Dear Parents, Students and Friends

As we arrive at the end of Week 10, we have much to be grateful for this term. We have experienced a lot and celebrated together. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been a wonderful culmination of all that we value in our college community – celebrating creative talent, teamwork, perseverance, risk-taking, promoting excellence, and embracing diversity. So much has been achieved through the efforts and dedication of a highly committed team. I congratulate the Carroll College Staff and the cast and crew of the musical. An outstanding production and an absolute highlight this week!

A very heart-warming message was received from some of our former students who attended the musical earlier this week. I have included their message below. As educators, there is no greater reward for our work than the recognition that comes from our students. They intuitively see, feel, and know the integrity and character of teachers better than most.

Dear cast and crew of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory the Musical,

Congratulations on your spectacular performance! We, Tāne, Sam, and Huon, former students of this school, were completely blown away by your talent and dedication. Your captivating energy and spot-on portrayal of the beloved characters brought the story to life.

From start to finish, the entire performance was a delightful experience. The catchy songs, impressive choreography, and magical sets and costumes transported us to a world of pure imagination. Every scene filled us with laughter, joy, and a sense of wonder.

We want to express our sincere appreciation for your hard work, passion, and talent. Your remarkable ability to captivate and entertain left us in awe. Crafting a show of such charm and magic requires an extraordinary collaborative effort, and we wholeheartedly commend not only the cast, but also the gifted musicians who brought the music to life, the visionary directors who seamlessly orchestrated every element, the renowned costume design, and the tireless behind-the-scenes crew, including hospitality, organisers, sound and lighting, and backstage who ensured the show ran like a finely tuned masterpiece. Each of you played a crucial role in creating this unforgettable theatrical experience.

We are immensely proud of your achievement. Your performance of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory will be remembered as one of the highlights in the school's theatrical history. Congratulations on an amazing show!

With heartfelt admiration,
Tāne, Sam, and Huon

Welcome
We are delighted to welcome two new staff members to Carroll next term. Firstly, Mr Ryan Bissell is joining us from Canberra. Ryan is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with over 15 years of teaching and leadership experience committed to professional practice promoting equity, inclusion, diversity, and innovation for all students. Mr Bissell holds the formal qualification of Bachelor of Education – Health and Physical Education from the University of Canberra. He also teaches in the TAS faculty and will be taking over Mrs Emma Kenna’s Food Technology classes while she is on maternity leave. Most recently, Mr Bissell has held the Executive Teacher position at the Canberra Hospital School, Distance Education & The Cottage. In this Executive Teacher position, Mr Bissell leads and manages a team to support ACT students in the Canberra Hospital School, The Cottage and Distance Education enrolments and transitions for all ACT students. We look forward to Mr Bissell commencing.

We also welcome Mrs Janet Waters as our new Classroom Support Assistant. Mrs Waters comes to us from Moruya High and is highly experienced, holding the formal qualifications of Certificate IV – Education Support, and Certificate IV – Frontline Management. She is also certified in Health Care Procedures, Mental Health First Aid, CPR, Coach 2 Cope, MultiLIT, Understanding and Supporting Behaviour, Anaphylaxis, Disability Standards for Education, Supporting Adolescent Wellbeing, and MAPA (Managing Actual and Potential Aggression). Mrs Waters will be a wonderful support as part of our Inclusive Education team.

I warmly welcome Mr Bissell and Mrs Waters to the college community. Their appointments now complete our entire team as we move into Semester Two.

I take this opportunity to thank all families for their support of our community this term. We had the pleasure of welcoming the Haynes family back to the college today and reconnecting personally with them. A very special day indeed!

In other happy news, Mrs Emma Kenna and husband, Steve have welcomed their new baby boy into the world. His name is Harrison, and everyone is doing well. Congratulations to their family.

I hope all families enjoy a safe and restful break. School resumes for Term 3 on Tuesday 18 July for all students.

Blessings on your home and families.

Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal

“The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action.” 

St Mother Teresa