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Dear Parents, Students and Friends
I trust that your week is going well. It is hard to believe we are one month into Term 2. There are several areas of interest to highlight this week. Please take the time to read the newsletter each fortnight. We aim is to keep you updated on College events and recognise the many achievements of our students.
Illawarra and South East NSW Regional Training Awards
Cyber Safety
Carroll College will be hosting an important information session on cyber safety on Monday 24 May 2021. I strongly encourage families to attend. Student safety online is an ongoing concern that must be managed collaboratively between home and school. Inappropriate online activity occurs more often than you may realise, and for the most, this is happening outside of the school context. Parents need to be aware of the dangers, the ‘secret’ accounts some children create, the exploitative nature of online activity, and the consequences that may follow. Youth Liaison Officer, Senior Constable Donna Clarke will lead this discussion for families. This is a ‘parent only’ meeting and should not be missed. This is an opportunity for parents to seek clarification and ask questions about what’s ‘trending’ online for teenagers now. You will find full details on the information flyer that is published in this newsletter. It can also be found on our CCB Facebook page.
Student Amenities Block
As previously communicated, the College is working closely with Architect, Russell McFarland in the development of a new student toilet block. We are really pleased to be improving these facilities for students. It is important that amenities are attractive, functional, and hygienic. I’m sure this project will be appreciated.
These plans will go out to tender in the next month.
‘Tell Them From Me’ School Surveys
Planning is underway for the introduction of 'Tell Them From Me', a new school improvement survey for staff, students and parents. You may be familiar with previous annual satisfaction surveys that have assisted the College to gather community feedback which informs strategic direction and school improvements. More information will follow in the coming weeks. The survey will be distributed to all families later this term. Your input is valued and appreciated.
Musical
Our musical cast are well into rehearsals and preparation for this year’s musical extravaganza Strictly Ballroom. Tickets can be pre-purchased through the office at the College and seating will be allocated for this production. Get in early and secure your tickets for a great night of entertainment!
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care Report
Recently two of our staff trained to deliver the Season’s for Growth Program. Through community sponsorship the College is now resourced and ready to offer this program for our students. Seasons for Growth is an innovative grief and loss program that uses the imagery of the seasons to illustrate the experience of grief. The aim of the program is, not to provide counselling and therapy, but to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people (aged 6-18) who are dealing with significant life changes by exploring the impact of the change and loss on everyday life and learning new ways to respond to these changes.
In life many factors can cause change such as:
- Friends can come and go
- Loss of someone or something you love
- Parents and families separate
- Moving to a new place
- Impact of illness
- Family work-life changes
Seasons for Growth is a small group program that combines psychology and education with peer support, within a person centred learning approach. The Program is run over 8 sessions with small groups of 4-7 participants and is facilitated by trained adult “Companions”. The participants are provided with a safe space to learn, share and reflect and are supported by richly illustrated participant journals. Seasons for Growth has been evaluated extensively over the last 15 years. The most recent evaluation conducted by Southern Cross University concluded that the Seasons for Growth Program: builds understanding and skills, improves participants’ emotional wellbeing, enables participants to express their views, thoughts and feelings and strengthens participants’ social and support networks.
We suggest that anyone affected by bereavement wait 6-12 months before participating in a Seasons for Growth program. If you would like your son or daughter to participate in this valuable program please email me on louise.ibbett@cg.catholic.edu.au or by phone at the College or email your child’s Pastoral Coordinator. Once we have sufficient numbers we will make contact with participants to finalise the arrangements.
Once again the RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) program was found to be an invaluable experience for our Yr 11 and Yr 12 students. During the day students spent time with the Police exploring scenarios, safety and consequences which were all supported with data. The personal experiences of accident survivors or the relatives of victims brought home the reality of the road toll whilst the practical demonstrations of speed and stopping distances was a true wake up call. Everyone who attended has been changed by the experience of the RYDA program. Thank you goes to all the volunteer Rotary people and the Police for inviting us to such a worthwhile experience and Mr Szkwarek for attending. We truly know the meaning of the phrase drive safe!
Last week we hosted our Yr 7 Information evening for students looking to begin at the College in 2022. This year we presented a Pastoral Care stall offering details of how we care for the students at the College and some fun experiences such as the Yr 7 Camp. On the night the Pastoral team were kept busy with enquiries about the exciting options Carroll College has to offer. Thank you to the Pastoral Coordinators for being present on the night to answer lots of questions.
Last Thursday Fr Martins and Seminarian Mark visited the College and dropped in to say hello in the Pastoral Office. Both our visitors were very welcome and pleased to be shown through the changes that have been made to the Pastoral Care space. Already we have students that are making use of the space to play games during the student breaks and meet to work on projects like the Senior Leadership team who were finalizing the school project to collect plastic lids to contribute to making prosthetic limbs for people in need.
We are now in Term 2 and the expectation is that all students are now wearing their winter uniform. All students are encouraged to ensure that they clearly label their clothing in case it goes astray. Can all parents please assist the College staff in ensuring that students comply with not only the length of uniforms which adds to warmth but also regulations to do with hair length and styles and jewellery expectations. For your information please see the uniform policy.
SAVE THE DATE!
On Monday 24 May 2021 we will be hosting a K-12 Cyber safety evening here at the College. We strongly recommend that parents attend this evening so they can receive updates and be supported in how to safely advise their child through the social media world they live in. We will hear from Senior Constable Donna Clarke and other recognized members of the NSW Police.
We have also been contacted by Eurobodalla Council informing us of the Eurobodalla Volunteer Expo which is just over a week away. The Expo is a result of Council’s youth recovery forums in 2020, where volunteering was identified as a priority for young people.
The Expo will be showcasing to the youth and wider members of our community the different services and organisations who offer volunteering opportunities across the Shire. It will be held at Moruya’s Riverside Park, alongside the Moruya Country Market, on Saturday 22 May from 10am.
Please check out the poster and details so you can find ways to get involved with our local community.
As always if you have any concerns or would like to speak to a member of the pastoral team please feel free to contact the College on 44 715600.
Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care
Assistant Principal Curriculum News
Students in Years 7 and 9 are currently part way through the annual NAPLAN testing. Each year group sit four short tests that cover their ability in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions and Numeracy. We encourage all students to do their best in these tests as we use our results to assess our current teaching programs. Results are released later in the year when each student will receive a written report about their achievement.
The rest of the College are well settled into the routine of the term. Looking at each year group’s assessment calendars, many tasks are becoming due in the next few weeks. Please speak with your student and see how they are going with these tasks and that they are planning their time well.
The Year 12 HSC Trial Examination timetable is attached for your viewing. Please ensure your Year 12 student is planning their study routine now so that they can demonstrate their learning in these very important exams. These exams usually contribute a very large percentage of a student’s assessment mark, so doing well in them will ensure a good school assessment mark. The school assessment mark contributes 50% of a student’s final HSC mark. Also attached is a draft study timetable that I have spoken to Year 12 about. They can use it to better concentrate their study efforts.
John O’Neill
Assistant Principal
Curriculum and Achievement
The Study Timetable is designed to ensure you are using your time effectively.
The idea behind it is that you book in regular times to do your homework AND your study. Print off the two-week timetable (the third week is for our seniors as they approach their major exams).
In the first row, copy down the subjects you have at school that day. You will probably have some homework to complete in these subjects.
Then block out all the known disruptions where you cannot complete homework and study. This includes things like your sports training, work shifts, dinner and your bedtime. It is very important that you have a balanced life of some study and schoolwork and some relaxation activities.
The remaining times are when you can complete your homework and do some study for your exams. You MUST include study time, not just homework and assessment task completion. The more often you revisit a concept, the more of it you will remember, so make revision notes of what you did in class today, hand draw and label diagrams, make dot point summaries, etc. Next time you study this topic, go over these notes, see what you can remember, see if you can summarise your summaries.
If you do this for all your subjects every day you will be building your knowledge and your exam study will be a breeze.
Remember you must plan for success, and if you develop and follow a study timetable like this, you are setting yourself up for academic success.
Good luck with it and if you want any further help please speak to one of your teachers or myself.
Mr O'Neill
Assistant Principal
Curriculum and Achievement
Tuesday 18 May – Year 8 Medieval Show
Wednesday 19 May – Eurobodalla Youth Committee meeting
Monday 24 May – Cyber Information Session for parents (5.30pm)
Tuesday 25 May – Archdiocese Cross Country
Friday 4 June – Year 6 Confirmation retreat
Wednesday 9 June – College assembly
Monday 14 June – Queen’s Birthday public holiday
Tuesday 15 June - Gurubangamba mentoring day
Wednesday 16 June – Eurobodalla Youth Committee meeting
Thursday 17 June – Athletics throwing events
Friday 18 June – Athletics carnival
Monday 21 June – Musical dress rehearsal
Tuesday 22 June – Musical matinee performance
Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 June – Musical night performances
Friday 25 June – last day Term 2
In the last Newsletter I wrote briefly about this year being a year dedicated to St Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father and Patron of the Universal Church. I thought today I would expand upon what this means for the Catholic family.
In a recent Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows. By way of honouring Saint Joseph and acknowledge his 150 years as Father of the Universal Church, Pope Francis declared 2021 the Year of Saint Joseph.
I have included a link below to a beautiful article written about the Apostolic Letter and Pope Francis’ reflection on the characteristics of Saint Joseph. The article includes a section on the happiness of Saint Joseph.
“Happiness for Joseph involved a true gift of self: “In him, we never see frustration, but only trust,” writes Pope Francis. “His patient silence was the prelude to concrete expressions of trust.” Joseph stands out, therefore, as an exemplary figure for our time, in a world that “needs fathers,” and not “tyrants”; a society that “rejects those who confuse authority with authoritarianism, service with servility, discussion with oppression, charity with a welfare mentality, power with destruction.”
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-12/pope-francis-proclaims-year-of-st-joseph.html
As a teacher, and as a parent, the need to show children and young people that there is an alternative to the motto of ‘self-first and only’ is so important. Sometimes the attitude that giving to others or being of service is somehow ‘less than’ or weak appears to be growing. Joseph is a clear reminder of the strength that comes from a place of selflessness and dedication to another.
Throughout the year and in the last few weeks of May, a month traditionally dedicated to Mary, the College will be reflecting on Joseph and Mary both as Jesus’ loving, dedicated parents, but also as role models for Christians and good people everywhere. This morning the staff were blessed with a wonderful meditation on the “Hail Mary” led by Mr Robert Wales. Part of the prayer included the following intentions,
“Mary was the Mother of Jesus. May we also bring Jesus into the world for others.
Mary lived a life pleasing to God. May we do God’s will in all things.
Mary was a person of courage. May we do what we know is right.”
Our Catholic tradition blesses us with inspirational role models who help us to see what is possible and who can present to us an alternative to the “me, me me” narrative to which we are all so often exposed.
First Friday of the Months Soup Night
A reminder that on the first Friday of the Month, St Bernard’s Parish is hosting a soup night. The evening will have a short reflection on Saint Joseph’s life and character. Following this, complimentary soup and conversation are to be shared and everyone is most welcome. The next soup night is Friday 4 June.
Erica Drewsen
RE Coordinator
St Bernard’s Parish would like to invite you and your family to the Youth and Family Mass being held on Sunday 6 June at 5pm. Following Mass, we will be holding our first Youth Gathering from 6pm-7pm to bring together young people from across our community. The event will be filled with all sorts of activities, fun and food.
It is a great opportunity to meet new friends, ask questions and explore your faith with other young people. Families are welcome to join with their children.
We hope to see you there!
Liarna Miller
Youth Minister
Archdiocesan Soccer
On Monday 3 May, Carroll College took away a senior boys, senior girls, junior boys and junior girls soccer team to compete in the Canberra – Goulburn Archdiocesan soccer championships at Dickson oval in the ACT. All teams played to the best of their abilities which lead them to all place in the top three overall; senior girls placing 2nd and senior boys, junior boys and junior girls both placing 3rd. This was a tremendous effort from all the students that attended the day.
