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Dear Parents, Students and Friends
Our college community pays tribute to the late Fr Francis Carroll following his passing last week. Yesterday, Mrs Karen Lyttle and I were invited with student representatives to attend the Pontifical Requiem Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Canberra. Mrs Lyttle was one of the first teachers to commence work at Carroll College in its inception in 1995 under the then Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn, Francis Patrick Carroll.
At the time of establishing Carroll College, the members of the parish communities said “…in bearing the name of their Archbishop, the members of the Carroll College community, in effect accept a challenge to embrace the qualities personified in his life and work” (Cook, 1999, p.13).
We are honoured to continue Fr Francis Carroll’s vision for Catholic Education, particularly within the context of Carroll College. “He envisaged a college of hope-filled young people who would be signs of hope for the future” (Cook, 1999, p.47).
I share the following article published in the Catholic Voice 14 March 2024
Death of Archbishop Francis Patrick Carroll
Archbishop Francis Carroll, who served as Bishop of Wagga Wagga and Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn during almost 70 years of distinguished priestly service has died today in Wagga Wagga at the age of 93.
Born on 9 September 1930 in Ganmain, New South Wales, he was the second of seven children of Patrick and Rose Carroll.
He attended the local Ganmain School before transferring to Sydney and completed his secondary education with the De La Salle Brothers in Marrickville. His seminary studies were conducted at St Columba’s Seminary, Springwood and St Patrick’s Seminary, Manly. He was ordained a priest at Ganmain by Bishop Francis Augustine Henschke, Bishop of Wagga Wagga.
He has always been regarded as profoundly pastoral and humble in his long service to the Church.
Frank Carroll succeeded Bishop Henschke as bishop of Wagga Wagga in 1968
In 1983, he was appointed Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn until 2006.
He was President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference from 2000 to 2006.
In 2006, he retired and returned to Wagga Wagga.
In recent times, Archbishop Carroll has suffered from indifferent health and has been resident at Loreto Home of Compassion in Wagga Wagga.
“Archbishop Francis always retained the personal charm of his rural family background. So many loved him as a Catholic leader of immense stature. Simply called Father Francis by friends and parishioners over the years, he was always approachable. His humble and prayerful manner will be remembered by so many”, said Archbishop Christopher Prowse of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.
Hear with favour our prayers, which we humbly offer, O Lord, for the salvation of the soul of Francis Carroll, your servant and priest, that he, who devoted a faithful ministry to your name, may rejoice in the perpetual company of your Saints. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Child Safe Monitoring Assessment
Recently, Carroll College underwent a Child Safe Assessment. During the course of the Assessment, the Office of the Children’s Guardian Auditors assessed our compliance with Part 3A of the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. Based on the findings, one recommendation has highlighted the need to publish the Archdiocese’s Child Safeguarding Commitment in ways everyone can see and understand it. The Statement of Commitment is as follows:
Safeguarding our students
The safeguarding of our students is the top priority of our schools and the Catholic Education Office.
Safeguarding is a term used to describe the protection of and human rights of vulnerable people. This may be due to their age, culture or trauma background, or they may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn is committed to complying with Child Safe Standards. We have been working with our schools to meet these requirements.
Our commitment to every student
Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn is committed to keeping children safe in all schools. We have adopted the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Child Safeguarding Commitment, which states:
Our safeguarding approach
Our approach to child safeguarding is outlined in our Child Safety Policy. This policy includes the CECG Commitment Statement, the many aspects of child safety, how we ensure young people are safe, and our compliance with the Child Safe Standards.
Our approach to child safety may be visualised as a ‘web’ or curriculum, with many aspects linking together to contribute to its strength. As a child safe organisation, we strive to understand and follow our legal obligations, use contemporary safeguarding practices and involve all stakeholders – particularly children and families – in safeguarding functions.
For further information please follow the link: https://cg.catholic.edu.au/safeguarding-our-students/
NAPLAN
I was directly involved with the administration of NAPLAN this year. I was most impressed by the application of Year 7 and Year 9 students as they engaged in the testing over four days. This year, a team of five administrators were responsible for overseeing the rollout of assessments. Our systems worked extremely well to achieve consistency in delivery and establishing high expectations for our students. I wish to thank Elise Paull (NAPLAN Coordinator), Nadine Cooper, Karen Mahony, Erica Drewsen, Andrew Kenneally, and Technical Support Officer, Emma Jeffrey. Well done Years 7 and 9 students for trying so hard!
Next week marks Holy Thursday and the start of the Easter Triduum. This year's Easter Reflection will be held at 10:10am in the hall on Thursday 28 March. Our Youth Ministry students have prepared a social media style reflection that they will present on the day. This reflection focuses on modern day issues based on Easter themes and then connects these to Jesus' teachings. Fr Loi will join us for this reflection and offer his Easter message to our community. Parents are very welcome to join us as we enter this sacred time.
THANK YOU AND FAREWELL
The college wishes to farewell and celebrate Mrs Jenny Hopkins.
After 21 years of dedicated service to Carroll College, Mrs Hopkins is retiring. She will focus on spending more quality time with her family and enjoying her good health.
We wish her every happiness for the future.
With respect and encouragement to you.
Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal
Dear Carroll Community,
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Batemans Bay Rotary dinner with a focus on youth leadership in our community. Our school captains Macy Follett, Liam Walsh and Emma Penberthy of Year 12 also attended the evening with me. The dinner was an opportunity to hear from young members of the community who have been selected to attend a range of amazing events sponsored by Rotary.
We heard from those who debated in Old Parliament House as a part of the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA), those who have attended the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and an 8 year old boy who will go to the world BMX Championships.
Emma Penberthy presented her recent experience at the National Youth Science Forum. I have included her speech below.
National Youth Science Presentation
From the 5-13th January, I attended the National Youth Science Forum program held at the Australian National University. 250 Year 12 students travelled from all states in Australia to attend the first session in Canberra, which was followed by another 250 students who attended Session B at the University of Queensland.
The NYSF program allows students with a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics to be immersed in a variety of activities to broaden understanding of diverse study and career options available in STEM-related fields. This program sparked my interest as I have a great passion for science, in particular biology and chemistry, as well as the fact that prior to attending the program, I was still quite unsure about which field of science I would like to pursue after school and wished to gain clarity through the program.
Activities
The 9 days were filled with a variety of activities. There were a range of STEM related activities which included visits to laboratories to conduct experiments such as DNA profiling (one of my favourites) relating to my science interests, in particular biology, and visits outside of the ANU campus to places like Questacon and the Age of Fishes Museum. It also consisted of presentations from speakers such as the Chief Defence Scientist of Australia, Professor Tanya Monro or having the opportunity to explore the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland via a Zoom meeting, both of which were very interesting. There were also specialist lectures available to attend on topics such as Nuclear Science, or Messenger RNA and COVID Vaccines to appeal to individual interests and acquire knowledge about specific fields of STEM. The DNA profiling and the specialist lectures about the mRNA vaccines were some of the most interesting activities of the program and helped me to realise my passion for biology. As well as this, I was able to take part in a Careers Day, filled with opportunities to meet industry partners, engage in presentations from an assortment of universities and meet professionals from a range of careers. In terms of social activities, I was able to make new friends through participating in activities together, meeting with my floor group every night which consisted of participants who were located in rooms close to mine and partaking in the disco and concert.
Experience I Have Gained
I left the program with new friendships and a broadened view of the world of STEM. The NYSF program enabled me to gain clarity on the fields of science that I wish to pursue as well as expanded my knowledge and fuelled my passion for science through a taste beyond school level. I walked away with more confidence, a broadened social network with like-minded individuals and memories I will never forget. As well as this, I was able to experience what it was like to be immersed in ANU and familiarise myself with the campus, which was particularly useful for me as this is the university that I wish to study at the most next year.
Conclusion
The National Youth Science Forum program was an extremely rewarding experience full of expanded knowledge of STEM, new friendships and lasting memories. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I would love to attend the 2025 program as a “Staffie” to facilitate and guide the next group of participants through their experience. I was very fortunate to have this opportunity and so grateful for the sponsorship from Batemans Bay Rotary that helped to make this happen. A big thank you for all of your support!
Our school captains Macy Follett and Liam Walsh were also recognised and awarded for their leadership and outstanding service to the Carroll College community. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to connect, and network with liked- minded people in our community.
Andrew Kenneally
Assistant Principal (Curriculum, Learning and Innovation)
Fact file….
Australia is home to people from more than 200 nationalities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, the world’s oldest continuing culture.
Since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia. With a population of almost 27 million, 49% of Australians were born overseas, or have at least one parent who was, and one in five Australians speak another language other than English at home.
We are a nation made up of culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse individuals making us one of the most multicultural countries of the globe.
Carroll College recognised Harmony Day on Tuesday 21 March. Harmony Day is an annual event, that celebrates multiculturalism and the differences that make us all so unique. This day promotes respect, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging for everyone. The constant slogan for Harmony Day is that ‘everyone belongs’.
Thank you to Mrs Cuiffetelli, assisted by Mrs Croese and the Homeroom teachers for organising some activities which allowed students and staff to acknowledge and celebrate their ethnicity.
The Homeroom activity encouraged students to write their family's origins on an orange piece of paper. Orange is the colour for Harmony Day. These will now be formed into a continuous chain as a symbol of our unity as a community that will be on display in the HUB for everyone to see.
PCYC Safer Driver Program
Carroll College offers a range of opportunities for our students to become more aware of the importance of being safe on the road as drivers. Several of our Year 11 students enrolled in the Safer Driver course and completed their Module 1 Theory session here at school and their Module 2 practical driving on the weekend in Batemans Bay. The successful completion of the course means they have added 20 hours to their logbooks. Thank you to Mr Rodney Eade from PCYC for facilitating the course and Mrs Drewsen for her supervision of the students.
If students are not ready for this course, we are planning to offer it again during the year.
RYDA
Each year, all our Year 11 students attend the Rotary Young Driver Awareness Day at Moruya Racecourse. This day is invaluable for all drivers but especially those that are in the early stages of their driving experience. Students will attend a range of sessions delivered by the Police and guest speakers. Families are encouraged to complete the permission notes and $10 payment on Compass which includes their travel and food (if students have special diets they are encouraged to bring their food for the day). Given this day is compulsory for Year 11 normal classes will not be running.
Eurobodalla Youth Committee
The new college representatives on the Youth Committee are hard at work assisting with the preparation for the Currents Battle of the Bands on Saturday 13 April 2024 from 4-9 pm for young people from 12 years of age.
Dance along to live music from bands, solo artists and local DJs at this strictly drug and alcohol-free event.
If attendees need to take a break from the action in the chill-out space, they can enjoy dinner from food trucks and spend time with friends, all for free. Bookings are essential
QR Code attached to direct to ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/826495509317?aff=oddtdtcreator
Academic Care this week
Our Academic Care lessons this week covered a range of topics. Families are encouraged to have a conversation about the information presented to their child.
Year 7- ‘Asking for Help’
Year 8 – ‘Phones and sleep’
Year 9 – ‘Rising above cyberbullying’
Year 10- ‘Smoking and your health’ plus NESA confirmation checking
Year 11- Careers presentation and NESA confirmation checking
Year 12- Police/ Highway Patrol talk and NESA confirmation checking
Information Webinars and Information for Parents and Carers
Wellio offers free parent webinars across the year to assist parents and children. Parents and carers are encouraged to register and participate.
The information below offers the dates and registration instructions. If anyone missed the webinar on 14 March that focused on Managing Anxiety then you can access the recording once registered on the Wellio site.
- Tuesday 14 May 6:30pm - Phones & Social Media
- Thursday 29 August 6:30pm - Building Healthy Relationships
- Thursday 31 October 6:30pm - Resilience & Setbacks
Parents can register to attend any or all of these sessions here and you can find our marketing materials for each session here.
Keeping children safe is a top priority at Carroll College. To assist our families we recommend the invaluable resources that can be found on the eSafety Commissioner Website www.esafety.gov.au If you have any questions or concerns about the online environment and safe practices the eSafety Commissioner site is the place to go to find reliable information and advice that covers a wide range of child safety topics.
Now that Autumn has begun, the mornings are getting cooler. Students are reminded that they can wear their College jerseys, jackets and blazers as their extra layer of warmth. No one is to be wearing non-uniform clothing such as sloppy-joes or skivvies. All students are reminded to make sure that they have their names clearly written on all their belongings.
Kind regards,
Mrs Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care
As we enter the fifth week of Lent, the College community thanks you for your generous donations so far. Below is the story of Leaia who has directly benefited from the work of Caritas. This week students have learnt about Leaia in Humanities and RE classes.
Samoa may be a country surrounded by water, but access to clean drinking water is scarce in some areas, with many families facing extreme hardship as a result.Leaia is a mother of five children aged 8 to 13. During the week, Leaia completes daily tasks with her sister Ene, while their husbands work on a cattle farm on the other side of the island. Their husbands come home each weekend to spend time with the family.
In an incredible act of resourcefulness, Leaia’s family built their home entirely out of recycled scraps collected from a nearby recycling plant, to avoid wasting precious household income. Leaia’s family only has enough income to pay for her children’s food and necessities. Leaia goes to the local shops to buy ingredients and, where she can, harvests fruits from her own garden. The family relies on solar power for lighting and gas, and a wood burner for cooking. Their home is not connected to a piped water system, so they used to rely solely on rainwater collected in old fridges.
When their water ran out, Leaia had to walk with her young children to collect water in buckets and containers from a neighbour down the street. Before being able to rely on her neighbour, she would walk a 40-minute round trip each day with her young children to fetch water in hot, humid conditions. The children would have to take several breaks, as the buckets were very heavy for them to lift.
With the support of Caritas Australia’s local partner Caritas Samoa, a 3,000 litre water tank was installed at Leaia’s home to harvest rainwater. This means that her family can now have access to clean water to drink and bathe in. The time that was previously used to collect drinking water can now be used for other essential tasks and, most importantly, her children don’t have to miss out on school.
Parents are warmly invited to our Easter Service being held on Holy Thursday, 28 April at 10.10am in the College Hall. Our Year 9 and 10 Youth Ministry students have prepared a short contemporary reflection on the Easter story. It is estimated that the reflection will run for around twenty-five minutes. We look forward to seeing you there.
Anna Smart
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
Please keep the following students and their family in your prayers. Matthew (Year 11), Isabelle (Year 8) and Lachlan (Year 7) on the passing of their Great Grandmother.
Hi! I’m Angie and I am one of your three Social Justice Captains for 2024!
I put my name down for Social Justice because I believe all human rights should be respected, protected and promoted. The way I see being a Social Justice Captain is as an opportunity for me and for others who have a strong passion for equity and equality, and a chance to incorporate our ideas to make everyone feel acknowledged, empowered and respected.
My ultimate goal as one of your Social Justice Captains is to set a footpath and a contemporary guiding map that allows my peers and the school to feel respected, acknowledged and included, and to hopefully inspire others to follow in the footsteps of Social Justice, supporting the wider community outside of school.
Now, here are some fun facts about me as a little get-to-know!
My favourite colour is Lilac, and I love tulips!
Cats are most definitely my favourite animal, having 3 (I really want more though…)
Winter is probably the best season in my opinion.
Growing up I always watched crime documentaries and shows which stemmed my interest in forensic science.
I usually sit in the senior courtyard with my best friend Emma, who I’ve been best friends with for almost 10 years! (We are always together… And I mean always...!)
Hi everyone, I’m Sophie, one of your Social Justice Captains for 2024!
I start with acknowledging that ‘Leadership is based on inspiration not domination, on cooperation not intimidation.’ When applying for this position, I thought to myself what I can I do to make school a place of inclusivity where everyone feels welcomed.
I believe all talents should be celebrated no matter how big or small and everyone should feel the support of having friends and a safe place within the college community.
Since joining the college in 2021, I have come across several role models who continue to exert humility and kindness. I have had to adapt to ‘coastal life' as I moved from an all-girls school in Sydney (a massive change!). Qualities that I believe are needed to make a good leader are doing everything with anticipation and welcoming everyone with a smile as I pass through the college. I normally sit outside the art rooms with my friends or I am roaming around the school, so if you ever need anything or someone to talk to, come say hey!
Here are some fun facts about myself:
- I have a blue cattle dog and her name is Penny
- I grew up in Sydney and moved to the coast in 2021
- My favourite singers right now are Noah Kahan & Zach Bryan
- I love going to the gym most days after school or going for a walk and watching the sunset
- I love Mecca and spending money on expensive makeup
- I am pretty tall for a girl.. 5’10
- I love camping and swimming in the ocean
And… that's it from me! I look forward to working with the SLT and creating fun and new initiatives for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.
