Monday 22 to Saturday 27 July - Catholic Education Week

Monday 22 July - Catholic Education Week Mass @ 2pm in the MPC

Friday 26 July - Bishops Inservice Day - PUPIL FREE

Monday 29 July to 2 August - Yr 7 Camp Fraser Coast

Friday 2 August - Yr 9 Retreat

Wednesday 7 August - Prep Excursion to Myall Creek

Saturday 10 August - Our Ladies Long Lunch

Welcome to Term 3.  Time flies when you are having fun and we have had a great start to the term. Last week we joined with our nation to mark NAIDOC week, celebrating the rich cultural history of our first nations people and an opportunity to connect and learn together.

Reporting Feedback

Thank you to all the families who gave feedback to Phase 1 of our reporting trial.  It is so valuable to hear from families about their experience and thoughts about both our report card and learning discussions.  One of my highlights in reading the comments was how so many families value the time and effort our teachers dedicate to their children through all elements of reporting. We will now work to review feedback in the following areas:

• Learning Discussions – Student Led Conferences and what this looks like for the rest of 2024 and 2025
• Scale Criteria – Application to Learning and Attitude to Learning

COLLEGE EVENTS

We love it when families join us for College events. There are two big events this term for which we would love to extend a big invitation to families.

Monday 22 July we will join together as a whole College for Mass to celebrate Catholic Education Week. Our Junior Choir will lead the singing alongside senior musicians and singers.  It will begin at 2pm in the MPC.

The second event to join us for is Our Lady of the Southern Cross Day.  On this day we join together as a whole College for Mass at 12:30pm in the MPC followed by an afternoon of whole College athletic events on the Main Oval.  These events include All Age Relay and the Tresillian and Gillespie Gifts.  This is a great afternoon to join us to celebrate the magic that is our Prep – Year 12 College community.

CELEBRATING OUR STAFF

Next week as part of Catholic Education Week we recognise and celebrate the achievements of some of our staff.  We know we have great staff who work in all areas of the College but next week we highlight three specific achievements.

Spirit of Catholic Education Awards

The Spirit of Catholic Education Awards are presented annually in conjunction with Catholic Education Week, to recognise individuals or teams making an outstanding contribution to Catholic education in Queensland.

The nominees from our College we recognise are:

Simone Forbes

Carey Twidale

Danielle Skerman

Leisa Finch

Long Service Awards

Each year we acknowledge those members of our TCS community who have provided long service to Catholic education. Thank you to the following people for their long service to our communities!

30 years

Katrina Walton

Jacqueline Jenkinson

 20 years

Cate Brennan

Melita Dellit

Sandra Gleeson

Joanne Bradford 

Toowoomba Catholic Schools Excellence Awards

The inspiring and expert staff in our schools are formally recognised through the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Excellence Awards.

Each year, nominations are called for from colleagues, parents and community members to highlight teachers/educators, school/kindergarten leaders, support and services staff in schools, kindergartens and OSHC, those that work in an office or volunteer their time as examples of the excellence across our network. 

From these nominations, finalists are selected and at a special award's dinner during Catholic Education Week, the recipients are announced.

The awards are in 9 categories across three areas and capture the varying career phases, roles and responsibilities that enable Toowoomba Catholic Schools to provide high quality education and care in a distinctively Catholic environment.

We congratulate the finalists from our College for 2024:

Emily Blair – Excellence in Teacher and Learning – Early Career Teacher

Kylie Purbrick – Excellence in Teaching and Learning – Secondary Expert Teacher

Melita Dellit – Excellence in Leadership – Emerging Leadership

Simone Forbes – Excellence in Leadership – Middle Leadership 

Winners in each of these sections will be announced at a special dinner on Thursday.  We wish our staff well in this, but we know they are already stars!

DATE CLAIMERS – Term 3 and beyond

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22 July – Catholic Education Week Mass 2pm in MPC

26 July - Pupil Free Day – staff attending Professional Development

30 August - Pupil Free Day – staff Professional Development

2 September – Our Lady of the Southern Cross Day Celebrations

13 September – Grandparent’s Day Celebrations & Last day of Term 3

30 September – First day of Term 4 (10 week term)

7 October – King’s Birthday holiday

21 October – 12 November – Year 12 External Exams

13 November – College Awards of Excellence Ceremony

15 November – Year 12 Graduation Mass

2 December – College Christmas Carols (twilight)

5 December – Early Years Nativity Play (during school day)

6 December – last day of Term 4 (10-week term)

Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education

Matthew 11:25-27

Jesus exclaimed, ‘I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children. Yes, Father, for that is what it pleased you to do. Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, just as no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.’

How are we asked to become like children?

In such a short Gospel passage, the word Father is mentioned five times. In the words of Matthew, we hear that touching image of a loving relationship. A relationship can only be developed when quality time is spent with the other. The clue is given when Jesus is prompting us to become like ‘little children’, especially when looking for answers. We have a clue on how we need to be in relationship – to become like little children. Little children become engrossed in what is before them, they are curious, and have a great sense of wonder. How are we being asked to become like little children today? What are we going to be curious about? In our prayers, we need to ask God to lead us to see how we may become more like a little child today, so that we may know that God does not abandon us.

A Prayer to Embrace Childlike Wonder

Dear Lord,

In the quiet chambers of our hearts, where hope and longing intertwine, we gather our words like petals in cupped hands. Today, we come before you, seeking the wisdom of innocence—the kind that resides in the laughter of children and the sparkle of dew-kissed mornings. Lead us, O God, to see through the eyes of a child.

Grant us the gift of wide-eyed wonder—the ability to marvel at the ordinary. May we find delight in rainbows after storms, in dandelion fluff carried by the wind, and in the constellations that map our dreams.

Like a child clasping a parent’s hand, teach us to trust. Remind us that even when the path is uncertain, your presence remains unwavering. Hold us close, for we are your beloved ones.

Ignite our curiosity, dear Lord. Let us ask questions without fear, explore the mysteries of life, and seek the hidden treasures within our souls. For in curiosity lies growth.

Show us the simplicity of forgiveness—the way a child forgives swiftly, unburdened by grudges. May we release old wounds, knowing that your grace flows endlessly.

Bless us with the laughter of playgrounds and skipping stones. May we dance in rain puddles, build sandcastles of hope, and chase fireflies in twilight. For joy is holy.

For we are your children, forever held in your love.

Amen.

Carey Twidale

Middle Leader Living Your Faith

Welcome back to Term 3!

As we find ourselves past the midway point of the year, it's time to reflect on the accomplishments of our students and recommit ensuring our focus is on education. The past few months have been filled with hard work, dedication, and countless moments of growth.

Congratulations to the QISSRL and QISSN teams who represented the College as great young representatives of our college over the mid-year break. Thank you also to the staff who so generously gave up some of their holidays to accompany the teams. It was a pleasure to watch you engage with each other, compete, and improve over the week.

Wearing the Uniform: Pride in Our School, Pride in Ourselves

The school uniform is more than just a dress code; it symbolizes our shared identity and values as a school community. When you wear the uniform, you become part of a larger collective that upholds respect, integrity, and a commitment to learning. The uniform fosters a sense of belonging and equality, reminding us that we are all on this journey together, regardless of our backgrounds or differences.

I follow on from my article in the Term 2 Week 8 newsletter:

Wearing the uniform is not just an obligation; it's an opportunity to express pride in who we are and the educational institution we represent. Students are reminded to wear our uniform with confidence, knowing that we all are part of a community that supports and uplifts one another.

Students and parents are reminded that the uniform policy is on our College website and in the student's diary. If a student is not in the current uniform staff will work with the student and parents to ensure this is rectified. A partnership with parents is important in ensuring that students can meet expectations here at the College that mirror the expectations of the future workplaces our students are moving into.

Celebrating the Success of Our Students: Achievements Worth Commemorating

We take great pride in the accomplishments of our students, from outstanding academic performances to exceptional achievements in extracurricular activities, each student's progress contributes to the vibrant tapestry of our school.

At the end of Semester 1, 59% of all students in the Senior Years attained at least 1 “A” grade in their subjects, with 10% of students across all years 9 to 12 obtaining either straight “A”s or “A”s with either 1 or 2 “B”s across their subjects. This is an increase on this time last year with students celebrating their success in their class.

As a school community, we celebrate not only the high achievers but also those who have shown tremendous growth, perseverance, and improvement. Every step forward, no matter how big or small, deserves recognition and applause.

Whole College Student Leadership

Nominations are open for our Year 11 students to apply for College Captains and Prefect roles. Timelines for students to apply are listed below. Students currently in Year 10 and 11 will be able to apply for House Leaders roles in Term 4.

Student Led Conferences for Term 3

The previously advertised Student-Led Conferences advertised for Week 3 (Senior Years) will no longer proceed as originally communicated in our College calendar. Learning Discussions will instead take their place and will be positioned later in the Term 3 calendar.

This decision stems from the sentiment of our community which was provided to the College through the feedback opportunity linked to the recent adjustments to the Academic Reporting processes. We have taken your feedback onboard and will now look for a new date for the Learning Discussions and this will be distributed to families shortly. We will also provide a greater booking window for these discussions, as per the feedback.

Toowoomba Catholic Schools External Examination Preparation Program (EEPP).

During October Year 12 students around the state sit External Examinations which are their final assessment pieces. Each exam is held at the same time and on the same day and so External Examinations can be daunting, especially for those students sitting an examination that contributes 50% of the marks to their result. They can also be very rewarding.

Toowoomba Catholic Schools, through a strong collaborative process, have a proud record of supporting students to achieve their best possible results in these External Examinations. To further consolidate this excellent preparation Toowoomba Catholic Schools and their Principals have developed an External Examination Preparation Program (EEPP).

EEPP brings students from across nine Catholic schools to a central location to refine their knowledge and understanding of content, providing an opportunity to work collaboratively with their peers, and offering suggestions with regard to managing exam conditions. At EEPP students will have the opportunity to be guided in their preparation by an expert mentor. Each mentor possesses expertise in their subject area and, most importantly, experience with the external examination process They are well equipped to pass on the nuanced skills that can make all the difference in a student's results.

EEPP is being conducted over six days in the second week of the September school holidays, from Sunday, 22 September through to Friday, 27 September. The venue for the event is the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office in Toowoomba (opposite St Saviour's College).

Further information regarding this excellent program is attached, as well as a link to a Registration form to enrol.

If you require further information please contact Mr Paul Herbert (paul.herbert@twb.catholic.edu.au) from Toowoomba Catholic Schools or myself.

Please use the link below to register, once committed all costs will be invoiced to your college account. Please be aware If a student chooses not to attend once registration closes, costs will still apply to families from Toowoomba Catholic Schools.

2024 External Examination Preparation Program Registration (EEPP) Form

As the term progresses we encourage our students and parents to engage with our staff to ensure students in all year levels are working towards being the best versions of themselves.

Rodney Spain

Assistant Principal Senior Years

Welcome back to the new term. I hope you all had a lovely break and a chance to refresh. As we commence Term 3, we’re thrilled to share an exciting lineup of events and activities that are coming up. Here’s is a look at what is in store:

Week	Event	Date
3	Bunya District Athletics Trials	Monday July 22
	Catholic Primary Schools Netball and Touch Football	Thursday July 25
	Catholic Education Week	July 22 – July 26
4	Year 7 Camp	July 29 – August 2
	QCIS Athletics – Toowoomba	Monday July 29
	Netball Qld Gala Day – Toowoomba	Friday August 2
5	Speech and Drama Eisteddfod	Thursday August 8
	Mary Mackillop Feast Day	Thursday August 8
7	USQ Year 7 and Year 8 Discovery Day	Tuesday 20 August
	Darling Downs Athletics Trials (U13-19)	Thurs 22 Aug – Fri 23 Aug
8	Year 8 Camp	Mon 26 Aug – Thurs 29 Aug
	OLSCC Primary School Volleyball Cup	Wednesday 28 August
	CTJ Day – Pupil Free	Friday 30 August
9	OLSC Day	Monday 2 September
	Shake & Stir Performances - OLSCC	Monday 2 September

Please keep a look out in your inbox, in the newsletter, on our Facebook feed, and on Parent Portal for information regarding these events and more. 

Sleep Habits for Healthy Students

Maintaining healthy sleep habits during winter is essential for overall student well-being. Getting the right level of good quality asleep is crucial for maintaining overall health. Unfortunately, the general trend in Australia for teenagers and their younger siblings regularly getting enough high-quality sleep is concerning. A study from the Australian Institute of Family Studies revealed that around 25% of 12-15 year olds and half of 16-17 year olds are not getting enough sleep on school nights to meet national sleep guidelines.

The recommendation for adolescents is between 8 to 10 hours per night. This is also referring to disruption free sleep. In talking to some students this past week, I am concerned that many students note that they are often woken during the night by their mobile device when they receive notifications and messages. Unfortunately, this type of broken sleep only serves to impact the mental, social, physical, and emotional development of our children. Now that the holidays are over, consider reviewing sleep habits and what barriers exist within the home that impact the quality of sleep children are getting. Many of these are controllable. Check out the table before for the recommendations of sleep per age bracket:

Age Group	Age Range	Recommended hours of sleep per 24 hours
School-age	6-12 years	9 – 12 hours
Teens	13-18 years	8 – 10 hours
Adults	18 years and older	7 hours or more

We often hear the complaints that teenagers are grumpy, somewhat anti-social (with family) and become more ungrateful as they navigate the throws of puberty and develop into young adults. It is also quite possible that their fatigue levels are exasperating this. Quality sleep promotes attention, memory, and analytical thought. It can spur creativity and sharpen ideas. The flip side sees impacts on mood, causes irritability, and exaggerated emotional reactions. This is further heightened for teens who are adapting to more independence, responsibility, and new social relationships. Prolonged sleep loss may negatively impact emotional development and has been linked to increasing risks of interpersonal conflict as well as more serious mental health problems. 

Most commonly, sleep habits are impacted by poor sleep habits. Fortunately, with a little effort and support, these habits can be adjusted. Sometimes, issues run a little deeper. In those instances, some external support may be required. Here are some tips from the Sleep Foundation for teens and their parents:

How Can Teens Get Better Sleep? Teens who are having sleep problems should start by talking with their doctor about how much sleep they are getting and how it impacts their daily life. Their paediatrician can work to identify any underlying causes and craft the most appropriate and tailored treatment. Depending on the cause of sleep problems, medications may be considered; however, in most cases, treatment with medications isn’t necessary for teens to get better sleep. A beneficial step is for teens to review and improve their sleep hygiene, which includes their sleep environment and habits. Some healthy sleep tips that can help in this process include: Budgeting eight hours of sleep into your daily schedule and keeping that same schedule on both weekdays and weekends. Creating a consistent pre-bed routine to help that promotes relaxation. Avoiding caffeine and energy drinks, especially in the afternoon and evening. Putting away electronic devices for at least a half-hour before bed and keeping them on silent mode to avoid checking them during the night. Setting up your bed with a supportive mattress and a quality pillow. Keeping your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet. How Can Parents Help Teens Get Better Sleep? For many parents and caregivers, a first step is asking their teenage children about their sleep. Encourage teens to see a doctor while also working with them to make gradual sleep hygiene improvements. Some research has found that teens whose parents set a firm bedtime get more sleep and have less daytime drowsiness. Parents and caregivers can also work with their teens to avoid overscheduling and balance commitments that can generate stress with maintaining adequate time for sleep.

Rough Play – Message for students and parents

Periodically, we experience a spike in rough play at lunch times among some social circles. This past week, we have seen a rise in the reports of students going a bit too far during play time. Obviously, student safety and wellbeing is a high priority for the College and so we will work closely with these students to make play time a safer and more enjoyable experience for all.

Today, on assembly, I will be reminding all students in the Middle Years of the expectations the College has regarding play time and once again be aligning our message to the four College expectations:

• Be Safe
• Be respectful
• Be Responsible
• Learn and allow others to learn

While it is great to see students being active during break time and utilising the large oval space we have available to them, they must also maintain the right balance with the style of games they are playing. The following information has been readily shared with students over along period of time, but just to clarify for parents, the College has never allowed students to play tackle football during breaks. The risks associated with unstructured games of tackle football make it completely unacceptable here at the College. Students who wish to learn the correct technique for tackling are encouraged to make use of the extra-curricular opportunities that are offered, like Rugby League and 7s Rugby. Through these sporting extra-curricular opportunities, students not only learn proper technique, but the risks associated with contact sport are managed and where possible reduced through the use of mouth guards, head-gear, proper attire and padding.

Please note, should your child make poor decisions regarding their behavioural choices, and it poses a risk to the safety of others or in fact hurts another student, the College will have no option other than to employ significant consequences in accordance with Toowoomba Catholic Schools behaviour management processes. Statements such as “I didn’t mean to hurt them” or “It was just a joke” are not acceptable excuses. Please feel free to speak with your child about this message regarding safe play at breaks as it is important they take it onboard immediately. We thank parents for your support on this matter.  

