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Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Dear Parents, Carers and Members of our College Community,
Over the past week, I have been genuinely heartened by the overwhelmingly positive response to our announcement that our College will transition to a Year 7–12 learning community. The sense of excitement, affirmation and support from our students and families has been both energising and deeply encouraging.
Many families have shared how much they value the opportunity for their children to complete their entire secondary education in a familiar, supportive, and faith-filled environment. This continuity is powerful. It strengthens relationships, enhances wellbeing, and allows each student to be known, supported, and challenged throughout their full journey.
We also recognise that with any significant and exciting change comes questions. This is both natural and important. Please be assured that we remain committed to keeping our community informed and supported, and we welcome ongoing conversations with families as we move forward together.
As we step into this next phase, I want to reassure our community that this is a carefully planned and well-prepared progression in the life of our College. Strong foundations are already in place across staffing, curriculum, facilities, and organisational structures, ensuring a smooth and successful transition for all students.
From 2027, our Year 11 students will have access to a broad and flexible range of pathways, including:
This breadth ensures that every student can pursue a personalised pathway aligned with their strengths, interests, and aspirations. Importantly, we remain deeply committed to maintaining small class sizes where needed, allowing for individual attention and strong academic outcomes.
Our programs will be delivered by highly qualified and experienced teachers, each bringing subject expertise and a genuine commitment to student success. Just as importantly, our students are already known to us. Their learning needs, their wellbeing, their gifts, and their potential are understood. This continuity enables us to provide a deeply personalised and supportive experience from Year 7 through to Year 12.
At the heart of all we do is our strong Catholic identity. Our enduring connection with St Catherine of Siena Parish continues to enrich the spiritual life of our College, ensuring that faith, service, and community remain central to the formation of each young person in our care.
This transition is more than structural change. It is an opportunity to strengthen our community, deepen our impact, and expand what is possible for our students. It allows us to walk alongside our young people for longer, guiding them not only academically, but spiritually and personally, as they grow into confident, capable, and compassionate adults.
We are incredibly excited about this next chapter and the opportunities it presents for our entire community. Thank you for your continued trust, partnership, and support as we build a vibrant, thriving, and future-focused Year 7–12 College together.
We are delighted to share an exciting milestone in the continued growth of our College.
Looking ahead, construction will commence in June on a state-of-the-art Senior School building, with completion in time for the start of the 2028 school year. This will coincide with a historic moment for our College community, as we proudly see our first ever cohort of Year 12 students graduate.
This contemporary facility has been thoughtfully designed to support excellence in learning, wellbeing, and future-focused pathways. It will include 14 modern general learning classrooms, three senior science laboratories, dedicated staff offices and workspaces, and a range of specialist learning and support spaces.
A standout feature of the building will be the purpose-designed VCE Student Lounge, an exclusive space for our Year 11 and 12 students. This welcoming and collegiate environment will include a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerators, microwaves, and tea and coffee making facilities, along with comfortable seating, couches, and dining tables. It will provide senior students with a mature space to study, collaborate, relax, and build strong connections as they prepare for life beyond school.
The building will also house a dedicated Pathways Centre, bringing together key staff and resources to support student aspirations and future planning. This will include careers advisors, the VCE Coordinator, and the Director of Senior Pathways, ensuring students have direct access to expert guidance on career planning, university options, and post-school opportunities.
In addition, As we transition to Year 11 students next year we will continue to strengthen our commitment to academic excellence through targeted VCE support programs in Mathematics and English. These after-school sessions, led by dedicated VCE teachers, will further enhance the strong learning support structures already in place across the College.
This significant development reflects our ongoing commitment to providing outstanding facilities, expert support, and future-focused opportunities for every senior student in our care.
What Matters Most: The 5 Key Drivers of Student Success
At Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs, our work is grounded in evidence-based practice. A recent Australian Government Department of Education report (May 2025), School quality in Australia: Exploring the drivers of student outcomes and the links to practice and schooling quality, identifies five key factors that most strongly influence student success in secondary schools: high-quality teaching, student engagement and belonging, wellbeing, positive learning environments, and consistent attendance with strong learning dispositions. These priorities are embedded in everything we do and shape the experience of every student in our care.
What research tells us: High-quality teaching is the strongest school-based influence on student achievement.
How we do this:
What research tells us: Students who feel connected and valued achieve stronger outcomes and attend more consistently.
How we do this:
What research tells us: Wellbeing is essential for learning, affecting focus, motivation, and achievement.
How we do this:
What research tells us: Structured, respectful classrooms are essential for effective learning.
How we do this:
What research tells us: Regular attendance, resilience, and self-regulation strongly drive success.
How we do this:
At Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs, these five factors guide all we do because they lead to strong academic outcomes and student flourishing.
We are also a Catholic school committed to faith and spiritual formation. Our motto, Live Fully, Act Justly, shapes daily life and calls us to form compassionate, reflective young people. In close partnership with St Catherine of Siena Parish, we provide spiritual accompaniment and a lived experience of faith that supports students to grow in purpose and relationship with God.
As a result, our students are:
We are privileged to walk alongside our students and families as they complete their full educational journey with us, ensuring every young person is known, cared for, and supported to thrive.
Please note that we have a number of upcoming College events here at Catholic Regional College including:
This year, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has launched a new child-safe campaign and website called MACS Care. The purpose of this is to assist schools in continuing to build a child safety culture and maintain compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
The MACS care website includes a number of resources and templates to guide schools throughout the year as they focus on all 11 standards each month.
This month, we will be focussing on Child Safe Standard 4: Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing
Communities and engagement with families is vital because our children feel most valued and supported when all stakeholders are working together. Families know their child best, this in turn helps schools make informed decisions when it comes to their wellbeing and safety. Strong partnerships between a school and families builds a strong foundation of trust. Ultimately, when parents and carers are part of the decision-making process when it comes to processes and wellbeing across a school, students feel valued, connected and part of a child-safe culture.
I encourage you to read the Newsletter Child Safe Standard 4 which will give you a better understanding of what our College do to ensure our students are safe and the processes involved in making Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs a child safe school.
May is traditionally dedicated to Mary, Mother of God, and it is a beautiful time to let her faith shape our own. The Church encourages this devotion because it draws the faithful toward Christ,
One of the most powerful ways to understand Mary is through her “yes” to God. In a homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption, Pope Leo XIV reminded us that on Calvary, Mary was not distant she was united with her Son.
He continued:
“On the Cross, Jesus freely uttered that ‘yes’… Mary was there, united with her Son. In our day, we are like Mary whenever we do not flee, whenever we make Jesus’ ‘yes’ our own.”
This matters in everyday life. When life becomes difficult when uncertainty grows, or when fear takes hold Mary shows a Christian way forward, not running from God, but choosing the Lord’s will, especially when it costs us something.
Let us pray for the intercession of Mary, our Mother so that we may come to know her Son more fully.
On Wednesday 13 May, the College will host an online ‘Family Rosary Night.’ This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity for us to come together as a Catholic faith community and pray to Our Lady during the month of May, traditionally dedicated to Mary. We will offer our prayers for our personal needs, the needs of our community and the wider world.
The Rosary will begin at 7:30pm and conclude at 8:00pm.
Families are invited to register via the link below. A livestream link will be shared with all registered families closer to the event.
Family Rosary Night Registration Link
We look forward to praying together as a community.
Staff and students will join thousands of people from across Melbourne for the ‘Walk with Christ,’ Corpus Christi Procession Melbourne a public witness of faith, unity and joy.
We are encouraging families to come and be part of something beautiful on the Feast of Corpus Christi (Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ).
This will occur on a Sunday afternoon, on the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: 7 June 2026
Time: Liturgy commences 2:00pm St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne, followed by the procession to Federation Square, concluding at 4:00pm.
We look forward to ‘Walking with Christ’ with you.
The STEM trip to NASA included various activities and exciting places to visit. We went to the Kennedy Space Centre for two days, immersing ourselves in the astronaut training program and learning about the important roles involved both inside and outside of the rocket. We also learned the basics of teamwork and the procedures required for a proper launch. We were fortunate enough to speak with Dr. John-David Bartoe, who was an astronaut and research manager for the International Space Station at Johnson Space Centre. We also visited the Atlantis Exhibition, where we saw the shuttle Atlantis itself, which was extremely impressive in size.
In the following days, we enjoyed the humid heat in the heart of Disney World, visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, as well as Universal Studios Florida for two days each. Each day was filled with exciting activities, from STEM-based youth programs where we learned the physics of how roller coasters work, to understanding how rides are designed to be both safe and exhilarating, combining creativity with scientific principles used in our favourite attractions.
With further depth, we learned about the Six degrees of freedom, which describes the different ways a body can move in a three-dimensional space, including translational movements such as forwards and backwards, up and down, as well as rotational movements. We also saw this concept applied in the Transformers ride at Universal. In addition, we were introduced to using coordinates to control the movement of ride seats, such as on the Kong ride, and how precision is important to avoid collisions. We used our creativity when designing theme parks at Disney, learning the rules of “Disney Magic” and how a theme park focuses on storytelling rather than the rides themselves.
We also had the opportunity to visit Epic Universe, where we spent a full day going on rides and exploring. Many of us rode Stardust Racers multiple times. In addition, we visited Full Sail University and had a tour of the campus. It was a beautiful campus with a wide variety of entertainment, art, media, and technology-based courses. We learned about the programming behind game design and how to make games playable using coding.
iFLY was another experience we were able to participate in. At iFLY Orlando Indoor Skydiving, we learned about the physics of free fall and how the experience simulates the sensation of falling. We were taught how airflow and speed are used to make objects fly, comparing multiple objects at the same time. We ended our trip with a visit to Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, where we saw native wildlife, including alligators. Some of us even tried alligator meat, and the majority concluded that it was tasty.
Overall, this trip created lasting memories with friends that will be remembered for years to come.
The below is a reflection of the Tasmania Cultural Immersion Tour from our amazing Year 8 students:
Day 1 by Olivia Wall
The day started at 5am when we all gathered around the school gate. Excited and energetic we crowded in a group awaiting the bus. After a quick 30 minute bus ride we checked our bags in and awaited our flight together. When we boarded the plane and found our seats the real excitement kicked in. We felt the thrust from the acceleration as the plane lifted us into the air.
After a quick 1 hour and 30 minute plane ride we landed in Hobart. We collected our luggage and were soon on another bus to the Mövenpick Hotel in Hobart. We left our luggage with the hotel staff and went out for lunch at the Hog' s Breath Hotel. After lunch we drove to our first scheduled activity, Hyperdrive Kart Racing.
We were suited up and soon after we were flying up the race track having fun with our friends. After the racing we all headed back to the hotel to find our rooms. Later that night, after relaxing in our nice hotel room, we all went out to eat dumplings at a nice small restaurant. We were all tired after an amazing first day but super excited about the rest of the trip.
Day 2 by Lara Ibaan
On day 2 of the Tasmania tour, we first went to the Tahune Forest and participated in the air-walk. The air-walk was an educational hike on a platform about 30 meters above the forest floor. This provided views of the forest and rivers, where we learned about the floods which occurred around 2016 and 2022.
We then ended the day by travelling to Mt Wellington and then completing a short hike that displayed an overview of the hiking trails, buildings, and houses.
Day 3 by Audrey Vella and Amelie Naeck
Our experience at Port Arthur Historic site was interesting. We learned about Australia’s history and the convicts that were transported to the historic site between 1830 and 1877. We started the day with a harbour cruise that showed us views of the site and the Isle of the Dead. It also provided commentary about the history of the settlement. We then had an escape from Port Arthur Tour, where we learned about how difficult it was for the convicts to escape due to it being surrounded by water and guards.
As the night went on, we participated in the Ghost Tour. The ghost tour included walking around the ruins at night and we were told stories about ghosts and strange incidents that occurred at the site. Overall, it was a fun trip and we learned about Australia’s past.
Day 4 by Marcus Previti
In the morning, we went down to the bottom floor and had breakfast. Later, we boarded the bus and headed off to our first stop, the Barilla Bay Oyster Farm. We learnt about how long it takes for an oyster to grow, then we learnt about the different sizes of oysters - even one of the shells was as big as a foot! We also got to see the oyster farm and were allowed to walk to it... at the cost of our shoes getting dirty. Then after the tour we went back to the restaurant and got to eat oysters.
After the tour and eating oysters (I didn't eat any) we went to the Salmon Ponds at 12:00pm. We got to feed the salmon which everyone enjoyed, and they were a bit snappy. Then we got to eat pancakes there, and as an option you could put salmon on a pancake... which nobody ordered. Everyone went for sweet pancakes. Then we got back on the bus at 2:00pm to go towards our last stop, Mt Fields National Visitor Park Centre (my personal favourite part of the day).
We went on a 30 minute hike, and took some amazing photos by the waterfalls. And after walking back down the mountain, we got back on the bus and headed back to our hotel. It was a pretty good day, even though it was a lot of walking.
Day 5 by Quinn Cumbo
Our trip around Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Amaze Richmond and Museum of Old and New Art was an exciting and unforgettable experience. We started the day by visiting Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where we saw amazing Australian animals including a Tasmanian devil, wombats, kangaroos, and many different birds.
After that, we travelled to Amaze Richmond, where the giant maze was extremely difficult and had everyone running around trying to find the exit, which definitely made us break a sweat.
Later, we visited MONA, where the modern and unusual artwork was very creative and designed to make people think deeply about emotions, society, and different ideas. The interactive displays, bright colours, and unique sculptures made the experience very interesting and memorable.
Overall, the trip was full of fun, learning, adventure, and great memories with friends.
Day 6 by Zach Murray and Izaak Lim
We woke up at 8am for an 8:45am breakfast; we were all very tired, but ready for the last couple of hours in Tasmania. We went back up to our rooms to collect our bags and say goodbye to what was our home for six days. We all met in the lobby and hopped onto the bus for a 2 and a half hour drive to Launceston.
At 12:30 we arrived at the Cataract Gorge, and the view we saw was beyond words. We walked around the gorge, up a hill and over a bridge looking at all of the Gorge.
We took the bus to the airport which was a quick smooth 30 minute drive. We arrived at the airport and took our luggage out of the bus and said goodbye to the best bus driver ever! We checked in early, went through security. and found a spot to relax and play card games. We also saw the Gold Coast Football Club team walk through as we were about to board for departure. We had a small plane and a quick 1 hour flight. At 6:30pm we arrived home and saw our parents for the first time in a week!
We listened to their welcomes and shared how much we missed them.
On Friday 8 May, we celebrated Mother’s Day gathering over 200 mothers, grandmothers, significant women, and students to give thanks for the gift of motherhood and to pray for God’s grace upon all who nurture, guide, and accompany others in love.
Our day began with Holy Mass, where we offered gratitude to God for the vocation of motherhood and entrusted our mothers to His care. The Church teaches that honouring one’s parents is part of God’s order of charity.
After Mass, guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast, generously prepared by our cafeteria staff. It was a beautiful opportunity for students and families to connect.
Motherhood is more than a role, it is a powerful way of loving. Pope Francis reminds us that mothers are witnesses of tenderness, dedication, and moral strength, passing on the “seed of faith” through early moments of care and devotion. He also reflects on the way mothers “keep” and “ponder” holding together the different threads of family life even in tension and transforming difficulties into hope and growth.
In a unique way, we also look to Mary, who is truly Mother of Christ and, through her love, is connected with the Church her “spiritual motherhood” extends to all those whom Christ came to save.
We sincerely thank all our CRC Caroline Springs mothers and maternal figures, the first teachers of faith, who nurture in our children the seeds of love and compassion, day after day. Your quiet sacrifices, your prayers and your steady presence help shape hearts for Christ.
Whole School Photos for 2026 will be held on Tuesday 9 June and Wednesday 10 June.
Photo Information:
Uniform Requirements:
Students are required to wear the full CRCCS Winter Uniform, including the blazer, on their allocated photo day. Jumpers are not to be worn.
Boys:
Girls:
Note: Students must not wear make-up, jewellery, or have coloured nails. If these requirements are not met, students will not be permitted to take part in their photo — no exceptions or notes will be accepted.
