Dear Parents, Students and Friends

I hope you have enjoyed a pleasant week. Each week seems to pass very quickly in the busyness of family life. This past fortnight has seen many highlights for our Carroll students. I have captured a few to share with you below. It is with great pride that we celebrate the achievements of our young people. They are truly incredible individuals!

National Model United Nations Assembly

Congratulations to Bailey Brady, Zac Holmes and Heidi Manning of Year 11 who were wonderful representatives of the College last weekend at the National Model United Nations Assembly in Canberra. These students were the delegation of Cuba and had a very busy weekend debating six UN resolutions. After the last few weeks spent researching the history, politics and foreign relations of Cuba and preparing ten speeches, all three students had the opportunity to deliver addresses to 15 other schools, Rotarian members from various Canberra districts, and other members of the community at the Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House). Bailey, Heidi and Zac all delivered their speeches with confidence and demonstrated an excellent understanding of the topics debated including global food security, the situation in the South China Sea and UN structural reform.

A special thank you to Mrs Anna Voysey-McManus who created costumes and ensured that our team stood out amongst the many other delegations.

Year 10 Civics and Citizenship Pilot Program

Congratulations to Sophie Eppelstun of Year 10 who has been accepted to participate in the pilot Civics and Citizenship National Program to be held for the first time at the NSW Parliament on Thursday 27 October 2022.  This event is fully funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. The organisers of this event will be National Curriculum Services (NCS) based in Victoria. Congratulations to Sophie!

Macquarie University Leadership Camp

Macquarie University Walanga Muru hosts a three-day leadership camp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Year 10. The camp runs from 13- 15 September 2022.  

The Rising Stars camp is an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young leaders to: 

• consider career options 
• develop their leadership skills 
• immerse themselves in university life.

Camp activities are designed to develop students’ leadership skills, grow their cultural knowledge, and encourage their future aspirations. 

Congratulations to Cooper Lasscock, Rhianna Brierley and Samantha Ellis on their successful applications and selection. 

Little Sellers Art Competition

Congratulations to Amelia Hick (Year 7) and Raphaella Herford (Year 11) who won best artwork in their age categories.

In the major prize category, Eve Willis of Year 11 won The Youth Award and Raphaella Herford won the Scholarship Prize. This is the first year a monetary scholarship of $2000 has been awarded to a senior student. Congratulations to Raphaella!

Student Leadership Team (SLT) 2023

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with all Year 11 students wishing to be considered for the position of College Captain and Vice-Captain in 2023. This process is always so enjoyable. To witness the leadership capacity of our students and learn of their goals and aspirations for the college is heart-warming. The process through to completion is a rigorous one to fill all positions.

Congratulations to our new Student Leadership Team for 2023. A special whole school assembly is planned for Wednesday 21 September for the leadership handover and commissioning of our new Student Leadership Team. This will be followed by a Guard of Honour for Year 12 students as they leave the college having formally finished their last day of lessons before preparing for their HSC exams. An exciting day awaits!

Prayers

Please keep Mrs Rhonda Forner and her girls, Madeleine and Brodie in your thoughts and prayers. Trevor Forner will be laid to rest next Tuesday 30 August. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in O’Connor, Canberra commencing at 10.30am. Burial will follow at Bungendore Cemetery.

“Let us never forget to pray for each other. Prayer is our greatest strength”  - Pope Francis.

May peace and happiness fill your homes.

Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal