Celebrating 30 Years of Carroll Day

On May 9, we will come together to celebrate a special milestone—30 years of Carroll Day!

The day will begin with our annual letter-writing activity, where students will have the opportunity to reflect on their experiences and write a letter to themselves. The letters will be placed in a time capsule and opened again when the students are in Year 12. Following this, we will come together for the Carroll Day Service, a time to acknowledge the significance of this day.

After the service, we will enjoy a shared lunch of a sausage sizzle and drink, and to mark 30 years, a special treat will be shared with everyone!

The day continues with a Trivia Challenge, where students will put their knowledge to the test in a fun and friendly competition. Then, it’s time for the much-anticipated Carroll Day Carnival, where there will be a variety of games and activities for all to enjoy, organised by Year 11 students.

After PM break, we conclude with one of the highlights of Carroll Day—our annual 'Battle of the Bands' in the hall!

We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you all.

Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT)

During Weeks 2 and 3 next term, all students in Years 7 to 10 will be involved in completing the online Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT).

Students will be completing the following two tests:

· PAT-R (Reading)

· PAT-M (Mathematics)

The PAT assessments provide objective, norm-referenced information to teachers about their students’ skills and understandings in a range of key areas. Each PAT has its own proficiency scale with descriptors outlining the content and skills students are consolidating at any given point on that scale. Each PAT assessment provides data on student performance, making PAT ideal for understanding students’ current strengths and weaknesses, informing teaching and learning, and monitoring progress over time. The tests are online, multiple-choice and each test will take approximately 40 minutes.

A copy of the test schedule is attached below and will be available in Sentral daily notices. We encourage all students to do their best during these tests as the data will be used by their class teachers throughout the year.

Year 7

• Reading – Wednesday 7 May, period 4
• Mathematics – Monday 12 May, period 3

Year 8

• Mathematics – Monday 5 May, period 3
• Reading – Thursday 8 May, period 3

Year 9

• Mathematics – Wednesday 7 May, period 1
• Reading – Thursday 14 May, period 4

Year 10

• Mathematics – Thursday 8 May, period 1
• Reading – Monday 12 May, period 1

All tests will be held in B-block and G2. Students will be required to complete the tests on their own devices.

Annual Cross Country Carnival – Friday, 2 May

Our Annual Cross Country Carnival is set for Friday, 2 May.

To accommodate the event, Periods 3 and 4 will be shortened, and all students will walk together to Broulee Surf Club, where the event will take place.

Race Schedule:

· 17+ years

· 12 & 13 years

· 16 years

· 15 years

· 14 years

All students will participate, whether you're aiming for a top 6 finish or just enjoying the run with friends. Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, and wear your sports uniform. Senior students can get changed into appropriate running gear for the event.

We will give students more information during the House meetings on Tuesday, April 29.

Mother’s Day Breakfast – save the date

We will hold our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast on Thursday 8 May from 7.30 am to 8.30 am in the College Hub. We hope you can join us for this special celebration.

Year 7 immunisations will take place on Wednesday 28 May. NSW Health will be at the College to administer the vaccinations. Parents/carers will need to consent to their child's vaccination online or complete the paper consent form if they want their child to receive the immunisation.

If you have questions regarding the school immunisation program, please contact the Public Health Unit.

Upcoming reminders …

● Term 2 resumes on Tuesday 28 April, timetabled Day 2.

● We will have an extended Homeroom on Tuesday 29 April for Cross Country.

● College assembly - Thursday 1 May.

● Year 9 and 10 Commerce classes visit the Council Chambers on Thursday 1 May.

● The College Cross Country will be held on Friday 2 May.

● Years 7 - 10 students will complete their PAT Reading and PAT Maths tests in Weeks 2 and 3.

● The Year 7 2026 Open House will be held on Monday 5 May.

● Year 12 Biology excursion will take place on Tuesday 6 May.

● Our annual Mother’s Day breakfast will be held on Thursday 8 May from 7.30 am in the College Hub.

● On Friday 9 May we will celebrate Carroll Day.

Mrs Sandra Harris
Administration Coordinator