CAREY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 2026 S1 WEEK 3

Centenary Week—Carey is turning 100!

This month we celebrate 100 years of God’s faithfulness to Carey Baptist College, and we will be partying all week long. If you’re on campus, there will be special moments throughout next week to mark the occasion.

Our Centenary event, held next Friday and Saturday, 20-21 March will cap off the week with times of worship, plenary talks, workshops led by current Carey faculty, a panel conversation with past and present principals, and a special centenary chapel service.

Registration is closed, but if you are planning to be on campus during the event, you will be able to access the library. But please note that campus will be busy, and the carpark will have limited access. We encourage you to use public transportation if you are able. If you registered for the event, we look forward to seeing you!

What do you think about classes? A survey

This week we sent an email to your personal email about how you are experiencing us using Microsoft Teams at Carey. Since this is a new way of doing things, we want to know how you’re going and what you think of things.

Can you take a few minutes and complete our short survey so we can consider your thoughts? Oh, and you will be put into a draw for a $100 voucher if you do!

Referencing tutorial from Student Support

Our Student Support team are offering another excellent resource for you, a How to do Referencing tutorial. If you are new to study, this is a great place to get some info and ask good questions about upcoming assessments. Even if you are not new, this has life-altering potential (maybe not life-altering, but it’ll be amazing for sure!).

If you are on-site, bring your device along to Akomanga Tuatahi Lecture Room 1 next week, otherwise you can join via Teams (link below).

• Monday, 16 March
• 12:45-1:15pm
• Akomanga Tuatahi Lecture Room 1 and online via Teams for distance students.

For more, contact Jarrahmal.

Assessment prep and AI usage guidelines

Even though the semester just got started, you are likely interested in a way to avoid getting stressed out this term, yeah? If you are, make sure to check the due dates for assessments, and plan accordingly. Set out enough time beforehand to get your research together, create an assessment calendar, and above all, make sure you’ve looked at the 10 Essentials. If you are relatively new to study or have been away for a while, these will make your life SO MUCH easier. If you’re a seasoned pro, there’s still probably something in there that’ll help.

AI-Use Guidelines

You’ve probably heard all the buzz about AI by now—and maybe even wondered whether it could give you a hand with your assignments. Totally understandable. That’s why we’ve put together clear, sensible guidelines to help you use generative AI ethically, responsibly, and without accidentally treating ChatGPT like it’s Anselm unveiling a fresh chapter of Cur Deus Homo.

You’ll find all of Carey’s AI guidelines right there in your course page on CareyOnline, under the Assessments tab—so make sure you check them out. Whether you’re convinced AI is the future or still proudly committed to your trusty pen, we’re here to help you navigate it all.

And, full disclosure, this blurb was written by AI, which is exactly what you shouldn’t be doing for your assessments .

Weekly Karakia

Karakia has been amazing in our new Te Whare Oranga, and we can’t wait to hear what’s next with Tim Sze sharing with us from 1 Kings 6.

We are recording sermons from karakia this year, and they will be released in time through the CareyOPEN podcast. Stay tuned!

The library

The library is the place to go for pretty much anything you need while you’re at Carey. Whether you’re online or on-site, Mei Ling and Siong can help you get your resources, answer questions, and be around for support as you study. Flick them an email, give them a call (09 526 0347), or stop by whenever you need them.

Library hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 6pm
• Friday: 9am to 5pm
• Saturday: 10am to 12.30pm

After hours access

If you need access to the library after hours and on Saturdays, email the library.

First Steps for new students

The First Steps deadline is approaching—2 April. So, if you are a new student and haven’t done so already, hop on CareyOnline and complete the course. It’s a requirement, yes, but it will definitely benefit you, espeically with assessments coming up.

For those of you who have completed the course, did you know the First Steps videos are available to watch any time you want? They are great refreshers for working on your assessments. The Advanced Searching video below is a good refresher for using the Library.

Carey merchandise on offer

Wanna look flash as and rep Carey at Easter Camp? We have merch available to make you look amazing at a good price. We’ve got t-shirts for $20, hoodies for $60, and beanies for $15.

Stock is limited, so contact Julie soon!