A timely reminder that students are required to wear full winter uniform from the first day of Term 2 until the conclusion of Term 3. Midford, our uniform suppliers have winter uniforms in stock at the warehouse, and they are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, closed on the Easter (17 and 21 April) and ANZAC day (25 April) public holidays. Alternatively, uniforms can be ordered online. Click Here to Order Online St Edward's College also has a Second Hand Uniform Group on Facebook that allows parents to buy and sell College second hand uniforms. The official name is St Edward’s College Second Hand Uniforms Group, East Gosford. Click Here to Join The College uniform is designed to present a positive image of the College to the wider community. The uniform should foster a sense of belonging and pride and the way it is worn in public, displays a level of support and respect for the College. The responsibility of wearing the uniform properly does not end at the College gates and it is important that the St Edward’s College uniform is worn correctly to and from school.

[caption id="attachment_59993" align="alignright" width="218"] Kyle James[/caption] This year, Science has welcomed College “Old Boy” Kyle James to the teaching ranks. He has been a great addition to the faculty, bringing both a passion for science, a wide range of teaching experience and a deep understanding of charism of Edmund Rice and what it means to be an “Eddies” boy. Year 7 have been busy developing their skills in observing and measuring, using the data collected to make qualified judgements and quantifiable conclusions. These skills have been put to the test in the first assessment task “Finding the Ideal Lunch Spot”. Students have had to take multiple measurements of distances between access to facilities within the College that are important at lunch (oval, canteen, bathroom and how far they have to carry their bag), light exposure, temperature, wind speed and direction, available seating and type etc. It has been exciting to witness the boys communicating and working collaboratively to carry out this task and demonstrate newly developed skills. Year 8 have been learning about “Cells and Body Systems”. From developing microscopy skills to learning about the structure and function of the circulatory and pulmonary systems, differentiating between breathing and respiration, the role of the digestive system and how the excretory system removes harmful cellular waste from the body. As assessment for this topic, the boys had to create a model of a chosen system and make a video not only explaining the function of the parts, but why they chose the materials they used to represent each component. For the first half of Term 1, Year 9 have studied the “History of the Atom”, looking at how our comprehension of matter has changed from the time period of critical philosophical thinking of Aristotle through to the period of Scientific Enlightenment, where emphasis was placed on scientific observation, verification and following the scientific method. During the second half of the term, “A Local Ecosystem” was covered, with the boys demonstrating their critical skills in researching and evaluating first and second hand data to investigate one of the many varied ecosystems found on the Central Coast. During Semester 1, Year 10 study short courses on Biology (genetics), Chemistry (Chemical reactions) and Physics (motion) so they have a taste of what will be studied in the Stage 6 courses. The boys sit tests on each topic of work and a half yearly examination covering all the work studied, to give them quantitative feedback on their achievement in the course, as well as their own “feel” on the courses and whether they’d like to continue to study them to the HSC. Year 11 have begun their study of the Stage 6 Preliminary program and have completed their first assessment tasks. This should give them guidance on how the quality and quantity of home based learning they are doing adds to the work covered in class. The boys are strongly encouraged to regularly revise their coursework and come to class prepared with questions on any areas that they may not fully comprehend. The teachers of the senior courses are always open and strongly encourage the boys to seek and act upon feedback throughout the study of these courses. Year 12 are at the half-way point of their HSC journey. The second assessment tasks have just been completed during the Midcourse Examination block. With 6 months remaining, there is plenty of time to reflect on the level of achievement in these exams, gain feedback, improve examination technique and focus on those areas identified that require extra attention. Images from Marine Studies [foogallery id="59969"]

