Principal’s Message | Dr Michael Carroll
Dear members of the Terrace Family,
Welcome to Week 5. As I outlined in last week’s Terrace News, there were a number of important events that occurred last week, including NAPLAN and the EREA School Renewal. I wish to acknowledge and thank the staff for the work they did in preparing and overseeing NAPLAN. I also thank the many staff, students and parents who were part of the School Renewal process. Results from both the NAPLAN and the School Renewal will be made available later in the year and I will share these outcomes with the community at this time.
Looking ahead, the next couple of weeks are important for the students as they enter into assessment and exam time. This is a challenging time for students as the pressure to meet deadlines, do revision and prepare for exams continues to accumulate. Early and organised preparation is critical. As parents, we can support our children during these times by being present, monitoring their focus and being supportive and encouraging. Good luck to all families over the coming weeks.
Next week, I will be spending some time in Melbourne with the other EREA Principals from across Australia. These gatherings are always an opportunity to remind ourselves that we are part of a bigger organisation and collectively, EREA is a significant provider of education across the country. The overall theme of the conference is focussed on ‘Future Thinking’. I will provide an update on the conference in future editions of the Terrace News.
As you may have noticed when visiting the College recently, the Mt Sion wellbeing project is progressing well and will be ready for the start of Term 3. Whilst there is still a reasonable amount of ‘finishing’ work to be completed, the overall building is certainly taking shape. Once completed, I am keen to provide an opportunity for the Terrace Family to see the new building. As an advance calendar notice, the College will be hosting an Open Day after school on Monday 19 August. I would also see this date as an opportunity for our existing Terrace Family to visit the College to view the new building and the associated works that have been completed. I will provide further reminders but book 19 August into your diaries now.
Next week our Cross Country runners will compete in the GPS Cross Country championships at Limestone Park. Our runners have been working very hard and are looking forward to the challenge of the hills of Limestone Park. I wish all of the runners the very best and I know that they will do Terrace proud. Good luck to all our runners.
Finally this week, I ask that you keep members of the Terrace Family who are unwell in your thoughts and prayers, including Benedict Jones in Year 8 Xavier, who is currently in hospital.
Have a great week.
God Bless.
Dr Michael Carroll
College Principal