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As the end of Semester 1 fast approaches, academic reports are being prepared. End of Semester reports are a summation of each child’s progress for this period.
Over the next few years, Catholic Education Schools are engaging in a systematic implementation of Australian Curriculum Version 9. You may notice report card changes to reflect the implementation of the updated curriculum.
INTRODUCING THE LEARNING DASHBOARD
THE NEW LOCATION TO FIND YOUR CHILD'S END OF SEMESTER REPORT
From Semester 1 2025, St Michael’s School will be transitioning to our new academic reporting application, The Learning Dashboard (TLD). On Thursday 26th June 2025, you will be using the new app to access your child's Semester 1 report and all future reports.
You will notice some differences with TLD compared to our previous system. Rather than accessing a PDF report, TLD will take you to your child's report via a modern web interface, providing an improved user experience when accessing it via your mobile phone, tablet or computer.
The new report will also include student cohort data about their achievement judgements. This cohort graph provides you with a visual indicator about your child’s grade and those of their peers.
How do I access the new system?
You can access TLD via Parent Portal or MyCE. Once you have navigated to TLD users will need to login again using their Parent Portal Credentials.
Can I still have a PDF version of my report?
Yes. There is a print PDF functionality available within TLD. On clicking the blue ‘Print PDF’ button on the top right-hand corner of the dashboard, a PDF of the report will be downloaded. Further guidance on these steps is provided in the training materials.
How do I access previous reports created in the old system?
You will continue to access your previous reports via the School Portal as you have in the past. All future reports will be accessible via The Learning Dashboard.
What do I need to do now in readiness?
Can you access the MyCE App or Parent Portal? See below for a reminder on how to download the MyCE App. and also ensure you have current Parent Portal access.
Parent Portal & MyCE Mobile App Set Up
Before accessing the MyCE Mobile App, all NEW families will first need to ensure you have set up access to the St Michael's School Parent Portal. Please download the document below to complete this step first. You will then use the same login and password to set up your MyCE Mobile App access.
If you haven't already:
- Download the App
- Enable Notifications: to ensure you don’t miss any important alerts.
- Regularly Check the App: For school news, updates, events, and other important information.
Who has access to the App?
All Parents and Carers who are listed as either a legal guardian and/or caregiver with Parent Portal access set up will have access to the MyCE Mobile App.
Where can I get the App?
To get started, simply download the MyCE Mobile App, using the links below, and sign in with your current Parent Portal login and password.
Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.edu.catholic.cns.myce
Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/myce/id6449520177
Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact the school office on 4258 4100.
Get ready for a night that's Out Of This World!
Join us for an adults-only, child-free Trivia Night packed with laughs, drinks, and delicious food.
Whether you're a trivia titan or just in it for the fun, this is your time to shine. Costumes are totally optional—but highly encouraged for maximum cosmic vibes!
Book your table now through the school office and prepare for a stellar evening!✨
DON'T DELAY, BOOK YOUR TABLE TODAY!!!
Car Park Expectations
Schools are busy areas, where there are often lots of children—who do not always understand the danger of roads and vehicles.
To ensure the safety of all students, we kindly ask for your support in the following:
- Please remind your child to use the designated pedestrian pathways at all times.
- Avoid dropping off or picking up students in or near the staff car park.
- Younger studentsto walk with an adult or older sibling if possible.
Please also note that the staff car park located between the school and the church is reserved strictly for:
- School employees
- Individuals with a valid disability parking permit
We kindly ask all others to use alternative parking areas to ensure accessibility and safety for those who need it.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
Grandparents Day - Save the Date!
Prep A
Prep are smashing their spelling words and learning how to play dominoes!
Congratulations to all our clever learners—keep up the fantastic work!
Class 1A
Thank you to Year 1 family members who were able to attend the Year 1 Liturgy and Assembly Prayer. 1A has had a busy week demonstrating learning in most subject areas. We are looking forward to a change of scenery for the Teddy Bear's Picnic and Junior Sports Carnival.
Class 2A
Year 2A have been exploring the features of information texts. They are now using Book Creator to turn their writing into engaging multimodal texts which includes images, audio and text to present their learning.
Class 3A
Class 4A
In 4A, students have been busy crafting their own story endings as part of our narrative writing unit. They explored how to develop characters and use descriptive language to engage the reader. We have also focused on revising and editing to strengthen their writing. We are proud of the imaginative and thoughtful stories students have created, and these will soon be on display in the library for families and peers to enjoy.
Class 5A
Term 2 is tracking really well in Year 5. The students have been putting in solid effort across the board. Well done to 5A for their outstanding performance at the sports carnival—they gave it their all and showed great team spirit. Looking forward to finishing the term strong!
Class 6A
Last week, the Year 6 students proved themselves worthy role models for our school as they led the way during our 2025 Athletics Carnival during Thursday and Friday. These are a long two days with many things happening and the Year 6 students, particularly the House Captains (seen in the photos below), stepped up to guide, support, organise and inspire their peers. Never did I have to ask or instruct them to assist. They were simply there, on the job and showed great initiative. Most importantly, they never ‘dropped the ball’, fulfilling their tasks to the very end of the carnival with help packing up. Congratulations Year 6. Keep it up.
Class Awards
Term 2 Week 7
Student birthdays 31st May to 15th June 2025
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Stacey-Lee Atkinson |
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Paige Melville |
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Chloe Skipper |
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Ari Bryan |
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Leo Powe-Hobbs |
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Isaac Pamvouxoglou |
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Teddy Bailey |
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Wanchan Creek |
Iron Kids Triumph in Cairns!
Over the weekend, four of our students—Gareth, Eddie, Harvey, and Joey—took on the challenge of the Iron Kids event in Cairns, joining over 500 enthusiastic participants from across the region.
The three younger boys participated in the 7-9 age group (50m swim, 1km bike, 500m run) and Gareth competed in the 10-13 age group (100m swim, 3km bike, 1km run).
All four boys gave it their all and showed incredible camaraderie. Well done, boys—you’ve made us all proud!
Senior Athletics Carnival
Senior Athletics Carnival – A Huge Success!
What an incredible two days we had on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June for our Senior Athletics Carnival! It was a fun-filled event packed with energy, enthusiasm, and amazing school spirit.
A massive shout out to Mrs Deirdre Fedorov and Ms Kerrie Jago for their outstanding effort and dedication. So much work goes on behind the scenes to make this event happen, and we are truly grateful.
Congratulations to Mulgrave, the overall winner of the carnival!
Well done to all the age champions for your fantastic achievements.
And hats off to Russell for taking out the March Past and War Cry!
A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers and parent helpers, we simply couldn’t run this event without your support. Your time and effort make all the difference.
Here’s to school spirit, teamwork, and unforgettable memories!
2025 Senior Athletics Overall Winners
| 1st | Mulgrave | 957.17 points |
| 2nd | Barron | 807.17 points |
| 3rd | Russell | 779.67 points |
2025 March Past & Wry Cry Champions
2025 Age Champions
| Age Group | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| 8 Year Old Boys | Carter Porta | Albie Trigilio | Isaac Pamvouxoglou |
| 8 Year Old Girls | Brooklyn Demas | Yuma Devogel | Ella Babsek |
| 9 Year Old Boys | Harvey Munro | Kale Murgha | Joseph Alves-Kovalcik |
| 9 Year Old Girls | Remi Summers | Eve Hardy | Kailani Hoare |
| 10 Year Old Boys | Leo Charpentier | Oliver Lizzio | Arthur Stephens |
| 10 Year Old Girls | Lilly Toohey | Ky-Leakah Ford and Alicia Perkins | Eloise Hamann (4th place) |
| 11 Year Old Boys | Logan Azzopardi | Nate Pritchard | Lewis Greenwood |
| 11 Year Old Girls | Arianna Cheema-Mooney | Makayla Ballarino | Abby Ottone |
| 12 Year Old Boys | Ben Ganley | Tom Salmon | Levi Daniel |
| 12 Year Old Girls | Pikaila Demas | Annie Creek | Charli Daniel |
2025 Record Breakers
| Age Group | Event | Name |
| 12 Year Old Girls | 1500m | Pikalia Demas |
| 12 Year Old Boys | 1500m | Ben Ganley |
| 11 Year Old Boys | 100m sprint | Logan Azzopardi |
| 8 Year Old Boys | 200m sprint | Carter Porta |
Some more photos from the day...
2025 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards entries ARE NOW open!!
The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards seek to capture the imaginations of school students across Australia, inspiring them to express their thoughts and feelings through the medium of poetry in their pursuit of literary excellence. The standard of entries year after year is consistently high, yet the winning poems never cease to impress the judges. From reading the entries of both the primary and secondary students, one can get an idea of the current events and issues that have had a great impact on young Australians over the decades.
The awards are held every year between the 1 March and the 30 June with the winners announced on the first Friday in September.
For more information on the competition and how to enter CLICK HERE.
SAVE THE DATE! BOOK WEEK 2025
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE
The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge is in full swing — and it’s not too late to stay on track!
Parents and students, let’s keep the momentum going:
✅ Keep reading every day
✅ Record each finished book on your tally sheet
✅ Celebrate every story completed!
Every book counts toward your goal! Reading records can be downloaded from the PRC website:
The challenge finishes on 22 August 2025.
Join Our Tuckshop Fun!
Hi everyone! I’m Chandell, Tuckshop Convenor. I’m all about making our tuckshop a lively, fun-filled place, and I’d love for you to be part of it!
How You Can Get Involved:
VOLUNTEER Whether you’ve got an hour or two to spare, or just want to pop in for a quick hello, your help is gold to us! No need to let us know in advance—just swing by and join the fun. Don't forget to complete your volunteer induction first!
BAKE FOR US If volunteering isn’t your thing, we’d love your support through baked goodies. Sweet or savory, your treats make our tuckshop extra special!
Come for the laughs, stay for the community, and help us keep our tuckshop the heart of the school. We can’t wait to see you there!
Volunteers always welcome in the tuckshop! Interested? Drop in and see us today :)
TUCKSHOP OPENING HOURS
| MONDAY | Second Break only |
| TUESDAY | Second Break only |
| WEDNESDAY | Breakfast from 8:00am, First Break, Second Break |
| THURSDAY | Breakfast from 8:00am, First Break, Second Break |
| FRIDAY | Breakfast from 8:00am, First Break, Second Break |
BREAK TIMES
| FIRST BREAK | 10:50am - 11:30pm (20 mins play / 20 mins eating) |
| SECOND BREAK | 1:30pm - 1:50pm |
Parents can see all of our current Tuckshop items in the Flexischools app.
Term 2, 2025 School Fees & Levies
First Reminder Letters were sent on Monday the 19th of May 2025.
A friendly reminder, second letter will be posted in the mail to families who may have overlooked payment by the 2nd of June 2025, within the next week.
School fee accounts in which have not been finalise by the end of this term will automatically proceed to the next stage of receiving a Final Demand/Overdue Invoice.
If there is any reason why this account cannot be paid by the end of Term 2, we invite you to contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss the matter, there are alternative arrangements we can put in place accounts.gordonvale@cns.catholic.edu.au.
Please do not hesitate to contact accounts.gordonvale@cns.catholic.edu.au for any queries regards to payment plans, direct debits, financial hardship, concessions, or Centrepay.
2025 Catholic School Fees and Discount
2025 Concession Card Information Sheet
Kind Regards,
Justine Hind | Finance/HR Officer
accounts.gordonvale@cns.catholic.edu.au
Primary School Music Camp Day
Date: Thursday August 14th, 2025 (Term 3 week 5).
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm (Parents to arrive at 2:00pm for a presentation of all the ensembles)
Location: St Mary's Catholic College, Woree, in the Hugh O'Brien Centre (HOB).
Students: Brass, woodwind, and string instrument students in the instrumental music program (years 2-6), will all be invited to attend.
Instrumental Music Information 2025
We are pleased to announce that an Instrument Trial for Semester 1, 2025 will be offered through the St. Mary’s Instrumental Program.
Grade 2s and 3s will be offered the violin, and grades 4, 5 & 6 will be offered brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments.
Please see the office or email kjepson@cns.catholic.
Our St Michael's Community Playgroup is a free, welcoming and inclusive space for families of 0-5 year olds.
Affiliated with Play Matters and facilitated by Chandell van Rees.
When: Monday and Tuesday each week during school term time.
Time: 9am - 11am
Where: St Michael's School Hall, 4 Muir Street, Gordonvale.
UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES
St Michael's OSHC will be closed on
THURSDAY 17TH JULY & FRIDAY 18TH JULY
for the school student free day and Cairns Show public holiday.
Please make alternate arrangements for your child/ren on these days.
Can you help? Are you able to offer your talents?
Commentator, Reader, Choir, Musician, PowerPoint Operator, Altar Server, Church Cleaning, Trimming Hedge, Helping with Sacramental Program, Hospitality -helping with morning teas after Anointing Mass, Setting up for coffee/tea after Sunday 8am Mass, Assist on Wednesdays with Free coffee/tea Norman Park 3.30-5.30pm.
Contact Rita in the Parish Office 4046 5215 / 4046 5216 / 0409 054 401.
MASS TIMES
| Saturday | Vigil Mass 6.00 pm, St Michael's Church |
| Sunday |
Mass 8.00 am, St Michael's Church Mass 10.00 am, St Therese's Church Mass 5.00pm, St Therese's Church |
| Tuesday |
7.00 am St Anthony Devotion & Rosary, St Michael's Church 8.00 am Mass & Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Holy hour, Benediction, St Therese's Church |
| Wednesday |
8.00 am Mass, St Michael's Church (except for the 1st Wednesday of the month: 9.30am Mass with the Sacrament of Anointing, followed by morning tea in the hall) 3.30 - 5.30 pm Cuppa in Park, Norman Park |
| Thursday |
8.00 am Mass, St Therese's Church 10.00 am Cenacle (Rosary) Norman Park, 40 Sheppard St, Gordonvale |
| Friday |
8.00 am Mass & Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Holy hour, Benediction, St Michael's Church 5.00 pm Stations of the Cross & Rosary, St Michael's Church |
Upcoming Events
JUN 18 - State of Origin Game 2 - wear maroon or blue (gold coin)
JUN 20 - Junior Athletics Carnival (Prep - Year 2) School Oval
JUN 21 - Out of this World Trivia Night! Book your table through the office.
JUN 25 - St Michael's Chess Tournament
JUN 27 - Last day of Term 2
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
JUL 14 - Term 3 commences
JUL 17 - Student Free Day (School & OSHC closed)
JUL 18 - Public Holiday (Cairns Show)
JUL 23 - TCS Track & Field Barlow Park, Cairns
JUL 23 - Parent Engagement Meeting
JUL 25 - Grandparents Day
JUL 28 - Catholic Education Week
AUG 11 - Book Week
AUG 13 - Book Character Dress Up Parade
AUG 14 - SMCC School Music Camp (music students)
AUG 18 - Gymnastics Years 1, 3, 5 (Mon-Wed)
AUG 22 - Premier's Reading Challenge ends
AUG 26 - Prep Circus full dress rehearsal
AUG 27 - Year 5 Camp (Wed-Fri)
AUG 28 - Prep Circus - Main event!
AUG 29 - Family Movie Night
SEP 03 - Parent Engagement Meeting
SEP 03 - Prep Pies in the Playground
SEP 05 - Father's Day Stall
SEP 12 - Under 8s Day
SEP 17 - St Michael's Spelling Bee
SEP 19 - Last day of Term 3
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Check the MyCE app Calendar for all calendar events.
2025 Term Dates
| Term 2 | Tuesday 22nd April - Friday 27th June |
| Term 3 | Monday 14th July - Friday 19th September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 7th October - Friday 5th December |
2025 Public Holidays
| Cairns Show | Term 3 | Friday 18th July |
| King's Birthday | Term 4 | Monday 6th October |
2025 Student Free Days
| Student Free Day | Term 3 | Thursday 17th July |
