Click the YouTube link below for the special edition of SECTV for Reconciliation Week, hosted by Prefects Wilheim Hieber and Cooper Lord. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btmbd7HeV9g[/embed]

In June, the St Edward’s community of students, staff and families are taking part in The Push-Up Challenge. We are going to help shine the spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide and raise awareness of mental health. Feel free to join us or support a team member who is taking part. Help us push for better mental health. JOIN today to participate and/or donate at: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/eddies Our funds are Supporting Movember

Year 12 Geography Year 12 Geography students are speaking with a range of stakeholders of Long Jetty to investigate urban changes in the suburb. The stakeholders include a real estate agent, a wealth and financial consultant and a small business owner. They will need to report on their findings in a formal report as well as reflect on the fieldwork data they were able to collect. Furthermore, early next term, the same class will be heading to Tamburlaine Organic Winery in the Hunter Valley to learn about the cultivation and production of wine. Year 12 Ancient and Modern History [caption id="attachment_37581" align="alignright" width="180"] Year 8 History Black Death Poster by Tobias McEvoy[/caption] In late June, the Year 12 Ancient and Modern History classes are heading to Sydney University to attend a series of HSC lectures in preparation for their Trial HSC and HSC examination. They will be joining students from across NSW in a range of impactful presentations. Year 8 History Year 8 are putting the final touches on their Black Death posters. In a creative display, the students were tasked with creating posters to warn 14th century Europeans (many not literate) of how to avoid and treat the Black Death. Australian History Competition On Monday of Week 6, students from Years 7-10 put their historical and critical thinking skills to the test by completing the Australian History Competition. A multiple-choice based exam, this competition tested students on their ability to think like a historian, interpret various historical sources and investigate different past events. All students showed great enthusiasm towards the study of history and they are to be commended for commitment to extra-curricula academic opportunities at the College. The students involved were: Cormac Brady (Year 7) Tristan Maitland-Pearce (Year 8) Maxi Corrigan (Year 9) Joshua Hawkins (Year 9) Marco Sgaravizzi (Year 10) All students will receive a special certificate from the College in recognition of their participation. We are eagerly awaiting their results! Upcoming History Challenge Mr Rozario will also be running the National History Challenge. The National History Challenge is a free research-based competition for Australian students. It gives students a chance to be historians, researching world history, examining Australia’s past, investigating their community or exploring their own roots. It emphasises and rewards quality research, the use of community resources and effective presentation. The theme for 2022 is 'Causes and Consequences'. If you are interested in completing this, please contact Mr Rozario in the HSIE faculty. For more information on the challenge, visit the following link - https://historychallenge.org.au/     Year 11 Certificate III in Financial Services Mrs Robinson's Year 11 Financial Services class attended a field trip to Ourimbah TAFE to participate in a Barista course. The purpose of the course was to learn how to make hot and cold beverages for our Crème & Bean Café. The café is part of our Simulated Work placement for Certificate III in Financial Services, our time will be spent learning about running a small business, processing financial applications and creating reports along with being at the forefront of customer service and practising effective communication skills. Just a little bit about our course for some that may be interested when choosing subjects for Year 11, Certificate III in Financial Services is a VET course; however, it is HSC accredited too. Some students have decided to use this course as a pathway to University, TAFE or employment in the financial field ie: accounting, banking or running their own finances in their preferred trade. Being involved in the café prepares students for the workforce, practising employability skills such as communication, teamwork, self-management along with financial skills including as costing, bookkeeping and accounting. Come on down and support the boys of Eddies! Grab a coffee (for teachers and seniors only) or hot chocolate and a cookie. We are located outside the ERC between 7.50 am and 8.30 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

In Week 4, our Year 10 Mentoring class toured TAFE campuses at Wyong, Ourimbah and Gosford, where they listened to presentations on Electrotechnology, Plumbing, Welding, Construction and Fitness. This included VET pathways which students can access in Year 11. The day sparked interest and discussion about future careers and opportunities and we encourage our students to continue this  discussion with their parents and in their Careers lessons with Mrs Dignam, Leader of Learning Careers/VET.  A special thank you to Gale Iseppi at TAFE for organising this excursion. Student Reflections “I enjoyed our visit to the TAFE as I learnt a lot of information about different trades that I did not know about” Ellis  “While at TAFE on Monday, we sat in on a demonstration for mechanics, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and welding.  It inspired me to take a closer look at carpentry. David who was one of the presenters explained that a lot of the work is not in a classroom, it’s on the job training. This is much better for me, because I find I am a person who works better when not in a classroom setting. This excursion has helped motivate me to secure an apprenticeship”  Lucas  “I enjoyed going to the Ourimbah TAFE. The students where building a house and it was cool to see it come to life”  Samuel  “I enjoyed learning about the many choices that TAFE has to offer. I am very interested in mechanics and electrical engineering. It was helpful to hear from the TAFE Teachers what these course involved and even better to see the simulated set ups”  Flynn  Mrs Neilly and Mrs Worrall Diverse Learning  

The Youth in Performing Arts series of concerts saw students from St Edward’s perform to sold out audiences at Laycock St Theatre. Performing as part of the GMS ensemble were Cooper and Lachlan Herd; Daniel Herd performed a riveting drum solo; Charlie Jacobsen, Sacha Byrne and James Nilsson performed as the trio “Room 72”; and James also had a solo performance. A big congratulations to all these students for their selection and being part of such a showcase of excellence. The icing on the cake to an already wonderful achievement was James Nilsson Year 11 being awarded a 2022 YIPA Scholarship sponsored by Coast Academy of Music and  Sacha Byrne of Year 10 being awarded a term's tuition with Coast Academy of Music . Congratulations to both boys. The YIPA concerts also saw seven of the Year 11 Entertainment students develop their skills in an industry setting as part of the robust and important stage crew. Congratulations to Daniel Herd, Callum Hobson, Aidan Walsh-Catanzaro, Sebastian Eager, Lance Flynn-Hunter Kmet, Artemi Lomis and Hamish McDermott. The boys received glowing praise for their work on stage. Well done to all these students.

On 19 May St Edward's College Under 13’s Rugby League team participated in the Central Coast gala day. It was great for the students to be able to participate in a gala day after being restricted last year due to COVID. For a lot of the boys, it was their first time representing the College! Our first game saw a comfortable win over Terrigal which saw Noah Flaqus stand out in the middle making several line breaks. Our second game was a tougher game and luck did not go our way. The opposition got an intercept and even though we were dominating the ruck we ran out of time to score again. Owen Clark had a great performance in the middle and Cooper Smith made some great tackles! Our third game we needed to win by 50 to make the semis and we did just that. James Boerner, Cruiz Parke and Austin Flaqus all stood out scoring multiple tries along with Cooper Rubergotti. Unfortunately we lost in the semi final to Brisbane Water High School after they scored early. We were nearly able to come back however when James was running around to score under the posts the referee saw that he put his foot on the line. Although the outcome was unfortunate, the boys all had a lot of fun playing together representing the college. I am sure that this team will only get stronger next year! The man of the match on the day went to Cruiz Parke who is an outstanding player with a lot of skills. Team Austin Flaqus, Aiden Tillot, James Boerner, Cruiz Parke, Chance Redmand, Nixon Yarnold, Cooper Rubergotti, Cooper Smith ©, Kysten Treble, Oscar Macman, Xavier Turner, Noah Gattringer, Noah Flaqus, Owen Clark, Toby Newport, Tom Collins, Jye Young, Branden Lin Absent on the day: Jack Humphries, Isacc Wheatley  

NSWCCC Under 15 Rugby League Team After impressive performances for the Metropolitan team in the NSWCCC Selection Carnival on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June, Darcy Smith and Max Taylor gained selection in the NSWCCC Under 15 team. The boys will now travel with the team to the Australian Rugby League Championships from Saturday 2 – Friday 8 July in Redcliffe, QLD.   Broken Bay (BBSSSA) Opens Football Well done to Michael Holmes, Owen Bradstreet, Jude Rankin, Jesi Wanjohi, Josef Lewis and Finn Palmqvist who were part of the Broken Bay Open's Football team that was runner-up in the NSWCCC Championships. Undefeated in their pool games, the team eventually lost in a penalty shoot-out to Newcastle in the Final.      

See the information below for what's coming up in sport for Term 2.   Week Event Venue Date Week 6 NSWCCC Hockey Championships Bathurst Tuesday 31 May to Wednesday 1 June 2022 Week 6 BBSSSA Opens Basketball Gala Day Terrigal Stadium Thursday 2 June 2022 Week 6 NSW All Schools Swimming Carnival SOPAC, Homebush Friday 3 June 2022 Week 7 NSWCCC Cross Country Eastern Creek Tuesday 7 June 2022 Week 7 Central Coast Under 15's Rugby League Gala Day TBC Wednesday 8 June 2022 Week 7 Years 9 and 10 Hunter/Central Coast Touch Football Wallsend Thursday 9 June 2022 Week 8 NSWCCC Opens Basketball Championships Port Macquarie Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 June 2022 Week 8 Central Coast Under 16 Rugby League Gala Day Morrie Breen Oval, Kanwal Wednesday 15 June 2022 Week 9 Under 14 Central Coast All Schools Futsal Niagara park Stadium Tuesday 21 June 2022 Week 9 BBSSSA Under 13 Football Cromer Tuesday 21 June 2022 Week 9 Catholic Schools Rugby League Cup - Under 14's and Opens CC Sports School Wednesday 22 June 2022 Week 10 College Athletics Carnival Adcock Park Monday 27 June 2022 Week 10 Central Coast All Schools Rugby League Grand Final Day - Under 13's - Opens EDSACC Oval Wednesday 29 June 2022  

Where You Start Isn’t Necessarily Where You End Up St Edward’s College celebrated National Careers week from 16 May to 20 May running activities across Years 7 to 12. Their theme “Where you start isn’t necessarily where you end up”. Juliana Dignam, Leader of Learning for Careers/Vocational Education and Training said “The purpose of the week was to reinforce to students that career pathways are no longer linear but more squiggly, full of possibilities and theirs for the making.  We also want to bridge the gap between students, teachers, and industry, making connections for future programs and employers easier and it was the perfect opportunity for parents to have career conversations with their child”. With over 34 presenters from industries across the Central Coast, presenters, face to face or virtually, shared their own personal career journey, including their current role/industry and tips for career decision making.  It was impactful and engaging for both teachers and students. We had 73 classes and over 1200 students across the week engaged in activities that included sitting in a Police highway patrol car, to how to pitch yourself in 60 seconds to an employer. Students learnt about careers in cyber security, the food industry, manufacturing, engineering, law, accounting, police force, cabinet and furniture making, construction, local Council, STEM, financial advising, music, sound recording/engineering and sport.  They also learnt about apprenticeships and traineeships, tax file numbers, superannuation, how to be an entrepreneur and identifying their strengths, values, and skills to help them achieve their goals. St Edward’s would like to thank and acknowledge the following industry partners; Regional Industry Education Partnerships, Australian Cabinet & Furniture Association, Borg, Central Coast Group Training, Central Coast Council, Central Coast Industry Connect Ltd, Crossmuller, Cyber Security Association, Newcastle Engineering Association, Grove Studios, Herbie Spices, Marshmallows Co., McDonalds, MSD Law, TAFE NSW, North Construction, Saphi Engineering, Siage Accounting & Financial Services, Behind the Scenes, State Training Services, Central Coast Industry Hub, University of Newcastle, Australian College of Physical Education, STEM Magazine, Skills Road, Resolve Consulting, Australian Taxation Office, Media for Millennials and PWC.     [foogallery id="37415"]

Applications Now Open Applications for university in 2023 have opened strongly with more than 13,000 Year 12 students applying since we opened on 12 April. To start their application students will need their NESA student number or their BSSS student number (ACT students) issued through their school and their UAC PIN (emailed by UAC on 12 April). Remind your students to check that they have registered a personal email address with NESA. They can do this by logging in to Students Online. UAC sends UAC PINs to the email addresses students have registered with NESA. We will email a PIN reminder in early August. Not all courses available Institutions haven’t provided all 2023 course information to UAC, but students can still complete their application for uni. They can select any course commencing in 2023 and come back later to review and update their preferences. All courses will be available in August. Course Compass If students need help deciding which uni course to apply for, go to Course Compass. After they answer a few quick questions about their HSC subjects, Course Compass will display fields of study offered to recent applicants just like them. They can then drill down to institutions offering courses that might suit them. Early offers to Year 12 students While the ATAR is still the main selection tool used by most unis, there are other ways for students to show that they’re ready to succeed at tertiary study. This means they may be able to receive an offer to university before ATARs are released. Offers made through UAC Because we have several offer rounds in the first half of the year, many Year 12 students ask us if they can receive an offer now. The short answer is 'no': the first UAC offers to Year 12 students will be made to Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) applicants on 11 November 2022. Offers made then are not based on HSC results and ATARs. Instead, they are based on other criteria like Year 11 results and the school's rating of the student. Before November offers are made to applicants who are not in Year 12 this year and already have a qualification we can assess. They're often applying to start a course in semester 2. Most UAC offers to Year 12 students are made in late December, after the release of ATARs. Offers directly from the institutions In addition to submitting an SRS application, Year 12 students can apply for an early offer directly to individual institutions. Each institution has different application and offer dates. All the details are on our website. Access and scholarship programs Applications for the Schools Recommendation Scheme, Educational Access Scheme and Equity Scholarships are all open and application guides are available to download. If you have students who may be eligible for these schemes, encourage them to start their applications soon as they've submitted their UAC undergraduate application. Publications UAC is currently distributing free copies of the following publications to schools. If your school hasn't received these by the second week of June, contact us. UAC Guide 2022–23 The Guide includes an overview of our 28 participating institutions and the courses they are offering in 2023, plus a guide to the application and offer process. Students can also access the UAC Guide online. Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students Steps to Uni for Year 10 students along with the accompanying portal, Subject Compass, will help Year 10 students choose their HSC subjects. It's particularly useful for checking a student's ATAR eligibility. You can access a PDF version of the Year 10 booklet on UAC's website.

Central Coast Group Training is currently recruiting for a local family-owned & operated car dealership at Tuggerah! Position Vacant:  School Based Apprentice Mechanic   What you will need: A great work ethic! A genuine interest in cars! Commitment to keeping up with school, work and TAFE requirements. Currently be in Year 10 Hold a Learner's licence and be working toward Provisional 1 Licence If you are interested in kick-starting your career in the Automotive industry, the link to submit an online application and more information can be found below. Alternatively, reach out to our recruitment team to discuss on (02) 4353 2655 or email recruitment@ccgt.com.au More Information   2022 Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos Our extremely successful face to face Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos are back, providing opportunities for students and job seekers you won't receive anywhere else. Not to be missed. Bring copies of your resume and get in first. **Free entry**   About the Expos After three years of postponements and cancellations due to COVID-19, the Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos are set to return with a bang in August/September 2022. Our annual Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos attract over 16000 visitors and 300 exhibitors combined and are widely accepted as the premier expos of their kind in NSW. The timing of the expos are a hit with families as it allows parents to attend with their children and have those all-important career chats with industry experts. The expos kick off the recruitment process. Exhibitors get the chance to collect resumes for current vacancies and promote their organisation for upcoming recruitment drives. Click here to view highlights of the Western Sydney Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo. With a lot of major infrastructure projects underway there has never been a better time to start your journey on a rewarding career path. This is the perfect chance to meet experts representing industry, businesses, group training companies, registered training organisations and many more and apply for apprenticeships, traineeships, jobs and further education pathways. Whether you are at school and looking for a career path, a parent hoping to give your child the best opportunities in life, looking for a career change or a job-seeker looking to commence a rewarding career, the 2022 Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos have all the answers you need. Click Here for More Information  

University of Newcastle - Future Students Study an architecture, building and construction degree Smart building matters. More than ever.  Explore our undergraduate programs in architecture, building and construction. Quietly change the world. Architecture is more than just art and technology. At the University of Newcastle our graduates are challenged to explore their potential as agents for change. They don’t just design and shape the physical spaces of our cities and buildings; they use architecture to stimulate the places we live and work, engage the community and improve our world. Watch current student Feather talk about her Bachelor of Design (Architecture) degree at The University of Newcastle. HSC Help Webinars In an effort to support HSC students, the University has partnered with InspirationED to deliver free HSC webinars for students. These webinars will provide students with an opportunity to connect with experienced teachers and HSC exam markers to cover a range of curriculum areas. Students will gain advice on how to prepare effectively in their respective subjects and will be provided with an overview of the skills and strategies proven for success in their HSC year. Upcoming webinars include: ·       Mathematics Advanced - Tuesday 31 May – 6:30pm-8:00pm ·       Mathematics Standard - Tuesday 31 May – 6:30pm-8:00pm ·       Biology – Thursday 2 June – 6:30pm-8:00pm ·       Chemistry – Tuesday 7 June – 6:30pm-8:00pm Webinar registration are live on our website. Pathways to University Webinars Interested in studying but not sure where to start? Don’t have the qualifications to jump straight into an undergraduate degree? Didn’t get the marks you hoped for in the HSC? Join us as our Pathways and Academic Learning Support staff share the ins and outs of our Pathways into university. We’ll cover Open Foundation, NUPrep Bridging and the support you will receive as a Pathways student. This session also includes an opportunity for you to have your questions answered. Register here.

See the link below for the latest position vacant at St Edward's College located under the employment tab on the College Website.   [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/our-college/employment/positions-vacant/[/embed]

The Importance of Learning and Reading Your Child's Signals Learning to recognise the signs of when your child is struggling emotionally because they are over tired, not feeling well, frustrated, scared, or overwhelmed will help you to better understand their needs and behaviours. Sometimes feelings can be hard to identify. Pay attention to your child's body language and non-verbal cues. Determining what they are feeling and why, will help you to better support them. ​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​Top tips for reading their signals Watch for signs your child is not feeling comfortable, with a hug, a tickle or rough play. Look for signs of fear or uncertainty when your child is doing something new or challenging so you know when to step in for support or when to stop the situation. Teach your child it is always okay to say ‘no’ or ‘stop’ or use other ways to communicate when they have had enough or no longer want to do something. Podcast:  Michael Ray on Being a Role Model for his Daughter - Click Here We spoke with Michael Ray, father, parental equality advocate, author and speaker. Michael is working hard to achieve greater equality for families and continues to work everyday at being a positive role model in his daughter's life. Dad-Life: Why I Value Family Traditions - Click Here Check out Adrian E's story on Dad-life. He's come to realise how much he values family traditions and the role they play in quality time and building connection.  Bounty for the Beard:  Support Ben's Shave - Click Here We are a week in to collecting Ben's bounty for his beard and so far have raised $2 075 of $5,000 goal. With one week to go - we encourage you to support Ben on his mission. All funds raised will help to support fathers and children across the country. 

