cemeteries where row upon row of headstones bore the words ‘Known Unto God’, left a lasting impression. Staff were deeply moved by the maturity

with which our students engaged with these places, recognising that history is not distant but personal.

One of the most emotional moments came at Birr Cross Roads Cemetery in Ypres, where we visited the grave of Sydney Thomas Braithwaite, a relative of Ashley Whitehead. Sydney fought at Armentières, Bapaume, Messines, Polygon Wood, and Passchendaele before dying from gas poisoning in 1917. To stand at his grave more than a century later, with his brother's descendant present, was profoundly moving for the entire group. Ashley later reflected on this experience in her ANZAC Day Service address at school, sharing how the tour had connected her to her family’s history in ways she had never imagined. The success of the tour was due in no small part to the support of Simon Midson, Narelle Midson, Andrew Arratoon, and Bonnie Nicholas, whose energy, positivity, and care ensured every student was well looked after. We are also grateful to Latitude World Travel for coordinating such a complex and rewarding itinerary – and for loaning us George, of course.

The 2024 History and Cultural Tour was far more than an overseas trip. It was a journey into culture, history, and identity – one that honoured the ANZAC legacy, built lifelong memories, and left us all richer for the experience.

MS TONIA GLOUDEMANS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Melbourne Cultural Tour

At the start of the June holidays, we were lucky enough to travel to Melbourne for the school's cultural tour. We went to art galleries, explored Melbourne's famous street art, and visited the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Personally, my favourite part of the trip was seeing Hadestown, a musical that puts a modern twist on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. The music, staging, and singing were polished and incredibly well done, and it was definitely the highlight of the trip.

We also went to SENSAS, an experience that challenges your five senses through thrilling and interactive games, pushing you to step out of your comfort zone in the best way.

Another memorable part of the trip was Lightscape, an immersive light and sound experience that transformed the Royal Botanic Gardens with multiple artists work on display. While there were so many highlights, seeing Beetlejuice was my absolute favourite. The storyline was fun, entertaining, and full of personality, and the set was absolutely incredible, bringing the world of the show to life in such a creative way.

The cultural tour will return in two years’ time, and if you get the chance to go, we highly recommend it if you have an interest in the arts. It was truly one of the highlights of our high school experience.

MANI PRADHAN AND SHEANAH DE MOTTE YEAR 12 STUDENTS, 2025

NZ Ski Tour

“Miss, look! There’s snow on the mountains!!” squealed several very awestruck students as our plane descended into the Queenstown valley for landing. 38 senior students excitedly peeked for a good glimpse out the plane windows- the majority of whom had never seen snow in their lives before.

The Senior School Ski Tour to New Zealand was held over a week in the July school holidays. On our first full day in New Zealand we packed into our bus and drove up to the Cardrona Ski Resort in the dark. Students were about to learn all of the challenges of Snowsports- number one; managing your gear and putting it on in the right order. The novelty of arriving up on the snowy mountain was a fantastic moment to share with this group. Staff acted as mum and dad, helping snowboarders put their wrist guards on, tucking jacket sleeves into gloves and checking helmets. This was very cute but took some longer than others to learn to do themselves! It was a good few days before everyone got the hang of keeping track of the many, many items of clothing and equipment involved but we got there in the end. Unfortunately, the snow wasn’t as soft as it could have been though- resulting in a bit of bruising and resilience building!

Conditions weren’t ideal for those who had skied in the past, but everyone made the most of it. Some needed almost dragging back onto the bus at the end of the skiing day. We were very lucky to have some great instructors teaching us to master the basics to be able to ski and board with friends in the afternoons. The next few days we practised our new skills at The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. We experienced all sorts of weather from blue-bird days to a blizzard- quite eye opening for our North Queenslanders. There was a welcomed rest day in the middle of the tour where we managed a bit of a sleep in before going to the Kiwi Adventure Park and riding

the Gondola up the hill to do some Luging. Temperatures were freezing but students persevered despite many not heeding my warning to bring warm clothes for the day! The meals were phenomenal throughout the tour which was exactly what was needed to energise us for the long days and comfort us on an evening.

International extra-curricular tours enrich classroom learning by building soft skills, boosting confidence and preparing students for real-world challenges. These trips foster independence, broaden perspectives and enhance employability- making students more adaptable and future ready.

Many students caught the travel bug and are already dreaming of their next destination. The students on this tour were a fantastic group and a real credit to their parents. Behaviour was commendable, manners were great and the students really made it an enjoyable trip for everyone.

I would like to personally thank the students for their maturity and positive attitudes on this tour, and parents for their support. A wealth of gratitude is extended to the other three staff members who attended; Danika Blackburn, Chris Horn and Tom Porter, who ensured the smooth sailing of our trip, smiles on our students, energy and initiative that made this tour an incredible success.

Next – planning for NZ 2027!

JENNA DANN SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHER

Junior School Musical

2025 was a spectacular year for the Junior School Musical, with students bringing to life the whimsical and heartwarming production of "Imagine a Dragon".

Auditions were held in Term 4 of 2024, and the cast was announced before the summer holidays, giving students time to get excited and prepare for the term ahead.

Rehearsals began in Week 2 of Term 1, with students showing incredible commitment and enthusiasm as they learned songs, choreography, and lines. Under the creative direction of Paris Walsh, and with dynamic choreography by Suzie Searight, the production quickly took shape, blending humour, fantasy, and important messages about not giving up.

The story follows a band of innkeepers at the struggling Dancing Dragon Inn, who invent a tale about a fearsome dragon to attract questing heroes. Their plan works a little too well, and soon the inn is overflowing with guests – from an army of brave princesses to fame –hungry heroes. But when the truth about the dragon is revealed, the characters must find a new way to save the day.

Congratulations to all involved – your hard work and dedication were evident in every moment of the performance. A big thank you to families for your ongoing support, and to the staff who helped behind the scenes with costumes, props and supervision.

The success of Imagine a Dragon was a true reflection of our vibrant and supportive school community.

TESSA NICHOLS JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASSROOM MUSIC TEACHER

Grandparents’ Day 2025: A Trip Around the World

As an Events Coordinator new to the school this year, Grandparents’ Day 2025 was my very first event, and what a memorable introduction it was. Though new to the role, I’ve long known this event to be a highlight on the school calendar, spoken of fondly by my own parents and grandparents. Experiencing it firsthand, I now understand why. It’s a day filled with warmth, pride, and genuine connection.

This year, we welcomed over 650 grandparents and special friends to celebrate the theme ‘A Trip Around the World.’ From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was joyful and inviting. Before the main event, we were treated to performances by the Junior Concert Band and Junior Percussion Ensembles. The talent and confidence displayed by our young musicians was phenomenal and it was a great start to the morning’s festivities. A special thank you to Mrs Lyndall Penaluna for coordinating these musical moments, both before and after the Rock Centre concert.

In the Rock Centre, our Junior School students took to the stage to present a vibrant musical journey across cultures beautifully curated by Mrs Tessa Nichols and Miss Bianca Parison. Each year level contributed a unique performance inspired by different parts of the world, celebrating diversity, creativity, and the joy of learning through music. The energy and enthusiasm of the students was infectious, and the pride radiating from the audience was truly heartwarming.

Following the concert, guests were treated to a delicious morning tea of scones, tea, and coffee accompanied by performances from the Junior Ensembles. The space was filled with conversation, laughter and admiration as grandparents connected with one another and soaked in the talents of their grandchildren.

Classrooms then opened their doors, inviting grandparents to step into the learning spaces of their grandchildren. This was a treasured opportunity for

students to share their work, engage in activities, and proudly show off their achievements. The joy on both sides was evident, a true testament to the power of intergenerational connection.

An event of this scale takes an extraordinary amount of planning and teamwork. From designing and printing programs, organising sound and lighting, setting up venues, preparing catering, coordinating rehearsals, and guiding students, every detail was thoughtfully managed. A heartfelt thank you to every single person who contributed, whether behind the scenes or front and centre. Your dedication and care made this day truly special, and your efforts do not go unnoticed.

I am extremely grateful to be part of The Cathedral School community and to help create these lasting memories with our grandparents and special friends. I look forward to doing it all again next year.

LISSA THOMSON EVENTS COORDINATOR

Junior School Wonder Walk

Junior School Art Show

The Rock Centre was the setting for our Early Years to Year 6 Art Extravaganza. It was wonderful to once again invite family and friends to view our display of classroom artworks created throughout 2025. Attendees were entertained by musical performances from across the Junior School, in-class dance performances from Years 2, 4 and 6, and impressive art displays.

It was a lovely, relaxing event where excited children had the chance to share their work with family and friends.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible.

Japan Tour

Over the September holidays, 26 students from Years 9 to 11 embarked on a life-changing journey through Japan—an unforgettable adventure filled with language learning, history, culture, friendship, and personal growth. Across 13 incredible days, students explored Kyoto, Hiroshima, Shunan City, and Tokyo, discovering not just the beauty of Japan but also new confidence and independence along the way. Our adventure began with long flights and smooth transitions through airports before we finally touched down in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heart. The first days set the tone—students were in awe as they walked through Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) and Kiyomizudera, experiencing the tranquillity of Japan’s ancient temples and stunning architecture. Kyoto treated us to moments of reflection surrounded by history, but it also gave us fun and laughter—particularly during Karaoke Night, where students quickly bonded over music and late-night snacks.

Day three took us deeper into Kyoto’s spiritual and natural beauty with a hike through the famous 1,000 red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, followed by a wild visit to the Iwatayama Monkey Park and a peaceful stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.

From there, the tour shifted gears as we boarded the Shinkansen (bullet train) and headed to Hiroshima. On Miyajima Island, students marvelled at the iconic floating Torii Gate and embraced local delicacies like momiji manju and grilled oysters. The following morning, we visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum—a powerful and emotional experience. Students laid 1,000 paper cranes at the Children’s Peace Monument, a gesture of peace and remembrance. This was a day of reflection none of us will ever forget.

That afternoon, excitement took over as students met their homestay families in Shunan City—a highlight of the trip. Over four days, they joined Japanese households, experienced daily life, cooked meals, and shared stories. The cultural exchange reached new heights at Sakuragaoka High School, where our students attended classes, made new friends, joined sporting clubs, and even cooked Japanese sweets and crepes. One of the most meaningful experiences came during our visit to Ozushima Island—where we became the first international school group to visit. Students also rang the Bell of Peace in honour of those who lost their lives in WWII. Four of our students were later interviewed by media and even met the Mayor of Shunan City—a

proud moment for our school.

We then returned to our fast-paced city itinerary as we travelled to Tokyo, stopping at Himeji Castle along the way—Japan’s most famous feudal castle, nicknamed the "White Heron".

Tokyo gave us a thrilling mix of culture and pop energy: exploring Harajuku, petting hedgehogs at a café, crossing the famous Shibuya Scramble, visiting Nintendo and Pokémon Centres, and wandering through teamLab Planets, a digital dreamworld of light and water.

Our final full day was pure Disney magic at Tokyo DisneySea! Students faced rollercoaster fears, savoured theme park treats, and made memories they’ll treasure forever. The day was filled with laughter, friendship, and a spirit of adventure— everything this tour represented.

By the time we boarded our flight home to Cairns, bags were full of souvenirs—but hearts were full of memories. This tour wasn’t just about travel—it was a journey of cultural understanding, global connection, and personal growth. All students represented our school with maturity, kindness, and enthusiasm. They should be incredibly proud of all they achieved.

Here’s to the next adventure— Japan 2027!

LINDA PRADHAN TOUR LEADER

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

As we wrap up another wonderful year at The Cathedral Early Learning Centre, we find ourselves filled with appreciation and pride for everything we’ve experienced together. This year has been a vibrant journey of discovery, learning, and joyful milestones made possible by the unwavering support of our amazing community.

Throughout the year, our focus has remained on fostering a nurturing and inspiring space where every child is empowered to explore their world with curiosity and confidence. We introduced

fresh learning environments designed to spark imagination and creativity, creating countless opportunities for meaningful play and development.

Our celebrations this year brought us closer as a community, with special events including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, NAIDOC Week, Science Week, Day for Daniel, Book Week, and our ever-popular Pyjama Day. Each occasion was filled with smiles, learning, and connection, making lasting memories for children and families alike.

Behind the scenes, our dedicated staff have poured their heart and expertise into creating a welcoming atmosphere where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged. It has been a privilege to witness so many exciting moments of growth, resilience, and joyful learning throughout the year.

We extend our sincere thanks to our families: your active involvement and thoughtful feedback continue to shape and enrich our programs. Your trust and partnership are vital to the

vibrant community we cherish at the Centre, and we are grateful to support your child’s early learning journey.

Looking ahead, we are enthusiastic about building on this year’s achievements. We eagerly anticipate new opportunities for discovery, connection, and celebration as we continue growing together in the coming year.

Thank you for being an essential part of our Cathedral Early Learning Centre family. Here’s to another year filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments.

EMMA GRUNDY CHILDCARE COORDINATOR

Discoverers Room

D – DISCOVERING: the world through touch, sound, and smiles every day.

I – IMAGINATION: begins to bloom with every new experience.

S – SENSORY: play helps us learn, grow, and giggle together.

C – CURIOSITY: is encouraged in every moment.

O – OBSERVING: the world with wide eyes and open hearts.

V – VERY: first steps, sounds, and friendships start here.

E – EVERY: cuddle, song, and story help us feel safe and loved.

R

– REACHING: new milestones, one step at a time.

E – EXPLORING: with joy from rattles to rainbows.

R – RESPONDING: to each baby’s needs with love and care.

S – SMILES: snuggles, and special bonds fill our day.

SAHANNI EHRMANN LEAD EDUCATOR

MICHELLE NEWTON ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Explorers Room

This year, the Explorers room has been filled with laughter, play, and so many exciting adventures. The children loved diving into sensory play; squishing, pouring, and discovering textures that made their eyes light up with curiosity. Building and creating gave little hands the chance to get busy, all while learning about colours, shapes, and counting in a fun way. The outdoors was a favourite space, where the children could run, climb, and explore the wonders of nature around them.

One of the most memorable adventures began with the song, ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’. From singing about animals on the farm, we moved into exploring food and healthy eating, which led us straight into the magical world of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’. Inspired by the story, the children helped turn our room into a farmers market, full of colourful fruits and vegetables to explore, sort, and “sell.” This playful experience sparked conversations, imagination, and lots of giggles as the children became little shopkeepers and customers.

The Explorers also shared special moments together during NAIDOC celebrations, where the children connected through songs, stories, and art that helped them feel a sense of belonging and respect for Australia’s First Nations culture. Of course, we celebrated the joy of second birthdays too—such happy milestones filled with smiles, songs, and cake!

It has been a privilege to watch the Explorers grow in confidence, language, and friendships throughout the year. Their enthusiasm, resilience, and curiosity have made this a memorable and deeply rewarding year for all involved.

BELLA

LANDMAN

LEAD EDUCATOR

GRACE CAVUILATI

ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Investigators Room

What a fantastic year we’ve had in the Investigators room!

Throughout the year, we’ve enjoyed a wonderful variety of activities that have helped us grow, learn, and have fun together. Our arts and crafts experiences sparked creativity and allowed us to express ourselves through colours, shapes, and textures.

Science Week was especially exciting as we explored fascinating experiments that encouraged curiosity and discovery.

Cooking experiences gave us a chance to try new tastes and practice important skills, such as measuring and teamwork.

Book Week brought stories to life, inspiring our imaginations and a love for reading. We’ve spent plenty of time outside, enjoying active play that helped us build strength and coordination while exploring the natural world around us.

Our home corner was a favourite spot for role-playing, where we practiced social skills and nurtured friendships.

Caring for our ‘babies’ taught us kindness, patience, and responsibility, creating a warm and caring environment within our classroom.

Overall, it’s been a joyful and enriching year full of memorable moments, learning adventures, and lots of laughter!

JESSICA GRUNDY

LEAD EDUCATOR

ALEXANDRA BUTTON

JEMILYN SAMSON

ASSISTANT EDUCATORS

Venturers Room

What a fantastic year it has been for the Venturers. Through sunshine and rain, our days have been packed with playing, learning, and growing together. We loved getting our hands dirty in our garden patch! We planted seeds, cared for our sprouts, and learned valuable lessons about patience and kindness. The smiles on the children’s faces as they watched their garden grow were priceless.

The fun continued indoors with exciting discoveries in science and maths. From learning our numbers, to creating fun, fizzing potions, we made sure every day was an exciting, hands-on experience that kept our minds curious and discovering more!

The Venturers have shown incredible bravery and creativity this year. Whether climbing high on the playground or creating masterpieces with swirls and circles, they have all shone like shooting stars. It has been a joy to watch their confidence and artistic talents blossom.

Most importantly, this year has been about growth and friendship. We have watched the children stand taller, speak louder, and support one another every step of the way. As this chapter closes, we celebrate the wonderful community we have built. The best part of this year was becoming one big Venturers family.

KRISTINA STEFANOS

DEMITRA BLUCHER LEAD

EDUCATORS

ELLA FIGG

RENEE BELL

ASSISTANT EDUCATORS

Early Learning Coordinator’s Report

While one of our primary roles as an Early Learning Centre is to nurture the education of our little ones, we also take great pride in supporting the learning journeys of older students and adults. Choosing a career pathway can be a challenging decision, especially for young people. As life unfolds, many of us also find ourselves seeking change—whether to try something completely new or to further develop our knowledge and skills. Our Early Learning Centre embraces this philosophy of lifelong learning.

For several years, we have welcomed Cathedral School students as schoolbased trainees, working alongside us while studying for their Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This year, we proudly celebrated another trainee completing their qualification after two years with us during Years 11 and 12. We have also enjoyed hosting students from both The Cathedral School and other local high schools for work experience, helping them explore whether early childhood education is the career for them.

Our commitment to growth extends to our own team as well. Some of our staff are just beginning their early childhood education journey and are currently working toward their qualifications, gaining valuable handson experience every day. This year, we were thrilled to celebrate three team members who successfully completed their Certificate III after 18 months of dedicated study and hard work.

Others have taken their studies even further, embarking on teaching qualifications such as an Associate Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree. These staff members have undertaken placements across early learning centres and schools, working with a range of age groups. Some are ultimately preparing to become primary school teachers. While this means we may eventually farewell them, we couldn’t be prouder of their contributions here and their determination to follow their passion.

At our Early Learning Centre, learning truly has no age limit. Whether it’s our youngest children discovering the world for the first time, high school students exploring their career options, or our staff advancing their professional qualifications, we are proud to be a place where growth and education are celebrated at every stage of life.

JULIE WHITBREAD EARLY LEARNING COORDINATOR

Kindy staff

Creators Room

What a wonderful year in Creators.

C – CREATIVE and caring hearts that have a desire for learning in everything they do.

R – RECOGNIZING our names, and building our knowledge of the alphabet and numbers.

E – EXPLORING our skills and extending our knowledge with Ms Anderson’s reading, Mrs Talbot's CE lesson, Mr J’s PE classes, and Miss Parison’s Music class.

A – ADVENTURES that lead us from books to creating masterpieces, trips from the classroom, into the Kindy area, and around the school grounds.

T – TINY hands that learn to care for each other and themselves. Developing our sense of self through our choices and everyday play.

O – OPEN hearts and minds that thrive in outdoor play, caring for plants, racing around on bikes, creating sandcastles, and building our strength on the obstacle course.

R – RISING to new heights as we build towers, explore science, create lifelong friendships, and thrive in our routines.

S – SINGING songs, engaging in music, multicultural dancing, and extending our confidence through show and share.

We have loved watching each and every child grow and become the amazing people they are. They are thriving and extending their abilities and reaching for the stars.

JANET WELLSMORE

NARELLE MIDSON LEAD EDUCATORS

MADELYN FIGG ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Inventors Room

I – IMAGINE , explore, and dream each day.

N – NUMBERS , letters, shapes in every way.

V – VENTURE outdoors, climb, run, and spin.

E – EVERY challenge we take on with a grin.

N – NEW FRIENDSHIPS grow as we laugh and play.

T – TRANSFORMING ideas in role-play each day.

O – OUTINGS , adventures, and fun so grand.

R

– READING, writing, learning hand in hand.

S – SHARING our achievements, proud to show.

Inventors are ready for the year ahead—off we go!

NICOLE WINNETT LEAD EDUCATOR

NARELLE MIDSON CHRISTINE MORGAN ASSISTANT EDUCATORS

Kindergarten T

It has truly been an amazing year of learning and memories in Kindy T. We are the Terrific Turtles!

T – TERRIFIC at puzzles.

E – EXPLORING sand and water.

R – REALLY love dress ups.

R – RIDING bikes is cool.

I – INTERESTING questions and ideas.

F – FANTASTIC at bug spotting.

I – INQUIRING minds.

C – CREATIVE Mobilo creations.

T – TAKING care of the garden.

U – UNDER and over we climb.

R

– REALLY beautiful paintings.

T – TOOLS and fixing things.

L – LOOSE parts are such fun.

E – EXCITING stories.

S – SUPER science experiments.

ERIN HIBBLE

TEACHER

MIKAYLA BETHEL ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Kindergarten C

Some of our favourite experiences in Kindy C. MARCELLE FERGUSON TEACHER

STELLA LOURIE ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Making our own recycled paper.

Dressing up as rainbow unicorns.

Hanging Out.

Science Week experiments – bi-carb and coloured vinegar, slime, magic milk.

NAIDOC Week body dot painting.

Pirate dress-up day.

Pyjama dress up day.

Kindergarten S

NAOMI FITZGERALD TEACHER

PETA TOTH ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

Ollie Olsen

Natanael Leow

Macey Rutty

Lucas Ren

Patrick Phillips

Kelsey Davis

Finley Olver

Frankie Jankovic

Thomas Andrews

Archie Hendry

George Taylor

Fern Pozzebon

Nicholas Koulakis

Xavier Smith

Sebastian Bigney

Elsie Hill

James Clarke

Leo Stelmaschuk

Archie Paulger

Kindergarten OSHC

A YEAR OF GROWTH AND FUN

This year has been an exciting and memorable one for Kindy OSHC, with plenty of opportunities for play, exploration, and connection across both term time and Vacation Care. Our children thrived in experiences that encouraged curiosity, teamwork, and imagination, while families and educators worked together to create a welcoming and engaging environment.

Our Vacation Care programs were once again a huge hit, filled with themed days that kept the children busy, creative, and active. From adventurous scavenger hunts and nature explorations around the school grounds, to special days like Crazy Hair Day and a paint-and-sip, there was always something to look forward to. Sensory play days proved especially popular, offering everything from coloured rice and water play to cooking and gardening projects.

We also shared special celebrations like Teddy Bear Tea Time, where cuddly friends joined in for stories, snacks, and laughter.

During term time, Kindy OSHC continued to offer a rich variety of experiences that built on the children’s interests and creativity. Imaginative

play remained a favourite, with children role-playing as pirates, emergency workers, families in the home corner and farmers in a beautiful farmers market!

Group games were a real standout this year, as they gave children the chance to mingle with peers from other classes and build new friendships. The biggest achievement for Kindy OSHC in 2025 has undoubtedly been our vegetable garden. What started as a simple planting activity quickly grew into a thriving project, with children proudly tending to their cherry tomato and green bean plants throughout the year. The garden became more than just a patch of soil—it was a space for responsibility, learning, and excitement.

As we look back on 2025, we are so proud of the children’s creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience. We are beyond excited for what next year brings!

SOPHIE JONES

KINDY OSHC COORDINATOR

SOPHIA O’BRIEN, BRYENNA PEACHEY, RHIANA WOSOMO-SMITH

MELISA WHIFFIN

ASSISTANT EDUCATORS

Reflection fun scavenger hunt before Term 3 kicks off.

Colour Run with friends.

Celebrating Townsville Show with clowns, puppet shows and lots more.

NAIDOC Week Paint & Sip.

‘What’s the time Mr Wolf?’…DINNER TIME!

Nature hunt around the school grounds.

Sensory play day was a hit.

‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’…brought to life.

Junior School

Head of Junior School's Report

Assistant Head of Junior School’s Report

Junior School Prize List

Junior School Leaders' Reports

Cultural Leaders' Reports

STEM

Prep T, C & S

Year 1 T

Year 1 C

Year 1 S

Year 2 T

Year 2 C

Year 2 S

Year 3 T, C & S

Year 4 T, C & S

Year 5 T, C & S

Year 6 T, C & S

The Wonder Hub

Japanese

Technology

Christian Education

Classroom Music

Music Groups

Physical Education

Junior School Sport

Sports Teams

Extracurricular Groups

Outside School Hours Care

Junior School House Reports

Bede House

Chatham House

Langton House

More House

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Head of Junior School's Report

What an incredible year it has been in the Junior School! As Head of Junior School, I have had the privilege of working alongside a truly dedicated team of staff, enthusiastic students and wonderfully supportive families. Together, we have created a vibrant and nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to grow, explore and thrive.

Throughout the year, we have celebrated many memorable events that brought our community together and showcased the spirit of our school. From the excitement of our swimming carnivals, athletics carnivals, and Fun and Run, to the creativity of Book Week and the Junior Musical Imagine a Dragon, the energy and joy across the Junior School have been inspiring.

One of my personal highlights was Grandparents’ Day - a heartwarming occasion where we welcomed our students’ grandparents into the school to share in their learning and celebrate the special bond between generations. The warmth, performances and connections from that day left a lasting impression on me - not just as an educator, but as a grandparent.

We also embraced cultural learning through our NAIDOC Week celebrations, where students engaged in meaningful activities such as sand art, face painting

and a very special whole-school assembly. The week was a beautiful reflection of respect, learning and unity.

Our outdoor education and extracurricular programs enrich the learning experience in the Junior School by fostering personal growth, resilience and a strong sense of community. These opportunities not only add value to our school but also help students develop essential life skills, build lasting friendships and discover passions beyond the classroom.

A sincere thank you to our Junior School Leaders for the energy, enthusiasm and positivity they bring to our school community each day. Their leadership, kindness and commitment to making a positive difference have not gone unnoticed. They set a wonderful example for all students - whether they were setting up an event, assisting younger students in the play spaces, speaking at school assemblies or working diligently towards their goals. We are proud of the way you lead with heart and purpose, and we thank you for all that you do.

On a sad note, in 2025 we also said goodbye to one of our beloved raintrees. I know that many past and present Cathedral families felt the loss when they saw the empty space where this majestic, 200-year-old tree once stood. It truly was a beautiful and cherished feature of our school grounds.

As I reflect on the year, I feel incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. Thank you to our amazing staff for your passion and care, to our students for your curiosity and kindness, and to our families for your unwavering support. I look forward to another exciting year ahead in the Junior School!

MS LOUISE ANDERSON HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Assistant Head of Junior School’s Report

As a Junior School, 2025 has been a year of growth, reflection, and purposeful curriculum development. At the heart of our work has been the continued implementation of the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, ensuring our students experience a rich, engaging, and well-balanced education. Teachers have collaborated across year levels to refine units of work, assessments, and teaching practices, always with a focus on building strong foundations in knowledge and skills, while also encouraging students to think critically and apply their learning in meaningful ways.

A key development this year has been the move to a consistent, school-wide structured literacy approach in English. This model places systematic phonics and explicit instruction at the centre of early reading, ensuring that every child builds strong foundational skills. Importantly, this approach has been complemented by the deliberate use of rich and diverse literature across all year levels. By immersing students in highquality texts, teachers have been able to deepen vocabulary, expand background knowledge, and foster a love of reading. Together, these practices ensure that our students are not only decoding words but also developing the comprehension and critical thinking skills needed for lifelong learning.

In Mathematics and Science, staff have worked diligently to align teaching programs with Version 9.0 expectations.

The Arts program has also flourished, with Drama introduced for Years 1, 3 and 5, alongside Dance for Prep, Years 2, 4 and 6. These creative subjects provided opportunities for self-expression, collaboration, and confidence-building, extending the curriculum beyond traditional academic learning.

Our 2025 calendar has been enriched by whole-school celebrations of learning. Book Week brought joy and imagination to the Junior School, with the Reading Challenge and much-loved Book Week Character Parade highlighting our strong literacy culture. Later, the Wonder Walk once again showcased the deep learning journeys of our students. Walker Learning Investigations in the early years and Educational Research Projects in the upper years gave families a glimpse into the curiosity and creativity thriving in every classroom.

As we look to the future, our commitment remains clear: to nurture each child’s growth academically, socially, and personally. With strong curriculum foundations, inspiring programs, and a community that values learning, our Junior School continues to be a place where curiosity thrives and achievement is celebrated.

MS TANYA MURPHY ASSISTANT HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Junior School Prize List

YEAR 4

Citizenship Achievement Award: Amelia Bigney, Justin Bonato, Amelie Carpenter, Simeon Cronje, Paityn Foster, Felix Francis, Lianie Goosen, Pacey-James Grainger, Ava Nyambane, Emily O’Neill and Quinn Young.

Medal for Outstanding Citizenship Success in Year 4:

Arizona Foster and Hudson Scott.

Endeavour Achievement Award: Emilia Barry, Sarah Barry, Amelia Bigney, Amelie Carpenter, Indra Erdenebayar, Sebastian Fletcher, Lucy Gaudin, George Gianoulis, Marlo Hopkins, Eloise Lalor, Hudson Scott and Toby Willis.

Medal for Excellence in Endeavour: Eleanor Milford and Rehan Patel.

Holistic Improvement Award: Justin Bonato, Eloise Lalor, Willow Maggiora, Eloise Pegg, Neave Rowan and Hudson Scott.

Medal for Excellence in Holistic Improvement: Ava Liebenberg and Lincoln Neilly.

Academic Excellence Award: Jacob Bailey, Vidhatri Boppudi, Indra Erdenebayar, George Gianoulis, Maya Maslowski, Rehan Patel and Sharon Stelmaschuk

Medal for Academic Excellence : Sebastian Fletcher and Marlo Hopkins.

Medal for Excellence in Endeavour: Henry Navarro and Charlie Thurston.

Holistic Improvement Award: Briar Chrisp, Lilly Diaz, Hugo Kippin, Macallister Mealing, Poppy Munro and Ava Webster.

Medal for Excellence in Holistic Improvement: Henry Chapman and Amelia Myles.

Academic Achievement Award: Jessica Akroyd, Isabelle Baiju, Emerson Baills, Quinn Buchanan, Bridget Bulloch, Alice Coxon, Thomas Crosly, Chisom Eboh, Pippa Gander, Hugh Gleadow, Bailey Hibble, Charlotte Hughes, Maxwell Le, Matthew Lorimer, Zara Mulder, Henry Navarro, Gautum Ray, Finley Richardson, Jacob Steine and William Sunner.

Medal for Academic Excellence : Kemba Hanson and Anna To.

YEAR 6

THE ARTS AWARDS

The Visual Arts Award: Gabrielle Pepper.

The Performing Arts Award: Annabelle De Hoog.

The Mary Allan Prize for Music: Annabel Waring.

SPORTS PRIZES

YEAR 5

Citizenship Achievement Award:

Abigail Bennett, Bridget Bulloch, Alice Coxon, Lachlan Frizzell and Pippa Gander.

Medal for Excellence in Citizenship: Emerson Baills, Philippa Connolly and Matthew Lorimer.

Endeavour Achievement Award: Lucia Chiesa, Charli Hayden, Emerson Mealing, Remy Moore and Lachlan Morris.

Scott Family Award for Best All Rounder: Robert Langford and Jemané Niemandt.

Dorothy Skilling Encouragement Award: Amira Alsaee and Markus Bourne.

The Castelli Family Award for House Sport: Langton House.

SERVICE AWARDS

Medal for Outstanding Citizenship Success in Year 6: Chloe Lee and Harrison Penrose.

P & F Year 6 Christian Citizenship Award: Michaela Darveniza.

The Will Family Award for Best All-Round Student: Markus Bourne and Piper Joyce.

The Peters Family Endeavour Prize and Medal:

Ivan Burger and Elizabeth Brown.

Medal for Outstanding Holistic Improvement Success in Year 6: Reece Hilliard and Ivy Hodda.

ACADEMIC AWARDS

The Jennifer Holborn Rennick Prize for Most Improved Student: Fergus Chrisp.

Academic Excellence Award: Michaela Darveniza, Annabelle De Hoog, Helena Edelman, Angus Fitzgerald, Oliver Gibbs, Robert Langford, Chloe Lee, William Malandris, Cohen Martin, Jemané Niemandt, William Pittaway, Liam Pond, Odran Stuart, Codey Sullivan and Scarlett Vucak.

The Dallimore Family Award for Excellence in ICT: Ivy Hodda.

Academic Award and The Dallimore Family Award for Excellence in ICT: Harrison Penrose.

Medal for Academic Excellence: Maria Gianoulis.

The Speiglhauer Prize for Excellence in English, The Sharwood Prize for Excellence in Mathematics and Medal for Academic Excellence: Elias Stelmaschuk.

Junior School Leaders' Report

SEMESTER 1

Wow! What a semester that Semester 1 has been, but we have loved the experience of being leaders every step of the way. We feel greatly privileged being chosen as Semester 1 leaders, and we’d like to thank everyone who helped us to be the best leaders we could be. There were many responsibilities, but they have helped strengthen our leadership skills and leadership in general.

There were so many things that made our experience of being leaders really great, too many to list. Some include the Under 8’s Day, running assemblies, Grandparents’ Day, the ANZAC Day march and Open Day.

We really enjoyed helping with the Under 8’s Day – Fun and Run. Seeing all those little faces looking up at us after their races to the screams of joy on the bouncy houses really made the day enjoyable for us to help out with.

Another event that we really enjoyed being leaders for was the ANZAC Day march. We got to represent The Cathedral School by holding the flag as we marched down The Strand, representing the soldiers who gave their lives in the war.

Open Day was another fun thing about being leaders. As leaders, we escorted people all over the school to where they wanted to go. We got to meet so many new people, and who knows, maybe some of them are future leaders too!

Hosting assemblies was probably our favourite part of being leaders. Being able to tell the Junior School about the values in the form of a little roleplay was such a fun experience that we will never forget.

The final event we got to help with as leaders was Grandparents’ Day. We loved helping with the starting information to the grandparents; it was an amazing last send-off of being leaders and we would like to thank everyone who helped us on our amazing journey of being leaders.

Once again, we would like to make clear that we loved the privilege of

being leaders, and this has been an amazing experience that we will never forget. Thanks again to Ms Anderson, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Bonato, Ms McCulloch and all the people who have helped us be the best leaders we could’ve. Finally, good luck to all leaders to come, and we hope you will enjoy your time as leaders as much as we have

SEMESTER 2

This year has gone by so fast and being a School leader for Semester 2 has been truly an honour. We have experienced so many fun and important activities, including Foundation day, Eisteddfod, Book Week, Wonder Walk, Sounds of Celebration and Presentation Night.

Semester 2 kicked off with Foundation Day. It was great to celebrate the school’s 108th birthday with delicious cake. Everyone who participated in the Lagoon Dash did an incredible job and we had some amazing cheers from the audience. We felt very privileged to receive our award on stage during the service.

The Year Six Canberra trip was a big highlight for some of the students. Learning about Australia’s democracy was very interesting, it was great to see Parliament House and The Senate as well as the Governor General’s home. The war memorial was important for recognising the sacrifices that previous Australians have made. Sleeping in cabins was a fun experience especially since not many students have been that far away from home. An added highlight was the Sydney Opera House on the way back. We learnt so much from the camp.

Wow! The Eisteddfod this year was very successful. Junior School received first place in many performances and everyone was trying very hard. It was great to see so many students work as a team in the performances, everyone was encouraging and tried their very best, even when we didn’t win we demonstrated good sportsmanship and congratulated the other schools. All the solo/duet singers and drama performances were wonderful, they did very well and put on an

entertaining show. Echo Troupe was outstanding and their dances were very good, everyone did very well.

Book Week was a very fun week for everyone as we all got to dress up as our favourite characters from books. The theme ‘Adventure’ was very fun, we saw superheros, pirates, princesses and even a banana! The reading competition encouraged everyone to read lots of books, the results were crazy.

Sounds of Celebration was a special night featuring many instruments and songs. It was nice to see a lot of students receiving music awards and performing in more than one group. Everyone performed so well and should be very proud of their achievements.

This year was a great year and even though learning got challenging at times, everyone still had fun and enjoyed many laughs together. Before ending this reflection of the semester we would like to thank Ms Anderson and Mrs Murphy for this great opportunity. We encourage everyone to continue to try their best and we hope 2026 will be just as good as this year.

ELIAS STELMASCHUK

SCARLETT VUCAK

SEMESTER 1 SCHOOL LEADERS

HELENA EDELMAN

COHEN MARTINL

SEMESTER 2 SCHOOL LEADERS

Cultural Leaders' Reports

ARTS REPORT

SEMESTER 1

I was given the pleasurable opportunity this year of being the Semester 1 Arts Leader, when I look back, I know that there wasn’t a single dull moment throughout those two terms. I feel as though my time as a Cathedral School Leader has been like a journey. In my enjoyable journey I had adventures, special moments, and most importantly I had smiles and laughter. Throughout my journey I have developed new skills and abilities such as responsibility and organisation.

As the Semester 1 Arts Leader I was able to participate in many events including assemblies, ANZAC day, and Showcase, I enjoyed all of them greatly. I had lots of fun in Semester 1 but I have to say Showcase stood out as my favourite. I was privileged to be introduced to some really amazing pieces of music.

As leader, I also loved being able to hold the finish line with Kierra Jolly so that our world champion PE teacher, JR could run through.

I have loved going down to Prep and Grade 1 to visit the little kids, together we played, drew, and ran around burning off the energy that I didn’t have as they dragged me around to the next activity we were going to do.

I have loved this role, and I will miss it, but I’ll always remember the memories I’ve made in two terms, I won’t forget the smiles, the laughter, and the moments when I’ve got restless nerves because I’m about to talk on stage. I hope that the future leaders feel the same way that I do about this role.

I have to thank all of my music teachers for teaching me instruments and the theory of music, I also have to thank Mrs Bonato what you have done for us is hard to put in words, you have relentlessly supported, guided us and helped us through our adventures, you have helped us organise, make decisions, and create new ideas. And of course Mrs Murphy and Ms Anderson, thank you for this opportunity, I would not get to do

this without both of you, thank you.

SEMESTER 2

This year, I had the privilege of serving as a Year Six leader, a role that challenged and inspired me in many ways. Being a leader has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my final year in primary school. I have enjoyed the role because it allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the school community, express creativity, and support others. Whether I was assisting younger students with their projects or collaborating with fellow leaders to organise events, I felt proud to be someone others could rely on.

Over the course of the year, I have developed greater confidence and responsibility. Speaking in front of large groups was once intimidating, but I have grown more comfortable and capable. Speaking at Sounds of Celebration was a significant milestone. It was a formal event recognising student achievements, and I was honoured to represent the leadership team. I was also a part of the disco planning and organising and it really taught me teamwork and fairness when it came to choosing the best dressed or best dancer. Another memorable moment was supporting fellow leaders during the swimming carnival, helping coordinate races and encourage team spirit. Speaking at assembly further strengthened my public speaking skills, and completing tasks such as coaching soccer, playing with the Preps, and organising fundraisers taught me the importance of teamwork and patience.

One of the most valuable lessons I learned was how to manage my time effectively. At first, I found it challenging to balance leadership responsibilities with schoolwork, but I gradually became more organised and learned to prioritise tasks. This helped me stay focused and dependable.

The highlight of my year was just being the Art Leader; I was extremely lucky to even get the leadership role there were so many deserving applicants. It was an incredible opportunity to represent creativity across the school and contribute to the visual identity of many events. I also had the honour of speaking at several major music events, including Sounds of Celebration, Presentation Night, Showcase, and Awards Night. Each event gave me the chance to speak in front of the school community, celebrate student achievements, and help create a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. These moments made me feel truly connected to the school and proud of the impact I was making.

If I were to expand my role, I would enjoy starting a lunchtime creativity club, designing posters for school events, and collaborating on a mural to commemorate our final year. Looking back, I realise that leadership is not just about responsibility—it is about making a positive impact on others. Serving as a leader has helped me grow in confidence, creativity, and independence. I am grateful for the opportunity and proud of everything I have achieved.

MARIA GIANOULIS SEMESTER 1 ARTS LEADER

IVY HODDA SEMESTER 2 ARTS LEADER

CHAPEL REPORT

SEMESTER 1

I used to think leadership was all about getting up on stage and talking in front of people; but as time went on, I began to realise, that's only a bonus. It wasn’t about the special microphone or the shiny badge, it was about showing up, being kind, and making sure everyone felt seen. Some days were easy, some were awkward, and some were really special. I learned how to speak up, how to listen, and how to lead without trying to be someone I’m not.

When I was elected for Chapel Leader Semester 1, I felt both honoured and humbled to take on a role that allowed me to serve my school community in a meaningful way. With so many exciting events and projects ahead of me, I knew this experience was going to be a memorable one.

Looking back on my time as Chapel Leader, the events I enjoyed the most were Ash Wednesday, the weekly Chapel gatherings, and the Fun Run. Drawing a cross on parents and teachers' heads during the Ash Wednesday Ceremony was a deeply moving moment. I loved helping the school community connect more with God and participating in such a sacred tradition filled me with pride and awe. Collecting my chapel timetable for the weekly chapels and planning the prayers really tested my knowledge and certainly made my knowledge stronger throughout the semester. And who wouldn’t love the exciting Fun and Run? Bedside's the free drink provided by Ms Anderson at the end (Thank you!), watching the Preps and younger years run their races and try their best really was admirable. I definitely gave my share of high fives that day! Following on from this, I really looked forward to heading down to Prep Play to play with my buddies. Whether it was playing Velociraptors or

just quietly reading, my Preppy friends (Wynn, Charlotte, Ivy, Tom and Morgan) entertained me in so many ways.

I truly valued my time as Chapel Leader and the opportunities it gave me to grow and contribute. I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to Mrs Talbot, Father Tim, Ms Anderson, and Mrs Bonato for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the semester. Your dedication, encouragement and trust made it possible for my fellow leaders and I to grow in confidence and carry out our roles meaningfully. I truly couldn’t have done it without you.

And a heartfelt thank you to my incredible co-leaders for your patience, collaboration, creativity and unwavering dedication. Your support and spirit make all the difference.

From the moment I received the badge on Presentation Night 2024, I have enjoyed my time as Chapel Leader and hope to continue inspiring others to engage meaningfully with our school community. This role has taught me the importance of leadership, faith and collaboration, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to something greater than myself. Moving forward, I’m excited to apply the lessons I’ve learned and to encourage others to take on roles that challenge and grow them—just as this one has for me.

SEMESTER 2

My name is Annabel Waring, and I was fortunate to serve as the Chapel Leader for Semester 2. Some highlights of my semester as a leader included running our Year 5–6 chapel services each Thursday and speaking at special assemblies such as the start of term and Remembrance Day services. I also enjoyed spending time with the Prep students during breaktimes as part of my responsibilities and helping to organise important events like Day for Daniel.

Being a leader has helped me to understand, appreciate, and recognise the importance of values such as organisation, teamwork, and responsibility. It was truly an unforgettable experience, and I always did my best to live up to the role.

I believe that all of our leaders did an excellent job this year, despite the many challenges. I have really enjoyed being a leader this semester and cannot believe that it is already over. I wish the next group of leaders the very best of luck.

MICHAELA DARVENIZA SEMESTER 1 CHAPEL LEADER

ANNABEL WARING SEMESTER 2 CHAPEL LEADER

Cultural Leaders' Reports

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT

SEMESTER 1

Wow, ok, this semester has been one of the best, most crazy adventures I've had since coming to Cathedral, and I enjoyed every second of it. Hi! My name is Gabby, and I was the Environmental Leader for Semester 1.

As easy as I thought being a leader would be, I was quickly mistaken for all the unexpected surprises along the way, yet I still regret nothing, for all the fun I had being a leader was all so worth it. I was so grateful to get this role.

I feel like being the Environmental Leader was really just perfect for me. I have always LOVED the environment and being able to help with it and make a change has been my dream since I was little. I was so, so grateful and overjoyed to be given this role, I really owe a big thank you to Ms Anderson, Mrs Murphy and a bunch of other teachers and friends for their help and support.

Being a leader isn't what I thought it would be, it was better! I knew that being a leader wasn't all about being the boss and being in charge, but if you asked me before this role what a leader means to me I probably wouldn't have said: “Leadership is like a boat, to paddle you have to work together as one, to sail you have to be open to others’ ideas, and to arrive at the end of your journey you look back at the adventure that you accomplished not solo but as a leaderSHIP.”

I realised the further the journey the more you learn. Being a leader is a deep, deep ocean full of adventures, and I believe we are all leaders on our journey with others.

Some of my favourite memories this semester include attending Sustainable Guardians, participating in Open Day, and helping to keep our School clean. I’ve loved supporting others, spending time with the younger students, and contributing to the improvement of our school - these are just a few of

the highlights from this term. Being the Environmental Leader has made this semester so much better and has shaped me as a person, I have learnt so much. Good luck to future leaders, I promise you that you will enjoy it. Take the chance, you won't regret it.

SEMESTER 2

This semester, I have really enjoyed being the Environmental Leader and running the Sustainability Club. It has been an awesome experience working with others who care about making a positive impact on the environment. I loved seeing our ideas come to life and getting people involved in small, but meaningful ways. Through this role, I have become a lot more confident, especially when it comes to speaking up, sharing ideas, and organising events.

One of my favourite moments this semester was Sustainability Day on Friday 24th October. It was helping younger years write a pledge and hang it on the tree, and they pledged to make our environment more sustainable.

Being a leader has taught me a lot, and I am grateful for the experience.

GABRIELLE PEPPER

SEMESTER 1

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER

LAURA STEVENS

SEMESTER 2

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER

Mrs Evans and Gabrielle Pepper and Laura Stevens (Sustainable Guardians Teacher and Environmental Leaders).

WONDER HUB REPORT

SEMESTER 1

My name is Piper, and I am truly honoured to tell you about my time as the Wonder Leader for 2025. When I first heard, I was chosen to become the Wonder Leader, I felt like I was going to explode with excitement like a confetti ball.

Being a Wonder Leader has been more than just being a leader—it’s been about being someone others can count on. Whether it was helping a friend who was having a hard day, showing respect to my teachers, or trying my best in every subject, I learned that leadership isn't about being perfect, it's about showing up with a good heart and a positive attitude.

Over the past semester, I enjoyed helping and working with Mrs Young to make the Wonder Hub and the school the happiest place on earth. Bluey and Bingo, our blue-tongue lizard and bearded dragon, have had a wonderful time with me, and I will be sad not to have them in my life when I go to middle school.

Some of the best parts of this journey have been encouraging others, working on group projects where everyone’s voice mattered, doing art with the young kids and representing the values of The Cathedral School— respect, responsibility, safety and engagement, while helping them, which is one thing that is very

important when being a leader.

I want to thank my teachers for believing in me, my classmates for supporting me, and my family for always cheering me on.

To my fellow students, I just want to say: you don’t have to wait for a title to be a leader. Every day is a new chance to make a difference, to lift someone up, and to lead by simply doing what is right.

Thank you all for this incredible honour. I’ll carry it with pride—and I’ll keep working hard to be a leader who brings out the best in others.

SEMESTER 2

I was happy and excited when I received my leadership role.

I have loved all my jobs including sitting at the library desk and scanning out books for students. I also restocked shelves.

I loved interacting with little kids especially the Preppys. They come into the Wonder Hub and I help them to share and not argue. I supervised the fairy garden making area. Sometimes the Preppys argue over the people in the fairy gardens, so I help them to share and be a good role model for them.

My highlight of the year was speaking at the Book Week celebration.

I have really enjoyed my leadership role and good luck to the 2026 School Leaders.

PIPER JOYCE

SEMESTER 1

WONDER HUB LEADER

CHLOE BAKER

SEMESTER 2

WONDER HUB LEADER

STEM

STEM LEADER REPORT

SEMESTER 1

This year, I have had the privilege of being the STEM Leader. It has been an exciting and rewarding role, giving me the chance to develop my own skills while also helping younger students discover their passion for STEM.

One of the best parts of being a STEM Leader was helping out with the younger students during their robotics sessions. I worked closely with the Year 3 and Year 4 students, guiding them through the basics of coding, problem-solving, and building their robots. It was great to see their confidence grow as they experimented, tested and celebrated their successes. I enjoyed being able to support them when they faced challenges and encouraged them to keep trying.

Another highlight for me was assisting with STEM projects around the school. This included helping with equipment and technology setups, as well as being a “Technology Assistant” during assemblies. I learnt how to manage different equipment, make sure everything ran smoothly, and troubleshoot any problems that came up. This responsibility made me feel trusted and valued, and I am proud that I was able to contribute in such an important way.

As part of my duties, I also helped with Prep Play, where I had the chance to interact with the youngest students in the school. Supporting them with activities and games was lots of fun and gave me the opportunity to practice patience and leadership in a different way.

One of the most exciting experiences as a STEM Leader was the robotics competition. Working as a team, we had to problem-solve and think creatively to tackle the challenges. It was an amazing day full of teamwork, laughter and learning, and I am so grateful I was able to be part of it.

Being a STEM Leader has taught me the importance of responsibility, teamwork, and supporting others. It has been a role filled with learning, challenges, and memorable moments, and I will always look back on it as one of the highlights of my Year 6 journey.

WILLIAM MALANDRIS

SEMESTER 2

Being a STEM Leader this semester has been such a fun and rewarding experience. I really enjoyed taking part in Science Week and seeing everyone get involved in the activities. Working on 3D design and printing projects for Mr Myles was one of my favourite parts. I have learned so much and loved seeing our ideas come to life. This role has helped me grow in confidence, improve my teamwork, and develop my problem-solving skills. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved and grateful for the opportunity to be a STEM Leader.

OLIVER MCKEY

Prep T, C & S

THE BEST THING ABOUT PREP.

Herbie – Tuck shop!

Connor – My best part was investigations.

Isabella – The playground.

Jai – When we had the extra play with Ms. McCulloch.

Ava – Dancing.

Clancy – Book week when we all dressed up.

Olivia – When we had Milo’s birthday party because we got to eat cake and everyone got to eat cake.

Ivy – Mother’s Day.

Rumi – Father’s Day and Mother’s Day.

Will – Running outside during soccer.

Brooke – When Mrs. Furphy was teaching us.

Jack – The book week parade.

Lachlan – Soccer.

Mason – When it was investigations, especially playing with the magnetics.

Leo – Father’s Day.

Jayden – Playing handball.

Cooper – Playing red light, green light.

Lainie – When it rained at eating time.

Darcy – The playground.

Archie – Father’s Day playing soccer.

Zara – The first day of school.

MRS LESA FURPHY PREP T TEACHER

Prep T, C & S continued

THE BEST THING ABOUT PREP.

Stella – Seeing the chickens.

Henry – Mr J.

Devank – The chicks.

Beau – Playing with the marbles.

Axel – Book Week.

Hamilton – Mountain biking with my friends.

Evahly – Dancing with Miss Suzie.

Katie – The chickens.

Zander – Biking with Mr Nick.

Ivy – Grandparents Day.

Georgia – The circus show.

Ollie – Writing my book.

Nova – Piano with Mrs Burney.

Charlotte – Playing horses with my friends.

Wynn – Writing sentences.

Oliver – Writing soccer.

Hadleigh – Milo Monkey party.

Alice – Seeing the chickens.

Morgan – Dancing on stage.

Yohanan – Biking with Mr Nick.

Thomas – Playing pets and families with Ollie.

MRS KRISTIN LEE PREP C TEACHER

THE BEST THING ABOUT PREP.

Oliver – Learning.

Alice – When the lagoon dash happened, and More house won because we won a medal.

Isaac – Milo Monkey’s birthday party.

Matilda – The Book week Parade because I came first in the Readers Challenge.

Charlie – The cross country and Father’s Day Celebrations.

Felix – Milo Monkey’s birthday party and Book Week.

Anika – The Easter Bonnet Parade.

Emilia – Milo Monkey’s birthday party. It was filled with lots of food and lots of fun.

Pippa – My favourite person is Mrs Frendon.

Valentina – Milo monkey’s birthday party.

Patrick – Winning the Lagoon Dash.

Theodore – Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and Grandparent’s Day.

Charlotte – Milo Monkey’s birthday party and the Book Week Parade.

Emma – The Book Week Parade because we get dressed up and we get to dress up as a character.

Chloe – Book Week Parade because I was Clarise.

Tallulah – Milo Monkey’s birthday party.

Wolfie – The Easter Bonnet Parade.

Thomas – Running in cross country.

MRS JESSICA FRENDON PREP S TEACHER

Year 1 T

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YEAR 1

Abigail – I like handwriting and forming our letters, and I like Math - so we can learn our doubles and near doubles.

Arlo – I like H.P.E. because I can do AFL and play sport with my friends.

Vivienne – I like learning and doing Math because it makes me smarter.

Heidi – I like singing in music.

Cora – I like the people in my class because they have nice words to say, and I like Drama, because it has a lot of fun games we play.

Violet – I like to do choir because we can sing together, and I love swimming with Matt after school.

Alexander – I like learning and also playing with Mobilo at free choice time.

Hugo – I like free choice time and building.

John – I love playing baseball in the Rock Centre with Mr. J.

Chloe – I love reading groups because we get to play games.

Annelle – I like the activities in Drama because Miss Paris makes them fun.

Hugh – I like playing in free choice with Mobilo.

Isobel – I like Math problems because you think it’s hard, but, it’s actually very fun. You just need to try it!

George – I like playing with the Mobilo and I like to race the cars with my friends during play time.

Austin – Free choice is my favourite thing because I play with Moblio and the magnetic blocks, with my friends.

Ellie – I like Technology, because we go on iPad’s and do fun things and we get to create stuff.

Florence – I like free choice, because you can play with lots of fun toys.

Chevy – I like H.P.E because we can play base baseball and cricket.

Patrick – I like free choice because I like to play blocks, magnets and Lego.

Blake – I like doing puzzles and doing helpful jobs.

Grace – I like doing English because I like writing a lot of sentences and learning.

Year 1 C

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YEAR 1

Lucy – I like doing music because I love singing.

Oscar – I love investigations because we get to play.

Harrison – I love that we have a big playground to play on.

Jason – I love doing investigations, because we get to play with magnetic blocks.

Alfie – I love learning and writing.

Jack – I really love funny writing. Miss Hook gives us pictures and then we have to write sentences about them.

Mackenzie – I like writing because it’s fun and we learn to spell words.

Lucia – I love investigations because it’s fun to learn and play with my friends.

Teddy – I love to learn maths because I’m really good at it.

Ruby – I like learning about dingoes because I like dogs and dingoes are a type of dog.

Annabelle – I like writing about bunnies.

Isabella – I like learning about maths because you can learn lots of sums.

Joanna – I like HPE because I get to learn a new sport.

Maiya – I like playing soccer during break on the oval.

Charlie – I like free choice because I get to play with the magnetic blocks.

Ethan – I like playing soccer during break.

Jia – I love learning about symbols in maths, and I love swimming in HPE.

Lana – I love my teacher because she is really nice.

Wyatt – I like my friends because we play on the playground together and I love the Wonder Hub because I play with magnetic blocks.

YEAR 1 C AND MISS ELIZABETH HOOK AND MRS SUSAN BURKE.

Year 1 S

THROUGH THE EYES OF 1S

Oliver – I like Maths and Technology because I get to play on the iPad. I like doing Maths games and Maths assessments and number sentences.

Harmony – I like doing Math because I like counting.

Sochi – I like playing soccer at break time with my friends.

Greta – I like that we get to make dioramas, because I love arts and crafts.

Ivy – I like that we have name tags at our desks, and we have the nicest teacher.

Byron – I like playing tag at lunch time.

Noah – I love playing on the playground and playing soccer on the oval.

Marietta – I like learning Maths and number sentences.

Isaiah – I like that it is one of the last grades where your parents can come in the class in the morning and I like my friends.

Benjamin – I love playing with the toy animals and I love playing on the playground.

Ellie – I love learning a lot of stuff like Maths and I love Art and making stuff like dioramas.

Lucy – I love reading. One day when I am an adult I want to be a teacher so I can read books to my class.

Leo – I love making dioramas and I love having friends.

Zarco – I love using the iPads in Technology and we get to make cool stuff.

Max – I love learning Maths because it is pretty easy and I like doing tricky questions.

