Term 4: Five things that might be coming up in your kids' schedule
As school holidays end and the last term for the year begins, here is an overview of what the term entails and what you need to know.
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THE final term of the school year has started and some children are ready to dive right in.
Lesley Van Staveren from Redlynch said her three children had a great holiday but one thing they were excited about was to swim at school this term.
“Ever since they have been babies we have had them in the water,” Ms Van Staveren said.
Her youngest child Matthew in Year 1 said the reason he was excited was to swim with his friends.
All three children have different interests so they enjoy going to St Andrew’s Catholic College at Redlynch to engage in what they love.
Elise is in Year 4, Matthew is in Year 1 and Sienna is in Year 2.
“They quite enjoy being at school. Matthew is the sporty one, Sienna likes drama and dance, and Elise likes art, writing and Japanese,” Ms Van Staveren said.
The family spent the last few days of the school holidays refreshing on homework.
As school holidays end and the last term for the year begins here is an overview of what the term entails and what you need to know.
1. TERM DATES
Dates across different schools may vary.
Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns
Tuesday October 5 – Friday December 3
Tuesday October 5 – Friday November 26 (Year 7 – 11)
Tuesday October 5 – Friday November 19 (Year 12)
State schools
Tuesday October 5 – Friday December 10
Tuesday October 5 – Friday November 19 (Year 12)
2. SPORT
The last term of the school year brings some exciting sporting events for various different schools. From a range of different things such as tennis, softball and aquathlon.
The 2022 11-12 years and 13-19 years Aquathlon Region Trials is on November 7 at Trinity Anglican School’s White Rock Campus. The 2022 16-19 years Boys Cricket Regional Championships is also on November 2 at Walker Road Sporting Complex in Edmonton.
Some schools are also celebrating their sports days for the year. Aloomba State School
School have a swimming carnival on Tuesday December 7.
3. FORMALS AND GRADUATIONS
The day of glitz and glamour is near for many about to graduate. While many schools have had their school formals earlier in the year, there are still some eager Year 12 students that are yet to celebrate.
Redlynch State High School and Trinity Bay State High School are celebrating their graduation ceremony on November 19.
4. INFORMATION NIGHTS FOR SCHOOLS
While the year has almost come to an end, there is still so much to think about when it comes to your children’s schooling over the next couple of years. Various schools are holding some information nights about enrolment for next year.
St Augustine’s College in Cairns has a Year 7 2022 orientation day and a parent information night on Thursday November 18.
Trinity Bay State High School also has a Year 7 orientation day on Wednesday December 8.
5. END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS
It has been a tough year with various Covid disruptions. But many schools are planning their end-of-year celebrations including some Christmas festivities.
St Andrew’s Catholic College in Redlynch will have Carols by the Chapel on Friday November 26. Woree State School will hold a Year 6 celebration evening on December 9.
Check with your school to find out what is coming up in Term 4.
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