Dear Parents & Friends of St Clare’s

Welcome to the final newsletter of 2020 and thank-you for your marvellous support of St Clare’s staff and community over the course of this testing and challenging year.

This past week, at each of the Year level award ceremonies, I have had the opportunity to thank students and staff for their wonderful collaboration, resilience, diligence and sustained effort as we worked together to navigate the COVID-19 environment.  Students, parents and staff have shown a level of nimbleness and team work that has ensured that the core business of the school:  learning and teaching has remained front and centre despite the many challenges of the year.

The disruptive nature of the pandemic has ensured that many of the milestones and rites of passage that parents, staff and students anticipate and plan for have not been able to take place.  With the easing of the COVID-19 guidelines, it was wonderful to be able to welcome parents and their son or daughter to our limited Year 12 Awards Ceremony, to be able to hold a social for our Year 10 students and for students from Years 7 to 10 to enjoy reflection days and end of term celebrations.  A special thank you to Tim Masters and our Year 11 students who gave great expression to the idea of never seeing a need without doing something about it by their fantastic toy drive on behalf of Vinnies, that was so wonderfully supported by the school community. 

Joel Christensen, Zain Saeed, Grace McCallum & Elise Rourke

A key feature of these celebrations was the excellent planning of the Year level teams and the wonderful participation of the students in each of the events.  Attendees at the Year 12 evening will long remember the preparation and layout of the Josephite Centre and the beautiful vocals and music our students performed during a special, moving liturgy and Awards ceremony.  My thanks to Marian Parvin, Amanda Brooks, Deacon Vince Ryan and Denise Ryan for their efforts to ensure the success of the evening.

Congratulations to all our award winners and my thanks also to all support and teaching staff for their persistence and commitment to enhancing the St Clare’s learning environment.  Thanks also to our students who have worked hard to ensure that they were optimistic and successful in their learning at a time of challenge and change.

MEDIA RELEASE

ST CLARE’S HIGH SCHOOL – HSC RESULTS – 2020

Principal’s Comment:

“Congratulations to our HSC class of 2020 on their excellent results which are a fitting reflection of their efforts and dedication to their studies during a year of great upheaval and change.  I particularly want to thank our students for their resilience and good humour throughout the year and our excellent staff for their diligence and sustained effort to deal creatively with the challenges COVID-19 has created in the educational environment.  Congratulations also to parents and caregivers of St Clare’s who have supported the young people and the school so enthusiastically throughout the year.  We are proud of our students, parents and staff and the St Clare’s tradition of achievement in the HSC, and excited for our young people as they begin the next phase of their lives.”

The 2020 HSC Examination results have, again, been very rewarding for St Clare’s High School students.

The cohort of 70 students was rewarded with 13 Band 6 and 71 Band 5 grades with outstanding results in:

• Community & Family Studies
• Drama
• English Extension 1
• Industrial Technology (Timber)
• Mathematics Extension 2
• Mathematics Standard 2
• Physics
• Visual Arts

Drama student, Clare Chapman has been selected for OnSTAGE.  Clare will perform at The Seymour Theatre, Sydney in early February which will be streamed across the state.

Of the 70 students in the Class of 2020, most of the students received entry offers to university.  Students who wish to attend university have decided to accept one of their offers.

St Clare’s also saw a large number of students accept Traineeships, Apprenticeships, TAFE and employment.  Students have also been accepted into the armed forces for a GAP year or permanent placement.

According to the limited contact the school has had with students today, the student who is our 2020 Dux is Lyall Last with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank of 94.2.  He is waiting to hear from the University of NSW.

Top ATARs of which the school is aware at the time of media release:

Lyall Last:  94.2 - Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering at University of NSW
Elise Rourke:  93.4 - Double Degree in Science & Arts at University of Newcastle
Grace McCallum:  83.85 – Bachelor of Biomedical Science at University of Newcastle
Clare Chapman:  90.75 - Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Macquarie University
Daniel Keen:  83.05 - Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at University of Newcastle
Molly Reid:  82.00 - Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering at University of Newcastle

Lyall Last, Elise Rourke & Clare Chapman 

In closing, I am proud to say that the vast majority of our HSC cohort has achieved results which will enable them to pursue their post secondary school goals.

Peter Nicholls
Principal

Molly Reid, Elise Rourke, Clare Chapman & Lyall Last

At Christmas, Christ touches our heart, enriches our soul and brings our families together to share familiar stories and create hope for the future.  I pray that you and your family are able to enjoy a peaceful and Happy Christmas and that the New Year brings all you desire.

Thank you once again for all that you and your family have given to our community this year.

God bless

Peter Nicholls
Principal

Mass Times

Forster-Tuncurry Catholic Parish

Holy Name Church current Mass times are:

Saturday – 5 pm
Sunday – 8 am, 10 am and 12 noon

Attendance is through registration only – phone 6554 6401 or email forster-tuncurry.parish@mn.catholic.org.au before Friday COB.  Please provide name, phone or email and preferred Mass time.  To watch the 8 am Sunday Mass livestream, please send us your email address to receive the link.  The Holy Name Church is open from 9 am – 3 pm Monday to Friday for private prayer.  You are strongly encouraged to use the QR code linked to the Service NSW App to check in and out of the church.

Christmas Masses

Important:  attendance at any of the Christmas Masses is strictly by registration only.  To register contact the parish office on 6554 6401 or forster-tuncurry.parish@mn.catholic.org.au.  The Christmas Mass times are subject to change depending on COVID-19 restrictions.  If you are registered, you will be notified of any changes.

