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Parent Engagement/Volunteer Opportunities

What skill or talent do you have that you could share with our community?

St Andrew's Catholic College warmly welcomes and values the contributions of all volunteers, regardless of their skill set. We believe that the active involvement of parents and community members plays a crucial role in the success and well-being of our students and College.

Your participation enriches our school environment, fosters a sense of community, and directly contributes to the growth and development of our children. We are grateful for your support in helping our students reach their full potential.

There are many and varied ways in which volunteers may assist within our College community:
  • Excursions
  • Science Week activities / Book Week activities / Morning Storytime / Book Club
  • Costumes and Props e.g. Nativity play
  • Working Bees e.g. Sensory Garden
  • Pruning and weeding of College Gardens
  • Tuckshop
  • Uniform Shop
  • Classroom yoga or mindfulness
  • Coaching of sports team
Are you interested in volunteering?

As part of Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns' commitment to provide safe school communities please complete the below on-line training course and quiz, designed for parents and other adults who wish to undertake volunteer activities in our schools. 

On completion of this please then complete the attached Volunteer Training and Application Form and return it to sar.secretary@cns.catholic.edu.au 

2026 Term Dates

 

Weeks
Term 1 28 Jan - 2 Apr 10
Term 2 20 Apr - 26 Jun 10
Term 3 13 Jul - 18 Sep 10
Term 4 6 Oct - 3 Dec 9

2027 Term Dates

 

Weeks
Term 1 27 Jan - 25 Mar  9
Term 2 12 Apr - 25 Jun 11
Term 3 12 Jul - 17 Sep 10
Term 4 5 Oct - 2 Dec 9