Congratulations to Joshua Bush in Year 7 for his outstanding work in PDHPE.  Joshua created a very informative resource to help future Year 7 students transition into high school.  Outstanding work Joshua.       Starting a New High School  

Congratulations to Samuel Packer in Year 8, who was recently selected in the Australian Alpine Ski Team to represent Australia at the Whistler Cup in April 2019. The McKenzie Investments Whistler Cup is considered one of the most prestigious Alpine Ski youth race events in the world. There are 27 countries competing this year from Europe, USA and the Southern Hemisphere ski countries. An outstanding achievement, we wish Samuel luck in his upcoming events.  

Congratulations to Callum Sutton in Year 12 who was recently crowned the Australian Champion of the 2018/19 Australian Ocean Racing Series, Open Men’s Proneboard category. Callum won the Proneboard division of the Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach race (12 kms) which gave him the overall point score win in the series. The win was Callum's 4th in the series together with wins in the Pacifica Downwinder - Coffs Harbour (28 kms), Moon Island Classic - Blacksmiths Beach (14 kms), and the Stewart Chucky Stewart Memorial - Long Reef (8 kms). Callum also came 2nd at the 20 Beaches Ocean Classic - Northern Beaches (20 kms) and 3rd in the Gold Coast Classic- Gold Coast (18 kms). In addition Callum also won a Bronze medal at the NSW Athletics Championships in the U20 Men’s Discus final. Outstanding achievements from a very talented sportsman.

Congratulations to Daniel McLoughlin (Year 9) and Jacob Curcio (Year 11) who both recently broke St Edward's College swimming records.  Daniel is now the College record holder for Intermediate, 200 m Freestyle with a time of 2:04:53 minutes as well as Under 15's, 50 m Backstroke with a time of 30:25 seconds. Jacob now holds the College record for Senior, 200 m Freestyle with a time of 2:04:40.  An outstanding effort by both students. [caption id="attachment_16890" align="alignleft" width="200"] Daniel McLoughlin[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16891" align="alignleft" width="200"] Jacob Curcio[/caption]

Congratulations to Nicolas Willey in Year 8 and Oscar Noone in Year 7 who recently played in the Newcastle Northstars Ice Hockey team in the 'Melt the Ice' tournament.  Nicolas captained the team which was undefeated and won gold in the tournament.  An outstanding achievement Nicholas and Oscar. [caption id="attachment_16871" align="alignleft" width="200"] Nicolas Willey[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16872" align="alignleft" width="200"] Oscar Noone[/caption]

Congratulations to James Norman in Year 11 who recently participated in the Australian Powerlifting League Championships in Sydney.  James broke the record for Junior 65 kg range - Deadlift, lifting 175 kg, this has now qualified him for the Oceanic Games in April this year.  An outstanding achievement and we wish James well in the upcoming Oceanic Games.

Congratulations to Jayden Redfern in Year 8 who has recently been selected as a member of the NSW Youth Advisory Council for 2019. The NSW Youth Advisory Council plays an important role in advising the NSW Government on issues that are relevant to young people across the state and has 12 members between the ages of 12 and 24. The Council meets regularly throughout the year to provide advice to the Minister responsible for Youth, the Hon Ray Williams MP and the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People, Mr Andrew Johnson on issues, policies and laws that affect children and young people in NSW.  

Congratulations to Cameron Steer in Year 9, who won a gold medal in the 4 x 100 m Relay at the Australian All Schools Athletics Carnival.  An outstanding achievement Cameron.  

Joel Vaughan in Year 9 has just won his second Australian surfing championship, this time in the Under 16 division. Joel has also been selected in the Australian team to compete in the World Junior Championships in 2019.  Congratulations Joel an outstanding achievement, we wish you luck in 2019.  

Congratulations to Joel Evens, Daniel Rosine and Nick Toohey who were members of the Central Coast District Cricket Association team who recently won the final of the Under 15's EB Weblin Shield. A great achievement boys.