Dear Parents, Students and Friends 

A warm welcome to the 2023 school year. It has been my absolute pleasure as Principal to welcome our students as they return this year, and to get to know those new to Carroll College. It has been delightful to witness the anticipation of Year 7 students as they are introduced to their new learning environment with all its newness and unknowns. An exciting adventure indeed for our youngest community members! We also have several new families with children enrolling across Years 8 – 12. I extend a special welcome to all.

With a new year comes the employment of new staff. We have welcomed colleagues starting at Carroll this year either for the first time or in a different role or permanent capacity. Welcome to Mr Brendan Ashby (Mathematics Teacher), Mr Paul Graziani (PDHPE/Religious Education Teacher), Mr Michael Thane (PDHPE Teacher), Mrs Marg Croese (Student Wellbeing), Mrs Linda Dwyer (HSIE Coordinator), Mrs Janette Soper (Science Teacher), Mr Andrew Kenneally (Assistant Principal, Learning & Innovation), Mr Jack McCann (Music Trainee), and Miss Gemma Ferguson (Sports Trainee).

We have a new school counsellor who has joined the team, working Mondays and Tuesdays. Her name is Tessa Slater. Naomi Bee will be working as normal on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week. Miss Slater began at Carroll this week. We are very fortunate now to have resourcing to cover all weekdays and offer this service to our families.

We welcome back Mrs Kym Millikin who has returned following maternity leave. It is wonderful to have Mrs Millikin back teaching Mathematics full-time this year. Miss Jade Delaney has also returned to Carroll in the role of Classroom Support Assistant, and in the short-term, we welcome back Mr Todd Dubois. We are yet to fill a science teaching role and Mr Dubois is teaching for the next few weeks to help us out before embarking on an overseas adventure, indefinitely!

We welcome two new Parish Priests to our community. Fr Loi has begun at St Bernard’s and Fr Anthony at Sacred Heart Parish, Moruya. We look forward to both priests supporting the religious life of the college.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Mr Andrew Hallett and his wife, Kieryn on the arrival of their baby girl, Georgie Olive Hallett on Christmas Eve. What a wonderful blessing! Our warmest congratulations go to Mr Hallett and his family. Mr Hallett will return to work on Monday after taking parental leave Weeks 1 & 2.

In more baby news, congratulations to Mr Joel Coates and his wife, Lindsey who also had a baby girl during the break. El Kate Coates was born on 25 January. Best wishes to the Coates family!

Congratulations to Mr Jeremy Harding who has been accepted into Southern Cross University. Mr Harding currently holds the position of Classroom Support Assistant. He plans to study a Bachelor of Secondary Education – PDHPE and HSIE/History. Mr Harding will be studying part-time and will remain in his full-time role in Inclusive Education. This is the area of study he would like to specialise in long-term.

Medal of the Order of Australia

Congratulations to Trish Ellis who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division at this year’s awards. The medal was awarded for service to the Indigenous community of the Eurobodalla Shire. Trish’s contributions include:

• Chair, Eurobodalla Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Eurobodalla Shire Council
• Founder, Minga Cultural Experiences
• Coordinator, Cobowra Local Aboriginal Land Council
• Former Member, Language Committee, New South Wales Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
• Co-Writer, Dhurga Language Dictionary
• Coordinator and Teacher, Aboriginal Unit, Bega Campus

We are blessed to have Trish working alongside us to support students and staff in learning about our Aboriginal culture and history. Trish teaches Dhurga every Tuesday at the college. Her wisdom and counsel is immeasurable. Congratulations Trish!

THANK YOU

Mrs Deb Enfield finished her tenure as HSIE Coordinator at the end of January. I take this opportunity to thank Mrs Enfield for her passion and fierce commitment towards improvement. Mrs Enfield has capably led her faculty with high expectations for her team members and students. I congratulate her on the quality of her leadership and wish her well for this next stage of her career. Mrs Enfield’s experience and expertise is greatly valued, and she is continuing as part of the HSIE teaching team.

BUILDING PROJECTS

We have been successful in gaining an Australian Government Capital grant for the next stage of development at the college – TAS refurbishment and upgrade of facilities. This includes construction of VET and flexible TAS facilities including two workshops, VET Construction, project and materials stores, a machinery room, and outdoor workshops. The Australian Government’s contribution to this project under the CGP is allocated through the New South Wales Catholic Block Grant Authority (BGA). We look forward to progressing this project this year.

NSW CURRICULUM REFORM

NSW Curriculum Reform strategy will occur with the implementation of new Syllabus requirements across K-12, in a staged approach. The timeline for implementation is identified by NESA and is included in our College’s Strategic Plan 2023-2025.

New English and Mathematics 3–10 syllabuses

The syllabuses are available on the Digital Curriculum:

• English K–10 Syllabus
• Mathematics K–10 Syllabus

Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new 3–10 syllabuses in 2023. The new 3–10 syllabuses will be taught in NSW schools from 2024.

Key features:

• A stronger progression of learning across the early and middle years, building on the new English and Mathematics K–2 syllabuses
• Prioritising essential knowledge, understanding and skills
• In English, a continued focus on studying quality texts as well as a more explicit approach to teaching writing so students learn and regularly practise the skills needed to create written texts
• In English, a greater focus on students reading regularly to enhance reading fluency and build vocabulary, contributing to improved writing and use of language
• In Mathematics, a more explicit focus on ‘working mathematically’ where students communicate reasoning, understanding and fluency, and engage in problem solving
• In Mathematics 7–10, a new flexible Core-Paths structure empowers teachers to tailor programs to meet students’ needs and encourages student aspirations
• Content better prepares students for their Year 11 and 12 courses, as well as post-school skills and pathways.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN, which has always been held in the second week of May, is scheduled for Term One from Wednesday 15 March to Monday 27 March. This will mean results will be available to education authorities earlier in the year to inform school and system teaching and learning programs and will allow teachers to better assess what support students need for the coming year.

CATALYST ‘In Action’ Team

We have a new group of ‘HITP In Action’ teachers undertaking intensive training in High Impact Teaching Practices this year. These colleagues include Nicole Montgomery, Erin Smith, Jon Brady, Michelle Katuke, Tim Hodges, Ros Maher, Paul Graziani, Karen Lyttle, Andrew Kenneally, Linda Dwyer, Janette Soper and Corrinne Dell. Mrs Erica Drewsen will continue to be the lead teacher in this space. She will be supporting and overseeing the implementation of Catalyst initiatives across the college, while working closely with Mr Andrew Kenneally.

STAFFING UPDATE

Please keep Mr Joel Coates in your thoughts at present. Mr Coates experienced a serious wakeboarding accident during the holidays. He is now recovering at home. Mr Coates is likely to be off work all term as he heals. Mr Niall McPherson is replacing Mr Coates this term.

The staff and I are very optimistic that the learning environment being established through our engagement in Catalyst has us well-placed to make a real difference in students’ lives. Emerging from the findings of international and national research, High Impact Teaching Practice is very effective at improving student learning and outcomes.

Next week I will be accompanying Year 12 on their senior retreat to Jindabyne. This becomes one of the most memorable occasions for our senior students regarding their time at Carroll, as they take time to reflect and give thanks. The experience resounds with them in unexpected ways. Participating staff include: Belle Barling, Erica Drewsen, Izabela Rudol, Paul Hamer, Jeremy Harding, Jade Delaney, Andrew Kenneally, Erin Smith, and Ellisha Large. We are all looking forward to being with Year 12 for three days next week. Mrs Louise Ibbett will be Principal (Acting) in my absence from Wednesday 15 February to Friday 17 February.

Best wishes to our students for the term ahead. As always, our annual CCB Swimming Carnival today has been an electric event!

With respect and encouragement to you.

Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal

Each year at Carroll College we introduce a religious theme that has been carefully selected to inspire and guide our community throughout the year.  The process of selecting the theme has developed over the years and is now one that involves all three Catholic schools in the region, Carroll College, St Bernard’s and St Mary’s. All three schools share the same theme which for 2023 is, “The fruit of love is service which is compassion in action.” St Mother Teresa.

We are very proud of the way themes are chosen. Student leaders from all three Catholic schools come together at the very end of the school year. The students undertake a process of discernment including identifying the commonalities between the schools and what students see as valuable and essential qualities of a school community. Students select keywords such as inclusivity, inspirational, justice, compassion and kindness. They then use these words to help them locate Scripture passages or quotes from great Catholic people whose words are closely related to the chosen qualities. The current school leaders at the three schools were particularly drawn to the word compassion and so the theme for this year was a perfect choice to reflect their belief that schools should be places of compassion and understanding. 

In order for all students to be familiar with the theme, every RE class has undergone a study of the theme and has read some biographic information about St Mother Teresa. Students have considered ways that they can bring the theme to life at the College and ensure they play a part in making our school a place of love, service, compassion and action.

Erica Drewsen
Religious Education Coordinator

Please keep the following families in your prayers, Storm (Year 8) and Brooklyn Briggs (Year 10) on the passing of their Grandmother. Ashleigh (Year 7) and Jack Hewison (Year 10) on the passing of their Grandfather.

Welcome to all our students and their families, particularly those who are new to the college. We hope everyone has had a relaxing break. The positive energy of the students in these first couple of weeks as they return to learning, and interact with their teachers and friends is obvious from the smiles on their faces. We hope this year continues to be a successful one for learning and building positive relationships.

Pastoral Team

Along with the Homeroom and Class teachers, the Pastoral Coordinators and extended Pastoral Team are here each day ready to support our Carroll College community.

Mrs Margaret Croese has also joined the Pastoral Care team as our Student Welfare Officer for Term 1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Margaret has great experience in helping students settle into school and is looking forward to working on delivering supportive programs.

At this point in the year, it is timely to remind everyone of the importance for students to arrive on time for Homeroom. The daily routine of Homeroom allows students to build strong relationships with their peers across Years 7-12, Homeroom teachers and Pastoral Coordinator. It is in this Homeroom time that the whole school joins in daily prayer and students familiarise themselves with important notices.

College Counsellors

As part of the pastoral care of students, Carroll College has access to a Student and Family Counselling service provided by CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn (CCG). CCG is contracted by Carroll College to provide a counselling service to students and their families on-site. There is no fee to access this service.

We are very pleased to announce that our Counselling service has increased to five days for 2023. We warmly welcome Tessa Slater to the team. Tessa will be in the college on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Naomi Bee will be continuing to support our students on Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays each week.

The role of the counsellor is to focus on the emotional, social and educational well-being of the students. Counsellors welcome contact with students having difficulty with some part of their life, whether or not it affects their school work. The problem does not have to be a big one. It is better to seek help sooner than later.

Some typical concerns that counsellors work with include: anger, anxiety, behavioural problems, depression, eating problems, family breakdown and family conflict, grief and loss, learning and educational challenges, parenting challenges, peer and other social relationships, school avoidance, stress and study skills. As well as individual sessions with students, counsellors can run groups, do family work, consult with parents and teachers and make referrals to other services and supports. 

Student and Family Counsellors subscribe to a set of professional ethics that include duty of care and respect for the individual rights, to privacy and confidentiality. The counsellors' obligation is to ensure the safety, wellbeing and confidentiality of the student they are working with. All counsellors are mandated to report any disclosure or sign of abuse or neglect to the Department of Communities and Justice. Outside of our mandated requirements, all counselling sessions are confidential and the details will not be discussed with other parties unless written consent is given by the client.

Parent consent is required for all students under 14 years of age. Consent will be sought and provided via email. Referrals to the service can be made by contacting the pastoral team or speaking with the counsellor directly.

Carroll College's Student and Family Counsellor has an office located in the HUB and can be contacted on 44 715600

Tessa Slater - Monday and Tuesday each week.

Naomi Bee - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week.

Academic Care Period

For students to reach their full potential it is vital that they attended school every day of the academic year. By building a strong sense of connection school is viewed as a positive place of learning, opportunities, and support. A place they want to be at. In 2023, the College has embraced the delivery of an Academic Care lesson every fortnight. Academic Care is a blend of two significant components of a student’s school life. Focus will be given to the skills and information that build capacity for academic success as learners, as well as increasing a sense of personal wellbeing. We are encouraging student voice in the planning of the content, so we are delivering content that addresses areas of interest and concern for our students.

In your child’s Academic Care lesson, they will be working with two teachers to cover material that is relevant for their stage of life and learning. By delivering this program, the College is increasing the network of care that surrounds our students from Years 7 to 12.

Already we have had one lesson which was enjoyed by the teaching staff and students.

Seasons for Growth program

We are inviting students who would like to participate in the Seasons for Growth Program.

Seasons for Growth is an innovative, evidence-based change, loss and grief education program that draws on the metaphor of the seasons to understand the experience of grief. It builds the knowledge and skills necessary to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing following significant loss by:

• Exploring the impact of change and loss
• Learning about effective ways to respond and adapt

Participants learn that they are not alone in their experience of change, loss and grief, and are able to build their communication, decision making and problem solving skills within the context of a safe and supportive peer group learning environment.

All Seasons for Growth programs are grounded in sound, person-centred educational principles.

As such, the programs has been shown to be a very effective educational intervention. The program however does not provide counselling or psychotherapy.

Seasons for Growth overview - Bing video

If you feel your child would benefit from this program, please have a conversation with them. Contact can be made with the college on 44715600 or email louise.ibbett@cg.catholic.edu.au

Driving

Our senior students are now either interested in learning to drive or already have their licenses. If your son or daughter intends to drive to school or be a passenger in a car driven by another student then they need to ensure that they have completed the correct documentation which is signed, handed in at the Front Office and approved before this driving begins. Year 12 student drivers can apply for permission to leave the College at the end of Period 4 if they do not have timetabled classes in Periods 5 and 6. The permission form for this privilege can be collected, completed and returned to the Front Office. Early leave begins in Week 3 for Year 12.

In Week 10 of Term 1 (3 April), all Year 11 students will be attending the Rotary Young Driver Awareness (RYDA) program which offers invaluable information about how to keep young drivers safe on our local roads. More information about this program can be found in the flyer below. The permission form and payment details are available on QkR!

Uniform

Towards the end of the holidays, all families received an email outlining the College's expectations across a range of areas including uniforms and the uniform policy. Overall, our students have returned well presented in their uniforms. We are very proud that the College is well respected in the local area and know that the way our students present in their uniforms and their behaviour plays a major role in this. We are committed to maintaining this high standard and ask that parents support the College staff by checking uniforms before students come to school each day.

Lockers

Our Year 8 students are continuing to use the lockers they were allocated in Year 7. Throughout 2022 we were very impressed with the responsibility they showed in not only keeping their lockers clean and tidy but also being organised for each lesson. The new lockers for Year 7 2023 were due for delivery at the end of the last year. Unfortunately, the lockers have been delayed. We have been told they will arrive in the coming days and be available for use soon after. We thank our families for their understanding of a situation that has been beyond our control. Below is a photograph of the locker style for our new Year 7 families.

When the lockers are ready we will be assisting Year 7 students to find their personal locker, master the combination locks, and be confident with their daily organisation.

Year 7/11 Peer Support Camp

Each year this camp to Bendalong is a highlight for both groups of students. The camp is a great way for our new Year 7’s to get to know each other and for the Year 11 Peer Support Leaders to exercise their leadership skills in a fun setting. Mrs Boller has already met with the students in their Academic Care period to go through the plan for the camp and answer questions. Year 7 and 11 are certainly looking forward to this event, as are the staff.

