Principal’s Message | Dr Michael Carroll

Dear members of the Terrace Family,

Next week, Term 1 exams commence for all students.  By now the assignment program should be finished, and students can focus on their exam preparation.  For students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10, the Checklist provides an excellent way to undertake your revision work.  For students in other year levels, the use of revision sheets and the Term Planners on Moodle will be of great assistance.  Over the next two weeks it is very important that students prepare well for their exams.  This preparation includes spending time revising your work and also involves having an early night before exams, having the correct equipment for exams and to be ready in plenty of time.  I wish all students the very best over this upcoming exam period.

Over the last few weeks, the College has been undertaking the process of appointing a new Director of Sport.  It is my pleasure to announce that Mr Tony McGahan has been appointed to this position, bringing extensive experience in the field of professional sports administration and management to the role. Tony will officially commence at the start of Term 2 but will be around the College prior to this.  My thanks to Mr Tyron Mandrusiak for the outstanding way he fulfilled the Acting Director of Sport role during Term 1.  Tyron will return to the Director of Rugby role in Term 2.

Last Saturday, the 97th Head of the River was held with Terrace performing very well.  Our 1st VIII placed a very creditable second place in the O’Connor Cup, an excellent result for our crew.  Congratulations to the Year 11 1st XIII, the Year 10 2nd Quad and the Year 9 1st Quad crews for also winning their races at the Head of the River.  Overall, Terrace was placed second in the Old Boys’ Cup, which is again a great result.  Congratulations to all rowers, coaches, parents and staff on a great season.  A special thanks to the Director of Rowing, Mr Brendan McGrath and to Mr Simon Daly, Chair of Terrow.  Well done to our Rowing community.

Finally this week, please keep in your thoughts and prayers, Mr Mark Shori.  Mark continues to show improvement in his health but remains in hospital.  His recovery will be a slow one, but I know that the Terrace Family wishes Mark and his family all the best.  I would also ask that the Terrace Family prays for the people of Christchurch as they process the events of last week.  St Thomas of Canterbury College is an Edmund Rice School in Christchurch, and as a fellow Edmund Rice School, we reach out to them at this time.

Have a great week and study hard.

God Bless.

Dr Michael Carroll
College Principal