In this edition of College Street News, you will read about the wonderful day-to-day learning and teaching taking place at the College, as well as the various faith and co-curricular events and activities that have enriched our community this term.

The first seven weeks of Term 1 have been both productive and busy. It has been wonderful to begin the school year with so many co-curricular and whole-school activities.

As we enter March and the season of Autumn, it is a fitting time to reflect on some of this year’s key events so far:

• 1,088 students engaged in day-to-day classes and learning
• Opening College Mass
• Student Leadership Investiture Ceremony
• Ash Wednesday Ceremony
• Student Leadership Camp
• Year 9 Camp
• Social Justice Leaders Development Day
• Whole-School and Year-Level Assemblies
• Italian Exchange Student Visit
• Various Parent Information Evenings
• Cybersafety Parent Evening
• Dr. Andrew Wake Staff Presentation
• Years 7, 8, 9 Ignite Program
• College Swimming Carnival
• Year 10 Premier League
• SACCSS Junior Golf
• Project Compassion and Caritas Fundraising Activities
• Outdoor Education Surfing Excursions
• Musical Auditions
• Year 7 Camps (commencing Monday, 17 March)

Each of these events requires careful planning and preparation to ensure their success. On behalf of the CRC Caroline Springs community, I would like to sincerely thank our dedicated staff for their hard work. Their generosity and commitment in giving their time to facilitate these activities are deeply appreciated. Without their support, these opportunities would not be possible.

Fostering a Respectful and Supportive School Community- MACS Parent Code of Conduct

At CRC Caroline Springs we are committed to creating a respectful, supportive, and collaborative environment where students thrive. A key part of this is the strong partnership between home and school, built on mutual respect and shared responsibility.

As a College, we work closely with students and their families in areas such as learning, behaviour, uniform expectations, and punctuality. These guidelines ensure consistency and fairness, helping every student reach their full potential. When enrolling a child, families agree to uphold the College’s policies, which play a vital role in maintaining a positive school environment.

We ask all parents and guardians to support these policies and demonstrate respectful communication with staff. The MACS Parent Code of Conduct outlines expectations, including maintaining appropriate communication in both tone and frequency. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to support students, and their efforts are strengthened when we work together in a spirit of partnership and cooperation.

We encourage all families to review the MACS Parent/Guardian/Carer Code of Conduct, available at the following link: MACS Parent Code of Conduct

Thank you for your continued support in making our school a respectful and welcoming community for all.

Invitation to Our College Community Event

We warmly invite you to come along for an opportunity to meet with members of the College Leadership Team and other families in an informal get-together over light refreshments. This gathering provides a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, share ideas, and become more involved in College life.

On the evening, together with myself, will be Deputy Principal Wellbeing, Mrs. Murray-Fawcett and Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching, Elise Nowak. 

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Where: CRCCS Library
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

We encourage all parents and carers to register your attendance by Wednesday, 19 March 2025 to assist with planning. Your presence and participation are invaluable in fostering a strong and engaged school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Catholic Education Week

Catholic Education Week will run from Sunday 16 March, to Sunday 23 March and serves as an opportunity for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity, their role within the local community, and the strength of the Catholic education sector.

The theme for Catholic Education Week 2025 is:
"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you" (Isaiah 60:1).

This theme aligns with the Holy Year of Jubilee and the Australian Catholic Youth Festival’s focus on being Pilgrims of Hope.

At CRC Caroline Springs, we remain deeply committed to our mission of nurturing students in faith. Christian teaching is central to our work, and we continually strive to ensure that it permeates all aspects of College life.

St. Patrick’s Day – A Celebration of Faith and Heritage

On Monday, 17 March, we celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick, a day of deep significance for the Catholic community, particularly here in Melbourne.

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is remembered for his unwavering faith, missionary zeal, and commitment to spreading the Gospel. His legacy of courage and evangelisation continues to inspire us today.

In Melbourne, St. Patrick’s Cathedral stands as a powerful symbol of faith and heritage. As the mother church of the Archdiocese, it represents the strong Catholic foundation upon which our city’s early Irish immigrants built their community. The Cathedral’s striking architecture and sacred presence remind us of the importance of faith in shaping our lives and society.

As we reflect on St. Patrick’s life, may we embrace his spirit of faith, service, and perseverance. Let us pray for God’s guidance in living out our College motto – Live Fully, Act Justly – and for the continued flourishing of our Catholic community.

Wishing you all a blessed and joyful St. Patrick’s Day!

Car Parking at Caroline Springs Veterinary Hospital

Parents, please be advised that the Caroline Springs Veterinary Hospital (adjacent to the Police Station) has raised concerns about parents parking in their private car park or blocking their entrance before and after school.

We kindly ask all parents to refrain from parking in this space when picking up or dropping off students. Your cooperation in respecting private property is greatly appreciated.

A Prayer for Lent

Heavenly Father, I offer You my heart, my thoughts, and my steps. Help me walk this Lenten journey with a spirit of humility and devotion. Keep me mindful of Christ’s sacrifice and teach me to deny myself so that I may draw closer to You.

Lord, strengthen me to fast from what separates me from You and feast on Your presence. May my words be kind, my actions be pure, and my heart be set on things above. Guide me in love and repentance, shaping me into the image of Your Son.

Amen

The Season of Lent

In our daily lives we are often preoccupied with working towards achieving personal goals such as, working hard to build financial stability, going to the gym to keep fit or equipping ourselves with mental strategies to cope with the ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ of life. Although there is nothing wrong with these goals we often neglect to tend to our spirituality, our soul.

Lent which commenced last Wednesday is a great opportunity to take time to do this, to grow closer to Christ as we approach the feast of Easter. There are several practices the Church encourages us to engage in during Lent such as prayer (spending time talking to God, going to Mass, reading the bible, participating in the Stations of the Cross), self-denial (not eating meat; not eating sweets or dessert; giving up entertainment to spend time with the family, abstaining from things that do not draw us closer to God) and Helping Others (special attention to someone who is poor, sick, elderly, lonely or overburdened, or in other ways in need).

I encourage you to open your hearts to Christ by accessing the many resources available to you during this Lenten Season.

Grow in knowledge of the Faith

Pints with Aquinas (Podcast)

Pints with Aquinas (YouTube)

Ascension Presents (YouTube)

Grow in Spirituality

Light in the Desert: 2025 Lenten resource

Lent #Pray40 Challenge from Hallow Take the Lent #Pray40 Challenge from Hallow – the Catholic Prayer and Meditation App!

Laudate: This app is wonderful year-round, not just during Lent. It provides the daily readings, reflections, and a vast collection of prayers.

Catholic Devotional

In the Footsteps of Christ

Catholic Email Subscriptions

Best Lent Ever by Dynamic Catholic: Catholic Speaker Matthew Kelly provides daily emails with videos and reflections to help you “Rediscover Jesus” this Lent.

Catholic Video Reflections

Lentsanity Reflections: Every Sunday throughout Lent, Benedictine monk, Fr. Ananias Buccicone O.S.B. will share a new video giving you amazing and profound reflections and instruction on how to grow in faith.

Last Wednesday 5 March, we gathered as a College community to commemorate the beginning of the Liturgical Season of Lent. Deacon Chris led the sacred liturgy, accompanied by our Student Leaders, who ministered in the Liturgy of the Word and Prayers of Intercession. In his homily, Deacon Chris reminded us that the significance of the ashes we receive is a reminder of our mortality, sinfulness, insignificance, and our need for God’s mercy. “Lent reminds us of how insignificant we are, but it also reminds us that, however insignificant we are, however unworthy we may feel because of our sins, we are still loved by God.” 

Deacon Chris also spoke of Lent as a time of lament—an expression of grief, sin, and brokenness. However, lament is only part of the journey; true lament leads to opening our hearts to God’s grace. “This is the promise of Lent: if we return to the Lord with sincere hearts, He will turn our mourning into joy, our ashes into beauty, and our lament into praise.” The liturgy was a beautiful way to enter the season of Lent and reflect on our own relationship with God and how this Lenten season may be one of spiritual transformation.

As we continue through Term 1, it's great to be able to reflect on the enriching experiences that have already taken place and look forward to those still to come. The year has already been an incredibly busy and rewarding one, with various activities supporting our students’ growth across different domains.

Cultural Exchange

We recently welcomed our Italian sister school, Liceo Scientifico Livio Cambi, during their Italian Exchange Inbound Visit from Wednesday, 19 February to Tuesday, 25 February. This valuable cultural exchange fostered new friendships and deepened our students’ understanding of Italian culture, while strengthening our links between our Italian Sister School.

Camps and Activities

Our College Swimming Carnival, held on Tuesday, 25 February, was a vibrant and successful event filled with school spirit and enthusiastic participation. It was fantastic to see students competing passionately while encouraging one another to do their best.

The Year 9 Camp, from Wednesday, 26 February to Friday, 28 February, provided opportunities for students to embrace outdoor challenges, build resilience, and strengthen friendships in a supportive environment.

Looking ahead, our Year 7 students are eagerly preparing for their upcoming camp at Camp Manyung. The camp will be held in two groups over next week:

Group 1: 7BA, BU, CO, KO, KU, LI (Monday, 17 March – Wednesday, 19 March)
Group 2: 7MK, MW, NA, WO, WU (Wednesday, 19 March – Friday, 21 March)

This experience will help our newest students build friendships, develop teamwork skills, and engage in activities promoting personal growth and resilience. We wish them all the best and look forward to hearing about their experiences.

As always, information about camps and excursions will be communicated via the Operoo platform, where you can access consent forms and other essential details relating to excursions throughout the year.

Staff Professional Learning

On Friday 7 March, our staff participated in a valuable Professional Learning Day focused on improving teaching practices and enhancing learning programs. They engaged in reviewing NAPLAN results and other data to identify areas for growth and better assist in their classroom approaches to individualise student learning.

Ms. Lucy Swan, our Vice Principal Strategic Development, also guided staff through feedback from various surveys, including the annual MACSSIS Survey, which considered the perspectives of staff, students, and families. This ongoing commitment to improvement ensures we continue providing the best possible learning environment for all students.

We appreciate your continued support and partnership in making this a successful year.

If you have any questions about upcoming events, please contact our College reception in the first instance. We look forward to sharing more wonderful experiences throughout the term.

At Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs, we are proud of the number of opportunities we offer our students, particularly through our various College events. Such events are organised to create positive school culture as well as the chance to build strong connections between staff and students in our school community. It is our expectation that students attend all College events such as:

• Swimming Carnival
• Athletics Carnival
• Whole College Assemblies
• Whole College Mass
• Faith Formation Day
• Ignite Lessons
• Excursions
• Live Fully Act Justly Day

Attending all these events helps ensure students feel connected to our College as it impacts their personal wellbeing, social development and learning outcomes. Attendance at such events provides an opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate who we are as a school. Our expectation is that all students participate in these days and see the value each day brings to them as students. We always look forward to experiencing these fantastic events with the students as it builds our community and helps celebrate our students.

The Year 9 camp program in Term 1, offered students the opportunity to find a personal challenge, in selecting their most suited camp from 6 different options. Camps on offer included Bushwalking in the Otways National Park, Beach Camp based in and around Anglesea, Adventure Camp at Phillip Island, Horse Riding outside Merrijig in the Victorian High Country, Snorkelling in Port Phillip Bay near Portsea and Rock Climbing at Mr Arapiles in Western Victoria.

Students were presented the options in term 4 2024 and were encouraged to challenge themselves in their own personal way. For some, this was dealing with heights and scaling 120m high rock climbs while learning to trust the safety equipment. Others were trying the simple looking but very challenging standing up on a surfboard while catching waves at the beach or trying to keep a paddle board straight while keeping balance on top of it.

Some were simply challenged by spending 2 nights away from the comforts of home with sleeping in a tent and cooking on small liquid fuel stoves called Trangias on the Bushwalking camp. These students also lived self-sufficiently in carrying all they needed for 2 days on their backs with them as they hiked along the stunning coastline known as the shipwreck coast. The students at Horse Riding were shown the basics of horse care and experienced some longer rides in the Victorian High Country made famous by The Man From Snowy River.

Students at the Adventure camp participated in a number of activities that encouraged personal growth as well as group challenge. They built rafts out of loose items, worked together in laser tag on the property and completed obstacle courses high in the air on the high ropes course. The snorkel camp observed the unique Weedy Sea Dragon, a small seahorse creature, just off the shore of Portsea. The highlight though was the boat dives at The Pope’s Eye and the swim with the seals.

The Year 9 students conducted themselves admirably throughout all camps and have learnt important personal lessons. The shared experiences with their peers and memories created will last them well into the future. Well done to all students for their participation in the Year 9 camp program, we look forward to continuing the program in 2026.

The College Swimming Carnival in 2025 returned to the Oak Park Swimming Pool. This was a welcome return with more space, larger water polo pool, expansive shade, and of course the water slides. Serious swimmers had signed up in advance to swim in SACCSS trial events in Freestyle, Breastroke, Backstroke and Butterfly. The pool was then open to all students to swim in the same strokes to earn points, contributing to their house totals. The 25m events were by far the most popular with short and sharp races and students rewarded with a ride on the water slide for their efforts.

Support events were held outside of the main pool. Land novelties saw students compete in several minor games including filling water jugs with small sponges and skipping rope with a cup of water and trying to spill less than their competitors. Volleyball was competitive all day with a mix of students that play regularly and those that were new to the sport. As always, water polo in the wading pool was a major highlight and an opportunity for non-swimmers to get in the water and cool off.

The day was a success with the return to Oak Park encouraging a high level of engagement and competition across the College. We congratulate those students that did well in the trials and were selected to represent our College at the upcoming SACCSS swimming carnival on March 25 at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and to all students for contributing to a successful carnival in 2025.

Leadership Camp 2025: Building Leaders and Lasting Memories

From 17-19 February, our school’s student leadership team gathered at the Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club for an inspiring and action-packed camp that aimed to develop leadership skills, forge new friendships, and create unforgettable memories.

Day 1: Welcoming and Bonding

Upon arrival, everyone settled into their rooms and dove straight into an engaging icebreaker activity designed to help us get to know each other. This initial session set the tone for the weekend, fostering an atmosphere of openness and camaraderie. After lunch, we deepened our connections during a team-building and communication workshop, exploring the importance of collaboration in leadership. Later that afternoon, our creative energy soared as we designed house banners for the upcoming swimming carnival. The day wound down with a delicious dinner, a leisurely walk to a local ice cream shop, and quiet moments of reflection as we prepared for bed.

Day 2: Inspiring Workshops and Waves of Fun

Despite a short night’s sleep, the next morning began with a hearty breakfast and an early start. Our first workshop featured a special Mass led by our familiar local Father, along with Sister Lourence and Youth Minister Angela. This spiritual moment was followed by a “Race for Grace” session, emphasising the power of purposeful leadership.

Later in the morning, we shifted our focus to the “Shine—Leading with Virtue and the Holy Spirit” workshop, skilfully guided by Mr. Matter and Mr. Sammut. The lessons learned were immediately put into practice during an exciting surfing lesson with Go Ride a Wave after lunch. Energised by the ocean experience, we later enjoyed afternoon tea and a well-deserved dinner. The evening culminated in the “Empower—Leading with Strengths” workshop hosted by Angela, followed by a fun and memorable karaoke night—thanks to our enthusiastic persuasion of Mrs Reithofer.

Day 3: Planning for the Future

The final day offered a more relaxed start with a well-timed breakfast. Our closing activity focused on planning for future college events. We learned how to craft effective proposals and had the chance to brainstorm and create our own event plans—a fitting finale that underscored the camp’s commitment to leadership and forward-thinking. With our ideas in hand and spirits high, we packed up our belongings, hopped on the bus back to school, and even grabbed some Macca’s for lunch as a tasty farewell treat.

This Leadership Camp was more than just a series of workshops—it was an immersive experience that combined learning, teamwork, and fun. The skills we developed and the memories we created will undoubtedly inspire us as we continue to lead with purpose and passion in the year ahead.

Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent, is traditionally celebrated with pancakes, using ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter—historically a way to use up rich foods before the Lenten season of fasting and reflection.

The Social Justice team once again brought the community together, spreading joy and generosity during recess while raising funds for the worthy Caritas – Project Compassion, themed Unite Against Poverty. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of thinking beyond ourselves and supporting those in need, beautifully aligning with the pillars of compassion and stewardship that guide us in living out our faith through action.

On Monday, 3 March, my fellow College Captains and I met at the Watergardens train station—tired but ready to go. Although we had a rocky start with delayed trains, we were all so excited to attend this conference. Walking in, we saw things we weren't expecting. Inside was a huge room with hundreds of green seats, all facing a giant stage. To be honest, I had expected us to sit at a big round table all day, but no—this was definitely going to be something different.

To start off, a dance company came in, encouraging us to get up and learn a cool dance. Every break or short period between speakers, these dancers would return, and we would all smile like crazy and dance around like wild cowboys.

Our first speaker was Thomas Duncan-Watt, an author and screenwriter who has written for shows such as Space Nova and Home and Away. Thomas shared the hardships of starting out, including the heartbreak of being rejected over and over again. Despite being turned down countless times, he never gave up and pursued his dream.

A quote from Thomas’ speech: “Every master was once a disaster.”

To anyone wanting to become a writer or an author, he also said: “Write the book 8-year-old you would have wanted to read.”

