Join us for Community Christmas Carols 2024 Tomorrow - Friday 6 December 2024! Bring your family and all the festive feels for a night filled with songs, laughter, and holiday cheer.  There will be food stalls, musical showcases and an appearance from a special festive guest! When: 6 December 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: St Edward’s College Oval Let’s make this a night to remember together—sing along to your favourite carols, soak in the Christmas season and share in the fun. We can’t wait to see you there!  

It’s that wonderful time of year again! We invite our school community to join in the spirit of giving through our annual Christmas Hamper Appeal. This year, all donations will go directly to St Vincent de Paul and Coast Shelter to bring comfort and joy to those in need this Christmas season. Please bring in items from the list below to contribute. For student donations, 30 minutes of Waterford hours will be allocated, with the potential for more based on the quantity and generosity of your contributions (as decided by your Homeroom teacher). Let’s make a difference together this Christmas!    

The HSIE faculty have been working hard all year, see the highlights in the video below:   [embed]https://youtu.be/yyXyIVRmUmw[/embed]  

Year 7 receive a complimentary book pack on their first day of school. Years 8-12 are responsible for purchasing their own supplies. Please find below a link to the stationery lists for Years 8-11 for 2025.  Year 12 should be advised by their teachers of ongoing requirements for their HSC year. Alternatively, parents may wish to purchase stationery packs online through our supplier COS, please see the link below and follow the steps indicated for online orders.   [embed]https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/curriculum-learning/stationery-requirements-2024/[/embed]

During Terms 3 and 4 a team of Year 10 students participated in the Australian E-Sports League National Minecraft Build Challenge. Team from all over Australia were challenged to select a global challenge and effectively represent it through a Minecraft build. Year 10 students Ruben Borg, Zane Everson and Xavier McNeill elected to tackle the issue of deforestation. Together they created a powerful Minecraft build that visually captures the devastating impact of deforestation. The barren landscape, punctuated by imposing factories and heavy machinery, emphasises the scale and consequences of human actions on natural habitats. In addition to their build, the boys also put together a narrative video clip that enhanced their representation of deforestation and complemented their submission. Their efforts and creativity were rewarded with a first-place finish, seeing them crowned as champions of the 2nd series of the National Minecraft Build Challenge. This was a particularly pleasing result as the boys were also required to complete several assessment tasks, exams and attend Year 10 camp during the competition window.

The Open Waterpolo team played their only competition for the year in the Wombats Cup on Thursday 21 November at the Peninsula Leasure Centre, Woy Woy. The St Edward’s College water polo team showcased resilience and teamwork at the recent inter-school competition, navigating through challenges to secure an impressive equal third-place finish. The team took a few games to gel, adjusting to a new game plan that saw both Toby Carr and Tam Johnston stepping into the key centre-forward position to counter dominant centre-backs from other schools. Tahj Regattieri, Eden Pearson, and Lachlan Bunney utilized their exceptional swimming abilities to launch counterattacks, while James Griffith emerged as a promising star in goal, growing stronger with each game. Sebastian Monteleone made crucial contributions at key moments, while Nick Kearney, Nate Saley, and Kai Armstrong played pivotal roles in controlling the attack and defending against opposition threats. Harry Rutherford, despite being sidelined by injury, remained heavily involved, keeping the team motivated and contributing to pre-game tactics. The team began their campaign with strong victories over Gosford High School (5-3) and St Peter’s Catholic College (6-1), gaining confidence as their game plan came together. Their first major test came against Wyong High School, where they fought hard but fell to a skilled opponent, losing 5-1. In their final pool game against Terrigal High School, the boys displayed resilience, holding on for a 3-3 draw despite an early lead. Ranked 4th overall, the team faced Wyong again in the semi-finals. Despite a valiant effort and a close first half, they were bested 4-1 by the eventual finalists. The playoff for third place brought a rematch with Terrigal, where another tight contest ended in a 3-3 draw, leaving both teams tied for third. The boys are to be commended for their determination, sportsmanship, and steady improvement throughout the day. Watching them rise to each challenge and enjoy the experience was a testament to their character and camaraderie. The Team Sebastian Monteleone, James Griffith, Kai Armstrong, Tahj Regattieri, Toby Carr, Nate Saley, Lachlan Bunney, Tam Johnston, Nick Kearney, and Eden Pearson, with injured teammate Harry Rutherford providing critical sideline support. Congratulations to the team on an outstanding effort!  

The Broken Bay Tennis Gala Day, was held at the picturesque Oxford Falls on Tuesday, 26 November, and proved to be an exciting and competitive event for our St Edward’s tennis teams. The Broken Bay Tennis Gala Day, was held at the picturesque Oxford Falls on Tuesday, 26 November, and proved to be an exciting and competitive event for our St Edward’s tennis teams. Two teams from our school participated: the Senior Boys team, made up of Years 9 and 10 students, and the Junior Boys team, composed of Years 7 and 8 students. Both teams performed exceptionally well throughout the day, demonstrating skill, sportsmanship, and determination despite the exceptional heat. Senior Boys Team – Years 9 and 10 (Jacob Barrington, Harrison Evans, Benjamin Malek) The Senior Boys team faced a strong field of competitors but managed to secure an impressive third-place finish overall. Their hard work and dedication throughout the day were evident as they battled through each round with resilience. They played with exceptional teamwork, and their positive attitude shone through even in the most challenging matches. Junior Boys Team – Years 7 and 8 (Patrick Vince, Joseph Kelleher, Noah Malek, Elijah Stanley) Similarly, the Junior Boys team showed great promise and spirit, coming in third place in their division. The players displayed excellent sportsmanship and a strong will to succeed, pushing through difficult matches with focus and determination. Their collaboration and support for one another on and off the court were key to their success. A special thank you must be extended to our reserve players, who stepped in at the last moment to ensure that both teams had the necessary strength and depth. These players showcased exceptional adaptability and were integral in ensuring that both teams could compete at their best. Their willingness to step up at short notice demonstrated true team spirit, and we are incredibly grateful for their contribution. The Broken Bay Tennis Gala Day was a memorable and successful event for our school. Both the Senior and Junior Boys teams should be proud of their performances, as their third-place finishes reflect the hard work and commitment they have put into their training. St Edward’s is fortunate to have such a dedicated group of players who continue to represent the school with pride and enthusiasm. We look forward to more great achievements in the future! Well done, boys!    

The annual Broken Bay Surf Lifesaving Carnival was once again held at Terrigal Beach SLSC on Tuesday, 3 December. Both the weather and surf conditions were favourable. It was a warm and sunny day, with surf in the 1–2 ft range, providing excellent conditions for the carnival. The day was a huge success, with our boys continuing their dominance of the event and claiming the CSBB Boys Champion School title for 2024. Our team of competitors was split across water and sand events. The Water Team, led by Mrs Mantellato, included: Junior (12–13 years): Eli Lang, Micah Pope, Reuben Hardaker, and Freddy Walker Intermediate (14–15 years): Billy McCarthy, Kaiden Regattieri, Henry Skinner, Cooper Armstrong, Kai Burch, Seamus Meares, and Nash Crawford Senior (16+ years): Eden Pearson, Tahj Regattieri, Nick Kearney, and Kai Armstrong The Sand Team, led by Mr Herringe, included: Junior (12–13 years): Fraser Boake, James Blow, Zac Donnelly, and Beau McKeon Intermediate (14–15 years): Harry Evans, Christian Coff, Max English, Joel Washington, and Tom Barry Senior (16+ years): Luke Nakagawa, David Hunt, Flynn Carson, Kevin Matthews, and Riley Turner Highlights of the day: Water Events Eden and Tahj finishing 1st and 2nd in the Senior Swim, Board, and Ironperson events. Eden and Tahj (1st) narrowly defeating Billy and Kaiden (2nd) in the Open Board Rescue. Micah catching a massive wave to bridge the gap and take the lead in the All-Age Board Relay. In the same race, Kaiden caught a wave from the apex and rode it to secure 3rd place. Sand Events Achieving 2nd and 3rd places in the All-Age Sprint Relay. David, Flynn, and Kevin competing in a Flags event for the first time. A big thank you to Mrs Mantellato, Mr Herringe, and Mr Lynch (who drove the duck) for their invaluable assistance on the day.

All Schools Chess Tournament - Green Point Christian College On Thursday 21 November, fourteen students (from Year 7 to Year 10) took part in the All Schools’ chess tournament. It was a pleasant but tough competition as each student had to play seven games. Unfortunately, some St Edward’s boys had to verse each other. Tobias in Year 7 is to be congratulated as he came 17th overall beating some senior students from other schools. He managed to score 4.5/7. All our students won some games, which made us proud of all of them. They had a great day and represented the school with pride.

Representative Sport Sport Events All individual sports registrations are completed on the CSNSW.SPORT website. Parents must have an account and add their child to have access. (Sport Registration HELP is available on sport information page). Registration for Events You will need to ‘create account,’ if you do not have one OR ‘login’ using your existing account (NSWCCC or Polding). Once logged in, click on ‘register my child’ and follow the directions to register your son. Portal details update – Parents need to go in and update details (ie. Child’s school year and new school – Year 7). Check this has been done if you cannot see registration options (you should be able to). CSNSW Sport Aquathon – 19 December It’s on again!! Holiday fun time. The 2024 CSNSW Sport Aquathlon open to students in Catholic schools in NSW. NSWCCC affiliated students register through csnsw.sport portal as per usual sport registration. Thursday, 19 December 2024 Heats from 8:30am Finals from 11:30am Amour Park & Max Parker Aquatic Centre, Revesby 8 – 11 years 100m swim, 1km run 12 – 19 years 200m swim, 1.8km run Entries close 6 December $40. Late entries $55 up to 13 December More information Click Here 2025 Sport Events 2025 NSW All Schools Triathlon and Para-Triathlon - individuals Entries are now open for the 2025 NSW All Schools Triathlon for 26 February at Penrith. Individual entries are through the Sports Unit DASH system (not the CSNSW Sport portal) Entry is $60 per participant. For more information>> To REGISTER>> 2025 NSW All Schools Triathlon - School Teams 27 February 2025 at Penrith – teams of 3 – 3 age groups – Junior, Intermediate and Senior. $75 per team. Entry by school sports coordinator – through log in on CSNSW.sport portal Team Registration>> For more information  - Click Here Please see Mr Carpenter with your team, if you are interested. Term 1 Sports Individual nominated sports for Term 1 – Expression of Interest registrations will open by the end of November – including softball, baseball, tennis, volleyball – Under 15's and Under 18's, cricket – Under 19's. Look out for further updates. Related Link:  Click Here for More Information Calendar Term 4 Week Event Venue 8 CSBB Surf Lifesaving Championships Terrigal Jason Carpenter Leader of Learning Sport

Please see the links below for the latest information regarding apprenticeships, traineeships and job opportunities.     1st Year Plumbing Apprenticeship - 2025 McPherson Plumbing is a large commercial plumbing company with projects throughout Sydney, with around 60 employees. Apprentices would need to be able to drive or organise their own transport to our depot in Somersby, from where we provide transport to our projects in Sydney We currently have availability for first year apprentices. No qualifications are necessary, however a construction white card is required. Standard working hours are 6.30am to 2.30pm (not inclusive of travel), which usually requires a departure time from Somersby around 5am, and return around 4-4.30pm For any enquiries, please reach out to Jake McPherson 0419600313 or jake@mcplumbing.com.au Waterproofing Apprenticeship - Start February 2025 Old Boy, Kurt Devetak is looking to employ an Apprentice Waterproofer, starting February 2025. Must be motivated Must have licence Contact:  Kurt Devetak 0498959465 billawaterproofing@gmail.com    

Please see the links for the latest information for post school study options.     Click Here to Register    

Parent Webinar Event description Hosted by Claire Pech, CICA-Accredited Careers Practitioner, and Amanda Krulis, endorsed Organisational Psychologist. Targeted to parents of students with ADHD in Year 12, this webinar will share insights and practical solutions for managing this critical year and beyond and making meaningful career decisions. TOPICS COVERED Understanding the characteristics of ADHD, debunking unhelpful myths Exploring the similarities & differences between ADHD at School vs. Tertiary Considerations for choosing further studies after Year 12 Evaluating potential action plans & pathway options Understanding what adjustments/supports are available after 12 Year Creating insight & self-awareness around current ADHD status Essentials of Executive Functions, impact & creating a tailored toolkit for success Identifying & harnessing ADHD strengths Managing technology with ADHD Career planning with ADHD Strategies for parents to support their kids Q&A Claire Pech is a Careers Advisor at an Independent School in Sydney working with high school students. She also works privately under Claire Pech Careers supporting students and adults, who have ADHD, with their career goals. She has worked in the education sector for over two decades, and is a mum of three teenagers. Amanda Krulis is an endorsed Organisational Psychologist and also specialises in supporting others with ADHD. She works as a management consultant and also delivers bespoke coaching for young adults and adults with ADHD - ADHD-Detective. Click for More Information Get Tickets  

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