The Year 11 Street Retreat exposed our students to the harsh reality of life on the street for Sydney’s homeless. Many of the elements of this type of life are unfamiliar to our students and they obviously learned so much during these three days in Sydney. The boys visited The Wayside Chapel, The Jewish Holocaust Museum, The Indigenous Centre of Excellence, Australian Catholic Mission, St Canice Catholic Church, Oasis (Salvation Army), St Mary’s Cathedral, and several outreach centres for the homeless and the surrounds of the famous Kings Cross area. They also observe and receive an explanation of the Needle Exchange and Matthew Talbot Hostel. They witness wealth and poverty on the streets of Darlinghurst. Representatives from Youth of The Streets and L’Arche inform the students of the great work that these organisations participate in. It is the hope of the St Edward's community that the lessons learnt on these few days will remain in the boy’s hearts and minds and that our outreach to others continues for life. Mr Beacroft Director of Mission and Identity   Student Reflection:  Charlie Shannon Retreat was an interesting experience. We were called to understand the hardships people face, when people are at their lowest of lows. Retreat involved major ideas of understanding the power people have, with their power being uneven or untold, to help others who are marginalised. We were exposed to the hardships of WWII and the Jewish Holocaust, the drug, alcohol and homelessness issues faced by people our own age, and rather than be tourists in our city, we saw things through new eyes. Retreat was an interesting experience, one that I will remember for a long time. Student Reflection:  Oska Davis Last week we departed from the local train station to begin the Year 11 Retreat. Our trip started by dropping our bags at our accommodation the YHA Hotel. I would say my favourite thing about the Retreat would be the Australian Museum as I realised that our country has so much more history then what I realised. My second favourite place we went to was the Jewish Museum and listening to a holocaust survivor about his story and how he managed to stay alive through a time when he  was in a lot of danger. I would definitely go on this retreat again if I ever got the chance to.   [foogallery id="37932"]

Science and Engineering Challenge In Week 9 of this term, the College hosted the Science and Engineering Challenge. This is a national competition run by the University of Newcastle, proudly supported by Rotary Clubs of the Central Coast. The College has a proud history of involvement with the event, with this being the 8th consecutive year hosting the event, and over 20 years competing in the event. The event this year was held over the Monday and Tuesday of Week 9, with 16 schools from the Central Coast taking part in activities ranging from model bridge making, to creating robotic hands, solving power grid energy distribution issues and creating Mars rover style buggies incorporating independent suspension carrying loads over uneven surfaces. The Year 10 students representing the College did an admirable job, cooperating in small groups, demonstrating creative problem, solving and working in a stressful environment to score over 1200 points through successfully completing all tasks, to finish 2nd to Wyong Christian College by the smallest of margins. Congratulations to all students involved and well done on representing the school in such a fine fashion. ANSTO Visit On Tuesday 28 June, as part of their study of HSC Physics, Year 12 students visited the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) at Lucas Heights. During the day, the boys attended lectures, visited the nuclear reactor, particle accelerators and had opportunities to talk with researchers about the work they carry out and their career paths. This day was a fantastic opportunity to support the work covered within the study of Module 8 – From Atoms to the Universe, as well as gain motivation to be innovators and more critical thinkers in the future. ORICA Visit ON Wednesday 29 June, Year 12 Chemistry students travelled to Kooragang Island to visit ORICA, a chemical plant which produces ammonia through the Haber Process - one of the industrial processes studied to learn about chemical equilibrium. During the day, the boys were guided by chemical engineers as they toured the plant, explaining the importance of catalysts in shifting the equilibrium, and how both the reactants and products are constantly monitored to maximise the ammonia produced. After the tour, recent engineering graduates discussed their post school experiences and the opportunities that come from being involved in undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship programs.   [foogallery id="37956"]

Mr Toole's Year 7 Music Class This performance activity was Year 7's first attempt to sing and play ukulele together. Whilst they only put two simple chords together for the Bob Marley song, “Three Little Birds”, it was a fun lesson for both teacher and students and showd some true potential for future music classes. It was also a great song to drive home the message of the importance of relaxation and giving yourself time to breathe before the holidays. The enthusiasm and rhythmic skills of the class was awesome!   [embed]https://youtu.be/ia30e3Cjegg[/embed]   Some Great News from YIPA The accolades from YIPA keep rolling in! A big congratulations to Sacha Byrne, Charlie Jacobson and James Nilsson who took out this year's Best Band. The boys performed to an appreciative crowd at Laycock St Theatre in their band Room 72 - aptly named after the room they rehearse in at school. Well done boys, what an achievement!  

Our Athletics Carnival was run and won on Monday 27 June at Adcock Park. The weather held out for us, and the day was bathed in blue skies for most of the day, aside from the wind and the ever-present chill of the venue. The day was a resounding success with many outstanding results and achievements. Highlights for the day included: The behaviour and participation of all students in attendance Riley Schroder in Year 7 running the 400 m to the cheers of the entire crowd down the home strait. Lincoln Markulin in Year 10 breaking the Under 16’s Javelin record with a new mark of 46.10m. Zane Smith in Year 11 challenging the Opens High Jump record of 1.92m and narrowly missing on his three attempts. Knight House completing a clean sweep of the Relay races to the raucous cheers of an enthusiastic crowd. We also crowned the following Age Champions: Under 12's    First Place Archie Lawson Spillane Second Place Oliver Craik Spillane Third Place Brendan Lin Spillane Under 13's    First Place Zach Scaysbrook Spillane Second Place Liam Smith Doolan Third Place Joel Washington Knights Under 14's    First Place Kallum Moggs Knights Second Place Riley Carmody-Smith Knights Third Place Eden Pearson Shanahan  Under 15's    First Place Keanu Wells Knights Second Place Cooper Jones Knights Third Place Deakin Wright Doolan Under 16's    First Place Christopher Rae Knights Second Place Marlen Wilson Shanahan Third Place Lincoln Markulin Knights Under Opens's    First Place Aymn Hamilton Spillane Second Place Thomas Lawton Doolan Third Place Marley Medina Doolan Overall, Knights House were crowned the 2022 Athletics Champions on 994 points from Spillane 901, Shanahan 751, and Doolan on 677. [smallgallery fooid="37995"]

On Tuesday 21st June the Under 13 football team travelled to Croma park to compete in the Broken Bay Football Gala Day. The first round saw the boys kick off with a challenging match against St Augustine's Catholic College and we were narrowly beaten 1-0 by a long range strike that our keeper had very little chance of saving. The second match of the day saw us take on Mater Maria Catholic College and we came out ahead with a nail biting 2-1 win with goals from Harry Thorpe and Jacob Hall and special thanks to our shot stopper in goals Max Purkis. Round three saw us dominate over local Central Coast school St Brigid's Catholic College 8-0 with a flurry of goals from Harry Thorpe, Vin Romano, Jacob Hall, Fletcher Bush, Elio Cunico and Beau Loui. Coming second in our pool saw us proceed to the semi-final round when we took on another Central Coast school St Peter's Catholic College where we came away with a 2-0 win thanks to another great  performance from the whole team. Progressing through to the grand final we met our arch rivals form round one St Augustine's. The boys played valiantly and left nothing on the park hitting the post twice and in a goal mouth scramble St Augustine's scored the only goal of the match. Our boys did themselves and our College proud as they came away with silver medals for the day, and we look forward to watching out for these young guns on the football field in the future.      

After a change of venue due to oval closures from the recent rain, the Years 9 and 10 Touch Football team travelled to Nelson’s Bay to contest the Hunter/Central Coast All Schools Carnival on Thursday 9 June. A very cold and windy day greeted us on our arrival at the touch fields. The team played pool games against Irrawang High School (winning 7-2), All Saints College, Maitland (winning 5-3), St Bede’s Catholic College (winning 5-3) and St Joseph’s College Lochinvar (winning 4-0). The weather and a number of boys backing-up from the previous days rugby league gala day meant we were lacking our usual spark. While we comfortably won our pool, we were far from convincing. As our pool winner, we drew the best third placed team from across the three pools in our quarter final. Having previously played St Bede’s Catholic College in our round games, we knew what to expect. The boys cruised through the game without trouble, comfortably winning 7-1. In the semi final we came up against a good team from Brisbane Waters High School. Several of our boys had played with and against the older boys from Brisbane Waters previously. Unfortunately, we were unable to find a lead in the game and were constantly playing catch-up. The team eventually went down 4-3, with the onset of fatigue too much for the boys to overcome. A great effort considering the circumstances and invaluable experience for most of the team who will be back next year. The Team Byron Marks, Hunter Kay, Tevita Paea, Nate Vaughan, Luke Shereb, Josh Brown, Fletcher Sommerville, Archie Mesritz, Sam Flakus, Sam Logan, Archie Carpenter, Blade Marquart and Cooper Jones.    

