Year Group Liturgies In Week 9 each year group gathered for their end of year liturgy in the ERC. During the liturgies students delivered meaningful responses to the Gospel readings. Another important feature of the liturgies was the presentations by Pastoral Leaders which included images of all the great things our students participated in throughout the year. Thanks to all those students and teachers who helped at this important liturgical event. Christmas Liturgy It was great to be able to conduct our annual Christmas Liturgy with the College community this year for the first time in two years. This liturgy was a joyous celebration that included communal singing of Christmas carols, the farewell of some staff and the presentation of Christmas hampers by each homeroom for disadvantaged families. Thanks to all those who contributed to this wonderful occasion. Mr Beacroft Director of Mission and Identity   Images from the Christmas Liturgy [foogallery id="42142"]    

On Friday 9 December forty Year 10 students from St Edward's College, supported by Clean4shore, went to Maitland Bay and Little Beach in the Bouddi National Park to clean up rubbish along the foreshore. The day was part of a four week alternate end of year program set up by the College to prepare Year 10 students for the future. The experience was eye opening for a lot of students as there was a lot of plastic waste and debris that had washed up on the shore. Students were surprised to see how much polystyrene there was and horrified to find out that it didn’t break down over time. Students were given an insight into the damage micro plastics could have on the marine environment and the overwhelming quantity of microplastic that was found on the shore. In total the boys pulled out 8 large bags of rubbish which was made up of pieces of polystyrene, chunks of foam mattresses, small microplastics, straws, plastic bottles, pieces of balloon, and flood debris such as pontoons, chairs and other floating objects. Students felt a sense of pride in what they had achieved by the end of the day but also made stronger connections to their natural environment. The boys were very interested in learning about how our first nations peoples cared for country and how they used different plants for different purposes. They also learned how poor habits from our current society can affect the cycle of life that had been looked after for so long. Hopefully this connection will help them to tread lighter on our shared earth into the future. A big thanks to Jono from Clean4shore for supporting the excursion and Juliana Dignam for organising the day. [foogallery id="41978"]

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.  

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On Tuesday 13 December, the College community celebrated our students' academic success at the Annual Awards Assembly. To receive an award students need to have received nominations from their teachers across the entire year (Semester 1 and Semester 2). Each Semester all teachers nominate students in their classes who they believe have performed consistently or academically well. The students receiving an 'A' in their courses will automatically receive an Academic nomination. Students who receive a determined amount of 'consistent effort' nominations across the year will receive an award in that category. Students who receive a determined amount of 'Academic' nominations or A’s across the year will receive that award. Any student receiving A’s in the majority of their courses will receive an Outstanding Academic Award. During the event, College Special and Memorial Awards were also announced including Edmund Rice Awards.  We congratulate all students who received an award, your hard work and dedication to your studies is something to be proud of. Please see the links below for Award recipients. Award Recipients 2022   Images from the Assembly [smallgallery fooid="42027"]

It has been a busy end to the 2022 year for the Food Technology department. Both Year 9 and 10 Food Technology students have recently completed their last assessment for the course. Year 9 completed a Cannelloni with Salad Practical Examination. Year 10 Food Technology completed a Chicken Cordon Bleu with Honey Carrots, Green Beans and Opera House Potatoes recipe. We were very impressed with the results and pleased that the students displayed excellent time management skills. The students also had to ensure that they worked collaboratively and paid attention to detail with the final presentation. Year 11 Food Technology have just started their HSC course. They are currently completing a unit on Contemporary Nutrition Issues. They have just submitted their first HSC Task where they needed to research a specific diet-related condition. During the term, they had to complete some practicals that looked at health and nutrition.  A great start to their HSC studies. Year 11 Hospitality have completed their HSC work placement. The employers were very impressed with each student, and some were even offered part time work as a result. Hospitality students also completed their barista training as part of the course and have gained valuable skills in espresso coffee preparation and service. Wishing the St Edward's College community a merry Christmas and happy new year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2023.

