Principal’s Message | Dr Michael Carroll

Dear members of the Terrace Family,

Welcome back to Term 3 - I trust that the holiday break gave you the opportunity to rest and recharge for what will be a busy and full Term 3.

My thanks and congratulations to all the staff, parents, coaches and students who were involved in the many holiday tours, camps and clinics. Well done to all involved.

As we begin a new term, there are a few staff changes with people on leave, returning from leave or beginning their journey at Terrace. Firstly, I welcome the following people who begin their journey at Terrace this term – Miki Gardiner-McIvor (Teacher), Andrew Fellows (Outdoor Education Instructor), Cathy Stacey (Sponsorship Manager), Wayne Bird (Groundsman), Tracy Harries (College Receptionist) and Alice Finn (College Nurse).

Secondly, I welcome back Mary Meadows, Dwayne Hoy, Anthony Hayward and Sian Graham from leave. Finally, Sam Mackinnon, Luke Robba, Suzanne Cook, Gavin Clements and Paul Antenucci are all on various forms of leave during this term.

The Mt Sion Building is now completed and operational. Whilst it will take some time to ‘live in’ the building and to fully understand it, my initial impression is very positive, and I believe it will be a significant addition to many aspects of the College. It has been a major project and I thank the students, staff and parents for their support, patience and cooperation over the last 2 years. I am sure you will agree that it has been worth the wait.

With the new building completed, there are a number of changes to the practices of the last two years. The most notable is that the drop off and pick up areas revert to Rogers Street, and the use of the Centenary Pool carpark finishes. Again, I ask people to show a high degree of caution and awareness when driving around the streets.

This weekend sees Round 1 of the GPS Rugby, Basketball and Chess seasons. My congratulations to the following students for their appointment as Captain and Vice-Captain of their respective activities.

  • Chess: Co-Captains - James Hurst and Yang Zhang                           
  • Rugby: Captain - Louis Jorgensen and Vice Captain - GlenVaihu            
  • Basketball: Captain - Mitchell Wright and Vice Captain – David Eltima

Finally this week, as we begin a new term, it will be very important that all students begin well and focus on their academic work from day 1.  There are Parent|Teacher|Student meetings scheduled over the coming weeks, however a positive start this week, in and out of the classroom, will be critical for a successful Term 3.

Have a great week.

God Bless,

Dr Michael Carroll
College Principal