Carroll College Broulee eNewsletter

Wellbeing Coordinator

Dear Carroll College Families,

I'm excited to introduce Carroll Kudos - a new way to recognise and celebrate students' hard work! Students or staff can be nominated for their achievements, big or small. We are basing the awards on the BRouleeABCs.

Here's how it works:

The Carroll Kudos boxes will be in the Pastoral Office - and don't worry, the Pastoral Office is never empty! If you need any help with nominations or want more details on a student to nominate, just ask a member of the Pastoral team.
Nomination slips will be located in the Pastoral Office and in the HUB near Mrs Mahony's desk.

Weekly Drawing:

Every Friday during Homeroom, either the House Captains or House Leaders will randomly draw a name from their box.
Winners will be announced over the speaker, and they will receive a $5 Canteen Voucher + 10 Sentral points.

In addition to the prize, each winner will be recognised:

On the Pastoral bulletin board
In the fortnightly newsletter.

Special Bonus:

If a student is selected three weeks in a row, they could become a 'Kudos Leader' for the week.

What happens next?

The Pastoral Team will be monitoring positive entries on Sentral. If a student receives 5 positive entries in one week, their name will be added for a Kudos nomination.
Even if a student doesn't win the Kudos for their house, they will still receive the Sentral points for their nomination!

Let's get excited to recognise and celebrate each other's efforts!

Congratulations to our Carroll Kudos winners of Week 3:

- Chisholm: Justin Murphy (Yr 11)

-MacKillop: Indi Thomas (Yr 7)

-Xavier: Sebastian Lockhart (Yr 7)

-Staff: Mr Jason Szkwarek

Values and Vision

At the end of Term 4 last year, each member of our student leadership team was asked to choose a single word that reflects the values and vision they bring to their roles. These words — now displayed on individual puzzle pieces — come together to form a powerful and unified message about the kind of college community we strive to build.

From Ambition and Creativity to Advocacy, Embrace, Solidarity, Empowerment and Passion, each word captures the unique contributions of our leaders and the shared commitment to fostering a college culture that is inclusive, driven and full of purpose. These puzzle pieces are more than symbols — they are reminders of the leadership values that connect us all.

We are fortunate to have our SLT students commit to these values and it has been fantastic to see their initiatives come to life.

Emily and Josh: College Captains WORD: Ambition	As a pair, we chose the word ‘Ambition’ for our puzzle piece to emulate the attitude we aim to bring to college. Whether it be in the classroom, within the community or through our leadership, we strive to maintain an ambitious commitment to better our college community.
Archie and Erin: Vice Captains WORD: Creativity	Erin and I chose the word ‘Creativity’ because of our involvement in music and drama within the college. We believe that creative pursuits can promote more inclusivity within the college. We encourage students to lean on their creativity to guide them in their life and decision-making.
Angus and Brooklyn: Social Justice Captains WORD: Advocacy	Angus and I chose the word ‘Advocacy’ for our puzzle piece. This is because it implies standing up for oneself and others. In our college we encourage students to learn to stand up for themselves and for others. Also, it is important to address issues like bullying and injustice.
Savannah and Robert: Indigenous Captains WORD: Embrace	Together, we chose to highlight the word ‘Embrace’ on our puzzle piece. We think it is important not only to recognise the indigenous students in our college but also to embrace our culture in all aspects of college life. This will create a sense of unity within our community while reducing the divide within our college. Also, it is important to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.
Kira and Akin: Chisholm House Captains WORD: Solidarity	Akin and I chose the word ‘Solidarity’ for our puzzle piece to reflect our tight-knit community. We want our college to come together in unity, supporting one another with a shared purpose and a sense of belonging.
Marissa and Keira: MacKillop House Captains WORD: Empowerment	Marissa and I chose the word 'Empowerment' because it embodies the spirit of enabling individuals to take control of their own journeys and unlock their full potential. It reflects our commitment to fostering confidence, growth and positive change within our community.
Will and Kehlei: Xavier House Captains WORD: Passion	Will and I chose the word ‘Passion' for our puzzle piece as we believe that everyone should strive, be enthusiastic and commit to doing their best in every aspect of life. We both encourage everyone in the school to be passionate and work hard.

Ms Elle Boller
Wellbeing Coordinator