Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

NCC Athletics Carnival

What a great day for the NCC Athletics Carnival!

Students are giving their best, showing great sportsmanship, and embracing the carnival spirit.

🎵 Thanks to our College DJs, Chloe and Alex, for keeping the tunes going throughout the day!

📸 More photos, results and highlights to come!

NCC Young Talent Shines | Front Page Today

Congratulations to Year 9 student 𝐼𝑠𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒, one of Newman Catholic College's Music Scholarship recipients, who has been featured on the front page of today's Cairns Post ahead of the 2026 Cairns Eisteddfod.

The annual Eisteddfod brings together hundreds of young performers from across Far North Queensland to showcase their talents in music, dance and drama, and we are incredibly proud of the many Newman Catholic College, Smithfield students who will be representing our College throughout the event.

We wish all our talented students participating in this year's Eisteddfod every success as they take to the stage in the weeks ahead. Your dedication, passion and commitment to your craft are something to be celebrated.

Good luck to all our performers, watch this space!

Year 10 Extension History | Steps Into the Past

Year 10 Extension History students stepped straight into the past recently, exploring firsthand WWII evidence through the extraordinary experiences of two men whose stories are woven into Ms Hill-Murray’s own family history.

Students investigated the wartime journey of 𝐿𝑖𝑒𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝐽𝑜ℎ𝑛 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑏𝑒, viewing World War II through his eyes, alongside the life and service of 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑅𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝐻𝑖𝑙𝑙-𝑀𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑦, Ms Hill-Murray’s paternal great-grandfather, who served with the Royal British Armed Forces in India.

Using original maps, photographs, letters and personal artefacts, students pieced together locations, timelines and historical perspectives with the curiosity and precision of real historians. Rather than simply reading about history, they were handling authentic evidence, asking questions and uncovering the stories behind the sources.

It was a powerful reminder that history is far more than dates and events—it is made up of real people, real experiences and personal stories that continue to connect us to the past today.

SNEAK PEEK 🎬

Two of our Year 9 students, 𝑇𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑎, recently had the opportunity to be involved in the filming of an exciting new project currently in production.

Working alongside industry professionals, they spent time out on the Great Barrier Reef contributing to a unique educational initiative that will be shared with audiences in the future.

While we can't reveal too many details just yet, we're incredibly proud of the way these students represented Newman Catholic College, Smithfield and look forward to sharing more when the project is officially released.

Watch this space!

Year 10 | NCC Pathways in Action

From Work Experience Interviews with VPG - Vocational Partnerships Group and attending the Business Liaison Association Careers Expo to participating in work readiness sessions delivered by industry experts, students have been gaining valuable insights into future careers and pathways.

Next term, our Year 10s will participate in the SET Planning & Subject Selection Expo before putting their preparation into action through their Work Experience placements in Term 4. These valuable experiences will help students make informed decisions about their senior studies, future careers and post-school pathways.

It’s all happening for our Year 10 students, with plenty of opportunities still to explore as they begin planning for their future.

An Evening with The Arts

What a fantastic showcase of student talent 𝐴𝑛 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑡𝑠 was this week, bringing together choral, band, visual and media arts, dance and drama in one memorable evening.

From captivating performances to impressive creative displays,the evening was a wonderful celebration of the arts and the many talents that enrich our College community.

A special thank you to Mrs Fraser, our Arts staff and students for their dedication, creativity and hard work in making the evening such a success.

Congratulations to our CISSA Basketball team on their Grand Final victory!

A special shout-out to Layla, who was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance on the court.

Well done to all our CISSA teams for a great season. Go NCC!

Reconciliation Week | All In

Our College community came together for a meaningful assembly reflecting on this year's theme, 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝐼𝑛. We were honoured to welcome Aunty Mercy and enjoyed a cultural performance by the Yirrganydji Dancers, student reflections, and a presentation on the significance of the Mabo decision.

There was plenty of fun along the way, with students and staff joining in the dancing. A highlight of the morning was Mr Corrie serenading the audience with a rendition of 𝑀𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝐿𝑎𝑔, bringing plenty of smiles and laughter.

Earlier in the day, students also participated in a Lei and Ribbon Weaving Workshop with Shantal Daniels from 𝐿𝑒𝑖 𝐼𝑡 𝐷𝑜𝑤𝑛.

Thank you to Mr Corrie and Ms Lindsay for coordinating a wonderful week of learning, culture and connection.

🌊 HAPPY WORLD OCEAN DAY

It is only fitting that NCC celebrates World Ocean Day.

Our Year 11 Marine Science students were privileged to welcome Nita Green - Senator for Queensland, who spoke about ocean conservation and the role government plays in protecting Australia's marine ecosystems.

Senator Green discussed key marine issues including fisheries, marine parks and climate change, while students explored how science helps shape government policy through a range of thoughtful questions.

As a School, our College is passionate about protecting the Great Barrier Reef and inspiring the next generation of marine stewards.

YEAR 9 CAMP | TINAROO

Our Year 9 boys have returned from an incredible few days at the Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre, where the great outdoors became their classroom.

Through a range of outdoor adventures, team challenges and camp activities, students developed teamwork, resilience, leadership and independence while strengthening friendships and creating lasting memories.

📸 Check out some of the highlights from their Tinaroo experience.

👀 Watch this space as our Year 9 girls return tomorrow and we share some of the highlights from their own Tinaroo adventure!