Dear Families, Students and Friends

It has been an absolute pleasure leading the College in my first term of appointment. It is hard to believe Term One is almost to a close with only a week remaining. Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we are creating a College of which we can all be proud.

There are a number of significant events between now and our next newsletter in Week 2 of Term 2. To ensure you have all relevant information heading into the Easter break, I have highlighted some of these details below for your convenience.

PUPIL FREE DAYS – 29 & 30 April 2019
A reminder that the first two days of Week 1 next term are Pupil Free Days for all students. All staff from the College, along with colleagues from St Mary’s and St Bernard’s will be involved in a two-day workshop with the Berry Street Institute; a Melbourne based organisation.

“Berry Street believes all children should have a good childhood. The Berry Street Childhood Institute contributes to this vision by collaboratively building & sharing knowledge, encouraging public dialogue and mobilising leadership”. 

https://www.childhoodinstitute.org.au/

The program will be delivered over four days. Two days this year, and two days in 2020. Dates and themes are outlined below.

School resumes for Term 2 on Wednesday 1 May 2019.

ANZAC DAY
ANZAC Day falls during the school holidays this year. On Thursday of the second week, 25 April, I invite our students to represent the College in the ANZAC March. Carroll College has representation each year at the Tuross and Tomakin Dawn Services, and Moruya and Batemans Bay Services. A reminder of specific times will be emailed to families closer to the date. Please encourage your child’s participation.

YEAR 7 – 2020   PARENT INFORMATION AFTERNOON
The 2020 Enrolment Period is fast approaching. We welcome prospective Year 7 families to the College on Monday 6 May (Week 2, Term 2) for an Information evening from 4.30pm – 6.30pm.

Advanced Notice…
This year in Spring, the three Catholic schools St Mary’s, St Bernards and Carroll College are planning to hold a ‘Lollapalooza’ in and around the Carroll College campus. Carroll College is a central location within the Eurobodalla.

What is a Lollapallooza you ask? Lollapalooza = Something excellent!

Many hands make light work. Each school will be responsible for different stalls and events or in some cases will work together.

This is an opportunity to bring the three school communities together and improve engagement between staff, students, parents and the wider community. We will also be able to showcase what each school has to offer. We hope to have much fun along the way!

Some of the ideas to date (but not limited to); Art Show, Music Festival, upcycled designer fashion and fashion parade, henna tent, face painting, gifts, curries, coffees, market stalls, plants, produce, cakes, food, short film competition, sport, raffles, cadets, dance, food, science experiments, design and agriculture. Local organisations and small businesses are invited to be part of this event.

If you would like to be involved in our Lollapalooza event or have any other ideas, please contact:

Karen Motyka M: 0415 592 019 or Brigid McNeill M: 0408 888 756

A group email is being organised to keep everyone informed. A date will be advertised shortly.

Hoping to hear from you soon with more ideas!

Karen and Brigid
On behalf of Carroll College Community Council

Catholic Schools’ Week – Enrolment Period    
Catholic Schools Week (CSW) 2019 will commence on Monday, 6 May (Week 2 next term). This aligns with the commencement of our official enrolment period.

The theme this year, ‘Engaging Faith, Minds and Community’, best describes the Catholic school experience. It illustrates our holistic approach to educating children to become adults who personify Catholic values and serve their communities.

The theme highlights the faith based nature of our System schools while emphasising our inclusiveness – that all are welcome.

The theme allows teachers and students to explore all of its aspects focussing on what makes our schools unique, in particular the richness of our Catholic school communities.

Our System schools prioritise the three pillars of our theme in 2019:

Faith – placing Christ at the centre.

Minds – inspiring achievement and the fulfilment of each child’s potential.

Community – to become valuable, caring members of the school and extended community.

Our Schools strive to embody these values every day, so it is fitting that they form the theme for celebrating Catholic education in 2019.

During Catholic Schools’ Week, students will be involved in the following activities:
· Kinder Teddy Bear's Picnic with assistance from Year 9 students: Wednesday 8 May
· Year 6 visit Carroll College on Thursday 9 May
· Year 10 visit St Mary’s and St Bernard’s Primary School on Thursday 9 May​

CONGRATULATIONS…
We have a number of staff that have been accepted to attend high quality Professional Learning in the coming months. Congratulations to Mrs Corrinne Dell who has been successful in gaining a $1500 scholarship and entry into The Advanced Leadership Program. This is a National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative - Woman’s Leadership Program.

Congratulations also to Mrs Michelle Katuke, Mrs Catherine Davis, Mrs Catriona Colalillo and Mr Nathan Mansfield on being accepted to attend the 8^th Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Education NSW State Conference. This is being held in September in the Hunter Valley.

Very soon we will enter into the most important time in the Church’s Year – Holy Week. Holy Week commences with Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday), the week prior to Easter. Palm Sunday will be celebrated on the first Sunday of the school holiday period. The following Thursday is Holy Thursday (The Lord’s Supper) and marks the end of Lent when the Church begins the celebration of the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. This Mass begins a three-day liturgy – known as the Easter Triduum spanning Friday, Saturday, and ending with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. This three-day period allows time to truly experience and appreciate this tremendous mystery. Easter liturgy times are published in Parish Bulletins.

We welcome Juliette Pierre to the College this week as our new Youth Minister. Juliette will be working predominantly with Mrs Drewson, Mrs Nicoletti and the Faith Formation Student Leaders.

Wishing you and your family a happy and holy Easter.

Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal