Click the YouTube link below for the latest Homeroom Edition of SECTV hosted by James Nilsson and Oliver Martin.   [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q07nueoNBxc[/embed]

On Wednesday 8 March, Year 9 arrived at school early to embark on their camp at Wee Jasper, southwest of Yass.  It was a different climate compared to what the boys are used too, say goodbye to 20-degree nights and welcome to 4-degree fresh Autumn air. The energy of the boys after they hopped off a four-and-a-half-hour bus ride was high, as they were eager to eat some lunch and get stuck into an afternoon of activities. They had some downtime after their first activity, many played touch football and cricket, while others preferred to sit with friends and share stories. We had a night bushwalk to wind down ahead of a massive day two, as the boys were required to complete three activities. Students were given a goal ahead of camp, to talk to someone new over the three days. It was great to see that most boys did that, many making new friends over the three days.  It was also pleasing to see each student giving all activities a go, making this camp one that will be remembered forever. College and camp staff were so pleased with the behaviour and efforts of the boys. In fact, a member of the public who was camping there shared positive feedback and was extremely impressed by how the boys expressed themselves. Onto Jindabyne in Year 10! Mr Marks and Mr Mantellato   [foogallery id="43858"]

The Year 7 to 12 Student Led Conferences for parents/carers and students will be held across two dates during Term 1.   Thursday 23rd March (Week 8) from 4.00 pm to 7:30 pm – these conferences will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Teachers will call the students on their Microsoft Teams account at the scheduled booking time to make contact. It is preferable that students use their school laptop for this. Friday 31st March (Week 9) from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm – these conferences will be held face-to-face on site at St Edward's College. Teachers will be located in designated rooms throughout the College – a map including this information will be sent out prior to the date. On the day, students from the Prefect body will be on-site to help guide parents/carers in finding their way around the College. Student Led Conferences are an important opportunity for parents and teachers to meet with students and discuss their learning reflections and goals for the future, while giving feedback and suggestions on ways in which they can improve. Due to this, it is expected that students are present for the conferences. Parents will be able to book appointments for the Online Thursday afternoon/evening or the face-to-face Friday. All interviews will be of seven minutes duration. The Student Led Conference bookings are managed with an internet-based booking system called Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO). The steps to access PTO are below – once completed, you will receive an email from PTO allowing you to book interviews with your son’s teachers that you wish to see. Please not that bookings are limited. Access to PTO will be available from Wednesday 15th March at 7:00 pm and will be closed off for bookings two days before interviews. If you encounter any problems using PTO, please contact the school office on 4321 6400. Please follow these steps to access the system: Click here go to the PTO website Click on “Obtain PIN/Password” (you will need to supply your email address) Enter your email address and click on “Send Email” Check your email in-box for your login details or click on the link in the email Go back to the PTO website, login with the details supplied via email Follow the online instructions to complete the bookings. Please note that in Step 1 of the booking process you will need to select the start date and time by scrolling through the drop-down menu until you reach your desired start time. For additional information please click on the link below Additional Information | pdf  

Day in the Life at St Edward's College is an opportunity for Year 6 students to experience what it’s like to be an 'Eddies' boy. Year 6 boys from over 30 primary schools attended the College on Thursday 9 March 2023, where they experienced typical lessons across a number St Edward's College subject areas.  Year 6 took part in experiments in Science; French quizzes and groupwork making the Eiffel tower; water colour painting and lino printing in Visual Arts; playing various instruments and designing a song on the computers in Music; making a wooden box in TAS; sporting activities in our Edmund Rice Centre in PDHPE.  The boys also got the opportunity to visit the College Library and complete activities with our Library staff. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School - Kincumber [smallgallery fooid="43407"]   Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Shelly Beach and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Tumbi Umbi [smallgallery fooid="43625"]   Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Wyoming and St Patricks Catholic Primary School East Gosford [smallgallery fooid="43689"]   Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Terrigal [smallgallery fooid="43744"]   St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Woy Woy [smallgallery fooid="43657"]   Other Central Coast Primary Schools [smallgallery fooid="43457"]  