Hi, I’m Chloe, I am one of your Social Justice Captains for 2024.
I applied for Social Justice Captain because I love helping people and participating in community projects like charity events. My ultimate goal as your Social Justice Captain in the coming 12 months is to be an approachable senior that students can come and speak to if they are struggling with certain things in their lives, reinforce the fact that seniors are not scary and you can approach them without hesitation. A couple of fun facts about me:
I love the colours blue and green.
My favourite TV show without a doubt is Big Bang Theory (ask any of my friends), if you were ever to watch Big Bang Theory with me I would know word for word.
My favourite place in the entire world is Cairns QLD and I hope to live there someday. For my future, I am hoping to either have a job in the Australian Defence Force, Police Force or in criminal law.
If you ever need someone to talk to or would just like to have a chat I am usually sitting in front of the art rooms on the wooden table.
Have a great day :)
Sentral App for Parents
Have you downloaded the Sentral for Parents App? The Sentral App provides a convenient gateway to the Sentral Parent Portal. It simplifies access to important information like student timetables, daily notices, and school reports.
The newsfeed is a feature the College has recently started to use. Additionally, parents can now effortlessly submit absence notes directly to the school via the app.
Download the app today!
Once you have downloaded the app, search for Carroll College and log in using your Sentral username and password.
We hope you find it an easy way to access your portal information.
Helpful links
Getting started with the Sentral for Parents App
Are your details up-to-date?
Parents can now update their details in their Compass App. To ensure your information is up to date, open the Compass App and click on “Open in Browser” in the “more” section. Then, navigate to the settings toggle to find “Update My Details”. The College will be notified when changes are made to ensure our records are accurate.
School Photos – late orders
School photos have arrived and were distributed to students last week. Parents can still use the online ordering system to purchase photos. Simply visit The School Photographer website https://www.theschoolphotographer.com.au. ALL students were photographed on the day so families will not miss out.
NSW School Vaccination Program
Year 7 immunisations will take place on Thursday 23 May. NSW Health will be at the College to administer the vaccinations. Parents/carers will need to consent to their child's vaccination online through the Service NSW site - 'online consent portal'.
If you have questions regarding the school immunisation program, please contact the Public Health Unit.
Mother’s Day Breakfast – Save the Date!
We will hold our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast on Thursday 9 May from 7.30 am to 8.30 am in the College Hub. We hope you can join us for this special celebration.
Next week’s reminders …
- Good luck to our Basketball teams competing in the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese competition on Tuesday 26 March in Canberra.
- Archdiocesan Tennis training is being held on Wednesday 27 March.
- Our Easter Service will take place on Thursday 28 March. All parents are welcome to join us. It will be held in the Hall starting at 10.10am.
- Public Holiday – Friday 29 March
- Public Holiday – Monday 1 April
- Tuesday 2 April – College Assembly
- Good luck to our tennis teams competing in Goulburn on Tuesday 2 April and our netball teams on Thursday 4 April in Broulee.
Sandra Harris
Administration Coordinator
School Fees
School Fee statements for Term 1 2024 were issued to parent emails on 28 February 2024. If you did not receive your statement please contact the College.
For detailed information regarding your school fee account, you are able to log in via your Compass Portal to view all transactions and charges after the statements have been issued. To do this you can log into your app, select 'More' down the bottom right hand corner, then select 'Open in Browser' on bottom left. Once the new screen has opened, click the cogwheel (settings) up the top right hand corner. From here you are able to select 'My Payments' to view transactions or 'Saved Cards' to alter your card details.
BPAY payments - please ensure you are using the new BPAY details as noted on your most recent statement.
When reviewing your statement, please note that any amount showing as a negative indicates a credit transaction.
Fees are preferred to be paid via BPAY. You can also make payments via Cash, Eftpos at the Front Office or the Compass Portal.
Should you require any fee assistance for 2024 please make urgent contact with our Business Manager, Dalys Whipp via email finance.ccb@cg.catholic.edu.au
CCC Golf Report
Bronte, Sophie and Bill Eppelstun competed in the CCC Golf Championships on Monday 11 March at Belmont Golf Club. It’s a beautiful course with a back 9 that hugs the coastline.
The girls teed off early in near-perfect conditions. Sophie carded a 2 under par and won the CCC girl’s division and was selected to the NSWCCC team. Bronte played well against much older opponents.
Bill teed off near noon and the wind had picked up considerably making scoring tough. He managed a 5 over which was enough to gain selection into the CCC boys team. Congratulations!
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| Bronte Eppelstun | Sophie Eppelstun | Bill Eppelstun |
Sophie has also been selected for the NSW Junior State Team for the second time. They will play in Perth over the April school holidays. She was also selected for the senior State team and will play in Queensland in early May.
Archdiocese Soccer
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn U18's Football (Soccer) teams.
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| Charlotte Welsh | Tyler Cooper | Charlie Samsa | Oscar Bruce |
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| Joshua Smart | Hugh Wignell | Michael Aitken | Jack Hewison |
They will now represent Canberra Goulburn at the Southern Country trials to be held in Bathurst on 27 March.
Upcoming Sporting Events and Nominations
Archdiocese Basketball Competition - Carroll College has 6 teams entered in this competition to be held on Tuesday 26 March at Tuggeranong.
Archdiocese Tennis - Carroll College has 2 teams entered in this competition to be held on Tuesday 2 April at Goulburn.
Carroll College Surfing Championships - students are to see Mr Fogarty to receive a permission note via compass. The competition will be held on Wednesday 10 April.
Western Rugby League U15 and Open Trials - students are to register for trials by going to https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc and these trials will be held at Forbes on Wednesday 3 April.
Eurobodalla Secondary Netball Cup - Carroll College has a number of teams attending on Thursday 4 April at Broulee
NSWCCC Girls 15 years & under Australian Football (AFL) Closes 12 April NSWCCC Selections - Monday 6 May & Tuesday 7 May @ Wagga Wagga
NSWCCC Boys 16s Football (Soccer) - EOI Closes 30 April
Successful notification by 7 May
NSWCCC Selections - Friday 17 May @ Kareela
NSWCCC 16 years & 18 years Basketball - closes 3 May 2023
NSWCCC Selections - 18 Years Monday 13 May, 16 Years Tuesday 14 May @ Sutherland
NSWCCC 15s & Opens Hockey selections - closes 3 May 2024
NSWCCC Selections - Monday 20 May at Bathurst
NSWCCC 17 years and under Water Polo Selections - nominations close 17 May 2024
NSWCCC Selections Monday 27 May @ Ryde 8:30am - 12pm Boys & 12pm - 3:30pm Girls
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Distance Education at Carroll College
In 2024 we have five students studying courses via Distance Education.
Courses for Carroll College are offered by New South Wales School of Languages (NSWSL) which is based in Petersham, Sydney and Finigan Distance Education High School which is based in Queanbeyan.
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| Matthew Jansen | Dannica Ross | Erin Drewsen |
| Chinese - NSWSL | Korean - NSWSL |
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Year 12 University of Wollongong - Future Me Program
A group of Year 12 students have joined the Future Me Program at UOW Batemans Bay campus.
The program aims to connect students with UOW staff and representatives to prepare for important decision-making ahead, explore post-high school opportunities and help navigate the Early Admission process.
We wish the students all the best for the 6 week program.
Universities Admission Centre (UAC) - UPDATE
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes applications for admission to most undergraduate courses at participating institutions.
Key Dates
Applications open: 3rd April 2024, 7.30am
SRS applications close: 16th September 2024, 11.59pm
Early bird application deadline: 30th September 2024, 11.59
SRS change of preference deadline: 1 Nov 2024, 11.59pm
First SRS offers released: 8 Nov 2024, 7.30am
2025 Admissions
Applications for 2025 entry open on 3 April for domestic students. UAC will email UAC PINs to all NSW HSC students on 3 April. Students will need their NESA student number and their UAC PIN to apply through UAC.
Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme is an early offer program through UAC. Once you apply for an SRS application, the school will be notified and a teacher will rate the student on a range of criteria. The SRS application is now part of the undergraduate application. Students will be asked to confirm that their school name is correct. If a student needs to upload their Year 11 results, they will be prompted to do so.
In November you can receive one unconditional offer and one or more conditional offers.
