Churchill Avenue News

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope the holiday break provided you and your child with an opportunity to rest and reconnect, and that the Term has begun smoothly for your family.

At the start of this Term, our community came together for our ANZAC Day ceremonies across the College. These moments of reflection were marked by dignity, respect, and thoughtful participation from our students. They provided a powerful reminder of the values of service, courage, and sacrifice, and of the responsibility we share in helping young people understand the significance of our history and the freedoms they enjoy today as a result of the sacrifices of many.

I am also pleased to share that our current building works are progressing well and remain on schedule. It has been encouraging to see the steady development taking shape, and we look forward to the enhanced learning environments these works will provide for our students and staff. I thank our students and staff for their patience and understanding as this work continues.

During the professional learning day at the start of the term, staff participated in the Man Box Professional Development program delivered by Jesuit Social Services. This was a highly valuable and engaging day that encouraged deep reflection on respectful relationships, positive masculinity, identity, and the impact of culture on wellbeing and behaviour. The learning aligns strongly with our commitment to student wellbeing, respectful relationships, and the formation of safe, inclusive learning environments. There will be further professional development opportunities specifically learning about girls’ education in the coming term.

I would also like to inform staff and parent members that we recently held a successful School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue, shared reflection and strategic discussion, and I thank Council members for their time, insight, and ongoing commitment to the College community.

Your partnership with the College remains central to your child’s growth and success. When families engage in learning conversations at home, take interest in progress, and work alongside teachers, students are best placed to thrive. I encourage you to remain actively involved in your child’s learning journey so that, together, we can continue to strengthen this important partnership.

I would also like to inform the community that the College is currently engaged in a formal review process led by the Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA) as part of our ongoing registration requirements with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). This review is an important aspect of our commitment to continuous improvement and accountability. I look forward to updating the community on our progress in due course.

Our commitment to child safety remains unwavering. This term, we will continue to strengthen students’ understanding of their rights, the support available to them, and how to raise any concerns. Further information will be shared with students throughout the term, reinforcing our shared responsibility to ensure Caroline Chisholm Catholic College remains a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all. We have recently produced a video, explaining Child Safety at the College, which is included below. If you would like to find out more about our commitment to Child Safety, you can access our College policies here: https://www.cccc.vic.edu.au/ou...

Thank you, as always, for your trust, partnership, and ongoing support of the College. I look forward to another productive and positive term together.

Napoleon Rodezno

Principal