Dear Parents, Students and Friends  

At our college assembly earlier this week I shared some insights with staff and students – bits of the best so to speak. To be very honest, this was a significantly impactful journey that helped to make sense of so much of what I have learnt and taught students over the last 30 years.  

We walked where Jesus walked - from birth to death and then resurrection; we touched the olive trees that may have witnessed the agony in the garden; we saw what the heroes from the Old Testament saw; had a desert experience; and peeked at the Dead Sea Scrolls. We observed the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, just like Moses. We swam in the Sea of Galilee, floated in the Dead Sea, and trekked tens of thousands of steps. Petra in Jordan was spectacular!                                                                                               

This could have been a wonderfully rich history lesson, but it was so much more. Daily Mass with Fr Richard Thompson, celebrated in ancient and holy locations, made this a deeply spiritual journey that connected heart and head and soul. I posed the questions - can you imagine Mass whilst floating in an old timber fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee? Or in a 6th Century crumbling ruin of a church at Petra? Or going to Bethlehem to a smoke darkened cave above the Shepherds' Field (the most likely place for the birth of Jesus)? Or re-committing to our own Baptismal promises at the River Jordan? Or hearing Jesus' Beatitudes at the Mount of Beatitudes? Or a Latin Mass sung by the Franciscans at the Holy Sepulchre (the tomb of Jesus)?                                                                                                                                    

It’s hard to imagine I know, and I never expected the overwhelming sense of holiness in a place so foreign. The Middle East is so far removed from what we know. The culture is eclectic with the religious life of its people dominating customs and practices. Judaism, Christianity and Islam traditions co-existing in an ancient land that awakens all your senses.                                                                                                                                                

Our heads were not just in the ancient ruins. We saw the very real translation of Christianity when we visited Bethlehem University, an orphanage, a school for children who have experienced trauma, and a church that was home to ex-prisoners.

                                                                                                                          

I am very grateful for the experience. We had lots of fun, ate fabulous food, and travelled with great people. The ultimate goal though for all of us was to step into the Fifth Gospel - the Holy Land. It was a fascinating journey of personal enrichment. I can assure you, the Holy Land uncovered truths that have strengthened my faith and have made me a better, more knowledgeable person. Always be open to discovering more!

The release of early university entries has started. Congratulations to our Year 12 students listed below who have received offers to date. We are very proud of you!

William Buckley	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Accounting
Jessica Maher	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Nursing
Tara Morris	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Health and Medical Science
Julie Nguyen	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Health and Medical Science
William Nguyen	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Laws/Criminal Justice
Charlee Phillips	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)
Noah Reid	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Arts
Madeline Talbot	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Nursing
Sam Wise	Charles Sturt University	Bachelor of Computer Science

Staffing Update

Aboriginal Education Worker
Following a selection process, we have welcomed Miss Chelsea Laurie to Carroll this week in the role of Aboriginal Education Worker 5 days p/week. Chelsea is a proud Yaegl/Dundjalung woman with a passion for supporting youth. Chelsea is in her third year at the University of New South Wales studying a Bachelor of Arts double major in Politics and International Relations and Global Development. For the past year, Chelsea has been working with Nyumbar Education and The Australian Red Cross. I am very confident that Chelsea will be an excellent addition to our team. She will connect with students easily and has a strong desire to inspire Aboriginal students to complete Year 12 and move into further education. Congratulations to Chelsea on her successful appointment.

Farewell
Mrs Rita Cremerius has resigned from her position at Carroll College effective from Friday 26 May. Rita has accepted a position as Teacher of Mathematics at Blacktown TAFE.

Rita has been a long standing staff member at the college and has contributed in numerous roles. I thank Rita for the commitment and care she has shown to so many students.

On behalf of the Carroll College community, I wish Rita every success as she changes direction and takes on this new position. Best wishes from us all.

Leave
Mrs Emma Kenna has commenced Maternity leave a little earlier than expected. She is doing well and is awaiting the arrival of her third child. I extend our best wishes to Emma and her husband, Steve at this exciting time.

We have appointed a new TAS teacher, and this announcement will be made in the coming weeks. We have also advertised for a second TAS teacher to replace Mrs Kenna while she is on leave.

Thank you to Ms Lizette Richards and Mrs Miriam Shilling for their work with our students in supporting Sculpture for Clyde 2023. We wish all our students the very best as the judges make their decisions.

The opening of the Sculpture for Clyde Exhibition will be held next Friday, 26 May. A great event involving Carroll College!

Congratulations Mr Kenneally 

Mr Andrew Kenneally, Assistant Principal – Curriculum, Learning and Innovation, graduated yesterday from the Australian Catholic University, Sydney after completing a Graduate Certificate in Education (Highly Accomplished/Lead Educational Practice. A wonderful achievement!

Mr Kenneally is pictured right with his wife, Amanda.

ENROLLING NOW – YEAR 7, 2024

A reminder to all families wishing to enrol their child at Carroll College for the 2024 school year that online applications are due. Please encourage family and friends to complete this process at their earliest convenience. Mrs Nadine Cooper will be contacting families next week who have completed enrolment forms to schedule an interview time. These interviews will commence from Monday 29 May. I personally meet with every family and look forward to welcoming our youngest students to the college.

Please follow the link below to make application.

https://enrolments.ccb.nsw.edu.au/nsw-schools/start

Tell Them From Me Survey

As part of our focus on school effectiveness, Carroll College will be participating in an online survey for students and parents – Tell Them From Me® (TTFM®). The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve.

During the next few weeks, all students will be given the opportunity to participate in this survey. Students who agree to complete the survey will be given a random username and password to access and complete the survey online. Students’ names cannot be linked to their responses which allows responses to be completely anonymous. Results will show all student scores combined together – it is not possible to single out individual students in the results. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

The survey measures include such topics as emotional and social well-being, physical health, and behaviours and attitudes linked to student success. The survey also allows students to give their thoughts and feedback in open-ended question responses.

Participation in the survey is entirely voluntary. Your child will not take part if either you or your child do not wish to. If, during the survey, your child is uncomfortable answering any question, he/she should leave it blank and move on to the next one. Your child can stop the survey at any time. More details will follow next week.

Mathematical Association of NSW (MANSW)

I am thrilled to inform you that Mrs Sandra Harris is one of the Workshop Presenters at the MANSW Regional Conference tomorrow in Batemans Bay. Ms Jeni McCarthy from St Bernard’s and Mrs Harris from Carroll College will MC proceedings with Mrs Harris featuring High Impact Teaching Practices in the Secondary context as one of the workshop presentations. Ms McCarthy and Mrs Harris work closely together as part of our K-12 Catholic Schools’ Pathways on the South Coast.

As the weather is cooling down now, please ensure your child is wearing their correct winter uniform. The staff and I will be looking closely again at uniform items over the coming weeks. There has been a marked improvement overall. I will email families over the weekend to highlight a few areas we are focusing on currently. Thank you for your cooperation. We all want what is in the best interest of your children.

Enjoy a lovely weekend.

Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal

“The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action.”       

St Mother Teresa

As part of my role as Religious Education Coordinator at Carroll College, it is my great privilege and pleasure to speak at Open and Information Nights and various other occasions about what it means to be part of a Catholic community. I talk about the responsibility that Catholic Schools have to educate the ‘whole person’. I recently saw this mission described as educating “the head, heart and the hand.” 

One way we educate the head is to teach the students about seven Catholic Social Teaching principles. These principles guide thinking and help us ensure that the world is a safe and just place for all, not just a few. The Catholic Social Teaching principles studies are:

• Human dignity
• The Common Good
• Solidarity
• Subsidiarity
• Participation
• Care for our Common Home 
• Preferential Option for the Poor.

These principles are explored in Religious Education classes and are used as a framework through which human actions and global events can be analysed and examined. 

By learning about Catholic Social Teaching, our goal is for students to think broadly and critically about the world around them but to do so with a compassionate heart. We want to teach students to care for themselves, for others and for the planet so that everyone can thrive. 

To educate the hand, we engage in social justice campaigns and initiatives. It is timely, then, to announce that once again Carroll College will be supporting the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. The Appeal launches formally on Thursday 1 June. Vinnies has requested the following items be donated to support those in our community who need a little extra help:

• blankets 
• scarves
• warm hats/beanies
• gloves 
• gift cards 
• non -perishable food e.g. tinned food, pasta, rice etc.

To participate in social justice is to live out the principles of Human Dignity, the Common Good and Preferential Option for the Poor. If students see themselves enacting the Catholic Social Teachings they have learned about in class, then their learning about why we help others is that much clearer. Our hope too, is that they become people who seek to bring about necessary change in the world and to be advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves. 

I ask that you please support the upcoming Vinnies Winter Appeal. There will be more information about this in the next newsletter.

Erica Drewsen

REC Coordinator

Meet Janette Soper   

Science Teacher

Looking back, my teaching journey started at a very early age when I would help my friends learn dance routines in preparation for their exams. These beginnings progressed to dance and swimming teaching qualifications in my late teens. My two elder brothers were teachers and I vividly remember stating I did not want to become a teacher as I neared the completion of my Bachelor of Science at the University of Western Australia. It was one of my wise lecturers that convinced me to complete my Diploma of Education and during my first school placement, I knew teaching was my future.

I have been teaching now for almost 30 years. Originally from Perth, I started my career at St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School before marrying and moving to Canberra where I worked at Radford College and then Canberra Grammar School as Assistant Head of Science. I am an experienced teacher of Junior Science, HSC Biology, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma – Biology. I love what I do and appreciate the opportunities to nurture young minds that teaching provides and the daily rewards that it brings.

My family has been a frequent visitor to Tomakin over the past 25 years and my husband and I are excited by the prospect of becoming permanent residents in the area and on the coast again. I have greatly appreciated the warm welcome I have received since joining the Carroll team and look forward to continuing my teaching journey in this supportive and caring community.

Janette Soper

Science Teacher

Our students are wonderful ambassadors for the college through their volunteering, support and participation in a wide range of groups and events across the region.  Two community groups have reached out to us with an invitation for students to apply to be the youth voice for their organisation.

Firstly, Headspace Batemans Bay has an active Youth Reference Group made up of young people from 16-25 years who are passionate about mental health and wellbeing. The group are involved in the planning, decision making and direction of Headspace Batemans Bay. Members sign on for 12 months and attend monthly meetings (one hour duration), can volunteer to attend events and participate in online groups between meetings. If you feel that your child would enjoy being part of this Youth Reference Group and gain invaluable experience then please follow the link. If your child is under 16 years of age then they will need the approval of their parents/guardians. info@headspacebatemansby.org.au

The 2024 NSW Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is open to children and young people between 12-24 years of age residing in NSW. Applications are sought from children and young people from diverse backgrounds, life experiences and from different locations around the state. The 12 member YAC meets regularly and provides a direct avenue of communication between young people and the NSW Government. Members provide feedback to decision-makers, community organisations and the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People on issues concerning children and young people. If you feel that your child would enjoy being part of this Youth Advisory Council and gain invaluable experience, then please follow the link.

You can encourage students to apply here and access the media kit at this link: https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/yac-media-kit-2024 

Applications close on Sunday 21 May at 11.59pm

National Road Safety Week 2023

This week is National Road Safety Week 2023 and occurs between 14 -21 May. Across our region, we drive not only on suburban roads but also country roads with twists and turns bordered by trees and the chance of animals crossing unexpectedly. To remind us of the measures we can take as drivers to ensure safety on the road, a resource has been prepared. All drivers and families are encouraged to open the link below to explore these resources.

National Road Safety Week

Bus safety

At our college assembly, I spoke about the need for all students travelling on buses to and from school to abide by the bus rules and requests from the drivers. Students were reminded to wear their seat belts, be responsible for their own rubbish and ensure that their behaviour is always polite and respectful. Our local bus services also wanted to remind students that buses have CCTV which can be used to help identify students who misbehave.

National Families Week Australia runs between 15 -21 May and coincides with the United Nations International Day of Families. The aim of the Week is to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society and is an initiative of Families Australia and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

With this in mind, we are all encouraged to pause and reflect on our own families and the important role they play in our lives. We might take some time to connect with family via a phone call, shared meal with conversation or a ‘good old fashioned’ games night.

E safety commissioner news

The eSafety Commissioner website is a wonderful resource for families to use as we navigate the challenges of teenage years and the correct use of technology. The link below will allow you to view the upcoming webinar topics which may be of interest. From this link, you are able to register for the webinar events.

Webinars for parents and carers | eSafety Commissioner

Uniform

All students should now be wearing the Winter uniform. To ensure that students are wearing their uniforms correctly they have been asked to read over the uniform expectations. Students are already aware that we will be conducting uniform checks in the coming weeks starting with a focus on the length of uniforms. Areas of concern continue to be excessive jewellery, makeup including false eyelashes etc, short skirts and shorts, wrong socks and facial hair. All parents are asked to continue to support the college staff to ensure that our students are well presented each day.

Our Pastoral Care structures are in place to support all the students at the college. If your child raises any concerns with you, please feel free to reach out to the college so we can respond. In the following Wellbeing article, our ongoing focus on building the awareness and capacity of our students around mental health issues is celebrated. 

Louise Ibbett

Assistant Principal Pastoral Care

Mental Health Week

This week our College had the opportunity to recognise Mental Health Week. These events were driven by our Student Leadership Team and it was really impressive seeing the leaders invest lots of energy into making it an important week for the students to be aware of. Homeroom was extended for five minutes each day for students and staff to participate in a number of activities.

The following is a snapshot of what we participated in during the week:

• Monday: We had a whole school assembly in the hall. The SLT shared their thoughts about the importance of mental health and Lani Rogerson presented a speech about her own experience. Well done to the team for creating an informative video on the theme.
• Tuesday: The focus was on Affirmations. Students created an affirmation for someone in their life that they appreciate.
• Wednesday: The focus was on the power of self-love and kindness. Students viewed a short clip on Nedd Brockmann’s experience and reflected on ways to be more kind to themselves.
• Thursday: The focus was on Remembering Dolly's Day/Dream. Students viewed a short film about the day and read about the effects of bullying and what bullying is.
• Friday: The focus was on finding mental strength. Students as a 'Homeroom' participated in a push up/squat or sit up challenge to the song ‘Bring Sally Up’.

During Academic Care on Tuesday, the entire school was lucky to have Headspace present. Years 7 – 10 gathered in the Hall and Years 11 and 12 in the Hub. The presentation consisted of discussions around what a worry is and how to identify stress or anxiety. The presenters provided students with a ‘toolbox’ on how to work through the triggers of worries or anxieties.

Doof

On Wednesday evening from 6-9pm the hall was transformed into a disco dancefloor. Around 170 students hit the dance floor and grooved to College bands and DJ Matt O’Brien. It was a fun night and I thank the Year 11 Hospitality students who assisted in the cooking and delivery of Pulled Pork rolls for dinner.

CARROLL DAY

On Friday 12 May, we celebrated Carroll Day at the college. The day began with letter writing that each student completes and puts into a time capsule which is opened in Year 12. We moved into the hall for a service presented by the Year 10 Youth Ministry class on the theme ‘Disney’ focusing on ‘Like so many things, it is not what’s outside, but what is inside that counts’ (Aladdin). Students watched inspirational clips and responded to the service in a liturgical environment.

The fun ramped up when all students participated in the Carroll Day Carnival on the oval ran and led by our Year 11 cohort. The activities ranged from Nerf gun wars to tug-a-war competitions and dunk tanks to biscuit making and karaoke. Finally, we finished in the hall by listening to the amazing Battle of the Bands – a truly entertaining experience! It was great to have Year 6 students join us from St Mary's and St Bernard's primary schools.

Elle Boller

Well-being Coordinator

Dear Carroll Community,

Next week Year 8 students will commence their subject selection process by experiencing “Have a Go" day on Tuesday, 23 May. This day is designed to help Year 8 students know what electives they can select in Year 9 beyond the Year 7 and 8 core classes. They will experience a lesson in Drama, PASS, Commerce, Agriculture, Design and Technology.

We have divided Year 8 students into 5 randomly sorted groups that will be different from their core classes. Students will be emailed their group number prior to the day.

All Year 8 students will need to wear their sports uniform to school on Tuesday. Please see below a copy of the program. Please keep an eye out for further information regarding dates and events coming soon regarding the subject process for both Years 8 and 11.

