Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care
2024 NSW Youth Council Conference - Our Diversity Unites Us
On the last weekend of the school holidays two of our amazing Year 8 Youth Council representatives, Elsie Hanns and Erica Shalders were part of a five member team who tavelled to Sydney to represent our local council area at the 2024 NSW Youth Council Conference - Our Diversity Unites Us. Elsie and Erica represented the Eurobodalla youth on many topics including: mental health, diversity, disability, leadership and advocacy and social storytelling. During the weekend they also attended a South West Foodies Trivia Night, a block party and many more engaging activities which allowed them to network with the representatives from other local council areas across the state. Taking up this opportunity has allowed both girls to grow in confidence and develop a range of new skills.
“I’m really grateful that I got the opportunity to go to the conference. I feel it improved my skills in things such as: confidence, leadership, independence and my overall view of other people's perspectives. It was amazing to see how many passionate, like-minded young people are out there. Through the conference I have formed many lifelong friendships, with people of all ages, which I hope to maintain through future conferences. I highly recommend participating in the Youth Council and immersing yourself in as many opportunities as possible.” – Elsie
If your child is interested in joining the student group who participate in the Eurobodalla Youth Committee then please encourage them to speak with Erica or Elsie, or see Mrs Ibbett.
Batemans Bay Youth Foundation Scholarship REMINDER
Attention All Year 12 Students
If you intend to study at University, TAFE, a Tertiary Institution or take up an Apprenticeship or Traineeship in 2025, you need to consider a Batemans Bay Youth Foundation Grant?
Grants of up to $3,500 are available to help you with the cost of commencing your tertiary studies.
Applications close 30 November 2024.
If you have a Year 12 child, please encourage them to submit an application by going to the following link https://bbyf.org.au/
Headspace
Headspace is a valuable resource for youth in our region offering mental health and wellbeing services to help them navigate life's challenges. We now have offices located in Batemans Bay and Narooma. Attached is a flyer advertising some of the activities Headspace are offering our youth.
Day for Daniel
Day for Daniel is Australia's largest child safety awareness and education day. On this day parents, carers and educators are encouraged to start a conversation with children and young people about personal safety. Through our support the foundation can continue to develop free resources and programs to teach children how to stay safe and to support young victims of crime. Thank you to Mrs Ciuffetelli for her organisation of this important day.
World Teachers’ Day
Teaching young people is more than a job it is a vocation. Beyond teaching our subject content, teachers are very significant adults in the lives of our students. At Carroll College our staff are dedicated to providing an environment where the mental health and wellbeing of our students is a priority so they can thrive and reach their potential. On World Teachers' Day I would like to thank all our teachers for the wonderful work they do each and every day in the best interests of our students.
Kind regards
Mrs Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care