Carroll College Broulee eNewsletter

A Message from our Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care

Along with the daily support that is offered to our students, the Pastoral Office is also the driving force for many exciting initiatives that create a sense of connection for our students and staff.

Urban Challenge

An important information meeting for all parents and carers of our Year 10 students will be held on Monday 27 May 2024 in the HUB starting at 6.00 pm.

Paul from Urban Challenge will be visiting the college to lead the information evening. During his presentation, Paul will provide details about the Urban Challenge experience our students will have, along with answering any questions. A huge part of the Urban Challenge experience for students is the surprises along the way. To facilitate this, we ask that students from the college not attend the evening. They will have opportunities throughout the year to find out more and begin to prepare for their adventure.

Last year, the Urban Challenge was a wonderful experience for the students and the staff and we are very pleased to be able to offer it again in 2024. See you at the meeting.

https://www.theurbanchallenge.com.au/

YLead

44 Year 9 students spent the day at the University of Canberra, partaking in the Altitude Program run by yLead. The program consisted of activities about 'unleashing your potential' and learning ways to navigate roles within leadership. The students listened to three guest speakers, each sharing their personal stories about their journey through resilience and how to make a positive change in the world.

Well done to all students who attended!

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

In our community, we have many individuals and families that have been touched by cancer. We know that scientists here and around the world are constantly seeking treatments and cures. To support this vital work and to help raise funds for the Cancer Council we recognised Australia's Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday 22 May. For several weeks, Mrs Ciuffetelli and the SRC have been preparing for this event through advertising, selling raffle tickets or working on the day.

Students and staff raised over $400. Mrs Whiteman and Mrs Dalgleish and the senior Hospitality students made a range of sweet and savoury treats. Members of the Senior Leadership Team, Bonnie Dalgleish and Mrs Fryer served food and drinks at 2494 Café window for staff. At the Canteen, SRC members sold marshmellow-filled Rocky Road which was both delicious and popular. The Staff raffle was won by Mrs Dell and hamper raffle was won by Mrs Davis. The guessing competition was won by Sophie McFayden. Thank you to all the staff and students who contributed in a variety of ways to the success of this important cause.

DOOF

On Wednesday night we all enjoyed the first DOOF of the year. The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) settled on the theme of 'Back to the 80s' which gave everyone the chance to break out the fluro, lycra and dust off their leg warmers. We all enjoyed watching a combination of live music from our very talented students along with music played by DJ Jet from Swell Records.

Thank you to Ms Boller for leading the organisation of this event, the staff who helped to supervise, Mrs Dalgleish, Mrs Whiteman, Mrs Fryer and the senior Hospitality classes for organising the food and finally, Mrs Maher for assisting the bands with their performances, and Mr King and the Entertainment students for doing the lighting.

Academic Care lessons in Week 4

This week our students from Years 7 to 12 completed the following topics during their Academic Care. Parents are encouraged to have a conversation with their children about these topics.

Year 7 – Wellio Communication Styles

Year 8 – Wellio Asking for Help

Year 9 - Wellio Informed Drug and Alcohol Choices

Year 10 - Minimum Standards Presentation/ Urban Challenge Information

Year 11- Study Skills Managing Part-Time Jobs/ Carroll Day Preparations

Year 12 - Study Skills Live your Best Life

Thank you to all our parents for your support as we work together to care for our young people. If you would like to speak to any of the Pastoral Care team, please contact the college on 44 715600.

Kind regards,

Mrs Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care