During Term 2 members of our Environmental Portfolio were interviewed by Sustainable Schools NSW, see the link below to read the article.   Sustainable Schools News     Another great initiative to reduce waste has recently been trial by Central Coast Council - Curby. Curby is a new way to keep soft plastics and other approved materials out of landfil.  For more information and to register, see the link below.           Curby the Planet's Friendly Bilby    

Lockdown offers a time for students to complete Waterford, perhaps by looking outside the circle of what they may normally choose.   For example, boys could complete hours via: An online first aid course Phone calls to people in their family who may be isolated eg grandparents, family overseas, neighbours. Advocacy campaigns, through websites eg poverty, disability, aged care etc Reflections in their Waterford booklet (on CANVAS). Students can use time they spend writing reflections, in their Waterford hours. Any time students spend on these campaigns should be signed off by parents. Mr Pat Dell Leader of Learning - Social Justice

Although there is some anxiety around lockdowns and HSC exams, I think it is great how students have adapted to the learning environment, showing how resilient they are and how prepared they will be for their future endeavours. Schools Recommendation Scheme This is a reminder that SRS deadlines are only weeks away: Applications close Sunday 19 September. University of Sydney: E12 Scheme Complete the HSC or IB at a school in NSW in 2021. Receive an ATAR or IB score in 2021. Be eligible through the UAC Educational Access Scheme for at least one of the following: – Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) – disadvantaged school code SO1C (attended an Australian rural school during Year 11 and/or 12 or equivalent) or disadvantaged school code S01R (attended an Australian rural or regional school during Year 11 and/or 12 or equivalent) – financial hardship disadvantage (F01A, F01B, F01C or F01D). If you are applying under the financial hardship category, submit an EAS application and supporting documents by 11.59pm on Sunday 19 September to confirm their eligibility for consideration under the E12 Scheme in time for UAC conditional offers on 12 November. Meet any subject-related prerequisites for chosen University of Sydney course. Complete and upload the E12 questionnaire. University of Technology, Sydney Be eligible through the UAC Educational Access Scheme for at least one of the following: – school environment disadvantage (S01C) (application automatically generated by UAC for eligible students) – socio-economic disadvantage (AG01) (application automatically generated by UAC for eligible students) – financial hardship disadvantage (F01A, F01B, F01C, F01D, F01K or F01S) (submit EAS application before 31 October 2021). Be rated by your school as suitable for tertiary study. Include a UTS preference in your UAC application by 4 November 2021. Achieve a minimum ATAR of 69.00 (80.00 for Law). UNSW, Sydney: Gateway Scheme Complete the HSC at a school in NSW in 2021. Receive an ATAR in 2021. Attend a Gateway School or be eligible through the UAC Educational Access Scheme (EAS) for Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA). Note: This EAS application will automatically be generated by UAC based on the student's home address and the student will be notified of their eligibility by email. Upload a personal statement answering three questions. Upload a digital portfolio (for degrees in Art & Design and Built Environment). New early entry scheme UTS has just launched an early entry scheme for all students based on Year 11 results only. Students from interstate will need to supply their Year 11 results. Offers are conditional upon achieving a minimum ATAR. Students must apply directly to UTS. Early bird closing Just a reminder that early bird applications close in just six weeks. Please remember to submit  applications by 30 September so that you only pay the early bird fee of $70. Download key dates fact sheet UAC Digital If you have missed any Let's Chat webinars, don't panic. We have made them all available via our UAC Digital YouTube channel. On the UAC Digital YouTube page, you will also find two recorded presentations to use while we are unable to visit your school: The ATAR and applying through UAC The ATAR and subject selection.  

Myfuture Webinar for Parents with Children on the Autism Spectrum Career planning and transition for young people on the autism spectrum on Thursday 2 September, 4.00pm (AEST) In this 60 minute live and interactive webinar, our presenters, Associate Professor Marina Ciccarelli, Cheryl Mangan, and Brendan James will provide information for parents about: The Better Outcomes and Successful Transitions for Autism (BOOST-A) research; The role of parents and supporters in youth focused, strengths-based career planning; and How myWAY Employability career planner can support young people on the autism spectrum to build a customised profile and goals to plan for future career pathways. Based on six years of research, myWAY Employability is a smart web platform that helps autistic individuals plan and prepare for working life. Autistic individuals co-produced content, design, and usability of the website. myWAY Employability matches an individual’s interests and strengths to relevant careers and pathways. It encourages users to create big dreams, and smaller goals and tasks to track progress. Register now

2021 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships Please note that this event will be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, on a date to be confirmed. This event is open to ANY high-school student in NSW, aged 12-19 years old (as of 31st December, 2021). There are no pre-qualification criteria to enter the NSW All Schools Championships, and we encourage any student of any ability to enter this year's Championships. Event entries will open for this event in due time, with plenty of time for all students to enter. Stay tuned to our Athletics NSW social media channels below for any updates, as well as this event page. https://www.nswathletics.org.au/events-home/2021-nsw-all-schools-championships/ If you have any questions regarding the 2021 NSW All Schools Championships, please contact competitions@nswathletics.org.au.

See below for apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.     We are currently hosting a bunch of school Defence Career Virtual information sessions! Please find below our upcoming sessions for August. We have added additional topics such as ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy), Trades (apprenticeships) and Gap Year Careers. As always, please invite and share the below virtual information sessions with your students to help them learn more about Defence Careers and the huge variety of roles available (over 250!). Each information session will be presented by current serving military members and will provide your students with the opportunity to ask questions through our live chat function.   ADFA (University) Virtual Information Session 05/8/21         11:30am-12:30pm Gap Year Virtual Information Session 11/8/21         01:30pm-02:30pm Health Careers Virtual Information Session 13/08/21       11:30am-12:30pm Engineering Careers Virtual Information Session 17/08/21        01:30pm-02:30pm Trade Careers Virtual Information Session 19/08/21        01:30pm-02:30pm Trade Careers Virtual Information Session 24/08/21        01:00pm-02:00pm Musician Careers Virtual Information Session 26/08/21        06:00pm-07:30pm Register Now Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at the TAFE NSW Virtual Open Days from 18-21 August, 2021. Join us from the comfort of your own space, and experience: On demand content including videos, podcasts and written materials Engaging information sessions and webinars Mythbuster game (with a daily prize of a $250 gift voucher)*. Virtual expo where you can connect with our support services You’ll also learn all about scholarships, degrees, pathway opportunities, flexible study options, enrolment support and so much more. Registrations are mandatory, so get in quick to secure your seat for TAFE NSW’s event of the year. REGISTER NOW     THE SKILLS AND THRILLS DIGITAL STUDENT SHOWCASES IS BACK FOR 2021! The Skills and Thrills Digital Student Showcase is a half hour video, available (FREE) to all high school students across NSW. Click HERE to access the video. The free thirty five minute video resource will be available in Term 3 (12th July to 17th September 2021)  and will cover the following information areas: Industry trends for the next 5-15 years Industry trends post Covid-19 impact Apprenticeships Traineeships School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) Opportunities in the vocational education and training sector (VET)       Click here for the latest list of vacancies     Transport for NSW Apprentice and Trainee recruitment is now open for 2022! We are excited to announce that recruitment for the 2022 intake of regional Apprentices and Trainees has commenced! Applications are now open and will close on 22nd August 2021. Our programs allow people to complete a nationally recognised qualification whilst getting paid and gaining valuable hands on experience with Transport for NSW. We have 6 programs that we are offering next year. Please view our brochure which contains detailed information regarding each of our programs. If students have any questions please reach out to us at: apprenticeandtrainee@transport.nsw.gov.au or please visit our Transport Jobs Board to apply.   Transdev operates in 17 countries on 5 continents. In Australia and New Zealand, Transdev is at the heart of keeping communities moving, providing public transport services in six locations. Transdev has proudly operated Sydney’s iconic fleet of ferries and the Balmain Shipyard since 2012 under a unique partnership with the NSW Government to deliver a new age of customer-centric, efficient and innovative transportation. Throughout the Maritime Traineeship*, you will participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised training and assessment interventions. Additionally, you will engage in the daily operation, navigation, cleaning, security and maintenance of ferries, wharves and facilities. You will also experience targeted customer service and safety related training, as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist in successful completion of the traineeship program. The traineeship is expected to last for 12 months and will normally lead to a permanent role with Transdev Sydney Ferries (subject to performance and completion of the required qualifications). As such, this represents a fantastic opportunity for someone motivated to work on the water and grow their career in a world class maritime organisation. You will enrol in (and must complete): Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driving – Grade 3) You will also: Possess the right to work in Australia. Have completed of Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent Demonstrate a commitment and interest in developing a career within the maritime industry Demonstrated ability and commitment to provide quality customer service, safe transport services and to work safely Demonstrated ability to work in a team *Applications will be opening on ExploreCareers.com.au in mid-August.   Join us online on Saturday the 4th of September for The Grove Studios Academy Online Open Day! The Grove Studios Academy offers a [CUA50820] Diploma of Music inside one of Australia’s most iconic music studios giving students an unparalleled learning experience. Join us on Saturday September 4th to discover our world class facilities and find out more about our courses through; Virtual Studio Tours Talks from Industry Experts Mix Breakdowns from industry leading Mixers and Producers Course Information Register Now   Register Here   [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/curriculum-learning/careers-and-vocational-education/careers-news/[/embed]  

