Year 6 students arrived at St Edward's College, where they were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic teachers and Year 10 student helpers. Over 250 students from more than 30 schools gathered in our hall, the Edmund Rice Centre, where they received a heartfelt welcome from our Principal, Mr Bonnici. The day was filled with a variety of engaging activities carefully crafted to provide Year 6 students with a glimpse into life as an 'Eddies' young man. These activities included: Science: Students engaged in captivating demonstrations designed to ignite their curiosity and passion for the sciences. Art: In the Art room, students explored their creativity and honed their skills under the guidance of their teachers. Music: Led by music teachers and student musicians, the boys had the chance to experiment with musical instruments and participate in a brief performance. Woodwork: In the woodwork room, students acquired fundamental woodworking skills, crafting a simple project through hands-on experience. PDHPE (Physical Development, Health, and Physical Education): This session emphasised physical activity and teamwork. Library Learning Centre: Students delved into the College’s library, discovering the array of resources available to support their learning and research. Following this dynamic and enriching event, students bid farewell to their teachers and the Year 10 group helpers, brimming with excitement and anticipation for their educational journey ahead. Images from the Day Holy Cross Catholic School Kincumber  [smallgallery fooid="50865"]   Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Shelly Beach and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Wyoming [smallgallery fooid="50898"]   Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School Terrigal [smallgallery fooid="51081"]   St John the Baptist Catholic School Woy Woy [smallgallery fooid="50941"]   St Patrick's Catholic School East Gosford [smallgallery fooid="50994"]   Other Schools [smallgallery fooid="51206"]

Founder’s Day 2024 - A Call for Donations As we approach the much-anticipated Founder's Day of 2024, a tradition that not only celebrates our roots but also embodies our commitment to community and social responsibility, we are reaching out with a special request that holds the promise of transforming lives far beyond our school gates. This year, our Founder's Day celebration is dedicated to a cause that resonates with the very essence of empowerment and education.We are proud to partner with the Women for Women Refuge in Kenya, an organisation that stands as a beacon of hope for many, providing shelter, support, and, most importantly, educational opportunities to women and children who have faced unimaginable challenges. Among the lives touched by this remarkable organisation is Frederick, a young student whose aspirations and dreams are being nurtured through the sponsorship facilitated by our community's generosity. Frederick's journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and the ripple effect it can create across communities. In line with our Founder's Day spirit of giving and community service, we are calling upon the generous hearts within our school and the broader community to contribute donations that will be presented as prizes for raffles to be conducted on the day. These raffles are not just games of chance but a means to rally support and raise crucial funds that will directly contribute to the educational sponsorship of Frederick and potentially other students like him. We welcome donations in various forms - be it products, services, or vouchers - from individuals and companies alike. Participating businesses will receive the benefit of advertising throughout the day and in the weeks leading up to the event, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to social responsibility while gaining visibility within our engaged and supportive community. Here's how you can make a difference: Donate a Prize: Contact Alex Rozario (Leader of Justice, Peace, and Advocacy) at arozario@stedwards.nsw.edu.au with details of your donation. We welcome all contributions, big or small. Spread the Word: Share our call for donations with friends, family, and colleagues who might be interested in contributing or participating. Together, we can create a legacy of support and empowerment that transcends borders and changes lives. Let us come together to make this Founder's Day a milestone in our collective journey of giving back and fostering hope for a brighter future. With heartfelt gratitude Alexander Rozario Leader of Justice, Peace, and Advocacy   [foogallery id="51567"]  

Enrolments for Year 7, 2025 are now open. To accommodate increased demand, an additional stream will be taken in Year 7, 2025. For more information regarding enrolments for Year 7, 2025, please see the link below. https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/information/

The camp proved to be an immensely enjoyable experience for students and staff. The students exhibited commendable behavior throughout, displaying remarkable engagement in the many activities on offer. With the weather favouring the occasion, being warm and dry, much of the downtime was spent along the banks of the tranquil Goodradigbee River that meandered nearby the campsite. The array of activities provided a diverse and enriching experience for all and were appreciated by all participants. [foogallery id="51371"]

