Carwatha College Community,

Despite Mr Mulcahy being on leave for the majority of term one, our staff and students have had a seamless start to the year. We were excited to welcome the new students to our school this term, including our new Preps and Year 7s.

We also welcomed several new staff members to our community this year. Please join me in welcoming:

• Jessica Adams (Assistant Principal)
• Bronte Fisher (Administration/Reception)
• Ingrid Mirtile (Teacher)
• Alexander Palermo (Teacher)
• Tieren Hem (Teacher)
• Dijana Rozanic (Teacher)
• Mayaklya Lewis (Careers Administration)
• Yasmin Radisch (Integration Aide)
• Arielle Nicholson (Integration Aide)
• Olivia Edwards (Teacher [returning])
• Nilu Perera (Integration Aide)

Our school values of Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Commitment are the foundation of everything we do here, and they guide us toward success, both in the classroom and beyond.

I’m pleased to announce the results of the 2024 House Cup:

• 4th – Cowan
• 3rd – Mabo
• 2nd – Chang
• 1st – Blackburn

Congratulations to Blackburn for their victory!

We’re also excited to launch The Resilience Project this year, a wellbeing program designed to support our students’ mental health. This program will provide valuable tools for building resilience and managing life’s challenges.

Planning is now officially underway for Carwatha College P-12 to secure a kindergarten onsite. This exciting development will have a positive impact on our school and we look forward to continuing to influence the planning process.

Here’s to a year filled with growth, learning, and success.

Warm regards,

Matthew Oke
Acting Principal
Carwatha College

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Prep C have had a wonderful start to the school year!  They have demonstrated so much enthusiasm and excitement in their learning and developed some great friendships in their first term of Primary School! They have settled in nicely to the classroom and have quickly become members of Carwatha P-12.

This Term we have achieved a great number of things as a class, we have been working hard every day on our reading and writing by learning our letters and their sounds. We have even begun to use them to help us write about our experiences and read stories. In Numeracy we have learnt our numbers up to 20 and can count by 10s to 100! 

In addition to all this hard work in the classroom, Prep C have been very lucky to have participated in some exciting events this term! We went to twilight sports, and we got to meet our Buddies. We did a fun scavenger hunt together to find lots of interesting items in the upstairs playground!

What an eventful term we have had! We are looking forward to the many exceptional things we will do next term!

What Prep C have loved about their first term of school:

Torie: I loved playing outside with my friends and learning to write

Kiayah: I loved learning with my friends and P.E

Cooper: I loved drawing and learning my numbers.

Zekiel: I loved playing with my friends and learning my letters.

Tam: I loved P.E and playing with my friends and toys.

Lucas: I loved learning new things and getting stars for doing great things.

Andre: I loved PMP and doing writing.

Damain: I loved going to library and colouring.

Maksim: I loved drawing and Performing Arts.

Willow: I loved playing outside and I liked reading books.

Fatima: I loved going outside to play and going to the computer room.

Aurora: I loved playing outside and playing games.

Arswim: I loved P.E and playing outside on the playground.

Declan: I loved playing outside and learning my numbers.

Exodus: I loved playing outside with my friends.

Myles:  I loved playing with my friends and reading stories.

Mrs Coleman - CLassroom Teacher

Wow!! Term 1 has flown by and the Prep and Grade 1 students in Prep1P have been busy learning and having fun!

Students have been working hard during Literacy and Numeracy to develop their skills and confidence in many areas. These areas include their letter and sound knowledge, personal writing, predicting and making connections in Literacy as well as their number knowledge, counting and positional language in Numeracy.

Out Integrated Studies unit has been ‘Health’. Students have been learning about healthy habits, emotions, how to be safe and who to go to when we need help.

A highlight of the term for all students was meeting their Grade 5/6 Buddies! All Prep and Grade 1 students have a Grade 5 or 6 student as their buddy. During the term we have had buddy sessions which has included a scavenger hunt and a library reading session. Each week the students are very excited to find out if they will be getting to see their buddy for a buddy session!

