This week we remember St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Australia's first saint, for her dedication in caring for the human and spiritual needs of children, and her care for the poor and destitute. Underpinning all of her activities was her faith in divine Providence. In all the challenges she faced, and the crosses she endured, she never doubted the unceasing protection of 'our good God'.

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Pray for us.

Yuin Banaan- Cultural Day
Last Friday, 4 August our K-12 Pathway schools hosted the Yuin Banaan Cultural Day at Captain Oldrey Park, Broulee. Aboriginal students from Kindergarten to Year 12 from St Bernard's, St Mary's and Carroll College and friends were invited to attend, as well as all family members. 

We were very fortunate to receive a NAIDOC grant from National Indigenous Australians Agency to support this event. Activities included a bush tucker and medicine walk; traditional dancing with the Muladha Gamara group; damper cooking; Yarning circles; seafood cook up; ochre face painting; Aboriginal Trivia, art making and soccer. Some of the activities were led by our Carroll College students and we thank them for the initiative and leadership they displayed.

Community organisations and service groups were invited to set up stalls on the day and many coordinated activities for the students.

We extended a very warm welcome to Elders of family members from our three school communities so they could be honoured for their contributions in passing on the knowledge and traditions of their ancestors.

A very special thank you to Trish Ellis for her ongoing support and guidance as our Aboriginal Elder at Carroll College. We are privileged to have Trish working alongside us to advise and educate on Aboriginal teachings and traditions. Also, to Melissa Ellis (Carroll College parent) who spoke so eloquently as she delivered Welcome to Country and explained the importance of our history and respect for our elders. Mrs Michelle Katuke and Miss Chelsea Laurie were also part of the organising committee and I thank them for their efforts in organising the day. Yuin Banaan was a very special experience for all who attended.

Student Leadership Team (SLT) 2024

It has been my absolute privilege to be an integral part of the process of student selection for the SLT for 2024. Last week, Year 11 students nominating for College Captain and Vice-Captain were interviewed by Mrs Ibbett and I. This gave us a deeper understanding about each student’s motivation for these roles and their understanding of leadership and the essential qualities required of them should they be successful. I am very proud to say that any one of them would be outstanding in a formal leadership role. Earlier this week, students then presented a speech to their Year 11 peers to share their insights and present their vision to lead their Year 12 cohort into 2024. Year 11 students and staff are now tasked with the responsibility of putting their preferences forward to determine our new student leadership team. I wish them well throughout this process.

I close this week with a short yet powerful prayer for families. We can never thrive alone. Our college is built on trust and partnership and our strength is drawn from working together. There are many families currently experiencing health concerns, distress, and hardship. Help us to be a source of strength and support for each other.

Lord, strengthen my family each day. Help us to love and cherish each other on a daily basis. Help us to forgive when we have wronged each other. Give us grace to make mistakes, and to help each other when we are down or discouraged. Amen.

With respect and encouragement to you. 

Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal

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

St Mother Teresa

Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross - 8 August

This week we recognised the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross.  As Australia's first and only saint and as Patron of MacKillop House, we remembered St Mary as a woman of great faith, strength and love for her sisters and those she served. This week during staff prayer, the staff meditated on the wisdom Mary shared in the letters she wrote to the sisters in her order, The Sisters of St Joseph. We also reflected on the person of St Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and husband to Mary. St Joseph’s love, dedication and care for Jesus and Mary were without limit. It is his life of service that inspired Mary MacKillop to follow his example. 

I would like to share a beautiful prayer with you from the Sisters of St Joseph. The prayer is written “in the spirit of Mary MacKillop”.  I think this prayer also reveals the life and actions of St Joseph who, despite great danger to himself and Mary, had the courage to stand up against fear and prejudice because he trusted in God’s plan.

God of all blessings, you revealed in Mary MacKillop a sensitivity to the rights and dignity of every person, regardless of race or creed. May we learn from her to overcome the obstacles of prejudice and fear. Help us to value the goodness of each person and all the blessings of unity in diversity.

We ask this through the depth and unity of you, our bountiful God, who hold all things in being. Amen

At Carroll College, we work to honour St Mary’s mission to uphold the dignity of every child and value the goodness of everyone in our community. 

Feast of the Assumption - 15 August 

Next week the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption. The Catholic Weekly explains the Feast of the Assumption as a feast that celebrates when, according to our faith, the Holy Mother, “having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory”.

Although defined as an article of faith by Pope Pius XII just over half a century ago, the Assumption of Our Lady into heaven has been accepted from back to the earliest of Christian times.

The Assumption signals the end of Mary’s earthly life and marks her return to heaven to be reunited with Jesus. While the bodies of both Jesus and Mary are now in heaven, there is a difference between the Assumption and the Resurrection and Ascension. Whereas Jesus arose from the tomb and ascended into heaven by his own power, Mary’s body was taken up to heaven by the power of her Son.

On this day we honour Mary and give thanks for her role in Jesus’ life. We honour her as Mother to us all and ask her to be part of our lives as a guide and a role model, as she was for Jesus.

This year we will stop in prayer on the morning of the Feast and read a little about its history. We will then pause to pray the Hail Mary together.

As the Feast of the Assumption is a Holy Day of Obligation (meaning Catholics are required to attend Mass) Mass will be offered before school by Fr Loi of St Bernard’s Parish. I thank Fr Loi for celebrating Mass for us on this special day. 

Parish Feast Day Celebration 

On Sunday 20 August, St Bernard’s Parish Batehaven is celebrating St Bernard’s Feast Day.

• WHERE: St Bernard’s Church 
• WHEN : Sunday 20 August 
• TIME : 11.30 am 

An Aussie BBQ and Philippino lunch will be provided, preceded by morning tea and coffee.

All parishioners, families and friends are welcome to attend.

A Gold Coin Donation would be appreciated.

Please note: Mass on that Sunday will commence at 10:00 am instead of the usual 9:00 am.

Erica Drewsen

RE Coordinator

Please keep the following families in your prayers, Jamie (Year 7) and Tom Haynes (Year 12) on the passing of their Grandfather and Claire Mass (Year 12) on the passing of her Grandfather.

It is hard to believe that we are finishing Week 4 of Term 3 already!

Urban Challenge  

The Urban Challenge is a new pastoral program initiative for 2023 led by our Wellbeing Coordinator, Ms Elle Boller.  After many months of planning and liaising with Urban Challenge our team have now successfully completed their experience.

Below are some thoughts shared by Ms Elle Boller.

The Urban Challenge was an experience like no other. We started the day at 4am on Monday morning and seamlessly travelled to Central Station with 48 Year 10 students. To get to Sydney the students moved between the bus and two trains without a glitch and arrived to a busy Central Station – with Matilda’s fans visible throughout the city. Everyone was briefed by the Challenge Coordinator – students and team leaders were provided with their equipment (an ipad and a phone) and the instructions for their first challenge – to find a group sit down lunch!

The afternoon consisted of a clue chase. As you can imagine the Clue Chase is a fast-paced, amazing-race style challenge around Sydney's CBD. A trail of coloured envelopes had been laid out by the infamous Game Master and teams uncovered them by following clues, decoding riddles, and completing tasks set out for them. Along the way teams interacted with some local businesses and members of the public, taking photos, creating videos, chants, songs, choreographed dance routines and more! It was great to see the teams embrace these challenges and start to work together.

After these activities we went to find our accommodation in The Rocks. Students had some down time before we took the tram to Chinatown for a delicious meal followed by a ferry ride back to Circular Quay.

Day Two was a hot favourite with everyone. Students were given the mission to make their way to Paddo RSL where we engaged in a wonderful community service activity with ‘Kids Giving Back’. Students listened to personal stories and saw current homeless statistics before assisting to cook and package meals. These meals were to be delivered later that day to people in need in the city. Navigating to Bondi was next to uncover more clues and challenges along with lunch and a quick game of Ultimate Frisbee. For some groups the return trip to the accommodation had them navigating their way on three trains and a bus. It again, was eye-opening to watch the students walk through the train terminals during peak hour and see the challenges of trying to read the train maps.

In the early evening, 48 students and teachers headed back to the Quay where we caught the ferry to Cockatoo Island. The ferry ride was beautiful and so calming – a great view of the most gorgeous harbour. Cockatoo Island provided a historical walk through Dog-Leg tunnel and into the eerie brick buildings that the convicts had to build during the penal settlements. After our delicious dinner, the students danced and sang along to music during the silent disco overlooking the city lights. What a treat!

Day Three and final day - Teams were able to choose their own city zones to explore and complete the challenges. This was self-paced and it was great to watch individual team skills and groupwork in action. Points were earnt according to each team’s ability to work together effectively and progress through the clue sequence. Our Year 10 students had come so far in just three days. We are now waiting for the Game Master to inform us of the Team who has won the 2023 Carroll College Urban Challenge.  Who will win in 2024?

Thank you to the staff who accompanied the students; Mrs Amy Dalgleish, Mrs Linda Dwyer, Mr Matt King, Mr Andrew Kenneally, Ms Elle Boller and Mrs Louise Ibbett. Thank you to the parents for their support and to the students themselves for the way they participated and represented our school. The students took everything in their stride and accomplished some wonderful things together, a huge well done!

We are already excited about offering this experience to Year 10 2024.

Student Representative Council initiative  

National Bullying No Way Day will be held on Friday 18 August. Our Student Representative Council with the help of Mrs Erin Smith have organised a range of activities. The aim of the day is to increase awareness of what bullying is and how to respond if it is experienced at school, in the workplace or socially. The SRC has chosen to have a mufti day with orange as the preferred colour for clothing. Money raised via a gold coin donation or the purchase of cupcakes at the canteen will go to ‘Bully Zero’ Australia’s leading bullying prevention charity. 

Louise Ibbett

Assistant Principal Pastoral Care

Trial HSC Examinations

Year 12 students are currently in the second week of their HSC trial examinations. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all students on the way they have applied themselves throughout this period so far. Students are arriving on time, organised, and prepared for their examinations. The current process in place mirrors the HSC operation, that will be taking place next term. Once the examination period is over it is paramount students enter into the last few weeks of their schooling in a meaningful and purposeful manner.

I encourage students to consider the following suggestions when it comes to after examination review/reflection.

Analyse and Understand the Feedback

When you receive your examination back, take the time to review the feedback provided by your teacher.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Did you meet all the criteria outlined in the examination?
• What specific feedback did your teacher provide?
• Do you fully comprehend the feedback given?
• Can you identify the reasons behind the mark you received?

If you're unsure about any aspect of the feedback, don't hesitate to ask your teacher for further clarification. Understanding where you went wrong is crucial to avoid repeating the same mistakes in the HSC examinations.

Choose to Accept or Challenge

Once you've gained a clear understanding of the feedback, you have two options: accept the grade or challenge it.

Accept: If you realise that the mark reflects your performance accurately, don't dwell on it too much. Acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes and view this experience as an opportunity for growth. Embrace the mindset that successful individuals use failures as stepping stones toward improvement.

Challenge: If you genuinely believe that the mark awarded does not align with your efforts and adherence to the criteria, approach your teacher respectfully and express your viewpoint. Politely ask if they would reconsider the mark while providing evidence to support your case. Remember, advocating for yourself should always be done with respect.

Learn and Adapt

Improvement comes from learning from your mistakes and taking action to rectify them. Make a conscious effort to identify where you went wrong and devise a plan to correct it. Consider these steps:

• Re-do the Examination: If you have the dedication and time, consider revisiting parts of the examination. Revising your work not only demonstrates your commitment but also helps you apply the feedback effectively.
• Seek Inspiration: Ask your teacher if you can examine the marking guidelines. Analyse the guidelines to understand what elements contributed to your success and identify areas where your marks fell short.

Remember, your academic journey is about learning and growth. Embrace every examination, whether successful or disappointing, as a chance to hone your skills and become a better student. Stay persistent, and don't let setbacks define your capabilities. With a positive attitude and willingness to learn, you'll be better prepared to face future challenges and achieve your goals. Keep striving for excellence and improvement.

Academic Care – Semester 1 Student Report Reflection

This week during Academic Care, students in Years 7-10 took the opportunity to complete an online student survey. The “Academic Care Self-Reflection” survey was designed to gather student thoughts, insights, and feedback on various aspects of student educational progress for the first semester. The survey allowed students to provide their honest responses to assist in understanding strengths, challenges, and overall growth, enabling teachers to provide better support and resources for the next semester. The survey focused on the following main concepts:

• Academic Progress
• Personal Growth and Development 
• Learning Environment
• Extracurricular Activities
• Goal Setting
• Self-Motivation and Ownership

Academic Care teachers will have the opportunity to review their class’s feedback over the next few weeks in academic care lessons. It was pleasing to unpack some of the following findings from the survey.

Academic Progress

1. How would you rate your overall academic progress in Semester 1?

The ultimate goal of exam and report reflection and feedback is improvement. Armed with insights from your reflection and insights, our students can take proactive steps toward enhancing their academic journey.

 

Andrew Kenneally

Assistant Principal - Curriculum, Innovation, and Improvement

Year 7 Immunisations

The Year 7 vaccine date is next week, Wednesday 16 August. Students receiving the vaccination can wear their sports uniform to school. The immunisations will take place in classroom S1, and the program will be available for students in Sentral Daily Notices.

Progressive Achievement Tests – Spelling

This fortnight, Years 7 to 10 students will complete their Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) in Spelling. PAT is an integrated approach to improving learning as it measures student's knowledge, skills and understanding and helps pinpoint where they are in their learning journey. Students will use their own devices to complete the test. I encourage all students to do their best as the results assist the College in helping to monitor student progress.

Year 10 – Wednesday 23 August, Period 1

Year 8 – Wednesday 23 August, Period 3

Year 9 – Thursday 24 August, Period 1

Year 7 – Thursday 24 August, Period 3 

The PAT spelling assessment is a 20-minute test that:  

• assesses knowledge of spelling and skills in identifying and correcting spelling errors.
• asks students to correct spelling errors in a written sentence.
• contains multiple-choice questions and typing of correct spelling.

Year 10 Minimum Standards Tests

The HSC minimum standard is a way of supporting and ensuring students have a functional level of literacy and numeracy. To achieve a HSC (2020 and beyond), students must sit the HSC minimum standards online tests in reading, writing and numeracy. Each of the three tests is 45 minutes in duration.

Minimum Standard Reading Test

• 45 multiple-choice questions.
• Adaptive — meaning it tailors to a student's ability. Questions become harder or easier depending on whether a student is answering questions correctly or incorrectly.

Minimum Standard Numeracy Test

• 45 multiple-choice questions.
• Adaptive — meaning it tailors to a student's ability. Questions become harder or easier depending on whether a student is answering questions correctly or incorrectly.
• An on-screen calculator will be provided for some questions.

Minimum Standard Writing Test

• One question based on a visual or text prompt.
• Response of up to 500 words to be provided in the on-screen text box.
• Marked by trained markers according to the achievement level descriptions, relevance of writing to the topic, structure and sequence of ideas and control of language. 

Preparing for the writing test

500 words are only a suggestion.

• Many students can meet the minimum standard in fewer than 500 words.
• Students should try to use the full 45 minutes.
• Students should use some time to plan their response on a piece of paper, and some time to edit their work. For example, a student might write 400 words in 40 minutes and then spend five minutes editing the response.
• Any text that exceeds 600 words will be in red. It will still be marked but is unlikely to add value to the student's response.
• Students should place greater emphasis on the quality of the response rather than focusing on the word count.

Sample tests can viewed on NESA following the link https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-minimum-standard/online-tests

Year 10 students will complete the minimum standards test in Week 7.

Tuesday 29 August – Writing

Wednesday 30 August – Reading

Thursday 31 August - Numeracy    

Year 11 Examinations

The Year 11 Examinations will be held in Weeks 8 and 9. Students should prepare for their examinations by revising the year's work and other study material set by their class teacher. If students have questions regarding their exams, they are encouraged to talk to their class teachers. Good luck with your preparation, Year 11.

Please see below for a copy of the Year 11 Examination Timetable.

The Carroll College community would like to warmly invite all fathers, guardians and grandfathers to attend our annual Fathers' Day breakfast on Thursday 31 August from 7.30am to 8.30am in the senior courtyard.

Please see below for a copy of the invitation.

• The Brumbies High School 7s Final, Years 11 and 12, will take place on Wednesday 16 August.
• Year 7 immunisations will be held on Wednesday 16 August.
• On Wednesday 16 August, the PCYC Safe Driver course will take place and continue on the weekend.
• On Friday 18 August, we will have an extended Homeroom for National Bullying Awareness Week. Students can wear mufti clothing (orange coloured) and cupcakes will be sold at the canteen.
• Good luck to the students representing the College at the Archdiocese Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 22 August.
• The Senior Snow Trip will take place from Wednesday 23 August until Friday 25 August.

Term 3 examination and testing weeks:

• Week 5:  Year 12 HSC Trial Exams continue
• Week 6:  Years 7 - 10 PAT Spelling 
• Week 7:  Year 10 Minimum Standards Tests
• Weeks 8 - 9:  Year 11 Exams
  
  

Sandra Harris

Administration Coordinator

 St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

“Never see a need without doing something about it.”

On August 8 we commemorate the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop (marking the anniversary of her death in 1909). St Mary MacKillop is Australia’s first Saint after being Canonised by Pope Benedict XVI on 17 October 2010. On her feast day, we honour and celebrate her legacy and good works. The eldest of 8 children, Mary understood human frailty and the need to reach out and support those less fortunate.

At just 24, Mary established a school for children of the poor and less priviliged in Penola, South Australia. She was also the co-founder of the Josephites, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

Mary and her Sisters would establish orphanages and homes for the destitute as well as establishing refuges for ex-inmates of Australia’s grim nineteenth century prisons.

Often met with opposition and acting contrary to many societal norms, Mary’s strong faith, courage and dignity helped her face these most daunting of challenges, including excommunication. She was a trailblazer of her time who truly carried out the work of Jesus.

Through her vocation as a Sister of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Mary MacKillop impacted and improved the lives of many Australians. Her legacy lives on through many Catholic schools across Australia including here at Carroll College. 

On August 2, Carroll College celebrated the life of Mary MacKillop. Students wore blue and purchased items and took part in activities from stalls set up by the MacKillop Homerooms.

All money raised will be donated to MacKillop Family Services. This is a very worthy organisation that today continues the good works of Mary MacKillop. 

As the Pastoral Coordinator of MacKillop, I work closely with the MacKillop Homeroom teachers dedicated to meeting the pastoral needs of our students, ever inspired by the works of Mary MacKillop.

The MacKillop Pastoral Team

Mr Matthew King (MacKillop 1)

Mrs Anna McManus/Mr Joel Coates (MacKillop 2)

Mrs Debbie Enfield (MacKillop 3)

Mr Jason Szkwarek (MacKillop 4)

Mrs Linda Dwyer (MacKillop 5)

Ms Sonia Pope (MacKillop 6)

Mr Ryan Bissell (MacKillop 7)

Mr Greg McAteer
MacKillop Pastoral Coordinator

Yuin Banaan

On Friday, 4 August, we celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. Aboriginal students from Kindergarten to Year 12, family members and members of the community joined together for a day of cultural activities, including ochre face painting, Aboriginal art making, a bush tucker walk, traditional dancing and more.

Our Year 7’s are currently engaging in Problem Solving Activities.

Year 7 TAS - Food Tech classes were busy in the kitchens during Week 3. During a single lesson, they separated butter and milk from cream and then used the buttermilk to create buttermilk pancakes in the double cooking lesson. Mr Bissell emphasised the importance of presentation in food and set the challenge to create a buttermilk pancake stack that would be worthy of being served in a local café… safe to say the results were amazing!

Congratulations Year 7 TAS - Food Tech students on creating tasty and appealing pancake stacks.

Ryan Bissell

EVET Courses- Expressions of Interest for Year 11 and Year 12 2024

There are a number of opportunities for students to study an EVET (Externally delivered Vocational Education) course in Year 11 and 12, Year 11 or Year 12.

The following courses are delivered at Moruya TAFE (mostly Wednesdays - one course is delivered on a Tuesday).

Animal Care 2 units x 2 years (Certificate II in Animal Care) Wednesday 9am – 1pm

Animal Care 2 units x 1 year (Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Animal Care) Wednesday 9am – 1pm

Automotive 2 unit x 2 year (Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation- Mechanical Technology) Wednesday 9am – 3pm

Automotive  2 unit x 1 year (Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation- Mechanical Technology) Wednesday 9am – 3pm

Early Childhood  4 units x 2 years Term 1-4 Year 11, Term 1-3 Year 12 (Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care) Tuesday 9am -4:30pm

Beauty Services (Make Up) 2 units x 2 years (Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Make-Up) Wednesday 9am – 3pm

Hair or Beauty Services -Make Up  2 units x 1 year (Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Make-Up) Wednesday 9am – 3pm

Salon Assistant 3 units x 1 year (Certificate II in Salon Assistant) Wednesday 9am – 3:30pm

There are also opportunities for Online Delivery courses via TAFE Digital. The Handbook is too large to attach, but we are happy to email it to students and parents if requested

Students who are interested in having an EVET course as a component of their Year 11 and/or Year 12 pattern of study will need to submit an "Expression of Interest" form.

Please collect these from the VET office. Mrs Paull will register that you have a form so that we can keep in contact regarding timeframes.

Please be aware that there is a parent contribution required for these courses- this will be dependent upon the course chosen. This information and contribution amount is being discussed at the moment at CG Head Office. As soon as this contribution model is formalised we will provide this information to parents of interested students.

