Congratulations to the Leadership Team for 2026

It is with great excitement that I am pleased to announce the Student Senior Leaders for 2026.  These students have demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and a genuine passion for making a positive impact within our school community. 

School Captains: Amelia Johnson, Tessa Rourke, Bonnie Uwland and Jack Burgess
Wellbeing Leader:  Ruby McNeil
Ministry Group Leader:  Hayley Ainley
Environment Group Leader:  Evie Solomon
Media Group Leader:  Aiden Miles
Year 7 CLARE Leader:  Aria Tritico
Year 8 CLARE Leader:  Sarah Allen
Year 9 CLARE Leader:  Marley Brown
Year 10 CLARE Leader:  Jamieson Neal
Year 11 CLARE Leader:  Miley Cox

We look forward to the incredible contributions they will make in the year ahead and the many good things to come as they lead with integrity, vision, and heart. 

HSC Study Sessions 

This year for the first time the Catholic Schools Office will be facilitating HSC Study Sessions from 1 October – 3 October at St Clare’s High School.  All Year 12 students are encouraged to attend and make use of this opportunity as a chance to boost confidence, sharpen skills and connect with expert teachers and previous HSC students from across the Diocese. 

Registration Process 

• Registration will be completed online.
• Each student will register individually to secure their place. Students can register for all workshops.
• Registrations close 19 September 2025. 

Please register using the following link:

Saint Carlo - The Patron Saint of Teenagers and Technology 

This week marked a momentous occasion in the life of the Catholic Church with the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be declared a saint.  Born in 1991 and passing away at just 15 years of age, Carlo was known for his deep devotion to the Eucharist and his use of technology to spread the faith - earning him the nickname “God’s influencer.”  His canonisation by Pope Leo XIV on 7 September in St Peter’s Square is a powerful reminder to young people that holiness is not reserved for the past but is a living call for every generation.  Carlo’s life, filled with compassion, joy, and digital evangelisation, inspires us all to live with purpose and faith in today’s world. 

RUOK Day 

On Thursday we recognised RUOK day.  Staff and students were encouraged to wear a yellow accessory and reminded to check in on those around us.  Our RAKU Warriors, under the direction of Mrs Laurie created a banner to display and lollipops were distributed by our Senior Leaders to all students during recess.  Thank you to Mrs Lovern for her coordination of the day.

Year 11 Exams 

As we wrap up this week, we extend our best wishes to our Year 11 students as they undertake their end-of-preliminary exams - may your efforts be rewarded and your confidence grow as you take this important step forward in your Stage 6 learning journey. 

Christine Harmer
Principal

Forster-Tuncurry Catholic Parish 

Current Mass times are Saturday, 9:30 am & 5 pm, Sunday 8 am and 10 am. 

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

Taree Catholic Parish 

Saturday
5 pm Star of the Sea, Harrington:  SCAE
5:30 pm Our Lady of the Rosary, Taree:  Mass 

Sunday
9:30 am Our Lady of the Rosary, Taree:  Mass
7:30 am every 1^st and 3^rd Sunday of the month Our Lady of Fatima, Old Bar:  Mass
7:30 am every 2^nd Sunday of the month St Therese, Lansdowne:  Mass
4:45 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wingham:  Mass 

Further updates can be viewed on the Taree Parish Website:

https://tareeparish.org/

I would like to thank all the people, students and staff who helped with the St Clare's Feast Day last Friday, 29 August. 

It was a huge effort, and everyone is to be congratulated on their efforts and participation. 

We started the day with two talks. 

• Alison Penfold and Jordan Martyn who are past students and talked about the role St Clare's played in shaping their pathway. A huge thank you to them both for taking time out of their very busy schedules to present to the students.
• Dominic Drumore who is working with the Diocese as their Youth Ministry Engagement person. He was fantastic and the students were very impressed with his message and encouragement. 

We celebrated Mass after recess with Father Kevin Corrigan, Father John Lovell (in Father John Vo's absence) and Deacon Vince Ryan.  The students were respectful, and the music was beautiful - thanks to the music students and their teachers Amanda Brooks and Victoria Merillo.  Thanks also to Nicole Lovern for operating the PowerPoint and Ben Gibbs for setting up the technology for the day. 

The various stalls were set up before and during lunchtime and the students participated in many of the activities over the course of the afternoon. 

There were many students who went above and beyond in helping with this.  Thanks to Danya our Food Tech assistant for purchasing our supplies for the day. 

We raised a total of $2,100 which is fantastic – thank you! 

Hopefully, next year will see even greater student numbers participating. 

Well done to everyone! 

Karen McCann
Ministry Coordinator

This week we take a moment to recognise the importance of keeping all children safe in our community.  The symbol we are using is the lotus flower.  This flower is often thought to be a symbol of life’s ebbs and flows.  The flower’s ability to rise from murky waters into something beautiful makes it a powerful symbol of hope and perseverance.  This incredible process is a reminder that as a community we must work to support the safety and protection of children… to ensure they reach their full potential.  Protecting children is everybody’s business.  At this time, we also take time to reflect on, remember and pray for healing of all children who have been impacted by abuse. 

"Heavenly Father,
we lift up all children this week, praying for their safety and well-being.
Bless every community with the resources, jobs, and safe spaces they need to be strong foundations for families and children.
We ask for Your love to counter greed and desperation, helping families find reliable incomes and empowering communities to protect children from harm.
Guide us to listen to children, value their voices, and take concrete actions to create safe, caring environments for them to thrive. 

In particular we pray for: 

Fairness and Opportunity:
-for a society where every child has a fair start, with the support and resources needed to develop healthily.  

We pray for Family Support:
- for parents to have reliable incomes, and for communities to be nurturing environments where families and children can thrive.  

