Click the link below to watch the latest edition of SECTV, hosted by Tristan Jackson and Lawrence Ure. This episode features Mr Massey, who is celebrating 30 years of teaching at St Edward’s—a remarkable milestone and a testament to his passion for teaching. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeP0qGfpVWM&ab_channel=StEdward%27sCollege[/embed]

Year 9 and 10 Commerce: ASX Sharemarket Game 2025 Our Year 9 and 10 Commerce students recently participated in Game 1 of the 2025 ASX Sharemarket Game, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in the world of investing. Each student syndicate was given $50,000 in virtual capital to trade over a 15-week period using live market data. With access to over 300 ASX-listed companies, 55 Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and 5 Listed Investment Companies (LICs), students explored investment strategies, navigated market volatility, and refined their decision-making skills. The experience brought financial literacy to life and deepened students’ understanding of the sharemarket in a dynamic and practical way. Congratulations to all participants for their enthusiasm and growth—and to the HSIE faculty for fostering such meaningful learning opportunities!   [caption id="attachment_61005" align="alignleft" width="300"] Year 10 Commerce[/caption] [caption id="attachment_61006" align="alignleft" width="300"] Year 9 Commerce[/caption]   Year 12 Economics: 2025 Online Student Conference Thank you to all the students, teachers, and guest speakers who made the 2025 Year 12 Economics Online Student Conference such a valuable and engaging experience! Throughout the day, students explored Australia’s economic landscape through expert-led sessions on monetary and fiscal policy, the federal budget, global economic trends, and key domestic issues. Highlights included: Michael Plumb from the RBA unpacking current monetary policy and economic conditions. Brad Matthews breaking down the 2025–26 Federal Budget in plain English. Tim Riley offering insights into Australia’s global economic position. Peter Kennedy exploring the major economic challenges facing Australia today. The conference sparked thoughtful questions, deepened understanding, and inspired students to think critically about the economic forces shaping their world. [caption id="attachment_61007" align="alignleft" width="300"] Year 12 Economics Conference[/caption] [caption id="attachment_61008" align="alignleft" width="300"] Year 12 Economics Conference[/caption]   Year 11 Ancient History: Mummifying Bananas As part of their study of Tutankhamun and ancient Egyptian burial practices, Year 11 Ancient History students took part in a creative, hands-on activity: mummifying bananas. The boys approached the task with curiosity and focus, carefully working through each stage of the mummification process—from symbolic organ removal to drying and wrapping. Their thoughtful application of historical knowledge, combined with a willingness to get involved, made the activity both meaningful and memorable. This practical experience not only deepened their understanding of ancient Egyptian rituals and beliefs but also sparked lively discussion and reflection. It was a fun and effective way to bring the ancient world to life in the classroom. These diverse and engaging activities reflect the HSIE faculty’s commitment to delivering high-impact, real-world learning that connects students with the past, present, and future. [foogallery id="61009"]

Josie Mitchell Debating Tournament The Year 7 team achieved remarkable success at the Josie Mitchell Debating Tournament, going undefeated throughout the entire day. Demonstrating impressive critical thinking and public speaking skills, they consistently outperformed their opponents in each round. Their hard work and teamwork culminated in a thrilling victory against St Joseph’s Catholic College in the grand final, an impromptu debate that they prepared on the day. Their ability to quickly develop strong arguments and deliver them with confidence and clarity was a testament to their talent and dedication. Congratulations to Samuel Drury, Thomas Jukich-Cabral, Jude Mathey, Ruben Redelinghuys and Ashton Starr. Lastly, thank you to Will Lynch for adjudicating at the event and coaching the boys to victory. Ms Moon Coach

A team of 20 students from Years 7 to 9 represented the College in a chess competition against four other schools. Each student played seven intense rounds, earning well-deserved points through focus, skill, and strategy.  Special shoutout to Ruben and Jack for their outstanding performance — nearly going undefeated! We’re proud of all our players and can’t wait to compete again in Semester 2. Team: Ezekiel Black, Seamus Borodin, Henry Chapman, Daniel Drury, Samuel Drury, Tobias Fernandez Pranzo, Heath Gomez, Logan Gomez, Jack Hardy, Hoi Tin Ho, Brandon Knight, Pratik Ojha, Vraj Patel, Brayden Pearce, Ruben Redelinghuys, Joshua Reid, Matthews Shibin, Harrison Smith, Hamish Todd

Building on the success of our runners at the CSBB Cross Country, seven of our students travelled to the Sydney Equestrian Centre to compete in the NSWCCC Cross Country on Wednesday 11 June. [caption id="attachment_61032" align="alignright" width="200"] Luca Quitadamo[/caption] The course presented a tough challenge, featuring rugged terrain and numerous steep inclines that tested the endurance of all competitors. Our boys performed exceptionally well, achieving the following impressive results: Under 12:  From 52 competitors - Jordan Ippolito 25th.  Under 14:  From 54 competitors - Ewan McHale 27th, Jake Hoare 33rd, Fraser Boake 44th. Under 15:  From 56 competitors - Elijah Hardie 29th. Kai Burch 43rd. Under 18:  Luca Quitadamo 8th  Luca’s result will now see him contest the NSW All Schools Championships. 

Tuesday’s carnival took place in fantastic conditions, with a chilly morning giving way to a bright and sunny day. Our students rose to the occasion, with their enthusiastic participation and excellent behaviour shining throughout the event. Strong levels of involvement led to some closely contested events across multiple age groups.The sense of connection and enjoyment shared between staff and students was evident and added to the vibrant atmosphere of the day. We proudly crowned the following Age Champions:   Age Group Place Name House Under 12 1st 2nd 3rd Thomas Jukich-Cabral Jordan Ippolito Clive Forrest Shanahan Spillane Shanahan Under 13 1st 2nd 3rd Callan Atherton Mason Hardey Ruben Redelinghuys Knights Knights Doolan Under 14 1st 2nd 3rd Riley Nebauer Ewan McHale Ambrose Plunkett Knights Spillane Shanahan Under 15 1st 2nd 3rd Elijah Hardie Duke Russell Sio Cramer Shanahan Shanahan Spillane Under 16 1st 2nd 3rd Joseph Sanfillipo Kobi Durrant/Joseph Sykes Daniel Bates/Malcolm Hawkins Knights Spillane/Doolan Knights/Knights Opens 1st 2nd 3rd Cooper Jones Zach Sammut Thomas McArdle/Jaxon Macintosh Knights Spillane Knights/Spillane   Some incredible performances saw long-standing records fall! Callan Atherton and Jack Sullivan went head-to-head in an exciting Under 13 Discus event. Both boys broke the previous record, but Callan came out on top for the Discus.  Both boys ended up smashing all the Under 13 throwing records! Not to be outdone, Cooper Jones flew down the track and set a brand-new record in the Opens 100m sprint. New records set: Event Record Name House Under 13 Discus 43.41 m Callan Atherton Knight Under 13 Shot Put 13.86 m Callan Atherson Knights Under 13 Javelin 36.01 m Jack Sullivan Spillane Opens 100 m 11.35 sec Cooper Jones Knights   The fantastic day concluded with a fiercely contested House Competition, ultimately decided by the results of the 100m Finals. Knights House emerged victorious with 788 points, closely followed by Spillane on 771. Shanahan claimed third place with 678 points, and Doolan finished fourth with 481. The carnival was a resounding success—thanks not only to the enthusiastic participation of the boys, but also to the unwavering dedication of the staff who expertly coordinated events and provided supervision throughout the day. [foogallery id="61035"]

NSWCCC Cross Country Congratulations to Luca Quitadamo on his recent success at the NSWCCC Cross Country that was held at the Sydney Equestrian Centre on Wednesday 11 June. Luca competed the challenging 8km course in a time of 28.50mins, placing 8th. The result has now seen Luca selected in the NSWCCC team to compete at the NSW All Schools Championships on Tuesday 22 July. NSW All Schools AFL Congratulations to Rasmus Borg in Year 9, who recently travelled to Albury with the NSWCCC Under 15 AFL team to contest the NSW All Schools Championships. Rasmus and the CCC team had a fantastic carnival and his strong performances on the field saw him gain selection in the NSW All Schools team. Rasmus will now head to Queensland in Term 3 to contest the School Sport Australia Championships. 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 2 Sporting Events Week Date Event Venue 8 17 June 2025 Under 16 Steve Merrick Cup Rugby Singleton 8 17 June 2025 College Athletics Carnival Adcock Park 8 17 & 18 June 2025 NSWCCC Opens Basketball Championships Penrith 8 18 June 2025 Central Coast Junior (Years 7-9) AFL Gala Day (Rescheduled) CCRSC, Tuggerah 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 19 June 2025 Central Coast Senior (Years 10-12) AFL Gala Day (Rescheduled) CCRSC, Tuggerah 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 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 2 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 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)  

See the links below for information on positions available, apprenticeships and traineeships.   The Central Coast Council's 2026 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program is now open and accepting applications until Sunday 22 June.  The following roles are available in the 2026 intake: Apprentice Boilermaker (Erina) Apprentice Electrician (Erina) Apprentice Civil Construction (Erina) Apprentice Spray Painter (Charmhaven) Apprentice Mechanic Heavy (Charmhaven) Water and Wastewater Trainee (Charmhaven x 1 and Toukley x 1) Trainee Crew Member Waste Operations (Jilliby) Trainee Storesperson (Erina) In addition to the roles above, the following roles are being recruited separately due to the nature of the positions: Trainee Customer Service and Tourism  Trainee Educator Please feel free to share these opportunities with your students. Recruitment flyer attached. For any questions or further information regarding the roles or the application process, please feel free to contact Karen Mortimer, Talent Acquisition Lead Specialist, at recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.au. Apprentice Carpenter Wanted  Join Oakmont Carpentry! Are you passionate about building a career in carpentry? Oakmont Carpentry, a trusted local business serving the Central Coast and surrounding areas, is looking for a motivated Apprentice Carpenter to join our growing team! We’re seeking someone who: Has a strong work ethic and a positive attitude Is punctual, reliable, and eager to learn Wants hands-on experience in a supportive, professional environment At Oakmont Carpentry, we value craftsmanship, teamwork, and growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience and develop your skills alongside experienced professionals.  Location: Central Coast & Surrounds ️ Position: Apprentice Carpenter Start Date: Flexible If you're a student or recent graduate with a genuine interest in carpentry, we’d love to hear from you! Educators and program coordinators—if you know someone who fits the bill, please get in touch.  Contact: James Jansen Phone/Email: 0452 642 866 oakmontcarpentry@outlook.com Let’s build something great together!   Spray Painting Apprenticeship Central Coast Smash Repairs & Big Boss Custom Motorcycles https://www.ccsmash.com.au/ Are you passionate about cars, motorcycles, and custom paintwork? We’re looking for a Spray Painter Apprentice to join our team at Central Coast Smash & Big Boss Custom Motorcycles in Gosford! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the trade hands-on in a dynamic workshop. Location: Gosford, NSWContact: Kirsti Payne – 0447 510 272 If you or someone you know is interested, we’d love to hear from you! Click for More Information

