Edition 42

Celebrating the start of Term 3

As we have settled into Term 3, the energy and enthusiasm across our campuses have been nothing short of inspiring. The first four weeks have been marked by purposeful learning, community engagement, and a renewed commitment to our College values of Faith, Acceptance, Compassion and Excellence.

Strengthening Our Learning Culture

The College launched the updated Student Behaviour Guidelines, which outlines restorative practices and the 4Rs process to support respectful and responsible student engagement. It is expected that this will lead to improved classroom routines and deeper student engagement, reflective of MACS Vision for Engagement.

In parallel, the implementation of the Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Case Management Guidelines has enhanced our support for students with additional needs, ensuring that wellbeing and learning are addressed holistically. Special thanks to all the staff involved in the creation of the strategies.

Honouring Student Creativity

We have proudly launched the latest additions to our Art Acquisition Collection, a tradition that celebrates student excellence in visual arts. Selected works were on display at our Mass of the Assumption last Friday. For the Papal Mass, please find the link here..

Professional Learning and Leadership

Our staff have continued to work on their professional learning so that key outcomes of our school improvement plan are actioned. The focus has been on Vision for Engagement and Vision for Instruction. The College is in the process of advertising for new Deputy Principal roles.

Special Thanks

I wish to thank Mrs Laura Ruddick, Deputy Principal of Learning and Teaching and former Acting Principal of the College in 2024, for her wonderful leadership and commitment to the community during what was a challenging time for the College. Laura has taken a role at the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS) as a Senior Manager, School Leadership (Secondary), for the Northern Region. Laura’s vision, efforts and leadership steered the College during challenging and rewarding times, with improvements in student achievement, teacher efficacy and holistic learning and teaching impact. I thank Laura for her contributions to the community.

My final message

I also wish to share my excitement about leading the College into a new phase. My message has been for the community to embrace servant leadership, cultural appreciation, and the enduring lessons we continually learn from students. I thank our students, staff, and families for your commitment and collaboration. The first four weeks have laid a strong foundation for the rest of the term, and I look forward what the rest of the term will bring.

Napoleon Rodezno,
College Principal