The Year 7 to 12 Student Led Conferences for parents/carers and students will be held across two dates during Term 1: Wednesday 27th March (Week 9) from 4pm to 7:30pm – these conferences will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Teachers will call the students on their Microsoft Teams account at the scheduled booking time to make contact. It is preferable that students use their school laptop for this. Tuesday 2nd April (Week 10) from 9am to 3pm – these conferences will be held face-to-face on site at St Edwards College. Teachers will be located in designated rooms throughout the College – a map including this information will be sent out prior to the date. On the day, students from the Prefect body will be on-site to help guide parents/carers in finding their way around the College. No classes are scheduled for the day, students will be required to attend the Learning Conferences with their parents and carers. Students who do not have scheduled Learning Conferences are to remain at home. Student Led Conferences are an important opportunity for parents and teachers to meet with students and discuss their learning reflections and goals for the future, while giving feedback and suggestions on ways in which they can improve. Due to this, it is expected that students are present for the conferences. Parents will be able to book appointments for the Online afternoon/evening or the face-to-face day. All interviews will be of seven minutes duration. The Student Led Conference bookings are managed with an internet-based booking system called Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO). The steps to access PTO are below – once completed, you will receive an email from PTO allowing you to book interviews with your son’s teachers that you wish to see. Please not that bookings are limited. Access to PTO will be available from Monday 18 March at 7:00 pm and will be closed off for bookings two days before interviews. If you encounter any problems using PTO, please contact the school office on 4321 6400. Please follow these steps to access the system: Click here go to the PTO website Click on “Obtain PIN/Password” (you will need to supply your email address) Enter your email address and click on “Send Email” Check your email in-box for your login details or click on the link in the email Go back to the PTO website, login with the details supplied via email Follow the online instructions to complete the bookings. Please note that in Step 1 of the booking process you will need to select the start date and time by scrolling through the drop-down menu until you reach your desired start time. For additional information please click on the link below Additional Information | pdf    

Our newly refurbished school Chapel officially opened its doors this year. This small place of worship is a space that all students are welcome to attend. It has been designed to be interactive so that students can touch, feel, taste, and see the symbols of Christianity and be inquisitive. The students can see the icon of Blessed Edmund Rice and discover the story of his life within this beautiful icon. Students, throughout the year so far, have been using this space for classes, meditation, and prayer. The chapel is also open at lunch times for students to come and relax, eat lunch on the patio, and also have time out of the busy school playgrounds. This term, the Chapel and surrounding areas will also host many of our staff's wellbeing activities. I would like to thank Mrs Rankin and her entertainment class for the wonderful video they have developed on our beautiful Chapel. Mrs Palmer-Brown Leader of Learning Religious Education   [embed]https://youtu.be/FpBV9Vqc7Ho[/embed]

College Awards To encourage students to excel and to develop a growth mindset which reflects our Learner Profile, a new system of Academic Awards will be launched this year. There will be four new awards at our semester academic assemblies: Learner Profile Award: for students in the top 10% of their cohort based on Learner Profile score. School Spirit Award: for students who show a commitment to the ethos of St Edward’s including: attendance at both the Swimming and Athletic Carnivals, attendance at Founder’s Day, attendance on the final day of at least two terms (1, 2 or 3), service contribution to the College, completion of mandatory Waterford hours, combined with a positive record for uniform and behaviour. Student Growth Award: for students who have shown substantial growth in the learner profile compared with other students in their cohort. Academic Award: students in the top 3% of the cohort in a subject.  

Please find below the schedule for the HSC Mid-Course Examinations commencing Thursday 4 April 2024.  All examinations have been uploaded to the Portal.   2024 HSC Mid-Course Exam Schedule  

On Tuesday 12 March, our College swimming team travelled to SOPAC, Homebush to contest the CSBB Championships. Our boys had a tremendous day, with highlights that included: Our 4 x 50 m Intermediate Freestyle Relay team: Tahj Regattieri, Cruz Tucker, Harry Rutherford and Eden Pearson setting a New CSBB Record of 1.47.50. 14 boys from our team qualifying to represent CSBB at the NSWCCC Swimming Championships on Thursday 4 April. Winning 5 of the division relays, including the All-Age race. Winning the Intermediate (15-16 years) and Senior (17+ years) Divisional Champions and placing second in the Junior (12-14 years). Tahj Regattieri (Under 16) and Lachlan Bunney (17+) crowned Age Champions. The team consisted of: Will Tritton, Zachary Donnelly, Dylan Wilcock, Riley Herring, Preston Bush, Micah Pope, Angus Brown, Frederick Walker, Billy McCarthy, Logan Atherton, Kaiden Regattieri, Cooper Stark, Julian Tagaoi, Cruz Tucker, Shaylan Bennett, Harry Evans, Taj Probert, Tahj Regattieri, Eden Pearson, Harry Rutherford, Lachlan Bunney, Cooper Jones, Kale Puata and Emerson Farraway. A big thank you to Mrs Stephanie Caban who came down on the day with the boys and assisted with the event. [foogallery id="51548"]

2024 Sport Events Please see below the NSWCCC representative pathway for sports selections for individual entry sport occurring early in Term 1. The closing dates for registrations are very soon. Please note all closing dates are firm dates. No registrations will be permitted after the closing dates. All individual sports registrations are completed on the CSNSW.SPORT website. Parents must have an account and add their child to have access. (Sport Registration HELP is available on sport information page). Registration for Events  You will need to ‘create account,’ if you do not have one OR ‘login’ using your existing account (NSWCCC or Polding). Once logged in, click on ‘register my child’ and follow the directions to register your son. Please be aware that these initial sports have closing dates to register. Portal details update – Parents need to go in and update details (ie. Child’s school year and new school – Yr 7). Check this has been done if you cannot see registration options (you should be able to). ** For the below Broken Bay (CSBB) events, College teams will attend. Information regarding these teams will be in the Daily Notices in Weeks 1 & 2 next year. More details are available on the csnsw.sport website NSWCCC Volleyball – EOI - (19yrs and under) – close date 15 March 2024 – Selection date – Friday, 5 April at Menai Indoor Sports Centre  – More information Volleyball | CSNSW Sport Portal NSWCCC Diving – All Ages– close date 22 March 2024 – Selection date – Thursday, 4 April at TBC  – More information Diving | CSNSW Sport Portal NSWCCC Water Polo – (17yrs and under)– close date TBC – Selection date – TBC at Ryde Aquatic Centre  – More information NSWCCC Basketball – (Under 16 and Opens) – (16 years and under) - close date 3 May 2024 - Selection date – Tuesday, 14 May at Sutherland Sharks Basketball Association – More information Basketball | CSNSW Sport Portal – (18 years and under) - close date 3 May 2024 - Selection date – Monday, 13 May at Sutherland Sharks - More information Basketball | CSNSW Sport Portal NSWCCC 16 years Football Selections - EOI – close date 29 April 2024 – Selection date – Tuesday, 30 April at Kareela Oval  – More information - Football (Soccer) | CSNSW Sport Portal NSWCCC Hockey Selections (15 years and Open)– close date 10 May 2024 – Selection date – Monday, 20 May at Cooke Hockey Complex, Kelso  – More information - Hockey | CSNSW Sport Portal NSWCCC AFL: Selection dates 6 and 7 May at Wagga Wagga NSWCCC Rugby Selections (16 years and 18 years) – (16 years and under) – EOI:  close date 10 May 2024 – Selection date – Monday, 3 and Tuesday 4 June at Rowland Park, Darcyville  – More information Rugby | CSNSW Sport Portal – (18 years and under):  close date 28 May 2024 – Selection date – Monday, 3 June at Rowland Park, Darcyville  – More information Rugby | CSNSW Sport Portal NEW SPORT PATHWAY !!! LAWN BOWLS - Closes 18 March Expression of Interest closes 18 March. Successful applicants will be informed by 25 March. NSWCCC Selections - Wednesday, 29 May @ Club Sapphire Merimbula  $45  (NSW All Schools - 9 August) Further information regarding NSWCCC team selections for all sports is available on the Welcome to Catholic Schools Sports Services | CSNSW Sport Portal   Calendar Term 1 Week Event Venue  Competition Date 8 CSBB Opens Basketball Terrigal Thursday 21 March 2024 9 Northern NSWCCC Under 15 AFL Selections Warners Bay Tuesday 26 March 2024 9 CSBB Under 15 Rugby League Selections Kanwal Wednesday 27 March 2024 9 Under 15 Rugby League Panthers Visit Penrith HPC Tuesday 26 March 2024 10 NSWCCC Swimming Carnival SOPAC Thursday 4 April 2024 10 NSWCCC Under 19 Volleyball Selections Menai Friday 5 April 2024 10 Annual Blacktown Rugby League Game (Under 14 and Under 15’s) College Oval Friday 5 April 2024 11 NSWCCC Under 15 and Opens Touch Championships CCRSC Tuggerah Wednesday 10 April 2024 11 PASS Students assist with CCCPS Soccer Gala Day Adcock Park Wednesday 10 April 2024   Calendar Term 2 Week Event Venue  Competition Date 1 Under 15 and Under 18 Sydney Metro Rugby League Trials Morry Breen Oval Wednesday 1 May 2024 1 CSBB Intermediate Football Gala Day Cromer Thursday 2 May 2024 2 CSBB Opens Football Gala Day Cromer Tuesday 7 May 2024 2 NSWCCC Under 15's AFL Selection Trials Wagga Wagga 2 Under 13's Football Edmund Rice Cup Wanderers FP Tuesday 7 May 2024 2 Under 15's Rugby League City Cup Morry Breen Oval Wednesday 8 May 2024 3 NSWCCC Opens Basketball Selection Trials Sutherland Monday 13 May 2024 3 NSWCCC Under 16  Basketball Selection Trials Sutherland Tuesday 14 May 2024 3 Under 13's Rugby League City Cup Blue Haven Oval Wednesday 15 May 2024 3 NSWCCC Under 16 Football Selection Trials Kareela Friday 17 May 2024   Jason Carpenter Leader of Learning Sport