NSW All Schools Swimming Congratulations to Daniel McLoughlin in Year 12 on his wonderful performance at the All-Schools Swimming. Daniel won Gold in the 200 m Under 17 Butterfly and Bronze in the 50 m Backstroke and 100 m Butterfly. The results saw him selected into the NSW team to contest the School Sport Australia Championships. Daniel had to decline this opportunity as he was also selected into the Australian Junior Swimming team to contest the Pan Pac’s in Hawaii. A fantastic individual achievement. NSW All School Baseball Congratulations to Parker Robinson in Year 12 who was a member of the NSWCCC team at the All-Schools Selection Trials convened by Mr Scott Murray. His subsequent performance on the day saw him gain selection in the NSW All Schools team. Parker will now represent NSW at the School Sport Australia Baseball Championships in Lismore in August. NSWCCC Cross Country Will Browning in Year 11 is to be congratulated on a wonderful run at the NSWCCC Cross Country in placing seventh in the Under 17 Boys Division. Will now progresses to the NSW All Schools Cross Country on Friday 22 July at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek. NSWCCC Rugby League Darcy Smith in Year 9 and Max Taylor in Year 9 are to be congratulated on their selection in the NSWCCC Under 15's Rugby League team. The boys will now progress with the team to the Australian Rugby League Championships in Redcliffe, QLD during the Term 2 school holidays. NSWCCC Rugby Union Congratulations to Sebastian Plaister in Year 12, Charlie Cartwright in Year 12 for their selection in the Under 18’s team and Tevita Paea in Year 10 for his selection in the Under 16's NSWCCC Rugby Union Team. The boys now have a series of camps and games against CHS, AICES, ISA as a part of the selection process for the NSW All Schools teams. NSWCCC Touch Football Congratulations to Sebastian Plaister in Year 12 on his selection in the NSWCCC Opens team. Sebastian will now head to the National Touch League Championships in Bokarina, QLD in late Term 3. Well Done, Sebastian, he is also a member of the Under 18's Rugby Union team.  NSWCCC Waterpolo Bryn O’Grady-Cousins in Year 12 and Sandor Torok in Year 10 are to be congratulated on making the Under 17's NSWCCC Waterpolo team. The boys will now travel to Noosa, QLD with the team to contest the NSW v QLD Waterpolo Exchange from the 22nd – 24th July.

See the information below for what’s coming up in sport for Term 3   Week Event Venue Date Week 10 (Term 2) College Athletics Carnival Adcock Park Monday 27 June Week 1 Central Coast All Schools Rugby Grand Finals Day (Under 14's, Under 15's and Opens) Morrie Breen Oval Wednesday 20 July Week 2 Metro Cup Rugby League (Under 15's and Opens) Manly Tuesday 26 July Week 2 Under 14's Futsal State finals Windsor Wednesday 27 July Week 2 Junior and Intermediate BBSSSA Basketball Terrigal Stadium Thursday 28 July Week 3 BBSSSA Under 13 Rugby League Gala Day Morrie Breen Oval Tuesday 2 August Week 3 Central Coast All Schools Years 7 and 8 Oztag CCRSC Tuggerah Wednesday 3 August    