Erika – I think my teacher is very nice and I love tuckshop.

Bram – I love investigations and learning new things.

Remi – I love my teacher, I love swimming with Mr J and I love handwriting.

Coby – I love Maths because we get to do addition and subtraction.

Matilda –I love playing on the swings on the playground.

Year 2 T

A YEAR TO REMEMBER

What an incredible year it has been! Our students have shared so many wonderful experiences together — from Fun Day, Grandparents Day, and Net Set Go to the Book Week Character Parade, the ANZAC visit by the Australian Army, the WonderWalk, and our very first camp to Jourama Falls, just to name a few. Throughout the year, they have embraced challenges, supported one another, and grown in confidence and independence. The months have flown by, and as we reach the end of the year, we celebrate how far we have come and look forward to the exciting adventures that await us next.

Year 2T 2025 at our Fun Day.

Sunny, Sienna, Erika and Annika - A successful first camp to Jourama Falls - All ready for bed.

Isaac and Poppy (Chris), who visited for Grandparents Day.

Wyatt, Jesse and Lachlan (and Adeline photo bombing!) ANZAC Day 2025.

Sienna with grandparents Bev and Don who visited our classroom for Grandparents Day.

Isabel and Adeline as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz for Book Week Parade.

Vihaari, Kade, Paddy and Jeevan - Teamwork makes the dream work at Jourama Falls.

Our Net Set Go Team (Left to back row) Jemima, Harlow, Isabel and Emily.

Alex and Harvey at our Wonderwalk - presenting their imaginary planet information reports.

YEAR 2 T AND MS JENNIFER BRUTON AND MRS KASANDRA DOBLE.

Year 2 C

What an incredible journey we’ve had in 2C this year! Our classroom has been filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories.

From the excitement of our last Under 8’s Day, to the joy of sharing Grandparents Day with our loved ones, every event has brought us closer together.

We proudly paraded our creative bonnets during the Easter Bonnet Parade, dressed up for the Book Week Character Parade, and enjoyed a range of fun Book Week activities. We worked with Year 12 students to create our own Year 2 story book and created imaginary planets for the Wonder Walk.

We even braved our very first camp at Jourama Falls — just to name a few highlights! This year, we’ve tried new things, helped each other, and grown in confidence.

As Year 2 comes to an end, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved and excited for what’s to come next year.

Frances and Wynsome working hard in Maths. Cane and Evie getting ready for dinner on Year 2 camp at Jourama Falls.

Alana, Ava, Macy and Morgan enjoy their zooper doopers after running in the Cross country.

Archie, Cassidy and Harrison have all dressed in charachers from the past for Book Week.

YEAR 2 C MRS MEAGAN JACKSON AND MRS SUSAN BURKE.

Harrison, Cassidy, Bill and Joshua showing their imaginary planet posters at the Wonder Walk.

Rachael, Florence and Macy looking stunning in their Easter bonnets.

Book Week with 2C is always lots of fun.

Twinning it at Book Week for Tahi and Joshua. Violet and Ilana enjoying Under 8's Day activities.

Arkashan, Jack and Sonny are proudly showing off their Easter bonnets.

Year 2 S

What a fantastic year it has been in 2S! As a class, we have enjoyed so many special moments together — from celebrating Under 8’s Day with the Fun and Run, enjoying time with loved ones at Grandparents Day, the Book Week Character Parade, the ANZAC visit by the Australian Army, the Wonder Walk, and our very first camp to Jourama Falls, just to mention a few.

Throughout the year, we have welcomed challenges, encouraged each other with kindness, and blossomed in confidence and independence.

The year has gone so quickly, and as we approach the end of the Year 2, we take time to celebrate our achievements and eagerly anticipate the exciting adventures ahead in Year 3.

YEAR 2 S AND MRS NATALIE RYAN AND MRS FIONA STON E.

Samyukta and Jeanie enjoying their time at Jourama Falls.

Hamish and Raener enjoying activities at Jourama Falls.

Leo, Mitchell, Axl, Harriet, Max and Evie enjoying their time at Jourama Falls.

Buddy enjoying Under 8's Day activities with his friends.

George and Harvey enjoying activities at Jourama Falls.

Henry and Grayson having fun on Year 2 camp at Jourama Falls.

Loralei, Annabelle and Emily getting ready for dinner at Jourama Falls.

Grayson and Hamish enjoying team games at Jourama Falls.

Theodora and Macey enjoying the view from the top of the lookout at Jourama Falls.

Aayush enjoying Under 8's Day activities with his friends.

Year 3 T, C & S

YEAR 3 – 2025 HIGHLIGHTS

What an exciting and enriching year it’s been in Year 3! We kicked off with a fascinating visit from Mr Murphy, who shared his incredible knowledge of turtles and clownfish, helping us explore the seven characteristics of living things in a fun and memorable way.

One of the biggest adventures was our school camp to Crystal Creek, where kayaking, tubing, the obstacle course, and mountain biking became instant favourites. The laughter, teamwork, and courage shown by everyone made it a truly unforgettable experience.

Back at school, students dove into their own interests by creating Educational Research Projects for our Wonder Walk, choosing topics that sparked curiosity and creativity. We also enjoyed diving into the magical worlds of Matilda and The Iron Man, which inspired great discussions and imaginative thinking. Book Week was also a fun way to share our favourite books and characters with everyone.

A special highlight was our very first drama lesson with Miss Paris, where we learned to create expressive tableaux and explore storytelling through movement and stillness. And of course, our favourite class games—Silent Ball, Around the World, and 21—kept us active, focused, and full of smiles.

Year 3 has been a year of growth, discovery, and joy.

YEAR 3 T AND MRS JULIE CATHCART.

YEAR 3 C AND MISS SOPHIE COLLINS.

YEAR 3 S AND MRS RUTH MALE.

Year 3 T, C & S

3T Slingshot fun.

3S Wonder Walk Research.

3C Book Week Costumes.

3C Tubing at Crystal Creek.

3T Book Week Characters.

3S Investigating Numbers.

3T First Day of School.

3C Camp Group.

3C Army Visit Tanks.

3S Hat Challenge.

3S First Day of School.

Research Wonders.

Year 3 T, C & S

3T Army visit.

3C Book Week.

3S Book Week Costumes.

Grandparents Day Choir.

3T Girls Book Week.

3S Camp Group.

3T Camp Group.

3C Kayakers.

All about Uluru.

Camp Fire Smores and Songs.

Dinosaur Researchers.

3C Camp Buddies.

Year 4 T, C & S

In twenty-twenty-five, what a glorious year, Year 4 leapt in with a thunderous cheer! Books in their hands and stars in their eyes, Learning and laughing, aiming for the sky!

They dove into novels, bold stories they read, Imaginations alight with each word that was said. Writing with power, with purpose and flair, Their pens painting pictures that hung in the air.

Mathing like there was no tomorrow in sight, Fractions and times tables done with delight. Equations and puzzles, they’d tackle them all, Big thinkers with brains standing proud and tall.

In Term 2, they packed up for Camp Gelding’s call, With harness and helmet, they conquered it all! Abseiling towers with courage to spare, High ropes and archery, wind in their hair.

Book Week arrived — oh, what a delight! They dressed as their heroes, bold and bright. From villains and wizards to dragons that roar, They paraded with pride and laughter galore.

In Term 3, on the Wonder Walk they’d shine, Charcoal in hand, their art was divine. Inspired by The Arrival and Shaun Tan's soul, Their visions of journeys took powerful hold.

Sporting and musical, buzzing with flair, This cohort had talent bursting everywhere. Their first year of music — a beautiful sound, Instruments echoing all through the grounds.

Formal uniforms, crisp and neat, Ties and buttons, polished feet. With House flags waving, they’d proudly stand, Cheering and chanting, a passionate band!

A year full of wonder, of rhythm and rhyme, Of learning, of growing, of magical time. Year 4 in 2025 — a class like no other, Lifting each other, like sister and brother.

YEAR 4 T AND MRS SHEREE WILL.

Book Week.

Wonder Walk.

Book Week.

Camp Gelding.

Year 4 T, C & S

YEAR 4 C AND MRS MIKEALA HANSON.

Camp.

Book Week.

Camp.

4S Book Week. Camp.

YEAR 4 S AND MR PAUL APPLEBY.

Book Week.

Camp.

Camp.

Camp.

Year 5 T, C & S

YEAR 5 – 2025 STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

I really liked interschool sport. I learned a new sport – netball and it was very exciting!

ISABELLE

I enjoyed Friday afternoon Interschool sport because it was fun and competitive at the same time. You can meet other students from other schools, and it was a nice way to be introduced to a new sport.

HENRY C

The highlight of Year 5 was the Wonder Hub and my involvement as a Year 5 helper. I liked how I was able to not only read amazing books but be involved in numerous activities that had fun themes like bingo.

MOLLY

I found Grade 5 very exciting to be in the different rooms, everyone was so nice, and the teachers always looked after us.

ALICE

In Year 5 I enjoyed History and Literacy because they were linking together the history of Australia and it was fun to learn about where I live in greater depth.

BAILEY

I liked having a good guardian teacher and being in a class with my friends while learning in cool open spaces where you can sit whenever it suits your learning needs.

HUGO F

I enjoyed camp because I got to spend time with my friends and do a lot of fun activities. Abseiling, where you went into a gorge, was fun because you got to go down a steep hill with someone beside you.

PHILIPPA

I really enjoyed camp because you got to go outside your limits and you didn’t have to do the busy life things.

VAIBHAV

Camp was fun because we were able to spend time with our friends and be outside the classroom environment. The activities were challenging but fun.

LACHLAN F

I enjoyed the Year 5 camp because we were able to spend time outdoors instead of the usual classroom environment. The highlight of camp was abseiling because it was challenging and scary at first, but when you were doing the activity you enjoyed the views of the gorge.

CHARLOTTE H

In Year 5, for the WonderWalk, we had to choose a topic relating to light. We researched and presented our topic, which taught us note taking and presentation skills.

ANNA

Year 5 T and Mrs Rebecca Langford.

Year 5 C and Mrs Tia Jolly.

Year 5 S and Mrs Susanne Todd.

Year 5 camp.

HANDS ON WILDLIFE

5T Camp.

Year 5 T and Mrs Rebecca Langford.

Year 5 C and Mrs Tia Jolly.

Year 5 S and Mrs Susanne Todd.

Interschool Sport.

Interschool Sport.

Year 5 T, C & S

WONDERWALK

YEAR 5 CAMP BOOKWEEK

Year 6 T, C & S

YEAR 6 T AND MRS JADE EVANS.

YEAR 6 C AND MRS VIKKI GRAY.

YEAR 6 S AND MR BRUCE CAMPBELL.

Year 6 T, C & S

YEAR 6 IN CANBERRA

The boys playing cards during the flight.

Everyone is happy to have arrived at our accommodation.

A visit to Government House.

The girls being served dinner by Mrs Davis and Mrs Kelly at our accommodation in Sydney.

Learning how the Senate works at the Old Parliament House.

Sitting on Mrs Macquaries’ Chair and looking across Sydney Harbour.

All prepared for a swim at the AIS pool.

Getting ready for a morning’s fun at Questacon . Gabby had the privilege of depositing some Townsville sand into the sedimentary tube for 2025 at Geoscience Australia.

YEAR 6 IN CANBERRA

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Australian War Memorial’s Roll of Honour.

Having a great time walking around Canberra Zoo.

Admiring the view of Canberra from Mt Ainslie.

Role playing how a law is made in the education centre at Parliament House.

We all enjoyed playing in the snow.

Everyone stamping their feet to simulate an earthquake so it could be recorded on a seismograph at Geoscience Australia.

The Wonder Hub

A YEAR OF WONDER IN THE WONDER HUB

The Wonder Hub has been alive with creativity, imagination, and firsthand learning throughout the year. Students, staff, and families have joined together to make it a space filled with exciting projects, meaningful connections, and joyful discoveries.

One of the highlights was our Book Club for Grandparents’ Day, which took readers “Around the World.” It was a heart-warming opportunity for generations to connect and share their love of stories.

The talented Mrs Porter has generously given her time to run our Knitting Club, where students have learned the art of knitting. Their hard work will come together as a beautiful lap blanket to be donated to the local nursing home, a wonderful gift of kindness and care.

To join in the excitement of Wonder Walk, students created a magical underwater scene from bottle tops, turning everyday items into an ocean-inspired artwork.

Book Week was another unforgettable celebration. The Wonder Hub was transformed into a world of adventure, where students stepped into a vibrant Lorax Garden, gazed up at dragons flying from the ceiling, and wandered through Neverland with Peter Pan. Students proudly highlighted their love of reading with an array of creative costumes. We also launched our firstever Book Week Door Competition, which brought out incredible imagination across classrooms. Congratulations to 1S, who’s stunning “Migaloo, the White Whale” design took out first place!

Our much-loved Wonder Hub animals— Bluey, the blue-tongue lizard, and Bingo, the bearded dragon—have also been a big part of the year. Students enjoyed spending time with them at lunchtime, learning about their care and fascinating reptile facts.

For NAIDOC Week, the Hub came alive with culture and creativity as students designed and built a spectacular 15-metre-long Rainbow Serpent, a striking and meaningful symbol of connection.

New spaces have also been introduced, including our enchanting Fairy Garden, where students worked together to build a miniature fairy village full of detail and imagination. Another much-loved challenge has been designing and testing marble runs—from winding tracks to wave-shaped paths, the students’ engineering skills have truly shone.

To make the Wonder Hub even more inviting, we added two cosy Reading Huts, perfect for curling up with a good book in a quiet, relaxing spot.

The Wonder Hub continues to grow as a place where creativity, curiosity, and community come together. Each project has not only sparked learning but also created lifelong memories for our students.

MRS GLENDA YOUNG WONDER HUB COORDINATOR

Japanese

Minasan, konnichiwa!

2025 was an inspiring year for Japanese learning in the Junior School. We were fortunate to gain a designated Japanese classroom this year, which has allowed students to fully immerse in their learning, engage with authentic resources and attend lessons and Japan Club in a space that gradually feels more and more ‘Japanese’. It has been wonderful to see students taking on opportunities to be involved in decorating and displaying their work in our new space.

In the classroom, students from Years 3 to 6 worked on a variety of topics that helped them build their linguistic and cultural knowledge. Some of the students’ favourite topics this year were Pets (Year 3), Hiragana (Year 4), Japanese Housing (Year 5) and Travel to Japan (Year 6). We were fortunate to have Rikuto Yoshida (Semester 1) and Rin Konishi (Semester 2) as Japanese Language Assistants in our lessons this year.

For Open Day, Japanese Club students assisted Yoshida Sensei to create and build a giant origami Pikachu. This was a huge success on the day and is now proudly displayed in our Japanese classroom.

In Term 3, Year 6 students Ivy Hodda, Jemané Niemandt, Liam Pond and Codey Sullivan represented The Cathedral School at the James Cook University Young Language Ambassador Conference, a day dedicated to passionate language learners and

advocates. Students were able to hear from a variety of guest speakers who use languages in their lives and careers, as well as participate in some unexpected activities such as Tahitian dance! The students were excellent representatives of our School.

In Term 4, 12 students from Years 3-6 participated in the Townsville Japanese Speech Competition which was held at St Clare’s Catholic School. The aim of this competition was to encourage students studying Japanese to demonstrate and extend their language skills in an atmosphere of friendly competition with other students around Townsville. Students also gained both confidence and experience in expressing and communicating their ideas in Japanese in a public speaking context. Congratulations to the following students for their participation in the competition:

Year 3: Harriet Lawson (2nd place), Archer Myles, Claire Wallace (1st place)

Year 4: Amelie Carpenter, Lucy Gaudin, Sharon Stelmaschuk

Year 5: Alice Coxon, Molly McCabe (1st place), Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar

Year 6: Helena Edelman (2nd place), Elias Stelmaschuk (3rd place), Scarlett Vucak

We look forward to another year of fun and engaging Japanese learning in 2026.

MRS TEGAN THOMAS

JUNIOR SCHOOL

JAPANESE TEACHER

Technology

What an incredible year it has been in Junior School Technologies! From rockets soaring sky-high to record-breaking robotics, 2025 has been a year of innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Our Year 4 rocket unit returned bigger and better than ever, with more launches than any previous year and some stunning 3D-printed rocket designs. Students embraced sustainability and scientific principles while applying problem-solving skills in exciting, practical ways.

In Year 6, STEM Racing (formerly F1 in Schools) shifted into top gear. Four students qualified for the State Finals at Kirwan SHS, all placing in the top eight for the knockout rounds. A standout moment was Fergus Chrisp qualifying with the fastest car for the knockouts, showcasing precision engineering and teamwork at its finest. This achievement reflects the growing depth of skill and enthusiasm in our senior primary students.

Our Junior Robotics Club also reached new heights, earning the Peer Award at FIRST LEGO League and setting our Robotics Club record with 175 points, a testament to their coding, design, and collaboration skills. The energy and creativity in every session were truly inspiring.

This year saw exciting curriculum expansions, including VR and Minecraft Education for younger students and a new LED light project in Year 5, combining 3D printing, laser cutting, and acrylic design. Across all year levels, students explored the full spectrum of STEM; designing, iterating, collecting scientific data, building circuits, and coding—making 2025 one of our most engaging years yet.

We are deeply grateful for the incredible support from our community. A special thank you to the Kylie Johnson and Bubbles ’n Froth for sponsoring our new wind tunnel for STEM Racing,

and to our P&F for helping us expand to a third 3D printer. These resources have elevated the learning experience for every student.

Looking ahead, 2026 promises even more excitement with plans to enhance STEM Racing through custom painting and additional school-based shootouts before regionals. Onwards and upwards as we continue to innovate, explore, and inspire the next generation of creators and problem-solvers!

MR AIDAN MYLES JUNIOR SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

Christian Education

Christian Education this year ranged, as always, across the school from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 6. Creators and Inventors in ELC worked through the bible from the creation through to an early introduction of Jesus’ birth and childhood. In Junior School the first two terms addressed the kings and prophets and the exile and a final return to Israel of God’s people. Semester Two saw the classes learn about Jesus’ early miracles and the peoples’ response to them.

The Christian Education lessons were complemented by weekly year group chapel services with Father Tim. These included songs, prayers and bible readings as well as a reflection that often linked in with the lessons from the week.

Shrove Tuesday was, as ever, a popular event where pancakes were offered to

all the Junior School community. This was followed by the Ash Wednesday service where the children learnt about Jesus' time with God in the desert while reflecting on our own mortality. Finally, as Term 1 drew to a close, we remembered Jesus’ death and resurrection in the Easter Service.

I would like to thank Anna Mary Binil, our Chapel Captain in Year 12, and her team for leading a most amazing Easter Activity Day at the start of the Easter holidays. Our group of 20+ Junior School children had a wonderful time learning from our 'big kids' for a whole day. I would add a big thanks to the staff who gave up a day of their holidays to support the event.

MRS TERRI TALBOT JUNIOR SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

Classroom Music

2025 has been another wonderful year of music-making in the Junior School. We are incredibly fortunate to offer students a wide range of musical experiences throughout the year, both in the classroom and through formal performances.

Classroom Music lessons are sequential and developmental, aiming to foster musical literacy and a lifelong enjoyment of music. Students learn through singing, movement, and playing instruments. From Kindergarten to Year 6, classroom percussion instruments are used regularly, while students in Years 3–6 also learn either ukulele or recorder.

Grandparents’ Day remains one of our most cherished events, and 2025 was no exception! With the theme “A Trip Around the World,” students performed songs from across the globe, celebrating cultural diversity through music. The audience enjoyed special pre-concert performances, followed by items from Kindergarten to Year 6, and the Piccolo, Sopranino and Animato Choirs. A heartfelt thank you to all the Grandparents and Special Friends who attended - your support means so much to our school community!

Term 3 brought more performance opportunities, with students showcasing their talents at the Townsville Eisteddfod. Congratulations to all performers - your dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring!

Term 4 continued the momentum, with joyful performances including Sound of Celebrations, Year 6 Celebration, Presentation Night, and the Kindy–Year 3 Christmas Concert. What a fantastic way to wrap up the year!

Thank you to all students and families for your enthusiasm, commitment, and support throughout 2025—you’ve been fabulous!

MISS BIANCA PARISON, MRS TESSA NICHOLS AND MRS LYNDALL PENALUNA

JUNIOR SCHOOL

MUSIC TEACHERS

Music Groups

JUNIOR POCO STRINGS

Staff member Miss Jessica Winton. Front row (left to right) Heidi Coxon, Joanna Mathew, Addison Powell-Vincent, Marlo Hopkins, Rylee Hayden, Lucy Graham. Second row Samyukta Sadhish Kumar, Emily O'Neill, Archer Lowrie, Ariane Darveniza, Corban Gold, Sharon Stelmaschuk, Miss Jessica Winton (staff).

JUNIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson. Front row (left to right) Gautam Ray, Bridget Bulloch, Omri Hanson, Charlotte Hughes, Oliver Stillwell. Second row Mr Paul Neilson (staff), William Malandris, Anna To, Greta Mutavdzic, Harry Munro.

JUNIOR FLUTE ENSEMBLE

Front row (left to right) Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar, Ivy Hodda, Chloe Baker, Jemané Niemandt, Klara Simenic, Aurora Silverthorne. Absent Mrs Jenny Hall.

ADVANCED RECORDER ENSEMBLE

JUNIOR BRASS ENSEMBLE

Front row (left to right) Pacey-James Grainger, Isabelle Baiju, Codey Sullivan, Lachlan Morris, Elizabeth Brown, Sebastian Fletcher. Second row William Sunner, Poppy Munro, Chisom Eboh, Hayley Phillips, Markus Bourne.

Absent Mrs Cynthia Chambers.

JUNIOR GUITAR ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Michael Stuart. Front row (left to right) Maxwell Le, Krishnan Pandalai, Henry Navarro, Jacob Steine, Clancy Marr, Hugh Gleadow. Second row William Malandris, George Holmkvist, Angus Fitzgerald, Samuel Wangatau, Kemba Hanson. Third row Mr Michael Stuart (staff), Markus Bourne, Robert Langford, Odran Stuart, Rehan Patel Absent John Scanlan and George Holmkvist.

JUNIOR REEDS ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Alex Alford,. Front row (left to right) Mr Alex Alford (staff), Annabel Waring, Molly McCabe, Charlotte Young, Holly Chalk, Alice Coxon, Maria Gianoulis.

Staff member Mrs Tessa Nichols. Front row (left to right) Sharon Stelmaschuk, Eleanor Milford, Maria Gianoulis, Paityn Foster, Amelie Carpenter. Second row Elias Stelmaschuk, Ivy Hodda, Michaela Darveniza, Ariane Darveniza, Mrs Tessa Nichols (staff).

Music Groups

JUNIOR CONCERT BAND

Staff members Mr Alex Alford. Front row (left to right) Gautam Ray, Pacey-James Grainger, Bailey Hibble, Annabel Waring, Molly McCabe, Alice Coxon, Maria Gianoulis, Simeon Cronje, Sebastian Fletcher, Oliver Stillwell. Second row Omri Hanson, Emmerson Holland, Oscar Gutterson, Charlotte Young, Klara Simenic, Aurora Silverthorne, Anna To, Chloe Lee, Markus Bourne, Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar, Codey Sullivan. Third row Mr Alex Alford (staff), Holly Chalk, Lucy Murphy, Isabella Minehan, Hayley Phillips, Odran Stuart, Jemané Niemandt, Chisom Eboh, Chloe Baker, Ivy Hodda. Absent Isabelle Besterman and Aurora Hookey.

ANIMATO CHOIR

Staff member Mrs Tessa Nichols. Front row (left to right) Brienna Steele, Charlotte Grundy, Molly McCabe, Sienna Wise, Angus Lawson, Abigail Pountain, Lilly Diaz, Philippa Connolly, Annabel Waring. Second row Gautam Ray, Charlie Thurston, Alice Coxon, Amelia Myles, Katherine Edkins, Bridget Bulloch, Charli Hayden, Oisin O'Brien. Third row Manuka Higgins, Quinn Buchanan, Aurora Silverthorne, Ivy Hodda, Ella Cormack, Klara Simenic, Pippa Gander, Ms Tessa Nichols (staff). Fourth row Greta Mutavdzic, Chloe Baker, Michaela Darveniza, Ameya Hazratwala, Chisom Eboh, Jemané Niemandt, Helena Edelman. Absent Isabelle Besterman.

SOPRANINO CHOIR

Staff member Mrs Tessa Nichols. Front row (left to right) Vishnu Ray, Juliette Chrisp, Lucy Clasie, Fletcher Gander, Arietta Milani, Samuel Woolley, Chanel Hasenkamp, Toby Morris, Emilia Le, Cataleya Pillay. Second row Pacey-James Grainger, Pearl Collings, Hazel De Witt, Freya Scott, Angelina Ataalla, Marlo Hopkins, Mia Hyseni, Juliet Pountain, Emerson McKey, Daniel Goosen, Corban Gold. Third row Ms Tessa Nichols (staff), Ariane Darveniza, Harriet Lawson, Nathaniel Ball, Eleanor Milford, Sarah Barry, Addison Powell-Vincent, Harvey Turner, Lylah Stevens, Lillie Thurston. Fourth row Anna Scanlan, Emilia Barry, Simeon Cronje, Piper Darr, Eloise Pegg, Jeremiah Tekopua, Mason Bell, Emmeline Smith, Sarina Bell. Absent Lucy Rigano and Luka Fitzgerald.

Physical Education

The Junior School Physical Education Program is an important component of the holistic growth of students at The Cathedral School. Students are challenged and inspired to explore a multitude of skills across the huge range of focus areas covered from the Early Leaning Centre to Year 6. Through Physical Education students develop resilience, communication skills, teamwork, respect, problem solving all while improving balance, coordination, strength and cardiovascular fitness.

Throughout the year the ELC students focus on 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 explore learning situations to establish the social skills of turn taking 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 movement skills and 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 different shaped balls and controlling a ball with their feet.

Prep and Year 1 students also participate in Health lessons at the end of Term 1. These lessons develop an understanding of how to look after themselves by caring for their bodies, eating healthy food and the importance of being active. At the beginning of Term 4 the Prep students developed the concepts of recognising and controlling their emotions and feelings and the Year 1 students discover all about being safe through the Triple Zero Program.

We are very fortunate to have use of a pool and during Term 1 Years 1 to 6 participated in a Learn-to-Swim program. Depending on the year level classes focused on stroke development of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

For the final three weeks of Term 1 Years 2 to 6 turned their attention to fitness related activities in preparation for the Kindy to Year 6 Interhouse Cross Country carnival. Unfortunately, the carnival was postponed due to weather and held early in Term 2.

Term 2 is an athletics term in the lead up to the Interhouse Athletics Carnival. Years 3 to 6 explore the events of shot put, long jump, high jump, sprints and shuttle relays. Kindy to Year 2 also prepare for their big day, Fun and Run, by practicing ball games and sprints.

Throughout Term 3, Years 2 to 6 focus on a wide variety of skills. These include netball, football (soccer), skipping, hockey, tee ball, tennis, basketball, AFL, speedminton and ultimate disc.

The final weeks of Terms 2 and 3 also include Health lessons for Years 2 to 6. Students explore 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’ physical activity interests, available physical activities and how what we choose affects our health and wellbeing.

Term 4 is a return to the pool through a Swim Survive program developed by Royal Life Saving Society Queensland. Students develop survival strokes, participate in water confidence activities, basic rescues and survival sequences. For the first time in over 10 years our Prep students were involved in a water confidence program. It was amazing to see the improvement in their selfconfidence in and around the pool and they are now looking forward to our longer Learn to Swim Program in Year 1.

Participation in Physical Education helps students learn and develop healthy habits that can be maintained throughout their life. Educating for lifelong success is also about understanding the importance of

regular physical activity and how it not only affects our physical well-being but also our social, emotional and mental well-being.

MR MICHAEL PORTER AND MR IAN JOHNSON

JUNIOR SCHOOL

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Junior School Sport

The Junior School Sports Program incorporates a wide variety of physical activities across the Junior School. These include Interhouse and Interschool Carnivals, Junior School Sports’ Academies, Interschool Sport and numerous gala days.

The Interhouse Carnivals include the Kindy to Year 6 Interhouse Cross Country, Year 3 to 6 Interhouse Swimming and the Year 3 to 6 Interhouse Athletics. These interhouse carnivals also serve as selections for the Interschool Carnivals for swimming, cross country and athletics. Further to this, students also have the opportunity to be invited to Northern Trials to try and gain selection to attend State Championships.

Possibly our most exciting carnival in the Junior School is the Kindy to Year 2 Fun and Run. With a mix of sprint races, ball games, jumping castles, parachutes and free exploring with a variety of equipment. Our younger students always have a lot of fun.

The Junior School also has several Sports Academies to cater for students’ interests. Students can join our Rugby League, Netball, Mountain Bike, Gareth

Edds Football and Girls Basketball Academies. The academies offer students extended training to develop their skills and a pathway to 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 and the McDonalds Junior Carnival and some of our Girls Basketball Academy travelled to Brisbane for the CBSQ 3 on 3 Competition. Cathedral also had teams entered in the Ruth Young Hockey Gala Day giving students a wide range of sports to participate in.

The Townsville City Netball program, NetSetGo, is also popular in the Junior School. Boys and girls aged 7 to 10 train and play on Tuesday nights and develop their skills and love for the game which they can continue through the junior age divisions and into Year 12. This year we had 36 students playing in four NetSetGo teams coached by Senior School students and parents and a further 39 students playing in the U12 Junior Competition.

Throughout Terms 2 and 3, Year 5 and 6 students get the opportunity to participate in the Interschool Sports Program on Friday afternoons, commonly called Friday Sport. There are two seasons of Interschool Sport offering a variety of sports for students to participate in. Season 1 Interschool Sport includes netball, hockey and rugby league while Season 2 offers touch football, tennis, football and rugby union. This is a great opportunity for students to try something new and to compete in social and competitive divisions against other schools from across Townsville.

Throughout the year the Junior School is also able to nominate suitably skilled students to attend Townsville District Trials. If selected in a Townsville team, students then attend a Northern Region Trial in the hope of being selected to represent Northern Region at a State Championship. In 2025 25 students were selected in a Townsville team and a further 15 went on to represent Northern Region with some students representing in multiple sports.

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

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

Townsville School Sport Representatives:

Bridget Bulloch (Netball), Rosie Musumeci (Netball), Samuel Wangatau (U12 Rugby League), Markus Bourne (Hockey), Odran Stuart (Hockey), Angus Lawson (Boys Netball), Toby Turner (Boys Netball), William Sunner (Boys Netball), Elizabeth Brown (Tennis), Ivan Burger (Rugby Union), Isaac Male (U11 Rugby League), Robert Langford (Basketball), Michaela Darveniza (Basketball), Trixi Hambly (Football), Lincoln Neilly (Football), Emerson Mealing (Football), Phlippa Connolly (Cross Country), Macallister Mealing (Cross Country, Track and FIeld), Amira Alsaee (Basketball), Katherine Edkins (Softball), Juliette Chrisp (Track and Field), Arlo King (Track and Field), Olivia Whiting (Track and Field), Henry Navarro (Track and Field), Krishnan Pandalai (Track and Field)

Northern School Sport Representatives: Markus Bourne (Aquathlon), Abigail Bennett (Aquathlon, Track and Field), Amira Alsaee (Aquathlon), Jemané Niemandt (Netball, Track and Field), Lucy Murphy (Netball), Zara Mulder (Netball), Holly Chalk (Hockey), Robert Langford (Hockey), Remy Moore (Cross Country), Maia Packer (Cross Country), Aurora Hookey (Tennis), Charlotte Young (Hockey), Nash Selwood (Boys Netball), Cohen Martin (Hockey), Charlie Thurston (Track and Field)

Interhouse Carnival results: Freestyle Swimming – CHATHAM

Overall Swimming – LANGTON

Cross Country – LANGTON

Athletics – MORE

Junior School House Spirit – BEDE

Interschool Carnival results: Swimming – 1st

Athletics – 2nd Boys Aggregate, 2nd Girls Aggregate, 2nd Average, 2nd Overall Aggregate

Cross Country Age Champions

8 years – Juliet Pountain and Thomas Chiesa

9 years – Kennedy James and Archer Myles

10 years – Olivia Whiting and Flynn Gulbrandson

11 years – Abigail Bennett and Macallister Mealing

12 years – Jemané Niemandt and Markus Bourne

Athletics Age Champions

8 years – Sarina Bell and Lachlan Bennett

9 years – Kennedy James and Archer Myles

10 years – Oliver Whiting and Henry Navarro

11 years – Abigail Bennett and George Holmkvist

12 years – Jemané Niemandt and Fergus Chrisp

Swimming Age Champions

8 years – Lillie Thurston, Pearl Collings and Lachlan Bennett

9 years – Eleanor Milford and Archer Myles

10 years – Imogen Ryan and Henry Navarro

11 years – Abigail Bennett and Saxon Clegg

12 years – Michaela Darveniza and Markus Bourne

Finally, I would like to thank the students and parents for their commitment to the Cathedral Sports Program and the many staff who give their time and experience to assist students on their sporting journey. Hopefully the Junior School Sport experiences are the first steps in lifelong sporting enjoyment.

Sports Teams

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS TEAM

Front row (left to right) Mrs Ruth Male, Greta Gaudin, Heidi Coxon, Cassidy Saltner, Isabel Carpenter, Madeline Gulbrandson, Grayson Pump, Chloe Harris, Abigail Bigney, Mattea Josifoski, Jude Wight, Mia Hyseni, Lachlan Bennett, Arlo King, Juliette Chrisp, Harrison Buglar, Macy King, Matilda Myles, Mr Stephen McCosker. Second row Jake Cunningham, Kennedy James, Ava Liebenberg, Ariane Darveniza, Aayush Gopaldasani, Blake Taylor, Anna Scanlan, Sarina Bell, Edward Finter, Lincoln Neilly, Philippa Connolly, Lillie Thurston, Paityn Foster, Grace Pepper, Paddy Ryan, Victoria Molachino, Luka Fitzgerald, Arizona Foster. Third row Mrs Melanie Bonato, Mrs Jillian Finter, Mrs Beth Turner, Mrs Jessica Frendon, Ava Ermolenko, Eleanor Milford, Molly McCabe, Archer Myles, Flynn Gulbrandson, Macallister Mealing, Jett Edwards, Max Passmore, George Smith, Flynn Whiting, Simeon Cronje, Hudson Scott, Tobias Turner, George Gianoulis, Jack McCabe, Thomas Chiesa, Adelaide Foster, Krishnan Pandalai, Charlotte Hughes, Mr Bruce Campbell, Mr Michael Porter, Mr Aidan Myles. Fourth row Mr Ian Johnson, Amelia Bigney, Abigail Bennett, Olivia Whiting, Bailey Hibble, Angus Fitzgerald, George Holmkvist, Bowie Brophy, Zara Mulder, Charlotte Young, Maia Packer, Matthew Lorimer, Henry Navarro, Fergus Chrisp, Codey Sullivan, Amelia Myles, Charlie Thurston, Samuel Wallace. Fifth row Hunter Walsh, Trixie Hambly, Remy Moore, Rehan Patel, Aurora Silverthorne, Markus Bourne, Thomas Langford, Oliver McKenzie, Emmerson Holland, Amira Alsaee, Samuel Wangatau. Back row Asher Cameron, Ivan Burger, Jemané Niemandt, Michaela Darveniza, Alex Johnson, Robert Langford, Ameya Hazratwala, Isabella Minehan, Harrison Penrose, Rosie Musumeci, William Sunner.

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING TEAM

Front row (left to right) Adeline Smith, Hamish Todd, Amelie Carpenter, Addison Powell-Vincent, Archer Myles, Lucy Gaudin, Jett Edwards, Lachlan Bennett, Harvey Birt, Isabel Carpenter. Second row Macallister Mealing, Sharon Stelmaschuk, Eleanor Milford, Philippa Connolly, Abigail Bennett, Zoe Martin, Hudson Scott, Imogen Ryan, Sarina Bell, Ava Liebenberg. Third row Mr Ian Johnson (staff), Mrs Jillian Finter (staff), Saxon Clegg, Angus Lawson, Lincoln Neilly, Henry Navarro, Clancy Marr, Olivia Whiting, Simeon Cronje, Harry Richardson, Charlie Thurston, Laney Rowan, Mr Stephen McCosker (staff), Mr Michael Porter (staff). Fourth row Codey Sullivan, George Holmkvist, Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar, Amira Alsaee, Annabel Graham, Gabrielle Pepper, Emerson Baills, Harry Munro, Angus Fitzgerald, Matthew Lorimer. Fifth row Markus Bourne, Isabella Minehan, Jemané Niemandt, Robert Langford, Ameya Hazratwala, Michaela Darveniza, Ivan Burger, Rosie Musumeci, Poppy Munro.

INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

Staff member Mr Michael Porter. Front row (left to right) Amelie Carpenter, Jacob Bailey, Philippa Connolly, Flynn Gulbrandson, Olivia Whiting, Charlie Thurston, Krishnan Pandalai, Macallister Mealing, Grace Pepper. Second row Henry Navarro, Matthew Lorimer, Maia Packer, Bailey Hibble, Abigail Bennett, Simeon Cronje, Zara Mulder, Adelaide Foster. Third row Mr Ian Johnson, Remy Moore, Angus Fitzgerald, Jemané Niemandt, Robert Langford, Markus Bourne, Amira Alsaee, Fergus Chrisp, Mr Michael Porter (staff).

RUGBY LEAGUE ACADEMY

Staff members Mr Michael Porter and Mr Chris Finlay. Front row (left to right) Bailey Hibble, Jett Edwards, Archer Lowrie, Kemba Hanson, Henry Navarro, Finley Richardson, Edward Finter. Second row Samuel Wangatau, Angus Fitzgerald, Emerson Baills, Harry Munro, Isaac Male, Matthew Lorimer, Fergus Chrisp. Third row Mr Chris Finlay (staff), Thomas Langford, Ivan Burger, Alex Johnson, William Sunner, George Walker, Indianna Minehan, Mr Michael Porter (staff).

TOWNSVILLE AND NORTHERN QLD REPRESENTATIVES

Staff member Mr Michael Porter. Front row (left to right) Arlo King, Macallister Mealing, Henry Navarro, Lincoln Neilly, Abigail Bennett, Cohen Martin, Tobias Turner, Krishnan Pansalai, Mia Hyseni, Juliette Chrisp. Second row Emerson Mealing, Trixie Hambly, Bridget Bulloch, Maia Packer, Markus Bourne, Nash Selwood, Zara Mulder, Elizabeth Brown, Angus Lawson, Katherine Edkins. Third row Samuel Wangatau, Olivia Whiting, Charlotte Young, Lucy Murphy, Holly Chalk, Amira Alsaee, Remy Moore, Philippa Connolly, Charlie Thurston. Fourth row Odran Stuart, Robert Langford, William Sunner, Rosie Musumeci, Michaela Darveniza, Jemané Niemandt, Ivan Burger, Isaac Male.

YEARS 3 TO 6 FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Staff member Mr Gareth Edds. Front row (left to right) Danesh Samadi, Christopher Chapman, Oliver McKenzie, Pacey-James Grainger, Jack McCabe, Lillie Thurston, Samuel Wallace, Buddy Richardson, Rafael Leow, George Stelmaschuk. Second row Macallister Mealing, Nathaniel Ball, Flynn Whiting, Alexander Hutton, Scott Christian, Henry Chapman, Claire Wallace, Luca Joyce, Emerson Mealing. Third row Mr Garreth Edds, Krishnan Pandalai, Orlando Morse, Codey Sullivan, Finley Richardson, Jacob Steine, Oliver Gibbs, Harry Richardson, Flynn Gulbrandson, Lincoln Neilly. Fourth row Bailey Hibble, Simeon Cronje, Matthew Lorimer, Hunter Walsh, Oliver McNaughton, Harrison Penrose, Samuel Wangatau, Angus Fitzgerald, Hudson Matthews. Absent Asher Koster.

Sports Teams

NETBALL ACADEMY

Staff member Mrs Rebecca Bulloch. Front row (left to right) Adaline Cook, Addison Powell-Vincent, Emilia Barry, Philippa Connolly, Hugo Kippin, Jessica Akroyd, Abigail Pountain, Molly McCabe, Charlotte Hughes, Ava Webster, Sarah Barry, Amelie Carpenter. Second row Mrs Rebecca Bulloch (staff), Tobias Turner, Olivia Whiting, Mia Bradshaw, Alice Coxon, Katherine Edkins, Bridget Bulloch, Zoe Martin, Angus Lawson, Laura Stevens, Maria Gianoulis. Third row Charli Hayden, Abigail Bennett, Chloe Lee, Zara Mulder, Charlotte Young, Pippa Gander, Emerson Baills, Remy Moore, Quinn Buchanan, Piper Joyce, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Maia Packer. Fourth row Chloe Frizzell, Ivy Hodda, Lucy Murphy, Hayley Phillips, Donae Dippenaar, Jemané Niemandt, Isabella Minehan, Rosie Musumeci, Annabel Graham, William Sunner, Asher Cameron.

JUNIOR NET SET GO NETBALL

Front row (left to right) Heidi Coxon, Samyukta Sadhish Kumar, Isabel Carpenter, Harlow Conway, Abigail Bigney, Nicola Calleja, Cataleya Pillay, Frances PowellVincent, Violet De Witt, Harriet Starkey. Second row Grace Cassidy-Cox, Abbey Gillinder, Emily Ormes, Madeline Gulbrandson, Jemima Buchanan, Rylee Hayden, Mia Hyseni, Amelie Carpenter, Aurora Kiuk, Wynsome Beggs, Mattea Josifoski, Summer Mitchell, Charli Harris. Third row Amber Turner, Addison Powell-Vincent, Hazel De Witt, Aria Hinschen, Zoe Graham, Molly McCabe, Paityn Foster, Sarah Barry, Emilia Barry, Freya Scott. Forth row Sarina Bell, Emmeline Smith, Emily O'Neill, Piper Darr, Amelia Bigney, Olivia Whiting, Adaline Cook, Anna Scanlan.

12U NETBALL

Staff member Georgia Docherty and Madison Allom. Front row (left to right) Ava Webster, Philippa Connolly, Maria Gianoulis, Scout Duggan, Angus Lawson, Tobias Turner, Charli Hayden, Charlotte Hughes, Jessica Akroyd, Sienna Wise. Second row Shana Johnson, Cassie Mottin, Bridget Bulloch, Bowie Brophy, Alice Coxon, Chloe Lee, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Maia Packer, Mia Bradshaw, Katherine Edkins, Zoe Martin, Hugo Kippin, Molly Pool, Lilly Johnston. Third row Piper Joyce, Zara Mulder, Remy Moore, Emerson Baills, Asher Cameron, Annabel Graham, Chloe Frizzell, Indianna Minehan, Quinn Buchanan, Charlotte Young. Fourth row Ivy Hodda, Lucy Murphy, Hayley Phillips, Alexandra Mayer, Donae Dippenaar, Jemané Niemandt, Isabella Minehan, Rosie Musumeci. Absent Lachlan Frizzell, Georgia Docherty (Coach), Madison Allom (Coach).

MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY

Staff member Mr Nick Verhoeven. Front row (left to right) Wynn Milford, Leo Gracie, Cooper Todd, Patrick Smith, Cane Stephen, Oliver Grant, Hamilton Smith, Jia Philip, Charlie Kingsberry, Charlotte Birt. Second row Thomas Samuel, Oscar Berlund, Craig-Hunter Roberts, Arlo King, Jai Leavesley, Harvey Birt, Lachlan Todd, Hamish Todd, Jeevan Philip, Vihaari Boppudi, Chloe Harris, Sonny Kingsberry. Third row Mr Nick Verhoeven (staff), Fletcher Gander, Thomas Coxon, Alexander Duncan, Grayson Pump, Noah Tekopua, Audrey Hutton, Blake Taylor, Lachlan Bennett, Mitchell Cunningham, Caedyn Care, Toby Morris, Daniel Goosen. Fourth row Hiezecihel Kiuk, Vidhatri Boppudi, Emerson McKey, Nathan Willis, Max Passmore, Alexander Hutton, Quinn Young, Audrey Holmkvist, Luca Joyce, Marlo Hopkins, Aayush Gopaldasani. Fifth row Scott Christian, Tariq Willis, George Passmore, George Holmkvist, Oliver McKenzie, Jeremiah Tekopua, Abigail Bennett, Jake Cunningham, Lachlan Morris, Jack Wall.

Extracurricular

ECHO DANCE TROUPE

Front row (left to right) Brienna Steele, Harriet Lawson, Amelia Myles, Ivy Hodda, Charlie Thurston, Annabelle De Hoog, Lucy Gaudin, Lucy Clasie. Absent Ms Suzie Searight.

SUSTAINABLE GUARDIANS

Staff member Mrs Jade Evans. Front row (left to right) Alana Geary, Violet Bonato, Adeline Smith, Eleanor Milford, Maia Packer, Annabelle De Hoog, Ava Ermolenko, Florence Milford, Morgan Dorling. Second row Mrs Jade Evans (staff), Chloe Lee, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Gabrielle Pepper, Isabella Minehan, Jemané Niemandt, Asher Cameron, Amira Alsaee, Laura Stevens.

INTERSCHOOL CHESS TEAM

Staff member Mr Stephen McCosker. Front row (left to right) Oliver Stillwell, Jacob Steine, Justin Bonato, Bridget Bulloch, Lachlan Morris, George Gianoulis, Liam Pond. Second row Mr Stephen McCosker (staff), William Malandris, George Holmkvist, Ivan Burger, William Sunner, Harrison Penrose, Kemba Hanson, Finley Richardson. Absent Alexander Hutton.

DEFENCE CLUB

Staff member Mrs Sharron Waterson and Mrs Glenda Young. Front row (left to right) Mrs Sharron Waterson (staff), Blake Taylor, Silas Porter, Ivy Hodda, Victoria Molachino, Hugo Ferguson, David Whittingham, Mrs Glenda Young (staff).

Outside School Hours Care

This year, OSHC has been filled with creativity, curiosity and connection. We have thoroughly enjoyed watching the children immerse themselves in a wide variety of activities, with each day thoughtfully themed around their interests, choices and needs.

Some of the key areas of interest that emerged and will continue to be part of our OSHC experience include:

• S.T.E.M. Activities – Exploring science, engineering, mini constructions, and creative uses of technology.

• Cooking and Baking – Handson experiences in the kitchen, especially the joy of baking.

• Dance and Movement –Expressing energy and creativity through music and motion.

• Sports and Physical Play –Engaging in group games like soccer, football, and dodgeball, building teamwork and fitness.

• Well-being and Mindfulness

– Practising yoga, body warmups, and journalling to support emotional and mental wellness.

• Art and Creativity – Beading, painting, working with clay, and crafting with recycled materials.

• Gardening and Nature Exploration

– Learning about plants, produce, animals, and insects through hands-on experiences.

• Sustainability and Environmental Awareness – Developing a deeper understanding of our impact and how we can care for the world around us.

Our Vacation Care programs throughout 2025 were packed with excitement, adventure and meaningful experiences. We loved seeing the children dive into a variety of activities, both onsite and out in the community.

Some of the most memorable outings included action-packed fun at Ninja Park, close-up encounters with wildlife

at Billabong Sanctuary, a relaxing trip to the cinema, and a special excursion to see the play Shrek Junior, which sparked plenty of laughter and inspiration.

Back at OSHC, the fun continued with themed days that brought creativity and connection to life. Highlights included:

• The Amazing Race – a day full of teamwork, challenges and friendly competition.

• Pyjama and Pamper Day – a relaxing and cozy experience with self-care activities and lots of smiles.

• Bike and Scooter Day – a highenergy day where children enjoyed riding and learning about safety and movement. These programs not only provided entertainment but also encouraged curiosity, independence and collaboration. We are proud of the way our Vacation Care continues to grow and evolve with the children’s voices at the heart of everything we do.

It has been a joy throughout 2025 to see the children grow, explore and thrive in an environment that celebrates their voices and passions. We look forward to continuing this journey of discovery in 2026. A heartfelt thank you to our families for their ongoing support throughout the year.

MISS SOPHIE JONES

OSHC COORDINATOR

ANNABELLE DE HOOG AND FERGUS CHRISP

HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 1

CHARLOTTE YOUNG AND HUNTER WALSH

HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 2

Junior School Bede House Report

SEMESTER 1

Being the Bede House Leaders for Semester 1 2025 was a fun and incredible experience, and we loved every single part of it. I would like to thank Ms Anderson, Mrs Murphy, Mr Porter and Mr J. There were so many amazing opportunities, and we have so many highlights from the semester.

One of our favourite moments was definitely the carnivals. We loved the energy and excitement of the sports carnivals. We loved decorating the tents with friends, setting up for the day, and getting into the spirit with house war cries. It was so rewarding to see everyone getting involved, supporting each other and just having a wonderful time.

Another standout memory was the Fun and Run. It was such a fun and rewarding event, not just for us as leaders but also for the younger students. We really enjoyed playing ball games with them and helping set up the activities. It was really great to see younger students enjoying themselves and having heaps of fun.

We are extremely grateful to be chosen as Bede House Leaders for Semester 1 2025. We could not be prouder of all the leaders and how we have served our School and been positive role models to it. What a great semester it was!! As leaders we have learnt a lot, and we wish the best of luck to the new leaders in 2026.

ANNABELLE DE HOOG AND FERGUS CHRISP

SEMESTER 2

Being chosen as Bede House Leader for Semester 2 was a great experience. I had helpful leaders before me who showed me what was expected of me, and I worked with a supportive coleader Hunter throughout the semester. This role helped me see how much I care about our School and how strong our community is. I want to thank Ms Anderson, Mrs Murphy, and all the Junior School teachers for making my time as leader memorable in my final year in the Junior School. Although it is sad to leave Junior School and hand over my position, being a house leader has been the highlight of Junior School for me.

One of the best roles was visiting the Preps and playing with them.

We enjoyed games like soccer and tag, especially when they all chased Charlotte shouting “GET HER!” while our friends laughed and cheered us on.

We enjoyed doing the leadership roster too—it gave us the chance to meet students from other grades and try different jobs each week. Being a leader was something I looked forward to since Prep, when older leaders used to play with us.

We learned a lot of new leadership skills such as the responsibility of overseeing a house and helping events like the Swimming Carnival run smoothly and ensuring everyone could compete in their individual events safely. With Prep Play, we learned a lot about responsibility to ensure that the preps are playing safely and teaching them our values. We loved it when the Preps came up and asked us to high five.

We have really enjoyed being Bede leaders and we will miss it. Thanks to everyone who made it so special.

Go Bede!

CHARLOTTE YOUNG AND HUNTER WALSH

BEDE HOUSE 2025

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Front row (left to right) Ellie Phillips, Natanael Leow, Elliot Oats, Malakai Pillay, Madeline Rosenblatt, Archie Hendry, Herbert Dare, Leo Gracie, Mila Donnelly, Milla McEvoy, Rylee Rawlins, David Chhoung, Spencer Webb-Merritt, Luca Stevens, Katie Searle, Kelsey Davis, Elsie Hill, Hadleigh Dorling. Second row Pippa Walker, Charlie Kingsberry, Felix Anderson, Heidi Coxon, Jason Chhoung, Hunter Walsh, Charlotte Young, Annabelle De Hoog, Fergus Chrisp, Wyatt Willliams, Lana Sanders, Alfie Donnelly, Emma Gonzales-Acevedo, Tallulah Beggs, Matilda Smith. Third row Mrs Glenda Young, Vivienne Cowen, Macy King, Jack Dos Santos Fraser, Vihaari Boppudi, Harry Parfrey, Morgan Dorling, Arlo King, Abigail Bingham, Joanna Mathew, Mattea Josifoski, Ethan O'Neill, Valentine Comiskey, Alana Geary, Sonny Kingsberry, Thomas Samuel, Hugo Goostrey, Lucia Fearnley, Matilda Myles, Georgia Ryan, Lucy Ando, Mrs Megan Jackson. Fourth row Mrs Rachael Dodd, Mrs Terri Talbot, Mrs Lesa Furphy, Mrs Fiona Stone, Cataleya Pillay, Lachlan Bennett, Ruby Jordan-Ivers, John Grace, Brienna Steele, Leonardo Payne, Levi King, Oliver Stillwell, Jessica Chhoung, Theodore Hodkinson, Mason Nichols, Elouise Barker, Evelyn England, Wynsome Beggs, Thomas Coxon, Chanel Hasenkamp, Hugo Ferguson, Mitchell Cunningham, Rafael Leow, Ms Jennifer Bruton, Mrs Sheree Will. Fifth row Mrs Tessa Nichols, Mrs Natalie Ryan, Mrs Birony Davis, Juliette Chrisp, Braxton Young, Fletcher Gander, Isabelle Baiju, Archer Myles, Robyn Riseley, Lylah Stevens, Samuel Wallace, Luca Payne, Luca Joyce, Emily O'Neill, Aria Hinschen, Nathaniel Ball, Claire Wallace, Emily Hibble, Eva Davoren, Archer Sanders, Raener Young, Mrs Erin Hibble, Mrs Naomi Fitzgerald, Mr Bruce Campbell, Mr Aidan Myles. Sixth row Pippa Gander, Gio Kim, Vidhatri Boppudi, Grace Pepper, Briar Chrisp, Theodore Cowen, Quinn Young, Jack Wall, Carter Dare, Finley Richardson, Oliver Goostrey, Bailey Hibble, Corban Gold, Ava Ermolenko, Alex Johnson, Donae Dippenaar. Seventh row Emerson Baills, Gabrielle Pepper, Chloe Frizzell, Rehan Patel, Oliver McNaughton, Klara Simenic, Aurora Silverthorne, Ivy Hodda, Holly Chalk, Reece Hilleard. Eighth row Jake Cunningham, Emelia Hodkinson, Hudson Matthews, Alice Coxon, Piper Joyce, Maia Packer, Amelia Myles, Katherine Edkins, Abigail Bennett, George Smith, Emmeline Smith, Indra Erdenebayar Absent Eleanor Rosenblatt, Charles O'Brien, Imogen O'Brien, Asher Koster, Ethan Duce, Lachlan Frizzell.

HARRISON PENROSE AND CHLOE LEE

HOUSE LEADER SEMESTER 1

MARKUS BOURNE AND ASHER CAMERON

HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 2

Junior School Chatham House Report

SEMESTER 1

Being the Chatham House Leaders for Semester 1, 2025 has been such an incredible experience. It was a real honour to represent our house with pride and spirit. Leading Chatham this semester has been one of the highlights of Year 6. Our journey began with the Swimming Carnival in Term 1, which was especially memorable as Chatham won for the first time in 19 years! This amazing achievement showed the determination, courage and spirit of our house. It was also great to help the younger students get ready for their races and to see all of the Year 6s leading our war cries. We had so much fun, and hearing “GOOOOOOOO CHATHAM!” echo across the pool was a moment we will never forget. Another highlight was the Fun and Run for Kindy to Year 2. We loved watching the little kids having a go, even if they stumbled, they picked themselves back up and kept running with huge smiles on their faces. We were also proud to lead and support Chatham at the Athletics Carnival and Cross Country. These events weren’t just about winning, but about coming together as a team, showing spirit, and giving our very best. Even when our house faced challenges, like students being out with injuries, Chatham’s determination and encouragement never wavered. It was inspiring to see students who weren’t sure about competing step up, give it a try, and finish their races with the cheers of Chatham behind them.

Throughout the semester, being House Leaders has taught us a lot about teamwork, responsibility, and the importance of encouraging others. We enjoyed helping during breaks, building connections with younger students, and being part of all the exciting events. Overall, being Chatham House Leaders has been an unforgettable opportunity. We are so thankful to Mr Porter, Mr J, the House Marshals, and our fellow leaders for their support. We are proud to have represented Chatham this semester and will always treasure the spirit, teamwork and fun that came with wearing the Chatham badge.

HARRISON PENROSE AND CHLOE LEE

SEMESTER 2

When I first applied to be a House Leader, I thought it would be super easy and just really fun. And don’t get me wrong — it was fun! But I quickly learned that being a leader also means helping out a lot, staying organised, and being there for others. I got to help teachers with events, support younger students, and be someone people could count on. It wasn’t always easy, but I loved every minute of it. One of the best parts of being a House Leader was going to the all strokes swimming carnival. It was so exciting seeing everyone compete and cheer each other on. I also really loved the disco — it was just such a fun event with music, dancing, and lots of laughs. But honestly, my favourite thing was spending time with the younger kids. It felt good helping them out, talking to them, and just being someone they could look up to.

Being a House Leader taught me a lot. At first, I thought it was just about leading and having fun, but I’ve learned that real leadership means working hard, being kind, and helping others whenever you can. I also got to hang out with my friends and the other leaders, which made it even better. I feel like I’ve grown so much as a student, and I’m really proud of everything we’ve done together this year.

MARKUS BOURNE

I felt very excited to be selected as a House Leader and was happy that others could look up to me as leader. I enjoyed Prep play and refereeing Year 1 soccer games. I also took on lots of extra jobs such as the sports precinct trolley.

I am always excited to see how Chatham goes in the carnivals and hope we do well. It is fun to decorate our House area and lead the war cry. Being a leader has given me more patience with the little ones, more organisational skills and the ability to balance school work and leadership jobs.

ASHER CAMERON

JUNIOR SCHOOL CHATHAM HOUSE 2025

Front row (left to right) Keyden Smith, Sophie Sunner, Macey Rutty, Ella Rugg, Alice Villiers, William Harvey, George Taylor, Leonard Vincent, Hugh Starkey, Nicholas Koulakis, Louis Aitken, Leo Stelmaschuk, Ryder Ryan, Macy Foster, Lars Kahler, Eric Berlund. Second row Charlotte Birt, Marietta Aitken, Theodore Dodge, Wynn Milford, Sochi Hanson, Harrison Penrose, Chloe Lee, Asher Cameron, Markus Bourne, Emilia Yesberg, Axel Le, Stella Francis, Isaac Wight, Devank Ray, Morgan Saltner. Third row Mrs Jillian Finter (staff), Nakita O'Keefe, Cora Daley, Brooke Harvey, Oliver Vaughan, Matilda Place, Annabelle Koulakis, Clancy Walsh, Oscar Berlund, Arlo Casey, Vishnu Ray, Chevy Rugg, Florence Pountain, Samyukta Sadhish Kumar, Cassidy Saltner, George Stelmaschuk, Harriet Starkey, Leo Elliott, Mrs Kristin Lee (staff). Fourth row Miss Bianca Parison (staff), Mrs Jade Evans (staff), Ms Katherine Stevenson (staff), Harlow Conway, Joshua Akroyd, Frances Powell-Vincent, Anelle Izuba, Jemima Buchanan, Macey Cameron, Hugh Kahler, Nicola Calleja, Emilia Le, Aayush Gopaldasani, Blake Taylor, Caedyn Care, Parker Place, Isaac Land, Harvey Birt, Erika Sunner, Maxwell Le, Jude Wight, Samuel Woolley, Mrs Mikaela Hanson (staff), Mrs Belinda Lalor (staff). Fifth row Edward Finter, Wyatt Jones, Finn Daley, Silas Porter, Emilia Barry, Macallister Mealing, Emerson Mealing, Omri Hanson, Eleanor Milford, Sarah Barry, Harriet Lawson, Felix Francis, Annabel Waring, Thomas Chiesa, Christopher Pittaway, Sienna Wise, Lucia Chiesa. Sixth row James Sheldon, Evie Patterson, Violet Bonato, Ava Liebenberg, Addison Powell-Vincent, Ayham Al-Nidawi, Paityn Foster, Marlo Hopkins, Mia Hyseni, Pacey-James Grainger, Camdyn Casonati, Juliet Pountain, Emerson McKey. Seventh row Florence Milford, Sharon Stelmaschuk, Victoria Molachino, Abigail Pountain, Scott Christian, Sebastian Fletcher, Kemba Hanson, Elias Stelmaschuk, Arabella Scott, Justin Bonato, Benjamin Lee, Thomas Crosly, Jessica Akroyd, Pearl Collings, Gautam Ray. Eighth row Benjamin Galbraith, Adaline Cook, Codey Sullivan, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Zara Mulder, Oliver McKey, William Nguyen, Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar, Remy Moore, Eloise Pegg, Angus Lawson, Oliver Gibbs Ninth row William Pittaway, Lucy Murphy, Helena Edelman, Ameya Hazratwala, Chisom Eboh, Ella Cormack, William Sunner, Deklyn Li, Sonny Holland, Quinn Buchanan Absent Kai Rigano, Thomas Spring Walsh, Zander Ryter, Ivy Britton, Eloise Lalor, Aurora Hookey.

JEMANÉ NIEMANDT

AND GEORGE HOLMKVIST

HOUSE LEADERS SEMESTER 1

IVAN BURGER

AND ANNABEL GRAHAM

HOUSE LEADER SEMESTER 2

JUNIOR SCHOOL HOUSE REPORTS

Junior School Langton House Report

SEMESTER 1

What an incredible first semester of 2025 it has been! We were so excited when we found out we had been chosen as the Semester 1 House Leaders for Langton. This role has given us so many opportunities to learn new things and to face challenges that helped us grow. We loved being able to support our house at the carnivals and lead our War Cry with pride – it was such a great feeling to be part of that with everyone.

One of our favourite memories was the ‘Fun and Run’. It was inspiring to see the younger students having a go, and even if they stumbled, they got back up and kept running. That made us feel really proud. Another unforgettable moment was when Langton won the Athletics Carnival. GOOOO LANGTON! Receiving the trophy was such a special experience. We were also so impressed by the students who weren’t sure about racing but gave it a try anyway. That courage and effort really stood out to us. Across all the carnivals, the best part was seeing the younger Langtons do their very best and encourage each other along the way.

Being the House Leaders this semester has helped us become stronger role models and better people. We feel so lucky to have been chosen, and we know we will always remember this amazing experience. Finally, we would like to thank the wonderful Ms Anderson, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Bonato, Mr Porter, and of course our fellow leaders! Thank you for supporting us, for coming early to the pool and track, and for making this role such an exciting experience. It has been a real privilege to wear the Langton House Leader badge with pride this semester.

JEMANÉ NIEMANDT AND GEORGE HOLMKVIST

SEMESTER 2

I have enjoyed being a leader this semester because it gave me the opportunity to be a role model for the children of Junior School. The jobs also were a lot of fun to do but some were confusing sometimes. I think I have grown in leadership skills because I feel more responsible and I feel I also set better examples for everyone in Junior School. My highlight of this semester is coming up and it is the Other Strokes Swimming Carnival. This is bound to be a fun event for me because I enjoy swimming and a chance to see others trying something new. All in all, I have loved being a leader this semester and I feel I have grown a lot.

IVAN BURGER

As a House Leader in Junior School this year, I’ve learnt so much more than I expected. At the start, I thought being a leader meant just cheering loudly at events and making sure everyone knew the chants. But over time I discovered it is really about bringing people there and being someone others can count on, and helping make the school, and especially our house, a place where everyone feels included. My favourite part of the semester was the swimming carnival. It's fun seeing all the people in your house supporting each other and watching their friends be happy for them even though they didn't get what they expected. I like cheering and competing with my friends over whose house was the loudest and whose house was the best decorated. I was trying to make the teachers impressed and be a good role model to the younger students, but the two people I was trying to impress the most were my little sisters because one, they didn't think I could do it so I wanted to prove them wrong, and two, they also want to be leaders when there older. Overall, I have loved being a house leader and I'm very grateful for the opportunity I was given.

ANNABEL GRAHAM

LANGTON HOUSE 2025

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Front row (left to right) Charlie Switzer, Frankie Jankovic, Xavier Smith, Finley Olver, Thomas Howell, Elliot Mackee, Athena Quarman, Ollie Olsen, Harmony Maggiora, Anika Dengu, Lachlan McKenzie, Rumi Leong, Charlotte MacDonald, Sebastian Bigney, Ayla Schonberger, Finlay Neilly, Harlen Low, Dempsey Drain. Second row Mrs Rebecca Langford (staff), Charlotte Smith, Jack Hodgson, Archer Towers, Olivia Capuano, Oliver Grant, Danesh Samadi, George Holmkvist, Jemané Niemandt, Ivan Burger, Annabel Graham, Chloe Hsieh, Darcy Moore, Jayden Nguyen, Connor Wallace, Isabella Todd, Mrs Susanne Todd (staff). Third row RAakarshan Bhusal, Erika Hsieh, Ivy Olsen, Oliver Schmitt-Gatis, Byron Edwards, Mackenzie Drain, Ilana Burger, Christopher Chapman, Axl Gilchrist, Adriana Malandris, Lachlan Todd, Neave Rowan, Lucy Graham, Benjamin Taylor, Beau Boughen, Isabella MacDonald, Cane Stephen, Zarco Low. Fourth row Mrs Susan Burke (staff), Mrs Melissa McLean (staff), Miss Elizabeth Hook (staff), Tahi Dengu, Theodora Robinson, Coby Nyambane, Evelyn Brabon, Maxwell Elmes, Rylee Hayden, Sean Bailey, Sienna Vucak, Paddy Ryan, Annabelle Pallanza, Isaiah Ricketts, Oliver McKenzie, Madeline Gulbrandson, Alexander Duncan, Sunny Boughen, Abigail Bigney, Loralei Scott, Mrs Julie Cathcart, Mrs Jessica Frendon (staff). Fifth row Hudson Scott, Imogen Ryan, Bill Dyer, Louie De Vere, Ambrose Stevens, Ariane Darveniza, Bridgette Grant, Ava Nyambane, Audrey Holmkvist, Caleb Ricketts, Harvey Turner, Jacob Bailey, Eliam Taylor, Charlotte Grundy, Anna Scanlan, Willow Maggiora, Zoe Graham, Jack McCabe, Freya Scott, Charli Hayden, Laura Stevens. Sixth row Philippa Connolly, Ethan Hurle, Saxon Clegg, Hugh Gleadow, William Malandris, Krishnan Pandalai, Luca Alsaee, Henry Chapman, Lincoln Neilly, Jett Edwards, Molly McCabe, Ava Webster. Seventh row Cohen Martin, Laney Rowan, Amelia Bigney, Archer Lowrie, Laleh Samadi, Piper Darr, Sebastian Pallanza, Harry Munro, Amira Alsaee, Nash Selwood, Bridget Bulloch, Zoe Martin, Wyatt Luxford, Timmy Golik, Flynn Gulbrandson. Eigth row Anna To, Indianna Minehan, Thomas Langford, Scarlett Vucak, Isabella Minehan, Michaela Darveniza, Robert Langford, Odran Stuart, Chloe Baker, Maeve Searles, George Walker, Poppy Munro. Absent William Condon-Taylor, Lainie Condon-Taylor, Annika Neilly

Junior School More House Report

SEMESTER 1

It’s hard to believe how quickly this semester has gone! Looking back, it has been such an incredible journey and being chosen as a More House Leader has been one of the best parts of Year 6. I want to say a huge thank you to Ms Anderson, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Bonato, Mr Porter, Mr J and of course all of More House for believing in me and supporting me throughout the journey.

The carnivals were definitely a big highlight. The Swimming Carnival at the start of the year was filled with excitement, and I really enjoyed doing the marshalling. More House gave it our all and proudly came in third place. Not long after, we had the Cross Country, which was tough but so worth it, because More House WON! That victory made all of us so proud. The athletics carnival was another massive event even though we came second. I couldn’t be more proud of our amazing house. Fun and Run Day was another event I’ll always remember. Playing games with the parachute was so much fun, it brought out lots of laughter and smiles from everyone, and it reminded me how great it is to be part of such a spirited house.

The freestyle carnival was also special. I loved helping to marshal the events and being part of the action. More house put in an awesome effort and finished in third place, which was a great achievement.

One of my proudest duties as a leader was helping with Open Day. Guiding visitors on tours and showing them around our School gave me a chance to share what makes Cathedral and More House so special. Overall, this semester has been an amazing adventure. I’m so thankful for the chance to lead, and even though my time as a leader has come to an end, I will always be cheering loudly for More. On the wings of an eagle, go MORE!!!!!

ROSIE MUSUMECI

SEMESTER 2

Hi, our names are Trixie and Clancy, and we have loved being More House Leaders for Semester 2, 2025. We have really enjoyed being a leader of the Junior School for many reasons. It has taught us a lot of things about leadership like responsibility, encouragement, and kindness.

One of our favourite things about being a leader was helping others, especially when it came to sport. We loved watching everyone cheering for their teammates even if it was for a different house. We also enjoyed completing leader jobs every day. One of our favourite activities was going down and spending time with the Preps. We also enjoyed going to our Leaders' meetings with Ms Anderson and having discussions about important decisions that had to be made.

Some of the events that occurred during our time as leaders were the School Disco and the AllStrokes Swimming Carnival.

The All-Strokes Swimming Carnival was amazing. We loved watching everyone try their very best and get points for our house because of their hard work and participation. One of the best parts was leading war cries for our house and cheering everybody on. When we saw the faces of the mighty More House students cheering on their teammates and opponents, it just made the day even more enjoyable.

We loved dancing at the School Disco with all our friends, and seeing others do the same. It was truly something to remember. All of those happy faces singing along to their favourite songs and showing off their dance moves. We loved watching as all the kids sang, danced and played with their friends. It made us feel very honoured that we had the privilege to be More House Leaders at The Cathedral Junior School.

TRIXIE HAMBLY AND CLANCY MARR

TRIXIE HAMBLY

MORE HOUSE 2025

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Front row (left to right) Lucas Ren, Camille Moroney, Lotte Sullivan, Adalyn Pump, Amelia Chang, Ivy Rubach, Zara Robinson, David Whittingham, Will Davison, Jeanie Marr, Ava Harris, Archie Paulger, Sadie Liebig, Jack Butler, Leila Carpenter, Macklan Mathiesen, Fern Pozzebon, Madeline Pond. Second row Mrs Nicole Dallimore (staff), Nova Robards, Alice Thomas-Kinsella, Ollie Regan, Henry Briggs, Patrick Smith, Greta Gaudin, Rosie Musumeci, Trixie Hambly, Clancy Marr, Remie Thurston, Yohanan Kiuk, Alice Wheatley, Wolfie Kater, Jia Philip, Cooper Todd, Mr Stephen McCosker (staff). Third row Patrick Brown, Hamilton Smith, Rachael Male, Henry Crossman, Bram McIntyre, Violet De Witt, Grace Wheatley, Austin Navarro, Chloe Harris, Alexander Gianoulis, Jai Leavesley, George Moroney, Maiya McIntyre, Harrison Buglar, Valentina Rozis, Archie Gutterson. Fourth row Mrs Susan Porter (staff), Mrs Sharron Waterson (staff), Hamish Todd, Kade Willis, Toby Morris, Harrison Hughes, Luka Fitzgerald, Liam Pond, Sierra Whittering-Fisher, Lilly Diaz, George Gianoulis, Sarina Bell, Arizona Foster, Lucy Gaudin, Evie Knauth, Hiezecihel Kiuk, Jonathan Guirguis, Evahly Pyke, Mrs Carolyn Chilcott, Mrs Ruth Male (staff), Mrs Tegan Thomas-Kinsella (staff), Mrs Kasandra Doble (staff). Fifth row Mrs Tia Jolly (staff), Isabel Carpenter, Adeline Smith, Grayson Pump, Jeevan Philip, Angelina Ataalla, Lucy Clasie, Noah Tekopua, Audrey Hutton, Harvey Singh, Aurora Kiuk, Daniel Goosen, Buddy Richardson, Amelie Carpenter, Craig-Hunter Roberts, Emily Ormes, Jack Robards, Mrs Beth Turner (staff). Sixth row Lincoln Beard, Scout Duggan, Max Passmore, Kennedy James, Oskar Newell-Voevodin, Lianie Goosen, Maria Gianoulis, Maya Maslowski, Toby Willis, Nathan Willis, Charlotte Hughes, Lillie Thurston, Hazel De Witt, Arietta Milani, Ocean Case-Wieden, Orlando Morse, Flynn Whiting. Seventh row Matthew Lorimer, Olivia Whiting, Elizabeth Brown, Hugo Kippin, Alexander Hutton, Mason Bell, Adelaide Foster, Mia Bradshaw, Henry Navarro, Simeon Cronje, Harry Richardson, Lachlan Morris, Charlie Thurston, Tariq Willis, George Passmore, Bowie Brophy, Jacob Steine. Eigth row Oisin O'Brien, Tobias Turner, Isaac Male, Samuel Wangatau, Manuka Higgins, Oscar Gutterson, Hayley Phillips, Alexandra Mayer, Greta Mutavdzic, Benjamin Macgregor-Cooper, Jeremiah Tekopua, Angus Fitzgerald, Annaleise Milward Absent: Thomas Andrews, James Clarke, Isobel Milani, James Besterman, Isabelle Besterman, Faith Wong.

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 Dance Off

Year 9 Celebration

Middle School House Reports

Bede House

Chatham House

Langton House

More House

Head of Middle School's Report

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about caring for those in your charge.”

This quote captures the essence of what 2025 has been for the Middle School — a year defined by care, connection, and courage. Our students have shown remarkable growth not only in their academic and personal achievements but also in how they look after one another, take initiative, and demonstrate the Cathedral values of Respect, Responsibility, Endeavour, and Service every single day.

A YEAR OF CHARACTER AND GROWTH

Each morning, as I walk through the Middle School, I see small acts of leadership that remind me what true success looks like — the Year 7 student who helps a peer find their way, the Year 8 group who welcome new students with genuine warmth, and the Year 9 students who step forward to mentor, lead and guide others. These moments, often unnoticed, are the heartbeat of Cathedral’s Middle School culture.

2025 has challenged our students to lean into discomfort, to be brave enough to try, and humble enough to learn. We talk often about “who you are becoming,” and it’s clear that this cohort is becoming strong, kind, and capable young people who understand that leadership starts with service.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

This year’s academic achievements have been outstanding. Our students once again performed above state and national averages in NAPLAN, and we celebrated a record number of Distinction and High Distinction results in ICAS, Science, History, Geography and Mathematics competitions.

But behind those statistics lie stories of perseverance, students who moved from a C to a B in Maths after weeks of extra effort, or the quiet determination of a learner who finally found confidence in their writing voice. These are the victories that truly define success. Each and everyone in the Middle School have had these successes. It is important that we take them and acknowledge them in some way.

INTERHOUSE SPIRIT

The Keble Cup competition continues to bring out the best in our Houses. Each House demonstrated teamwork, creativity, and spirit across academics, sport, drama, and service events. The laughter, energy, and colour of these competitions continue to unite the Middle School in the most memorable ways.

STUDENT PARLIAMENT AND LEADERSHIP

The 2025 Student Parliament built on strong traditions of student voice and engagement. They championed wellbeing initiatives, led our Random Acts of Kindness campaign, and hosted much-loved events such as Hardcore Handball, Donut Day, and Pancake Day. Their care and commitment were also evident through the annual Daniel Morcombe Day, which continues to be an inspirational reminder of the importance of the messages Recognise, React, and Report.

A major focus for Student Parliament this year was planning the first Middle School Disco, with all funds proudly directed to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. These opportunities have allowed our students to lead

with empathy and understand that lasting change begins with small, consistent acts of kindness.

PASTORAL CARE AND DEVELOPMENT

Our Pastoral and Development Programs have continued to empower students with self-awareness, teamwork, and resilience.

The year began in memorable fashion — our Year 9 Development Day was scheduled for the very day the Rain Tree fell and the school was forced to close. It was a logistical challenge, but thanks to the flexibility of the Peer Power team, we were thrilled to reschedule and deliver the program in March.

Year 7 embraced the Take the Lead program with YWAM, focusing on collaboration, reflection, and effective communication.

Year 8 explored mindset and wellbeing through Unleashing Personal Potential and Love Bites, deepening their understanding of relationships, respect, and personal growth.

Year 9 once again partnered with Peer Power, engaging in discussions around maturity, empathy, and the transition to Senior School.

The highlight of the pastoral year for Year 9 was the Retreat Day — a moving and reflective conclusion to their Middle School journey. It was a day to pause, celebrate how far they’ve come, and look forward with confidence to who they are becoming.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION – CHALLENGE BUILDS CHARACTER

Our Outdoor Education Program remains one of the defining experiences of Middle School life.

Year 7 tackled Paluma with courage and enthusiasm, forming lifelong memories in the mud, rain, and laughter of camp life.

Year 8 returned to the Tully Hinterland and Dunk Island, experiencing the thrill of white-

water rafting and mountain biking. Year 9 faced the ultimate challenge at Paluma Gorge, where teamwork, perseverance, and reflection came together in a powerful conclusion to their Middle School adventure. Across every camp, students discovered that courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s stepping forward despite it.

GRATITUDE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To the incredible staff who make all of this possible — thank you. To Karen Brennan, Assistant Head of Middle School, and our Deans Leanne Beal (Year 7), Rachel Foster (Year 8), and Debbie Bennett-Rauch (Year 9) and Kirri Lucas who was Acting Year 7 Dean— your tireless leadership, care, and humour have shaped so many success stories this year.

And to our students — thank you for your energy, laughter, and courage. You remind us daily why this work matters.

To our Tutors and Classroom Teachers, who show up every day to support, guide, and inspire, you are the heart of this Middle School. Your quiet acts of care, patience, and encouragement are the foundation on which our students grow. You embody the essence of true leadership, not through authority, but through compassion, consistency, and connection.

After all, as the saying goes, “Leadership is not about being in charge, it’s about caring for those in your charge.”

As we look ahead to 2026, may we continue to “be kind and give” — to serve others with purpose, to learn with curiosity, and to lead with heart.

MR CHRIS ANDERSON HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Assistant Head of Middle School’s Report

We have had another wonderful year of learning in Middle School. During our Year 7 Orientation Days, we were most impressed by the way the Year 7 students quickly adapted to Secondary School life, embracing new routines, friendships, and opportunities with courage and curiosity. Our Year 8 and 9 students also settled back into the rhythm of learning with focus and enthusiasm, demonstrating maturity and a genuine commitment to their studies.

Academically, there have been many highlights, with strong growth in student achievement across all grades and subject areas. This success is further reflected in our excellent NAPLAN results, which not only highlight the hard work of our students, but also the dedication and expertise of our teachers. It has been encouraging to see students engage so positively with the refreshed Australian Curriculum, which places greater emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application. Our students’ eagerness to build knowledge and skills in partnership with their teachers has been inspiring.

We have also been particularly impressed by students’ commitment to homework, which shows a growing sense of independence and responsibility as they take ownership of their learning beyond the classroom. This commitment is setting them up for continued success and demonstrates an admirable sense of responsibility

for their own learning. Beyond the classroom, students have also been involved in a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, from cultural and sporting pursuits to leadership initiatives, each of which enriches their school experience and builds character.

Well done, Middle School students, on all your achievements this year! We are proud of the way you have embraced challenges, celebrated successes, and continued to grow as learners and young people.

I also extend my heartfelt thanks to parents and carers for their ongoing support. It truly makes a difference when home and school work in partnership. And to our dedicated teachers, who strive for excellence and innovation in every lesson, every day, for every learner: thank you for your professionalism, passion, and unwavering commitment to nurturing the potential of every student.

As we look forward to the year ahead, we are excited to continue building on this strong foundation of learning, growth, and community. With the curiosity of our students, the support of our families, and the expertise of our staff, the future of Middle School is bright.

MS KAREN BRENNAN ASSISTANT HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Prize List

SERVICE PRIZES

Service to Middle School Award: Service Prizes recognise students who contribute to the School outside of the expectations of a position of responsibility.

Mia Clive, Lily Dyer, Rosalie Edelman, Oliver Garvie, Reef Hansen, Penelope Higgins, Toby Hill, Tom Jolly, Jillian McCauley, Miranda McKee, Lillian Pracher, Ben Ryan, Roman Tapp, Grace Ufer and Thomas Waldron.

Citizenship Award: Given to students who best demonstrate the values of Middle School.

Year 7 Girl: Clare Birchmore

Year 7 Boy: Jack Vaughan

Year 8 Girl: Sarin Quinn

Year 8 Boy: Liam Ewels

Year 9 Girl: Lulu Maclean

Year 9 Boy: Oscar Bourne

Most Outstanding Contribution to Student Parliament:

Year 7: Elliette Young

Year 8: Lucy McCallum

Year 9: Zoe Webster

SPECIAL AWARDS

The winning students in Year 7, 8 & 9 , chosen by the school, have demonstrated consistently high levels of academic achievement and personal attributes that uphold and champion the school values, and a commitment to regional Australia.

James Cook University Shield:

Year 7: Jana Mulder

Year 8: Geneviere Darveniza

Year 9: Hannah Ewels

Top Achieving Middle School

Female Student: Miranda Mackee

Top Achieving Middle School

Male Student: Justin Zheng

ACADEMIC AWARDS

SPORT AND ARTS PRIZES

Best All Round Sport Award:

Year 7 Girl: Jana Mulder

Year 7 Boy: Cameron Dobbins

Dylan Plath

Year 8 Girl: Macy Tate

Shelley-Claire Wells

Year 8 Boy: Marcel Niemandt

Year 9 Girl: Lara Burgers

Year 9 Boy: Flint Hendle

Hayden O'Neill

Middle School Shield for the Champion House: Bede House

Head of Middle School Award: Is awarded to a student who best exemplifies Cathedral’s Middle School Values of: Respect, Responsibility, Endeavour and Service, an amazing student, who always has a smile on their face.

Flynn Hallux

The Academic Awards are awarded to students who have excelled in particular subjects or across all subjects.

YEAR 7

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

Girl: Ellie Pountain

Boy: Alexander Finlay

Distinctive Achievement Awards: are given to students in Middle School who have maintained an average score of 85% (A- Average) for summative tasks across all academic subjects.

Emmett Aubrey, Daisy Batt, Anja Belward, Clare Birchmore, Emerson Booth, Daniel Clifford, Sage Crosly, Cameron Dobbins, Connor Fletchett, Olivia Gleadow, Addison Goodwin, Leilani Grace, Elia Isaac, Benjamin Johnston, Evonne Joseph, Mia Kelly, Isla Lorimer, Molly McCosker, Angus Morrissey, Jana Mulder, Tahlia O'Neill, Indiana Payten, Abbey Penny, Charlotte Pond, Ronya Pracher, Lucy Richardson, Nilla Seymour, Luka Simenic, Harriet Smith, Lillie Steel, Grace Stillwell, Isla Sullivan, Jack Vaughan, Jessica Webster, Elliette Young

The Frances Miller Prize for Music: Awarded to a Year 7 student for all round contribution to the arts.

Emmett Aubrey

The Archbishop’s Best All Round Year 7 The student who achieves well academically and contributes positively to a range of extracurricular activities offered at the School.

Girl: Harriet Smith

Boy: Benjamin Johnson

Middle School Prize List

ACADEMIC AWARDS YEAR 8

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

Girl: Tiare Genia

Boy: Flynn Pedley

Distinctive Achievement Awards:

Jay Antoney, Allegra Bagent, Afram Bakoz, Sophie Bennett, Cameron Brogan, Bronte Bulloch, Preston Campbell, Lily Clark, Harriet Connolly, Geneviere Darveniza, Liam Ewels, Hayley Finlay, Artie Hood, Millie Kippin, Willem Kuilboer, Willoughby Lalor, Molly Last, Evelyn Le, Asha Licciardello, Joanna Male, Lucy McCallum, Stephanie McCauley, Joaquin Murillo, Eve Musumeci, Marcel Niemandt, Jacqueline O’Halloran, Maya Pandalai, Daniel Pang, Harper Punch, Ethan Rademaker, Chloe Reddicliffe, Rain Sinclair-Dimech, Amelia Sloan, Benjamin Steine, Claire Stevens, Austin Tapp, Macy Tate, and Joshua Tomarchio. Finlay, Olivia Sullivan, Oscar Mitchell, Oskar Bourne, Owen Richardson, Pia Hilleard, Quintin McNamara, Reuben Bryant, Sam BreckenridgeJones, Tori Sullivan, Zoe Lyster, Zoe Webster and Claire Humphries.

The Toppin Prize for Music:

Awarded to a year 8 student who is the best all-round musician in their cohort.

Sarin Quinn

The Archbishop’s Best All Round Year 8:

Girl: Bronte Bulloch

Boy: Marcel Niemandt

ACADEMIC AWARDS YEAR 9

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

Girl: Rihana McFarlane

Boy: Jett Elliott-Price

Distinctive Achievement Awards:

Alice Acton, Ella Amos, Angus Bamber, Aaron Binil, Louise Birchmore, Oskar Bourne, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Reuben Bryant, Emma Chandler, Mackenzie Corbett, Ethan Davoren, Anabelle Edkins, Ciara Endacott, Hannah Ewels, Bella Faichney, Olivia Finlay, Luke Gleadow, Flint Hendle, Pia Hilleard, Lucy Jackson, Evaan Joseph, Ayeesha Judge, Abigail Le, Joshua Ly, Zoe Lyster, Anwen Mackay, Grace Male, Quintin McNamara, Harpa Miles, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Makayla Penrose, Owen Richardson, Emily Sadewasser, Ashley Sexton, Anneliese Stillwell, Eli Stuart, Olivia Sullivan, Leighyra Waia, Zoe Webster, and Lucy Wood.

The Arts Award: Lucy Jackson

English Subject Prize: Hannah Ewels

Health and Physical Education

Subject Prize: Flint Hendle

Humanities Subject Prize: Hannah Ewels

Mathematics Subject Prize: Hannah Ewels

Science Subject Prize: Anwen Mackay and Aaron Binil

The Most Outstanding Student in Japanese: Hannah Ewels

The Technology Award: Oskar Bourne

Barbara Anne Casey Prize: Kaitlyn Penaluna

The Archbishop’s Best All Round Year 9: Girl: Hannah Ewels Boy: Oskar Bourne

Middle School Leaders' Reports

SEMESTER 1

“The real world isn’t what I thought it was.” – Barbie.

To say that being a leader this year was easy would be the understatement of the century. It has been a rollercoaster – a fun one, but still a rollercoaster. While leadership in Middle School isn’t the same as entering the “real world”, it certainly feels like a significant stepping stone. If I’ve learnt anything this year, it’s that you never realise how much work you’ve signed up for until it’s sitting on your desk.

Middle School Student Parliament proved this very quickly.

In Term 1, the Year 9 Class Leaders –a mere ten of us – came up with an ambitious but achievable idea: a disco. Fuelled by nostalgia from my primary school days, I eagerly volunteered to organise it. Then, after the meeting ended, I went back to eating my Jumpys and didn’t think about the disco again for seven months.

Meetings came and went. Year 8 leaders joined in Term 2, Year 7 in Term 3. The disco was barely mentioned – until the final meeting of Term 3.

“Zoe, what’s going on with this disco?” – Mr Anderson.

Trying to look calm while internally panicking, I replied that it was “moving forward”. On the spot, I called for volunteers, and thankfully the team who put their hands up were phenomenal. Together, we chose the date, set prices, planned music, designed posters, and sorted every detail. Before long, neonthemed posters filled every tutor room.

The disco was a huge success.

This year taught me that leadership is not about doing everything yourself. It’s about teamwork. Whether it was running the disco, putting up countless Barbie and Dory images for my speeches, or helping each other meet deadlines, I couldn’t have done it alone.

As Barbie says, “The real world isn’t what I thought it was.”

But with the right people beside you, it’s better than you imagined.

(And yes – I did accidentally schedule the disco for the same weekend I was away on a cruise for my grandma’s 80th. Lesson learned: always check the calendar.)

ZOE WEBSTER

At last, the school year has come to an end, although I’m still not sure how I managed to survive it. Between last-minute speech writing, having my brain mushed by algebra in Maths, and endless essay writing in English, it’s been a full-on year – especially with the responsibility I held as Semester One Middle School Leader. My time as leader definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone. I remember writing my first speech; I wanted to make a strong first impression and not deliver another boring speech no one would listen to. For a week, I worked tirelessly to perfect it, only to step on stage and be hit by the reality of my stage fright. My knees shook, my stomach turned, and somehow I still made it through.

And then I said – to the entire school – “Bede is built different.”

Yes. I actually said that.

My friends certainly haven’t let me forget it. But experiences like that shaped me into a better leader. I learnt responsibility, time management, communication, and how to pick myself up after embarrassing moments.

One of the highlights of my leadership was paying respects to the ANZACs at our school service and at the ANZAC Day Parade on The Strand. Laying a wreath and then carrying the school flag while marching alongside past and present Defence members filled me with immense pride and gratitude.

This year has shown me that leadership is more than badges or speeches. It’s about stepping out of your comfort zone, seizing opportunities, and pushing yourself to be better. My advice to others: say yes. Take every opportunity the school offers – in leadership, academics, sport, and extracurriculars.

As I look forward to entering Senior School, I’m grateful for everything this year has given me – not just as a leader, but as a student of this amazing school.

Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way.

ETHAN DAVOREN

ZOE WEBSTER ETHAN DAVOREN SEMESTER 1 MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS

ANNELIESE STILLWELL AND OWEN RICHARDSON SEMESTER 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS

Middle School Leaders' Reports

SEMESTER 2

At the end of Year 8, when all the leader application forms were being handed out, I knew for certain that I did not want to be a leader. The idea of standing up in front of the Middle School, giving speeches, and representing the school at events was not appealing to me in the least; I was far more comfortable hiding behind my friends, who all ended up getting leadership positions.

However, as the first semester went by, I began to think about the idea a little more. I was enjoying my subjects and becoming more involved in school activities, and so when the Semester Two application forms came out, I took the leap of faith and applied.

I didn’t actually think I would get the position, and while I was extremely happy, I now had to think about what I was going to do. I got a bit nervous when Mr Anderson told me, on the Friday I got back from camp, that Year 9 Camp was to be the subject of my very first speech. At that point, I had absolutely no idea what to think of camp and, to be honest, still don’t. I have a fairly even split in my friends – half think camp was the best thing that ever happened to them, while the other half have seemingly blocked it out entirely. I’m somewhere in between. Looking back, I can acknowledge that I did enjoy it… but I won’t be going again any time soon.

All throughout Years 7 and 8, I had heard horror stories about Year 9 Camp. In Year 7, I heard that half the cohort supposedly had to leave early, and in Term 2, as we prepared for camp, I heard tales of the group that got lost navigating and took twice as long to reach their campsite. Even with this motivation, I was still hopeless at reading the compass. Camp was filled with challenges: lots of walking (or, for me, stumbling and tripping), waking up early, staying up later than we should have (we regretted that), and cooking food that, although edible, looked a bit questionable at times.

It ended up being one of my favourite speeches to give. I certainly had plenty to talk about.

Being a leader has taught me the importance of relating and connecting to the people you’re trying to lead. That’s what I tried to do in my speeches and in my time with my peers. My experience as a Middle School Leader has been extremely rewarding; I’ve seen how much I’ve grown as a person over my time in Middle School. Two years ago, I would have quaked at the idea of being a leader. Now, looking back, it has taught me the importance of friendship, the power of influence, and the ability to put myself out there.

As we move into 2026, with its challenges and triumphs, I will be taking the advice of Dory and will, quite happily, “Just keep swimming.”

ANNELIESE STILLWELL

Semester Two rolled around, and Anneliese and I had the honour of being inducted into the role of Middle School Leaders on Foundation Day. Foundation Day has always been one of my favourite days – mainly because of the cake – but also because it’s a wonderful celebration of our school’s 108th birthday.

Following Foundation Day, it was time to give our first speeches. To put it mildly, my speech went alright. Nothing more, nothing less. I soon became known for the massive number of voice cracks I had in my speeches, but by the end of the year I managed to put that behind me (fingers crossed).

After a short break over the holidays, it was time for our final term in Middle School. Term 4 brought many new things, including the disco, which was a blast. First up on the agenda was Day for Daniel. It was great to see everyone getting involved in the activities run by Student Parliament and wearing red accessories to support such an important cause.

Finally, we made it to Presentation Night. It is always a special night, full of excitement as new leaders are inducted and we celebrate the year that was. It was an absolute pleasure helping conduct the proceedings and speaking on the night.

Being Middle School Leader has been an honour. Watching everyone grow and transform throughout the year has shown us how far we’ve come since Year 7. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to serve and for the lessons learned along the way. Leadership has taught me respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, and understanding. It has taught me that perseverance matters – challenges and setbacks are not failures, but opportunities to grow.

I’ve also learned that true leadership is not about a badge or title, but about serving others. From organising events to supporting peers, every experience has shaped me into a more compassionate and resilient person.

Across the year, we took part in countless activities: Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Debating, Keble Cup, Instrumentals, Musicals, Dramas, and so much more.

Bede House dominated Interhouse competitions this year, taking the win in Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, and Instrumentals. In debating, one of our Cathedral teams won their final, and in rowing, our Year 8 and 9 crews excelled, contributing heavily to Cathedral winning the medal tally at CQ, NQ and Queensland Schools Championships for the first time since 2022.

As my time as Leader comes to an end, my advice to the next group is this: Make the most of every opportunity. Lead with kindness and humility. And always remember that even small acts of encouragement can make a big difference. Be proud, be inclusive, and savour every moment.

OWEN RICHARDSON

MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS 2025

Staff members Chris Anderson, Ms Jenna Dann and Ms Debbie Bennett-Rauch. Front row (left to right) Alexandra Kaczmarek-Wiggins, Olivia Finlay, Anneliese Stillwell, Lucy Jackson, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Violet MacLeod, Cleo Reasons, Kaitlyn Penaluna. Second row Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch, Joshua Ly, Clair Humphreys, Sarah O'Callaghan, Aaron Binil, Hannah Ewels, Louise Birchmore, Evaan Joseph. Fourth row Tavish Moncrieff, Emerson Pump, Reuben Bryant, Ethan Davoren, Owen Richardson, Matai Heron Jia, Angus Bamber, Finn O'Brien Third row Anwen Mackay, Harpa Miles, Leighyra Waia, Zoe Lyster, Bella Faichney, Makayla Penrose, Zoe Webster. Absent Hayden O'Neill , Eli Stuart.

Year 9 Camp.

Keble Cup.

ANZAC Day.

Middle School Student Parliament

The 2025 Student Parliament built on strong traditions of student voice, leadership, and engagement across the Middle School. This passionate group of young leaders worked collaboratively to ensure that every student felt valued and heard. They championed wellbeing initiatives, strengthened connections across year levels, and modelled the Cathedral values of Respect, Responsibility, Engagement, and Service in everything they did.

Throughout the year, Student Parliament coordinated a number of much-loved events — Hardcore Handball, Donut Day, Pancake Day, and our Random Acts of Kindness campaign — each designed to foster positivity, inclusivity, and fun. Their involvement extended beyond celebration; it was about shaping a culture of kindness and action.

The group also led the Daniel Morcombe Day assembly — an enduring and meaningful tradition in the Cathedral calendar. Their thoughtful delivery ensured that the key messages of Recognise, React, and Report were not only understood but lived by our students. The event stood as a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to look out for one another.

One of the year’s biggest projects was preparing for the first-ever Middle School Disco, a student-led initiative with all proceeds proudly directed to the Royal Flying Doctor Service — an organisation close to the hearts of many of our boarding families. This initiative combined leadership, service, and community spirit, reminding students that true leadership often begins with generosity.

These opportunities gave our students a platform to lead with empathy, to collaborate with purpose, and to realise that meaningful change often begins with small, consistent acts of kindness. Their energy, care, and creativity have left a lasting impact on the Middle School community — and a strong foundation for those who will follow.

These opportunities gave our students a platform to lead with empathy and to realise that change often begins with small, consistent acts of kindness.

MR CHRIS ANDERSON COORDINATOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT PARLIAMENT

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT PARLIAMENT

Staff member Mr Chris Anderson. Front row (left to right) Benjamin Johnston, Harriet Smith, Isla Sullivan, Owen Richardson, Anneliese Stillwell, Mr Chris Anderson, Zoe Webster, Ethan Davoren, Elliette Young, Sophia Saro, Aiden Binil. Second row Emmett Aubrey, Violet MacLeod, Aaron Binil, Asha Licciardello, Leighyra Waia, Clare Birchmore, Joshua Ly, Lucy McCallum, Barney Ling. Third row Willoughby Lalor, Jack Vaughan, Harpa Miles, Macy Tate, Addison Goodwin, Bronte Bulloch, Lawson Barker, Luke Lyons. Fourth row Benjamin Steine, Edward Higgins, Bella Faichney, Matai Heron Jia, Makayla Penrose, Emerson Pump, Finn O'Brien.

Year 7 in Review

Q: WHAT HAVE YOU ENJOYED ABOUT YEAR 7?

A: The best thing about Year 7 is the opportunity to try electives and experience new skills and interests. Being able to have a go at everything has helped us to discover new hobbies that we really enjoy! We’ve also been able to connect with others and make new friends with shared interests. Cortney, Alana and Isla

Q: WHAT OTHER POSITIVE EXPERIENCES HAVE YOU HAD IN YEAR 7?

A: We have so many opportunities for extracurriculars like sport, music, and much more! One extracurricular opportunity is Toast Masters, where you learn how to grow out of your comfort zone and speak up in front of people. Another option is sports such as netball. Even if you don’t normally play netball, you can still go along and have fun because that’s what it’s all about!

Tahlia and Emma

Q: WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR FOR YOU, AND WHY?

A: Our favourite things about Grade 7 are the new friends we have made and the new teachers we have met. We also like being given more trust and greater independence. Another great thing about Year 7 is all the funny moments. Sage, Frankie, Shannon, Lexie

YEAR 7 A AND MRS KIRRI LUCAS.

YEAR 7 C AND MR ROBERT OTTAWAY.

Year 7 in Review

YEAR 7 J AND MS LAURA MORRISON.

YEAR 7 S AND MISS NARELLE HISLOP.

YEAR 7 T AND MISS EMMA MONTAFIA.

Year 7 Outdoor Education

At camp in Paluma, we had an incredible time filled with adventure and teambuilding activities. We challenged ourselves on the high ropes course, pushing our limits and supporting each other through the obstacles. Hiking through the lush rainforest trails gave us a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Kayaking on the calm waters was both relaxing and fun, as we learned new paddling skills and worked together in pairs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YEAR 7 CAMPER…

Best thing: Sleeping in a tent and having a hot shower (don’t get used to these!)

Worst thing: The hike (so much hiking!)

Something memorable: Screaming at the State of Origin and eating a whole bag of snakes.

Best food: Chorizo Pasta – delicious!

Some days were hard to get through, but we made it eventually! Going home to a hot shower and a comfortable bed was a sigh of relief after a week in the wild.

A particularly memorable moment was getting to use the rope swing at Paluma Dam – although the water was absolutely freezing, the thrill of swinging and plunging in made it completely worth it. Evenings were just as special, as we gathered around the campfire for warmth and to share stories. Every part of the camp offered something unique and made the whole trip incredibly memorable.

Year 8 in Review

YEAR 8 IS GREAT BECAUSE...

• It has improved us and we have all grown and matured from Year 7 and building bigger and stronger bonds with everyone.

• Firstly you get to choose electives. Secondly, a highlight of Year 8 was having the new lockers. Lastly, Grade 8 is great because of the opportunities for school and house captains.

• I learnt many new things and made many new friends; I also learnt a lot from the service project that we did in tutor group.

• You make so many new friends and make heaps of memories. I loved all my teachers as they really helped me become the best student I can be and set a great example for all students. A highlight from my year was going on school camp as I got to bond with my teacher and classmates who I may not have talked to much before. But I feel like after camp, I came back to school as a new person with new friendships.

• You are offered so many opportunities and are provided with heaps of support from your peers which makes it enjoyable and fun.

YEAR 8 A AND MS RACHEL FOSTER.

YEAR 8 C AND MR RICHARD HEAZLEWOOD.

• We have good people in the grade and made friends with people I would never see myself with.

• Everyone has a positive attitude and we all help each other out when they need it

• The teachers are amazing and Year 8 camp is the best camp I’ve ever gone on and my highlight from camp was white water rafting.

• Year 8 is great because all our classes have been so involved with each other I have made so many new friends and met so many more people! I have had a wonderful time this year with my highlight definitely being the LipSync Battle as everyone was so involved and we all had a great time!

• It allows you to step up and take on more responsibility and gives you the experience of what you will have to do in your senior years.

YEAR 8 J AND MR IRA HOOD.

YEAR 8 S AND MISS IONA ANDERSON.

YEAR 8 T AND MISS CHELLA ARMSTRONG.

Year 8 Outdoor Education

We set off with excitement and anticipation—though trailer troubles delayed us briefly. An hour later, our adventure truly began. After three hours, we reached the mountain biking track, ready for action. The ride was thrilling, leaving us with cuts, scratches, and stories. We returned, some breathless, some covered in plants, and boarded the bus again. Next stop: Tully Gorge, renowned for hosting world rafting championships, and chose tent groups for the night.

Day 2 started strong, with the most anticipated event and the most talked up event by grade nine students, White-water rafting. Our instructor Jay guided us through the fast rapids, a fascinating two-hour ride down the river. Paddling forward, backward, and moving a lot inside a raft, we arrived at the bottom of the river, and were not let down by the experience.

Day 3 began early with a ferry to Dunk Island. After setting up tents, we swam, fished, and played beach cricket all day.

Day 4 we spotted a joyful pod of whales on our way back from Dunk. Then came Mount Tyson, nicknamed “Mike Tyson”, a steep 6.4 km hike that

tested our endurance. Some pushed further and reached the summit. Then, a definite fact, descending the mountain was much more fun than ascending. Muffins and trivia prizes were waiting for us at the bottom. We then visited the horse performance centre, where I cleaned off after racing down muddy cliffs. That night, spotlight brought chaos and laughter in the dark.

Day 5 was bittersweet—camp was ending. We returned to the Gumboot, reunited with other classes, shared stories, and enjoyed pizza and garlic bread. Saying goodbye to Tully was tough, it will be known as the most enjoyable school camp experience we’ve had so far.

LIAM E

YEAR 8 STUDENT, 2025

Year 9 in Review

In Year 9 we consider this the “Year of Responsibility” and with this, our MANTRA is:

Respect for self

Respect for others

Responsibility for all your actions

It is a challenge to take on the responsibility to set the culture of the Middle School for the year. Through the Pastoral Care Program, we provide the opportunity for Year 9 students to develop the skills needed for self-responsibility and leadership.

YEAR 9 J AND MS KATELYN DOYLE.

YEAR 9 A AND MISS NANCY WATKINSON.

YEAR 9 LEADERSHIP TEAM.

YEAR 9 LEADERSHIP TEAM.

YEAR 9 C AND MRS DEBBIE BENNETT-RAUCH.

YEAR 9 T AND MR SCOTT O'NEILL.

YEAR 9 S AND MR JOHN BAMBER.

Year 9 Outdoor Education

Year 9 Dance Off

If you wanna run away with me, I know a galaxy

And I can take you for a ride

I had a premonition that we fell into a rhythm

Where the music don't stop for life

Glitter in the sky, glitter in my eyes

Shining just the way I like

If you're feeling like you need a little bit of company

You met me at the perfect time

You want me, I want you, baby

My sugarboo, I'm levitating

The Milky Way, we're renegading

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating

You, moonlight, you're my starlight (you're the moonlight)

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating

I believe that you're for me, I feel it in our energy

I see us written in the stars

We can go wherever, so let's do it now or never, baby

Nothing's ever, ever too far

Glitter in the sky, glitter in our eyes

Shining just the way we are

I feel like we're forever, every time we get together

But whatever, let's get lost on Mars

You want me, I want you, baby

My sugarboo, I'm levitating

The Milky Way, we're renegading

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating

You, moonlight, you're my starlight (you're the moonlight)

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating (whoo)

SCAN TO SEE DANCE OFF VIDEOS:

Year 9 Celebration

YOU

GET WHAT YOU GIVE

One, two

One, two, three, ow

Wake up, kids

We got the dreamers disease

Age fourteen, they got you down on your knees

So polite, we're busy still saying please Frienemies, who when you're down ain't your friend

We stick with the ones who ride till the end

First, we run, and then we laugh 'til we cry

But when the night is falling

You cannot find the light (light)

You feel your dreams are dying

Hold tight

CHORUS

You've got the music in you

Don't let go

You've got the music in you

One dance left

This world is gonna pull through

Don't give up

You've got a reason to live

Can't forget

We only get what we give

I'm comin' home, baby

You're tops

Give it to me now

4 AM, we ran a miracle mile

We're flat broke

But hey, we do it in style

The bad rich

God's flying in for your trial

But when the night is falling

You cannot find a friend (friend)

You feel your tree is breaking

Just bend

CHORUS

You've got the music in you

Don't let go

You've got the music in you

One dance left

This world is gonna pull through

Don't give up

You've got a reason to live

Can't forget

We only get what we give

This whole damn world could fall apart

You'll be okay, follow your heart

You're in harm's way, I'm right behind

Now say you're mine

CHORUS

You've got the music in you

Don't let go

You've got the music in you

One dance left

This world is gonna pull through

Don't give up

You've got a reason to live

Can't forget

We only get what we give

Don't let go

I feel the music in you

Don't let go

Fly high, high

What's real can't die

You only get what you give

You're gonna get what you give

Don't give up

Just don't be afraid to leave

Dreams ahead, the future’s calling

Rise up strong, no fear of falling

Challenges come, but we keep striving

Goals and hopes keep multiplying

Stand up proud, we’re pathfinders

Building skills to make life brighter

Stay true, keep reaching higher

Together now, ignite the fire!

Don't let go

One dance left

Don't give up

Can't forget

HAYDEN O’NEILL AND CLEO REASONS

MIDDLE

SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MS DANIKA BLACKBURN HEAD OF HOUSE

Middle School Bede House Report

Being elected as the 2025 Bede House Leader has been an incredible experience. One of my core values, both as a leader and as a person, is effort. This value was embraced by everyone in Bede Middle School. We all represented Bede with pride and gave our best in everything we did.

The three annual Interhouse carnivals—Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics—are where Bede really shone. These events showcased our skills and efforts, and our participation levels were unmatched by the other houses. Thanks to this, Bede not only won one trophy, but all three. While our talents were on display, it was the house spirit and encouragement that truly stood out. This made me even prouder than the trophies themselves. It perfectly reflected our house motto, “Judge us by our actions,” which guided us throughout the year.

One of my personal highlights as captain was the hula-hoop activity during one of our Middle School house meetings. Everyone was split into teams, and the goal was to get everyone through the hoop as quickly as possible—no rules, just fun. It was amazing to see the teamwork, cooperation, and laughter from everyone involved.

Being the Middle School Bede House Leader has been a huge honour. It has also been a privilege to work alongside our Head of House, Ms Blackburn, and the Senior School Leaders. Their guidance has helped me grow as a leader both inside and outside of school.

HAYDEN O’NEILL

2025 has been an unforgettable year for Bede House. This year was filled with great achievement, energy, and strong house spirit. As house leaders, Hayden and I are proud to reflect on everything Bede House has accomplished. From day one, Bede has brought enthusiasm, pride, and determination to each event. A highlight for me, that I am especially proud of, is how well the house musicals and dramas came together. Bede taking first place in both categories showed a great example of teamwork and creativity.

One of the best parts of being a house leader this year has been seeing how much fun the Middle School students have during house meetings. In Term 1, Hayden and I ran a big game of golden child in the Sports Precinct; this was a highlight to see all students laughing and frantically running around the court to make it back in time to get their team a point.

Being a house leader this year, I have learnt that leadership is not all about having the loudest voice or always being the best at something; it’s about building trust, being consistent, and supporting every single student.

To every Bede student—thank you. You are all the reason why Bede House is the house it is. Whether you were swimming in the 100 metres at the Swimming Carnival or cheering on from the sidelines, your energy and effort were amazing. A huge thank you to our teachers and to Miss Blackburn, our Head of House. It has been the biggest privilege to work with you this year. Your constant support and encouragement made a massive difference in being a leader. We absolutely could not have done it without you. This year Bede successfully upheld our motto, “Judge us by our actions.”

Go Bede!!

CLEO REASONS

BEDE HOUSE 2025

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Staff member Ms Danika Blackburn. House Leaders Cleo Reasons and Hayden O'Neill. Front row (left to right) Filip Hromek, Archer Ferguson, Charlie Parfrey, Stephanie McCauley, Anja Belward, Quinn Huff, Grace Stillwell, Cleo Reasons, Harriet Smith, Arabella Belward, Tahlia O'Neill, Bridey Seaman, Jack Jones, Xavier Perry, Jedd Hasenkamp, Harley Hinschen. Second row Ivy Ryan, Charlee Jang, Alexandra Kaczmarek-Wiggins, Ashley Sexton, Lucy Jones, Mila Halpin, Joaquin Murillo, Oliver Brown, Mackenzie Corbett, Afram Bakoz, Alex Hibble, Amy Crawford, Farrell Fitzgerald, Lucy Richardson, Ella Hodda, Elliette Young, Sarah Steel. Third row Anneliese Stillwell, Lucy Jackson, Indiana Payten, Sophie Bennett, Joshua Ly, Zoe Hemmett, Cooper Baills, Jax Gardiner, Kamila Knipe, Emily Sadewasser, Qian Gong, Indiana Packer, Abbey Penny, Anabelle Edkins, Renée Norval, Barney Ling. Fourth row Carys Salmon, Emiliana Josifoski, Addison Goodwin, Ayeesha Judge, Zahtari Ropeyarn, Hunter McNaughton, Thomas Sharpe, Pia Hilleard, Eva Hemmett, Stella Woods, Kishtarna Minniecon, Hannah Roberts, Hayley Finlay, Shlok Srinivas. Fifth row Anukie Miller, Edward Higgins, Lachlan Tengbom, Leighyra Waia, Brayden Wann, Kira May, Rafael Moussie, Ethan Frizzell, Daniel Pang, Allegra Bagent, Steven Peel, Curtis Hunn, Lawson Barker, Luka Simenic, Max Pool, Liam McManus. Sixth row Levi Farley, Joshua Tomarchio, Ben Sharpe, Ethan Davoren, Fraser Graham, Evan Dippenaar, Erik Stefanovic, Reuben Bryant, Cooper Norval, Bella Faichney.

HANNAH EWELS & TAVISH MONCRIEFF MIDDLE SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MS KATRINA EDMEADES HEAD OF HOUSE

Middle School Chatham House Report

As the Middle School Chatham House Leaders, we are glad to say that this year has definitely been a memorable one. We started the year eager to build friendships and bonds within our amazing house, and this was certainly achieved as the year progressed. Throughout 2025, many valuable memories have been made, and it’s been a great opportunity to have participated in so many events.

We’d like to congratulate each student who has given it their all, even when it wasn’t easy. The Middle School Swimming Carnival kicked off our year, and it was a thrilling experience. It was great to see the support everyone showed for each other as well as the other houses and being awarded the House Spirit Award was a very proud moment for us. Progression through the year led to the House Musicals and Instrumentals. For the Musicals, the seniors decided on the Teen Beach Movie, and for the instrumentals it was Michael Jackson medley of classic hits. We were fortunate to have so many of our peers participating alongside us, and it was truly an enjoyable experience. Next came Cross Country, and it was nothing short of previous years: long, gruelling and miserable.

What matters, however, is that the Cheetahs ran their hearts out and, as leaders, we are nothing but proud of the amount of effort everyone contributed, and when it got tough, they embodied our house motto: “I know that I can do it”.

We were especially excited to win the Interhouse Debating Shield once again, proving we know how to argue our point!

This year has been an incredible time for Chatham. Although we have not always come out on top in competitions, the persistent efforts and diligence from Chatham students has made the year a rewarding experience. Weekly house meetings have helped us to realise that leadership is not only about responsibilities, but also about being there for our peers, creating memories that we’ll all cherish forever.

As House Leaders, we are so grateful to everyone who has shown up each week with a smile and resolve to do the best they can for their house, and you should know that you Chatham Cheetahs are the reason this journey has been so fulfilling for us as leaders. We’d like to quickly thank the MS Chatham tutors, Chatham House Captains Jack and Lauren, as well as Ms Edmeades for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the year. Finally, we’d like to thank each Chatham student in the Middle School, and we could not be prouder of how much everyone has grown as individuals as well as a cohort throughout the year.

HANNAH EWELS & TAVISH MONCRIEFF

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHATHAM HOUSE 2025

Tavish Moncrieff and Hannah Ewels. Front row (left to right) Evelyn Le, Elizabeth Washington, William Finter, Margreth Morisa, Benjamin Johnston, Emma Galvin, Lucia Calleja, Tavish Moncrieff, Hannah Ewels, Zala Sullivan, Emma Christian, Eliza Drew, Connor Fletchett, Quinn Burgers, Ronya Pracher, Sage Crosly. Second row Raymond Morisa, Cooper Knox, Liam Spearman, Kieran Sheldon, Kailey Wise, Shelley-Claire Wells, Alessandra Gonzales, Alice Acton, Zoe Summers, Taitum Hopkins, Abigail Le, Isla Liebenberg, Rain Sinclair-Dimech, Hamish Tonkin, Cohen Humphreys, Sophie McFarlane. Third row Sam BreckenridgeJones, Lachlan Akroyd, Xavier Philipson, Aiden Barry Willoughby Lalor, Rihana McFarlane, Sarin Quinn, Ellie Pountain, Chloe Reddicliffe, Clair Humphreys, Leilani Gitsham, Darcy Jones, Harry Entriken, Flint Hendle, Liam Ewels, Jay Antoney. Fourth row Makayla Philipson, Lucy Wockner, Olivia Friar, Ethan Rademaker, Paige Wise, Amelia Sloan, Patrick Coll, Thomas Harrington, Zoe Webster, Lara Burgers, Olivia Sullivan, Rowan Izzett, Grace Male, Amelia Martin, Jessica Webster. Fifth row Nusayr Iqbal, Noah Liebenberg, Will Sullivan, Samuel Galvin, Noah Drew, George Powell, Makayla Penrose, Oskar Bourne, Jobe Waring, Klay Stevenson, Jack Roebuck. Sixth row Lani Cameron, Jana Mulder, David Lee, Zoe Lyster, Oscar Holland, Matai Heron Jia, Billy Dent, Oliver Li, Lily Lowis Absent Will Crumpler, Mayar Al-Nidawi, Bailey Douglas, Jacob Hester, Brayden Martin, Jack Scott, Henry Shiells.

Staff member Ms Katrina Edmeades. House Leaders

PENALUNA AND ELI STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MR CHRIS HORN HEAD OF HOUSE

Middle School Langton House Report

Leading the Middle School of Langton House in 2025 has been such a great experience! Along the way we have met so many great people in our house and had such an amazing time getting up and leading war cries and experiencing leading the Middle School of our house overall alongside our new Head of House, Mr Horn.

The first event of the year was the Swimming Carnival. It was so great to see so many Langton kids out in the grandstands and in the pool supporting the house. It was amazing to see everyone in Langton give it their all and even if they were not confident in the pool they still faced the challenge and swam to earn points for the house anyway. It was a very close night when it came to the points and overall Langton came 3rd. The support and house spirit of Langton was unwavering, and we cannot thank all the people who participated and gave it a go enough.

Along with the Swimming Carnival, Langton also competed in the House Instrumentals and Musicals in Term 1. It was such a fun time preparing for these events and we can’t thank the co-ordinators; Do Young, Gabby and Sam for the Instrumental and Chloe and Mani for the Musical enough. Without these amazing people, pulling off the Instrumental and Musical would not have been possible. We are so, so pleased to have been awarded 4th in the Musicals and 2nd in the Instrumentals this year.

Term 2 brought the Cross Country. What an event! Again, Langton was there on the sidelines to cheer along the house. It was very close between the 4 houses but Langton pulled through and we could not have been happier with the result of 3rd place. It was so amazing to see every student in Langton put in an amazing effort and our sportsmanship and encouragement went unmatched.

The final sporting event of the year was the Athletics Carnival. I’m sure that most of the house would agree when we say that this was the best

event of the year. The Athletics Carnival was held at the Townsville Sports Reserve and was a great opportunity to get out there and give some different Track and Field events a go. Again, Langton never fell behind with encouragement for our House when cheering on other people at their events and we are so unbelievably proud to have finished in 2nd place.

The final Interhouse Competitions of the year were Interhouse Debating and Interhouse Drama. With the majority of Langton participants in Middle School new to debating this year, our teams did very well to finish in 3rd place. At the time of this article being written, Interhouse Drama preparations were well underway with excellent numbers of Middle School Students from Langton participating. Overall, we are so proud of Langton and the participation of Middle School Students throughout the year. It is certain that we wouldn’t have had such a great year without all the participation and support from our house members. We also want to say a huge thank you to all the tutors and other teachers in Langton who have helped us along the way, supervising many events, including house meetings. We wish the 2026 Middle School House Leaders for Langton all the best!

And of course to Mr Horn, we cannot thank you enough for helping us through our leadership journey. We are so thankful to have been given the opportunity to be the Langton Middle School House Leaders and be guided and encouraged by Mr Horn throughout the year. The kindness and compassion he has for every student in this house is incomparable and we are so extremely grateful to have him as the Head of Langton House.

KAITLYN PENALUNA AND ELI STUART

KAITLYN

2025

LANGTON HOUSE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Staff member Ms Kristen Armitage. House Leaders Lily Dyer and Sam Martin. Front row (left to right) Darya Samadi, Zaina Gibson, Milanah Rowan, Rory McNamara, Nate Brooks, Davin Hood, Liam Wheeler, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Ruby Wells, Elia Isaac, Maya Pandalai, Bryce Fisher, Harry Cassidy-Cox, Mylee Briggs, Alana Whitehead, Cody Webster. Second row Olivia Gleadow, Harriet Connolly, Shivani Glassop, Cortney Hansen, John Scanlan, Harper Punch, Austin Tapp, Emma Chandler, Ella Amos, Quintin McNamara, Andrew Chapman, Zara Walsh, Emmett Aubrey, Isla Sullivan, McKenzie Lilley, Laura Klingner. Third row Summer Hernandez, Olivia Kelly, Kade Maartensz, Louise Birchmore, Tori Sullivan, Lucy Wood, Naija Abbott, Brooklyn Wightman, Hayden Webster, Risau Mosby, Lulu McLean, Zarhlaae Mitchell, Ahlee Smith, Clare Birchmore, Lucy McCallum, Keira Harris, Aidan McKay. Fourth row Geneviere Darveniza, Jacqueline O'Halloran, Bronte Bulloch, Robbie Munro, Monty McLean, Arabella Robinson, Ayato Yoshida, Will Anderson, Lars Wightman, Cooper Darr, Jack Vaughan, Noah Munro, Jack Chandler, Luke Lyons, Patrick Walker, Asha Licciardello, Hayden Briggs. Fifth row Sarah O'Callaghan, Claire Stevens, Isabella Luxford, Macy Tate, Mitchell Palazzi, Robert French, Marcel Niemandt, Ryder Selwood, Banjo Allen, Cameron Brogan, Dante Endacott, Lucy Fennamore, Molly Last, Mia Kelly. Sixth row Ariza Prior-Bounghi, Bridget Pedracini, Stella Munro, Oscar Mitchell, Kynan Lilley, Maddox Sturmfels, Finn Hallaux, Cash Toomby, Carson Pitt, Matthew Birrell, Ben Sharpe, Ciara Endacott, Jaemin Kim. Absent Beau Baker, Hayden Briggs, Ethan Campbell, Olivia Kelly, Tyden Lambert, Lachlan Leahey, Zarhlaae Mitchell, Vlada Nikitina, Hannah Pollock, Patrick Walker, Liam Wheeler.

ANGUS BAMBER AND ANWEN MACKAY MIDDLE SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MS JACKIE AVERY HEAD OF HOUSE

Middle School More House Report

This year has been an incredible ride for More House, and we have thoroughly enjoyed our time leading such an amazing group of people.

The year started with the House Dramas where we performed an original drama directed by Claire and Ella. More placed second overall and congratulations to everyone involved for such a positive start to 2025.

Next up was the Interhouse Swimming Carnival where More House swam their way into another 2nd place. It was an amazing night and thank you to everyone who had a go and gave their best shot.

Following this was the House Instrumentals and Musicals which were performed in front of the entire school. For Instrumentals we played a mash-up of Coldplay’s greatest hits and although we placed 4th it was still a worthy performance. For Musicals we performed Mamma Mia and managed to take out a close second. Thank you to the directors Kiera, Tilly, Abby and Caryse for the hard work that went into the performances!

Next term started with the Interhouse Cross Country where we placed 2nd and had many amazing runs. Fantastic job to everyone who competed, the effort is really appreciated!

We had the Athletics Carnival at the end of Term 2. We threw, ran and jumped all day and came away with 3rd place and a good end to the first half of the year.

Our final competition, debating, ran for the entire year through three rounds of competition for each age group. Everybody did amazing and we finished 3rd overall.

Leading and being part of our House Meetings—whether it was with Year 7–12 buddies, Middle and Senior School, combined gatherings, or grade activities, has taught us something important: fun is what you make it. We have seen students who throw themselves into an activity, who give their best no matter what, are the ones who enjoy it the most.

It has been an incredibly positive and rewarding experience to be House Leaders. The best part has been seeing students of all ages and abilities come together, supporting each other, and building a real sense of pride in More House. That unity and spirit is what makes More House so special. A massive thank you to Ms Avery for helping every step of the way and working hard to keep everything running smoothly.

Thank you for the effort put in by everyone in the house and we hope it has been an enjoyable year. We have certainly enjoyed our time as More House Leaders and cannot wait to see what more awaits!

ANGUS BAMBER AND ANWEN MACKAY

MORE HOUSE 2025

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Joanna Male, Mia Singh, Sophia Saro, Alexander Finlay, Djandi Kyle, Jackson Lehmann, Owen Richardson, Angus Bamber, Anwen Mackay, Olivia Finlay, Aiden Binil, Frankie Thurston, Dylan Plath, Charlotte Pond, Lexie Matthews, Penzi Munene. Second row William Bamber, Daisy Batt, Shannon Wilson, Faith Kimber, Daniel Clifford, Will Gordon, Yusof Wangatau, Edie Newell-Voevodin, Angus Morrissey, Jack Squire, Hugo Neame, Kaidan Nass, Lillie Steel, Nilla Seymour, Emily Geltch, Elsirée Cronje. Third row Gabriella Kubieniec, Molly McCosker, Flynn Pedley, Leiah Bishop, Isla Lorimer, Eve Musumeci, Archer Ward, Violet MacLeod, Quinn Atkinson, Dominic Guirguis, Eleanor Saro, Syriah Clark, Zhenia Creek, Abbi Turner, Ella Walker. Fourth row Madisen McKenzie, Evaan Joseph, Bailey McKenzie, Emily Walker, Charlie Atkinson, Aaron Binil, Emerson Pump, Jett Elliott-Price, Maddie Turner, Willow Morse, Harriet Lester, Millie Kippin, Braithan Nass, Georgia Gordon. Fifth row Hugo Richardson, Lucy Neilsen, Lily Clark, Hamish Morrissey, Willem Kuilboer, Finn O'Brien, Benjamin Steine, Evonne Joseph, Harpa Miles, James McCosker, Louie Lando, Robert Harriman, Archer Speers. Sixth row Lenana Munene, Angus Gutterson, Harper West, Abby Rainbow, Cameron Dobbins, Logan Davie, Preston Campbell, Jonathan Beard, Heath Collyer, Heidi Griffiths-Campbell, Cooper Singh, Zac Doble Absent Seva Burchill, Danny Clark, Will Grant, Katie Kwok, Anabel Payard, Indiana Schmid , Sidney Searle, Jonah Smith, Isabel Spreadborough.

Staff member Ms Jacqueline Avery. House Leaders Angus Bamber and Anwen Mackay. Front row (left to right)

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 Technology

Engineering

Graphical Design & Engineering

Hospitality, Food & Textiles

Furnishing Skills

Drama

Media Arts

Music

Visual Arts

MAD Week

Year 10 Outdoor Education

Learning Hub

Careers Advisor's Report

Student Career Profiles

School Counsellor's Report

First Nations Students

International 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

We reflect with deep gratitude on the vibrant and supportive culture that has defined Senior School life at The Cathedral School in 2025. The year has been filled with memorable events, academic development, and significant personal growth, all underpinned by a strong sense of community.

Our calendar featured key events that fostered connection and celebrated achievement across all senior year levels, such as:

Back in February, the Year 11s stepped out in style for their annual Dinner Dance. The evening was a perfect blend of elegance and fun, featuring ballroom dancing and engaging stage presentations enjoyed by their parents and teachers. This event always serves as a wonderful segue to the final two years of schooling.

Our Year 10 students embarked on a very rewarding Outdoor Education experience, sailing the magnificent Whitsunday Islands in May. This expedition was not just about navigating the seas; it was a valuable lesson in teamwork and resilience, helping students discover their capabilities and connections outside the classroom.

The culmination of their school journey, the Year 12 celebrations were a series of proud and poignant occasions. These included the very moving ‘Ceremony of the Lights’ at the Valedictory Church Service, the formal recognition of achievements at Senior School

Presentation Night, and the glamour of the Senior Formal, marking a beautiful transition to the next phase of their lives.

Throughout 2025, our Year 12 Prefects have provided outstanding leadership, demonstrating maturity, initiative, and a commitment to service throughout the year. Their work through dedicated committees was instrumental in driving positive change and organising successful events, ensuring their legacy will be one of active contribution and peer support.

As always, the Interhouse Competition was a highlight, bringing students of all ages together in spirited rivalry and collaboration. The talent on display during the musicals and instrumentals was particularly memorable, showcasing not only the creative depth of our students but also the exceptional house spirit and camaraderie as they worked together towards a common goal.

A significant development this year has been the first year of implementation of our whole school wellbeing program (the ReLATE Model), developed by the MacKillop Institute in Victoria. This model has begun to further enhance our school culture, reinforcing the importance of positive relationships and wellbeing for all staff and students.

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to our departing staff members. Their dedication and commitment have made a significant positive difference to the experience of our Senior School students. After 38 years of remarkable service, Mrs. Jacqui Vollugi is retiring. Her dedication to Science teaching and the students of More House has been truly outstanding. We will miss her unwavering kindness and care for every individual student. Ms. Gates has been an exemplary and very dedicated Physical Education Head of Department, teacher, and outstanding Netball Coach over 23 years at The Cathedral School. Her thorough organisation of so many aspects of the sport and PE program over the years has been truly

appreciated by students and colleagues. Thank you, Mrs Vollugi and Ms. Gates for your many years of service to The Cathedral School. We hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement.

We also say goodbye and thank you to two wonderful staff members who are moving on to new opportunities; Ms Rayleen Brown and Mr Sam Cribb. We greatly appreciate their hard work and dedication during their time at The Cathedral School and wish them the best for their next chapter.

With the conclusion of a very successful 2025 school year, I wish all of our staff, students and parents in Senior School a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year period.

MR SIMON MIDSON DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/ HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL

Prefects' Report

2025 at Cathedral was a year defined by leadership, participation, and community spirit. With each committee now confidently established, the prefect body led a wide range of initiatives that brought students together across academic, creative, and service-based areas of school life.

The year began with the ANZAC Day morning service and march, where Cathedral was represented with pride by both students and staff. At the school’s own commemorative service, a moving address delivered by one of our students reflected the values of respect and remembrance that remain central to our community.

The House and Sports Committees inspired enthusiastic participation across all Interhouse Events, including swimming, cross country, and athletics carnivals. They also supported several Interschool Competitions and helped lead the Push-Up Challenge, which promoted unity and awareness around mental health. The Wellbeing Committee brought joy through events such as Year 12 Puppy Day and Mental Health Week, while their collaboration with the Community Service Committee for Year 1 lunchtime play sessions helped strengthen bonds between Junior and Senior School.

The Academic Committee launched Cathedral’s first-ever Spelling Bee, celebrating curiosity and academic excellence. Meanwhile, the STEM and Sustainability Committees highlighted innovation and environmental action through Science Week, World Ocean Day and Sustainability Day. The vibrancy of MAD Week, led by our Arts Committee, once again filled the school with colour, creativity, and laughter; culminating in the much-anticipated reveal of next year’s musical after weeks of clues and excitement.

Through every challenge and achievement, the prefect team showed what it means to lead with purpose and integrity. As we close this chapter,

PREFECTS 2025

we do so with pride in what we built together, gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Cathedral community and confidence in the lessons of service and leadership that will continue to guide us beyond the school grounds.

CHANELLE MUSASIZI

PREFECT, 2025

ARTS COMMITTEE

This year, the Arts Committee fostered creativity and connection within the Cathedral School through a series of artistic events. In Term 2, we hosted MAD Week – a celebration of music, art, and drama, which provided a lot of joy and inspiration throughout the campus. The week featured live performances from our talented Rock Band, a collaborative painting project outside the Learning Hub, and an engaging Speech and Drama showcase in the Amphitheatre. The week concluded with the exciting announcement of the 2026 school production, Once Upon a One More Time. In Term 3, the committee assisted the music department for the Battle of the Bands, which was a highly successful event for our student-led music groups.

We also ran smaller initiatives such as Just Dance events outside the Learning Hub, which saw enthusiastic participation across year levels. I’d like to thank all of the members of the Arts Committee, and the students who embraced every opportunity to keep Arts in Cathedral thriving.

DO YOUNG PARK

COMMUNITY SERVICE

In 2025, the Community Service Committee achieved great things and helped strengthen our school community. Early in the year, we discussed what it truly means to serve others and decided to focus on the wonderful community we already have at Cathedral. The highlight of this has most certainly been partnering up with the Student Wellbeing Committee and connecting the Seniors with the young Year 1’s through lunchtime games. By combining our two committees on this project we were able to create a roster of students that lasted the term. This allowed every group member to have a direct impact on the school. By Term 3 we were able to expand the initiative to all Year 11 and 12 volunteers.

Staff member Mr Simon Midson. Front row (left to right) Claire Saro, Chanelle Musasizi, Abbygail Vets, Claudia Chun Tie, Pipa Ward, Chloe Thomas, Anna Mary Binil. Second row Mr Simon Midson, Lauren Pratchett, Harry Bourne, Kiera Jolly, Amy Edgerton, Celicia Niemandt, Luke Bartolo, Brianna Gooding. Third row Do Young Park, Jack Ryan, William West, William Barker, Jack Roseby, Bjorn Hyseni.

Prefects' Report continued

Activities such as Jenga, Rob the nest and Duck Duck Goose were a huge hit. Overall, it was a highly successful year, and we hope next year’s committee continues to build on this success.

PIPA WARD

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE SUMMARY

This year, the Environmental Committee worked alongside the Sustainable Guardians and the Junior School Sustainability Group to promote environmental awareness and action across the whole school. In Term 1, we celebrated Global Recycling Day by collecting unused boxes from classrooms and homes and handed them to each tutor group. Each class decorated their box and used it to collect excess paper for recycling, turning waste into something creative. We also ran a recycling-themed Kahoot to educate students about waste reduction. In Term 2, for World Ocean Day, the committee and Sustainable Guardians hosted “Bingo in the Quad,” where students picked up litter that matched items on their bingo cards to win prizes, helping clean the school while learning about ocean protection. During Term 3’s World Nature Conservation Day, we used recycled coffee grounds as fertiliser for the gardens and planted a tree in the Early Learning Centre Garden. Finally, for Sustainability Day in Term 4, we created a “Sustainability Tree” of pledges made from recycled materials, proudly displayed to represent our shared commitment to the planet.

CLAUDIA CHUN TIE

SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS

Throughout 2025, the School Publications Committee continued to celebrate the stories and achievements of Cathedral through writing, video, and collaboration. Our goal was to capture the essence of school life: its moments of pride, connection, and creativity.

This year, our committee helped produce the 2025 Senior Video, a project that encapsulated the memories and milestones of the graduating class. Through filming, editing, and refining, we aimed to create a piece that reflected both the highlights of the year and the spirit of the people who made it unforgettable.

We also contributed a written feature for The Scoop following the school’s Foundation Day celebrations and produced coverage for the Senior School Swimming Carnival, the first major Interhouse Event of the year and a meaningful one for the departing Year 12s. The committee additionally took part in Open Day, where collaboration and creativity allowed us to capture the vitality of the Cathedral community.

Our achievements this year were made possible through the guidance of Mrs Gloudemans, whose creative insight shaped our direction, and Mr Scully, whose technical expertise supported our production work. Their mentorship strengthened our skills and reminded us of the importance of storytelling within Cathedral’s culture.

As the year draws to a close, we take pride in the work we produced, gratitude for the guidance we received, and confidence that the stories we’ve told will continue to reflect the heart of Cathedral for years to come.

CHANELLE MUSASIZI

SPORTS COMMITTEE

The 2025 Sports Committee had a highly successful year. The group provided valuable support at interhouse and Interschool Carnivals. Members assisted with set up and pack up, helping keep the carnivals running smoothly and on time. One of the highlights of the year was running the Push Up Challenge. The challenge took place in the Middle School Quad, drawing large crowds each lunchtime. Together as a school we completed

thousands of push ups to represent the 3,214 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2023. Beyond the physical challenge the initiative raised awareness about mental health, sparking open conversations. I would like to extend my best wishes to the 2026 Sports Captain and committee; I am looking forward to seeing the continued contribution to Cathedral’s strong sporting culture.

ABBYGAIL VETS

STUDENT WELLBEING

This year, the Student Wellbeing Committee organised a range of activities, combining both new ideas and much-loved favourites. In Term 1 we kicked off the year by partnering with Angel Paws Shelter, giving the Grade 12 students (and a few lucky teachers!) the chance to relax and unwind, in a particularly busy period of the term, with some very adorable puppies. During Terms 2 and 3, we teamed up with the Community Service Committee for our major project, running activities with the Grade 1 and 2 students to help strengthen connections between Junior and Senior School. A huge thank you to Mrs Marlene McCulloch and all our volunteers for their support. In Term 4, we worked with Ms Seymour to coordinate Queensland Mental Health Week, featuring “Let’s Chalk about Mental Health”, Happy Sock Day and ice cream sales, with all proceeds donated to Beyond Blue. Overall, it has been such a rewarding experience being part of a student-led committee and working alongside our amazing school counsellor Ms Kirsten Seymour and Deputy Principal Mr Simon Midson. I wish next year’s Student Wellbeing Committee all the best and hope every student feels reassured knowing that support, care and understanding are always there for anyone who needs it.

BRIANNA GOODING

Director of Studies' Report

FIRSTLY I’D LIKE TO PRESENT A SNAPSHOT OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS FROM THE SENIORS OF 2024:

• The Dux of the School was awarded to Jack McCosker with an ATAR of 99.6.

• 41% of students received an ATAR in the 90’s.

• 3 students (Jack McCosker, Georgia Buell, Elliott Bryant) achieved a score of 100% in at least one subject.

• 87% of students who applied for tertiary study at a Queensland university received their first preference. Popular tertiary pathways from the class of 2024 include Engineering, Advanced

Science, Nursing/ Midwifery and Occupational Therapy.

• 50% of students received a Vocational qualification.

In 2025, two new initiatives were added to the Senior School curriculum offerings:

• The Accelerate program enables students to complete a subject at Year 12 level during Year 11. Nine students undertook this program this year in Modern History, Psychology and Digital Solutions. Here is a snapshot of what students gained from this program:

- “It was a great opportunity to extend myself and gain a part of my ATAR in year 11”– Chelsea Campbell

- "Accelerate gave me banked qualifications and a valuable insight into a highly demanding academic sector before starting Year 12" – Malachi Steine

• A new subject, Certificate III in Sports, Aquatics and Recreation was introduced to add a Vocational learning option with the Physical Education Learning Area.

MR ANDREW ARRATOON DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

ANNABEL GODDARD VOLLUGI FAMILY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRIZE

CELICIA NIEMANDT DISTINCTIVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

DO YOUNG PARK THE STOCKDALE PRIZELITERATURE SUBJECT AWARD, PHYSICS SUBJECT & CHEMISTRY

SUBJECT AWARD & SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS SUBJECT AWARD

JACK MCCOSKER SCHOOL DUX 2024

Senior School Prize List

SPORT AND ARTS PRIZES

Susan Grinsell Award for all-round contribution to the Arts:

Mani Pradhan

D & H Murray Prize for Effort in Sport:

Amy Edgerton

Thomas Cassidy

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

Lucas Goodwin

Estella Smith

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

Jeshua Cronje

Lilly Johnston

Best All-Round Sport Awards for students in Year 12: Claire Saro Braden Rebgetz

Norman David Lloyd Shield for the Champion House: More House

The Cathedral School Olympic Change-Maker Award: Luke Bartolo

SERVICE PRIZES

School Service Prizes:

Bridget Forbes, Layla Munro, Dionysios Polemis, Jarod Quinn, Danni-Ella Roberts, Jack Ryan & Myles Young.

Sisters of the Sacred Advent Christian Prize: Anna Mary Binil

The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork Award (Year 10): Benjamin Ryan

The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork Award (Year 12): Luke Bartolo

ACADEMIC PRIZES YEAR 10

Year 10 Most Improved Student: Samuel McManus

ADF Future Innovators Award for Year 10: Rosalie Edelman

James Cook University Shield for Year 10:

Lillian Pracher

Distinctive Academic Achievement Awards:

Thomas Acton, Lily Cormack, Penelope Dearnley, Rosalie Edelman, Lucas Goodwin, Reef Hansen, Chaz Hasenkamp, Penelope Higgins, Nicolas Kotzee, Miranda Mackee, Janelle Mbabazi, Jillian McCauley, Lewis Musumeci, Jens Mutavdzic, Lillian Pracher, Benjamin Ryan, Ronan Sharkey, Avian Sinclair-Dimech, Lennox Smith, Roman Tapp, Amber Turner, Grace Ufer & Justin Zheng.

ACADEMIC PRIZES YEAR 11

Certificate III in Business Subject Prize: Ashlin Lane

Furnishing Skills Subject Prize: Tom Munro

English Subject Prize: Abigail Ly, Chelsea Campbell & Madelina McLean

Engineering Subject Prize: Abigail Ly

Japanese Subject Prize: Summer Chan

Chemistry Subject Prize: Lucy Edelman

General Mathematics Subject Prize & Legal Studies Subject Prize: Charli Harris

Psychology Subject Prize: Emily Hawes

Physical Education Subject Prize: Lilly Johnston

Visual Arts Subject Prize: Ruby Kuilboer

Visual Art in Practice Subject Prize: Alexander McNabb

Design Subject Prize: Alexander McNabb

Biology Subject Prize: Madelina McLean

Physics Subject Prize: Madelina McLean & Samuel Offerman

Geography Subject Prize & Literature Subject Prize: Grace Burrows

Distinctive Academic

Achievement Award: Chad Appelcryn, Grace Burrows, Lucy Edelman, Lucy-Rose Gander, Charli Harris, Emily Hawes, Abigail Ly, Ewan Mackay, Summer Mason, Madelina McLean, Alexander McNabb, Samuel Offerman, Gabrielle Penaluna, Isabelle Pond, Ashley Whitehead & Johnny Wu.

Specialist Mathematics Subject Prize & Music Subject Prize: Gabrielle Penaluna

Hospitality Practices Subject Prize: Amelia Richardson

Modern History Subject Prize: Freida Robinson-Skuse

Economics Subject Prize: Dilshan Singh-Samra

Essential Mathematics Subject Prize: Mitchell Vaughan

Drama Subject Prize: Lily Vera

Essential English Subject Prize: Ella Vinson

Industrial Graphics Skills Subject Prize & Music Subject Prize: Joshua Weston

English as an Additional Language Subject Prize, Mathematical Methods Subject Prize & Year 12 Digital Solutions Subject Award: Johnny Wu

James Cook University Shield for Year 11: Abigail Ly

ACADEMIC PRIZES YEAR 12

Furnishing Skills Subject Prize: Samuel Murphy

Physical Education Subject Award: Luke Bartolo

Visual Arts in Practice Subject Prize: Bridie Davie

Essential English Subject Prize: Jada Rankine-Johnson

Psychology Subject Award: Brianna Gooding, Abbygail Vets & Pipa Ward

Visual Art Subject Award: Angelina Kenny

Engineering Subject Award: William Morris

Japanese Subject Award: Rosa Nzeakor

Hospitality Practices Subject Prize: Geraldine Morales

Distinctive Vocational Achievement Award: Tristan Antoney, Jesse Barrett, Samuel Murphy & Blaine Pezzotti

Distinctive Academic Achievement Award:

Mikaela Amos, Luke Bartolo, Anna Mary Binil, Monica Birrell, Kayden Crome, Annabel Goddard, Brianna Gooding, Riley Hibble, Bjorn Hyseni, Kiera Jolly, Angelina Kenny, Claire Kratzmann, Alexzondra Mana, Geraldine Morales, William Morris, Spycer Morse, Gemma Muller, Layla Munro, Celicia Niemandt, Rosa Nzeakor, Ingrid O'Brien, Charlotte O'Neill, Do Young Park, Mani Pradhan, Lauren Pratchett, Danni-Ella Roberts, Claire Saro, Myles Segal, Riya Sunil, Abbygail Vets, Pipa Ward.

The Smith Family Design Subject Award: Monica Birrell

Vollugi Family Science and Engineering Prize: Annabel Goddard

Essential Mathematics Subject Prize: Chloe Anderson

The Debbie Phillips Music Subject Award: Mikaela Amos

FA Husband Prize & ADF Future Innovators Award for Year 12: Riley Hibble

Engineering (2024) Subject Prize, Physics Subject Award, Chemistry Subject Award, Specialist Mathematics Subject Award & School Service Prize: Bjorn Hyseni

The Surgeon General's Medal - The Beth Pearn Biology Subject Award, The Debbie Phillips

Music Subject Award: Kiera Jolly

Certificate III in Business Subject Prize & School Service Prize: Caryse Krogh

General Mathematics Subject Award, Legal Studies Subject Award & Modern History Subject Award: Alexzondra Mana

The Amy Casey English Subject Award, Physics Subject Award, Chemistry Subject Award, Specialist Mathematics Subject Award, Mathematical Methods Subject Award, Sisters of the Sacred Advent Christian Prize, The Macdonald Trophy for Public Speaking & School Service Prize:

Anna Mary Binil

Psychology Subject Award & Economics Subject Award: Spycer Morse

Year 12 VET Excellence Award 2025: Yanche-ka Neal

Physics Subject Award, Chemistry Subject Award, Specialist Mathematics

Subject Award, Mathematical Methods Subject Award & Accounting

Subject Award: Celicia Niemandt

The Amy Casey English Subject Award: Pipa Ward

The Stockdale Prize - Literature

Subject Award, Physics Subject Award, Chemistry Subject Award & Specialist

Mathematics Subject Award: Do Young Park

Miss Marjorie Green Drama

Subject Award: Mani Pradhan

The Stockdale Prize - Literature Subject Award, Geography Subject Award & The Surgeon General's Medal - The Beth Pearn Biology Subject Award: Lauren Pratchett

Legal Studies Subject Award & The Macdonald Trophy for Public Speaking: Jack Roseby

James Cook University Shield for Year 12: Bjorn Hyseni

SPECIAL AWARDS

Ampol Best All Rounder – Year 11: Lilly Johnston

James Cook University Year 12

Rising Star Scholarship: Lauren Pratchett

Principal’s Award for Best All Round Year 12 Boarder:

Emily Cook Luke Bartolo

Alice Heatley Citizenship Awards: Celicia Niemandt

Luke Bartolo

Miss Helen Green Service Prize: Lauren Pratchett & Brianna Gooding Indigenous Student of the Year: Yanche-ka Neal

The 2025 Seniors’ Prize: Celicia Niemandt

Luke Bartolo

PSA Prize for Best All Round Student: Celicia Niemandt

English

THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

AT OUR SCHOOL HAS HAD AN EXCITING AND FULFILLING YEAR.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH

In the Middle School Years, the English Department embraced several positive changes and new initiatives.

• Staff successfully embedded the Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) English Project into Years 7 to 9 units, promoting a purposeful and context-driven approach to literacy instruction.

• Notably, we observed academic growth in Year 8 English and encouraging improvements in our NAPLAN data.

SENIOR SCHOOL ENGLISH

2025 saw many changes in the senior phase of learning at Cathedral.

• English as an Additional Language (EAL) was successfully introduced in Year 11, providing significant support and enrichment for our EAL students. We extend our sincere thanks to Ms Katelyn Doyle for her exceptional work in establishing this program and look forward to its continued development.

• Mrs Judy Salk guided the inaugural cohort of Year 12 Literature students with remarkable dedication, resulting in outstanding academic outcomes. A special commendation goes to Do Young Park for achieving 100% in all internal assessments for Literature.

• The Year 11 General English, Literature, and Essential English teams collaborated to revise and align programs with the new 2025 syllabi, ensuring a smooth transition and curriculum relevance.

• All Year 12 results for General English and Literature were successfully confirmed by QCAA, and Essential English passed quality assurance with full approval.

ENGLISH EXPERIENCES

This year, English students engaged in a rich variety of experiences that celebrated creativity, critical thinking and literary exploration. These experiences not only enhanced classroom learning but also fostered a vibrant reading culture across the school.

READERS CUP

After participating in Readers Cup for the first time in 2024, students returned in 2025 even more enthusiastic and prepared to compete. Two teams trained diligently and represented the school at the regional competition.

Years 7-8 team: Molly McCosker, Grace Stillwell, Afram Bakoz.

Years 9-10 team: Anwen Mackay, Lucy Jackson, Anneliese Stillwell, Sam Breckenridge-Jones.

It was a wonderful experience for both teams, with the Year 9–10 team taking out first place and travelling to Brisbane in September for the Queensland State Finals, where they placed 9th in the state. This growing tradition continues to foster teamwork, a love of reading, and literary excellence among our students.

JCU BOOK WEEK

To celebrate book week, ten Senior School students got the opportunity to visit JCU for a day and participate in a wide range of activities. Some chose to participate in a graphic novel workshop, while others preferred the building fantasy worlds workshop. We got the opportunity to speak with and listen to a speech by Isobelle Carmody, an awardwinning Australian author who shared

her valuable insight into the writing process. Mini presentations were also given that explored all facets of reading and the joy that comes along with it.

We also were given the opportunity to explore the university, with a tour of the library and many activities to take part in such as blackout poetry creating and badge making. Along with this, we were allowed to cosplay as our favourite book characters and meet students from other schools around Townsville and share our love of books.

LUCY YOUNG YEAR

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STUDENT

2025 ENGLISH STAFF

Mrs Dana Wallace, Mrs Jo Duncan, Mrs Karen Brennan, Mrs Renita Baker, Mrs Lorin Ward, Mr Jayden Woodbridge, Ms Katelyn Doyle, Miss Emma Montafia, Miss Narelle Hislop, Mr Brenton Place, Mrs Leanne Beale, Mrs Kiri Lucas, Ms Katrina Edmeades, Mrs Judy Salk.

Thank you for another wonderful year in the English Department.

MRS DANA WALLACE HEAD OF ENGLISH

Mathematics

YEAR 7/8 QAMT QUIZ

In Week 9 of Term 3, four Cathedral teams participated in the first round of the Year 7/8 Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers (QAMT) Quiz. The quiz tests a wide range of skills, including general mathematical knowledge, mental and written computation, problem-solving, and estimation. The competition is run in stages, with teams progressing based on their performance in local rounds. Each team comprised of two Year 8 students and one Year 7 student, with the teams listed below:

Cathedral Team 1

Rowan Izzett, Preston Campbell, Austin Tapp

Cathedral Team 2

Mitchell Palazzi, Joshua Tomarchio, Afram Bakoz

Cathedral Team 3

Emerson Booth, Cameron Brogan, Willoughby Lalor

Cathedral Team 4

Evonne Joseph, Liam Ewels, Geneviere Darveniza

The internal competition was extremely close, with Cathedral Team 1 emerging victorious.

Round 2 of the QAMT Quiz was then held at St Margaret Mary’s College where our team (listed below) participated against a number of Townsville and Burdekin schools. The team attained second place, only a few points behind the victorious team.

Round 2 Team Rowan Izzett, Cameron Brogan, Mitchell Palazzi, Emerson Booth (Reserve)

AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD 2025

This year, Johnny Wu was selected to take part in the 2025 Australian Mathematical Olympiad. After completing the preparation program in 2024, he was chosen as one of approximately 100 students nationwide to compete. The Olympiad involved two demanding four-hour exams, each with just four questions. Johnny received a participation award for his efforts. Congratulations to Johnny on being selected for such a prestigious competition.

ICAS MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

This year, nine Year 9 students participated in the ICAS Mathematics Competition for the first time at The Cathedral School. This internationally recognised competition tests skills such as logical reasoning, problemsolving, and critical thinking. We are proud of the effort, commitment, and enthusiasm our students showed in taking on this challenging competition. Congratulations to the following students for their involvement in the competition; Aaron Binil, Eli Stuart, Anwen Mackay, James McCosker, Hannah Ewels, Reuban Bryant, Joshua Ly, Ciara Endacott and Oskar Bourne.

AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

The Australian Mathematics Competition is held annually and challenges students with a wide range of problems designed to test their reasoning and problem-solving skills. This year, 35 Cathedral students took part across the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions. Distinctions are awarded to the top 20% of participants and High Distinctions to the top 3%.

A big congratulations to the following students on their outstanding achievements: High Distinction

Year 10

David Cronje

Year 11

Johnny Wu

Distinction

Year 7

Rowan Izzett

Year 7

Mitchell Palazzi

Year 8

Afram Bakoz

Year 8

Cameron Brogan

Year 8

Geneviere Darveniza

Year 11

Jeshua Cronje

Year 12

Bjorn Hyseni

Year 12

Celicia Niemandt

Cathedral Teams 2 and 4 (Participation).

Cathedral Team 1 (Winners).

Cathedral Team 3 (Runners Up).

Mathematics

MATHS CAMP

At the start of Term 3, a group of seven Year 10 students were blessed with the opportunity to attend the 2025 Maths camp in Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island. These days were filled with games, problem solving tasks and challenges which catered to everyone’s mathematical strengths and were extremely fun.

One of the most memorable activities involved hiking up a hill and finding the mass of a large rock at the summit. This was done by attempting to find the volume of the boulder through the use of a measuring tape and a Clinometer to find certain angles. Then by taking and measuring the mass and volume of a small sample of the same type of granite rock, the size of the large one could be calculated. This proved to be easier said than done as groups got final answers that were over 100 tonnes apart. The heat and sun were no help as we were trudging up the steep road in a so called

“fun hike”. However, all in all, the whole activity proved to be an experience with a deep sense of satisfaction to the groups who were even remotely close to the correct answer.

Another very memorable activity was “The Amazing Race” which took place on the last day of the camp. Teams were tasked to solve maths problems at certain stations in order to find a clue and navigate all around the bay to the next station. While some groups were extremely efficient as they ran to each station and solved the problems quickly, others weren’t as dedicated or simply got stuck too long on a problem that could allegedly be solved mathematically. Turns out, that wasn’t the case, and some problems were just simple common sense and logic. However, even these questions provide the basis to maths by developing critical thinking skills, even if we may not have seen it that way through our frustration at the time. Some groups even stopped for ice cream on the

way, making it a very fun experience for the winners and the other groups. While there was an array of other fun and interesting activities such as archery, making sandcastles and building bridges, what really stood out was the opportunity to connect with likeminded peers from schools all around Townsville and the Burdekin. Even though cabins were shared with those from your own school, the mini groups for challenges were selected to include people from all different schools. This provided the perfect opportunity to gain new perspectives and form friendships over card games and maths problems. Overall, this was an amazing experience. Even though many people consider maths to be boring, this camp was anything but. It even provided the students who attended a deeper love and appreciation for maths outside of the classroom.

ROSALIE EDELMAN

YEAR 10 STUDENT, 2025

Year 10 Maths Camp Attendees. Left to Right: Jillian McCauley, Lillian Pracher, David Cronje, Ronan Sharkey, Justin Zheng, Lewis Musumeci, Rosalie Edelman.

Science

From new curriculum innovations like the Year 9 Solar Hydro Pumped Storage project to successes at local competitions, the Science Department has had a remarkable year. The commitment, creativity, and curiosity shown by our students and staff reflects the passion for science that thrives across the school.

NEW YEAR 9 STEM SUBJECT – SOLAR HYDRO PUMPED STORAGE

Students set out to tackle one of the biggest challenges in renewable energy: how to store solar power for use at night. Through an innovative solar hydro pumped storage project, they applied the design process to research, prototype, and refine their own microsystem on campus, gaining hands-on experience in engineering, sustainability, and problem-solving along the way.

JCU ORPHEUS ISLAND –YEAR 12 BIOLOGY CAMP

Students spent three days snorkelling, collecting data with transects and quadrants, and studying the Fringing Coral Reef Flat Ecosystem. A special highlight was connecting with Professor Morgan Pratchett, a conservation ecologist at James Cook University.

SPARQ-ED RESEARCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

Over five days, students worked in a state-of-the-art PC2 laboratory at the Translational Research Institute, University of Queensland, on authentic biomedical research projects alongside scientists and educators. This year, Ayeesha Judge (Yr 9), Maddi McLean (Yr 11), Gabrielle Penaluna (Yr 11), Toby Salmon (Yr 11), Riya Sunil (Yr 12), and Shailyn Saju (Yr 12), represented our school, gaining invaluable skills in communication, research, and laboratory practice.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Staff members Miss Elise Vollugi and Mr Harrison Farrell. Front row (left to right) Penelope Higgins, Penny Dearnley, Miranda Mackee, Lucy Young, Ella Raeburn, Jillian McCauley, Rosalie Edelman, Ruby Buell. Second row Mr Harrison Farrell (staff), Lily Cormack, Samuel McManus, Oliver Garvie, Te Kauki Tamou, Benjamin Ryan, Nicolas Kotzee, Janelle Mbabazi, Miss Elise Vollugi (staff). Third row Grace Ufer, Ronan Sharkey, Lucas Goodwin, Lillian Pracher, Zachary Lorimer, Roman Tapp, Estella Dobbins.

SCIENCE WEEK – THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED WEEK OF THE YEAR!

As always National Science Week brought excitement across the school with a full program of activities:

• Annual Quiz in the Quad –Houses battled in science trivia, with More House crowned champions (team members: Liam Pond, Maria Gianoulis, Evaan Joseph, Anwen Mackay, Claire Saro, Anna Mary Binil).

• Edible Planets – Students crafted planet look-alikes from edible ingredients.

• Dissections – Exploring the anatomy of local bony fish.

• Meet the Scientist Webinar –Lauren Fell, Director of Lunaria One, spoke about growing plants on the Moon in 2026.

• Year 12 Special Topics Presentations – Seniors showcased their investigative projects, highlighting scientific methods and findings.

• Electrophoresis Demonstration – Students learned about DNA fingerprinting.

• Laser Interference Experiment – A hands-on activity exploring light as a wave.

Science

TITRATION COMPETITION

A group of Year 12 Chemistry students spent many hours in Term 2 perfecting their titration skills in preparation for the RACI Titration Competition at James Cook University. Charlotte O’Neill was the standout, achieving a squared deviation of just 1 crowning her the individual winner. Her team, alongside Annabel Goddard and Jack Ryan, placed first overall, while another team, Celicia Niemandt, Claire Saro, and Layla Munro placed second out of 14 teams.

YEAR 12 TITRATION COMPETITION

GROUP

Staff member Mrs Jacqueline Vollugi and Mr John Bamber.

Annabel Goddard, Celicia Niemandt,

Mrs Jacqueline Vollugi

COMPETITION RESULTS

Absent Mr John Bamber

Students across the Middle and Senior School participated in several competitions. We had some impressive results.

Big Science Competition

Year 7

Daniel Clifford Distinction

Aidan McKay Distinction

Jack Vaughn High Distinction

Year 8

Joshua Tomarchio Distinction

Year 9

Emily Sadewasser Distinction

Hannah Ewels High Distinction

Eli Stuart High Distinction

Year 10

Rosalie Edelman Distinction

Lucas Goodwin High Distinction

Reef Hansen High Distinction

Junior Science Olympiad

Year 9

Reuben Bryant Distinction

Eli Stuart Distinction

Year 10

Lillian Pracher Distinction

Roman Tapp Distinction

International Chemistry Quiz

Year 11

Gabrielle Penaluna Distinction

Pia Plath Distinction

Anna Mary Binil Distinction

Front row (left to right) Claire Saro, Layla Munro,

Charlotte O'Neill. Second row Bjorn Hyseni, Riley Hibble, Jack Ryan,

(staff).

(staff) and Myles Segal.

Humanities

Humanities teachers:

• Mr Bruce Galletly (Head of Department)

• Mr Chris Anderson

• Ms Jackie Avery

• Ms Katrina Edmeades

• Mrs Maria Franettovich

• Ms Tonia Gloudemans

• Mrs Vanessa Hilleard, Mr Ira Hood

• Mr Damian Lowrie

• Mrs Kiri Lucas

• Mr Simon Midson

• Mr Jonathan Walsh

• Mrs Lorin Ward

• Mr Jayden Woodbridge.

AUSTRALIAN HISTORY COMPETITION

Students in Years 7–10 had the opportunity to take part in the Australian History Competition, which focuses on interpretation and analysis rather than prior knowledge. Congratulations to all who took part, and especially to those who achieved a High Distinction.

High Distinctions

• Isabella Faichney

• Zoe Lyster

• Anneliese Stillwell

MOOT COURT

A night of celebration ended in tragedy. Year 12 graduate Jasmine Eve faced charges of manslaughter after school captain Lucas Adams fell 18 storeys during a drug-fuelled schoolies celebration on the Gold Coast. What really happened that night? And who is responsible?

On the 23rd of June 2025, students from Ryan Catholic College and The Cathedral School replicated real-world adversarial legal 12-person jury, and a defence and prosecution team with two counsel each. The courtroom was filled with tension as witness

after witness gave testimonies and were mercilessly questioned, before eventually a verdict was reached.

After hours of questioning, objections, and cross-examinations, the prosecution and defence presented their closing statements before the jury deliberated their decision behind closed doors. The jury took only 20 minutes to decide Jasmine’s fate. She was found not guilty of manslaughter.

FIELD TRIPS

Geography is best taught outside the classroom and our students ventured into the field to investigate several current issues within Townsville. Year 7 students focused on liveability in the local area, while Year 8 classes looked at the causes and effects of urban sprawl in the outer suburbs. Rowes Bay dune erosion was the topic for Year 12 Geography and Year 11 students investigated the challenge of congestion on Wentworth Avenue.

STUDENT REFLECTIONS

“Geography has taught me critical thinking. We don’t just learn facts; we ask why things happen, and what can be done about them.”

Amy, Year 12

"I enjoy geography because it’s about people and places. It’s helped me understand how different communities live and how geography shapes their lives."

Lewis, Year 10

"History helps me understand how the world got to where it is today. Learning about past events makes current issues make more sense."

Hannah, Year 9

"Learning about history makes me appreciate how lucky we are today. It shows how much people have fought for rights and freedoms."

James, Year 10

"I enjoy the discussions we have in Economics and Business. We talk about real-world issues like unemployment and global trade. It’s always relevant."

Lucas, Year 9

"Economics has taught me how to think critically and argue with evidence. Whether we’re discussing market failure or fiscal policy, I’ve learned to back up my opinions with solid reasoning."

Jack, Year 11

JCU LEGAL STUDIES CONFERENCE

Year 12 Legal Studies students attended James Cook University’s Legal Studies Conference in June, which explored the intersection of human rights with the judiciary, criminal law, youth justice, and First Nations peoples’ right to self-determination. The conference featured a distinguished line-up of speakers, including principal lawyers from Legal Aid, senior associates from prominent law firms, law lecturers, and a practice manager from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

A standout moment was hearing from The Honourable Magistrate Cathy McLennan, a former Cathedral School student and celebrated JCU alumna. Magistrate McLennan shared insights from her role on the bench, reflecting on the importance of balancing the rights of victims, accused persons, and the broader community.

The conference was both engaging and thought-provoking, giving students the opportunity to connect classroom learning with current legal issues and professional pathways. We are grateful to JCU for hosting such a valuable event.

AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Our geography students tested their geographical skills and knowledge against students from all around Australia in the 2024 Australian Geography Competition. Congratulations to all students who participated and special mention to Angus Gutterson in Year 7 who achieved in the top 1% of students across Australia.

High Distinction

• Angus Gutterson (Top 1%)

• Preston Campbell

• Austin Tapp

• Reuben Bryant

• Ciara Endacott

• Rosalie Edelman

• Amy Edgerton

• Will Jones

• Samuel Offerman

Humanities continued

CQU BUSINESS CHALLENGE

Two teams from Cathedral competed in the Central Queensland University (CQU) Business Challenge, which involved four rounds of multiple-choice questions covering accounting, business, economics, and general knowledge. Our teams performed strongly, placing second and third in the Northern region.

UN YOUTH FORUM

In February, Year 11 students Gabriella Penaluna and Sam Offerman took part in the UN Youth Regional Conference held at James Cook University. The event required participants to explore complex topics across international relations, law, and global politics.

Throughout the conference, students engaged in a range of workshops, speaker panels, case studies, and hallmark UN Youth activities such as Interactive Problem Solving and a model United Nations debate. These conferences provide an excellent opportunity for students with a keen interest in global affairs to broaden their perspectives and challenge their thinking beyond the classroom.

CQU Business Challenge teams.

Legacy Event.

Professor Nico Adams.

Japanese

A YEAR FULL OF LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY!

It’s been a huge year for Japanese at Cathedral, packed with language learning, cultural experiences, creativity, and some amazing student achievements!

Back in January, we were excited to welcome Mr Rin Konishi to the Japanese department as part of our exchange program with the Kobe Japan Society. Mr Rikuto Yoshida also assisted our Junior School Japanese classes in Semester 1. Having a Japanese Language Assistant in our classrooms all year gave students across the Junior, Middle and Senior schools the chance to practise their speaking, learn more about life in Japan, and explore cultural traditions with a native speaker. Both also helped out with tutoring, Japan Club, tour preparation, and were friendly faces in Boys' Boarding.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Year 7 students kicked off their Japanese journey by learning hiragana, how to introduce themselves and talk about their families and hobbies. They explored basic grammar through the fun Japanese folk tale Momotarou, and in Semester 2, got creative using AI image generators to design their own Pokémon! They also learned how to talk about weekly routines using popular Japanese hobbies.

Year 8 took on the challenge of learning katakana and dove into everyday topics like school subjects, dining out, and ordering food in Japanese — including a tasty obentou lunch from GYO Japanese Restaurant! Later in the year, they explored mythical Japanese creatures and created a digital quest diary to track their monster. They wrapped up the year by discovering some quirky Japanese fashion trends and handy phrases for shopping.

Year 9 students, now pros at hiragana and katakana, started learning kanji and tackled units on karaoke, housing in Japan, reading Japanese weather forecasts, and describing people's appearances and personalities. By now, they’ve got all the skills to become your personal tour guide on a trip to Japan!

SENIOR SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS

Year 10 covered a range of topics including homestay life, getting around a Japanese city, jobs and careers, and Japanese pop culture (think anime, manga, and subcultures!).

Year 11 students studied lifestyle and education, travel and technology, and broader aspects of Japanese culture as part of Units 1 & 2 of the Senior Japanese syllabus.

Year 12 students have been working hard preparing for external exams, completing Units 3 & 4 which explore groups in society, cultural differences between Japanese and Australian students, graduation traditions, and future plans. They also created extended multimodal presentations to showcase their Japanese communication skills — impressive stuff!

CELEBRATING STUDENT SUCCESS

In August, eight students from across the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools attended the Young Language Ambassador Conference at JCU. This year’s theme, “Global Communities, Local Voices” encouraged students to think about the role language and culture play in science, music, and dance, while also promoting internationalmindedness and youth leadership.

Later that month, seven Middle School students stepped up to compete in the Townsville Japanese Speech Competition at Ryan Catholic College.

It was an awesome opportunity to show off their Japanese speaking skills in a fun, friendly, and competitive environment.

Congratulations to: Year 9

Abigail Le 1st Place

Reuben Bryant, Anwen Mackay, Mila Halpin, Arabella Robinson, Molly McCosker, and Anja Belwood – You all represented Cathedral brilliantly!

FAREWELL TO OUR YEAR 12 JAPANESE LEGENDS

To the graduating class of 2025 — congratulations on all your hard work and dedication! You may be a small group, but your talent and passion have truly shone through. We’re confident you’ll carry your love of language and culture with you wherever life takes you next.

YESEO KIM, ROSA NZEAKOR AND CHARLOTTE O’NEILL.

JAPANESE STUDENTS

ご卒業おめでとうございます！こ れからも頑張ってください！

Digital Technologies

Digital Technologies continues to inspire students to explore how innovation, data, and creativity shape the modern world. Across all year levels, students are developing problem-solving, computational, and design skills that will equip them for future study and careers in the rapidly growing digital economy.

YEAR 7 – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

This year our Year 7 students began their journey into Middle School Digital Technologies by exploring the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They kicked off the unit by designing digital posters using Adobe Express and AI-generated imagery, discovering how technology can enhance creativity. Throughout the term, students investigated how AI utilises machine learning, as well as the ethical and social issues surrounding AI, including bias, misinformation, copyright, and data privacy. This unit is designed to make our Year 7 students informed AI users.

YEAR 8 – DATA AND PROGRAMMING FOUNDATIONS

Year 8, students explored the world of data and coding. They collected and analysed information from popular gaming platforms, discovering how data influences player experience and decision-making. Building on this, students developed their first Python programs, learning how to write, test, and debug algorithms to solve real-world problems. This combination of data analysis and programming built strong foundations for deeper learning in future years.

YEAR 9 – ALGORITHMS, CODING, AND CYBERSECURITY

For Year 9, the focus turned to Algorithms and Data Security. Students designed logical solutions using flowcharts and pseudocode before returning to coding to strengthened their ability to think algorithmically — a skill that applies across all programming languages.

Students also participated in Grok Academy, Python.comp, completing a series of programming tasks and earning recognition for their participation. In the Data Security unit, students explored real-world cybersecurity principles, learning how encryption and authentication protect information in the digital age.

YEAR 10 – WEB DESIGN, CYBERSECURITY, AND DATABASES

In Year 10, students extended their skills through the Digital Solutions course. The year began with students hand-coding their own websites using HTML and CSS, applying professional design principles to communicate effectively online. The focus then shifted to cybersecurity, where students investigated real cyberattacks, their causes, and ways to defend against similar threats. Later in the year, they discovered the importance of databases and SQL, learning how structured data underpins everything from apps to enterprise systems. To finish the year, students advanced their Python programming by creating solutions that manage data and interact with hardware devices — practical skills that connect directly to senior Digital Solutions and future STEM pathways.

YEAR 12 – ADVANCED

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS AND YEAR 11 ACCELERATE

Year 12 Digital Solutions represents the culmination of students’ learning across their Digital Technologies journey. In the first half of the year, students designed and developed interactive software solutions, working with the organisation, manipulation, and visualisation of large, locally sourced datasets. In the second half of the year, their work expanded to global contexts, incorporating the secure and efficient exchange of realworld data across digital networks. Through this process, students not only created sophisticated, coded digital systems but also learned to document, communicate, and justify their design decisions to technical audiences.

This year also marked the first offering of Digital Solutions as an “Accelerate” subject, allowing four talented Year 11 students to take on the challenge of completing the Year 12 course early. Their dedication and skill paid off, with the group achieving outstanding results — including winning a statelevel PECAN+ Capture The Flag 2025, a competition that gauges teamwork, problem solving in Cyber Security challenges. Their success highlights the strength of the program and the exciting opportunities available to motivated digital learners.

This year’s achievements in Digital Technologies reflect the passion, creativity, and perseverance of our students and teachers alike. From the first lines of code to state-level success in cybersecurity, every milestone represents a step toward a future shaped by innovation and collaboration. Together, we are nurturing digital citizens who will lead with knowledge, empathy, and vision.

MR BEN DALLIMORE AND MS TIINA KAUPPILA

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

TEACHERS, MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL

Engineering

Engineering offers students a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of disciplines, from the innovative study of biomimicry and nanotechnology to the practical applications of automation, civil, and mechanical engineering. This diverse field encourages creativity and problem-solving across multiple scales, blending science and technology to shape the future.

Year 11 students used the Vernier Materials Tester to assess the strength of their balsa wood bridge prototypes. By utilising the built-in load and displacement sensors along with the accompanying software, they were able to analyse the material’s properties through the collected data and generated graphs.