Some of the day’s highlights included Ryles Schuchmann’s top left hand goal in the senior boys game against Lumen, Rhys Flood for an overall incredible effort in the mid-field, Ruby Connor for great co-captaincy and game day performance, Fleur Taylor for exceptional on field performance, Declan Foran for fearless goalkeeping, Foxx McGeachy for scoring some outstanding goals, Meg Phillips for great sportsmanship and continued effort in all games, Madeleine Forner for consistent and strategic goalkeeping, Ruby Harrington for showing a continued passion for soccer and Bree McFadyen for being a supportive, organised and skillful captain and player. All the students played extremely well and contributed to their teams with a positive and encouraging attitude, all players should be proud of their efforts on the day!
Special thanks to Erin Smith, Wayne Foster, Izabela Rudol and Tayah Hancock that attended and made such a great day possible.
7-10 Boys report
Some highlights for the junior boys soccer team.
The first game we scored two goals (final score 3-2 loss). It was a start that lacked team cohesion and a long-ball game was played with the defence kicking the ball up-field to the forwards who finished with confidence. Wonderful goals were scored by Michael Aitken and Foxx McGeachy. Unfortunately the counter-attacking play of the Hennessy opposition after we scored was too strong for our defence and they scored in reply each time and then scored the winning goal in the last minute. It was a good warm-up game for us and we knew we had to develop our team play.
The second game was much better with more team play in a traditional 4-4-2 configuration. This game provided better quality football and a higher skill level. The highlight of this game was Declan Foran who was courageous and skillful as goalkeeper. He pounced on and stopped a good many solid shots on goal from the Trinity opposition. Kody Gill rallied the defensive line and was very strong in defense. Our only goal was from Tyler Cooper who danced around the defenders in the goal box and put the ball in the back of the net.
The third game was the best game for us. We were now warmed up and more understanding of our positional play and teamwork. The final score was 2-1 with the Lumen Christi opposition scoring in the last second of the game. Lincoln Dell was very fast and skillful. Callum Coulter showed good ball control and dominance in the mid-field. Foxx McGeachy made some excellent transitional runs along the wing. Goals were from Michael Aitken and Tyler Cooper who both saw their opportunity in the breakdown of play.
All the players not mentioned so far made an outstanding contribution at some point during all three games:
Murray Harrington – strong in the mid-field and skillful on the ball.
Jake Sullivan – used his strength to make some excellent kicks up-field in transitional play.
Will Dallas – very solid in defense in his roving role.
Hugh Wignell – very strong in defense.
Baxter Clarke – enjoyed playing as an attacking mid-fielder.
Albie Shilling – strong in defence all day.
Nate Pike – pushed forward as striker and showed good skills stepping into the role of goal-keeper in the final game.
Mr Foster (Coach)
Cross Country Results 2021
Our annual cross country was held on the 10th of May at Broulee Beach. Results are posted below. Thanks to everyone who participated on the day. Presentations will be held at the next college assembly.
Age Champions
Age |
Sex |
Winner |
Runner up |
3rd place |
12 |
M |
Bryce Thomson |
||
12 |
F |
Chelsea Tyrrell |
Charlee Rush |
Georgia Lovegrove |
13 |
M |
Kodi Perkins |
Lincoln Dell |
Justin Murphy |
13 |
F |
Sophee McFadyen |
Alexis Leth |
Piper Schuchmann |
14 |
M |
William Tiffen |
Riley Beby |
Callum Coulter |
14 |
F |
Kira Pendlebury |
Erin Drewsen |
Skye Wildman |
15 |
M |
Michael Aitken |
Harry Barrington |
Oscar Woolridge |
15 |
F |
Sarah Tuckwell |
Emma Penberthy |
Sophie Eppelstun |
16 |
M |
Mark Tuckwell |
Myles Duncombe |
Bailey Brady |
16 |
F |
Raphaella Herford |
Grace Ralston |
Madeline Talbot |
17+ |
M |
Rhys Flood |
Cooper Brady |
Harry Haultain |
17+ |
F |
Sarah Penberthy |
Gemma Ferguson |
Leila Patyus |
House results
House |
Chisholm |
MacKillop |
Xavier |
Points |
1st - 1149 |
2nd - 972 |
3rd - 806 |
Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn Sports - School Calendar
Dear Parents and Students
RE: CARROLL COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE SPORT PATHWAYS
I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents and students of the procedures to follow regarding representative sporting events that occur at Carroll College and within the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese and at a NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) level.
