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The Senior School experience represents the final and very important phase of a student’s education.

Year 10-12

Students of ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ are prepared for life-long learning through engaging classroom and broader community experiences and they are inspired by talented and professional teaching staff.

Teachers at ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ are dedicated to the pastoral care and educational well-being of every individual student. Professional growth is actively encouraged and facilitated through Tutor Groups that provide professional reflection, goal setting and support. Senior School students belong to a vertical House system where students meet daily with their Tutor for pastoral care support and interactions with students from Years 10, 11 and 12.

ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ students are remarkable young men and women. On a daily basis, they are genuinely friendly, polite, respectful and helpful. Year 10, 11 and 12 students flourish in a supportive and caring environment where they develop great relationships and provide outstanding role modelling to the whole school community.

It is a privilege to be part of ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ community and students, staff and parents work harmoniously to ensure we maintain our proud traditions and future opportunities in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement in all that we do.

Simon Midson
Head of Senior School

Curriculum

The senior phase of learning incorporates Years 10, 11 and 12.

At Cathedral, Year 10 is seen as a foundation year that prepares students for Years 11 and 12. It is a year in which students can ‘sample’ senior subjects to assist them in choosing which pathway they would like to travel down in the final two years of school. In Years 11 and 12, Cathedral offers students many options in their academic choices, as well as the support that matches students to the pathway that best suits their interests, tertiary prerequisites, career aspirations and personal strengths.

Students are prepared for employment, traineeships, apprenticeships, TAFE, the Defence Forces and university. ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ senior curriculum is a challenging and inspiring mix of traditional study and modern skills that equips students to take their place in the changing environment that is the workforce in the 21st century.

Are you ready to fast-track your future?

If you’re prepared to take on the challenge of Accelerate at Cathedral in 2025/6, we invite you to submit your application today. Students must meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate strong academic performance and commitment to an ATAR pathway.

Complete the Accelerate at Cathedral form below to express your interest and apply to the Director of Studies.

Accelerate at Cathedral

Are you a high-achieving student looking to challenge yourself and get ahead? Accelerate at Cathedral is a unique opportunity to complete one Year 12 General subject while in Year 11 – setting you up for academic success and broadening your post-school options.


What is Accelerate at Cathedral?

Accelerate at Cathedral is a program designed for ambitious, capable students who wish to undertake a Year 12 General subject one year early. By joining the graduating class ahead of them for one subject, students begin in Term 4 of Year 10 and finish with the external assessment in November of Year 11.
Results from this subject count toward the QCE and ATAR.


Why choose Accelerate?

Challenge Yourself – Engage in advanced learning with like-minded peers.

Maximise Your ATAR – Open up space in Year 12 for extra study or extension opportunities.

Explore Pathways – Use your accelerated subject as a springboard into university courses or external learning in Year 12.


Who can apply?

To be considered, students must:

A review of your progress will occur at the end of Term 4 in Year 10 to confirm your continued suitability for the program.


What can you study?

In theory, any General subject can be accelerated. Final selection depends on:

Recent examples include:
Legal Studies, Psychology, Digital Solutions, Drama, Modern History, Design, Mathematical Methods


What happens after the program?

Once you complete your accelerated subject, you may:


Important considerations:

Operational Details:

Other points to note:


Vocational Education & Training (VET)

In society, there is an increasing need for highly skilled workers.

Today’s school leavers entering the workforce need skills that meet the expectations of the 21st Century, and Vocational Education & Training (VET) programs have been developed and supported by the QLD Education System to assist students to meet these challenges.

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Senior School Open Day

Students entering Year 10 to Year 12 in 2026, are invited to experience a Cathedral School education firsthand at our Senior School Open Day.

This is your chance to learn firsthand what a Cathedral education offers and make an informed decision about your Senior School years.

Bookings are essential. Reserve your place today!

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Extracurricular

Life contains much more than just work and study, so it is important that every student’s school years provide the foundations for a rich and diverse life experience.

Within the Senior School, the extracurricular program gives students countless opportunities to explore and broaden their experiences, while developing skills and attitudes that will lead to life-long participation in healthy and fulfilling recreational and cultural activities.

Pastoral Care

Care of students in the Senior School is based on a House system.

The House Tutor plays a significant role in the social and academic development of the students. The House Deans are responsible for the overall pastoral care of all students in their Houses and assist the Tutors when required. The House system also forms the basis for many of the social and sporting activities and students identify strongly with their House.

Ayr Bus & Weekly Boarding

Get more out of your school week and be home every weekend with our Weekly Boarding and Bus Service.

Weekly boarding is not only for students living out of Townsville. Quite often parents are challenged with working in remote areas or are required to travel on a regular basis. With such irregularity and uncertainty, providing a stable routine can become a burden on families and disrupt their child’s education.
Being a weekly boarder allows both parents and students to maintain some form of certainty and stability – especially knowing that the child has a safe, supported, and nurtured environment to live and study during the week.

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