Dear Parents, Students and Friends

I hope today’s newsletter finds you well. It’s nice to have arrived at Friday knowing we are adapting well to remote learning and students are engaging positively. Thank you for your feedback. This has enabled us to adapt to the needs of our families in the most helpful and appropriate ways.

Online safety
With students spending more time online through remote learning commitments, it is timely to remind all families about safe online practices and responsible behaviour. You can find useful resources via the Australian Government’s eSafety Commissioner website.  

Fast Forward Program University of Canberra – Apply in Year 11

Last year, Bonnie Brewer of Year 12 made an application to the University of Canberra for the Fast Forward Program. Bonnie has now received confirmation of an offer to study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science degree. Congratulations Bonnie!

Some students receive a number of university offers as early round offers are released. Recently you would have seen our College Facebook post detailing Bonnie’s August round offer of Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) / Bachelor of Human Nutrition. As part of the Fast Forward Program, Bonnie has now received an offer into the degree that was her first preference - fabulous news!

What is the Fast Forward Program?
This program may be of particular interest to our current Year 11 students. Year 11 students enrolled at schools in the ACT and surrounds (within a three-hour drive), can apply for the program, which will give them access to an early conditional offer into nominated UC courses.

Each year UC accepts 25 all-rounder Year 11 students into the program, giving them the opportunity to participate in a range of opportunities during senior school that will help prepare them for university life. There are also benefits once students reach UC to help them settle into their first year of study.

If students are admitted into the program, they will gain a guaranteed offer to their preferred course in September of their Year 12 year.

Program benefits

FFP Year 11 benefits include:

• an early conditional offer into your preferred UC degree (excluding ranked degrees)
• a UC merchandise pack including a UC hoodie, t-shirt, drink bottle and more
• a welcome seminar before the end of Year 11 hosted by university leaders, including an exclusive campus tour and lunch on our Bruce campus concourse.

FFP Year 12 benefits include:

• an early guaranteed offer into your preferred UC degree (excluding ranked degrees)
• free membership to the UC gym
• careers workshops
• activities with industry partners
• exclusive access to UC on-campus events for secondary school and college students.

FFP benefits in your first year at UC include:

• a $2,000 study grant (paid in your first year after the Census date)
• free admission to ticketed events during O-Week
• internship opportunities with UC industry partners.

For more information
https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/get-into-uc/admissions-programs/fast-forward-program 

Congratulations to Tom Tegal on receiving an offer to the University of Canberra to undertake a Bachelor of Software Engineering. An outstanding achievement Tom!

Her Excellency the Governor of New South Wales has written a message of support for the Year 12 students sitting for the Higher School Certificate.

Calling for Nominations
The Carroll College Honour Roll is awarded to a former student of Carroll College who has demonstrated excellence in their chosen field and who lives out the Broulee ABC’s through their actions and achievements.

• Name of former student
• Years of attendance at the College
• Brief outline of what they have achieved since leaving Carroll College and how their actions demonstrate one or more aspects of the selection criteria (refer to criteria below).

CCB Honour Roll

Selection Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• A former student of Carroll College 

Criteria for Nomination

The Carroll College Honour Roll is awarded to a former student who has excelled in one or more of the following areas:

• Demonstrated excellence in their chosen field - Sporting, Cultural, Science or the Arts.
• Made a substantial humanitarian contribution to the Local/National/Global Community.
• Demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity.
• Contributed to the community on a voluntary basis.
• Made a substantial contribution to development of regional community and/or economy.
• Become an inspirational role model for the students at Carroll College.

Nomination Process

Feedback invited from staff and community.

Selection:

CCCC examine the nominees and selects.

Award

Successful recipient invited to end of year awards and asked to deliver a presentation to students.

Award recipient’s name is added to the Carroll College honour roll board.

We continue to prioritise student, staff and community health and safety as COVID-19 continues to escalate in severity. Please remain vigilant as we work together for the protection of all.

Blessings on your home and family. 

Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal