Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay

Three unforgettable days, countless memories, and valuable lessons that will last well beyond camp.

🌊 This week, our Year 11 students travelled to Noosa for their annual Leadership Camp, where they embraced every opportunity to challenge themselves, strengthen friendships, and grow as leaders. Through a range of team-building activities, and shared experiences, students developed their confidence, resilience, and understanding of what it means to lead with integrity and service.

Leadership is about more than wearing a badge; it’s about setting an example, supporting others, and making a positive difference in our community. We are incredibly proud of the way our Year 11 students represented Xavier throughout the camp and look forward to seeing them continue to grow as they prepare to lead our College in the year ahead.

👏🏼 A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for their support and commitment in making the camp such a rewarding and memorable experience.

📢 Lost Property Reminder

We currently have a large number of unnamed items in Lost Property waiting to be reunited with their owners.

To help us return belongings quickly and easily, please ensure all student items are clearly labelled (including uniforms, drink bottles and lunch boxes).

Parents are welcome to collect items from College reception.

Naming items makes a big difference and helps ensure they can be returned promptly.

✅ Thank you for your support.

👏🏼 Congratulations to Year 12 student Bonnie on being selected to participate in the QUT Future You Summit!

This immersive four-day program brings together 325 Year 11 and 12 students from across Queensland and northern New South Wales, providing a unique opportunity to experience university life, explore future career pathways, and connect with QUT academics and industry professionals.

Throughout the summit, Bonnie will take part in hands-on learning experiences, interactive workshops, and inspiring sessions designed to build valuable skills and provide meaningful insight into life beyond school.

✅ We are incredibly proud of Bonnie’s achievement and know she will make the most of this exciting opportunity. We wish her every success and look forward to hearing about her experience!

📚 Two Year 5 and Year 6 teams recently represented the school at the Wide Bay Readers Cup held at Granville State School. A total of 33 teams from across the Wide Bay region took part in the event.

The Readers Cup is the flagship event of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (Queensland Branch). It is a state-wide competition where teams read a set selection of books and then compete by answering quiz questions based on their reading.

👏🏼 Both teams participated with great enthusiasm and demonstrated strong teamwork, thoughtful discussion, and a genuine love of reading. Well done!

🌟 We are incredibly proud to congratulate four outstanding members of our staff who have been named finalists in the 2026 Brisbane Catholic Education Excellence Awards.

These prestigious awards recognise educators and staff who demonstrate exceptional commitment to excellence, innovation, leadership and service across Brisbane Catholic Education. We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our finalists:

Lucy Johnstone – Excellence as an Early Career Teacher in a Secondary School
Carmel Donelly – Excellence in Strengthening Catholic Identity
Tracy Grambower – Excellence in Safety and Wellbeing
Ursula Witham-Young – Archbishop’s Award for Leadership

✅ Each of these staff members exemplifies the values and mission of Xavier College through their dedication to our students, their colleagues and the wider College community. Their commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and learning, strengthening our Catholic identity, promoting a safe and supportive environment, and providing outstanding leadership has made a lasting and meaningful impact on our College.

To be recognised as finalists among the many exceptional educators and professionals across Brisbane Catholic Education is a significant achievement and one that reflects the passion, expertise and generosity each of these staff members brings to their role every day.

👏🏼 On behalf of the entire Xavier College community, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lucy, Carmel, Tracy and Ursula. We thank you for your outstanding service and for the difference you make in the lives of our students and and families.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Year 10 USC GECKO Trip Transport Update

We are pleased to advise that the bus has now departed Sunshine Coast University and is on its way back to Xavier.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while the earlier mechanical issue was resolved. We appreciate your support and will advise if there are any further updates to the expected arrival time.

🟡 What an incredible Dirum Mission Week!

Our Xavier community came together for a fantastic week of fun, learning and giving, embracing the true spirit of service and solidarity. Through a range of activities across the week, students and staff raised both funds and awareness for Jesuit Refugee Service and Jesuit Social Services, supporting the important work they do in our communities and beyond.

🫶🏼 It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, generosity and school spirit on display throughout the week. A huge thank you to everyone who got involved and helped make Dirum Mission Week such a meaningful success. Together, we truly lived out our Jesuit values and made a positive impact.

🏉 Congratulations to Ariana, Lili and Sophia, who proudly represented the Wide Bay team at the Girls Rugby 7s Tournament in Noosa last week.

The girls showcased outstanding skill, teamwork and determination throughout the competition, representing both their region and Xavier with pride. A special congratulations to Ariana and Sophia, who were each awarded Player of the Match during the tournament in recognition of their exceptional performances.

👏🏼 We are incredibly proud of your achievements and the way you represented yourselves on and off the field. Well done, girls!

🏃🏼‍♂️Our K–2 Athletics Carnival is taking place on Friday, 19 June, and we can’t wait for a fantastic morning of fun, participation and plenty of house spirit!

We look forward to seeing our youngest students giving their best, cheering on their classmates, and enjoying a great morning together.

Please remember to come prepared with your hat, water bottle, sunscreen and house colours.

🙌🏼 Let’s make it a wonderful celebration of teamwork, encouragement and fun!

👋🏼 Meet the Team Monday

This week, we are delighted to introduce our wonderful Prep teaching team!

👩🏼‍🏫 Starting school is a significant milestone, and our Prep teachers play an important role in helping students feel welcomed, supported, and excited about their learning journey. Through their care, dedication, and enthusiasm, they create positive classroom environments where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence.

From teaching foundational literacy and numeracy skills to fostering friendships, resilience, and a love of learning, our Prep teachers work tirelessly to ensure each student has the best possible start to their Xavier experience.

🫶🏼 We are incredibly grateful for the passion, patience, and commitment they bring to our school community each day. Thank you to our amazing Prep teaching team for the lasting impact you have on the lives of our students and families.

Join us in celebrating these outstanding educators who help make Xavier such a special place to learn and grow.