Welcome to 2026 at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College

As we begin the 2026 school year, I warmly welcome all new and returning families to our vibrant and faith-filled community. It is a privilege to serve you as Principal of the College, and I look forward to continuing our collective work to ensure that every young person at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is safe, is known and thrives. I thank you for the trust you place in the staff for the education and safety of your child.

Introducing Our New Leadership Team

We are blessed with a dedicated and highly capable Executive Team (formerly referred to as the Leadership Team) who guide our vision and steward the daily life of the College. Our leaders support key staff in the areas of Catholic identity, teaching, learning, student wellbeing, compliance, co-curriculum, campus operations and the stewardship of our three campuses. Their work is aligned with our Strategic and Annual Action Plans to ensure consistent, high-quality educational experiences for every student. The Executive Team of the College is composed of:

· Napoleon Rodezno – Principal

· Allan Thompson – Business Manager

· Melissa D’Amico – Deputy Principal: Students

· Lauren Markovic – Deputy Principal: Learning

· Katherine Nguyen – Deputy Principal: Operations

· Tristan O’Brien – Deputy Principal: Mission

· Paul Toney – Deputy Principal: Staff

· Lara Bracco – Executive Officer: People and Culture

· Effie Longros – Executive Assistant to the Principal

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College Six Pillars

In 2026, our College is guided by six key pillars that will shape our growth, strengthen our culture and guide our decisions, alongside the school’s annual action plan, School Improvement Plan and the upcoming College external reviews. The six pillars are:

1. Staff Leadership and Professional Capacity, which aims to build a high-capacity, faith-formed, child-safe professional team committed to learning excellence.

2. Excellence in Instruction, ensuring rich, inclusive, orderly classrooms and high-impact teaching strategies visible in every lesson.

3. Student Engagement, in strengthening attendance, wellbeing, student voice and re-engagement processes so every student participates fully in their learning.

4. Catholic Identity and Mission by deepening our Sacred Heart charism, faith formation and commitment to service, discipleship and the common good.

5. Stewardship of Resources by ensuring our structures, governance, policies and learning environments support sustainable, safe and future-focused growth.

6. Safety, where we uphold rigorous child-safety systems, record keeping, and risk management to protect every young person in our care.

Together, these pillars help shape a community that is academically excellent, spiritually grounded, inclusive and deeply relational.

Partnering With Families

We believe that strong partnerships with families enhance student success. This year, we aim to improve our communication with you by reviewing our channels and methods of communication. We will aim to provide:

· Transparent communication through newsletters, Compass updates, information evenings and parent briefings.

· Community-building events that welcome all families across our three campuses.

· Collaborative decision-making, ensuring parent voice is valued in shaping College life.

· Strengthened wellbeing and learning conversations, with timely feedback and opportunities for parents to connect with teachers.

· Inviting families into the rhythm of College life, including liturgical celebrations, productions, sports events and student showcases.

Join the School Advisory Council or Parents and Friends Network

We warmly invite parents and carers to play an active role in the life of the College by joining either:

· The School Advisory Council – supporting strategic stewardship and community consultation.

· The Parents and Friends Network – fostering community spirit and supporting College initiatives.

If you are interested in joining either group, please email: principal@cccc.vic.edu.au

To join the SAC, you are required to apply as admission to the group is limited to available positions. Everyone is welcome to join the P&F Network.

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust. I look forward to a blessed and flourishing year ahead.

Dr Napoleon Rodezno 
College Principal 

Christ the King

Welcome, everyone, to the 2026 school year and to our Christ the King community.

It is a joy to welcome our students, families, and staff back to Christ the King as we begin another year of learning, growth, and community. Whether you are returning to our College or joining us for the first time, we are delighted to have you as part of our vibrant campus.

A special welcome to our Year 7 Cohort who have now started with us. All the best as you find your way around, meet new faces, and dive into the adventures of secondary school life.

There are many events on the agenda for this year,and we hope they will inspire new enthusiasm. We encourage each student in our community to look at each occasion as an opportunity for growth, expanding personal boundaries and see the potential to discover new strengths. There’s so much to look forward to, and we’re excited to share every step of the journey with you.

This year, we’re taking inspiration from Matthew 5:13 and the call to be the “salt of the earth.” We’ll be encouraging our students to sprinkle kindness, courage, and compassion wherever they go, adding flavour to our school life in all the best ways.

Together, we look forward to making 2026 a year filled with growth, joy, and meaningful moments for all. Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the year!

Bianca Markovic
Director of Campus, Christ the King 

St John's

Term 1 has begun with great energy and optimism across the St John’s Junior Boys Campus, and it has been wonderful to see our community come back together after the holiday break. We extend a very warm welcome to our new Year 7 students and their families as they begin their journey with us. Starting secondary school is an exciting milestone, and the boys have already shown courage, curiosity, and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of college life.

We also warmly welcome back our Year 8 and Year 9 students. It has been pleasing to see them return with greater confidence and maturity, ready to build on the experiences and learning from last year. They have quickly reconnected with friends, supported our new students, and set a positive tone for the term ahead.

As a campus, our focus remains on strong learning habits, respectful relationships, and personal growth. We encourage each student to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and continue developing into thoughtful, resilient young men and responsible citizens of the world.

We wish all our students the very best for the year ahead and look forward to a term filled with learning, connection, and opportunity.

Sacred Heart

Welcome to 2026!

The Sacred Heart Campus has enjoyed a vibrant and purposeful start to the year, with students across all year levels returning with enthusiasm and a strong sense of community. 

We extend a very warm welcome to our Year 10 students who have joined the Sacred Heart Campus this year for the first time.
They have made a wonderful start, settling into new routines, building connections with staff and peers, and embracing the opportunities that come with senior campus life.

Our Year 12 students have begun the year with focus and determination as they embark on their final year of secondary schooling. Many are about to complete their first round of School Assessed Coursework (SACs), demonstrating resilience and a commitment to achieving their personal best. It has been pleasing to see students supporting one another, meeting with teachers and establishing strong study habits early. It will be an exciting year as they complete their studies and begin to explore what their futures will look like!

We also recently hosted our VCE Information Night for Year 11 students and their families. This informative evening provided valuable insight into VCE expectations, assessment requirements and ways families can support students throughout their senior years. There is a strong sense of optimism across the campus, and we look forward to celebrating many achievements throughout the year.

There are so many highlights in the Sacred Heart calendar, and we look forward to celebrating each of them with our community throughout 2026!

Karla Rangi
Director of Campus, Sacred Heart

This year, our College Theme is “Be the Salt of the Earth: Serve with Humility and Compassion” connected with the scripture passage from Matthew’s Gospel (Chapter 5 Verse 13). The theme calls us as members of the church in preserving moral integrity in the world, like how salt preserves food from decay. It highlights the importance of maintaining one's influence and purpose in society. Our opening prayer reflects this theme as we draw upon and ponder on this within the year.

Loving God,
As we begin a new school year, we thank you for the gift of our community,
for our students, staff, families, and all who call this College home.

You call us to be the salt of the earth:
to bring flavour, hope, and meaning to the world around us.
Help us to serve with humility,
to recognise Christ in one another,
and to act always with compassion, especially towards those most in need.

Bless our learning and teaching this year.
May our classrooms be places of respect and curiosity,
our relationships marked by kindness and patience,
and our actions guided by justice and love.

Give us the courage to make a difference each day,
even in small and unseen ways,
so that through our words and deeds
others may come to know your goodness.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.