2025 admissions Applications for 2025 entry open on 3 April for domestic students. UAC will email UAC PINs to all NSW HSC on 3 April. Students will need their NESA number and their UAC PIN to apply through UAC. Access schemes When applications for admission open, so will applications for the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and the Educational Access Scheme (EAS). This year there are a few changes. SRS application changes The SRS application is now part of the undergraduate application, similar to EAS. Once a student submits their undergraduate application, they can follow a link to SRS: there will no longer be a standalone application accessible from the UAC website. Students will be asked to confirm that their school name is correct. If a student needs to upload their Year 11 results, they will be prompted to do so. UAC Digital LIVE webinar for parents Our first LIVE webinar for the year is specifically designed for parents supporting their student's journey to higher education. Parents will learn how to navigate the application process more efficiently so that they can confidently guide students towards their university dreams. They'll receive valuable insights on course preferences, adjustment factors and selection ranks plus a detailed timeline of key dates. This UAC Digital event will be run from several platforms, including Easy Webinar (our preferred webinar service), Facebook and Instagram. Please share the link below with parents so that they can register. ATAR Calculation to Application: A Parent's Roadmap to Uni Entry Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024 Time: 6pm Click Here LIVE webinar for Year 12 students Our expert speakers will equip students with the knowledge to make the most of their application and maximise their chances of success. Please encourage your students not to miss this opportunity to get ahead with their university application. ATAR to Uni Success: Applying to Uni with Ease Date: Wednesday 3 April 2024 Time: 6pm Click Here  

Please see the links below for the latest information regarding apprenticeships, traineeships and job opportunities.       Early Childhood Trainee KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Build good relationships with everyone involved to support families and children. Help create and run educational activities as directed by the Lead Educator. Assist in keeping the room running smoothly according to rules and guidelines. Always keep the right number of educators for the number of children. Maintain health and safety, especially in handling food. Encourage teamwork and open communication. Working Monday to Friday 38 hours on a rotating roster. As part of this Traineeship, you will be PAID to study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care through ON THE JOB Training over a period of 18 months. Click to apply     Cabinet Making Apprenticeship  KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Making furniture Joinery & assembly Use of hand/power tools & equipment General housekeeping Assisting with onsite installations Working Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:36 pm, 38 hrs. As part of this Apprenticeship, you will be PAID to study a Certificate III in Cabinet Making through OFF the Job Training over a period of 48 months at TAFE NSW - Newcastle Campus. Click to apply      

