The annual Catholic Mission Mass was celebrated at The Diocesan Cathedral, Waitara. All schools from the Diocese were in attendance to acknowledge the great work Catholic Mission does to raising awareness and money for disadvantaged communities all over the world. The country that Catholic Mission are trying to help most this year is Ethiopia. Ethiopia is experiencing very difficult circumstances at the moment and need support in many areas. At this moving ceremony funds raised by the students from each school were presented to representatives from Catholic Mission so that they can continue their charitable works. The following Year 10 students did a great job represented the College at this significant event Ronan Bishop Marco Sgaravizzi Marshall Dodsworth Leon Towle   Mr Beacroft Director of Mission

Click the YouTube link below for the latest Homeroom Edition of SECTV hosted by William Shaddock, Fletcher Moore and Noah Nakagawa.   [embed]https://youtu.be/qh4SHXCnhWg[/embed]    

It has been an exciting Semester 2 for the HSIE Faculty. Students in Year's 7-10 have embarked upon a range of critical and thought provoking projects that have provided them with valuable learning experiences and opportunities to demonstrate their learning creatively. Furthermore, the hard work of our valuable Commerce teachers oversaw the Year 9 Commerce students raising a whopping $1000 on Founder's Day - selling soft drink, lollies and cupcakes. Our young entrepreneurs have a bright future. Recently, Year 8 completed their first investigative fieldwork task on the school grounds and Brisbane Waters. They were tasked with determining the health and value of Brisbane Water by using a range of primary and secondary data collecting techniques. A highlight was the boys learning about the vital role mangroves play in the ecosystem and repeatedly saying 'phenotopores'! A big thanks to the Science faculty for lending their expertise and equipment to help support the task. We have had some really positive feedback from the students. [foogallery id="40507"]

Last Wednesday morning, the very first ‘Breakfast with Books’ was launched in Room 57. Around 20 students and several staff attended, donating $2 for some breakfast and a quiet space to start their day with a good book. The new group is the latest initiative of the English staff and is led by Mrs Titheradge. Mrs Titheradge said she was pleased with the turn out and was looking forward to the group continuing and thriving over the coming weeks. The first boys were welcomed to the group with a commemorative ‘Breakfast with Books’ bookmark and a comfortable space filled with café seating and soft bean-bags to relax and read. The group was developed to meet the need within the College of those students who have a love for literature, reading and, of course, breakfast! On the menu each Wednesday will be Nutella Overnight Oats (which were the crowd favourite on Wednesday), Ham and Cheese Toasties, Cheese and Bacon Rolls, Breakfast Muffins, Banana Bread, Weet-bix with Honey, Fruit and tea or hot chocolate. The English department at the College are leading a number of new initiatives this year and into 2023 to create a space where those talented and interested English students can be recognised and valued for the amazing work they do in the classroom. Many students at the College read regularly, but many just don’t have the space or time to do so at home. This club is for anyone and everyone to come along and try! Reading improves brain connectivity, empowers you to empathize with other people, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and heart rate as well as fighting depression symptoms. What better way to start your day and get some positive impacts! To gain entry to the group each Wednesday, students and staff need to simply BYO book, a mug and a $2 donation. We look forward to seeing lots of new faces over the coming weeks! [foogallery id="40461"]

As part of the aim to recognise and reward those students who consistently achieve outstanding results and put in their full effort, the English staff are currently trialling a new program aimed at rewarding these students. For the months of October and November, each English teacher will nominate two students from each of their classes to go into the running to be recognised as ‘English Star of The Month’. One student will be rewarded for achievement and one for effort. The English staff are keen to acknowledge those students who bring joy to the classroom through their love of learning. These students will go into a draw to receive a certificate at assembly on Friday 18th November. As well as the certificate, students will be presented with a selection of prizes aimed at creating awareness around the creative and dedicated students we have at the College in English. The students will be featured in the Touchstones Newsletter and, most exciting of all, will receive an exclusive invitation to the first ever English Immersion Day happening at the College on Monday 12th December. The immersion day will involve some creative ways to engage with English, a trivia afternoon, recess and lunch as well as a special screening of ‘The Grinch’ to tie in with the theme of the day, ‘Merry Grinch-mas’. The English staff hope that the ‘English Stars of The Month’ and our special immersion days will be a huge success, allowing them to continue into next year.  Plans are already underway for themed immersion days in 2023 centred around ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and Shakespeare. To be in the running to be rewarded, all students need to do is continue to work to their full potential. It’s that simple! English staff are keeping a careful and watchful eye, especially on students who consistently perform well and have a true love for all things English. Keep your eye on our upcoming newsletters to see who makes the cut.  

Getting to Know Your English Teacher Series The next part of Getting to Know Your English Teacher  is now available.  We hope you enjoyed an insight into the careers of our English Faculty in the last Newsletter. Click the image to read the latest profile. [caption id="attachment_40457" align="aligncenter" width="229"] Ms Elissa Bailey[/caption]

On Monday 24 October the Under 13's Touch Football Team, Mr Reynolds and Mr Rozario made the journey down to Frenchs Forest in what would turn out to be a very wet day of footy. With the heavens opening and the wind kicking up, the boys' first game was to be a soggy one against St  Augustine's Catholic College. Both sides were equally matched, only a few late errors proving the difference, with the team going down 3-2. The next two games against St Peter's Catholic College and St Leo's Catholic College were much improved, the boys driving the ball down the middle well and getting both teams on the back foot, eventually winning 3-1 and 5-2 respectively. With the rain not easing and conditions getting worse, the decision was made by the organisers to alter how many teams would play in the finals, meaning the team just missed out because of their one loss. In what was a very wet and windy day, the boys enjoyed representing the College and played with great spirit the whole day. Some standouts being both Flakus brothers Austen and Noah, Matt Norman and Nixon Yarnold in attack, and Cooper Smith and Jack Humphris in defence. Thank you to Mr Reynolds for driving the bus and Hunter Kay and Byron Marks for making the trip to referee the day.

The team travelled to Bankstown City full of confidence after a resounding BBSSSA tournament victory. The boys started well and jumped out to an 11-0 half time lead against Trinity Catholic College. Jesse Hughan was outstanding on offence, making scoring look easy in congested areas. The second half was even more fluid and the final result was a strong 32-7 win. McCarthy Catholic College proved much tougher opponents and the boys were trailing by 5 points with 5 minutes to go in the second half. Some sharp-shooting from Cruz McMahon proved the difference as the team rallied late in the game to record an important 25-18 victory. Neo Thompson rebounded the ball well, while Mackay Jackson also found his shooting boots to record 9 points for the game. The match up with St Gregory’s Catholic College proved the most entertaining game, with the boys coming from behind to level the scores with 25 seconds remaining. St Gregory’s made a tough shot to lead by 2 with 8 seconds to go and although we had a good look at scoring it wasn’t to be and the 20-22 loss saw us finish the day with 2 wins, 1 loss and all to play for in the cross-over pool match on Tuesday. Another entertaining game against Corpus Christi Catholic College ended in a dramatic 33-33 draw. The team led the game by 8 at one point, but were pegged back by an extraordinarily talented shooter from the opposition. Neo Thompson made a lay up with 20 second left and the team led by 3. Somehow, the oppositions best player found a space between two of our defenders and scored a dramatic last second leveller. This result saw the team qualify for the Championship quarter-final against MacKillop Catholic College from Port Macquarie – a formidable foe. This proved all too true as the team exited the tournament, losing their final match 20-34 to a very talented opposition. Despite making a late run, MacKillop’s all round game proved too strong.        