Our annual James Cook University excursion is always a great success, sparking students’ curiosity about the world of Engineering. The day offers a diverse range of experiences — from material testing and examining geological rock samples to truss and aerodynamics experiments, all capped off with a tour of the impressive new Engineering Building.

MRS LINDA ABD EL MESSIH ENGINEERING TEACHER

Graphical Design & Engineering

Graphical Design & Engineering

has been a hub of innovation and imagination this year, with students fully immersing themselves in the design process from concept to creation. The classroom was constantly alive with sketchpaper filled with bold ideas, technical drawings, and creative problem-solving. Students honed their ability to communicate visually, refining their sketching techniques and learning how to translate their ideas into precise digital models. The enthusiasm for design was evident in every project, with learners pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to bring their visions to life.

A major highlight of the year was the growing mastery of CAD software and the exciting integration of 3D printing technology. Students developed strong digital design skills, confidently navigating complex modelling tools to engineer functional and aesthetic solutions. Seeing their designs materialise through 3D printing was a rewarding experience, bridging the gap between theory and tangible outcomes. From prototypes to polished products, the quality and creativity of the work produced was outstanding. It truly is proof of the students’ dedication, technical growth, and passion for design, graphics and engineering.

MR CHRIS FINLAY AND MR DAVID PHILLIPS GRAPHICAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING TEACHERS

Year 11 IGS 3D Print.

Year 11 IGS toolbox closed.

Year 11 IGS toolbox model.

Design Ideation.

Design Ideation.

Hospitality, Food & Textiles

We have had a wonderful year in Food and Textiles Technology and Hospitality Practices.

YEAR 7

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 a charcuterie board. They keep a competencies passport throughout the unit to track their progress.

YEAR 8

Students in Year 8 spend a semester in FTT. In Textiles, students design a t-shirt suitable for teenagers in North Queensland. Their product is designed using Adobe and Canva, they are then printed onto DTF sheets and finally heat pressed on to a blank t-shirt. 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

Students design three rooms in a virtual house, using The Block TV show as a guide. They implement CAD using a 3D virtual room app and take an element of their design to produce a personalised tote bag. The personalised design is heat pressed onto a Tote bag using a DTF print. 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 create a bento box that is both healthy and appealing to teenagers.

YEAR 10

Year 10 students 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 waste, where students learn the facts about global food waste and initiatives countries are adopting to reduce food waste. In Semester Two we study Indigenous Foods. Students cook with indigenous ingredients including lemon myrtle and kakadu plum. We finish the year off with a Christmas theme and delight in watching students construct their very own gingerbread house.

YEAR 11

Year 11 students study Hospitality Practices and operate the coffee machine until they become confident baristas. The first semester students made a lunch time share box which they present to staff, encouraging them to spend lunch time with another person, make connections and enjoy the Hospitality service. Second semester students invited guests to a formal high tea.

YEAR 12

Year 12 students spend the year cooking dishes for others. They design appropriate menus to match their unit of study and create a variety of dishes, taking on constructive feedback and making appropriate changes. They made a buffet lunch for the admin staff earlier in the year and ended their course serving a formal two course lunch to the members of the teaching staff which was phenomenally successful.

MS STACEY HUGHES HOSPITALITY, FOOD AND TEXTILES TEACHER

DEBBIE BENNETT-RAUCH, TIINA KAUPPLIA AND ANGELA BUCHANNAN SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHERS

Furnishing Skills

This year in Furnishing Skills has been one of creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Students have shown remarkable enthusiasm and engagement, diving into projects with a sense of pride and purpose. Whether it was mastering the basics of joinery or experimenting with more advanced techniques, the workshop buzzed with energy and a genuine love for hands-on learning. The camaraderie among students was evident, with peers supporting each other through challenges and celebrating each other's successes.

The quality of work produced throughout the year has been nothing short of impressive. From finely crafted timber pieces to thoughtfully designed furniture, students consistently demonstrated attention to detail and a growing mastery of their tools and materials. Teachers and visitors alike have praised the standard of work and the creativity on display, with many projects reflecting both practical skill and personal flair. It’s clear that the students are not only learning the trade but also developing a deep appreciation for the art of furnishing.

A standout addition to the program this year was the new outdoor covered front work area, which effectively doubled our outdoor space and opened up exciting new possibilities for learning. This expanded area allowed classes to comfortably conduct theory lessons in a relaxed, open-air setting, while also providing the perfect environment for painting, varnishing, and finishing projects. The natural light and fresh air made it an ideal space for students to refine their work with precision and care, and the flexibility it offered helped elevate both the quality of outcomes and the overall learning experience.

MR CHRIS FINLAY HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY

Year 10 Jewellery Box.

Year 12 Entertainment Cabinet.

Year 11 Bench Seat.

Year 10 Jewellery Box.

Year 10 Jewellery Box.

Year 7 Pencil Box.

Year 9 Hall Table Cookie Monster.

Year 9 Hall Table.

Drama

As someone who has studied Drama their entire time at this school and one who has participated in each and every Interhouse Play and Musical, as well as portraying the character of Professor Callahan in 2024’s Legally Blonde, believe me when I say it has been such a rewarding path.

The skills to be learned from this subject, and all of its branching opportunities cannot be over exaggerated. Through the years, I, along with my fellow Drama students, have had the incredible privilege of going along to more liveaction theatre than I can remember. Among these was the Shakespeare Under the Stars events that all Year 11 and 12 students can go to at the end of Term 3, as a reward and rest after their exam block. There have also been trips to see many other performances, all of which provided a clear glimpse into where this subject can take you. As well as this, the cohort has had the benefit of meeting guest artists who have gone far in this field, learning their unique skills, tips, and tricks during classes.

From the outside it may seem like all one learns from taking Drama is acting skills. However, from the inside, after experiencing it all, it is clear to me that the class unquestionably cultivates the soft skills that are needed in day to day life, like teamwork, time management, confidence in unusual scenarios, public speaking, improvisation, communication and so much more. And no, contrary to popular belief, its not an easy subject that anyone can just glide through. But I know for myself, and all the other Drama students I’ve talked to, when we put in the effort, the amount of both entertainment and education you get out of it is worth it.

WILLIAM BARKER

YEAR 12 STUDENT, 2025

Media Arts

In Media Arts, students learn the theoretical elements involved in creating the media we see and consume every day. It is more important than ever for young people to be able to decipher the underlying messages communicated through advertisements on billboards, television, and social media. Once students understand these theoretical components, they complete a variety of activities to apply the skills they have learned.

In Year 7, this involves capturing and creating images that tell the story of how Middle School values are demonstrated in practice across the school. In Year 8 Drama, students explore and respond to media produced by First Nations Australians, describing the intended purpose and effect of the media. They also create a short film for a Middle School audience, focusing on using the elements they have studied to develop effective characters and settings. In Year 9, students build on this knowledge by analysing representations found in old-fashioned advertisements and recontextualising them for today’s audiences. They also study the suspense film genre, with a focus on the conventions used by Hitchcock in his films. Students then create their own suspense films and write an artist’s statement to justify the creative choices they made during the production process.

Through Media Arts, students develop critical thinking, creativity, and media literacy skills that empower them to both interpret and shape the world around them

EMMA MONTAFIA SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHER

Music

Being part of the Senior Music class has been a rewarding journey that pushed us creatively, challenged us academically, and created lasting memories. It was a highlight of our timetable—whether rehearsing, laughing with friends, or learning together, the music room was always full of energy.

Each Term brought exciting assessments: Term 1 featured a performance, Term 2 focused on composition, Term 3 combined multiple skills in an integrated project, and Term 4 concluded with our external assessment.

One of the most special aspects of being in Senior Music was the combined Grade 11 and 12 class. This mix of year levels gave us the chance to collaborate, learn from one another, and build friendships across cohorts which is something we wouldn’t have experienced in any other subject

We’re especially grateful to Ms Watkinson, whose support and passion has guided us from Middle School to graduation. Her dedication inspired us to grow not just as musicians, but as individuals.

As we graduate, we leave with confidence, creativity, and friendships that will last, knowing Music was one of the most meaningful parts of our school journey.

MANI PRADHAN AND AMBER MEESON YEAR 12 STUDENTS, 2025

Visual Art

CATHEDRAL VISUAL ARTS SHINES WITH CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION & COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Visual Arts at Cathedral School is celebrating an exciting season of student excellence, dynamic collaborations, and inspiring opportunities for all ages.

Recently, Year 11 and 12 students embarked on the Strand Ephemera excursion, a unique chance to explore sculptures from around the world. This hands-on experience deepened their understanding of global artistic expressions and sparked new creative ideas.

Senior Art students have been participating in their creative journey through fun, positive, and engaging activities designed to spark imagination and build meaningful statements about chosen concepts. Senior Art Students have been successful as Creative Generation entrants, Artist in Residency participants and showcased their Visual Art in our annual Cathedral Art Exhibition.

Adding to the excitement, guest artist Emily Ingham shared her remarkable journey through the arts industry. Known for her distinctive flair and style, Emily captivated students with insights into how social media, pop culture, and celebrity connections have helped showcase her work internationally including British Vogue. Her presentation was a powerful reminder of the diverse pathways in today’s art world.

In a move to foster creativity across all year levels, the department proudly launched the Artistry Alliance — a wholeschool initiative promoting mentorship, leadership, kindness, imagination, and community-mindedness. The program encourages students from Prep to Senior to support one another and work collaboratively, embodying qualities that will serve them well both in and beyond the classroom. This is our commitment to nurturing a “lifetime of memories, leadership, and inspiration” which is evident as they cultivate the

future of Cathedral’s Mini Monets.

Behind these exciting programs are the dedicated Art teachers, Miss Dann and Miss McCubben, who are widely praised for their welcoming and supportive approach. They often give up their lunchtimes to help us bring our ambitious ideas to life, offering one-on-one guidance and sharing their professional expertise. We deeply appreciate everything they do — they are an invaluable source of artistic inspiration, helping us reach our goals and achieve our creative potential.

With thriving Visual Arts Studios at the heart of Cathedral School, creativity continues to flourish, inspiring the next generation of artists and leaders. As our Visual Art cohort of classes is growing so too is our excitement for all what 2026 will hold for our budding Art students!

JENNA DANN AND KIM MCCUBEN SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHERS

MAD Week

MAD (Music, Art, and Drama) Week 2025 was a true celebration of creativity at The Cathedral School, and it was incredible to see our community come together to support the arts.

We kicked off the week on Monday with an energetic performance by the school’s very own Rock Band. This set the tone for the exciting week, as audiences gathered around the music block to appreciate the talented musicians. On Tuesday, students came together outside the Learning Hub for a high-energy Just Dance session. This was a great opportunity for students to bond and have some fun with others from different year levels. Wednesday brought out everyone’s inner artist with a collaborative painting event, where students worked side by side to decorate a canvas that celebrated the Arts.

Thursday’s Speech and Drama performance in the Amphitheatre showcased the amazing talent of our performers, allowing students to check out what Speech and Drama is all about! Finally, we wrapped up on Friday with the long-awaited production announcement – an exciting finale for MAD Week, but also an exciting segue into Cathedral’s next big show: 'Once Upon a One More Time'.

On behalf of the Arts Committee, I’d like to thank everyone who performed, participated, and supported MAD Week. Your creativity and enthusiasm allowed us to showcase the best aspects of Cathedral’s growing Arts sector.

DO YOUNG PARK ARTS CAPTAIN, 2025

Year 10 Outdoor Education

After the gruelling Year 9 camp, Year 10 camp was paradise. Even for those who didn’t go, as they celebrated the two weeks of no schoolwork.

Speaking of paradise, Whitehaven beach was the definition of it. The white sands were like a silver lining between the rainforest and vast ocean. On these blinding white sands we played beach volleyball, went swimming in clear waters, and for those who forgot their sunscreen, burnt to a crisp, even with the stinger suits. Snorkelling served as much-needed cool down in the water, whilst saying hello to George the Giant Wrasse.

Back on the famous racing sailboats, Broomstick, Hammer and Condor, we would sit on deck and eat feasts prepared for us by the amazing crew. Then, it was time for some high intensity sailing races to our next exciting destination. Sitting on the edge of the boat while it tipped on its side and letting the water spray us till we were drenched filled our days with laughter and excitement. Some of us even got to opportunity to steer the boat as it was pulled by the wind. I am proud to say, my boat, Broomstick (certainly the best boat, don’t listen to anyone who says otherwise), won almost every race.

Even night was great as we bonded with those on our boats through card games and group discussions. This was made a lot easier as the cramped conditions of the boat allowed us ample time to spend with each other. Due to the tight sleeping spaces, most people slept on the deck. Except for those poor people on Condor. If they slept on the deck, they would roll right into the water. Considering many people saw and fed sharks earlier that evening, that wouldn’t be considered ideal…

Many people in the first week may not have enjoyed the hike up Whitsunday Peak due to clouds blocking the view. But for those in group two, the view

was nothing short of spectacular, as we gazed upon the picture-perfect islands of the Whitsundays.

While we were sad to return to the buses on the mainland, it was truly an unforgettable experience. Especially in the days afterwards as many of us were still rocking to the movements of the boat. All in all, this camp was nothing short of spectacular. Proving itself once again to be the perfect end to school outdoor education camps.

ROSALIE EDELMAN

YEAR 10 STUDENT, 2025

Learning Hub

Now in its second year of operation, the Learning Hub has firmly established itself as a welcoming and purposeful space for students in Years 7 to 12. With supervised hours from 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday, and 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays, the Hub has become a favourite place for students to study, collaborate, or simply unwind in a calm environment, thanks to the dedication of our Library Technicians, Cherie Stuart and Cay Hudson. Throughout the year, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting guest speakers, year-level meetings, tutoring sessions, and special activities aligned with key events such as Reconciliation Week, Harmony Week, MAD Week, Book Week, and NAIDOC Week.

AMPHITHEATRE VERSATILITY

The Amphitheatre within the Learning Hub has proven to be a highly versatile space. It has hosted career talks during lunchtimes, coordinated by Katrina Wilshire, allowing students to explore a variety of future pathways. It has also become a central meeting place for year-level assemblies. On select lunch breaks, students have enjoyed Theatre Sports, facilitated by Emma Montafia, with the groundlevel stage used to showcase budding acting talent in front of peers in the tiered amphitheatre seating. At other times, the space transforms into a supervised Brain Break Zone where students can unwind with board games, cards, and chess—activities that benefit from the area’s soundproofing, which helps maintain a peaceful atmosphere in the rest of the Hub.

STUDY DENS

The Study Dens continue to be a favourite feature of the Learning Hub. These quiet, private rooms support a wide range of uses, including tutoring, club meetings, and study sessions. Clubs such as the Healthy Mind Club and Book Club make use of the Dens for regular gatherings. The spaces provide a

valuable solution for students who need to complete exams outside of scheduled times. Senior students in Years 11 and 12 frequently book the Dens during breaks for focused study sessions.

EVENTS

The Learning Hub has actively reflected the school’s calendar of events throughout the year. We began with a creative Valentine’s Day activity, ‘Blind Date with a Book’ which invited students to borrow mystery books wrapped in paper with only the genre and a few hints revealed. Over 50 books were matched with curious readers. During Harmony Week, the Hub was transformed with displays of international flags and greetings in various languages, celebrating the multicultural spirit of our community. Easter was welcomed with themed movies during break times and a scavenger hunt that encouraged students to explore the Learning Hub in a new way. Reconciliation Week featured a striking black card tree installation by Cherie Stuart, with leaves carrying students’ “Now to Next” reconciliation statements. The Japanese Club hosted an origami session that drew many participants, culminating in the creation of four origami carp for Japan’s Children’s Day. The success of this initiative inspired us to continue offering origami activities during Music, Art, and Drama (MAD) Week.

The Learning Hub remains a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students. We look forward to continuing to evolve and grow in the years to come. In August, we welcomed Kristy Gold as Acting Learning Hub Coordinator while I commenced maternity leave. Kristy has brought her own energy and ideas to the space, continuing the Hub’s mission of fostering learning, creativity, and connection.

MISS BREANNA CASU LEARNING HUB COORDINATOR

Amphitheatre careers meeting.

Book Club.

Origami Carp.

Premiere's Reading Challenge.

Career Advisor's Report

Each year Careers Exploration at The Cathedral School starts with two careerfocused classes in Year 9. This initiation of Career Exploration leads into Year 10 subject selection, where students can advance though an academic range of subjects. Alternatively, Year 10 students can start their vocational studies journey if this is their desired pathway. School-based Traineeships and Apprenticeships can start in Year 10, as does inclusion of digital skills certificates through the Townsville Creative Technologies College (TCTC) and a variety of other vocational certificates to support a particular career pathway or individual interest.

Subject selections in Year 11 and 12 can be wholly academic, solely vocational, or a combination of both. It is possible to keep the foot in the door of university entry while exploring other employment and vocational interests. The ATAR systems allows for this variety, and our students take full advantage of its benefits. With the inclusion of certificate 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 senior 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 42 of the

106 2025 seniors studied a vocational certificate of level I or higher and approximately half of the 42 students were on an ATAR pathway. In addition, 10 of these 42 students completed three or more certificates, often choosing a skill set to enhance their university degree, ie Health Certificates to accompany an Allied Health degree at university post school. 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.

To assist students to understand themselves and the careers pathways available to them post school, work experience can be a very valuable tool. This past year over 80 Senior School Students completed work experience mostly in the school holiday periods. This year also saw the start of a new Lunchtime Career Series, where local professionals came to speak to students on a volunteer basis in our lunchtime, giving students wisdom about their own career pathway and the opportunities available in their industry. This has been open to Year 9-12 students and has been a huge success with students listening to presentations on Social work, Medicine, Mining, Accounting, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Financial Management, Graphical Design and Defence…just to name a few of the 25 presentations that ran this year and will continue into 2026. It has been a busy year on the career front.

Each year the variety of study options, passions, interests, and pathways that students work towards post school becomes more diverse. Several of this year’s seniors are highlighted on the following pages. This year, I have also asked Jack Roseby to speak about his own career journey while at Cathedral. He is just one of the students who make me so proud to be at this great Anglican School in North Queensland!

It has been yet another amazing year of academic accomplishments for our Year 12 cohort as they pursue their career dreams beyond school. We wish them well in all their endeavours, the sixth cohort to exit under the ATAR system.

MRS KATRINA WILSHIRE CAREERS ADVISOR

Student Career Profiles

LUCAS ZAGAMI

Subjects studied

English, General Maths, Engineering, HPE, Independent study, Furnishing

Extra-curricular activities

Toastmasters, Leo's, Duke of Ed, Community Service Committee.

Plans post-school

Aircraft Technician, Army

Career advice for younger students

Do what you enjoy not what pays the most. Look at it not as just a job but something your passionate about.

BJORN HYSENI

Subjects studied

Specialist Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Literature... In Year 11 completed Engineering and Math Methods.

Extra-curricular activities

Debating, Music, LEOS, Toastmasters, Christian Fellowship and a range of smaller clubs and contributions.

Plans post-school Medicine at JCU.

Career advice for younger students

Invest your time in gaining experience, building connections, and seeing what your field of work or study will look like in the future. If I could go back, I would tell my younger self that he should dedicate himself to learning what he knew he would be doing in the future. If you knew you wanted to be a doctor, learn and put yourself in positions that will get you there.

YANCHE-KA NEAL

Subjects studied

Maths, English, Art, certificate 3 in business.

Extra-curricular activities

Deadly star Traineeship completing cert 2 and 3 of Health Support Services.

Plans post-school

Enrol into JCU nursing.

Career advice for younger students

Invest in yourself. The more you understand your strengths and values, the easier it becomes to choose a career that truly fits you.

CHARLOTTE O'NEILL

Subjects studied

Math Methods, General English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Japanese.

Extra-curricular activities

I have been a part of Aaron Copland Concert Band, LEOs, and this year's Titration Competition.

Plans post-school

I plan on doing a Bachelor of Science at JCU, majoring in geology.

Career advice for younger students

The best piece of career advice that I could give other students is to let your hobbies and interests guide you when you select subjects and extracurricular activities—that way, by the end of it, you'll be a lot closer to figuring out what your passions in life truly are.

CHLOE ANDERSON

Subjects studied

Psychology, Drama, Art, General English, Essential Mathematics.

Extra-curricular activities

Chess Club, Singing.

Plans post-school Diploma in Nursing then Occupational Therapy.

Career advice for younger students

You don’t need to have it all figured out in Year 12. Focus on curiosity, effort, and trying new things. Choose subjects that keep options open, get involved in extracurriculars, and follow your interests, fulfilling careers often come from what you genuinely enjoy.

MATTHEW WHITBREAD

Subjects studied

General English, General Maths, Digital Solutions, Physics, Certificate III in Gaming, Certificate III in Simulation and Interactive Technologies.

Plans post-school

I will be going on a full year exchange program to Hungary in 2026. After that, I'll be doing a Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) degree.

Career advice for younger students

Get out there and try new things, you never know what you'll find. Don't box yourself into one career or one pathway, you don't know if you'll change your mind.

RILEY HIBBLE

Subjects studied

Specialist Maths, Maths Methods, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, General English

Extra-curricular activities

Rowing Captain, Rowing at States, Nationals, U19 QLD pathways squad, U19 Northern squad, Interschool cross country, athletics, swimming and Titration.

Plans post-school

I am aiming to study either a Bachelor of Engineering or double degree of Engineering with Science at JCU. After a few years of industry experience, I also hope to start my own engineering company. One of my biggest personal goals is training to make the Australian rowing team, and to one day be the fastest person ever to row a single scull, and win the Men's single sculls at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Career advice for younger students

Don't ever let someone tell you that you can't achieve something, no matter how difficult. Aim high, even if you just miss it, at least you'll land among the stars.

LUKE BARTOLO

Subjects studied

Accounting, English, General Mathematics, Physical Education and Psychology.

Extra-curricular activities

Hockey (State and National), Interhouse Cross Country, Interhouse Debating, Interhouse Instrumental, Interhouse Musical, Interhouse Swimming, Interhouse Athletics, Interschool Cross Country, Netball - Vicki Wilson Championships, CQUniversity Schools Business Challenge, Lunchtime Tutor, School Leo Club, SS Toastmasters' Gavel Club.

Plans post-school

I plan to study Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours) at the University of Queensland (UQ). This will allow me to work as both a secondary school teacher and within sporting organizations. As well as this my plan is to continue playing hockey as I move towards the highperformance space with my goal being to play for Australia.

Career advice for younger students

My best career advice is not to feel forced into choosing a specific career path. I believe it's essential to find your passion and pursue what you truly love, as ultimately this will give you the most enjoyment and satisfaction. To discover that passion however, you must be brave—keep learning, put yourself out there, try new things, build connections and seek out new experiences.

JACK ROSEBY

Subjects studied

Literature, Mathematical Methods, Legal Studies, Modern History, Economics.

Extra-curricular activities

Symphonic Band, Big Band, Contemporary Band, Marching Drum Corps, LEOs Club, Senior Toastmasters Club President, Interschool Debating, House Captain, School Prefect, all Inter-House Activities, Internship - Office of Mr Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Federal Member for Herbert.

Plans post-school

Having been interested in politics since our Year 6 trip to Canberra, I decided to undertake work experience in the office of our Member of Federal Parliament, Phillip Thompson which cemented my plans. Next year, I will study a Bachelor of Political Science at the Australian National University, for which I have already accepted an unconditional early offer, while continuing my current work from Parliament House.

Career advice for younger students

Take up as much work experience as possible. You never know where it will take you. What started as work experience has now evolved into a job with a path to the career I have wanted since I was 12. It can seem difficult to start, but the journey that led me to where I am now began with a simple email requesting work experience. There wasn't anything particularly special about it; you just have to put yourself out there and give the opportunities that come your way everything you have. It was only by working hard during my work experience that I was given further opportunities like it.

School Counsellor's Report

2025 has been another dynamic and rewarding year in the Counselling and Wellbeing space across Middle and Senior School. This year saw the continued delivery of Teen Mental Health First Aid programs facilitated through our partnership with Queensland Health and headspace. Students in Years 8 and 10 gained valuable knowledge and confidence to support their peers and seek help when needed. These skills form the foundation of life long mental health literacy for our students; supporting them into the future.

Our school therapy dog Harriet continues her break-time walks around the school grounds, sharing her enthusiasm for student engagement. This is a favourite part of her day- she excitedly waits at the door for our walks once the bell goes. Her playfulness and ever-changing hairstyles bring delight and smiles to students toward the end of each week. Harriet also provides comfort and humour during individual counselling sessions with students and in meetings with staff. This year she was also the guest of honour on “Take your Dog to Work Day” attending the staff morning tea.

The school continues its journey embedding the whole-of-school wellbeing framework – ReLATE- into our school community. The ReLATE program offers comprehensive staff training and a whole-school strategy for implementation, ensuring a foundation of a shared language and consistent approach to wellbeing across sub-schools. This marks the second year of our collaboration with the team from the MacKillop Institute who deliver the ReLATE program.

The ReLATE model has been a wonderful addition to our school’s wellbeing approach, enhancing our culture of safety, positive relationships and emotional regulation across our school community. By embedding

trauma–informed practices into everyday routines, ReLATE empowers staff to respond to student needs with empathy and consistency, while also supporting their own wellbeing. Students benefit from predictable environments and strengthened relationships, enhancing their capacity to learn and thrive. Our participation in the ReLATE initiative demonstrates our school’s commitment to nurturing not just academic success, but holistic wellbeing of every student.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role is collaborating with our student led Wellbeing Committee to promote wellbeing within our school environment. With puppy visits and Mental Health Week Initiatives such as funky socks, “Let’s Chalk About Mental Health”, and ice cream, these initiatives not only promote student wellbeing, but also empower students to take an active role in shaping a caring and connected School community. The Wellbeing Committee have done an excellent job in doing this again in 2025.

MS KIRSTEN SEYMOUR

SCHOOL

PSYCHOLOGIST –COUNSELLING & WELLBEING

First Nations Students

In 2025, The Cathedral School proudly enrolled 84 Indigenous students from Prep to Year 12, including 39 boarders. Many of these boarding students come from remote and very remote communities, representing a broad geographic diversity including Katherine and Pine Creek in the Northern Territory, as well as Cloncurry, Coen, Cooktown, Cairns, Croydon, Innisfail, Lockhart River, Moa Island, Mossman, Mossman Gorge, Mourilyan, Mt Surprise, Mt Isa, Normanton, Palm Island, Richmond, Townsville, Tully, Weipa, and Yarrabah.

This year, we welcomed a significant number of new Indigenous students who transitioned smoothly into both school and boarding life, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. Our Year 12 students have exhibited exemplary leadership, providing mentorship and support to younger students, guiding them to be organized and well-prepared for the demands of academic and boarding responsibilities.

ACADEMIC AND TUTORING SUPPORT

We continue to prioritise tailored academic support for our Indigenous students. Our dedicated team—Katie Godfrey, Kylie Mitchell, Evanda Hewson, and Kyhnaan Kennedy—deliver in-class assistance and work closely with our Maths and English teachers, offering tutoring sessions twice weekly. The feedback from our students has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the profound impact of this collaborative team on their learning experience.

CULTURAL INITIATIVES

In January, we proudly officially opened the Cultural Mural, Yarning Circle, and Cultural Garden space that now stands alongside our new Learning Hub. As a second part of the Mural design, we are proud to have worked alongside a printer who has designed staff polos which rolled out in November this year.

LEADERSHIP

This year, five Indigenous students— Emmanuel Morgan, Phyllis Clarke, Shaquana Castors, Yanche Neal and Jada Rankine-Johnson held the esteemed positions of Boarding Captain. Their leadership and commitment to the boarding community has been exceptional. We honoured their contributions with a special dinner at The Ville in Term 4, celebrating their dedication and service.

COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATIONS

Our Indigenous students played an active role in sharing and promoting significant cultural dates throughout the school community. For Harmony Day, the school was awash in orange during a free dress day, complemented by a lively tutor group “sea of orange” photo competition.

The 2025 NAIDOC Week was an outstanding success, centred around the theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” The week featured a whole-school assembly with flag procession and vibrant cultural performances, fostering a strong sense of unity and respect across Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools.

A highlight was the eagerly anticipated Principal vs. Jonathan Thurston Touch Football match, with Mr Baill’s Team winning in a drop off. Throughout the week, students engaged enthusiastically in traditional activities such as boomerang etching, sand art, face painting, cooking and storytelling led by our First Nations students. The celebrations culminated in a cultural feast featuring traditional dishes like sop sop, semur chicken, coconut curry chicken, wattle seed brownies, fried scones and a Kup Murri on Saturday.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS

Our seven AIEF scholarship Year 12 graduates were celebrated at the inspiring 2025 AIEF Graduation Ceremony held at The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Alongside them, Tom Porter, Kirsten Seymour and myself were proud to mark this milestone with the students, recognising their achievements and leadership.

First Nations students Hunter Hembling, Davontai Mooka, Alysha Purcell, Ashanti Castors, Amanda Nallajar and Laiko Sagiba participated in the 2025 JCU ATSIMS Program, gaining invaluable marine biology experiences including visits to the Orpheus Island Research Station and the Australian Institute of Marine Science. Both Amanda and Alysha’s selection for the Beyond ATSIMS program stands as a testament to their dedication and potential. This advanced initiative offers strong mentoring, training, and work experience, supporting their aspirations in marine science and management—an inspiring step toward a promising future.

LOOKING AHEAD

As we bid farewell to our graduating Year 12 students, we wish them every success in pursuing their goals and applying the knowledge and experiences gained at The Cathedral School. Their contributions have enriched our community, and they will be greatly missed.

SHARON COOK HEAD OF INDIGENOUS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING

First Nations Students

FIRST NATIONS STUDENTS

Staff member Mrs Sharon Cook. Front row Djandi Woods, Frankie Thurston, Shannon Wilson, Mr Evanda Hewson (staff), Miss Kylie Mitchell (staff), Mrs Sharon Cook (staff), Ms Katie Godfrey (staff), Mr Kyhnaan Kennedy (staff), Ashanti Castors, Zaina Gibson, Alexandra Kaczmarek-Wiggins. Second row Harper Punch, Leiah Bishop, Shaquana Castors, Laiko Sagiba, Ahlee Smith, Kishtarna Minniecon, Zarhlaae Mitchell, Zhenia Creek, Zara Walsh, Syriah Clark, Jada Rankine-Johnson. Third row Risau Mosby, Yanche Neal, Leighyra Waia, Clarese Edwards, Amanda Nallajar Cedric, Kyla Grieve, Georgia Docherty, Zahtari Ropeyarn, Lucy Young, Alysha Purcell, Steven Peel. Fourth row Ariza Prior-Bounghi, Xavier Hazel, Jackson Grainger, Robert O'Callaghan, Davontai Mooka, Matai Heron Jia, Tyler Mclvor, Anukie Miller, Emmanuel Morgan. Absent Kaidan Nass, Edie Newell-Voevodin, Klay Stevenson, Seva Burchill, Willem Kuilboer, Rafael Moussie, Hannah Roberts, Mason Roberts, Sarah Steel, Tavish Moncrieff, Braithan Nass, Carson Pitt, Eli Stuart, Cash Toomby, Hunter Hembling, Eamon Thorley, Ruby Kuilboer, Aaron Roberts, Siani Sansbury, Ryan Young, Ava Heyward, Chiquita Kris.

International Students

The Cathedral School was honoured to host Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs and International Student Attraction, Mr Hermann Vorster, on Wednesday 14 May 2025. Accompanied by Mrs Toni Brownie, General Manager of Study Queensland and Migration Queensland, the Minister’s visit highlighted the school’s commitment to international education, cultural exchange, and the boarding school experience.

The official party was welcomed by Principal Mr Luke Baills and Registrar and President of Study Townsville Ms Jane Neame, before joining staff, students, and guests for a light lunch.

A key focus of the visit was the Learning Hub, a collaborative space where international and domestic students connect through study groups, guest speaker sessions, and cross-cultural activities. Senior students from Papua New Guinea, Uganda, Hong Kong, and Australia shared their experiences, emphasising the value of Cathedral’s supportive and inclusive environment.

The Minister also toured the School’s Boys’ Boarding facility, coinciding with National Boarding Week celebrations. Students proudly showcased the modern accommodation, highlighting the strong connections formed within the boarding community and its vital role in supporting both domestic and international students.

Mr Vorster commended The Cathedral School for fostering an environment that not only supports academic growth but also builds cultural understanding and lifelong friendships.

MS JANE NEAME REGISTRAR

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Staff member Mr Kit Perry. Front row (left to right) Raymond Morisa, Gillian Kwok, Geraldine Morales, Summer Chan, Tami Mana, Ayato Yoshidag. Second row Mr Kit Perry (staff), Jason Fung, Hanson Wong, Konstantin Landvogt, Dave Wereh, Johnny Wu, Chanelle Musasizi. Absent Katie Kwok, Julie Liu, Janelle Mbabazi, Margreth Morisa, Scarlett Otte, Jia Peng, Emma Steep, Georgina Tsoi, Jesse Wangatau, Yusof Wangatau

Senior School Bede House Report

This year has been a year of celebration for Bede House in all aspects, Interhouse competitions and beyond.

Starting in Term 1 with our Interhouse Musicals and Instrumentals, Bede was able to secure the first-place prize in both competitions with Annie and the Moana Medley respectively. This gave us a great start to the year and ended up being heaps of fun for everyone involved.

After this, we had our Interhouse Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics carnivals in which we were able to secure second in Senior School and first in Middle School across all events. Even though we did not claim first in the sporting carnivals, our house still managed to maintain high spirits and participation across all events. Alongside upholding our motto “judge us by our actions” as we represented ourselves with good sportsmanship, no matter the results.

Our Bede House Debating Team did really well this year. Although the competition didn’t go to us in the end, all of the teams debated at an extremely high level. This was particularly the case for several debaters who, despite having no prior experience in debating, participated.

Our last event of the School year was the infamous Lagoon Dash on Foundation Day. The girls had a tough battle and, in the end, secured third with a team of Maia Packer (Year 6), Zahtari Ropeyarn (Year 9) and Jazmyn Giles (Year 12). The boys claimed first with the team of Fergus Crisp (Year 6), Cooper Norval (Year 9) and Nathaniel Talbot (Year 12). And the last event of the day, the past students vs present student's vs staff race. Won by the students, with Tess Heazlewood (Year 12) representing Bede in the current student's team.

WILLIAM BARKER AND

AMY EDGERTON SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

BEDE DPH

Staff member Mr David Phillips. Front row (left to right) Ashley Whitehead, Amy Harris, Ingrid O'Brien, Hayley Davis, Jillian McCauley, Meerub Avais. Second row Mr David Phillips (staff), Zac Chalk, Mia Clive, Amy Edgerton, Jazmyn Giles, Lucas Zagami. Third row Gianluca Bryant, Jack Ryan, Patrick Forbes, Timothy Christie, Ronan Sharkey, Tom Hollis.

BEDE DBL

Staff member Ms Danika Blackburn. Front row (left to right) Abbey Gillinder, Charlize Penny, Ashlin Lane, Aoife Fitzgerald, Laiko Sagiba, Tami Mana. Second row Ms Danika Blackburn (staff), Toby Salmon, Gemma Muller, Benjamin Ryan, Bella Begelhole, Nate Roberts. Third row Amelie Havenaar, Denis Hromek, Aidan Frizzell, Rafael Josifoski, Chaz Hasenkamp, Claire Kratzmann.

BEDE JDA

Staff member Miss Jenna Dann. Front row (left to right) Gemma Gillinder, Riley Sexton, Abbigail Cutts, Abigail Ly, Holly Boschen. Second row Miss Jenna Dann (staff), Jason Fung, Clarese Edwards, Yanche Neal, Jace Brereton. Absent Jason Wong, Hanson Wong, Tami Mana, Janelle Mbabazi, Jia Peng, Augustine Tame, Jesse Wangatau and  Yusof Wangatau.

BEDE RBA

Staff member Mrs Renita Baker. Front row (left to right) Gabriellieh Casayuran, Adeleine Young, Mia Vecchio, Sheanah De Motte, Ruby Dodd. Second row Mrs Renita Baker (staff), Christopher Neilson, Keston Farley, Isabella Williams, Miranda Mackee, William Barker, Chad Appelcryn. Third row Sam McManus, Johnny Wu, Tess Heazlewood, Ethan Warrington, Finn Silverthorne.

Mr Samuel

Ella Raeburn,

Parfrey. Third row Remi Johnson, Angus Faichney, Grace Taylor, Aaron Roberts, Oscar Ryan

BEDE SCR

Staff member

Cribb. Front row (left to right)

Kaitlyn Turner, Hanson Wong, Bridget Forbes, Hunter Boschen, Harper Ryan, Adelaide De Hoog. Second row Mr Samuel Cribb (staff), Toby Riley, Alec Pastega, Alyssa Pang, Abigail Sadewasser, Ben Abdy, Billy

WILLIAM BARKER AND AMY EDGERTON SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MS DANIKA BLACKBURN HEAD OF HOUSE

2025

SENIOR SCHOOL BEDE HOUSE

Staff member Ms Danika Blackburn. House Leaders William Barker and Amy Edgerton. Front row (left to right) Holly Boschen, Abbey Gillinder, Abigail Ly, Sheanah De Motte, Mia Vecchio, Hayley Davis, William Barker, Amy Edgerton, Ashley Whitehead, Adelaide De Hoog, Adeleine Young, Ruby Dodd, Gabriellieh Casayuran, Gemma Gillinder. Second row Tami Mana, Molly Pool, Jillian McCauley, Ella Raeburn, Miranda Mackee, Livia Ison , Ingrid O'Brien, Ashlin Lane, Isabella Williams, Jason Fung, Amy Harris, Abbigail Cutts, Charlize Penny, Nate Roberts. Third row Laiko Sagiba, Kaitlyn Turner, Gemma Muller, Aoife Fitzgerald, Benjamin Ryan, Sam McManus, Amelie Havenaar, Alyssa Pang, Johnny Wu, Finn Silverthorne, Harper Ryan, Abigail Sadewasser, Bella Begelhole, Tess Heazlewood. Fourth row Jazmyn Giles, Christopher Neilson, Lucas Zagami, Bridget Forbes, Claire Kratzmann, Gianluca Bryant, Zac Chalk, Jace Brereton, Clarese Edwards, Hunter Boschen, Denis Hromek, Hanson Wong. Fifth row Ronan Sharkey, Tom Hollis, Will Jones, Aidan Frizzell, Patrick Forbes, Nathaniel Talbot, Lucas Goodwin, Chad Appelcryn, Jack Ryan, Joshua Patterson, Chaz Hasenkamp, Toby Salmon. Sixth row Grace Taylor, Dylan Hibble, Timothy Christie, Aaron Roberts, Jake Raeburn, Angus Faichney, Keston Farley, Riley Hibble, Remi Johnson, Konstantin Landvogt, Oscar Ryan Absent Tristan Bowater, Aiden Bryce, Angus Faichney, Bridget Forbes, Jo Harbourne, Asher Johnson, Tami Mana, Max Nicholls-Ward, Zach Patterson, Toby Riley, Elliot Sadewasser, Joshua Steele and Lucas Zagami.

Senior School Chatham House Report

Each year, under the leadership of a new senior group, each house takes on their own unique and special rhythm, differentiating themselves from those who came before and those who will follow. However, there has always been a commonality for Chatham and its Captains: we are a house of great pride and ambition, punching above our weight and not leaving anything in the tank. Being elected as House Captains for the mighty Chatham in 2025 ignited this ambition and has driven our leadership throughout this year.

Having both been at the school a long time, we have seen the tremendous impact our beloved house competitions have on us all as a group. From scoring the winning shot in Keble Cup to dancing through house musicals every year, we have all learned the value of participating in events, making lasting memories, encouraging connection and building confidence within ourselves and those around us. As ambitious leaders of Chatham House, our goal was to engage all year levels and foster a sense of pride in participation for 2025.

Early highlights in this goal started with a win in the Interhouse Drama and a spirited performance in the Swimming Carnival, walking away with the coveted House Spirit Trophy. Cheetahs are not known for swimming, yet our Chathamites gave it their all to smash through the water and cheer as loud as they could for their peers. The spirit and camaraderie in our house are what make it so special to be a part of.

House meetings are a weekly highlight for us both, testing our leadership with creative ideas and tapping into the enthusiasm from housemates. Every tutor group has had their wins and losses, growing closer together as we fiercely competed for the Chatham Challenge Tutor Cup, and we congratulate Ms McCubben’s group for the win this year.

Every Chathamite contributes to our house differently, using their

own strengths to push the collective forward in the best way possible. On the sports field, the Cross Country and Athletics events yet again put our signature Chatham spirit on display, with each and every one of our athletes proudly fighting for our place on the podium and embodying the Chatham motto of “I know that I can do it." At the podium, we can’t help but mention the incredible achievements of our debating team. Across the school, we have many strong public speakers who never fail to impress the adjudicator and wow the audience with their expertly researched topics, team cohesion and skilled debating. Finally, on the stage, the performative skill of our performers shone. From the catchy tunes of our musical, Teen Beach Movie, to the unforgettable dance moves of our very own Michael Jackson medley, Chatham held a captive audience whenever they performed. Overall, we are extremely impressed with the participation of Chatham House this year. As House Captains, we could not be prouder. So many students gave it their all to represent our house, all the while developing their own personal traits of courage, teamwork and leadership. Throughout the years, we have seen so many younger students grow out of their shells and become proud and skilled members of Chatham House; we both feel fortunate to have been a part of that journey.

It is very bittersweet to graduate and walk out those gates at the end of this year. We are very sad to leave the house we both love and have put so much time and effort into. However, we are beyond excited to see how our new leaders step up to the challenge, putting their own unique spin on what it means to be a House Captain. We wish them the very best in their leadership next year.

We’d like to thank all of our wonderful Chathamites across the whole school for being so enthusiastic and willing to participate in our activities and

house competitions this year. Without our incredible Chatham tutors by our side, helping us in every meeting and event, we would be lost, and we cannot thank you enough. Finally, a very special mention to our wonderful Head of House, Ms Edmeades. She has guided us both through not just this year, but in our entire journey through the school. We could not be more grateful for her wisdom and assistance in our roles this year - thank you.

As we leave our home in Chatham, our final message to you is to give it a go and never leave anything on the table. We have certainly seen Chatham change over the years, but we as a house have always kept our fighting spirit, and we would like to encourage everyone to continue taking advantage of all the amazing opportunities that the school and our house offer. You have been given a gift in being in this house, so do not waste it. Go Chatham House!

LAUREN PRATCHETT AND JACK ROSEBY

CHATHAM HOUSE CAPTAINS 2025

JACK ROSEBY AND LAUREN PRATCHETT

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MS KATRINA EDMEADES HEAD OF HOUSE

2025

SENIOR SCHOOL CHATHAM HOUSE

Staff member Ms Katrina Edmeades. House Leaders Jack Roseby and Lauren Pratchett. Front row (left to right) Riya Sunil, Ashanti Castors, Cassie Mottin, Shaquana Castors, Geraldine Morales, Chanelle Musasizi, Jack Roseby, Lauren Pratchett, Rosalie Edelman, Lucy Edelman, Summer Chan, Julia Nguyen, Emily Hawes, Penelope Higgins. Second row Lola Calleja, Amber Meeson, Caitlin Spearman, Mary Nguyen, Estella Smith, Millie Irving, Janelle Mbabazi, Elizabeth Lindsay, Brianna Gooding, Mia Gargan, Lucy-Rose Gander, Halle Burgers, Keleigh Fitzpatrick, Tahlia Penrose. Third row Georgina Lalor, Jesse Barrett, Blaine Pezzotti, Mitchell Burns, Avian Sinclair-Dimech, Annabel Goddard, Claudia Chun Tie, Bjorn Hyseni, Lily Cormack, Nicolas Kotzee, Damian Keightley, Rebekah McFarlane, Jay Mottin. Fourth row Amanda Nallajar Cedric, Daniel McDonald, Thomas Acton, Dave Wereh, Ari Baban, Zeb Whelan, Henry Pearce, Tyler Mclvor, Xavier Hazel, Tristan Antoney, Joshua Weston, Julie Liu. Fifth row Xan McNabb, Myles Young, Toby Hill, Reef Hansen, Lillian Pracher, Georgia Docherty, Justin Zheng, Johnny Godschall-Johnson, Luka Zecchini, River Sinclair-Dimech. Sixth row Ahren Thain, Rosa Nzeakor, Lachlan Sullivan, Jacob Friar, Miles Lyster, Jarod Quinn, Davontai Mooka, Jackson Rich, Lewis O'Neil, Annabelle Hill, Lilly Johnston. Absent Mo Al-Nidawi, Phyllis Clarke , Emily Cook, Geordie Douglas, Lachlan Fairburn, Ava Heyward, Joseph Holland, May Nguyen, Jia Peng, Amaya Viney, Joseph Walduck, Ryan Young

Senior School Langton House Report

2025 has been another vibrant and eventful year for Langton House. Through challenges, triumphs, and spirited competition, Langton has continued to grow stronger as a community. This year, our students demonstrated resilience, creativity, and house pride in everything from the Interhouse Carnivals to the spirited Tutor Group Competitions.

The year began with a burst of colour and noise at the Interhouse Swimming Carnival. Langton secured a solid 3rd place in the Senior School Carnival. Highlights included some outstanding individual swims and strong support from the House throughout the carnival.

Term 2 brought with it the Cross Country Carnival, where Langton truly hit its stride. With a determined team effort and strong finishes across the board, we proudly placed 2nd in Senior School. Athletics followed shortly after, rounding out our physical Interhouse competitions. Once again, Langton athletes gave their all on the track and in the field, achieving 3rd place in Senior School. Though we may not have taken the top spot, our consistent results across all three carnivals are a testament to the dedication and competitive spirit of every Langton competitor.

In the Interhouse Musical, our performers brought creativity and energy to the stage with their original production, Off Key—a bold and humorous retake on the popular musical series Glee. Directed by Chloe and Mani, with Chloe also taking on choreography and Luke managing

LANGTON VHI

Staff member Mrs Vanessa Hilleard. Front row (left to right) Gabrielle Penaluna, Lucy Young, Gillian Kwok, Angelina Kenny, Mikaela Amos, Yeseo Kim, Kaitlin Lizzio. Second row Mrs Vanessa Hilleard (staff), Nina Polit Simms, Emmanuel Morgan, Oliver Garvie, Artem Kazey, Harry Bourne, Emmy Radeck. Third row Jesse Buell, Alex Strogusz, Roman Tapp, Thomas Cassidy, Eamon Thorley.

backstage operations, the show was a true team effort. Full of personality, clever staging, and classic Langton spirit, the performance was a standout moment of the year. Despite placing 4th, the performance was full of passion and teamwork. Instrumentals saw Langton climb to 2nd place with a powerful and emotive performance that transported the audience. Our musicians displayed not only technical skill but a genuine love for the music they performed, led beautifully by Do Young and Sam.

One of the proudest achievements of the year came in the Interhouse Debating Competition. With well-reasoned arguments, confidence, and clear teamwork, Langton emerged victorious in Senior School — a stellar result that reflects the effort and preparation put in by the team. A special thank you goes to Celicia, Maddi, Marlee, Gabby and

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Staff member Mr Chris Horn. Front row (left to right) Summer Finn, Layla Munro, Maddie Hernandez, Lilian Wermelinger, Celicia Niemandt, Vlada Nikitina, Charli Harris. Second row Mr Chris Horn (staff), Ethan Campbell, William Morris, Summer Mitchell, Kyla Grieve, Louie Bourne, Jacob Townley. Third row Kai Hosler, Peter Smithson, Patrick Braney, Carter Licciardello, Dionysios Polemis.

LANGTON LWA

Staff member Mrs Lorin Ward. Front row (left to right) Holly Finn, Charlotte O'Neill, Ruby Buell, Shailyn Saju, Marlee Ewurum. Second row Mrs Lorin Ward (staff), Hannah Pollock, Sam Offerman, Kayden Crome, William McCallum, Daniel Braney, Brydie O'Kane. Third row Jesse Smith, Blake Goodwin, Shana Johnson, Steve Sharpe, Jack Allom.

Sam who coordinated and supported our speakers throughout the event.

A special thank you to Mr. Horn, our Head of Langton. The first year is never easy, but you’ve done a fantastic job guiding us through it with steady leadership and support. Thank you also to the Langton Committee—Monica, Luke, and Layla— for your contributions and teamwork throughout the year. And finally, a big thanks to all the tutor teachers Ms Brown, Ms Hilleard, Mr Horn, Mr Lowrie and Ms Ward for stepping in whenever needed and offering your support.

To the 2026 student leadership team, best of luck! Langton stands behind you and we’re excited to see where your leadership will take us next.

CHLOE THOMAS AND HARRY BOURNE

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

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Staff member Mr Damian Lowrie. Front row (left to right) Amelia Whitehead, Elizabeth FaggMaclaughlin, Leah Burger, Chloe Thomas, Grace Cassidy-Cox, Ella Vinson. Second row Mr Damian Lowrie (staff), Luke Bartolo, Monica Birrell, Liam Braney, Mani Pradhan, Sam Martin. Third row Jack Last, Tom Munro, Ted Walker, Patrick Wheeler, Elliott Tritton, Kyden Tate.

LANGTON JMW

Staff member Miss Jacinta Gehringer. Front row (left to right) Rachel Martin, Chloe Anderson, Joseph Lyons, Maddi McLean, Lily Dyer. Second row Miss Jacinta Gehringer (staff), Alexander Chapman, Darcy Wilson, Emma Tanzer, Kovi Cursio, Matthew Whitbread, Charlie Hood. Third row Do Young Park, Jamie Polit Simms, Mitch Vaughan, Jordan Abdy, Hunter Hembling.

LANGTON

LANGTON

CHLOE THOMAS AND HARRY BOURNE

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

2025

LANGTON HOUSE

SENIOR SCHOOL

Staff member Ms Kristen Armitage. House Leaders Chloe Thomas and Harry Bourne. Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Charlotte O'Neill, Summer Finn, Lily Dyer, Amelia Whitehead, Gabrielle Penaluna, Harry Bourne, Chloe Thomas, Grace Cassidy-Cox, Maddi McLean, Ella Vinson, Rachel Martin, Holly Finn, Shailyn Saju. Second row Ruby Buell, Gillian Kwok, Kaitlin Lizzio, Charli Harris, Vlada Nikitina, Mani Pradhan, Yeseo Kim, Mikaela Amos, Angelina Kenny, Lucy Young, Hannah Pollock, Layla Munro, Elizabeth Fagg-Maclaughlin, Leah Burger. Third row Brydie O'Kane, Emmanuel Morgan, Emmy Radeck, Celicia Niemandt, Jesse Smith, Griffin Woodman , Jacob Townley, Alexander Chapman, Emma Steep, Luke Bartolo, Shana Johnson, Maddie Hernandez, Chloe Anderson. Fourth row Scarlett Otte, Emma Tanzer, Oliver Garvie, Artem Kazey, Matthew Whitbread, William Morris, Jack Allom, Tom Munro, Eamon Thorley, Jesse Buell, Joseph Lyons, Nina Polit Simms. Fifth row Hunter Hembling, Blake Goodwin, Kyla Grieve, Kovi Cursio, Daniel Braney, Peter Smithson, Summer Mitchell, Monica Birrell, Kai Hosler, Dionysios Polemis, Darcy Wilson. Sixth row Alex Strogusz, Sam Offerman, Roman Tapp, Elliott Tritton, Patrick Wheeler, Jamie Polit Simms, Jordan Abdy, Carter Licciardello, William McCallum, Jack Last, Thomas Cassidy.

Senior School More House Report

This house has always been more than just a green shirt or a name - it is a community. A loud, proud, slightly chaotic, but incredible community. From taking out the Overall House Trophy, we have been on fire all year and finishing it off as House Captains has been something special.

We started the year strong when we hit the stage with a Christmas themed House Play. Then came the Swimming Carnival, where we fought hard and came out on top. The pool was a sea of green (with a few questionable dives).

Our House Musical, Mamma Mia, was another magical moment. The energy, singing, and backstage chaos captured everything brilliant about More House. If there is one thing we have learned, it is that these competitions are an incredible opportunity to make new friends across grades, and that you should just get involved, even if it is to play a tree.

And the hits just kept coming. More House Instrumental Ensemble turned Coldplay into a masterpiece. This was followed by four wins in debating and success in the Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals.

Beyond interhouse competitions, our House meetings have been their own kind of special - a noisy, chaotic (thanks

Year 10s), and fun escape from school stress. We will really miss that infectious energy, and those meetings gave us all a much-needed break from the constant exams and study. Planning ways to help everyone participate each week has not always been easy, but seeing the room light up for that 30-minute break made it all worthwhile.

Leading this house has been an absolute privilege. The pride, spirit, and sense of community in More House is something neither of us will ever forget. From cheering you on at events to watching new friendships form across grades, we have seen what makes this house truly special - you.

So, thank you - for every rehearsal, every chant, every time you turned up in green and gave it your all. You made 2025 unforgettable.

This is us - signing off. Your 2025 More House Leaders, CLAIRE SARO AND WILL WEST SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

Lucas Midson. Third row Lewis Neame, Cody Clark, James Brennan, Robert O'Callaghan, Jens Mutavdzic, Malachi Steine.

Staff member Mrs Linda Abd El Messih. Front row (left to right) Anna Mary Binil, Rebekah Lyon, Pipa Ward, Amber Lewis-Wilson, Lucy Wheelhouse, Alicia Carey, Sienna Saro. Second row Mrs Linda Abd El Messih (staff), Lennox Smith, Harrison Scobie, Lewis Musumeci, Tom Jolly, Jesse Wangatau, Jacob James. Third row Grace Simpson, Dilshan Singh-Samra, Vlad Robinson-Skuse, Jeshua Cronje, Daniella Bracken.

Ewan Mackay, Kiera Wallace, Summer Mason, Ruby Kuilboer, Abbygail Vets, Levi Clasie. Third row Kane Simpson, William Kimber, Zachary Lorimer, Myles Segal, Sam Murphy Absent Jackson Grainger.

Staff member Mr Harrison Farrell. Front row

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Ella Pozzi, Matilda Schmid, Georgina

Spycer Morse, Pia Plath, Jada Rankine-Johnson. Second row Mr Harrison Farrell (staff), Lachlan King, Caryse Krogh, Joshua Milostic, Kiera Jolly, Max Richey. Third row Jayden Porter, Maverick Speers, William West, James Lando, David Cronje, Sam Barr.

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Staff member Mr Alex Dietrich. Front row (left to right) Ruby Hansen, Amber Turner, Liliana Richey, Chiquita Kris, Lily Vera. Second row Mr Alex Dietrich (staff), Thomas Waldron, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Braden Rebgetz, Cooper de Lange, Zac Walker, Samuel Dalton. Third row Grace Burrows, Ella Roberts, Freida Robinson-Skuse, Te Kauki Tamou, Holly Doble.

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Staff member Miss Elise Vollugi. Front row (left to right) Penny Dearnley, Willow-Grace Roberts, Chloe Mobbs, Claire Saro, Amelia Richardson. Second row Miss Elise Vollugi (staff),

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Staff member Ms Jacqueline Avery. Front row (left to right) Sophie Spreadborough, Isabelle Pond, Luca Tomasin, Bridie Davie, Taylin Fourie, Sophia Swaffer. Second row Ms Jacqueline Avery (staff), Cooper Lehmann, Grace Ufer, Chelsea Campbell, Estella Dobbins,

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WILLIAM WEST AND CLAIRE SARO

SENIOR SCHOOL HOUSE LEADERS

MS JACQUELINE AVERY HEAD OF HOUSE

MORE HOUSE 2025

SENIOR SCHOOL

Staff member Ms Jackie Avery. House Leaders Domenic Cavallo and Brielle Dodd. Front row (left to right) Lily Vera, Isabelle Pond, Anna Mary Binil, Chiquita Kris, Pia Plath, Claire Saro, Alicia Carey-Sergeant, Daniel Kuhlcke (School Prefect), Henry Chin (School Prefect), Domenic Cavallo (More House Captain, School Prefect), Brielle Dodd (More House Captain, School Prefect), Bridie Davie, Jada Rankine-Johnson, Alice Shield, Emma Cavalieri, Amelia Richardson, Sienna Saro, Sopha Swaffer. Second row Olivia Ufer, Meg Lewis, Pipa Ward, Pun Wen (short term student), Liliana Richey, Holly Doble, Spycer Morse, Ella Pozzi, Ella Roberts, Diana Cavalieri, Mitchell Rainbow, Matilda Schmid, Kiya Dalton, Luca Tomasin, Jacob James, Lucas Midson, Lara Cavanagh. Third row Grace Burrows, Caryse Krogh, Abbygail Vets, Kiera Wallace, Kia Toth, Summer Mason, Cody Clark, Max Richey, Thomas Gillman, Myles Segal, Jackson Grainger, Jesse Wangatau, Harrison Scobie, Joshua Milostic, Kiera Jolly, Jayden Porter, Sam Scobie, Ciaran Glasheen. Fourth row Jason Wong, Dylan King, James Lando, Braden Rebgetz, Tré Paroci, James Brennan, Jonah Lu, Aaron Dallimore, Vlad Robinson-Skuse, William West, Dilshan Singh-Samra, Robert O’Callaghan, Chelsea Campbell, Bailey Stevenson, Maverick Speers. Absent Jeshua Cronje, Cooper de Lange, Lily Griffiths-Campbell, Jessie Holbut, Kate Johns, William Kimber, Ruby Kuilboer, Ewan Mackay, Jett Mason, Jack McCosker, Chloe Mobbs, Sam Murphy, Grace Simpson, Malachi Steine, Augustine Tame and Zac Walker.

