Dear Parents, Students and Friends

This week has been a very special time for our Year 12 students who have celebrated with a Year 12 Breakfast, Graduation Mass and Awards Ceremony, final Farewell Assembly, Guard of Honour and Luncheon. Wednesday was Year 12's final day and marked a significant milestone in their lives as our College community celebrated the culmination of their years of schooling. I have had the privilege of being their Principal since their earliest days in Kindergarten or Year 1, depending on which Catholic primary school they attended before joining Carroll College. Whether I have journeyed with these young people over the past 12 to 13 years or welcomed them to Carroll College for their high school years - witnessing their growth and achievements has been one of the greatest honours of my professional career. They are no longer students but young adults who have grown into compassionate, capable, and resilient individuals. They have faced the challenges of their senior years with determination and strength, and I could not be prouder of how they have embraced the opportunities and overcome the obstacles before them. Their early high school years saw unprecedented challenges that we navigated together with courage.

Year 12 are ready to step boldly into the future with passion and confidence. The future is bright, and it is theirs to shape. Congratulations Year 12! 

Special Awards	Recipient
Overall Champion Boy - Athletics	William McAteer
Overall Champion Boy - Tennis	Max Colbourne
Female sports person 2025	Kehlei Cowan
Male sports person 2025	Max Colbourne
The University of Wollongong Award	Lincoln Keough
ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award	Kehlei Cowan
ADF Future Innovators Award	Matthew Jansen
Lois White Humanities Award	Lincoln Keough and Reis Gaspari-Nicholls
Fiona Phillips MP - Champion Award	Logan Baumer
Lowes Penn College VET Award	Ciara Coffey
Reuben F Scarf Award	Beau Mullins
Australian Catholic University Student Prize	Angus Blythe
Ampol All Rounder Award	Emily Borg
St Vincent de Paul Award	Akin Suksing
Noel Cook Award	Michelle and Phillip Blythe
Ann Lovell Class of 2025 Award	Ryan Johnston and Stephanie Bow
Carroll College Community Council Learning for Life Award	Isabella Syne and Kira Pendlebury
Principal’s Award for contribution to Performing Arts	Archie Cockram, Brooklyn Briggs and Justin Murphy
Fr Henry Byrne Award	Angus Blythe
Archbishop Carroll Student of the Year Award	Erin Drewsen

Staffing

Mr McAteer is taking leave for Weeks 1-4 next term. Mr Ryan Bissell will step into the role of MacKillop Coordinator (Acting) during this period. Miss Ellisha Large will take on the position of Pastoral Assistant (Acting), while Mr Bissell moves into higher duties.

Thank you

Thank you to Mrs Sandra Harris who has been Assistant Principal (Acting) in Mr Andrew Kenneally’s absence. Mr Kenneally returns from leave at the start of next term.

Special thanks also to Mrs Elise Paull who has been replacing Mrs Harris in the role of Administration Coordinator (Acting).

Ms Elle Boller returns next term as Mrs Elle Berry after her recent wedding. Warmest congratulations to Mr & Mrs Berry!

Thank you to Miss Montana Price who has replaced Mrs Berry for the past fortnight as Wellbeing Coordinator (Acting).

Congratulations

Congratulations to Mrs Emily Zutt and her husband, Jake on the safe arrival of their first child, Hudson William Zutt, born on 21 September. Wishing their family all the best during this special time.

Term 4 Start Date
I wish all students and their families a safe and happy holiday. School resumes for all students for Term 4 on Tuesday 14 October 2025. Monday 13 October is a Pupil Free Day. Staff will be participating in professional learning on this day.

With respect and encouragement to you.

Mrs Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal