Click the YouTube link below for the latest Homeroom Edition of SECTV hosted by James Nilsson and Oliver Martin.   [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q07nueoNBxc[/embed]

Day in the Life at St Edward's College is an opportunity for Year 6 students to experience what it’s like to be an 'Eddies' boy. Year 6 boys from over 30 primary schools attended the College on Thursday 9 March 2023, where they experienced typical lessons across a number St Edward's College subject areas.  Year 6 took part in experiments in Science; French quizzes and groupwork making the Eiffel tower; water colour painting and lino printing in Visual Arts; playing various instruments and designing a song on the computers in Music; making a wooden box in TAS; sporting activities in our Edmund Rice Centre in PDHPE.  The boys also got the opportunity to visit the College Library and complete activities with our Library staff. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School - Kincumber [smallgallery fooid="43407"]   Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Shelly Beach and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Tumbi Umbi [smallgallery fooid="43625"]   Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Wyoming and St Patricks Catholic Primary School East Gosford [smallgallery fooid="43689"]   Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Terrigal [smallgallery fooid="43744"]   St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Woy Woy [smallgallery fooid="43657"]   Other Central Coast Primary Schools [smallgallery fooid="43457"]  

On Wednesday 8 March, Year 9 arrived at school early to embark on their camp at Wee Jasper, southwest of Yass.  It was a different climate compared to what the boys are used too, say goodbye to 20-degree nights and welcome to 4-degree fresh Autumn air. The energy of the boys after they hopped off a four-and-a-half-hour bus ride was high, as they were eager to eat some lunch and get stuck into an afternoon of activities. They had some downtime after their first activity, many played touch football and cricket, while others preferred to sit with friends and share stories. We had a night bushwalk to wind down ahead of a massive day two, as the boys were required to complete three activities. Students were given a goal ahead of camp, to talk to someone new over the three days. It was great to see that most boys did that, many making new friends over the three days.  It was also pleasing to see each student giving all activities a go, making this camp one that will be remembered forever. College and camp staff were so pleased with the behaviour and efforts of the boys. In fact, a member of the public who was camping there shared positive feedback and was extremely impressed by how the boys expressed themselves. Onto Jindabyne in Year 10! Mr Marks and Mr Mantellato   [foogallery id="43858"]

This year Maths Week was held in Week 7, 13-17 March. Each day, in the student notices, a Maths puzzle was displayed for all students to attempt. During lunch time, activities were organised in the Library for students to participate in and get that Math’s brain thinking. Activities included  mathematics of chance, the numbers game and a knockout chess tournament. All week numerous students supported these activities and the organisers of Maths Week appreciated their support and participation. On Wednesday 15 March all Year 8 Mathematics classes participated in the external program Inquisitive Minds. The Inquisitive Minds team ran each class through a series of Mathematical problem solving challenges that required students to use and apply their knowledge and skills to successfully attempt and solve activities presented. At times, as I watched students in the ERC participate in the program, their enthusiasm to work with a peer and solve problems in a time constraint manner was inspiring. Congratulations to all Year 8 students who participated on the day and as some students commented, prizes offered such as chocolate was a clear incentive to produce successful outcomes! On Friday, Maths Week was wrapped up with a full school assembly in the ERC. A summary of the week, including photos displayed on screen, informed the school community of the many activities conducted during the week. Then the annual Pi recital competition was held. Students who participated in recital had to state a digit in the Pi sequence as the microphone moved from student to student. This required students to be able to recall Pi to a significant number of places but also concentrate on where the sequence was up to when it came to their turn to recite the next number. Congratulations to the eventual winner Max Corrigan in Year 10 and our runner up Hoi Tin Ho in Year 7. The organisation and running of the week would not be possible without the help of a number of staff and students. Kerry Friend for photography, the Library staff, the Academic portfolio chaired by Ms Elena Atayde and Year 12 students Kenan Fonseka, William Lynch, Oliver  Martin, Bradley Plummer and Thomas Whitmore, my thanks for your organisation and assistance running events throughout the week. Thank you to Mr Alex Isbester for his tireless enthusiasm and organisation of the inquisitive minds incursion for Year 8, as well as Mr Frank Samyia and other staff members for their support during the week. In summary a very successful week showcasing Mathematics at the College. Mr Richard Massey Leader of Learning Mathematics [foogallery id="43975"]