Here are some of the things some Prep/1 students have said they have enjoyed this term:

• I love being in Grade 1-Nikita
• I love when we do Maths- Alyssa
• I like playing with my friends -Kassandra
• I like my friends -Ava
• I like the Resilience Project- Ali
• I have learnt my letters- Foisaga
• I like going to the library -Ivy
• I like playing outside- Kaylee

All students should be incredibly proud of everything they have achieved this term!

Ms Pritchett - Classroom Teacher

What an incredible start to the school year for 1A! I am so excited to be teaching our awesome students this year. They all look so smart in school uniform and have settled in quickly to the routines at school and our very new classroom. They are feeling safe and happy at school and are building strong friendships.

We’ve had many exciting learning experiences in our classroom this Term. We started with a huge focus on getting to know each other and our school values. I am so proud of our students who are doing their best to show excellence, commitment, teamwork, and respect.

I’m so impressed with how our students have been using the reading strategies they are learning, and the reading routine they are developing at home. They love writing stories and recounts, and they are so proud of their remarkable efforts. Our students have amazed me with their Mathematics abilities in Number, Place Value and Location.

They also love singing our songs and listening to stories.

Twilight Sports was one of our College highlights this term. It was good to meet the families of our students. Our students enjoyed the fun activities and of course we all enjoyed the sausage sizzle.

Thank you, parents and carers, for your continual support in our learning programs and activities. We’re really looking forward to many exciting activities and learning next term.

Enjoy the term break and Easter, if you are celebrating!

Mrs Abraham - Classroom Teacher

It has been a smooth start to the year in 2/3M!

We have welcomed some amazing new students who have made new friends and enjoyed getting to know our classroom routines.

We have set up a positive reward system to work towards where students can accumulate popsicle sticks and gain a reward. We also have a class reward that we all work towards and are well on our way to achieving a whole class reward.

We spent the first few weeks of the year learning about each other, building relationships and supporting each other through the start of a new year!

In Literacy, we have been focusing on recounts about the weekend, choosing characters and a setting to write a narrative and writing a procedure. Students have particularly enjoyed writing a recipe procedure to make Fairy Bread. It is all very exciting!

Reading activities have focussed on making connections to a text and ourselves. We have also been learning to predict what will happen before we read, during the reading and what will happen at the end of the story. Everyone has been focussing on learning new vocabulary and improving spelling skills. We have chosen ‘Just Right’ books and discussed the importance of fluent reading.

In Numeracy, we have been learning how to problem solve, looking for the important parts of the problem. We have also been working towards understanding the value of each digit in a number and the importance of place value when we are adding two numbers. We have been playing many games to consolidate our learning and a times table challenge is under way.

I am very proud of all the Grade 3 students who have shown resilience and confidence when completing all the NAPLAN activities. We are looking forward to seeing the students' results when they are available.

Integrated Studies has focussed on our overall health, safety and active lifestyle. We discussed healthy foods and how eating well, affects our moods. We planted vegetables and hope to make some healthy food with the food. We hope the garden will bring our school community together.

Students have been very diligent during Mandarin lessons, learning how to introduce themselves to others and understand some interesting vocabulary. They are teaching me some new words.

Busy, Busy, Busy! Loads of fun, learning and excitement to come!

Mrs McPhie - Classroom Teacher

2/3G has had a fantastic start to the year. They are experts in our classroom routine and have been showing our school values of respect, teamwork, commitment and excellence. It has been wonderful to see how enthusiastic and engaged the students of 2/3G have been in their learning.

This term, in Writing, 2G created some amazing narrative stories and wrote a procedural text. Reading has been equally as fun, focusing on our fluency, close reading, predicting and making connections. In Mathematics, 2G have been improving their place value skills, and understanding of location.

As well as the hard work 2/3G has been doing in our class they have also been loving their specialist subjects; Drama, Sport, PE, STEM, Mandarin and Library.

2/3G have helped create an incredible learning environment, where we are all supportive of each other and strive to make growth in our learning. I am so proud of 2/3G, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things we do in Term 2.

          

Ms Gardner - Classroom Teacher

3/4R has had an absolutely fantastic start to the year! They’ve quickly become experts in our classroom routine and have been living our school values of respect, teamwork, commitment, and excellence every single day. It’s been so wonderful to watch how enthusiastic and engaged they’ve been in their learning – their energy is truly contagious!

This term, in Writing, 3/4R have created some incredible narrative stories and crafted a brilliant procedural text. Reading has been just as fun, as we’ve focused on improving our fluency, doing close readings, predicting, and making exciting connections to what we have read. In Mathematics, they have been mastering place value and gaining a strong understanding of location – they are doing amazing work!

On top of all the hard work they’ve been putting in, 3/4R have been loving their specialist subjects like Art, Sport, PE, STEM, Mandarin, and Library – they’ve been thriving in every area!

Together, 3/4R have created a truly incredible learning environment, where everyone is supportive and focused on growing together. I am so proud of all that they have accomplished, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things we will do in Term 2! 

Mrs Rozanic - Classroom Teacher


We have had an impressive Term 1 in Grade 4W! We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday break. The students have returned refreshed and ready for a fantastic term filled with engaging learning experiences and special events.

Swimming Carnival
One of the highlights of this term was our much-anticipated Swimming Carnival! The students had the opportunity to showcase their swimming skills, participate in friendly competition, and cheer on their classmates. It was a wonderful day of teamwork, perseverance, school and house spirit!

Building Resilience
This term, we also started our Resilience Project lessons. These sessions have focus on important skills such as gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness, helping students develop emotional resilience and a positive mindset. Through discussions, activities, and reflections, we aim to equip students with strategies to navigate challenges and build confidence in their everyday lives.

Exciting Learning Ahead
In addition to these special events, our classroom learning will continue to challenge and inspire students. We are diving into new topics across all subject areas, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

We look forward to a wonderful Term 2 together!

    

Mr Wixon - Classroom Teacher

It has been a lovely start to the year in 5/6B. Beginning the year by developing our classroom mission statement was a great way for students to share their ideas about creating their perfect classroom.

Students have been learning about problem solving and whole number concepts in Numeracy. They are working in scaffolding groups across the grade 5/6 grades 4 days a week and have been shining in their dedication and effort.

In Reading, we have focused on solving unknown words and searching for and using information by analysing both fiction and non-fiction books. Students are encouraged to practise these strategies during their home reading practise.

In Writing, students have developed persuasive writing pieces with a strong focus on using persuasive devices effectively. They have also completed their narrative writing unit and are composing creative stories with interesting vocabulary.

Twighlight Sports and our College Swimming Carnival have been really fun events. It was great to see the students getting involved and trying out new things.

We have started our prep/grade 1 buddy program with the 5/6 students. They are thoroughly enjoying having the opportunity to work with the younger students doing fun, engaging activities.

                

Ms Bishop - Classroom Teacher


Grade 5/6E has had an exciting and eventful start to the year! Students have enthusiastically participated in the swimming carnival, Chang Week, Harmony Week, and many other engaging activities throughout the term. Additionally, our Grade 5 students successfully completed NAPLAN, demonstrating their hard work and dedication.

In Reading, students have been developing their comprehension skills by exploring various strategies to deepen their understanding of texts. They have focused on techniques such as solving unfamiliar words, making inferences, monitoring and correcting their reading, and practising close reading.

In Writing, students have been honing their skills in narrative, persuasive, and procedural texts. They have written a range of creative narratives, enhancing their use of vivid setting descriptions and character dialogue to bring their stories to life.

In Mathematics, students have been strengthening their understanding of place value and problem-solving strategies. They have also explored concepts of location, including how to navigate and plot points on Cartesian planes.

