Broken Bay Volleyball Tournament 2025: A Day of Triumph and Team Spirit On 14 November, Niagara Park Stadium played host to the third Broken Bay Volleyball Tournament. The lead-up to the tournament wasn’t easy. Due to the HSC exams, the squad had little access to the court for training. However, the boys didn’t let this deter them. Instead, they made the best of the situation, turning up to as many lunchtimes as they could squeeze in and training outside on the College ovals. Thank you to all the players who trialled and continued to train even if they just missed out on the team. Team Spirit and Dedication The boys were an absolute pleasure to coach. Their camaraderie, team spirit and improvement throughout the training sessions and on the day was remarkable. Their sportsmanship was second to none—thankful, thoughtful, polite, and above all, enthusiastic. The Results Our team finished with a commendable record. They were only narrowly defeated in the grand final by a more experienced team. Here’s how the day unfolded: St Brigid’s Catholic College: Draw - Won 1st set 22-18, Lost 2nd set 12-22 Mater Maria Catholic College: Draw -  Won 1st set 22-9, Lost 2nd set 7-25 As you can see, our 2nd set was the thorn in our side. We then had to win the game against St Peter’s Catholic College in order to progress to the top four teams. We were down in the 2nd set and the boys rallied to come back 8 points in a row to clinch the set and game. This progressed us to the semi-finals where we played St Leo’s Catholic College who went on to win the tournament. St Leo’s Catholic College: Loss -  Lost 1st set 14-19, Lost 2nd set 12-21 In another cracking game in the bronze medal play off, we lost the 1st set by 5 and had to win the 2nd by 6 in order to claim 3rd place. Bronze Medal Game: vs Mater Maria Catholic College: Win - Lost 1st set 15-10, Won 2nd set 18-12!!! We finished a proud 3rd place. Player Highlights and Awards Our Year 12 players: Rylee Hildridge – “put me on Coach”, terrific blocks at the net Eden Pearson – most improved over the course of the training and tournament George Barry – thoughtful, strategic, great blocker, pumped up after winning points Zach Sammut – Most Valuable Player - when he wasn’t elevated above the net smashing, he was diving on the ground to save the opponents smashes Tahj Regattieri – “put me on, I can do everything”, allrounder and team’s vocal motivator Levi Myers – cool, calm and collected, great digger, bling man. James Griffith – inspirational pep talks, loudest team cry for “Edmund” I’ve ever heard and an outstanding allrounder Angus Stewart – the team setter and only one who actually knew the rules Max Atkinson – silent but deadly, amazing elevation and smart placement of smashes. Lachlan Park – “I’m your server”, great at the back of the court and great at attacking the net

From 3–7 November, Year 10 students embarked on their much-anticipated Outdoor Education Camp at Jindabyne, an experience designed to build teamwork, leadership, resilience, and environmental awareness. Throughout the week, students took part in a variety of challenging and rewarding activities, including hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, and mountain biking. Despite facing cold and windy conditions early in the week, they demonstrated great perseverance and teamwork—qualities that were later rewarded with clear skies and breathtaking alpine views. Beyond the physical challenges, the camp provided valuable opportunities for students to strengthen friendships, build confidence, and deepen their appreciation for the natural environment. The week at Jindabyne proved to be a memorable and enriching experience, leaving students with lasting memories and a renewed sense of adventure and connection to the outdoors. [smallgallery fooid="62892"]

Click the YouTube link below for the latest Homeroom Edition of SECTV, hosted by Thomas Perham and Angus Stewart. [embed]https://youtu.be/LLpIFhPm2XM[/embed]    

Year 12 Farewell Assembly: Celebrating Achievements at St Edward’s College. On Thursday, 25 September, the St Edward’s College community gathered in the ERC for a heartfelt Farewell Assembly to honour the Year 12 graduating class of 2025. Staff, students, and families came together to celebrate not only the culmination of high school but also the remarkable achievements of these young men during their time at the College. The event was filled with nostalgia and pride as the College community celebrated the academic excellence and resilience of the Year 12 students. We honoured their outstanding achievements across a range of subjects, recognising both first and second place recipients. Towards the end of the assembly the major award recipients were announced including the College Dux. We are proud to announce Liam Best is the 2025 College Dux.  A huge congratulations to Liam and all the Award Recipients. After receiving a standing ovation from the College community, the College Leaders proceeded to the official tree planting ceremony, a long-standing College tradition, at the lower grounds of the College.  This fulfilled their final duty as St Edward’s students and marked their induction into the College Old Boys’ Union. See the link below for all award recipients.  All images shown at the Assembly and images taken over the past few days will be emailed via a link to students after the Graduation Dinner. Year 12 Final Assembly 2025   [foogallery id="62572"]