Churchill Avenue News

Our College has the privilege to have Caroline Chisholm as our patron and namesake. As a Servant of God recognised by the Catholic Church we look to Caroline’s example of heroic virtues of fortitude, justice and charity.

In our College’s social justice, sustainability and ecological justice programs we strive to emulate Caroline’s virtues. Whether it be fundraising money for our various charitable partners, raising awareness of causes, or striving to create a mentality of responsible stewardship of our Earth.

I wish to take this opportunity to speak to the breadth of work in our social justice domain. We support the following charitable organisations: Caritas Australia, MacKillop Family Services, St Vincent de Paul Society, Smith Family, Cancer Council, Duke St Community House, Abbey Solo Foundation, Opening the Doors Foundation, Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project, Australian Catholic Religious Against Human Trafficking (ACRATH), and Caroline Chisholm Society.

Our fundraising initiatives raise approximately $18,000 annually for the above charitable organisations. For this we deeply thank the staff, students, parents and carers, and community partners who support these efforts.

I would also like to extend an invitation to the community to join us as partners and sponsors in any of the following ways:

1. Sponsoring student tuition fees for families requiring financial assistance. Donations to the Fr Karmel Borg Scholarship Fund above $2.00 are fully tax deductible and will contribute towards the fee assistance program run by the College.

1. Sponsoring academic, musical and general excellence scholarships. Individuals, businesses and organisations are able to make fully tax-deductible donations to the Fr Karmel Borg Scholarship Fund above $2.00. These donations contribute towards the scholarship program run by the College and your name or business can be acknowledged in College publications.

1. Sponsoring minor building works, including a newly commissioned prayer garden at the Christ the King Campus or a proposed Memorial Garden at the 204 site. Donations to the Building Fund above $2.00 are fully tax-deductible.

To make a donation please contact our Accounts Team at accounts@cccc.vic.edu.au and indicate in the subject that you wish to make a tax-deductible donation.

I thank all our community members for your ongoing support of our College’s social justice programs. These initiatives make a tangible difference in the lives of our students, families, and the wider community. May God bless your endeavours and generosity.

Tristan O'Brien
Deputy Principal - Mission