See the links below for apprenticeships, traineeships and job opportunities.     Trainee Assembler Global Organisation West Gosford Location Supportive and experienced team 38hrs/week, 2-year traineeship Chamberlain is a global leader in the provision of access products for homes and businesses worldwide.  In Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in manufacture and supply of residential and commercial garage door operators under the Chamberlain, Grifco and Merlin Brands. We have an exciting opportunity for a trainee Assembler to join a world class manufacturer, based in our West Gosford Production facility.  With a focus on developing its people, safety and the environment, Chamberlain is offering you the opportunity to be an integral part of the Manufacturing Team. The Role As a trainee in the assembly area, your primary responsibilities will be to perform production activities in the assembly of commercial garage door openers, ensuring conformance to all Health and Safety, Quality and Efficiency expectations.  About you High levels of enthusiasm, initiative and a positive attitude Willingness to work in a team A keen eye for detail A genuine interest in commencing and completing a traineeship What’s in it for you? Working for a leading Central Coast Manufacturer Learning and Development, including paid training Career pathway – initially completing a Certificate III in Process Manufacturing A Collaborative, positive and fun working environment Students/recent school leavers are encouraged to apply. Chamberlain is an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to work for an award-winning organisation (Manufacturer of the Year, Excellence in Sustainability, Excellence in Export and Global Supply Chains, Excellence in People and Skills Development) please email your resume and cover letter to recruitment@chamberlainanz.com.     Thaiger Temple, Terrigal and are looking for staff at the moment for our kitchen! Any students who were looking for casual work on evenings and weekends can apply by sending a covering letter and resume to  thaigertemple@gmail.com It’s a great way to gain experience, we have positions for dish hands and we could provide training as a kitchen attendant and work on the grill and fryer.         When students think of trades relating to woodworking, many of them may automatically say "Carpentry!", unaware of the other amazing woodworking trades that they actually might find that they enjoy more than carpentry. One of the missions of our recruitment team is to educate students and applicants about the different woodworking trades that are available to see if maybe what they like most about working with timber is actually better channeled in another trade! We offer apprenticeships in trades such as cabinetmaking, joinery, shopfitting, and wood machining and we take pride in helping young people find the trade that best suits them and their aspirations. Click Here for More Job Vacancies and More Information     Do you have food service skills or experience working with fast food preparation? Can you make a great Coffee? Do you have an RSA? Casual work Great casual rates Food Staff Baristas Bar RSA staff Corporate RSA staff- (for corporate boxes, VIP functions and events) About the roles: We are currently seeking reliable staff to work in food outlets, coffee carts and retail bar, as well as function waiters and corporate box attendants, to join our team at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford.  To be eligible for these roles you must have: Retail or Hospitality experience (preferred but not essential) Demonstrated experience in a Customer Service focused role The willingness to work weekends and evenings A friendly and proactive approach toward providing an excellent Customer Experience The ability to confidently work in a fast-paced environment with a cool head and a warm smile Excellent presentation and grooming A current NSW RSA (if you are over 18) What are the benefits for you? Experience in exciting sporting events across multiple venues -opportunity to work across different venues/stadiums Great earning opportunities Be part of a fun and dedicated team Locations accessible by public transport and own transport Please email in to:  gosfordshifts@catercrew.com.au This is an exciting opportunity, and we look forward to hearing from you.         Click Here To View Vacancies  

See the links below for the latest information from universities   University Open Day Register for your chance to win! Open Days are an exciting way to start your journey at the University of Newcastle. So many of our students have shared just how important Open Days are in getting a feel for what they want to study. It’s a great chance to join us on campus, take a tour and have a look around, chat with current students and academics, and find out all you need to know about uni life. Sign up for Open Day updates, and you could win a pair of Beats by Dre Headphones. Register here. Scholarships The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program provides students up to $75,000 in financial support throughout an undergraduate degree, along with a world-class leadership program designed to help students explore their values and passions. The Program’s aim is to find and support students who have potential and recognises this does not always come down to grades, but to resilience, innovation and having a strong connection to their values. This is why the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program offers scholarships in three categories: Educational Disadvantage - to support students who have been facing hardship while they study Indigenous - to support students in becoming new leaders in their communities, and Academic Excellence - to support students who have demonstrated their academic potential. This unique Program provides students with the opportunity to be set apart, connect with like-minded people, experience diverse cultures, develop leadership potential, and make lasting friendships. Applications open 1 July 2022. For more information visit our website.   THE ADERG 2022 BOOK IS ON ITS WAY. CAN'T WAIT? DOWNLOAD ALL OF THE GRADUATE SHOWCASE PAGES NOW … PLUS 2021 AND 2020!. THREE YEARS. ALL FREE. The ADERG 2022 book will be published and sent to schools in early July … and while it will have an all-new Graduate Showcase, and updated Find-a-Course and Directory sections, all that can be found NOW at ADERG Online. Or go to the source of everything ADERG. Click Here for More Information     Road-Designer-in-Training-Brochure   Transport for NSW_Road Designers_Information Pack    