Season one of Parental Guidance, a reality TV program that aired in November 2021 on Channel Nine, brought several parenting controversies to the fore. One of these was a challenging conversation around discipline. During the show some parents were aghast when a mum and dad from Newcastle, NSW, disclosed that their discipline included smacking. A couple from South Australiaʼs Barossa Valley divulged the occasional washing of their boys’ mouths with soap if they lied or swore. Meanwhile, our “attachment” parents from Melbourne were unwilling to countenance any form of punishment when their children had meltdowns or behaved in an oppositional way. Discipline is one of the most confusing – and challenging – topics that parents grapple with. Unfortunately we have inherited centuries of unhelpful ideas, and they continue to interfere with what science is showing works best. What is discipline? The first definition of “discipline” in the dictionary is “punishment”. But this is a relatively new way of understanding the word. Until a couple of hundred years ago, to be disciplined meant to be shown a way to follow. Discipline literally means to teach, guide, and instruct; or to show the right way. Why traditional discipline doesn’t work Most parents think of traditional discipline as punishments to administer to their children when they misbehave. These punishments can take the form of smacking, time out, grounding, withdrawal of privileges, and so on. In the lead up to these punishments, many parents try bribing, threatening, and yelling. Eventually they crack. While there may be, from time to time, a need for these discipline approaches (that is, for punishment), the reality is that science has shown us there are better ways. When we punish, we teach our kids all the wrong lessons: Might is right. If youʼre big, you can make the little people do what you want Power gets you what you want Other peopleʼs reasons donʼt matter Mistakes are bad Perhaps most important, punishing our kids makes them more selfish. They sit in their room and hate us and their siblings. They blame others rather than taking responsibility. Traditional discipline ruptures the relationship between parent and child. Traditional discipline lacks compassion, empathy, understanding, and perspective. It leaves our kids feeling unworthy. The real reason for this is simple: punishment is about making someone pay a price; exacting retribution. Punishment is about hurting others. The secret to perfect discipline Real discipline is not about hurting. Real discipline is about helping. When we teach, guide, and instruct, we show a better way for a child who is struggling. The following ideas will help you get your discipline aligned with the best outcomes: Children are people too Sometimes we forget that children are people. They seem like impediments in our otherwise well-ordered life! But they have feelings, hopes, dreams, and challenges. Seeing them as people helps us to respond to them with kindness, even when theyʼre being challenging. Understand Development We forget that our children are wearing “L” plates while they learn how to do life. They donʼt quite know how to behave yet. But if it takes 5 years before they can tie a shoelace, it will take even longer before they can regulate emotions and behaviours. Some adults still struggle. Be patient while they develop. Donʼt confuse motivation with ability We sometimes get mad at our children when theyʼre not playing by the rules. But often itʼs not because they donʼt want to be good. Itʼs because they donʼt know how. Theyʼre too tired, theyʼre hungry, theyʼre stressed. Or maybe theyʼre all of the above. We discipline best when we recognise their capability in the context. Get curious, not furious When a child is being challenging itʼs tempting to explode. Itʼs better to explore. Itʼs tempting to reprimand. Itʼs better to understand. Itʼs tempting to be furious. Instead, get curious. When we take the time to understand their perspective, problem solving gets easier. As we focus on teaching and guiding our children, the data points to better outcomes in behaviour, both now and in the long term. Kids with parents who practice childrearing in this way are more likely to do well in school, with peers, and make better choices. Itʼs a hard way to parent, but when we invest for the long-term, the results are worth it.

Please see below all correspondence emailed home in Term 2 2022, including COVID information and STUDENT POSITIVE RESULT reporting link. Please notify the College of a positive student test result via the following link: CLICK HERE     End of Term 2 Letter - Sent 28 June 2022 Year 12 Wellbeing Day - Sent 23 June 2022 Deputy Principal Announcement EREA - Sent 15 June 2022 Student Led Learning Conferences Years 7 to 11 - 10 June 2022 Semester 1 Learning Conferences - 31 May 2022 Year 11 - Minimum Standards - 27 May 2022 St Edward's Not Involved in Industrial Strike Action - Sent 26 May 2022 COVID Update -  Sent May 13 2022 Founder's Day - Sent 5 May 2022 Change of Student Withdrawal Policy - Sent 3 May 2022 Parent COVID Update Term 2 - Sent 26 April 2022