Christmas Hamper Appeal - Home Room Collections Have Begun We are collecting non-perishable food and food-related items in Home Room to support St Vincent de Paul and Coast Shelter. What to donate (unopened and in date): Pantry staples: rice, pasta, noodles, couscous, instant mash, stuffing mix Tinned foods: soups, vegetables, fruit, tomatoes, tuna/salmon, baked beans, spaghetti Breakfast items: cereal, oats, long-life milk, long-life custard, spreads (Vegemite, jam, honey, peanut butter) Sauces & sides: pasta sauce, curry sauces, gravy, stock cubes, chutneys, cranberry sauce Treats for Christmas: mince pies, puddings, shortbread, chocolates, lollies (sealed packs) Drinks: tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cordial, long-life juice Food-related extras: cooking oil, sugar, flour, salt/pepper, herbs/spices Reusable shopping bags are welcome! Please don’t bring: Perishables (fresh/frozen/fridge), opened or expired items, alcohol, or non-food gifts. How it works: Bring items to Homeroom in a bag (reusable shopping bags are preferred). Earn 1 Waterford hour per donation (not per individual item). More hours may be awarded at your Homeroom Teacher’s discretion. Your generosity helps local families experience dignity and hope this Christmas. Thank you for giving what you can!

On Tuesday 18 November, we were excited to welcome 100 students from our local Catholic primary schools for a fun-filled Football Gala Day! This annual event gives Year 5 students the chance to show off their soccer skills, enjoy friendly competition, and build connections with peers from across our Catholic school community. Each school brought along boys’ and girls’ teams—bringing great energy, teamwork, and plenty of smiles! A huge shout-out to our incredible Football Academy students, who led the day with skill and enthusiasm, guiding teams through engaging drills, activities, and games. They did a fantastic job keeping everyone active, supported, and having fun! Thank you to all participating schools for being part of such a wonderful day.   [smallgallery fooid="63411"]

A team of enthusiastic young boys, supported by three senior student mentors and a supervising teacher, kicked off a major environmental clean-up this week by targeting the mangroves adjacent to the school’s main oval. Thanks to ongoing community efforts, only minimal rubbish was found in this first area. The group then moved into Erina Bay, working with the advantage of a large high tide pushing in from the middle creek west toward the main road. In a concentrated 150-metre stretch of mangroves reaching about 40 metres deep, students collected 10 bags of rubbish, mostly consisting of gutter waste such as plastic bottles, hard and soft plastics, food wrappers, cans, and numerous pieces of polystyrene. Further along, the mangroves near the Punt Bridge revealed similar pollution levels. The team filled another four bags and discovered signs of illegal dumping near the car park, which were also addressed. Moving into Erina Creek, the rising tide had washed debris deep into the lower mangroves, particularly around the campsite close to the local hotel. Much of the waste consisted of food wrappings carried in from surrounding areas. At Carolyn Bay, students encountered general public littering, including alcohol containers and plastic bottles. The mangroves closest to the school were heavily affected by gutter-borne litter. Here, students collected four more large bags of waste as well as discarded outdoor furniture. The clean-up not only cleared significant amounts of rubbish from local waterways but also highlighted the ongoing issue of litter entering sensitive mangrove ecosystems. See the full report below. Clean4Shore Report

From 3–7 November, Year 10 students embarked on their much-anticipated Outdoor Education Camp at Jindabyne, an experience designed to build teamwork, leadership, resilience, and environmental awareness. Throughout the week, students took part in a variety of challenging and rewarding activities, including hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, and mountain biking. Despite facing cold and windy conditions early in the week, they demonstrated great perseverance and teamwork—qualities that were later rewarded with clear skies and breathtaking alpine views. Beyond the physical challenges, the camp provided valuable opportunities for students to strengthen friendships, build confidence, and deepen their appreciation for the natural environment. The week at Jindabyne proved to be a memorable and enriching experience, leaving students with lasting memories and a renewed sense of adventure and connection to the outdoors. [smallgallery fooid="62892"]

The Year 8 Outdoor Education Camp at Camp Somerset on the Colo River has proven to be one of the most formative experiences of the year. The Year 8 Outdoor Education Camp at Camp Somerset on the Colo River has proven to be one of the most formative experiences of the year. Immersed in natural surroundings, students stepped away from everyday distractions to take on a series of outdoor challenges. Over three days, the boys participated in physically and emotionally demanding activities including hiking, canoeing, high ropes and team-based problem-solving tasks, all requiring cooperation, courage and perseverance. The camp offered more than adventure—it also provided valuable moments for reflection and connection. Staff observed students encouraging one another, facing fears and developing newfound confidence. Many returned with a stronger sense of self, deeper bonds with peers and a greater appreciation for the power of community.   [smallgallery fooid="63497"]

This term, Year 9 Photography students explored two exciting forms of photographic storytelling: Tilt Shift Photography and Stop Motion Animation. In the Tilt Shift unit, students experimented with scale and illusion, transforming everyday food items into playful miniature landscapes. Their final compositions were cleverly designed as magazine covers, demonstrating an understanding of layout, white space and visual hierarchy. Students used their Visual Arts diaries to plan and refine their ideas, applying Viewpoints to consider how meaning can be shaped through composition and context. In the Stop Motion Animation unit, students brought their favourite movie trailers to life through frame-by-frame photography. Working with the principle of 24 frames per second, they developed short animations that included transitions, sound effects and backing tracks using Premiere Pro. This unit encouraged students to think critically about timing, narrative and rhythm, while also building technical skills in digital editing and sequencing. The final animations showcased their creativity and growing understanding of how artists use Practice to communicate ideas through time-based media. Both units supported students in developing autonomy in their art making, while deepening their understanding of the roles and relationships within the Artworld. The results were imaginative, polished and full of personality! [smallgallery fooid="63235"]

Year 9 Commerce - Promoting and Selling Earlier in Term 3, as part of the Promoting and Selling unit in Commerce, Year 9 students visited Erina Fair Shopping Centre to observe how businesses advertise, sell and compete within a busy retail environment. This excursion helped students connect classroom theory with real-world business practices. To build on this experience, each student received a $5 loan from the College as part of the Five Bucks to Big Bucks! Challenge. Their task was to purchase an item and resell it for a profit at St Edward’s during Term 4. Back at school, students began putting their new knowledge into action. In Week 5, they launched their product stalls during lunch, offering a wide and creative range of items—from soft drinks, confectionery and ice blocks to popular guessing competitions that quickly drew the attention of their peers. Every group achieved a sell-out, successfully repaid their initial loan and generated a profit. As a collective, the Year 9 entrepreneurs: Made a total of $398.05 Repaid their loan of $140.00 Donated a profit of $258.05 to Mrs Killin’s fundraising for Kenya This initiative not only strengthened students’ understanding of business operations but also highlighted the positive impact entrepreneurial skills can have when directed towards a meaningful cause. A huge thank you to Mr Speziale for stepping in at the eleventh hour to supervise, encourage and support the boys throughout the selling session. His calm guidance, willingness to assist and positive presence helped ensure the day ran smoothly and successfully for all involved. Congratulations to all the Year 9 boys on their enthusiasm, teamwork and commitment throughout the project. Their hard work, initiative and willingness to learn have not only resulted in a successful business venture but have also contributed meaningfully to the wider community. They should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved. [smallgallery fooid="63331"]   Years 9 and 10 ASX Sharemarket Game 2 Students in Year 9 and Year 10 Commerce have wrapped up their involvement in Game 2 of the 2025 ASX Sharemarket Game. The boys were challenged to manage a virtual portfolio worth $50,000 across a 15-week trading window. As the simulation unfolded, students were exposed to the highs and lows that come with participating in a real Sharemarket. They discovered firsthand how quickly conditions can shift and how unpredictable the trading landscape can be. Some stocks delivered strong gains, while others dropped unexpectedly offering important lessons in managing risk, understanding timing and maintaining resilience. The constant movement of the market required students to stay alert, interpret information promptly and rethink their strategies as new data emerged. Congratulations to the following boys on their outstanding placements in the game. Portfolio Value Ranking NSW - 7,704 participants Overall Ranking - 17,839 participants Year 9 1 - Isaac Thompson $58,671.15 128 246 2 - Jesse Lee $57,251.57 197 402 3 - Seamus Heard $53,680.92 713 1,604 Year 10 1 - Finlay Jones $58,002.34 156 304 2 - Mackenzey Poile $55,045.66 197 402 3 - Alex Nygen $54,886.99 713 1,604 Having already participated in Game 1 earlier this year, students were able to build on their previous experience and extend their learning further. This second round strengthened their confidence and provided another meaningful opportunity to put theory into action. The Sharemarket Game once again proved to be an engaging and practical way for students to enhance their financial literacy.

St Edward’s vs St Peter’s Catholic College – Rogers Park, Woy Woy In what was a historically a short cricket season, St Edward’s faced St Peter’s Catholic College in a tightly contested Downie Trophy match at Rogers Park. Opening the bowling, Hugo Wheeler and Malcolm Hawkins immediately found rhythm and control. Hawkins bowled superbly without luck, finishing with tidy figures of 0–8, building early pressure and creating several chances. At the other end, Wheeler’s attacking leg-spin proved decisive — he ripped through the St Peter’s top and middle order to claim an impressive 5–27, turning the match firmly in St Edward’s favour. Luca Norris continued the momentum with a disciplined spell of 1–15, while Finn Giddings (2–19) and Hugo Wicks (2–17) closed out the innings with controlled, accurate bowling to dismiss the tail. It was an excellent collective effort in the field, highlighted by sharp catching, sustained energy, and strong support play — with Vraj Patel deserving special mention for his commitment in the field. Chasing a modest total, St Edward’s began positively, playing several confident strokes early in the innings. However, the game turned as St Peter’s spinners found sharp turn and consistency, taking regular wickets through the middle overs. Despite attempts to rebuild, the boys ultimately fell short of the target. While the result was disappointing after such a dominant bowling display, the match provided valuable lessons in patience and shot selection — rounding out a brief but spirited season of schoolboy cricket. [smallgallery fooid="63210"]

Broken Bay Volleyball Tournament 2025: A Day of Triumph and Team Spirit On 14 November, Niagara Park Stadium played host to the third Broken Bay Volleyball Tournament. The lead-up to the tournament wasn’t easy. Due to the HSC exams, the squad had little access to the court for training. However, the boys didn’t let this deter them. Instead, they made the best of the situation, turning up to as many lunchtimes as they could squeeze in and training outside on the College ovals. Thank you to all the players who trialled and continued to train even if they just missed out on the team. Team Spirit and Dedication The boys were an absolute pleasure to coach. Their camaraderie, team spirit and improvement throughout the training sessions and on the day was remarkable. Their sportsmanship was second to none—thankful, thoughtful, polite, and above all, enthusiastic. The Results Our team finished with a commendable record. They were only narrowly defeated in the grand final by a more experienced team. Here’s how the day unfolded: St Brigid’s Catholic College: Draw - Won 1st set 22-18, Lost 2nd set 12-22 Mater Maria Catholic College: Draw -  Won 1st set 22-9, Lost 2nd set 7-25 As you can see, our 2nd set was the thorn in our side. We then had to win the game against St Peter’s Catholic College in order to progress to the top four teams. We were down in the 2nd set and the boys rallied to come back 8 points in a row to clinch the set and game. This progressed us to the semi-finals where we played St Leo’s Catholic College who went on to win the tournament. St Leo’s Catholic College: Loss -  Lost 1st set 14-19, Lost 2nd set 12-21 In another cracking game in the bronze medal play off, we lost the 1st set by 5 and had to win the 2nd by 6 in order to claim 3rd place. Bronze Medal Game: vs Mater Maria Catholic College: Win - Lost 1st set 15-10, Won 2nd set 18-12!!! We finished a proud 3rd place. Player Highlights and Awards Our Year 12 players: Rylee Hildridge – “put me on Coach”, terrific blocks at the net Eden Pearson – most improved over the course of the training and tournament George Barry – thoughtful, strategic, great blocker, pumped up after winning points Zach Sammut – Most Valuable Player - when he wasn’t elevated above the net smashing, he was diving on the ground to save the opponents smashes Tahj Regattieri – “put me on, I can do everything”, allrounder and team’s vocal motivator Levi Myers – cool, calm and collected, great digger, bling man. James Griffith – inspirational pep talks, loudest team cry for “Edmund” I’ve ever heard and an outstanding allrounder Angus Stewart – the team setter and only one who actually knew the rules Max Atkinson – silent but deadly, amazing elevation and smart placement of smashes. Lachlan Park – “I’m your server”, great at the back of the court and great at attacking the net [smallgallery fooid="63363"]

The Under 13s team represented the College proudly at the Touch Football Gala Day, showing great improvement and teamwork as the day progressed. They opened with a confident win against St Leo’s Catholic College Invitational, followed by a strong performance against MacKillop Catholic College, where they really began to switch on and play smart, expansive touch football. The team’s attacking structure came together beautifully, with several tries scored out wide thanks to quick ball movement and excellent communication. Jax Luongo crossed for some outstanding tries on the wing, while the combination of Nick and Sean through the middle continually created space and opportunities for the outside players. Despite a close loss to St Paul’s Catholic College in the third game, the boys advanced to the semi-final, where they fought hard in a tight contest against Mater Maria Catholic College. Although they just fell short, the team should be commended for their determination, skill, and attacking flair throughout the day. Every player gave their best effort, listened, learned, and worked for each other. A special thank you to Billy Carpenter for refereeing throughout the day, and to Coby Neilly, who did an outstanding job coaching the side and providing valuable guidance and encouragement to the players. Team Kane Dyer-Nixey, Kruze French, Nick Humphries, Sean Humphries, Jax Luongo, Sebastian Mansour, Elijah Mussalli, Eddie O’Shea, Vinnie Porter, Ethan Turner, Jack Walker, Archie Worrall  