October and November English Stars of the Month The first round of students to be recognised as ‘English Star of The Month’ were presented with their awards at the College Assembly held on Friday 2 December 2022. As part of the aim to recognise and reward those students who consistently achieve outstanding results and put in their full effort, this year the English staff have created a program aimed at rewarding these students. Each month, English teachers 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. There will also be a ‘Special Commendation’ category to allow scope to include a diverse range of our amazing students. The English staff are keen to acknowledge those students who bring joy to the classroom through their love of learning. Student rewarded for the first time are listed below and the entire English department congratulate each of these boys. English Stars – October and November Year 7 –   Beau Louie, Ethan Fraser, Jacob Hall, Harrison Evans and Tiago Salomao Year 8 – Tobias McEvoy and Charlie Cranny, Riley Stauner-Lumsden,  Isaac McCudden, Joe Kelly, Tristan Pearce-Maitland, Xander Byrne, Harry Bennett, Sam Duffy, Eden Pearson and Nixon Lavin Year 9 –  Matthew Kirkland, Chiko Katsande, Donovan Wright, Logan Spinks, Archer Martin, Marcus Tredwell, Alex Jack, Nicholas Husk, Kalan Hiscoe and Mathis Limpkin Year 10 –  Matthew Clarkson, Logan Merceica, Hugh Wilson, Matthew Lewry, Matthew Frost-Foster Lachlan Kemp, Andrew Hodge, Ronan Bishop, Logan Mercieca and Samuel Trench Year 11/12 –  Luka Beard, Luke McHugh, Kalen Hogan, Billy Rolston, Jack Roberts, Sean Bullen Harrison Stiffle and Austin Boffo    

On Monday this week, the very first English Immersion Day was held in the ERC Foyer. The day was designed as a reward for those students from Years 7 to 11 who were awarded ‘English Star of The Month’ for October or November. Students selected for ‘English Star of The Month’ were nominated by their English teacher based on several different categories including Academic Excellence, Consistent Effort or Special Commendation for Diligence. Students then participated in the reward Immersion Day led by Mrs Titheradge and Ms Nowalinksi. The day was divided into three sessions, each themed around Christmas. In the morning session, students repurposed old books from the College book room, turning them into a Paperback Christmas Tree and decorating them. In session two, the students were treated to a Christmas movie and in session three, students tested their Christmas knowledge with three very competitive rounds of Christmas Trivia. The day was a great success and a lot of fun. The students were treated to recess, lunch, drinks and made their own Christmas Cookies and enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate as they relaxed and watched the film. Many boys expressed what a wonderful time they had at the Immersion Day, and head organiser Mrs Titheradge said she is looking forward to upcoming Immersion Days in 2023, all which will be themed around literary ideas and books. If you are interested in gaining an invite to an upcoming Immersion Day, the only way to secure an invitation is to do your best in English and gain a nomination and award for ‘English Star of The Month’ in 2023.

We will be conducting our swimming carnival on Friday 3 February 2023 at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy. Given the short turnaround with the start of school and the swimming carnival, students/parents are asked to use the below link to nominate their chosen events. Nominations will be accepted until 3pm Wednesday 1 February 2023. Click Here to Nominate for Events Below are some important practical details regarding the carnival: Transport Normal school buses will run in the morning/afternoon and students will catch a bus from the College to the pool and back again in the afternoon. Other students may make their own way to the carnival if appropriate. All boys making their own way to the carnival need to be at the pool by 8.45am, unless they are competing in the 200m events (see next point). Any student competing in 200m events need to be at the pool by 8.30 am at the very latest. Buses will not be at the pool by 8.30 am so these students will need to make their own transport arrangements. All students requiring afternoon bus transport will return by bus to the College and catch the afternoon school buses under supervision as normal. Uniform For identification purposes, it is imperative that all students in Years 7 – 10 attend the carnival in their College sports uniform as they would do on a normal Friday. They can change into their colour house clothes at the pool. Only Years 11 and 12 are allowed to wear mufti/casual clothing. General Directions As maximum participation is the aim of the day, points will be allocated for every student entering an event. Any boy who attends the carnival is required to participate by:- Swimming in all events appropriate to his ability level; - Assisting teaching staff in conducting the carnival in some capacity ie: official duties; For supervision purposes when boys are not in races, they are to remain in the stands grouped according to their age divisions. Only the Years 10,11 and 12 will be permitted to gather on the grassed area. Boys need to be equally prepared for cool or warmer weather and bring appropriate sun protection ie sunscreen, as the marshalling area is outdoors. Limited canteen facilities will be available – boys are encouraged to bring their own food & drink for the day. It is imperative that students do not bring large sums of money or valuable equipment. In these situations, it is impossible for the College to take responsibility for items that may go missing.  As the carnival is held indoors, it will be held even in the event of obvious inclement weather. Boys who live locally or who are being picked up by their parents can leave to go home directly from the pool at the conclusion of the carnival, which should be at 2.15 pm. No boy will be permitted to leave the pool precinct prior to the conclusion of the carnival, as rolls need to be marked and the usual important formalities carried out. I particularly ask that we have parental co-operation in this matter.  Parents, carers and relatives are more than welcome to attend on the day however it is recommended you bring your own chair as seating is minimal. The College Prefects and Leaders will be required at the pool early in the day to assist with carnival set up and again at the end of the day to assist with packing up of the carnival. The co-operation of boys and their families with these guidelines will ensure that it is an enjoyable day for all in attendance.

Tennis Champions On Tuesday 30 November, St Edward’s competed in the Broken Bay Tennis day at Oxford Falls in Sydney. Our two teams were incredibly successful with our Championship Boys Open Team bringing home the silver medal and our Division Two Boys team bringing home the trophy! The Championship team narrowly missed out to the team from Mater Maria Catholic College. A special mention to Connor Murphy, whose opposition in every game was a player currently ranked 6th in Australia. The St Edward's team worked very consistently and held their own against the strong opposition. Our Division Two team went into the final as underdogs and pulled off a last minute upset against the older and more experienced boys from St Paul's Catholic College. A fantastic result! Championship Open Team: Conor Murphy - Year 10, Kale Puata - Year 10, Leon Towle - Year 10, Kai Maitland - Year 10 Division Two Team: Zach Barnfield - Year 10, Harrison Evans  - Year 7, Aidan Matthews - Year 10

On 24 November the College participated in the annual Broken Bay Diocese Surf Life Saving Carnival, held at Terrigal Beach. It was a beautiful late spring day, with a gentle 1-2 feet of swell for the water competitors, but there was limited beach space due to recent king tides for the beach competitors. This created a small operational and timetable change for the day, these changes did not affect the boys' confidence, nor their individual mindset for each of the events. The carnival consisted of the beach events of sprints, flags and relays, while the water events were board, ski, swim, Taplin, iron man and relay. The depth of talent was demonstrated by the College fielding multiple competitors in each event, with the boys successfully dominating most events, especially the team relays and Taplin. Without recognising every individual achievement in each event, it would be remiss not to note the Blue Ribbon event of the Ironman. This event saw the boys complete legs of swimming, board paddling and ski, with a run along soft sand between each leg. The gruelling event saw 3 competitors: Ashton Walter, Cashar Darwin and Keenan White complete the event, with Cashar leading the race by a small margin coming onto the beach from the final water leg. With only the soft sand run left, the distance between them was only a few metres. However, Cashar seemed to have put all his energy into the water legs, while Ashton had some fuel left in the tank, overtaking Cashar with only 20m left of the run to take out this prestigious event. Keenan White and Noah Nakagawa were exemplary senior leaders on the day, being a vocal cheer squad and positively encouraging each competitor to do their best. On top of this, both boys competed across several disciplines and achieved fantastic results themselves. All boys should be extremely proud of the manner in which they both competed and represented the College, with the team taking out the Overall Boys School Champion Trophy.