We pray for Safe Environments:
- for protection against abuse and harm, and for communities to be safe spaces for children to grow and play.  

We pray for Empowerment and Voice:
-that adults will listen to and value children's input, advocating for their best interests in decision-making processes.  

We pray for Strong Communities:
-for strong foundations in neighbourhoods, including access to good schools, childcare, parks, libraries, and health services.  

Children are a precious gift from God.  As a community, we pray for all children’s protection and safety, and we make a commitment to help children around us live the full and abundant life God desires for them.

Marian Parvin
Assistant Principal of Wellbeing and Engagement

Action is required for students with BYOD Windows 10 devices as Windows 10 will soon no longer be supported by Microsoft. 

To ensure our student device security students should upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible. 

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end on 14 October 2025, meaning it will no longer receive critical security updates. 

To stay protected and ensure optimal performance, it is strongly recommended that all students with BYOD Windows 10 devices follow Microsoft’s instructions and upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible.  There is no charge for this upgrade. 

Why this matters: 

• Windows 10 will no longer receive Microsoft updates after 14 October 2025, leaving devices exposed to threats.
• Upgrading to Windows 11 helps reduce security risks.
• Student Work Protection: Staying current helps safeguard assignments, projects, and personal data. 

Ways to install Windows 11 - Microsoft Support 

Upgrade to Windows 11: FAQ - Microsoft Support 

How do I check what version of Windows am I running? 

Select Start > Settings > System, then select About. You then see Edition, Version, and OS Build information. 

We encourage all families with Student Windows 10 computers to begin the upgrade process now to avoid last-minute disruptions. 

Phillip Carney
Network Administrator/Coordinator of Digital Innovation and Learning (DIAL)

Year 7 Semester I Awards 

Sophie Andrews
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Nate Bevitt
2^ND IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
2^ND IN 7-1 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Jarrah Black
3^RD IN 7-1 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Chase Brooks
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Darcy Brown
2^ND IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – MATERIALS (TEXTILES)
3^RD IN 7-3 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Luca Brown
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Nulla Nulla Burge
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Shaylee Burns
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERED SYSTEMS) 

Laikey Burns
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Elliana Clare
2^ND IN 7-2 MUSIC
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-2 HISTORY 

Makyra Clarke
2^ND IN 7-1 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Harry Cook
3^RD IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER) 

Georgia Cook
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Miles Craig
2^ND IN 7-2 HISTORY 

Zoya Darzi
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Finn Davy
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Levi Dodds
1^ST IN 7-2 HISTORY
1^ST IN 7-2 MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Scarlett Falzon
1^ST IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERED SYSTEMS)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Lola Forbes Collins
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Zachary Forrester
3^RD IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Michael Galati
3^RD IN 7-2 MUSIC 

Ayat Hammad
1^ST IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
1^ST IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
3^RD IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – (FOOD AND AGRICULTURE) 

Georgia Hardy
1^ST IN 7-5 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Paige Harris
MERIT IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS 

Phoebe Herzberg Nicholls
2^ND IN 7-4 HISTORY 

Indie Hicks
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER) 

Joseph Hill
1^ST IN 7-1 GEOGRAPHY
1^ST IN 7-1 VISUAL ARTS
1^ST IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD AND AGRICULTURE)
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Mikayla Humphries
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Ezra Ingram
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Max Isbel
2^ND IN 7-5 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS 

Evan Jose Biju
2^ND IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
3^RD IN 7-4 HISTORY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Kade Louis
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Sol Marks Carless
3^RD IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Hudson Marriott
2^ND IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – (FOOD AND AGRICULTURE)
3^RD IN 7-1 GEOGRAPHY 

Nate Marriott
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER)

Dazzle Mataranyika
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-4 MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Mason Moeller
3^RD IN 7-5 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Kirra Muxlow
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER) 

Amna Omar
2^ND IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-2 HISTORY 

Frankie Power
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Hayden Richards
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

April Rickard
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-4 MUSIC

Lila Ryan
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Tessa Saville
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 Jade Smith
1^ST IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERED SYSTEMS)
MERIT IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS 

Luen Stanley
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Chloe Stimson
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Jack Thompson
1^ST IN 7-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Zali Tubbs
1^ST IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – MATERIALS (TEXTILES)
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Sara Uprety
2^ND IN 7-3 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Amellia Webster
1^ST IN 7-4 HISTORY
1^ST IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER)
2^ND IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3^RD IN 7-4 MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Mia Wheeler
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER)
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Jessikah White
1^ST IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Sophia Whitehouse-Miotto
1^ST IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

Bonnie Wilson
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Hayley Young
1^ST IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – MATERIALS (TEXTILES)
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Year 8 Semester I Awards

Ivy Baker
3^RD IN 8-4 JAPANESE
3^RD IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERED SYSTEMS) 

Lukas Bakewell
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Alexander Boere
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Jackson Bogacz
2^ND IN 8-3 JAPANESE
3^RD IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Michael Bonanno
1^ST IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
1^ST IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
2^ND IN 8-2 JAPANESE
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD AND AGRICULTURE)
3^RD IN 8-5 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Jayden Bowie
2^ND IN 8-2 HISTORY 

Zane Brown
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Amiel Camphuis
1^ST IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Khloe Catalan
1^ST IN 8-6 MUSIC
3^RD IN 8-1 JAPANESE
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Jacob Clark
3^RD IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Ellara Collins
2^ND IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER)
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Oliver Cooper
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Ryder Coulton
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-2 MUSIC 

Carter Cox
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Marley Donegan
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Sansita Edaggotti
1^ST IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Jacob Ellison
1^ST IN 8-3 JAPANESE
2^ND IN 8-4 MUSIC
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Isabella Garland
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Ava Gillard
1^ST IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Selina Gordon
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY 

