News

Our Lady of the Southern Cross College alumni named Australian Apprentice of the Year

Congratulations to the 2017 Australian Apprentice of the Year, Gemma Hartwig.

Catholic schools seek election commitments

Catholic schools in Queensland are seeking commitments from all political parties that they will maintain and expand their support for Catholic education to ensure the best possible outcomes for 147,000 students.

Making robots remotely at St Finbarr's School Quilpie

USQ are partnering with St Finbarr's Quilpie for some virtual robot building.

St John's School Roma student part of winning Qld equestrian team

Over the September school holidays Interschool Qld & Equestrian Qld hosted the 2017 Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Championships in Toowoomba. Queensland were victorious in winning the overall trophy, and Teah Mayne, a dedicated rider from St John’s School, Roma was an important part of this success.

Students and staff entertain crowds at Carnival of Flowers

Students and staff from Toowoomba Catholic Schools were a part of the entertainment for the crowds that were gathered at Laurel Bank Park in Toowoomba during the recent Carnival of Flowers.

World Teachers Day – 27 October 2017

Queensland celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Reading improvement strategy continues to reap rewards

On Monday of this week 150 school officers gathered at the City Golf Club in Toowoomba for an inservice day on the high yield strategies for teaching of reading. School officers also gathered for a similar purpose in Roma and Charleville.

Cathedral adorned with flowers

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the St Pat's Cathedral floral display during this Carnival of Flowers week.

Director: Teaching and Learning interviewed by students about the new reading strategy

Recently, Mr Jim Midgley was interviewed by two students from Mater Dei Primary School who wanted to know 'Why reading?' and 'How will this make a difference?'.

Robots welcome staff to Bishop's Inservice Day

We encourage you to view the welcome to Bishop's Inservice Day at St Joseph's College, led by the robots and filmed by Bishop Robert McGuckin.

Have your say in school survey

Again in 2017 our schools will be participating in a School Review and Improvement survey managed by the Research Australia Development and Innovation Institute (RADII). The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey will close on Sunday, 12 August 2017 for parents.

Leaving school early means you're likely never to return to study and training in adult life

One in eight Australians will never get Year 12 qualifications. Some, but not all of these people, make up the one in eight Australians who will be disengaged from full-time work, study or training for most of their lives.

Calling young Australians to be part of an international conversation

Young people across Australia are being called to share their views about life, faith, and their experience of Church through an online survey published by the Australian Bishops.

Leaving school early means you’re likely never to return to study and training in adult life

One in eight Australians will never get Year 12 qualifications. Some, but not all of these people, make up the one in eight Australians who will be disengaged from full-time work, study or training for most of their lives.

The town of Quilpie turns 100

Quilpie celebrated its centenary with four days of festivities starting on the 29 April and it was a wonderful reunion for many of St Finbarr’s past students.

Register for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival

Registration for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival is now open.

Recording a song about identity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students gathered to write a song about being a young person, with a focus on their culture and identity.

Sacred Heart Easter Prayer Celebration – Walking the Path of Jesus

At the conclusion of Term 2, the Sacred Heart school community gathered with parents and members of the wider community to retrace the footsteps of Jesus, leading to his death on Good Friday.

St Mary's Warwick launch their small town culture song and video - Be the Light!

Mater Dei P&F make a difference for the Hospice

The Toowoomba Hospice has received a generous, $5000 donation from the Mater Dei Parents and Friends Association.

Keep your child safe this Easter

As the Easter holiday weekend approaches, we are reminded of the importance of looking out for the safety and wellbeing of children.

Easter message from Dr Pat Coughlan

Dr Pat Coughlan's Easter message to schools their communities

Australian Catholic Youth Festival | Sydney | 2017

The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC).

Early years teacher learn from an expert

The Early Years teachers from St John’s Roma, St Patrick’s Mitchell and St Patrick’s St George attended professional development days at St John’s school recently to learn more about teaching reading.

St Stephen's were off and racing at their St Patrick's themed Race Day

The St Stephen's Race Day on Saturday 18 March was a huge success with over 100 people enjoying the perfect Autumn evening.

School celebrates its namesake

St Patrick’s School and Church in St George went green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Friday 17 March.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education plan – schools taking action

On Wednesday 18 March, thirty people attended the professional learning opportunity, Implementing the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Plan 2017-2020, at Picnic Point.

Sacred Heart in Cunnamulla goes green for Parish fete

Cunnamulla's Catholic Parish went green last Friday 17 March to co-celebrate St Patrick's Day and their annual Parish fete.

Celebrating family

St John's annual grandparents and special relatives day had people travelling from as far as New Zealand and the Gold Coast to join their family.

Acknowledging women

Last week St Saviour's College hosted their 10th annual International Women's Day breakfast.

Building positive futures

TCS recently launched its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education plan 2017-2020.