Boarding

Boys Boarding Report

Girls Boarding Report

Boarding Activities

Boarders' Final Dinner

Student Health Centre

Boys Boarding Report

Having taken on the role of Head of Boys Boarding at the beginning of Term 3, it has been both an honour and a privilege to lead this vibrant and closeknit community at The Cathedral School.

Over the past semester, I have been continually impressed by the genuine sense of camaraderie, respect, and resilience that defines our boarding house. The boys’ spirit of cooperation and care for one another truly reflects the values upon which our community is built.

The success of our boarding program depends greatly on the dedication and professionalism of the many people who support it each day.

I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to our boarding supervisors, whose genuine care and commitment ensure that every boarder feels supported and valued. Their guidance, patience, and attentiveness to the boys’ wellbeing and pastoral needs are fundamental to maintaining the positive and nurturing environment we are so proud of.

Equally, I would like to acknowledge our catering, maintenance, and cleaning staff, whose tireless efforts ensure that our students live in a comfortable, safe, and well-maintained environment. Their attention to detail and reliability make an enormous difference to the daily lives of all boarders, and their contribution to maintaining such high standards is deeply appreciated.

This year, we bid farewell to our Year 12 students, Luke Bartolo, Sam Murphy, Emmanuel Morgan, Blaine Pezzotti and Robert O’Callaghan who have been outstanding role models within the boarding community. Their leadership, maturity, and positive influence have set a fine example for those who follow. As they depart to pursue new opportunities—whether in further study, employment, or adventure—we wish them every success. May the lessons and friendships forged through boarding life continue to guide and support them in the years ahead.

As we look to the future, our focus remains on enhancing both the boarding experience and the facilities that support it. Future projects will continue to improve the comfort, functionality, and appearance of our boarding precinct, ensuring that it remains a modern, welcoming, and inspiring place for our students to call home. These developments are part of The Cathedral School’s ongoing commitment to providing a holistic and forward-looking environment that nurtures both academic excellence and personal growth.

Equally important is our continued work to embed the School values of Respect, Responsibility, Service, and Engagement into all aspects of boarding life. These values underpin the relationships, routines, and expectations that define our community. Through everyday interactions, leadership opportunities, and shared experiences, our boys are encouraged to live these values in action—both within the boarding house and beyond the school gates.

To our returning students, I look forward to building upon the strong foundations that have been established. Boarding is more than a residence; it is a home where young men learn the importance of respect, responsibility, and teamwork. Together, we will continue to nurture an environment where each student can grow in confidence and character.

On behalf of the entire boarding staff, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all students, families, and colleagues for their support and commitment throughout the year. It has been a rewarding beginning to my time as Head of Boarding, and I am excited for what lies ahead as we continue to strengthen and celebrate our boarding community.

MRS MICHELLE DALLEYANDERSON HEAD OF BOYS BOARDING

Boys Boarding Report continued

BOYS BOARDING CAPTAINS 2025

Front row (left to right) Blaine Pezzotti, Luke Bartolo, Sam Murphy, Emmanuel Morgan, Mrs Michelle Dalley-Anderson (staff).

BOYS BOARDING 2025

Front row (left to right) Jack Jones, Davin Hood, Quintin McNamara, Harry Entriken, Luke Lyons, Jason Fung, Mr Jorge Ayala Acuna (staff), Mrs Michelle DalleyAnderson (staff), Mrs Renee Neilsen (staff), Jay Mottin, Jax Gardiner, Jack Squire, Raymond Morisa, Will Gordon, Rory McNamara. Second row Steven Peel, Robert Harriman, Luke Bartolo, Ariza Prior-Bounghi, Emmanuel Morgan, Hanson Wong, Joseph Lyons, Anukie Miller, Jacob Townley, Zac Walker, Johnny Wu, Damian Keightley, Robert French, Blaine Pezzotti, Ayato Yoshida. Third row Blake Goodwin, Xavier Hazel, Kane Simpson, Jackson Grainger, Joshua Milostic, Harrison Scobie, Will Jones, Henry Pearce, Tyler Mclvor, Dave Wereh, Ben Sharpe. Fourth row Robert O'Callaghan, Konstantin Landvogt, Matai Heron Jia, Jordan Abdy, Davontai Mooka, Jackson Rich, Sam Murphy, Elliott Tritton, Jonas Musumeci.

Girls Boarding Report

As I sit down to reflect on the year, I am struck by how quickly it has flown by and how much we have achieved together. This has been my first year in the role of Head of Girls Boarding, and I would like to begin by sincerely thanking all of our wonderful families. From the moment my family and I arrived, you welcomed us with warmth and trust. Entrusting your children into my care is a responsibility I do not take lightly, and I am so grateful for the faith you have placed in me.

The year began with challenges none of us could have predicted. Severe weather and flooding in Townsville and across many of the areas our families call home caused disruption and uncertainty. Yet, true to the resilient spirit of boarding, our community adapted, supported one another, and kept moving forward. Those early weeks showed me the strength and connection that make boarding such a unique and special environment.

As the year settled into rhythm, a key focus of mine has been to strengthen the connection between boarding and the wider Cathedral School community. Boarding is an integral part of who we are, and I wanted our girls to feel not only proud of their identity as boarders but also engaged in other aspects of school life. This year, they have been wonderful ambassadors—playing with the youngest children in the Early Learning Centre, assisting at the Junior School Musical, volunteering at the school carnival, representing boarding

at Open Day, and opening our dorms during National Boarding Week. These experiences highlight the character of our girls while building strong, lasting relationships across the school.

One of the greatest privileges of my role has been travelling out west and joining in with some of the local events that mean so much to our families. There is something very special about meeting our boarders on their home ground and sharing in the places and communities that have shaped them. These visits have been highlights for me this year, and I look forward to doing more in the year ahead.

I want to thank our five boarding captains—Shaquana Castors, Phyllis Clarke, Emily Cook, Yanche Neal and Jada Rankine-Johnson. Your unwavering support and patience in answering all of my many questions has been invaluable. You have led by example, and our community is richer for your efforts.

In the second half of the year, we welcomed Michelle Dalley-Anderson as Head of Boys Boarding. Working alongside Michelle has been a joy, and together we are focused not only on the day-to-day running of boarding but also on continuing to strengthen the honour, tradition, and sense of belonging that boarding brings to our school.

Of course, boarding is not possible without the many people who make daily life run so smoothly. Thank you to Tom Porter for another fantastic year of activities that keep our boarders engaged and busy. To our dedicated boarding supervisors, Chartwells staff in the dining hall, our cleaners, laundry staff, bus drivers, and maintenance team—your roles are so vital that we often don’t realise just how much we depend on you until something goes wrong. Thank you for all that you do, quietly and consistently, to support our community.

A special acknowledgement must also go to our Student Health Centre

team—Therese, Deb, and Kirsten—who provide physical and emotional care to our boarders with such compassion. We are also grateful to our GP, Dr Amanda Tapiolas, who has brought medical care directly onto campus. This initiative has been seamless in its delivery and has had such a positive impact, improving access to healthcare while reducing time away from class. Finally, to our graduating Year 12s: thank you for sharing this year with me. You will always hold a special place in my heart as my first graduating group, and I could not be prouder of the young women you have become. As you step forward into the next chapter of your lives, know that you carry the spirit of Cathedral Boarding with you, and that you will forever remain part of our story.

As we close out 2025, I look ahead with excitement for what is to come. I am deeply grateful to be part of this extraordinary community and for the opportunity to share in the journey of our boarders.

MRS ZOE JONES HEAD OF GIRLS BOARDING

Girls Boarding Report

GIRLS BOARDING 2025

Front row (left to right) Margreth Morisa, Zaina Gibson, Shannon Wilson, Lucy Jones, Syriah Clark, Miss Maddison Knuth (staff), Miss Robyn Lait (staff), Mrs Zoe Jones (staff), Miss Sally Wood (staff), Miss Danielle Erasmus (staff), Sophie McFarlane, Emily Geltch, Daisy Batt, Djandi Woods, Lexie Matthews. Second row Leiah Bishop, Isla Sullivan, Amy Crawford, Tami Mana, Kaitlin Lizzio, Georgia Gordon, Jada Rankine-Johnson, Julia Nguyen, Shaquana Castors, Miranda Mackee, Zarhlaae Mitchell, Ashanti Castors, Cortney Hansen, Ella Walker, Harper Punch, Zara Walsh. Third row Cassie Mottin, Ashley Whitehead, Laiko Sagiba, Lucy Young, Gillian Kwok, Clare Birchmore, Ahlee Smith, Tori Sullivan, Alysha Purcell, Rihana McFarlane, Louise Birchmore, Summer Chan, Kishtarna Minniecon, Ruby Hansen, Elizabeth FaggMaclaughlin. Fourth row Angelina Kenny, Lily Lowis, Luca Tomasin, Brydie O'Kane, Rebekah McFarlane, Yanche Neal, Zahtari Ropeyarn, Zoe Webster, Shana Johnson, Georgina Tsoi, Mia Gargan, Caitlin Spearman, Emily Walker, Lucy Neilsen. Fifth row Leighyra Waia, Lucy Fennamore, Bridget Pedracini, Georgia Docherty, Amanda Nallajar Cedric, Kyla Grieve, Clarese Edwards, Grace Simpson, Anabel Payard, Julie Liu. Absent Isabel Spreadborough, Tiare Genia, Katie Kwok, Gwendolyn Page, Sophie Spreadborough, Siani Sansbury, Chiquita Kris, Emily Cook, Phyllis Clarke.

GIRLS BOARDING CAPTAINS 2025

Front row (left to right) Mrs Zoe Jones, Jada Rankine-Johnson, Yanche Neal, Shaquana Castors. Absent: Phyllis Clarke, Emily Cook.

Boarding Activities

At our boarding community, we live by the motto: “A busy boarder is a happy boarder.” This year, our activities program truly embodied that spirit, offering a vibrant mix of experiences that kept our boarders engaged, active, and connected.

From fun outings to weekend adventures, our calendar was packed with opportunities for students to explore, unwind, and build lifelong memories. Whether it was a trip to the Barra Fun Park, cheering at Cowboys home games, or enjoying a movie under the stars by the lagoon, there was something for everyone.

We offered a blend of free and paid activities, giving boarders the freedom to choose how they spent their weekends. Many also took part in club sports, proudly representing our school in Netball, Rowing, Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby Union, and Rugby League.

2025 ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Kingpin Bowling & Laser Tag

• Ice Skating

• Shopping trips to Willows, Stockland, Fairfield & Castletown

• Cowboys home games

• Nature walks at Castle Hill, Mt Stuart & Riverside Ridge

• Trips to The Strand – ice cream, fish & chips, sports & water park fun

• Movies by the Lagoon & Reading Cinemas

• Sunday Markets

• Discos & Trivia Nights

• Golf Driving Range

• Riverway & Rock Centre Games

• Sports Precinct Games

• BBQs

• PBR Bull Ride & Elite Rodeo

• Roller Skating

• School Pool Swims

• Tom Curtain Concert

• Magnetic Island Trip

• All Boarding Schools Social Touch & Games

• The First Cathedral School Rodeo

These activities not only provided fun and relaxation but also helped foster friendships, resilience, and a strong sense of community among our boarders.

As we wrap up 2025, I want to thank all the students who participated with enthusiasm and spirit, and the staff who supported these events behind the scenes. Here's to another exciting year ahead—full of laughter, adventure, and unforgettable moments.

TOM PORTER BOARDING ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR / BOARDING AMBASSADOR

Boarding Activities

Boarders' Final Dinner

Boarders' Final Dinner continued

Student Health Centre

The Student Health Centre has seen a lot of exciting changes this year. Starting with my commencement as the Registered School Nurse on 10th February. While this is my first year as a School Nurse, I have over 12 years of experience in critical care and patient cardiac education.

School nursing has been a huge change for me, but the staff, students and parents at Cathedral have all been welcoming and incredibly helpful with my transition. This is a very special school, and I am excited to be a part of it and contribute in such a meaningful way.

A very special thanks needs to go to my assistant, Debra Smith. Her ongoing support has been instrumental in helping me settle into my new role. Her wealth of knowledge and experience is deeply appreciated by everyone in the Student Health Centre.

The Student Health Centre would also not be what it is without our School Psychologist, Kirsten Seymour. Kirsten and I have worked very closely with each other throughout the year. Together, we have supported students with both physical and mental health needs, reinforcing our commitment to holistic care.

In an exciting move forward in how we manage student health care, the Student Health Centre welcomed Dr Amanda Tapiolas from Cranbrook Medical as our on-site General Practitioner from term 3. Dr Tapiolas attends the Health Centre three mornings each week, providing dedicated medical care to our boarding students. This has greatly enhanced the accessibility and continuity of care for students living away from home.

As the year comes to a close, the Student Health Centre would like to congratulate our Year 12 graduates. It has been a pleasure getting to know you all this year.

To all students, families, and staff, we wish you a Merry Christmas and we look forward to continuing our work in the new year with the same care, commitment, and community spirit.

THERESE GRASSO REGISTERED SCHOOL NURSE

Student Health Centre.

Boarders in SHC Car.

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

Instrumental Music Program

Showcase

Townsville Eisteddfod

Sounds of Celebration

Music Groups

Extracurricular

Dance Troupe

Speech & Drama

SLAB Crew

Chess Club

Debating

Duke of Edinburgh

Leo Club

Sustainable Guardians

Toastmasters Gavel Club

Mountain Bike

Artistry Alliance

Robotics Club

Tech Tank

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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

Interhouse Sports Carnivals

INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS

The Interhouse Athletics Carnival was held at the Townsville Sports Reserve on Thursday 26 June in the final week of Term 2. This has become an annual event at the Sports Precinct 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.

Celicia Niemandt

Braden Rebgetz

ATHLETICS

Front row (left to right) Frankie Thurston, Macy Tate, Zahtari Ropeyarn, Marcel Niemandt, Celicia Niemandt, Isabella Williams, Tahlia O'Neill. Second row Lilly Johnston, Braden Rebgetz, Dylan Hibble, Lucas Goodwin, Hunter McNaughton, Jana Mulder. Absent Jeshua Cronje, Jayden Porter, Davin Hood.

INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

The Interhouse Cross Country was run on Thursday 8 May commencing on the Burt Street soccer fields and run along Ross River and surrounding areas before finishing back on the Mundingburra soccer field.

Training for this event had commenced immediately following the postponement of the Interschool Swimming Carnival 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 were Dylan Plath winning the 12/13 Girls, Anwen Mackay the Middle School 14/15 Girls and Claire Saro beating ALL girls in the 15 and older Senior School event. Nick Dixon-Grover was the winner in the Senior School boys event whilst Cameron Dobbins was the first to finish in the 12/13 boys and Flint Hendle in the 14/15 Middle School Boys.

HOUSE COMPETITION RESULTS:

MIDDLE SENIOR

BEDE 1ST 3RD

CHATHAM 4TH 4TH

LANGTON 3RD 2ND

MORE 2ND 1ST

RESULTS

AGE CHAMPIONS GIRLS

12 Years

13 Years

14 Years

15 Years Mdl School

Tahlia O’Neill

Dylan Plath

Harley Hinschen

Cameron Dobbins

Shelley Claire-Wells Jett Elliott-Price

MS Anwen Mackay

15 Years Snr School Estella Dobbins

16 Years Alyssa Pang

17 Years

18 Years

Claire Saro

Courtney Davis

Flint Hendle

Roman Tapp

Nicholas Dixon-Grover

Luke Bartolo

Nathaniel Talbot

CROSS COUNTRY AGE CHAMPIONS

Front row (left to right) Dylan Plath, Shelley-Claire Wells, Claire Saro, Anwen Mackay, Pia Plath, Tahlia O'Neill, Harley Hinschen. Second row Alyssa Pang, Marcel Niemandt, Cameron Dobbins, Nathaniel Talbot, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Estella Dobbins, Luke Bartolo. Absent Roman Tapp, Jett Elliot-Price, Flint Hendle.

Interhouse Sports Carnivals continued

INTERHOUSE SWIMMING

This year the Interhouse Swimming Carnivals were both held at the published time in excellent weather conditions. The Senior School carnival was on Thursday 27 February between 3:45pm and 7:45pm and the Middle School Carnival was on Friday 28 February between 3:45pm and 7:45pm. All carnivals included freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 50m races and 4x50m freestyle relays. Butterfly races had been completed on Tuesday prior to the carnivals.

Students had prepared for the carnivals during HPE classes and at daily morning training sessions. The exciting annual atmosphere was again evident with cheer squads able to fully express themselves again.

HOUSE COMPETITION RESULTS:

MIDDLE SENIOR BEDE 1ST 2ND CHATHAM 3RD 3RD

3RD 3RD

2ND 1ST

RESULTS

Zachary

Tom

James

SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS

Front row (left to right) Quinn Burgers, Monty McLean, Sophie Bennett, Tess Heazlewood, Lucy Wheelhouse, Geneviere Darveniza, Lola Calleja, Adeleine Young. Second row Edward Higgins, Tom Munro, James Lando, Finn Hallaux, Preston Campbell, Zachary Lorimer, Braden Rebgetz, Lara Burgers. Absent Braden Rebgetz.

Interschool Sports Carnivals

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS

The Interschool Athletics Carnival was held at the Townsville Sports Reserve on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August.

Cathedral continues to compete in the “A” schools competition against schools with much greater populations. In the aggregate competition the girls finished 1st and the boys finished 2nd which is an excellent effort with some students absent, injured, ill, and at other School events.

Congratulations to all on their performances at the trials and the following 18 students who met the strict selection guidelines for selection in the Northern Region Team – Sophie Bennett, Jana Mulder, Ivy Ryan, Shelley-Claire Wells, Anwen Mackay, Lara Burgers, Lilly Johnston, Pia Plath, Celicia Niemandt, Cameron Dobbins, Evan Dippenaar, Angus Bamber, Flint Hendle, Lucas Goodwin, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Carter Licciardello, Jeshua Cronje and Braden Rebgetz.

RESULTS

AGE GROUP GIRLS BOYS

12 Years 8th 5th

13 Years 2nd 2nd

14 Years 5th 4th

15 Years 1st 1st

16 Years 2nd 3rd

17 Years 6th 3rd

18 Years 1st 3rd

ATHLETES SELECTED FOR NORTHERN REGIONAL TRIALS – GIRLS

AGE GROUP STUDENT EVENT

13 Year Girls Addison Goodwin Javelin

13 Year Girls Sophie Bennett

100, 200, High Jump, Triple Jump

13 Year Girls Jana Mulder High Jump

13 Year Girls Dylan Plath 100, 200, Long Jump

13 Year Girls Harriet Connolly 800, 1500

13 Year Girls Ivy Ryan 400

14 Year Girls Shelley-Claire Wells 200, 400, 800, 1500

14 Year Girls Ashley Sexton Javelin

15 Year Girls Anwen Mackay 800, 1500, 3000

15 Year Girls Lucy Jackson 800, 1500, 3000

15 Year Girls Georgia Gordon 200, 400

15 Year Girls Lara Burgers Shot Put, Discus

15 Year Girls Harper Ryan 100

16 Year Girls Lilly Johnston High Jump, Triple Jump, Long Jump, Discus, Shot Put

16 Year Girls Te Kauki Tamou Javelin

16 Year Girls Pia Plath 800, 1500, 3000

17 Year Girls Alyssa Pang 1500, 3000

18 Year Girls Celicia Niemandt 100, 200, 400, Discus, Long Jump

18 Year Girls Shaquana Castors Javelin

18 Year Girls Claire Saro 800, 1500, Javelin

ATHLETES SELECTED FOR NORTHERN REGIONAL TRIALS – BOYS

AGE GROUP STUDENT EVENT

13 Year Boys Cameron Dobbins 800, 1500

13 Year Boys Hunter McNaughton Discus, Shot Put

14 Year Boys Marcel Niemandt 100, 200, 400, 800

14 Year Boys Lenana Munene 100

14 Year Boys Hayden O’Neill Javelin

14 Year Boys Evan Dippenaar Discus, Shot Put

15 Year Boys Angus Bamber 800, 1500, 3000

15 Year Boys Flint Hendle 800, 1500, 3000

15 Year Boys Lucas Goodwin High Jump, Javelin, Shot Put

16 Year Boys Nicholas Dixon-Grover 800, 1500, 3000

16 Year Boys Carter Licciardello 100, 200, 400, 800, Triple Jump

16 Year Boys Dylan Hibble High Jump, Javelin

17 Year Boys Jeshua Cronje 800, Discus, Javelin

17 Year Boys Jayden Porter 100, 400, Shot Put

17 Year Boys Riley Hibble Javelin

18 Year Boys Braden Rebgetz Shot Put, Discus, Javelin

Interschool Sports Carnivals

INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

The Interschool Cross Country was run on Tuesday 27 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.

Outstanding performances by the girls and boys teams resulted in the girls finishing 1st in the aggregate competition and the boys also finishing 1st.

Special congratulations to Dylan Plath, Harriet Connolly, Shelley-Claire Wells, Anwen Mackay, Lucy Jackson, Pia Plath, Alyssa Pang, Claire Saro, Harley Hinschen, Cameron Dobbins, Jett Elliott-Price, Marcel Niemandt, Angus Bamber, Flint Hendle, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Lewis Neame, Luke Bartolo and Nathaniel Talbot on their selection in the Northern Region Team and to all those who participated to the best of their ability.

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING

The Interschool Swimming Carnival was postponed until term 4 this year and was held on Wednesday 15 October at Long Tan pool Heatley. The girls won the aggregate competition (outstanding result) this year and the boys finished 2nd. Both girls and boys teams won the population trophies where points accumulated are divided by school population.

Outstanding individual performances included

The 4x50m Individual medley swimmers Finn Hallaux 15 and Under Boys 2nd, Oskar Bourne Open Boys 2nd, Geneviere Darveniza 15 and Under Girls 5th, and Lucy Wheelhouse Open Girls 5th.

There were a number of outstanding individual performances with the following students finishing in the top 10 in their races:

AGE GROUP STUDENT

13 Year Girls

14 Year Girls

15 Year Girls

16 Year Girls

17 Year Girls

18 Year Girls

Dylan Plath: 5th

Harriet Connolly: 6th

Ivy Ryan: 9th

Shelley-Claire Wells: 1st

Anwen Mackay: 1st

Lucy Jackson: 4th

Georgia Gordon:7th

Pia Plath: 4th

Alyssa Pang: 4th

Claire Saro: 2nd

Celicia Niemandt: 10th

RESULTS

AGE GROUP STUDENT

12 Year Boys

Harley Hinschen: 3rd

13 Year Boys Cameron Dobbins: 3rd

14 Year Boys

15 Year Boys

16 Year Boys

17 Year Boys

Jett Elliott-Price: 2nd

Marcel Niemandt: 4th

Angus Bamber: 1st

Flint Hendle: 3rd

Lachlan Tengbom: 7th

Nicholas Dixon-Grover: 1st

Lewis Neame: 5th

Denis Hromek:9th

Luke Bartolo: 3rd

Riley Hibble: 8th

Lucas Midson: 9th

18 Year Boys Nathaniel Talbot 3rd

Div 1 swimmers to win races were:

Sophie Bennett 13G 50m Freestyle

Tess Heazlewood 18G 50m Backstroke and 50m Breaststroke

Curtis Hunn 14B 50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke

RESULTS

Oskar Bourne 15B 50m Breaststroke

Thomas Cassidy 18B 50m Backstroke

The 14 Year girls 4x50m Freestyle relay and 14/15 Year boys 4x50m Medley relay teams both won their races.

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 60 students have been selected in Northern Region teams across a range of sports this year.

Some sports selected Queensland merit teams but the majority participated in interstate competition.

Special congratulations to Daniel Braney (Under 18 Rugby Union), Luke Bartolo (Under 18 Hockey and Australian Futures selection), Braden Rebgetz (Netball), Nick Dixon-Grover (Cross Country), Lara Burgers (Under 15 Water Polo, Football and Future Matildas football) and Abbigail Cutts (Touch Referee) on their selection in Queensland teams this year.

NORTHERN REGION REPRESENTATIVES

Staff member Mr John Rauch. Front row (left to right) Dylan Plath, Quinn Burgers, Isla Liebenberg, Harriet Connolly, Abbigail Cutts, Barney Ling, Cohen Humphreys, Alexander Finlay, Harley Hinschen. Second row Lucy Jackson, Jack Chandler, Liam Ewels, Alexander Chapman, Anwen Mackay, Pia Plath, Flint Hendle, Shelley-Claire Wells, Davin Hood. Third row Estella Smith, Macy Tate, Angus Bamber, Celicia Niemandt, Lewis Neame, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Zac Chalk, Luke Bartolo, Harper West, Lara Burgers. Fourth row Cameron Dobbins, Ben Sharpe, Riley Hibble, Lewis O'Neil, Lucas Goodwin, Dilshan Singh-Samra, Preston Campbell, Patrick Forbes, William West, Daniel Braney, Amy Edgerton. Fifth row Alyssa Pang, Dylan Hibble, Evan Dippenaar, Cooper Norval, Owen Richardson, Zachary Lorimer, Matai Heron Jia, Braden Rebgetz, Nathaniel Talbot.

QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES

Front row (left to right) Lara Burgers, Daniel Braney, Riley Hibble, Nicholas Dixon-Grover, Luke Bartolo, Abbigail Cutts, Evan Dippenaar.

Interschool Team Sports

The School has been represented in a wide range of Interschool competitions this year. These include:

Touch: Year 7/8 mixed team, Open girls team.

Basketball: Year 7/8 boys, Year 9/10 boys, Year 11/12 boys, Year 7/8 girls, Year 7/8 girls CBSQ team.

Football (Soccer): Year 7/8 boys, Bill Turner Cup Under 15 boys, Under 15 Futsal teams.

Water Polo: Open girls, Open boys.

Netball: 18 teams participating in Townsville City Netball competitions on Wednesday nights – see netball report;

Vicki Wilson Cup Year 10-12 Girls, Vicki Wilson Sield Year 7-9 Girls, Vicki Wilson Cup Open Boys.

Rugby League: Year 9/10 boys combined.

Rugby Union: Year 7 boys, Year 8 boys Year 9/10 boys combined.

7’s Rugby Union: Year 7/8 girls, Year 9/10 girls, Year 7/8 boys, Year 9/10 Boys

Volleyball: Year 11/12 mixed, Year 9/10 mixed.

Cricket: Year 7/8/9 combined, Year 10, 11, 12 combined.

Surf League: Surf Lifesaving – 52 students Year 7-12.

Rowing: see rowing report.

We have continued to do most of the team training on Monday afternoons this year. This has resulted in better organization and performance across a range of sports.

HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE:

The girls winning the aggregate competition at the interschool Swimming Carnival and the boys finishing second

• The 13 Year girls, 18 Year girls, 14 Year boys and 18 Year boys winning their age group at the Interschool Swimming Carnival.

• The outstanding performances of the girls and boys Cross Country teams in winning the aggregate competition.

• The 13 Year, 14 Year, 15 Year and 18 Year girls and 15 Year, 16 Year, 17 Year and 18 Year boys winning their age group at the Interschool Cross Country Carnival.

• The girls winning the aggregate competition at the Interschool Athletics Carnival and the boys finishing second.

• The 15 Year and 18 Year girls and 15 Year boys winning their age group at the Interschool Athletics Carnival.

• The overall performance of ALL students participating at the major carnivals: especially the girls winning ALL the major carnivals.

• Performance in block sport competitions of Year 7/8, Year 9/10 and Year 11/12 boys basketball, Year 7/8 girls touch, open mixed volleyball and open boys water polo teams.

• Year 7/8 and 9/10 combined rugby union team performances.

• Performance of the cricket teams in the NQ carnival.

• Performance of the Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 girls 7’s rugby teams.

• Continued outstanding success of the Cathedral rowing team winning boys aggregate competitions and boy’s 8’s race at the Townsville Head of the River then performing extremely well at the State regatta topping the medal tally winning 7 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze medals.

• Continued excellent performances of Cathedral netball teams in all competitions with participation in 2 grand finals and the Under 18 League team winning their semi final.

• The Open girls Vicki Wilson Cup team and Under 15 Vicki Wilson Shield team performance at the Northern Region competition.

• The Open boys Vicki Wilson Cup team performance finishing first in the region and progressing to the State finals finishing 5th.

• Girls finishing 1st and the boys 2nd in the Melton Black Shield for aggregate performance across all age groups at the 3 major carnivals.

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. The Year 7 and 8 students have been very competitive in all competitions and have a great attitude to training and competition.

Many thanks to the staff, students and parents who have assisted in coaching / managing / transporting any of the above mentioned teams.

Special thanks to Year 12 students Abby Vets (Sports Committee Captain), Caryse Krogh and Chloe Thomas for their service to the School in assisting with managing the swimming, cross country and athletics 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 interschool swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals.

Year 7: Henry Shiells, Hugo Richardson, Charlotte Pond, Quinn Burgers.

Year 8: Harriet Connolly, Marcel Niemandt, Edward Higgins.

Year 9: Anwen Mackay, Ayesha Judge, Hayden O’Neill.

Year 10: Hannah Pollock.

Year 11: Millie Irving, Lucy Wheelhouse, Halle Burgers, Lilly Johnston, James Lando, Jeshua Cronje, Pia Plath.

Year 12: Tess Heazlewood, Jazmyn Giles, Claire Saro, Riley Hibble, Braden Rebgetz, Thomas Cassidy.

MR JOHN RAUCH HEAD OF SPORT

& 8

Staff member Mr John Rauch. Front row (left to right) Bailey Hibble, Jett Edwards, Archer Lowrie, Kemba Hanson, Henry Navarro, Finley Richardson, Edward Finter. Second row Samuel Wangatau, Angus Fitzgerald, Emerson Baills, Harry Munro, Isaac Male, Matthew Lorimer, Fergus Chrisp. Third row Mr Chris Finlay (staff), Thomas Langford, Ivan Burger, Alex Johnson, William Sunner, George Walker, Indianna Minehan, Mr Michael Porter (staff).

Staff member Mr Garreth Edds and Mr Brenton Place. Front row (left to right) Xavier Perry, Flint Hendle, Hayden Briggs, Owen Richardson, Jobe Waring, Kade Maartensz, Isla Liebenberg. Second row Mr Garreth Edds (staff), Noah Liebenberg, Brayden Wann, Cooper Singh, Matthew Birrell, Lachlan Tengbom, Lara Burgers, Mr Brenton Place (staff).

& 8

Staff members Mr Chris Finlay. Front row (left to right)

Connor Fletchett, Alexander Finlay, Cohen Humphreys, Davin Hood, Jedd Hasenkamp, William Finter, Cody Webster. Second row Quinn Atkinson, Monty McLean, Jack Squire, Darcy Jones, Luke Lyons, Harry Entriken, Raymond Morisa. Third row Mr Chris Finlay (staff), Hugo Richardson, Angus Gutterson, Marcel Niemandt, Banjo Allen, Lenana Munene, Ethan Frizzell.

YEAR 8 BOYS BASKETBALL

Staff member Mr Jonathan Walsh. Front row (left to right) Joaquin Murillo, Willoughby Lalor, Will Anderson, Lawson Barker, Louie Lando. Second row Mr Jonathan Walsh (staff), Archer Speers, Daniel Pang, Edward Higgins, Lenana Munene, Hamish Morrissey.

YEAR 7

BOYS RUGBY UNION

BILL TURNER CUP FOOTBALL

YEAR 7

BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE

OPEN BOYS WATER POLO

Front row (left to right) Chad Appelcryn, Nathaniel Talbot, James Lando, Timothy Christie, Braden Rebgetz, Sam Offerman. Second row Joel Offermans, Henry Chin, Sam Offermans, Toby Salmon. Absent Jake Raebum, Jeshua Cronje.

SOCCER ACADEMY

Staff member Mr Garreth Edds. Front row (left to right) Filip Hromek, Xavier Perry, Braithan Nass, Hayden Briggs, Flint Hendle, Kade Maartensz, Kaidan Nass. Second row Mr Garreth Edds (staff), Shlok Srinivas, Noah Liebenberg, Brayden Wann, Cooper Singh, Nusayr Iqbal, Harry Cassidy-Cox. Third row Max Pool, Liam McManus, Matthew Birrell, Oscar Mitchell.

Interschool Team Sports

NQ ALL SCHOOLS OPEN GIRLS TOUCH

Staff members Mrs Rachel Foster and Mr Alex Dietrich. Front row (left to right)

Marlee Ewurum, Eleanor Saro, Pia Plath, Jazmyn Giles, Isabella Williams, Shelley-Claire Wells, Ella Vinson. Second row Mr Alex Dietrich (staff), Maddie Turner, Estella Smith, Harper Ryan, Macy Tate, Paige Wise, Carys Salmon, Maddie Hernandez, Mrs Rachel Foster (staff). Absent Kiera Wallace.

NQ ALL SCHOOLS MINOR MIXED TOUCH

Staff members Mrs Rachel Foster and Mr Alex Dietrich. Front row (left to right)

Cody Webster, William Finter, Milanah Rowan, Eliza Drew, Jedd Hasenkamp, Connor Fletchett. Second row Mr Alex Dietrich (staff), Djandi Woods, Leiah Bishop, Cameron Dobbins, Ruby Wells, Davin Hood, Mrs Rachel Foster (staff). Absent Liam Wheeler.

MINOR GIRLS ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH

Staff member Mr Alex Dietrich and Mrs Rachel Foster. Front row (left to right) Joanna Male, Harper Punch, Bronte Bulloch, Ivy Ryan, Kailey Wise, Dylan Plath. Second row Mr Alex Dietrich (staff), Charlee Jang, Emiliana Josifoski, Summer Hernandez, Addison Goodwin, Millie Kippin, Eve Musumeci, Harriet Connolly, Mrs Rachel Foster (staff).

YEAR 7 & 8 GIRLS BASKETBALL

Front row (left to right) Edie Newell-Voevodin, Taitum Hopkins, Ruby Wells, Gabriella Kubieniec, Milanah Rowan. Second row Makayla Philipson, Stella Woods, Addison Goodwin, Kamila Knipe.

GIRLS VICKI WILSON CUP

Staff member Mrs Rebecca Bulloch. Front row (left to right) Shaquana Castors, Claire Saro, Estella Smith, Alyssa Pang, Caryse Krogh, Millie Irving, Layla Munro. Second row Mrs Rebecca Bulloch (staff), Rosa Nzeakor, Amy Edgerton, Chelsea Campbell, Lilly Johnston, Georgia Docherty.

CBSQ BASKETBALL REPRESENTATIVES

Front row (left to right) Edie Newell-Voevodin, Taitum Hopkins, Gabriella Kubieniec, Milanah Rowan. Second row Ruby Wells, Makayla Philipson, Stella Woods, Kamila Knipe.

GIRLS YEAR 7-9 VICKI WILSON SHIELD

Staff member Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch. Front row (left to right) Eve Musumeci, Georgia Gordon, Millie Kippin, Bronte Bulloch, Jacqueline O'Halloran, Asha Licciardello, Harriet Connolly. Second row Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch (staff), Stella Woods, Macy Tate, Zahtari Ropeyarn, Harper West, Makayla Penrose, Jana Mulder, Emiliana Josifoski.

YEAR 9 & 10 BOYS BASKETBALL

Staff members Mr Jonathan Walsh. Front row (left to right) Steven Peel, Jack Allom, Lucas Goodwin, Levi Farley, Ayato Yoshida. Second row Mr Jonathan Walsh (staff), Carson Pitt, Matai Heron Jia, Chaz Hasenkamp, Darcy Wilson.

BOYS VICKI WILSON CUP

Staff member Ms Kistern Gates. Front row (left to right) Luke Bartolo, Lucas Midson, Cody Clark, Nathaniel Talbot, Thomas Cassidy, Toby Salmon. Second row Maverick Speers, Braden Rebgetz, James Lando, William West, Ms Kistern Gates (staff).

Interschool Team Sports continued

INTERMEDIATE CRICKET

OPEN MIXED VOLLEYBALL

Front row (left to right) Thomas Cassidy, River Sinclair-Dimech, Sam Offerman, Amy Edgerton, Dionysios Polemis, Claire Saro. Second row Nathaniel Talbot, Braden Rebgetz, William West, Lachlan Sullivan, Joseph Holland.

OPEN CRICKET

Staff member Mr Chris Horn. Front row (left to right) Sam Martin, Liam Braney, Lewis Musumeci, Ben Abdy, Steve Sharpe. Second row Mr Chris Horn (staff), Jeshua Cronje, Braden Rebgetz, Patrick Braney, David Cronje. Absent Charlie Hood, Tom Jolly, Jayden Porter, Ryan Young.

Staff member Mr Scott O'Neill. Front row (left to right) Danny Clark, Jacob Hester, Sidney Searle, Artie Hood, Marcel Niemandt. Second row Mr Scott O'Neill (staff), Will Grant, Owen Richardson, Hayden O'Neill, Sonai Tuala. Absent Sardar Abdur Rehman, Chibueze Eboh, Luke Gleadow, Hugo Richardson, Henry Shiells.

OPEN BOYS BASKETBALL

Staff member Mr Jonathan Walsh. Front row (left to right) Lucas Midson, Cody Clark, Lucas Goodwin, David Wereh. Second row Mr Jonathan Walsh (staff), James Lando, Keston Farley, Aaron Roberts, Maverick Speers.

Netball

Our 21st season competing at Townsville City Netball Association Inc. (TCNAI) as a school-based club has been packed full of opportunities, memories and experiences for our netballers. Season 2025 saw Cathedral Netball Club register 22 teams into the TCNAI fixtures competition - 4 x NetSetGo, 4 x 12U, 8 x 15U and 6 x 18U teams. We finished the season with eight junior teams qualifying for finals – Claws, Comets, Challengers, Cyclones, Classics, Honour, Pride and Legacy. After some hard-fought semi and preliminary finals, Pride and Challengers went on to contest the Grand Final, with both sadly finishing Runner Up, but still an outstanding result for the season. Congratulations go to Shaquana Castors (18U League), Marlee Ewurum (18U Div 2), Macy Tate (15 League), Charlotte Pond (15U Div 7), Philippa Connolly (12U Div 3) and Mia Bradshaw (12U Div 4) who were all awarded MVP for their respective divisions.

The netball dinner marked the end of the season for our junior teams with the Rock Centre transforming into a mythological celebration. Congratulations to Cathedral Coyotes who won the ‘Best Decorated Table’ Award with their impressive Medusa creation. The 2025 ‘Club Contribution’ award was donated and presented by Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch to Claire Saro who has given tirelessly to our club in all pathways and been an outstanding role model. Our Year 12 netballers were farewelled and gifted a white carnation each, before dancing the rest of the night away alongside their younger club mates. Our NetSetGo stars marked the conclusion of their season at Wildcatz

Indoor Sports. They had the opportunity to keep their passion for netball alive with some indoor matches and test their limits in Ninja Parc. Players were thrilled to receive medals and gifts, enjoy some cake, and create lasting memories with their netball friends.

Umpiring in 2025 was led by Alana Clark, who again brought great dedication to her role in organising and developing our 33 umpires. With another influx of keen, new umpires, plus our hardworking base, our club was abundant with umpire development and achievements.

In a challenging role that is highly scrutinised and holds great responsibility, our coaches have done a fantastic job bringing together their teams and developing their skills across the year. Cathedral proudly offers a pathway in coaching for students who are keen to commit to the role and these student coaches in 2025 were exceptional. The ‘Student Coach of the Year’ award was particularly difficult to decide with so many talented young coaches. Maddi McLean, Annabel Goddard, Abby Vets, Claire Saro, Layla Munro, Caryse Krogh, Chloe Thomas, Claudia Chun Tie and Lilly Johnston were all worthy nominees, however congratulations go to Chloe Thomas who was deservingly named the 2025 winner.

CARNIVALS AND SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

Four teams competed at the Northern Netball Cup at TCNAI. All teams performed exceptionally well, with special mention to our two Year 6

Academy teams who made it through to the Division 1 & 2 grand final, but were both defeated finishing Runner Up.

Two teams represented our school with pride at the First Nations Schools Carnival. Both teams played with enthusiasm and skill, notching up many wins and individual students Shaquana Castors, Zara-Lee Walsh, Zahtari Ropeyarn, Anukie Miller and Ariza Prior-Bounghi were identified into a FNAE talent squad.

In 2025 we had all four of our NetSetGo teams compete in the Future Diamonds Carnival, providing participants with wonderful memories alongside their teammates. Our smallest netballers developed their skills and showed amazing improvement in their play from this experience.

The Vicki Wilson Championships were contested strongly by our teams in 2025. The Shield team played consistently on the day to finish 5th. Their dedication and teamwork were evident in every match, with coach Debbie Bennett-Rauch praising their grit as they battled through 10 gruelling games. The Cup team put up a commendable performance, also finishing 5th in a very tight division. They faced several heartbreakingly close losses, but their determination and effort never waned. Our Boys Cup team, coached by Kistern Gates, went through the regional round undefeated demonstrating outstanding skill and composure. This qualified them for the State Finals where they competed at Nissan Arena in Brisbane amongst the top 16 schools in Queensland. Our young men played

Netball continued

some phenomenal netball across this very tough competition, earning themselves 5th place in the State.

The McDonalds Junior Carnival was again a popular event for Cathedral netballers, resulting in our largest number of teams entered to date. 12 teams competed across the weekend, guided by our dedicated coaches who volunteered their time, and officiated by Cathedral umpires who covered a huge number of allocations. All teams represented Cathedral with excellence, on and off court resulting in a fabulous weekend of netball, bonding and fun for our teams. Congratulations to overall division runner-up Cathedral Stars (Yr 9) and Zara Mulder who was named MVP of 12 years Div 1.

MRS REBECCA BULLOCH NETBALL COORDINATOR

END OF SEASON RESULTS

Cathedral Legacy 18U League Bec Bulloch

Cathedral Heritage 18U 1 Luke Abdy

Cathedral Spirit 18U 2

Cathedral Pride 18U 4

Cathedral Honour 18U 4

Cathedral Glory 18U 4

Kayleigh Neilson

Alicia Porter

Robyn Lait

Maddy Cliffe & Ange Melville

Cathedral Classics 15U League Kistern Gates

Cathedral Chaos 15U 2 Yasmin Lane

Cathedral Cyclones 15U 3

Cathedral Challengers 15U 4

Cathedral Cannons 15U 5

Cathedral Comets 15U 7

Cathedral Checkers 15U 7

Caryse Krogh & Annabel Goddard

Layla Munro & Claire Saro

Chloe Thomas & Emily Cook

Abby Vets & Claudia Chun Tie

Maddi McLean

Cathedral Cougars 12U League Madison Allom

Cathedral Coyotes 12U 1 Lilly Johnston

Cathedral Claws 12U 3 Molly Pool & Shana Johnson

Cathedral Cobras 12U 4

Cathedral Cheetahs GO ‘A’

Cassie Mottin & Georgia Docherty

Grace Cassidy-Cox & Charli Harris

Cathedral Chameleons GO ‘B’ Summer Mitchell & Ashlin Lane

Cathedral Chipmunks SET ‘A’ Abbey Gillinder & Amber Turner

Cathedral Clouds SET ‘B’ Ashe Coxon n/a

Claire Saro

Alyssa Pang

Layla Munro Kovi Cursio

Lily Dyer

Annabelle Hill

Abbey Gillinder Summer Mitchell

Molly Pool Lizzie FaggMaclaughlin

Mia Vecchio Vlada Nikitina

Jana Mulder & Macy Tate Millie Kippin

Harriet Connolly Hayley Finlay

Joanna Male Lucy Wood

Lani Cameron

Mia Kelly Kishtarna Minniecon

Anabelle Edkins Lucy Richardson

Mila Halpin Clare Birchmore

Isla Sullivan Annabel Graham

Lulu Godschall-Johnson Chloe Lee

Philippa Connolly Sienna Wise

Hayley Phillips Hugo Kippin

Netball Team Photos

UMPIRE AWARDS

National C Badge: Amy Edgerton

TCNAI Junior Umpire of the Year: Amy Edgerton

Competency: Bridget Bulloch, Emma Christian, Ashley Whitehead, Rosie Musumeci, lliette Young, Jacquie O’Halloran, Dylan Plath.

15U NETBALL

Staff member Mrs Rebecca Bulloch. Front row (left to right) Joanna Male, Sophia Saro, Tahlia O'Neill, Ivy Ryan, Maya Pandalai, Harriet Smith, Elliette Young, Zala Sullivan, Laura Klingner, Emma Christian, Mylee Briggs, Dylan Plath, Charlotte Pond, Penzi Munene. Second row Claudia Chun Tie, Maddi McLean, Mila Halpin, Kailey Wise, Shelley-Claire Wells, Charlee Jang, Ella Walker, Lucy Richardson, McKenzie Lilley, Georgia Gordon, Harriet Connolly, Sophie McFarlane, Lucy Jones, Olivia Gleadow, Lucia Calleja, Milanah Rowan, Annabel Goddard, Ms Kistern Gates. Third row Layla Munro, Claire Saro, Isla Sullivan, Shivani Glassop, Anabelle Edkins, Eve Musumeci, Lucy Wood, Bronte Bulloch, Tori Sullivan, Rihana McFarlane, Clare Birchmore, Louise Birchmore, Emma Chandler, Ella Amos, Eleanor Saro, Syriah Clark, Ms Yasmin Lane, Caryse Krogh. Fourth row Abbygail Vets, Jacqueline O'Halloran, Emily Walker, Abbey Penny, Hayley Finlay, Maddie Turner, Carys Salmon, Millie Kippin, Paige Wise, Kishtarna Minniecon, Lulu McLean, Zarhlaae Mitchell, Arabella Robinson, Leilani Gitsham, Summer Hernandez, Indiana Packer, Chloe Thomas. Fifth row Emiliana Josifoski, Mia Kelly, Zahtari Ropeyarn, Lani Cameron, Jana Mulder, Lily Lowis, Lucy Fennamore, Makayla Penrose, Macy Tate, Stella Woods, Sarah O'Callaghan Absent Tiare Genia, Zara-Lee Walsh, Brooklyn Wightman, Emily Cook (coach), Ms Lani Bourke (coach).

18U NETBALL

Staff member Mrs Rebecca Bulloch. Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Ashanti Castors, Mia Vecchio, Cassie Mottin, Ashley Whitehead, Caryse Krogh, Claire Saro, Elizabeth Fagg-Maclaughlin, Grace Cassidy-Cox, Lily Dyer, Abbey Gillinder, Gemma Gillinder. Second row Mrs Rebecca Bulloch (staff), Mia Gargan, Maddi McLean, Shaquana Castors, Charli Harris, Amber Turner, Vlada Nikitina, Amy Harris, Ashlin Lane, Isabella Williams, Layla Munro, Tahlia Penrose. Third row Kaitlin Lizzio, Bridie Davie, Estella Smith, Millie Irving, Ella Roberts, Keleigh Fitzpatrick, Harper Ryan, Maddie Hernandez, Angelina Kenny, Pia Plath. Fourth row Shana Johnson, Tess Heazlewood, Julie Liu, Daniella Bracken, Alyssa Pang, Bella Begelhole, Molly Pool, Claudia Chun Tie, Abbygail Vets, Ella Pozzi. Fifth row Grace Simpson, Kovi Cursio, Rosa Nzeakor, Annabelle Hill, Amy Edgerton, Grace Taylor, Chelsea Campbell, Lilly Johnston, Summer Mitchell, Georgia Docherty, Elizabeth Lindsay Absent Mr Luke Abdy (coach), Ms Angelina Melville (coach), Ms Maddy Cliffe (coach), Ms Robyn Lait (coach), Ms Alicia Porter (coach), Ms Kayleigh Neilson (coach), Emily Cook, Sophie Spreadborough, Ruby Hansen, Emmy Radeck.

NETBALL UMPIRES

Staff member Mrs Rebecca Bulloch. Front row (left to right) Dylan Plath, Emma Christian, Elliette Young, Harriet Connolly, Rosie Musumeci, Sophia Saro, Bridget Bulloch. Second row Ashley Whitehead, Eve Musumeci, Hayley Finlay, Jacqueline O'Halloran, Bronte Bulloch, Maddi McLean, Lily Dyer. Third row Alyssa Pang, Lilly Johnston, Amy Edgerton, Chelsea Campbell, Georgia Docherty, Shana Johnson.

Service: Alyssa Pang, Amy Edgerton, Bridget Bulloch, Bronte Bulloch, Chelsea Campbell, Emma Chandler, Eve Musumeci, Harriet Connolly, Hayley Finlay, Jacquie O’Halloran, Lilly Johnston, Maddi McLean, Madison Allom, Millie Kippin, Robyn Lait, Sophia Saro, Zoe Goodwin, Elliette Young, Emma Christian, Ashley Whitehead.

Rowing

What a year for the Cathedral Rowing Team it has been. From the very start of the year all the way to the end we have had some remarkable outcomes across all age groups.

To start of the year, we had a small group five of athletes' head down to the Open Queensland regatta. Coming out of a tough training block we managed to get one gold, three silver and two bronze from this event. Due to the success of the regatta Riley Hibble and Nathaniel Talbot then continued their training to head down to Nationals in Tasmania where they placed in the top six crews in the A-final in their events. Additionally, from the Open Queensland regatta, Riley Hibble was also selected for the Queensland pathways squad where he then competed again in one of the two eights made from the selected athletes.

Within Term 1 the Learn to Row program started, it was great to see so many new people wanting to try rowing. Although Learn to Row is usually filled with Year 7 and 8 students it was great to see an increase of Year 9’s and 10’s giving the sport a go. When helping it was great to witness the capability these new rowers have, and I couldn’t wait to see where they would go during the season.

After a successful local season, we headed down to states with again some great results with athletes demonstrating their protentional with many being successful with progressing to semis and finals. At this regatta we topped the medal tally with 7 golds, 1 silver and 4 bronze. Finishing the season on a high.

MR SIMON DAVIS

ROWING COORDINATOR

ROWING AWARDS

Most Improved Rowers /Coxswain:

Abbi Turner

Tori Sullivan

Grace Burrows

Mikayla Penrose

Louise Birchmore

Logan Davie

Fraser Graham

Charlie Parfrey

Encouragement Award for Effort and Commitment to Rowing:

Ben Sharpe

Coaches Award for Best Crew

Girls Year 9 2x

Zoe Webster

Georgia Gordon

Boys Year 9 2x

Owen Richardson

Ben Sharpe

Eric Stefanovic

Fraser Graham

Cox – Nate Brooks

Presentation of Boys Open Eight Crew

Jeshua Cronje

Chad Apelcryn

Dylan Hibble

Braden Rebgetz

Riley Hibble

Nathanial Talbot / Owen Richardson

David Cronje

Sam Offerman

Cox – Alex Chapman

Presentation of Girls Open Eight Crew

Tahlia Penrose

Isabella Williams

Halle Burgers

Mikayla Penrose

Lucy Neilsen

Zoe Webster

Amy Edgerton

Alyssa Pang

Cox – Nate Brooks

Northern Region School

Representative Rowing Team

Zoe Webster

Amy Edgerton

David Cronje

Owen Richardson

Braden Rebgetz

Riley Hibble

Alex Chapman

Most Successful Female Rower

Zoe Webster

Most Successful Male Rower

Evan Dippenaar

Riley Hibble

Most Invaluable Coxswain

Alexander Chapman

Exceptional Female Leadership and Teamwork Award

Amy Edgerton

Exceptional Male Leadership and Teamwork Award

Sam Offerman

2024 Coaches

Simon Davis

Jamie Forbes

Jacob Pang

Micah Talbot

Charlie Patrick

Leyla Kennelley

Rowing

YEAR 7-8 ROWING

Front row (left to right) Connor Fletchett, Nate Brooks, Charlie Parfrey, Will Gordon, Emma Christian, Ella Walker, Farrell Fitzgerald, Sarah Steel, Stephanie McCauley. Second row Isla Sullivan, Jay Antoney, Clare Birchmore, Jessica Webster, Hugo Richardson, Ethan Rademaker, Chloe Reddicliffe, Abbi Turner, Alex Hibble. Third row Banjo Allen, Oscar Holland, Ben Sharpe, Fraser Graham, Erik Stefanovic, Kynan Lilley.

YEAR 9 & 10 ROWING

Front row (left to right) Louise Birchmore, Tori Sullivan, Zoe Webster, Makayla Penrose, Lucy Neilsen, Tavish Moncrieff, Georgia Gordon. Second row Bella Faichney, Johnny Godschall-Johnson, Ben Sharpe, Erik Stefanovic, Jack Last, Joseph Lyons, Bridget Pedracini. Third row Fraser Graham, Dylan Hibble, Remi Johnson, Owen Richardson, Lucas Goodwin, Jens Mutavdzic.

YEAR 11 & 12 ROWING

Front row (left to right) Sam Offerman, Nathaniel Talbot, Braden Rebgetz, Riley Hibble, Chad Appelcryn, Alexander Chapman. Second row Isabella Williams, Alyssa Pang, Amy Edgerton, Grace Burrows, Tahlia Penrose.

Music Report

2025 has been a very busy year for The Cathedral School Performing Arts Department. The year was to commence with the Bi-Annual Anglican Schools Music Festival to be held in collaboration with Anglican schools across North Queensland, an exciting weekend was on the way when mother nature decided to bring more than 2 meters of rain to the Townsville region. Unfortunately, the event had to be cancelled but no fear…next time it will be even bigger and better.

A Chamber Music Evening held in the wonderful new Learning Hub was our first of many official performances for 2025. The venue, acoustics and performances were all outstanding. Two days later and we were forced to dodge the rain again! Ballads and Brushes, hosted by the P & F was held outside the Learning Hub with art displayed and auctioned in the Art rooms, along with delicious platters supplied by Otto’s Market for our enjoyment. Big Band, Rock and Contemporary Bands together with The Collective, our student run Jazz Band entertained the crowd throughout the evening.

Term 2 was a very productive term for the Performing Arts Department. We began proudly taking part in the Townsville ANZAC Day Street March on a beautiful crisp Friday morning. Open Day followed, by the P and F Carnival rounded out the first half of the term. Week 6 was a Performing Arts Extravaganza with our annual Showcase performance “Game On” marking the conclusion of MAD Week and the announcement of the 2026 school Production, Once Upon A One More Time. Soloist performed in the foyer to an audience of proud parents in week 7 and our small ensemble groups displayed their outstanding musicianship in St James Cathedral on Saturday June 7th.

Trivia Night saw the Performing Arts department once again fill the Rock centre with Sporting Superstars from Golfers to Netballers and of course

the occasional injured sports star. The night was a huge success, raising more than $6000 for the Music Department. Thanks must go to all our very generous sponsors for the evening.

Grandparents Day, one of the highlights of the school year, marked the final music performance for the term. Grandparents travelled from near and far to spend a joyful day with their wonderful grandchildren, celebrating family and connection. Our Junior Ensembles delighted the audience with their incredible talent and enthusiasm.

Term Three began with the schools 108th Birthday celebrations.