See below for what's coming up in sport: Week Event Venue Date Week 4 NSWCCC Basketball Junior Bankstown Basketball Stadium Monday 31 October 2022 Week 4 NSWCCC Basketball Intermediate Condell Park Monday 31 October Week 4 Downie Shield Cricket Round 2 vs St Peter's Catholic College Rogers Park, Woy Woy Monday 31 October Week 4 Berg Shield Cricket Round 2 vs St Peter's Catholic College Hylton Moore Oval Tuesday 1 November Week 4 Wombats Cup Opens Waterpolo PLC Woy Woy Wednesday 2 November Week 6 BBSSSA Surfing and Body Boarding Shelly Beach Cancelled Week 7 BBSSSA Surf Lifesaving Terrigal Beach Thursday 24 November Week 8 BBSSSA Tennis Queenwood Tennis Centre Tuesday 29 November Week 8 BBSSSA Beach Volleyball Manly Beach Tuesday 29 November      

Information for 2022 HSC VET Students – NESA Students Online Students Online is your source for information about your study from Year 10 to the HSC. Once you have logged into Students Online: check your details are correct - your name, courses, address, email and phone number Your name shown in Students Online is what you see on your certificates. If your name needs changing – see your school ASAP. You can change your address, email and phone number in the Personal Details section. You should update your email to a non-school email you can easily access. Assessment ranks are available after the final HSC exam has finished. HSC results released from 15 December 2022. All VET certificates are available for download in Certificates/eRecord from 5.00 pm on 14 December 2022. Schools may make a request to vetrecords@nesa.nsw.edu.au on behalf of students if required earlier. Attached are instructions to assist with downloading your certificate. Find helpful information in My Account under Manuals and Guides. NESA Student Credential download instructions    