Our second speaker was Catherine Laga’aia, an actress who will soon be known to the world as Moana in the live-action film releasing next year. Catherine spoke about her journey through auditioning, fighting for the role, and eventually landing it. She was honest about the hardships of being an actress, and how at times, she even wished she had never accepted the role. But through those difficult times, Catherine realized how lucky she was—and how powerful she had become. She finished filming while studying and graduating Year 12 in Hawaii at the same time.

Every time Catherine felt like giving up, she was always asked this question: “Why would they pick you if they thought you couldn’t do it?” This motivated her to put that costume back on and keep filming.

Fun fact: Catherine’s dad is also an actor and was Jay in Playschool!

Our third speaker was Emma McKeon, an Olympic gold medalist swimmer. Emma is one of the most decorated Olympians, with 12 medals to her name. She shared her 10 key lessons for becoming a great leader and inspiring both others and yourself.

Emma’s List for Great Leadership:

1. Bravery and self-belief are something you can learn.
2. Nerves are good—they mean you are doing something worthwhile.
3. The key to progress is consistency. 3.5. Set smaller, more specific goals.
4. You cannot really rely on ‘feeling’ motivated.
5. We cannot get anywhere on our own.
6. Setbacks, obstacles, and failures can be our biggest teachers—if we allow it. 6.5. Allow yourself time to feel disappointed.
7. There will be parts of everything you do that you don’t enjoy—that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it.
8. The importance of good role models.
9. Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself.
10. Don’t be afraid to have big dreams.

Our fourth and final speaker was Majak Daw, the first Sudanese Australian to ever play in the AFL. Majak spoke about his home life, his journey to Australia, and how he discovered AFL. He briefly touched on mental health, emphasising that it's something you should never be ashamed of. Majak also spoke about his family, including his son, Hendrix.

To end the day, we finished with some more cowboy dancing. You betcha!

As advertised in the last College Street News, Student Parent Teacher Interviews are occurring in a hybrid format (face to face and MS Teams) on Thursday 24 April from 9:00am – 8:00pm.

Student Parent Teacher Interviews allow;

• students to reflect on their learning, works habits and effort in their learning
• students to have increased accountability regarding their work habits and approaches to learning
• students to celebrate the successes within work they have completed
• students to develop verbal communication skills, confidence in public speaking and critical thinking skills
• relationships to be built with families at the College
• parents/carers to be actively involved in the learning process for their child.

Students are required to attend the interviews with their parents/carers and must be in full winter uniform.

Further information on how to book interviews with your child’s teacher, will be sent out with the Term 1 interim reports on Friday 4 April.

Term One Interim Reports will be released via SEQTA Engage (for parents and carers) and SEQTA Learn (for students) after 4:30pm on Friday 4 April.

Interim Reports are designed to provide students, parents and carers with a snapshot of a student’s progress and work habits at the midpoint of the semester. Teachers will also use the Interim Report to either request or welcome a meeting with parents and students for our upcoming Student Parent Teacher Interviews to be held on 24 April.

In the Interim Report, student work habits are reported against the following categories:

Demonstrates academic improvement

• Responds to questioning in class
• Completes all coursework
• Demonstrates growth in class tasks and assessments.

Applies effort

• Attempts all tasks
• Maintains attention in class
• Participates in class
• Cooperates and collaborates in class

Manages personal learning

• Brings correct materials to class
• Organisation
• Satisfactory completion of set homework, in a timely manner
• Seeks teacher support as required

Demonstrates appropriate behaviours

• Punctuality
• Works respectfully with peers and teachers.

Following the release of Interim Reports, if you have any questions about the report or your child's progress, please contact your child’s subject teacher.

From 20-25 February, our College had the privilege of hosting students from our Italian sister school Istituto Livio Cambi Serrani, as part of our Italian Exchange Hosting Program. Our host families warmly welcomed the visiting students, offering them an authentic experience of Australian culture. Bonds were formed as students and families shared meals, stories, and laughter, creating friendships that will last well beyond the exchange. Many students expressed how grateful they were to feel like part of an Australian family, and our own students enjoyed learning about Italian traditions and language in return.

Throughout their stay, the Italian students explored some of Melbourne’s iconic attractions, including the Werribee Open Range Zoo, Luna Park, and Melbourne CBD. A highlight of their visit was a full day immersed in high school life, where they participated in engaging activities such as a Sports lesson playing Australian Rules Football, an Art class, and a STEM lesson launching rockets on the oval.

This exchange program continues to be an invaluable opportunity for cross-cultural learning, fostering lasting international friendships and strengthening our global community. We look forward to continuing this meaningful partnership in the years to come!