Important dates for the end of Term 2 and commencement of Term 3.   Date Event Thursday 30 June 2022 Term 2 concludes for students Online Student Led Conferences for Years 7 to 11 from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm (Via Microsoft Teams) Friday 1 July 2022 Pupil free day Face to Face Student Led Conferences for Years 7-11 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on campus (students are to attend in school uniform with parents) Monday 18 July 2022 Pupil free day - EREA Regional Teacher Networking Day Tuesday 19 July 2022 Term 3 commences for students   Click Here for Student Led Conference Bookings

Dad-Proof Tips: Starting the Conversation - The Implications of Sexting Information about sexting Technology has changed the world significantly over the last few decades, with countless benefits associated with its development. However, these benefits do not come without risks. The rise of sexting has come quickly and largely without warning. What is it? Sexting is sending sexually explicit photographs, messages, and video by phone or online devices. Some young people say they felt pressure to sext, despite most saying it was wrong. Most said they thought it was unacceptable for someone to ask for a naked photo. If you are in a relationship and thinking about sexting it is important that you consider potentially negative consequences: Damage to your reputation Damage to your relationships Damage to your self-esteem Sexually explicit photographs being spread to other people Problems getting a job Key background points for fathers: 35% of employers have not hired a job candidate because of content they found of them online. Remember – the minute you send that picture, it belongs to the person on the other end of the phone, or computer. They can do anything they want with it, including sending it to everyone they know. 88% of sexually explicit images & videos uploaded by a person themselves are uploaded onto other sites. Did you know: In Australia, the law bans sexting for anyone under 18 years? When sexting involves someone under 18, it is ‘child pornography’, an ‘indecent act’ or an ‘indecent recording’ according to the law. The maximum penalties for child pornography can be up to 15 years in jail and being placed on the sex offender register. You can be charged with possessing or sharing sexual / nude images even if the image is of yourself. Starting the conversation The taking and sharing of sexually suggestive, and often nude images online has become a significant risk associated with social media use amongst our teens. Starting the conversations with our kids around the risks associated with sending ‘nudes’ is important in setting out expectations of their online behaviour. They may, at some stage, feel as though they are being pressured in to sexting behaviour, so it is important to ensure that they are comfortable in saying no and understand what makes a healthy relationship. Base your conversations on the concept of healthy relationships. This allows you to talk about any topic with a positive approach.  Young people need to understand what it means to be respected and respectful in the context of friendship, dating or a sexual relationship. Tips for the conversation Select your times and places. Prevent discomfort by talking when you are in a more private setting, like in a car driving somewhere, going for a walk together. Being in an environment where you can talk without being interrupted can also make things more comfortable for both of you. Talk about healthy and unhealthy relationships. Discuss together what a healthy friendship or relationship should look like. Caring, respect, honesty, consent, equality, fun. Discuss what an unhealthy relationship might look like. Controlling, uncaring, no respect, dishonesty, pressure, etc Talk about the risks of sexting. Discuss the things that could happen if the pictures or content got into the wrong hands or were shared by someone you trusted. Talk about the laws around sexting and sexually explicit images & videos (see notes above). Use media opportunities to discuss relationships and sex. Follow up relevant TV Shows or movies with discussions. Ask for their opinions on social media and sexuality, relationships and sexting using examples from social media sites. (‘Have you or anyone you know ever been sent a nude? How did you/they feel?) Communicate openly. When adolescents have dads, who will talk to them openly and honestly about sex, relationships and shared values, they are shown to engage in less negative risk-taking behaviour.  

Please see below all correspondence emailed home in Term 2 2022, including COVID information and STUDENT POSITIVE RESULT reporting link. Please notify the College of a positive student test result via the following link: CLICK HERE     End of Term 2 Letter - Sent 28 June 2022 Year 12 Wellbeing Day - Sent 23 June 2022 Deputy Principal Announcement EREA - Sent 15 June 2022 Student Led Learning Conferences Years 7 to 11 - 10 June 2022 Semester 1 Learning Conferences - 31 May 2022 Year 11 - Minimum Standards - 27 May 2022 St Edward's Not Involved in Industrial Strike Action - Sent 26 May 2022 COVID Update -  Sent May 13 2022 Founder's Day - Sent 5 May 2022 Change of Student Withdrawal Policy - Sent 3 May 2022 Parent COVID Update Term 2 - Sent 26 April 2022