Congratulations to the following 22 students who have received an early offer to study at Macquarie University in 2023. Student Course Cody Selwood Bachelor of Science Cooper Lord Bachelor of International Studies Jett Heaney Bachelor of Medical Sciences Lucas Hautrive Bachelor of Information Technology Luke Richards Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Noah Hamilton Bachelor of Clinical Science Reece Tredwell Bachelor of Media and Communications Regan O'Brien Bachelor of Media and Communications Ronan Grattan Bachelor of Media and Communications Nicholas Green Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science William Frost-Foster Bachelor of Media and Communications Louis Whyatt Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Christopher Kemp Bachelor of Business Analytics Christian Rose Bachelor of Media and Communications Hamish Beverley Bachelor of Psychology Liam Knott Bachelor of Commerce Michael Holmes Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce Owen Bradstreet Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Laws Matthew Prazauskas Bachelor of Business Administration Kit Gillings Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science Jacob Newport Bachelor of Medical Sciences Christopher Murray Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Please see the links below for traineeships, apprenticeships and opportunities available: About to leave school, have you ever considered an exciting opportunity in Accounting? Be part of something amazing where we want you to #bebetteroff Award Winning, ASX listed, AFR Top 25 Accounting Firm 2021 / 2022 Great Place to Work® and B Corp Certified Winner of Employer of Choice 2022 Australian Business Awards Kelly+Partners Group (ASX:KPG) is one of the Australia’s most progressive and fast growing financial services groups across accounting, wealth, finance and investing. Established in 2006 and growing at over 30% per annum, we are a certified Great Place to Work (2021 and 2022) and B Corp company who operate with a clear mission: to help the people, businesses, and communities we serve be better off. As an organisation, everything we do is guided by a set of principles that define our character and culture. As a team we strive to live out our values each and every day: Want The Best For Others Does What They Say One Team, One Best Way To be considered for this role, you will need to be enrolled in Commerce (Accounting) degree at university or, willing and eligible to enrol. Why join us at Kelly+Partners? In addition to working in an organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have the following benefits: Real and attainable career progression In depth mentoring by your Client Director Genuine commitment and access to bespoke learning and professional development Opportunity to have equity ownership in a growing business Collaborative, dynamic and engaging culture Accessibility and proximity to our senior leadership team including our Founder and Chief Executive Officer For further information please contact Helen on 0403886194 or email helen.piazza@kellyaprtners.com.au.   Apprenticeships Available B&K Revegetation & Landscaping is a Commercial Landscaping company, specialising in large scale commercial landscape and revegetation projects across NSW. We are looking at employing a number of Apprentices to undertake either: Certificate III In Landscape Construction Certificate III Parks and Gardens Combining formal study through TAFE (1 day per week) and paid on-the-job training is a great way to obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and practical skills. We are looking at engaging the Apprentices as soon as we can so that they can commence at TAFE next year. Lyndall Hughes Commercial Manager Telephone:  02 43844159  Mobile:  0448 403 154 E lyndall.hughes@bkreveg.com.au  W www.bkreveg.com.au         We are a Central Coast (West Gosford) business  having recently relocated from Brisbane We are interested in hiring a junior worker  for the office which is an import wholesale and retail operation, packing orders of small jewellery items for dispatch. There is also personalised gift production using laser and UV printing. The office is a new fit out, air conditioned and clean environment. We are looking for someone who has a good work ethic, an eye for detail, works well as part of a team and is very reliable. There would be the opportunity for the candidate to also learn to use a laser and UV printer so ability to use basic computer software and some dexterity with/ interest in  machinery would also be helpful The role is permanent and full time 38 hours per week. Award rates and conditions are provided including superannuation and all leave requirements. If you have someone you feel would be a good fit kindly contact us is you need further details. Kathryn : 0431626388 Kind regards, Kathryn Weir Gifted from the Heart Unit 19 , 13 Gibbens Road West Gosford, NSW, Australia 2250 Email : customer.care@giftedfromtheheart.com.au Website : www.giftedfromtheheart.com.au     We currently have a full time traineeship for the 2023 AFL Young Leader Program for your school leavers. Would you please pass this information onto your current grade 12 students.  If they wish to apply for the position, please provide them with the links below. https://aflsportsready.com.au/jobs-board/2023-afl-young-leader-program/ https://www.seek.com.au/job/58931189 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Cheers. Christine Clifford Field Officer (NSW/ACT) (Mon, Tues, Thurs) AFL SportsReady Level 1, Building 220, Bent St Moore Park NSW 2021 T: +61 3 8532 7200              M: 0459 934 589 E: christine.clifford@aflsportsready.com.au     Please see below a list of great opportunities for Year 12 school leavers 2022. Disability Support Traineeships (Part time) – 20 positions available – Tumbi Umbi – CA Care Services Childcare Worker Traineeships (Full Time) – 6 Positions available – Wamberal – Alkira Early Learning Centre Carpentry Apprenticeships (Full Time) – 6 Positions available – Berkeley Vale – Pluim Group Engineering Apprenticeship (Full Time) – 4 Positions available – North Gosford – Pro Ali Design Cabinet Making Apprenticeship (Full Time) – 4 positions available – Ourimbah – Affordable Wardrobes For further information please send me an email. MICHAEL BROLLY m. 0490 125 830 w. www.businessaustralia.com   Micromex is a Market Research company located in the Tuggerah Business Park and we currently have positions available for Market Research Interviewers. The hours of the role are from 5pm - 8:30pm weekdays and 10am-4pm weekends so fit ideally with High School Students around their studies, we also offer a very attractive rate of pay. We would very much appreciate if you could share our current job advertisement with the relevant people (be it career advisors, etc.). Follow this link to apply: https://app.keysurvey.com/f/1154479/2b77/ http:/app.keysurvey.com/f/1154479/2b77/ Feel free to email any resumes of willing participants. If you would like to ask any questions about our company, or speak with somebody prior to sharing our job ad, please contact: (02) 4352 2388 We appreciate your assistance. Kind Regards, Matthew Johnston (61 2) 4352 2388   www.micromex.com.au  