If you have any concerns about your child or have information that will help us to better meet their needs, can you please contact the College and ask to speak to their Pastoral Coordinator or myself.

International Safe Internet Day

International Safe Internet Day was celebrated on 7 February. Below is some information from the eSafety Commissioners website that contains an explanation of the day and some helpful ideas. All families are encouraged to visit www.esafety.gov.au to explore the resources, FAQ, and links to webinars.

This global event brings together communities, families, schools and organisations from more than 200 countries to help create safer online spaces.

This worldwide initiative is celebrating 20 years in 2023, making it a great time to reflect as well as look forward. 

Technology has evolved dramatically in the past two decades and the benefits have been huge. These developments have also exposed us to many risks with real-world impacts, making online safety awareness even more important.  
 
That's why we are calling on Australians to Connect. Reflect. Protect. 
 
Connect safely and with purpose – by keeping apps and devices secure and using social media in positive ways. 

Reflect before we act – by taking a moment to consider how what we do and say online may affect others. 

Protect ourselves and others by taking action – by telling family, friends or colleagues about eSafety and how we can help.  
 
By doing these simple things, we can work towards making every day a Safer Internet Day.

I look forward to working with our students and families throughout 2023.

Mrs Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal – Pastoral Care

Dear Carroll College, 

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the Carroll College greater community. I feel very honoured and privileged to accept the position of Assistant Principal – Curriculum, Learning and Innovation at the College. Prior to Carroll College, I have worked twenty-one years in the Wollongong Catholic Education Diocese in several positions including: Year Coordinator, Pastoral Care Leader, TAS/VET Leader, Education Officer (CEO), Leader of Learning of Teaching and Leader of Curriculum and Improvement. I am very passionate about transpiring God’s wisdom to students and teachers by supporting all to develop their spiritual, emotional, physical, and social wellbeing, and I have a deep commitment to actively promoting the full development of the whole person, through quality learning and teaching pedagogies. I am driven by a deep belief that every student is capable of successful learning, and I place a high priority on building and maintaining positive and caring relationships between staff, students and parents. My team’s ethos is built around high expectations and a commitment to excellence and an expectation that every student will learn and experience positive outcomes when in our care at Carroll College. I firmly believe that Parents and families are valued partners in our student’s learning, and we need to constantly strive to work together in mutually supportive ways to ensure our students reach their full potential.

As a lifelong learner, I am deeply committed to ongoing professional development and personal health and wellbeing in order to best serve the community of Carroll College. This year I will be joining several Carroll staff members and the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn to learn about, and implement, the strategic vision for our Catholic school; build knowledge in the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading and implications for classroom practice; and connect and share learning with colleagues across the system.  

Finally, I am very grateful for the way in which everyone at the College has welcomed and supported me over the last fortnight. Carroll is an amazing community with amazing staff and students that are committed to quality learning and the wellbeing of each other. As I mentioned at the school assembly last week, this is a very special, well-respected and valuable learning community with a deep commitment for all our young people. I look forward to the year ahead and working in partnership with staff, students and parents. 

Andrew Kenneally
Assistant Principal – Curriculum, Learning and Innovation

Welcome to the 2023 school year. A special welcome to the new students and families who have joined us this year and welcome back to everyone else. The Admin Updates section of the newsletter will provide families with important dates for the term and exam timetables. 

Important Dates Term 1

Tuesday February 14 – Year 12 UOW Discovery Day

Wednesday February 15 to Friday 17 February – Year 12 Senior Retreat

Week 4 – NAPLAN Readiness tests

Monday 20 February – Year 7 Welcome and Information Evening

Monday 20 February – Year 11 Information Evening

Tuesday 21 February – Shrove Tuesday

Wednesday 22 February – Ash Wednesday

Wednesday 22 February – CCCC Meeting

Wednesday 1 March to Friday 3 March – Year 7 and 11 Peer support camp

Friday 3 March – Year 8 Maths Mogo Zoo fun day

Monday 6 March – Archdiocese Swimming carnival

Tuesday 7 March – Year 7 immunisations

Monday 13 March – College assembly

Tuesday 14 March – Year 7 Pi Day

Wednesday 15 March – Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN begins