If a student wishes to try out for a NSW CCC sporting event they must register for the event via the https://csnsw.sport/ website. Here, parents will need to create an account for their child/children (if you haven't already done so). This can be done on the top right-hand tab of the website. Many parents will have already done this if their child moved from either St Mary's or St Bernard's Primary Schools into Carroll College. Parents can then search under the tab ‘sports’ and scroll down the list of available sporting options for NSW CCC. This will provide the relevant information (eg. dates, venues etc). If you would like your child to attend any events, you must register your child via the website. This formalises the process and it is where consent and payment are made. I will then receive a notification and this registration will be approved by me as Sports Coordinator. Students and parents should be checking this website on a regular basis to ensure that they do not miss any events that they may be interested in. It is the parents' responsibility to register their child for the event and ensure that they are able to get to and from the venue. This process will also need to be followed if a student is successful in making a Canberra Goulburn representative team, and then goes onto CCC level (eg. cross country, swimming and athletics).
Throughout the year, students will also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of other sporting events such as Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese Gala Days (eg. soccer, netball, tennis etc). There will also be local sporting events held in the Eurobodalla area such a League Tag, cricket gala days, school surfing, AFL etc. These will be advertised via Sentral. It is the students' responsibility to read Sentral notices daily to ensure they do not miss out on an event they may be interested in. The organising teacher/s will place sign-up sheets on the sports notice board and selection trials may need to be held. If a student is selected to represent the College they will receive a hard copy of the information and parents will be notified via email. QKR is then used to give consent and payment (if required) for your child.
We endeavour to place as many sporting events as possible on the College Calendar so I would also encourage parents and students to check this on a regular basis for any events they may be interested in (due to the late notice of some sporting events they may not all be on the calendar in advance).
If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding sport at Carroll College, please feel free to email me directly.
Warm regards
Charlton Fogarty
Sports Coordinator
E: Charlton.fogarty@cg.catholic.edu.au
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Presents at Carroll
Representatives from UAC visited Carroll College on the 4 May to talk to Year 10, 11 and 12 students. Year 10 were presented with information about what the ATAR is, what does scaling mean and how to choose subjects for their future pathway.
Year 11 and 12 ATAR pathway students were given reminders about the purpose of the ATAR and HSC. HSC is the performance of the individual which they have the most control over and the ATAR is the position of the student in relation to all other students in the Year 12 cohort. This helps to understand the difference that is normally found between the students HSC results and the ATAR achieved.
Students in Yr 12 were reminded to collect their UAC guide and Yr 11 students were also encouraged to take a copy to start getting familiar with course options and requirements.
The UAC application key dates were discussed along with Equity Scholarship applications, Schools Recommendation Schemes (early entry options for 13 universities) applications and the Educational access scheme application.
This term has seen the end of the Year 7 Technology Mandatory Materials project, the ‘Funds Box’. Every student should be so proud of their efforts and hopefully they enjoyed making the project too! Mothers’ Day gave the student the opportunity to demonstrate their skills via a lovingly crafted gift. Mrs Dalgleish’s Food/Ag students created ‘Brownie in a Box’ while Mrs Mullins’ and Mr Szkwarek’s materials students made ‘Candle holders’ and ‘Succulent Pots’. The excitement was high and the joy in watching the students make these gifts for their Mother’s was heartwarming.
Serving Platters were constructed by Mrs Kerkham’s Year 9-10 timber class, with some very impressive results. The students embellished their boards with a stainless washer, leather strap and laser cut design of their choice.
The wet weather has unfortunately made our Red Gate Farm very wet of late but this has not stopped the Ag students from getting stuck into gardening. They are currently extending the pig yard to give Harley and Rose a fresh area to roam during the day. Planting of carrots, cucamelons, broccoli, dwarf beans, shelling peas and snow peas has been completed with more varieties of vegetables going in soon.
Emma Mullins
On Tuesday of week 2, Year 12 VET Hospitality students visited the NOVOTEL Northbeach in Wollongong for their Student Hospitality Experience (SHE) excursion. This is an annual trip where the students gain valuable insight into the Hospitality sector as a whole.
Students are welcomed by Talent & Culture team (Formerly HR) and given an overview of the hotel, how they market and differentiate themselves from other hotels in the area, but also worldwide.
They then got changed into their Hospitality uniforms and got hands on in the prep kitchen with a session led by their head pastry chef. Students got to taste fresh made ice cream, make three types of ganache balls and see a busy kitchen in action.
We then got to try our hand at mocktail making in the restaurant bar area, something of which the kids very much enjoyed. This session was led by the head beverage manager on the day.
A beautiful alternate selection lunch was provided in the restaurant and then we were given a tour of the hotel from top to bottom. The students saw a top priced ocean view room, the engineering department, laundry rooms, the goods receiving docks, Talent & culture department, Admin, the restaurant and function rooms and finished with a thank you in the meeting rooms.
This excursion provides a valuable learning opportunity for the students as they see the topics we discuss in class in a real life situation which will assist them in answering questions in their upcoming HSC.
Students received such great feedback from the NOVOTEL team and handled themselves in such a professional manner and I thank their parents for allowing me to take them on this excursion.
Emma Kenna
This week our Year 11 students did their first catering events where they got to serve on the Information Night for potential new enrolments for 2022. The students also prepared and served for our Mothers day breakfast on Thursday.
At the Information Night and Mother’s Day breakfast they got some lovely feedback from the prospective new parents and students about the food and lovely, friendly service.
The Year 9/10 Food Tech classes of Mrs Dalgleish made some fabulous treats for the prospective students to take away with them in a special “Save the Date”(to start next year) pack.
Miss Gill, Ms Garland and Mr Szkwarek were on hand to tell the students about our great VET courses available to them.
The students also helped cater for the Mothers Day breakfast where they prepared croissants, jam and cream & yoghurt fruit cups for the expected 150 people.
From our Hospitality team, we all hope the mum’s and carers had a very happy day on Sunday.
Please have a look at the pictures of our evening.
Strictly Ballroom
Meet Huon Du Field
Could you tell us what has been your favourite part about playing Barry in the College musical?
My favourite part about playing my role of Barry is that I get to play a very aggressive character that is hated by everyone and hates everyone.
Our College Musical, Strictly Ballroom is scheduled to show Week 10, Term 2.
Meet Nathaniel Traynor
Could you tell us what has been your favourite part about playing Les in the College musical?
My favourite part about Les is playing his character development throughout the musical. His role in the final act, especially when he confronts barry is by far my favourite part.
What can you tell us about your character Les?
Les is Scott Hastings mentor and dance coach. Throughout the musical, he tries to inspire Scott to be a better dancer and to follow the rules. At first, he's just another minion of Barry, being mostly out for himself but eventually, he finds where his true allegiance lies.
Term 2 fee statements were emailed on 30 April with a due date of Friday 21 May. Thank you to families who have made payments. Any recent payments will be receipted shortly.
The 2021 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 managing their school fee payments.
Currently enrolled families facing significant financial difficulty are able to apply for fee assistance. Fee assistance is income based and requires supporting documentation. You may be asked to meet to discuss aspects of your application and will be required to provide supporting documentation. Fee assistance can include:
- a payment plan (extends the payment period to 12 months and commits families to make ongoing payments to pay off school fees by the end of the school year)
- an extended payment plan (extends the payment period to greater than 12 months and commits families to make ongoing payments to pay off school fees over an approved, extended period of time)
- Fee Concession – partial reduction of fees and payment plan
- Fee Concession – full reduction of fees
Fee assistance is an annual application process based on your circumstances. In some situations, any reductions may be reviewed on a term by term basis, which would then require separate applications including supporting documentation at the start of each term. Where your circumstances improve during the school year, the College relies on families to get in touch, so that your fee assistance can be adjusted accordingly and the College is able to provide support to other families requiring assistance.
Government grants provide part of the funding required to operate the College. The balance of operating costs are funded through school fees. The ongoing operations of the College are dependent on parents paying the required level of fees. Every effort will be made by the College to recover fees from parents who are deemed to have the capacity to pay fees.
On the basis of the information provided in the Fee Assistance Form, the Fee Committee will determine an appropriate level of fee support based upon guidelines agreed to by Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn and Carroll College. The Fee Committee reviews fee assistance applications once per term, in the latter half of the term. Applicants will be then be advised of the outcome via email and letter. Please sign a copy of this letter and return via the envelope provided to the College. Following receipt of signed agreement letter, the concession will then be applied to your fees. Where you are granted a partial reduction in school fees with a payment plan, it is necessary that you commit to maintaining your payment plan. Where you are on a payment plan or extended payment plan, it is important to maintain those ongoing payments. If you need to change your payment plan arrangements, please get in touch with College as soon as practicable.
All information is treated and maintained confidentially.
If you require fee assistance, please contact Rhonda Forner, Business Manager by email at Rhonda.Forner@cg.catholic.edu.au
Rhonda Forner
Business Manager
Access to Bushfire Support
Given the challenges that 2020 has presented, there are many avenues for support. These are listed below to provide some assistance.
Bushfire Support
The National Bushfire Recovery Agency is able to provide assistance to individuals and families, businesses, not for profits, primary producers – everyone in our community. Their website address is: https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/
For support – relating to Bushfires, drought, flood and/or Covid-19 for individuals and families:
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/combined-individuals-and-families
For small business and not for profits support relating to Bushfires, drought, flood and/or Covid-19:
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/combined-small-business
For well-being and mental health support:
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/families-individuals/mental-health
Bushfire Specific Assistance
Type |
Website |
Closes |
Useful Contacts |
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/key-contacts
|
|
Recovery Support Officer |
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/find-recovery-support-officer or email |
Ongoing |
Property Cleanup |
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/register-opt-nsw-bushfire-clean |
Ongoing |
Primary Producer |
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/small-business/primary-producer-factsheet |
Ongoing |
COVID 19 Financial Survival Guide
Please be aware that you are not alone and there are resources available to assist you and your family at this time. Listed below are some of those resources for information.
https://ndh.org.au/debt-problems/covid19/
Recent changes to Jobkeeper can be found at:
https://www.ato.gov.au/general/jobkeeper-payment/
Information on Jobseeker can be found at:
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/jobseeker-payment
Changes to Government Assistance:
https://ndh.org.au/debt-solutions/covid-19-changes-government-assistance/
Financial Institution Support during Covid19
Financial Institutions are also offering a range of assistance to account holders, homeowners and businesses. Please enquire with your financial institution to access financial support such as:
- Suspending payments on credit cards and personal loans
- Reduce interest rates on home loans/suspending or deferring home loan repayments/loan variations/reducing loan interest rates
- Loans and support for small business
- Loan extensions/deferrals.
Westpac
https://www.westpac.com.au/help/disaster-relief/coronavirus/?pid=iwc:sr:support_2003:covid:
NAB
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Notification of temporary road closure - North Head Dr, Moruya
As part of the roadworks around Garlandtown Bridge we will temporarily close North Head Drive to through traffic to create a safer worksite and reduce project duration.
When: From Monday 24 May until 30 June 2021, weather permitting.
Where: From the Granite Quarry to Bruce Cameron Drive (airport turnoff).
Detour: Commuters will need to use the Princes Highway and Broulee Road to access George Bass Drive and Moruya Airport. Motorists should allow extra time for the detour.
Traffic controllers will escort vehicles to properties within the construction site when necessary but through traffic will not be possible for any vehicles. Marshall’s and Priors bus companies have been notified and will liaise with families with students who reside in Garlandtown.
The road closure is necessary to safely undertake road rehabilitation works either side of Garlandtown Bridge and to accommodate the bridge upgrade. While the closure may cause some inconvenience to road users, we have limited space to safely undertake the works. Closing the road will enable the project to be completed within a reduced timeframe.
The project was identified as a priority to bring North Head Drive up to current standards suitable for a regional road. The completed works will improve road safety and access to Moruya Airport and nearby properties.
For information about the project can be found on our Garlandtown Bridge webpage
For further information about the road closure, please phone our Construction Coordinator, Greg Knight on 4474 1391.
regards
Infrastructure Support
Ph: 4474 7366