Please see the links below for the latest information from universities.     ATAR Info Day The University of Newcastle is hosting ATAR Info Day Join us on campus at our ATAR Info Day to get all your questions answered to kick start your uni journey! If you have questions about studying in 2023 or didn’t quite get the marks you need, our ATAR Info Day is a chance to chat with our admissions and pathways teams to help you understand your adjusted ATAR and entry options. Date: Thursday 15 December 2022 Times and Locations: Callaghan – 10:00am-1:00pm – Park on the Hill NUspace – 10:00am-1:00pm – Meet in foyer Central Coast Clinical School (Gosford Campus) – 10:00am-1:00pm – Meet in foyer Ourimbah – 3:00pm-5:00pm – Library / Quad Our ATAR Info Day is a drop-in style event, no registration required. For further information click here or email futurestudents@newcastle.edu.au. Removal of Library Membership Fees for High School Students Who can join? Year 7-12 secondary school students. Teachers may join the University  Library as Community, Corporate, or Alumni Members. How do I join? 1. Pick up a form from any UON Library or download the application form from the link below 2. Fill in your details and have your parent/guardian sign the form 3. Return the form to the UON Library Will I be able to use the library spaces? Yes! As a High School member you will be able to access any of our libraries during opening hours. Unfortunately we are not able to provide after hours access to 24/7 spaces. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ACCESS APPLICATION FORM Are you looking at studying a University degree after completing TAFE and other vocational qualifications? We invite you to join us for our TAFE / VET 2 Uni webinar recorded via zoom. Tune in to hear from our admissions staff and student ambassadors who will cover the following topics: · Info about our University · How to apply · TAFE entry pathway (and other vocational qualifications) · Scholarships · Support and services Our Student Ambassador will share their experiences coming to Uni via the TAFE pathway as well as time for Q&A. Date & Time: Oct 26, 2022 05:00 PM School Recommendation Scheme Offers As you are aware, the period for students to begin receiving information and offers through our Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) is almost here.    Students will receive communications during the HSC period to provide them with information to maximise their chances of receiving an offer from the University of Newcastle. To ensure that you are aware and informed of this process we have highlighted key dates below.     Wednesday 2 November – Thursday 3 November: Ahead of the November Round 1 major SRS Round, the University will be contacting applicants regarding their eligibility under the Schools Recommendation Scheme via email, phone call and SMS.    Thursday 3 November: To be considered for an SRS offer, students should have the University of Newcastle as their 1st preference in UAC by midnight on 3 November 2022.    Friday 11 November: The University of Newcastle will make unconditional SRS offers in November UAC Round 1 on Friday 11 November.    If students do not receive an offer through the SRS reassure them that there is a place for them at the University of Newcastle.     The University will continue to make unconditional SRS offers in later UAC offer rounds where students have changed their preferences.    Offers based on student’s ATARs will be made in the December UAC Round 2 (22 December 2022).    We also offer many pathways and entry options to give students the best chance of getting into uni. Some relate to specific degrees like our Subject Spotlight program, Diploma programs and our free enabling pathway programs like Open Foundation and Yapug.    If you have any questions regarding these offer rounds or admission schemes, please reach out to your Future Students Team contact or email futurestudents@newcastle.edu.au    Parents Information sessions 22nd and 24th of November The University of Newcastle is hosting a parents and careers information session at Newcastle (22nd November) and Gosford (24th November), further details available here. Newcastle Parents and Carers Info Session University of Newcastle, Q Building 16 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle Tuesday 22 November, 2022 6pm – 7pm – formal information session and Q&A panel 7pm – 7:30pm – expo and one-on-one assistance Central Coast Parents and Carers Info Session University of Newcastle, Central Coast Clinical School Gosford Hospital, 75 Holden St, Gosford Thursday 24 November, 2022 6pm – 7pm – formal information session and Q&A panel 7pm – 7:30pm – expo and one-on-one assistance School Principals, Careers Advisors, Year Advisers and anyone else from your school community is welcome to join. Register your interest here. NUPrep courses for Year 11 students in December Our NUPrep courses are free taster courses are now available to our broader community and would be suitable for Year 11 students to help them prepare not only for University but also for their final years of high school. Courses start on 5 December 2022, are face-to-face and available in Newcastle and Ourimbah. Courses available are listed and linked below. Students can enrol simply by emailing enabling@newcastle.edu.au EPPREP760 Academic Survival Skills EPPREP780 Foundation Mathematics EPPREP790 Foundation Chemistry EPPREP800 Writing for University EPPREP820 Grammar for Linguistics EPPREP900 Foundation Physics EPPREP950 Surviving Statistics for Tertiary Studies EPPREP960 Introduction to Human Biology    

