Churchill Avenue News

Term 4 brings excitement to our college community as we prepare to celebrate and farewell our Year 12 cohort. We look forward to honouring them next week with a series of events, including Celebration Day, a whole school assembly, a family Mass, and the graduation ceremony, followed by the Valedictory dinner.

Students in Years 7 to 11 are busy wrapping up the school year and preparing for exams and transition programs. The Family Partnership team has been actively supporting families, recently conducting wellbeing sessions focused on mental health. Our college counsellor provided insights on how families can better understand and support their children, fostering a space for shared experiences and learning.

They have also assisted our incoming Year 7 students as they prepare to join our college next year, visiting primary schools with current Year 7 students to share their experiences and answer questions. The transition to secondary school is crucial, and we look forward to welcoming new families at our Orientation Day in December.

Two First Nations students participated in the Nallei Jerring program at Whitten Oval, concluding this week. They engaged in sessions with peers from other schools, sharing culture and learning about their connections, which has been wonderful to witness.

Term 3 School Holiday Program

Congratulations to our Caroline Chisholm Catholic College students who participated in the school holiday programs with the Huddle (North Melbourne Football Club) and Melbourne Victory Football Club. These organizations offer local young people opportunities to connect with peers and mentors during the break. We are grateful for this ongoing partnership, as community engagement skills are essential for our students to develop meaningful connections.

After-School Programs

Our after-school program continues to benefit our community, running every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. This safe, supervised environment allows children to explore interests, make friends, and learn new skills, with support from school counsellors, social workers, youth workers, and staff.

Activities include:

• Dodgeball
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Homework support
• Social and emotional support
• Scavenger hunts

This term, we are excited to introduce three new programs:

1. MAT Program: Builds resilience and confidence through martial arts. Learn more
2. Strength Program: A personal development and mentoring program for boys to explore identity and purpose. Learn more
3. Shine Program: A personal development and mentoring program for girls, focusing on inspiration and practical skills. Learn more

Breakfast Ministry Club

The Student Liaison team continues to work with the Faith and Mission team to deliver breakfast to students three days a week. Since its inception last year, the program has fostered community through shared meals, with hot drinks like Milo and hot chocolate added during winter.

We look forward to concluding the year positively and preparing our students for 2025.

God bless,
Stephanie Banks
Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing