Liam van Eck Claims Double Cup Victory at State Rugby Championships Congratulations to Liam van Eck in Year 8, who proudly represented the Penrith District at the Under 13 Junior Rugby Union State Cup held in Orange at the start of June. Liam’s team delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, going undefeated and securing victory in both the Sydney Cup and the State Cup. Their dominance on the field is a testament to the hard work, skill, and teamwork of the entire squad. Well done to Liam on this incredible achievement and for representing his team with pride!

Records Smashed in Spectacular Athletic Performances at the College Athletics Carnival! Some truly incredible performances lit up the track and field recently, as long-standing records came tumbling down in sensational style. In the Under 13 Discus event, Callan Atherton and Jack Sullivan treated spectators to a thrilling showdown. Both athletes shattered the existing record, but it was Callan who edged ahead with a mammoth throw of 43.41 metres, claiming top honours. Their fierce rivalry continued across the field events, with Callan also rewriting history in the Shot Put with a distance of 13.86 metres, while Jack stepped up in the Javelin, launching an impressive 36.01 metres to secure another Under 13 record. The boys' collective efforts meant all three Under 13 throwing records were broken—a phenomenal achievement that speaks volumes of their talent and determination. Not to be outdone, Cooper Jones stormed down the track in the Opens 100m sprint, clocking a blistering time of 11.35 seconds to claim a brand-new record in front of a roaring crowd. New Record Highlights: Event New Record Athlete Under 13 Discus 43.41 m Callan Atherton Under 13 Shot Put 13.86 m Callan Atherton Under 13 Javelin 36.01 m Jack Sullivan Opens 100m Sprint 11.35 sec Cooper Jones A huge congratulations to these outstanding athletes for their remarkable achievements and for continuing to raise the bar! [caption id="attachment_61181" align="alignleft" width="150"] Callan Atherton[/caption] [caption id="attachment_61183" align="alignleft" width="150"] Jack Sullivan[/caption] [caption id="attachment_61182" align="alignleft" width="150"] Cooper Jones[/caption]

A huge congratulations to Isaac Wheatley in Year 10, who’s turning heads with his incredible speed and determination in Flag Football. Isaac has been featured by NBN News as a young gun chasing his Olympic dream, with eyes firmly set on Los Angeles 2028. His talent, drive, and commitment are truly inspiring — and we couldn't be prouder to support him on this exciting journey. Watch the full story:  Click Here

Double Championship Glory for Liam van Eck! Congratulations to Liam van Eck in Year 8, who recently competed as part of the Penrith Under 13's Rugby Union squad at the NSW State Championship held in Orange over the weekend. Despite facing very snowy conditions, Liam and his team showcased outstanding skill, determination, and teamwork. They went through the entire tournament undefeated, emerging victorious in both the Sydney Championship and the NSW State Championship — an incredible achievement! Well done, Liam, on this impressive double win and for representing your club with pride!

Congratulations Rasmus! Rasmus had a standout performance at the AFL All Schools Tournament in Albury on 2-3 June, showcasing skill, determination and great sportsmanship. His efforts have earned him a spot on the NSW State Team for the National Championships in Queensland later this July and early August. We’re proud of you, Rasmus — best of luck at Nationals!

One of our Year 7 students, Ace Garrett, demonstrated remarkable courage and composure during a life-threatening emergency while surfing at Avoca Beach a few weekends ago. While in the water, Ace heard a man calling for help. Acting swiftly, he paddled over with his friend Sunny (who is not a student at St Edward's) to assist. They found a man floating on his back, frantically flailing his arms and struggling to stay afloat. He was unable to feel his legs and clearly in distress. Ace quickly removed both his and the man’s leg ropes, handed the surfboards to Sunny, and began swimming the man toward shore. He supported the man’s legs to help him stay buoyant and prevent him from going under. It was a courageous and physically demanding effort that ultimately brought the man to safety. Once on shore, two young women who had witnessed the situation came to assist. Together with Ace and Sunny, they gently carried the man further up the beach, keeping him as still as possible, and called for an ambulance. The man—Steve—turned out to be a paramedic himself. Despite his training, he was full of praise for Ace and Sunny’s calmness, surf skills, and quick thinking. Steve admitted he was not a confident swimmer and hadn’t surfed in years. He was overwhelmed with gratitude and said, without hesitation, that Ace had saved his life. Last Sunday, Steve met with Ace to thank him in person. He gifted Ace a $150 surf shop voucher and shared that he had undergone emergency surgery to fuse his neck at the C3/C4 level—an injury that could have left him permanently paralysed. Thanks to the quick and selfless actions of Ace and Sunny, Steve is not only alive but walking again. We are incredibly proud of Ace for his outstanding bravery, humility, and compassion. His actions—and those of Sunny—represent the very best of what we hope to inspire in our students and broader community.

Congratulations to Eddie Cleverly in Year 9 who recently competed in the NSW All Schools Sailing Regatta in the ILCA 4 class and finished 2nd overall, earning a silver medal. Following on from this fantastic result he has been awarded a scholarship to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) as part of their Talented Sailor Squad (TSS). The scholarship recognises not only his racing performance, but his commitment, and potential in the sport.  An outstanding win Eddie.

Honouring Our Heroes at the Gosford ANZAC Day March It was an honour for Alex Kfoury, Lachlan Herd, William Lynch, Marcus Tredwell, and Liam McEvoy to represent St Edward’s College at the Gosford ANZAC Day March, laying wreaths in remembrance of those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Among the group, Alex and William proudly wore their families’ service medals—a meaningful tribute to their personal connections to Australia’s military history. We are incredibly proud of these young men for their respectful participation in this solemn and significant occasion, reflecting the College’s values of respect, service, and community. Lest we forget.

A huge congratulations to Alex Kfoury in Year 7, who has achieved an incredible milestone in his karate journey—earning his Black Belt! This achievement comes after four years of dedicated training, followed by an intense eight-week preparation cycle leading up to his grading. Alex has shown unwavering commitment, training for hours each day to meet the high standards required. The grading process was both physically and mentally demanding, including rigorous fitness tests, five rounds of two-minute sparring, kihon (fundamental techniques), and kata (forms). Alex has trained under Sensei Glen alongside fellow Black Belt Mentors at Black Belt Academy, Erina, owned and run by Glenn and Whitney Webber. We applaud Alex for his perseverance and dedication—what an outstanding achievement!

Congratulations to Our Athletics Stars! We are thrilled to congratulate Jack Sullivan in Year 7, Callan Atherton in Year 7, and Cooper Jones in Year 12 on qualifying for the Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Western Australia! Jack Sullivan (Under 13) secured his spot in the Javelin event, achieving an impressive throw of 36.16m to place second at the NSW Championships. Callan Atherton (Under 13) earned his qualification in Discus, also placing second at the NSW Championships with a remarkable throw of 46.05m. Cooper Jones (Opens) qualified late last year in the 400m, with his times now consistently approaching the 48-second mark. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and achievements and wish all three boys the best of luck at national level.   [caption id="attachment_59643" align="alignleft" width="180"] Jack Sullivan[/caption] [caption id="attachment_59644" align="alignleft" width="180"] Callan Atherton[/caption] [caption id="attachment_59645" align="alignleft" width="180"] Cooper Jones[/caption]