Please see the links below for post school study options:     Exploring post-school options Apprenticeships Apprenticeships offer nationally recognised qualifications and paid training pathways to hundreds of different careers, from traditional trades to new and emerging occupations. Learn more about apprenticeships. Vocational education and training (VET) Students wanting to gain practical work skills or a qualification towards a particular occupation can explore a wide variety of VET programs. VET offers flexible, targeted training options and can sometimes create a pathway to university. Learn more about VET. Alternative pathways to university In addition to VET, other pathways to university such as bridging or enabling courses may be available for students who don't think they'll qualify for direct entry. Explore alternative pathways to higher education. Seeking employment Students looking for work or considering an apprenticeship can learn how to produce quality applications, prepare for interviews, and more. View job seeker resources, tips and templates. Still considering ideas My career profile helps students identify their interests, skills and values, then explore a range of suggested occupations to find out about employment prospects, training pathways and more. Results can also be exported and shared to support further career conversations. Log in to My career profile. Free upcoming webinars Tuesday 25 October: myfuture Insights – Vocational capabilities: what the research shows Now more than ever, it's essential that young people develop capacity to self-manage career planning, career pathways, and work transitions. Join Professor Susan Webb from Monash University as she draws on research around the importance of post-school education and training, and explores the provision of career information using the concept of vocational capabilities. Wednesday 9 November: Industry insights – Fashion industry Continuing our series with the Australian Business & Community Network, we explore the large range of careers available in the fashion industry, the skills required to succeed, and pathways to gaining employment. This session features representatives from PVH, one of the world's largest fashion companies. Thursday 17 November: myfuture Insights – Preparing to transition into work and lifelong learning In a world of work characterised by career uncertainty and increased competition, responsive strategies are required to help prepare students for study-to-work transition and lifelong learning. Join the authors of our upcoming Insights paper as they discuss the importance of developing students' information-seeking capacity, and strategies to support effective information-seeking in workplace learning and adaptation. Find out more about these sessions and register now. Occupation spotlight: new videos released Discover the growing range of videos in our new series designed to help young people learn about career pathways. We feature handy tips from real people working in a variety of occupations and industries, along with engaging accounts of their unique career journeys. Each video links to related myfuture resources that encourage further exploration. Explore the series     Do you know your Audi R8 from your standard Ford four-door? Your Lexus LC from your Lancer? Are you ready to kickstart an exciting automotive career with one of Australia’s largest luxury automotive groups with over 40 dealerships nationwide? If you answered yes - You’re in the right place! Join us for our dedicated Autosports Apprenticeship Event and discover: Who Autosports Group are, our values and what we offer apprentices. Success stories from current apprentices. Our Volkswagen Workshop and Dealership with a dedicated tour Our team with the opportunity to chat with service managers and learn all about working with us. When: Tue., 8 November 2022, 6:00pm – 7:30pm AEDT Where: Leichhardt, NSW Best for: Students completing Year 10, aged 16 and above   You’ll also get the chance to mingle with other potential apprentices and walk away with an Autosports Group Goodie Bag!   Registrations are essential and open now - grab your spot today. Register Here     In case you missed it, the Year13 x Digital Skills Organisation Tech Expo is now live and on-demand! The world of digital skills is changing and growing faster than ever before. To inspire the next generation to upskill and explore a career in tech, we've built an on-demand content hub that's filled with virtual exhibitors, video interviews and advice from tech industry leaders. Featured exhibitors: ANU - College of Engineering & Computer Science The job prospects and opportunities are endless in tech, and waiting for young people to make waves! Look no further than ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science to find a course of study suited to your students' career goals post-high school. They’re a world-leading university that'll provide your students with the skills and industry exposure to get work-ready and aspire big for a rewarding career in STEM! Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) - Tech Careers Hub Technology is completely revolutionising the way we live - from the little things like socialising or monitoring our health, all the way to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. That means that a job in tech is so much more than working at an IT desk! We've partnered with DSO to build a hub with everything students need to know about career in tech, and how to get started.     SFC is excited to announce our refreshed AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) under an improved course syllabus designed to deliver the highest quality training in 10 weeks at a great value price. Course Breakdown  10 Weeks Full Time 34 Flight Hours 17 Simulator Hours IREX 6 Day Theory Course Over $3,000 of extra value - exam, flight test fees, IREX theory and materials included for free $30,900 all inclusive Fly the advanced Diamond DA42 NG  

Uniform and College Bag Donations Required Uniform malfunctions often occur with splits, rips and food/drink spillage very common. Some families are also struggling financially and require help with supply of some parts of the uniform, the College is therefore seeking donations of second-hand, clean uniforms including sports uniforms, summer/winter uniforms, ties, jumpers, blazers and College bags.  All sizes are required but we are very short on larger sizes. If you can help, please donate all washed items to Pastoral Care in the Wellbeing Centre.  We appreciate your assistance in helping us keep our boys well presented.  