See the links below to read the latest news on careers. Think a part-time job is just pocket money and work experience? Think again! Discover how Andrew turned his casual checkout role at Coles into a career in tech at the head office (and how you could do the same)! From gaining valuable skills to unlocking real career growth, a job at Coles might be your first step towards a future you never imagined. Whether you're still in school or just getting started, discover why there’s more than one path to success (and spoiler alert; Coles is full of them). Read Andrew's Story       We wanted to get in touch with a few reminders and important information: Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme opens on Monday 16 June Year 12 Early Entry webinar is on Tuesday 17 June Actuarial Studies Co-op Program applications will be via the Macquarie Leaders and Achievers portal Open Day is on Saturday, 16 August   Aspire Early Offer Program is open! Aspire recognises a range of student achievements with an early offer to La Trobe. Applications are now open for students to apply, and will close in September. Learn More Open Day 2025- Sydney | Saturday 16 August Book Now     Click for More Information   We are excited to be holding our Parents and Carers Information Webinar next Tuesday 24th June via Zoom.   With this session we will be touching on key topics for parents and carers in supporting their students considering studying at University.   It would be greatly appreciated if you were able to share this with parents and students within your school community that may be interested in this opportunity.   Details:   ·        Date: Tuesday 24th June ·        Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm ·        Registration Link:  Click Here     Topics covered include:   ·        Insights into data surrounding student success outcomes  ·        Admissions pathways (options, key dates)  ·        Application preferencing via UAC and Early Entry  ·        On-campus accommodation information and how to apply  ·        Support services available to students    Useful Guides   Study Scholarships-Guide-2025   Early Entry Guide Gap Year Guide Open Days Guide  

Click the links below to read the latest information regarding Careers with STEM.     The OECD has just published their 2025 State of Global Teenage Career Preparation report, drawing on data from over 690,000 students across 80 countries. This report provides valuable insights into how student make their job choices. The bad news The job options that teens are considering haven’t really changed since the last report (in 2000!). There’s a mismatch between the jobs that students think they want, and the careers that are actually available. Many students are scared they’ll pick the wrong job. The good news The job options that teens actually have are evolving rapidly and there’s huge opportunity. Too few students are participating in the career development activities that are most strongly linked to better employment outcomes. The career development opportunities that matter most involve connecting with real people. Click to Read the Full Article   What do Jenna Ortega and maths have in common? She was wearing it at the 2025 Met Gala! The Met Gala is known for pushing boundaries in art and fashion, with this year’s theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” and “Tailored for you”. It’s a theme Jenna took literally as she graced the red carpets with her striking metal ruler dress created by Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing. Jenna’s dress shows fashion’s deep connection to maths, revealing how numbers enable designers and pattern makers to create art we love to judge. Want to take your first step into a career in fashion and design? Read the Full Article     Read More   Work with people, make a difference: 3 new Careers with STEM Job Kits. Dive into a career that helps people live their best lives. Thanks to ACU, you can check out our three new Job Kits: Occupational therapist: help people regain independence after injury or illness. Speech pathologist: work with kids and adults to help them improve communication and express their ideas. Exercise scientist: use movement and fitness to boost health and prevent disease in everyone from everyday people to elite athletes. Brought to you in partnership with ACU.  

If a student is injured and unable to participate in their regular Friday activity, there are a few options available. These are designed to ensure students remain engaged and continue to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour during this time: Attend and observe their scheduled sport activity: Students are encouraged to support their homeroom class by attending and observing their usual activity. They are expected to remain with their group, behave appropriately, and follow staff instructions throughout the session. Work independently in the library: Students may choose to work quietly in the library alongside senior students. This option is best suited to those who are able to manage their time effectively and work independently on classwork, revision, or reading. No formal lessons are offered during this time. This must be arranged in advance through their Pastoral Leader. Go home at lunchtime (with prior arrangement): In some cases due to the nature of the injury, families may prefer to collect their son at lunchtime. This must be arranged in advance through their son’s pastoral leader, and students are expected to leave the campus promptly and responsibly under the direct supervision of a parent. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all students.

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: Smart Phones and Digital Media [caption id="attachment_61000" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Smart Phones and Digital Media[/caption]     Click Here to View the Wellbeing Hub for Other Resources