This term has been filled with growth, learning, and community spirit, and as we turn our attention to Term 4, I have included a few reminders to help with a smooth start.

PAT Reading and Maths tests – Term 4, Week 2

In Term 4, Week 2, we have scheduled the Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) in Reading and Mathematics for our students in Years 7 to 10. PAT is an integrated approach to improving learning as it measures students’ knowledge, skills and understanding and helps pinpoint where they are in their learning journey. 

Below are the test dates for each year group:

Monday 20 October

• Year 10 Reading – Period 1
• Year 7 Maths – Period 2
• Year 8 Maths - Period 3

Tuesday 21 October

• Year 10 Maths - Period 1
• Year 8 Reading - Period 3

Wednesday 22 October

• Year 9 Maths - Period 1  
• Year 7 Reading - Period 3

Thursday 23 October

• Year 9 Reading – Period 2

To facilitate the test, students are required to use their personal devices. All tests will be held in the B-block classrooms. Parents and students can view the test schedule and room allocations on the Sentral Daily Notices early next term.

If a student is absent on the day, we will hold catch up sessions on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 October.

Transition to Compass

A reminder that Carroll College will be moving away from Sentral and transitioning to Compass in 2026. This change brings us in line with all schools in the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese, ensuring a consistent platform for families and staff across our system.

One of the most important features of Compass is event consent. From the start of Term 4, a new process will be implemented. All event consents must be completed through Compass by the due date, no later than one week before the event date. Parents receive an email notification when an event their child is involved in becomes available in Compass. It is vital that this deadline is met. Having all consents submitted one week prior allows staff to finalise student numbers, confirm bookings, arrange transport, and organise catering. Late consents place significant pressure on the organising teachers and front office staff and may result in students missing out on valuable experiences. Please note:

· Phone calls and emails cannot be accepted as consent. Each event has specific questions to be answered, and these can only be completed in Compass.

· It is the responsibility of students to remind their parents of any upcoming events to ensure consent is provided before the deadline.

We greatly appreciate your support in making this transition smooth and successful. Your cooperation in meeting consent deadlines will ensure that events run efficiently for everyone.

New Feature in Compass

In Compass, Parents are now able to email all of their child's teachers at once. Once you log into the parent portal you select "send email to students name teachers" and then a new tab will open with all of the child's teachers. From this, you are able to remove any teachers you do not want included in the email. If there is an additional staff member you would like included in the email, you can do so by selecting "add recipients" and typing in the staff member's name.

Monday 13 October - Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 14 October - Students return to School
Friday 17 October - yLead Maximising the Badge
Friday 17 October - Mountain Biking
Thursday 23 to Friday 24 October - SLT Training 
Friday 24 October - Day for Daniel
Friday 31 October - World Teachers Day
Tuesday 4 November - Year 7 and 11 Interhouse Battle
Friday 7 November - Year 7 Formation Day
Friday 7 November - Year 8 and 9/10 Elective French Film Festival
Wednesday 12 November - Year 12 Graduation Dinner
Thursday 13 to Friday 14 November - Cootamundra Touch Football Carnival
Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 November - Year 10 Urban Challenge
Tuesday 25 November - Year 9 Formation Day
Tuesday 25 November - Year 10 Spring Soiree
Monday 1 to Sunday 6 December - Taste of Tasmania Excursion
Friday 12 December - Giving Mass
Monday 15 December - Year 10 Peer Support Training
Wednesday 17 December - College Awards Assembly
Thursday 18 December - Last day for Students
Thursday 18 December - HSC results celebration Morning Tea for Year 12 Students 
 

Wishing everyone a restful break, and I look forward to welcoming all students back on Tuesday 14 October in their Summer Uniform.

Ms Elise Paull
Administration Coordinator (Acting)