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Parent Teacher Student Conferences
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences will be held for Prep to Year 6 as per the below timetable. Bookings are to be made via PTO. Bookings are now open.
If you are unable to attend in person, please contact your child’s teacher, either by email or Seesaw to arrange a time on the designated interview date below to have a phone interview. (See attached PDF for a list of class teachers and their respective email addresses).
Interviews will be of 10 minute duration and they can be either Face to Face or via a phone call on the designated date.
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Date |
Class |
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Monday 25th August |
Year 3B |
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Monday 8th September |
Year 2A |
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Tuesday 9th September |
Year Prep A |
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Wednesday 10th September |
Year 4A |
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Thursday 11th September |
Year 1B & 3A |
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Friday 12th September |
Year 5B & 6A |
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Monday 15th September |
Year 2B |
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Tuesday 16th September |
Year Prep B & 5A |
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Wednesday 17th September |
Year 4B |
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Thursday 18th September |
Year 1A |
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Friday 19th September |
Year 6B |
For these interviews we are using our online booking system called Booked (formally known as Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO)).
Using this system, you will be able to book the interview times that suit you best from any internet enabled device. Booked (PTO) also has its own free app for Apple and Android devices.
Booked (PTO) can be accessed through the MyCE App or St Michael's Parent Portal.
https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au/Logon2
See attached instructions on how to access the Booked (PTO) system.
Mill Street traffic changes from Monday 11th August 2025
From Monday, 11 August 2025, John Holland will commence horizontal directional drilling (HDD) trenching work for the installation of the new underground pipeline on Mill Street, Gordonvale between Muir Street and Cannon Street. This work will be undertaken between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Saturday and will take approximately 6 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Download the full notice below.
Prep B
Class 1B
Class 2B
Class 3B
Class 4B
Class 5B
This week we have continued our very extensive study on Animal Adaptations in our Science and English curriculum. All students are beginning to develop a sincere curiosity about how the environment, and the animal kingdom are closely connected. We are attending an excursion to the Cairns Aquarium in a guided tour looking at how these adaptations are even reflected in sea life.
In RE we are completing a study of the Jewish people and understanding the reason for praying.
Our next study is in investigating the writers of the Bible.
Our school camp is looming closer. There has been some work done in preparing tent companions and it appears that everyone has a buddy with them. Further preparations are underway. Should you have any enquiries please has no hesitation in contacting your specific classroom teacher by email.
Class 6B
This term year 6 are learning about electrical energy. We will investigate, design and build simple parallel and series DC circuits and develop our understanding of the different ways in which electrical energy can be generated. In the past few days students have selected a method of electrical power generation to research and write about. Our HASS focus is on Australia’s democracy and the three levels of government (federal, state and local) in Australia. In maths we have been multiplying, adding and subtracting decimals and applying these skills to convert between metric units of measurement. Our literacy focus this term is persuasive writing. Students will be looking at a variety of school websites and critiquing the effectiveness of each website in promoting the school using a variety of criteria. We are certainly having a very busy term!
CLASS AWARDS
Week 3 Term 3
Week 4 Term 3
Student birthdays 28th July to 10th August 2025
| Month | Student Name |
| Jul | Tonni Bounghi |
| Ella Babsek | |
| Chad White | |
| Lincoln Brosnan | |
| Dexter Temperley | |
| Aug | Lachlan Jones |
| Isla Murphy | |
| Mikayla Rowe | |
| Pikaila Demas | |
| Ashton Fury | |
| Keenai Ford | |
| Ryan Piccolo | |
| Faith Aitken | |
| Lucas Dwyer | |
| Alex Fahlstrom |
Oliver took part in the 3km Pyramid Race on Saturday, coming 2nd in his category. Well done Oliver!
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.
Term 3, 2025 – School Fees & Levies
Please contact accounts.gordonvale@cns.catholic.edu.au if you have not received your Term 3 fee statement by the mentioned date below.