Isaac Grehan
3^RD IN 8-2 HISTORY 

Myra Gupta
2^ND IN 8-1 JAPANESE
2^ND IN 8-5 VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Calli Hammond
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Zoe Holstein
1^ST IN 8-4 MUSIC
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Aaron George Jobin
1^ST IN 8-4 HISTORY
1^ST IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER)
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-4 JAPANESE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 MUSIC
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Tarlah Kramel
1^ST IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERED SYSTEMS)

Artemisia Laurie
2^ND IN 8-6 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (METAL)
2^ND IN 8-6 MUSIC
3^RD IN 8-6 HISTORY 

Lillianna Lockey
3^RD IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (METAL) 

Tristan Ma
1^ST IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
2^ND IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
3^RD IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3^RD IN 8-2 JAPANESE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Ella Maitland
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-2 MUSIC 

Lilly Mateer
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-2 MUSIC 

Joshua Matta
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Zarlie McDermott
3^RD IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (TIMBER) 

Aaliyah McIntosh
1^ST IN 8-2 MUSIC
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Samuel Mitchell
2^ND IN 8-6 HISTORY
3^RD IN 8-6 MUSIC
3^RD IN 8-6 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (METAL)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Rubi Moore
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – MATERIALS (TEXTILES) 

Mia Murphy
1^ST IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – (FOOD AND AGRICULTURE)
1^ST IN 8-5 VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-4 JAPANESE
3^RD IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY 

Heath Murray
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Jackson Parker
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 MUSIC 

Alice Plant
2^ND IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERED SYSTEMS)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Miley Polson
2^ND IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY
2^ND IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – MATERIALS (TEXTILES) 

Shayla Potts
1^ST IN 8-1 JAPANESE 

Makayla Quillan
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-4 JAPANESE
2^ND IN 8-4 HISTORY 

Ashton Robertson
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Phryne Rowe
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-5 JAPANESE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS 

Lanae Rutledge
1^ST IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (METAL)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Eva Sansom
2^ND IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (METAL) 

Oliver Schiffmann
1^ST IN 8-2 HISTORY 

Amelia Simmons Vatalis
2^ND IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Indie Simpson
1^ST IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY – MATERIALS (TEXTILES) 

Bridie Smith
1^ST IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
1^ST IN 8-6 HISTORY
1^ST IN 8-6 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY - MATERIALS (METAL) 

Harrison Stock
MERIT IN 8-4 JAPANESE 

Milla Thompson
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Gianna Tony
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-5 JAPANESE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS 

Neil Uprety
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Beau Vaughan
1^ST IN 8-2 JAPANESE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Taiman Wallis
3^RD IN 8-4 HISTORY 

Anayah Wetere-Smith
3^RD IN 8-3 JAPANESE 

Isabella White
3^RD IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Sienna White
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Oscar Yeates
2^ND IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Grace Zarate
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD AND AGRICULTURE)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-5 VISUAL ARTS

Year 9 Semester I Awards

Isaac Adamson
2^ND IN 9-1 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

James Aldridge
3^RD IN JAPANESE 

Charlotte Andrews
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN 9-1 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN CHILD STUDIES 

Zoe Baker
EQUAL 1^ST IN DRAMA 

Leo Beckton
2^ND IN PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Kannika Broadbent
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN CHILD STUDIES 

Triston Brody
1^ST IN 9-2 FOOD TECHNOLOGY
2^ND IN SCIENCE
2^ND IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Olive Byrne
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA 

Chloe Cameron
EQUAL 1^ST IN DRAMA 

Yasmin Cassidy
2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 2^ND IN 9-3 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 2^ND IN CHILD STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Lachlan Deacon
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Lewis Downie
1^ST IN 9-3 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGINEERING)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Arabella Gray
1^ST IN 9-1 FOOD TECHNOLOGY
EQUAL 1^ST IN DRAMA 

Archie Hanley
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES 

Mitchell Hardy
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES 

Flynn Hobbins
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Jarrah Ingram
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES 

Tara Isbel
1^ST IN 9-4 HISTORY
1^ST IN COMMERCEEQUAL 1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Reeya Joon
1^ST IN SCIENCE
1^ST IN MUSIC
EQUAL 2^ND IN 9-2 HISTORY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Ethan Kemp
1^ST IN 9-2 HISTORY
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Mason Kesby
EQUAL 2^ND IN 9-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Jaylah Koenig
2^ND IN MUSIC
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS - CORE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Jay Lee
EQUAL 2^ND IN CHILD STUDIES 

Ruby Marriott
EQUAL 1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Alondra Martinez-Leeson
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER) 

Ella McLane
EQUAL 1^ST IN CHILD STUDIES 

Harrison Mills
2^ND IN 9-2 FOOD TECHNOLOGY
EQUAL 2^ND IN 9-2 HISTORY 

Angus Moore
2^ND IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Stella O'Connor
3^RD IN 9-1 FOOD TECHNOLOGY 

Sienna O’Loughlin
EQUAL 2^ND IN CHILD STUDIES
3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS 

Alice Phillips
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA

 Jatan Phirangi
1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS - CORE
2^ND IN JAPANESE
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Alex Podolinsky
2^ND IN 9-4 HISTORY
3^RD IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES
3^RD IN 9-2 FOOD TECHNOLOGY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Jayda Porter
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Oscar Ryan
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Asher Simpson
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER) 

Jordan Smith
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Charlie Stone
EQUAL 1^ST IN CHILD STUDIES 

Eva Sutton
2^ND IN 9-1 FOOD TECHNOLOGY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Madison Thurlow
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Zee Tulio
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
1^ST IN 9-1 GEOGRAPHY
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGINEERING)
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Isak Van Der Merwe
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Archie Walla
3^RD IN COMMERCE 

Aidan Ward
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Nahlah Wells
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS - CORE
1^ST IN JAPANESE
EQUAL 1^ST PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
3^RD IN 9-4 HISTORY
3^RD IN MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Adele Whitehouse-Miotto
1^ST IN ENGLISH
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
EQUAL 1^ST PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3^RD IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MUSIC

Xavier Wilkes
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGINEERING)

Jaxon Zabell
1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Year 10 Semester I Awards

Dallas Agnew
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Lincoln Andersen
3^RD IN 10-5 GEOGRAPHY 

Stevie Anderson
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Michelle Babu
1^ST IN CHILD STUDIES
2^ND IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Emily Boere
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EQUAL 3^RD IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Taylor Brown
2^ND IN PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Marley Brown
EQUAL 2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS 

Matthew Clements
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Oliver Collins
EQUAL 1^ST IN YEAR 11 EXTENSION 1 MATHEMATICS
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 11 ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
2^ND IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Kalani Collis
1^ST IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
1^ST IN 10-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Charlotte Cooper
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES 

Marla Coulton-Donnelly
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES 

Pyper Cross
1^ST IN 10-2 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Sophie Davis
3^RD IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY 

Oscar Davy
EQUAL 2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS 

Thomas Davy
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Harmanjit Dhillon
3^RD IN JAPANESE 

Ava Doherty
MERIT IN CHILD STUDIES 

Henry Doyle
EQUAL 1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES 

Lilah Earley
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Calista Elmer
EQUAL 2^ND IN CHILD STUDIES
MERIT IN HOSPITALITY 

Sean Foley
1^ST IN 10-5 GEOGRAPHY
1^ST IN 10-2 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER) 

Cameron Ford
EQUAL 1^ST IN MUSIC
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – CORE 

Mya Ford
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY 

Bailey Furze
2^ND IN 10-1 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
EQUAL 3^RD IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Damian Gatt
2^ND IN 10-5 GEOGRAPHY 

Alice Godfrey
EQUAL 1^ST IN MUSIC
EQUAL 3^RD IN 10-1 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Sofia Gonzalez
EQUAL 2^ND IN 10-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Jake Guppy
EQUAL 1^ST IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
1^ST IN SCIENCE
2^ND IN 10-1 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – CORE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Georgia Hartley
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Kya Henwood
MERIT IN HOSPITALITY 

Shiloh Herzberg Nicholls
EQUAL 1^ST IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
1^ST IN JAPANESE
2^ND IN ENGLISH
2^ND IN COMMERCE
3^RD IN SCIENCE
EQUAL 3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Lee Hinchliffe
2^ND IN 10-4 HISTORY 

Addison Hogan
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Toby Holley
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – PATHWAY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – CORE 

Hamish Kemp
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – PATHWAY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – CORE 

Riley Kinkade
1^ST IN 10-1 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
EQUAL 2^ND IN MATHEMATICS - CORE
EQUAL 3^RD IN COMMERCE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 10-1 GEOGRAPHY 

Lin Zhao LimSchneider
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS – PATHWAY
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS - CORE
1^ST IN 10-1 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
3^RD IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Madeline MacKay
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Madhav Magesh
1^ST IN 10-4 HISTORY
2^ND IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Kartia Matonhodze
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY 

Mya McPherson
3^RD IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES 

Kirsty-Lee Merrick
1^ST IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
2^ND IN JAPANESE
EQUAL 3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Olivia Miles
MERIT IN CHILD STUDIES 

Lucy Millard
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY 

Liam Morris
EQUAL 2^ND IN 10-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Miller Morrissey
1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA 

Charlie Neal
1^ST IN 10-2 HISTORY 

Tiffany Nguyen
3^RD IN 10-2 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Darcey Oades
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Henry O’Connell
EQUAL 1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS - CORE 

Ronan O’Riley
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Gemma Paulin
EQUAL 2^ND IN MATHEMATICS – CORE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Olivia Plant
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – PATHWAY 

Lily Richardson
3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA 

Tayte Rutledge
3^RD IN 10-1 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL) 

Sophie Scislo
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Leonel Senson
1^ST IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Samuel Stephens
EQUAL 1^ST IN MUSIC 

Braydan Stevenson
2^ND IN 10-2 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL) 

Tim Su
3^RD IN 10-4 HISTORY 

Joshua Thomson
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS - PATHWAY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – CORE
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Abbie Walker
MERIT IN HOSPITALITY 

Sienna Waterhouse
1^ST IN ENGLISH
EQUAL 1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EQUAL 2^ND IN CHILD STUDIES
EQUAL 3^RD IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS – CORE
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Mia Wells
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY 

Rylee Wicks
EQUAL 2^ND IN CHILD STUDIES 

Augustus Wilkes
EQUAL 1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES
2^ND IN 10-2 HISTORY
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Keiara Williams
3^RD IN 10-2 HISTORY 

Cooper Yates
MERIT IN HOSPITALITY

The parish-based initiative of the hampers for the people affected by the floods is winding up.  It has been a humbling experience to work on this project as I have met many people and shared their recovery journey.  I would like to take the opportunity to thank the staff, and students of St Clare’s for their generous donations of toiletries for the hampers.  As the hampers were delivered, we saw and heard firsthand stories of how people had been affected by the flood.  Many lost all their possessions and have been traumatised by the floods.  So, while these families start the road to recovery, I ask you to keep them in your prayers.  Once again St Clare’s you have seen a need and responded in the true spirit of Mary MacKillop. 