Wednesday 15 March – Parent teacher interviews via Teams

Week 8 – Year 11 VET work placement

Tuesday 16 March - Parent teacher interviews (face-to-face)

Wednesday 29 March – Xavier House Day

Thursday 30 March – Year 9 Formation Day

Monday 3 April – Year 11 RYDA excursion

Thursday 6 April – Holy Thursday

Thursday 6 April – Combined schools Mass

Thursday 6 April – last day Term 1

School Photos – late orders

School photo day was held on Tuesday 7 February. Parents can use the online ordering system to purchase photos after photo day. Simply visit The School Photographer website https://www.theschoolphotographer.com.au. There is no need to return the envelope if you order online after photo day. ALL students are photographed on the day so families will not miss out. If orders are made within 3 weeks of photo day, the photos will be delivered to the College with the school's main delivery. After this time, it will become a 'late order and delivered at a later date. Orders placed more than 30 days after photo day will incur a late order handling fee.

Sandra Harris
Administration Coordinator

Welcome to 2023! It was wonderful to see our students come back to school last Wednesday and Thursday. We have started the year with a lot of energy and excitement.

The Inclusive Learning team work collaboratively with students, families and teachers to support the high-quality teaching and learning of the college.

The team comprises Cheryle King (Classroom Support Teacher), our Classroom Support Assistants (CSAs) – Connie Aitken, Rita Cremerius, Jade Delaney, Jeremy Harding, Mel Tiffen, Hallie Wignell and Belinda Whiteman, and our MacqLit/Reading Tutor Intervention team – Julie Wiggins, Jenny Hopkins and Jodie Colbourne. I am the Leader of Inclusive Learning. My name is Wayne Foster.

The Inclusive Learning team works closely with the Curriculum Leadership team that includes the leaders of each subject area, and the Pastoral team that includes the House Pastoral leaders. Together we seek to develop resilient young people who can do their personal best.

Bindi update – our wellbeing dog, Bindi, is going well. She is now 16 months old so she is between a puppy and an adult dog. She’s a teenager with all the emotional rollercoaster that goes with it. Bindi is a lovely, playful dog and I am hoping she settles down just a little bit more soon so I can bring her in to interact with the students. Bindi had a great summer going to the beach. I’ve got to tell you, she really needs a bath soon. Bindi is a German Short-haired Pointer/ Golden Retriever cross who looks like a black Labrador. She enjoys running with her friends at the beach, food and anything smelly.

NAPLAN Tests Adjustments/Exemption

Students who have a disability can have adjustments applied to their NAPLAN tests (Year 7 and 9). Adjustments provide equity of access to the test and the opportunity for students to demonstrate their best efforts.

Some adjustments require Test Administration Authority approval and some adjustments are school-based decisions. Please see below:

The most common adjustments we apply to support our students are NAPLAN support person and Rest Breaks. We arrange small group supervision for their NAPLAN tests.

Some students with disability may be exempt from NAPLAN testing. Students who have English as a second language (ESL) may also be exempt.

For more information about NAPLAN disability provisions please see:

https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/accessibility/adjustments-for-students-with-disability

If you have a child in Year 7 or Year 9 and you would like to discuss NAPLAN test adjustments or exemption, please contact me – wayne.foster@cg.catholic.edu.au

• HSC Examination Disability Provisions

Year 12 HSC students with disability can apply to NESA for HSC Examination Disability Provisions.

There are a variety of Disability Provisions available. The most common Disability Provisions we apply for are Small Group Supervision and Rest Breaks.

There is a formal process for applying to NESA for HSC Examination Disability Provisions. It is usual that at least two forms are complete:

• Student declaration form (completed by the student applying)
• Medical form (completed by a qualified and treating medical professional)

Year 12 students who have disability as defined under the broad definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, should see Mr Foster as soon as possible to discuss the process and collect the required forms.