See the links below for open days, early entry schemes and general university information. Job Jump Key Dates for Year 12's Year 12s 2021 Key Dates     MACQUARIE LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS EARLY ENTRY SCHEME Applications close Friday 20 August, 2pm. Offers Students can only receive ONE offer through this Scheme. Offers released in September. Courses All courses are available except our Co-op degrees. Leadership activities/roles Students need to list at least two activities. Click Here for More Information     Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the University has made the decision to take our Open Days Online. Starting Monday 6 September to Wednesday 8 September, Open Days Online will feature: Live webinars Campus tours Live chat with students and academics Plenty of giveaways Tune in from 5:00pm-7:30pm each night to check out our live sessions! SAVE THE DATES: Monday 6 September to 8 September 2021 We encourage your students and school community to visit our website to register for Open Days Online. By registering you will go into the draw to win a pair of Beats by Dre Headphones!   At Torrens University Australia, we know it's a stressful time for year 12s, so we have created a handy Passion Planner to help you stay on top of key term dates and uni application deadlines. The Passion Planner has been made so that students can display it in a place where they’ll see it regularly. Print it out and stick it on their fridge or to even save the image as their desktop background. Click Here for the Link to the Planner   Don't miss out on the advantage. Round two applications for our Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program are closing soon. We’re looking at students Year 11 results and searching for people with soft skills. All your students have to do is answer three questions to show us they have the qualities we’re looking for. Jump online to see how easy it is to apply. After applications close, we’ll reach out to your school to get your students' Year 11 results Round two applications close – Midnight 31 August Round two offers made – Late September Start your course – February 2022 Learn More  

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Dr Kristy Goodwin Presents: Taming Digital Distractions Dr Kristy Goodwin is a digital wellbeing and peak-performance speaker, author and researcher (and mum who also deals with her kids’ techno-tantrums!) She’s the author of Raising Your Child in a Digital World, and a media commentator who doesn’t suggest that we ban the iPhone, or unplug the gaming console (digital abstinence isn’t the solution).   See the Flyer for More Information  

The Language of Respectful Relationships “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This reply to playground name-calling has been taught to children by generations of parents. While the sentiments are true, it demonstrates how destructive language can be when it’s used to hurt or humiliate. Name-calling dehumanises the child or young person on the receiving end, making it easier for a perpetrator to bully, put down or abuse. The language of bullying and sexual abuse is deliberately vague and generalised making it easier to hurl insults about gender or ethnicity. It’s much harder to insult someone when real names are used as it becomes personal. Bullying uses language that dehumanises. Respectful relationships has its own language, and it’s through this language that respect is shown, and personal safety and integrity are assured. Parents can help children and young people to develop the language of respectful relationships in the following ways: Use First or Preferred Names The sound of a person’s name respectfully spoken is music to the listener’s ears. Teach kids to refer to other people by their first or preferred name. If a relative prefers to be called aunt or uncle rather than by their first name, then out of respect, encourage children and young people to adjust their language accordingly, even though you may not subscribe to such formalities. Politeness is respect in action. Differentiate Between Behaviour and the Person It’s incorrect to define a child’s character through their poor behaviour. A child who tells lies is frequently called a liar, someone who steals is often labelled a thief, or someone who inadvertently shares secrets is deemed untrustworthy. In sporting parlance, focusing on the behaviour rather than on the person teaches kids about to play the ball, not the person. It may sound like splitting hairs but the focus on  character traits rather than on a person's behaviour is hurtful, often degrading, and leads to resentment rather than change. Call Out Disrespectful Behaviour The standard of behaviour you ignore is the standard of behaviour you accept. Disrespectful behaviour needs to be called out by adults so kids learn that bullying, racism and other forms of disrespectful language are not acceptable. When discussing the behaviour and character of friends, fictional characters in books and personalities on film differentiate between the behaviour and the person, calling out the use of negative labels when you hear them. It's easy  to ignore disrespectful language when you hear it, but this one area where a consistent approach by adults is critical. Frame Behaviour as a Choice Framing behaviour as a choice is an essential respectful relationships strategy that needs to be reinforced for children and young people. “That’s a smart/good/helpful choice!” is the type of response kids should repeatedly hear, reinforcing that their behaviour is a result of choice rather than driven by others, circumstances, or emotion. Personal choice negates the idea that somehow other people or circumstances determine behaviour, or become convenient scapegoats for all types of abuse and disrespectful behaviour . "She/he made me do it" just doesn't wash in a civilised society. Develop a Wide Vocabulary Build a wide vocabulary of terms essential to respectful relationships. Terms such as safety, choice, respect, acceptance, tolerance, love, likeable and host of others should be familiar to kids as well as phrases that emphasise fair and respectful treatment of others in all types of environments. In Closing Respect is shown not only through the treatment of others but through the language kids use every day. By focusing on the language of respect you are laying the basis for kids to enjoy respectful relationships both now and in the future.  

Please find below information regarding Term 3 including the latest COVID information.     COVID and Learning from Home   Parent Information Term 3 Years 7 to 10 - 16 September 2021   Parent Information Term 3 Year 11 - 16 September 2021   Parent Information Term 3 Year 12 - 16 September 2021   Parent Information Term 3 Years 7-10 - 7 September 2021   Parent Information Term 3 Year 11 - 7 September 2021   Parent Information Term 3 Year 12 - 7 September 2021   Parent Information Term 3 - 27 August 2021   Year 11 Preliminary HSC Assessment Information - 23 August 2021   Year 9 Subject Selection (2022) Information Letter - 20 August 2021   Year 12 Trial HSC Assessment Information for Parents - 20 August 2021   Year 12 Trial HSC - 6 August 2021   Year 12 Trial HSC Letter - Invitation and Q&A - 2 August 2021   Parent Information Term 3 - 29 July 2021   Year 12 Trial HSC - 29 July 2021   Parent Information Term 3 - 26 July 2021   Rescheduling HSC Examinations and Practical Works Submission Dates - 26 July 2021     Parent Information Term 3 - 15 July 2021   Online St Edwards Student Guide   Parent Information Term 3 - 8 July 2021   Student Information Term 3 - 8 July 2021     To book a telephone conversation with a College Counsellor, please following the link below: [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/pastoral-care/counsellors/parent-support-line/[/embed]