Carol Healey
Volunteer

Creative Arts & TAS Showcase Evening

ASPIRE

Mathematics Workshop and Homework Support takes place on Fridays at lunchtime in Room 13.  Students have the opportunity to have support for homework or be in a space with a mathematics teacher present to complete more challenging work or preparing for tasks.  This is available to all year groups. 

Michael Morson
Leader of Learning, Mathematics

This week our Year 10 Hospitality students have rolled up their sleeves and stepped into the kitchen for a Cupcake Challenge and the results are as creative as they are delicious!  From classic vanilla swirls to bold, colourful designs, students have been putting their baking and decorating skills to the test. 

To succeed in their task, the students had to: 

• Choose a target market for their cupcake.
• Research six possible designs and select their favourite.
• Present a detailed decoration plan (with diagrams and written explanation).
• Develop a standard recipe card including all cake and decoration ingredients, plus a costing for two cakes.
• Bring their designs to life with creative decoration. 

From elegant floral patterns for high tea lovers to bold, colourful designs aimed at younger audiences, each cupcake told a story and showcased the students’ individual flair.

A Taste of Success 

This challenge was not only about baking - it was a lesson in planning, creativity, and presentation.  Students had to think like professional pastry chefs, considering their audience, costings, and final product appeal. 

Congratulations to all our Year 10 Hospitality students for their hard work, imagination, and sweet results.  We can’t wait to see what you’ll create next! 

Laurent Gonfond
Hospitality Teacher

This week, our Year 10 Food Technology students swapped their recipe books for resourcefulness in a challenge designed to test their creativity, problem-solving, and cooking confidence. 

Armed with a tray of everyday home staples -items you would commonly find in the freezer or pantry, or that can be bought on a budget - the students were tasked with creating a family-style dinner.  The twist?  No recipe, no step-by-step method - just a few helpful tips from their teacher along the way. 

The Ingredients 

The mystery box of flavours included: 

• Chicken breast
• Teriyaki sauce
• Hokkien noodles
• Frozen oriental vegetables (shared between three bays - because, as some students joked, vegetables are the enemy) 

Thinking Like Real Cooks 

Without a set recipe, students had to decide how to prepare, cook, and season their dishes, learning valuable skills like timing, heat control, and flavour balance.  It was all about trusting their instincts and working as a team to bring everything together. 

The Result – Delicious! 

By the end of the lesson, the classroom was filled with the aroma of sizzling chicken, sweet and savoury teriyaki, and freshly cooked noodles.  Despite some playful reluctance over the shared vegetables, the final dishes looked vibrant, smelled amazing, and most importantly - tasted fantastic. 

This activity showed our budding chefs that you don’t always need a formal recipe to create a delicious, budget-friendly family meal.  Sometimes, all it takes is a few simple ingredients, a bit of creativity, and a willingness to give it a go. 

Well done to all our Year 10 Food Tech students - another tasty success! 

Danya Gillard
Hospitality Assistant

Netball NSW Schools Cup - North Coast Regional Finals  

The North Coast Regional Netball Finals took place on Wednesday, 27 August.  We were fortunate to have warm and pleasant conditions - especially welcome after the stretch of rain and cold weather leading up to the event.  It was a fantastic day of competition, with our teams showing great spirit and determination.  Below is a summary of each team's performance and highlights from the day. 

Junior Girls

Our 7/8 Girls team had a fantastic day at the School’s Cup in Manning, where their hard work and success earned them a place at the next stage in Port Macquarie.  The girls played some truly beautiful netball, combining skill with great teamwork and genuine mateship as they encouraged and supported one another every step of the way.  They showed determination, resilience, and joy in every game, proudly representing our school both on and off the court.  The day finished with two strong wins and two hard-fought losses, but more importantly, with plenty of fun, laughter, and lasting memories. 

Junior Girls Team:  Luca Brown, Darcy Miller, Milla Simpson, Indie Simpson, Aliza Ryan, Anayah Wetere-Smith, Isabella Garland, Zoe Holstein and Indiana Zahra

Intermediate Girls

The intermediate girls played some fantastic netball throughout the day.  We took away some great wins and some close loses.  The sportsmanship both on and off court was wonderful to see.  The girls maintained a constant competitive and driven play throughout every match of the day.  A major highlight and success for the day was convincingly taking away the win against a much-rivalled Gloucester team in the final playoff round for the day.  The girls are to be commended for a successful and great day of competition. 

Intermediate Girls Team:  Yasmin Cassidy, Annabelle Laurence, Alice Phillps, Charlotte Andrews, Gemma Paulin, Addison Hogan, Lucy Millard, Abby Moelker, Miller Morrissey and Charlotte Cooper

Intermediate Boys

The boys were competitive throughout the day, showing great sportsmanship and fair play in every match.  We dropped one game in the rounds to SCAS, but that result still saw us through to the semi-finals.  Facing MacKillop in the semi was expected to be a tough challenge, but the boys stepped up and secured a strong 26–14 win to earn their spot in the grand final - once again against SCAS.  It was a tight and intense match, with both teams pushing hard.  Our boys held their nerve and came away with an 11–7 victory, crowning them North Coast Champions for the Year 9 & 10 boys in 2025.  An amazing achievement!  The team now progresses to the State Finals at Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park, taking place on 28 November 2025.  There will be lots of training over the next few months as we prepare for the tournament. 

Intermediate Boys Team:  Dallas Agnew, Jagger Wallis, Leo Beckton, Triston Brody, Henry Doyle, Henry O’Connell, Tom Davy, Angus Moore, Harry Martin, Cade Van Ewyk-Campbell and Samuel Stephens

The teams represented St Clare’s with pride, integrity, and determination - making our whole community proud with their conduct both on and off the court.  Best wishes to our Intermediate Boys as they prepare for the State Finals; we will be cheering you on every step of the way! 

Mrs Amanda Brooks, Mrs Nicole Lovern and Mrs Kanena May
Netball NSW Schools Cup Coordinators

Diocesan Basketball Gala Day 

On Thursday 4 September the Year 9-10 girls’ basketball team travelled to Broadmeadow for a Diocesan gala day.  The girls represented St Clare’s with pride, unfortunately going down to Trinity College in the semi-finals.  All students should be proud of their spirited performances on the day.  Thank you to all parents for support with transport and also to our staff who accompanied/coached students on the day. 

Back Row:  Callie Gillard, Charlotte Cooper, Adele Whitehouse-Miotto, Alice Godfrey
Front Row:  Tiffany Nguyen, Alondra Martinez-Leeson, Marla Coulton-Donnelly 

Todd Curtis
Diocesan Basketball Gala Day Coordinator

Diocesan Sport Website Guide for Secondary Schools

Careers Corner 

There are only two weeks to go before the end of a very busy term.  I hope that everyone is keeping safe and well.

Year 12 are on the countdown to the end of their classes – of course everyone will remain focused and on track to optimise their learning.

I would like to remind everyone to please check their emails.  I am receiving a great deal of information about job vacancies, apprenticeships and traineeships.  I have recently sent emails to Years 10, 11 and 12 with different vacancies and employment opportunities.  If you would like some help with any of these applications, please email me.  There are several positions across a wide range of careers.  The information is also available in your respective Career Team OneNote spaces in the Content Library under Apprenticeships and Traineeships.

If you are interested in an Apprenticeship or Traineeship pathway, make sure that you look at the Youth Links, ATC and Mid Coast Connect information that is in the One Note.

There is an excellent Australian Apprenticeships Website.  The Federal Government has developed a new website to replace the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways site. The new site is Australian Apprenticeships

The industry-based literacy and numeracy quizzes are still accessible in this new site.

It has excellent information and practice aptitude tests to see where you would best fit in industry.

Once again, I am reminding Year 12 students that there are several deadlines approaching especially for students who are considering a university pathway next year.

The cut-off for UAC applications at $80 is 30 September.  After this date the cost of registering will rise to $220 so if you are thinking about a university pathway post school and you are in Year 12, please make sure that you have registered before 30 September.  SRS (Schools Recommendation Scheme) has now closed (5 September).  Offers will be forthcoming in November.

For those students applying to UAC please see the important dates below:

Early entry deadlines for many universities are also fast approaching.  UNE, Southern Cross, Wollongong and the Sunshine Coast University all offer these programs so please have a look at these.  Even if it is not your first choice, it can give you some options if you do not get into the course you want.

Charles Sturt University also have more rounds of their Early Entry pathway as the year progresses.  Thanks to those who have let me know that they have received an offer.

I would appreciate any student letting me know when they receive an Early Offer.

It has been very pleasing to have had interviews with many of the Year 12 students.  Please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange a meeting so that we can go through your options.

Several universities are offering One on One mentoring sessions (virtually) with students.  The Year 12 students would be able to speak to a university student one on one and ask any questions they might have about any aspect of university life.  Please check on each University website.  There are also many Open Days – this is excellent as you can see what University life is like.

Please check out scholarships at the various universities and TAFE.  There are several on offer including a regional TAFE scholarship.  The Teach Rural and CSO Teaching Scholarship are up for grabs so if you are considering a teaching pathway post school please apply.  You have to be in it to win it and have got nothing to lose by applying.

If you are considering a TAFE pathway, get on to the TAFE NSW website and have a look at the many courses they offer from short courses through various Certificates and Diplomas and Bachelor Degrees.  You don’t need an ATAR for this pathway.

Year 11 students are currently completing their final Preliminary Exams and Tasks.  After this time some of them may be able to discontinue a subject.  It is very important that if they are considering this, that they talk to their teachers, myself and Mrs Avery.

I would like to remind everyone that Shane Hardcastle from Inspired has provided the Year 10/ 11 and 12 students with a link to helpful resources in HSC subject areas.  This has been emailed to the students and is included below:

Year 12:  HSC September Masterclasses

Dates:  Monday 29 September – Friday 3 October 2025
Location: University of Sydney & Macquarie University
Cost: Per subject day attended

These are full day, small-group classes with senior HSC teachers to help students prepare for their final exams. Students will:

• Review all syllabus content in depth
• Practise a wide range of possible HSC questions
• Receive personalised feedback from expert teachers

Subjects:  English (Adv & Std), Maths (Ext1, Adv & Std), Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Legal Studies, Modern History, PDHPE, Physics & Studies of Religion.

Please click here for more information and registration (flyer attached for distribution).

Year 10–11 Kickstart Seminars (FREE)

Dates: Sunday 2 November & Sunday 16 November 2025
Location: Macquarie University & University of Newcastle
Cost: Free

These free seminars are designed for Year 10-12 students and parents to get a head start for 2026. Presented by senior HSC teachers and qualified counsellors, the sessions cover:

• Managing stress across senior school
• Secrets to HSC success
• Understanding the ATAR
• English tips and tricks
• Strategies for parents: communication & emotional support

Please click here for more info & registration (flyer attached for distribution)

inspired.edu.au

During the last week of term, the Construction students in Year 11 will be attending their compulsory Work Placement in various businesses throughout the Manning.  This is the first part (35 hours) of their compulsory 70 Work Placement hours to be completed over the two years of the course.  A huge thank you goes out to the many local businesses who take our students for this very valuable experience.

Our local councils have run information sessions for anyone interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship with their local council.

I will be organising a White Card course for Term 4.  Any student who is hoping to do Construction in Year 11 must complete this course and any student who wishes to do Work Experience in the Construction industry will need a White Card.  In order to complete the White Card course a student must have turned 14 by the time the course is run.  Stay tuned for more details.

Careers Association of Australia 

The latest information from the Careers Association of Australia (CAA) is as follows:

Information Sessions for Students & Parents, Open Days, Expos for Students

Paul Wade Employability Skills Paul’s 45-60 minute presentation with an option of activities will remind all your students that ownership of their lives begins now. Visit:

Steel Industry Tour | Monday 15 September - Half Day InfraBuild Circular Steel Journey – Sydney Steel Mill. Discover InfraBuild’s complete circular steel lifecycle—from scrap metal recycling to electric arc furnace production. A must-see for those interested in the learning about the career options in sustainable steelmaking. Register your interest at the Australian Steel Institute: annel@steel.org.au

Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal and Laser Information Sessions and Open Night Join the Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal and Laser Open Nights across our 4 Sydney campuses. Tour their facilities, meet expert trainers, and explore courses in Beauty, Spa Management, Laser, and Dermal Therapies. With new courses starting September 2025 and February 2026, it is the perfect time to begin your career. Register:

Turn Your CIT Study in a UC Degree? If you're a student, parent or Career Adviser, this free webinar will help you understand how studying at Canberra Institute of technology (CIT) can unlock opportunities at University of Canberra (UC) and why it might be right for you. This session will explain how combining CIT’s hands-on, practical learning with UC’s academic opportunities can open up a flexible and achievable pathway to your dream career. Register:

Sydney Design School Open Day Saturday 13 September 2025 10.00am to 12.00pm Don't miss the Sydney Design School Open Day and find out more about a creative qualification in interior design. Explore their studios, meet students and educators and get creative making a mood board or 3D model. No ATAR needed and pathways to university. Ground Floor, 65 Berry St, North Sydney. Register:

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ACU Canberra Campus Open Day - Saturday 13 September Check out Nursing, Paramedicine, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Theology, Philosophy, Teaching, Western Civilisation and more at ACU’s Canberra Campus Open Day on Saturday 13 September 2025, 11.00am to 2.00pm. Meet staff and students, tour the campus, attend information sessions, and join in hands-on activities. Free entry, food, and prizes. Register:

Interested in Space Careers? Come chat with a Space Expert The Australian Space Discovery Centre delivers free monthly digital Q&A sessions with a Space Expert. Learn about different space careers and have your questions answered by people in the space industry. Book:

Contact: info@discover.space.gov.au.

Indigenous Futures at Sydney Webinar: Academic and Cultural Support at the University of Sydney This yarn explores the Gadigal Centre’s role in supporting Indigenous students at Sydney. Learn how it offers a home away from home and access to resources that empower academic success. Register now:

Courses & Workshops for Students

SAT Practice Test - Internationally Educated is Offering an Online SAT Practice Test Students in Years 9-11 on Saturday 13 September at 9am. Registration is essential, and further details can be found at

The practice exam includes a personal score report and score review session with a test prep expert.

Registrations Now Open for the University of Sydney’s Year 11 Gadalung Program Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 11 (entering Year 12 in 2026), this program offers a taste of university life, skill-building workshops, and the chance to connect with students and staff. Register:

Mindflight7 VR Career Incursions Mindflight7 VR incursions provide students with immersive career experiences, enabling them to try different careers from building & construction, hospitality, business services, through to VR game design, climate science, AI engineer, virtual and augmented reality designer, renewable energy engineering, laboratory geneticist, cyber security, automation and robotics engineer, or health informatics. Visit:

ACAP Calm & Conquer Workshops - Managing Exam Stress ACAP University College invite students, parents and Career Advisers to take part in their free series of online workshops, featuring two dedicated sessions – one for Year 12 students and another for parents and loved ones. Calm and Conquer is a virtual toolkit for navigating the challenges of Year 12 exams with confidence and composure. Register:

National Fashion College | High School Fashion Masterclass National Fashion College’s free fashion Masterclass gives Year 10–12 students the chance to explore careers in fashion. From 28 October – 29 November, students join four online evening sessions plus an in-person Styling Masterclass in Sydney with Tiffany & Co. stylist Emma Read. One student per school, nominated by a teacher or Careers Adviser. Email hello@nationalfashioncollege.com to find out more.

SAE | Create for a Day Back by popular demand, SAE University College are running their Create for a Day event on the October School Holidays. SAE invites future creators to Create for a Day, a one-day, hands-on workshop designed to expand skills and get students working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Film, Games, Music, Design, VFX. Register:

Quantum Tech Camp 2025 | 1-3 October 2025 Join Sydney Quantum Academy's 3-day Quantum Tech Camp for Years 9–12. Tackle coding challenges, run live simulations, explore mind-bending concepts like superposition, entanglement and more. Cost: $300. Limited scholarships available. At Xavier Catholic College, North Albury, 2640 or online via Zoom. Register:

WSU’s Bachelor of Business Course Update Western's School of Business has enhanced the Bachelor of Business program which now includes two new majors: Applied Finance and Fintech and Marketing and Martech. The updates focuses on: Future-Focused Curriculum, Embedded Employability, Global Learning Opportunities and Facilities and Teaching.

Macquarie University’s new Bachelor of History The new Bachelor of History offers a dynamic exploration of the human experience, from ancient civilisations to contemporary global societies. The course is built around a multidisciplinary core and four majors: Ancient History | Archaeology | Modern History | Public History and Heritage. Visit:

Macquarie University’s Bachelor of Psychology - new Majors The Bachelor of Psychology will now offer students the choice of three majors: Applied Psychological Science | Cognitive and Brain Science | Mental Health and Counselling* For more information on the course structure visit:

*Becoming a counsellor requires further study.