Vaughan Williams Symphonic Band, Bellissimo Flute Ensemble and the Senior String Quartet performed throughout the weekend.

This year the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) hosted a performance by our very own Contemporary Strings on the Garden Stage. A big congratulations, your performances were outstanding.

Battle of the Bands took place in midAugust; the competition was the fiercest we have seen so far! 1609.34 Kilometres, a band comprised of Middle School students took out first place for 2025.

Cotters Market, a favourite amongst students and parents had us all rising early on Sunday 31st August. The morning was filled with wonderful music and the smell of coffee fresh donuts! Toes were tapping to the beat of the drums and hips were swaying with music. The Eisteddfod began on September 6th, with our wonderfully talented musicians performing throughout the week and bringing great pride to the school. String Ensembles, Concert Bands, Small Groups, Dancers, and Soloists captivated audiences, performing with passion and dedication at every opportunity. Sounds of Celebrations Kicked off term 4, celebrating the achievements of our wonderful musicians. The night was filled with enthusiasm and electric performances. Christmas at the piano was once again a truly amazing event for our piano teachers with the Rock centre filled with carols from 11am until 4pm!

Presentation Nights for Junior, Middle and Senior Schools were the culmination of an amazing years work by our students and teachers.

MRS LYNDALL PENALUNA HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS-EXTRACURRICULAR

PERFORMING ARTS STAFF

Front row (left to right) Lyndall Penaluna, Lyn Burney, Stephanie Dick, Kathryn Adkins, Emma Boughen, Paris Walsh. Second row Jessica Winton, Cynthia Chambers, Paul Neilson, Jo Batterham, Heidi Newell. Third row Michael Stuart, Arthur Florence, Alex Alford, Suzie Searight. Absent Julia Burnett and Jennifer Hall.

Music Leaders' Report

MIDDLE SCHOOL

MUSIC LEADER REFLECTION

Trivia night this year was a memorable and entertaining evening for all involved.

It kicked off with an unforgettable performance from the Contemporary Strings group, elevating the mood for a night jam packed with energy and fun.

The night was filled with food and fun, as participants dived into the questions. They were challenging, but even more challenging was the lively activities that kept everyone on their toes.

Each table was dressed up according to the sports theme, and each costume was creative, unique and overall amazing.

Throughout the night, rivalries were forged as teams battled for the crown, but in the end only one team could emerge victorious.

The atmosphere remained fun and bubbly for the whole night, even as teams eagerly awaited the results.

The night was a great success, bringing together students, staff and the wider community for a night of fierce but friendly competition.

A big shout out must go to our generous sponsors who provided the many prizes won throughout the evening.

Those in attendance enjoyed it thoroughly and we are all looking forward to next year’s annual trivia night.

LUCY JACKSON

SENIOR SCHOOL

MUSIC CAPTAIN REFLECTION

Term 1 commenced with the first ever Chamber Evening in the Learning Hub on the 21st of March. The resonant, open space had the perfect acoustics to show off our small ensembles –saxophones, clarinets, strings and brass.

Following shortly after was the P & F Ballads and Brushes, where families could enjoy the catchy tunes from Big Band, Contemporary Band, Rock Band and The Collective from their picnic blankets and camping chairs, or whilst exploring the silent auction inside.

Term 2 was certainly a busy one, with performances almost every week. After our talented trumpeters’ performances in our Week 2 ANZAC Day commemorations, we had Open Day in Week 4, where current and future Cathedral families were entertained by a myriad of small and large ensembles. Week 5 held the Cathedral Carnival, where Big Band, Contemporary, and Rock Band delighted the masses with dance-worthy classics.

Next was the big one – the annual Winter Showcase! This year’s sporty theme of “Game On” seemed to be an odd choice for musicians, but it worked surprisingly well. Starting with a bang with “Welcome to the Jungle” from Big Band, the night only got better from there. From our beloved PE teacher, JR, running to the Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of “Chariots of Fire”, to the Heads of Houses battling it out in a Mario Kart race on screen, to the String Orchestra playing the Townsville favourite “The Cowboys Are My Team”, the night was undoubtedly a memory that will stick with us.

Following another small chamber concert and the jazzy Sunset Soiree, the annual Trivia Night was held with the same theme as Showcase. As always, it was a whirlwind of hilarious costumes and friendly fire as tables battled it out for the ultimate bragging rights and prizes. All in all, Semester 1 was an unforgettable start to the year, and our students should be proud of themselves. I am so grateful that,

through this position, I was able to give back to the program that has given me and others so much. I hope all captains in years to come can have as much fun as we have had this year.

KIERA JOLLY

MUSIC CAPTAIN REFLECTION

The second semester of 2025 ushered in a flurry of events that filled audiences and players with excitement and joy.

Celebrating the schools 108 years of our school’s proud history was the first event of an action-packed Term 3. Foundation Day was marked by a series of services and events honouring our heritage and community spirit. School ensembles performed beautifully throughout the celebrations, adding a special musical touch to each occasion and showcasing the talent and dedication of our students.

Battle of the Bands took place in Week 5. Our annual competition where students from Middle and Senior School come together to form performance groups. This year we saw seven incredible bands. The event was accompanied by a sale of sausages on bread and soft drinks, attracting a massive crowd in support of our amazing performers. With the bands exploring several different genres of music and even creating an original song, the performances were electric, and the scores were extremely close. Ultimately the competition was taken out by one of our Middle School Bands.

Next on the agenda were performances by our Contemporary Band, Big Band and Rock Band at the Cotters Market. For a number of our performing students, it was one of their first opportunities to play for an unfiltered public audience. The three bands rose spectacularly to the occasion and sent waves of excitement and joy throughout the market.

Following heat on the heels of the Cotters Market was the Eisteddfod, where Cathedral competed with other schools in Townsville. Our

students achieved resounding successes throughout the competition, with performances receiving incredible marks from judges and stunning audiences each day.

Finally, the action-packed Semester 2 of 2025 was brought to a close with the annual Sounds of Celebration. This epic finale featured performances from many of our bands and ensembles while also serving as an opportunity to present individual awards to recognize the musical achievements of many of our students. It was a memorable evening with the tireless work of our students coming to fruition while final farewell was given to our beloved Year 12 musicians.

Overall, Semester 2 of 2025 was a truly unforgettable whirlwind of amazing successes, awe-inspiring performances and well-deserved applause as the year came to an end. While I am not able to predict what 2026 has in store for our Music Department, I have no doubt that it will continue to be defined by excellence and breathtaking performances by our students.

JACK RYAN

Instrumental Music Program

2025 marked the largest participation to date in The Cathedral School’s Instrumental Music Program (IMP), with a record number of Junior School students taking part. As part of their weekly curriculum, students received group tuition on a wide range of instruments — from flute to tuba, and everything in between.

This year’s results have been exceptional, with every student showing significant improvement on their chosen instrument. The Junior School Concert Band and String Ensembles have flourished thanks to this program and the enthusiasm of these young musicians.

The benefits of the IMP extend well beyond music — students build confidence, teamwork, and discipline, skills that enhance all aspects of their learning and personal growth.

LYNDALL PENALUNA HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS

Showcase

On your marks, get set……GO!!

Our annual Showcase was a sporting success story in 2025.

Our ensembles took to the starting line, competed in epic races and navigated the twists and turns of the chicanes at the Townsville 500. Instrumentalists climbed mountains, raced through the snow and swam for our lives. House spirit was tested with the various Heads of Houses competing in a Mario Cart Race like no other

The Rock Centre was transformed into a battleground where only the strongest survived. Welcome to the Jungle! The roar of the crowd was thunderous, the energy untamed, and the action exploded in a frenzy of power, passion, and adrenaline. Cathedral teams prowled, ready to conquer, dominate, and lay everything on the line. Audiences had to hang on tight, all night to survive the savage showdown — a true fight for survival in the heart of the jungle.

LYNDALL PENALUNA HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS

Townsville Eisteddfod

2025 was a hugely successful year for The Cathedral School at the Townsville Eisteddfod.

From September 6th Music Ensembles, Troupes, Speech and Drama students and individuals competed at the Denise Glasgow Performing Arts Centre and the Civic Theatre in a three week performing arts extravaganza.

Every student showed tireless dedication in the leadup to the Eisteddfod and all Ensemble Directors and Teachers were very proud of them all.

LYNDALL PENALUNA HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS

DRAMA AWARDS

WHOLE SCHOOL AWARD WON

Alice Coxon Junior School Thespian of the Year

Emmett Aubrey Middle School Thespian of the Year

Nina Polit Simms Senior School Thespian to the Year

Lucia Chiesa Stage Spirit Award

Grace Burrows Virtue Dramatica Award

DANCE GROUP

JUNIOR SCHOOL PLACE

Echo Troupe 1st

DANCE AWARDS

WHOLE SCHOOL AWARD WON

Emily Hawes Sempre Dando Dedication to Dance

Charlie Thurston Junior School Dancer of the Year

Ava Nyambane Junior School Devota

Summer Hernandez Middle School Dancer of the Year

Kaitlyn Turner Middle/Senior School Devota

Chloe Thomas Senior School Dancer to the Year

MAJOR AWARDS

ENSEMBLE RESULTS

JUNIOR SCHOOL PLACE

Animato Choir 1st

Junior School Concert Band 1st

Junior School Percussion Ensemble 1st

Junior School String Orchestra 3rd

Junior Reeds Ensemble 3rd

Animato Choir Highly Commended

Junior School Poco Strings Highly Commended

ENSEMBLE RESULTS

MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL PLACE

Flute Bellissimo 1st

Senior String Quartet 1st

String Trio 1st

Vaughan Williams Symphonic Band 1st

Big Band 2nd

Chamber Strings 2nd

Guitar Orchestra 2nd

Percy Grainger Concert Band 2nd

Saxophone Trio 2nd

Senior Singers 2nd

Symphony Orchestra 2nd

Clarinet Ensemble 3rd

Percussion Ensemble 3rd

Voices of Cathedral Ensemble 3rd

Guitar Orchestra Highly Commended

Middle String Quartet Highly Commended

WHOLE SCHOOL YEAR LEVEL AWARD WON

Pacey-James Grainger Years 4

Gabrielle Penaluna Year 11

Senior String Trio Year 11 – 12

Joshua Weston Year 11

Do Young Park Years 12

Brass Music Specialist Award - Most Promising Student Age 12 and Under

Fitzgerald Award - Most Promising Woodwind Student Age 12 and Under

Sister Valerie Huston Award for Most Outstanding Instrumental Item

Townsville & Districts State School Instrumental Music Bursary

Townsville Eisteddfod Award - Most Promising String Student Age 13-18

Sounds of Celebration

Sounds of Celebration was an evening of celebration for the Instrumental Music Department. Our annual awards night took place on October 17th in the Rock Centre and highlighted the wonderful effort and achievements of many of our instrumental students throughout the year.

The Year 12 cohort of 2025 were officially farewelled after handing in their ties and sashes to ‘Reach Out I’ll Be There’. At its heart, the song is about being there for each other, always offering comfort and stability when life feels overwhelming. All of them will be greatly missed, and I would like to personally thank them for all they have given to music at The Cathedral School.

LYNDALL PENALUNA

YOUNG VIRTUOSO

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Marlo Hopkins 4

Pacey-James Grainger 4

Sebastian Fletcher 4

Alice Coxon 5

Anna To 5

Chisom Eboh 5

Gautam Ray 5

Klara Simenic 5

Molly McCabe 5

Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar 5

Charlotte Young 6

Codey Sullivan 6

George Holmkvist 6

Helena Edelman 6

Holly Chalk 6

Krishnan Pandalai 6

Maria Gianoulis 6

Markus Bourne 6

William Malandris 6

2026 MUSIC CAPTAINS & LEADERS

MUSIC CAPTAINS

Gabrielle Penaluna & Toby

MUSIC LEADERS

Sarin Quinn & Liam Ewels

MAJOR AWARDS

Crescendo Award for Junior School

Ivy Hodda

Crescendo Award for Middle School

Lucy Jackson

Crescendo Award for Senior School

Jack Roseby & Riya Sunil

Bel Canto Award for Junior School

Annabel Waring

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Abbey Penny 7

Anja Belward 7

Arabella

Bel Canto Award for Middle School

Kaitlyn Penaluna

Bel Canto Award for Senior School

Amber Meeson

Maestro Award for Junior School

Odran Stuart

Maestro Award for Middle School

Hannah Ewels

Maestro Award for Senior School

Do Young Park

Artiste Award for Senior School

Hunter Boschen

Music Groups

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Michael Stuart. Front row (left to right) Evelyn Le, Xavier Perry, Lucy Edelman, Emmett Aubrey, Molly McCosker, Kieran Sheldon, Alexandra Kaczmarek-Wiggins. Second row Mr Michael Stuart (staff), Arabella Robinson, Anwen Mackay, Benjamin Steine , Miles Lyster, Johnny Godschall-Johnson, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Lucy McCallum Absent Eli Stuart and Lillian Pracher.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

MARCHING DRUM CORPS

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson. Front row (left to right) Barney Ling, Hugo Richardson, Jobe Waring, Jacob James, Cooper Baills. Second row Mr Paul Neilson (staff), James McCosker, Jack Roseby, Cooper de Lange, William Morris, Hunter Boschen. Absent Liam Braney.

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson. Front row (left to right) William Bamber, Barney Ling, Jobe Waring, Zoe Webster, Marcel Niemandt, Cooper Baills, Monty McLean. Second row Mr Paul Neilson (staff), Hugo Richardson, James McCosker, Cooper de Lange, Jacob James, Liam Ewels.

ROCK BAND

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson. Front row (left to right) Mr Paul Neilson (staff), Adelaide De Hoog, Emmett Aubrey, Jobe Waring, Zoe Lyster, Jack Ryan, Ayeesha Judge, Lucy McCallum, Kaitlyn Penaluna.

MIDDLE STRING QUARTET

Staff member Miss Bianca Parison. Front row (left to right) Miss Bianca Parison (staff), Angus Bamber, Justin Zheng, Sam Offerman, Joshua Ly.

SENIOR STRING QUARTET

Staff member Ms Jessical Winton. Front row (left to right) Joshua Weston, James Brennan, Do Young Park, Abigail Ly, Ms Jessica Winton (staff).

SAXOPHONE TRIO

Staff member Mr Alexander Alford. Front row (left to right) Benjamin Ryan, Kiera Jolly, Gabrielle Penaluna, Mr Alexander Alford (staff).

Staff member Mrs Cynthia Chambers. Front row (left to right) Mrs Cynthia Chambers

Rosalie Edelman, Ewan Mackay, Joshua Tomarchio, Aaron Roberts, Alec Pastega, Daniel Pang, Toby Salmon, Penelope Higgins. Absent Eli Stuart.

CONTEMPORARY BAND

Staff member Mr Paul Neilson. Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Gabrielle Penaluna, Mani Pradhan, Mia Clive, Amber Meeson, Lucy Edelman, Sheanah De Motte. Second row Mr Paul Neilson (staff), Hunter Boschen, Jack Roseby, Miles Lyster, Joshua Weston, Christopher Neilson, Benjamin Ryan. Absent Lillian Pracher.

CHAMBER STRINGS

Staff member Ms Winton. Front row (left to right) Riya Sunil, Abigail Ly, Lucy Edelman, Joshua Ly , Afram Bakoz, Te Kauki Tamou, Lucy Jackson, Sheanah De Motte. Second row Miss Bianca Parison, Angus Bamber, Anwen Mackay, Hannah Ewels, Mia Clive, Jillian McCauley, Abbigail Cutts, Samuel Dalton. Third row Do Young Park, Justin Zheng, Sam Offerman, Jens Mutavdzic, Reuben Bryant, Joshua Weston Absent David Cronje and Patrick Forbes.

FLUTE BELLISSIMO

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna. Front row (left to right) Mani Pradhan, Mikaela Amos, Zoe Lyster, Benjamin Ryan, Caryse Krogh, Amber Meeson, Amber Turner, Mrs Lyndall Penaluna (staff).

BRASS ENSEMBLE 1

(staff),

BRASS ENSEMBLE 2

Staff member Mrs Cynthia Chambers. Front row (left to right) Mrs Cynthia Chambers, Grace Stillwell, Jack Vaughan, Stella Munro, William Bamber and Sophia Saro.

FLUTE CANTABILE

Staff member Mrs Jenny Hall. Front row (left to right) Arabella Belward, Elliette Young, Anabelle Edkins, Mia Kelly, Sarin Quinn, Ashley Sexton, Olivia Gleadow, Mrs Jenny Hall (staff).

CLARINET ENSEMBLE

Staff member Mr Alexander Alford. Front row (left to right) Mr Alexander Alford (staff), Gabrielle Penaluna, Hannah Ewels, Reef Hansen, Alyssa Pang, Claire Saro, Anja Belward.

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CONTEMPORARY STRINGS

Staff member Miss Jessica Winton. Front row (left to right) Riya Sunil, Abigail Ly, Lucy Jackson, Jillian McCauley, Abbigail Cutts, Lucy Edelman, Laura Klingner, Sheanah De Motte. Second row Ms Jessica Winton (staff), Anwen Mackay, Afram Bakoz, Joshua Ly, Te Kauki Tamou, Lily Cormack, Samuel Dalton, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Molly McCosker. Third row Angus Bamber, Reuben Bryant, Sam Offerman, Jens Mutavdzic, Justin Zheng, Joshua Weston, James McCosker. Absent David Cronje, Patrick Forbes, and Willow Morse.

BIG BAND

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna. Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Lily Vera, Hannah Ewels, Kiera Jolly, Rosalie Edelman, Gabrielle Penaluna, Kaitlyn Penaluna. Second row Mrs Lyndall Penaluna (staff), Toby Salmon, Hunter Boschen, Jack Roseby, Benjamin Ryan, Ewan Mackay, Thomas Waldron. Third row Alec Pastega, James Brennan, Aaron Roberts, Reef Hansen, Do Young Park. Absent Lillian Pracher and Eli Stuart.

SENIOR SINGERS

Staff member Ms Stephanie Dick. Front row (left to right) Gemma Gillinder, Riya Sunil, Sheanah De Motte, Tess Heazlewood, Lily Vera, Amelia Richardson, Shailyn Sajur. Second row Adelaide De Hoog, Mani Pradhan, Chanelle Musasizi, Lilly Johnston, Mia Clive, Miranda Mackee, Amber Meeson. Third row Matilda Schmid, William Barker, Reef Hansen, Hunter Boschen, Celicia Niemandt. Absent Miss Stephanie Dick (staff).

STRING ORCHESTRA

Staff member Miss Bianca Parison. Front row (left

AARON COPLAND CONCERT BAND

Staff member Mr Alexander Alford. Front row (left to right) Alexander Finlay, Elizabeth Washington, Charlotte O'Neill, Emily Sadewasser, Hayley Finlay, Dominic Guirguis. Second row Mr Alexander Alford (staff), Edward Higgins, Jessica Webster, Angus Gutterson, Bella Faichney, Marcel Niemandt. Absent Lawson Barker and Oscar Holland.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Staff member Mr Alexander Alford. Front row (left to right) Anja Belward, Sheanah De Motte, Penelope Higgins, Abigail Ly, Lucy Edelman, Lucy Jackson, Lily Vera, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Riya Sunil, Arabella Belward. Second row Ms Jessica Winton , Rosalie Edelman, Jillian McCauley, Abbigail Cutts, Samuel Dalton, Afram Bakoz, Joshua Ly, Anwen Mackay, Amber Turner, Hannah Ewels. Third row Lily Cormack, Toby Salmon, Benjamin Ryan, Jack Roseby, Reef Hansen, Do Young Park, Hunter Boschen, Angus Bamber, Te Kauki Tamou. Fourth row Mia Clive, Jack Ryan, Sam Offerman, Aaron Roberts, Alec Pastega, Reuben Bryant, Justin Zheng, Zoe Lyster Absent Thomas Waldron, Eli Stuart, Patrick Forbes.

to right) Aiden Binil, Harriet Smith, Lucy Richardson, Molly McCosker, Taitum Hopkins, Laura Klingner, Kieran Sheldon. Second row Miss Bianca Parison (staff), Bridget Forbes, Mitchell Palazzi, Luka Simenic, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Geneviere Darveniza. Absent Willow-Grace Roberts.

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS SYMPHONIC BAND

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna. Front row (left to right) Marlee Ewurum, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Gabrielle Penaluna, Claire Saro, Mani Pradhan, Emmett Aubrey, Mikaela Amos, Rosalie Edelman, Lily Vera, Penelope Higgins, Anja Belward.

Second row Mrs Lyndall Penaluna, Hannah Ewels, Isabella Williams, Amber Turner, Caryse Krogh, Daniel Pang, Toby Salmon, Thomas Waldron, Zoe Webster, Matilda Schmid, Carys Salmon, Amber Meeson. Third row Hunter Boschen, Alyssa Pang, Jobe Waring, Jack Roseby, Kiera Jolly, Zoe Lyster, Christopher Neilson, Benjamin Ryan, Abigail Sadewasser, Ewan Mackay. Fourth row Do Young Park, Reef Hansen, Chelsea Campbell, Alec Pastega, Aaron Roberts, James Brennan, Amy Edgerton, William McCallum, Jack Ryan. Absent Eli Stuart.

PERCY GRAINGER CONCERT BAND

Staff member Mrs Lyndall Penaluna. Front row (left to right) Sophia Saro, Isla Liebenberg, William Bamber, Elliette Young, Penelope Higgins, Emmett Aubrey, Holly Boschen, Grace Stillwell, Benjamin Johnston, Arabella Belward, Ronya Pracher.

Second row Mrs Lyndall Penaluna (staff), Kaitlyn Penaluna, Harriet Connolly, Molly McCosker, Ella Amos, Anabelle Edkins, Liam Ewels, Bronte Bulloch, Naija Abbott, Maddi McLean, Abbey Penny, Olivia Finlay. Third row Ella Roberts, Charlize Penny, Sarin Quinn, Tess Heazlewood, Alex Hibble, Aiden Barry, Hugo Richardson, Cooper Baills, Abbygail Vets, Mia Kelly, Lulu McLean, Miranda Mackee. Fourth row James McCosker, Christopher Neilson, Joshua Tomarchio, Dilshan Singh-Samra, Stella Munro, Lilly Johnston, Zoe Lyster, Zeb Whelan, Bjorn Hyseni, George Powell, Jack Vaughan.

V.O.C.E.

Staff member Ms Stephanie Dick. Front row (left to right) Arabella Belward, Frankie Thurston, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Rafael Moussie, John Scanlan, Anneliese Stillwell, Abigail Le, Anja Belward. Second row Alexandra Kaczmarek-Wiggins, Nilla Seymour, Molly McCosker, Carys Salmon, Abbey Penny, Lucy Jackson, Bronte Bulloch. Third row JAnwen Mackay, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Ayeesha Judge, Bella Faichney, Stella Munro, Olivia Sullivan, Violet MacLeod. Absent Miss Stephanie Dick and Emerson Booth.

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DANCE REPORT

The Cathedral Dance community has flourished once again in 2025, celebrating another inspiring year of creativity, collaboration, and growth within our ever-evolving performing arts landscape.

This year, the Dance Program continued to build and thrive across all styles of dance offered at Cathedral. From Prep through to Year 12, students dedicated themselves to developing technical skill, exploring personal artistry, and forming meaningful connections through movement and with other dancers in Green Hall. It has been a joy to see the demand and growth in our numbers in Junior school, with a large influx of Prep students joining our program.

The annual End of Year Dance Concert once again provided a platform for students to share their achievements and passion, supported by their families and the broader Cathedral Arts community. Platforming the Cathedral Dance Program in a performance setting is extremely rewarding and cherishing for all students involved, and proves to be an important step in sparking interest and appreciation for the art form and to show our high standard of Dance at Cathedral.

The three Cathedral Dance Troupes remained a standout element of the program throughout 2025. Their performances at school celebrations and the Townsville Eisteddfod reflected not only their growing technical artistry, but also their strong team spirit and personal dedication to their craft. Each troupe showcased exceptional talent, maturity, and creativity, working together to elevate one another through shared artistry and collaboration.

Echo Troupe took out first position in the Junior School Dance Section at the Townsville Eisteddfod for a second year running, showcasing the strong and evolving culture of dance and performance at Cathedral.

Student Assistants across Middle and Senior School continued to play a vital role within the program, supporting younger dancers in classes and rehearsals. Their leadership, consistency, and mentorship embodied the school’s values of responsibility and teamwork while deepening their own experience shadowing in this setting.

Once again, Miss Suzie also collaborated with the Junior School, delivering the Moving Arts program to students in Prep, Grades 2, 4, and 6. Throughout Term 3, each class participated in creative workshops, developing a collective performance piece that connected dance with classroom learning. This initiative not only integrated dance into the broader curriculum but also strengthened students’ confidence, creativity, and appreciation for the moving arts within our Cathedral community.

Miss Suzie also played a pivotal role in the Junior School Musical of Imagine A Dragon as the Choreographer. With the implementation of Musicals across all campuses, the bond between our school and Dance continues to strengthen and blossom.

MISS SUZIE SEARIGHT DANCE INSTRUCTOR

VIVID DANCE TROUPE

Staff member Miss Suzie Searight. Front row (left to right) Ruby Dodd, Adelaide De Hoog, Maddie Hernandez, Chloe Thomas, Penelope Higgins, Emily Hawes. Second row Lucy-Rose Gander, Christopher Neilson, Mia Clive, Lilly Johnston, Bridie Davie, Kaitlyn Turner. Absent Miss Suzie Searight (staff) and Emily Cook.

NEXUS DANCE TROUPE

Staff member Ms Suzie Searight. Front row (left to right) Bridey Seaman, Frankie Thurston, Summer Hernandez, Clair Humphreys, Willow Morse, Olivia Kelly, Ella Hodda. Second row Clair Humphreys, Jonas de Hoog, Christopher Neilson, Lucy-Rose Gander. Absent Ms Suzie Searight (staff), and Indiana Payten.

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SPEECH & DRAMA

This year Miss Paris took over from the amazing Mrs Gamack to run the Speech and Drama department.

PRIVATE SPEECH AND DRAMA STUDENTS

In Term One, students wrote their own film scripts that were rehearsed and filmed in the final weeks of Term One. The stories the students created were imaginative and engaging and many of them plan to expand on these characters next year.

Kaitlyn Penaluna, Zoe Lyster, Alice Acton & Pia Hilleard were presented an opportunity to perform at the Showcase in Term Two. They performed an original script as feuding tennis players. With Alice Coxon & Charlotte Hughes as their diligent ball girls.

Also in Term Two, Bronte Bulloch, Eve Musumeci, Grace Burrows, Marlee Ewurum, Alice Acton, Pia Hilleard, Kaitlyn Penaluna and Zoe Lyster performed both scripted monologues and improvised scenes for MAD Week. The girls showcased their talents for a wonderful audience of senior school students.

In Term Two and Term Three, students worked on their Eisteddfod pieces. Over 60 students entered the Eisteddfod in a variety of categories including Solo Poems, Poems in Pairs, Character Poems, Bush Poetry, Shakespearean Solos, Comedy Skits, Drama Duologues and Drama Monologues. Students worked diligently on perfecting their pieces throughout Term Two and Three.

In Term Four, students begin practicing scripts for the Speech & Drama Concert themed ‘Fairytales & Fables.’ This night will display everything the students have been working so hard on in 2025.

AFTERNOON CLASSES

The format of the Speech & Drama afternoon classes changed in 2025. Now split into two groups with Grades 1 to 4 Students and Grade 5 to 12 Students. These classes aim to strengthening student's skills in performance, vocal range and confidence. 2025 saw two tight knit ensembles, with like-minded peers who collaborated creatively, supported one another, and brought their shared passion for performance to life.

MISS PARIS WALSH SPEECH & DRAMA COORDINATOR

Bronte Bulloch performing at Open Day.

Samyuka Sadish Kumar & Sienna Vucak working on filding a scene in Term 1.

Mila Haplin Performing at Open Day.

SLAB CREW

If you’ve ever wondered what organized chaos looks like, it looks like SLAB five minutes before a show. One person’s untangling cables, someone else is yelling about missing batteries, and somehow the projector’s not working again and finally watching the rest of the school walk into the rock centre when we are still setting up. But for all the madness, being part of the SLAB Crew has been one of the best parts of my school life. It has been full of laughter, problem-solving, and way too many last-minute changes holding everything together.

Though, it’s strange, most people never see what happens behind the scenes. They don’t see the panic when a mic dies seconds before a show starts, or even worse mid show, or the desperate scramble to figure out why something suddenly stopped working. But that’s the beauty of SLAB — the better we do our job, the less anyone realises we were even there.

Some of my favourite memories weren’t the big shows themselves, but the quiet (and sometimes not-soquiet) moments leading up to them. Like the late afternoon setups that somehow turned into full-evening missions. The moments where we had the rock centre to ourselves for setup (with supervision of course), having all the lights off and playing music at an acceptable level was something I was always looking forward to.

And the endless stream of dumb jokes, conversations, interactions and laughter shared between us. Whether we were preparing for chapels, assemblies, or events that needed “just one more thing”, every setup came with a mix of chaos, teamwork, and humour that made it all worth it.

Being part of SLAB meant working with a mix of different people from Grade 7 to Grade 12. With all of us working together in the middle of chaos and somehow making it work. Another thing

that I liked about SLAB was getting to help the younger students learn the ropes, helping them when they had any questions and just messing around together between setups and down time made the whole experience even better.

SLAB taught me more than how to run sound or fix lighting — it taught me patience, teamwork, and how to stay calm when absolutely nothing is going to plan. There’s a strange kind of pride in being able to say that you played a major part in a performance without anyone realising that all our hard work before the show paid off whether we made a small mistake or not.

I highly recommend joining SLAB for any present or future student, it is a great space to be in and you get to learn a lot, not also to mention the number of lessons you can skip (if you have permission and you are caught up on your schoolwork).

SLAB CREW

Staff member Father Tim Adkins and Mr Jack Nicolls. Front row (left to right) Mila Halpin, Lachlan Akroyd, Yeseo Kim, Quintin McNamara, Jay Antoney, Kieran Sheldon. Second row Mr Tim Adkins (staff), Jaemin Kim, William Kimber, Toby Hill, Dionysios Polemis, Myles Young, Mr Jack Nicolls (staff).

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CHESS CLUB

Chess has once again proven to be a valued and enduring pastime at The Cathedral School throughout 2025. Our Chess Club has enjoyed welcoming a strong cohort of new members this year, with enthusiastic students joining from Year 7 right through to Year 12. The club has continued to provide a relaxed but purposeful environment where students can sharpen their skills, engage in friendly rivalries, and prepare for interschool competition.

This year’s participation in the Gardiner Interschool Chess Competition saw Cathedral Students achieve excellent results. Notably, Do Young Park claimed victory in Round 1, while Ahren Thain secured first place in Round 2, showcasing the depth of individual talent within our ranks. The Cathedral Premier Team further added to these successes, winning both Rounds 1 and 2 of the Premier Division. Unfortunately, due to clashes during the examination period, our teams were unable to contest the final round, though their performances in earlier stages reflected their commitment and ability.

The continued strength of the Chess Club has been underpinned by the dedication of our senior students. A special word of thanks goes to Do Young Park and Ahren Thain, who are graduating this year. Both have been steadfast members of the club since 2021, helping Cathedral qualify for four State Finals during their time with us. Their contribution and leadership have left an indelible mark on the Chess Club, and they will be greatly missed.

We extend our gratitude to all students who participated in Chess Club during 2025. Their enthusiasm has ensured that chess remains a vibrant and inclusive part of Cathedral life. We look forward to building on this momentum in 2026 and beyond.

MR DAMIAN LOWRIE CHESS CLUB COORDINATOR

DEBATING

INTERSCHOOL DEBATING

SENIOR DIVISION

Cathedral 1: Bjorn Hyseni, Anna Mary Binil, Chanelle Musasizi, Celicia Niemandt, Do Young Park, Lauren Pratchett, Jack Roseby, Jack Ryan.

Cathedral 2: Marlee Ewurum, Lilly Johnston, Maddi McLean, Samuel Offerman, Gabrielle Penaluna.

Our two Year 7 and 8 teams, coached by Mrs Beal, and Year 12 students, Anna Mary Binil and Lauren Pratchett, learned valuable debating skills and teamwork in preparing for their three debates.

In the Junior division, Cathedral 1 welcomed some new debaters, and they too learned some valuable debating skills. Cathedral 2, with many seasoned debaters, won this year’s competition debating the topic that detention in schools should be abolished.

Cathedral 2 Senior team were successful in one of their debates and the Year 12 team, Cathedral 1, again made it to the final, narrowly losing to St Patrick’s College debating the topic that censorship has a place in protecting democracy.

Thank you to Mrs. Beale, Mrs. Penaluna and student coordinators for coaching and mentoring these debating teams.

INTERHOUSE DEBATING

Interhouse Debating continues to grow in terms of the number of participants and the quality of debating. Many thanks to the students in each house who coached teams and to staff and students who adjudicated debates.

Congratulations to this year’s winners, Chatham House.

MS JACKIE AVERY DEBATING COORDINATOR

JUNIOR DIVISION

Cathedral 1: Reuben Bryant, Estella Dobbins, Miranda Mackee, Owen Richardson, Benjamin Ryan.

Cathedral 2: Sam BreckenridgeJones, Lucy Jackson, Anwen Mackay, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Zoe Webster.

YEAR 7&8 DIVISION

Cathedral 1: Quinn Huff, Ethan Rademaker, Marcel Niemandt, Jessica Webster.

Cathedral 2: Aiden Binil, Leilani Grace, Evonne Joseph, Shlok Srinivas, Elliette Young.

CATHEDRAL 2 FINAL WINNERS

Year 7 & 8 teams with shield – Imogen Pathaway, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Miranda Mackee, Zoe Webster, and Ethan Rademaker.

Bede House.

Catham House.

More House.

Langton House.

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INTERSCHOOL DEBATING

Staff member Ms Jacqueline

Avery and Mrs Lyndall Penaluna. Front row (left to right) Shlok Srinivas, Marlee Ewurum, Quinn Huff, Maddi McLean, Gabrielle Penaluna, Elliette Young, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Anna Mary Binil, Aiden Binil. Second row Mrs Lyndall Penaluna (staff), Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Miranda Mackee, Chanelle Musasizi, Jessica Webster, Zoe Webster, Anwen Mackay, Leilani Grace, Lucy Jackson, Ms Jacqueline Avery (staff). Third row Ethan Rademaker, Celicia Niemandt, Estella Dobbins, Lilly Johnston, Evonne Joseph, Lauren Pratchett, Benjamin Ryan. Fourth row Marcel Niemandt, Do Young Park, Reuben Bryant, Owen Richardson, Sam Offerman, Jack Ryan, Jack Roseby, Bjorn Hyseni.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Duke of Ed) is the global leader in the organising and accrediting of non-formal education through its flagship ‘Duke of Ed Framework’. For more than two decades, this Framework has been used by the Cathedral School of St Anne’s and St James’ and our providers to accredit the non-formal learning outcomes and achievements of our young people

The Cathedral School of St Anne’s and St James’ in conjunction with our providers Outer Limits and Youth Advance will continue supporting the The Duke of Ed through our Outdoor Education Programme as we are aware, we operate in a field that is vital to developing critical life skills while nurturing wellbeing.

The merit of undertaking and completing the The Duke of Ed is further reinforced as it is a recognised course of study for the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), which is usually awarded at the end of Year 12. You can earn up to 4 credits—1 for Bronze, 1 for Silver and 2 for Gold.

To all our Duke of Edinburgh candidates It is hoped that D of E becomes a guiding force influencing your future in profound ways, and we hope it will be a part of the foundations for your future success and happiness.

MR RICHARD HEAZELWOOD DUKE OF EDINBURGH COORDINATOR

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Staff member Mr Richard Heazelwood. Front row (left to right) Gabrielle Penaluna, Celicia Niemandt, Tavish Moncrieff, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Rosalie Edelman. Second row Mr Richard Heazlewood (staff), Ayeesha Judge, Zoe Lyster, and Bridget Forbes.

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LEO CLUB

Each year, the inspiring dedication of young people involved in the LEO Club continues to impress— and 2025 has been no exception. From energetic event planning to hands-on community work, this year has been marked by enthusiasm, innovation, and heartfelt service.

The first half of the year saw the outgoing committee wrap up their term with a string of successful projects that were warmly received by the community. As the new committee stepped into their roles, they hit the ground running—bringing fresh energy and ideas while maintaining the club’s strong tradition of service.

With 70 committed members, the club has achieved remarkable milestones. So far, over 1,000 individuals have been served, more than 800 volunteer hours have been logged, and $2,000 has been donated to various causes and charities. These impressive figures only scratch the surface of the positive impact being made.

This year also saw the launch of some exciting new initiatives. The club hosted its first-ever Valentine’s Dance, which was such a hit it’s now a permanent fixture on the annual calendar. Members also organised bake sales, Valentine’s Day roses, and assisted with elegant High Teas—all bringing joy to participants while raising funds for worthy causes.

In the spirit of community and environmental responsibility, LEOs took part in Clean Up Australia Day, and continued their cherished tradition of Easter visits to the Early Learning Centre and the Children’s Hospital—always a highlight for both volunteers and recipients.

Another standout event was the Chocolate Toss at the P&F Carnival, a brand-new initiative that proved to be a crowd favourite and is already slated for a comeback at the next carnival.

LEOs also rallied behind national campaigns, supporting Shave for a Cure by running a bustling bake sale and refreshments stall, and later hosting their annual Laps Around the Oval, this time raising funds for Disaster Relief efforts.

The club extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported their journey—whether through donations, volunteer time, or simply showing up. It’s been a year filled with service, gratitude, and community spirit.

To be a LEO is to serve—and our members are proud to continue making a difference, one project at a time.

MS RAYLEEN BROWN

LEO CLUB COORDINATOR

LEO CLUB

Staff member Mrs Rayleen Brown. Front row (left to right) Abbey Gillinder, Adeleine Young, Riya Sunil, Anna Mary Binil, Gabrielle Penaluna, Celicia Niemandt, Maddi McLean, Pia Plath, Charlotte O'Neill, Shailyn Saju, Amelia Whitehead, Gemma Gillinder. Second row Mrs Rayleen Brown, Isabella Williams, Claire Saro, Layla Munro, Chloe Thomas, Miranda Mackee, Hannah Pollock, Pipa Ward, Chanelle Musasizi, Jillian McCauley, Rosalie Edelman, Abbigail Cutts, Lola Calleja, Mikaela Amos. Third row Ella Roberts, Aoife Fitzgerald, Charli Harris, Matilda Schmid, Abbygail Vets, Claudia Chun Tie, Summer Mason, Luke Bartolo, Georgina Lalor, Lauren Pratchett, Annabel Goddard, Grace Burrows, Ashlin Lane, Harper Ryan. Fourth row Nicolas Kotzee, Julie Liu, Lillian Pracher, Estella Dobbins, Elizabeth Lindsay, Lilly Johnston, Chelsea Campbell, Summer Mitchell, Ruby Kuilboer, Bjorn Hyseni. Fifth row Benjamin Ryan, Jack Roseby, Jack Ryan, Ronan Sharkey, Alec Pastega, William West, Sam Offerman, Harrison Scobie, Do Young Park, Jacob Townley, Oliver Garvie Absent Summer Chan, Sheanah De Motte, Tami Mana and Myles Segal.

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SUSTAINABLE GUARDIANS

This year, the Middle and Senior School Sustainable Guardians have continued to play an active role in building a culture of environmental awareness and responsibility across the school. In addition to maintaining our strong commitment to the Containers for Change program, the group has successfully led several major initiatives that highlighted the importance of conservation, recycling, and sustainability.

In March, for Global Recycling Day, the group launched a Recycling Project that encouraged creative reuse of materials. Each tutor group received a recycled box to decorate with repurposed items, which then became

the collection point for scrap paper. Tutor groups were responsible for delivering their boxes to the school’s paper recycling bin, with prizes awarded for the most creative designs.

In June, students celebrated World Ocean Day through a lively and impactful event: Rubbish Bingo. Participants collected rubbish around the school while completing bingo cards, with prizes for rows, columns, or full-card completion. This fun, fast-paced activity served as a powerful reminder that every piece of litter collected is one less item threatening our oceans.

In July, on World Nature Conservation Day, the Sustainable Guardians introduced the Grounds for Growth

JUNIOR SCHOOL SUSTAINABLE GUARDIANS

member Miss Elise Vollugi. Front row (left to

Alana Geary, Violet Bonato, Adeline Smith, Eleanor Milford, Maia Packer, Annabelle De Hoog, Ava Ermolenko, Florence Milford, Morgan Dorling. Second row Mrs Jade Evans, Chloe Lee, Luciana Godschall-Johnson, Gabrielle Pepper, Isabella Minehan, Jemané Niemandt, Asher Cameron, Amira Alsaee, Laura Stevens.

initiative. Using coffee grounds kindly donated by staff, students fertilised the gardens surrounding the lagoon and planted a new tree inside the ELC gates. Finally, in October, the group led the school in celebrating Sustainability Day with the creation of a Pledge Tree. Constructed from recycled cardboard and paper bags, the tree became a symbol of collective responsibility, as students added handprints made from recycled paper bearing their individual sustainability pledges for the remainder of Term 4.

LUKE ABDY PRESIDENT

MIDDLE

AND SENIOR SCHOOL SUSTAINABLE GUARDIANS

Staff

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Staff member Mrs Rebecca Smith. Front row (left to right) Gabriellieh Casayuran, Chanelle Musasizi, Renée Norval, Claudia Chun Tie, Celicia Niemandt, Annabel Goddard, Mila Halpinl. Second row Mrs Rebecca Smith (staff), Bridget Forbes, Jack Ryan, Kiera Jolly, Nicolas Kotzee, Gemma Muller.

TOASTMASTERS GAVEL CLUB

In 2025, both our Senior and Middle School Gavel Clubs continued our strong tradition of confident public speaking. We finished the year with 35 members in the SS Club and 31 members in the MS Club. This year in Semester 2, we invited our Year 6s to join our MS Club, and four students took this great opportunity to improve their speaking skills and start the transition to Middle School.

Another initiative this year was the attendance at the Area 2 Toastmasters Conference. Tilly Schmid and Lola Calleja spent a Saturday with members from Toastmasters Clubs In Area 2 while they competed in the four speaking competitions: International, Humorous, Table Topics, Evaluation. The girls were able to listen to the judges’ briefings and deliberations after each competition. Tilly and Lola enthusiastically entered into the experience and were wonderful ambassadors for our School.

At the Toastmasters’ Graduation Dinner at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Jack Roseby was presented with the Gavel Club Member of the Year Award. Three students received the 100% attendance award: William Barker, Anna Mary Binil, Miranda Mackee. William Barker has received this award for each of the three years he has been in SS Toastmasters – the only member to have done so.

I would like to thank Mr Jayden Woodbridge, Mrs Dana Wallace and Ms Emma Montafia who have been assisting with the Clubs this year and learning the Toastmasters’ ropes.

MRS JUDY SALK

TOASTMASTERS GAVEL CLUB COORDINATOR

Jayden Woodbridge.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TOASTMASTERS GAVEL CLUB

Staff member Judy Salk. Front row (left to right) Lucy Jackson, Sam Breckenridge-Jones, Claire Stevens, Kaitlyn Penaluna, Evonne Joseph, Ciara Endacott, Anwen Mackay. Second row Ms Emma Montafia, Evann Joseph, Nilla Seymour, Molly McCosker, Amelia Sloan, Stephanie McCauley, Aiden Binil Third row Marcel Niemandt, Bella Faichney, Reuben Bryant, Owen Richardson, Zoe Richardson, Aaron Binil, Mr

SENIOR SCHOOL TOASTMASTERS GAVEL CLUB Staff member Judy Salk. Front row (left to right) Miles Lyster, Do Young Park, Alec Pastega, Chanelle Musasizi, Jack Roseby, Kiera Jolly, Anna Mary Binil, Bjorn Hyseni, Sam Offerman, William Barker. Second row Mrs Judy Salk, Penelope Higgins, Penny Dearnley, Pia Plath, Bella Williams, Sam Dalton, Amber Turner, Jillian McCauley, Gabby Penaluna, Marlee Ewurum, Mrs Dana Wallace. Third row Ella Pozzi, Miranda Mackee, Celicia Niemandt, Gemma Muller, Tilly Schmidt, Ella Roberts, Lola Calleja. Fourth row Luke Bartolo, Lucas Zagami, Gianluca Bryant, Malachi Steine, Eamon Thorley, Louie Bourne, Ewan Mackay.

Extracurricular

SENIOR PRESIDENT'S REPORT

For over 20 years, the Senior Toastmasters Gavel Club has been an integral part of the Cathedral School tradition, building and refining public speaking skills for not only our academic environment, but also, as stated in the Objectives of Toastmasters International, so that we may increase our confidence and usefulness in business, professional, and community life. It has been an honour for the rest of the executive team and I to be called on to continue this tradition and foster the ongoing development of the membership and ourselves in both our individual and collective public speaking journeys.

In 2025, our Senior Executive has done an outstanding job of ensuring that our weekly meetings create an environment where all members feel safe, enabling them to step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves in public speaking, improving and developing their skills. I want to thank this team for their incredible dedication and outstanding organisation. This year would not have been what it was without all of you.

Ever since my first days in the Middle School Club, regardless of the meeting or the issue, the perspicacious leadership of our wonderful Mrs Salk has ensured collective success. Her steady, guiding hand has allowed the shy to grow and the confident to flourish. She is the founder of our school's Gavel Clubs and the source of our everlasting enthusiasm. On behalf of all members of the Cathedral School Toastmasters, past, present and future, we thank you.

As my time in this school and this club comes to an end, I cannot help but look back on my Toastmasters experience as one of the most valuable I have had. I wish the incoming President and their team the best of luck with the complete confidence that they will go on to do great things for our organisation. It has been a privilege to serve as your President and give back to the community that has given me so much.

JACK ROSEBY PRESIDENT

MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

To start, I cannot thank Mrs Salk, Mr Woodbridge and Ms Montafia enough for giving up their time to come and supervise our meetings and ensure they run smoothly. I extend this thanks to the amazing members of the executive; without their unwavering support the club’s accomplishments this year could not have been achieved:

Miranda Mackee: Immediate Past President

Lucy Jackson: Vice-president Education

Sam Breckinridge-Jones: Vice-president Public relations

Claire Stevens: Social Director

Ciara Endicott: Secretary

Anwen Mackay: Sergeant-at-arms

Evonne Joseph: Sergeant-at arms

All members of the executive have put in an unmatched effort, and I cannot thank them enough for all their support. Our meetings this term were full of engaging speeches both prepared and impromptu; topics ranged from political, to memes, to historical figures, and famous TV shows and movies.

I would like to thank every member of the club, without their attendance and support the year would not have been possible. I cannot thank everyone enough for giving me the opportunity to be President of the club for 2025 and I wish the President of the club in 2026 all the best.

KAITLYN PENALUNA PRESIDENT

Jack Roseby and Mrs Salk.

Tilly Schmid and Lola Calleja at Area 2 Conference.

MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY

The Cathedral Mountain Bike Academy had a busy but successful 2025 with the largest number of riders since our establishment.

Although our year started with disruption due to the February rain event, our Junior School riders enjoyed rides at the Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Sherriff Park, Anderson Park and Pallarenda. Our Middle and Senior School riders rode mostly at Douglas, but also enjoyed rides at the Murray Pump Track and BMX track. Additionally many of our members volunteered at the Cathedral Open Day and Carnival as well as helping to repair and maintain the trails at Douglas.

Our riders competed in many events across North Queensland including the Paluma Push, Crankworx, Townsville Schools Cup, Qld Enduro Championships and finally Elev8. Many of our riders were either fast enough or skilled sufficiently to podium at all of the above events.

In Term 3 we provided the Auscycling Ausbike program to our Prep students where they learnt or improved their riding skills. These are always fun and rewarding activities for our current and future CMBA members.

In January 2026 the CMBA is taking a number of riders to NZ for a riding and cultural tour, and August next year we will be holding our CMBA 4 Charity ride from Mt Fox to Greenvale, a distance of 122km raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Thanks to our supporters, volunteers and parents and special thanks to all riders for turning up every week to improve your skills.

MR NICK VERHOEVEN MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY COORDINATOR

Smith, Cane Stephen, Oliver Grant,

Second row Thomas Samuel, Oscar Berlund, Craig-Hunter Roberts, Arlo King, Jai Leavesley, Harvey Birt, Lachlan Todd, Hamish Todd, Jeevan Philip, Vihaari Bopuddi, Chloe Harris, Sonny Kingsberry Third row Nick Verhoeven, Fletcher Gander, Thomas Coxon, Alex Duncan, Grayson Pump, Noah Tekopua, Audrey Hutton, Blake Taylor, Lachlan Bennett, Mitchell Cunningham, Caedyn Care, Toby Morris, Daniel Goosen. Fourth row Zecihel Kiuk, Vidhatri Boppudi, Emerson McKey, Nathan Willis, Max Passmore, Alexander Hutton, Quinn Young, Audrey Holmkvist, Luca Joyce, Marlo Hopkins, Aayush, Gopaldasani. Fifth row Scott Christian, Tariq Willis, George Passmore, George Holmkvist, Oliver McKey, Jeremiah Tekopua, Abigail Bennett, Jake Cunningham, Lachlan Morris, Jack Wall.

MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY

Staff member Mr Nick Verhoeven. Front row (left to right) Will Gordon, Angus Morrissey, Robbie Munro, Jack Vaughan, Charlize Penny, Hayden Webster, Quintin McNamara, William Bamber, Rory McNamara. Second row Nick Verhoeven, Robert Harriman, Emerson Pump, Hamish Morrissey, David Lee, Heath Collyer, Lewis Neame, Thomas Waldron, Archer Ward. Third row Billy Dent, Tom Hollis, Maddox Sturmfels, Rueben Bryant, William McCallum, Henry Pearce.

JUNIOR SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE ACADEMY Staff member Mr Nick Verhoeven. Front row (left to right) Wynn Milford, Leo Gracie, Cooper Todd, Patrick

Hamilton Smith, Jia Philip, Charlie Kingsberry, Charlotte Birt.

Extracurricular

ROBOTICS CLUB

ARTISTRY ALLIANCE

Rationale: To create an Artistry Alliance across all year levels at The Cathedral School. Engaging a collaboration and interaction between Senior school and Junior school students in an extracurricular experience in Visual Arts. In a move to foster creativity across all year levels, Senior Visual Art proudly launched Artistry Alliance — a wholeschool initiative promoting mentorship, leadership, kindness, imagination, and community-mindedness. The program encourages students from Prep to

Senior to support one another and work collaboratively, embodying qualities that will serve them well both in and beyond the classroom. This is our commitment to nurturing a “lifetime of memories, leadership, and inspiration” which is evident as they cultivate the future of Cathedral’s Mini Monets. This program has been extremely successfully catering to over 130 Junior Students signed up in Semester Two with 35 Team leaders from Senior School guiding them through a variety of art media, styles and artistic creative

ROBOTICS CLUB

Staff member Aidan Myles. Front row (left to right) Liam Pond, Saxon Clegg, Scott Christian, Anna To, Hugo Kippin, Krishnan Pandalai, Gautam Ray. Second row William Malandris, Alexander Hutton, Oliver Gibbs, Lachlan Morris, Jacob Steine, Cohen Martin. Third row Mr Aidan Myles, Harrison Penrose, Ivan Burger, Odran Stuart, Vaibhav Sadhish Kumar, Angus Lawson. Absent Isabelle Besterman, Piper Joyce and Wyatt Luxford.

with dynamic flair and many friendships bonded. A popular extra-curricular program for both the young and older students. Motto: ‘Tiny Hands, Big Art’ MS KIM MCCUBBEN

ARTISTRY ALLIANCE CO-ORDINATOR

Tech Tank

Tech Tank provided Middle and Senior School students with the opportunity to explore technology outside of the curriculum through groups that meet at lunchtimes and after school.

3D MODELLING WITH BLENDER

Blender is a free, open-source 3D modelling software that allows users to create 3D models for printing and animations.

The students who chose to participate in 3D modelling were dedicated and attended sessions religiously. As a result, their skills improved dramatically over the year. The QR code links to student work completed by these students over the past two years. Everything you see—models, textures, lights, camera angles—has been generated in Blender by the students.

This year we say farewell to Myles Young, who has graduated. Myles has been an active member of our group since its inception and will be missed.

Our modellers in 2025 were: Xan McNabb, Roman Tapp, Myles Young, Johnny Wu, Sam McManus, Filip Hromek, and Ben Johnston.

Blender is a free, open-source 3D modelling software that allows users to create 3D models for printing and animations.

The students who chose to participate in 3D modelling were dedicated and attended sessions religiously. As a result, their skills improved dramatically over the year. The QR code links to student work completed by these students over the past two years. Everything you see—models, textures, lights, camera angles—has been generated in Blender by the students.

This year we say farewell to Myles Young, who has graduated. Myles has been an active member of our group since its inception and will be missed.

Our modellers in 2025 were: Xan McNabb, Roman Tapp, Myles Young, Johnny Wu, Sam McManus, Filip Hromek, and Ben Johnston.

FUSE CUP

This year marked our school’s inaugural involvement in eSports through the FUSE Cup.

The FUSE Cup is an international school eSports competition focused on providing young students with an opportunity to participate in structured school-based eSports competitions.

Our school teams were chosen through a hotly contested school competition, where avid and beginner Mario Kart racers competed in three races to determine the quickest amongst our students.

Our Year 7-8 team competed at Southern Cross Catholic School against students from six other Townsville schools. Of our eight racers, five made it through the initial qualifying rounds into the quarterfinals.

Our Year 9–12 team competed on our home turf as The Cathedral School hosted the senior event. We again had five of our eight racers reach the quarter-finals; two bowed out in the semi-finals, and two reached the final. Our best racer on the day came runner-up by the narrowest of margins.

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL)

FLL is an international competition where students compete across four disciplines. The most famous is the Robot Game, but of equal value in the competition are the Innovation Project, Robot Design, and Core Values.

This year was the final year for two long-standing members of FLL as Thomas Acton and Zeb Whelan have aged out of the competition in 2026. The leadership and support that they gave to younger students has ensured that our FLL team will remain strong despite their departure. Thanks, boys!

We hosted the FLL Regional Final for the second time this year and were joined by nine other teams from six schools across Townsville. To say our team did exceptionally well is an understatement. At the end of the day, we finished first in Robot Design, second in Robot Game,

third in Innovation, and tied for first in Core Values. This meant that, for the first time in 10 years of competing in FLL, we were the Tournament Champions!

Along with our win - and the largest Lego trophy yet - we were invited to compete in the Northern Championships, this year held on the Gold Coast. Hundreds of schools and thousands of students were at the competition; and despite the added pressure of the event and occasion, our team was able to achieve a ‘best run’ in the Robot Game with our highest score across the entire season.

