The Parent Support Line is available to parents of St Edward’s College students. The Support Line allows parents to book a phone consultation with one of the College Counsellors, it is a safe place that provides support for parents regarding issues they may be experiencing themselves or with their son/s.  See the link below to make a telephone appointment. [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/pastoral-care/counsellors/parent-support-line/[/embed]

Boys in Years 8-11 must complete their minimum of service (15 hours), by Week 9 of Term 3. Boys may, due to lockdown situation, complete Waterford via: Homeless sleepout Renovation assistance at home Helping brothers and sisters with schoolwork, reading to them etc Gardening and other ways to serve that they may not usually do, in and around their home Please ring me on 43216439 or email me pdell@stedwards.nsw.edu.au if you have any questions. Mr Pat Dell Leader of Learning - Social Justice

Last term our grounds manager, Matt Archer, sorted and collected the earn and return items out of the yellow recycling bins placed around the school. Term two saw an amazing 5878 items diverted from landfill. The money raised will go back to the environment portfolio who have recently installed a new filtered water station and are looking into developing a bush tucker garden. Students are seeing that these items are being recycled and are becoming more conscious of their environmental footprint. It is great to see everybody getting on board and working together to make a change!  

This year and in particular the start to Term 3, has been very different. We are currently in the throws of a lockdown which makes gathering to work on our projects more difficult. In computing we are always building the skills around project management and the ability to work collaboratively and remotely is just part of the 21st Century skillset required in the global environment and certainly something we have been focused on in our industry for decades. Year 12 Information Processes and Technology The Year 12 Information Processes and Technology students have been working on their last project, an e-commerce website. The boys must create the site, or modify some of the free templates that we have collected for them, and then build a database to house multiple products, suppliers and customers. The skills shown amongst the boys include web design and graphic skills which highlight their multimedia skills from the Option topic, they then must pair these skills with project management and documentation skills and finally add in the required skillset to top build a MySQL database and integrate this into their website. All these skills and the knowledge they require are part of the theory aspects of the course and as the looming HSC Trial dates press ever closer, I believe it is an invaluable way to prepare for the exams. These students have had some extra challenges now being online, but we will endeavour to finalise these and post some results on the Student Spotlight in the coming weeks. Year 11 Information Processes and Technology The Year 11 boys have been working hard on creating a Podcast series. They are working in pairs and have been set the task as part of their assessment schedule. Each pair is to prepare a 5-minute podcast on a new and emerging technology. Some of the technologies include cryptocurrencies, nano technology, and a couple are on up coming software releases for home automation. These new technologies give plenty of insight into where some of the boys' interest is and where we could tailor content to match possible career options. Some of these Podcasts/Vodcasts were undertaken whilst still at school and are now being completed in Home Based Learning. Once we have completed these we will move onto a web service tool which they will create for social interaction amongst the class. Finally, we will move onto the final exams and then these students will be in Year 12 - just like that! Year 12 Industrial Technology (Multimedia) Year 12 Industrial Technology (Multimedia) students are well into their projects and not only are they facing the upcoming Trial HSC Exams, but they are also on a mission to have completed their major work by 5 August. This is the completion of their films, animations, stop motion animations or music clips of their choosing and the accompanying portfolio. To these students this is a major part of their coursework, probably the largest scale project that they have ever undertaken. The students from St Edward's and St Joseph's have been working through the holidays and trying to work COVID safe whilst onsite through the current lockdown so that they can access the extra equipment and technologies that we have available at St Edward's College for them. This includes cameras, mics, or even graphics tablets but the most important thing is the power of the specially built desktops machines they required at this stage of their projects. Many thanks go to our IT team for facilitating these machines for the students in Multimedia. Our 2021 HSC students have demonstrated their tenacity by sticking to their decision to undertake a Major Project and standing by what was necessary to complete all associated requirements. Especially during these tough times where movement around locations are not permitted. Year 11 Industrial Technology (Multimedia) Preliminary students have developed vital planning and design skills to complete their minor projects. Focusing on completing various skill building challenges to develop their skills in image and video editing and manipulation techniques. Year 10 Information and Software Technology In Term 3 students have been asked by A History of Gaming Museum to create an interactive technological solution to educate visitors on understanding ‘the electronic gaming industry’. Their challenge is to create an interactive Information Kiosk that will be based on Gaming. History of gaming time lime Three retro games examples (reviews, hardware, and software demands). Three modern gaming (reviews, hardware, and software demands). In Marking criteria an extra component to gain highest result. Future gaming possibilities. Link to your scratch game Year 9 Information and Software Technology The Year 9 Information Software and Technology boys have been working away on completing their Claymation Task. In the past this has been done with DigiEd as an incursion and a whole day is given across to the development of their sample file. We then usually get the boys to go about making one for their assessment as well. This year was done throughout our classwork and many of the boys were very new to the concepts of Stop Motion Animation and then postproduction film making. The results have turned out very good and they are very funny short films. Like all the other members of the College the boys are in home based learning and we are endeavouring to start a programming unit using the UNITY gaming engine and development tools. This will once again challenge the boys and hopefully spur on some interest in becoming the next software tycoons. Final Word COVID presented a whole new set of challenges in the commencement of Term 3. As predominately a practical based subject, the move to home-based-learning required a huge effort from the Computing Staff and the whole TAS faculty with the creation of new online content and the transferring of existing content into our online platform CANVAS. [foogallery id="33332"]

