ASPIRE 2024

CATHEDRAL COLLEGE WANGARATTA

ASPIRE

2024

AcknowledgementofCountry–MiddleandSeniorSchool

In acknowledging the Country in which Cathedral College Wangaratta stands, our Boori (young child, children), Kogomoolga (children in general) and Oodthu (me, person reading) would like to give thanks to Byamee (The Creator) for all that is around us.

We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Totem, Nargoon (Koala), for looking over us as we go into each day with Truth and Service guiding our journey.

Dirrawarra (Together) we acknowledge the bravery of past, present and emerging Aboriginal and Bangarang Peoples.

AcknowledgementofCountry–JuniorSchool

Here is the land, here is the sky. Here are my friends, and here am I. We thank the Bpangerang People For the land on which we learn and play. Hands together, our hearts abound. We are proud to be on Bpangerang ground.

TheCollegePrayer

God, our Father, You are the source of all wisdom and truth; We ask your blessing upon All who teach and all who learn at Cathedral College. Enlighten us with your truth, Grant us wisdom in our lives, And enable us to serve one another Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

House Results

House MasterChef

House Arts Competition

House Swimming

House Athletics

House Cross Country

House Music

House Reports

CEOoftheAnglican SchoolsCommission

The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM

2024wasanOlympicyear. Whocouldhavemissedthe OlympicsinAugustandthe ParalympicsinSeptember?

Impossible!

You may well have a favourite sporting moment? It could have been a gold medal event in the pool or track and field. Or the memory of a lesser-known sport. Dare I suggest…even the breakdancing! ‘Raygun’, the 36-year-old teacher from Sydney who ‘accidentally’ shot to global fame, will be etched into Australian and Olympic history. At least she had a go.

Sporting commitment and achievement are so much a part of our society, and this filters down to our schools. We love our sports and we encourage students to be actively involved in one or more sports over their years at school. There are enormous physical, social and mental health reasons to play sports. Few will make it to the state level, fewer to the national competition, and next-to-none to world championships and the ultimate prize of an Olympics. Of course, that’s not the goal for most young people, nor is it our goal.

Despite the 24/7 messaging, there are few ‘gold medallists’ in life, but there are lots of good people – young and not-soyoung – achieving great things in whatever their passion in life may be. It’s not so much about our ‘ability’ as our ‘availability’…our willingness to give of ourselves to others, to make the world a better place.

Cathedral College Wangaratta, as all schools of the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC), aim to live our stated values. The ASC’s values are Faith, Excellence, Justice, Respect, Integrity and Inclusion. It’s ‘against’ these values that we should be measured, and it’s ‘to’ these values that we hope our students, teachers and support staff will live each day. According to Plato, it was Socrates who uttered the words, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. Socrates meant that it’s not enough just to exist; we should strive for a meaningful life. To positively reshape this well-known phrase for 2024: “A values-laden life is truly a life worth living.”

There have been many ‘Olympic’ moments at Cathedral College Wangaratta this year. Students have achieved impressive state-level representation in swimming, athletics, cross country, AFL, netball, and hockey. Additionally, the College is conducting an extensive pathways review, set to introduce the VCE Vocational Major in 2025, which will expand the range of learning opportunities and support students' diverse educational needs. The Junior School continues to build on the success of the 'Science of Learning' program, an evidence-based approach to literacy and numeracy instruction driving impressive results across these foundational areas.

Much as we have television or YouTube highlights of our favourite moments at the Paris Olympics or Paralympics, this yearbook reflects similar moments of joy and celebration, achievement and effort at Cathedral College Wangaratta in 2024. It’s a time to ‘look back’ and reflect on the year that’s now over.

Looking forward, 2025 will see new beginnings. For the ASC, we will celebrate our 40th Anniversary, having been established some months prior to the opening of the first ASC school. Today, we have 16 schools across WA, Victoria and NSW. There has been much growth in so many ways, from humble beginnings in 1985. Just as this school, which started so small, is today a thriving learning community.

Enjoy reading this Olympic-sized story of life at Cathedral College Wangaratta in 2024.

ChairofCollegeCouncil

Ms Victoria Mallinder

Thisyearhasbeenatimefor reflectionandreviewfor SchoolCouncilandour broaderCathedralCollege schoolcommunity.

An important part of an organisation’s growth and development is taking the time to look at past and current performance before planning for the future. This reflection and review has formed the cornerstone of our strategic planning process.

Led by School Council and the Executive team, preparation of a new Strategic Plan is well underway. The Strategic Plan will guide our school’s future development and focus our daily operations. Many of you, as members of our school community, completed feedback surveys earlier in the year. The results of these surveys from staff, students and families have provided great insights into what we value about our school life as well as areas for focus and attention. Overall, feedback was very positive, and I thank you all for your time and effort in completing the surveys. Based on our current timeline, we hope to launch the new Strategic Plan, in conjunction with an updated Masterplan for the school grounds, early in the 2025 school year.

It is hard to believe that our ‘new’ school Principal, Mr Nick Jones, is completing his fifth year as head of the College. Noone could have imagined at the start of 2020, the turmoil and challenges presented during this period, least of all Nick!

During this time, Nick has led the school with confidence, supported all with compassion and grown enormously in his role. We are excited that Nick will commence his second fiveyear term in 2025.

2025 Board Members

Chair of Council - Ms Victoria Mallinder

Deputy Chair of Council - Mrs Rebecca Weir

Treasurer - Mr Justin Timms

Secretary - Mr Ross Moore

ASC Representative - Mr Joseph Pascuzzi

Principal - Mr Nick Jones

Members

Mr Lance Martin

Mr Neville McCormick

The Reverend Canon Moira Evers

Miss Lucy Mitchell-Long

At the beginning of the year, we welcomed Mr Joseph Pascuzzi to our School Council, as the Anglican School’s Commission (ASC) representative. Joseph is the ASC’s Chief Financial Officer. We have benefited from Joseph’s insights, support and expertise in this role during the year and look forward to continuing this great relationship.

Being part of the broader ASC family means that we have much to look forward to next year, as the ASC celebrates its 40th anniversary. With 16 schools in the system, and our newest addition, All Saints Anglican School in Shepparton, open for business this year, we have much to celebrate with our ASC community.

On behalf of School Council, I extend my sincere thanks to our Principal, Mr Nick Jones, the Executive and all staff at the College for your continued hard work and passion this year. Thank you to our wonderful community of volunteers, in particular our hard-working Parents and Friends Association under the leadership of Ms Hannah Clancy. Thank you to my fellow School Councillors and Committee members who give selflessly of their time, year after year.

We have much to look forward to together in 2025.

Principal'sReport

Mr Nick Jones

Aswecloseanotherchapter inthehistoryofCathedral CollegeWangaratta,Iam filledwithprideand gratitudeasIreflectona highlysuccessfulschoolyear.

This year has been marked by significant achievements, community engagement, and a shared commitment to our mission of nurturing each student’s academic, social, and personal growth.

StrategicPlanning:2025–2030

A key milestone for our school community this year has been the development of our Strategic Plan for 2025–2030. This comprehensive plan will guide the College in ensuring that we continue to deliver excellence in education while remaining steadfast in our commitment to Anglican values. The priorities outlined in this plan reflect our vision for a thriving, inclusive, and future-focused learning environment:

High-QualityTeachingandLearning: We are committed to providing an outstanding education through innovative teaching practices and the professional growth of our staff.

IncreasedPathways: The expansion of academic and vocational pathways will ensure every student can achieve their unique aspirations.

WellbeingandInclusion: A holistic approach to wellbeing will foster a sense of belonging and support each student’s emotional and social development.

DevelopmentofAnglicanIdentity: Embedded in faith and compassion, our Anglican identity will continue to guide our values and actions.

StrongCommunityLinksandPartnerships: Building relationships with families, local organisations, and alumni strengthens the fabric of our school community.

FinancialandEnvironmentalSustainability: Responsible management of resources will enable the College to grow and thrive for generations to come.

This strategic vision reflects the collaborative efforts of staff, families, and the wider community, and I am confident it will shape a bright future for Cathedral College Wangaratta. It has also been exciting to commence the work on our updated College Masterplan. We have engaged consultants, Clarke Hopkins Clarke to work with us to develop this important document which ensures that the College facilities will continue to develop to support our vision for the future.

CurriculumDevelopment

Our commitment to delivering an exceptional and innovative curriculum has been evident throughout this year. Through the leadership of the new Head of Junior School, Mr Leigh Symons, our Junior School staff continued to embed the Science of Learning pedagogy, a research-based approach that enhances students' understanding of how they learn and strengthens their foundational skills. It has been great to see the literacy and numeracy skills of our younger students flourish throughout the year.

For senior students, the introduction of the Vocational Major within the VCE certificate will be a game-changer for the College. Broadening pathways and opportunities for students to pursue vocational careers while achieving academic qualifications remains a key priority. This new initiative aligns with our vision of providing diverse and meaningful educational opportunities.

Our Vision for Learning continues to underpin all aspects of our curriculum. This framework emphasises the development of key learning capabilities - critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication - ensuring that our students are well-equipped for life beyond the classroom.

ExcellenceinSport

Cathedral College Wangaratta’s reputation for sporting excellence has been further cemented this year. Our students’ dedication and sportsmanship have shone brightly, with a variety of teams and individual athletes qualifying for statelevel competitions. These achievements are a testament not only to the talent of our students but also to the unwavering support of our coaches, parents, and the broader community. While it has been a great thrill to witness these sporting achievements by our students, I am always more impressed with the sportsmanship and enthusiasm that our young people demonstrate as they represent the College so well in these major competitions.

CelebratingCommunity

The heartbeat of our College lies in our vibrant and engaged community. This year has been filled with memorable events that have strengthened our connections and brought joy to all who participated.

The Fathers’ and Mothers’ Day stalls, Ladies Day, and Trivia Night provided wonderful opportunities for families to come together and celebrate. Our Christmas Community Fair was a standout event, showcasing the creativity and collaboration of our community while raising funds to support College initiatives. I would like to personally thank Director of Development, Mrs Kellie Cairncross and the Parents and Friends Association for the enormous planning and work that went into our community events in 2024. We look forward to the program of events and activities in the new year which will provide further opportunity for friendship and connection.

Our school community comes from many different towns across the northeast and border region. Our regionality is a unique and significant characteristic of Cathedral College and I wish to personally thank the school families who travel significant distances to attend school each day and the events and activities that we hold throughout the year.

NewnamefortheAnglicanSchoolsCommission

In 2025, the Anglican Schools Commission will launch its new name, AngliSchools. Cathedral College Wangaratta will be known as ‘a part of AngliSchools’. We acknowledge the significant benefits of being part of a system of schools where faith, excellence, inclusion and respect are the foundational values which underpin all we do. Cathedral College Wangaratta looks forward to being part of the fortieth anniversary events and activities throughout 2025.

GratitudeandAcknowledgments

None of these achievements would be possible without the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff, whose professionalism and passion inspire our students to excel. To our teaching and support staff: thank you for your unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and enriching learning environment.

To our parents, carers, and families, your support and involvement are invaluable. Whether volunteering at events, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting your children at home, you play a crucial role in our shared success.

Finally, to our students - you are at the heart of everything we do. Your enthusiasm for learning, courage to take on challenges, and kindness toward one another are what make Cathedral College Wangaratta a truly special place.

As we look to the future, I am filled with excitement and optimism. Together, we continue to build a school community that empowers every student to flourish and contribute meaningfully to the world around them.

Thank you all for a remarkable year. I look forward to seeing what we will achieve together in 2025 and beyond.

All the best.

CollegeChaplain

Reverend Dr Mark Mickelburough

Chapel

This year at the College has marked another series of Chapel Services that have allowed our school community to come together to sing, listen, learn, participate, mourn, celebrate, and ultimately worship our Creator. The Chapel of the Good Shepherd sits at the geographical heart of our school and provides many opportunities for students and staff to experience stillness in the busy pace of academics, and to consider some of the ‘big questions’ of life, reason, meaning and faith.

Our Captain of Anglican Identity and Service, Thomas Wilkinson, has been wonderful in lending a student voice to our Chapel Services and providing input and perspective from a student point of view. Tom has supported our services as both a participant and leader, most notably when sharing his own belief journey and when chairing a Q&A session where he asked a panel of staff to respond to a number of student-generated questions on religion, values and world views.

We have also heard from guest speakers such as the Rev Dr Chris Mulherin, from the organisation ISCAST, which gathers Christians from the science and technology fields. Rev Chris provided our students with a fantastic perspective on science and religion that respects and values both disciplines. He clearly articulated that whilst both are searching for truth, they are doing so from different angles – science asking the ‘how’ questions, religion the ‘who’ and ‘why’? By outlining the scope and limitations of both mainstream science and Christian faith, it becomes clear that there is no irreconcilable conflict between the two.

Other events and services in our Chapel this year have included: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, ANZAC and Remembrance Day, Easter, Year Twelve Valedictory and Christmas Carols. Our Chapel is a valued and unique space in the life of our school and provides opportunities for all, regardless of beliefs or perspective, to explore the deeper questions of life, and to rest and renew.

HeadofFaithandService

Mr Adam Graham

This year we continued to explore our Anglican Identity. Our focus has been on deepening our connection to and building on the key pillars of:

Faith Thinking

Worshiping together

Welcoming others

Loving and serving others

The year began with us celebrating our diversity, and God's love for all faiths and cultures as we collaborated with the Northeast Multicultural Association (NEMA), to celebrate Harmony Day. We were treated to a wonderful display of colourful dresses and cultural artifacts by Faryal and Brian. Indya Rossato and the student leaders shared a video about what Harmony Day means to them. Students from Year Ten shared their knowledge and skills of multiculturalism by taking the Year Three and Four students for practical lessons involving craft, sport and dance.

The Community Connections group visited Respect Aged Care. They joined with the residents in a series of novel and challenging games, working together, sharing stories and laughs!

The Community Connections group visited Respect Aged Care. They joined with the residents in a series of novel and challenging games, working together, sharing stories and laughs!

Student leaders Eden Watkins, Hamish Kerr, Indya Rossato, Eliza Murrells, Asha Foubister, Jack Weir, and Ella Kidd were led by Thomas Wilkinson (Anglican Identity Captain), as they explored service opportunities at Camberwell Girls Grammar before attending the Biannual Anglican Schools Conference at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne. The theme for the service this year was 'Pilgrimage'.

Wellbeing

Student and staff wellbeing has continued to be a priority for the College in 2024. We have a dedicated wellbeing team that meets and communicates regularly to ensure we are planning for and meeting the wellbeing needs of our whole school community, including students, staff, and families. Our team consists of the Heads of School, School Counsellors, and School Chaplains. This year we welcomed Mrs Laura Lindsay to the College.

Our ongoing collaboration with the Resilience Project has been a key initiative in promoting positive mental health. The project’s focus on Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness, and Emotional Literacy has been successfully integrated across all sub-schools.

The College’s Wellbeing Program has further encouraged emotional growth through a variety of student presentations and initiatives, including sessions with Elephant Ed, Party Safe Education, The Pat Cronin Foundation, and psychologist Andrew Fuller, as well as activities like Community Time, RUOK Day, and IDAHOBIT Day.

More targeted support is available through programs such as Seasons for Growth, which offers small group sessions focused on emotional regulation and managing anxiety. Our three therapy dogs - Milo, Oakley, and Doug - also provide additional support. In addition to these initiatives, we offer individualised support through one-on-one counselling and other assistance systems.

Our comprehensive Health curriculum supports physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing across the College, from Prep to Year Twelve. School camps also play a vital role in fostering emotional growth and providing students with challenges in a supportive environment.

The College is committed to staff wellbeing, recognising their incredible capacity to support students. Initiatives to promote staff wellness have included a Wellbeing Activity Day, a presentation by psychologist Andrew Fuller and weekly lunchtime yoga sessions led by staff member Katja Schoenfelder.

The Coffee Club and fortnightly morning teas have offered spaces for connection, while the Chapel continues to provide a peaceful, reflective environment for both staff and students.

Looking ahead to 2025, we will continue our proactive approach to developing our students' confidence, compassion, and self-belief, helping them to recognise their value and their place in the world.

CollegeCaptains

Leadership, in our eyes, isn't defined by simply being the person in charge. Instead, it's a privilege and a responsibility to those around us. True leadership is about the choice to care for others, to uplift them, and to advocate for the greater good of our community. It’s about setting an example, being compassionate, and taking the initiative to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s difficult. Leadership is less about titles and more about the positive impact you leave on the lives of those around you.

We are beyond grateful for the support we have received from the Executive team, our wonderful teachers, fellow students and our community. Your unwavering guidance and encouragement have enabled us to achieve our goals and shaped us into who we are today.

As we move forward into the next chapter of our lives, we take with us the lessons learned, the cherished memories, and the accomplishments we've achieved along the way. To everyone who has been a part of this journey, thank you - we will always be deeply grateful.

As we turn the final page in this chapter of our lives, we can’t help but reflect on the remarkable year at Cathedral College. Whether it was their first or last year, we hope our students felt accepted and welcome to walk through the gates each morning, rain, hail or shine.

This year, we were extremely honoured to be given the role of 2024 School Captains, and we have enjoyed supporting and leading our fellow students and providing a connection to our school leadership team. It has been a privilege to attend important events including ANZAC and Remembrance Day Services, the Anglican Schools Service in Melbourne and connect with the Anglican Schools Commission principals. Furthermore, we met with the student leadership teams from the Anglican Schools Commission, collaborating with a diverse group of young leaders to bring new ideas to Cathedral College to enhance student life, academic achievement and wellbeing while also reinforcing our school values.

Our ultimate highlight has been the time we have spent within the Cathedral community. Whether it be playing lunchtime games or engaging in conversations with students from Prep to Year Twelve, these moments were a welcomed break from the challenges of VCE.

To us, it was building meaningful connections with our wider community that far surpassed the expectation of just making an appearance. We wished to foster an environment where each individual we spoke with felt comfortable and confident to express themselves in such a large school.

We used these conversations to create initiatives such as the student voice survey, which provided us with insight into the students' views and needs that our following captains can continue to improve. We were also proud to educate and inspire our fellow College peers with assemblies and other initiative including flying the inclusivity flag for the first time on school grounds on IDAHOBIT day and mentoring Junior School students as they gave speeches that inspired us.

Jack Weir & Ella Kidd

Leadership

The Student Leadership team comprises of the College Captains and House Captains in Years Five, Eight and Twelve (two for each House) and the Portfolio Captains of Anglican Identity and Service, Arts and Culture, Environment and Sustainability and Student Wellbeing.

Senior School Captains and School Captains

Captains and leaders were inducted in a formal Commissioning Service where they took a pledge to lead the College with integrity and honour.

The emphasis for their leadership in 2024 was a focus on the school wide theme of ‘TruthandService’.

Middle

Back Row:Jessica Holland (Feathertop), Ella Kidd (College Captain), Oscar Brundell (Warby), Jack Weir (College Captain), Santiago Zevallos Hidayati (Buffalo), Chantelle Dickson (Hotham)

Middle Row: Mr Paul Carson (Head of Senior School), Asha Foubister (Environment and Sustainability), Eva McCaffrey (Stirling), Thomas Wilkinson (Anglican Identity and Service), Isabella Cairncross (Cobbler), Madeleine Cherry (Warby), Mrs Julie Findlay (Acting Principal)

Front Row: Abbey Bigham-Wallis (Feathertop), Harriet Duff (Stirling), Indya Rossato (Student Wellbeing), Eliza Murrells (Arts and Culture), Alexandra Tiso (Cobbler), Oshani Silva (Buffalo), Zarah Pearson (Hotham)

Back Row: Imogen English (Buffalo), Rhylee Turner (Hotham), Emily Liddell (Feathertop), Samson Devereux (Stirling), Hamish Kerr (Buffalo), Lily Radnor (Warby), Eden Watkins (Stirling)

Front Row: Samuel Denison (Cobbler), Greta Day (Feathertop), Ms Lauren Lee (Head of Middle School), Mrs Julie Findlay (Acting Principal), Elliot Ford (Cobbler), Jack Carmichael (Hotham)

Absent: Archie Knobel (Warby)

Back Row: Grace Loveday (Feathertop), Ava Mitchell (Warby), Leo Palmer (Cobbler), Riley Filipenko (Feathertop), Zara Kalish (Buffalo) Bronte Bisinella (Hotham), Phoebe Read (Buffalo)

Front Row: Ava Ryan (Cobbler), Sade Williams (Stirling), Mr Leigh Symons (Head of Junior School), Mrs Julie Findlay (Acting Principal), Logan Riordan (Hotham), Wilson Muraca (Stirling)

Absent: Stella Grotegoed (Warby)

School House Captains

Junior School House Captains

Portfolio Captains

Environment

This year I spent a lot of time pondering what to do as the Environment and Sustainability Leader. At the start of the year, I had great plans to recreate the school’s waste systems, reduce our use of wastepaper and begin an educational group of students interested in supporting the cause. However, life caught up with me. Instead of my grand plans, I altered my mindset, and with the help of others, we began to get things done. Ten-cent bins were created to recycle bottles and gain profits that were then put towards the Science Garden.

Plans to incorporate environmental challenges into House were established, posters to help encourage sustainable ways were made, and most pleasing of all, the seed was planted for the school to create a new project of House gardens. At the end of the day, I realise that to help educate on ways of sustainability and shed light on the stunning environment that we are so lucky to learn in every day, can simply be done through as little as a conversation or small experience.

We do not need a badge or a flash title in order to care for our environment, but that through small and kind actions together we make a difference.

AnglicanIdentityandService-ThomasWilkinson

The opportunity I’ve had to lead the school as Anglican Identity and Service Captain has been a privilege. I have gained so much from this experience and hope that what I have given has enabled our students to think, challenge, and develop their global understandings.

At the beginning of the year, Year Twelve students were asked what legacy they would like to leave behind, and I feel mine has been clear in my actions through my role. I have strived to be approachable, compassionate, and encouraging. This role has allowed me to enact this, and I encourage students to see this role and all leadership positions as an opportunity to make a difference.

I’ve gained a great amount of experience in public speaking which will be something I’ll carry with me forever.

At the beginning of Term Three, I had the honour of carrying the school banner through the centre of St Paul’s Cathedral, alongside representatives from all Victorian Anglican schools. This experience was a powerful visualisation of what it means to be part of an Anglican community and highlighted the importance of our school’s connection to something greater than itself.

Wellbeing-IndyaRossato

As the Student Wellbeing Captain at our school, my primary focus has been to promote wellbeing and create a supportive environment for students. As well as working with the other Portfolio Captains to foster the best community environment we can. During the year, I organised several impactful events aimed at raising awareness about mental health and providing resources for our community.

Some of our flagship events included RUOK Day, IDAHOBIT Day and Harmony Day, which featured workshops, guest speakers, and mindfulness activities. We invited local therapists to discuss topics like stress management and resilience. The positive feedback from students and parents highlighted the importance of open conversations about mental health and I hope to have inspired the upcoming generations at our school.

ArtsandCulture-ElizaMurrells

My primary goal this year was to integrate more arts, music, and drama into our everyday school life, fostering a vibrant cultural atmosphere that celebrates creativity and selfexpression. Throughout the year, I organised several lunchtime performances, providing an opportunity for our talented students to showcase their skills. These performances not only highlighted the diverse talents within our school community but also encouraged collaboration among students from different year groups and classes.

One of the most rewarding experiences was seeing shy individuals step out of their comfort zones to perform. Their growth and confidence shone brightly, reminding me of the transformative power of the arts.

A highlight of the year was our school production of ‘Wind in the Willows’. This classic tale was brought to life by our hardworking cast and crew. Seeing students from different year groups come together truly showcased the collaborative nature of the arts. We also held the FUSION exhibition, where the incredible talent of our senior students was displayed for the whole school community to enjoy. FUSION served as a reminder of the importance of visual arts in expressing complex emotions and ideas.