College Swimming Carnival 2023 Information regarding this carnival has been emailed to all families. This included details on: Date: Friday 3 February 2023 Venue: PLC Woy Woy Travel: By school bus or parent transport Events:  A link to register students for competitive races (only – those wishing to compete for Age Champion or represent the school at the Broken Bay Carnival) was attached to the email. Once these races have been raced, students can also race their mates in non-competitive races for each event. First event – 200m Freestyle starts at 8.30 am. Students will need to make their own way there for this race as the buses will not arrive in time. The carnival will finish around 2.00 pm. Uniform: Boys in Years 7-10 are to wear their College Sports Uniform, they can then change into their House colours once at the pool. Senior boys are able to wear appropriate ‘mufti’ clothing. All carnival details will be explained to the boys on the first full school day back (Wednesday 1 February) next year. Click Here for Link   Coming Up in Sport - Early 2023 Week Event Venue Date Week 1 College Swimming Carnival (See link above) PLC Woy Woy Friday 3 February 2023 Week 3 NSWCCC Softball Selections Stanhope Gardens Tuesday 14 February 2023 Week 3 BBSSSA Opens Touch Football Doyalson Tuesday 14 February 2023 Week 4 NSWCCC Opens Cricket Selections Riverwood Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February 2023 Week 4 BBSSSA Under 15's Touch Football Northern Beaches Tuesday 21 February 2023 Week 4 NSW All School Triathlon Penrith Regatta Centre Individual and Teams Thursday 23 and Friday 24 February 2023 Week 5 NSWCCC Tennis Selection Parramatta Monday 27 February 2023 Week 6 NSWCCC Baseball Selections Castle Glen Tuesday 7 March 2023   * For all NSWCCC Selections and NSW All Schools Triathlon (Individual) events, students are required to register via the CSNSW website. https://csnsw.sport/home?folderid=12 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. ** For the above Broken Bay (BBSSSA) events, College teams will attend. Information regarding these teams will be in the Daily Notices in Weeks 1 and 2 next year.

ATAR Release 2022 When? ATARs will be released at 9am on Thursday 15 December 2022. December Round 2, on Thursday 22 December, is the first offer round for Year 12 students based on ATARs. The change of preference deadline for December Round 2 is 11.59pm on Friday 16 December. How? Students access their ATAR by logging in via UAC's website. They'll need their NESA Year 12 student number and UAC PIN to log in. When students view their ATAR, they can download their official ATAR Advice Notice. It's free until Sunday 12 March 2023: after this date they’ll need to buy it from the UAC Shop. This year students will also be able to access and store their ATAR in a digital wallet, CredFolio, as part of UAC’s new digital credential platform. More information and registration details will be sent to students soon. ATAR Enquiry Centre The ATAR Enquiry Centre – (02) 9119 5012 – will be open on the following days for students who have queries about the calculation of their ATAR: Thursday 15 December      8.30am to 6.30pm Friday 16 December            8.30am to 4.30pm Saturday 17 December       Closed Sunday 18 December          Closed Monday 19 December         8.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday 20 December         8.30am to 4.30pm Student numbers and PINs If students have forgotten their Year 12 student number, they should contact NESA/ACTBSSS or their school. If they’ve forgotten their UAC PIN, they should call UAC Customer Service on (02) 9752 0200, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday – they'll need their NESA/BSSS student number. Students who have applied through UAC can reset their UAC PIN using the link on the application login page. We don't reply to email requests for login details as we need to identify the sender before giving out this information. ATAR estimator UAC has launched a free ATAR estimator. ATAR Compass estimates a student’s ATAR using scaling statistics from the past five years. Students select their HSC courses and their estimated or actual exam marks to receive an estimated ATAR, which they can use as a guide to make decisions about their future study options. The tool will also indicate if a student’s subject choices make them eligible for an ATAR. Click Here

