On Wednesday 29 June, all Year 12 students attended a Wellbeing Day. The purpose of the day was to strengthen student understanding about respectful relationships and how to maintain good mental health.   The event commenced with students attending a seminar, “Secret Bloke’s Business”. The presentation was led by Brent Sanders, a former policeman and now a motivational public speaker. The seminar addressed three key elements: Taking responsibility for yourself and your actions Making right choices The importance of respect and self-discipline.   Brent also gave students a clear understanding of the legal definitions of consent, indecent assault, and sexual assault. Brent shared with students real-life stories and personal experiences to highlight how heart-beat decisions can lead to life-long consequences. Following the seminar, students enjoyed a combined lunch with the students from St Joseph’s. Then all students came together to listen to Silas from Headspace discuss how to handle exam pressure and life pressures and how to ask for help. The afternoon concluded with a Q & A session led by prefects from both schools.     For any student or parent interested in finding out more about the presenter, Brent Sanders, please see the following links: Brent Sanders website: Click Here Podcasts “Consent and Consequences with Brent Sanders” is: Click Here Anthea Pearson Leader of Wellbeing

Every second year the College holds a Founder's Day Celebration, which is a day of fun as well as a fundraising day to raise much needed funds and support for Edmund Rice communities.  Each student is asked to contribute $20 towards this cause.  The contribution should be paid via the College front office before the beginning of September. Please feel welcome to contact Mr Pat Dell on 4321 6439 if you have any questions about our traditional celebration of Founder’s Day. Purpose of the day: Develop belonging and community for the students and staff at St Edward’s College Raise approximately $20,000 for our Christian Brothers’ Mission in Kenya following our Justice and Solidarity, and Inclusive Community EREA Touchstones To have fun What the day will look like: BBQ lunch will be provided Raffles (100 prizes) Games and activities including:  run the gauntlet, adrenalin rush, stairs sprint, computer games, movies, lolly shop, table tennis, casino games, skateboarding competition, hammer the nail, fake injuries special effects, ultimate frisbee, golf chipping, ice cream parlour, live music and much more NB:  Lunch, raffles and all activities are included in the $20 contribution except the Lolly and Icecream Shops (please bring cash if you would like to purchase something extra)

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.

Waterford Opportunities for Term 3 Homeless Sleepout:  Thursday 28 April 2022 Salvo’s Red Shield Appeal Edmund Rice International:  Walk, Run, Cycle, Swim, Surf, Skate And Raise Money For Our Local Community Peer Mentoring: Reading/Numeracy Assistance To Other Students St John’s First Aid Course Portfolio Attendance at Meetings and Involvement Clean Up Australia Clean4Shore Program Coast Shelter Assistance Kings Cross Excursion Your Local Community…eg. Sports Clubs, Surf Clubs, Parishes   Please see Mr Dell pdell@stedwards.nsw.edu.au or your Religious Education Teacher for more information.  

The College community came together to celebrate students' achievements and efforts in the classroom at Academic Assemblies on 20 July 2022. Students were presented with one of three awards: Consistent Effort Awards: Students who were presented with a Consistent Effort Award approached their studies during Semester One, with perseverance and resilience, and demonstrated high levels of organisation, cooperation and participation. To be presented with this award Students must have received nominations from the majority of their teachers. Academic Achievement Awards: Students who were presented with an Academic Achievement Award were actively involved in the classroom during Semester One, they developed effective study routines and were always working at their personal best. To be presented this award, students must have achieved an A grade in a number of subjects and have received nominations from teachers. Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards: Student who were presented with an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award had demonstrated academic excellence in all subjects during Semester One and had showcased sophisticated skills in and commitment to independent study. They always worked at their personal best, and strived to set and achieve their goals. To be presented this award, students must have achieve an A grade in the majority of subjects and have received nominations from teachers. We congratulate all award recipients. Years 7 to 9 [smallgallery fooid="38215"]   Years 10 to 12 [smallgallery fooid="38280"]   2022 Award Recipients   The Combined St Edward's College and St Joseph's College Concert Band Performance [embed]https://youtu.be/w82y5taJqUo[/embed]

There have been many exciting things happening in the Food Technology department during the first semester. The boys continue to embrace the practical side of Food Technology and Hospitality. The Year 9 and 10 students are increasing in confidence in their own skills and are starting to add their own flair to the presentation of their practicals. Year 11 Food Technology participated in a workshop with Sharyn from Cake & Plate. The boys decorated cupcakes with a “Marvel” theme and learnt how to mould and work with fondant. There were 5 compulsory styles and the boys were then able to create their own. A fun day was had by all!! Year 11 Hospitality had their first of two work-placements. The employers were impressed with their skills in the kitchen and ability to work in a commercial establishment. Year 12 Hospitality have added to their repertoire of practical skills preparing a High Tea (for an assessment task), as well as a delicious Passionfruit Sponge. The recipe is below. Year 12 also completed their Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee qualification at Blendco, Lisarow. We are grateful for Erin’s support in this training opportunity. Year 12 Food Technology went to East Coast Beverages and Grace Springs Farm as part of their study into the Operations of the Australian Food Industry and Food Manufacturing. It was a fantastic opportunity to view the paddock to plate concept locally, as well as seeing a farmer that is committed to the ethical treatment of her livestock. Passionfruit Sponge Recipe   [foogallery id="38374"]

The Year 12 Geography class visited Tamburlaine Organic Winery in the Hunter Valley last Wednesday to investigate wine making as part of their viticulture study. During the tour, students gained an insight into the wine making process, from the vineyard through to the bottling stage. The group developed a greater appreciation for both the art form and science involved in one of Australia's most important industries. Furthermore, the class got to explore parts of Pokolbin and terroir (sense of place), that make the Hunter Valley so good for wine production. To complete the experience and reward a hard day of learning, the class enjoyed a delicious lunch at a restaurant. A special mention to Tom McHale and Mitchell Pink, who enjoyed the brisket. A huge thank you to Mr Judd, who shared his expertise on the Australian wine industry with the students as they prepare for the Trial HSC.  

Please see below the timetable for the Year 12 Trial HSC Examination period which commences on Monday 1 August 2022. St Edwards College Trial HSC Timetable 2022  

Last term, some of our Year 7 and Year 8 students enjoyed travelling to Somersby to attend an equine therapy program at Holistic Equine. This Friday activities program is working on developing student confidence, achieving personal set goals, and learning skills as they work with different people and horses. Students have learnt how to approach, read and groom a horse; work in teams to create challenge obstacles and then lead a horse through it; work with a variety of horses such as miniature horses, brumby and quarter horses to problem solve and care for a horse. Each student had a favourite horse and spent time feeding the horses. We have decided to continue with the program this term and there are even some Year 9 students trialling it.      

The Open’s Rugby League team travelled down to Kerlie Park, Manly to play in the Sydney City Rugby League Finals Day. After battling washouts, venue changes and traffic on the way down we thought we were finally going to be able to play some footy. During the warm-up we were told that Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College had pulled-out of the day. This meant a change to the draw and game times. We eventually got out there to play Alexandria Park School (South Sydney Region) in our first game. A timid first set from both teams saw us finally get the ball and from there we ran away with the game winning comfortably 38-0. This was highlighted by some individual brilliance and support play in scoring several of our tries. It was great to see Sione Ofahengaue in Year 12, Sean Bullen in Year 11, Kurt Halls in Year 11 and DeVontae Votuua in Year 10, play their first game with the Opens team. There was a short turn-around into our second and final game (15 mins), which then became an actual Grand Final against De La Salle College (Cronulla Region). The game time was extended to warrant this, and it helped us with the result in the end. The game in the first half was a very tough and brutal match, with both teams trading some big hits and heavy contact. The game was fought in the middle and did not allow our slick backs many opportunities to get into the game. De La Salle scored first, late in the first half to lead 4-0 at the break. The team identified a few things to work on in the second half and went about capitalising on those changes. Changing angles and retreating our markers took away the wrestle and ruck control De La Salle had over us in the first half. This allowed us to play off some momentum going forward scoring tries from Malachai Smith and Tommo Peters. We eventually ran out winners 12-4 in a very tight game. A fantastic result that showed true grit and determination from the team. The Team Harry Bates, Sean Bullen, Leroy Carter-Mason, Charlie Cartwright, Ethan Cohen, Tyrone Dorrell, Atticus Fotofili, Kurt Halls, Aymn Hamilton, Jack Legge, Emmett Newlands, Emmet Nicholls, Sione Ofahengaue, Tommo Peters, Sebastian Plaister, Jackson Ryan, Joel Shereb, Malachai Smith, Zane Smith,  Mason Stafford, DeVontae Votuua, Cruz Yarnold  

Congratulations NSW All Schools Cross Country Congratulations to Will Browning in Year 11, who competed in the NSW All Schools Cross Country at Eastern Creek Raceway on Friday 22 July. In a fantastic run from Will he placed 12th in the Under 17 event over the 6 km race. It has certainly given Will the motivation to chase a Top 6 placing next year and earn a spot at the School Sport Australia Championships. Please see below for upcoming representative events:   Week Event Venue Date Week 2 Metro Cup Rugby League (Opens) Manly Tuesday 26 July 2022 Week 2 Under 14 Futsal State Finals Windsor Wednesday 27 July 2022 Week 2 Junior and Intermediate BBSSSA Basketball Terrigal Stadium Thursday 28 July (Rescheduled to Thursday 1 September 2022) Week 3 BBSSSA Under 13 Rugby League Gala Day Morrie Breen Oval Tuesday 2 August 2022 Week 3 Metro Cup Rugby League (Under 15's) Manly Tuesday 26 July 2022 Week 3 Central Coast All Schools Years 7 and 8 Oztag CCRSC Tuggerah Wednesday 3 August 2022  

College Athletics Team Below is a list of all students who have qualified for the College Athletics Team and the events they have qualified for. The team will compete at the Broken Bay (BBSSSA) Athletics Carnival at Homebush on Tuesday 30 August (Week 7) this Term. Students on the list have been emailed the information. Before that carnival, I need to submit all athletes in the events they are competing in by 9 August. Can all students on the list please do the following: Please look at the information and check the events you have been listed for. Reply via email jcarpenter@stedwards.nsw.edu.au with either a: YES, you are happy with those events or, NO and the events you want to withdraw from. For those boys listed in the 1500 m, you also have the option to run the 800 m. In your reply, include that you would like to run the 800 m. Under 12's Archie Lawson (100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump) Thomas Johnson (800m, 1500m) Thomas Gregory (100m, 200m) Oliver Craik (Javelin) Brendan Lin (Shot Put, Discus) Under 13's Joel Washington (1500m, Long Jump) Zachary Scaysbrook (100m, 200m, Junior Relay) Jordan Mawad (200m, Junior Relay) Liam Smith (400m, 800m, 1500m) Malcolm Hawkins (Discus) Owen Clark (Shot Put) Xavier McNeil (High Jump, Junior Relay) Tasman Holliday (Javelin) Harry Thorp (Junior Relay) Under 14's Kallum Moggs (100m, Shot Put, Javelin, Discus, Intermediate Relay) Giuseppe Merillo (100m, Intermediate Relay) Jude See (Junior Relay) Asher Armstrong (800m, 1500m) Eden Pearson (400m, 800m, 1500m) Isaac Plunkett (200m) Riley Carmody-Smith (200m, High Jump) Olly Graham (Long Jump) Under 15's Deakin Wright (200m, 800m, 1500m) Tristan Jackson (1500m) Cooper Jones (200m, 400m) Keanu Wells (100m, Long Jump, High Jump, Javelin, Intermediate Relay) Max Leaitua (Shot Put, Discus) Will Lyons (100m, Intermediate Relay) Under 16's Blake Downs (800m, 1500m) Marlen Wilson (400m, 800m, 1500m, High Jump) Christopher Rae (100m, 200m, Long Jump, Senior Relay) Jay Bonython (200m) Lincoln Markulin (Shot Put, Javelin, Discus) Brodie Graham (100m) Opens Will Browning (800m, 1500m) Koby Salter (800m, 1500m) Aymn Hamilton (100m, 200m, Javelin, Senior Relay) Noah Nakagawa (200m, Senior Relay) Tom Lawton (400m) Tommo Peters (100m, Senior Relay) Marley Medina (Long Jump) Zane Smith (High Jump) Parker Robinson (Shot Put) Tyronne Dorrell (Discus)   Finally, at the Broken Bay event – they also run the below events. If you are keen to compete in the below events:  In your reply, include the event you would like to compete in and your time/distance. Triple Jump 12-15 16+ Walk 12-14 15+ Hurdles 12 (80m) 13 & 14 (90m) 15 & 16 (100m) 17+ (110m)   NSWCCC Athletics Athletes who place 1st (400m, Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, and Triple Jump) or 1st and 2nd (100m, 200, 800m, 1500m and walk) at the Broken Bay (BBSSSA) event will qualify for the NSWCCC Athletics Carnival on Monday 12 September at SOPAC, Homebush.   NSW ALL Schools Athletics Championships Students can also 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/  

See the links below for the latest training opportunities and industry information.   Central Coast Council is excited to offer Traineeship opportunities for motivated people who have an interest in gaining “hands on” work experience and technical training as a Child Care Educator. The objective of the program is to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to complete the Traineeship, with a view to establishing a career in Early Childhood Education and Care. Trainee Educators - Certificate III Primary Work Location: Central Coast NSW Launch your child care career with one of the Central Coast's largest employers Excellent learning opportunities with great mentors 4 x Temporary full time Certificate III Traineeships for up to 18 months No previous child care qualifications required Speak to Kailah Larsen, Organisational Development Lead Specialist from Central Coast Council and the team in person at the Central Coast Apprenticeship / Traineeship and Jobs Expo: Date: Tuesday 16 August 2022 Location: Mingara Recreational Centre - 12/14 Mingara Dr Tumbi Umbi NSW Time: 3pm to 8pm 0447 331 399   | www.training.nsw.gov.au Level 1 | 117 Bull Street | Newcastle West NSW 2302 | Locked Bag 542 | Newcastle NSW 2300 Follow us Twitter: @NSWEducation Facebook: @NSWDepartmentofEducation YouTube: NSWDepartmentofEducation Instagram: @NSWEducation     Expression of Interest Click to fill-in a form for us to contact you TAFE NSW Website Links Click a link below to enrol on the TAFE website (not all course links are up, some links are an expression of interest link) Email: Leanne.Foster3@tafensw.edu.au for any direct enquiries Start Date: 18th July 2022 // Full-time Study // 1 Semester EORA TAFE Courses Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Certificate III in Music (Performance) Certificate III in Music (Sound production) Certificate IV in Music (Performance) Certificate IV in Music (Sound production) Certificate IV in Photography and digital imaging Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People     Everyone is welcome at NAS Open Day, from those considering art as a career to anyone simply curious about what happens behind the school’s historic sandstone walls. There will be plenty of opportunities to see what life is like for students at Australia's leading art school, with demonstrations in the studios, the chance to drop in on classes, talk to current students and teachers, and enjoy shows in our exhibition spaces. Book into a two-hour time slot for your visit, speak to staff at our course enquiry desk, pop into an information talk about our BFA, MFA and DFA degrees, or speak with our faculty in a one-on-one advice session. There are five time slots to choose from, register today through the link below. We look forward to meeting you! Register Here         2023 Applications Are Open Are you interested in a developing your skills in the creative arts? Apply now to study at NIDA. Applications are open for our Undergraduate, Vocational Studies and Postgraduate courses- for more information about the application requirements check out the course profiles below. Applications close 30 September 2022 We're here to help. If you have any questions about your application or the audition/interview process for non-performance and performance courses alike, get in touch with us via email at applications@nida.edu.au. Click Here to Apply Now             10 Jobs that Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago We talk a lot about how the world of work has – and continues – to change. But how are these changes informing the job market and the types of jobs available today? Great questions! And we thought it would be an excellent opportunity to sit down and look at some of the jobs currently in demand and emerging that you wouldn’t have found on SEEK or anywhere else ten years ago. Let’s get into it! So, What New Jobs Are There? It’ll probably come as no surprise, but many of these jobs have come about due to increased use and reliance on various technologies across different industries. It’s super interesting to see how businesses are responding to technological advances and the human roles needed to adopt them: 1. DRIVERLESS CAR ENGINEER Once completely the realm of science-fiction, technology is well and truly catching up! Thanks to companies like Tesla and General Motors, driverless cars are on the up. It’s not just personal cars either – trucks, trains and buses are all evolving to be driverless like the RAC Intelli-bus – a driverless shuttle operating in South Perth, Western Australia, since August 2016. And with the rise of this new technology, a new type of engineer is required. Autonomous vehicles have different requirements and engineering needs from human-driven vehicles – enter the field driverless car engineers! 2. RIDESHARING DELIVERY SERVICES It might be hard to imagine a world pre-Uber eats, but it was only in 2014 that it launched, and many other similar services emerged around the same time. Building on the need in the industry for delivery drivers who wanted the flexibility to build their work-life balance through a self-employed role, Uber Eats, Deliveroo and other services launched into the market with great success. 3. SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER Social media has become a massive part of our lives and economies. From Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and now, TikTok – these platforms are shaping our personal lives and professional businesses. To stay current, brands need to understand the power of social media and utilise it in the right ways. One way they do it is to use social media influencers to promote a product or a service. The fact this career keeps growing is proof it’s one that might be here to stay. 4. PODCAST PRODUCER Love or hate them; podcasts are big business these days! Circle back ten years, and you might have found a handful out there, but podcasts have grown as people started discovering the value of presenting ideas in different ways. With over 2 million podcasts now existing worldwide the emergence of a new role has evolved: podcast producers. Helping successful hosts create and deliver a polished show, podcast producers support guest scheduling and management, quality control, promotion and uploading new episodes to platforms. 5. BIG DATA SCIENTIST Data mining, machine learning, and big data were barely on the tech radar ten years ago, but today they’re a core part of how many organisations operate. From Google search data to Twitter feeds, website hotspots and cold zones – understanding, interpreting and presenting big data and how to make the most of it is a core part of big data scientists’ work. They help companies better understand and use big data to reach audiences and promote services in positive ways. 6. BLOCKCHAIN ANALYST We’re probably not the best people to ask about blockchain – we’re still trying to figure out our regular banking! But that’s where a blockchain analyst can step in instead! With the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, blockchain is becoming an integral technology. Blockchain analysts are experts in the tech and use their knowledge to advise and support companies to maximise the benefits of tapping into this market. 7. ESPORTS GAMES COACH You might have heard of ‘fantasy football’ and thought it was just a hobby for a few die-hard fans, but eSports is BIG business. ESports – a competitive video gaming industry between professional players and teams – commands billions of dollars annually and their events fills stadiums with participants and fans. As more and more people seek to get involved, those who have made a success of it are offering their expertise in the form of eSports Coaches. Helping and assisting gamers to go from strength to strength is a new role that’s already seeing lots of interest and demand! 8. CLOUD ARCHITECT Cloud software stores information online rather than on individual computer hard drives. Many applications are supported by cloud software – including your smartphone and Netflix. Cloud computing continues to grow, creating the need for cloud specialists. Often referred to as cloud architects, these tech-savvy individuals support planning, designing and maintaining the systems a company uses for their cloud computing needs. Cloud architects support everything from storage processes to data security. 9. CHIEF LISTENING OPERATOR No – we didn’t just make that up – it’s a fundamental role! Again, social media is to thank for the development of this one. As more people take to their platforms to talk about, complain about, and share stories of different services and companies, chief listening officers (CLO) play a role in seeing what’s being said about the company they work for. A CLO is responsible for monitoring an organisation’s online presence, taking the information they find and passing it to relevant departments or teams to be dealt with appropriately. It could be a complaint or a good news story – anything that relates to the business somehow. 10. SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT It’s no surprise that sustainability has become a huge agenda for lots of businesses in recent years, and many want to know how they can do more to reduce their overall carbon footprint and support climate change issues. Sustainability consultants work across various industries making recommendations and action plans to help companies do this. You can find sustainability consultants working in mining, construction and manufacturing, food production and agriculture, fashion and clothing manufacturing – and more! Where to From Here? We’re working hard to keep our Industry Profiles as up-to-date as we possibly can, adding new jobs and information that will you make the decisions you need to decide on your next career steps. Head over to these pages now to learn more about a huge range of prominent industries available in Australia!     Sydney Flight College is excited to announce that applications for our Diploma of Aviation programs are now open throughout 2023. Structured as a double diploma offering students full qualifications to enter the industry as multi engine instrument rated commercial pilots, our program will see students progress to professional aviators in as little as 16 months. Flight training is conducted on our modern aircraft fleet from the Piper Cherokee family including our new Archer TX, up to the Cessna 182 Skylane and next generation Diamond DA42. These aircraft are equipped with next generation avionics and the latest advances in safety and comfort. Courses starting October 10th 2022 and throughout 2023 – it’s time for budding aviators to start their Journey with SFC today. Click Here for More Information   2022 Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos The first of our Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos is just around the corner, providing opportunities for students and job seekers you won't receive anywhere else. Not to be missed. Bring copies of your resume and get in first. **Free entry** About the Expos After three years of postponements and cancellations due to COVID-19, the Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos are set to return with a bang in August/September 2022. Our annual Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos attract over 16000 visitors and 300 exhibitors combined and are widely accepted as the premier expos of their kind in NSW. The timing of the expos are a hit with families as it allows parents to attend with their children and have those all-important career chats with industry experts. The expos kick off the recruitment process. Exhibitors get the chance to collect resumes for current vacancies and promote their organisation for upcoming recruitment drives. Click here to view highlights of the Western Sydney Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo. With a lot of major infrastructure projects underway there has never been a better time to start your journey on a rewarding career path. This is the perfect chance to meet experts representing industry, businesses, group training companies, registered training organisations and many more and apply for apprenticeships, traineeships, jobs and further education pathways. Whether you are at school and looking for a career path, a parent hoping to give your child the best opportunities in life, looking for a career change or a job-seeker looking to commence a rewarding career, the 2022 Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos have all the answers you need. Where & When Northern Sydney Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo Tuesday 9 August 2022 - 3pm to 8pm The Concourse, Civic Pavilion, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW Central Coast Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo Tuesday 16 August 2022 - 3pm to 8pm Mingara Recreation Club, 12/14 Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi NSW Illawarra Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo Tuesday 23 August 2022 - 3pm to 8pm Illawarra Sports Stadium, Fred Finch Park, Berkeley NSW South Western Sydney/Macarthur Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo Tuesday 30 August 2022 - 3pm to 8pm Liverpool Catholic Club, 424/458 Hoxton Park Rd, Prestons NSW Western Sydney Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo Tuesday 6 September 2022 - 3pm to 8pm Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, 30 Herbert St, Cambridge Park NSW  

Please see the information below regarding university information and opportunities.   Are you a high-achieving senior student  interested in a career in teaching? Great news, applications for the NSW Department of Education’s scholarships for future teachers are now open. Available to HSC students, the scholarships offer a range of benefits and incentives, including financial support whilst studying and a permanent teaching position in a NSW public school on successful completion of studies. A number of scholarship programs are available, including: teach.Maths NOW Scholarship: for future teachers of secondary mathematics. Teacher Education Scholarship: for future secondary or inclusive education teachers. Teacher Education Scholarship - Aboriginal: for future teachers who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. teach.Rural Scholarship: for future rural or remote NSW public school teachers. Applications for the department’s future teacher scholarship programs close Friday, 26 August 2022. To find out more about the scholarship programs and for advice on how to apply, register for a Teaching 101 Webinar with the Teach NSW team throughout July and August. Career advisors are encouraged to register to view a session with their senior students. There are also a range of programs currently open to NSW Department of Education teachers looking to enhance their career. The programs offer the opportunity to retrain or upskill in a high-demand or specialist teaching area. For further information, visit the Teach NSW website, or contact the team via hrpromotions@det.nsw.edu.au.   Do not miss some great opportunities. Scholarship & Bursary information First Round Applications will close on 25 September 2022. Applications to live at New College in 2023 are now open. Applications require an interview with the Dean. If you will be in this part of Sydney at another time and would like to arrange a tour of the New College, or would like to bring a group of students to UNSW, we can arrange a suitable tour. Please email admissions@newcollege.unsw.edu.au to make a booking.   New College Brochure   2023 Scholarship and Bursary Application Form     UPCOMING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS OPEN DAY (ON CAMPUS) 13 August 2022 Students and parents are invited to join us on campus on Open Day to experience all we have to offer. They can attend info sessions, speak with academics about our degrees, majors and specialisations; learn about our scholarships, adjustment factors and pathways; speak to current students about uni life, and jump on a campus and faculty tours. Click Here to Register   MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY CO-OP Q&A -How to apply and make your application stand out. 16 August 2022; 5:00 - 5:30pm Hear from our Student Ambassadors who received offers via this program and are current students at Macquarie, along with academics associated with the program. In this session, we'll provide information on how to apply for Macquarie’s Co-op program while providing attendees the opportunity to ask questions.   The ICMS Professional Scholarship Program is exemplary within the Australian Higher Education sector. The ICMS Professional Scholarship is open to Australian and New Zealand high school students currently completing their final school year or those on a Gap Year Applications for this scholarship will be considered for the ICMS Professional Scholarship. ICMS will match the candidates to the most appropriate scholarship. Students are welcome to note or refer to a particular scholarship in their written application. Together with the Corporate Sponsored Scholarships, ICMS Professional Scholarships include: ICMS Bachelor of Business Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Business (International Tourism) Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management) Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Event Management Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Hospitality Management Scholarship ICMS Bachelor of Property (Development, Investment and Valuation) Scholarship JOIN US AT ICMS OPEN DAY THIS AUGUST The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a leader in career-focused education, offering internationally recognised undergraduate bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate master’s degrees at our Manly and Sydney City campuses. Join us at our annual on-campus Open Day! You’ll discover why ICMS’s personal mentoring approach could make all the difference to your future career success – and help you to make the most of your student years! SNAP SHOT of the DAY Attend Degree course briefings with Lecturers Get insights from Current Students Find out about Scholarships Learn about our Work Integrated Learning program Hear from industry leading Alumni Speak personally to Admissions Save your spot now! Open Day will be held at our iconic Manly campus overlooking the beach – space is limited, so be quick. We promise to send you the full schedule and reminders nearer the time. WHAT TO EXPECT Being a ‘Professional Mentor’ to our students is not simply about the fact that 100% of our degrees include built-in Industry Training experience. It’s an approach that is woven into all that we do. Come and learn what it could mean for your career! Register Now     Southern Cross University is offering one lucky student the opportunity to win a scholarship worth $15,000! To enter, register for Southern Cross University Open Day 2022 and submit a 200-word response or a 90 second video answering this question: “Why do you want to study at Southern Cross University?” Your entry can be as creative as you wish! Check out last year’s winner for inspiration. Register Here The Southern Cross University Open Day Scholarship Competition ends 12 August 2022. Terms and conditions apply. This year, Open Day is back in-person and online at Southern Cross University. Right now, you can explore online content about courses, campuses, and the student experience. Then from 5–7 August, register to experience campus tours and live panel sessions hosted by lecturers, students, and industry experts at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses.  

All Courses Available Soon All 2023 courses from UAC’s participating institutions will be available on UAC’s website in early August. For students who have already applied, this is the time for them to log in to their application and review and update their preferences. For students who haven’t yet applied the early bird period ends on Friday 30 September, at which time the processing fee increases. Even if they’re not sure what course they want to study, they should apply now and put in any course as a placeholder until they are ready to decide. UAC PIN reminder An email will be sent to Year 12 students who haven’t applied in early August to remind them of their UAC PIN. PINs will be emailed to the address they have registered with NESA, so they need to ensure that this is a current email address. To start their UAC application students will need their Year 12 student number (issued through their school) and their UAC PIN. Once they have applied, they can then use their UAC application number and UAC PIN to log in and manage their application. If students don’t have their UAC PIN email, or are having problems with their PIN, they can read the PIN FAQs or contact UAC. Early Offers to Year 12 Students While the ATAR is still the main selection tool used by most unis, there are other ways for students to show that they’re ready to succeed at tertiary study. This means they may be able to receive an offer to university before ATARs are released. Why apply through UAC? Applying through UAC allows students to choose from more than 2,300 courses across 27 institutions in one application. Some of those institutions also offer direct applications. Students unsure about whether they should apply through UAC or direct to an institution should consider the following: not all institutions accept direct applications from Year 12 students having a UAC application also allows students to apply for the Educational Access Scheme, Schools Recommendation Scheme and Equity Scholarships having a UAC application enables students to apply for up to five different courses and to change their mind as often as they wish in just a few clicks having a UAC application as well as a direct application with different preferences will give students more chance of securing an offer. Career Guidance Understandably, many Year 12 students are still figuring out what to do when they leave school, let alone setting clear career goals. Among his many practical career tips for school leavers, careers expert Phillip Williamson suggests that students focus on their direction, not their destination. Your student can book in for a personalised session with the National Careers Institute's School Leavers Information Service. In this free, 45-minute session, they will speak one-on-one with a qualified careers practitioner who can help them make informed decisions about their next steps. Connect With us  UAC Digital UAC Digital offers a series of webinars on topics relevant to students, careers advisers, parents, and anyone navigating their path to higher education. The next scheduled event is Let’s Chat – Year 10 Subject Selection on Wednesday 20 July. Upcoming events include exploring fields of study such as engineering and IT, teaching, social science and arts, law, and health. Social media live For those who missed the UAC scholarships and schemes information session on 24 May, they can watch the recording on Facebook Watch. ​ Key dates ​ 19 Sep 2022   11.59pm SRS applications close   ​ 30 Sep 2022   11.59pm Early bird application fee ends: application fee increases from $73 to $200 ​ ​ 11 Nov 2022   7.30am First SRS offers released. These are the first offers Year 12 students can receive through UAC ​   ​ 22 Nov 2022   11.59pm Deadline to submit EAS application and documents to be considered for December Round 2 ​ ​ 15 Dec 2022   6.00am NSW HSC results released by NESA ​   ​ 15 Dec 2022   9.00am NSW and ACT ATARs released ​ ​ 15 Dec 2022   9.00am EAS eligibility letters release commences ​   ​ 22 Dec 2022   7.30am December Round 2 offers released: first offers based on ATARs ​ ​ 23 Dec 2022   9.00am Year 12 ES offers commence ​   ​ 12 Jan 2023   7.30am January Round 1 offers released ​   Year 12 Alternative Entry Pathway Alternative Entry Pathway Information  

Supporting Your Teen to Have Healthy Self-Esteem   What do you remember most from your teen years? An often carefree and exciting time, but with many changes taking place both physically, emotionally and cognitively. With these changes can come feelings of confusion and insecurity around self-image and self-esteem where teens need our support and guidance. There is clear evidence that fathers can have a distinct impact on their teenager’s self-esteem, particularly when it comes to their daughters. Three tips to support their self-esteem Encourage them to try new activities and take calculated risks. Show them that their opinions and what they say is valued and important to you.  Evaluate the realism of images seen online, on TV and movies. Remind them that what's portrayed is not reflective of real life; that they shouldn't compare themselves to these ideals. Click Here to Read More   Top Fathering Tips Take part in activities they enjoy. Engage in things they want to do and do it together. Whether it's gaming, sport, creative arts or going out to their favourite place to eat. ​​​​​ Make the most of the time in the car. Drive them to and from friend's houses or outings and spend the travel time catching up. Take an interest in their friends. This will give you valuable insight into how they are coping emotionally and socially, as well as connect you to the young people most important to your child. Dr Bruce Robinson: Planning a Dad Trip with your Son - Watch Now   Fostering the Connection With your Stepchild  - Read More  

The Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment would like to advise all parents and guardians that it collects certain information about your child’s school, its staff, and student body. To read the full notice, please see the link below: 2022 Census Privacy Notice  

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