This year St Edward’s Library introduced the Eddie’s Reading League to encourage reading for pleasure. Not only is reading enjoyable, but it also improves your writing and communication skills, reduces stress, and even makes you a more empathetic person! It is not always an easy task to get boys to read so we love it when we see them going above and beyond. Congratulations to, Jereme Cipollone, Byron Hubble, Nic Johnson, Charlie Martin, Isaac McCudden, Kye McIntosh, Coby Neilly, Harvey Nitsos, Kobi Straker, and Hudson Wuest who were awarded a Bronze Award for excellence in reading and to Jacob Allen and Jeremy Huybrechs-Chung who were awarded both Bronze and Silver Awards. It is wonderful to see these boys reading such a wide variety of books – well done, Year 7! All students are encouraged to participate in the Eddie’s Reading League and will receive an award with every ten books they read. If you would like to participate, see the library staff for details.  

Year 7-10 PDHPE students were shown some pretty cool NFL and soccer tricks in their practical lessons and were challenged to video their own. We intend to give prizes to the best trick after we return from lockdown. We’re hoping the boys have a bit of fun with this challenge and get out and keep active.   [embed]https://youtu.be/UfK9cTcVr7I[/embed]

Please click the link below to view the Trial HSC Examination Timetable.  Individual student timetables are also available on the Portal.   2021 Trial HSC Timetable  

On Wednesday 16 June the Under 13’s Football team travelled to Croma Park to complete in the BBSSSA Football Championships Our first match against MacKillop Catholic College saw Isaac Phillips scoring an early goal from a corner kick with a final result of 1-1 draw. Second match saw the team find their feet and move the ball round with a lot more confidence and the boys won 1-0. The team really hit their straps against St Brigid's Catholic College winning 6-0. Sam Hughes was the star of the show in this match scoring four goals. Reid Spokes and Cooper Hall also scored in this match showing real talent as they moved through their opposition with unmatched skills. The following game saw the defence in our team tested against a tough St Leo’s Catholic College side. Shumba Mutokoyi and Arian McGuinness held our back line in solidly and both our goal keepers, Lincoln Gottardo and Zach Sammut were tested. Thankfully the team came away with a 2-1 win. The final match was hard fought and won against St Augustine's Catholic College. This truly was a clash of the titans for the gala day. Both teams came out firing, but a through ball saw Isaac Phillips run away and blast the ball into the top left corner of the goal. Second half was tense as St Augustine's took a free kick just outside the 18 yard box which hit the cross bar, eventually secured by our defence and cleared away. Overall our boys played not only with skills but passion and sportsmanship, doing our College proud.  

After winning through their Gala Day semi finals,  the Under 16's Rugby League team progressed to the Central Coast Rugby League All Schools Grand Finals Day held at Rodgers Park, Woy Woy on Wednesday 23 June and were drawn to play Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College.   The game started off slowly, with both teams testing each other out on a dry track given the weather we had had earlier in the week. It did not take long for the boys to kick into gear. The nerves seemed to settle, and we started to make in-roads through the middle, led by Atticus Fotofili and Malachi Smith. From there we were able to attack their edges, with Aymn Hamilton, Kieran Diamond and Tyrone Dorrell taking advantage of the space and time created. Off the back of this we scored some great tries, going to the break leading 22-0. Kieran’s try off the kick-off was a highlight of the half. At the break we spoke about continuing-on with the momentum we had created, pushing up through the middle and attacking their edges. And that was exactly what the team did. Mason Stafford took advantage of some early ball to score a couple of tries late in the half to extend our lead over Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College. Late in the half we had the luxury of resting a few players to back-up for the Open’s game later in the day. The boys ran out eventual winners 38-6. The result sees them crowned Central Coast All School Champions. Unfortunately, this is the last game for the boys this year. With the restructuring of Schoolboy Rugby League – there is no further pathway competitions in the Under 16’s. Well done on a great season boys. The team on the day consisted of: Aymn Hamilton, Blaine McIntosh, Dylan Day, Harry Bates, Zane Smith, Tyrone Dorrell, Kieran Diamond, Atticus Fotofili, Malachi Smith, Will Hodder, Mason Stafford, Emmett Newlands, Jackson Herbert, Tom Breen, Ethan Cohen, Callum Gilston and Joseph Bonham.    