It is desirable that the HSC Examination Disability Provisions application is completed by the Last Day of Term One.

For NESA information about HSC Examination Disability Provisions please see:

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/disability-provisions/hsc-disability-provisions-guide-for-teachers-and-parents

Mr Wayne Foster
Leader of Inclusive Learning

Over the last two days, Year 12 Modern History students have attended workshops at the Sydney Jewish Museum, curated specifically for their HSC topic, Power and Authority.

Students consolidated their knowledge of the rise and impact of Nazi Germany through personal accounts and sources from survivors and their families. Students also further developed their source analysis skills through guided instruction by the outstanding educators at the museum.

On Wednesday 8 February, the first full cast rehearsal of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ was held in M2. The majority of the cast rehearsed ‘Candyman,’ along with the final scene of Act One, ‘It Must be Believed to be Seen.’ Whilst this occurred, students in the roles of Charlie, Mrs Bucket and the grandparents ran lines and worked on comic timing and characterisation. Across the hall in M1, the band were busily familiarising themselves with the many songs in the musical and were already starting to sound fabulous! 

Mrs Lomax and myself were incredibly impressed with the level of dedication and maturity the students presented, with many already knowing their lines for Act One. All the students who attended were positive, polite and full of enthusiasm. We had a wonderful afternoon getting to know one another, and can’t wait until next week’s rehearsal. The College production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ will be held on the 27th, 28th and 29th of June, with tickets available later this semester. Stay tuned! 

Mrs Anna Smart
Musical Director

Term 1 2023 fees will be issued to families during Week 3 via email unless advised otherwise. Thank you to families who have already been making payments. All families are emailed a fee statement including those who make regular payments. This provides information on where your account and fees are up to at the dates indicated and provides the opportunity to check your account to make sure payments are sufficient to cover fees.

Anyone who is in need of fee assistance for 2023 and who has not submitted an Application for Fee Concession should contact the finance office for the Application form or for assistance. The most important thing is to maintain contact with us if you are not able to pay full fees or pay them by the due dates so that we are aware of your situation. Where families demonstrate an unwillingness to pay fees, the College will recover fees, and this may involve referral to a debt collection agency. Additional costs incurred in the collection of fees are the responsibility of the debtor/parent/guardian.

Managing your Fees

The College recommends a regular payment approach to managing your school fees and to reduce the financial burden that delaying fee payments may cause. For example, a regular weekly or fortnightly payment through Direct Debit, BPay or Qkr! can assist in managing your school fees. The 2023 Fee Schedule is available on the Carroll College website – Enrolment/Fees. In this section of the website, there is also a Fee Calculator to assist families in determining fee payment amounts in managing their school fee payments. Please contact our finance team via finance.ccb@cg.catholic.edu.au to obtain a Direct Debit Form.

Change in Circumstances – Request for Split Billing

Where there has been a change to your family circumstances and you require split billing, this creates a variation to your school fee obligations from initial enrolment. Please request the Split Billing Request Form which needs to be signed and dated by both parents/guardians to take effect. Separate forms can be provided to each parent. This form requires parents to indicate the percentage split for fees and acknowledges your obligations relating to fees, levies and charges incurred while your child is enrolled at the College. Please contact our finance team via finance.ccb@cg.catholic.edu.au to obtain a Split Billing Request Form.

All information is treated confidentially.

If you require fee assistance, please contact Dalys Whipp, Business Manager by email at dalys.whipp@cg.catholic.edu.au

Dalys Whipp

Fees & Finance Officer

Handy Hints

When finalising payments on Qkr, please make sure to finalise anything that is in the cart on the top right-hand corner. If the cart is not empty and you do not have a receipt, this means the payment and consent has not been finalised. This includes any events or excursions that only require permission (eg. swimming consent notes). Once you have signed the permission note you will still need to ‘checkout’ at the end of the process to ensure the permission note is finalised. Thank you!

Qkr! is our preferred payment option. If you need help using this app, please contact the Office on 44 715600.