Principal’s Message
As we begin Term 4, I look forward with great enthusiasm to the continued growth of our Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs community. Together we strive to strengthen the already positive relationships that underpin our College, ensuring we provide the best possible contemporary, spiritual and faith-filled experience for our students.
During the recent holiday period, an enormous amount of work was undertaken to prepare our facilities for the term ahead. Classrooms, IT systems, sports facilities and College grounds were all refreshed and maintained to ensure students have the highest-quality learning environment. I extend my sincere thanks to all teaching, administrative, support and maintenance staff whose commitment and effort make such a significant difference to the life of our College.
At CRC Caroline Springs we are truly blessed, not only with modern, outstanding facilities and resources, but with a culture of positive, respectful relationships that permeate every aspect of College life. These relationships are at the heart of our mission and enable our students to flourish in all areas.
Throughout Term 3, high-quality learning and teaching continued each day in our classrooms, supported by a vibrant range of co-curricular experiences. Students participated enthusiastically in SACCSS sporting events, excursions and incursions, faith and development days, whole-school assemblies and liturgies, and music performances.
Two particular highlights were our College musical Once Upon a Stage and Live Fully Act Justly Day — a celebration filled with faith, joy, and community spirit. This special day also raised an impressive $17,700 for our sister school, St Francis Kizinga in Uganda. These funds will help sustain the daily feeding program and support the construction of a new classroom block. I sincerely thank our entire College community for your generosity and support.
It is in this same spirit of compassion and global solidarity that I reflect on the words of Pope Leo XIV from his first major apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”), signed on 4 October 2025, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, and released on 9 October 2025. In it, the Holy Father reminds us that:
By releasing this message on the feast day of St Francis, Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that humility, compassion and service are not optional for Christians; they are the very foundation of our faith. His words speak directly to the heart of our College mission and our connection with St Francis Kizinga. Those we serve are not merely recipients of our generosity; they are people who inspire us to live with deeper gratitude, humility and love.
Our partnership with St Francis Kizinga embodies this message in action. Through our shared faith, generosity and friendship, we are reminded that when we lift others, we too are transformed. This partnership beautifully reflects our College motto, 'Live Fully, Act Justly'.
We are also very proud of our current Year 10 students, who will leave us at the end of the year. They have served the College wonderfully in their respective leadership positions. As a community, we deeply value student leadership, advocacy, and agency. I sincerely thank our current student leaders for their outstanding contributions. In particular, our College Captain, Jennilyn Magtalas, whose recent address to the College community was both inspiring and relevant, exemplifying leadership with grace and vision. I also acknowledge our Deputy Captains, Klark Neustro, Cienna Victuelles, and Keisha Cortes Alinea, for their dedication and presence; Charlotte Attard, our Faith and Social Justice Captain; Sophia Clayton, our Performing Arts Captain; and all our House Captains and student leaders, who serve with dedication and pride.
We congratulate the new College Captains for 2026, Best Nnajieze (9LI) and Richardine Culas (9WO), and Deputy Captains, Gabriella Lawrence (9WU) and Manuela Maksemos (9KO). We also thank them for their recent speeches to the entire College community. They spoke beautifully and should be commended for having the dedication to speak publicly and share their vision with confidence and genuine passion.
As we move through Term 4, may we continue to embrace every opportunity to learn, grow and serve within our College, in our local community, and across the globe. May all members of our College community truly live, breathe and enact our College motto, Live Fully, Act Justly.