Andrew Kenneally

Assistant Principal Curriculum, Learning and Innovation

Congratulations to the following students that received a “Student Showcase” award that recognises outstanding achievement in a particular subject. Congratulations to:

NSW School Vaccination Program

The Year 10 vaccine date is rapidly approaching. NSW Health will be at the College to administer vaccinations to Year 10 students on 22 May 2023.

NSW Health has changed the consent form process. Parents/carers will need to consent to their child's vaccination online through the Service NSW site - 'online consent portal'. The portal in Service NSW is now open for Carroll College. If you cannot access the portal, students can collect a paper consent form from the front office. Please note, we are only receiving a small number of paper consent forms.

If you have questions regarding the school immunisation program, please contact the Public Health Unit.

Tell Them From Me Parent and Student Survey

As part of our focus on school effectiveness, Carroll College will be participating in an online survey - 'Tell Them From Me' (TTFM). The surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process. Parent and students will receive an email next week inviting you to complete the Tell Them From Me survey. We would greatly appreciate your feedback. The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your time and interest.

This week’s reminders …

• Year 10 immunisations will take place on Monday 22 May. Students receiving the vaccination can wear their sports uniform to school.
• On Tuesday 23 May, Year 8 students will participate in their ‘Have a Go’ day. This day is designed to help Year 8 students know what electives they can select in Year 9 beyond the Year 7 and 8 core classes. Students will experience a lesson in Drama, PASS, Commerce, Agriculture and Design and Technology. We look forward to a fun and exciting day with Year 8 students.
• Good luck to the Basketball teams competing at the Archdiocese Basketball Championships on Wednesday 24 May.
• On Wednesday 24 May, Year 9 students will participate in the Living History Presentation. 9.1 and 9.2 classes will be in Hall during Periods 1 and 2. 9.3 and 9.4 classes will be during Periods 3 and 4.
• Best of luck to the League Tag teams competing in the Kezie Apps Shield competition on Thursday 25 May.
• The SLT and our Indigenous students will take part in the Reconciliation Bridge Walk on Friday 26 May.
• During Week 6, Year 10 students will take part in their Senior Course talks. Curriculum Leaders will talk to our students about the senior course in their curriculum area that will be offered in 2024.
• I wish the Years 10-12 Rugby League team all the best at the Country Cup final on Wednesday 31 May.
• On Wednesday 31 May our Year 7 and 8 Touch Football teams compete in the State Cup.
• Years 9 and 10 Touch Football teams compete in the State Cup on Thursday 1 June.

Sandra Harris

Administration Coordinator

Timber Industry Excursion - YR 10, 11 and 12 Industrial Technology Timber

Welcome to the world of timber fine furniture, craft and timber recycling! Timber is one of the most versatile materials used in a wide range of industries, from construction to furniture making. Our Industrial Technology Timber students, from 10 – 12 visited Bungendore Woodworks Gallery, Dunstone Design in Queanbeyan and Thor’s Hammer in Griffith, ACT.

First stop; Bungendore Woodworks Gallery exhibits and sells on commission, a variety of beautifully crafted fine furniture and wooden art from a wide range of timber and exotic species. I’m sure that some of these pieces will inspire the designs of future projects.

Next stop was Dunstone Design. Evan Dunstone started as an apprentice at Bungendore and is now one of the very few businesses that rely solely on producing fine furniture. When we arrived, we were welcomed by the smell of freshly cut timber and the sound of buzzing machinery. As Evan’s crew carried on working, he showed the students some amazing pieces of work and explained in detail the design elements and craftsmanship that go into each design. When it was time for the workers to have lunch, Evan showed us through the factory and explained how each piece of machinery was selected for maximum efficiency and safety. 

We then travelled on to Thor’s Hammer, a timber recycling warehouse that processes reclaimed timber and offers fine furniture, machining services and raw timber sales.  Our host, David, showed us through the storage warehouse, the processing facility and the gallery. David explained how each piece of furniture tells a story through its past life through features such as bolt and nail holes. These are filled with black resin to emphasize these features. We also saw how the plant had implemented a closed-loop system, where the waste generated from the production was turned into briquettes to fuel fires over winter.

In conclusion, our visit to the three locations described was an eye-opening experience. We learned about the importance of sustainable timber management, the craftsmanship that goes into creating beautiful furniture, and the potential for repurposing timber waste. We left with a newfound appreciation for the versatility and beauty of timber and a commitment to supporting sustainable practices in making timber products at Carroll College.

