Dear Parents, Students and Friends

It has been an absolute pleasure this week to celebrate with Year 12 and be part of their final days at the College. The Year 12 Formal was thoroughly enjoyed by all last night. In my address to Year 12 at their farewell assembly on Wednesday, I expressed my hopes for them and that they leave the College with confidence and optimism for the future. I encouraged them to strive for excellence in all their endeavours and be passionate about life to achieve their goals.

Award Recipients are listed below.

Principal's Awards:
For inspirational leadership and mentoring in Performing Arts - Jack Gallen
For contribution to Visual Arts and diligent approach to self-improvement - Bethany Seidel
For kindness, perseverance and increased confidence in their achievements - Dylan Miller

2019 Lowes and Penn College VET Scholarship: Faith Ralston and Peta Morris.

CCCC Learning for Life Award:
Allie Roberson

St Vincent de Paul Pastoral Care Award:
Lucy Colbourne

Reuben F Scarf Award:
Samantha Ferguson

Ann Lovell Class of 2019 Award:
Luke Campbell

Caltex All-Rounder Award:
Maddison Blewitt

Fr Henry Byrne Award:
Gretchen Ashby

University of Wollongong Award:
Nicholas Parr

Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Award:
Adam Zutt

Archbishop Carroll Student of the Year Award:
Tahlia Cowan

Endeavour Awards:
Brigitta Adams, Zalie Betts, Maddison Blewitt, Emily Byrne, Georgia Callister, Luke Campbell, Hannah Carthew, Lucy Colbourne, Tahlia Cowan, Samantha Ferguson, Sean Flood, Eddie Howard, Lachlan Knight, Jake Lyttle, Jemima McNeill, Peta Morris, Kate Mylan, Nicholas Parr, Faith Ralston, Allie Roberson and Adam Zutt.

Academic Achievement Awards (1st place in a subject):
Zalie Betts, Maddison Blewitt, Emily Byrne, Georgia Callister, Hannah Carthew, Lucy Colbourne, Ashlee-Rose Cole, Lilian Cooper, Drew Daly, Sean Flood, Jack Gallen, Liam Kelland, Dylan Miller, Kate Mylan, Johnny Olver, Nicholas Parr, Faith Ralston, Allie Roberson, Jonah Slockee Albert, Angus Turner and Adam Zutt.

Sports Awards:
Overall Champion Boy for Swimming - Lachlan Knight
Overall Champion Boy for Athletics - Klaye Van Weerdenburg
Overall Champion Girl for Athletics - Zalie Betts
Overall Champion Boy for Cross Country - Nicholas Parr
Male Sportsperson for 2019 - Lachlan Knight
Female Sportsperson for 2019 - Zalie Betts

Noel Cook Award: David and Belinda Blewitt 

Cambodia World Challenge Update 

We have received 16 applications for the Cambodia trip to date. This is a great result and a healthy size team. The online application will be kept open during the holiday break in case there are any late comers who are keen to join!
Follow the link below to find out more about the trip:

https://weareworldchallenge.com/australasia/carrollcollegecambodia

Staffing Update
Mrs Veronica Harrold-Carter returns to work next term following her injury. I am pleased to report that Veronica is recovering well and is looking forward to being back at work. I take this opportunity to thank Ms Lizette Richards for her leadership in the role of Xavier Pastoral Coordinator. Ms Richards has been a wonderful asset to the pastoral team bringing a high level of teaching experience to the position.

Mr Greg McAteer is taking leave for the first two weeks of Term 4. I congratulate Mrs Corrinne Dell on her successful appointment to the role of Mackillop Pastoral Coordinator (Acting) in Mr McAteer’s absence.

We welcome Mr Jason Szkwarek to the teaching staff next term. Mr Szkwarek comes to us from Lavalla Catholic College Traralgon, Victoria. Mr Szkwarek has held the position of Product Design and Technology/VET Building Teacher/Victorian Certified of Applied Learning (VCAL) Learning Leader/Trades Skills Centre Manager.

Mr Szkwarek is a highly motivated and passionate educator with a proven ability to foster strong relationships with students and parents. He has extensive knowledge and experience in Inquiry-based, Project-based Learning and an understanding of UbD methodology, and Product Design and Technology Method. He has industry skills in Building and Construction, Cabinet and Furniture Making and Manufacturing, and advanced skills in Information Communications Technology.

Uniform Proposals
For some time, the students have been commenting on our sports shorts and the restrictive nature of the fabric. We are currently looking into a new design to allow for greater comfort and suitability.

In years past, the Senior Leadership Team members have had access to College blazers to wear for special events. These have not been an attractive addition to our school uniform, as they have not complemented our College colours in design or structure. We are hoping to introduce a new tailored designed Carroll College blazer for Years 11 & 12 students (optional). This will distinguish our senior students from Years 7-10, making this uniform item a special feature of the senior uniform. No decisions will be made until designs are presented to the Community Council for approval. We would like to remove the ‘bomber’ jacket from the Year 12 uniform. The quality, design and weight of this item is not ideal. I know the students are keen to have their name appear somewhere on their senior uniform when they reach Year 12. This idea is currently being considered and could possibly be added to the Canterbury jersey that is so popular among students. New supplies are being ordered to coincide with our 25^th College Anniversary.

Pupil Free Day
Please keep in mind that school resumes for all students on Monday 14 October for Term 4. The Pupil Free day for Term 4 is Friday 18 October (end of Week 1).

Lollapalooza – 22 November 2019
Have you purchased armbands for the rides at Lollapalooza? These can be purchased now via Qkr or at the School Offices at St Bernard’s, St Mary’s or Carroll College. If you purchase armbands before 15 November, they are only $20ea for unlimited rides.

If you would like to be part of this Lollapalooza event or have any other ideas, please contact: Karen Motyka M: 0415 592 019 or Brigid McNeill M: 0408 888 756.

Best wishes for a safe and relaxing holiday period.

Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal