On 27 July the College Environment Portfolio participated in a waste audit. The idea came from a series of webinar sessions Take 3 for the Sea ran three years ago and it was great to see it finally come to fruition. There were three boys: Owen Bradstreet, Wilheim Hieber and Fletcher Moore who participated in these webinars three years ago and were there on the day to see through their initiative. Owen and Wilheim ran the event which included students from each year group from 7-12. The students gathered one bin from each of the main areas of the school and then grouped the rubbish from that bin into separate sections on a big tarp in the school quadrangle. This was great, as the whole school got to see what we were doing and it was very interesting listening to the explanations and conversations between students in the portfolio and other students not in the portfolio. The rubbish, as you can see in the photos, was divided up into foods that could be still eaten (left over sandwiches fruit etc), compostable rubbish (apple cores, citrus peels etc), recyclable rubbish (paper, card board etc), soft plastic recyclables (glad wrap, chip packets etc) and then finally the waste that could not be recycled or composted. It was amazing to see that of all the piles, the non recyclable rubbish pile was by far the lowest with only a few small objects that could not be recycled.  This showed that if the school was able to introduce all of the above recycling options or students were to come trash free and recycle/compost the other items at home, we could potentially fill all of the College's rubbish into one red bin. I look forward to watching the prefects present this to the school body and look at what initiatives can be introduced as a result. Well done to all those students who participated! Your passion and drive to make a change will make a difference. [foogallery id="38558"]

A reminder that all boys in Years 8-11, must complete the College compulsory Service-Learning program, by Week 9 of Term 3 (15 hours minimum).   Some upcoming opportunities include: 40 Hour Famine Edmund Rice International - walk, run, swim or cycle, to raise money for local groups eg Sports clubs, disability, homelessness, mental health St John’s First Aid Course Gosford 13 0036 0455 Founder’s Day Please do not hesitate to contact me at the College on 4321 6439 if you have any questions about Waterford. We are pleased that many boys have surpassed the minimum requirements and are moving towards, or have reached 100 hours (Edmund Rice Honours Award). Already, four Year 12 students have served 100 hours or more this year, even though for Year 12, the Waterford Program is optional. A hearty congratulations to these boys and they will be acknowledged at the Awards Ceremony at the end of Term 3.  

Our fundraising for Kenya Christian Brothers Ministry and community-building day is on Friday 9 September. Please ensure your son pays $20 to the front office before the day.   Additional information: Casual clothing to be worn Extra money (eg $10) if students wish to purchase soft drinks, lollies, food, etc on the day. A BBQ will be provided and is included in the $20. 100 raffle prizes. All boys will have their names placed in the draw. Rides, films, outdoor games/activities, entertainment   Thank you We would like to thank the following local businesses who have generously donated money or vouchers for raffle prizes for our boys, on Founder’s Day. Their generosity is genuinely appreciated and if you know of any person or local business who would like to donate, please let them know about this event. John Ralph Camera House Erina Australian Reptile Park Piccolo Bear Clip N Climb Gosford Kincumber Indoor Sports Centre Mr Pat Dell Leader of Learning - Social Justice

Christian Rose in Year 12, has recently been awarded the Order of Australia Commendation Medal by the Governor of NSW. Twenty young people across NSW will receive this award. Christian Rose is an outstanding young man, who exemplifies the virtues of service, compassion and peace.  He has been a student at St Edward’s College for six years and is highly respected by teachers and his peers. Christian’s commitment to social justice and community is commendable. He is a Life Member and Youth Committee representative for Central Coast Ugnay Kabayan group (United People Inc) since 2012. Christian supports programs which aim to deal with issues such as low-cost accommodation, anti-domestic violence advocacy support especially for women and youth. His contributions include providing technical assistance, participation at cultural festivals and promoting future events. His support has been invaluable for people settling into a new life in Australia. His commitment has been focused and consistent throughout. Christian has also been actively involved as a Basketball Coach in his Central Coast community since 2018 and mentoring young people, especially new players at a personal and skills level. This group is called the Higgins Crew. He has also been a voluntary event and sports photographer at many community events. Christian is a leader. He was a student leader at the school immersion experience to Walgett in 2021. His compassion and clear understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal people was noted by others on many occasions. He also chose to participate strongly in the 2 billion Km’s to Safety Advocacy and fundraising program over the past few years. Christian’s compassionate, gentle nature, his creative skills, and his passion for helping others have been a feature of the past six years. He is always looking to do more and to be more for others.

Click the YouTube link below for the latest Homeroom Edition of SECTV hosted by Ronan Grattan and Luke Richards.   [embed]https://youtu.be/1CFxW2KDsMU[/embed]

Two years ago, Chief Inspector Paul Nicholls approached the Photography department with an idea – a wall mural constructed of hundreds of photos of Gosford Police Station, telling the history of the station in pictorial form. Year 10, 11 and 12 Photography students were assigned the task and we set to work – then the dreaded COVID hit! Two years and two lockdowns later, our project is completed and has come to fruition. Many hours have been spent by students editing each photo, merging, layering and photoshopping the mural, which measures a very large 1.8 m x 5.0 m in area. The mural was then delivered to a company for production and installation, and we are proud to present photos from the official opening ceremony of the mural in situ. Congratulations go to the following students for their hard work and perseverance in contributing their share to the mural: Flynn McHale, Will Turton, Nathan Collis, Andre Sirio, Conor Kelly, Will Clarke, Oliver Wagemaker. These boys spent hours editing and proofing photos, erasing and changing backgrounds to make the mural as spectacular as it is. It is a credit to the boys and their perseverance, work ethic and professionalism. What a wonderful way to link our local Police representatives with a sense of community and pride – well done, Eddies! [foogallery id="38655"]

After a busy and creative Semester 1, we say goodbye to half of our Stage 4 classes and welcome our new students! Across the Semester, Year 7 and 8 students developed their skills in drawing, painting, printing, sculpting, and working with Photoshop, as well as enhancing their ability to discuss, comment on and analyse works of art throughout history.  Our Year 9 students embraced their new electives with enthusiasm, exploring the fundamentals of Photography through their unit on Places and Spaces and Still Life in the Visual Arts course.  Year 10 Photography explored portrait photography focusing on the different effects created using studio lighting and the vast realm of editing possibilities in Photoshop.  In Visual Arts, Year 10 also explored portraiture enhancing their understanding of the proportions of the face and imbuing emotion into their work using a range of mediums and techniques.  We look forward to another rewarding semester supporting the creative and intellectual journeys of our students.   [foogallery id="38474"]   Stage 5 Photography The boys of Stage 5 photography have been hard at work completing their portfolios, based on their visit to the Quarantine Station in Manly. During the day, we were led on a tour of the buildings, hoping to find some fantastic architectural shots or even a ghost or two. Year 9 Photography concentrated on creating interesting angles and leading lines in architecture. Year 10 Photography concentrated on finding spooky backdrops for later processing. Once back at school, we worked on creating layered “double exposure” shots, including inserting images of long dead quarantine victims, half transparent, walking through the pictures as though being seen through time. We are sure you will agree that the results are well worth the effort! [foogallery id="38484"]

The students in Mr English’s Core class completed some goal setting at the start of the term that included creating a series of “I WILL” statements. The “I WILL” statements were inspired by the work of 1978 Surfing World Champion, Shaun Tomson who works with schools, charities and multi nationals to encourage all of us to believe in ourselves, face life’s challenges and commit to positive values. During the process of putting the “I WILL” statements together, the boys were lucky to be in communication with Shaun who shared what it means to be creative, courageous and determined. The artwork you see with the “I WILL” statements was created by Shaun and his team who put together the work, free of charge for the boys to share and have as a class display.

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.  

In Term 2, St Edward’s Black and Red teams headed to Niagara Park Stadium for the annual Football NSW Futsal tournament. The teams were drawn against tough opposition, including sports schools from the Coast and the Northern Beaches. Eddies Red faced a strong Narabeen Sports High School, in their opening pool game. The boys tried hard, but went down fighting at the final whistle. They then faced Narara Valley High School and performed at a much higher level. Although they went down 1-3, the boys were unlucky not to have bagged a few more goals that their efforts richly deserved. The final game against Central Coast Sports College Red was a really tight affair, with the boys eventually losing 2-4. Eddies Black performed with great aplomb from the very fist whistle. They swept aside Central Coast Sports College White and Brisbane Water Secondary College, with resounding 4-0 victories. Zach Sammut was a standout in both games, denying the opposition attacks on multiple occasions. Cooper Hall and Reid Spokes provided attacking creativity that had the opposition on the back foot in both matches. A 1-1 draw with Kincumber High School did nothing to slow the team down as they accounted for Central Coast Sports College Red in a free-flowing contest. Isaac Phillips and Cody Diamond both getting on the scoresheet as the team ran away with the game. The semi final against Central Coast Sports College White was easily the best game of the tournament. With two outstanding teams on show, the crowd was treated to some fine futsal skills and team-play. Going 0-1 down for the first time in the tournament didn’t phase the boys as Cooper Hall got the team level with a fine finish. With the last seconds of the contest, a well struck shot took a fortuitous deflection and their keeper was beaten. The game ended 2-1. Eddies Black then took first place by beating Central Coast Sports College Red 4-0 in the final. Riley Carmody-Smith blasting the fourth goal past their keeper to cap-off a fine tournament. St Edward's Black then travelled to Windsor to compete against all the other area winners in the State. The first game saw them drawn against Chatswood High School. A tough match to start with, but the boys hit the ground running with a 2-1 win. Cooper Hall and Reid Spokes both getting goals. Next in the pool was Moriah College. The boys were excellent against a good team and recorded a strong 3-0 victory. Riley Carmody-Smith was a rock at the back along with Jeremy Cipallone. Edmund Rice College, Wollongong narrowly edged St Edward's 1-2 in a hard-fought loss. Cooper Hall gave us the lead with an excellent finish, however, we conceded two goals late in the game and couldn’t recover. The last pool game was against the Ponds High School. This was easily our best performance for the tournament. Reid Spokes was exceptional up front, scoring 4 goals in a 5-0 demolition. Murphy Owen was fierce in defence and Cody Diamond worked tirelessly up and down the court. Our quarter-final contest saw us draw Endeavour Sports High School. The game started well and Cooper Hall put us in the lead with another well taken goal. Zach Sammut made some outstanding saves, however, Endeavour proved to be too well drilled and were the victors in an entertaining clash. Credit to all the boys who played hard and represented the College in excellent fashion. St Edward's Black Team: Zach Sammut, Riley Carmody-Smith, Jeremy Cipallone, Cooper Hall, Reid Spokes, Murphy Owen, Isaac Phillips, Cody Diamond, Jacob Hall. St Edward's Red Team: Beau Heinzel, Jack Minehan, George Barry, Max Dawkins, Jaxon Burgess, Riley Stingmore, Daniel Lyons, Broden Mexon

The Under 13’s Rugby League team participated in the BBSSSA Junior Boys’ Rugby League Gala Day on 2 August. The boys were really excited about getting another opportunity to represent the College and each student did so with pride. The team won their first two round games and after scoring first in the semi-final, progressed through to the final after a late come back from MacKillop Catholic College saw them get a draw at full time in the semi-final clash. The final against MacKillop was a good contest however our boys ended up winning 12-4 simply because they wanted it more! It is the first time the school has ever won this event and it was a great feeling for the boys to have their trophy displayed in the foyer of the College. On the day Cruize Parke stood out in the backs along with James Boerner and Austin Flaqus. Nixon Yarnold had a great day in the halves whilst Noah Flaqus was our best forward. The player of the tournament was given to Cooper Rubagotti who played outstanding both in defence and in attack.  

On 3 August St Edward’s College was represented by two junior teams at the Central Coast All Schools Oztag Gala Day. After numerous trials due to the number of students who wanted to represent the College, it was clear that the teams were going to be strong. The Year 8 team were in a competitive pool and despite finishing 2nd, narrowly missed out on a place in the finals due to the for and against. It wasn’t the end to the day we expected but the boys still had a lot to be proud of. The boys comfortably won their games against Lakes Grammar School, Central Coast Adventist School and Wyong High School. They knew their toughest game was going to be against Central Coast Sports College 1 and although the boys lost 2-5 they showed resilience and determination – an impressive effort to only concede 5 tries to a team who comfortably won the grand final. Our Year 7 team demonstrated their outstanding ability, winning all of the games in their pool by a considerable margin beating St Brigid’s Catholic College, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale, Central Coast Sports College 2, and Gorokan High School. The finals proved to be a bit tougher but in the quarter final against Tumbi Umbi High School they played their best football and had a great win 6-2. The boys took this energy into their final game against Wadalba High School and came out strong with two early tries but unfortunately could not hold on to the lead and went down to Wadalba 2-3. The sportsmanship and teamwork which was displayed throughout the day was commendable and it was amazing to see these young men represent the College with such maturity. A special mention to the Year 11 coaches Tyrone Dorrell and Zane Smith who shared their knowledge and experience of the game.   [caption id="attachment_38627" align="alignleft" width="400"] Year 7 Oztag Team[/caption] [caption id="attachment_38628" align="alignleft" width="400"] Year 8 Oztag Team[/caption]                   Year 7 Team James Boerner, Fletcher Buda, Austin Flakus, Noah Flakus, Jack Humphries, TJ Mahoney, Matt Norman, Cruiz Parke, Xaview Turner, Finn van Aalderen, Nixon Yarnold Year 8 Team Riley Carmody-Smith, Cody Diamond, Reggie Gooley, Andrew Hansen, Dylan Hitchenson, Lachlan Park, Tahj Regattieri, Cooper Rubagotti, Kyan Werner, Rourke Yarnold, Kobi Straker

We would like to congratulate the following students on their outstanding accomplishments in sport. School Sport Representing St Edward's College Congratulations to Parker Robinson in Year 12 on his selection in the NSW All Schools Baseball Team. Parker will now compete in the School Sport Australia Baseball Championships at Blacktown International Sports Park from August 14 to 20. Sport/Personal Achievements Ryan Green in Year 12 Congratulations to Ryan on his selection in the Australian Youth Team to contest the 2022 World Lifesaving Championships. Ryan will travel with the team to Riccione, Italy from September 27 to October 2. Cruz Yarnold in Year 12 and Christopher Murray in Year 12 Both Cruz and Chris represented the Australian Under 18’s Oztag team at the recent International Tag Series, held in Coffs Harbour from Tuesday 2 to Sunday 7 August. The boys came away with a Gold medal winning the final against New Zealand 10-3. Daniel McLoughlin in Year 12 Daniel will soon head to Honolulu, Hawaii to compete in the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships as a part of the Australian Junior Dolphins team from August 20-29. Xavier Roy in Year 12 and Nicholas Brooks in Year 12 Both Xavier and Nick represented NSW at the recent Sydney Tange Under 18 National Ice Hockey Championships, held at Cockburn Ice Arena in WA. Xavier (Goal-keeper) and Nick (Forward) played key roles in NSW securing a Bronze medal, defeating QLD 6-3. The event was held from July 6-9. Oscar Noone in Year 12 was also named as a reserve for the team.  

NSW All Schools Athletics Championships Students can register for the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships (Saturday 24 – Tuesday 27 September) – there is no qualification for this event. The event information can be found at the following link: https://www.nswathletics.org.au/events/144824/ Registration closes Friday 9 September. Coming Up in Sport   Week Event Venue Date 5 Opens Rugby League City Cup Finals Day Campbelltown Stadium Thursday 18 August 2022 6 Under 15's Rugby League City Cup Finals Day St Mary's Stadium Thursday 25 August 2022 7 BBSSSA Athletics Carnival SOPAC Homebush Tuesday 30 August 2022 7 BBSSSA Junior/Intermediate Basketball Terrigal Basketball Stadium Thursday 1 September 2022 7 BBSSSA Golf Shelly Beach Golf Course Friday 2 September

See below for the latest information from Universities.     Industry is in our DNA We pride ourselves on immersing students in industry – and our collaboration with Vivid Sydney was a shining example of our commitment. To learn how we weave industry into our courses, students can join our campus tours or our Open Days. We’re open for campus tours Do you know you can book a tour at any one of our campuses? It’s a golden opportunity to meet our friendly team, explore our cutting-edge facilities, seek career advice and see what makes us Australia’s most progressive university. Book A Tour Here   Post-UCAT Advice & Medical Interviews Preparation Introductory Webinar 16 August 2022, 7 - 9 pm (AEST) Free Admission REGISTER Here Don't miss it - 1 session only  This forum is an excellent opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to find out about the post-UCAT steps medical school applicants are required to take.  This is NOT a sales / advertising / promotional seminar.  The session is PACKED with invaluable information during which we will be covering the following topics: Your UCAT Scores and what they mean Applying to universities that do not require UCAT (JCU and Bond) Medical Interviews for undergraduate medicine and dentistry courses Interview structures and assessment criteria by universities Take a look at a few sample questions Medical interview preparation advice Q and A And finally, all medical school applicants must start to actively prepare for the next, final, and most crucial stage of the admission process, which is the medical interview. Details of the full range of NIE's medical interview support and preparation services are found here Medical Interview Training with NIE   ACU Year 12 Revision Webinars ACU know that the thought of your Year 12 exams can be daunting and even a little bit stressful, but you aren't alone. ACU, along with InspirED, have created free online revision webinars to help you prepare for what's to come and do your best. These revision webinars are run by experienced Year 12 assessors and exam markers who will know exactly how to guide you through this process and even help you respond to example exam questions. During the session you will be able to better understand the topics presented to you and learn some fantastic study tips and tricks too. And, there will be a live 30-minute Q&A, giving you the chance to have your questions answered. When: Monday 5 September, 7 – 8.30pm English Standard – Module C: The Craft of Writing Tuesday 6 September, 7 – 8.30pm English Advanced – Module C: The Craft of Writing Wednesday 7 September, 7 – 8.30pm Mathematics Standard 2 – Topics 1 and 2: Algebra and Measurement Thursday 8 September, 7 – 8.30pm Studies of Religion (1 unit) – One unit topic: Religion and Belief Systems in Australia Monday 12 September, 7 – 8.30pm Business Studies – Topics 3 and 4: Finance and Human Resources Tuesday 13 September, 7 – 8.30pm Legal Studies – Core 1 and 2: Crime and Human Rights Register now for these sessions online.  

See below the latest information from Colleges, post school study options.     Dear Students, Parents and Guardians, Due to popular demand, Defence Force Recruiting has decided to run another Students & Parents ADF Dinner, taking place in the Central Coast. Please note that you must be in Year 10 or above to attend this event. At this session, you will have the chance to chat with current serving military members about their experiences, ask questions about joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF), get advice on how to pass the Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA), meet with other students interested in joining the ADF and enjoy a social meal. Please note that places are limited, ensure you register quickly to not miss out on attending this event.  **If you are under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of this session. Date: Thursday 25 August 2022 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Gosford RSL Club, 26 Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford NSW 2250 Meal and drinks: 1x meal and 1x non-alcoholic drink per person will be paid for by Defence Getting here: There is free parking in close proximity to the venue. Register Here   Visit the ADFA Open Day ADFA Open Day – Canberra Date: Saturday 20 August Time: 9am to 4pm Location: ADFA Campus, Northcott Drive, Campbell, ACT Learn more about what’s happening on the day here. ADFA Open Day – Virtual If your students can't make it in person, they can still experience all the action on Saturday 20 August with our virtual ADFA Open Day!   We'd love to invite you to our Open Day Galas at our campuses in Sydney and Melbourne this August/September. These jam-packed days are a great opportunity to get a taste of what studying at the Australian Institute of Music will be like. AIM Open Day Gala Date Sydney:  Saturday 27 August:  10 am to 3 pm Register Now AIM Open Day Galas are an ideal choice for any of your students keen on pursuing a life in music - AIM is the perfect place to study to set them up for success. As an AIM student, they will join our vibrant music community PLUS be connected with our vast music industry network. AIM’S BACHELOR OF MUSIC - EARLY OFFER EXTENDED: NO ATAR REQUIRED Students who attend AIM’s Open Day Galas will be eligible for an extension on our Early Offer program to  31st August, 2022. Designed to take the stress out of HSC exams, our Early Offer program gives your students access to a guaranteed placement in our Bachelor of Music degrees for 2023. All your students need to do to qualify is submit a portfolio or perform an audition. No ATAR required.   Open Day Saturday 3 September 10 am to 4.00 pm Curious to know what student life is like at NAS or unsure about your next steps after high school? On Open Day we have options to get you the information you need: Visit our course enquiry desk for general questions and to pick up a brochure Chat with a lecturer in a one-on-one advice session Join an information session delivered by senior academics, running four times throughout the day Speak to current students to ask any burning questions you might have, peer to peer! Register Here   Immerse yourself in JMC Academy's interactive on-campus Open Day! Experience the difference on Saturday, 20th of August 2022. An Open Day like never before Whatever your interests, you'll find yourself with plenty to do at our Open Day! Get hands-on drawing experience at our Drawing Station or jump into a Live Film Set. Immerse yourself in luscious audio demonstrations and hear live student performances... got the talent yourself? Join in with them! Got a knack for gaming? Check out and play our Game Design Student & Alumni’s finished games! Register Here   Post-UCAT Advice & Medical Interviews Preparation Introductory Webinar 16 August 2022, 7 - 9 pm (AEST) Free Admission REGISTER Here Don't miss it - 1 session only  This forum is an excellent opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to find out about the post-UCAT steps medical school applicants are required to take.  This is NOT a sales / advertising / promotional seminar.  The session is PACKED with invaluable information during which we will be covering the following topics: Your UCAT Scores and what they mean Applying to universities that do not require UCAT (JCU and Bond) Medical Interviews for undergraduate medicine and dentistry courses Interview structures and assessment criteria by universities Take a look at a few sample questions Medical interview preparation advice Q and A And finally, all medical school applicants must start to actively prepare for the next, final, and most crucial stage of the admission process, which is the medical interview. Details of the full range of NIE's medical interview support and preparation services are found here Medical Interview Training with NIE               Click to View             Click to View   Find More Courses   CDW Studios Open Day Saturday 20th August 2022 11am - 2pm If your dream is to work for a film or game studio being part of the team that creates the next blockbuster film packed with visual effects, animation, crazy futuristic vehicles and amazing characters OR if you see yourself working on the next AAA game - then you can't miss this open day! Come and learn all about the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design). This is the degree that will kick start your career in the film or game industry. CDW Studios Instructors and Flinders University Lecturers will be onsite to answer all of your questions about how the degree works, how CDW Studios works in partnership with Flinders University and most importantly, what you need to do to enroll. The information session runs for approximately one hour, with time for Q & A at the end. We will also be offering portfolio review session and there will be artists around the studio doing live demo's.  You are also more than welcome to walk through our SALA exhibition featuring past and present Instructor and Alumni artwork. Access to this floor is only available using the glass atrium lifts inside the Myer Centre Building (not inside the Myer store), by the west side elevators (the side that has construction in progress). Open Day Schedule: 11:00am - 2:00pm Open day 11:30pm - 1:00pm Presentation followed by Q&A **Portfolio feedback sessions will be 10 minutes in duration and will conducted before and after the presentation. Bookings are essential so please request a time by emailing info@cdwstudios.com to arrange your time. To register your interest in attending the Open Day, please click here. When you register you can add the event to your calendar and you will receive a reminder closer to the date from Eventbrite. Can’t make it on the day? No problem! We will be live-streaming the 11:30pm presentation on YouTube, so all you need to do is register and we will send you a link on the day.    

Please see the links below to positions vacant, apprenticeship opportunities and traineeships:   Apprenticeships Commencing 2023 Click the link to view Central Coast Council 2023 Apprenticeships: Click Here   Applications are open for the ATO’s School Leaver Program We’re excited to share information about the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO’s) School Leaver Program for people who have completed Year 12 in 2021 or will complete Year 12 in 2022. Applications for the ATO’s School Leaver Program are  now open and will close 5 September 2022. Roles are available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Gosford, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney.  To be eligible, you must have successfully completed their Year 12 in the past two years (in 2021 or will complete this year). The 12-month ongoing program offers many benefits, including a competitive salary, structured on-the-job and corporate training, and a workplace culture that is supportive, professional and promotes equal opportunities. Candidates will have the chance to challenge and enrich their learning by undertaking work experience in administration, client experience and similar roles. The ATO are looking for candidates who have a willingness to learn, embrace challenges and are team players. Participants will be supported along the way by a work placement team leader, learning and development trainers, and a dedicated program manager. We encourage you to spread the word among your community, family, friends, and anyone you know who may be interested in applying. Click Here for More Information  

Can you believe it's already August!? With a new month comes a new theme - Why Dads Matter, in other words, why you are so important to your children. As you may know, this week is Education Week. So, it's only fitting we highlight the influential role dads play in their child's learning journey. Right from birth through to adulthood, dads and father figures shape their child's growth and development. Fathers have not only been shown to have a significant impact on academic achievements, but children's attitude towards learning and school is also very strongly influenced by their father. Top Tips Promote a positive mindset. Help your child to see the benefits of their education and support them to learn and improve.​​​​​ Don't pressure. Encourage them to be the best they can be, and help them plan on how they can improve. Mistakes are part of learning. Communicate this to your child and let them know we don't always get things right the first time round. We learn from our mistakes and try again. Podcast:  Maggie Dent on Raising Happy Healthy Children It's always a pleasure hearing the wise words of parenting author Maggie Dent. She shares key insights parents need to know about raising happy, healthy kids. Listen Now   How to Practice Active Listening with your Child Active listening is a skill we need to use in everyday life, but especially with our children. Find out why it's important. Read More   Download: How to Support Organisational Skills   Save the Date St Edward's have a Year 7 Parent Information Session: Understanding Adolescents on 24 August 2022, information will be emailed home this week.

See the link below to view the latest positions vacant, also available on our College website:   [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/our-college/employment/positions-vacant/[/embed]

Please see below all correspondence emailed home in Term 3 2022, including COVID information and STUDENT POSITIVE RESULT reporting link.   Please notify the College of a positive student test result via the following link: FORM: Report Positive Student Covid-19 Test     Letter Regarding Gel Blasters in NSW - Sent 21 September 2022 Flyer - Gel Blasters - Sent 21 September 2022 Year 7 Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 21 September 2022 Update - Year 12 Celebrations - Sent 12 September 2022 Year 7 Parents - Acting Pastoral Leader - Sent 12 September 2022  Year 12 (2023) Parent Information Evening - Sent 12 September 2022 Letter to Year 12 2022 students - HSC Exam Arrangements - Sent 9 September 2022 Letter to Year 12 Parents and Carers - Sent 2 September 2022 Year 7 and 8 Fathering Project Invitation - Sent 31 August 2022 Year 7 Parent Forum Thank You - Sent 30 August 2022 Year 10 Students Future Ready Program - Sent 30 August 2022 Year 9 Subject Selection Handbook for Current Year 8 Students - Sent 25 August 2022 Founders Day Letter - Sent 23 August 2022 Parent Information Letter COVID19 - Sent 17 August 2022 Year 12 End of School Outline - Sent 16 August 2022 Year 12 2022 Parent Invitation Mass and Assembly - Sent 16 August 2022 Year 7 Invitation - Understanding Adolescents Information Night - Sent 15 August 2022 Student Agreement - Years 11 2023 and 12 2024 - Sent 12 August 2022 Year 9 2023 Subject Selection - Sent 12 August 2022 Survey - Assessment Procedures - Sent 2 August 2022 COVID Update - Sent 25 July 2022 Year 10 - St Joseph's College Information Evening Cancelled - Sent 22 July 2022 Year 11 2023 Subject Selection Evening - Sent 19 July 2022