Jason Szkwarek

Meet the Cast

What has been your favourite part about playing Mrs Gloop, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde and Mr Beauregarde and being involved in the school musical so far?

Kiana:

Szaffi:

Lilly:

My favourite part about being in the musical is being able to talk to people I wouldn't normally talk to. Violet is not like me in person so it's fun acting confident and sassy.

Amelia:

My favourite part about playing Mr Beauregard is working with the cast, everyone is really nice and fun to rehearse with. I also love Lilly’s character and my character as we are complete opposites in most ways. 

What can you tell us about Mrs Gloop, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde and Mr Beauregarde?

Kiana:

Mrs Gloop is a very lovely, exciting and fun character to play and I think to watch as well. She is a very likeable character and is very nice to anyone she meets. Her world revolves around her son and she said herself, in one of the lines, that she does love her son more than her husband. She spoils her son with food mostly but overall I would say she is one of the most likeable characters out of the golden ticket winners and their parents.

Szaffi:

Augustus is a very brave and hungry person and even though he may have lots of money it doesn’t change where he eats or what he eats. At the start of the movie version, Augustus is interviewed in a small restaurant, in his hometown, where he knows everyone, which I find very sweet. I also really love the bond he and his mother have and that they show so much love for each other and enjoy each other’s company so much. I hope Kiana and I can recreate that, as well as possible, on stage.

Lilly:

Violet is a little girl that is a champion gum chewer, and she's popular on social media. Her personality is very outgoing and sassy. 

Amelia:

Violet is famous for chewing bubblegum and Mr Beauregarde is her manager, always trying to seize opportunities and is there for everything she needs. 

CAREERS WEEK  15-19 May 2023

This week is National Careers Week!

Thinking about what path you'd like to take after school is something for all students to ponder... Years 7-12.

Would you like to study a course at university or TAFE?

Would you like to gain a trade qualification through an apprenticeship or traineeship?

Would you like to gain employment in a particular area?

Perhaps you're aiming for a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship?

Whether you're in Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12, start having conversations with your family, your friends and your teachers, and your Careers Advisers about your future pathway beyond school.

Have a look through the National Careers Week information attached, especially the 2023 Future Jobs Report on page 3 that highlights the Top 10 Growing Jobs (robotics engineers, agriculture equipment operators, information security analysts... fascinating reading!).

Pop into the Careers Office or email Mrs Dalgleish or Ms Nicholson with any questions or just to have a chat about what you'd like to do after school :)

Year 12 HSC Revision Workshops - Australian Catholic University (ACU)

ACU is offering NSW HSC students an excellent series of free webinars designed to help you gain a greater understanding of your HSC subjects including revising course content and exam preparation.

Subjects covered include: 

Standard English

Advanced English

Standard Maths

Advanced Maths 

The online workshops commence Tuesday, 23 May (next week) - see the flyer below for more information and registration. 

2023 HSC Online Series NSW Flyer

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Macquarie University Webinar Series for Year 12 Students starting in May 

The Year 12 series provides students with everything they need to know about studying at Macquarie University – from exploring courses, entry programs, and how to apply, to reducing Year 12 study stress and leaving home.  

7 June - Early Entry Info Session 

14 June - Study Without Stress 

19 July - Relocating to Macquarie

All sessions are from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. All registrants are provided with a link to the recording of the session after the webinar.

Visit the link below to find out more: 

https://page.mq.edu.au/FS-UG-WEB-2023-05-1689--Year12WebinarSeries.html

Future Talk sessions - Information for parents of Year 12 students

University of Wollongong Outreach is running a series of information sessions for the 'support crew' of Year 12 students, including parents, carers and extended support networks. 

The series consists of 5 free one-hour online sessions across 5 Tuesday evenings from 7-8 pm during May-August. 

Topics covered during the sessions include navigating Early Admissions processes, understanding the UAC and ATAR systems, post-school study options including UOW degree pathways, accessing UOW resources, financial assistance and accommodation options and GAP year opportunities.

SCAC Inter-schools Equestrian competition was held last weekend at Bega Showground. Congratulations to Lorelai Bugden, Bella and Max Ivanoff, and Sophee McFadyen, who represented the college, even winning the 'Smartest School Parade'. The students also won multiple ribbons over the weekend, and Bella won overall Age champ for Yr 7-8.

Congratulations to the College Rugby League Girls U14, U16 and U18 teams who played in the Far South Coast Rugby League Katrina Fanning Cup at Narooma on Tuesday. 

Junior Girls Report

The Junior girls excelled at the soccer day in Canberra on Tuesday. The team gained valuable experience and displayed fantastic sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the day. Led by Annelise and her amazing acrobatic throw-in display, the team won all their games and drew with a strong Lumen team that had beaten them last year. The Year 7 girls that have joined the team this year (Tahlae, Elyssa, and Madison ) have a bright future ahead of them as they were a critical presence in the midfield. Congratulations to all the girls on the day!

Team: Annelise McLennan, Chelsea Tyrrell, Piper Schuchmann, Alexis Leth, Miah Chatfield, Sarah Lassau, Grace Colebrook, Sophie Davis, Kaylee Denys, Elyssa Welsh, Madison Lloyd and Tahlae Hall.

Mrs Izabela Rudol

Year 7-10 Girls Football Coach

Junior Boys Report

The Year 7-10 Boys Football team played three outstanding games in Canberra this week. The boys first played two-round games in Pool C. Our first game was against St Pats Catholic College on an early and cool morning in Canberra. The boys connected well and found the back of the opponent's net six times. Our second game was well fought; however, our opponent Lumen Christi played well and got the upper hand this time against our developing superstars. The junior boys qualified for the semifinal and went down to a very strong Lumen Christi team, unfortunately.

I would like to congratulate all the boys for all their effort on and off the field. This team is preparing well for the upcoming Bill Turner Cup games and future endeavours on the soccer field. Well done for your amazing, good sport and team spirit.

Team: Ashton Gill, Archer Schuchmann, Nick Wain, Cameron Paull, Lukas Coulter, Harry Bruce, Sam Harris, Alex McDougall, Austin Enright, Floyd Prior, Murray Harrington, Akin Suksing, Brodee Hart, Dylan Cooper and Blade Hall.

Mr Andrew Kenneally

Year 7-10 Boys Football Coach

Open Boys Report

Victory at the Archdiocese of Canberra Soccer Gala Day for the Open Boys Team!

In a stunning display of skill, determination, and teamwork, our Open Boys Soccer Team emerged as champions in the highly anticipated round-robin tournament held on Tuesday in sunny Canberra. Our boys showed exceptional prowess on the field and reclaimed the championship shield for our beloved College.

The first game against Hennessy Catholic College set the tone for our team's extraordinary performance, as they dominated with an outstanding 6-0 victory. Our players showcased their unrivalled attacking abilities, netting goal after goal. A spectacular volley by Tyler Cooper inspired the team for what was to come.

Luck was on our side as our team was granted a bye for the next round. While they did not face an opponent on the field, they used the opportunity to rest, regroup, and fine-tune their strategies for the upcoming challenge. The boys understood the significance of this momentary pause and knew they needed to maintain their focus for the final game.

In the highly anticipated final, our Senior School Boys' Soccer Team faced Lumen Christi Catholic College, but their spirit and unwavering dedication propelled them to a resounding victory. With a commendable scoreline of 5-1, our boys demonstrated their ability to adapt to different game scenarios and maintain their composure under pressure.

Notably, our team's mid-field shone brightly throughout the tournament, with numerous outstanding set plays and exceptional ability to cover ground when needed. Well done to Josh Smart who was Captain for the day and to Hugh Wignell for most valuable player.

This victory holds a special significance as it marks the first time our College has won the championship shield since its inaugural year back in 2014. Our Open Boys Soccer Team has bought the shield back to Carroll College.

Team: Max Colbourne, Tyler Cooper, Declan Foran, Charlie Samsa, Callum Coulter, Seth Middleton, Michael Aitken, Oscar Bruce, Bluey Spies, Nate Pike, Hugh Wignell, Ryan Johnston, Jack Hewison, Will Dallas and Josh Smart.

Mr Jason Szkwarek

Open Boys Football Coach

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