For more information and the UAC application process: https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/scholarships-and-schemes/schools-recommendation-schemes
UAC Guide
UAC is no longer producing the UAC Guide in hard copy. All information about the next admissions cycle will be updated on the UAC website from April.
LIVE webinar for parents
This webinar is specifically designed for parents supporting their student's journey to higher education. Parents will learn how to navigate the application process more efficiently so that they can confidently guide students towards their university dreams. They'll receive valuable insights on course preferences, adjustment factors and selection ranks plus a detailed timeline of key dates.
This UAC Digital event will be run from several platforms, including Easy Webinar (our preferred webinar service), Facebook and Instagram. Please see the link attached for registration. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://enews.uac.edu.au/t/r-l-tihtddn-ntjlruliji-y/__;!!Ax-PnKpllFIIgPxB!mHZxr02d66y_A_sQO89XyEKaobIGPXSOu_DTncvzPRvNREkVAnduwNMKa0hwoqBuRyC-M4tw1IH7CL7pJYeJWYvbjGFHazfhby0-$?authuser=0
- ATAR Calculation to Application: A Parent's Roadmap to Uni Entry
- Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024
- Time: 6pm
Charles Sturt University Advantage key dates for 2024 (Early Entry)
The Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program is CSU's unique offer program. It looks at your Year 11 results and soft skills – things like communication, empathy, resilience, and the motivation to create a world worth living in. See below for 2024 key dates (dates can be subject to change).
- Applications open: 1 May 2024
- Applications close: 31 August 2024
- Offers will be released mid-late September 2024
More Information and to register interest: https://study.csu.edu.au/information-for/school-leavers/charles-sturt-advantage
Medicine and Dentistry Entry Exam (UCAT)
Students that are considering a careers in medicine or dentistry, need to sit a compulsory entry exam known as the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) before they can apply for relevant places for university.
Key dates are open for the 2024 exam. More information and registration: https://www.ucat.edu.au/
UCAT & Pathways into Medicine - Information Session for Students in Yr 9-12 and Parents
The National Institute of Education ( UCAT NIE) is proud to present the free information seminar all about UCAT and the undergraduate pathways into medicine and dentistry. This forum is an excellent opportunity for students, and parents to find out about the UCAT and to have their questions answered by an expert who has been working in the field.
Registration: https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-free/free-ucat-information-sessions
The Australian National University (ANU) Direct Entry Program
ANU is opening their Direct Entry Program for potential 2025 undergraduate students.
Applications open: 1 March 2024
Applications close: 13th May 2024
Offers released: 5th September 2024
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Mrs Amy Dalgleish amy.dalgleish@cg.catholic.edu.au
Last week, on Wednesday we departed from school at 2:00pm and headed to Lake Tabourie where we made experiences that would last a lifetime.
We had great fun doing activities.
Building our tents was hard but the teachers helped and we managed to get it right. Even with all the hard work they put into the camp, they still managed to make the nights fun for us.
The first night we were there we played activities on the sand including Capture the Flag. We would do fun activities in our groups, responsibly led by our Year 11 leaders, such as a small skit, the mannequin challenge, beach games/water games, and much much more.
On the last night of camp, we had a disco where we had loads of fun singing, dancing and laughing with our friends. The food was really good, especially the nachos and the breakfast burritos. We thank the amazing cooks kindly for their services and a huge thanks to the Year 11 leaders and teachers who volunteered to help us have an incredible time.
We were sad to leave and we both cannot wait to come back in Year 11! We arrived back at school around 3:00pm on Friday, coming back from an awesome 7/11 Peer Support Camp.
Claire Bellette and Lily Smart
On Wednesday 6 March, Years 7 and 11 attended camp in Lake Tabourie. It was beautiful and a great location.
When we got there, we had our first challenging task of setting up a tent which went better than expected, and in some cases, Year 7 were far better and quicker than Year 11.
After we had played icebreaker games, it was followed by meeting our amazing groups. We then went for a swim in the lagoon which was refreshing. We raced to the showers thinking it was going to be a quiet night, but Mr Hodges changed that. After dinner, a delicious burger, we had a trivia activity on geography and how well we know our teachers, and let me tell you we were all shocked when we found out how Mr Brady was almost deported from England!