The Mock Trial Competition, supported by the Law Society of NSW, offers students across NSW a hands-on introduction to the judicial system. Through realistic courtroom simulations, students gain practical experience in legal proceedings within an adversarial setting. Our Legal Studies students recently participated in their first round of the 2025 competition, taking on the role of the defence in a criminal case. While they did not secure a win in the case itself or the overall Mock Trial, they demonstrated strong legal reasoning, effective teamwork and persuasive argumentation throughout the competition. Beyond the competition, the program fosters key academic and professional skills, including listening, speaking, writing, reading and critical analysis. Participants step into the roles of legal professionals, adhering to court protocols and dedicating significant time to case preparation. Ultimately, the competition promotes a deeper understanding of law, justice and good citizenship. Each trial is overseen by a Magistrate—an experienced solicitor—who evaluates teams on various criteria such as their Opening Address, Closing Submissions, recall of witness scripts, cross-examinations and courtroom etiquette. The team with the highest overall score is declared the winner of the trial. Round 1 saw St Edward’s College and Central Coast Grammar compete in a criminal case. As the defence, our team was tasked with representing a 24-year-old man accused of using an SMS service to send threatening and harassing messages to his ex-girlfriend. Our team defended our client with a well-structured case, presenting strong legal arguments, thorough cross-examinations and compelling evidence. Through careful analysis and persuasive advocacy, we challenged the prosecution’s claims and upheld our client’s presumption of innocence. We were fortunate to receive guidance from solicitor Mr Nick Fagan from Tonkin Drysdale Partners, over two sessions. He offered invaluable advice on effective questioning techniques and courtroom strategy. This enabled the team to refine their approach to examinations and strengthen their case. This round provided a valuable learning experience, allowing our students to develop their legal reasoning, teamwork and public speaking skills. As we prepare for the next stage of the competition, we look forward to refining our strategies and continuing to grow as aspiring legal professionals. Congratulations to the entire Legal class who assisted in the preparations. A special thank you and congratulations to our legal team on the day for their outstanding participation and immersion in this program: 1st Barrister: Lachlan O’Brien 2nd Barrister: Dominic Dodd Solicitor: Harry Barnett 1st Witness: Cooper Harker 2nd Witness: Sam Duffy Court Officer: Jeremy Huybrechs-Chung   A special shoutout to Ms Katie Moon for her impressive, almost ninja-like skills in manoeuvring a bus that was completely boxed in. If there was an Olympic event for precision reversing, she would take home the gold! Also, a big thank you for her support throughout Round 1. Well done to all involved—we look forward to the next Round ahead!  

Bungaree's Bright Bulletin We are excited to share with you the very first edition of our High Potential Learners newsletter – Bungaree’s Bright Bulletin! This edition captures a snapshot of the fantastic work happening within the program and across the school. It highlights activities and teaching practices that are helping our learners thrive. Click the image below to read the full Bulletin.     [foogallery id="59907"]

Crossmuller Excursion On Friday 4 April, students from Year 11 Metal and Engineering class embarked on an industry visit to Crossmuller, a local engineering company that fabricates engineering systems for their parent company Borg Manufacturing. The boys were amazed by the size and scale of the engineering and the opportunities available in the Metal and Engineering sector. Many thanks to Jason Fretwell and the Crossmuller team for their continued support of our boys.  

Under 14 and Under 15 Annual Rugby League Game vs Blacktown Patrician Brothers On 4 April, our two teams took on the mighty Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown in our Annual Rugby League fixture. The first of these friendly games took place 22 years ago and has since become a cherished tradition between the two Colleges—a true highlight of the College calendar and a testament to the strong camaraderie we share. There was a fantastic atmosphere throughout both games, especially when the crowd erupted with cheers and encouragement. Facing last year’s State Champions is no easy task, but our boys rose to the challenge with determination and pride. Both matches began strongly for St Edward’s, with powerful charges from the forwards and some slick, well-coordinated play from the backs. This early momentum gave our boys plenty of confidence, and they went on to win the first game. In the second match, our Under 15s started with great spirit and effort. However, as the game progressed, Blacktown’s depth and experience began to shine through, allowing them to dominate both in field position and on the scoreboard. Despite the outcome, both games were fiercely contested, with tough tackling, structured attack, and impressive skill on display. The commitment, sportsmanship, and spirit shown by all players made for an entertaining and memorable afternoon of rugby league. At the conclusion of the games, one standout player from each team was recognised for their exceptional performance. Final Scores Under 14’s: St Edward’s 12 Blacktown 8 Under 15’s: St Edward’s 4 Blacktown 16 Man of the Match Awards for St Edward's Under 14’s: Sean Mahony Under 15’s: Cooper Djurcin Under 14's [smallgallery fooid="59698"] Under 15's [smallgallery fooid="59812"]

At the recent NSWCCC Swimming Carnival held at SOPAC, Homebush on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 April, our boys continued our run of success with the following results: Lachlan Bunney (Opens) Gold Medal in the 100m Butterfly Silver Medal in the 50m Butterfly Callan Atherton (Under 13) Silver Medal in the 50m Freestyle and Breaststroke Bronze Medal in the 100m Freestyle 4th 50m Backstroke [caption id="attachment_59995" align="alignright" width="300"] The Opens Relay Team[/caption] Opens 4x50m Freestyle Relay Bronze Medal (Cooper Jones, Harry Rutherford, Emerson Farraway, Lachlan Bunney) Opens Medley Relay 6th (Emerson Farraway [Backstroke], Harry Rutherford [Breaststroke], Lachlan Bunney [Butterfly], and Cooper Jones [Freestyle]). All Age Freestyle Relay 6x50m 8th (Jordan Ippolito, Callan Atherton, Lachlan Hillard, Cooper Stark, Shaylan Bennett, and Lachlan Bunney) Noah Romain (Under 13) 12th 50m Breaststroke Cooper Armstrong (Under 15) 12th 50m Breaststroke Lachlan, Callan and the 4x50m Freestyle Relay team now progress to the NSW All Schools Carnival at SOPAC, Homebush on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May. We wish them well.

NSWCCC Volleyball Congratulations to Easun Zhang, in Year 12, on his recent selection in the NSWCCC Opens Volleyball Team. Easun will now progress with the team to the NSW All Schools Selection Carnival on Thursday 1 May at Netball Central, Homebush. We wish him well. College Team Sporting Events Information regarding these teams is posted in the College Daily Notices. This will be read each morning in Roll Call. Students can also access these notices from their laptop Homepage. Students need to check this each day and make sure they attend meetings, selection events and training in preparation for the below events. Term 1 Sporting Events Week Date Event Venue 10 8 April 2025 Sydney Metro Rugby League Selections Trials EDSACC, Bateau Bay 10 9 April 2025 Under 15 Bill Turner Cup Round 1 Game College Ovals   Term 2 Sporting Events Week Date Event Venue 2 6 May 2025 CSBB Opens Football Gala Day Cromer Park 2 7 May 2025 Open Rugby League City Cup Morrie Breen Oval, Kanwal 2 7 May 2025 Under 14 Cochrane Cup Rugby League Gala Day Morrie Breen Oval, Kanwal 2 7 May 2025 Under 16 Steve Merrick Cup Rugby Waratah Oval, Newcastle 2 8 and 9 May 2025 Surfest High School Teams Challenge South Bar Beach 3 13 May 2025 CSBB Intermediate (Years 9 & 10) Football Gala Day Cromer Park 3 14 May 2025 Central Coast Junior (Years 7 to 9) AFL Gala Day CCRSC, Tuggerah 3 14 May 2025 Year 7 Edmund Rice Cup (Football) TBC 4 20 May 2025 CSBB Cross Country Gosford Racecourse 4 21 May 2025 Central Coast Senior (Years 10-12) AFL Gala Day CCRSC, Tuggerah 4 21 May 2025 Under 15 Rugby League City Cup Rodgers Park, Woy Woy 4 22 and 23 May 2025 NSW All Schools Swimming Championships SOPAC, Homebush 5 27 May 2025 1st XV Rugby Gala Day Hunter Valley Grammar School 5 28 May 2025 Under 13 Rugby League City Cup Carrington St Oval, Narara 5 30 May 2025 College Athletics Carnival Adcock Park 6 4 June 2025 CSBB Open (Years 10 to 12) Netball Pennant Hills 7 12 June 2025 CSBB Under 13 Junior Soccer Gala Day Cromer Park 7 12 June 2025 CCCPS Stage 3 Soccer Gala Day (student referees) CCRSC, Tuggerah 8 17 June 2025 Under 16 Steve Merrick Cup Rugby Singleton 8 18 June 2025 Central Coast Rugby League Grand Final Day (Under 13, 14, 15 & opens) Morrie Breen Oval, Kanwal 8 18 June 2025 Central Coast Under 14 Futsal Championships Niagara Park 8 18 & 19 June 2025 NSWCCC Open Basketball Championships Penrith 9 25 & 26 June 2025 NSWCCC Open Hockey Championships Bathurst 10 3 July 2025 CSBB Tennis Championships Gosford   Term 3 Sporting Events Week Date Event Venue 2 29 July 2025 Sydney Metro Rugby League Finals (Under 13, 15 & Opens) Killara 2 31 July 2025 Years 9 & 10 Central Coast All Schools Touch Football Adcock Park 2 31 July 2025 CSBB Under 13 Rugby League Gala Day CCRSC, Tuggerah 3 6 August 2025 CSBB Junior (Year 7 to 9) Netball Gala Day Adcock Park 4 13 August 2025 Under 16 Rugby League 9’s Gumbuyah Oval 5 19 August 2025 CCCPS Stage 2 Soccer Gala Day (student referees) CCRSC, Tuggerah 6 25 August 2025 CSBB Junior (Years 7 & 8) and Intermediate (Years 9 & 10) Basketball Championships Terrigal 6 27 August 2025 CSBB Golf Championships Gosford Golf Course 6 27 August 2025 NSW State Under 14 Futsal Finals Windsor 7 2 September 2025 CSBB Athletics Championships SOPAC< Homebush 7 4 September 2025 CSBB Under 14 & Under 16 AFL Gala Day TBC 9 15 September 2025 NSWCCC Athletics Championships SOPAC, Homebush 9 18 September 2025 Years 9 & 10 Touch Football State Finals Kingsway Playing Fields 10 25 September 2025 CSBB Under 14 & Under 16 Rugby 7’s Gala Day Narrabeen   Term 4 Sporting Events Week Date Event Venue 1 14 & 15 October 2025 NSWCCC Junior and Intermediate Basketball Championships Penrith 4 5 November 2025 CSBB Under 13 Touch Football Championships Narrabeen 5 14 November 2025 CSBB Open Volleyball Championships Niagara Park 7 25 November 2025 CSBB Surf Lifesaving Carnival TBC   Term 1 Representative Sport  Below is a table of details regarding representative sporting opportunities this Term. Please pay attention to the closing dates. Students and or parents must register for these events prior to the closing date. You will then be notified if your son has been successful in being selected to attend the selection event. We are also notified of his selection and will be required to give approval to attend. Level Event Age Date Location Time EOI Closing Date NSW All Schools Individual Triathlon (Jun, Inter, Sen) Year 7-12 Boys 26/2/2025 Sydney Regatta Centre 7.00am-2.00pm 19/02/2025 NSW All Schools Teams Triathlon (Jun, Inter, Sen, Relay) Year 7-12 Boys 27/2/2025 Sydney Regatta Centre 7.00am-2.00pm 19/02/2025 NSWCCC Tennis Selections Year 7-12 Boys 3/03/2025 Parramatta City Tennis Barton St, Parramatta 8.30am - 3.00pm 21/02/2025 Players must have UTR and Tennis ID number NSWCCC Golf Selections Year 7-12 Boys 3/03/2025 Tuncurry Golf Club The Northern Parkway, Tuncurry TBC 21/02/2025 @ 5pm Handicap Limits - Boys <13 NSWCCC Baseball Selections Year 9-12 (Born 2006 - 2010) 5/03/2025 Castle Glen Reserve, Castle Hill 8.00am-3.30pm TBC NSWCCC Volleyball Under 15 Selections Year 7-10 (15 years born 2010-2012) 7/03/2025 Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park Boys 12.00pm - 3.00pm 14/02/2025 @ 5pm Paper selection after close of EOIs Nth NSW AFL   Nth NSW Under 15 AFL Selections   Year 8-10 1/1/2010 - 31/12/2011   26/03/2025   Feighan Oval, Warners Bay   9.00am-2.00pm   TBC   NSWCCC Volleyball Open Selections Year 10-12 (1/1/2007 - 31/12/2010 28/03/2025 Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park Boys 12.00pm - 3.00pm 7/03/2025 @ 5pm Paper selection after close of EOIs CSBB Under 15 Rugby League Under 15 Rugby League Selections Year 9-10 (1/1/2010 - 31/12/2010 1/04/2025 St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah Boys 11.00am –1.30pm   18/3/2025 CSBB Under 18 Rugby League Metro Under 18 Rugby League Selections Year 10-12 (1/1/2007 - 31/12/2010 8/04/2025 EDSACC, Bateau Bay Boys 10.30am –1.30pm   25/3/2025 NSWCCC Under 15 & Open Hockey Selections Year 7-12 1/1/2007-31/12/2013 7/04/2025 Newcastle Hockey Centre, Broadmeadow 8.30am-3.00pm 21/3/2025   Term 2 Representative Sport Level Event Age Date Location Time EOI Closing Date NSWCCC Touch Football Selections (Under 15 & Under 18’s) Year 7-12 Boys 29 & 30/05/2025 Selected in CSBB Team, Term 1. CCRSC, Tuggerah 7.00am-2.00pm NSWCCC Under 15 AFL Selections Year 8-10 5 & 6/05/2025 Selected in Nth NSW Team, Term 1. Wagga Wagga 8.30-3.00pm NSWCCC Under 16 Basketball Selections Year 9-11 13/05/2025 Sutherland 8.30-3.00pm 29/04/2025 NSWCCC Under 16 Rugby Union Selections Year 8-11 (1/1/2009 - 31/12/2010 13/05/2025 Rowland Park, Daceyville 8.30am-3.00pm TBC NSWCCC Under 18 Basketball Selections Year 11-12 14/05/2025 Sutherland 8.30-3.00pm 29/04/2025 NSWCCC Under 18 Rugby Union Selections Year 11&12 (1/1/2007 - 31/12/2008 14/05/2025 Rowland Park, Daceyville 8.30am-3.00pm 28/3/2025 NSWCCC Under 15 & Under 18 Rugby League Selections Year 9-12 Selected in Sydney Metro Team, Term 1. 