Year 10 Future Work Ready Program As part of the Year 10 Future Work Ready Program, over 85 students participated in work experience from 30 November, with many being offered apprenticeships. Thank you to the employers listed below for supporting the program and providing the opportunity for our students to experience work within their industry/business. Students who chose to stay at the College participated in the following activities: Virtual work experience program Experience day at The University of Newcastle Clean4Shore day at Maitland Bay Guests speakers from St Edward's Old Boys and teachers sharing their careers pathway Financial Academy lessons (a joint venture between University of Newcastle and Greater Bank) ADF boot camp and presentation Social Justice day Buying a new car lesson Creating a professional image on-line Collaboration with music activity producing a jingle. A huge thank you to all the presenters and facilitators. A & D Metal Roofing Action Building & Construction AHS Yachts Airflow Air Airpak Sheetmetal Pty Ltd All Flushed Out Plumbing Alukea Plumbing Andrew Long Landscaping Anthony J Smith & Sons P/L Aspire Physiotherapy Assistive Disability Services Atlassian Pty Ltd Beachpoint Plumbing BNT Prperty Services Pty Ltd Brisbane Water Private Built Republic Canon Australia P/L CCHD P/L Central Coast Football Central Coast Local Health Central Coast Reef & Game Fishing Central Coast Shitters Blinds & Awnings Ceridian Aust Pty Ltd Coast Academy of Music Coastal Bicycle Company Coastal Orthopaedics Conveniently Active Exercise Physiology Craig Peebles Licensed Builder Crossmuller Crowne Plaza Terrigal Dach Constructions Group DAMA Projects Daracon Group Delta Laboratories Descas Landscapes DFS Glass & Glazing Dinky Di Tumbi Umbi Dr Gordon Reid MP Driva Pty Ltd DRP Constructions Pty Ltd Energie Electrical & Solar Equanimity Psychological Services Erica Dash Podiatry Erina Ice Arena Erina Leagues Club Erina Podiatry Exactamundo Fox Sports Australia Gorokan Physio Solutions Gosford Private Hospital Hastings Landcare Inc Hill Street Sports Medicine Centre I R L Electrical IBM Australia Ltd J T Project Group Jack Mitchell Building John R Turks L J Hooker Bateau Bay M G Plumbing Contractors P/L M U Group Make Science Fun Pty Ltd Maritime Safety Services McDonalds Mitch Sanders Mr DM Enterprises National Service Financial North Shore Marine NSW Advocate for Children & Young People Oneblink PCYC Bateau Bay Plumbing Wise PWC Plumbing Pty Ltd Qauntexa RAVE Audio Visual P/L Razor Rob's Barber Shoppe Reflections Asset Management Richard Tunks Carpentry Roche Bros Fruit Rocker Group Pty Ltd Rod Wehrle Fencing Sanitarium SBS Sit N Chats SJO Building SMC Electrical & Data St John The Baptist Catholic Primary St John The Baptist Catholic Primary Steve Booth Construction Steven Stringer Sullivan Legal Solutions Synthatech Australia P/L Tanner Plumbing P/L Target Press TB Electrical & Communications Terrigal Public School Tiger Press Group P/L Umina Beach Public School Verde Creations P/L Vow Financial Pty Ltd Wabtec Waratah Commercial Air WC Interior Linings Wixscape Landscapes Worthington BMW  