The Rugby League Opens teams progressed to the Central Coast Rugby League All Schools Grand Finals Day held at Rodgers Park, Woy Woy on Wednesday 23 June after winning through from their Galg Day semi finals.   The Open's team were drawn to play Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College and their depth was tested with injury, illness and representative commitments contributing. A number of changes and inclusions were made in the Open’s team in the days prior to the game. However, the one consistency was that the boys that came into the team, would do the College proud and play their part in the team, as needed. What eventuated in this game was one of the better performances both Mr Beacroft and I, have seen from an Eddies team. Taking into consideration that we were unable to train in the lead up, it was remarkable how easily the new boys slipped into place and played their role. The team was led by Tyler Moriarty, who controlled the tempo of the game and the centre of the field, Owen Flaherty, who added a touch of class in attack and controlled our field position and Beau Newlands, who chimed in all over the field when needed. The end result was a resounding win 42-0 against a Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College side boasting a quality team. But the highlight of the day was the work of the unsung players who stepped in and did their work without fanfare. We had first timers, Jackson Ryan, Matt Smith, Jonty Clayton and Cruz Yarnold, who all answered the call-up and played really well individually and in their role in the team. Josh Attard. Lulu Paea, Tommo Peters, Toby Paterson and Ullysees Fotofili, who each had to step-up and play a more senior role for the team. And finally, Tyrone Dorrell, Kieran Diamond, Will Hodder and Atticus Fotofili, who each backed-up from the earlier Under 16’s game to play for us. The team on the day consisted of: Beau Newlands, Jonty Clayton, Toby Paterson, Gabe Stuart, Cruz Yarnold, Owen Flaherty, Tommo Peters, Ullysees Fotofili, Tyler Moriarty, Lulu Paea, Nathanial Stanley, Ben Taylor, Josh Attard, Matt Smith, Will Hodder, Kieran Diamond, Tyrone Dorrell and Atticus Fotofili. The win saw us crowned as Central Coast All Schools Champions. We now progress to the Semi-Finals of the Sydney Metro Cup. This will be played (COVID restrictions dependent) at North Curl Curl against Narrabeen Sports High School  and St Patrick’s College, Sutherland on Tuesday 24 August. Winner of that day progresses to the Sydney Metro Grand Final (TBC).  

As we experienced last year, current NSW Health restrictions are in force, and this will have a direct impact on representative sport this Term at least. Please remember that these restrictions could change at any time.   The current restrictions have seen the following postponements/cancellations: CSNSW Sport All Schools Cross Country Championship on Friday 16 July 2021 at Sydney Motorsport Park has been postponed (TBC). NSW All Schools Water Polo Quad-Series - 22 & 23 July has been postponed (TBC). Open Boys Hockey Championships on Tuesday 3 August - cancelled. Broken Bay BBSSSA Sport 2021 BBSSSA Boys Under 13s Rugby League Championships on Tuesday 27 July – cancelled 2021 BBSSSA Boys Junior/Intermediate Basketball Championships on Thursday 5 August – postponed (BBSSSA will continue to monitor the situation to see if they can reschedule them either towards the end of this term or early next term) Oztag The Champion of Champions on Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 July – rescheduled for Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 August. Details remain the same. Rugby League Under 15 & Opens Sydney Metro Semi-Finals on Tuesday 20 July – rescheduled to Tuesday 24 August. Details remain the same. Under 14 Cochrane Cup Northern Finals on Wednesday 4 (travel) & Thursday 5 (play) August – this date has not yet changed, as it is outside the current restrictions. The back-up date is Tuesday 24 August. We are still awaiting confirmation on restrictions for this game. All other teams involved in the Northern Finals are outside the Greater Sydney Area, and it is possible the game might go ahead without us – given we may not be able to travel.   Week 1 Term 3: No Representative Sport this week. Week 2 Term 3: No Representative Sport this week. Week 3 Term 3: No Representative Sport this week.    NSWCCC Sport Registrations 2021 for pathway sports opened on 1 February. Registrations are via the CSNSW.sport portal. For instructions on how to register go to – Guide For Parents – Sport Registrations >> Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Rugby League (U15/18’s), Touch Football (U15/Opens) and Football (Opens) registrations are through the Diocesan/Association pathways. For further information, go to the CSNSW Sport website Sport pages. Representative Sport The College has now moved to online permission notes for Sport. Parents will be emailed information about the event (date, venue, uniform, travel arrangements, etc) and a link for you to provide permission for your son to attend the event. Sometimes this note will be emailed prior to us receiving a draw for the event and because of this it is often not included in the online permission note. Staff/coaches will then endeavour to pass on this information as soon as they receive it. Could you please discuss with your son’s the arrangements for these events, so they are aware of what is going on. If the date conflicts with Assessment Tasks (due dates) or Exams, the boys are responsible for talking with their teachers and coming to an agreement on what is required for them to attend the event. Finally, if you son is selected in a Representative team (BBSSSA, SICC, NSWCCC or NSW All Schools), we also ask that you notify the College of his selection and details of the event. Often with these teams we do not receive any further information other than notification of his selection. Mr Bonnici will review each student’s selection before giving his principal’s permission for them to attend. However, nothing further is passed on to us. If you intend on travelling early or staying longer at these events, we require notification to determine the nature of the travel and the type of leave applied to this. If the date conflicts with Assessment Tasks (due dates) or Exams, the boys are responsible again for talking with their teachers and coming to an agreement on what is required for them to meet their school-based requirements.  