Looking ahead, I hope to see our school further embrace the arts as an integral part of our culture. I encourage everyone to continue participating in and supporting our school’s art endeavors. Together, we can create an environment where creativity flourishes, and every student feels empowered to express themselves.

andSustainability-AshaFoubister

AcademicandGeneralAwards

YearFiveAwards

Community Achievement

Sports

Performing Arts

Christian Leadership

Academic Encouragement

Academic Achievement

Leadership

Dux of the Junior School

YearSixFacultyAward

Art

Drama

English

German HOPE

Humanities

Indonesian Mathematics

Music

Science

Technology

YearSevenFacultyAwards

Art

Drama

English

Geography

German History

HOPE

Indonesian Mathematics

Music Science Technology

YearEightFacultyAwards

Art

Drama

English

Geography

German

History

HOPE

Indonesian

Mathematics

Music

Science

Technology

Jack Mannix, Ava Ryan

Emma Wyatt, Leo Palmer, Dylan

Dickson

Hamish Lloyd, Olivia Joyce

Zara Hamilton

Yazat Nagpal, Olivia Joyce, Noah

Radnor

Eliza Looby, Emmy Brettig, Isabel Bradley, Bronte Bisinella

Teale Moffatt, Riley Filipenko

Jack Mannix

Bonnie Murphy

Bonnie Murphy

Iris Cagalj

Summer Milne

Lexi Rees

Leonidas Fidge

Ivy Anderson-Byrne

Bonnie Murphy

Leonidas Fidge

Dakar Hilton

Iris Cagalj

Harlow Cooper

Beth Meisinger & Rani Meisinger

Alexandra Looby

Michaela Nightingale

Rani Meisinger

Eamon Mullins

Olive Murray

Chloe Liddell

Mia Thompson

Alexandra Looby

Manoghna Sangars

Jack Chittick

Eden Watkins

Eden Watkins

Greta Day

Sienna Williamson

Brianna Robison

Ingrid Brettig

Ava Williamson

Jake Olenczuk

Rhylee Turner

Bella Goodman

Jake Olenczuk

Greta Day

YearNineFacultyAwards

Art

Drama

English

Geography

German

History

HOPE

Indonesian

Mathematics

Music

Science

Technology

YearTenFacultyAwards

Art

Drama

English

Geography

German

History

HOPE

Indonesian

Mathematics

Science

Technology

VSL French

YearElevenSubjectAwards

Agriculture & Horticulture

Art Creative Practice

Biology

Chemistry

English

Environmental Science

Foundation Mathematics

German

General Mathematics

Geography

Health and Human Development

History

Legal Studies

Literature

Mathematics Methods

Media

Outdoor Education

Physical

Physics

Education

Psychology

Specialist Mathematics

VET Furnishings

VET Music

VET Sport and Recreation

Visual Communication Design

Shenyce Masenda

Rani Meisinger & Beth Meisinger

Beth Meisinger

Michaela Nightingale

Rani Meisinger

Harry Chandler

Eamon Mullins

Isabelle De Fazio

Rylan Frecklington

Bridget Browne

Isabelle De Fazio

Isabelle De Fazio

Natalie Cai

Tadgh Foran

Min Smith

Lily Gibb & Finn Devereux

Finn Devereux

Natalie Cai

Aamir Shaik

Aarin Nitagron

Thanish Gadela

Finn Devereux

Eric Pickard

Mathilde Cattier

Boniah Johns

Elizabeth McNamara

Katey Ormond

Abdul-Rahman Rizwan

Eloise Mudge

Elizabeth McNamara

Bridget Pizzini

Annabelle Hick

Samuel Tiffin

Maggie Chant

Eloise Mudge

Ava Harrison-Raknes

Ava Harrison-Raknes

Elizabeth McNamara

Elizabeth McNamara

Makenzie Clark

Samuel Tiffin

Zac O’Shannessy

Alexander Campbell

Eloise Mudge

Alexander Campbell

Henry Findlay

Patrick Ferrito

Alexander Cairncross

Elizabeth McNamara

Academic and General Awards

AcademicEncouragement

Awards

Year Six

Year Seven

Year Eight

Year Nine

Year Ten

Year Eleven

DuxofYearLevel

Year Six

Year Seven

Year Eight

Year Nine

Year Ten

Year Eleven

Year Twelve, The David Everett Dux of College Award

SpecialAwards

Middle School Sports Award

Senior School Sports Award

Lions Club Community Service

Wangaratta RSL Scholarship

2/24th Battalion Award

NE Tracks LLEN - Hands on Coffee

Rotary Club of Milawa Oxley Community Service Award

Eric Van Leeuwin Scholarship

Rotary Club of Appin Park

Wangaratta Leadership Award

Edgars Books and News Visual Arts Studies Award

Ian McDonald Agriculture and Horticulture Memorial Award

Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork Award

ADF Future Innovators Award

First Year Vocational and Applied Learning Award

Inland Rail STEM Award

NEMA Language Encouragement Award

The Dean’s Middle School Christian Leadership Award

The Dean’s Senior School Christian Leadership Award

The Bishop’s Middle School Award

The Bishop’s Senior School Award

Principals’ Award for Middle School Leadership

Principals’ Award for Senior School Leadership

Principal’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to College Life

Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program

Iris Cagalj

Emily Bussell

Greta Day

Rani Meisinger

Natalie Cai

Eloise Mudge

Bonnie Murphy

Alexandra Looby

Rhylee Turner

Isabelle De Fazio

Finn Devereux

Elizabeth McNamara

Bhavaghna Sangars

Rhylee Turner & Archie Knobel

Rhani Thomson

Angus Martin

Jorja Duffy, Eric Pickard, Elizabeth

McNamara & Alexander Campbell

Makenzie Clark

Alice Vincent

Greta Le

Aarin Nitagron

Eva Siperki

Mattea Roso

Boniah Johns

Amelie Kerr & Thomas Wilkinson

Will Graham & Austin Rhodes

Noah McMonagle

Bonnie Murphy & Natalie Walker

Santiago Zevallos Hidayati

Eden Watkins

Indya Rossato

Jack Carmichael

Isabella Cairncross

Lily Radnor & Greta Day

Ella Kidd & Jack Weir

Finn Vogels

Finn Devereux

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Jett Bisinella

Evie O'Shannessy

Anthony Leonard

Eli Cassidy

Bill Bourke

Krithi Gadela

Oliver Owen

Nicholas Brain

Lewis Henderson

Emmy Brettig

Zara Kalish

Hamish Lloyd

Kabelen Nidu Maran

Leo Palmer

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Bonnie Murphy

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Mollie Akers

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Community

ParentsandFriends Association

The Parents and Friends (P&F) Association plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and engaged school community. This committee is more than just a support group - it's an essential bridge between families, staff, and students, enhancing the overall experience and sense of connection for everyone involved in the College community.

The P&F Committee is crucial in building a connected, welcoming environment where families feel they belong. It offers a space for parents and carers to connect, share ideas, and support each other, which strengthens the school's social fabric.

Thankyoutothefollowingmembersofthe2024 ParentsandFriendsAssociationCommittee:

President: Hannah Clancy

VicePresident: Louise Carmichael

Secretary: Kylie Pickett

Treasurer: Lorraine Offermann

CommitteeMembers: Jessamy Alexander, Naomi Read, Kristy Ryan and Rebecca Shenfield

YearInReview

2024 has been incredibly successful (and busy!) year for the College’s Parents and Friends Association. The year was filled with activities and many occasions to gather as a school community.

This year we continued to support the subscription of School TV. The SchoolTV platform provides families with an extensive range of wellbeing resources for parents, so we can work together in partnership with the school to ensure better wellbeing for all students. Each edition addresses a major topic with expert interviews, fact sheets, a parent quiz, recommended apps and books, and much more. SchoolTV aggregates information from many great resources such as BeyondBlue and ReachOut, amongst others. It provides a single stream of independent factual information that saves parents and carers the time and confusion of searching online across multiple sites for information.

During the first week of Term One, the P&F organised their annual welcome morning tea, aimed at welcoming new parents and caregivers to the College while allowing current families to reconnect in the Science Garden.

Additionally, the P&F facilitated celebrations for Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day, providing gifts that Junior School students could purchase for their loved ones. Thank you to Lorraine Offermann who organised these events.

In Term Two, the P&F hosted a Parents' Social Evening at the Gateway Hotel, along with a coffee morning organised offcampus to create opportunities for meeting new people.

The highly anticipated Trivia Night was held on the last Friday of Term Three in the VCE Centre. This year over 240 people attended, and we thank Nick Jones and Leigh Symons for being wonderful Trivia Masters. This is always a very popular and highly anticipated annual event that sold out within 24 hours! It was a very close competition, with the teacher’s table taking out the evening by only one point.

On October 19, the P&F hosted the inaugural Ladies’ Day luncheon. Held at Henleys Wine Bar, this was a beautiful day that celebrated friendship with the theme ‘You spritz up my life’. A special thanks goes to the amazing organisers—Anita Hamilton, Kristy Ryan, and Sally Newton - who went above and beyond to create a memorable event. From sourcing auction and raffle items to preparing beautiful gift bags and ensuring every detail was perfect, their efforts made the day exceptional. We also thank the many others who helped before, on and after the day.

We are also incredibly grateful to the local businesses whose generous donations for the raffle and auction added to the day's success. The event raised just under $10,000, and a donation of $4,500 went to NHW Cancer & Wellness Services, which supports ladies through their cancer journey.

The final P&F event for 2024 was the Community Christmas Fair. This was held after a five year hiatus and was a celebration of our school, our students and our community. Guests enjoyed entertainment, market stalls, activities, great food and lots of fun.

Thank you to the CCW community for a fabulous year, as we always say, a strong community is a connected community.

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WholeSchoolEvents

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Remembrance Day

Crazy Sock Day

RUOK Day

Crazy Hair Day

Junior SCHOOL

HeadofJuniorSchool

Mr Leigh Symons

The2024schoolyearintheJuniorSchoolhasbeenanincrediblejourney.Eachandevery studenthasgrowninsomanyways—bothacademicallyandpersonally.Studentshave facedchallengeswithcourage,learntnewskills,andmadelastingmemorieswithfriends andteachers.

AsanewmemberoftheCathedralCollegefamilyin2024,Iamespeciallyproudofhow studentsintheJuniorschoolhaveembracedthespiritofDiscover,BelongandAchieve.

Our students have had a diverse range of exciting experiences throughout the year. Although nearly impossible to pick, these have been my personal highlights.

BOOKWEEKPARADE

This year’s Book Week Parade was a spectacular celebration of imagination and creativity. The parade featured the whole Junior School dressed as their favourite book characters, bringing to life the magic of stories in the most colourful and delightful way.

The diversity of costumes was truly impressive. It was clear that a lot of effort had gone into the preparation, with students, parents, and teachers all contributing to the fun. Students took great pride in showing off their costumes to the cheers and applause of their peers and parents. There were even surprise appearances from the staff, who had dressed up as characters from their favourite childhood books.

The Book Week Parade was more than just a fun day of dressing up; it was a reminder of the joy and importance of reading. By celebrating stories and the characters who live within them, our school community came together to share in the excitement of books and foster a love for reading.

“Booksarewindowstootherworlds.Theyhelpus understanddifferentperspectives,igniteour imaginations,andgiveusthechancetoexperience adventureswecouldneverhaveinreallife.”

ATHLETICSCARNIVAL

Each House competed fiercely, with students cheering on their teammates and giving their best in every event. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the relay races, where teams from each House showcased their speed, teamwork, and determination. The crowd roared with enthusiasm as the baton exchanged hands and students raced down the track.

Congratulations to Cobbler, who claimed the overall trophy this year.

ARISTOCATS

The Junior School Production of ‘The Aristocats’ was an unforgettable experience for everyone, filled with toe-tapping songs, colourful costumes, and plenty of heartwarming moments. Our talented students from Years Three to Five were fantastic in displaying creativity, teamwork and dedication which resulted in a magical evening that they will remember forever.

The Junior School Athletics Carnival was filled with excitement, school spirit, and incredible displays of athleticism from our youngest competitors. The atmosphere was electric. The students participated in a wide range of events, including sprints, long-distance races, relays, and field events like long jump and shot put.

LIONSCLUBPUBLICSPEAKINGCOMPETITION

Students in Years Three to Five participated in the Lions Club Public Speaking Contest in Term Two. Olivia Joyce and Hypatia Fidge progressed through the different stages of competition with Olivia Joyce participating in the District Final.

Both students displayed exceptional public speaking skills, as well as the ability to think critically and communicate effectively. This achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

VISIONFORLEARNING

In 2024, Cathedral College embarked on developing a consistent language of learning. In the Junior School we developed age appropriate language for students in Prep to Year Five. Students were explicitly taught about each attribute with a range of learning experiences. Students’ ability to call upon learning attributes to support learning developed throughout the year across Prep to Year Five.

CAMPS&EXCURSIONS

In the Junior School, camps and excursions are an essential part of each year level's learning journey, providing students with unique opportunities to develop essential skills, build lasting friendships, and explore the world beyond the classroom.

In 2024 students participated in the following year level overnight excursions.

· Year One – Sleepover at school

· Year Two – Beechworth Priory

· Year Three – Camp Jungai

· Year Four – Melbourne

· Year Five – Echuca Billabong Ranch

PREPANDYEARFIVE

Our newest members to the Junior School, our Prep students celebrated 100 Days of School in Term Three. This special event marked an important milestone in their learning and growth in their first year of education. The day was filled with exciting activities and involved receiving a special CCW key chain teddy from Mr Jones to commemorate their special day. It was a joyful celebration of all they had accomplished so far, and a reminder of the many more exciting days of learning ahead. Congratulations to our Prep students on reaching this incredible milestone!

This year, our Year Five students have truly demonstrated what it means to be young leaders within our school community. Through a variety of activities and opportunities, they have developed vital leadership skills that will serve them well as they continue their educational journey.

As they prepare to move into Year Six, we are confident that this group of students will continue to develop their leadership potential. Their growth this year has been truly impressive, and we look forward to seeing how they take on new challenges and inspire others in the future.

Prep Report

Teachers and Support Staff: Mrs Marcelle Gerrish, Mrs Tali Silva, Mrs Hank Reid, Mrs Joanne Lane, Ms Maria Grincais, Mrs Edwina Kemp and Mr Peter Fullwood

At the beginning of 2024 we welcomed 50 eager, excited and some slightly nervous Preps to Cathedral College, who were embarking on the start of their school learning journey. With new school bags, lunch boxes, and uniforms, they said goodbye to their loved ones and ventured into the classroom, ready to face the unknown. Now, looking back, we couldn't be prouder of the academic, social, and emotional progress each one has made.

In Term One, they navigated new teachers, routines, classroom expectations and formed bonds with their Year Five Buddies. Excitement built for their first school excursion to the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, where they enjoyed a theatrical performance of ‘Room on the Broom’. A Founders Day sausage sizzle was another delicious highlight.

In Term Two, the Preps participated in many whole-school events. They made poppies for the ANZAC Day service and shopped for their mums at the Mothers’ Day stall. To celebrate Mothers’ Day, they also brought significant others to school for a special breakfast.

As Term Three began, we said goodbye to Mrs Silva, who went on Long Service Leave and welcomed Mr Fullwood and Mrs Kemp to Prep Ovens. We celebrated 100 Days of School, with the children dressing up and enjoying themed activities. Book Week was another standout, where they dressed as their favourite book characters for the Junior School Parade. The term also included events such as Footy Colours Day, Fathers’ Day breakfast, House Music and House Athletics.

In Term Four, Mrs Silva returned, and the excitement continued with bus trips to swimming lessons, an after-school Prep Afternoon Tea and Games event and performing for their parents in an end of year Christmas concert.

A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful Preps for making every day special for us at school.

Row3:

AaryaneNagpal,MabelStark,EdwardWilkinson,ValentinoD’Amico,OliviaWilson,MillaSzeligiewicz,DixieFallon,IsabelleCornell,HarrietBonaddio,Lilly-AnnContacolli,ZahrahMayahle EricOrlov,RemmySmith,TheaTognola,MrsJoLane(TeacherAssistant),MrsMarcelleGerrish(Teacher),MsMariaGrincais(TeacherAssistant),LucyLynch,FelipeKnox,XavierWalsh MaxHaefele,NatePeacock,HarrietMcMillan,EsmeHenderson,HaileeLindsay,AlexanderCichowitz,ImogenDavern,LouisRogers

Mrs Tali Silva

Row3:

JorjaGeddes,MillaKennedy,MilayaTreloar,CooperFreeman,NiamhMathieson,AriScully,ImogenLawler,HarperGrosse-Lay,SameerPatil,IsaacTurner,SamanthaSaunders JackRiley,ZaraLooby,GeorgeBrown,MrsTaliSilva(Teacher),MrsAnnekeReid(TeacherAssistant),HarryCobham,AdeleGarraffo,JackRoutledge AngusStevenson,AliceVerstage,EllieHall,PenelopeNeale,EleanorBrettig,LishaaliniSasidren,FrancisHarrison,AngusTanner

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YearOneReport

Teachers and Support Staff: Mrs Tracee Zweck, Mrs Tracey Murdoch and Mr James Carmichael

We joyfully witnessed the first day of Year One of 2024 with great anticipation and excitement. The year has since continued with the same sense of enthusiasm as our students embarked on their very special and exciting Year One learning journey.

In Term One, we enjoyed getting to know each other and our new classroom. Several new students were welcomed into our school community, and a happy and positive environment that has been a pleasure to teach and learn in was established. Alongside our everyday learning, students have enjoyed many additional highlights that enriched their learning experiences at Cathedral College. The students took part in swimming lessons and enjoyed practising valuable lifesaving skills. The Founders’ Day celebrations were cherished as we acknowledged our history. Students created special historical memory boxes for their history project, and we celebrated Easter together.

In Term Two, we gathered together to acknowledge ANZAC Day, the students competed in House Cross Country, and we celebrated Mothers’ Day with a special breakfast at school. We discovered new books at our annual Book Fair and raised money for our library to purchase new books.

In Term Three, the students participated in Science Week, they cheerfully dressed up and paraded for Book Week and we celebrated Fathers’ Day with a special Breakfast. The students proudly wore team colours for Footy Colours Day, and we cheered our teams on during the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. Students designed a playground as part of their Geography project. We sang and danced for a win in House Music and ran, jumped and cheered at our Junior School Athletics Carnival. In our final term, we slept over at school and enjoyed making our own breakfast.

The Food Technology lessons were highly anticipated and greatly enjoyed, along with more swimming lessons. We rounded off a fantastic year with a magical Prep to Year Two Christmas concert held at the Community Fair.

Well done, Year One; it has been a pleasure and privilege to have been a part of a very special year.

OneDocker

Mrs

Tracee Zweck

ThomasO’Keefe,MaisieHoneychurch,IslaMoffatt,EdwardChurchill,JensenAnderson,EllenSinclair,GeorgeKemp,IslaMcPhail,HarlowIbrom,BaileyMiller ThomasLiddell,MadeleineGraham,BrockMarek-Rhodes,IsabellaHawthorne,MrsTraceeZweck(Teacher),EdwinaPorter,EveHawthorne,EdithSexton,WilliamDoxey EliTaylor,SophieBrown,EleanorMhone,HarrietLipshut,IndiReid,PiaSolimo,CalebTraini EdwardShears

OneOvens

Mrs Tracey Murdoch

EdwardKalish,HenryMcInnes,ThomasSaunders,AnnikaCarson,AngusHaywood,WilliamLiddell,JulianMolina-Gaitan,HollyShenfield,KeertiSubashKumar,GeorgiaWalker, OliverPayne,Manha,Abdul-Rasheed,LiamClark,IvyBishop,MrsTraceyMurdoch(Teacher),MrJamesCarmichael(TeacherAssistant),ChelseaBowie,ThomasConway, SamanthaMurphy,ElliottHumphries KoaDaniels,ElianaBennett,HarperMunt,MiaSzeligiewicz,IslaGraham,LucyPorter,LeonardoZevallos,HarrietJenkins

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YearTwoReport

Teachers and Support Staff: Mrs Claudia

Cain, Mrs Andrea Thwaites and Miss Olivia Ham

Year Two students eagerly welcomed the beginning of the school year, building new friendships and becoming acquainted with their teachers. Below are some of the highlights from the year.

BullawahCulturalTrail: Students explored the local history of our town and discovered ancient Aboriginal stories, spirituality, culture, food, sculptures, and interpretive signage. They also enjoyed creating bush art, using natural resources to create pictures.

YearTwoCamp: One of the students’ favourite memories was our school camp in Beechworth. Students dressed up as young people from the past and walked the historic streets of Beechworth. They engaged in a range of activities, extending on what they had been learning in history at school. They stayed at the Old Priory, visiting a range of places in Beechworth including the Burke Museum, Telegraph Station, Beechworth Sweet Co, Lake Sambell, gold panning, a honey tour, a Ned Kelly/Gold rush tour, Lazy Harry bush dancing, a cartoon workshop, the Eldorado Museum and the Dredge. This was a great camp with lots of new information and special memories made.

BookWeek: This year’s theme for Book Week was ‘Reading is Magic’. Students dressed up as a range of book characters and paraded around the stadium to showcase their outfits. Students were also entertained by ‘Quirky Tales’ story telling.

FoodTechnology: In Term Three, Year Two students participated in cooking lessons with Ms Anne Stevenson. They prepared a variety of healthy dishes, which not only helped them develop valuable kitchen skills, but also allowed them to explore new flavours and foods.

YearTwoPianoConcert: All Year Two students enjoyed learning piano with Mrs Terri Dillow. At the end of each term, they performed for their peers in the Chapel, showcasing their musical progress and confidence to perform in front of an audience.

Year Two students have had a fantastic year filled with learning, laughter, and growth. As they transition into Year Three, they are excited to explore new ideas and challenges. With their positive attitudes and determination, there is no doubt they will continue to shine!

Year Two students went on their overnight school camp to Beechworth, staying at the Old Priory, and engaged in a range of activities from ‘the past’ to extend what they learnt in history classes at school. Students had a brilliant time and got to learn a lot of new information about Beechworth.

Beechworth Trip

TwoDocker

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Mrs Claudia Cain IsaacSaunders,EliseWalker,EmilieJonker,LouisBakker,HadleyBowie,FinnHogarth,AriStribley,LucasGilmore,NoahWilson,SulakshanaBopeththa,MaeBarker DarcyLawler,LilyWood,ZanderSiperki,MrsClaudiaCain(Teacher),MissOliviaHam(TeacherAssistant),FinlayParker,LiaMcLean,AnnabelleMhone LachlanMcDonald,FionaOon,ChloeFranzke,PipEvans,AubreyMayJones,ScarletWalsh,ReidMcGuffie

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MadelynBenton,PeitonD’Amico,LucilleKirby,FinnRadnor,LiamRussell,EthanCurrie,ChancePeacock,VioletTraini,ChasePeacock,PollyRyan LoreleiWatson,TheodoreThannhauser,JackMilne,MrsAndreaThwaites(Teacher),MissOliviaHam(TeacherAssistant),WilliamAdams,LolaCarr,SullivanRaven IslaByrne,JamesTurner,NateDavern,ClancyJenkins,OlympiaLarkin,GraceMickelburough,PhilippaReilly JackBourke

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YearThreeReport

Teachers and Support Staff: Ms Nell Parkes, Mr Tom Aggett and Ms Bridie Littlechild

This year has been an incredible journey for all of us, as students made the significant step up into the Year Three to Five section of the Junior School.

In Term Two, students went on camp to ‘Camp Jungai’ in the Rubicon Valley. They participated in many activities and continued to learn during cultural sessions with Aunty Aurore. It was exciting to see students succeed in not only the physical tasks, but also the development of their independence as they spent a significant time away from their families.

In Term Three, students enjoyed dressing up as their favourite book character for the annual Book Week Parade. They also dressed up as dogs for the Years Three to Five Production of ‘Aristocats’ and sang ‘Ruff Being a Dog’ (Three Ovens) and ‘Use Your Nose’ (Three Docker). This was another chance to see students move beyond their comfort zone to accomplish something as part of a team.

In the classroom, students explored a range of novels and picture storybooks. They examined the perspectives of various characters and made meaningful connections to the world around them. Students also wrote across multiple genres, showcasing their creativity through imaginative narratives and presenting strong, well-reasoned arguments in their persuasive pieces. It was a delight to witness the depth of their ideas and their ability to express them so effectively.

Outside the classroom, students excelled in sporting pursuits, participating in House Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics Carnivals, as well as engaging enthusiastically in other House events and activities.

This year has been one of tremendous growth and learning. As the year progressed, students displayed increasing maturity and resilience. It has been a privilege to be part of their learning journey, and we look forward to observing their continued development as they progress through their schooling.

ThreeDocker MsNellParkes

Row3:

PeytonMuraca,LeahRavida,StellaFelstead,LochMoffatt,IrisWadley,MasonCutts,MunroMcPhail,EllaMurphy,KathershanNiduMaran,HypatiaFidge,EsmariClaassens,ThehanSeneviratne NathanielChilcott,RyanHassan,HarveyWyatt,ZarahVescio,MsNellParkes(Teacher),MsBridieLittlechild(TeacherAssistant),AdaWilloughby,JettBisinella,EmilyFilipenko,OliverRees AshtonTheobald,EdwardFranklin,VictoriaMacLeod,EllaClark,OliviaHarrison,NathanielHall,WilliamHoneychurch

MrTomAggett

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

MadelineYounger,EvieO’Shannessy,OliveSexton,GeorgiaKerr,TylerDrage,ClementineChurchill,PennyPorter,SebastianBrettig,CharlieOwen,GabrielaZevallos,LaceyMurphy,GusRadeski FletcherWadley,OscarBradley,LukasPopelier,VashniSasidren,MrTomAggett(Teacher),MsBridieLittlechild(TeacherAssistant),LeviHaring,RobertGannon,TexEvans,EliCassidy YorkeDaniels,GracePorter,CharlotteGraham,RoseEdwards,HudsonWood,CharlieBain AnthonyLeonard,PatrickLipshut

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YearFourReport

Teachers and Support Staff: Mrs Felicity Carmody, Ms Danielle O’Grady, Mr Ryan Battin and Mrs

Paige Perkins

The Year Four students of 2024 demonstrated their ability to achieve success while fostering a culture of positivity and creating an environment focused on learning. The cohort settled into the year with a sense of routine and stability, building on the foundations laid in previous years with enthusiasm, new friendships, and a deepening love of learning.

A highlight of the year was our visit to the Broadway sensation ‘Wicked’! The show gave the students a new perspective of the Wizard of Oz and the characters from The Land of Oz. The students sat mesmerised by the talented cast and live orchestra. We were blown away by the everchanging set, stage lights, and special effects. It truly was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Term One began with students and teachers working together to build a classroom community where everyone felt respected, valued, and ready to learn. Students embraced the opportunity to rise to the expectations of the Year Four classroom and started the year with a positive attitude and enthusiasm. The term kicked off with swimming lessons and the highly anticipated House Swimming Carnival, during which students showcased their skills in the pool, proudly representing their Houses and cheering enthusiastically from the sidelines.

Throughout the term, we embraced the Vision for Learning Attributes: Purposeful, Courageous, Inclusive, Inquisitive, Collaborative, and Connected, which guided and inspired our activities and interactions.

Term Two’s highlight was the Melbourne Camp. Students took the train to Melbourne, walked the city streets, used public transport, and experienced Melbourne’s highlights, visiting the MCG, touring through the Museum, and experiencing the iMax theatre. The Eureka Sky deck at night was a spectacular experience, along with hanging out with friends and enjoying time together as a cohort.

Term Three was undoubtedly the most dynamic period of the year, as students participated in a variety of exciting and engaging activities. From Book Week to House Music, R U OK? Day to Crazy Sock Day, and culminating with the Aristocats Junior School Production, the term was packed with memorable moments.

In addition to these events, students excelled in their academic pursuits, showcasing outstanding work and achievements across all learning areas. The combination of vibrant activities and diverse learning experiences made Term Three a highlight of the year.

In Term Four, we opened our doors to families inviting them into the classrooms to witness and celebrate their children's learning and achievements. This created a sense of community and partnership in supporting each student's educational journey. The term also included swimming, House speeches, and homework projects.

Students finished the year as they began - demonstrating care for their peers, a passion for learning, and a positive culture. They continued to raise the bar, setting high expectations for themselves socially, emotionally, and academically.

Be proud of your journey, Year Fours! You have achieved personal goals and celebrated your accomplishments. You are well equipped and ready to tackle new challenges, embrace fresh opportunities, and continue growing both academically and personally.

We thank each and every one of you for your commitment, your trust, and the laughter we shared.

How GOOD!

FourDocker

Mrs Felicity Carmody

MrsFelicityCarmody(Teacher),LachlanWalker,ThomasReid,EdwardRoutledge,AngusJenkins,RegColson,MaxWood,MrRyanBattin(TeacherAssistant) DustinBowie,MayaHolland,IvyAkers,IslaDoherty,AmeliaConway,FlorenceKirby,EllianeHunkin LexiClark,AmelieReilly,RoczenHilton,MackenzieBridgfoot,LachlanCoulthard,PatrickRussell,VictoriaMolina-Gaitan,MadeleineVanDerZalm AugustMurray,JimmyRadeski,OliverHumphries,EmilyHodgson,MadeleineHealy LucaTaylor

FourOvens

Ms Danielle O’Grady

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Row4: Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent: EmilyMcLean,MorrisonO’Keeffe,ElizaTaylor,SonnyJohnston,OliverOwen,EveMcAliece,LewisHenderson MsDanielleO’Grady(Teacher),ChaseIbrom,KrithiGadela,ClaireHamilton,TrinityMulder,JewelRitchens-Hall,LillyStevenson,MrRyanBattin(TeacherAssistant) MillaGraham,MaddiPuls,BowieCartwright,HamishCole,MiaMcGuffie,MilesGottlieb,NicholasLiddell,NicholasBrain,AmeliaCaminiti NorahBarker,ZoeRiordan,HughCarson,StephanieMaher WilliamBourke,BlakeWarton

YearFiveReport

Teachers and Support Staff: Mr David O’Brien, Mrs Julia Kalish and Mrs

What a memorable year for the Year Fives in 2024! The students took on new challenges and embraced exciting opportunities across various subjects, growing academically, socially and emotionally in their final year of Junior School.

Curriculum was centered around building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while fostering critical learning skills such as collaboration, inclusiveness, courage and inquisitiveness.

In English, students delved into narrative writing, honing their storytelling abilities and exploring different genres. In Mathematics, problem-solving took centre stage, with an ongoing focus on fractions, decimals, and real-world applications of mathematical concepts.

The Year Five camp to Billabong Ranch was a standout. It offered an unforgettable adventure filled with exploration of the historic Echuca Wharf, horse riding, and numerous teambuilding activities. The students returned with stories of campfires, whip-cracking, and newfound friendships and commented on how it helped them grow in confidence.

Kristie Thomson

Throughout the year highlights of their work were on display. Projects connected many students to their own family histories and resulted in the presentation of a variety of informative and colourful work!

The Junior School Production ‘Aristocats’ offered our students the chance to participate in what was considered one of the finest memories of the year, along with Graduation Night.

Looking back, the year was filled with fun and laughter. Themed dress-up days, including Book Week, Crazy Sock and Hair Day, brought out the student’s creativity and individuality. Special days like House Swimming, Athletics and Music allowed students to shine, making lasting memories with their peers.

Various students were also involved with additional team and individual pursuits such as swimming, hockey, horse events, dancing, skiing, Interschool Sports, Winter Sports Day, the AFL 9’s and more!

We wish all our Year Five students the very best for Middle School and thank them for a wonderful year of memories.

YearFiveCamp

The Year Five camp to Billabong Ranch, Echuca, was thoroughly enjoyed by all students and attending staff. It was a great opportunity for students to develop their knowledge of historical landmarks as part of their Humanities and Social Sciences learning. Students all developed independence and teamwork skills by participating in a range of activities, including a commando course, initiative games, horse riding, pedal boats and more.

FiveDocker

Mr David O’Brien

RobertFindlay,LucasYounger,AbigailThannhauser,DarcyMort,DaisyDeith,ZaraKalish,ScarlettClancy,ElizaLooby,FinleyMurray,KabelenNiduMaran MrDavidO’Brien(Teacher),CampbellMuraca,CharlotteKerr,AvaMitchell,ElliottOffermann,ChloeBowie,RileyFilipenko,LucindaJudd,JackMannix,SadeWilliams, MrsKristieThomson(TeacherAssistant) HamishLloyd,YazatNagpal,GraceLoveday,SonnyTredinnick,MaeveCull,MilotheDog,AllyPuls,CallanFoster,NataliaBakker,SebastianNeely,AbbieWoodberry

FiveOvens

MrsJuliaKalish

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: WillowWilson,EmmyBrettig,LeoPalmer,EmmaWyatt,EliWilloughby,DylanDickson,FinnbarCarr,OliviaJoyce,TealeMoffatt,BreeLedger MrsJuliaKalish(Teacher),LincolnCaminiti,ArcherHankin,IsabelBradley,SophieBlyss,SummerAnderson,BronteBisinella,PhoebeRead,ZaraHamilton,MrsKristieThomson(TeacherAssistant) AvaRyan,MillyBihun,HudsonScully,CalebRymer,LandonSiperki,MilotheDog,NoahRadnor,LoganRiordan,CharlesHodge,JackMacLeod,WilsonMuraca StellaGrotegoed

PrepandYearFiveBuddies

Over the year with our Prep buddies, we have had plenty of fun. Supporting our buddies through tough times was special to us, as we learnt more about our younger students and how to deal with some situations. It was always a joy to see their smiling faces and them giggle, laugh, and play happily throughout lunchtimes and recess. They were always so excited when they saw us, we would always sit and have recess or lunch with them and with other Prep students.

They always held our hand and would take us to their favourite place in the playground to play fun games that always reminded us of when we were in Prep. Spending time with them every Tuesday or Thursday recess made our bonds stronger and stronger. It was also fun when we took them to House clubs.

Throughout the past year we all have built connections with our buddies as if they were our younger siblings. Overall, we have had an amazing year with our buddies.

-ZaraKalish,FiveDocker

YearFiveGraduation

JuniorSchoolBook WeekCelebrations

JuniorSchoolArt

MsLeahHallandMrsMimMurray

Thisyear,ourbuddingartistshaveimmersedthemselvesina worldofcolour,imagination,andexpression,exploringnew techniquesandmediumstoproduceextraordinaryartwork. FromOlympic-inspiredprojectsandnature-themedcollagesto worksinfluencedbyfamousartists,ourstudentshavebeen busydesigninguniquepiecesthatreflecttheirgrowingskills andcreativeflair.

ThisyearintheArtRoom,thePrepsembarkedonafunand imaginativejourney,creatingtheirveryowntextilehand puppets Theyalsoexploredthefascinatingworldof3Dart, craftingstunningpapersculptures

OurYearOnestudentstookinspirationfromHenriMatisse’s vibrant,playfulstyletocreatetheirownOlympic-themed artworks Thestudentsalsoexploredtherichtraditionof Aboriginalartbycreatingtheirhandprint-inspiredpieces HandprintsareasignificantmotifinIndigenousAustralianart, symbolisingidentity,connectiontotheland,andstorytelling

YearTwostudentsdrewinspirationfromrenownedBritish artistDavidHockney,knownforhisiconicswimmingpool paintingsandvibrantuseofcolour Combiningthethemeof theOlympicGameswithHockney’sartisticstyle,thestudents createdstunningswimmingportraits

YearThreestudentsembarkedonanexcitingjourney inspiredbyartistJeffKoons.HisfamousBalloonDog sculpturesbecamethefocusofYearThree’sartistic exploration,leadingtoafunandcolourfulproject Theythen studiedtheuniquepatternsandtexturesofBirchTrees Usingpaintingtechniques,theyrecreatedtheiconicwhite barkwithitsblackmarkings.

YearFourstudentsenjoyedacaptivatingartprojectfocused ondesigningdragoneyes.Usingcolouredpencilsandpastels, studentsbroughttheirdragoneyestolife,payingspecial attentiontoshape,colour,andtexture Eachproject showcasedstudents’uniquetalents,curiosity,andeagerness toexplorenewconcepts.

OurYearFiveartistsexploredtheuseoflineandgeometric shapesinspiredbytheGermanartistPaulKlee Theyused colouredpastelstocreateaportraitbasedonhisfamous painting,‘Senecio’ PaulKleewasalsoselectedastheartist fortheGermancompetition,wherethestudentsembarkedon across-curricularproject,completinganartworkandpoem inspiredbyhim.DrawinginspirationfromKlee'siconic painting,FishMagic,inwhichtheaquatic,celestial,and earthlyelementsintertwine,thestudentscreatedasea-like backgroundusingwatercolour,salt,andhandsanitizer They thoroughlyenjoyedwitnessingthe'magic'ofhowthesaltand handsanitizerformedintriguingpatternsinthewatercolour. Thetoplayeroftheirartworkfeaturedsmudgedblack charcoalshapesresemblingsealife,withcolouredposca markersusedforthepatterneddetails

NiamhMatheson XavierWalsh

ChelseaBowie

TomLiddell

HadleyBowie

WilliamAdams

TylerDrage

EsmariClaassens

MaddieVanDerZalm

LexiClark

ScarlettClancy

LeoPalmer

JuniorSchool PerformingArts

Mr Ben Hedderman

PerformingArtsLearningLeader

In the Junior School students continued to develop their skills across several performance domains, best evidenced to the College Community through the Year Three to Five Production of ‘Aristocats KIDS’ and the Prep to Year Two performances at the College Community Fair.

Our African Drumming ensembles continued to develop and expand, rehearsing diligently under the guidance of Ms Georgina Wills. They learnt and performed a wide range of traditional rhythms, which they presented at a range of College events and also in a workshop with visiting Griot Bassidi Kone, who was greatly impressed by their playing.

The Percussion Ensemble continued to evolve and develop, tackling increasingly challenging pieces, with a highlight of the year being their Whole School Assembly performances.

The Year Three, Four and Five production of ‘Aristocats KIDS’ was a fantastic success due to the tireless work of Ms Maggie Edmond and Ms Wills, who rehearsed with the leads and classes over the course of Term Three, getting voices on song and moves memorised. All the students involved rose to the challenge of ‘the big stage’, which coupled with the glorious costuming of Mrs Andrea Thwaites and makeup of Mrs Sharon Nolan and Ms Danielle O’Grady, saw the show receive rave reviews.

Junior School Dance Troupes

WangarattaFestivalofDance

Cathedral College offers dance as a co-curricular activity for Junior School students. Under the direction of Mrs Tali Silva, students practice and prepare during lunch times.

The College had three troupes compete at the Wangaratta Festival of Dance in the school’s troupe section.

Results:

Year One - Third

Years Two and Three - Second

Years Four and Five - First

TheAristocats

Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s ‘The Aristocats KIDS’ was a nonstop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.

CAST

Thomas O’Malley .................

Hamish Lloyd

Duchess ..............................

Olivia Joyce

Toulouse .............................

Noah Radnor

Marie ..................................

Zara Kalish

Berlioz ................................

Logan Riordan

Scat Cat ..............................

Finnbar Carr

Wacky Cat ..........................

Mad Cat ..............................

Hep Cat ..............................

Slick Cat .............................

Madame .............................

Edgar .................................

Roquefort ...........................

Napoleon ............................

Lafayette ............................

Vichy ..................................

Ssoise .................................

Abigail Gabble .....................

Amelia Gabble .....................

Directors

Abbie Woodberry

Milly Bihun

Phoebe Read

Scarlett Clancy

Eliza Looby

Yazat Nagpal

Ava Ryan

Jack Mannix

Isabel Bradley

Daisy Deith

Dylan Dickson

Ava Mitchell Sade Williams

MsMaggieEdmond&MsGeorginaWills

Makeup&Costume

MrsSharonNolan,MsDanielle‘GradyandMrs

AndreaThwaites

BehindtheScenesSupport BridgetBrowne,IrisCagalj,BryleeDacre,MrBen Hedderman,JosieLacy&ShenyceMasenda

Prep to Year Two Concert

JuniorSchoolScienceFair

TeachingandLearning

Mrs Andrea Thwaites and Mrs Felicity Carmody JuniorSchool LearningLeaders

TeachingandLearningleadershipintheJuniorSchoolis overseenbytwostaff:AndreaThwaites,leadingMathsand Science,andFelicityCarmody,leadingEnglishand Humanities AsTeachingandLearningLeaders,wework alongsideMrLeighSymonstosupportandplanforenhanced curriculumdelivery,consistentassessmentandreporting,and professionaldevelopmentforstaff.

In2024,wecontinuedworkingwithstafftoembedteaching practicesbasedontheirknowledgeofthebestevidencebasedpracticesalignedwiththeScienceofLearning Inmathematics,thesepracticesincludedthepracticeofDaily Retrievaltobeginlessonsinordertoreviewpreviouslytaught contentandallowedstudentsto‘checkin’andbeconfident thattheyweremathematicians Ahighlystructuredcurriculum wasimplementedbystaff Thiscurriculumprovidedstudents withlessonsthatwereexplicitandprovidedopportunitiesfor studentstoindependentlyconsolidatetheirknowledgebefore movingontomorecomplextasksandskills.

Sciencelearningbecamemoreofafocuswiththecontinued useoftheInquisitivePrograminconjunctionwithother resources Thisprogramprovidedstudentswithexplicit learningexperiencesandknowledge,alongwithageappropriateexperimentsandinvestigations.ScienceWeek wasapopularweekinTermThree.Studentswere encouragedtotakepartinactivitiesatlunchtimethroughout theweek,andmanyJuniorstudentsenjoyedmakingslime, skittlerainbowsandthepresentationfromMrZweckaspart ofScienceWeek

ProfessionaldevelopmentinLiteracycontinuedtobea priority.InTermThree,JuniorSchoolteachersfromPrepto TwoparticipatedintrainingtobecomeSounds-Write accredited Sounds-Writeisanevidence-basedlinguistic phonicsprogramutilisinganexcitingandhighlysuccessful approachtotheteachingofreadingandspelling.TheYear ThreetoFiveteacherscontinuedtheirlearningutilisingthe OCHREEducationLiteracyProgram.Teachersstudiedthe conceptsanddevelopedtheirunderstandingofthenovels studied Thisprogramisdesignedtoenhancereadingskills, fosteraloveforliterature,anddevelopcriticalthinking abilitiesinouryounglearners

Welookforwardtocontinuingtoembedconsistentteaching practicesandprovidinginterestingandrelevantopportunities forallstudents

In Term Four, Junior School families were able to gain insight into their child's education. Students proudly showcased selected work and families were able to engage with various aspects of the learning environment.

Our students take great pride in their learning and classrooms, and this event was the perfect opportunity for families to celebrate our Vision for Learning together.

Middle SCHOOL

AcademicExcellence

HeadofMiddleSchool

Ms Lauren Lee

Itisajoytoreflectontheremarkableexperiencesandachievementsthathave occurredinMiddleSchoolatCathedralCollegethisyear.

Fromacademicmilestonestoextra-curriculartriumphs,thisyearhasbeenatestament totheresilience,creativity,andspiritofourstudents.

Middle School at Cathedral College is a time of growth and exploration. This year, our curriculum continued to emphasise critical thinking and problem-solving, allowing students to dive deep into their core subjects and expand their knowledge in areas of interest while undertaking electives.

Our teachers have worked hard and collaborated to ensure the students were challenged in their learning. They also continued to provide feedback for our young people to reflect upon throughout the year. This feedback not only enhanced their academic experience but also prepared them for the challenges of the future.

ArtsandCulture

CommunityTime

Community Time has continued to be a successful program designed to build connection in the Middle School at Cathedral College. This year, our Middle School students spent time together in Choice Activities which enabled them to work with like-minded people from Year Six, Seven and Eight. From sharing their talents in ‘A Creative Community’ to competing against one another in mixed netball, they built new connections, developed new friendships and strengthened the sense of community in our Middle School.

The arts program flourished this year, with students participating in various performances, exhibitions, and creative projects. The musical, ‘Wind in the Willows’, was a standout event, bringing together talents from Middle and Senior School. Students poured their hearts into their performances, and the support from the backstage and production team, which included students, staff and their families was exceptional.

Art classes also thrived, with students exploring different mediums, from painting to digital art. Technology staff also challenged students with creative projects in different forms which allowed them to test their skills in a more hands on way.

HOPEandSports

Health, Outdoor and Physical education, and sports were vital components of the Middle School experience in 2024. Our teams achieved impressive results in various sports, showcasing teamwork and determination. The calendar continued to be incredibly full with many opportunities for students to take part in different sports.

LookingAhead

As we complete this year, we celebrate not just the achievements, but the friendships and memories created along the way. We wish our Year Eight students all the very best as they move into Senior School next year. We know that you will be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

We hope that we can reflect upon the lessons learned, the challenges overcome, and then set some goals for what lies ahead. Here’s to another year of growth, learning, and community!

YearSixCoordinator

Mr Paul Weir

As we near the end of 2024, it’s natural to look back on the journey we’ve taken together as a Year Six cohort. This year has been marked by unforgettable experiences, achievements, and above all, the bonds that have strengthened us as classmates and friends, which for many of us have been growing for the past seven years.

One of the highlights of this year has undoubtedly been the school camp to Canberra. For many of us, this trip was not just an opportunity to explore Australia's capital city but also a chance to deepen our friendships, get to know each other better, and create lasting memories. From visiting Parliament House to challenging each other playing Laser Tag, each moment was a testament to our shared sense of curiosity and adventure.

2024 also marks the final year for us as a cohort before we double in size for Year Seven. As we prepare to welcome new faces and embrace new challenges, we reflect on the bonds we’ve forged over the years. From navigating the ups and downs of academic life to supporting each other through school yard challenges, our journey together has been defined by patience, understanding and friendship.

Our school’s production of ‘Wind in the Willows’ stands out as a crowning achievement. The months of rehearsals, late nights at school, and the thrill of performing live on stage proved that, for those who took the plunge, Year Six’s have the maturity to mix it on stage with the rest of the Middle and Senior School.

Looking ahead to the future, we’ve also taken on the responsibility of welcoming the new 2025 Year Seven students during Discovery Days. Serving as guides and mentors, we shared our school spirit and values with the incoming class, ensuring a smooth transition for our new friends. It was a chance for us to pay forward the kindness and support we received when we first stepped through our school gates.

Throughout this year, one principle has guided us above all others: kindness. Whether it was offering a helping hand to a classmate, cheering each other on during sports day, or simply sharing a smile at the steps of our building, acts of kindness have been the heartbeat of our year. We created a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of difference.

2024 for all of us has been a year of growth. We’ve celebrated successes, grown from our challenges, and set ourselves up for the years ahead.

-ContributionsfromIrisCagalj,SixOvens

Year Six Bike Ride

After a few periods of learning about bike safety and skills involving a short ride, Six Docker embarked on their journey from Bright to Myrtleford.

Our classes set off at 9am after loading up all the bikes onto the two trailers. We then jumped on the bus and headed to Bright. The bikes were unloaded, and after some last minute instructions, the students, staff and parents set off on the ride. All the students should be incredibly proud of the effort they put into completing this ride. While for some, it was a day out of the normal classroom doing something they love. For others, it was a huge achievement to ride 32 km, something they had never done before.

It was tiring, especially after Athletics the day before, but we all found the drive to keep going. At the end in Myrtleford, we put our bikes on the trailer and were treated to an ice cream. The bus trip home was a lot quieter as everyone was exhausted.

-CooperDrage,SixDocker

Year Six Camp - Canberra

We departed school at 7:30 a.m. We had a quick snack and ran around Holbrook, where we saw a real submarine used in war.

Once we arrived, we stopped at the National Capital Exhibition, where we learned about Canberra’s history. Our next stop was Questacon. There were so many different things you could do, whether it was the Drop slide, the Lego room, the earthquake simulator, or even watching the lightning strike.

That night, the teachers told us lights out at 9:30, but we all know that didn’t happen. Shout out to the boys in room 415 playing 21, but I think everyone talked to their friends late that night!

We also learnt a Javanese dance called Tortor Batak. This dance was easy to learn, and we got to dance with all our friends. Sadly, our time had come to an end, and we had to leave the Indonesian Embassy.

After three incredible days our camp was nearly done. We boarded the bus and headed back to school where we were greeted by our families.

The following day, our first destination was the Museum of Australian Democracy, which also used to be the Parliament House. Next was the Mint. We were amazed at all the coins in the building. We headed up the stairs to see our coins' old designs. We also got to see where the coins are made and learn how they are made. While we were there, we got the experience of getting our own limited-edition space coins. Next was the National Arboretum, where we discovered some beautiful views of Canberra. After our tour, we raced off to the pod playground and then on to Parliament House. It was intriguing because of how big it is! It has 4,500 rooms and sits on 81 acres of land. The Senate was next on the tour. By the end of the night, we were all so tired, so we made our way back to the cabins for a good night’s rest.

Our biggest benefit from camp was being able to connect our learning from the classroom to experiencing it first-hand.

-MackenzieLawford&VioletTurner,SixDocker

On the last day, we went to the National Museum of Australia. When we arrived, we were amazed by how cool the exterior design was. We got to see a dead Tasmanian tiger that has been preserved for 100 years. Next on our itinerary was the Indonesian Embassy. Going into the embassy technically meant that we were entering another country. Mr Weir had to sign a visa before we could enter. We learned about Javanese Gamelan, an instrumental group from central Java that plays music for puppet shows.

Six Docker

MsClareKirby

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SixOvens

MrJackDavies

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YearSevenCoordinator

Mrs Brigid Perkins & Mr Jack Davies

The start of Year Seven represents the start of an exciting journey for the graduating class of 2030. We began by welcoming new students from just over twenty feeder primary schools to commence their schooling at Cathedral College Wangaratta. They joined our existing Year Six cohort to make roughly 120 students who begin their journey through Middle school together.

This year’s cohort was supported by the Year Seven Pastoral Team, which included Ms Sarah Adams (Seven Murdoch), Mr Matt Lane (Seven Docker), Ms Hannah Grady (Seven Ovens) and Mr Nick Higginson (Seven Close). The Homeroom support team were able to create a supportive and engaging environment where students were involved in friendly competitive Homeroom activities. These activities included but were not limited to, dodgeball, tug-of-war, trivia and Book Week Homeroom decorations. I wish to thank each teacher of Year Seven and, most importantly, those who stepped into Homeroom roles for their continued support and guidance throughout the year.

The Year Seven Transition Camp was held at the Feathertop Chalet in Harrietville for the second consecutive year. This camp played an integral role in forming friendship networks and once again proved to be a talking point of the Year Seven calendar. During this time, students were able to socialise in many different scenarios, such as unstructured play time and group activities, as well as within their allocated cabin groups. We were greeted with lovely weather across the three days which allowed our students to make use of the great outdoors. Students loved the independence they were given as they developed and explored new yet vital relationships.

It is now time for our 2024 Year Seven cohort to transition into a new year and become leaders of our Middle School. We wish all students the best of luck.

Student Reflection

Year Seven was a fun and exciting time and opened many doors to new challenges, experiences, and friendships.

Starting Year Seven was both an exciting and scary time for everyone, whether you are an existing student or brand new. There is so much of the unknown but so much to look forward

to, which is one of the year's highlights. For a couple of weeks, it was all a new experience; however, when we knew where everything was, it was easier to settle into new friendships and classes. This was a super exciting time for everyone.