Sibling Photos:
Please check Seqta notices for homeroom scheduling.
The Secondary School Immunisation Program offers free vaccines under the National Immunisation Program to all eligible Year 7 students.
The following immunisations will be available for Year 7 students:
When and where
What do I need to do?
Parents and carers are required to register their child via Vitavo, the immunisation platform used by Melton City Council, by Wednesday, 10 June 2026 (midnight).
Please refer to the information letter previously sent by the College for instructions on how to complete the registration.
Need help or more information?
The 2026 School Fee Schedule and Fee Payment are available on the College website (College Tuition Fee – CRC Caroline Springs) for your convenience.
Families are reminded that school fees must be paid in instalments as outlined in the Fee Payment Agreement, unless alternative arrangements have been approved by the College Business Manager.
If you have not yet returned the signed Fee Payment Agreement, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible, as fee payments for 2026 have now commenced.
The BPAY payment option is now available. Please refer to your monthly statement for the relevant BPAY details.
If you have recently changed your home address or email details, please notify the College to ensure our records remain up to date.
Applications for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) for 2026 close on 20 June 2026.
Only Year 7 students and new students who are eligible for the Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) are required to submit an application for 2026. Students who received CSEF in 2025 will have their eligibility automatically rolled over and do not need to reapply.
Eligible families are asked to:
Complete the CSEF application form available on our website and College Reception
Return the completed and signed form, along with a copy of the current parent/carer Health Care Card, to the College office as soon as possible Camps
Sports and Excursions Fund application form 2026
On Thursday 23 April, 18 Year 8 and 9 Chess Club students participated in the Northern Star Chess Tournament at Kryal Castle.
Amidst the backdrop of the bluestone buildings and the medieval setting, our students competed against 170 students from 17 schools across Victoria.
Playing 7 games throughout the day, students competitively tested their skill and strategy against opponents of similar ability resulting in the College finishing in sixth place on the leaderboard.
Congratulations to Nathaniel Del Mundo, Joshua Stino and James Antunis who achieved scores that qualified them for the Secondary Open State Finals taking place in term 3!
The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (the national data collection) is an annual collection that counts the number of school students with disability and the level of reasonable educational adjustment with which they are provided. The national data collection will count students who have been identified as receiving an adjustment to address a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (the DDA).
College funding in support of learners is determined by this collection and submission of data. Further information, in both English and Arabic, are linked for parents/carers.
How long have you worked at Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs?
I have been at CRC Caroline Springs for nine years.
What is your role at the school?
Director of Catholic Identity and Mission.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Moments when young people genuinely connect with something deeper and being part of a faith filled community.
What is your ideal way to unwind and relax?
Spending time with family, getting out in the garden, or being anywhere in nature
What's your most fond childhood memory?
Summer holidays at Torquay Beach with my family and Saturday mornings at home with my mum blasting music on the record player
When you were little what did you aspire to be?
A fireman
What was your favourite subject at school?
Religious Education
How many languages do you speak?
Two - English and Maltese
What skill would you like to master?
I would like to master the skill of building there is something satisfying about creating something with your hands.
What book/tv series/podcasts are you into at the moment?
Pints with Aquinas, The Diary of a CEO and I recently reread 'Searching for and Maintaining Peace’ by Father Jacques Phillippe
What is your favourite sport to watch or play?
I love watching the footy and cricket and I used to enjoy playing Futsal.
What would you sing at karaoke night?
Anything Dean Martin
If you could choose to be anything for a day, what would it be?
A Tour Guide
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A perfectly cooked Medium Rare Steak
If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?
The ability to travel back in time
What's your favourite holiday destination?
Too many to choose from, but anywhere in Western or Southern Europe - Malta, Amalfi Coast, Spain
Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
Elvis Presley
Do you collect anything?
Old beer cans.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy gardening.
What is something you could spend hours doing?
Lying on a beach
If you had to watch a documentary, what would you want it to be about?
History - particularly stories that uncover lesser-known moments or perspectives
How have your interests changed over the years?
Over time, I have come to appreciate simpler more meaningful things like time with the family and being outdoors.