The crucial impact of fathers and father figures on child development and well being. Fathers and father figures play a critical and distinct role in children’s lives and the evidence demonstrating fathers’ potential to positively influence their children’s health, social success and academic achievements is indisputable. Current research shows that targeted and universal interventions aimed at promoting positive parenting behaviours and fathers’ engagement increase fathers’ involvement, significantly improve child outcomes, and prevent harmful and anti-social behaviours. Health and Development Fathers who demonstrate accessibility, engagement and responsibility have children with fewer emotional and behavioural problems, better language development, better life and social skills and fewer problems with peers. Father engagement and involvement has been associated with increased levels of social responsibility and capacity for empathy, social maturity, self control and self esteem. Education and School Engagement Consistent parenting from fathers is predictive of increased NAPLAN scores across Year 3, 5 and 7 and results in fewer difficulties adjusting to school and improved academic progress. Father involvement in school and educational activities is associated with improved cognitive outcomes, few behavioural difficulties and greater school enjoyment in children. Mental Health and Addiction Involved and engaged fathers provide significant protective and positive impacts on their children’s mental health including prevention of mental illness and more positive attitudes towards help seeking. The influence of fathers and father figures on child and adolescent alcohol and illicit drug use may be distinct and stronger than that of mothers, with children from father-only or father-absent households more likely to engage in cigarette, alcohol, and marijuana use. Behaviour and Delinquency Children and adolescents who have more involved fathers or father figures are less likely to engage in delinquent and anti-social behaviours such as property, violent or drug related crime, cheating at school or participating in gang fights – particularly for boys. The odds of increased sexual risk behaviours or teenage pregnancy are lowest when fathers or father figures are present throughout childhood, and father or father figure support has been associated with increased protective sexual behaviours such as condom use among adolescents.

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Please see below all correspondence emailed home in Term 4 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   COVID-19 Update and Continued COVID-smart Measures As advised by NSW Health, COVID smart measures continue to be in place and are vital in allowing us to keep our school operational while prioritising student and staff wellbeing. These measures include: Staying home if unwell and/or showing any symptoms Mask-wearing strongly encouraged, particularly when indoors and/or when physical distancing is not possible, and on public transport Using rapid antigen tests (RATs) when showing symptoms or exposed to COVID19 NSW Health are also encouraging everyone in the community to continue to register positive RATS with Service NSW to ensure they receive timely support and advice, including access to Antivirals for those eligible.     Correspondence Sent Home Semester 2 Reports - Sent 14 December 2022 2023 Fee Schedule = Sent 13 December 2022 Year 10 Mock Interviews - Sent 28 November 2022 Year 10 Minimum Standards Testing - Sent 21 November 2022 Year 10 Future Ready Program - Sent 10 November 2022 RAP Parent Letter - Sent 17 November 2022 Year 10 2022 Laptop Advice - Sent 10 November 2022 Year 11 2022 Laptop Advice - Sent 10 November 2022 Year 12 2023 Letter to Parents - Sent 9 November 2022 2022 Year 8 Camp Packing List and Information - Sent 9 November 2022 Year 8 Camp Consent Form - Sent 27 October 2022 Work Experience - Year 10 Minimum Standards - Sent 25 October 2022 Year 12 2023, eBook Elevate Education - Sent 20 October 2022 Uniform Compliance - Sent 19 October 2022 Vaccination Letter to Parents - Sent 19 October 2022 Parent Consultation Meetings - Sent 18 October 2022 Year 12 (2023) Parent Information Evening Information - Sent 17 October 2022 Parent COVID Update Term 4 2022 - Sent 17 October 2022 Year 10 Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 14 October 2022 Student Led Conferences Years 7 to 11 - Sent 11 October 2022