Congratulations to Alex Lara in Year 11, who competed in the Powerlifting 3 Winter Cup recently.  Alex lifted a total of 500 kg during the day and has now qualified for the 2022 IPL World Championships in Surfers Paradise in November.  An outstanding effort Alex and we wish you well in the World Championships.

On Saturday the fabulous "Room 72" represented St Edward's in the semi finals of Youth Rock 2022 held at Bankstown. The band, consisting of James Nilsson, Charlie Jacobson and Sacha Byrne, was sensational! They performed a 20 minute set of original pieces to a very appreciative audience which included industry execs who were extremely impressed with their talent .Youth Rock is an annual state-wide event highlighting the cream of NSW high school bands who perform original rock music. The event was an excellent opportunity for the boys to further showcase their considerable talents. We are very proud of them.  

Congratulations to Lincoln Markulin in Year 10 who has broken a College Under 16's Javelin record at the College Athletics Carnival.  Lincoln threw a distance of 46.10 metres smashing a long standing record.  Congratulations Lincoln.

Keeping it in the family, theirs and ours! The Ristuccia family old boys and future student took part in the recent Bay to Bay run.  Grandfather Tom, who is a staff member as well as an old boy 1964 to 1969; his son Robert who an old boy 1995 to 2000 and Rowan who will keep the St Edward's tradition going in 2033, competed as a family in the charity run.  We love to hear from our old boys, great work team.

Congratulations to Reggie Gooley in Year 8, Angus Stewart in Year 8, Sam Tracey in Year 9, Alex McCoombe-Lopez in Year 9, Listoa Paea in Year 9 and Thomas Smith in Year 9 who recently competed in the NSW Country and State Rugby Union Championships.  The boys were representing the Central Coast in the Under 14's Representative Team and won the Under 14's NSW Country Championships and placed 4th in the Under 14's NSW Rugby Union State Cup in extremely cold and muddy conditions.  An outstanding result boys.   [caption id="attachment_37792" align="alignleft" width="200"] Reggie Gooley[/caption] [caption id="attachment_37793" align="alignleft" width="200"] Alex McCoombe-Lopez[/caption] [caption id="attachment_37794" align="alignleft" width="200"] Lisitoa Paea[/caption]                     [caption id="attachment_37797" align="alignleft" width="200"] Samuel Tracey[/caption] [caption id="attachment_37796" align="alignleft" width="200"] Angus Stewart[/caption] [caption id="attachment_37795" align="alignleft" width="200"] Thomas Smith[/caption]

Congratulations to Kale Puata in Year 10, who has been selected in the final stage of the NSW Youth Advisory Council (YAC) 2022. The 12 member YAC meet regularly throughout the year and play an important role in advising the NSW Government on issues that are relevant to young people across the state. An outstanding achievement Kale.  

Congratulations to Wilheim Hieber in Year 12 and Kaine Hieber in Year 9 who were recently selected to represent Australia at the Oceania Championships for Karate in New Caledonia in June 2022.  An outstanding achievement by these two brothers.  We wish them well at the Championships.  

Another outstanding achievement by Daniel McLoughlin in Year 12, who, after his great result at national age swimming championships in April, has been selected in the Australian Junior Dolphins Swim Team.  Daniel will now compete in the Junior Pan Pacifics in Hawaii this August. Congratulations Daniel, we wish you well in your upcoming swimming competitions.

Congratulations to Nicholas Brooks and Xavier Roy, both in Year 12, who were recently selected in the NSW Under 18 Ice Hockey Team to compete in the 2022 National Syd Tange Tournament.  We wish Nicholas and Xavier luck in the upcoming tournament.  An excellent achievement boys.  

Congratulations to Christopher Murray and Cruz Yarnold, both in Year 12, who were recently selected to play in the Australian Under 18's Oztag team.  They will represent Australia this August and we wish them well in the upcoming tournament. An outstanding achievement boys.