Principal’s Message | Dr Michael Carroll
Dear members of the Terrace Family,
This week has been a significant week for Terrace. Our students in Years 5,7 and 9 have participated in the NAPLAN testing program. The students have performed very well, and I congratulate them on their dedication and focus. My thanks are also extended to the staff who have assisted the students with their preparation. The NAPLAN results will be available later in the year.
This week has also seen Terrace participating in the EREA School Renewal Program. The Renewal has involved the School Renewal Team meeting with a cross section of staff, students and parents in order to assess how Terrace acts as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The Renewal process finishes on Friday and a Renewal Report will be presented later in the year. I thank all those who were involved in the various interviews.
This Sunday, the Terrace Ladies Group will host their annual Past Mothers’ Mass and morning tea. This is always a wonderful morning and an opportunity for past mothers to reconnect with each other and importantly, have the opportunity to remain part of the Terrace Family. My thanks to the TLG for coordinating the morning tea and of course, to Fr Gerry for his ongoing involvement in our liturgies at Terrace.
Over the coming weeks, the students will be very much involved with their assignments and their revision programs. In these weeks, it is important that the students coordinate their study, homework and co-curricular time. Balance is the key at this stage of the term. We are nearing the end of Week 4 and exams will commence during Week 8. The next few weeks are very important for all of the students.
The building program is progressing well and should be completed by the end of June. Following this, we will relocate into the new building, which will be operational for the start of Term 3. Whilst the building works continue, I again ask that parents continue to be mindful of safety when driving near the College.
As the building program nears completion, I also ask parents to be mindful of pickup at the Centenary Pool carpark. With a large number of cars using the carpark, I ask parents not to park whilst waiting for pickup, but rather, to do the loop until your son is ready for collection. This will greatly assist the parking congestion that is being experienced in the afternoons. Your assistance with this issue will be greatly appreciated.
Finally this week, I remind all families that the Terrace Foundation ‘Giving Day’ is scheduled for Wednesday 22 May. Your support of this Giving Day is an important way to assist the Foundation with their significant work.
Have a great week.
God Bless.
Dr Michael Carroll
College Principal