On Tuesday 14 March, Year 12 Business Studies students attempted to travel to Cardiff to visit the Tony White Group Motor Trade. Part of studying the Business Studies course, requires students to examine contemporary business issues and investigate aspects of business using hypothetical situations and actual business case studies when addressing the content. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it to Cardiff with a multi-car accident on the M1 near the Dog Trap Road overpass preventing us from travelling anywhere. After sitting on the freeway for 2 hours, cabin fever was brewing and we made the decision to turn back to school with an hour remaining in the trip to Cardiff, otherwise we would have had to turn around shortly after arriving. The morning wasn’t a total loss. We counted 24 emergency services drive pass – 5 ambulances, 10 tow trucks, 6 police, 3 firefighters and one woman who decided to get out of her car and walk her dog. We also added a quick McDonalds stop to observe the operations and promotional areas of this business.   [foogallery id="43850"]

The Year 7 to 12 Student Led Conferences for parents/carers and students will be held across two dates during Term 1.   Thursday 23rd March (Week 8) from 4.00 pm to 7:30 pm – these conferences will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Teachers will call the students on their Microsoft Teams account at the scheduled booking time to make contact. It is preferable that students use their school laptop for this. Friday 31st March (Week 9) from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm – these conferences will be held face-to-face on site at St Edward's College. Teachers will be located in designated rooms throughout the College – a map including this information will be sent out prior to the date. On the day, students from the Prefect body will be on-site to help guide parents/carers in finding their way around the College. Student Led Conferences are an important opportunity for parents and teachers to meet with students and discuss their learning reflections and goals for the future, while giving feedback and suggestions on ways in which they can improve. Due to this, it is expected that students are present for the conferences. Parents will be able to book appointments for the Online Thursday afternoon/evening or the face-to-face Friday. All interviews will be of seven minutes duration. The Student Led Conference bookings are managed with an internet-based booking system called Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO). The steps to access PTO are below – once completed, you will receive an email from PTO allowing you to book interviews with your son’s teachers that you wish to see. Please not that bookings are limited. Access to PTO will be available from Wednesday 15th March at 7:00 pm and will be closed off for bookings two days before interviews. If you encounter any problems using PTO, please contact the school office on 4321 6400. Please follow these steps to access the system: Click here go to the PTO website Click on “Obtain PIN/Password” (you will need to supply your email address) Enter your email address and click on “Send Email” Check your email in-box for your login details or click on the link in the email Go back to the PTO website, login with the details supplied via email Follow the online instructions to complete the bookings. Please note that in Step 1 of the booking process you will need to select the start date and time by scrolling through the drop-down menu until you reach your desired start time. For additional information please click on the link below Additional Information | pdf  

The Under 13's Touch Football team participated in the Broken Bay Junior Touch competition held at Doyalson Oval and played a series of games against other competing Catholic Schools. The first game of the day was scheduled against St Brigid's Catholic College, and the boys started the game strong, opening the scoring early. St Edward's continued to play fast and elusive throughout the game, resulting in no points being scored against them and coming away with the first win of the day. The second game was against St Peter's Catholic College and the team was full of confidence from their performance in Round 1. This game started differently to their previous, with St Edward's allowing a try early putting them on the back foot. The boys rallied after being behind for most of the first half and, moving into the second half, they finished the game strong scoring quick consecutive tries to push the score beyond reach of St Peter's and taking out a second game. The third and final pool game was against St Leo's Catholic College. St Edward's started the game strong and were punishing in their sets, making metres easily through our fast and agile middles. The majority of the game was back and forth, with both teams grinding for metres each set. The boys toughed out a tougher match to take the final win of the pool games, only conceding two tries throughout. From being undefeated and top of the Pool A, St Edward's moved into the semi final and were to verse the runners up from the other pool. Following suit from the other matches played throughout the day, St Edward's came out strong, scoring early tries and eventually holding the opposing team to only two tries throughout the match. With some excellent work from our players, Eddies came away with the win and progressed to the grand final. This would be the toughest match of the day, playing another undefeated side, St Augustine's Catholic College. This team, who play on weekends together, were very well drilled and came out of the gates extremely strong. Trading set for set, eventually saw the St Augustine's side take a 1-0 lead going into half-time. St Edward's fought their way back into the game but had several tries disallowed. The opposing team were very clinical in their response to Eddie's attack, holding them out and scoring another try late in the second half to seal the win. The Under 13's side played with courage and enthusiasm the entire day and represented the College exceptionally well. Special mention to St Edward's fearless captain, Nate Herring, who led by example and George Houghton and Ray Peterson who played extremely well in all games throughout the day. This day would not have been possible without the support of Mr Jason Carpenter for his organisation and Mr Alex Rozario, who assisted in the team selection process leading up to game day.   [foogallery id="44072"]

On Tuesday 14 March, the College Swimming Team travelled to SOPAC, Homebush to contest the Broken Bay Swimming Carnival. Our team consisted of 21 competitors: Under 12        Raife Owen, Luca Nowland, Fraser Boake Under 13        Billy McCarthy, Logan Atherton, Cooper Stark, Will Casey Under 14        Tom Barry, Julian Tagaoi, Tasman Holliday, Shaylan Bennett Under 15        Tahj Regattieri, Lucas Jarman, Eden Pearson Under 16        Lachlan Bunney, Cooper Jones, Archie Carpenter, Klan Gale Age 17+        Jayden Redfern, Kale Puata, Cashar Darwin Yet again the depth of immense talent of our young men came to the fore. The team had a fantastic day, with the following highlights: 13 boys gaining selection in the Broken Bay team to contest the NSWCCC Swimming Carnival on Friday 31 March. Lucas Jarman (Under 16) and Jayden Redfern (17+) crowned Age Champions Our Intermediate (Under 15 and 16) and Opens (17+) teams winning their division point score. Winning all 3 Freestyle Relays (Junior, Intermediate and Opens) Winning the Intermediate and Opens Medley Relays. A big thank you to Mrs Cabban, who travelled down with the team and assisted with our allocated duties on the day.   [foogallery id="44085"]

Broken Bay Rugby League Congratulations to the following boys who have been selected in Broken Bay Rugby League representative teams: Under 15's Under 18's Jayden Moggs Taj Gooley Kye McIntosh Kobi Flanders Nate Valimas Archie Hall Blake Teasdale Kallum Moggs Samuel Tracey Brendan Ratay Billy Sands Sean Bullen Harry Bates Zane Smith Malachi Smith Devonte Vaotu’ua The boys will now play in the Sydney Metro Selection Trials on Wednesday 29 March at Morry Breen Oval. Coming Up in Sport Term 1 Week Event Venue Date Week 8 Northern Under 15's AFL Selection Trials Bateau Bay Thursday 23 March 2023 Week 8 Annual Patrician Brother's Blacktown Rugby League Trial Games Under 14's and Under 15's Patrician Brother's, Blacktown Friday 24 March 2023 Week 9 Under 15's and Under 18's Metro Rugby League Trials Morry Breen Ovals, Kanwal Wednesday 29 March 2023 Week 9 NSWCCC Swimming and Diving SOPAC, Homebush Friday 31 March 2023 Week 10 NSWCCC Under 15's and Opens Touch Football Selections Wagga Wagga Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 April 2023 Term 2 Week Event Venue Date Week 1 NSWCCC Rugby Selections Drummoyne Opens - Thursday 27 April 2023 Under 16's - Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 April 2023 Week 2 NSW Water Polo Under 17's Selections Ryde Monday 1 May 2023 Week 2 Broken Bay Opens Football Gala Day Cromer Park Thursday 4 May 2023 Week 3 NSWCCC Basketball Selections Sutherland Opens - Monday 8 May 2023 Under 16's - Tuesday 9 May 2023 Week 3 Broken Bay Cross Country TBA Tuesday 9 May 2023 Week 3 Central Coast Under 15's Rugby League City Cup Erina Oval Wednesday 10 May 2023 Week 3 NSWCCC Under 16's Football Selections Kareela Wednesday 10 May Week 3 NSWCCC Volleyball Opens Selections Menai Friday 12 May 2023   Information for Representative Sport 2023 can be found from the one central website – CSNSW Sport Click Here Broken Bay BBSSSA Sport On the homepage, scroll down to Diocese/Associations and click on Broken Bay (Secondary). This website will give you access to all the current information for each Broken Bay Sport including dates, venues, information regarding teams and an up-to-date calendar. Broken Bay Representative Sports (Pathway – via a college team) Touch Football Under 15 and Opens Swimming Rugby League Under 15 and Opens (students must register with Mr Carpenter) Soccer Opens Cross Country Athletics Aside from rugby league, students must first make a College team to contest a BBSSSA carnival, before they can register for the next stage in the pathway for that sport. Each sport differs in the pathway it provides. With regards to all sports, students are reminded to be listening to the morning Daily Notices during Home Room for the names of staff who are organising various teams and information regarding those teams/events. CSNSW (NSWCCC) On the homepage  https://csnsw.sport/, scroll down to Sport Search. Step 1 click on CCC Step 2 select the Sport This website will give you access to all the current information for all CSNSW Representative and School-based events including dates, venues, information regarding teams and an up-to-date calendar. It is also the central location that you can register your son for pathway and non-pathway sports. 2023 NSWCCC Teams with Nomination Closing Dates Registrations are open for these sports with closing dates as listed (Please confirm via the CSNSW Sport website as closing dates may have changed) Parents who wish to register their sons for these trials must do so via the  CSNSW Sport website prior to the closing date. Note: These are state level trials and as such students should have a strong playing history. Event Closing Date Event Date Link Diving: All ages 12 to 19 31 March 2023 31 March 2023 Diving | CSNSW Sport Portal Volleyball:  15 years and under 31 March 2023 6 April 2023 Volleyball | CSNSW Sport Portal Volleyball: 19 years and under 28 April 2023 12 May 2023 Volleyball | CSNSW Sport Portal Sailing (NSW All Schools) 19 years and under 8 April 2023 11-14 April 2023 Sailing | CSNSW Sport Portal Rugby Union: 16 years and under 14 April 2023 26 & 27 April 2023 Rugby | CSNSW Sport Portal Rugby Union: 18 years and under 14 April 2023 26 April 2023 Rugby | CSNSW Sport Portal Water Polo: 17 years and under 21 April 2023 1 May 2023 Water Polo | CSNSW Sport Portal Basketball: 16 years and under 28 April 2023 9 May 2023 Basketball | CSNSW Sport Portal Basketball: 18 years and under 28 April 2023 8 May 2023 Basketball | CSNSW Sport Portal Football: 16 years and under 28 April 2023 10 May 2023 Football | CSNSW Sport Portal Hockey: 16 years and under 5 May 2023 15 May 2023 Hockey | CSNSW Sport Portal Hockey: 18 years and under 5 May 2023 15 May 2023 Hockey | CSNSW Sport Portal Canoeing 22 & 23 May 2023 Canoeing | CSNSW Sport Portal Rowing (NSW All Schools) TBC Rowing | CSNSW Sport Portal   Other sports will be promoted closer to their advertised closing date. Further information regarding NSWCCC team selections for all sports is available on the CSNSW Sport website How to Register Individual Students Via the CSNSW Sport Website For parents/families: To register a student on the CSNSW Sport website for a NSWCCC sporting event or trial. STEP 1 Setting up a new account (If you have never registered a child for a Broken Bay or NSWCCC team previously) Go to the Catholic Schools NSW Sport website https://csnsw.sport/ Click on Create Account in the blue box on the top right-hand side of the page Click on ‘Parent’ Complete all the fields Adding a child Once you have logged in as a parent, click on ‘Add Child’ Complete all fields. STEP 2 Register for a sport Once logged into the CSNSW website (top right) Go to your ‘Dashboard’ (top right of page and click on your name/icon) Scroll to your child’s profile Click on ‘Register for a Sport’ Select the Sport from “available sport registration” e.g. RUGBY LEAGUE 15 YEARS – CCC Click ‘Next’  Check that your child’s school and year group are correct Complete all the following information and consent pages The final section will require a payment Once you have completed all sections and payment has been made an email will be automatically sent to your child’s principal for approval. If you have any queries regarding CSNSW, please contact your school Sports Coordinator, jason Carpenter or: Karen Grant Head of Secondary Sport karen.grant@dbb.catholic.edu.au   Combined 2023 CSBB and NSWCCC Calendar      

Years 10 to 12 students and their parents/carers are invited to register for our inaugural Careers Pathways Expo. See the link below for more information and to register for the event. [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/curriculum-learning/careers-and-vocational-education/careers-pathways-expo/[/embed]

