Year 12 Farewell

Term 3, Week 10 or Graduation Week is always a high point on the college calendar. During the week, the college community acknowledged the achievements of our Year 12 students and sadly farewelled them. Across several events, our Year 12 students were affirmed and encouraged to continue to work hard in preparation for their HSC examinations. As they finish their time at Carroll College, we hope they take with them the example of strong Christian values that have been so much of their daily lives here at the college. Practising these values in their daily lives will assist in making the world a better place.

Breakfast BBQ

On Monday morning, Year 12 dressed as an old age version of themselves and were served a cooked breakfast in the Senior Courtyard. Thank you to everyone involved in this early morning, inclusive event.

Graduation Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony allows the college to celebrate effort, achievement and aspirations of our Year 12 students. Our staff and their families were proud of the collective achievement of the students.

Year 12 Final Assembly

The College gathered to farewell the Year 12 students with an assembly on Wednesday morning. We were very happy to welcome a large number of parents, families and friends to join the celebration. As Year 12 processed into the Hall, they were greeted with continuous applause from the students, staff and guests. We heard speeches from the Captains on behalf of the Year 12 cohort that reflected so positively on what Carroll College has meant to them over the years and they offered encouragement for the students to continue to appreciate all that they have and make the most of their opportunities. Our Year 12 Music students shared their talents one more time and we finished the assembly with a montage of images of the year group put together by Emily Borg and Kehlei Cowan.

A fitting farewell was the Guard of Honour formed by students, staff, parents and families as the students left the hall. Cheers, tears, hugs and smiles were clearly evident, a release of emotions that this important day had finally arrived and been shared with each other and their community.

Year 12 Luncheon

Finally, each year after the Farewell assembly, members of the college executive and Pastoral House Leaders escort Year 12 students to lunch. This year we enjoyed a wonderful meal at Smokey Dans, Tomakin. Thank you to the staff at the venue for making us feel so welcome.

Age-restricted social media platforms

From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms will have to take reasonable steps to prevent children under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an account.

Is your family ready? The information below could be of some assistance in understanding the new law.

Uniform

Over the break, students are advised to locate and organise their summer uniform. Particular focus needs to be on ensuring that dresses and skirts are the correct length. A copy of the Uniform Policy can be found in the link below. Parents and students are encouraged to be familiar with these expectations and use the holiday break to source the correct uniform items.

We look forward to seeing our students return next term and well prepared with all their equipment for lessons, ready to learn and achieve their personal best.

Term 3 has been a very busy one, so I wish all our students, families and staff a restful break.

Kind regards

Mrs Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care