Dear families,

The end of Term is here, and what a fantastic way to celebrate with our More Festival Day! As Principal, I am so proud of what we have achieved together this term. I thank every student and staff member for the way they have worked with one another. Today is a wonderful way to finish, and a reminder of the positive experiences our students enjoy at TMC.

It is worth celebrating the huge and successful Term it has been across the board, with highlights including.

• JET/SET Interviews (including senior school subject counselling and recounselling).
• A variety of knockout sports (including significant achievements from Volleyball, Soccer, and E-Sports Teams).
• College Production of the Addams Family.
• TMC Pathways Expo
• Purple Bench unveiling to raise awareness for domestic violence.
• Year 7 Project-Based Learning Showcase.
• Year 10 Parliament House Tour with local MP John Fulbrook.
• Social Justice initiatives at the Men's Shelter, retirement homes, and for the Winter Sleepout.
• Intercol- we won again! #GoTeamTMC
• Food for Others social justice initiative.
• Year 7 Family Induction Evening.

 Our students are truly remarkable, and our dedicated, caring staff work tirelessly to provide them with these opportunities. I also wish to thank our entire community, especially you, our families, for making these and many more opportunities possible for our students. TMC is, without a doubt, a fantastic community.

Local Parking

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students, families, and neighbours, I would like to remind all members of our school community to follow the marked parking signs on and around Amsterdam Crescent, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times.

 It is important that we are mindful of our neighbours and respectful of the Council’s regulations and road rules. Parking in restricted areas, over driveways, or stopping where signs clearly indicate otherwise, not only creates safety concerns but also impacts those living nearby.

I would like to ask for your continued cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and considerate environment for everyone. By following the council’s signs and road rules, we can ensure safer conditions for our students and a positive relationship with our surrounding community.

We understand some of the challenges of drop-off and pick-up in a growing school, and we are continuing to work with the local Council to explore alternative options for families.

Thanks & Farewell

I wish to say both thank you and farewell to two key staff members who have been with us, filling important acting Roles this term:

• Julie Dangerfield, who has acted as my Executive Assistant this Term. Julie has connected to our school seamlessly and has kept me organised this term- thanks, Julie!
• Nicole Russell, who has been acting as Assistant Principal- Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM) this Term. Nicole has been an important addition to our Executive Leadership Team this Term, and we wish her all the best as she returns to her role at Xavier College.

Term 4

In Term 4, our focus is on supporting our Year 12s to finish well and achieve their fullest potential. We are working with students in a variety of ways to give them the best chance of success, and for some, this means extra support with final assessment tasks, while for others it involves workshops on exam revision and targeted content. This focus reflects our 2025 College Theme, Transforming Perspectives, Expanding Futures. By aiming high and trying different approaches to learning, we can make a real difference in shaping brighter futures for our students. Already, this work has resulted in a 6% increase in A grades among our Year 12s, and we expect this trend to continue. Our students deserve to truly experience a fullness of life, as is the mantra of our Catholic ethos.

I wish all students all the best for a two-week break, and wish our Year 12s well as they approach the next two weeks with the perspective of finishing well.

Take care,

Corey Tavella
Principal