See the information below for the latest from Universities.     Webinar: Strategies for Success in the HSC  Date: Wednesday 29 March  Time: 7:00pm  In this webinar, presented by a Senior HSC Marker, we will share with you strategies that have been proven to be successful in achieving your best in the HSC this year. These include: Preparing for exams – how to work smarter, not harder Study hacks used by high achieving students How to lock course content into your long-term memory Exam skills – Essential tips and tricks to maximise your marks What you really need to do during reading time Answering multiple choice questions effectively Maximising marks in written responses Tricks to avoid errors and ‘mind blanks’ What HSC markers are really looking for Managing the rest of the year Maintaining motivation and engagement How to use task & exam feedback to improve your marks Support structures available to you The webinars will also feature a University of Newcastle Student Ambassador who will share details about the University’s new Early Entry Program Register here for the Strategies for Success in the HSC Webinar.   Webinar: Preparing for University and Beyond  Date: Wednesday 3 May  Time: 7:00pm  The Preparing for University and Beyond online session is the perfect opportunity to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about your future. Led by an expert careers adviser, this session will cover a range of topics, including: Discovering your skills, interests, and passions to help you make informed career choices Understanding the admission requirements of your desired course or university Identifying the various sources of support available to you throughout your academic journey Learning about early entry programs, scholarships, and financial assistance to help you reach your goals By attending this session, you will gain valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the university application process and beyond. The webinars will also feature a University of Newcastle Student Ambassador who will share details about the University’s new Early Entry Program Register here for the Preparing for University and Beyond Webinar.   Webinar: Taking Action Towards Your Career  Date: Wednesday 17 May  Time: 7:00pm  The taking action towards your career session is specifically designed to provide you with invaluable insights on how to set yourself up for success in your future academic and professional pursuits. Led by an expert careers adviser, this session will offer you: Information on applying to university - What you need to know Insights on the current job market and how to position yourself as a standout candidate Expert advice on how to develop and showcase your key skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving, to potential employers Advice on support structures that might be able to access The webinars will also feature a University of Newcastle Student Ambassador who will share details about the University’s new Early Entry Program Register here for the Taking Action Towards Your Career Webinar  

Students are required to wear full winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. Cowan and Lewis, our uniform suppliers have informed the College they now have winter uniforms in stock at the warehouse, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.  Alternatively, uniforms can be ordered online. [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/parent-community/parent-college-uniform/[/embed]  

Growing up can be tough on kids, especially when they start to notice changes in their body. We’ve all been there - but the big difference with kids today is the constant comparisons everywhere on social media! It's natural for them to feel self-conscious about how they look, but you play a big part in empowering them to make them feel confident and secure. ​​​​​​ Remember your dad duties - keep an eye on what they might be seeing online and remind them that everyone's different and that's what makes them unique! ​​​​​​Top Tips Remind your child to look beyond their appearance and appreciate their unique qualities, like their personality, talents, and interests. Help them develop realistic expectations about their body image by discussing together the unhealthy and unrealistic standards promoted by celebrities and social media influencers. Show support as your child experiments with new styles and looks, as this is a way for them to explore their identity and self-expression.

Please see below correspondence emailed home in Term 1, 2023   Year 10 Parent Letter 2023 School Vaccination Program - Sent 4 April 2023 2023 Student Led Conference - Updated rooms - Sent 31 March 2023 Face to Face Learning Conferences - Sent 28 March 2023 Student Led Conferences Term 1 - Sent 15 March 2023 Year 7 and 10 Parent Letter - 2023 School Vaccination Program - Sent 3 March 2023 Year 9 Camp Packing List - Sent 3 March 2023 2023 College Attendance letter - Sent 28 February 2023 Flexischools Student Process - Sent 27 February 2023 Year 7 Camp Information - Sent 21 February 2023 Year 9 Information Evening - 20 February 2023 Year 7 and 10 Parent Letter 2023 School Vaccination Program - Sent 20 February 2023 2023 Collection Notice for Parents - Sent 15 February 2023 Years 10 to 12 Careers Pathways Expo - 15 February 2023 Years 7 to 11 Elevate Education - Sent 15 February 2023 NAPLAN 2023 Information - Sent 14 February 2023 Year 8 Information Evening - Sent 13 February 2023 Year 9 Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 10 February 2023 Year 11 Parent information sheet 2023 - Sent 9 February 2023 Year 7 Information Evening - Sent 9 February 2023 Year 7 Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 7 February 2023 Year 12 2023 - Permission to Arrive Later or Leave Early - Sent 6 February 2023 Year 10 Information Evening - Sent 30 January 2023 SEC Learner Profile - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 7 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 8 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 9 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 10 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 11 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 12 2023 - Letter to Parents - Sent 25 January 2023 Year 11 Information Evening - Sent 24 January 2023 - Sent 25 January 2023