We attended our camp at the Feathertop Chalet in Harrietville. This allowed everyone to meet new people and make friends, which may not have occurred without this experience. We took part in a wide variety of fun and challenging activities that involved lots of teamwork and collaboration to achieve the end results, and everyone had lots of fun as well.

We have also been lucky enough to have guest speakers, incursions, and excursions, which have helped us grow as students and learn in different ways. This gave us an idea of what to look forward to in the coming years. Throughout the year, there have been lots of amazing sporting and academic achievements in the Year Seven cohort over a very wide range of subjects and sports, showing our skills and differences as a year level.

We have been privileged to be provided with incredible teachers who supported and helped us throughout the year. Overall, it has been an amazing year and will be one to remember!

-Alexandra(Lexie)LoobyandHarlowCooper,Seven Murdoch

Year Seven Camp

Year Seven Camp was an excellent opportunity for students and staff to get to know one another better and to challenge themselves with activities that pushed many outside of their comfort zone. The beautiful location of Feathertop Chalet provided the perfect weather for activities including high ropes, the giant swing, raft building and bushwalking. The purpose of the Year Seven Camp is to build relationships among the cohort, and it was evident that as students worked together, they formed stronger connections with each other and with the teachers and other staff who were supporting them.

Student Reflection

Camp helped me to grow out of my comfort zone in ways I never thought I could like the leap of faith, high ropes and the zip line. I would never have done them if I hadn’t believed in myself and if my group didn’t support me through the difficult challenges. It helped me make new friends with people I had never met before. It also made old friendships stronger. I had so many favourite things; some were the leap of faith, high ropes and the zip line. Others were when we played the chocolate game with Mrs Perkins and the water activities. Overall, the camp is one of the best I’ve ever been on – I made memories that will last a lifetime.

-MaxChandler,SevenClose

My favourite activity at Feathertop Chalet was the high ropes course because we had to work as a team to navigate all the obstacles. The course was seven metres high and featured seven different types of obstacles. These included the cargo net, trapdoors, lily pads, wooden zigzag, ropes, moving platform, and fire pole.

Other activities were also quite high, such as the big swing, which was twelve metres tall. To return to the ground, we had to pull a rope to release the swing. Another thrilling activity was the zipline, which was nine metres high. For this, we climbed a post and ran off a platform to zip down.

We also built rafts and kayaked in the Harrietville Dredge, which we learned was an old mine dug out by miners. Constructing the rafts was a collaborative effort; we used wood, ropes, and pipes, along with paddles to propel ourselves across the water.

One of the indoor activities was in the conference room, where we predicted which of our peers might take on various leadership roles in 2029.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at camp, embracing the outdoor challenges and getting to know many new students.

-JamesDonaldson,SevenClose

Mr Nick Higginson

Seven Close SevenDocker

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Mr Matt Lane & Ms Katja Schoenfelder

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SevenMurdoch

Ms Sarah Adams

SevenOvens

Ms Hannah Grady

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YearEightCoordinator

Mr Ross Baker

As the Year Eight Coordinator at Cathedral College, I am proud to reflect on a year characterised by remarkable independence and resilience. Our students have navigated a demanding schedule of classes, assessments, and school events, demonstrating impressive maturity in balancing these responsibilities.

One of the most inspiring aspects of this year has been the unwavering support students have shown one another. The Year Eight cohort has exemplified kindness, fostering a culture of compassion and mutual respect. It has been heartening to witness students stepping up to encourage their peers and create a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Many students have also embraced leadership opportunities, whether through participating in school events, leading group projects, or mentoring younger students. Their willingness to rise to challenges highlights their readiness for the transition to Senior School, equipped with essential skills and growing confidence.

The support of our dedicated Homeroom teachers has been a cornerstone of this success. These educators have provided invaluable guidance, encouragement, and mentorship throughout the highs and lows of the school year, making a meaningful impact on our students' growth. I extend my heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering commitment.

A standout highlight of the year was our coastal surf camp in Torquay, where students created lasting memories. The laughter, teamwork, and personal growth experienced during this trip will undoubtedly be cherished as they reflect on their Year Eight journey.

As we conclude this remarkable year, I celebrate the resilience, kindness, and independence of our Year Eight students. I look forward to seeing them continue to thrive and excel in the years ahead at Cathedral College.

Student Reflections

Year Eight was amazing. Year Eight holds what is, in my and many others’ opinions, the best camp at Cathedral College. The Year Eight Coastal Camp was amazing because we travelled to one of the most beautiful places in Australia and we got to surf, mountain bike, and learn about the coastal geography and how the amazing cliffs and coves were formed over millions of years.

Year Eight was also great because of all the opportunities that were given to you. Some of these opportunities are being a leader within the Middle School, and the Maths, German, and Geography competitions.

Being a House Captain really helped me become a better leader, demonstrate more initiative, and improve my public speaking confidence. I’m looking forward to Year Nine and the Senior School for all the new opportunities and

Year Eight Camp

Year Eight was a fun and exciting experience. I really enjoyed transitioning into being one of the leaders of Middle School, and it was fascinating to learn how last year’s Year Eights had spent their time. This had been one of the biggest mysteries for me as a Year Seven student.

One of my favourite aspects of Year Eight was meeting so many new people and forming more connections across the year level and the wider Middle School. I loved the variety of new classes, which I found both interesting and inclusive, and I really appreciated working with the teachers. They were approachable and always ready to help when I needed support.

I am looking forward to Year Nine and all the new experiences and opportunities that await!

- AvaWilliamson,EightMurdoch

EightClose

Ms Elizabeth Laurie-Mann

AtticusThomson,PrestonVarley,ZachariahAkers,HarryDean,CharleyElliott,AustinMorris,MitchellCrowhurst,HendrikElzinga,LeonGabler,JakeOlenczuk MsElizabethLaurie-Mann(Teacher),EdwardPrebble,TexCartwright,LucasEaton,FinlayMatassoni,IndianaTatnell,BaileyJohnston,HamishKerr,FindlayDuff,AdelineRymer,SamuelDenison ShelbyWood,ZaraBandt,HannahWalton,JennaMasters,ZarahBlundell,EviePoidomani,SarahRhodes,ClareWilliams,AmyBouchier,AvaHamilton

Eight Docker

Mr Blake Nixon

ThomasOsborne,EastonFullwood,TimothyTilbrook,GeorgeEverard,LoganRing,MillaWallace,BeauJohns,ThomasWright,ZekePeebles,AidanNitagron MrBlakeNixon(Teacher),AsherRoyal,LivDavis,LilyPurss,DarcyPigram,NateO’Keefe,JosephineHerman,RubyNewton,PaigeAnders,EliseCosta SiennaWilliamson,ZaideeHyland,EdenWatkins,EmilyLiddell,CharlotteBeck,HazelWoodford,LindsayVincent,RhyleeTurner,MarianneEdwards,IllipiZeron-Sinclair HugoRodda

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Eight Murdoch

Mr Mark Wettern

Eight Ovens

Mrs Michelle Lloyd

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: AidenTiffin,AshleyMarshall,LilyRadnor,JonahMcMonagle,HudsonBlyss,JoshuaDuffy,SamsonDevereux,AmelieFerrito,ElliotFord,HarryMatheson MrsMichelleLloyd(Teacher),FinnNewton,AinsleyMom,CharliePieper,KaltiRoss,OllieBrown,JohnCrotty,IngridBrettig,MichaelFlanigan,JacintaBear PhoebeNightingale,ImogenEnglish,BriannaRobison,LaylaGraham,BellaGoodman,IsabellePizzini,ElizabethHealy,ClodaghWay,DarcyMurray,TaiyaHuxley ArchieKnobel

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MiddleSchoolCommunityTime

Discover,Belong,AchieveAwards

Discover

Awarded to a student who has moved out of their comfort zone to challenge themselves and taken risks. This student will have exhibited bravery and courage in an effort to be the best version of themselves.

YearSix

Xavier Carlesso

Nina Prebble

Erin Coulthard

Stella Ramsay

Harrison Jose

Alex Hodgson

Dusty Hogarth

Spencer Cole

Natalie Walker

Robert Stribley

Iris Cagalj

Belong

YearSeven

Baiden Hallinan

Hunter Ross

Max Chandler

Samuel Elkington

Harry Biglin

Joshua Montgomery

Eamon Thomson

Jade Findlay

Ruby Ham

Thomas Sealey

Olive Murray

YearEight

Bailey Johnston

Asher Royal

Erin Box

Beau Johns

Isabella Colson

Ava Williamson

Bella Goodman

Hamish Kerr

Ainsley Mom

Samuel Denison

Samson Devereux

Ashley Marshall

Marianne Edwards

Awarded to a student who has contributed to an inclusive, positive and welcoming Cathedral community by encouraging, supporting and celebrating fellow peers.

YearSix

Quinn O’Keefe

Miles Henderson

Hayden Rhodes

Leonidas Fidge

Amber Kirpensteyn

Baylee Warton

Milla Kantor

Ayaan Rizwan

Greta Le

Tom Benton

Bonnie Murphy

YearSeven

Oscar Herschall

Chloe Liddell

Kiana Lane

Claudia Caling

Charlie Smith

Alexandra Looby

Ellie Ryan

Ella Hogan

Lennie Merrington

Xavier De Fazio

Tate Llewellyn

Edward Browne

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YearEight

Nelitha Abeykoon

Elliot Ford

Hamish Dunbar

Kai Guley

Zarah Blundell

Lindsay Vincent

Lily Radnor

Zaidee Hyland

Jack Carmichael

Harry Matheson

Lily Purss

Aiden Tiffin

Emily Liddell

Elizabeth Healy

Clodagh Way

Hannah Walton

Awarded to a student who has shown dedication to their school experience and has maintained a growth mindset where they have allowed themselves to continue to improve and grow.

YearSix

Ivy Anderson-Byrne

Lexi Rees

Goldie Cartwright

William Reilly

Mollie Akers

Gracey Patford

Sonny Wallace

Mia Jones

Eva Lyster

Sophie Pickett

Taylah Watkins

YearSeven

Harlow Cooper

Bailey Holland

Mia Thompson

Mikayla Ho

Lucy Wilkinson

Campbell Nightingale

Mia Jarvis

Kiandra He

Eli Brandellero

Sophie Rinaudo

Annika Reynolds

YearEight

Preston Varley

Jessica Campbell

Charley Elliott

Josephine Herman

Jake Olenczuk

Eve Jamieson

Taiya Huxley

Eden Watkins

Thomas Wright

Greta Day

Rory Gibb

Sienna Williamson

Rhylee Turner

Senior SCHOOL

HeadofSeniorSchool

Mr Paul Carson

“Youneverlose,youeither winoryoulearn.”

This quote is attributed to Nelson Mandela and gives a guide to the path our students undertake over their four years in the Senior School. As each of our students

navigates their way from Year Nine through to the VCE, we celebrate the wins and emphasise the learning opportunities available to all at Cathedral College.

At the end of 2024, we look back at the successes and challenges that this year has provided across each year level of the Senior School.

In Year Nine, the leadership provided by Mr Michael Clark and his team allowed our students to make a smooth entry into the Senior School. With opportunities such as the camp to Mt Buffalo, Social Enterprise markets, end of semester examinations and Community Service projects, our students added to their class learning to round of a wonderful year.

Our Year Ten students under the stewardship of Mr Tim Gerrish and his line-up of support staff, continued to present a challenging, yet individualised learning setting. Extracurricular activities included the camps to Sydney and Mittagundi, the unbelievable attendance of Peking Duk at the Year Ten Formal and the multitude of work experience settings gave context to their classroom activities.

Our Year Eleven students worked successfully with Mr Justin Perkins and his team to begin their VCE journey. With new language such as ‘SBAT’, ‘VET’ and ‘Outcomes’ becoming second nature, our students became more focussed on their individual pathway. Our Retreat to Melbourne was again a highlight of a busy year.

The students in Year Twelve worked diligently with Mrs Kirsty Woods and her team to maintain their intensity and perseverance during what can be a stressful year. With SACs and SATs in full swing, the students took some time to get to know the Preps and bring their A game to lunchtime netball. They supported each other and used the VCE Centre to achieve their goals and celebrated their final year at Cathedral College with grace.

Finally on a personal note, I would like to offer a massive thank you to all staff who stepped up during a busy Term Four. To know that everyone continued to put the students of Cathedral College at the heart of your decision making and learning opportunities allowed me the time to recover.

YearNineCoordinator

Mr Michael Clark

In Year Nine, there is a major focus on our students to grow and develop into young adults. I have been extremely privileged to witness the transformation and growth of these young people in their first year of the Senior School.

Stepping into the Senior School can be a daunting task for many of our Year Nine students, but always there to guide and reassure them were our Homeroom teachers. Mr Clark, Mr Graham, Miss Harrington and Mr Chynoweth continued to provide expertise, guidance and experience every day and continually maintained a strong foundation for all Year Nine students. Their consistently high expectations and reassuring manner allowed all students to have the confidence and ability to make good decisions and be accountable for their behaviours.

Two highlights of the year that allowed our students to excel outside of the classroom were the Mount Buffalo camp in February and the Social Enterprise program. Combined, both of these programs further developed the students' attributes of teamwork, perseverance, resilience, compassion, and leadership in different environments. After seeing these programs run for multiple years, it always amazes me to see our students step up and exceed our already high expectations of them when provided the opportunity to do so.

Student Reflection - Year Nine Camp

The camp consisted of four activities: abseiling, rock climbing, raft building, and crevassing During rock-climbing, we were attached to a harness while our friends belayed us, slowly climbing up the rock. Abseiling was the opposite; we started at the top and slowly walked our way down the cliff There was even one as big as 40 metres Crevassing included going off the public path while scrambling and climbing through caves. Raft building consisted of two teams creating a raft from wood, barrels, and rope, then racing around on the water to see which one would last Our camp guides were extremely supportive throughout the whole experience.

The food during the camp was delicious It was some of the best camp food we have had! Our night activity was a walk through the Chalwell Galleries Track, which inspired us to work together as a team, making sure everyone made it through

The teachers and guides and the jam-packed schedule of activities made this camp something we all enjoyed and would look back on during our time at Cathedral College

-MadisonOlenczuk&GeorgiaLoffler,NineDocker

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NineDocker

MsMaryHarrington

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent: ClaireLetica,LachlanRymill,RyanParsons,WilliamLinden,OtisDalbosco,FinleyGrotegoed,HenryBurke,LaurieNelson MsMaryHarrington(Teacher),EmmaJose,MaxMarek,OliverRead,GusVanloon,ConnorOrmond,ZaidanRizwan,LeilaCattier,CarlaFlanigan LiamSinclair,DemiCrothers,ClaudiaNeil,GeorgeWalker,GeorgiaLoffler,FreyaChant,EbonyChapman,MadisonOlenczuk,AddysonBaldock,FreyaBell MadelineJones,AmeliaMalkin,DaejaMurtagh

JosieLacy,BryleeDacre,MaddisonBrennan,ArchieTurner,HamishGasser,LucasHam,MatildaGabler,AshtonHolloway,JasmineHorne MrAdamClark(Teacher),ZannaVietz,KadeJackson,ThomasStefaniak,EamonMullins,LiamBigham-Wallis,OwenGuy,LeoSammon,SamaraMcCallum,EthanCoxhell ZahliBooks,BridgetBrowne,LucaBaricevic,AbbyCollis,ShenyceMasenda,MillanMoule,BethMeisinger,RaniMeisinger,MichaelaNightingale,IsabelleDeFazio FrancescaBrega

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MissTamsinCurran&MrAdamGraham

Row3: Row2:

RileyMiller,FrancescoPrimerano,PatrickMcCaffrey,HarryAllen,CooperClark,TaylorJones,LincolnJordan,IlariaEsposito,MadelineCamplin,TobySchultz MissTamsinCurran(Teacher),SophieGoodley,MegEvans,AliceHill,AngusMartin,ThomasStill,RylanFrecklington,MiekeHagens,GraceForan,EllieMcDonald BriannaErdi,JaneRitchens-Hall,CarlaContessa,VioletMiddleton,VioletHarrison,SophieAnders,AylaMcCallum,OscarDuBourg,PipWhite,KarleeThrum,TaygeSkippen MrAdamGraham(Teacher)

NineOvens

MrMarkChynoweth

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

FrontRow: Absent: LaylaCasey,JaxonChilcott,LillyNoble,JoshuaWells,MaxBiglin,AnistonHolt,IsaacMoore,CrystalHoldsworth MrMarkChynoweth(Teacher),AliceColson,RileyHowell,OliverMullane,BeauBenton,MaxNeale,HarryChandler,OliviaLewis,HarperMcGrath EmmaMcDonald,LlewelaBrowne,PaigeTarrant,ReyanshKanaskar,EvieAnderson,EllaMontgomery,LucySerong,IsabelMcClen,ScarlettSimmonds LiliasCoonan,OliveFullwood,BraydenLincoln

YearTenCoordinator

Mr Tim Gerrish

On their approach to adulthood, our 2024 Year Ten students have had opportunities to navigate challenges and opportunities, to achieve success and failure They were supported to strive for their personal best, whether this be in the classroom, on the playing field, or even in the social environment It has been a fascinating, challenging, and ultimately rewarding journey to share with a tremendous group of young people.

Year Ten allows students the chance to further explore subjects that they enjoy, as well as opportunities to try subjects that may be new to them. In each situation, we expect that students will be stretched, challenged and supported as they prepare for VCE and future pathways

In Work Education, students developed a career action plan highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. In Term Two, students organised a weeklong work experience placement in a work place of their choosing Early in Term Three, the College held a Careers Information Evening. Students had the opportunity to talk with people from many different career sectors about their work.

Mittagundi and Sydney were the two exciting options for our year-level camp this year. Although vastly different in setting and activities, both destinations offered unique challenges and rewards

Mittagundi provided a ‘back-to-basics’ experience, embracing simple and honest living in a remote and stunning mountain setting, where the ever-present chill added an extra layer of challenge In contrast, the Sydney camp offered urban and cultural experiences, from exploring Sydney Harbour to walking along breathtaking coastlines. It also included the adventure of navigating a bustling and unfamiliar citythough the long hours on the train were a test of patience! Feedback from students across both camps was overwhelmingly positive.

Each school day begins with Homeroom - a time for students to connect with their Homeroom teacher and friends, gather information about upcoming events, test their skills with the daily Wordle or a quiz, and get organised before the day officially begins

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 2024 Year Ten Homeroom teachers: Mr Dan Hogarth, Mr Gareth Lloyd, Ms Anne Stevenson, Ms Kate Gratton, and Dr Olivia Woodburne. Their care, guidance, and dedication to our students have been outstanding. I am appreciative of the support and good humour they have shown me in this role This group of passionate and committed educators has listened, guided, and counselled, sometimes even brokering international peace treaties! They have also celebrated the many successes our students have achieved throughout the year

Student Reflection

On a cold Monday morning, a small but hardy group of Year Ten students, accompanied by Mrs Murray and Rev Jones, departed Cathedral College for a five-day adventure at the Mittagundi Outdoor Education Centre.

With our bags loaded into a trailer, 22 teenagers crammed into a small minibus for the three-hour drive to Glen Valley. Upon arrival at the camp, we said goodbye to modern comforts for the week ahead. Despite the cold air stinging our faces, we were warmly welcomed with friendly smiles and a delicious meal of hot ratatouille soup and focaccia bread. The afternoon kicked off with farm activities, including splitting wood, cooking, gardening, and general maintenance.

By the third day, we were fully immersed in the experience: enjoying a hike up Mt Wills, relaxing in front of the roaring wood fire, and sharing laughs and stories with both old and new friends. The camp became a place of camaraderie and great memories.

On Thursday, Mr Gerrish joined us to check in and take part in the fun. Before we knew it, our time at Mittagundi was winding down. On our last night, we dressed up in funny costumes and gathered around the big fire, enjoying our final moments at the camp.

Early Friday morning, we packed up, said our goodbyes, and began the long and winding journey back to Cathedral College, bringing with us unforgettable memories and a renewed appreciation for the simple joys of life.

-EvaSiperki,TenClose

YearTenFormal

Year Ten students at Cathedral College Wangaratta experienced a very special Year Ten Formal with a guest appearance from electronic duo Peking Duk.

Thanks to the initiative of Kai McPhan, who sent them an email asking if they would like to attend, Peking Duk provided students with an evening they will never forget. It was incredible.

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MsAnneStevenson&MsKateGratton

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

FreyaBoyd,JamesLong,NathanCosta,HugoBandt,RileyRobinson,TadhgForan,FinnDevereux,AamirShaik,RamaSchultz MsKateGratton,LilyGibb,ClaireBox,WilliamRosewall,JackThomson,JacksonHewitt,BaxterWadley,JorjaDuffy,MathildeCattier,OllieReynolds AbigailLe,PhoebeElliott,SophiaRoso,HollyNicholson,LucaMcIntosh,EvaSiperki,AbbeyBurrowes,AdaWheeler,AudreyRodda CalebSinclair,MsAnneStevenson(Teacher)

TenDocker

DrOliviaWoodburne

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

TaylorNotarianni,EvelynHughes,ThanishGadela,JamesCaling,EdwardWalker,JaxonBrunner,LexiMacklin,MakiahMcCallum DrOliviaWoodburne(Teacher),EmmaMassey,JamesWilkinson,NicholasKjar,CalebMatassoni,MatthewMace,AengusJamieson,CoreyMarjanovic,BlakeIbrom AddisonMontgomery,RobertMasters,AschaO’Connor,JasmineHope,HunterHorg,DanielleCoulter,CharlotteWoosnam,RhaniThomson,MinSmith LindseyMom,AliceVincent,SophieWeir

TenMurdoch

MrDanielHogarth

Row3:

AngusMurrells,DempseyPegg,LeroyKelly,NicholasTilbrook,WillGraham,BlakeNewton,CharlieBriggs,JacksonHarrap,TannerCull MrDanielHogarth(Teacher),ChelseaHunkin,ImogenMattey,JedDalZotto,LoganPace,HarveyJacka,AlexanderMurray,ElizabethBonica,SoravichNitagron,AylaMcIntyre MakaylaPool,EdwinaEverard,SummerSmith,CharliWright,EvieScales,AbbyRoss,MikaylaWilliamson,IndieHyland,AmelieKerr,KellyStreet LauraCartwright

TenOvens

MrGarethLloyd

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

NoahMcMonagle,HannahSanders,PaigeClayton,LloydWilson,AidenToy,OliverWilliams,KaiMcPhan,AdaraEvans MrGarethLloyd(Teacher),RupertClarke,AbbeyCagalj,AydenPeebles,CooperRamsay,WilliamPrebble,SiennaDickson,AvaWalker,JackBuckley EricPickard,BaileyJenkin,NatalieCai,CharlotteBongers,MileyClarke,ScarlettMullavey,ShantelleWalker,EleanorSamson,CharlotteMarshall MadisonDonald,SaffronDuff,GeordieMellor

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YearElevenCoordinator

Mr Justin Perkins

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Year Elevens on the positive start they have made to their VCE studies in 2024.

The transition to senior years undoubtedly brings a significant increase in workload, and even the most well-prepared students can find the heightened expectations challenging. Despite some early trepidation, it has been great to see so many students rise to these challenges with maturity and enthusiasm.

This year, the cohort has developed stronger bonds, creating a supportive community that I believe will serve them well as they transition to Year Twelve at Cathedral College in 2025.

Our Homeroom teachers - Ms Angela Baldwin and Ms Marissa Vincent (Murdoch), Ms Eliza Pascall (Docker), Mr Michael Zweck (Close), and Mr Brad Murray (Ovens) - have made outstanding contributions. They have not only ensured that their students are well-informed about the demands and requirements of each day but also provided exceptional pastoral care and made every school day enjoyable.

I wish the Year Eleven students every success as they move into their final year of VCE studies.

Student Reflection

It is hard to believe that our Year Eleven cohort is already halfway through our VCE studies. While the year has seen a significant increase in workload, it’s been exciting to have a choice of subjects to pursue. This opportunity has strongly assisted in further developing our pathways while also enabling us to mature along the way.

Whilst Year Eleven can have its ups and downs, we have all been blown away by the help and support we have received from all the school’s staff. It is clear that they are always there for us and want to help us reach our full potential.

The entire year level has taken full advantage of Cathedral College’s opportunities, whether that be the Samoan Tours, the RSL Kokoda leadership expedition, or the Melbourne Retreat. These experiences have provided us with lifelong memories and helped us gain a deeper appreciation for what the school has to offer.

Several guest speakers, such as local author Gabe Bergmoser, encouraged us to follow our passions and that despite setbacks, we should never give up on our dreams. The Elephant Ed and the Pat Cronin Foundation visited us to educate us on how the decisions we make each day can have a huge impact on not only us but also those within our community.

This year has been one full of many wonderful and memorable experiences. While at times it has been tough and demanding, it’s been a great stepping stone for what lies ahead in 2025.

-MillyEvans,ElevenOvens

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MrMichaelZweck

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

SophiaGomes,HudsonCrothers,LiamQuinton,TylerStone,MathewWilson,ChadDonald,TullyWhite,RyleySkahill,MiaColes-Bormann MrMichaelZweck(Teacher),EllaParmesan,AlexanderCampbell,KeziahJenkins,HarryMullane,HenryFindlay,MaddieHill,TrentBerry,SophieBussell,AngusMassey CharlieTimms,MariaFeldmann,RubyGrimwade,EmmaDuffy,MaggieChant,MaggieWalker,MatildaFlynn,RubyBastin,RayneSkippen,AnastasiaPakusch TayaMcPhan

ElevenDocker

MsElizaPascall

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

KateyOrmond,ElsaWilkinson,AngusGrotegoed,JackPeppler,SpencerColson,SamuelTiffin,JessScott,ChiaraEsposito MsElizaPascall(Teacher),DanielFarley,RubenBriggs,AlexanderCairncross,JosephFibbiale,NikolaiNannipieri,JackDobson,SamLaSpina,BridgetPizzini TarniJohns,RubySullivan,RebeccaHolland,SkylarDavern,ShelbyFrancis,ElizaBest,OliviaBriggs,EmilyBaker ElizaHarding,AbbyLlewellyn,AidanMcDonald,EmilyWright

ElevenMurdoch

MsAngelaBaldwin

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

StefanBarnard,FelicityCamplin,Abdul-RahmanRizwan,PatrickFerrito,JackBrooks,ThomasThwaites,SebastianCarlesso,ChristianAshworth,NellieLinden MsAngelaBaldwin(Teacher),DaejaHolt,BenjaminDowsley,WilliamMcClen,KylePearce,CharlieKafarela,AlexanderMurphy,HughFraser,GeorgieEdwards BoniahJohns,GemmaCracknall,MadisonPearson,LatoyaHoldsworth,HannahWitts,NatalieVincent,MiaHam,AnnabelleHick,VictoriaStreet,EloiseMudge HarrisonDale

ElevenOvens

MrBradleyMurray

Row3: Row2: FrontRow: Absent:

ZacO’Shannessy,AlexanderPhilpott,FlynnCarson,JamieStone,JoelSebire,JedMarek,JohnWohlers,HarveyDodgshun,MaxBihun MrBradleyMurray(Teacher),ElizabethMcNamara,BlakeCalvert,KeiraWard,BaileyHorne,ArcherIrwin,MadelineBrendel,OliverNelson,ZoeDoodewaard,MakenzieClark AvaHarrison-Raknes,JasminThwaites,HeidiGraham,AmberHowell,SiennaKoop,MillyEvans,KyleMcLaughlin,AliyaBrooks,TakaraBongiorno,RonjaReynolds LauraKohn

YearTwelveCoordinator

Mrs Kirsty Woods

At the beginning of our journey together at the Year Twelve Retreat, we discussed how the students would like to be remembered after graduating and leaving Cathedral College. The concept of legacy created the foundation of this discussion, and many times since, the idea has been revisited by students. This occurred whilst they sat the GAT and numerous SACs, planned end-of-year events, discussed pathways, competed in netball and hockey and created Homeroom videos.

Through their academic journey, the Class of 2024 has strived for excellence in all aspects of their school life, from academic pursuits to personal development. They have discovered their passions and talents, laying the groundwork for a future filled with achievement and fulfilment. Over the course of their time at school, they have not only excelled academically but also honed critical communication and problem-solving skills.

These students have grown into young adults ready to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world, equipped with the knowledge and confidence to forge their own paths. Year Twelves have consistently demonstrated the capacity to lead with empathy and initiative while also serving others in their community. This blend of leadership and service reflects their commitment to positively impacting the world around them. They have embraced opportunities for growth, developing the mindset necessary for a purposeful and meaningful life grounded in resilience and a commitment to lifelong learning.

We congratulate the Graduating Class of 2024 as they move forward into diverse pathways, trusting that their ability to adapt, lead, and collaborate will continue to serve them well. They leave a legacy of growth, learning, and a commitment to making the world a better place.

Congratulations,Classof2024!

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Student Reflection

Amidst the constant changes, impending assessments and nonstop deadlines that have dominated this year, I can honestly reflect upon Year Twelve as being one of the best years of my schooling and teenage years. There was an unmatched sense of camaraderie that filled the VCE centre every morning, with the statement that ‘we’re all in this together’ ringing truer than ever.

Whilst the assessments seemed to pile up in cycles of ‘SAC weeks,’ and the anticipation of the exam period loomed closer with every week that passed, the defining moments from the Year Twelve experience turned out to be the ‘simple pleasures’ that existed in the gaps of these important milestones.

From the moment that we donned our red jumpers and realised the ‘legacy’ we had to lead was one of our own, the journey of Year Twelve began almost immediately, and we came to understand the importance of what 2024 would hold for us. Through the cold days when we cherished the sacred toastie machine, scrawled last-minute notes on the whiteboard and hid photos of our friends around the classrooms; this year became defined by the seemingly unimportant glimpses of friendship and support that flourished in the VCE centre every day.

The reality is that we were yet to appreciate how the daily acts of encouragement from our friends, teachers and families really shaped the supportive environment in which we were able to thrive. Even in the stress that we all felt, the outlets of sharing our ‘weekend debriefs’ with friends, or gathering to kick the ball around at lunch became so crucial to getting through this year. These ‘insignificant’ moments turned out to be anything but, with the highlight of this year being the times that we joined in friendship and a genuine love for each other to get through this rollercoaster of 12 months.

If I could offer one piece of advice to the upcoming Year Twelve students, it would be to choose subjects that truly ignite your passion. It’s essential to have a genuine curiosity and interest in what you’re learning.

Take a moment to appreciate where you are - recognise how precious this time is and be excited about what lies ahead! Year Twelve is what you make of it. If you approach it with an open mind and a grateful heart, you’ll have no regrets.

Make the most of it and enjoy the journey!

-MikaylaContessa,TwelveOvens

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ValedictoryCeremony

The Class of 2024's graduation celebrations began with the Valedictory Ceremony in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Students were presented with a commemorative sash and graduation certificate.

Congratulationstothefollowingawardrecipients:

Outstanding Contribution to the Development of the Academic Culture at Cathedral College - BhavaghnaSangars

Outstanding Contribution to the Development of the Visual and Performing Arts at Cathedral College - ElizaMurrells

The ‘Mr Luke Elkington’ prize for the most Outstanding Contribution to the Development of the Sporting Culture at Cathedral College - AvaBandt

Outstanding Contribution to Anglican Identity and Community Service at Cathedral College - ThomasWilkinson

Acknowledgment of the Service and Commitment to Cathedral College as School Captains for 2024 - EllaKidd& JackWeir

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TheOaks-WangarattaRacecourse

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“Aswegatherheretonighttocelebratetheendofour schoolingjourney,wewouldliketocelebrateourteachers whohavemadeaprofoundimpactonourlivesandhave beenanimportantpartofourjourneyandmakingouryear specialandbearable.TeachersatCathedralaremorethan educators,theyareourmentors,ourguidesandoftenour biggestsupportersThankyouforyourpatienceand dedicationandchallengingustostrivetowardsexcellence

Yourhardwork,encouragingwords,feedback,speedyemail repliesandmomentsthatyoutookoutofyourowntimeto understandourneedsdidnotgounnoticed.Youhave celebratedoursuccessesandliftedusupduringour struggles

Asweclosethischapterofoureducationandmoveforward intonewadventures,wewanttotakeamomenttorecognise theroleyou’veplayedinourlives.Yourguidance,expertise, andencouragementhavehelpedusreachthisday,andfor that,wewillbeforevergrateful”

-IsabellaCairncross,TwelveMurdoch

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MrsZoeRudder&MsCandacePotter

ThomasChambeyron,AngusMcClen,JaidenTaylor-Parkins,CooperNewton,JulianBaudry,LiamWilliamson,AshaFoubister MsCandacePotter(Teacher),SamKelly,SebastianFriend,CodyWard,XavierBoyd,ElijahRoyal,MeganBox ZarahPearson,ChloeCollins,MackenzieDare,OshaniSilva,LauraFeltrin,DiazMatthews,SophieSacco,AlyshaBrough

Twelve Docker

MrBillySims

MadeleineCherry,EvaMcCaffrey,KeeganAnderson,FinnVogels,ArcherMalkin,LeoGilchrist,LoganTarrant MrBillySims(Teacher),NoahMurray,KhaiBonacci,ThomasWilkinson,OscarBrundell,EllaKidd,AustinRhodes SophieBowler,ArabellaBeaton,HarrietDuff,IndyaRossato,JessicaHolland,ElizaMurrells,MishaThompson,ElodieDahlenburg EllaWhite

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Twelve Murdoch

MrsJadeHowell

SarahCofield,BradyLinke,JaydenWhitehouse,OliverPoidomani,HarrisonShowers,ChantelleDickson MrsJadeHowell(Teacher),JazmineHoldsworth,RileyAndersen-King,ZacharyMullins,AlexanderBrooks,MiaJohnson,GraceFredsberg AmayaMoule,ChaskaGasser,MatteaRoso,AvaBandt,AnnieCoulter,IsabellaCairncross AbbeyBigham-Wallis,BenBonacci,PeterSmith

TwelveOvens

MsBronwynMcGorlick

SophieKelly,RonanBradbury,JackWeir,MaxVanloon,HunterKerr,SantiagoZevallosHidayati,JakeCunningham MsBronwynMcGorlick(Teacher),MikaylaBellinger,BertramShowers,LachlanThomson,FlynnNoble,CharlotteRoberts,CharlotteBrundell ZeenathShaik,MikaylaContessa,BhavaghnaSangars,AlexandraTiso,LyndseyHill,CaitlinTimmers,RubyHanlon,IsabelleBeecroft TullyFrasca

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Teaching & LEARNING

Direct

Mrs Julie

2024hasbeenanother action-packedyearforthe College. Asweturntwentyone,wemoveintothephase ofreflectingonwhatwe havebecomeandidentifying whatwewouldliketofocus oninthefuture.

The review process, as part of the Strategic Plan, is a crucial step. It allows the school community to take pride in our achievements and come together to shape the future we aspire to create.

In 2024 staff have looked at how capabilities are a big part of a student’s development, both for wellbeing and academic growth. The Vision for Learning has allowed us to focus on the capabilities of collaboration, purpose, inquisitive, inclusive, courageous and connection. In the future we hope to develop both staff and student understanding of what these attributes involve and how they help us to be life-long learners.

Also, in 2024 we have expanded the opportunities for our VCE pathway options for 2025 with the introduction of the Vocational Major for Year Eleven students. This option will broaden the courses available to students and help them select subjects of interest, with work and life experiences included.

Student Leadership group who have helped to foster student advocacy at the school.

Unfortunately, each year we say farewell to several staff. At the start of the year, we farewelled Mr Brant Whitsed and Miss Penny Townshend who moved to schools closer to home. At the end of Term One, Ms Amy Noble our passionate Head of English took a new opportunity and Mrs Robyn Manning retired from Learning Enhancement. Amy was a fierce supporter of reading and encouraged many reluctant students to foster a love of the subject. This year we also farewell Mrs Tanya Rose and Mrs Liz Gallagher who will retire. Tanya and Liz have made significant contributions to the development of Visual Arts and Food Technology respectively in the school. We have also been fortunate to have Mr Brian Williams, Mr Nick Higginson, Miss Tianna Hughes and Ms Marissa Vincent as part of the staff this year. Each have made significant contributions to programs in and out of the classroom.

As I reflect on the year, I am filled with many highlights which represent the broad range of opportunities which help our students explore and develop a sense of who they are. From the opportunity to tour Indonesia, or visiting Samoa, to the camps, excursions and incursions which help students apply their learning, students embrace these opportunities and thrive on the chance to try new things. In the classroom, students work collaboratively and are encouraged to ‘own’ their learning, with the use of teacher feedback, but they also appreciate the opportunity to hear from guest speakers and local representatives to make connections with their learning.

We are very fortunate to be part of an agile, positive and thriving community.

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Mrs Brigid Perkins

EnglishTeachingandLearningLeader

“Readingisanactofcivilisation;it’soneofthe greatestactsofcivilisationbecauseittakesthefree rawmaterialofthemindandbuildscastlesof possibilities.”–BenOkri

The subject of English aims to focus on how English language is used to create meaning in print and digital texts of varying complexity. Texts selected for study throughout Year Six to Year Twelve are drawn from the past and present, from Australia and from other cultures, and comprise many text types. Our varied and thoughtful discussions in our English classrooms intend to meet the needs of students with a wide range of expectations and aspirations.

The study of English empowers students to read, write, speak and listen in different contexts. We continue to aim to prepare our students to think and act critically and creatively, and to encounter the beauty and challenge of their contemporary world with compassion and understanding.

Throughout 2024, our students worked to collaborate and communicate widely, and to connect with our complex and plural society with confidence. Through engagement with texts drawn from a range of times, cultures, forms and genres, and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and voices, students were positioned to develop insight into a varied range of ideas. By developing broad skills in communication and reflection, the study of English enables students to participate in their diverse, dynamic and multicultural world productively and positively.

Throughout 2024, the College’s English Department welcomed a number of new staff members into our team, who have added to our range of experience, personalities and passion for the subject. Mrs Zoe Rudder, Ms Liz Laurie-Mann, Mr Nick Higginson and Miss Abbey Snowdon have been wonderful new additions and assisted many students and classrooms by bolstering their love for learning. Earlier in the year, we said goodbye to Ms Amy Noble who has led our Teaching and Learning team for a number of years, and we thank her for all her hard work and dedication in building an English program and team that inspires and challenges our students.

This year our College English Department implemented the new study design in our VCE classrooms, which saw an introduction of a creative unit which focused on the concept of ‘play’. We also introduced a number of new texts across the Middle and Senior School, which included the South African memoir ‘Born A Crime’ written by Trevor Noah and Pamela Rushby’s historical fiction novel ‘The Mud Puddlers’.

Our Book Week celebrations, as well as our annual Alex RaceStelling Young Writers Day continued to grow in popularity and are quickly becoming engrained into our school culture. We heard from two impressive authors during this Book Week, Kate Constable who spoke to the Middle School about her Australian text ‘Crow Country’, which is studied by all Year Seven students. Our students loved hearing how the original story was formed and developed, and also thoughtfully considered how the story encompasses the themes of respect, reconciliation and recognition of People, land and culture, as well as the justice of friendship. The Senior School were lucky enough to hear from Australian author and playwright Gabriel Bergmoser. The Senior School were engrossed by his life story and inspired by the challenges he faced throughout his professional life.

In our ever changing and fast paced world, we love that our English classrooms continue to promote the love of reading, listening and thinking thoughtfully and discussing ideas and concepts that are relevant to all lives.

“Keepreading.It’soneofthemostmarvellous adventuresthatanyonecanhave.”–LloydAlexander

Mathematics

Ms Bronwyn McGorlick MathematicsTeachingandLearningLeader

A year of exploration, challenge, consolidating, and achieving has been taking place in mathematics classrooms across the College, as well as grappling, curiosity and persevering. As US Mathematics educator and writer Dan Meyer (dy/dan blog post, May 21, 2020) writes:

“Wewantstudentstoknowthattherearelotsof interestingwaystoberightinmathclass,andthat wronganswersareusefulforlearning.That’swhywe askstudentstoestimate,argue,notice,andwonder.”

Across the Middle Years, our students continued to develop their understanding of number and algebra, progressing their mental computation skills, as well as using calculators and computer-based tools to assist with problem solving. They explored statistics and probability concepts using projectbased learning and they looked at space and geometry using a variety of physical measurement tools and online applications.

This year we welcomed new teacher to the College, Ms Hannah Grady, to our Middle School mathematics teaching team.

Our Senior School students continued to pursue studies across the four strands of VCE Mathematics offered at the College (Foundation, General, Methods, Specialist) in strong numbers. The breadth of subjects offered allows for students to continue their mathematical studies relevant to a wide range of future career paths.

This year, there was an emphasis on data collection, mapping and analysis to look at how our students are performing, where their strengths are, and finding ways to best support areas that students are finding challenging. Data sources included annual NAPLAN results and the introduction of adaptive PAT M testing across Year Six to Year Nine. PAT M is numeracy testing tied to the Australian Mathematics Curriculum Descriptors and gives valuable information about what students understand and can do, as well as a comparison of students both within the College and across the country. This data has guided teachers and support staff with putting extra learning supports in place for students as required, and opportunities for extension for students keen for further challenges.

It was pleasing to see many of our Middle School students take the opportunity to participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition in early August, challenging themselves to answer a range of questions and problemsolving tasks. Students received a certificate and assessment report upon completion, and Cathedral College students achieved some excellent results.

Science

Dr Olivia Woodburne ScienceTeachingandLearningLeader

This year, the Science Department continued to offer a diverse and enriching program, providing students with a deep understanding of scientific principles and their real-world applications. Our focus has been on broadening opportunities for students, allowing them to engage with science in dynamic and meaningful ways.

A highlight of the year was Science Week, themed around Species Survival. Students explored biodiversity and ecological resilience through hands-on activities, including the impactful Native Bee Hive Building project, promoting both pollination and conservation efforts. Mr Zweck’s Science Show further captivated students by bringing complex scientific concepts to life, inspiring curiosity and wonder.

In line with our commitment to expanding science options, we launched VCE Environmental Science. This new subject equips students with the knowledge and analytical skills to address pressing environmental challenges, enhancing their understanding of ecosystems and human impacts.

The Middle School Science Club launch was another highlight, providing students with opportunities to participate in projects like building a rotating, flashing robot and investigating biological specimens under the microscope. These activities have fostered a spirit of inquiry and innovation among our younger students.

We were pleased to welcome Ms Clare Kirby to the department, where she has inspired Years Five to Seven students with her expertise. A highlight was the Year Five students' impressive space project presentations, showcasing their growing scientific understanding. We also welcomed back Mrs Danielle Townsend, who has introduced our youngest learners in Prep to scientific concepts, such as “What is a living thing?”, sparking early curiosity.

Incursions this year enriched our classroom leaning. Students journeyed to outer space in the Planetarium, engaging with the big questions about the origin of our universe and our place within it. A show on Forces and Motion for Year Six and Seven students interactively illustrated core physics principles. Excursions included a zoo visit for Biology and Psychology students, and a trip to the Synchrotron for Physics students, offering a glimpse into advanced scientific research.

This year has seen an expansion in opportunities for students to engage with science, laying a solid foundation for their future studies and fostering a lifelong interest in the field.

RAVE

Reverend Dr Mark Mickelburough and Mr Adam Graham

Faith and Service are two distinct elements of the educational journey students and staff share at Cathedral College. According to Hebrews 11:1 faith is 'confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.' Through RAVE classes this year we have explored the hope we can have in an eternal creator God, who by grace, forgives and loves each one of us. We have learnt that God has a plan for each of us 'plans to prosper and not to harm, plans to give a hope and a future.' Jeremiah 29:11 and in response, we have been called to serve others, to 'love one another, just as I (God) loved you,' John 15:12.

In the Junior School, the focus was on understanding who God is as the Trinity and the story of Creation and important people in the Bible. Additionally, students developed an understanding of biblical lessons such as friendships, love, care for the environment and others by examining parables and Old Testament stories.

The Middle School focused on investigating World religions, symbolism, and traditions. Students also built on their knowledge of miracles in the Bible and the relationship of God with humanity. Students were encouraged to spend time reflecting on their beliefs while broadening their perspective by listening and respecting the beliefs of others.

In the Senior years, students focused heavily on living out their beliefs and values through their study of homelessness, poverty, injustice, identity, world views and care for the environment.

Humanities, Business&LOTE

Mr Mark Chynoweth Humanities,Business&LOTETeachingand LearningLeader

History-EmbracingthePast,ShapingtheFuture

Our Year Ten students took a meaningful trip to the Central Shule and Melbourne Holocaust Museum, where they learned about one of humanity's darkest times. By exploring artifacts, photographs, and hearing from a Holocaust survivor’s powerful testimony, they gained a deeper understanding of the rise of Nazism and the bravery of those who stood up against it. This experience reinforced the values of tolerance, empathy, and the importance of fighting against injustice.

History is our guide to understanding the world around us. This year, our Year Seven students immersed themselves in the history of our ancestors with an excursion to the Bullawah Trail. Students walked through the trail and learned about the stories and significant people of the area, reaffirming our Deep-Time unit about our First Nations people.

Our Year Nine students learned more about our migrant history throughout the Gold Rush era when they travelled to Bendigo, the Central Deborah Gold Mine, and the Chinese Museum. Students learned the tolerance, persistence, and wealth that was established in the area throughout our region's Gold Rush.

Geography-ConnectingTheorytoReality

Geography helps us understand our planet's landscapes and ecosystems. This year, our geography students explored everything from the Ovens River to the Winton Wetlands and the beautiful foothills of Beechworth. They tackled issues around land use and tourism challenges in Beechworth, and the stunning coastal scenery in Torquay was the perfect backdrop for learning about coastal processes and environmental management.

Year Eight students hit the beach with curiosity and field notebooks, witnessing nature’s forces in action. During our food production fieldwork at Bontharambo, we highlighted the link between geography, climate, and sustainable farming practices.

GermanPoetryRegionalFinal

CongratulationstothefollowingRegionalFinalwinners:

YearFour

1st-ZoeRiordan

2nd-LewisHenderson

3rd- EllianeHunkin

YearSixDaFCompetition

1st-MackenzieLawford

2nd-BonnieMurphy

YearSevenDaFCompetition

1st-EmilyBussell

2nd-AnnikaReynolds

3rd-HarlowCooper

YearEight

1st-AsherRoyal

2nd-LilyRadnor

Business

"Opportunities don't happen. You create them" - Chris Grosser

Our Business Department is all about giving students the skills they need to succeed in today’s world. In Business Management, all Year Nine students experience starting a business through Social Enterprise. In Art electives, students created over thirty products or services sold online and community trading days raising nearly nine thousand dollars for charities and causes. In Year Nine and Ten electives, students took part in the Australian Sharemarket Game, compared economies in our region and applied marketing techniques to real company case studies. VCE students enjoyed excursions and had guest speakers from local business owners which heightened their understanding.

3rd-ThomasWright

YearNine

1st-RaniMeisinger

2nd-LlewelaBrowne

3rd-BethMeisinger

StateFinal

ThePowerofLanguageandCulturalImmersion

Learning a new language opens up a world of culture, customs, and traditions. Our German Department, led by the fantastic Frau Katja Schoenfelder and Frau Angelika Ferguson, brought some excitement to the language curriculum this year. Their expertise was highlighted in our student's notable poetry competition results and strong VCE enrolments.

Our Indonesian students participated in a lively dance and percussion workshop and a cultural immersion at the Melbourne Zoo. This was an excellent spot for language practice and tasting traditional dishes. Our Indonesian team, led by the hard-working Bu Ingrid, completed a language immersion and cultural experience in Bali, broadening their language and cultural understanding of Indonesia.

CongratulationstoLilyRadnorforsecuringthirdplaceatthestate levelintheYearEightdivision.

GermanArtandPoetryCompetition

Congratulations to Year Five students Eliza Looby and Hamish Lloyd for their fantastic efforts with both students progressing to the State Finals.

Eliza was awarded 2nd place, and Hamish received an honourable mention for his wonderful work.

IndonesianImmersionTour2024

Staff: Pak Brian Williams and Bu Ingrid Barlagen

Students: Lilias Coonan, Isabelle De Fazio, Grace Foran, Owen Guy, Jasmine Horne, Angus Martin, Isabel McClen, Emma McDonald, Harper McGrath and Hannah Sanders.

StudentReflection

After we said our heartfelt goodbyes, made our way through the strict Australian customs and successfully boarded our flight, the 2024 Indonesian Immersion Tour officially began. The ten of us, plus Pak Brian and Bu Ingrid, sat through the uncomfortable seven hour flight, passing the time by catching up on the latest gossip, enjoying movie marathons, or sleeping the time away. Arriving in Jakarta at night, we rested before touring the capital the next day, visiting the National Monument and Istiqlal Mosque. Later, we arrived in the city of Yogyakarta, where we met our new guide and travelled to Magelang, enjoying the beautiful scenery on the way.

Day three included a visit to a very rural village in a jungle type area, where we participated in a Batik lesson. I believe most of us developed an appreciation for traditional Batik, as it was very difficult to make. Next, we toured Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, before having lunch at a local restaurant. Later, we returned to Yogyakarta for a Wayang puppet performance.

In Yogyakarta we explored the Sultan’s Palace and Taman Sari Water Palace, taking plenty of photos with locals, including another school with students the same age as us. We also enjoyed traditional Javanese dance and Gamelan lessons, shopped on Jalan (street) Malioboro, and took a horse-drawn cart ride.

In Yogyakarta, we also toured the Merapi volcano to see the damaging effects of past eruptions and visited the Hindu temple Prambanan at sunset, before watching a stunning Javanese ballet performance with loud fireworks and traditional dancing.

On the sixth day, we took a short flight to Denpasar, Bali, before travelling to what is known as the cultural capital, Ubud. At this point many of us were exhausted from the busy schedule and heat. While some students rested, the rest of us participated in a cooking class, language lesson, and a traditional Hindu offering activity with Pak Brian as our guide. We continued to participate in two more language lessons, dance classes, traditional performances, local market visits, and a wood carving activity, balancing relaxation and cultural experiences.

Next on the itinerary was another bus ride, but this time to Tanah Lot, a well-known Hindu temple for a sunset viewing, however the overcast weather ruined the view. We spent our last night in Kuta before heading off to Waterbom Park for our final day. Later, we boarded our late flight and travelled back home to Australia.

Lots of memories were created on this trip and I would like to say a big thank-you to everyone involved.

-IsabelleDeFazio,NineClose

HOPE

Mr Michael Clark & Mr Justin Perkins

Health,PhysicalEducationand OutdoorEducationLearningLeader

Health&PhysicalEducation

The Health and Physical Education program at Cathedral College Wangaratta plays a vital role in trying to motivate and inspire our students to lead healthy and active lifestyles in our ever-changing world.

Junior,MiddleandSeniorSchoolPhysicalEducation

A large focus for our Junior School students continues to be allocating enough time and opportunities for them to master their Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS). FMS are the basic motor skills needed to perform successfully in more complex sports later in life. FMS include the overarm throw, jump, catch, leap, run, and strike.

In the Middle School, students are exposed to more specialised sports-specific skills and complex movement strategies in a wide range of different sports.

The primary focus for our Senior School students continues to be based around promoting lifelong physical activities which give students the skills and knowledge needed to participate in physical activity for the rest of their lives. An integral part of this was the community-based sports program introduced in Term Four for our Year Nine and Ten students which covered activities such as lawn bowls, racquetball, golf and ten-pin bowling.

Health

Our focus for all Prep to Year Ten Health classes is to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills to help build resilience and to develop a strong sense of self. Through theory and practical based activities, students worked on building and maintaining satisfying relationships as well as developing strategies to monitor their own physical and mental wellbeing.

OutdoorEducation

The Outdoor Education program at Cathedral College continues to challenge, stimulate and enable students to experience our magnificent, local surroundings. Students, who have been involved in Outdoor Education this year have all encountered many different obstacles in a variety of environments.

Some of the experiences range from catching their first wave to crawling through water filled caves, abseiling down steep slopes to rock climbing overhanging cliffs, adrenaline mountain bike trails to skiing on icy steep slopes, walking over the Razorback to surviving overnight with little food in remote locations.

Many have challenged themselves mentally and physically in a variety of environments and extended themselves far outside their comfort zone.

The VCE program of Outdoor Environmental Studies enables students to further their studies for this subject and create more opportunities for employment in the future. Practical experiences allow students to apply their knowledge learnt in class to the natural surrounding environment. These included a three-day paddle on the Murray River from Yarrawonga to Tocumwal, a journey to Halls Gap and a multi-day hike across the plains of Mt Bogong.

Arts & Technology

Mr Adam Clark ArtsandTechnologyLearningLeader

2024 has been an exceptional year for the Arts and Technology Department at Cathedral College Wangaratta. With significant developments in facilities, staff transitions, and student achievements, we have continued to foster a dynamic and innovative learning environment. A significant milestone this year was the successful approval and undertaking of the ‘Mat Tech’ room extension. When finished, the building will allow more students to undertake Materials Technology.

Farewells

Sadly for us, but excitedly for them, we wish the following members of the Arts & Technology Department a happy retirement.

Mrs Tanya Rose, a long standing member of our Art Department, is retiring this year. Tanya’s expertise, particularly in Visual Communications, has been instrumental in shaping the creative skills of countless students. Her retirement marks the end of an era in our Visual Communications program, and we are deeply appreciative of her contributions since 2016.

We also bid farewell to Mrs Elizabeth Gallagher, who is retiring from her position in Food Technology. Liz has been an invaluable member since 2020. Her dedication and passion for culinary arts have profoundly impacted our students and families. Among other things, Liz expertly coordinated a breakfast for up to 500 people. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for her service and wish her all the best in her retirement.

The Fusion Arts and Technology Exhibition was a resounding success. The event showcased the integration of artistic creativity with technological innovation, highlighting the talent of our students. The annual House Arts and Technology Competition saw a record number of entries this year, reflecting the growing enthusiasm and talent among our students. Cobbler House emerged victorious, demonstrating exceptional creativity and technical prowess. The competition not only provided a platform for students to showcase their skills but also encouraged a healthy spirit of competition and collaboration within the department.

The inaugural year of our Vocational Education and Training (VET) Furnishing program proved to be a tremendous success. Students produced a range of impressive and innovative products, reflecting their hard work and skill development throughout the year. The quality of the projects exceeded our expectations, setting a high standard for future cohorts and demonstrating the program’s potential to shape the future of furniture design and craftsmanship.

A STEM unit was also launched by Mr Baker. This subject infused Science and Technology, with students designing and 3D printing rockets and race cars. These designs were then tested over a number of scientific principles. Mr Baker also conducted a unit on drones, using CCW’s class set of drones.

Looking ahead, we are excited to build on these successes, further integrating art and technology, and continuing to provide exceptional educational experiences for our students.

We extend our sincere thanks to all staff, students, and supporters for their contributions to a remarkable year. Together, we look forward to another year of growth, innovation, and excellence in 2025.

VisualArts

Ms Tanya Rose, Mrs Mim Murray, and Mr James Bourke SeniorSchoolArtandDesignTeachers

Throughout the year, Year Six Art classes engaged creatively by exploring both Australian and international artists. Inspired by Kandinsky, students created abstract watercolour paintings influenced by music, featuring organic designs. They also produced collages reflecting their favourite Olympic sports in Matisse's style and crafted terracotta tiles for an ongoing mural that symbolised their identity.

VisualArt

Year Seven students delved into the vibrant world of Pop Art, inspired by figures like Claes Oldenburg and Wayne Thiebaud, creating ceramic cake slices. They learned to draw from different perspectives and later studied the graffiti style of Okuda San Miguel, producing painted canvases with geometric and organic elements.

Year Eight students celebrated the Hermannsburg potters by designing narrative terracotta pots reflecting their identities, employing glazing techniques. They then explored the works of Margaret Preston, creating linocuts based on observations of Australian native flora.

Three-DimensionalArt

Year Eight students created cardboard celebrity portraits inspired by Pop Art and clay pumpkins reminiscent of artist, Yayoi Kusama.

Year Nine students experimented with various sculpture techniques, creating clay busts modelled after Ah Xian and shoe sculptures inspired by Alexander McQueen.

ArtCreativePractice

The Year Nine students explored a variety of drawing techniques including cross contour, blind contour and continuous line drawing. They investigated the work of the surrealist artists and learnt how to use water colour to create a surrealist inspired landscape painting.

Year Eleven and Twelve students were enthusiastically working toward folios inspired by a variety of artists, both chosen individually and collaboratively. The VCE Art folios encompassed a vast selection of trailed drawings, sketches and designs that incorporated many materials, techniques and processes. Focused on achieving a clear visual language in their works, students were required to self-critique their work. The culmination of this artwork was carefully refined into a final artwork/s and exhibited to the school community at the Fusion exhibition in Term Four.

VisualCommunicationDesign

The Year Seven students explored three-dimensional drawing and investigated typography.

Year Nine students explored design practice fields and created inclusive, sustainable cubby house designs, learning technical drawing conventions.

Year Ten and Eleven students engaged in innovative projects under a new study design, including designing a portable light and reimagining the school lockers.

Year Twelve students developed an understanding of the design process and practices used by designers. They applied this understanding in the development of their folio work and used divergent and convergent thinking strategies to develop design solutions to real world problems. A highlight of the VCE year was a trip to Melbourne to view folios and participate in forums for Top Arts and Top Design exhibitions.

FoodTechnology

Ms Anne Stevenson and Mrs Elizabeth Gallagher

As always in Food Technology, the focus this year has been on the preparation of nutritious food whilst building students’ practical skills, nutritional knowledge and awareness of safety and hygiene.

Junior School students had the opportunity to learn in the kitchen throughout the year, with classes completing a block of lessons during one of the terms. Products from rice cake smiley faces to vegetable muffins were made and enjoyed.

In the Middle School, Year Six students participate fortnightly in Food Technology classes throughout the year and are introduced to the concept of the design process, a major key to learning in Technology. From Year Seven to Year Ten, students elect to study Food Technology in one or both semesters, and those who do show real progress in their confidence, skills, and understanding.

As has become a tradition at CCW, the food classes catered for both the Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day breakfasts, preparing well over a thousand portions of food on each occasion. These events also act as House fundraisers for Warby and Stirling and so many students from these Houses put their waiting skills to the test. As always, the fantastic staff who stepped up on the day to assist with these mammoth events helped ensure that they ran smoothly.

The Senior School ‘MasterChef’ competition had an Olympic theme this year, and the judges commented that the standard of the students’ efforts improves every year. This year, the desserts produced were a real highlight.

The Middle School ‘MasterChef’ competition was also a great success. Its theme was ‘Eat like an Athlete,’ and the students prepared nutritious recipes sourced from the Australian Institute of Sport.

The ability to select, prepare, and enjoy nutritious food is a key facet of our lives, and as educators at CCW, it is the key foundation of our curriculum. Parents and the wider community also play a major role in shaping an individual’s food habits, and we encourage you all to share the experience of working with your children in the home kitchen frequently to reinforce their learning.

Our Kitchen Assistant, Mrs Sandra Cheshire, took welldeserved long service leave in Term Four and we welcomed Abbey Bigham-Wallis, who fulfilled the role admirably. We wish her well in her future career path in 2025 and beyond. Thanks, in particular to the cleaning and maintenance staff who keep things running smoothly in the Food Technology area, your efforts are valued highly by us.

PerformingArts

Mr Ben Hedderman PerformingArtsTeaching&LearningLeader

2024 was yet another dynamic year in the Performing Arts at the College, with students from Prep to Year Twelve engaging in a wide range of formal arts education and co-curricular activities.

In the Junior School, students continued to develop their skills across several performance domains, best evidenced to the College community through the Years Three to Five Production of ‘Aristocats KIDS’ and the Prep to Two performances at the College Community Fair.

Our African Drumming ensembles continued to develop and expand, rehearsing diligently under the guidance of Ms Georgina Wills. They learnt and performed a wide range of traditional rhythms, which they presented at a range of College events and also in a workshop with visiting Griot Bassidi Kone, who was greatly impressed by their playing. The Percussion Ensemble continued to evolve and develop, tackling increasingly challenging pieces, with a highlight of the year being their Whole School Assembly performances.

The Year Three, Four and Five productions of Aristocats KIDS were a fantastic success due to the tireless work of Ms Maggie Edmond and Ms Georgina Wills, who rehearsed with the leads and classes over the course of Term Three, getting voices on song and moves memorised. All the students involved rose to the challenge of ‘the big stage’, which coupled with the glorious costuming of Mrs Andrea Thwaites and makeup of Mrs Sharon Nolan and Ms Danielle O’Grady, saw the show receive rave reviews.

Across both the Middle and Senior School, our students presented comedy, contemporary Australian drama, Minuets and Alternative Rock.

The College's first cohort of VET Music students successfully completed their Certificate III in Music and undertook the ATAR performance exam, but not before entertaining their peers at numerous lunchtime concerts throughout the year.

Drama continued to be a core offering at the College, with another successful VCE Drama class presenting a wide range of self-devised works to both peers and families.

The Middle and Senior production of the ‘Wind in the Willows’ played for two nights in August, to excellent reviews. Students from across both sub schools were showcased, highlighting the depth of skill present at the College in singing, dance and acting. Thanks go to Ms Edmond and Mr Hedderman for their preparation of the cast and for the final time, to Mrs Goodger for ensuring the students were expertly costumed. We also thank Mrs Nolan, Mrs O’Grady, Ms Jessica Drage and Ms Zoe Goodger for their flair and sense of humour under pressure whilst making up the cast.

Students of the College were also very busy in the cocurricular music space. Over the course of the year, the Holy Trinity Cathedral Choristers continued to build in numbers and also skill under the tutelage of Dr Kieran Crichton. The students led the singing throughout the year at the Cathedral as well as both the College’s Eucharist services in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.

Our instrumental program continued to develop and nurture the love of music for students in Voice, Piano, Guitar, Electric, Bass, Violin and Drums. The success of this program is a credit to the teaching of Ms Alison Comensoli, Dr Kieran Crichton, Ms Terri Dillow, Ms Chloe Beel and Mr Jesse O’Brien.

Lastly, thank you to all those who actively involved themselves in supporting the Performing Arts, be it through encouraging practice or attending performances. Your continued engagement is greatly appreciated by the students.

SeniorProduction

Wind in the Willows

Spring came early to Wangaratta on August 2 & 3 as the Cathedral College, Middle and Senior School production of ‘Wind in the Willows’ lit up the stage at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. The evening was filled with bright performances, joyful singing and fine acting with the Spring countryside as the colourful backdrop for the story.

The ‘Young @ Part’ musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic afforded the students the opportunity to shine as they acted, sang and danced their way through the English countryside on a series of adventures. These included caravan trips, fast cars, stolen vehicles, a ham trial, a jail breakout and culminated with a daring rescue. Equilibrium was restored and the entire cast sang up a storm as the irrepressible Mr Toad found a newer, faster mode of transport.

The talented cast rose to the occasion with vibrant performances punctuated with light and shade and more than a little humour. Their costumes and makeup were fabulous and built the image that allowed the actors to live their characters. The sets and props were amazing, with the boat, car, and caravan as standouts. The whole production was a credit to the cast and school.

CAST

Toad- Makenzie Clark

Mole- Eliza Murrells

Rat- Alysha Brough

Badger- Owen Guy

Portia(otterpup)- Rebecca Holland

MrsOtter- Amelie Kerr

MrsHedgehog- Charlotte Bongers

Magistrate/MrHedgehog- Cooper Ramsay

ChiefWeasel- Georgie Edwards

LesserWeasel- Edward Browne

JailersDaughter/CarDriver- Elizabeth Bonica

HeadRabbit- Bella Goodman

Foxes- Shenyce Masenda, Ainsley Mom, Amaya Moule & Oshani

Silva

Hedgehogs- Iris Cagalj, Sophie Pickett & Lucy Wilkinson

Hedgehog/Horse- Stephanie Parsons

Mice- Mollie Akers, Emily Bussell, Bonnie Murphy & Lexi Rees

Squirrels- Jasmine Horne & Lennie Merrington

Rabbits- Kiana Lane, Amelia McAliece, Beth Meisinger, Rani

Meisinger & Charlotte Van Der Zalm

StageCrew- Amy Bouchier, Bridget Browne, Lucas Eaton & Josie

Lacy

PRODUCTIONTEAM

Directors- Ms Maggie Edmond, Mrs Stephanie Goodger & Mr Ben Hedderman

Makeup- Mrs Sharon Nolan, Ms Danielle O’Grady, Ms Jessica Drage & Miss Zoe Goodger

Sets- Mr Clive Tutt, Mr Shane Wilson, Mrs Stacey Hedderman & Mr Tom Aggett

BehindtheScenesSupport- Ms Kate Vescio, Mr Geoff Gray, Mr Matt Llewellyn, Mr Brendan Watson, Mr Stan Grant & Mrs Fiona Newton

Student Reflection

The entire process, from auditions to the final show, is a long, sometimes slow, and rigorous journey - but also an incredibly rewarding one. I will never stop encouraging my fellow students to get involved. I have formed lifelong friendships with students from across both the Middle and Senior Schools. I hope everyone who came to the shows enjoyed them as much as we did performing them!

A huge thank you to Mr Hedderman, Ms Edmond, Mrs Goodger, and everyone who contributed or helped out for their incredible dedication in making this show possible. I can’t wait to see what next year has in store. Poop poop!

-MakenzieClark,ElevenOvens

BookWeek2024

Mrs Bernadette Quinn LibraryManager

What a fantastic week Book Week was!

Activities were offered each day with Homerooms participating in a Kahoot! quiz each morning, while the Junior and Senior libraries offered activities for students during lunchtimes. Our Junior School leaders organised exciting events for their peers, including a painted rock search, character celebrity heads, and character bingo. Their week kicked off wonderfully with special guest Mr Greg Newbold reading stories at lunchtime on Monday.

A special thanks goes to Ms Hall and her Year Four art classes for their creative work painting book characters on rocks for the lunchtime search activity held during the week.

Wednesday was an especially exciting day, as Junior School students dressed up as their favourite book characters and showcased their costumes in a morning parade.

Following this, Quirky Tales entertained them with a very special performance of ‘That Bird Has Arms’ and a puppet show of ‘Every Night at Midnight’. Both shows were retelling of books shortlisted for this year’s CBCA awards. Students joined in with singing and dancing during these performances.

Middle and Senior students wore pyjamas for the day instead of dressing up and donated a gold coin for the opportunity. These donations, together with one from the school’s Coffee Club, raised over $1,000 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Middle and Senior students participated in numerous activities in the Senior Library, including Kahoot!, a scavenger hunt, a Wordle challenge, and ‘character’ celebrity heads.

Our school-wide Decorated Doors competition was back this year with each Homeroom invited to decorate their doors with the Book Week theme, ‘Reading is Magic!’.

Congratulations to the following winners:

Junior School: One Ovens

Middle School: Seven Ovens

Senior School: Twelve Close

Our Middle School students hosted award-winning author Kate Constable, who spoke to them about writing and her novels, particularly ‘Crow Country’, which our Year Seven students studied this year. Years Nine to Eleven students were treated to an engaging talk by local author, Gabriel Bergmoser. Gabriel is a charismatic speaker, and he held his audience captivated.

Our celebrations concluded at lunchtime on Friday, with staff and students relaxing on the grass in the sunshine while enjoying live music provided by some of our musical VCE students. Winners of our Reading Challenge and Decorated Doors competitions were announced during this time.

Year Twelve students enjoyed their annual story time with the Prep students, reading their favourite picture stories with them.

BeyondCathedral

Year Ten Exchange Program

This year Cathedral College launched its Student Exchange program with St George’s Anglican Grammar School in Perth, the College’s exchange partner school. The ‘Beyond Cathedral’ experience was offered to Year Nine students.

At the end of Term One, Year Ten students Charlotte Bongers, Amelie Kerr and Sophia Roso made the journey ‘west’ and lived with St George’s families for four weeks. At the end of Term Three, St Geroge’s students Holly and Tahala joined us at CCW. With their exchange families, Holly and Tahala enjoyed their time in Victoria with snow trips and exploring what the region has to offer.

“What I loved the most about my time in WA was meeting my host family, who were so lovely and welcoming. I got to experience what life was like living in the city.” - Amelie

“This exchange program not only allowed me to experience the beauty and culture of Perth but also helped me grow personally. I met wonderful people, made lasting friendships, and gained a deeper appreciation for the diverse landscapes and lifestyles within our own country.” - Charlotte

“The time we had there was very memorable and if I could I would go back in a flash! We had many great experiences including when we went camping to Rottnest Island and where we went on so many boat rides throughout our time there. If you get the chance to go I would highly recommend it.” - Sophia

Student Reflection:

ServiceLearning-SAMOA

Trip One: Elizabeth Bonica and Eliza Harding

Trip Two: Hugo Bandt, Laura Cartwright, Mathilde Cattier, Nicholas Kjar, Kai McPhan, and Lachlan Rymill

Students travelled to Samoa for two weeks as part of the annual Anglican Schools Commission Service Learning Trip.

The trips included a visit to the Cultural Village in Apia, learning traditions and an overnight visit to Lalomanu. In the second week, students were able to immerse themselves in the daily routines of All Saints Anglican School and participate in a range of community-based projects and activities. Their focus was mainly on numeracy and literacy at the school and students used a variety of class activities that students brought from Australia, which the Samoan students enjoyed.

Everything about Samoa was beautiful. The country itself, the gorgeous people and their culture. The service-learning trip was actually life changing.

The first week was filled with swimming, getting to know each other, and exploring. We visited the beautiful plunge hole, explored the markets multiple times, toured the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, swam in the cave pool, and enjoyed many beaches, including Lalomanu, where we stayed for a couple of days. We even visited a coral farm!

The coral farm was definitely a highlight for me. After a talk with an American marine biologist, we had the opportunity to snorkel and participate in coral rehabilitation by planting coral. It was amazing to be part of this process and get our hands dirty.

The two days at Lalomanu were a favorite part of the trip for me because this is where we truly bonded with our new friends. During the trip, we celebrated four birthdays, formed friendships that will last a lifetime, and, in the final week, spent precious time with the students of All-Saints—teaching them things we knew and simply having fun.

The Samoa Service-Learning Trip was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Meeting so many new people and making so many new friends were definite highlights for me, along with working with and giving back to the students at All Saints Anglican School. The students were always so grateful for everything we did, no matter how small it seemed. When it was time to say goodbye, we presented them with gifts we had brought from Australia. They were overjoyed and incredibly grateful. Seeing the smiles we brought to their faces was one of the most rewarding moments of the trip.

Another incredible experience we were fortunate to have was spending two nights at Lalomanu. Lalomanu is a small town located right on the beach. We stayed in fales, which are open shelters on the sand with no walls, just a few meters from the ocean.

During our time there, we swam, snorkeled, played cards, and got to know each other better. We also enjoyed traditional dance performances and even had the chance to try them ourselves.

I am grateful that I was able to have the experience of going to Samoa. It was an incredible experience, and even the parts that I thought would be hard, like having no phones and being away from home for so long, ended up being some of the best things about the trip.

-LachlanRymill,NineDocker

I want to express my gratitude to our parents for making this opportunity possible, the school for offering it to us students, and especially to Tanu and Rev, who did an amazing job organising and looking after us throughout the trip.

-MathildeCattier,TenClose

Careers&PathwaysEducation

At the College, careers and pathways education plays a pivotal role in shaping students' futures. It empowers them to explore their interests, develop essential skills, and navigate the ever-evolving world of work with confidence.

Cathedral College recognises the need to equip students to adapt to changeable and evolving times. The College's Career Development Program assists students to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary to successfully manage their careers.

This is achieved through a range of programs, including weekly Work Education classes for Year Ten students addressing the key areas of personal management, learning and work exploration, and career-building. Year Ten students also participate in a Work Experience placement and Mock Interviews.

Students in the Senior School are provided with opportunities to explore potential pathways and careers by visiting career expos and tertiary open days and attending career information sessions and listening to guest speakers.

Activities included the Zonta Breakfast, Health Careers Day, Hands on Trades Expo, Visit to Charles Sturt University, ADF seminar, Life Skills Day and the College’s Careers and Pathways Evening.

This year Year Ten students completed the Morrisby Careers Test. This highly regarded tool is designed to support students in identifying their unique strengths, interests, and aptitudes, providing them with valuable insights as they begin to explore their future pathways.

OutsideSchoolHoursCare(OSHC)

Mrs Donna Brokken and Mrs Wendy Ferguson

OSHC programs contribute to the holistic development of children while offering families practical support, making them a valuable extension of the educational system.

Activities in OSHC involve lots of arts and crafts, board and card games, drawing, dress-ups, the OSHC Café, dolls house, chatting with friends, reading books from our book library, occasional movies, group games and everyone’s favourite, indoor downball.

Outdoors students love to play sporting games, create their own pretend and role-play games, digging in the sandpit, use the playground equipment and generally burning off energy.

We have enjoyed caring for our ‘OSHC Family’ in 2024.

S T R I V E

Mr Dale Carmody STRIVECoordinator

This year in STRIVE Athlete Development our students worked hard to improve both in their chosen sports and their overall athleticism.

Brett Harvey continued as our basketball coach. Through his Elev8 coaching program, Brett brought extensive elite coaching experience and knowledge to guide our budding basketball stars.

We were fortunate to have Justin and Cam from JC Coaching conduct football-specific testing, helping our students set athletic development goals. Additionally, Brooke Pryse from Fleur Nutrition led a workshop on fueling athletes for peak performance. This workshop, focusing on the holistic approach to athletic performance, provided valuable insights into proper nutrition for our athletes.

Our newest facility, the Strength and Conditioning Room (gym), has been a game-changer. With state-of-the-art cardio, weightlifting, and boxing resources, it has become an integral part of the program. We’re proud to offer facilities that are the envy of schools in the area and look forward to expanding its use in 2025 and beyond.

Our athletes had the opportunity to compete in various leagues and competitions throughout the basketball and football seasons. A standout highlight was seeing sisters Jazmine, Latoya, and Crystal Holdsworth compete together in the highly competitive Coates Talent League for the Murray Bushrangers - a remarkable and rare achievement!

A special thank you goes to our departing STRIVE students: Cooper Newton, Asha Foubister, and Jazmine Holdsworth. They have been outstanding ambassadors for the school and the program, and we wish them the very best in their future sporting and academic pursuits.

Looking ahead, 2025 will bring exciting changes to the STRIVE program. Stay tuned for updates!

SportsReport

Mr Dale Carmody SportsCoordinator

The College continued to shine in the sporting arena, and 2024 has seen some incredible team and individual achievements.

As we wrap up an incredible year of sporting success, we want to congratulate all our students for their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Their hard work has not only brought pride to our school but has also created memories that will last a lifetime. We encourage every student to continue exploring the wide range of sporting opportunities available and to discover new ways to stay active, build friendships, and challenge themselves. Let’s carry this momentum forward into another year of growth, fun, and achievement in sport!

Cathedral College had teams compete in various sports, including AFL, athletics, badminton, clay target shooting, cross country, cricket, golf, hockey, netball, soccer, table tennis, tennis and volleyball. It was wonderful to see so many teams progress from the Upper Hume Competition to Hume and even State competition.

We acknowledge and congratulate all students who represented the College in 2024 but would like to recognise the following outstanding results and those who competed at a state level.

Congratulations to the following CCW representative teams: Netball: Year 7 Girls, Hume Region Champions, State Quarter Finalists

Football: Year 7 Boys, Hume Region Champions, State Quarter Finalists. Year 5 Girls 9 a side Football – Regional Champions

Cricket: 9/10 Boys, Regional Champions, 7 Boys and Girls, Regional Champions

TableTennis: 7 Boys & Girls & 8 Girls - State Tournament

Hockey: Year 7 and 8 Girls and Year 8 Boys - State Tournament

STATEATHLETICS

Maeve Cull and Tom Benton competed at State Primary Athletics in the High Jump.

As expected, the competition was very high at the secondary state level, and we were competitive with the best of the best. We're proud to share the individual results of all of our CCW students, each of whom achieved a top-10 finish. Additionally, CCW earned three individual medals and a relay medal, which is an outstanding achievement.

Results

Rhani Thomson: Triple Jump - 8th

Archie Knobel: 100m - 6th, High Jump - Bronze Medal, 200m - 4th, 4 x 100m Relay - Silver Medal

Beau Johns: 100m - 6th, 200m - 5th, 4 x 100m Relay - 4th, Long Jump - Silver Medal

Blake Newton: 100m - 7th

Taya McPhan: 100m - Silver Medal

Josephine Herman: 1500m - 10th

Max Coll: 400m - 8th, 1500m - 7th, 100m Relay - Silver Medal

Bill Linden: 400m - 5th

Millie Dalbosco: Discus - 5th

Asher Royal: Triple Jump - 8th

Harvey Jacka: Long Jump - 8th

Jackson Harrap: 1500m - 10th

Charlie Watts: 1500m - 6th

Harris Bruneau: 4 x 100m Relay - Silver Medal

Josh Montgomery: 4 x 100m Relay - Silver Medal

Rory Gibb: 4 x 100m Relay - 4th

Will Massey: 4 x 100m Relay - 4th

Asher Royal: 4 x 100m Relay - 4th

StateCrossCountry

Congratulations to the eleven students represented CCW in the State Cross Country Championships at the Yarra Valley Racing Club in very muddy and challenging conditions.

Teamlist: Emma Wyatt, Max Coll, Harris Bruneau, Tom Sealey, Sam Elkington, Josephine Herman, Harry Chandler, Bill Linden, Rhani Thompson, Nellie Linden and Boniah Johns.

Well done to all our competitors, and a huge congratulations to the 12/13-Year-Old Boys team consisting of Max Coll, Harris Bruneau, Tom Sealey and Sam Elkington, who came 2nd overall in their division.

AthleticsAgeGroupChampions

Equestrian

ScotsInterschoolsEquestrianChallengeChampions

The College had four students compete at the Scots Interschools Equestrian Challenge in Albury. Ella Hogan (Year Seven), Charles Hodge (Year Five), Maddie Van Der Zalm (Year Four) and Edward Kalish (Year One).

The team came were awarded first place out of twenty schools. An outstanding achievement.

Swimming

UpperHumeSwimmingChampionships-Wodonga

The College had forty-two Middle and Senior School swimmers competed at Upper Hume Championships at Wodonga Waves against a number of other schools. For the first time in our history, we had all swimmers qualify in first or second place for the Hume Region Championships.

Cathedral College finished the day in first place for the seventh year in a row. Students went on to compete in the Hume Region Championships.

Ovens&MittaRegionSwimming

JuniorSchool(YearsFourtoSix)Results

YearFour

Emily McLean

Nicholas Brain

Zoe Riordan

Girls FS relay

Boys FS relay

YearFive

Dylan Dickson

Eliza Looby

Leo Palmer

Girls FS relay

1st Backstroke

1st Freestyle and 1st Backstroke

3rd Breaststroke

1st (Emily, Zoe, Amelia, Mia)

1st (Thomas, Nicholas, Angus, Lachlan)

1st Backstroke and 2nd Freestyle

1st Breaststroke and 2nd Butterfly

2nd Breaststroke and 3rd Butterfly

1st (Eliza, Lucinda, Emma, Emmy)

StateSwimmingFinals-MelbourneSports andAquaticCentre

On Friday, April 19, 46 Junior, Middle and Senior School Cathedral College students travelled to the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre to compete in the School Sport Victoria Swimming Championships.

12 swimmers qualified for 19 individual events, with Max Chandler of Year Seven winning Bronze medals in each of his 50-metre Butterfly, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Freestyle events.

The majority of our swimmers were involved in the 13 relay teams who qualified for the State finals. Again, the results were terrific with the Year Four team of Emily McLean, Amelia Conway, Zoe Riordan and Mia McGuffie winning a Bronze medal in their Freestyle relay.

The 15-year-old girl's freestyle relay team of Hannah Sanders, Imogen Mattey, Jasmine Horne and Alice Colson also swam their way to an exciting Bronze medal. The Year Five boys, the 14-year-old boys and the 15-year-old boys finished a narrow fourth in their respective freestyle relays. All medley and freestyle relay teams smashed the times they swam at the Regional championships.

Cathedral College finished the day in ninth place out of forty-nine competing schools. All students should be proud of their efforts, and we look forward to next year and more success.

Dylan Dickson

Leo Palmer

Logan Riordan

Campbell Muraca

YearSix

Tom Benton

Mackenzie Lawford

Girls Freestyle Medley

Boys Years 5/6

2nd Backstroke

3rd Backstroke

2nd (Mackenzie, Claudia, Grace, Summer)

3rd (Leo, Dylan, Spencer,Tom)

Harry Allen

Nicholas Brain

Emmy Brettig

Ingrid Brettig

Alysha Brough

Ollie Brown

Harry Chandler

Max Chandler

Alice Colson

Amelia Conway

Otis Dalbosco

Finn Deveraux

Samson Devereaux

Dylan Dickson

Hendrik Elzinga

Layla Graham

Angus Grotegoed

Jasmine Horne

Angus Jenkins

Lucinda Judd

Eliza Looby

Lexie Looby

Matthew Mace

Imogen Mattey

Mia McGuffie

Emily Mclean

Campbell Muraca

Alex Murphy

Logan Pace

Leo Palmer

Maisie Palmer

Isabelle Pizzini

Ed Prebble

Thomas Reid

Logan Riordan

Zoe Riordan

Hannah Sanders

Jess Scott

Tom Stefaniak

Jack Thomson

Lachlan Thomson

Jasmin Thwaites

Lindsay Vincent

Lachlan Walker

Thomas Wilkinson

Emma Wyatt

StateSwimmingTeam

BoysFSrelay-1st

HumeRegionRecord

MountainBiking

RockyTrailAcademyInterschoolMountainBike Competition

The Cathedral College MTB Team had an excellent day at Mt Buller competing in the Rocky Trail Academy Interschool Mountain Bike competition.

Congratulations to Leon Gabler, Rhylee Turner, Caleb Sinclair, Caludia Neil and Daeja Murtagh who all finished on the podium for their respective divisions.

CCW also took out the Champion School Award, a title we have defended for three consecutive years.

CCWTeam

Zach Akers

Eliot Bye

Samson Devereux

Elliot Ford

Leon Gabler

Finley Grotegoed

Dakar Hilton

Riley Howell

Daeja Murtagh

Neely Lewis

Claudia Neil

Logan Ring

Hugo Rodda

Caleb Sinclair

Liam Sinclair

Rhylee Turner

Lloyd Wilson

SkiTrips

The year there were three-day trips catering to all skill levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned pros.

These excursions provided invaluable practice and fostered new friendships across year levels. With ideal weather conditions throughout, students, parents, and teachers enjoyed every moment on the slopes, sharpening their skills and building camaraderie.

SnowsportsTeam

We celebrate another successful year for the Cathedral College Snowsports Team, filled with exhilarating trips, skill development, and fierce competition. Despite the unexpected lack of snow cutting the season short, our dedicated students made the most of every opportunity.

Our team came together for a dynamic three-day training camp, focusing on race day preparation and team spirit. This intensive training helped our athletes enhance their skills while reinforcing their bonds, setting the stage for a successful competition season.

VictorianInterschoolCompetition

The season's highlight was the Victorian Interschool Competition held at Mt Buller, where our talented students showcased their skills against their peers. Cathedral College was proudly represented by:

Milaya Treloar, Jack Milne, Grace Mickelburough, Victoria Molina Gaitan, Spencer Cole, Dakar Hilton, Stella Grotegoed, Summer Milne, Brayden McInnes, Jade Findlay, Paige Anders, Rhylee Turner, Elliot Ford, Ollie Brown, Edward Browne, Archie Crawley, Harry Biglin, Harry Dean, George Walker, Lloyd Wilson, Violet Harrison, Millie Malkin, Zahli Books, Sophie Anders, Zanna Vietz, Evie Scales, and Llewela Browne.

Competing across seven disciplines, a third of our team qualified for the national competition—a testament to their hard work and dedication. Outstanding individual performances included:

Rhylee Turner:

George Walker: Jack Milne: Paige Anders: Jade Findlay: Elliot Ford: Millie Malkin: Zahli Books: Zanna Vietz: Sophie Anders:

1st in Moguls, 3rd in Slopestyle, 3rd in Team Moguls

2nd in Moguls, 9th in Slopestyle

17th in GS, 15th in Ski Cross

3rd in Team Moguls

3rd in Team Moguls

17th in Ski Cross

2nd in both Team Ski Cross and GS

2nd in both Team Ski Cross and GS

2nd in both Team Ski Cross and GS

2nd in Team GS

NationalsChampionships

The excitement continued at the National Championships held at Perisher, NSW, where our students faced off against top competitors from around Australia. Despite deteriorating conditions, they displayed incredible determination and resilience.

Cathedral College secured an impressive 16th place out of 30 schools in the Co-Ed section of the competition, surpassing many renowned Victorian and NSW schools. This achievement highlights the strength and talent of our students on a national stage.

Outstanding individual performances included:

Rhylee Turner: George Walker: Zahli Books:

3rd in Slopestyle Ski, 5th in Moguls

2nd in Moguls, 8th in Slopestyle Ski 6th in Ski Cross, 11th in GS

Team Achievements: Zahli Books, Millie Malkin, and Zanna Vietz placed 3rd in Ski Cross, while Zahli, Millie, Zanna, and Llewela Browne finished 9th in GS.

Congratulations to all competitors and the Cathedral College Snowsports Team for a memorable winter season. Our athletes continue to shine with each event, and we eagerly anticipate what winter 2025 will bring!

-MrsTinaHowman

HOUSE

HouseResults-2024

HelenFarrerShield

Cobbler

Hotham

Warby

Stirling

Buffalo

Feathertop

Swimming

1st - Warby

2nd - Stirling

3rd - Cobbler

AgeChampions

9 Years - Ada Willoughby & Lukas Popelier

10 Years - Mia McGuffie & Nicholas Brain

11 Years - Eliza Looby & Leo Palmer

12 Years - Mackenzie Lawford & Tom Benton

13 Years - Lexie Looby & Hayden Ledger

14 Years - Ingrid Brettig & Ollie Brown

15 Years - Alice Colson & Harry Allen

16 Years - Hannah Sanders & Matthew Mace

17 Years - Jasmin Thwaites & Jess Scott

20 Years - Asha Foubister, Alexander Murphy & Lachlan Thompson

CrossCountry

1st - Hotham

2nd - Cobbler

3rd - Feathertop

AgeChampions

6 Years - Remmy Smith & Edward Wilkinson

7 Years - Pia Solimo & Tom Liddell

8 Years - Grace Mickelburough & Finlay Parker

9 Years - Ella Murphy & Patrick Lipshut

10 Years - Emily McLean & Bowie Cartwright

11 Years - Emma Wyatt & Dylan Dickson

12 Years - Goldie Cartwright & Thomas Sealey

13 Years - Josephine Herman & Max Coll

14 Years - Emily Liddell & Zachariah Akers

15 Years - Ebony Chapman & Hamish Gasser

16 Years - Rhani Thomson & Jackson Harrap

17 Years - Nellie Linden & Harvey Dodgshun

20 Years - Chantelle Dickson & Julian Baudry

Athletics

1st - Hotham

2nd - Cobbler

3rd - Buffalo

AgeChampions

6 Years - Harriet Jenkins & Cooper Freeman

7 Years - Harriet Lipshut & Thomas Conway

8 Years - Aubrey May Jones & Finlay Parker

9 Years - Hypatia Fidge, Patrick Lipshut & Jett Bisinella

10 Years - Maeve Cull & Nicholas Brain

11 Years - Bronte Bisinella & Leo Palmer

12 Years - Mackenzie Lawford & Tom Benton

13 Years - Stephanie Parsons & Archie Knobel

14 Years - Alice Rendell & Beau Johns

15 Years - Scarlett Mullavey & Hamish Gasser

16 Years - Rhani Thomson & Blake Newton

17 Years - Taya McPhan & Chad Donald

20 Years - Asha Foubister & Max Vanloon

SeniorSchoolMasterChef

1st - Cobbler

2nd - Warby

3rd - Stirling & Hotham

MiddleSchoolMasterChef

1st - Warby

2nd - Hotham

3rd - Buffalo

HouseMusic

1st - Stirling

2nd - Cobbler

3rd - Buffalo

HouseArtsCompetition

1st - Cobbler

2nd - Buffalo

3rd - Hotham

HouseMasterChef

Senior School

Senior School students participated in the annual House MasterChef competition. Based on a French theme inspired by the Paris Olympics, students worked frantically to produce restaurant-quality dishes, which they presented to the judges.

Middle School

The theme for the Middle School Competition was ‘Fuelling your inner Olympian”. Students were required to prepare nutritious recipes sourced from the Australian Institute of Sport.

HouseArtsCompetition

This year the theme for the House Arts Competition was ‘Time’. Over seventy entries were received and the standard was very high. Well done to all the students who submitted entries.

Art

JuniorSchool

1st - Isabel Bradley (Cobbler)

2nd - Landon Siperki (Buffalo)

3rd - Gus Murray (Feathertop)

Video

JuniorSchool

1st - Lexi Clark (Cobbler)

MiddleSchool

1st - Mikalya Ho (Cobbler)

2nd - Greta Le (Stirling)

3rd - Amelia Ferrito (Buffalo)

2nd - Clementine Churchill (Feathertop)

3rd - Emily Hodgson (Cobbler)

Photography

JuniorSchool

1st - Lexi Clark (Cobbler)

2nd - Annika Carson (Feathertop)

3rd - Ellen Sinclair (Buffalo)

Music

JuniorSchool

1st - Olivia Joyce (Buffalo)

2nd - Fiona Oon (Warby)

3rd - Annika Carson (Feathetop)

SeniorSchool

1st - Makenzie Clark (Cobbler)

SeniorSchool

1st - Georgie Edwards (Buffalo)

2nd - Brianna Erdi (Hotham)

3rd - Lucy Serong (Stirling)

Writing

JuniorSchool

1st - Eliza Taylor (Stirling)

2nd - Zara Kalish (Buffalo)

3rd - Teale Moffatt (Hotham)

MiddleSchool

1st - Hamish Kerr (Buffalo)

2nd - Claudia Kerr (Buffalo)

3rd - William Reilly (Buffalo)

MiddleSchool

1st - Hamish Kerr (Buffalo)

2nd - Claudia Kerr (Buffalo)

3rd - William Reilly (Buffalo)

SeniorSchool

1st - Ruby Hanlon (Hotham)

2nd - Makenzie Clark (Cobbler)

3rd - Sophie Bussell (Cobbler)

SeniorSchool

1st - Ruby Hanlon (Hotham)

2nd - Thomas Chambeyron (Cobbler)

3rd - Briget Browne (Cobbler)

SeniorSchool

1st - Ruby Hanlon (Hotham)

2nd - Makenzie Clark (Cobbler)

3rd - Sophie Bussell (Cobbler)

HouseSwimming

HouseAthletics

HouseMusic

B U F F A L O

Oshani Silva & Santiago Zevallos Hidayati

We can hardly believe we’re writing this as the 2024 Buffalo House Captains. It still feels surreal to have had the honor of leading our House through so many moments of triumph, growth, and resilience. Neither of us could have imagined reflecting on such an amazing journey.

This year has been filled with countless memories - from cheering on our community at House events to witnessing members of Buffalo House push beyond their limits. The energy and determination displayed by our peers have been incredible, and as leaders, we are deeply proud of it.

Although we may not have won a shield at any event, success was evident in other ways—whether it was reaching the top three in House events or through the friendships, communication, and participation that exemplify the power of our House spirit. Everyone gave their all in every event, and that’s what truly mattered to us.

This was particularly evident in House Music, where our entire Buffalo family - including teachers, Middle School Captains Hamish and Imogen, and Junior School Captains Zara and Phoebe - came together to support one another. The time and effort everyone devoted made it a fun and memorable experience for each and every one of us.

We want to express our gratitude to Mr Jones, our Buffalo Captains, our amazing support staff, and Mrs Kalish for this opportunity. Mrs Kalish, your unwavering belief in us and constant guidance have meant the world to us. Thank you for trusting in our abilities and helping us grow into the leaders we are today. Your support has been truly invaluable. Mr. Jones, thank you for always being there, supporting us, and encouraging us every step of the way.

As we prepare to embark on our journey beyond Cathedral College, we extend our best wishes to the future Buffalo House Captains for 2025. Lead with pride, passion, and unity - Buffalo House will continue to thrive under your leadership. This opportunity is something we will always treasure and carry with us beyond our school years. Thank you to everyone who made this year so remarkable.

C

O B B L E R

Isabella Cairncross & Alexandra Tiso

CONGRATULATIONS, COBBLER HOUSE!

We are thrilled that Cobbler won the Helen Farrer House Shield this year. While winning the shield is a great honor, we are equally proud of the strong culture that defines Cobbler House.

As Captains of Cobbler House, we dedicated this year to fostering collaboration and promoting friendships among students across all year levels. One of our standout activities involved transforming everyday newspapers into unique outfits, sparking laughter and encouraging students to showcase their creativity.

We organised a memorable fundraiser, Crazy Hair Day, in support of the White Ribbon Foundation. The event was a huge success, with students and teachers enthusiastically embracing the challenge of showcasing a variety of hairstyles while raising awareness for an important cause.

It was great seeing members of our House simply ‘have a go’. This high level of participation helped us win the House Shield this year. The wide range of House competitions provides an opportunity for students to participate in activities that aren’t purely sports-based, and we congratulate the students who entered the House Arts Competition and represented us in MasterChef. We came so very close in House Music, which is always an amazing event and demonstration of our fierce House pride - next year, Cobbler!

As leaders of Cobbler House, we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve our peers, learn from one another, and create lasting memories together. The support and energy from our House members made every event a celebration of unity and creativity.

Thank you to our wonderful Middle School Captains, Samuel and Elliot, our Junior School Captains, Ava and Leo, and, of course, our Head of House, Mr Clark.

We hope Cobbler House will continue to carry forward the same enthusiasm and effort in the years to come.

F E A T H E R T O P

Abbey Bigham-Wallis & Jessica Holland

2024 has been another strong year for fun and belonging, with numerous achievements, challenges, and innovations for the students and staff of Feathertop House. Students have brought ideas and an attitude of ‘Bring it on’ to the many opportunities on offer, and staff have given their support to make them happen.

This year, we had energetic Junior House Captains Grace and Riley, who enthusiastically led all Junior School clubs' activities and events. Middle School House Captains Greta and Emily worked seamlessly with us to lead the House with passion and commitment all year.

We had great results in our House-based competitions. Strong overall participation and some outstanding individual results positioned us well in the Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals. We also competed well in creative contests through the Middle School and Senior School MasterChef.

In Term Two, the House rallied to support homelessness and raised over $1200 for Anglicare through Crazy Sock Day. We also competed against other Houses in dodgeball, Just Dance and other novelty activities for Junior School. A highlight was the development of a student-constructed house mascot under the guidance of Mrs Murray.

In Term Three, the House displayed our ‘Bring it on’ attitude at the House Music Competition and performed a medley of ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow, When September Ends and What About Me’ with energy and conviction. Captains danced like no one was watching, and students sang like no one was listening. We didn’t win (or place), but we had a lot of fun in the process.

In Term Four, our Year Twelve students' focus shifted to exams. We wish our Year Twelve students and any members leaving Feathertop all the very best for their future. We would like to thank the Feathertop House staff members for their invaluable support: Mr Baker, Mr Battin, Ms Edmond, Ms Grady, Mr Henderson, Ms Howell, Ms Hughes, Mr Lane, Ms Laurie-Mann, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Murray and Mrs Vescio.

H O T H A M

Chantelle Dickson & Zarah Pearson

Hotham House truly became a family this year. We came together in every House event, whether we were celebrating victories or learning from setbacks. One of our proudest moments was coming first in Cross Country, which was a massive achievement for everyone involved. Another highlight was our third-place finish in House MasterChef, where the teamwork and creativity in the kitchen were on full display. Even in events like House Music, where we didn’t place as high as we had hoped, we stuck together and didn’t let it break our spirit. Instead, it motivated us to rethink our strategies and come back stronger in 2025.

Zarah and I would like to thank every single Hothamite and the teachers who supported us throughout the year. Their hard work behind the scenes made it all possible for us to enjoy every activity to the fullest. From organising to managing all the logistics, their dedication didn’t go unnoticed.

Because of them, we had an amazing variety of activities, both outdoors and indoors. Our sports events included soccer and netball, where we saw some impressive teamwork and skill. Indoors, we had trivia games that tested our knowledge and competitive spirit, as well as a chalk-drawing group that gave students a chance to express their creativity and connect through art.

To make sure everyone could experience a bit of everything, we rotated these activities every fortnight. This way, students got the chance to try out all the different events and discover new interests along the way.

This year, Hotham House introduced a new fundraiser where we collected 10-cent bottles and cans from various bins around the school. This initiative aimed to promote environmental awareness within the College. All these activities and fundraisers made Hotham House a place where we could grow as individuals and as a team.

We would like to thank Mr Aggett for his ongoing support this year as we improved our leadership skills. Thanks also to the support of the Middle School Captains Jack and Rhylee, as well as the Junior School Captains Bronte and Logan. We will carry the lessons we’ve learned into our lives beyond school.

S T I R L I N G

Harriet Duff & Eva McCaffrey

2024 has been nothing short of memorable for Stirling House, and we would like to extend our gratitude to our incredible House community! From the beginning and throughout the year, it was important for us to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, from our youngest Preps to our Year Twelves and teachers and all the year levels in between.

Catering to a diverse group of students, our House sessions included creative endeavours as well as sports and games. It was amazing to watch students across the College interact and grow with one another, and this shone through during our House events.

Stirling has had an incredible year, and I'm so pleased to say we’ve enjoyed every second of it! Whether it was cheering for our talented swimmers in February, rallying our athletes for relays for House Athletics, working with all our wonderful Stirling co-captains or celebrating our wins.

This year, our landmark event was House Music. From the beginning, we knew we wanted to create something unique, and working with our younger captains and talented staff, we crafted the perfect remix of our songs. Over the weeks, as we got closer to the big day, we watched as everyone's enthusiasm grew. As a House, we strived to give it our best shot, and Stirling gave a spectacular performance. Our loud singing and dance moves culminated in a win for Stirling House, the first in seven years. We could not be prouder of the way everyone came together. It was safe to say there was a smile across our faces for the following weeks. Not only was our winning a pinnacle of our time as captains of Stirling, but also the sense of community built in House.

It has been a pleasure leading Stirling this year, and alongside Mr Nixon, our Middle School Captains, Samson and Eden, and our Junior School Captains, Wilson and Sade, we have had an incredible year. Thank you, Stirling, and carry on your amazing spirit into next year!

W A R B Y

Oscar Brundell & Madeleine Cherry

This year, Warby House has truly shone, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together as a House. From spirited competitions to meaningful fundraising efforts, the dedication and enthusiasm of every member have made a lasting impact.

Winning the House Swimming Carnival was an amazing moment for Warby! The energy in the pool was electric, and the teamwork shown was something we should all be proud of as a House. We also celebrated our victory in the Middle School MasterChef competition, where our talented young chefs impressed everyone with their creativity and teamwork. While we came close in the Senior House MasterChef, it has only given us more hunger to win next year.

In Athletics, we had an outstanding performance, showcasing the determination and spirit of our house. Coming together in events like Cross Country and Athletics highlighted our strength as a House and our ability to cheer each other on. Our House Music performance was another highlight. We took the stage with pride, singing ‘Drive’ by Shannon Noll, ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’ by Paul Kelly, and ‘Accidentally in Love’ by Counting Crows. The joy and energy in the stadium was palpable.

We also want to thank everyone for their enthusiastic participation in all our House activities. Your engagement made every event special and showed what true House spirit looks like.

A massive thank you goes to everyone who participated in our fundraising efforts for the McGrath Foundation. By wearing a splash of pink, donating, and joining our annual Mothers’ Day Breakfast, we demonstrated the caring spirit of Warby House and helped make a difference for women facing breast cancer.

We are incredibly grateful to our Middle School Captains, Archie and Lilly, and our Junior School Captains, Ava and Stella. Your enthusiasm and leadership have been invaluable, and we couldn’t have asked for better co-captains.

Lastly, we want to express our appreciation to Mr Murray for being such an amazing House Leader. Your support and leadership have made all the difference.

To all Warby participants—thank you for your passion and spirit. You’ve made this year truly special, and together, we’re building a legacy of excellence that will carry on for years to come!

Staff

SCHOOLCOUNCIL

Chair

Ms Victoria Mallinder

DeputyChair

Mrs Rebecca Weir

Treasurer

Mr Justin Timms

Secretary

Mr Ross Moore

ASCRepresentative

Mr Joseph Pascuzzi

Principal

Mr Nick Jones

Members

Mr Lance Martin

Mr Neville McCormick

Reverend Moira Evers

Miss Lucy Mitchell-Long

SCHOOLEXECUTIVE

Principal Nick Jones

HeadofSeniorSchool

Mr Paul Carson

HeadofMiddleSchool

Ms Lauren Lee

HeadofJuniorSchool

Mr Leigh Symons

DirectorofStudies

Mrs Julie Findlay

HeadofCollegeOperations

Mrs Sue Synnot

BusinessManager

Mr Ross Moore

YEARLEVELCOORDINATORS

JuniorSchool

PreptoYearTwo

Mrs Marcelle Gerrish

YearsThreetoFive

Ms Nell Parkes

MiddleSchool

YearSix

Mr Paul Weir

YearSeven

Mrs Brigid Perkins & Mr Jack Davies

YearEight

Mr Ross Baker

SeniorSchool

YearNine

Mr Michael Clark

YearTen

Mr Tim Gerrish

YearEleven

Mr Justin Perkins

YearTwelve

Mrs Kirsty Woods

TEACHING&LEARNING

English&HumanitiesP-5

Mrs Felicity Carmody

Mathematics&ScienceP-5

Mrs Andrea Thwaites

Arts&TechnologyP-12

Mr Adam Clark

English6-12

Ms Amy Noble & Mrs Brigid Perkins

Business,Humanities&LOTEP-12

Mr Mark Chynoweth

Health,OutdoorEducation&PEP-12

Mr Michael Clark & Mr Justin Perkins

LearningEnhancementP-12

Ms Emily Naish & Mrs Amanda Cassidy

Mathematics6-12

Ms Bronwyn McGorlick

PerformingArtsP-12

Mr Ben Hedderman

RAVEP-12

Rev Dr Mark Mickelburough & Mr Adam Graham

Science6-12

Dr Olivia Woodburne

HEADSOFHOUSE

HeadsofHouseCoordinator

Mrs Marcelle Gerrish & Ms Nell Parkes

Buffalo- Mrs Julia Kalish

Cobbler- Mr Adam Clark

Feathertop- Mr Matt Henderson

Hotham- Mr Tom Aggett

Stirling- Mr Blake Nixon

Warby- Mr Bradley Murray

TEACHINGSTAFF

Ms Sarah Adams

Mr Tom Aggett

Mr Ross Baker

Ms Angela Baldwin

Ms Ingrid Barlagen

Mrs Kerrylee Bonacci

Mr James Bourke

Mrs Claudia Cain

Mrs Kellie Cairncross

Mr Dale Carmody

Mrs Felicity Carmody

Mr Paul Carson

Mrs Amanda Cassidy

Mr Mark Chynoweth

Mr Adam Clark

Mr Michael Clark

Mrs Sally Colson

Miss Tamsin Curran

Mr Jack Davies

Mrs Rachel Davis

Mrs Julia Dielman

Mr Rod Dunbar

Ms Maggie Edmond

Mrs Angelika Ferguson

Mrs Julie Findlay

Mr Peter Fullwood

Mrs Elizabeth Gallagher

Mrs Marcelle Gerrish

Mr Tim Gerrish

Ms Hannah Grady

Mr Adam Graham

Ms Kate Gratton

Ms Leah Hall

Mrs Mary Harrington

Mr Ben Hedderman

Mr Matt Henderson

Dr Marg Hickey

Mr Nick Higginson

Mr Daniel Hogarth

Ms Lauren Horsburgh

Mrs Jade Howell

Mrs Tina Howman

Miss Tianna Hughes

Mr Nick Jones

Ms Simone Jongeneel

Mrs Julia Kalish

Mrs Edwina Kemp

Ms Clare Kirby

Mrs Shara Knobel

Mr Matt Lane

Ms Elizabeth Laurie-Mann

Ms Lauren Lee

Mr Gareth Lloyd

Mrs Michelle Lloyd

Ms Robyn Manning

Ms Bronwyn McGorlick

Rev’d Dr Mark Mickelburough

Mrs Tracey Murdoch

Mr Bradley Murray

Staff

Mrs Mim Murray

Ms Emily Naish

Mr Blake Nixon

Ms Amy Noble

Mr David O’Brien

Ms Danielle O’Grady

Ms Alyse Owen

Ms Nell Parkes

Ms Eliza Pascall

Mrs Brigid Perkins

Mr Justin Perkins

Ms Candace Potter

Mrs Tanya Rose

Mrs Zoe Rudder

Ms Katja Schoenfelder

Mrs Tali Silva

Mr Billy Sims

Miss Abbey Snowdon

Ms Anne Stevenson

Mr Leigh Symons

Mrs Sue Synnot

Ms Kate Thomas

Mrs Andrea Thwaites

Mrs Danielle Townsend

Miss Penny Townshend

Ms Marissa Vincent

Mr Paul Weir

Mr Mark Wettern

Mr Brian Williams

Ms Georgina Wills

Dr Olivia Woodburne

Mrs Kirsty Woods

Mr Michael Zweck

Mrs Tracee Zweck

Chaplain

Rev’d Dr Mark Mickelburough

HeadofFaith&Service

Mr Adam Graham

Counsellors

Ms Bethany Carter

Mrs Laura Lindsay

GAPYearTeacherAssistants

Miss Amelia Bongers

Mr Ned Turner

TeachingAssistants

Ms Fiona Adams

Mr Ryan Battin

Miss Abbey Bigham-Wallis

Ms Wendy Burdack

Mr James Carmichael

Miss Abbey Chapman

Mr Greg Dutschke

Mrs Kerryn Filipenko

Ms Maria Grincais

Miss Olivia Ham

Mrs Susanne Hodgson

Mrs Kerrie Humphreys

Mrs Joanne Lane

Ms Bridie Littlechild

Mrs Fiona Newton

Ms Leonie Partridge

Mrs Paige Perkins

Mrs Anneke Reid

Ms Helen Talyor

Mrs Kristie Thomson

Mrs Carolyn Trethowan

Mr Clive Tutt

Miss Ruby Van Ree

Ms Kate Vescio

InstrumentalTeachers

Ms Chloe Beel

Mrs Alison Comensoli

Dr Kieran Crichton

Ms Terri Dillow

Mr Jesse O’Brien

ADMINISTRATIONANDANCILLARY STAFF

Business/Accounts

Mrs Bianca Ely

Mrs Cassie Kay

Mrs Kara McInerney

Mr Ross Moore

Mrs Michelle Webb

Administration

Mrs Kellie Cairncross

Ms Jessica Drage

Ms Abby Gorman

Ms Heather Hope

Mrs Sharon Nolan

Mrs Amanda Pigram

Mrs Vicki Roberts

Mrs Louise Trenkner

ICTDepartment

Mr John Humphreys

Mr Remy Kohn

Mr Yasmin Tekesic

Mr Alex Yianakelis

Maintenance/GroundsandCleaners

Mr Andrew Brereton

Ms Jacquie Crow

Mrs Robyn Godwin

Mr Stan Grant

Mr Geoff Gray

Mr Russell Hunter

Mr Matt Llewellyn

Ms Sue Nagle

Ms Amanda Ousley

Mrs Cathy Thewlis

Mr Brendan Watson

UniformShop

Mrs Alexis Anderson

Mrs Stephanie Goodger

Ms Amber Kiker

Mrs Angela Pane

OSHC

Ms Donna Brokken

Mrs Wendy Ferguson

Library

Mrs Bernadette Quinn

Mrs Dianne Higginson

Ms Maggie Edmond

LaboratoryAssistants

Mrs Kerrie Humphreys

Mrs Carolyn Trethowan

FoodTechnician

Miss Abbey Bigham-Wallis

Mrs Sandra Cheshire

StaffContributionsandFarewells

20YearsofServicetotheAnglicanSchoolsCommission

Mrs Helen Poidomani

VALE

Mrs Gillian Mallinder

28/05/1938 - 06/10/2024

Cathedral College Wangaratta acknowledges the passing of Mrs Gillian Mallinder, a founding Board Member of Cathedral College Wangaratta (2003), Acting Chair of Council (2005), Chair of Council (2006-2008), and parent of the current Chair of Council, Ms Victoria Mallinder.

Gillian was instrumental in shaping the vision and foundation of the College In the inaugural newsletter, the founding parents and friends shared their hopes for the institution, stating:

"A number of people are familiar with independent schools and are very supportive of establishing one in Wangaratta. Many others appreciate the proposal of a school that will strive for high academic standards within a caring and nurturing environment where every student is cared for as an individual and encouraged to work to his or her highest standard. Most families want a safe and happy environment where learning is valued "

StaffFarewells

Mr Ken Flanagan (2004)

Ms Amy Noble (2008)

Mrs Robyn Manning (2011)

Mrs Donna Brokken (2013)

Mrs Wendy Ferguson (2015)

Mrs Tanya Rose (2016)

Mr Brant Whitsed (2016)

Mrs Stephanie Goodger (2017)

Ms June Stamp (2018)

Mrs Helen Taylor (2019)

Mrs Elizabeth Gallagher (2020)

Miss Penny Townshend (2020)

Miss Abbey Chapman (2022)

Ms Bethany Carter (2023)

Ms Marissa Vincent (2024)

Miss Tianna Hughes (2024)

Instrumental Teacher

English and Humanities Teacher

Learning Enhancement

OSHC Coordinator

OSHC Assistant

Visual Arts Teacher

English Teacher

Uniform Shop Manager

School Counsellor

Teacher Assistant

Food Technology Teacher

Humanities and LOTE Teacher

Sports Department Assistant

School Counsellor

This vision was brought to life in 2003 when the College welcomed its first 34 students to 'The Close,' nestled within the grounds of Trinity Anglican Cathedral. The ringing of the College bell marked a new era in education for Wangaratta, establishing the town's first Anglican independent coeducational school, which initially catered to students from Prep to Year Seven.

As a founding visionary, Gillian worked tirelessly to ensure the College's success. She and the Board faced numerous challenges in those formative years, including securing funding, managing finances, overseeing development and expansion, and creating the College’s master plan. Her dedication, leadership, and foresight were critical in laying the strong foundations upon which the College stands today.

The College community extends its deepest gratitude to Gillian for her extraordinary contributions and the profound legacy she has left behind. Her vision, passion, and commitment to education will continue to inspire generations to come.

Teacher and Learning Enhancement

Junior School Teacher

StaffFarewells

MrKenFlanagan

Mr Ken Flanagan epitomised the ‘Service’ component of the Cathedral College motto, dutifully working in the Performing Arts since 2004. From his commencement, Ken helped shape the Instrumental Music program at the College, teaching students from Prep through to Year Twelve across

the disciplines of Guitar, Electric, Bass and Drumkit. His efforts were always ‘student-centred’, well before this was an educational catchphrase, and he regularly adjusted lesson content and teaching approach to suit each individual.

Each year, Ken diligently prepared students for a wide range of performance events, providing instrumental accompaniment to facilitate a diverse range of performances.

Ken, the College thanks you for your service and hopes that you retire knowing that you helped make a positive difference to the education of many, and to the greater College community.

- BenHedderman

MsAmyNoble

This year we farewelled one of our most loved English teachers, after 16 years of service. Amy joined the school in 2008 and made a significant contribution to the development of our teaching and learning programs across both English and Humanities.

A natural and passionate leader, Amy held several leadership positions throughout her career, most recently as the Teaching and Learning Leader of English and the teaching and Learning Leader of Humanities.

MrsRobynManning

Robyn was one of Cathedral College’s longestserving teachers starting at the school in 2011. She initially worked with small groups of students and individuals with literacy difficulties across the Junior School. As the Learning Enhancement team grew over the

years, she continued to be an intervention specialist primarily supporting the Prep and Year One students. Robyn was always willing to keep up to date with the latest best practice, constantly upskilling to provide our students with quality learning experiences.

She was fundamental in our move to introduce the Science of Reading. Robyn was a passionate literacy advocate and managed to inspire the purchase of hundreds of decodable readers, setting our youngest students up for reading success.

She was affectionately known as the ‘webinar queen’ amongst the team. Many weekends were lost to professional development for the benefit of her students and colleagues. Robyn was also a wonderful support to our Teacher’s Assistants. Her organisational skills, quick comebacks, and love of literacy will be deeply missed.

Countless students will have many happy memories of the time they spent working with ‘Mrs Manning’ and the positive impact she had on their learning journeys.

- JuliaDielman

In her last few years at Cathedral, her love for Middle School teaching really blossomed after many years spent in the Senior School classrooms. Amy loved developing new curriculum that challenged our students and kept our classrooms up to date with modern teaching philosophies.

Her classrooms were always filled with engaged students, and getting the best out of each student was always at the core of her teaching. She built wonderful and strong relationships with both staff and students, as she had the ability to connect with all personalities.

As a Year Seven Homeroom teacher for many years, Amy offered invaluable pastoral and transition experiences for our new students and their families. Amy worked tirelessly with her new Year Sevens each year to help them meet the standards of a CCW student while also providing a warm and inviting space for them to start their Cathedral College journey.

As Amy embarks on a new teaching journey, we would like to thank her for the large contribution and positive impact she made on the students, families, and colleagues at Cathedral. She has been a wonderful teacher, a valued colleague, and a great friend to many.

- BrigidPerkins

MrsTanyaRose

Tanya’s departure marks the end of an era defined by creativity, passion, and precision. Throughout her career, Tanya has been an exceptional educator with an extraordinary depth of knowledge of art and design, in particular Visual Communication.

Tanya commenced in 2016 and has fostered an environment of collaboration, always ready to share her resources and insights, encouraging the free exchange of ideas and mutual support.

During her time at CCW, Tanya meticulously crafted the art curriculum. Her teaching was more than just a transfer of knowledge - it was a carefully curated experience designed to nurture the creativity of her students.

Tanya is a talented artist in her own right and she has also been a fierce advocate for arts and culture within Northeast Victoria.

While we will certainly miss her presence, we are excited for the adventures and joy that retirement will undoubtedly bring her. We wish her all the best in her retirement.

Brant started his CCW journey in 2016. Primarily teaching Humanities and English, Brant is remembered as a fine educator. Although seemingly quiet in nature he was loud in his spirit. Brant was universally adored by students in the classroom and at a variety of

sporting events. He was always willing to put his hand up to accompany students to compete in Cross-Country, Badminton, or Table Tennis, cheering from the sidelines.

What a joy it has been to work alongside Brant, both in the classroom and in the office. We have fond memories of tirelessly

MrBrantWhitsed

marking Year Twelve essays, moderating our grades, chatting about strange books, sharing footy stories and cat photos and marvelling at his ability to not be a coffee drinker, especially in the lead-up to the examination period.

A consummate professional, Trinity is so lucky to have nabbed a great teacher and person. Kind, modest and knowledgeable, Brant has the ability to see the good in every situation, and I have always regarded him as the ‘voice of reason.’ On behalf of the English and Humanities Faculties, we wish Brant much success in his new venture.

-KateThomas

MrsStephanieGoodger

Steph joined us as the Uniform Shop Manager in August 2018. She was already well known to us as both her children Zoe and Jacob were students at the school and husband Ken was serving on School Council. As Uniform Shop Manager, Steph excelled with energy, enthusiasm,

professionalism,andcareforstudents Shealsohadstrongopinions aboutproperuniformwear,especiallyhemlengths!

Beyondherroleintheshop,Steph’smostsignificantcontributionwas thecountlesshoursshevolunteeredfortheannualSeniorSchool Production ApassionatesupporterofthePerformingArts,she believedinthevalueofperformanceeducationforallstudents.She devotedpersonaltimetoensuringthesuccessoftheCollege’s musicals,workingpositivelywithstafffromplanningtothefinal stagesofeachproduction Herexpertiseincostumingwas remarkable,assheledthedesign,creation,andevenlast-minute repairsduringshownights.

Steph’sinvolvementextendedintorehearsals,wheresheshaped performances,workshoppedlines,reviewedstaging,andeven paintedsetslateintothenight.Hereffortsliveonthroughthe costumesshecraftedandthememoriesofthestudentssheworked with

InMay2024,StephlefttomovetoMelbournewithKen,reuniting withheradultchildren.Wewishherallthebest.

-RossMoore&BenHedderman

MsJuneStamp

June Stamp joined the school in 2017 as a School Counsellor, a role that she shaped and defined with great care and insight.

As the first person to hold this position, June played a pivotal part in establishing how the school counsellor would be integrated into the broader school

community. She not only developed the role itself but also helped the entire school understand the vital importance of wellbeing. June's contributions extended far beyond just the position; she provided invaluable support during the challenging COVID years, helping students, staff, and families navigate the personal ups and downs that accompanied this period.

June’s friendly, gentle demeanour and ever-present smile made her a comforting presence. She was always on the sidelines of school activities, ready to listen and offer support to anyone in need. With her deep understanding of all age groups, June introduced various wellbeing programs that benefited students, staff, and families alike. Her strong connections with the local community helped the school tap into local resources and brought professional development opportunities to CCW.

Despite attempting to retire multiple times, June returned to help on several occasions, demonstrating her enduring commitment. We now hope she can enjoy a well-deserved, peaceful retirement with her loved ones.

-JulieFindlay

MrsElizabethGallagher

After an extensive teaching career across schools in Northeast Victoria, beginning in 1984, Liz has decided it’s time to hang up her pinnie and step into the next chapter of her life. Although I’ve known Liz since our university days, it is only in the last five years at CCW I that I have

had the pleasure of teaching alongside her.

During that time, Liz has made an enormous contribution to the Food Technology Department. Her impact extends far beyond the classroom – Liz has been involved in countless school events, from planning and preparing meals for the Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day celebrations to helping orchestrate the Year Five Graduation Dinner, the Middle and Senior School MasterChef competitions, and the Year One sleepover camp.

Before joining CCW, Liz taught a wide range of subjects, including English, Humanities, Health, and Textiles, as well as her beloved Food Technology. Her teaching career, with its broad palate of subjects, reflects her own love of learning and her passion for sharing that knowledge with students. Liz has instilled in generations of students not just an understanding of food and nutrition, but a deeper appreciation for culture, tradition, teamwork, and patience. She has always encouraged students to aim high and do their best –a sentiment that has no doubt inspired countless young minds over the years.

While we will miss her dedication and expertise, Liz is excited to embrace the next phase of her life. She will spend more time enjoying her new hobby, croquet, and indulging her love of travel.

Liz, thank you for everything. We wish you all the very best in your well-earned retirement, we’re sure it will be as enriching and fulfilling as your extraordinary teaching career.

-AnneStevenson

MrsHelenTaylor

Helen has served CCW as a Teacher Assistant for six years. Helen joined the Learning Enhancement team in 2019, mostly supporting students in the Senior School. In her time here, Helen has expanded her knowledge to cover much of the vast senior curriculum to adapt to

the learning environments where she has been needed, particularly in English, Maths, History, Geography and elective subjects.

Helen has always encouraged and helped to bring out the best in all students, most importantly, students who face adversity and challenges in their learning.

Both teachers and students value the support and knowledge that Helen has brought to the classroom. She has built significant relationships with students whom she has worked alongside through their learning journeys.

From working with small groups, assisting students one-on-one with their assessments, providing support to teachers and students in the classroom, and being a trusted person to whom students can talk, Helen has been a valuable member of the Learning Enhancement team.

We thank Helen for the contribution she has made to CCW which has positively impacted so many students.

We wish Helen well in the next chapter of her life.

-SimoneJongoneel

MissAbbeyChapman

As Abbey’s time with us comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank her for the contributions she has made to our HOPE department over the last few years. Abbey graduated from CCW in 2020 and rejoined the campus in 2022 to assist in the HOPE department.

Herenthusiasm,energy,andcommitmenttopromotingphysical fitnessandwellbeinghavehadalastingimpactonbothstudentsand staff. Abbeyhasbeenakeypartofourteam,alwaysgoingtheextra miletosupportourPE,SportsandOutdoorEducationprograms. Whetheritwasorganisingactivities,assistingwithlessons,or creatingapositiveenvironment,hersupporthasbeeninvaluable

Whilewewillmissherfriendlyandprofessionaldemeanour,wewish AbbeyallthebestinhermovetoMelbourne Weknowshe’llcontinue toinspireandmotivateotherswherevershegoes

WewishAbbeyeverysuccessinherfutureendeavours.

-TheHOPETeam

MsPennyTownshend

Penny joined the College and began teaching at the start of 2020, just as we entered the challenging COVID years. She approached the difficulties of starting to teach and the disruptions with grace and composure. Penny taught within the Humanities and Languages department,

bringing new ideas and impressive technology skills. She participated in various year-level camps and Outdoor Education excursions during her time at CCW. Her sporting abilities were also highly sought after to support numerous interschool sporting competitions.

We were amazed by her remarkable long-distance running accomplishments, including victories at the Wangaratta Marathon and placements at the Pan Pacific World Championships. She shared her skills and success with our students by establishing a running club that operated before school and during some lunch times.

Penny was instrumental in introducing the Duke of Edinburgh program to Cathedral College. As the program took off, she registered the first participants and supervised the start of their programs.

We are very grateful for her contributions to the College and wish her the very best in her future.

-IngridBarlagen

MsBethanyCarter

Bethany joined the College in 2023. During her time at Cathedral College Wangaratta, she was a valued member of the Wellbeing Team. As the College Counsellor, Bethany provided care and support to students across the three subschools.

Bethany’s kind, caring nature meant that she was an approachable person who connected well with students, staff and families.

Bethany worked hard to learn new things and undertook training in many areas to enable her to run small group sessions with Junior School students.

Bethany willingly shared her skills as a dance teacher and worked with Junior School students at lunchtimes alongside Tali Silva to prepare students for Dance Competitions.

We extend our thanks to Bethany for her contribution to our school community and we wish her all the very best for the future.

MsMarissaVincent

Marissa joined the CCW team this year this year and became a valuable addition, bringing her skills to the role of helping with the registration process for the Vocational Major. Marissa was actively involved in assisting students as part of the Learning Enhancement team.

Herhands-onapproachandcommitmenthavemadeherareliable resourceforstudentsseekingguidance Marissa’sextensive experienceinCareerswasinstrumentalinhelpingmanystudents navigatetheirfuturepathways.Sheprovidedthemwithpersonalised adviceandsupport,enablingthemtomakeinformeddecisionsabout theireducationandcareergoals

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MissTiannaHughes

Tianna's connection to Cathedral College is both special and unique. After completing Year Twelve, Tianna embraced the opportunity to work as a Gap Year student, assisting with the Prep cohort. We quickly recognised what a wonderful person Tianna is, and how perfectly suited she was to a career in teaching. Upon completing her studies, Tianna returned to the College as a fully qualified teacher, working mainly within the Junior School as part of the Learning Enhancement Team and teaching various subjects.

Her gentle and caring nature, along with her ability to build strong, positive relationships has made her an invaluable part of our community. Tianna’s flexibility, adaptability, and 'can-do' attitude are just a few of the many qualities that make her so wonderful.

Tianna, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you. We wish you nothing but the very best.

-MarcelleGerrish

MrsDonnaBrokken

Donna has capably led the College’s Outside School Hours Program (OSHC)since 2013. In that time, she has run the service from various locations, one of which is now presently the former Principal’s office. She has cared for many of our younger students. Donna has consistently fostered a warm and positive environment in the OSHC space. Her ability to educate and engage with students in meaningful ways has left a lasting impact on their growth and development.

In addition to her work in OSHC, Donna also supported students learning as a Teacher’s Assistant in the Junior School. She brought the same level of care and commitment to this role, becoming a trusted and respected member of the Junior School team. Whether assisting in the classroom, providing individualised support, or contributing to the broader school community, Donna exemplified the College's values and played a key role in nurturing our students’ early educational experiences.

The College thanks Donna for her service in running OSHC over the years and we wish her all the best for what comes next.

-RossMoore

MrsWendyFerguson

Wendy has worked in the OSHC Program as Donna’s very able co-educator since June 2020 when she joined the College on a permanent basis. Before this Wendy worked on and off as a casual in OSHC. Wendy has been a huge support for Donna over the years and it is fair to say that once you have met Wendy, you don’t forget her! I’m sure the many children that Wendy has helped to care for will remember her fondly for years to come. She has provided them with a wonderful experience in OSHC and enjoyed teaching them different skills through a variety of activities.

The College thanks Wendy for her support in assisting in OSHC over the years and we wish her all the best for what comes next.

-RossMoore

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