Thank you to all the staff and parents who have supported the students this term in allowing them so many opportunities to represent the College.  These involve the early morning drop offs, late pick ups, finding money, making lunches, rehearsals, training and preparing lessons that are in place to ensure that the Carroll students have so many opportunities where they can compete, play, debate, speak, perform and have fun.

Our students are very lucky to have great role models in our College, Indigenous, Faith and House Captains who set great examples of positively taking part in College representation and other activities.  Last Friday’s Sports Carnival was a great example of positive participation with Captains leading cheers, dressing up, rounding up athletic teams and driving a great spirit of participation.

During term three our Year 11 students will begin their leadership journey.  Students are able to apply for positions of leadership as:

• College Captain
• College Vice-Captain
• Indigenous Captain
• House Captain
• Leader in Faith Formation 

All of these positions follow a similar process for selection and shortlisting occurs at each stage of the process.  The selection criteria is a balance of:

• A written application
• A speech to peers (for College Captain only)
• A preference indication by Year 11 students and staff (for College Captain only)
• An interview. 

Last year there were many applications with over 45 individual indications for positions of leadership.  It is fantastic to see how many students were willing to put themselves forward to become a leader and develop their personal potential.  Further information about 2020 leadership will be discussed with Year 11 during Friday’s Pastoral Period.

During the school holidays the Currents Live Music event will take place on the 13th July at the Moruya RSL hall from 6.00pm to 10.15pm.  Students from Carroll College will be taking part in the night.  Tickets are $20 or $15 presale and there is free buses running from Narooma and Batemans Bay.  Please see further in the newsletter about transport times.

I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break, see you in term 3.

Nathan Mansfield

Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care