23 & 24/05/2025 St Marys 8.30-3.00pm NSWCCC Under 18 Waterpolo Selections Years 9-12 26/5/2025 Ryde Pool 8.30-3.00 pm NSWCCC Under 18 Football Selections Year 10-12 27 & 28/05/2025 Selected in CSBB Team, Term 1. Glenwood 8.30-3.00pm NSWCCC Cross Country Year 7-12 11/06/2025 Qualified from the CSBB event. Sydney International Equestrian Centre 8.30-3.00pm   Below is a detailed explanation of the registration process for Representative Sport. CSNSW Sport portal: Parent HELP SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT You will need to go to csnsw.sport, click on login, then "Forgot Password" - as your password will need to be reset. Portal details update – Parents need to go in and update details (ie. Child’s school year and new school – Yr 7). Check this has been done if you cannot see registration options (you should be able to). If you have NOT previously had account, you will need to set one up so you can register your child. Go to www.csnsw.sport Click on Create A New Account which is located in the blue box on the top right hand side of the page Click on Setup Parent Account Complete all the fields and click on Create Account. You will receive a confirmation email. ADDING A CHILD Click on Add Child Complete all fields. Click NEXT Complete all fields on the next page and click on Add Child REGISTER FOR A SPORT Scroll to your child’s profile Click on Register for a Sport Select the Sport Click Next Review your child’s details and if they are correct tick the “Acknowledgement” box and click Next Sport Specific Details - review all the event information and click Next Consent to Participate - Complete all the fields and click on NEXT Your registration is not complete until you have completed all steps - including payment if payment is required (Checkout) PROGRESSION TO NEXT LEVEL Once you have been selected to the next level you will receive an email to login in to your account Scroll to the child’s profile and there will be a box in red “Confirm Selection”. Click on the box. Review your child’s details and if they are correct tick the “Acknowledgement” box and click Next Sport Specific Details: Review all the event information and click Next Consent to Participate: Complete all the fields and click on Finish Add to Cart: Levy and uniform will be displayed. (If applicable) Follow the prompts and click on Checkout This will take you to the payment options. Complete payment. CHECKING THE PROGRESS OF YOUR CHILD'S REGISTRATION At any stage you can check your child's registration progress. The stages are colour coded GREEN -  the registration is complete ORANGE - the registration is awaiting Principal Approval or School Action RED - You have not completed the registration and must return to the process You can check details, what you have agreed to and your cart/orders by clicking on View Registrations and scrolling through the sections. (Purchases are at the end)  

Did you know that UAC provides resources and support for parents and carers? Visit our website for access to resources on a range of topics, from selecting HSC subjects in Year 10 and deciding whether to drop a course in Year 11, to ATARs, accepting an offer to a tertiary course and more. Parents of Year 12 students are encouraged to subscribe to UAC’s digital newsletter for parents, for the latest information, deadlines and advice to support their child on their journey to university. Applications are open UAC applications for study at uni in 2026 are now open for domestic students. International students can apply from 16 April. Details of hundreds of semester 1, 2026 courses offered by UAC’s participating institutions are available on our website. More will be added over the next few months. Students who apply now should log back in to their application in August to take another look at the courses being offered and review their course preferences. Starting an application: essential info  This year, students need the following details to start their UAC application: Personal email address: For security reasons, when students start their application they will need to register with a personal email address and a password. They'll then be sent an email to validate their details. Once they've done that, they will use their email address and password to log in to their application. Year 12 student number and UAC PIN: We emailed UAC PINs to NSW and ACT students today using the email addresses NESA and ACT BSSS have on file. If any students didn't receive this email, please ask them to call UAC on (+61 2) 9752 0200. Also remind NSW students to register a personal email address in their NESA Students Online account. Students need to enter their Year 12 student number and UAC PIN early in the application. These details identify them as a 2025 Year 12 student, which means they'll be able to apply for an early offer through the Schools Recommendation Scheme. Unique Student Identifier (USI): At the request of institutions, this is now a mandatory field for domestic applicants who are Australian citizens. Students can quickly and easily create their USI or check if they already have one. Access the latest application and course info Institutions are still sending through details of their 2026 courses and admission processes. We're updating our website as information is provided. Bookmark the following high-traffic pages! Undergraduate course search: filter by institution or field of study and save a list of favourite courses Medicine/dentistry/vet key dates and pathways: includes application, interview and offer dates Schools Recommendation Scheme: how to apply for early offers through UAC

Catholic Schools Broken Bay is offering a webinar targeting students with ADHD in Year 12. Following is information and a link to register. Monday 21 or Tuesday 29 May 7:00-8:30 pm AEST This webinar will share insights and practical solutions for managing this critical year and beyond and making meaningful career decisions. If students cannot make it a recording will be sent to all ticket holders. Although it is interactive, students will remain anonymous on the webinar. TOPICS COVERED 1. Redefining success - What is it to YOU? 2. Finding and owning your ADHD strengths 3. Discovering what careers are aligned to your strengths 4. Understanding the options for tertiary studies based on your interests and strengths 5. Exploring the pathway options available and ways to get there using Action Plans 6. Early Entry Considerations 7. Quick guide to Educational Access Schemes (EAS) and adjustment points 8. What is Procrastination - and how to tackle it? 9. How to deal with stress and staying calm 10. How to use technology to your advantage with ADHD 11. Q&A There is a cost of $42. https://events.humanitix.com/year-12-and-beyond-with-adhd-student-webinar

Register now for the Careers Pathways Expo 2025 St Edward’s College is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Careers Pathways Expo in 2025, building on the success of the 2023 event. The Expo will take place on Thursday, 1 May 2025, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Edmund Rice Centre. Register now for this event! Registration is open to students and parents across Years 10 to 12 only, from St Edward’s College, St Joseph’s Catholic College, St Peter’s Catholic College, MacKillop Catholic College, and St Brigid’s Catholic College. The Expo aims to provide valuable insights into career opportunities, study pathways, and training options for students planning their future. Click Here for More Information and to Register

Please click the links below for the latest information regarding traineeships and apprenticeships.     Calling Future Ausgrid Apprentices Ausgrid's ‘Bright Spark’ apprenticeship program will prepare you for a lively, hands-on career where you’re a valued team member. If you’re a fan of the great outdoors, good at solving problems and enjoy hands on work that offers variety, you’ll thrive with Ausgrid. The Bright Spark Apprenticeship Program offers career pathways as a Line Worker, Cable Jointer, or Electrician. Click the link below to register your interest in the 2026 Ausgrid Bright Spark Apprentice Program and light up your future! Click Here to Register Your Interest Why Ausgrid? With an attractive salary, nationally recognised qualification, and many other benefits, Ausgrid hope to attract the best talent to join the team as they work towards communities having power in a resilient, affordable, and sustainable future!  Watch the Ausgrid Reconnect Day video to hear from some of Ausgrid's current apprentices, or click the link below to learn more

