PATRONS’ DAY 2025

The House system at Carroll College is fundamental to the support structures that focus on student wellbeing and school spirit is thriving. Each House is named after a significant person who has lived an exemplary life: Caroline Chisholm, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, St Francis Xavier. The values of care, love, faith, courage and advocacy for the most vulnerable in society displayed by these individuals are a legacy that inspires the Carroll college community.

Our inaugural Patrons’ Day provided an action packed program of fun and activities. Beginning in Homeroom with several House activities and the coin challenge which launched our fundraising, we then moved to the Hall for our Smoking Ceremony and Liturgy. The Liturgy focused on the lives and values of our Patrons who offer great inspiration for us all.

Following the Liturgy, the whole school were treated to an early lunch and time to prepare for the Colour Run, games, face painting and hair braiding. During PM break food stalls were available to refresh and replenish us and contribute to our fundraising efforts. In the afternoon session the students and staff moved to the oval for our drone photo of the House letters and a ‘30’ to acknowledge our anniversary year. To cap of the day Homerooms participated in The Great Patrons Race and trivia.

Thank you to the dedicated staff of the college who worked together to organise this event. It is days like this that are a wonderful reminder of the strong sense of community and school spirit that we share here at Carroll College.

Our Patron’s

Caroline Chisholm was a woman of extraordinary compassion and determination. At a time when migrants, particularly women and children, faced hardship and uncertainty, she dedicated her life to providing them with shelter, support, and opportunities for a better future. Her commitment to social justice and education teaches us the importance of looking beyond ourselves and caring for those in need.

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop “Never see a need without doing something about it.”

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 privileged 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.

St Francis Xavier, a devoted missionary and one of the founding members of the Jesuit order, dedicated his life to spreading the message of faith across the world. His unwavering commitment, compassion, and service to others serve as a profound inspiration to Xavier. Through his work, he taught us the importance of perseverance, generosity, and selfless love—values that continue to guide us today.

Academic Care Week 4

The focus of the Academic care lesson for each Year level for Term 1 Week 4 are listed below.  Parents and carers are encouraged to have a conversation with their child about what they have learned.

Year 7 – Peer Support session with Year 11

Year 8 – Wellio ‘Phones and Sleep’

Year 9 – Wellio ‘Overpower mob mentality’

Year 10 – Wellio ‘The limitless interne’t

Year 11 - Peer Support session with Year 7

 Year 12 - Wellio  ‘Positive Habits Hacks’

Eurobodalla Youth Committee

Each year students from Carroll College participate in the Eurobodalla Youth Committee. The Youth Committee is a group of local young people who meet during school terms to:

• give their views on Council's plans and operations
• plan activities and projects for other local young people
• volunteer and participate in community events
• build cooperation and leadership skills through the committee's activities.

Our 2025 representatives are Marguerite James, Erica Shalders , Elsie Hanns , Amelia Hicks, and Ruby Hodgetts

If you would like to find out more about this committee, or think your child might be interested in joining, then please check out the details at Youth Committee | Eurobodalla Council

Kind regards

Mrs Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal – Pastoral Care