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. 2025 CSNSW Aquathon Entries are now open for the Catholic Schools NSW Invitational Aquathon to be held on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at the NEW VENUE of Des Renford Aquatic Centre, Maroubra. What are the details? See below for everything you will need to know regarding the CSNSW Aquathon: · Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Time: First race commences at 8:30am. Last race concludes at approximately 2:30pm · Venue: Des Renford Aquatic Centre, Maroubra · Address: Jersey Rd & Robey Street, Maroubra NSW 2035 · Entry: $50.00 per athlete This event is for 8 to 19 year olds, with students competing in combined age groups i.e. 8/9 years, 10/11 years, 12/13 years, 14/15 years, 16 - 19 years, as well as combined Multi Class age groups, including 8 - 12 years and 13 - 19 years. To register: Go to https://csnsw.sport/ Click on "Create an account" Add your child's profile Add your child's school * Non affiliated Catholic Schools, Independent Schools and Government Schools should enter "CSNSW Sport" as their school Click on the "Register For A Sport" button Select "CSNSW Sport Aquathon" under Available Sport Registration Follow the prompts to complete registration Entries close Wednesday 19 November 2025. For further information, see https://csnsw.sport/sports/csnsw-sport-programmes/aquathon or contact sportresponses@csnsw.catholic.edu.au 2026 NSWCCC Under 19 Cricket Selections Registration:      Register via the CSNSW Sport Portal. Need help? Click here: SPORT REGISTRATION HELP. Eligibility: DOB: 1 January 2007 – 31 December 2010 Years: 10 to 12 Expression of Interest (EOI): Submit EOI by 20 January 2026. Confirmation follows paper selection of registrations. Email notifications for all applicants. Event Details: Venue: Lance Hutchinson Oval, Riverwood, NSW 2210 Date: Tuesday 11 - Wednesday 12 February 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Term 4 Sporting Events Week Date Event Venue 7 28 November 2025 Waterpolo Wombats Cup PLC Woy Woy  

Click the links below to read the latest information regarding apprenticeships, traineeships and job opportunities.   Civil Labourer Positions Suited to students finishing Year 12, these positions are locally and away from the Central Coast. Requirements: Drivers license White card Potential training over next 12 months for the right candidate. Roller and Articulated dump truck Civil pipelaying HR license- (once on Green P’s) Contact:  Chris York Mob: 0428 716 615 Email: cyork@commworx.com.au Website: www.commworx.com.au Financial Planning Graduate Program - Altus Financial We are running a Graduate Program in our Erina office from February 2026 which is open to Year 12 graduates who may not want to go to University. For more information and the application click here                        

Click the links below to see the latest information regarding university and post-school courses.   Wyong High School is proud to be hosting two sessions with the Admissions Team from Sydney Acting School and Sydney Film School on Friday, 28 November. Session: Auditions & Film Pitch Presentations Who: 2025 Year 12 graduates only Time: From 12:15pm onwards (a running order will be provided once application numbers are confirmed) Location: Graduates must sign in at the School Office on arrival and bring their school ID (preferred) or personal ID to be signed in as a visitor. Please note: No additional attendees (eg parents or friends) will be permitted on site. Graduates may apply for one of the following opportunities: Acting and Musical Theatre Auditions – [Apply Here] Film Course Pitch Presentations – [Apply Here] Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by Monday, 10 November. Important Instructions for Applicants: In the personal statement, students must note that they are attending the Wyong High School session and include their preferred audition or pitch time.   ATTN: Year 10-12 Students Considering a Career in Medicine or Dentistry? Students considering a career in medicine or dentistry during Year 12 will need to take the compulsory University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) before they can apply for relevant placements in these fields at most universities in Australia. FREE live webinar: Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry  Topics: UCAT / GAMSAT / Interviews / University Applications / University selection criteria / Gap year / Plan B, and much more...) When?  26 November 2025,  6.00pm – 8.00pm (AEST) Audience: An excellent opportunity for Year 10, 11 and 12 students, parents, and teachers. Presenter: Zobair Bary (Author & coordinator of the NIE Medical and Dental School UCAT and interview training programs. Founder of the Future Doctors Australia Program). REGISTER  

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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: Informed Trauma Care [caption id="attachment_63204" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Trauma Informed Care[/caption]   Click Here to View the Wellbeing Hub for Other Resources