The Komatsu Australia 2022 Apprenticeship Program is now live and taking applications. For more information about this learning pathway and to apply, click on the link below: Click Here   JOB OPPORTUNITY JUNIOR DRAFTSPERSON A busy Central Coast Architectural & Building firm is offering a new career opportunity. Part time Junior Draftsperson role. Best suited to a person currently enrolled in either of the following: Diploma of Building Design OR Certificate IV in residential drafting, 1st or 2nd Year student preferred. The role is suited to a person combining part time work with study in a course as suggested above. Other requirements: Drivers licence and vehicle. All job specific training will be provided at the place of work and be supplemented by the relevant training course. Please submit your resume to paul@aspectz.com.au A short list of candidates will be selected for an interview to determine the successful applicant. SkillsOne are launching their Skills & Thrills Digital Student Showcase on the 12th of July! This is a 35 minute careers resource video available FREE to NSW high Schools to share with students in Year 7 -12. SkillsOne have been running the Skills & Thrills showcase in live or digital form since 2016 with continuing success. This year they have created ALL NEW video content, which will see the showcase bigger and better than ever before.  SkillsOne have travelled across the State and interviewed a number of VET Ambassadors and industry representatives to find the most engaging personal career stories to share with students. The Skills & Thrills Digital Student Showcase will only be available online from July 12th to September 17th, 2021, after this time the video will be removed.  To access on the release date go to: www.skillsone.com.au/category/digital-students-showcase/     2021 Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expos Our extremely successful face to face Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expos are back, providing opportunities for students and job seekers you won't receive anywhere else. Not to be missed. Bring copies of your resume and get in first. **Free entry** About the Expos Our annual Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expos attract over 16000 visitors and 290 exhibitors combined and are widely accepted as the premier expos of their kind in NSW. The timing of the expos are a hit with families as it allows parents to attend with their children and have those all-important career chats with industry experts. The expos kick off the recruitment process. Exhibitors get the chance to collect resumes for current vacancies and promote their organisation for upcoming recruitment drives. Click here to view highlights of the Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo. With a lot of major infrastructure projects underway there has never been a better time to start your journey on a rewarding career path. This is the perfect chance to meet experts representing industry, businesses, group training companies, registered training organisations and many more and apply for apprenticeships, traineeships, jobs and further education pathways. Whether you are at school and looking for a career path, a parent hoping to give your child the best opportunities in life, a teacher that wants to see their students start off on the right foot or a job-seeker looking to commence a rewarding career, the 2021 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expos have all the answers you need. Where & When Due to current COVID-19 health restrictions and the recently announced lockdown across the Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Illawarra regions, the 2021 Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expos originally set down for August/September, have been postponed until the following: Central Coast Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo Thursday 4 November 2021 - 3pm to 8pm Mingara Recreation Club, 12/14 Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi NSW Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo Tuesday 9 November 2021 – 3pm to 8pm Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, 30 Herbert St, Cambridge Park NSW South Western Sydney/Macarthur Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo Thursday 11 November 2021 - 3pm to 8pm Liverpool Catholic Club, 424/458 Hoxton Park Rd, Prestons NSW Northern Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo Tuesday 16 November 2021 - 3pm to 8pm The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW Illawarra Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo Thurdsay 18 November 2021 - 3pm to 8pm Illawarra Hockey Centre, Waples Rd, Unanderra NSW   COVID-19 The 2021 Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expos may look a little different and will ultimately depend on the social distancing measures and restrictions that are in place at the time, if any, and we’ll be working with the relevant authorities to ensure we can present our expos that ticks their boxes while delivering on the successful outcomes our expos are known for. All mandatory precautions will be in place ensuring COVID compliance.  