See the links below for the latest information from universities and post school education options.   How to Register for UCAT ANZ 2024 - Click Here Registrations and bookings to sit UCAT ANZ 2024 are now open!   Webinars – Students and Parents/Carers   HSC Support Webinar – Setting up for HSC Success    Date: 27 March 2024 Time: 7:00pm Register Here University of Newcastle is partnering with InspirationED to deliver a HSC Support Webinar. Embark on your HSC journey with confidence through our "Strategies for HSC Success" webinar, tailored for Year 11 and 12 students. Led by a Senior HSC Marker, this session delves into effective study techniques, exam hacks, and strategies for excelling in HSC assessment tasks. 2025 Joint Medical Program Info Session Webinar  Date: 8 May 2024 Time: 6:30pm Register Here The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (The JMP) is an innovative five-year degree delivered jointly with the University of New England and supported by Hunter New England Local Health District and Central Coast Local Health District. Join us for an info session to hear from Joint Medical Program academics and current students about the program, admission requirements and much more. TAFE to Uni Webinar  Date: 22 May 2024 Time: 5:00pm Register Here Interested in taking your studies to the next level? Join us online to learn why TAFE and vocational qualifications are an excellent and popular pathway into the University of Newcastle. Tune in to meet our admissions staff and student ambassadors. You will learn about what it’s like studying at our University, TAFE and other vocational qualifications entry pathways, how to apply, scholarships, jobs on campus, support and services and more! Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar – Parents and Students  Date: 29 May 2024 Time: 6:00pm Register Here Our student ambassadors will share key subject selection information and share their stories and experiences with subject selection and transition to University studies. Central Coast and Newcastle Parent and Carers Info Sessions  We invite parents and carers of Year 12 students to join us this year for our face-to-face Central Coast and Newcastle Parents and Carers Info Sessions. Parents and Carers will have the opportunity to hear from knowledgeable university staff and current students, covering a range of different topics to assist you in supporting your child through their transition from high school to university including entry schemes and pathways to university including our Early Entry Program. You’ll also have the chance to hear from current University of Newcastle Student Ambassadors about their first-hand experience transitioning from school to university, student life, support services and much more. Please see below dates, locations and registration links. Please share information about our Parents and Carers Info Sessions with your students and school community. Event Location Date Central Coast Parents and Carers Info Session Register Here Central Coast Clinical School, Gosford 1 May 2024 Newcastle Parents and Carers Info Session Register Here for face-to-face event *Our Newcastle session will also be live streamed online. Live stream details will be shared closer to event. Callaghan Campus 2 May 2024  

Online Wellbeing Resources Each week members of the St Edward’s College Pastoral Team  will be offering guidance and resources to assist families as our boys navigate high school. We invite you to take the time each week to explore Yadhaba Online for articles that may be helpful. Mr Keith Mills Director of Pastoral Care Click Here to View the Latest Resources on the College Website.   This issue Neurodiversity Week

Please see below correspondence emailed home in Term 1, 2024.   Student Photographs - Sent 12 April 2024 Term 1 Student Led Conferences - Years 7-12 - Sent 13 March 2024 Year 9 Parent information Sheet 2024 - Sent 11 March 2024 Years 8 to 11 Waterford Letter to Parents - Sent 26 February 2024 Road Works Frederick Street - Sent 22 February 2024 Years 8-12 Parent Survey - 15 February 2024 Year 8 Parent Information Evening - Sent 13 February 2024 Year 7 Camp Information - Sent 13 February 2024 Years 11 Information Evening - Sent 7 February 2024 Year 7 Information Evening - Sent 6 February 2024 2024 Year 9 Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 5 February 2024 Year 7 Information Evening - Sent 2 February 2024 Year 10 Parents - School Vaccination Program - Sent 2 Feburary 2024 Year 7 Paper Planes and Pizza Night - Sent 31 January 2024 Uniform and Grooming - Term 1 - Sent 31 January 2024 Year 11 Information Evening - Sent 30 January 2024 Commencement 2024 - Year 7 - Sent 24 January 2024 Commencement 2024 - Year 8 - Sent 24 January 2024 Commencement 2024 - Year 9 - Sent 24 January 2024 Commencement 2024 - Year 10 - Sent 24 January 2024 Commencement 2024 - Year 11 - Sent 24 January 2024 Commencement 2024 - Year 12 - Sent 24 January 2024