School fees and levies for Term 3 2025 have been processed and sent via email on Tuesday 29th of July 2025.
The due date is Tuesday 12th of August 2025.
Reminder letters will go to families who may have overlooked their fees on Monday 18th of August 2025.
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.
2026 Tuition Fees and Fee Discount Information
FEE & LEVY INFORMATION
School fees are made up of tuition fees which are set by Cairns Catholic Education, and the school’s levies.
Tuition Fees
Our school is part of an independent school system. The need to charge fees arises from the policy of governments to deliver significantly lower per capita grants to non-government schools than to state schools. Whilst this necessitates tuition fees and levies, it also ensures we can maintain some independence as a school system and achieve the ideals of the Catholic Church in our school organisation.
The schedule of tuition fees is set by Catholic Education Services.
The current schedule is at the link below.
Levies
School Levies are set and reviewed annually.
- Capital Levy (buildings and maintenance)
- P&F Fundraising Levy
- Resource Levy
- Activities Levy
Please contact accounts.gordonvale@cns.catholic.edu.au the school accounts department for current levies.
Discounts
Every attempt is made to make an education at St Michael’s affordable so that no Catholic child is denied a Catholic education because of financial difficulties. Parents are often pleasantly surprised at the affordability of Catholic Education in the Cairns Diocese, especially when compared with other non-government schools (private/independent), or Catholic schools in capital cities.
A sibling discount applies to families where more than one child is attending one or more Catholic schools in the Cairns Diocese.
Holders of a current means-tested Australian government health care or pensioner concession cards receive an automatic 70% discount on tuition fees (does not apply to school levies).
Families who are not concession card holders yet are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to make a confidential request to the principal for special consideration. Please contact the school’s Finance Officer to arrange an appointment.
Unless prior arrangements have been put in place, failure to follow school policy and procedures may result in the engagement of a Debt Recovery Agency.
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
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Kind Regards, Justine Hind | Finance/HR Officer |
Parenting Survey (external)
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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.
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 |
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:
VOLUNTEERWhether 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 USIf 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.
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 Events
AUG 12 - Term 3 School Fees Due
AUG 11 - Year 3 Crystal Caves excursion
AUG 11 - Book Week (Mon-Thu)
AUG 13 - Book Character Dress Up Parade 8:45am
AUG 12 - Year 2 Kuranda Scenic Rail excursion
AUG 14 - Year 1 Fire education program
AUG 14 - SMCC School Music Camp (music students)
AUG 18 - Gymnastics Years 1, 3, 5 (Mon-Wed)
AUG 19 - Parliamentary Visit - Year 6 (incursion)
AUG 20 - Parliamentary Visit - Year 4 (incursion)
AUG 21 - Mexican Mayhem @ Tuckshop
AUG 22 - 2026 Prep Transition Program begins
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 3 | Monday 14th July - Friday 19th September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 7th October - Friday 5th December |
2025 Public Holidays
| King's Birthday | Term 4 | Monday 6th October |
TCS and Peninsula Sports 10 - 12 year olds
Hambledon House Southside Celebration 2025
https://hambledonhouse.com.au/south-side-celebration-2025/
Mission Australia Book Week Competition
Cairns Water Security Project
Pyramid Views
A Prayer for Mary MacKillop
Loving God,
We honor the life and legacy of Saint Mary MacKillop, a woman of deep faith and unwavering commitment to serving others. As we celebrate her feast day, we ask for her intercession and guidance in our daily lives.
Mary MacKillop, you showed us the power of compassion, resilience, and dedication. You faced challenges with courage and always trusted in God's providence. Help us to follow your example, to see Christ in every person we meet, and to serve with a generous heart.
May we be inspired by your spirit of humility and love, and may we strive to create a community where everyone is valued and supported. Grant us the strength to persevere in our work, the wisdom to make just decisions, and the grace to act with kindness and mercy.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.