We look forward to seeing interested students.

Mrs Fryer and Mrs Paull
VET

Calling First Nations students with a passion for STEM!

Unlock the incredible world of engineering at the Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) in January 2024.

IAES offers:   

- A Fully sponsored week-long program 

- Attendees can explore various engineering fields 

- Site visits, cultural activities, and more

- Networking with industry professionals 

- Recreational fun on Sydney Harbour 

Eligibility: First Nations High School students in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2024 

Dates: 14-20 January 2024 

Location:  University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus and partnering engineering based organisations.

Application closing date: 20 October 2023

Online Application: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3jY744UEF5gCp5Y  

The IAES offers First Nations high school students the opportunity to come to Sydney and explore study and work opportunities within various fields of engineering. All costs including activities, accommodation, flights and meals are fully funded by Engineering Aid Australia and the University of Sydney. 

University Admissions Centre (UAC) application information session

Following Trial HSC Examinations, Year 12 students will attend an information session about applying to the UAC on Tuesday 22 August in the Hub. 

The closing date for Early Bird applications (at the cheaper price) is 29 September (after the end of Term 3 during the school holidays) so there is plenty of time to get applications prepared and finalised after the HSC Trial Exams. 

See the Key Dates Fact Sheet below for more information:

https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/ug-fact-sheets/ug-fact-sheet-key-dates

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The new TAFE Connected Learning Centre (CLC) at Hanging Rock, Batemans Bay, has a huge range of courses on offer in Semester 2, 2023.

Check out the Course List link below or call into the CLC at Hanging Rock for a chat with staff about which courses might be right for you. 

You could also pop into the Careers Office at school to talk to Mrs Dalgleish or Ms Nicholson about TAFE study and training options.

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-search?

ADF Gap Year

Choosing to spend a year in the Australian Defence Force after you finish school as part of the ADF Gap year program is a popular post-HSC option. The ADF Gap program offers the chance to experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where 

you'll get paid for meaningful work while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends.

See the link below for more information:

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year?

For more information about the opportunities listed above or for assistance completing applications etc, please pop into the Careers office at school, check the Year 12 Academic Care Google Classroom or contact Ms Nicholson kerryn.hopkins@cg.catholic.edu.au or Mrs Dalgleish amy.dalgleish@cg.catholic.edu.au

Congratulations Tyler Cooper

Congratulations to Tyler Cooper (Year 10) who has been selected to play in the 2023 NSW Country U16 Boys State team at the National Football Youth Championships in October.

This is the second year in a row Tyler has been selected to represent Country NSW at the Championships. The tournament serves as a primary talent identification opportunity for NSW representative teams and the various FA National Teams. To play at this level is a chance very few players achieve and an opportunity to test themselves against the best players in their age group across Australia at a National level.

The National Youth Championships for Under 16’s this year will also be used as a talent identification for future Joey’s!

We wish Tyler all the best in October!

*Photo courtesy of Bay Post 2022

Years 7-9 AFL Sub Regional Competition

On Friday 4 August, Carroll College entered a Boys and Girls Team for the 2023 competition. After a late withdrawal from Moruya High, our students were reduced to one qualifying game against Narooma High.

The girls played the first game and with many of them not having played AFL before, it was a tough task against a side who have several representative players involved. In the first two quarters of the game, the girls tried hard and Narooma getting off to a flying start could have been very discouraging. To their credit, they continued trying their best and showed tremendous resolve to limit the scoring in the final two quarters. They were asked not to give up and they did exactly that. They did their best from start to finish. Well done!

The boy's team looked as though they had been together for years and they all played their role perfectly for a great team performance. Indi Follett was fantastic in the middle and kicked some wonderful goals. Jayden Sturgiss was excellent in defence and shut down many attacking raids, whilst Kodi Perkins played strong through the middle. There were many contributors to the final victory of 42 points to 20 and they should be proud of their efforts. This sees the boy's team now move on to the Regional Finals to be held in Ulladulla in three weeks time. Good luck!

Paul Graziani and Michael Thane

Brumbies Rugby 7s Tournament

Last Wednesday, the Carroll College 9/10 Rugby Union team travelled to Canberra to take part in the finals of the Brumbies Rugby 7s tournament. Our team played some fantastic rugby and represented our school with sportsmanship and pride, finishing third in our entire region.

NSW All Schools State Final Touch Football