NSW Health Invites Year 7-10 Students to Enter the Future Health Worldbuilding Competition The competition explores what health care might look like in 2040. Students will hear about health careers from a range of staff. Student submissions can be any format meaningful to them. The workbook is available now, and submissions are due 25/09. Finalists win a health experience tour and are invited to present at the Future Health Symposium in Term 4. Visit:

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternate Pathways

Western’s Scholarships Applications open for 2026 Western offers $20 million in scholarships each year recognising academic excellence, community involvement and leadership skills. Scholarships available for study in 2026 are open which include a generous range of university and donor-funded opportunities. Visit the scholarship pages for eligibility criteria and important dates

Scholarships at the University of Sydney (Webinar) The University of Sydney offers over $135 million in scholarships each year to support domestic undergraduate students. Learn about available scholarships, eligibility, tips for strong applications, and how to apply through one simple form. Register:

ACU Indigenous Code and Data Scholarship | Applications Now Open The scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students commencing full-time study in the Bachelor of Computer Science/Master of Data Science at ACU North Sydney in 2026. Valued at $3,000 (one-off), to assist with study costs. Up to five scholarships available. Applicants must show financial hardship and commitment to community service. Apply by 26 October. Apply:

Applications for the NSW Department of Education's Future Teacher Scholarships are Closing Soon Applications for the NSW Department of Education’s future teacher scholarships are closing Friday 12 September 2025, 11:59 pm (AEST). For Year 12 student who would make a fantastic teacher, don’t let them miss out on this exciting opportunity to be financially supported while they study to become a teacher. To find out more, visit:

Financial and Mentoring Support for High School Students Students facing financial challenges can apply for A Start in Life’s Learning for Success program. The program provides financial support, mentoring and resources to help create learning-rich environments, grow confidence, encourage self-discovery and build vital 21st century skills. For more information or to apply, contact studentassist@astartinlife.org.au or 9264 3017.

ACU Guarantee Early Offer Program- Last Weeks to Apply- Applications Close 15 September Year 12 students can apply for the ACU Guarantee program for an early university offer based on Year 11 results. Applications close in just over 2 weeks, on Monday 15 September. Up to three optional 200-word personal statements can boost selection rank by up to 10. Apply or learn more:

Get Ahead with SUN – Apply by 20 October for CQUniversity Term 3 Want to experience university while still in high school? CQUniversity’s SUN program lets you study real university units online or on campus in Term 3 starting 10 November. Complete SUN and gain direct entry to most courses (excluding quota). Apply by 20 October. Learn more:

National Fashion College Intake Limited Spaces Left for February 2026 Early Entry for National Fashion College’s February 2026 intake is open. Lock in your spot to guarantee entry, gain personalised support from an expert fashion team, and get a head start on your fashion career. Places are filling fast. Visit:

Jobs & Work Experiences for Students

Apply Now for the 2026 Career Starter Program with Australian Government Department of Finance The 2026 Australian Government Career Starter Program offers Year 12 graduates a chance to begin a full-time career in the APS while completing a Certificate IV in Government or Human Resource Management. Applications are open now. For further details and to register for an upcoming information session visit:

1300apprentice – An Employer of Choice – Registrations for 2026 Now Open 1300apprentice is not an agency, they are an employer of apprentices and trainees in a variety of vocations. They partner with leading employers who provide valuable hands-on experience, while their dedicated 1300apprentice mentors offer ongoing guidance and support throughout the apprenticeship. Register for 2026 intake now:

Help Your Students Gain Real-World Finance Experience with the FAAA The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is offering to arrange work experience opportunities for students interested in finance and financial advice careers. Students who are passionate about finance and eager to explore career options are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. For more information or to arrange a placement, please contact: students@faaa.au.

Resources for Students

University of Newcastle | New Academic Calendar in 2026 The University of Newcastle is introducing a new Academic Calendar for 2026. The calendar offers greater flexibility and balance than ever before. This change will help students juggle the demands of work, life and study, making it easier to achieve their goals and enjoy their time at university. Semester 1 2026 starts 27 January. For more information, visit:

TAFE NSW 2026 Career Guide is Now Available With a diverse range of courses, strong industry connections and approaches to learning that suit all needs, TAFE NSW will help students to get the job they want. Download the 2026 Career Guide:

Other Information

New Campus for the Central Coast The University of Newcastle will be opening the new Mann St campus located in Gosford on the Central Coast in Semester 1, 2026. Located just 450 metres from the Central Coast Clinical School and near Gosford train station. Programs have been prioritised to meet the needs of the region and provide strong career pathways. Further information can be found at

New Suburban Study Hub Opens at Macquarie Fields, Supporting Success in Higher Education TAFE NSW has launched one of 15 new Study Hubs, helping students (18 years and older) pursue tertiary education locally. The Suburban Study Hub offers dedicated study spaces, academic and administration support to boost student success. Supported by the Australian Government through the Suburban University Study Hubs Program. Eligibility applies.

Thanks to those Year 10 students who have submitted an EOI for TVET in 2026.  They have been approved, and I have submitted them into the EVET site.  There will be more information in the coming weeks.

Please remember that there is usually more than one pathway into a preferred career and it is important to talk to your teachers and parents about your choices.  I am happy to meet with anyone who would like some help with this.

If anyone would like to do Work Experience, please come and get the paperwork from Mrs Lovern.

I am happy to meet with anyone to discuss anything to do with post school pathways.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser

Term 3 2025

Term 4 2025

MidCoast News Wrap

Mid Coast FC Trials 

Mid Coast FC are holding trials for season 2026. 

Mid Coast FC warmly invites all players who want to challenge their football to trial for season 2026. 

Please fill in an EOI and attend our upcoming trials:

 

Taree United Cricket Club 

Taree United Cricket Club are seeking players for the 2025/26 cricket season for junior and senior teams.  Please contact Matt Kennewell on 0439 648 860 for more information.