MENU QUICKLINKS
COMPASS

QUICKLINKS

QUICKLINKS

Also in this Edition

Churchill Avenue News

29
29 November 2024

Churchill Avenue News

Student Wellbeing Report

29 29 November 2024

Over the past fortnight our Year 10 and 11 students engaged in their transition classes in preparation for 2025. Our Year 7 to 9 students are preparing for their final week of activities. We look forward to hosting our incoming Year 7 cohort later next week, as they attend the college for a day of transition.

The Family Partnerships Team recently held a community conversation and shared morning tea with families who took part in previous wellbeing sessions. It was a lovely opportunity for families to connect and share challenges, concerns, and successes they are experiencing with their young people.

To celebrate the successful completion of Year 12, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families were invited to a graduation ceremony hosted by Melbourne Archdiocese. It was with great pride that we were able to celebrate one of our own students, Brodie Webber receive recognition. He reflected that he is grateful for the opportunities he has had at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and learning his own language. He dreams of having his own construction business in the future and playing professional football. Congratulations Brodie!

There have been a number of afterschool programs run throughout term 4. One program, Shine recently had the student’s potting plants and discussing what the plants and themselves need to flourish. They also worked through their love language and discussed the different ways people need and show love. Congratulations to the students that engaged in this program allowing them to be themselves and learn how to ‘Shine’.

Throughout terms three and four, Madeline (Year 10) and Ajay (Year 8) participated in the Nallei Jerring program hosted by Western Bulldogs community Foundation, where with other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participants, they were provided with a range of life, cultural and sport experiences in which to learn and develop. These include cultural games, first nations art, connecting with culture, meeting Bulldogs players who shared their inspirational stories and yarning circles. Both students successfully completed the program this year – congratulations on your participation!

Wellness over the Holidays

As the 2024 school year comes to an end, we can be proud of all that our students and community have achieved throughout the year. It is important that students take the break to reflect, recharge and prepare themselves for the new year.

While for many, Christmas is a time of celebration, reconnection with family, and rest, unfortunately, holiday cheer is not everyone’s experience. The Christmas season is an important time to consider those who are less fortunate, or who may be finding this time of year difficult. Family separation and conflict, grief, or loss of a loved one, isolation and financial pressures, are just a few factors that leave some families and individuals dreading this time of year.

You and your family may consider seeking opportunities to reach out to others, who may otherwise be alone this holiday. As a community, it is important to keep an eye out for those who are vulnerable, and to teach our children to share this same care for others. Should you find that you or someone you know requires support for mental health related concerns over the break, consider any of the resources below. Recommending a visit to a General Practitioner, is also an option all year round. There are also many free and affordable activities, events, and excursions, offered by your local council youth services, that your kids can access too. Maintaining social connectedness is a useful ingredient for supporting our overall health.

Support Services for Adults:

Support Services for Young People:

Wishing you a blessed Christmas, quality time with loved ones, and a safe break.

Stephanie Banks
Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing

Uniform donations

Dear Families,

As we approach the end of the year and prepare to support families for next year, we call on donations of the College uniform.

If you have uniform items, you no longer need, that are still in good condition, they can be donated to students who need them.

Please bring any items to the College reception before the end of the school year.

Having a collection of items allows the College to provide items to other families.

Many thanks

The Family School Partnerships Team

READ NEXT

Faith and Mission Report
Back to edition

Churchill Avenue News
ALSO IN THIS EDITION

Student Wellbeing Report

29 29 November 2024

Over the past fortnight our Year 10 and 11 students engaged in their transition classes in preparation for 2025. Our Year 7 to 9 students are preparing for their final week of activities. We look forward to hosting our incoming Year 7 cohort later next week, as they attend the college for a day of transition.

The Family Partnerships Team recently held a community conversation and shared morning tea with families who took part in previous wellbeing sessions. It was a lovely opportunity for families to connect and share challenges, concerns, and successes they are experiencing with their young people.

To celebrate the successful completion of Year 12, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families were invited to a graduation ceremony hosted by Melbourne Archdiocese. It was with great pride that we were able to celebrate one of our own students, Brodie Webber receive recognition. He reflected that he is grateful for the opportunities he has had at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and learning his own language. He dreams of having his own construction business in the future and playing professional football. Congratulations Brodie!

There have been a number of afterschool programs run throughout term 4. One program, Shine recently had the student’s potting plants and discussing what the plants and themselves need to flourish. They also worked through their love language and discussed the different ways people need and show love. Congratulations to the students that engaged in this program allowing them to be themselves and learn how to ‘Shine’.

Throughout terms three and four, Madeline (Year 10) and Ajay (Year 8) participated in the Nallei Jerring program hosted by Western Bulldogs community Foundation, where with other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participants, they were provided with a range of life, cultural and sport experiences in which to learn and develop. These include cultural games, first nations art, connecting with culture, meeting Bulldogs players who shared their inspirational stories and yarning circles. Both students successfully completed the program this year – congratulations on your participation!

Wellness over the Holidays

As the 2024 school year comes to an end, we can be proud of all that our students and community have achieved throughout the year. It is important that students take the break to reflect, recharge and prepare themselves for the new year.

While for many, Christmas is a time of celebration, reconnection with family, and rest, unfortunately, holiday cheer is not everyone’s experience. The Christmas season is an important time to consider those who are less fortunate, or who may be finding this time of year difficult. Family separation and conflict, grief, or loss of a loved one, isolation and financial pressures, are just a few factors that leave some families and individuals dreading this time of year.

You and your family may consider seeking opportunities to reach out to others, who may otherwise be alone this holiday. As a community, it is important to keep an eye out for those who are vulnerable, and to teach our children to share this same care for others. Should you find that you or someone you know requires support for mental health related concerns over the break, consider any of the resources below. Recommending a visit to a General Practitioner, is also an option all year round. There are also many free and affordable activities, events, and excursions, offered by your local council youth services, that your kids can access too. Maintaining social connectedness is a useful ingredient for supporting our overall health.

Support Services for Adults:

Support Services for Young People:

Wishing you a blessed Christmas, quality time with loved ones, and a safe break.

Stephanie Banks
Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing

Uniform donations

Dear Families,

As we approach the end of the year and prepare to support families for next year, we call on donations of the College uniform.

If you have uniform items, you no longer need, that are still in good condition, they can be donated to students who need them.

Please bring any items to the College reception before the end of the school year.

Having a collection of items allows the College to provide items to other families.

Many thanks

The Family School Partnerships Team