Year 10 University of Newcastle Campus Experience Day was an exciting opportunity for students to participate in hands-on activities, on-campus at Ourimbah. The experience day aimed to support students' understanding of career options and increase aspirations to attend university, providing them with an opportunity to experience university life, study options, and build a positive rapport with academics and student ambassadors. They had engaging hands on presentations in: Podiatry; Oral Health Therapy; Food Science; Exercise and Sport Science ; Coastal and Marine.  Thank you to Mrs Dignam for organising and Mr Sullivan, Ms Jones and Ms Moulton for attending the day.  It was a worthwhile experience for everyone. [foogallery id="41872"]

Please see the links below for student courses and workshops available:   Courses & Workshops for Students Campion College Summer Program | 17-20 Jan 2023 Experience college life and a taste of Campion's Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts. Open to students aged 16 plus. Includes accommodation on campus, meals, social activities and sample lectures in history, literature, philosophy and theology. Free to attend but spaces are limited. Register at https://www.campion.edu.au/event/summer-program Sydney Quantum Academy Applications are now open for the Quantum Computing Summer Camp for high school students (9-12) and recent school leavers. This 1-week virtual summer camp runs from 16-20 January 2023. No prior quantum or coding knowledge is required or expected, and there are many full scholarships available (prioritised for students underrepresented in STEM)! Visit: https://sydneyquantum.org/programs/schools/ TAFE NSW Get skills fit this summer with fee free* short courses.  Students who are leaving school permanently in 2022 can access a range of fee-free* short courses designed to give them skills in industries where there are immediate job opportunities. Explore courses in Hair and Beauty, Hospitality, Business and more. Find out more: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/summer-skills *Eligibility criteria apply. Training is subsidised by the NSW Government. UCAT NIE Medical School Entry Interview Preparation Attention Year 11! Considering a career in medicine or dentistry? If so, then you should start your medical interview preparation now. Don't miss it! 2023 workshop dates are now booking! https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/umat-interviews/medical-interviews-workshop Ph: 1300 974 187 or 0412 439 115 www.nie.edu.au  enquiries@nie.edu.au UCAT NIE UCAT Preparation Workshop (online) Attention Years 10 and 11: Head-start or continue UCAT Preparation! Intensive UCAT Preparation Workshop 18 December 2022 - LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE 25 January 2023 - In Sydney (Chatswood) To register: https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-courses/simulated-ucat-day-workshop TEL (02) 4367 0404 / MOB: 0412 439 115 / MOB: 0404 197 178 / enquiries@nie.edu.au Barcats Zero Cost 5 Day Job Ready Course for Hospitality beginning on the following dates: Dec 5 or 12, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30. RSA and RCG certificates shall be awarded on completion. Learning outcomes: Hospitality Essentials, Food Safety Handling, Customer Service and others. https://www.barcats.com.au/ Barcats Zero Cost RSA in Sydney November 28th - @ Accor Stadium Sydney Olympic Park. December 5th - @ CommBank Stadium Parramatta. December 12th - @ Accor Stadium Sydney Olympic Park. January 9th-14th - CBD venue to be confirmed. January 16th - 20th - Western Sydney venue to be confirmed. Jan 23rd-25th + 30th, 31st - CBD venue to be confirmed. https://www.barcats.com.au/ Information Sessions for Students & Parents USI Short video for school leavers: Five key things you need to know when leaving school The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, in partnership with the Office of the Student Identifiers Registrar, Services Australia and the Australian Taxation Office, have developed a short interactive video for students when they leave school. The video outlines 5 key things that will help students navigate their next steps after school. To view the clip: https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support#fivekeythingsvideo ACU Change of Preference Event Join ACU for change of preference advice at the Strathfield Campus on Friday 16 September, 9am – 12pm. Register to speak with staff and students about study options and pathways to ACU or join a campus tour. This event will cover all courses across NSW campuses. Register now: http://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/change-of-preference-advice/nsw ACU An Evening with Education in Canberra Discover the friendly campus and hear from ACU education staff, current students and alumni. Learn about entry pathways, course structure, support services, uni life and more. Wednesday 23 Nov 2022 6 – 7:30pm. Register now: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2022/november/an-evening-with-education-at-acu-canberra ACU Guided Visits Explore what ACU has to offer from nursing labs to physio simulation rooms, moot courts and so much more across our NSW and ACT campuses. There are limited spots available due to COVID-19 restrictions, so register now to join an exclusive guided visit hosted by one of ACU’s experienced Student Ambassadors. Register for a guided visit: http://www.acu.edu.au/campus-tours JMC Academy Wednesday 30th November - MAKING WAVES is a must for current and future students, and graduates wanting to explore the multitude of career opportunities in audio. Live music, food, drinks, and experience our new world class studios along the way. For more info and to register go to: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/news-and-events/events/making-waves-sydney/ Sarina Russo Apprenticeships Invitation to attend Apprenticeship and Traineeship Jobs and Information Night on Tuesday 06/12/2022 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Canberra College Performing Arts Centre, 2 Launceston Street, Phillip ACT 2606. Panel discussion, Q & A and then breakout to Expo. Speak with exhibitors, gain valuable information and submit your resume for positions! Register to attend: https://forms.office.com/r/h8NKAL4rfX TAFE NSW Information sessions. Students can join us online or at their nearest participating campus, to discover how TAFE NSW can help them get the skills they need for the job they want. Registrations are mandatory https://www.tafensw.edu.au/information-sessions UCAT NIE 7 December 2022 - UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry. UCAT NIE presenting a FREE webinar about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine and dentistry. This is NOT an advertising seminar. The session is packed with invaluable information. To register https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-free/free-ucat-information-sessions Ph: (02) 43670404 enquiries@nie.edu.au / www.nie.edu.au Job & Work Experience for Students Become an Au Pair – Opportunities in the USA, France and New Zealand! Have you dreamt of jumping on a flight and changing your perspective? Become an Au Pair and use your babysitting experience to try something new. Become a live-in nanny and experience living in one of the three fabulous destinations above. Placements start from 6-12 months, and you will receive full board and pocket money. Applications open now. For more information visit www.aupairamerica.com.au Camp America – 2023 Gap Year Opportunity Considering a gap year after high school? – Add overseas experience to your CV, make an impact, explore the US and make lifelong friends from around the globe. Camp placements are between 9-12 weeks and include your board PLUS pocket money. For more information about Camp America 2023 visit www.campamerica.com.au, or join our FREE Online Webinar on Tuesday, December 6th at 7pm. Grandshake and Inland Rail partner to give school students free access to virtual work experiences. Grand Opportunities, a regional skills initiative gives secondary schools an opportunity to engage with major regional employers and provide their students with meaningful virtual work experiences. Please contact Grandshake’s Education Manager at andrew@grandshake.co to get more information or go to www.grandshake.co Resources for Students Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities Ai Group - Apprentice & Trainee Centre Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre host apprentices across NSW and are a proud partner to more than 200 host employers. For More information on current vacancies please visit https://www.aigroupapprentices.com.au/all-jobs/ or contact 0426 680 064.     All interested can email  adamd@novaskill.edu.au   UCAT National Institute of Education Intensive UCAT Training Workshop - LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE View other dates Do not delay any longer, make a start with your UCAT Preparation this month. ENROL 28 - 29 December 2022 Intensive 2-Day Interview Training Workshop  - LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE Recommended for Year 11 and 12 students Find out why you should start medical school interview preparation in Year 11? ENROL View all available Interview Training Sevices Complete UCAT Courses - various levels of preparation and options available to meet individual student needs. UCAT Preparation Workshop - 5 sections of the UCAT covered + full mock exam under timed conditions + introduction to medical interviews. Ongoing UCAT Training - Medify Platform - Affordable and superior UCAT preparation platform. UCAT Textbooks - recommended list of textbooks to support your UCAT and Interview preparation. Medical Interviews Workshop - lift your performance above the competition, validating your sincerity and burning positive lasting impressions into the minds of the selection panel. Please note, that some pathways into medicine, dentistry, and clinical sciences may not require the UCAT. For details candidates should refer to the websites of the universities to which they intend to apply. Universities and the UCAT Requirements UCAT ANZ 2023 Key Dates Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2023 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2024 should note these key dates. Deadline times are 11.59pm AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time Concession Scheme opens Access Arrangements open   1 February 2023 BOOKING OPENS 1 March 2023 Concession application deadline 10 May 2023 Access Arrangements application deadline 17 May 2023 BOOKING DEADLINE 17 May 2023 Late booking deadline 31 May 2023 FINAL late booking deadline 5 June 2023 Cancellation deadline 10 June 2023 Testing begins 3 July 2023 Last testing date 12 August 2023 Results delivered to universities by early September 2023   Royal Life Saving Funded Training Programs   Click for More Information - Summer Skills Funding   Future Student Info Days - Sydney There's still time for your students to register for AIM's Future Students Info Day at our Sydney campus! They will be able to tour our world-class facilities and ask us everything they want to know about studying music with us, from choosing electives to music career opportunities post-graduation. Dates: Monday 19 December, 11am - 3pm Location: AIM Sydney, 27 Nurses Walk, THE ROCKS NSW School Holiday Workshop - Songwriting Songwriting Workshop Join songwriter, producer and composer Dom Cabusi for a fun two-day session exploring the art of writing original music! Use discount code 25OFF for $25 off. Date: 16 - 17 January Time: 10am - 4pm Location: AIM Sydney, 27 Nurses Walk, THE ROCKS +Register Now  