HOURS OF OPENING

The library is open:

• From 8.00 until 4.15 Monday - Thursday
• From 8.00 until 3.45 on Fridays
  

Please note that there is an expectation that students will be productively occupied when using the library before or after school.

LOANS

Students may borrow up to 3 books at any time for a loan period of 3 weeks. Books may be renewed if so desired.

OVERDUE BOOKS

Students are asked to be considerate of others and return items as soon as they are finished with them. If students have overdue books, they need to be returned or renewed before any new items are borrowed. Students will receive regular reminders when their books are overdue via a direct message on Seqta. At the end of each semester, parents will be notified of outstanding books.

LOST / DAMAGED BOOKS

Students should speak to a library staff member if they have damaged a book or if they think it is lost. Each incident will be assessed individually, but generally, payment will be requested for books that are lost or damaged, so that replacement copies may be purchased.

PHOTOCOPIER/ PRINTER

Students are credited with $5 at the start of every term towards their photocopying or printing requirements. Credit amounts may be topped up by paying at Reception.

LUNCHTIMES

It has been a busy start to the year in the library, especially at lunchtimes. Students have been participating in various activities, such as:
• Reading books or magazines
• Homework

• Computer work
• Board games
• Photocopying or printing
• Borrowing or returning books

It has been particularly pleasing to see many of our new Year 7 students utilising the library space and resources, as well as borrowing books.

First Week of Lent
(Week beginning Monday 10 March)

This Lent, we’re invited to Unite Against Poverty with Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. This year is especially significant as we celebrate the Jubilee Year - a time of renewal and solidarity.

Project Compassion 2025 shares three stories from around the world. We’ll meet Toefuata'iga - (Toy-foo-ah-tah-ing-ah) a young student from Samoa who faced severe water shortages at her school. Thanks to Caritas Australia and the generosity of supporters like you, her school now has a 10,000 L water tank improving hygiene and allowing the teachers to prioritise education.

We’ll get to know Lam from Vietnam, born with short stature, Lam faced social exclusion and limited employment opportunities – through the I-SHINE program, Lam is now a freelance graphic designer.

And we’ll meet Irene from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who faced immense challenges after losing her father to war and raising her children in poverty. With support from Caritas Australia, Irene received vocational training in sewing and farming and can now support her whole family.

Watch our Introduction to Project Compassion film HERE - be inspired by 3 powerful stories of resilience and strength and learn the impact that your support can have on vulnerable communities around the world.

Please donate today.

Donations are received during Homeroom - Thank you for standing with us, as we Unite Against Poverty this Lent.

YEAR 7, 2027 INFORMATION EVENING FOR CURRENT GRADE 5 STUDENTS

We are excited to extend a warm invitation to you and your child to our Year 7, 2027 Information Evening.
This information session designed to provide families with all the essential details about the journey that awaits your child as they transition into Year 7.

Date: Wednesday 7 May 2025
Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Location: Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs

• Learn about our comprehensive Year 7 curriculum, tailored to nurture your child's academic growth and personal development.
• Meet our dedicated team of educators who are committed to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment.
• Explore the exciting extracurricular activities, clubs, and opportunities available to Year 7 students.
• Find out how we prioritise your child's wellbeing alongside their academic growth so as to ensure your child reaches their full potential
• Gain insights into our College values, ethos and approach to holistic education, aligned with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith.
• Get answers to any questions you may have about the transition process and how we support students and families.
• Understand the enrolment process and key dates.

Families with siblings entering Year 7 in 2027 are encouraged to complete the Online Application Form at their earliest convenience. Although the application deadline is Friday, 15 August, submitting early will help us prioritise our current families.

2025 School Fees

2025 School Fee notice and Fee Payment Agreements have been mailed home. If you have not received your statement, please contact the finance department or visit the school website. College Tuition Fee - CRC Caroline Springs. If you have changed home address or email details, please also advise the school.

2025 Payment arrangements are due back as soon as possible to commence in February 2025 and be finalised by November 2025 unless prior arrangement is in place.

Statements will be issued to parents every month for record keeping purposes. If you have requested for a direct debit to be in place, nothing further is required.

CSEF 2025 (Current health care card holders)

CSEF applications are being accepted for 2025. Please complete the application form on our website and return the completed signed form along with a copy of the parent/carer current health care card valid until the end of term one 2025 to the College office as soon as possible. CSEF-application-form.pdf

If you wish to discuss any finance concerns, please reach out to us by phone 9217 8000 extension 2 or email accounts@crccs.vic.edu.au

Thank you
Finance Department