Christmas Eve Vigil

Thursday, 24 December 2020 – 6 pm, 8 pm & 10 pm

Christmas Day

Friday, 25 December 2020 – 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon

Further updates can be viewed on the Forster-Tuncurry Parish Website: 

https://forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au/ 

Taree Catholic Parish

Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree current Mass times are:

Saturday - 6 pm
Sunday – 9:30 am

Saturday, 19 December

6:00 pm Taree Mass
6:00 pm Harrington SCAE

Sunday, 20 December
4^th Sunday of Advent

7:30 am Old Bar SCAE
7:30 am Wingham Mass
9:30 am Taree Mass

Christmas Eve Vigil - Thursday, 24 December 2020
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Harrington – 2 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Wingham – 4 pm
Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Taree – 6 pm
Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Taree – 8 pm

Christmas Day - Friday, 25 December 2020
Our Lady of Fatima Church, Old Bar – 7:30 am
Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Taree – 9:30 am

Please be informed of the following Parish Updates:

• There will be 9:30 am Exposition at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Taree on Saturday, 19 December. Reconciliation is at 11 am.
• There will be 4:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration and 5:30 pm Mass on Thursday, 31 December
• A Holy Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Taree on Friday, 1 January 2021 at 9:30 am.
• To book for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Mass please contact the Parish Office 6552-1084.

COVID-19 Mass Attendance Regulations:

1. Parishioners need to book via the Parish office, 6552 1084 Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The volunteers at the church door can tick your name if attending the following weeks service.  It is a legal requirement to provide name and contact details.
2. If you are unable to attend you will need to rebook via the office.
3. Please do not attend the SCAE or Mass service if you are not feeling well.

QR Codes:  There are QR codes placed in every entrance of the church.  Please kindly scan the QR code before entering and show the confirmation details to our volunteers at the door.  People who are unable to sign in using QR code may do it manually.  Our kind volunteers are willing to assist.

Prayer Point:  Christmas Day – 25 December

“The Word was made flesh,
he lived among us,
and we saw his glory,
the glory that is his as the only Son of the Father,
full of grace and truth.”                                                             John 1

Can I explain the John’s complex theology in Chapter 1 (let alone the whole Gospel)!
The essential that we can meditate on is this:  The Cosmic Word, through whom the universe was created, became human in Jesus of Nazareth.
Human.  Just like us.

How and why did that happen?  All I know in my heart is that it was done, and is done, out of cosmic love for me.

Have a wonderful Christmas and I pray that Jesus will be reborn in our hearts this year, and that we’ll be conscious of that.

Denise Ryan
Ministry Coordinator

Year 7 Awards Ceremony

Citizenship Award, Year 7 – Leo Small
Leadership Award, Year 7 – Claire Downie
Academic Excellence Award, Year 7 - Rachel Su
P & F Art Prize - ChenMei LimSchneider

Rachel Su, Claire Downie, Leo Small, ChenMei LimSchneider & Mr Peter Nicholls

Year 7 Semester II Awards – 2020

George Andrawes
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-2 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 7 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
2^ND IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

Ailey Boere
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

Nicholas Boere
2^ND IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Jonathan Botros
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-2 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
3^RD IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ashlee Brabant
3^RD IN 7-2 VISUAL ARTS
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Lauryn Brown
3^RD IN 7-1 MUSIC

Rory Byrne
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 7 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

Hannah Carmichael
2^ND IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN 7-4 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Hamish Cassidy
1^ST IN 7-5 MUSIC

River Colliar
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-6 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Kobi Critchley
3^RD IN 7-5 HISTORY

Isabel Deal
1^ST IN 7-6 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Levi Dickie
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-6 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Claire Downie
1^ST IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Elise Duckett
3^RD IN 7-4 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN 7-4 VISUAL ARTS

Gemma Eady-Muxlow
1^ST IN 7-1 HISTORY
1^ST IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
2^ND IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
2^ND IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
2^ND IN 7-1 MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Megan Eddelbuttel
2^ND IN 7-6 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

Zachary Fidock
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Riley Ford
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-6 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

William Gibson
1^ST IN 7-5 HISTORY
3^RD IN 7-5 MUSIC
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Kaeden Gonzalez
3^RD IN 7-1 HISTORY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Thalia Harmston-Howard
2^ND IN 7-2 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Dylan Kinkade
3^RD IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN SCIENCE

ChenMei LimSchneider
1^ST IN 7-2 VISUAL ARTS
1^ST IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
3^RD IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

Maya Ljumanovic
3^RD IN 7-3 HISTORY

Cameron Lohse
2^ND IN 7-5 HISTORY
2^ND IN 7-5 MUSIC
3^RD IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Hollye Maddocks
2^ND IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Lara Maslen
1^ST IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Marissa Masterantonio
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-6 VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-6 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Charli McLane
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Shania McNamee
2^ND IN 7-1 HISTORY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Xavier Morris
3^RD IN 7-2 GEOGRAPHY

Hayden Nelson
2^ND IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Emma O'Byrne
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Taran Phirangi
2^ND IN 7-4 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Alexander Saville
1^ST IN 7-3 HISTORY

Taniya Shijo Jose
1^ST IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Haylan Simpson
3^RD IN 7-3 MUSIC

Leo Small
1^ST IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
2^ND IN 7-3 HISTORY

Manuela Stewart
1^ST IN 7-3 MUSIC

Rachel Su
1^ST IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
1^ST IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
1^ST IN YEAR 7 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
1^ST IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
1^ST IN 7-4 GEOGRAPHY
1^ST IN 7-4 VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Rory Tickle
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Caid Van Wyk
3^RD IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Brock Wells
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Francesca Wilkinson
1^ST IN 7-1 MUSIC
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Noah Yates
2^ND IN 7-3 MUSIC

Poppy Yates
1^ST IN 7-6 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Elise Zammit
3^RD IN 7-6 VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-6 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Year 7 Reflection Day

Year 8 Awards Ceremony

Citizenship Award, Year 8 – Amy Rowell
Leadership Award, Year 8 – Anna Ye
Academic Excellence Award, Year 8 –Anna Saju
P & F Art Prize - Sophie Drury