Exploring Careers Future Careers in the Finance Industry If you’re not entirely sure what the financial services industry is, you’re not alone. Despite the mystery surrounding it, its definition isn’t as complicated as you might think! Click Here to Read the Article   About Our Podcast We’ve spoken with some of Australia’s most successful people to understand how their education inspired them on their way to their brilliant careers in our brand new podcast, ‘So You Want To Be…’. Are you thinking about how to achieve your dream career? Are you looking for ideas for your future? Or maybe even which subjects could be most beneficial? Our inspiring new podcast gets to know some household names at the forefront of their fields and unpacks how they got to where they are today. Click Here to View the Podcast   Have you ever wondered how ships navigate safely through the vast oceans? Or how technology keeps our marine world running smoothly? Australian Maritime Systems Group (AMSG) are pioneers in maritime innovation, ensuring vessels stay on course, ports operate efficiently, and our waters remain safe. AMSG work with cutting-edge navigation, surveillance, and communication systems that keep Australia’s maritime industry strong. Whether you're passionate about technology, engineering, or the sea itself, AMSG offers an exciting glimpse into the future of maritime solutions. Find Out More Here   Click Here to Read More   Launch a Career with Toyota, But Not as You Know It Are you an avid Formula One fan? Or perhaps you just love tinkering with things and figuring out what makes them work? Well, Toyota Material Handling Australia might just have the opportunity for you.     Dive into the Automotive Industry Head over to our comprehensive guide on all things automotive with Toyota Materials Handling Australia (TMHA). Learn about Australia's exciting automotive mechanics industry, what you could expect from a role with TMHA, and unlock tips to launch your very own auto career out of high school.

Please see the links below for the latest information from universities.   Click Here to Register   Early Entry Program - Applications Open 9 April Our free Early Entry Program means students completing the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or International Baccalaureate (IB) in 2025 can receive an offer before the HSC exams begin. To be eligible, applicants must be domestic Year 12 students currently completing the NSW HSC or International Baccalaureate (IB) at one of our recognised Early Entry Program participating secondary schools. When applying for Early Entry, please note availability of programs for this years program. A full update of available programs can be found on our website. Click Here to Read More JMP Updates - Info sessions and more! The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (The JMP) is an innovative five-year degree delivered jointly with the University of New England and supported by Hunter New England Local Health District and Central Coast Local Health District. Join us for an info session to hear from Joint Medical Program academics and current students about the program, admission requirements and much more.  Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025 Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm  Registration: JMP Webinar Registration Link A summary of updated admissions pathways for the JMP are below. Please refer to the JMP Prospectus for further information on pathways into medicine. Regional Excellence Pathway The Regional Excellence pathway is available (subject to approval) to students who have completed their HSC in the footprint of the JMP (Hunter New England or Central Coast Local Health Districts) who attain an ATAR of 99.00 or higher. These students can be offered an interview without the requirements of UCAT ANZ as an exception to the essential requirement. These students must have listed the University of Newcastle in their UAC preference. Applications must be made in the year the HSC is completed. For further information please contact jmpadmissions@newcastle.edu.au Rural Communities Entry List If you are eligible to apply under the RRAS and you meet the requirements of the RRAS after residing in the JMP footprint for at least five years consecutively or ten years cumulatively in the Hunter New England, Mid-North Coast or Central Coast Local Health Districts and your current home address is in these LHDs then you may be eligible.  