Please see below correspondence emailed home in Term 1, 2023   Student Led Conferences Term 1 - Sent 15 March 2023 Year 7 and 10 Parent Letter - 2023 School Vaccination Program - Sent 3 March 2023 Year 9 Camp Packing List - Sent 3 March 2023 2023 College Attendance letter - Sent 28 February 2023 Flexischools Student Process - Sent 27 February 2023 Year 7 Camp Information - Sent 21 February 2023 Year 9 Information Evening - 20 February 2023 Year 7 and 10 Parent Letter 2023 School Vaccination Program - Sent 20 February 2023 2023 Collection Notice for Parents - Sent 15 February 2023 Years 10 to 12 Careers Pathways Expo - 15 February 2023 Years 7 to 11 Elevate Education - Sent 15 February 2023 NAPLAN 2023 Information - Sent 14 February 2023 Year 8 Information Evening - Sent 13 February 2023 Year 9 Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 10 February 2023 Year 11 Parent information sheet 2023 - Sent 9 February 2023 Year 7 Information Evening - Sent 9 February 2023 Year 7 Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 7 February 2023 Year 12 2023 - Permission to Arrive Later or Leave Early - Sent 6 February 2023 Year 10 Information Evening - Sent 30 January 2023 SEC Learner Profile - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 7 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 8 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 9 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 10 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 11 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 12 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 11 Information Evening - Sent 24 January 2023 - Sent 25 January 2023  

On Wednesday 22 February four coaches arrived at St Edward’s to meet 166 very excited Year 7 students and 16 slightly nervous staff! Torrential rain the night before did not dampen the boys’ enthusiasm and we arrived at Crosslands Reserve ready to be ferried across to the camping site at Galston. For many boys this was their first experience of camping and the responsibility of setting up their own tents was taken very seriously by all. They did a great job and despite some rain and gusty winds over the three days we had no tent collapses and all managed to stay warm and dry (ish!) Daytimes were spent stand up paddle boarding, abseiling, canoeing and orienteering. The favourite activity was definitely the flying fox – especially the joy of hearing your teacher scream louder than any student on the vertical drop. Special mention to Mrs Titheradge! Evenings were spent enjoying marshmallows around the campfire and playing team building games. Feedback from teachers and the Camp providers consistently praised the boys for their cooperation, their empathy and encouragement of others and their desire to challenge themselves to stretch beyond their comfort zone. St Edward’s Camp Spirit Awards will acknowledge those students who were outstanding in these areas at our next Pastoral Assembly. Thank you to George and Fiona at Outdoor Education Australia and their amazing team and the 16 St Edward’s staff for their generous support of our Year 7 students. Reflections from Year 7 “Camp was awesome!” Max “The activities were fun but the main thing is I did heaps of new things.” Byron “I loved every single activity it was really awesome” Sachin   [smallgallery fooid="43009"]

Years 10 to 12 students and their parents/carers are invited to register for our inaugural Careers Pathways Expo. See the link below for more information and to register for the event. [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/curriculum-learning/careers-and-vocational-education/careers-pathways-expo/[/embed]

Attention Eddies Old Boys This year, we celebrate the College’s 70th Anniversary.  To commemorate this occasion, we will be holding a special 70th Anniversary Mass, celebrated by Most Rev Anthony Randazzo, Bishop of Broken Bay, on Thursday 27 April in the ERC.  If you would like to be included on the Old Boys invitation list for this Mass, please email Meagan Armstrong via marmstrong@stedwards.nsw.edu.au.  We will also be holding a special event in June, to launch a commemorative publication for our 70 years, featuring various Old Boys’ bands and musicians.  If you would like to be invited to this Old Boys event, please also email Meagan.