Year 12 Subject Spotlight Changes The University of Newcastle recently completed a detailed review of data related to admissions, success and re tention of students who have joined University of Newcastle through the Year 12 Subject Spotlight Scheme pathway over the last three years. Based on the analysis, we are introducing some revisions for 2022 admissions to ensure incoming students are offered an admission pathway which provides the greatest opportunity for success. To be eligible for admission through the Subject Spotlight Scheme, applicants will now need to achieve: a Band 4* in English or English Advanced AND appropriate marks in any one other approved HSC subject linked to the degree that they are applying for. The inclusion of English as a common requirement has been made to ensure that we are selecting applicants who are suitably prepared to succeed in undergraduate studies, and also to promote the importance of literacy across all tertiary disciplines. * Applicants for Combined Laws programs must achieve a Band 6 in English or English Advanced to be eligible. Please note that no combined programs, with the exception of Combined Laws, will be included in the pathway for 2022 admissions. You can view the full list of degrees and associated HSC subjects here. Jobs of the Future Webinar Series - Register Now! This webinar series will offer insights into the changing world of work and the skills you’ll need to thrive in it. You’ll hear from a variety of current students, academic staff and graduates. It’s an event for students, parents, and teachers, who want to know more about the jobs of the future and the role of engineering, science, computing and IT in tackling the world’s biggest problems. Register here for Computing and IT webinar- 20 July Register here for Engineering webinar- 21 July Register here for Science webinar - 22 July Open Days 2021 NEW DATE Saturday 11 September 2021 (Dependent on COVID guidelines and restrictions) Register for Open Day Events The University of Newcastle Central Coast Campus 10 Chittaway Road Ourimbah NSW 2258 Australia Exciting updates to Central Coast Nursing program and the addition of the Midwifery program to the Central Coast. From Semester 1 2022 the Bachelor of Nursing, currently running at Ourimbah campus will be taught from our new world-class Central Coast Clinical School (CCCS) at the Gosford campus. The Bachelor of Midwifery, a new addition to the Central Coast will also be taught at the Gosford Clinical school. This world-class facility offers students the opportunity to practice their skills in a simulated clinical environment, whilst working alongside leading researchers and clinicians. Student will have access to purpose-built problem-based learning rooms, virtual reality, and simulated laboratories where you can practice your clinical skills before going out onto placement. This exciting medical, research and innovation hub is an incredible opportunity for our students from nursing, midwifery and medicine. Details of the courses below: Program: Bachelor of Nursing Location:  Gosford UAC Code: 483610 Program: Bachelor of Midwifery Location: Gosford UAC Code: 489811 Students that have these programs in their UAC preferences will receive a direct email from the University. *Please note that our Nursing and Midwifery degree programs will also continue to be taught at our Callaghan Campus. Take a look inside the Central Coast Clinical School here.   UCAT Information Prepare for the UCAT with the new App, see link below for more information: Click for more information     Are you worried you won’t qualify for uni next year? Because there’s more than one way to ‘get in’. Here at Open Universities Australia, we have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in undergraduate subjects online, regardless of their ATAR results or study history. Once you pass your initial subjects, we’ll help you transition into a degree with the uni of your choice, either online or on-campus. When you study through us, you have access to: over 2,000 online undergraduate subjects from top universities hundreds of flexible online degrees, with full government funding pathways into on-campus study. If you still have questions, or you’d like unbiased course advice, feel free to get in touch with one of our student advisors via phone, live chat or email. We’re here to help whenever you need.     TERM 3 UPDATE Sydney's latest lockdown has created another twist for high schools, our outreach activities and even Open Day which was planned to include on-campus activity. We have moved quickly and shifted all our activities to online to better support and reach your students in these ever changing and uncertain times. Anxiety and stress is sure to elevate for your Year 12 students so please remind them to apply for both our early entry schemes - Macquarie Leaders and Achievers and the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS). Both Schemes will take into account the challenges and adversity these students have faced over the last two years. Our Covid-19 Impact Points (5 adjustment factors) will also be available to all Year 12 students applying for a course at Macquarie Uni in Session 1, 2022. 2021 KEY DATES 21 July - 5 August  Macquarie Leaders & Achievers workshops (Wednesdays and Thursdays) July - November Careers Advisers Monthly Lunch and Learn Series Coming up 11 August at 1-1.30pm Macquarie's Top Ten FAQs Register now Saturday 14 August Open Day Tuesday 17 August Co-op webinar OPEN DAY (STREAMED) Join us ONLINE on Saturday August 14 for Open Day. We will be broadcasting live from Studio MQ showcasing all the uni has to offer. Our student hosts will chat with academics, university reps and current students, bringing the Open Day experience to you. From Studio MQ jump onto one of our area of study pages with Academics available via live chat to answer your burning questions along with informative videos, downloadable documents and a list of questions we are frequently asked. Download your Open Day poster here LEADERS & ACHIEVERS WORKSHOPS We will be running workshops and Q&A sessions to help students with any questions they may have on the application process. Note: Up to 20 scholarships at $10,000 per year have been confirmed for the top applicants in the Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Scheme! When: 5pm Wednesdays and Thursdays 21 July - 5 August. Mode: Online - Streamed COVID-19 IMPACT POINTS We recognise the significant impact this pandemic has had on students and the stress related to university entry for 2022. To reassure Year 12 students, all applicants applying for a Session 1, 2022 undergraduate degree will automatically receive five COVID-19 Impact Points. Prospective students will not have to apply for these additional adjustment factors as they will be automatically applied via their Universities Admission Centre (UAC) application. CO-OP WEBINAR Our three Co-op programs are ideal for high achievers who demonstrate interest in the accounting, actuarial or business analytics professions. This webinar will go through the features of the programs and the application process. When: Tuesday 17 August at 5pm Mode: Online - Zoom Who: Students interested in actuarial, accounting and/or business analytics PERSONAL CONSULTATIONS Book a 30min 1-on-1 consultation with one of our expert student advisers. When: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm) Mode: Online - Zoom   Experience Bond at our 2021 Open Days We have some great news for you – this year, we’re hosting not one Open Day, but two! Join us online next Saturday, 24 July for