Rural Bonus Scheme If you are applying for entry on the basis of secondary studies and you completed these studies while attending a high school located in a designated rural or remote location you will be eligible to be considered under the Rural Bonus Scheme. Under this scheme applicants must achieve an ATAR of 85 or better (subject to approval) to satisfy the minimum academic requirement. The JMP Admissions Committee is responsible for determining eligibility under this scheme. You would be considered ineligible under this scheme if your home address is in a rural or remote location but you attend(ed) high school in a non-rural location. Regional Health Professional Pathway For admission in 2026, up to 10 entrants who are currently health professionals working in the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) rural footprint, will be eligible to apply for the Regional Health Professional Pathway. Eligibility Criteria is outlined below. ·        Professional Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree (minimum) in a specified healthcare profession (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Paramedic, Pharmacy). ·        Recent Work Experience: Candidates must have worked as a healthcare professional in the last two years and be registered with the appropriate professional body (AHPRA). ·        Rural Residency: Candidates must have lived and worked in their health profession in an MM 3-7 area within the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) footprint for at least two years. This pathway will recruit rural healthcare workers, and evidence required for admission includes evidence of professional qualifications, recent work experience, and potential for success in a medical training pathway. Download our JMP Prospectus here Future Students Upcoming Events Calendar   Charles Sturt's brand new online, industry-focused event... Career Discovery Series 2025! Event Details: When: Tuesday 13 – Thursday 22nd May 2025, from 6:00–7:30 pm​ Where: Online via Zoom ​Sessions include: Information and Library studies - Tuesday 13 May Health - Tuesday 13 May Animal, equine and veterinary sciences - Wednesday 14 May Law and criminal justice - Wednesday 14 May Psychology - Thursday 15 May Agriculture and environmental sciences - Tuesday 20 May Business and accounting - Tuesday 20 May Social work and human services - Wednesday 21 May Tech industry - Wednesday 21 May Engineering - Thursday 22 May This event is an incredible opportunity for students to hear from leaders in their preferred field, and access first-hand information about their desired career. Students will receive: In-depth insights into specific industries, including future needs and opportunities. Live Q&A to address their questions Valuable insights into studying at Charles Sturt University – including information on how to apply   For more information, to view our guest speakers and to register, please visit https://study.csu.edu.au/why-charles-sturt/events/career-discovery-series   2026 Study Area Guide Our 2026 Study Area Guide will be mailed to schools shortly. In the meantime, please use our Course Finder web pages. Click Here to View     THE ADERG DIRECTORY HAS A NEW LOOK 'GRADUATE SHOWCASES - FIND-A-COURSE - COURSE INFO LINKS In line with our recently announced plans to discontinue the ADERG Directory in its current format, its replacement is the new online combo WHERE TO STUDY index of all universities and colleges offering Creative Arts. The updated index incorporates links to the landing page of all of the listed Australian universities and colleges as well as: • GRADUATE SHOWCASES for selected institutions. Inspirational images of graduate work. • FIND-A-COURSE. links to institution websites for course information for every Graduate Showcase. • GRADUATE SHOWCASE social media links. Follow the postings of your choice. WHY THE CHANGE? Put simply, the universities and colleges have worked hard to compile the most comprehensive course details, making course selection easy. We aggregate the possibilities and, as in the past, put it all in one place. You don't need to hunt around. TAKE A LOOK DG International Media PO Box 10 Ferny Creek, Vic 3786 ABN 93 088 896 155 Australia Phone: 03 9755 1197

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Online Wellbeing Resources Each week members of the St Edward’s College Pastoral Team will be offering guidance and resources to assist families as our boys navigate high school. We invite you to take the time each week to explore Yadhaba Online for articles that may be helpful. This issue: Making Sense of Social Media Ban Understanding the Hidden Meanings Behind Emojis   [caption id="attachment_59667" align="alignleft" width="150"] Social Media Ban for Under 16's[/caption] [caption id="attachment_59982" align="alignleft" width="150"] Understanding Meanings Behind Emojis[/caption]                 Click Here to View the Wellbeing Hub for Other Resources