Craig Cullen

Assistant Principal Middle Years

Confraternity Shield Rugby League and QISSN Netball

QISSRL / QISSN Netball and Rugby League Tour

Congratulations to all players involved with the Confraternity Shield Rugby League and QISSN Netball Carnival held on the first week of the school holidays. The Netball team moved into Division 5/6 this year and proved they belonged in this division. The girls ended up finishing third in this division. The Rugby League team went to the carnival low on numbers. We were extremely grateful to acquire three students from Dalby Christrian College and two from Mary MacKillop Highfields. The team performed well enough to make the Bowl Final – only to be beaten by a well drilled Villanova College Team Thanks to all parents, staff, supporters and sponsors for their commitment to these teams in 2024. Preparations have already begun for the 2025 Carnivals in Rockhampton and Bundaberg.

Confraternity Shield Rugby League

Game 1

Assumption College Warwick defeated OLSCC 22-10

Man of the Match – Lyucian King Togia

Game 2

OLSCC defeated St Thomas Mores Sunnybank 16-0

Man of the Match – Oscar Spies

Game 3

All Souls Charters Towers defeated OLSCC 32-0

Man of the Match – Caleb Wieland

This placed the Boys 3^rd in Pool D at the conclusion of the round games and into the Bottom 8

Quarter Final

OLSCC defeated St Joseph’s Toowoomba 14-4

Man of the Match – Oscar Spies

Semi Final

OLSCC defeated Clairvaux MacKillop College 14-8

Man of the Match –  Lyucian King Togia

Confraternity Bowl Final

Villanova College defeated OLSCC 60-4

Man of the Match – Toby Peterson   

Will Cook was awarded the Spirit of Confraternity Medal

Caleb Wieland was named the OLSCC Player of the Carnival

Lyucian King Togia was awarded the “Player of the Carnival for Division Two

QISSN Netball

Division 5 – Team finished 5^th

Game 1

Good Shepherd Mt Isa defeated OLSCC 16-14

Game 2

Xavier Hervey Bay defeated OLSCC 28-16

Game 3

St Lukes Anglican defeated OLSCC 21-15

Game 4

OLSCC defeated Marist Emerald 22-21

Game 5

OLSCC defeated Assisi Coomera 19-17

Game 6

OLSCC defeated Rockhampton Grammar School 21-12

Game 7

St Mary’s Cairns defeated OLSCC 18-8 

Finals in Division 6

Quarter Final

Assumption Warwick defeated OLSCC 20-17

Semi Final

OLSCC defeated Mt Maria 19-11

5^th Place Playoff

OLSCC defeated St Josh Fisher 23-15

Hannah Taylor was named OLSCC Player of the Carnival

Touch Football

An Under 15 Boys, Under 15 Girls and Under 18 Mixed Teams have been nominated in the Swans All Schools Carnival in Toowoomba on Sunday 4 August and the Gold Coast Titans All Schools Carnival in October. An Under 13 Boys Team will participate in the Swans Carnival only.

Girls Rugby League

Congratulations to Mia Johnston, Harriet Manley and Paityn Darr who have been selected to represent Bunya District at the Darling Downs Girls Rugby League Trials. 

Girls Rugby Sevens

The Darling Downs Independent School Sevens begins on Friday 2 August with games being played in Dalby from 3.00pm. The following two weeks games will be played at Downlands College before the QCIS Carnival on Friday 6 September.

QLD Combined Independent Schools Athletics Carnival

The QCIS Athletics Carnival will be held on Monday 29 July at Concordia College. This is for students aged Under 10 – Open. Students who have been selected to represent the College at this event will be notified next week.

Inter House Athletics Carnival

The All-Age Relay, Gillespie and Tresillian Gift Races, Staff / Junior / Senior Captains Relays, Middle and Senior Years Relays, Prep – Year 4 Ball Games will be held in the afternoon session on Our Lady of the Southern Cross Day (Monday 2 September). Age Champions, Runners Up and Bronze Medal awards will be presented at the Whole College Assembly on Friday 9 August.