Anna Saju, Anna Ye, Sophie Drury, Amy Rowell & Mr Peter Nicholls

Year 8 Semester II Awards – 2020

Leah Boughton
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Charlotte Bushell
1^ST IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
2^ND IN YEAR 8 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
2^ND IN 8-4 JAPANESE
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-5 MUSIC
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Drew Cini
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Jade Coe
2^ND IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY

Quinlan Collins
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY
2^ND IN 8-3 MUSIC
3^RD IN 8-3 JAPANESE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Aiden Collison
3^RD IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Mason Doel
3^RD IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Sophie Drury
3^RD IN 8-4 VISUAL ARTS

Booyong Dykshoorn
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 HISTORY
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Spencer Farland
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Lucy Franklin
2^ND IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

William Gregory
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Phoebe Hinchliffe
1^ST IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY
1^ST IN 8-1 MUSIC
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-3 JAPANESE
2^ND IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
3^RD IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Jemma Holley
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Isabelle Homewood
2^ND IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-5 MUSIC
3^RD IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Amber Kunzli
2^ND IN 8-1 JAPANESE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-2 VISUAL ARTS

Aliviah Lewis
3^RD IN 8-2 HISTORY
3^RD IN 8-4 JAPANESE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE

William Maslen
1^ST IN 8-2 JAPANESE

Julian McLennan
3^RD IN 8-3 MUSIC

Oliver Mitchell
3^RD IN 8-2 JAPANESE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 HISTORY
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Charli Morrissey
2^ND IN 8-4 VISUAL ARTS

Savannah Murray
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-2 VISUAL ARTS

Jaynie O'Neal
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Madison Paine
1^ST IN 8-1 JAPANESE
1^ST IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Ruby Parker
2^ND IN 8-2 JAPANESE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ved Patel
1^ST IN 8-4 HISTORY
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-3 JAPANESE
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
3^RD IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Isabella Phillips
1^ST IN 8-3 MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ruby Plummer
1^ST IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Mason Polidano
3^RD IN 8-1 JAPANESE

Claire Priddle
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-1 MUSIC

Tannor Purdon
1^ST IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
3^RD IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Angus Roohan
1^ST IN 8-4 VISUAL ARTS
1^ST IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
2^ND IN 8-4 HISTORY

Amy Rowell
1^ST IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY

Anna Saju
1^ST IN YEAR 8 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
1^ST IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
1^ST IN 8-2 HISTORY
1^ST IN 8-4 JAPANESE
1^ST IN 8-2 VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
2^ND IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS

Alannah Sortwell
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ruby Sparks
1^ST IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
2^ND IN 8-2 HISTORY
2^ND IN 8-2 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Olivia Van Haren
2^ND IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Abbey Vella
1^ST IN 8-5 MUSIC
2^ND IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Anna Ye
1^ST IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
1^ST IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
3^RD IN YEAR 8 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
3^RD IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF HIGH DISTINCTION
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION BEST IN SCHOOL - (ACHIEVED THE SCHOOL’S HIGHEST STANDARDISED SCORE)

Jack Yi
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-1 MUSIC

Year 9 Awards Ceremony

Citizenship Award, Year 9 – Makayla Boere
Leadership Award, Year 9 – Georgia Capes
Academic Excellence Award, Year 9 – Bella Jene McNamee
P & F Art Prize - Morrison Gray

Georgia Capes, Morrison Gray, Makayla Boere & Mr Peter Nicholls

Year 9 Semester II Awards – 2020

Rylee Alcorn
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Kye Andrews
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Chelsea Atkins
2^ND IN SCIENCE
2^ND IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Tamara Bennett
1^ST IN 9-1 HISTORY
1^ST IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Makayla Boere
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
3^RD IN ENGLISH
3^RD IN 9-3 HISTORY
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN DRAMA

Macy Bramble
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Ashleigh Burkill
1^ST IN 9-3 HISTORY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Georgia Capes
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Cameron Cheers
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Indiana Christensen
2^ND IN ENGLISH
2^ND IN 9-1 HISTORY
EQUAL 2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Connor Clarke
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Kiara Conway
2^ND IN DRAMA

Darcy Eady-Muxlow
EQUAL 1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN SCIENCE
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Andrea Flores Cabrejos
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
EQUAL 2^ND IN 9-2 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Rachel Gay
3^RD IN DRAMA
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Trent Gibney
MERIT IN DRAMA

Saffron Grass
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
YMCA MANNING AQUATIC CENTRE 12 MONTH TEEN MEMBERSHIP

Morrison Gray
3^RD IN SCIENCE
3^RD IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Lucy Hallot
3^RD IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Jorja Harris
EXCELLENCE AWARD IN CHILD STUDIES

Lachlan Harry
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Brady Lambert
1^ST IN DRAMA

Conor Lawless
EQUAL 2^ND IN 9-2 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Luella-Rayne McCormack
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Bella Jene McNamee
1^ST IN ENGLISH
1^ST IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
1^ST IN 9-2 GEOGRAPHY
1^ST IN COMMERCE

Alicia Merriman
EQUAL 1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
EQUAL 2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS

Harry Miller
EQUAL 1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Macauley Morris
EQUAL 1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2

Thomas Parsons
EQUAL 1^ST IN JAPANESE
2^ND IN 9-3 HISTORY
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3

Ella Parvin
1^ST IN SCIENCE
EQUAL 1^ST IN JAPANESE
2^ND IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
2^ND IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Imogen Phillips
3^RD IN JAPANESE
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Georgia Pratten
EQUAL 1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Mariah Radburn
2^ND IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN COMMERCE
3^RD IN 9-1 HISTORY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Emily Rowell
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Shifa Saeed
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Maricki Saunders
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 1
1^ST IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES

Josephine Stewart
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Bianca Turner
EXCELLENCE AWARD IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Takodah Wilson
3^RD IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

James Wright
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL) 

Year 10 Awards Ceremony

Australian Defence Force 2020 Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award - Lucy Green
Australian Defence Force 2020 Future Innovators Award - Taj Simpson
Cultural Award Junior School – Seren Everingham & Byrun Nicholson
Citizenship Award, Year 10 – Ryan Stewart
Leadership Award, Year 10 – Medinah Wells
Academic Excellence Award, Year 10 – Bradley Brincat
P & F Art Prize - Sophie Robinson

Year 10 Semester II Awards – 2020

Mackenzie Banham
EQUAL 1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Silas Barberie
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Peter Bawden
1^ST IN ISTEM
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Hannah Boere
1^ST IN TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

Haylee Brabant
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Bradley Brincat
1^ST IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
1^ST IN HISTORY
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
2^ND IN ENGLISH
2^ND IN SCIENCE
2^ND IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Hugh Cameron
3^RD IN ISTEM

Tomas Clarke
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Simon Collins
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Alexandra Cross
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)
MERIT IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Olivia Cutajar
EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Luca Dodd-McWilliams
3^RD IN MUSIC

Marko Dokonal
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Seren Everingham
1^ST IN SCIENCE
1^ST IN MUSIC
2^ND IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
EQUAL 2^ND IN HISTORY
3^RD IN ENGLISH
3^RD IN GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN JAPANESE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ella Farland
2^ND IN TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

Thomas Fidock
EQUAL 1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
2^ND IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN STEM
3^RD IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN HISTORY

Eliza Forsayth
3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Lucy Green
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Lachlan Gregory
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Divya Gupta
2^ND IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Yolanta Guthridge

1^ST IN ENGLISH
1^ST IN DRAMA
2^ND IN JAPANESE
3^RD IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
3^RD IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN HISTORY
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY

Edna Johnston
EQUAL 3^RD IN TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

Bianca Kukas
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY

Conner Langley
MERIT IN DRAMA

Sienna Limpic
2^ND IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Lara Morgan
EQUAL 1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS

Byrun Nicholson
2^ND IN MUSIC

Bridie O’Connell
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN HISTORY
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY

Haley Patel
1^ST IN COMMERCE
EQUAL 1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
2^ND IN GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 2^ND IN HISTORY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Charles Pitt
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Ky Porst
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Georgia Rourke
1^ST IN GEOGRAPHY
1^ST IN JAPANESE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN HISTORY

Fraser Simpson
MERIT IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Taj Simpson
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
3^RD IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Brooke Smith
MERIT IN HISTORY
MERIT IN MUSIC

Kaleb Smith
MERIT IN MUSIC

Ryan Stewart
1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Zaiden Theophanous
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Emilly Tripp
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 1

Cooper Twemlow
EQUAL 2^ND IN DRAMA

Joshua Voetterl
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2

Jordan Waugh
EQUAL 1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS

Medinah Wells
EQUAL 2^ND IN DRAMA

Emily Wood
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Taylor Young
EQUAL 3^RD IN TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

House Leaders 2021

At the Year 10 Awards Ceremony, I had the pleasure of inducting the House Leadership team for 2021.  The House Leaders received their badges from the 2021 Captains and Vice Captains and recited the Leadership pledge.

It is my pleasure to announce to the St Clare's community the 2021 House Leaders:

Lawson - Ryan Stewart and Divya Gupta
Paterson - Seren Everingham and Medinah Wells
Gordon - Lucy Green and Cooper Twemlow
Kendall - Nicholas Avery and Lachlan Monks

Seren Everingham, Cooper Twemlow, Lucy Green, Medinah Wells, Divya Guypta, Mr Todd Curtis, Ryan Stewart, Lachlan Monks & Nicholas Avery 

I am really looking forward to working with this terrific group of leaders during 2021. 

Mr Jeremy Hobbes
SRC Coordinator

Stoney Aqua Park

Reflection Day

Social

Year 11 Awards Ceremony

Sharon Mackie-Cother Memorial Award for Excellence in Year 11 English – WenYuan LimSchneider
Aquinas Award – Sebastian Walsh
Mid Coast Connect Vocational Education & Training Award - Chelsea Allan
Cultural Award Senior School – Patrick Guthridge
Citizenship Award, Year 11 – Jade Page
Leadership Award, Year 11 – Ruby Mitchell
Academic Excellence Award, Year 11 – WenYuan LimSchneider
P & F Art Prize - Isabella Hayes

 WenYuan LimSchneider, Ruby Mitchell, Jade Page, Sebastian Walsh, Patrick Guthridge, Isabella Hayes & Mr Peter Nicholls

Year 11 Semester II Awards – 2020

Chelsea Allan
2^ND IN ENGLISH STUDIES
3^RD IN DRAMA
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Jessica Borg
1^ST IN TEXTILES & DESIGN
1^ST IN MUSIC

Charlotte Brady
2^ND IN LEGAL STUDIES
EQUAL 2^ND IN ANCIENT HISTORY
3^RD IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Jackson Brody
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Lewis Brown
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
3^RD IN ENGLISH STANDARD
MERIT IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Akala Bungie
1^ST IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Marlee Cowan
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Tait Critchley
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Ruby Daley
2^ND IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS

Maddison Eakin
3^RD IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Kirra Forsayth
3^RD IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Morgan Gao
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD
1^ST IN DRAMA

Edie Gillis
3^RD IN LEGAL STUDIES
EQUAL 3^RD IN TEXTILES & DESIGN

Patrick Guthridge
1^ST IN PHYSICS
EQUAL 1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
2^ND IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
2^ND IN CHEMISTRY
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE FACULTY OF SCIENCE EXCELLENCE AWARD IN THE AREA OF PHYSICS

Mikayla Guymer
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1^ST IN BUSINESS STUDIES
2^ND IN BIOLOGY

Roland Hallot
3^RD IN BIOLOGY
3^RD IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

Isabella Hayes
1^ST IN ANCIENT HISTORY
3^RD IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT

Lilli Henry
1^ST IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Erin Horsington
2^ND IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Chloe Kennedy
1^ST IN LEGAL STUDIES

Ella Lees
3^RD IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT

WenYuan LimSchneider
1^ST IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
1^ST IN CHEMISTRY
EQUAL 1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
2^ND IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
3^RD IN PHYSICS
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF HIGH DISTINCTION
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE FACULTY OF SCIENCE EXCELLENCE AWARD IN THE AREA OF MATHEMATICS

Jaxson Longa
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Jackson Martin
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Adisty Merriman
2^ND IN MUSIC
EQUAL 3^RD IN TEXTILES & DESIGN

Madelyn Miles-Corby
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Ruby Mitchell
1^ST IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
2^ND IN MODERN HISTORY
MERIT IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Olivia Nguyen
2^ND IN BUSINESS STUDIES
2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN TEXTILES & DESIGN

Finlay O’Connell
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
1^ST IN BIOLOGY
1^ST IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
1^ST IN MODERN HISTORY
3^RD IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN JAPANESE CONTINUERS

Annabel Osborn
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Callum Owen
2^ND IN DRAMA

Jade Page
MERIT IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Katelyn Page
3^RD IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Declan Pettet
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Phurinut Putsiri
3^RD IN MODERN HISTORY

Nathan Smith
1^ST ENGINEERING STUDIES
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION
2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
2^ND IN PHYSICS
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
3^RD IN CHEMISTRY
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE FACULTY OF SCIENCE EXCELLENCE AWARD IN THE AREA OF CHEMISTRY

Vaughn Strybis
2^ND IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT

Laney Tull
1^ST IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
EQUAL 2^ND IN ANCIENT HISTORY
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED

Hannah Van Arendonk
2^ND IN ENGLISH STANDARD
2^ND IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
3^RD IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Sebastian Walsh
1^ST IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
3^RD IN MUSIC

Rickardd Weiley
1^ST IN ENGLISH EXTENSION
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD
2^ND IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Flynn Williams
1^ST IN SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Senior Leadership Team

Captains:  Hannah Van Arendonk & Patrick Guthridge
Vice-Captains:  Edie Gillis & Lachlan Oliver

Senior Leadership Team:  WenYuan LimSchnider (Leader of CLARE), Phuri Putsiri (Ministry Leader), Erin Horsington (Publicity Officer), Jade Page (Vinnies Leader), Hannah Van Arendonk (Captain), Patrick Guthridge (Captain), Edie Gillis (Vice Captain), Lachlan Oliver (Vice Captain), Lewis Brown (Year 9/10 Leader), Nathan Smith (Year 8 Leader), Declan Pettet (Year 7 Leader) & Finlay O'Connell (Environment Leader)

Ancient History

On Thursday Week 9, Term 4 2020 our newest Year12 Ancient History class measured out the Pompeiian Forum to understand the extent of the Ancient site and the position of the public buildings.

Using trundles and survey string, the students measured the 140m length (however, we fell a little short on the back field at 110m!) and the width 40m and positioned themselves around the Forum to indicate the location of the most prominent buildings.

The students successfully reconstructed the layout of the site and have a better understanding the Forum in Pompeii.

Well done TEAM.

Ancient History Team, Basilica, Macellum
Temple of Imperial Cult & Buildings of Eumachia
Temple of Jupiter

Eloise Thomas and Jeremy Hobbes
Ancient History Teachers

Hospitality

Year 11 undertook a service period to prepare and serve Year 7 and 8 students for the “Become Me” day.  Using COVID safe practices, they individually prepared wraps and muffins for 240 people.  As always, they did a fantastic job and held themselves to the highest standard. 

Tabetha Kempe
Hospitality Assistant

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony

Year 12 Special Awards

Reuben F Scarf Award - Georgia Martin
Caltex Best All Rounder - Molly Reid
Club Taree Tertiary Scholarship - Elise Rourke
Federal Member’s School Community Service Award - Lani Bedforth
ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award - Molly Reid
Australian Defence Force 2020 Future Innovators Award - Henry Chamberlain
Carol Healey Hospitality Award - Carissa Davidson
University of New England Vice-Chancellor’s High Achievement Prize - Jessica Horsburgh
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence in Year 12 - Dante de Jong
Mid Coast Connect Vocational Education & Training Award - Ethan White
Joel Dark Memorial Award - Jacob Barry
OnSTAGE Selection Award - Clare Chapman
St Clare’s High School Academic Excellence Award - Lyall Last
St Clare’s High School Citizenship Award - Lani Bedforth
St Clare’s High School Leadership Award - Grace McCallum
St Clare’s High School CLARE Award - Belinda Burgun & Grace Ellis
School Captain 2020 - Zain Saeed
School Captain 2020 - Grace McCallum
School Vice-Captain 2020 - Joel Christensen
School Vice-Captain 2020 - Elise Rourke

Year 12 Semester II Awards – 2020

Dani Altham
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Jacob Barry
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
3^RD IN LEGAL STUDIES

Lani Bedforth
2^ND IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Belinda Burgun
1^ST IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
2^ND IN MODERN HISTORY

Dylan Chai
2^ND IN SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Henry Chamberlain
1^ST IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Clare Chapman
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1^ST IN DRAMA

Joel Christensen
2^ND IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
2^ND IN LEGAL STUDIES
3^RD IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Zacc Collis
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Jacob Conway
1^ST IN SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Fraser Crossingham
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Carissa Davidson
3^RD IN BUSINESS STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Emily de Berg
1^ST IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 2
1^ST IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
1^ST IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
1^ST IN MODERN HISTORY
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
3^RD IN CHEMISTRY

Dante de Jong
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2
2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT

Isabella Deas
2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS

Luke Earley
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Tatyana Fowler
2^ND IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Cate Gillogly
1^ST IN BUSINESS STUDIES
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
2^ND IN ENGLISH STANDARD
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Charlotte Hogan
3^RD IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Ashlyn Horsburgh
1^ST IN MUSIC

Jessica Horsburgh
1^ST IN ENGLISH STANDARD
1^ST IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
2^ND IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Angeline Jordan
1^ST IN LEGAL STUDIES
2^ND IN BIOLOGY

Daniel Keen
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
2^ND IN PHYSICS
EQUAL 3^RD IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Lyall Last
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 2
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
1^ST IN PHYSICS
1^ST IN CHEMISTRY

Zakary Lewis
3^RD IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Matthew Lovrak
3^RD IN MODERN HISTORY

Georgia Martin
2^ND IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grace McCallum
1^ST IN BIOLOGY
1^ST IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
2^ND IN CHEMISTRY
EQUAL 2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
3^RD IN ENGLISH ADVANCED

Oscar Norman
2^ND IN DRAMA
3^RD IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT

Georgia Parsons
1^ST IN ANCIENT HISTORY
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Jarrod Phillips
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Zach Power
EQUAL 2^ND IN CATHOLIC STUDIES

Dahli Reid
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Molly Reid
EQUAL 2^ND IN MUSIC
3^RD IN PHYSICS
3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS

Elise Rourke
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
2^ND IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
EQUAL 2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
3^RD IN BIOLOGY

Zain Saeed
EQUAL 3^RD IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Lucy-Belle Sheather
1^ST IN WORK STUDIES

Ellie Smith
2^ND IN BUSINESS STUDIES
3^RD IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES

Matthew Stepowikow
1^ST IN CATHOLIC STUDIES
2^ND IN ENGLISH STUDIES
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Harrison Weaver
1^ST IN ENGLISH STUDIES
3^RD IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Ethan White
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Jessica Yi
EQUAL 2^ND IN MUSIC

Ryan Young
EQUAL 2^ND IN CATHOLIC STUDIES
3^RD IN DRAMA 

Year 8 & Year 10 Visual Arts Room 30 Mural

Careers Corner

We have almost made it to the end of the year and this will be the last Careers Corner for 2020.

By the time this newsletter has been released the Year 12 students who have qualified for an ATAR will know their results.  Good luck to everyone.

It would also be wonderful if the students could email me with any offer that they are thinking of accepting.  If they would like any help, I am available.  I will be checking my emails regularly over the Christmas break so if any of the students need assistance, please feel free to email me.  I would also like to encourage those students who have accepted university offers to apply for as many scholarships as possible.  You have to be-in-it-to-win-it.

Below is some up to date information from CAA.

Course & Institution Information Sessions for Students & Parents

TAFE NSW InfoFest Students can participate in InfoFest this year online or on campus. They’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry-expert teachers, join interactive workshops and explore state-of-the-art facilities. Registrations are mandatory. Visit

to find out more and to register.

It’s not too late to visit an ACU Campus this year! Register now to join one of ACU’S experienced Student Ambassadors for a Guided Visit! Walk through the incredible nursing labs, moot courts, classrooms and more on the NSW and ACT Campuses. Spots are limited due to social distancing requirements so register now! Register here

Discover Western Webinar Series Experience new webinars focusing on future careers linked to HSC subjects commencing in February 2021. Designed to complement subject selection and decision making for year 10 students and career mapping and planning for senior students. There are two webinars across each of the four dates from 22-25 February 2021. Register now:

All NSW Unis and TAFE NSW on board and more in 2021 USyd, UNSW, UTS, UOW, ACU, Macquarie Uni, UON, WSU, CSU, UNE, UC, SCU, the Uni of Notre Dame and TAFENSW all for working with the team at JobJump by providing fast and individualised help to students. Many thanks for the thousands of students that have been directly helped. Stay tuned in 2021 for even more exciting work

The University of Sydney | Info Day, Saturday 19 December Students can get course advice, answers to their last-minute questions and experience the University of Sydney before finalising their preferences for entry. Learn more:

Information sessions about the Tertiary Preparation Certificate on Wednesday 22 January 2020 Information Session for the Tertiary Preparation Certificate Course Wednesday 9 December 2020 and 20 January 2020 The TPC course is an alternative to those who do not wish to study the HSC and want to do further studies. On completion, successful graduates can apply to study at university, or apply to study a diploma or degree course at TAFE. Email filomena.palaric@tafensw.edu.au for more info

Information sessions about the Pathways to Further Study Cert 3: on Wednesday 20January 2021 Pathways to Further Study is an alternative to the school year11. Designed to give the academic know-how and practice for higher level study. Learn the essential skills employers are looking for. The NSW government is fully subsidizing the course-there are no fees for students. Information session is Wednesday 9 December and 20 January 2021 at Ultimo TAFE. Reply to filomena.palaric@tafensw.edu.au

Course Changes, Updates and New Courses/Providers

Torrens University Australia – study on campus or online in 2021 From Trimester 1 2021, classes are resuming on campus, providing students with the choice of on-campus or online study options. Students’ safety is priority so if students choose to study on campus, they can be assured of a COVID Safe environment in compliance with all government regulations. For more information about the study options, please contact:

Higher Education Short Courses Seven new TAFE NSW Undergraduate Certificates are available to your students in 2021. Undergraduate Certificates provide a great pathway option for students considering a degree. ICT Data Engineering to Early Childhood Special Needs- lots on offer in the new year! Learn more:

ACU is still taking enrolments for the new Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) Dive into the intellectual tradition and culture of the West. The Ramsay Centre is funding 30 scholarships valued at $30,000 per year ($90,000 total) across the duration of your degree. More info here:

The University of Sydney | Visual arts portfolio | Submission deadline Friday 11 December Students who would like to study at the Sydney College of the Arts in the Bachelor of Visual Arts or the combined Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies in 2021 will need to submit a portfolio of their artwork. Submissions close Friday 11 December |

Courses, Workshops & Information Sessions for Students

RSA Courses For registration and more info, visit

Any questions, please contact enquiries@kenvale.edu.au / 02 9314 6213 (9am-5pm AEDT).

Do you have students looking for further training in 2021? Sydney Flight College (SFC) still has spaces available for their next AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Licence - Aeroplane) course starting on 8th February 2021. If you know of any recently-graduated students who might be interested in a career as a pilot, please ask them to contact Tarquin Watt at SFC without delay (tarquinw@sfcaero.com.au or 0456 500 460).

JMC Academy January Short Courses This January School Holidays Short Courses are available for High School students going into grades 9 - 12 in 2021 or who have just completed grade 12 in 2020. Courses are available in Script to Screen, Songwriting & Production, Character Design and Recording & Mixing a Band. To book visit

Holiday Program - Back in the Lab! The University of Sydney would like to invite the keenest young scientists going into Year 9 & 10 to sign-up to a brand-new, hands-on holiday science program on one or both days 13-14 January 2021. Prices are $60 per student per day. For more information see the flyer here:

University Science & Mathematics Bridging Courses - January and February 2021 These online courses with live-Zoom components are ideal for students wanting to enter a University degree that recommends assumed science or mathematics knowledge that they did not complete in the HSC. The topics available are Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics. Anyone welcome to register. For more information visit:

Infinite Pathways - Maths Career Days 8 March and 12 May 2021 The University of Sydney invite mathematics classes of Year 9 & 10 students to hear from real mathematicians about real study and career pathways in maths. The program includes interactive puzzles, activities and open Q&A. $100 per school per day or $150 for both days. For more information visit:

Virtual Kickstart Workshops - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Ext 1 and Physics 2021 Book your class a live-hosted, online workshop to give your HSC students a chance to learn key ideas, see demonstrations and perform their own analysis that can be attended. All resources, including pre- and post-work, are included. $220 (inc GST) per 90-minute session, bookable all through 2021.

Meet a Mathematician - bookable virtual career session 2021 Sign up for a free, one-hour virtual visit from a real mathematics researcher! This is a great introduction to careers in mathematics, an opportunity to ask about life at University, and includes some fun hands-on activities and puzzles. Suitable for Year 9-11 classes. Bookable all year around.

AIT Online Info Sessions Academy of Information Technology (AIT) will be holding Online Info Sessions Jan 11-15, 2021 Students will have the chance to hear from AIT course advisors, educators & recent graduates. This is the ideal opportunity to explore study options and career paths in Film, Animation, 3D, Games, Digital Design & Mobile App Development. Register via

Only two weeks left until ACU Know Your Options 2020! The 2020 ACU Know Your Options event is an opportunity for students to learn about alternative entry and admission pathways. Join the team in person or online to chat about desired courses, career paths, and the ACU campuses. Register here

Can’t make ACU Know Your Option? Join us for the Webinar! Come along to the 2020 ACU Know Your Options webinar, an online event where you can learn about alternative entry and admission pathways, information about accepting your offer, and hear about scholarships and accommodation opportunities. Register here

Employability Skills/Choices/Owning it. Marking Maradona & Epilepsy. Paul Wade is a former Socceroo Captain who shares the story of his battle with Diego Maradona & Epilepsy to inspire young people to take "Ownership". These 45-60 minute presentation will be tailored to suit you. All COVID protocols will be followed. Kara Oliver 0425 617 643 kara@paulwade.com.au

Get Started in Games & Film, Holiday Courses at Academy of Interactive Entertainment Learn how industry experts make your favourite games and film. Introductory 3D Animation and Games Development courses available for Ages 12+. Get started in industry-standard programs and make your own game or animation. Rego:

Medical Interview Training MedEntry provides comprehensive interview training in two parts:Medical Interview Strategy Day with Dr Ray, a Consultant Gastroenterologist with 20 years’ experience in medical interview training. Second part is the mock interview which is specific to the university you are applying to. Details at:

CQUniversity Change of Preference, Online Chat – Saturday, 19 December Don’t forget to join CQUni's Change of Preference Online Chat Session to speak with expert team members and discover your options. Get guidance on how to change preferences and learn more about CQUni's alternative pathways. All you need to do is head over to the CQUniversity Facebook page and send CQUni a message during the session. Visit

The University of Sydney | Future Student Consultations, Monday 14 to Friday 18 December We are providing Year 12 students the option to book private Zoom consultations with current students and get their final questions answered before close of preferences. | Book a consultation now:

The University of Sydney | Science Student Panel | Wednesday 9 December, 4-4.30pm Thinking about pursuing a future in Science and want to know more? Hear from current Science students about what they are studying, their favourite subjects and what it is like to be a student at the University of Sydney |

Cadetships, Apprenticeships, Traineeships

 
Glass and Glazing Apprenticeships - Apprentices needed A Glass and Glazing Apprenticeship is the start to an amazing career in the Glass and Window Industry Glaziers install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops in residential and commercial constructions. The industry is now hiring in various locations. Send resume to melissa.baker@agwa.com.au

2021 NSW Training Awards: Get ready to nominate students and staff. Applications open 13 January Over the festive season, please give some thought as to who your school will be nominating in next year’s awards for excellence in VET. Categories include School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year, VET in Schools Student of the Year and VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year. More information will be coming soon at

Applications are online and will close on 14 March 2021.
 

Scholarships, Early Entry & Alternative Pathways

 
Looking for an Office Job? Since 1923, Patrick's College Australia has been training young women and men to be Sydney’s most sought-after Personal Assistants (PAs), Executive Assistants (EAs), Legal Secretaries, Administrative Assistants and Office Managers. Enrol now in the BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration - Limited Scholarship Places Available - jacobm@pca.edu.au, 02 8252 9963

GET REAL EVENTS EXPERIENCE - Hospitality & Events Management Scholarship Program -Kenvale College If you have a student who has a passion for Event Management then the Get Real Events Experience program is for them. This is a partial scholarship program for Year 11 students (will be year 12 in 2021). Finalists will get two days experience into the events industry . Entries close on Sat 5th Dec 2020. For more info contact enquiries@kenvale.edu.au or 9315 6213 or

Western Sydney University HSC True Reward Early Offer Program The final closing date to apply for Western Sydney University's HSC True Reward early offer program is Friday 11 December. Offers will be released on 18 December. Visit the HSC True Reward webpage for more information:

Resources for Students

 
Find your way into ACU with the new ACU Foundation Studies! The new Foundation Studies program is a pathway into all ACU undergraduate degrees on offer in 2022. This free program is currently offered to domestic students at the Blacktown Campus, but acts as a pathway to degrees at any ACU campus provided you meet minimum GPA requirements for your chosen course. Click here

How To Get Into Harvard: With Former Harvard Admissions Officer Devery Doran Webinar Learn from Former Harvard and UC Berkeley Admissions Officer and Harvard graduate Devery Doran, to learn to create a strong profile for the U.S University Application to outshine the competition and make a memorable impression on Admission Officers. Register now:

How to Crush Your U.S/U.K Application: Expert Workshop for Year 10/11 Students Join this online workshop hosted by two of Crimson's U.S and U.K Admissions Experts, to learn about exactly what you will need to prepare in order to crush your U.S and U.K application. Register now:

UCAT Bootcamp Free UCAT Bootcamp. At MedEntry.edu.au under “Free Resources” tab. Available to parents, aspiring Med students and Careers Advisers. Here, Dr Ray Boyapati, Gastroenterologist, Monash University academic, offers sample UCAT mini test, medical interviews, admission process, life as a medical student, and career as a doctor. Watch from the comfort, convenience & security of your home at any time!

NSW Department of Primary Industries career profiles If your students are interested in innovative technology, travel, feeding the world or running their own business their future may lie in primary industries. The NSW Department of Primary Industries staff are sharing their career profiles with you, they are are available on YouTube and as pdf flyers. For more information go to:

Hopefully we will be able to continue with Work Experience in 2021 and I will have forms available for anyone interested in this.

I would like to remind everyone about the White Card course on offer in 2021.

On 3 February next year, “Men at Work” will be running a White Card course at St Clare’s.  We have to have at least ten students for the course to run.  The cut off is twenty.  It will cost $125 and Men at Work do an excellent job in presenting this course.  Anyone who wants to do Work Experience in the building industry or is doing Construction in 2021 will need to complete this course.  To date, I have about five students interested.

Last week the Year 7 and Year 8 students took part in an intensive Careers Day called Become Me with their Clare teachers.  There were a few technical and other issues on the day, however there was some very positive feedback from the students and the staff.  The aim of the day was to get the students thinking about future possibilities in order to engage with their learning.  The students were impressed with the “Become Me” App and the way they could search through many different possible career pathways.  From the feedback received to date, the Zoom interview with past students was also very worthwhile.

I would like to thank the staff and the students for their participation on the day.  It was a pleasure to work with everyone.

I would like to wish all the students and families a very Holy and Happy Christmas and hope that it is a very enjoyable time to catch up with families and loved ones.

I am looking forward to 2021 and all the challenges it will bring.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser

North Coast Swimming Championships

St Clare’s Students Shine at North Coast Swim Championships

Three students from St Clare’s recently competed in the North Coast Long Course Swimming Championships in Banora Point on the Tweed Coast.  Hannah Carmichael from Year 7, Amy Rowell from Year 8 and Emily Rowell from Year 9 all represented Forster Aquatic Swim Club in a meet that was made up of 23 clubs from across the North Coast of NSW.  On the day, Emily Rowell won a silver and bronze medal, whilst Hannah Carmichael won an incredible 9 medals which included a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke, and was runner-up age champion in the 13 year old girls.

Hannah and Emily will now compete in the NSW Senior State Age Championships in Sydney later this month.

Congratulations to all the girls involved and good luck!

James Collins
Year 7 Student Coordinator

NSW Rugby 7’s U17’s State Championships

It takes commitment after getting glammed up for your Year 10 formal only to travel to Bowral hours later to compete in the NSW Rugby 7's U17's State Championships.  But Lucy Green, Sienna Limpic and Caitlin Rodgers have done just that, and led the Mid North Coast Tomahawks to win the shield in their finals category.

All three played stunning and skilled rugby with Lucy converting a massive nine goals and Sienna and Caitlin scoring tries with many strong line breaking moments.

Lucy received the Mid North Coast Tomahawks’ Best and Fairest award for her efforts throughout the weekend gala day comp.  Their coach, Lisa Vogal, said all three should be very proud of their determination, courage, and great Rugby Union game maturity.

Well done girls!

Term 1 2021

Mathematics Workshop provides the opportunity for every student to obtain assistance and support in improving their understanding of mathematics.  In the lead up to Yearly Exams in Term 4, a number of Mathematics Teachers are available each week to explain the concepts you are finding difficult or give assistance to enable you to complete your homework, assignments or any work that you may have missed due to absence from class.

WHEN IS IT ON?  Wednesday lunchtime
WHERE?   Room 10
Bring your lunch!

We hope to see you there!

Mr Mark Fletcher
Mathematics Coordinator