In Integrated Studies, the focus has been on health and well-being. Students have been learning about personal safety, well-being, and the resources available to seek support when needed.

Additionally, we have introduced The Resilience Project, where students have been reflecting on and sharing ways they express gratitude and kindness each day.

It has been a fantastic start to the year in 5/6E, and we look forward to more exciting learning experiences ahead!

Miss Edwards - Classroom Teacher

Congratulations to all 5/6T students on a fantastic start to the 2025 school year! Throughout this term, we have achieved such a lot and learnt many things. We started the year with many fun getting to know you activities, such as cup stacking team challenges, and have done many exciting things since. The highlights have included our Twilight Sports, Swimming Carnival, and getting to know our buddies in Prep C.

During Literacy this term, students have learnt how to write interesting persuasive pieces and descriptive narratives. We have also looked at procedural writing, where we have practised following recipes and writing detailed instructions. In our Reading lessons, students have learnt strategies to solve words that they are unsure of, inferred character thoughts and feelings, and closely read complicated texts.

In Maths, students have delved into place value and location. Students looked at how place value extends into larger numbers, used decimals, and used coordinates to describe location.

I cannot wait to see all of the growth that students in 5/6T will continue to show this year!

         

Ms Brady - CLassroom Teacher

Welcome to the Primary Language Centre (PLC).
This term we have 11 students from 4 different countries! We started the year looking at the people and places in our school – you should see our photo wall.

Answering questions about our weekend, what we ate for breakfast and how we get to school each day helps us learn how to interact and maintain conversations. We’ve explored the language and value of numbers in Maths, and have researched and presented information about Autumn in both our home language and English.

We learnt all about sequencing a text through oral recounts, sequencing pictures from the story, role plays and watching animated versions of the text. We loved going to the Swimming Carnival and congratulate Lidiya for representing Carwatha at Division.

A highlight of the term was going to Springvale Library, where we read picture story books in English and then explored the different books in our home languages upstairs. Plurilingual experiences further enhance our learning. Each day we spend time in our mainstream classes, getting to know our peers and being able to practise our English. A mixture of intensive language studies and immersion is helping us thrive in 2025!

           

Mrs Clarke - Classroom Teacher

On 11^th March, selected primary students represented our college at the Divisional Swimming Carnival at Noble Park Swimming Pool. Some excellent results were achieved in their respective age groups! Thank you to Mr Wixon for taking the students in my absence.

50m Freestyle

1^st Lidiya 

2^nd Zaedon 

3rd Leela-Rose, Logan, Tamia 

4^th Layla-Jayde 

50m Backstroke

2^nd Moscho, Zaedon, Layla-Jayde

3^rd Kaan, Logan 

4^th Tamia 

5^th Esey 

50m Breastroke

3^rd Logan

4th Amalia 

Mrs Peters


This term the Primary Art room has been transformed into a ceramics room. Grade 3/4R, 4W, 5/6B, 5/6T and 5/6E have been getting their hands dirty and their creative hats on to form some marvellous artworks.

The clay has been rolled, poked, pinched, scraped, joined and moulded into amazing creations!  Students have been forming pinch pots, coil pots, mugs, huts, bowls and individual creations. Early next term colourful glazes will be added to their works before being fired in the kiln.

Take a look at some of the 3/4R students in action.

Mrs McAleer - Art Teacher

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News from the Library,

Our Library has been an active place.  Students in classes, students in private study, Primary students with their teachers and NAPLAN have all been actively using the Library space.  Lunchtimes can be to study, reading, catchups, colouring in - be it creative, collaborative or independent.

We have Fun Tuesdays with Jenni, Jenny, Julie and sometimes Janet. This lunchtime is always a hit, as is playing a simple game of UNO with friends.

Our collection of library books is growing steadily. We are adding books to our collection regularly – Lower Secondary Fiction, Secondary Graphic Novels, Primary Fiction, Primary Graphic Novels, Picture Story, Younger Picture Books, Primary Non-Fiction – there should be a book for most students. A few examples of the new books are:

Our library acknowledges happenings and events outside of our everyday school life.  So far we have appreciated and learned more about the World Wildlife day, International Women’s Day, International Day of Happiness and World Poetry Day. To complement recognizing these days, the library monitors and I have been making book marks for all students to keep.

International Women’s Day. 8 March


Some students at Carwatha are keen to show case their skills.

Tanner Crowther from 4W wrote a short story in the genre- adventure and fantasy.  Tanner was inspired to write this short story by reading author Rick Riordan.  Author of books – The Lightning Thief, Wrath of the Triple Goddess and by using his imagination.  AI was used for the cover and back of this short story.  Tanner wrote this story in collaboration with Education Support Staff – Alyssa Mulcahy.  Tanner is keen for other students to read his story.



Our resident artist Fiona Davies shared one of her works on our library, where it now hangs.

We have three, new library monitors, Primary students Ana, Aaliyah and Kenudi.

Mrs Naylor - Library Manager

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The Main Office

Office Hours:         Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.00pm

                              Friday                      8.15am - 3.45pm

Parents should always make contact with the Main office when visiting the college. 

 

Office Staff:

Buisness Manager:                         Theresa Jarvis

FInace Officer:                               Roseann Bivens                        

Student Services & Accounts:          Pauline Horbaczow

Enrolements/Administration:           Eftalya Coskun

Administration:                              Bronte Fisher

First Aid:                                       Donna Azzopardi

Term Dates 2025

MABO           - Mr Hammond/Ms Go
COWAN         - Mrs Andrew/Ms Toul
CHANG         - Mr Roberts/Mr Amante
BLACKBURN  - Mrs Rentzis/Mrs Herridge

Secondary Junior Leader    Mr Roberts

Secondary Senior Leader    Mr Hammond

Assistant Principals ( Year 7-12)   Ms Adams & Mr Oke

To Speak to or book an appointment with a coordinator, College Leader  or Assistant Principal please contact the main office.

Primary Contacts 2024

Assistant Principal: Mrs Beauchamp-Ormerod

Primary Leading Teacher: Mrs Beauchamp-Ormerod/Mrs Elias

 

To speak to or book an appointment with a class teacher, leading teacher  or  Assistant Principal please contact the main office.

 

PrepC               Mrs Colman-Hrissinis

Prep/1 P           Ms Pritchett

1A                    Mrs Abraham

2/3M                Mrs McPhie

2/3G                Ms Gardner

3/4R                 Mrs Rozanic

4W                   Mr Wixon

5/6B                 Mrs Bishop

5/6E                 Mrs Edwards

5/6T                 Ms Brady

Bell Times

All students are expected to be punctual and regular in attendance. After each absence, a note of explanation, dated and signed by the parent/guardian must be brought to the school or absences can be monitored and/or approved online via compass. 

College Map

Lost Property

Lost Property is located in Sickbay. If your child has lost an item please call or see Nurse Donna in Sickbay.

Uniform purchase 


Sustainable School Shop: 
Second Hand Uniforms & Second Hand Books

The College is conscious of the need to provide an efficient process for families to be able to buy and sell second hand uniform.

We are happy to announce the sustainable school shop website that Carwatha College P-12 has previously directed parents to use for second hand books now offers buying and selling of second hand uniforms.

Please go to

 www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

For the best results:

• Register on the Sustainable School Shop website
• List your second-hand uniform items for sale
• List wanted ads for those items you are looking to buy
• The College’s uniform lists are loaded into the system to make listing ads easy
• The system matches the ads of buyers with sellers and notifies the buyer via email
• Buyers contact sellers and arrange where and when to trade.
• The school is not involved in the transaction
• Parents are well supported via Sustainable School Shop’s telephone (0438 743 444) and email help lines
• The system is simple and easy to use - If you don’t have a computer, internet access or an email address, please call the Sustainable School Shop for assistance.

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