Overall Points

Tresillian Gift Runners for OLSCC Day

Angel Ncube, Chrel Dora, Bella Cusack, Charlotte Colquhoun, Laney Werth, Emmysen Crothers, Chloe Manteit, Karlie Falvey. 

Gillespie Gift Runners for OLSCC Day

Justin Hemmings, Charlie Sullivan, Benjamin Barwick, Tallas Turner, Mason Geisel, Chase Price, Charlie Johansen, Tobin Smart.

Record Breakers

Girls Under 9 800m

Ava Robinson 3.01.50 (Bridget Boland 2004, 3.11.00)

Boys Under 9 800m

Harry Cuskelly 2.54.40 (Archie Smart 2018, 2.54.60)

Girls Under 12 400m

Bella Cusack 1.14.30 (Hannah Pattison 2017, 1.15.50)

Girls Open Shot Put

Hannah Taylor 10.67m (Dayna Champion 2016, 9.75m) 

Tim Lincoln

Middle Leader Sport

Key Term for Senior Students 

Term 3 traditionally has been an important time for Year 10 and 12 students at the College. During this term, Year 10 students, parents and carers will be invited by the Careers Team and Senior Leadership at the College to be involved in the very important Senior Education and Training Plan or SET Plan process. This is where key decisions are made regarding Year 10 students pathway into Year 11 and 12, and beyond. This SET plan process includes developing a plan for students to either choose an ATAR or VET training pathway, or a combination of both. These decisions come on the back of Year 10 students experiences on work experience, attending the Careers Expo in Week 2 and other pathway lessons. Parents and carers of Year 10 students, please be aware that you will receive correspondence from the College in relation to SET planning.   

This term, is also a very important decision-making time for students in Year 12 who are planning on attending university after graduating. In the first week of August, the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC), application process will open. The Careers Team will be assisting the Year 12 students who will be firstly, registering their ATAR with QTAC and secondly, applying or preparing to apply for university placements. Year 12 students will also be provided a QTAC guide by the College that will assist students with this application process. This can be a stressful time for these students when making decisions and applying for university placements but staff will aim to support these students as much as possible. Parents and carers are best suited to assisting students with decision making and we encourage you to engage with the application process with your child/children.  

Key Dates for 2024

31 July Yr 9-12 Ag Jobs Fair  

August Yr 12 ATAR Registration & QTAC Applications 

20 August Yr 7 & 8 UniSQ Discovery Day 

2-4 September Yr 12 Barista & RSA 

9-10 September Yr 10 Manual Handling & First Aid Course 

9 September Yr 11 CPR course (optional) 

11-13 September Yr 10 Barista Course 

17 October Yr 12 SBA/Traineeship Employer thank you lunch  

Apprenticeships  

Reece Plumbing in Dalby are offering a School based traineeship. This position is open to current Year 10 and 11 students to complete the Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations. 

Key points to note: 

Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations (TLI20421) 

18-24 month program 

Working one day per week along with the Saturday morning 

Combination of Warehousing and Retail skills 

The ideal candidate needs to be outgoing, respectful and willing to work in a team environment 

The student must be willing to shine in customer service 

Commitment to complete Year 12 is a must 

 Students are encouraged to apply for this traineeship via the link below 

Reece Group (myworkdayjobs.com) 

Komatsu apprenticeships open on 1 July 2024. If you are interested in a trade/qualification commencing in 2025 in one of the following areas, then click on the link at the bottom to register: 

Plant Mechanic - Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology 

Auto Electrician - Cert III in Automative Electrical Technology 

Electrician (High Voltage) - Cert III in Electrotechnology 

Automative Sales (CSR) - Cert III in Automative sales 

Register - Komatsu Apprenticeships for 2025 

Energex and TAFE Cadetship Program  

Eligible Year 11 and 12 students in 2025, will be able to apply for this initiative that enables students to undertake UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) whilst attending work experience at a designated Ergon Energy Network or Energex depot. 

Applications open Monday 15 July 2024, at 9am and close on 30 August 2024. 

How to apply -

Information about the program, the regional locations, eligibility and workload is available at the TAFE Queensland's Ergon Energy Network and Energex Pre-apprenticeship Program webpage. 

To submit an application, students will need to ensure they understand the requirements and expectations and are willing to fully commit to this program in 2025. 

The application portal link will be made available via the website on Monday 15 July at 9am. 