After trivia, we had a night activity where we got into house groups and set up bases all around the beach. We had to tag and steal cones from other players and houses, which turned into a very fierce competition.
In the end, MacKillop and Xavier had taken the home run by signing a treaty and combining the house points, beating Chisholm. I can speak for everyone when I say everyone was tired and sore.
The next day we had our breakfast and the day began with a day packed with team building activities such as making posters, surf life saving, sand engineering, tri - sport competition, Biggest free standing peg competition along with a free choice of activity. In between actitivies, we had morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea which was amazing. Around 5 pm we had finished activities, and once again, the showers were packed.
Around 6pm we had dinner and then we all met in the common room and had another activity. We organised into our groups and we were told to choose random items from a table. After this we were told to make a tv ad using these objects, however, we had to create another purpose for the object, and some of the ads were hilarious and made everyone laugh. After this, we had a disco where Miss Delaney DJ'd and played amazing music, as well as having Lachlan Meed sing Party in the U.S.A. which was a big surprise.
After the disco, we all retired back to our tents, however still annoying our teachers with our hilarious jokes. The next morning, we had breakfast and packed up our tents. We then performed a famous trend back in 2020 which is called the mannequin trend, where everyone freezes in a pose in a scenario and a teacher comes around and films all of our scenarios, which was great fun.
Not long after, we hit the beach, and the water was amazing and so refreshing, but came to an end when we came back to our camp spot and had lunch. After we packed all of the gear into the buses we had, what felt like forever, a long trip back to school.
Overall, Lake Tabourie was absolutely amazing! The staff had put a truly perfect camp together for Years 7 and 11.
Isabella Syne
The 7-11 Peer Support Camp 2024 was an outstanding three days of team-building activities and leadership opportunities. The first day began after Period 4 when we took three buses up to Lake Tabourie.
Over the days we were able to get to know our groups and recognise our strengths and weaknesses as a collective. The weather was absolutely stunning on the time away, with hardly a cloud to be seen and nearly everyone enjoyed the beachy bliss.
The action-packed games and challenges encouraged everyone to get out of their comfort zone and try something new. Fueled by the delicious food supplied by Mrs Dalgleish and the Year 11 catering students, we were able to spend the days with Year 7 students, whom we may not ordinarily have gotten to know.
Whilst I enjoyed all of the camps my favourite part would probably have to be the numerous musical numbers performed by Year 7 students across the three days. The camp was a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend for any Year 10 students thinking about being involved in it next year.
Thank you to the staff for facilitating such a great experience.
Erin Drewsen
103 Year 8 students and their Maths teachers enjoyed a great day for their annual visit to Mogo Wildlife Park. The Park staff were very welcoming and we were privileged to see Kias, the baby gorilla, come out to play.
Throughout the day students were required to use their Maths skills in answering questions. When the students were asked what skills they needed their responses included addition, subtraction, multiplication, times tables, algebra, decimals, percentages, pricing and data skills, graphing, substitution, ratio and problem solving.
When asked, ‘What made it a fun day for you?’ students responded with:
I found it really fun that we got to spend the day with our friends, go around the zoo solving questions, see all the animals and win prizes - Elsie
Being with my friends all day and seeing all the different animals – Ruby D
I fed the giraffes – Hannah
There are different strategies to solve a problem – Harry R
Seeing all the animals and getting to have a fun time doing maths with your mates – Lincoln
We got to work in partners and go around the zoo answering questions ourselves -Chloe
Going to a different place with my friends scavenger hunting and winning cool prizes – Aaliya
We had to do maths all day and it was easy and fun and you got to meet new people and do maths questions with them – Sienna
At the Year 8 Mogo Zoo Math Day, I learnt a lot about maths which improved my maths skills. I also learnt heaps about the animals at the zoo - Erica
I did the work with friends in other classes and that made it fun - Alexandra
Being out with friends and learning in a different environment - Alec
Hanging out with friends and completing challenges – Taylah
Each year students studying Visual Arts make a ceramic fish or sea creature.
Students learn about local fish species and create a sculpture that reflects their local environment. For many students, it is also a reminder of summer spent fishing and the one that got away!
Each year students have the choice of taking their ceramic artwork home or adding it to the classroom wall, creating a permanent and beautiful art installation in our school.