our Open Day Live broadcast or experience it for yourself on campus on 7 August. Please register to attend and share with your interested students. Click here to register to attend   2022 Young Achievers Early Offer Program We are happy to advise that Year 12 students who have applied through our Early Offer Program are starting to receive their offers. There is still time for your Year 12 students to submit an application for our Early Offer Program, which provides Year 12 students with the opportunity to secure a place at university before they even sit for their final HSC exams. This reduces the pressure on them during this often stressful time, leaving them free to focus on doing their best in their exams. The program takes into consideration students’ personal qualities, their motivation to study, as well as details of their achievements and community involvement, to reflect Notre Dame’s holistic approach to supporting students and inspiring learning. Students are required to provide copies of available Year 11 and Year 12 reports, their NESA number, and are also encouraged to include supporting documents and written recommendations along with their application. Applications are now open for the Early Offer Program and will close on 1 September 2021. Students apply directly to the University. Open Day— 28 August 2021 Our 2021 Sydney Open Day is an excellent opportunity for future students to explore our campus, and to chat to academics and current students about study options, university life, clubs, societies, and more. There will even be mini lectures to give visiting students an interactive taste of life as a Notre Dame student. Year 12 students and their parents are inviting to our exclusive Early Offer Session. This session is the best opportunity to find out more about the benefits of receiving an Early Offer, how to apply, and to hear current students and  Notre Dame alumni speak about their experiences.   We have a range of online engagements available for students, and we’ve prepared a fantastic series of webinars to be delivered throughout term 3:   21 July Pathways to Studying Business  28 July Criminology, Sociology and Social Work at Sydney  28 July Careers in Arts and Social Sciences  4 August Dentistry and the Bachelor of Oral Health  11 August Science Student Q&A Panel  18 August Sydney Abroad  25 August Sydney Scholars Workshop  1 September Discovering Advanced Computing  1 September Experience in Engineering  8 September Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Sydney Business School  15 September Architecture, Design and Planning Portfolio Pathway Workshop    ANU Hybrid Open Day In light of the ever-changing COVID19 situation, we are hosting a hybrid ANU Open Day on Saturday 14 August 2021, from 9am to 4pm. Prospective students and parents will be able to engage with ANU online and in-person to learn about our programs, experience student life and access virtual content. We are keeping everyone in our thoughts at this difficult time and hope you are able to stay well and safe, and join us in-person or virtually. Register your interest below. Register Now   Update on course developments for 2022 coming soon We’re always looking for new ways to improve our portfolio and give students greater choice, flexibility and support. So, when students study with us, they can study online, in person or both, and they can choose from an increased number of majors and minors. Course changes in 2022 (subject to Academic Board approvals): Bachelor of Arts will offer increased choice with a selection of 50 flexible majors (Melbourne Campus) available, and an entirely online version supported by full access to on-campus support services and work integrated learning opportunities in Melbourne and our regional campuses. Bachelor of Business – students will have more time to decide on their main study area. Formerly students could enter into a Bachelor of Business or a range of “tagged” degrees. Eg. Bachelor of Business (Marketing). In the new structure students will enter into the Bachelor of Business and choose their major while studying. Their transcript will reflect their major eg. Bachelor of Business (Marketing). This new structure offers greater breadth to business studies, with digital business at the core of our business and commerce degrees. Bachelor of Commerce will offer majors and minors to expand choice and flexibility aligning to professional career outcomes with digital business at the core and the option to take the new Industry Partner Minor. Bachelor of Laws will transform into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) offering students a higher-level law qualification with Honours in just 4 years. Bachelor of International Relations will become the Bachelor of Global Studies, a degree for the internationally engaged student who wants to pursue the study of other cultures, societies and politics with significant mobility options. The new program offers a greater level of flexibility with multiple major options available. For high achieving students we will also be offering double degrees in Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Global Studies. New pathways for aspiring teachers with a Diploma of Teacher Education and Associate Degree of Teacher Education assisting passionate students to reach their goal of becoming a teacher and pathway to La Trobe’s Bachelor of Education programs. This program replaces the Bachelor of Educational Studies. It is recommended that students who are uncertain of whether they will receive the ATAR needed to enter a Bachelor of Education program also preference La Trobe’s education pathways. Students will also have the flexibility of more course entry and exit points – this means more pathway opportunities and the chance to graduate with a Diploma after one year of study. Find out more at Virtual Open Day 2021   Applications for UOW Early Admission are open now. Early Admission is UOW's early offer program for students completing Year 12 during 2021. Our assessors look beyond marks and grades and will consider unique skills and experiences, alongside their year 11 results. We know that 2020 was hard for year 11 students moving into year 12, and that will be considered as part of the assessments. As part of their online application, students will also have the opportunity to let us know of any hardships they've faced that may affect their grades etc. For more information, head to uow.edu.au/early-admission   Our Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program helped more than 1800 students secure an offer to study with us in 2020. You'll want to let your students know about early offers for study at Charles Sturt University, Juliana. Round two applications for our 2021 early offer program will open soon. Save the date now so you don't miss out! We’re looking at your students Year 11 results and searching for people with soft skills – things like communication skills, resilience, empathy and a motivation to create a world worth living in. Successful students will unlock a world of possibilities through the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program. Benefits include: a study offer before students sit their exams an exclusive support program to help students step into life as an official Charles Sturt student full of confidence. You can also join our online information session on 2 August to learn more about our early offer program and ask any questions you have. Key Dates Applications open – 26 July Applications close – Midnight 30 September Offers made – Late October Start your course – February 2022

Past student success from Central Coast Group Training:   What Traineeship did you complete? Certificate III in Customer Engagement Who did you complete your training with? PropertySafe What was your proudest or most memorable moment as an apprentice/trainee? Finishing my certificate early What was the best part about being employed through CCGT? The Field Officer made me feel comfortable no matter what my situation was. Renee Roe made everything feel seamless and would highly recommend her for any new employees What are your plans now that you have finished your qualification? I have a new job and I am planning to expand my knowledge again by going back to college to study more What would be your advice for those considering doing an Apprenticeship or Traineeship? Do it! What is your Job Title? Sales Solutions Advisor Where do you work? MD Brick West Gosford What does your Host Employer do? MD Brick is a reseller of building materials such as bricks, masonry product, pavers, concrete etc. What is the best part about working for your Host Employer? Being able to build up my confidence with talking to strangers. What did you want to be when you 'grew up'?  Did you always want to be in the industry that you're in now? I have always wanted to be a carpenter from when I was little and am still looking for something in that position. In your opinion, who is a legend? Why? Dad because he has always supported me through sport and other ways. What do you enjoy doing on the weekends with your friends and/or family? Weekends I am playing soccer in Newcastle. If you were down to your last $10, what would you spend it on? Food. What would you say to someone who is considering doing an Apprenticeship or Traineeship? It is a good way of learning what you want to do later in life and what you enjoy doing. Past student Joel Surdich achievements:     [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/curriculum-learning/careers-and-vocational-education/careers-news/[/embed]