See the links below for the latest University information.     Info Day The University of Newcastle is hosting an Info Day. Join us on campus at our 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 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 – X502 Central Coast Clinical School (Gosford Campus) – 10:00am-1:00pm – Meet in foyer Ourimbah – 3:00pm-5:00pm – Library / Quad Our Info Day is a drop-in style event, no registration required. For further information click here or email futurestudents@newcastle.edu.au.  

Please see below for holiday contact information, stationery and back to school dates.   Enrolment  During the Christmas break all other matters relating to enrolment at the College including vacancies and notice of withdrawal can be directed to Mr Chris Millar, the Director of Enrolment and Marketing via email cmillar@stedwards.nsw.edu.au For all new enquires please see the link below: [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/enrolment-enquiry/[/embed]       Commencement Dates 2023 Group Return Dates 2021 Staff Friday 27 January 2023 Years 7, 11 and 12 Tuesday 31 January 2023 Years 8, 9 and 10 Wednesday 1 February 2023 Student timetables for 2023 will be available on the Portal from early January 2023. Stationery Year 7 will receive a book pack on their first day of school.  Years 8-12 are responsible for purchasing their own supplies. Please find the link below for stationery lists for Years 8-11 for 2023.  Year 12 should be advised by their teachers of ongoing requirements for their HSC year. [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/curriculum-learning/stationery-requirements-2023/[/embed] Uniform Shop Opening Hours The West Gosford warehouse will have their last day of trading for 2022 on 20 December 2022.  Trading will recommence on 4 January 2023 Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.  Closed Australia Day. [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/parent-community/parent-college-uniform/[/embed] Contact Information Pastoral Care If students or parents have any pastoral care concerns, they should contact the Director of Pastoral Care via the following email, Click Here If you become worried about your child’s mental health over the school holidays, you can contact one of the 24 hour phone numbers listed below: In case of an emergency please call 000 immediately. Mental Health Crisis Line – 1800 011 511 Lifeline – 13 11 14 Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636   Enrolment During the Christmas break all matters relating to enrolment at the College including vacancies and notice of withdrawal can be directed to Mr Chris Millar, the Director of Enrolment and Marketing via email cmillar@stedwards.nsw.edu.au For all new enquires please see the link below: [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/enrolment-enquiry/[/embed]      

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