MR BEN DALLIMORE TECH TANK COORDINATOR

3D MODELLING

Staff

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Academic Staff

Ancillary Staff

ELC Staff

Staff Valete

Staff List

Executive

Mr Chris Anderson

Ms Louise Anderson

Mr Andrew Arratoon

Mr Luke Baills

Mrs Sonya ChunTie

Ms Wendy Ganley

Ms Tonia Gloudemans

Mr Simon Midson

Ms Jane Neame

ELC

Miss Renee Bell

Ms Mikayla Bethel

Ms Melissa Brabon

Mrs Courtney Butler

Ms Alexandra Button

Miss Bridie Castiglione

Miss Grace Cavuilati

Mrs Sahanni Ehrmann

Miss Ella Figg

Miss Madelyn Figg

Mrs Naomi Fitzgerald

Miss Gemma Gillinder

Mrs Emma Grundy

Mrs Jessica Grundy

Mrs Kylie Hall

Mrs Jessica Harris

Mrs Erin Hibble

Miss Bella Landman

Ms Amy Lodge

Mrs Narelle Midson

Mrs Christine Morgan

Mrs Michelle Newton

Ms Sophia O'Brien

Miss Bryenna Peachey

Mr Patxi Phillips

Miss Karla Saavedra

Mrs Jemilyn Samson

Mrs Kristina Stefanos

Mrs Peta Toth

Mrs Janet Wellsmore

Mrs Nattaya Wetterling

Mrs Julie Whitbread

Mrs Nicole Winnett

Miss Rhiana Wosomo-Smith

Mrs Stella Zaglas

Junior School

Mrs Melanie Bonato

Ms Jennifer Bruton

Mrs Susan Burke

Mr Bruce Campbell

Mrs Julie Cathcart

Mrs Carolyn Chilcott

Mrs Nicole Dallimore

Mrs Birony Davis

Mrs Kasandra Doble

Mrs Rachael Dodd

Mrs Jade Evans

Mrs Jillian Finter

Mrs Jessica Frendon

Mrs Lesa Furphy

Mrs Mikaela Hanson

Mrs Gabrielle Harvey

Miss Elizabeth Hook

Mrs Megan Jackson

Mr Ian Johnson

Mrs Tia Jolly

Mrs Belinda Lalor

Mrs Rebecca Langford

Mrs Kristin Lee

Mrs Ruth Male

Mr Stephen McCosker

Ms Marlene McCulloch

Ms Melissa McLean

Mr Aidan Myles

Mrs Tessa Nichols

Ms Bianca Parison

Mr Michael Porter

Mrs Susan Porter

Mrs Natalie Ryan

Mrs Fiona Stafford

Mrs Kate Stevenson

Mrs Fiona Stone

Mrs Pauline Taifalos

Mrs Terri Talbot

Mrs Tegan Thomas-Kinsella

Mrs Susanne Todd

Mrs Beth Turner

Mr Nick Verhoeven

Ms Rachel Wallace

Mrs Sharron Waterson

Mrs Sheree Will

Mrs Glenda Young

OSHC

Miss Keziah De Motte

Miss Imogen Dingwall

Miss Ebony Dodd

Miss Jessica Hill

Mr Joshua Hosking

Miss Sophie Jones

Mr Wesley Kerr

Miss Yasmin Lane

Mrs Courtney Mathiesen

Mr Lachlan McGuire

Mr Joshua Nalder

Miss Jorja O'Hara

Mr Matthew Rauch

Miss Georgia Schwarz

Miss Evelyn Sunner

Mrs Natasha Towers

Mr Matthew Troxell

Middle & Senior School

Mrs Linda Abd El Messih

Mr Timothy Adkins

Miss Iona Anderson

Ms Kristen Armitage

Miss Chella Armstrong

Mrs Danielle Arratoon

Ms Jacqueline Avery

Mrs Renita Baker

Mr John Bamber

Mrs Leanne Beal

Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch

Ms Danika Blackburn

Ms Karen Brennan

Mrs Rayleen Brown

Miss Angela Buchanan

Mrs Rebecca Bulloch

Mr Allan Carman

Mrs Sharon Cook

Mr Samuel Cribb

Mr Ben Dallimore

Miss Jenna Dann

Mr Sam De Luca

Mr Alex Dietrich

Ms Katelyn Doyle

Mrs Joanne Duncan

Ms Katrina Edmeades

Mr Harrison Farrell

Mr Isaac Ferguson

Mr Chris Finlay

Mrs Rachel Foster

Mrs Tacita Frewin

Mr Bruce Galletly

Ms Kistern Gates

Mrs Samantha Gillman

Ms Jane Gioffre

Ms Katie Godfrey

Mrs Kristy Gold

Mr Richard Heazlewood

Mr Evanda Hewson

Mrs Judy Higgins-Olsen

Mrs Vanessa Hilleard

Miss Narelle Hislop

Mr Ira Hood

Mr Chris Horn

Miss Brianna Hore

Mrs Cay Hudson

Ms Stacey Hughes

Ms Kelly Joubert

Ms Tiina Kauppila

Mr Kyhnaan Kennedy

Mr Stephen Kluver

Mr Rin Konishi

Mr Damian Lowrie

Mrs Kiri Lucas

Ms Lisa McCubben

Miss Kylie Mitchell

Miss Emma Montafia

Ms Laura Morrison

Ms Bonnie Nicholas

Mr Jack Nicolls

Mr Robert Ottaway

Mr Jeffrey Peachey

Mrs Josephine Penny

Mr David Phillips

Mr Brenton Place

Mrs Linda Pradhan

Mr John Rauch

Ms Shannon Ryan

Mrs Judy Salk

Ms Kirsten Seymour

Mrs Rebecca Smith

Mr Bailey Stevenson

Mrs Cherie Stuart

Mrs Breanna Vickery

Miss Elise Vollugi

Mrs Jacqueline Vollugi

Mrs Dana Wallace

Mr Jonathan Walsh

Mrs Lorin Ward

Miss Nancy Watkinson

Mrs Katrina Wilshire

Mr Jayden Woodbridge

Mr Kevin Wright Rowing

Miss Shanelle Flute

Miss Jamie Forbes

Miss Leyla Kenneally

Mr Jacob Pang

Mr Charlie Patrick

Mr Micah Talbot

Music

Mrs Kathryn Adkins

Mr Alex Alford

Mrs Joanne Batterham

Mrs Emma Boughen

Mrs Lynette Burney

Mrs Cynthia Chambers

Mr Arthur Florence

Mrs Jennifer Hall

Mr Paul Neilson

Mrs Lyndall Penaluna

Ms Suzie Searight

Mr Michael Stuart

Miss Paris Walsh

Miss Jessica Winton

Boarding

Mr Kishor Bommalingegowda

Miss Mackensie Brown

Mrs Michelle Dalley-Anderson

Miss Danielle Erasmus

Miss Jessica Harris

Mrs Zoe Jones

Miss Maddison Knuth

Miss Robyn Lait

Mr Kieren Luxton

Ms Angela Masters

Mr Adrien Messeaud

Mr Tom Porter

Miss Bella Trentin

Miss Colleen Wainwright

Miss Sally Wood

Mr Patrick Young

Student Health Centre

Mrs Therese Grasso

Miss Taylah Martin

Mrs Debra Smith

Cleaning/Laundry

Ms Linda Bates

Mrs Elizabeth Edwards

Mrs Cheryl Hingston

Ms Jennyvi Hughes

Mrs Paula Lester

Mrs Annalyn Olaguer

Mrs Mary Quidlat

Miss Hannah Simpson

Ms Donna Smith

Maintenance

Mr Daniel Allman

Miss Kristi-Ann Allman

Mr Emiliano Brandolini

Mr Paul Couper

Mr Cohen Davy

Mr Gregory Green

Miss Hayley Hanson

Mr David Jones

Mr Michael Louis

Mr William Watson

Bus Drivers

Mr Peter Hering

Mr Brett Lovell

Mr Lloyd Nowland

Mr Gregory Parker

Ms Kerry Riella

Mr Peter Williamson

Administration

Mrs Kimberly Bell

Ms Johanna Bragg

Mr Benjamin Hall

Miss Louise Hayes

Mrs Bridie Holmes

Mrs Julie Hosking

Mrs Leanne Kelly

Mrs Maria Kennedy

Mrs Karen Lane

Mrs Toni Lanphier

Mr Samuel MacDonald

Mrs Tanya Marr

Mrs Jaime-Lea Morris

Mrs Renee Neilson

Mrs Cynthia Nielsen

Mr Nicholas O'Sullivan

Mrs Kelly Riley

Mr Matthew Scully

Mr Kevin Seaman

Mrs Alison Smith

Ms Lissa Thomson

Mrs Sue Vickery

Mrs Suzy Westendorf

THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL ACADEMIC STAFF

Front row (left to right) Mrs Rebecca Smith, Mrs Linda Pradhan, Mr Bruce Galletly, Ms Danika Blackburn, Mrs Dana Wallace, Ms Bonnie Nicholas, Ms Karen Brennan, Mr Chris Anderson, Ms Tonia Gloudemans, Mr Luke Baills, Mr Simon Midson, Mr Andrew Arratoon, Ms Louise Anderson, Ms Tanya Murphy, Mrs Leanne Beal, Mr Chris Finlay, Mr Chris Horn, Mr Michael Porter, Ms Rachel Foster r. Second row Ms Jackie Avery, Ms Laura Morrison, Mrs Sharron Waterson, Ms Rachael Dodd, Mrs Belinda Lalor, Ms Jillian Finter, Mrs Melanie Bonato, Mrs Joanne Duncan, Miss Emma Montafia, Miss Jenna Dann, Ms Shannon Ryan, Ms Kelly Joubert, Mrs Jo Penny, Ms Marlene McCulloch, Mrs Julie Cathcart, Miss Nancy Watkinson, Ms Kim McCubben, Mrs Samantha Gillman. Third row Mrs Megan Jackson, Mrs Natalie Ryan, Mrs Beth Turner, Mrs Susan Porter, Miss Elizabeth Hook, Mrs Vanessa Hilleard, Mrs Sheree Will, Mrs Kate Stevenson, Mrs Tia Jolly, Mrs Rachel Wallace, Mrs Fiona Stafford, Mrs Mikayla Hanson, Ms Katelyn Doyle, Miss Narelle Hislop, Mrs Linda Abd El Messih, Mrs Rayleen Brown, Mrs Kiri Lucas. Fourth row Mrs Glenda Young, Ms Melissa McLean, Mrs Lesa Furphy, Mrs Vikki Gray, Mrs Naomi Fitzgerald, Miss Sophie Collins, Mrs Erin Hibble, Mrs Rebecca Langford, Miss Jacinta Gehringer, Miss Elise Vollugi, Miss Iona Anderson, Mrs Ruth Male, Mr Robert Ottaway, Miss Chella Armstrong, Miss Bianca Parison, Ms Marcelle Ferguson. Fifth row Mr Ian Johnson, Mrs Debbie Bennett-Rauch, Mrs Lorin Ward, Mrs Tessa Nichols, Mr Brendan Place, Mr Jayden Woodbridge, Mrs Susanne Todd, Mr Ira Hood, Mr Alex Dietrich, Mr Scott O’Neill, Mr John Rauch, Mr Isaac Ferguson, Mr John Bamber, Mrs Jade Evans. Sixth row Ms Jennifer Bruton, Mr David Phillips, Mr Richard Heazlewood, Mr Jonathan Walsh, Mr Sam Cribb, Mr Harrison Farrell, Mr Nicholas Verhoeven, Mr Damian Lowrie, Mr Bruce Campbell, Mr Aidan Myles, Mrs Kristin Lee. Absent Mr Tim Adkins, Mrs Danielle Arratoon, Mrs Renita Baker, Mrs Susan Burke, Mr Allan Carman, Mrs Carolyn Chilcott, Mr Ben Dallimore, Mrs Nicole Dallimore, Mrs Birony Davis, Mr Sam De Luca, Mrs Kasandra Doble, Ms Katrina Edmeades, Mrs Jessica Frendon, Mrs Tacita Frewin, Ms Kistern Gates, , Miss Brianna Hore, Ms Stacey Hughes, Ms Tiina Kauppila, Mr Stephen Kluver, Mr Stephen McCosker, Mrs Judith Salk, Miss Amy Stevens, Mrs Fiona Stone, Mrs Pauline Taifalos, Mrs Terri Talbot, Mrs Tegan Thomas, Mrs Jacqueline Vollugi, Mrs Katrina Wilshire.

ANCILLARY STAFF

Front row (left to right) Mrs Adrianna Hiette, Mrs Jaime-Lea Morris, Mrs Julie Hosking, Ms Wendy Ganly, Mrs Sonya Chun Tie, Mr Luke Baills, Ms Jane Neame, Mr David Jones, Mr Nicholas O’Sullivan, Mrs Suzanne Westendorf . Second row Mrs Annalyn Olaguer, Ms Hayley Hanson, Miss Hannah Simpson, Mrs Paula Lester, Mrs Alison Smith, Mrs Karen Lane, Mrs Mary Quidlat, Mrs Jane Edwards, Ms Jennyvi Hughes. Third row Mrs Kelly Riley, Ms Donna Smith; Mr Gregory Green, Mr Matthew Scully, Mr Daniel Allman, Mrs Kimberley Bell, Mrs Bridie Holmes, Mr Kevin Seaman . Fourth row Ms Lissa Thomson, Mr Brayden Davy, Mr Paul Couper, Mr Samuel MacDonald, Mr Benjamin Hall, Mr Michael Louis . Absent Ms Kristi Allman, Ms Linda Bates, Ms Johanna Bragg, Miss Angela Buchanan, Mr Cohen Davy, Ms Jane Gioffre, Mrs Gabby Harvey, Mrs Judy Higgens-Olsen, Mrs Cheryl Hingston, Mrs Cay Hudson, Mrs Leanne Kelly, Mrs Maria Kennedy, Mrs Toni Lanphier, Ms Tanya Marr, Mrs Renee Neilson, Mrs Cynthia Nielsen, Mr Bailey Stevenson, Mrs Cherie Stuart, Mrs Breanna Vickery, Mrs Sue Vickery, Mr Kevin Wright.

ELC STAFF

Front row (left to right) Ms Alex Button, Ms Melissa Brabon, Mrs Kylie Hall, Mrs Julie Whitbread, Mrs Emma Grundy, Mrs Jemilyn Samson, Mrs Nattaya Wetterling. Second row Miss Bridie Castiglione, Ms Melisa Whiffin, Mrs Sahanni Ehrmann, Mrs Courtney Bulter, Mrs Christine Morgan, Ms Mikayla Bethel, Miss Bella Landman, Mrs Janet Wellsmore. Third row Mrs Peta Toth, Mrs Nicole Winnett, Mrs Demi Blucher, Ms Amy Lodge, Mrs Jessica Grundy, Mrs Stefania Boyle, Ms Rhiana Wosomo-Smith. Fourth row Miss Grace Cavuilati, Mrs Michelle Newton, Miss Bryenna Peachey, Ms Sophie Jones, Mrs Kristina Stefanos, Mr Patxi Phillips Absent Mrs Jessica Harris, Miss Ella Figg, Miss Renee Bell, Miss Madelyn Figg, Mrs Narelle Midson, Ms Stella Zaglas, Mrs Erin Hibble, Ms Marcelle Ferguson and Mrs Naomi Fitzgerald.

Staff Valete

STEPHANIE AUTRIDGE

Stephanie began working at Cathedral in 2015. She began as an early Educator Assistant in the Early learning Centre, before becoming a Teacher Assistant in Kindy, and more recently Prep Teacher Assistant. Stephanie demonstrated kindness to the students in her care and had a natural talent for connecting with them through humour and sincere interest.

Stephanie was also an enthusiastic contributor to the mountain biking academy and, as a parent, generously volunteered her time to support the carnival and sporting events. Her legacy of kindness and dedication will continue to inspire us long after her departure. As Stephanie embraces new opportunities, she leaves behind not just memories, but a lasting impact on the hearts of all at Cathedral. We wish Stephanie all the very best. Go with our gratitude and very best wishes.

STEFANIA BOYLE

Stefania, better known as ‘Miss Stef’, worked at the Early Learning Centre and OSHC for just over 7 years. Starting at the Early Learning Centre as an unqualified Assistant Educator, Stefania studied and completed her Certificate III qualification and later went on to complete her Diploma, eventually becoming a Lead Educator. During her tenure, Stefania worked across the Early Years, Kindergarten, and Junior School OSHC in a variety of different roles. After many years of enthusiasm, joy, care, and dedication, Stefania’s family relocated south. We wish her all the very best in this new chapter of her life’s journey.

JULIA BURNETT

Although only with us since May 2023, Mrs Julia Burnett has made a lasting impression as our piano teacher. From her very first lesson at Cathedral, she brought not only musical expertise but also warmth, encouragement, and a genuine care for her students. Julia was more than a teacher of technique—she was a mentor who nurtured confidence, inspired creativity, and turned nerves into assurance. Her ability to make every

student feel seen, valued, and capable has left a deep mark on our program. While we are sad to say goodbye, we are grateful for the time we’ve shared and the music she has helped bring to life. We wish Julia every success and happiness in her next chapter. She will be greatly missed but always remembered as part of the Cathedral School Performing Arts family.

SAM CRIBB

Sam returned to The Cathedral School in January 2023 teaching Mathematical Methods and the full suite of Middle School Mathematics classes. His intelligence and deep mathematical insight have made him a valued member of the Maths Department and a respected teacher among students. Sam’s ability to reason clearly and solve complex problems has inspired both his colleagues and his classes.

He has given his time generously outside the classroom by attending many school camps, including the Year 9 camps and multiple Maths Camps. Sam will be greatly missed by the Maths staff and his students for his constant support and sharp mind. We wish him every success in his future endeavours.

STEPHANIE DICK

We celebrate and farewell Ms Stephanie Dick who began work at The Cathedral School in January 2022. As a vocal teacher and choral director, Steph has shaped more than just voices—she has shaped confidence, teamwork, and a love of music that will stay with students long after they leave the classroom. Her passion for teaching and performance has filled our rehearsal rooms and stages with energy, laughter, and artistry. Ms Dick has given students the courage to step forward, the skills to excel, and the belief that every voice matters.

On behalf of the school community, we thank Steph for the dedication, creativity, and care poured into every rehearsal and performance. May the music you’ve nurtured here continue to ring out proudly in the voices of all those you’ve taught.

KISTERN GATES

Kistern Gates commenced teaching at The Cathedral School in 2002, following her daughter’s enrolment in Grade 1 in 2000. Emily graduated in 2011 and was Chatham House Captain, with excellent academic results and many wonderful memories of her time as a student and leader.

Initially appointed as a Physical Education teacher and Year 8 tutor, Kistern later became a Bede House Year 9-12 tutor, supporting and mentoring students with care and dedication. As her responsibilities grew coordinating both the Middle and Senior School Health and Physical Education programs and coordinating the Netball Club, she stepped away from tutoring to focus on these key roles. She had lead the Health and Physical Education Department for over 15 years.

Kistern has been extensively involved in the school’s extracurricular life. She has contributed to the school’s outdoor education program, particularly enjoying Year 9 camp which was her favourite, but has also assisted with Year 8, Year 10 and Duke of Edinburgh camps. Many school productions have benefited from her excellent sewing skills, and a number of characters have shined on stage in her costumes. As well as contributing her time to producing costumes, Kistern has assisted further by helping to coordinate the Hair and Make Up team.

Netball has been Kistern’s sporting passion. In her first year at Cathedral, she offered to take boarders every Friday night to play in the Corcoran Park competition. The following year, she became the Netball Coordinator and the school joined the Murray netball competition played on Wednesday nights. Kistern continued in this role until 2022 when Bec Bulloch took over. Kistern developed the netball program to include over 20 teams competing each year, at one time the largest club in the competition. She has had many successful teams under her excellent coaching guidance winning many premierships and almost always playing in finals. Kistern was

instrumental in the facilitating the biennial tours of the United Kingdom for the top senior netball players.

Kistern has also been largely responsible for the school’s continued success at the Interschool Swimming Carnivals through regular Term 1 training sessions. Afternoon block sport teams have also benefited from her assistance when coaches/ managers were difficult to find, or staff were ill or absent. Her contribution as team manager at all the major interschool carnivals has provided the backbone to our success as a School.

Kistern is an outstanding teacher –her reputation as being firm but fair, caring and collaborative has earned her respect amongst colleagues and students alike. She is consistent with her standards, always looking to provide the best possible experiences for her students. Her yearly support of the Pre-Service teacher program at James Cook University has been greatly appreciated by young aspiring teachers.

Kistern has been a very good friend to many staff at the school. She is kind and considerate, supportive and professional, always looking to help without fuss; she is an excellent sounding board and can be very proud of her outstanding contribution to The Cathedral School community. We wish her all the best in her retirement and look forward to catching up with her in some capacity in the future.

ADRIANNA HIETTE

After 15 years of dedicated service, we bid farewell to Adrianna Hiette. Adrianna played a central role in the finance team, her commitment, accuracy and reliability have been the cornerstone of our payroll system. In her time at the school Adrianna and the Finance Team have worked through a lot together, managing tight deadlines and everchanging compliance requirements. Adrianna approached these challenges with maturity, professionalism, and a calm determination. We are grateful for the years of hard work and loyalty Adrianna brought to the team and

we wish her all the very best in her next chapter. We hope it brings her much success and fulfilment.

CELESTE KUTEK

Celeste began working at Cathedral in 2015. Celeste was a valued member of the Learning Enrichment team, working closely with teachers to support students’ learning and development. She was known for her efficiency, enthusiasm and willingness to take on any task - big or small. Within the team, she stood out for her creativity, which was evident in her contributions to costumes and props for the Junior School musical, as well as in her support for Father’s Day and Mother’s Day activities.

As a parent in the school community, Celeste generously gave her time to a range of extracurricular activities, including volunteering backstage for the musical and coordinating the equestrian program. We reflect with deep gratitude on the years of service Celeste has shared. Celeste's presence has shaped our community in countless ways and will be deeply missed. We wish Celeste all the best.

RIN KONISHI

It is with sincere gratitude and appreciation that we bid farewell to Rin Konishi, who served as our Japanese Language Assistant from January to December 2025. Throughout the year, Rin made invaluable contributions across the Junior, Middle, and Senior school classrooms, working closely with our Japanese language teachers to inspire a love for language and culture in our students. He also supported Japan Club activities, assisted with Japan Tour preparations, and offered Japanese tutoring to those seeking extra help.

Beyond the classroom, Rin’s positive impact extended to his role as a Boys' Boarding Supervisor. He quickly built meaningful connections with students across all year levels, earning their respect and trust. His approachable nature and genuine interest in their well-being created a warm, welcoming environment both in the boarding house

and within the wider school community. As Rin returns to Japan to continue his university studies, we wish him all the best in his future endeavours. We hope he takes with him many fond memories of his time at Cathedral, and we look forward to staying in touch with him on future school tours to Japan.

REBECCA LANGFORD

This year, we say farewell to Mrs Rebecca Langford, who has been a valued part of our Junior School community. Rebecca joined the Cathedral Junior School in 2024 as a Wellbeing Teacher, working closely with students and families to provide gentle and compassionate support. Her ability to listen with empathy and respond with care made a meaningful difference in the lives of many. In 2025, Rebecca transitioned into a classroom teaching role, where she continued to demonstrate unwavering dedication and commitment. Her nurturing approach created a space where students could flourish, feel valued and be celebrated for who they are.

Through both her classroom teaching and her involvement in school activities, Rebecca contributed to the learning and wellbeing of our students. We are thankful for the countless moments of learning and growth Rebecca has nurtured. Rebecca’s dedication to her students and passion for teaching have left a lasting impression on our community. Though Rebecca will be greatly missed, we send her off with deep gratitude and our very best wishes for the journey ahead.

HEIDI NEWELL

Since joining Cathedral in 2019, Mrs Heidi Newell has been an inspiring string teacher, mentor, and colleague. Over the years she has shared her passion for music with countless students, guiding beginners through their first notes and leading ensembles to confident, polished performances. Heidi’s teaching has always gone beyond technique. She encouraged creativity, teamwork, and resilience, showing students that music is not only about playing the right notes, but about finding their own voice and

learning to listen to one another. Her calm presence, sense of humour, and unwavering belief in her students have left a lasting impact on our program. Her legacy will live on in the skills, confidence, and love of music she has instilled in so many. We thank Heidi for her dedication and generosity, and we wish her every joy and success as she begins life’s next adventure. Heidi will always be part of the Cathedral Schools Performing Arts family.

KIRRILY THORBY

During her time at The Cathedral School, Kirrily Thorby made a significant and lasting impact on our community. In her role as Indigenous Student Engagement and Learning Officer, she worked closely with students in Girls Boarding, supported classroom learning as a Learning Officer, and provided valuable tutoring after school. Kirrily was a shining light of positivity. Her unwavering enthusiasm, dedication, and genuine care for students inspired those around her. She was deeply committed to helping students pursue their goals and become the best versions of themselves—both academically and personally. Her contributions went far beyond her formal duties, and her presence was a source of encouragement and support to many. We thank Kirrily for her outstanding service and wish her every success in her future endeavours.

JACQUELINE VOLLUGI

After an extraordinary 39 years of dedicated service, it is with deep admiration and gratitude that we celebrate the remarkable career of Jacqui Vollugi. Throughout her time at TCS, she has been a cornerstone of our school community, fulfilling multiple roles with unwavering commitment and passion. Over the years, Jacqui has witnessed the leadership of five principals, adapting and thriving through change while remaining a steadfast pillar of our community. Her dedication to excellence and her love for teaching have made her beloved by colleagues, students, and parents alike.

From her beginnings as a relief teacher in 1987 to her invaluable contributions as a part-time and then full-time teacher in 1998, Jacqui has left an indelible mark on generations of students. Her expertise spans Senior Physics, Senior Chemistry, Senior Mathematics, and Middle School Mathematics and Science, a testament to her remarkable versatility and breadth of knowledge.

Her students absolutely adored her. Known for her warmth, patience, and deep subject knowledge, she was often found after hours in her classroom or office, giving her time generously to support students in the lead-up to assessments. Whether it was a complicated Chemistry concept or a tricky Mathematics problem, she would work tirelessly to ensure her students felt confident and prepared.

More than just an educator, she has been a true leader and mentor, serving in acting positions as Head of More House and Head of Department for Science, overseeing Personal Development programs, and inspiring younger teachers during their placements.

Jacqui has always been deeply rooted in More House, nurturing students from Year 7 onward, especially within the Senior School. Her support extended beyond academics through tutoring in the boarding house and Indigenous Support programs, demonstrating her commitment to every student’s growth and wellbeing.

Her passion for extracurricular activities has enriched our school community. Whether leading outdoor education camps and school tours, organising the Debutante Ball, coordinating Healthy Minds and the Titration Team, contributing to school productions and House musicals, or coaching basketball and water polo, her enthusiasm and energy have inspired countless students to discover and pursue their own passions.

As she steps into retirement, we celebrate not only a remarkable educator but a cherished mentor, a vibrant community member, and a friend

to all who have had the privilege to know her. Her legacy will endure in the lives she has touched and the inspiration she has provided. Thank you, Jacqui, for your unwavering passion, your boundless dedication, and your heartfelt commitment to our school. You will be deeply missed but fondly remembered, always part of the More House family.

JEANIE WALKER-CAMPBELL

Jeanie Walker-Campbell has been a valued member of the Cathedral community for over 15 years, joining the school in January 2010. Throughout this time, Jeanie has touched the lives of many students, not only through her dedication to teaching Mathematics, but through her significant contribution to the Boarding community.

In recent years, Jeanie worked extensively with the Supported Mathematics classes where she built strong and lasting relationships with all students she taught. She was able to explain concepts in a way that students understood, and students appreciated the care and kindness that she showed in every lesson and in every interaction, they had with her.

As a Senior School tutor for Langton House, Jeanie’s competitive nature shone through. Jeanie poured her energy into ensuring her tutor group (and her house) performed at its best, always urging her students to strive harder and take pride in every victory. Jeanie will be missed at The Cathedral School. We would like to wish Jeanie the best in all her future endeavours.

MELISA WHIFFIN

Melisa, or ‘Miss Meli’, was a part of the Early Learning Centre’s team for around three and a half years, working primarily with the Kindy children in the Kindy OSHC program. Miss Meli brought a vibrancy from her Colombian heritage to her daily engagement with the children and made many fond connections with children, families, and colleagues. We wish Meli much success and happiness in her future endeavours.

RIKUTO YOSHIDA

We farewell Rikuto Yoshido, who joined Cathedral in 2025 as a Japanese Language Assistant working in the Junior School. Rikuto’s time with us has been marked by warmth, generosity and a genuine passion for sharing culture and language. His presence has enriched our classrooms and deepened our students’ understanding of Japan, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of learning from him.

Rikuto also put an incredible amount of effort into designing and building the giant Pikachu origami with Japan Club students. This will remain proudly on display in the Japanese classroom for many years to come. As Rikuto returns to university in Japan, we thank him for the insight, joy and cultural richness he brought to our school. His time at Cathedral has left a meaningful impression on both staff and students, and his contributions will be remembered with great fondness. We wish him every success and happiness as he continues his journey, and hope he carries with him many special memories of his time with us.

JENNIFER BRUTON

After 14 years of dedicated service, we bid farewell to Jennifer Bruton, whose warmth, humour, and unwavering care have enriched the lives of countless students.

It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to such a valued colleague and friend. Since joining The Cathedral School in 2011, Jennifer has been an integral member of the Early Childhood team, contributing her expertise, kindness, and infectious laughter. Staff will fondly remember her for the many shared laughs, thoughtful team discussions, entertaining travel stories, and the genuine support she offered to all.

Jennifer’s connection to our school extends beyond the classroom, having contributed to our community both as a dedicated teacher and as a parent, with both her children completing their schooling here.

As Jennifer embarks on a new chapter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for her years of commitment, compassion, and service. Though her presence will be greatly missed, her impact will continue to be felt throughout our school community.

TANYA MURPHY

We farewell our colleague, Tanya Murphy, who has dedicated six years of service to Cathedral as Assistant Head of Junior School.

During her time in this role, Tanya demonstrated a commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. She worked seamlessly with students, staff, families, and the wider school leadership, always placing relationships and shared purpose at the heart of her leadership.

Tanya played a pivotal role in bringing to life some of the Junior School’s most memorable events, including the muchloved Book Week Celebration and the Wonder Walk—both of which provided joyful opportunities for students to showcase their learning and creativity. Her ability to blend curriculum vision with community engagement enriched the educational experience for all.

An advocate for professional growth, Tanya’s strategic focus on upskilling teachers empowered staff to thrive. Through mentoring, coaching and curriculum leadership, she helped build a team of confident, capable educators who continue to deliver high-quality learning experiences for every child.

We thank Tanya for her unwavering belief in the potential of every learner and educator. Her legacy of thoughtful leadership, curriculum excellence, and genuine care will continue to shape the Junior School for years to come.

We wish Tanya every success and happiness in the next chapter of her journey, knowing she leaves behind a community deeply grateful for her contributions.

BIANCA PARISON

Bianca joined Cathedral at the beginning of 2025. Although only with us for a short time, she has become a wellloved member of the Junior School and Performing Arts Department. Bianca’s passion for instilling a love of music within her students has been evident in every class she teaches. Her enthusiasm and dedication have enriched our school community, leaving a lasting impression on both colleagues and students alike. We wish Bianca all the best for her future endeavours.

Graduating Class

Class of 2025

Five

Class of 2025

WILLIAM BARKER

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Every time I walked through school and took 20 minutes to get anywhere because people kept talking to me and saying “Barker!”. Knowing that I’ve played a part in peoples’ lives, no matter how small, that’s what I will remember most from this school. Either that or sailing on Grade 10 Camp. That was extraordinary. Greatest Influence My parents, siblings and friends.

HUNTER BOSCHEN

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory

Greatest Influence Dad

Favourite quote I thought more about this quote than my block exams.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully wearing jorts still.

JACE BRERETON

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory Max

Beeden with a clippo

Greatest Influence

Theo Von

Favourite quote

Everybody makes mistakes - Ms Blackburn

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Still on a gap year.

Favourite quote I “do ridiculous, unexpected, eccentric things like this all the time! Ha-ha!” - Brandon Sanderson

Where will you be in 10 years' time? I have no idea. I have never planned so far in advance, and while some people may know exactly what they wish to do and where they wish to go, I don’t, and I don’t think I ever will.

GABRIELLIEH CASAYURAN

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

BIO CAMP!!!!

Greatest Influence Maria

Sk_odowska-Curie

Favourite quote No more all nighters for an assignment I definitely did!!!! SLAYYYYYY

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully rich enough to hire someone to answer this question for me.

AMY EDGERTON

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Away trips for rowing where I was able to create stronger friendships and memories I will never forget.

Greatest Influence My sister, Alice Edgerton. Favourite quote

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Out of Townsville with a stable job making good money.

CLARESE EDWARDS

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Late night chats with the girls in boarding

Greatest Influence my grandparents

Favourite quote “a teaspoon of try will outdo a bucket of talent any day” - JB Mauney

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Married to Herbie Farnworth.

BRIDGET

FORBES

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory

Year 9 school camp

Greatest Influence My mum

Favourite quote In the end all you have is your word Where will you be in 10 years' time? An architect.

JAZMYN GILES

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Meeting my friends

Greatest Influence

Family and Friends

Favourite

quote You’re gonna go far Where will you be in 10 years' time? Baby-sitting.

GEMMA

GILLINDER

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 16

Best School Memory When i was in Prep and leaving school early and one of my friends cried as i left.

Greatest Influence

Dana Sypher/Wallace, My siblings

Favourite quote “I don’t like to do what people expect. Why should I live up to other people’s expectations instead of my own?” - Kat Stratford Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully not in Townsville.

Class of 2025

TESS HEAZLEWOOD

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Never having to buy my own school hat

Greatest Influence

Family and friends

Favourite quote “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” - Maya Angelou Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully less broke.

RILEY HIBBLE

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Winning head of the River Regatta in my single and the 8 Greatest Influence ChatGPT for sure

Favourite quote The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully training for the 2032 Olympics to win gold in the men’s single sculls for Australia.

CLAIRE KRATZMANN

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory year 9 camp

Greatest Influence my parents

Favourite quote

May the rest of our lives be the best of our lives - Mamma Mia

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully doing something I love, surrounded by the people I love.

TAMI MANA

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Hearing the bell at 3:10pm

Greatest Influence My mum

Favourite quote

There’s more than one way to skin a cat - Mr Lowrie Where will you be in 10 years' time? Still waiting for Frank Ocean to drop an album.

GEMMA MULLER

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory year 11 dance with my friends

Greatest Influence my friends and certain teachers

Favourite quote To be or not to be… I choose not to be (in school) Where will you be in 10 years' time? I’ll get back to you in 10 years.

YANCHE-KA

NEAL

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory meeting my friends

Greatest Influence

My sisters

Favourite quote “See kids I told you your mother was hot back in high school”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Idk maybe married to Chris Brown.

INGRID O’BRIEN

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp

Greatest Influence

My Parents

Favourite quote I put the ‘pro’ in procrastinate! Where will you be in 10 years' time? Living on my farm with my own family.

ALEC PASTEGA

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory Jack Roseby on the SLAB crew

Greatest Influence My Sister, The Australian Labor Party, The Union Movement, The 3:10 bell, DoYoung taking a day off or leaving early, and deadlines. Favourite quote “Maintain graceful silence, and rise above the noise” - Les Walker - Former State Member for Mundingburra, Former Deputy Mayor and Councillor, a mentor and friend. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Still arguing with Jack...

JAKE RAEBURN

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 12

Best School Memory

Greatest Influence

Favourite quote

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

TOBY RILEY

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School

Memory Fazzics

Greatest Influence Dad

Favourite quote I did it my way - Frank Sinatra

Where will you be in 10 years' time? dunno ay.

JACK RYAN

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 9

Best School Memory

Receiving the Matty Doyle Shield, Winning 2025

House Instrumentals

Greatest Influence Paul Neilson (School Percussion Teacher)

Favourite quote “What we do in life echoes in eternity!” - Maximus Decimus Meridius

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Wherever I am needed.

ETHAN WARRINGTON

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Yr 9 Hidden valley camp

Greatest Influence My Mum.

Favourite quote “Don’t assume the answer is no before you ask the question.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully, I’ll be as far away from this school as possible.

LUCAS ZAGAMI

House Bede

Years at Cathedral 4.5

Best School Memory

Friendships

Greatest Influence My Pop

Favourite quote The future starts today, not tomorrow - Pope John Paul II Where will you be in 10 years' time? Moving up in the ranks.

MO

AL-NIDAWI

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Biology camp in Orpheus Island; it was my first school camp ever and I had lots of fun.

Greatest Influence My friends for cheering me up when I get a bad grade.

Favourite quote “Sometimes you must hurt in order to know, fall in order to grow, lose in order to gain because life’s greatest lessons are learned through pain.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully better at socialising than I was in high school.

JESSE BARRETT

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Meeting Amber

Lewis-Wilson

Greatest Influence my mother and my sister

Favourite quote “My dad always used to say I was slipping through his fingers, and now I finally understand how fast time really moves when you’re the one growing up.” Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully, running my own business.

SHAQUANA CASTORS

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Lunchtime with the gals

Greatest Influence

My parents

Favourite quote “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,” Marilyn Monroe. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Travelling around the world.

TRISTAN ANTONEY

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Lunch time footy

Greatest Influence Mates

Favourite quote “If it’s stupid but it works, it ain’t stupid.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Not sure.

CLAUDIA CHUN TIE

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 16

Best School Memory Grade 11 Physics - dress to impress

Greatest Influence

My mother

Favourite quote “All of our yesterday’s are gone now” - MD Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Class of 2025

PHYLLIS CLARKE

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 10 Camp

Greatest Influence

My Grandfather

Favourite quote “I call it graduation rhymes with Grug” Where will you be in 10 years' time? Somewhere exciting.

EMILY COOK

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Late nights talking with Angel in boarding.

Greatest Influence

My parents

Favourite quote “Dream Big. Sparkle more. Shine Bright!” - Barbie

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Paediatric nurse.

GEORDIE DOUGLAS

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory Year 10 camp

Greatest Influence Roothy

Favourite quote Memento Mori

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Out west making some money.

ANNABEL GODDARD

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Greatest Influence

Favourite quote

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

BRIANNA GOODING

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Lunchtimes with my favourite people.

Greatest Influence

My mum and dad.

Favourite quote “Sometimes I still don’t even like stepping on wet grass” - Mikaela Amos

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully, working in a job I love.

ANNABELLE HILL

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Meeting the best girls and Yr 10 camp and sailing at night

Greatest Influence

My cousin for his dedication and commitment to his sport.

Favourite quote “Venture outside your comfort zone, the rewards are worth it!” Where will you be in 10 years' time? Have enough money to be independent and live on my own.

JOSEPH HOLLAND

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Year 10 camp

Greatest Influence

Kanye West

Favourite quote

“Don’t stare at money too long, it’s medusa” - Kanye West on Saint Pablo

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully in an F35.

BJORN HYSENI

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory 2024

Cambridge Tradition Tour

Greatest Influence My family and my Childhood

Doctor (Dr Paulo)

Favourite quote “Live like you will die tomorrow and learn as if you will live forever ~ Jeto sikur do të vdesësh nesër dhe mëso sikur do të jetosh gjithmonë”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Opening yet another charity as a successful paediatric surgeon.

DANIEL MCDONALD

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Year 10 camp

Greatest Influence Friends

Favourite quote “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” _ Dr. Seuss Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully a tennis coach or fitness coach.

AMBER MEESON

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Contemporary band

Greatest Influence

Sheanah De Motte

Favourite quote

“No offence but you guys are really boring” -Ja’mie King

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Living a good life.

GERALDINE MORALES

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Meeting my current circle of friends.

Greatest Influence People who I love and cherish.

Favourite quote Lagi’t lagi para sa Inang bayan!

Where will you be in 10 years' time? 28 and still living for the hope of it all.

CHANELLE MUSASIZI

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

2024 Chatham Interhouse

Musical Performance

Greatest Influence

My friends and family, the teachers who believed in me, and always the librarians

Favourite quote “It is not perfection that counts, nor the critics who point out our stumbles. It is the striving, the daring, the reaching. For even in failure, the hands that try are alive.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Somewhere new, doing work I’m proud of, traveling, surrounded by people I love, and still figuring things out—but finally knowing what 8 hours of sleep feels like.

ROSA NZEAKOR

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 10 camp.

Greatest Influence

Charlotte O’Neill.

Favourite quote (The Office, season 2, episode 16, 00:24:28).

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Living peacefully.

LEWIS O’NEIL

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Playing Rugby 7’s

Greatest Influence JR

Favourite quote

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

BLAINE PEZZOTTI

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Coming back from prep in Year 7 to Patrick Axford yelling at Amaziga in German.

Greatest Influence Luke Bartolo, Jock Walker-Campbel, Mark Muguira

Favourite quote “Yeah, Go on!”: Jack Roseby. “What’s the point of doing anything if you don’t try”: Luke Bartolo. “Don’t be shame, be game:someone somewhere.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Owning a Carpentry Business here in Townsville.

LAUREN PRATCHETT

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Cambridge Tour

Greatest Influence

My parents

Favourite quote

“I just tried to open my zooper dooper using my fob” - Mr Cribb

Where will you be in 10 years' time? In a job I love.

JAROD QUINN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Michael Jackson

Performance for Chatham Instrumentals

Greatest Influence David Beckham

Favourite quote “Don’t take life too seriously, no one gets out alive.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? In the emergency services.

JACK ROSEBY

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 18

Best School Memory

2024 Cambridge Tour

Greatest Influence

My Parents, Mrs Salk, Mr Ferguson, Ms Gloudemans, Peno, Phil Thompson

Favourite quote To those whom much is given, much is expected. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Still arguing with Alec...

Class of 2025 continued

RIVER SINCLAIR-DIMECH

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp

Greatest Influence

Cole Palmer

Favourite quote Wot?

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Hopefully rich enough to hire someone to answer this question for me.

LACHLAN SULLIVAN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 11

Best School Memory

The nights on Year 9 camp with the boys.

Greatest Influence My Dad

Favourite quote “You only live once, make it count.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully, a senior race engineer in the V8 Supercars or GT3.

RIYA SUNIL

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory

Grade 8 Camp

Greatest Influence

My Parents

Favourite quote ‘This was kinda quiche’ - Ja’mie Private School Girl

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Probably Older.

AHREN THAIN

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory My greatest memories would be all the times I cherished with those around me during the school day.

Greatest Influence My Parents

Favourite quote “Life is easier when you don’t concern yourself with what everybody else is doing.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Hopefully studying medicine at university after completely a pharmacy degree.

AMAYA VINEY

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Meeting Jazz & Geraldine

Greatest Influence Mrs. Salk

Favourite quote “I might be sick tomorrow?”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Ballin’.

MYLES YOUNG

House Chatham

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory

The small moments with everyone

Greatest Influence

The people around me (The Media)

Favourite quote “You’re suppose to be yourself, not perfect.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully employed.

MIKAELA AMOS

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory Year 8 camp

Greatest Influence Mr Cribb

Favourite quote “Family is family. Whether it’s the one you start out with, the one you end up with, or the family you gain along the way”- Gloria (Modern Family)

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

A dentist travelling across Europe.

CHLOE ANDERSON

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 4 1/2

Best School Memory

Grade 10 camp, it was phenomenal - I would do it again in a heartbeat

Greatest Influence

My mum, she has been there for me every milestone of my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for her

Favourite quote “Life is a funny thing. We only get so many years to live it, so we have to do everything we can to make sure those years are as full as they can be. We shouldn’t waste time on things that might happen someday, or maybe even never.” - It ends with us; Colleen Hoover

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Working as an Occupational Therapist and living a fulfilling life.

LUKE BARTOLO

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Anytime that I spent with my friends.

Greatest Influence My Mum, Dad, Brother, Ms Armitage and Tim Howard as well as all of the people who have helped me along the way.

Favourite quote Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen - Michael Jordan

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

I have no idea where I will be in 10 year’s time, but as long as I enjoy where I am and I love what I am doing that’s all that matters.

MONICA BIRRELL

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory

Year 9 Camp

Greatest Influence Parents

Favourite quote

A negative mind will never give you a positive life

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Travelling, somehow never broke.

HARRY BOURNE

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Getting ice cream at 10pm in the rain in Cambridge

Greatest Influence Jack Roesby, My lovely mum and dad, Luke Bartolo, Mrs Abd El Messih

Favourite quote “Care for everyone, disrespect no one, and love unconditionally” - Caroline Bourne 2022.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Somewhere I’m happy I’m sure.

DANIEL BRANEY

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Prime lunchtime footy rivalries back in Year 9 and 10 and sailing the Whitsundays on Year 10 Camp.

Greatest Influence Mum and Dad

Favourite quote “There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealing’s done” - My good mate Kenny Rogers Where will you be in 10 years' time? Taking the Brisbane Broncos to another premiership win.

THOMAS CASSIDY

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Psychology in Year 11-12

Greatest Influence

Jye Barry

Favourite quote

Failure is the key to success

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Managing my own business.

KAYDEN CROME

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 18

Best School Memory I loved Philosophical Enquiry

Greatest Influence My parents, fat stacks of moola, 3:10pm bell

Favourite quote The real ATAR was the friends we made along the way. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Gainfully employed.

HOLLY FINN

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory Foundation Day cake

Greatest Influence

Max Rebo

Favourite quote “Torpedoes inbound! ... It’s been an honor serving with you all,” - Admiral Ackbar Where will you be in 10 years' time? I will work for ASUS.

SUMMER FINN

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory

Year 9 Art with Mr Cliffe

Greatest Influence

Matthew Lillard

Favourite quote “Once you do the hard stuff, it becomes not that hard” - Rigby (regular show)

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Having a good time at my nice job.

KYLA GRIEVE

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory Year 10 Camp, hanging out with the Indigenous Support teachers, boarding debriefs and movie sessions, going on side quests outside of boarding. Greatest Influence My family

Favourite quote “The saddest thing in life is wasted talent, and the choices that you make will shape your life forever.” - A Bronx Tale Where will you be in 10 years' time? Married to Jordan Riki…duh.

ANGELINA KENNY

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Staying up late with Emily in boarding

Greatest Influence

Favourite quote

Happier than ever - Billie Eilish Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Class of 2025

YESEO KIM

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 11 Dance

Greatest Influence Friends

Favourite quote

Why fall in love when you can fall asleep - Unknown

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Let me go ask my mum.

GILLIAN KWOK

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory My best school memory is the swimming carnival because it was fun, everyone cheered each other on, and it brought the school together. Greatest Influence My dad because he always supports me and inspires me to work hard.

Favourite quote “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” – Henry Ford

Where will you be in 10 years' time? “In 10 years’ time, I’ll either be super successful… or still trying to figure out how to cook pasta without burning it.”

WILLIAM MORRIS

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory

Year 9 PI

Greatest Influence Luke Bartolo and Armo

Favourite quote

Are you doing your studies? - Dad

Where will you be in 10 years' time? In the wrong place at the wrong time.

LAYLA MUNRO

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 2.5

Best School Memory

Accounting class

Greatest Influence My Mum

Favourite quote If I got any cooler I would freeze to death

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Living the dream.

EMMANUEL MORGAN

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Lunchtimes with my friend group.

Greatest Influence

The philosophies of Friedrich Nietzsche, Anton LaVey, Max Stirner, and Ayn Rand.

Favourite quote ‘No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings.’

- William Blake (1757-1827), ‘The Marriage of Heaven and Hell’ (1790)

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Unknown; wherever I’ll be is wherever I’ll be.

CELICIA NIEMANDT

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Feeling the salty wind blowing through my hair while sailing through the Whitsundays.

Greatest Influence My role model and my best friend, my mum.

Favourite quote If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Busy being a doctor of numbers, student of life, and collector of passport stampsalways learning, venturing, rewriting the rules, and crossing the bridges as I get there.

CHARLOTTE

O’NEILL

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Every lunch time that I was able to spend laughing with my friends

Greatest Influence Rosa Nzeakor - a great friend who continues to inspire me to be the best version of myself

Favourite quote “The beginning is always today” - Mary Shelley Where will you be in 10 years' time? Rich, hopefully.

DO YOUNG PARK

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Definitely Year 9 Camp

Greatest Influence

My family

Favourite quote “Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.” Epictetus Where will you be in 10 years' time? Probably slogging it out in a medical ward and in my spare time, playing the fiddle.

DIONYSIOS POLEMIS

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

One of my best school memories is spending time with my friends, who made even the most ordinary days feel fun and memorable. Greatest Influence Friends and Family.

Favourite quote “The only exercise I have done this month is running out of money” Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully in a situation where I can look forward to the everyday.

JAMIE POLIT SIMMS

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory

Year 10 School Camp

Greatest Influence Mrs Walker-Campbell

Favourite quote

“Don’t feel stupid if you don’t like what everyone else pretends to love” Where will you be in 10 years' time? Travelling the world.

MANI PRADHAN

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 12

Best School Memory

Contemporary Band

Greatest Influence

Linda Pradhan

Favourite quote “Cover your ears and sing landslide” - Jessica Day Where will you be in 10 years' time? 27 and still quiche.

SHAILYN SAJU

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory

Year 10 Camp

Greatest Influence Family

Favourite quote Cherish the little moments in Life

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Living my best life with purpose.

CHLOE THOMAS

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 10 camp and playing handball at lunch

Greatest Influence

Ms Armitage

Favourite quote Slow down, you’re doing fine - Billy Joel

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Hopefully an owner of a successful occupational therapist practice.

TED WALKER

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 9 1/2

Best School Memory

Graduation

Greatest Influence Caffeine

Favourite quote Common sense is like deodorant.

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Under a sink.

MATTHEW WHITBREAD

House Langton

Years at Cathedral 15

Best School Memory

Dancing with my friends at the Year 11 Formal

Greatest Influence

My friends, my family, and my teachers. Thank you all.

Favourite quote

Where will you be in 10 years' time? In software programming.

JAMES BRENNAN

House More

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

Yr 10 Camp

Greatest Influence

My brother

Favourite quote Leave physics before physics leaves you Where will you be in 10 years' time? France.

ALICIA CAREY

House More

Years at Cathedral 1 1/2

Best School Memory

Greatest Influence

Favourite quote

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

BRIDIE DAVIE

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Year 10 camp

Greatest Influence

Favourite quote 6 years later, and I still don’t know where my hat went. Where will you be in 10 years' time? Rich and good looking.

Class of 2025

KIERA JOLLY

House More

Years at Cathedral 4

Best School Memory

Year 10 or biology camp

Greatest Influence

Anna Mary Binil

Favourite quote “Look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now” - Eliza, Hamilton Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully rich in every aspect.

CHIQUITA KRIS

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory Year 10 camp, Michael Morgan Cup, Confraternity Carnival

Greatest Influence

My family

Favourite quote You know when it’s cold outside and you go outside and it’s cold Where will you be in 10 years' time? idk.

CARYSE KROGH

House More

Years at Cathedral 16

Best School Memory When I came back from holidays in grade 1 and told everyone I went to Africa (I didn’t).

Greatest Influence My Parents and Orla McCool (Derry Girls)

Favourite quote I’m only seventeen, I don’t know anythin’ - Taylor Swift Where will you be in 10 years' time? On Annabel and my familes’ compound. Paid with cash obvi.

AMBER

LEWIS-WILSON

House More

Years at Cathedral 1

Best School Memory

Meeting Jesse Barrett

Greatest Influence My other half Georgia Van den Burg

Favourite quote

I aint here for a long time, Im here for a good time - George Strait

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Travelling the world.

ANNA MARY BINIL

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Any conversation with my fave, Mr Cribb!!!

Greatest Influence Joel Speranza

Favourite quote “The days are long, but the years are short; you don’t know what you’ve missed until you look back.”

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Probably still getting mistaken for Riya.

CHLOE MOBBS

House More

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory Jack singing in Assembly.

Greatest Influence

Chloe Anderson and Ms Montafia have been inspiring me since the day I met them.

Favourite quote “I solemnly swear I’m up to no good”

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Working and living in my own house with a few pets and my boyfriend living my best life.

SPYCER MORSE

House More

Years at Cathedral 7

Best School Memory

My favourite memories are of quiet moments of kindness; the teachers who went out of their way to notice, understand, and support me.

Greatest Influence My mom, whose example of resilience, compassion, and generosity has shaped who I am today.

Favourite quote It’s about who stands in the rain with you, when they also have a choice to be dry

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

In ten years, I hope to be someone who carries the lessons I’ve learned and lets every experience guide me toward making a difference.

SAM MURPHY

House More

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Grade 10 camp

Greatest Influence Dad

Favourite quote If you are going to mess something up, do it so badly everyone will wonder how that’s even possible. Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Fishing a green zone.

ROBERT O’CALLAGHAN

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Writers Camp

Greatest Influence

Adam Howden

Favourite quote What’s important isn’t whether you can see the future or not. its the will to make a choice, and the strength to seize your destinyShulk from Xenoblade Chronicles

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

ELLA POZZI

House More

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory

Biology camp.

Greatest Influence My best friends and teachers.

Favourite quote

“It’s amazing how much you can read if you sit down and actually read.” - Gemma Muller, 2025

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Still procrastinating.

JADA RANKINE

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

I’m still thinking

Greatest Influence

Bizzle era

Favourite quote Be the why of you who and then when because what Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Celebrating my 28th.

BRADEN REBGETZ

House More

Years at Cathedral 14

Best School Memory Year 10 camp

Greatest Influence

My family

Favourite quote “Why put off later what you can do now.” - Dad Where will you be in 10 years' time? You’ll know. “Chat is that tuff?”

LILIANA RICHEY

House More

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Legally blonde - I was a main role. Enid hoopes!

Greatest Influence Miss Nicholas and Miss HigginsOlsen. They pushed me and inspired me to carry on with drama. They got me through grade 12, by far the hardest year. I love them. Favourite quote “Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow.” - Vincent Van Gogh

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Proving everyone wrong.

MAX

RICHEY

House More

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory Sailing across the Whitsundays on Grade 10 Camp

Greatest Influence

Favourite quote

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall- Nelson Mandela Where will you be in 10 years' time? I have no idea, life is full of surprises.

ELLA

ROBERTS

House More

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory School Holidays

Greatest Influence Jesus

Favourite quote It’s better to die with memories than dreams!

Where will you be in 10 years' time? 28 and thriving.

VLAD ROBINSON-SKUSE

House More

Years at Cathedral 6

Best School Memory

Spending time with the best mates

Greatest Influence

Family, Friends

Favourite quote “Think outside........ the cookie jar” -Jace Brereton

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Happy, Comfortable, Enjoying life

CLAIRE

SARO

House More

Years at Cathedral 8

Best School Memory

Missing a fire alarm because we were too busy talking in my car - Layla Munro

Greatest Influence My parents

Favourite quote I always knew that looking back at the times I cried would make me laugh, but I never knew looking back at the times I laughed would make me cry Where will you be in 10 years' time? Still pretending I know what I’m doing.

MYLES SEGAL

House More

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

2025 NZ Ski Trip and Harry Bourne calling Ms Abd El Messih “Mum”

Greatest Influence My Grandad

Favourite quote Oi! Red Corvette! - Jack Roseby

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Still pretending to know what I’m doing.

Class of 2025

LUCA

TOMASIN

House More

Years at Cathedral 3

Best School Memory Fazics

Greatest Influence

Ms Blackburn

Favourite quote

“The times they are a-changin’.” - Bob Dylan

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Being a wag.

ABBYGAIL

VETS

House More

Years at Cathedral 9

Best School Memory

Greatest Influence My Mum

Favourite quote We are each a patchwork quilt of those who have loved us, those who have believed in our futures, those who showed us empathy and kindness or told us the truth even when it wasn’t easy to hear. - TS Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Seeing the world.

KIERA WALLACE

House More

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Hitting pose 28

Greatest Influence

Ms Blackburn

Favourite quote You miss 100% of the naps you don’t take

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Gardening in a foreign country.

JESSE

WANGATAU

House More

Years at Cathedral 2

Best School Memory

Miles falling off his chair

Greatest Influence

Kayden Crome

Favourite

quote Fake it till you make it

Where will you be in 10 years' time?

In the village.

PIPA

WARD

House More

Years at Cathedral 5

Best School Memory

Year 9 camp

Greatest Influence

My parents

Favourite quote

‘Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.’-Dr Seuss

Where will you be in 10 years' time? Hopefully happy and well travelled with a job that I love.

WILLIAM WEST

House More

Years at Cathedral 13

Best School Memory

The feeling after finishing interhouse events

Greatest Influence My mum.

Favourite quote

Where there’s a ‘Will’ there’s a way. Where will you be in 10 years' time?

Five Dollar Formal

Valedictory

Formal continued

Year 12 Group Photo

The Dawn

The dewy Dawn came tripping O’er the hills with a lightsome tread, With gleams in her golden tresses, And a blush like the roses red. Her robes were of mist and silver, Her jewel a shining star, And her radiance rippled over Like music near and far.

The sun in his joy beheld her, And fell victim to her wiles, As she with her sweet allurements Drew him on with her love-lit smiles. He chased her far up the heavens, And over the mountain heights, Pouring upon her beauty

The glamour of his lights.

At length in his passionate ardour He caught her to his breast, And the fire of his burning kisses Lit the heavens from east to west. And the earth beheld their nuptials With thrills of sweet delight, And night's shadows fled affrighted ’Neath the flood of their glorious light.

A.P.

Poem taken from 1925 – first edition – Dawn Magazine.