Bus Service Information Red Bus Service Information As of 12 July 2021 School bus S649 will be departing St Edward's and St Joseph’s Colleges at 15:05 (previously departing at 15:06). This bus will then be continuing as per normal route. School bus S648 will be departing St Edward's and St Joseph’s Colleges at 15:15 (previously departing at 15:10). This bus will then be continuing as per normal route. School bus S626 will be departing St Edward's and St Joseph's at 15:15 (previously departing at 15:20) and departing St Patrick's at 15:18 (previously departing at 15:21). This bus will then be continuing as per normal route. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 4332 8655. Busways Service Information Busways Information - AM Service   Busways Information - PM Service  

Click the link below to see the updated canteen daily menu and daily specials menu for Term 3.   https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/parent-community/parent-canteen/

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]

The disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic continues, with the scale of its impact dependent on geography. Families in the nation’s two most populated states are no strangers to lockdowns and the disturbance they bring to normal life. Regardless of where you live, the sense of the pandemic is always present, ready to disrupt daily life at short notice. We crave connect and certainty Human beings crave certainty and human connection, both of which are severely impacted by the current pandemic. Just when life appears to return to normal, coronavirus case numbers can flare, sparking changes to our daily lives. As demonstrated by the massive increase in people seeking psychological support services over the last 18 months, these are difficult times for us all. Every family has its own coronavirus story consisting of loss, disappointment, hardship, frustration or overwhelm of some kind. While there is no magic bullet that will make living through these uncertain times easy, here are some strategies to help you and your family stay upright while you ride the COVID waves of uncertainty and change. Model a coping mindset Let’s start with a coping mindset, the hardest and most important strategy. The leader in any group is the person who remains calm in a crisis, so as parents we need to do all we can to keep our acts together, or at least look like we are in control. Kids of all ages, but especially primary-aged students, take their cues from parents, the most important people in their lives, about how to view events. If catastrophising, anxiety and anger are modelled, then inevitably younger family members will mimic these behaviours. More significantly, these behaviours contribute to their feelings of lack of control. Alternatively, when acceptance, perspective and optimism are on display, kids learn how they can cope with uncertainty and change. This is not to suggest that parents aren’t struggling, and that we shouldn’t show our vulnerability to children. However, children and young people feel safer and more secure when their parents radiate a sense of calm and composure in the face of difficulty. Challenging, but essential. Act like a middle born Despite the negative press that middle-borns receive including ‘middle child syndrome’, and ‘middle-child complex’, this cohort is generally very resilient. Their flexibility as a result of fitting into a life pattern set by an elder sibling enables them to more easily adapt to change. Often considered less ambitious and driven than first-borns, middle children generally expect less of themselves, and are more inclined to bide their time, letting the big waves pass before riding the more accessible, easier waves to achieve success. Birth order research reveals that middle children tend to have broader social circles than children born in other positions enabling them to form social connections in many different settings. Their adaptability, lowering of expectations and wonderful approachability are examples of how to survive challenging times. Embed wellbeing strategies into family-life If ever there was a time to make wellbeing come alive in a family, it’s now. If you have previously believed kids’ wellbeing is less important than homework, music or sports lessons and chores then it’s time for a priority rethink. Mental health practices are most successful when they are embedded into family life, rather than being focused on when life gets hard. While no means limited to these, the most significant wellbeing practices include sticking to daily routines (to maintain feelings of control), taking regular exercise (to get rid of built-up stress and promote feel-good endorphins) and prioritising sleep (to maximise the brain’s capacity to manage stress). Only sweat the big stuff If you find that you’re arguing with your child over minor issues such as leaving clothes around the house, then it’s time to let the small stuff go and focus on the bigger issues. You may need to set the parenting bar a little lower, focus less on academics, even relax screen time limits for a time if they are a source of conflict. Expect behaviour blow outs from children who have lost their own bearings - in some cases access to friends, school, and schedule. Give kids space if they regress, rather than reward tantrums with plenty of your attention, which will reward and keep the behaviour going. Connect with your village Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What about your kids? It matters because each group reacts differently during lockdowns. Those on the introvert end of the spectrum can feel a little too comfortable being home and away from work or school. Scheduling regular digital catch-ups with friends and family can overcome reluctance to connect. Extroverts, on the other hand, can really struggle being away from friends and need little encouragement to stay in touch, which is vital during times of uncertainty. There are no hard and fast rules about living through this pandemic. COVID didn’t come with a ‘how to’ manual, so most of us are writing our own rules as we go. Embrace any ideas that work for you and your family and let go of those that aren’t right for you. Be mindful, that the tide will eventually turn, the waves more predictable and our capacity to deal with hardship will have been enhanced by this experience.

A Galaxy Research study found that three quarters of Australian dads nominated their father as the person from whom they learned their most important life skills. High work ethic, honesty, supportiveness and loyalty were all values that men attributed to their fathers.Shaving, riding bikes, driving and changing tyres are the skills that men attributed to their dads. At first glance these may not appear too startling but dig a little deeper and you find that they attribute vital lifelong success characteristics to their dads. High work ethic, honesty, supportiveness and loyalty were all values that men directly attributed to their dads. The results of the study show that dad is the ‘doing’ guy. Mothers tend to interact with their kids differently. They are more verbal, more astute at developing interpersonal skills and more likely to reveal what is on their mind. The language of fatherhood is about activity – dads teach many of their important lessons through activity. Learning to be a good sport, to share and to work toward a goal are lessons that dads teach their kids in very hands-on ways. The study also showed that it was through activity that men formed their relationships with their dads. Playing, tinkering, building and pulling things apart are the modus operandi of many dads. What Do Dads Teach Girls? Dads teach girls fundamental lessons about interacting with males. As our girls grow up we want them to expect to be treated well and respectfully by males (both present and future) and have the confidence to be assertive. That means we need to treat our daughters kindly, while allowing them to speak up to us (in the nicest possible way) when needed. Numerous studies have linked fathers with the healthy development of girls, including self-esteem and confidence. Certainly dads should complement their daughters genuinely and persistently in adolescence when body image doubts are very common. But they also need to let their daughters grow away. This is a challenge as dads tend to be protective of their daughters and hard on their sons. It’s lucky then that most mums are protective and super-supportive of their boys! The yin and yang that mothering and fathering provides is a fabulous balance for kids. Boys Grow Into Their Dads Little boys want to be like their dads. They attribute superman-like qualities to their fathers. Dads need to make the most of this while they can because their sons become teenagers and try hard to reveal their feet of clay. The good news is that the Galaxy Survey showed that most men still want to be ‘like their dad.’ That boyhood dream doesn’t diminish in adulthood. That’s lucky as most men become like their fathers, hopefully better versions! A better version of a father appears to be one who is involved with his kids but also one who can balance and support the parenting style of his partner A better version is one who plays with his kids but also one who disciplines too. He balances softness with firmness. A better version is not being a quasi-mother or a gender-neutral parent but confident enough to learn from his partner while retaining the maleness of fathering. A better version is one who talks openly to his partner and engages in a dialogue about parenting A better version is one who remembers what it was like being a kid and bringing that into parenting as much as possible when you are with them. And fathers need partners who support them in their parenting efforts, actively share the parenting enterprise, and recognise that dads do it differently.