Current Year 6 students are invited to register for A Day in the Life at St Edward’s. A Day in the Life at St Edward’s College provides an opportunity for Year 6 students to explore and experience some of the opportunities that the College has to offer. Throughout the day each student will experience a program that could include: Music, Visual Arts, Science, PDHPE, and Industrial Technology. Students are accompanied by members of the St Edward’s staff, and our senior students. Register Now

After saying goodbye to family at the school gates on their first day, Year 7 were presented with their stationery packs and guided into their Home Room groups by our senior school leaders, where they met their Home Room teacher. After a tour of the school with the Year 11 and 12 students in their Home Room, Year 7 spent the remainder of the day with their Core teachers and classmates, playing games, making new friends, and familiarising themselves with our school expectations. Over the next few days, they received their new laptops, had their photographs taken for their student ID cards and will master the art of opening their lockers. This Friday is our school Swimming Carnival, I hope all boys will join with enthusiasm and cheer on their school house. I have heard countless accounts of positive feedback from teachers about how seamless Year 7’s transition has been. The St Edward’s community looks forward to learning about each new Eddie’s boy, and we wish them all the success for the remainder of the year. Congratulations boys, great start! Mr Marks Year 7 Pastoral Leader   [foogallery id="49607"]

Welcome back for another fantastic year of giving back to our local community through the Waterford Service Learning Program. The vision of St Edward’s College as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition requires us to seek justice and compassion for others and give a voice to the voiceless. The Waterford Service-Learning Program is a vital part of this vision and permeates throughout the whole school curriculum. The College has been conducting this mandatory Social Justice program for over 20 years. Each student in Years 8-11 is required to complete at least 15 hours of service for others, by the end of Term 3. Their completed log sheet will be submitted to Canvas. Students in Year 7 are exempt from this, allowing them time to settle into College life, but they are welcome to participate if they choose. Similarly, Year 12 students are also exempt from Waterford to allow them to focus on study and other matters, however they are encouraged to continue the Service Learning (and perhaps Edmund Rice Honours) they engaged in Years 8 to 11. Your son is encouraged to reach 100 hours of service, and for this he will receive an award titled ‘Edmund Rice Honours’ for his dedication to helping others, especially the disadvantaged. The Waterford Service-Learning Program provides opportunities for all secondary students to become involved in a wide range of volunteer activities, catering for different age groups. It allows them to experience the joy of giving and sharing with others and provides a unique learning experience that goes beyond the classroom and school environment, where students can reflect upon their own values and beliefs and develop their character through the act of service. The opportunity and requirement to reflect and give meaning to their service experience are critical to the success of the program. Throughout 2024 there will be many opportunities for students to receive Waterford hours by assisting and participating in school events. These will be announced in the Daily Notices. Additionally, we are collating a College wide list of the activities that students can be involved in or regularly complete each year to receive Waterford hours, so please send any and all ideas to Mr Rozario. The College is also conducting Founder’s Day activities this year in Term 3, which is a day of fun and interactive activities to raise funds for the Edmund Rice ministries we support, including the Kenya Christian Brothers Ministry for young people and families living in poverty.     Additionally, we are planning a number of events throughout the year that will draw attention to injustices within our society, call for action from our community, and will focus on student wellbeing. Upcoming Events Term Event Week Term 1 Solidarity Week Week 8 Term 2 College Sleepout No 1 Week 2 Term 2 Push Up Challenge Weeks 6 to 9 Term 2 Men's Health Week Week 7 Term 3 College Sleepout No 2 Week 3 Term 3 BBQ Fundraiser Week 2 to 7 Term 3 40 Hour Famine Week 6 Term 3 Founder's Day Week 7 Term 3 RUOK? Day Week 8 Term 4 Eddie's Cultural Festival Week 8 Throughout each term on the 4th and 5th Monday of the month 3 students and 2 staff members will be visiting Coast Shelter to help prepare meals and connect further with our community. If a student is interested please contact Mr Rozario (Waterford hours will be given for attendance). For more information, Waterford ideas, and to download a copy of the log sheet please visit the Justice, Peace, and Advocacy page on our website - Justice, Peace and Advocacy - St Edward's College Throughout the school year if you have any questions or ideas about the Waterford Project and ways in which our College can connect further with our community, please do not hesitate to contact – arozario@stedwards.nsw.edu.au Alexander Rozario Leader of Justice, Peace, and Advocacy

2023 presented many great Literacy successes across all year groups at St Edwards. The overall reading and comprehension of the students was enhanced following various teaching and learning approaches. The goal for 2024, is to continue developing comprehension strategies with a significant focus on Year 7 and 8. Working in conjunction with the library, Year 7 and 8 will have fortnightly reading lessons. The purpose of these lessons is to further encourage students to actively read and develop their awareness of the varied writing styles and structures, whilst additionally broadening their vocabulary. Additionally, there will be allocated fortnightly literacy lessons in Year 7. These lessons will focus on six specific comprehension strategies. These include: Making connections (text to text, text to self and text to world) Making and revising predictions Questioning Summarising Determining the most important ideas Making inferences Throughout these lessons, students will have the opportunity to read with purpose, deconstruct writing and make meaning of both fiction and non-fiction texts. Following explicit teaching of reading strategies, students will gradually move to guided writing tasks. Following various diagnostic testing such as PAT reading, we have identified the continuous need for library reading lessons as well as integrating subject-specific spelling lists into all subject classes. Additionally, in Term 4 there will be weekly literacy lessons that focus on grammar, punctuation and spelling. During Term 1, Year 9 students will explicitly focus on spelling, grammar and comprehension. This leads into their NAPLAN testing. Additionally, Year 9 will continue working on Education Perfect to consolidate their literacy skills. Across Year 7 – 10, there will be a continued focus on TEEL paragraph writing. This scaffold will be explicitly modelled across all subject areas so to strengthen writing and analysis. Specifically, there will be exemplar responses provided for each assessment task across Stage 4. These will be explicitly taught, decoding not only why it is effective, but how it is effective. By providing students with a detailed model of success, we are aiming to provide the students with greater opportunity for both academic success and confidence in their writing ability. We here at the College have an exciting year ahead of us. One where we will be fostering confidence and personal growth within teaching and learning. These successes will be visual for all students as they will be able to track their progress through pre, mid and post-testing so to see the growth in their learning. Kaitlyn Abbott-Atchison Literacy Integrator

In 2019 our Year 7 PDHPE students took part in a study run by Sydney University, the ’Health4life Initiative’. Health4Life is the first eHealth program to concurrently target the 'Big 6' health behaviours to prevent chronic disease risk among adolescents, including physical activity, healthy eating, limiting sedentary recreational screen time, getting the right amount of sleep, and avoiding alcohol use and smoking. The program consists of three components: Online school-based program (6x20 minute cartoon-based modules and additional class activities); Companion smartphone app; Additional app content for youth most at risk of chronic disease, delivered 12- and 24-months after the initial intervention. The following health promotion is a continuation of the study.   Triple E Project Promotion Kit - School  

2024 College Swimming Carnival As advertised in the annual calendar, we will be conducting our swimming carnival on Friday 9 February at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy. Information regarding the carnival will be communicated to the boys at the first assembly of the 2024 school year on Friday week 1.  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 such as airpods etc. 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 at a premium. 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. Mr Mark Bonnici College Principal

Welcome back and we look forward to another successful sporting year in 2024. College Swimming Carnival Friday 9 February 2024 Please see the full details for the 2024 College Swimming Carnival - Click Here 2024 Sport Events Please see below the NSWCCC representative pathway for sports selections for individual entry sport occurring early in Term 1.  Please note all closing dates are firm dates. No registrations will be permitted after the closing dates. All individual sports registrations are completed on the CSNSW.SPORT website. Parents must have an account and add their child to have access. (Sport Registration HELP is available on sport information page) Registration for Events  You will need to ‘create account’ if you do not have one OR ‘login’ using your existing account (NSWCCC or Polding). Once logged in, click on ‘register my child’ and follow the directions to register your son. Please be aware that these initial sports have closing dates to register. Portal details update – Parents need to go in and update details (ie. Child’s school year and new school – Year 7). Check this has been done if you cannot see registration options (you should be able to). ** For the below Broken Bay (CSBB) events, College teams will attend. Information regarding these teams will be in the Daily Notices in Weeks 1 and 2. More details are available on the csnsw.sport website NSWCCC Softball Selections – close date 7 February 2024 – Selection date – Tuesday, 13 February at Stanhope Gardens – More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/softball NSW All Schools Triathlon – close date 7 February 2024 – Championship date – Wednesday, 21 February at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith – More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/triathlon NSWCCC Golf Selections– close date 16 February 2024 – Selection date Monday, 11 March at  Belmont Golf Club – More information  https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/golf NSWCCC Baseball Selections – close date 22 February 2024 – Selection date – Tuesday, 5 March at Castle Glen 1 & 2, Castle Hill  – More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/baseball NSWCCC Tennis Selections – close date 22 February 2024 – Selection date – Monday, 4 March at North Parramatta Tennis Courts – More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/tennis NSWCCC Cricket – EOI (15yrs and under) – close date 23 February 2024 – Selection date – Tuesday, 12 March at TBC  – More information Cricket | CSNSW Sport Portal NSWCCC Volleyball – EOI - (15yrs and under) – close date 22 February 2024 – Selection date – Friday, 8 March at Menai Indoor Sports Centre - (19yrs and under) – close date 15 March 2024 – Selection date – Friday, 5 April at Menai Indoor Sports Centre   – More information Volleyball | CSNSW Sport Portal NSWCCC Diving – All Ages– close date 22 March 2024 – Selection date – Thursday, 4 April at TBC  – More information Diving | CSNSW Sport Portal NSWCCC Water Polo – (17yrs and under)– close date TBC – Selection date – TBC at Ryde Aquatic Centre  – More information  Other sports will be promoted closer to their advertised closing date. Further information regarding NSWCCC team selections for all sports is available on the Welcome to Catholic Schools Sports Services | CSNSW Sport Portal Calendar Week Event Venue  Competition Date 2 College Swimming Carnival PLC Woy Woy Friday 9 February 2024 3 NSWCCC Softball Selections Stanhope Gardens Tuesday 13 February 2024 4 CSBB Opens and Under 15's Touch Football Doyalson Tuesday 20 February 2024 4 NSW All Schools Opens Cricket Maitland Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 February 2024 4 NSW All Schools Triathlon Individual Penrith Regatta Centre Wednesday 21 February 2024 4 NSW All Schools Triathlon Teams Penrith Regatta Centre Thursday 22 February 2024 6 NSWCCC Tennis Selection Parramatta Monday 4 March 2024 6 NSWCCC Baseball Selections Castle Glen Tuesday 5 March 2024 6 NSWCCC Under 15 Volleyball Selections Menai Friday 8 March 2024 7 NSWCCC Golf Selections Belmont Monday 11 March 2024 7 CSBB Swimming Carnival SOPAC Tuesday 12 March 2024 8 CSBB Opens Basketball Terrigal Thursday 21 March 2024 9 Northern NSWCCC Under 15 AFL Selections Warners Bay Tuesday 26 March 2024 9 CSBB Under 15 Rugby League Selections Kanwal Wednesday 27 March 2024 9 Under 15 Rugby League Panthers Visit Penrith HPC Tuesday 26 March 2024 10 NSWCCC Swimming Carnival SOPAC Thursday 4 April 2024 10 NSWCCC Under 19 Volleyball Selections Menai Friday 5 April 2024 10 Annual Blacktown Rugby League Game (Under 14 & Under 15’s) College Oval Friday 5 April 2024 11 NSWCCC Under 15 & Opens Touch Championships CCRSC Tuggerah Wednesday 10 April 2024   Jason Carpenter Leader of Learning Sport

Just a reminder that UAC has a newsletter specifically for Year 12 parents to keep them informed about the application and uni entry process. Parents can subscribe by clicking on the link below, or go to 'Parents' page of the UAC website. Subscribe to the UAC Parent Newsletter - Click Here UAC Digital This year we will be running a number of LIVE webinars for Year 10 to 12 students and their parents. Dates and registrations will be released very soon. We will also keep you up to date via our social media pages and the UAC Digital web page. The first LIVE webinar will be aired on Wednesday, 27 March, at 6 pm; a session for parents with information about the application process and how to support their Year 12 student. This event will be live-streamed on Facebook and our webinar platform. Registration will open soon.

Please see the links below for the latest Apprenticeships, Traineeships and opportunities available.     Transport for NSW Apprentice and Trainee recruitment is now open for 2024 We are incredibly excited to announce applications for our 2024 Regional and Outer Metropolitan Apprentice and Trainee programs have opened! Our programs provide local employment opportunities for students finishing school and wanting to start a meaningful career pathway. There are a range of Program opportunities on offer, across different disciplines, including Civil Construction, Business, Project Management, Operational Management Systems and Finance. We support individuals through training and study toward a nationally recognised qualification, whilst developing their skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience and knowledge. How to apply Applying is easy! Please visit our Transport Jobs Board Applications close 11:59PM Sunday 25 February 2024. We would greatly appreciate if you could circulate this email to your student body, and relevant community networks. If you or your students have any questions, please reach out to us at: ROMentrylevelprograms@transport.nsw.gov.au or please visit our website for more information.  

Please see the links below for the latest university information:     Discover the University of Sydney Central Coast Info Night Tuesday 26 March, 6 - 7:30 pm The Entertainment Grounds Register Now Discover why the University of Sydney is the right place for you at our Information Night for year 10 to 12 students on Tuesday 26 March at The Entertainment Grounds. You’ll have the chance to speak with current students and alumni from the Central Coast who have undertaken a variety of degrees from across the University. Learn about admission requirements, entry schemes, pathways, fees, scholarships, financial assistance and support services from our expert staff and UAC representative. Year 10 students joining us will take part in a separate interactive session that aims to help link personal interests and skills with careers and courses and has a specific focus on selecting the right subjects for senior high school. Light refreshments will also be provided.   PSYCHOMETRICS for Bond University Medical Entry     9 February 2024: Bond Psychometric Webinar (Includes Bonus Bond Interview Advice)    Final training session (limited spots left) MEDICAL INTERVIEWS     21 - 22 February 2024: Medical Interview Workshop:  Live Online Interactive (Limited spots left)     1-on-1 personalised interview training (strategies + mock interview + constructive feedback)     1-on-1 interview training (mock interview + constructive feedback)     Interview Training Package (2-day workshop + one-on-one training)  UCAT     6 April 2024:  Intensive UCAT Preparation Workshop      UCAT Preparation Courses    Advanced (UCAT only)  OR Comprehensive ( UCAT + Interview) FUTURE DOCTORS AUSTRALIA PROGRAM (4-day attendance program) The "Future Doctors Australia" program. This engaging and high-impact 4-day program will provide young people with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will be able to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the rare opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will get to learn about clinical's specialist's relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them. Spots are strictly limited. Tell me more... Age: 14 - 18 years old students.  

Communication from the College to families is primarily conducted through email. Therefore, it is crucial to keep your email addresses up to date to ensure timely receipt of all relevant information. If you have recently changed your email address or any other contact details, please login to the Parent Portal and update the information accordingly. To further improve communication, the College offers a Mobile App for instant notifications, in addition to maintaining active accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. It's important to note that Facebook Messenger is not monitored, so the most effective way to contact the College is through email or via telephone. For details about the mobile app and to download click here. To stay connected to us on Facebook click here. For updates on Instagram click here To follow our LinkedIn account click here

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

Welcome to Yadhaba Online As the school year commences, I wanted to offer a warm welcome to all our students and their families, both new and returning to the St Edward’s community. We know that student wellbeing is one of the key considerations families have when choosing a school. At St Edward’s we prioritise the wellbeing of each student, with dedicated spaces, teachers and programs to ensure every boy can feel safe, happy and included. This year we also want to offer resources each week for families to assist them as they raise boys in a challenging time for adolescents. The list attached offers a range of mental health and wellbeing services on the Central Coast. You may wish to save this resource for when it may be needed. Each week, members of the St Edward’s Pastoral Team, including our experienced counsellors and Pastoral Leaders, 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. We look forward to seeing this digital resource grow over the coming months. Mr Keith Mills Director of Pastoral Care Click Here to View the Latest Resources on the College Website.   This issue Central Coast Resource List Online Safety Hold onto Your Kids in the Digital Age

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