Apply Now 

University Open Days 2024 

UniSC 

Moreton Bay 21 July 

Sunshine Coast 4 August 

UniSC 2024 Open Days 

UniSQ

Ipswich                11 August                10am-2pm 

Springfield           11 August                10am-2pm 

Toowoomba      18 August                10am-2pm 

UniSQ 2024 open days 

Griffith University 

Nathan Campus 11 August 

Gold Coast 11 August 

Griffith University Open Day 

QUT 

Gardens Point & Kelvin Grove       28 July        9am – 3pm 

QUT Open Day 

UQ (University of Queensland) – registrations open in July 

 St Lucia Campus                4 August              9am – 3pm         

 Gatton Campus                   18 August           9am – 3pm 

 UQ Open Days 

Mr Dean Garside

Career Development Practitioner

We're thrilled to invite you to be a part of our spectacular Saints Race Day, happening on Saturday, 21 September 2024. The funds raised during this event are pivotal in providing premium resources and facilities for your students. This year, we’re aiming to fund a digital sign for the front of the school, perfect for keeping our community informed and engaged. There are 4 wonderful opportunities for your family or business to be involved and join the excitement.

1. Sponsorship - We have a new and exciting sponsorship program launched for 2024. We would love the opportunity to introduce and promote your company to the Dalby community. 
2. Live Auction - We are seeking quality donations to be used as part of our live auction. This exciting event will take place on the Race Day in the afternoon. Donators will be acknowledged through Social Media, College Newsletter and announced on the day. 

​** If you would like to make a cash donation, this will be put towards a ‘Holiday Package’ to be auctioned off.

1. Multi-Draw Raffle - We are seeking quality donations that can be part of the Multi-Draw raffle. This year we are putting together 4 raffle packages that will be on display in the College foyer in the weeks leading up to the Race Day. We would appreciate all donations that can fit into any of the following categories:
1. Mens Pack
2. Ladies Pack
3. Childrens Pack
4. Family Fun Pack
2. Attend the Race Day! Tickets are currently available in Sponsorship Packages, and will be open to the OLSCC and Dalby Community in early August. Keep an eye on socials for an update on the release date.

We ask that all donations be brought into the office by Monday 12th August.

On behalf of the OLSCC Face and Community Engagement (FACE) committee, we extend our heartfelt thanks for considering this opportunity. For any questions or more information, our friendly Committee members are just a call or email away.

DalbyFACE@twb.catholic.edu.au

On Saturday, 10 August, the Dalby Events Centre will come alive as Our Lady of the Southern Cross College Year 12 students host the inaugural ‘Our Ladies Long Lunch’.

This year any funds raised will ensure that students at Our Lady of the Southern Cross College will have access to women’s hygiene products and a contribution will be made to the Share the Dignity organisation. Share the Dignity believes that everyone deserves to be afforded the dignity so many of us take for granted.

Our vision is to make this inaugural event continue into the future as a Year 12 legacy!

For further information regarding Sponsorship, or Raffle Donation please contact the College Office or email dalby@twb.catholic.edu.au.

Tickets on Sale Now @ Trybooking

Sponsor Shoutouts

Bella and Spice

BELLA + SPICE – Tracey and Marissa were our very first sponsor for our inaugural event! Thank you ladies for supporting us!

New State Builders, based in Dalby, is a privately owned Construction Company with suitably Qualified Builders servicing the Building and Construction industry across regional and remote Queensland.

Director of the Company, Tony Carmichael has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years and has established a hard-earned reputation for excellence in delivering high quality construction projects. New State Builders provides a multi-faceted service to clients, from cost planning and design through to project management and build.

The business continues to grow and operate under a structured management plan, led by an executive team with a combined wealth of knowledge and experience in the construction market. All clients receive professional and experienced advice, priority, and attention, irrespective of the project location and size.

New State Builders is an ISO 14001:2015 environmental, ISO 45001:2018 health and safety management and ISO 9001:2015 quality assured certified construction company, ensuring that all aspects of projects are consistently delivered to the highest workmanship and to the highest standard and regulation. We are also QBuild registered and Queensland Government PQC 3 certified.

At New Sate Builders, what we do matters, and so does how and why we do it. Since our inception, we have experienced a consistent year on year growth rate, demonstrating our proven ability to deliver. We are grateful to our clients and our staff who have enabled us to serve consistently and look forward to continuing to deliver great results.

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