Dear Parents & Friends of St Clare’s

Welcome to the final newsletter for Semester 1 2021.

It has been a pleasure to meet and talk with the families of the young people seeking to enrol at St Clare’s as part of the Year 7 cohort of 2022.  Enrolment numbers are strong and we look forward to continuing the interview process for enrolments over the first few weeks of Term 3.  If you have a friend or family member who is yet to make arrangements for enrolment, please encourage them to ring the St Clare’s Office and make an appointment for an enrolment interview.

The recent rainfall and closure of the local sporting fields meant that we were not be able to hold our annual Athletics Carnival.  Aside from missing a great community building day, the cancellation of the event has ramifications for those athletes looking to progress to regional and state athletic events.  Usually their personal best from the previous season would serve as a guide, but as we know the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 ensured that large scale sporting events were not held.  No doubt the representative sporting community is wrestling with the problem and will supply some guidelines in the not too distant future.

Thank you to the parents who offered some feedback regarding the recent Year 7 to 11 Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews.  Much of the feedback was positive although a few parents raised issues around the length of the individual interview times and the starting and finishing times of the day.  This feedback will help inform discussion with staff and the formation of our next Parent/Teacher/Student Interview session.

 Opening of the Garden Shed built by the Year 12 Construction Class
Vaughn Strybis, Tait Critchley, Jackson Martin & Nicholas May

This Wednesday, Fr George conducted mass for a group of Year 9 students.  The sharing of prayer time together and receiving of the Eucharist is an important part of the learning that takes place at St Clare’s.  While many students are conversant with the Catholic Faith and traditions some are less so and I thank Ministry Coordinator Denise Ryan, staff member Laura Boere, members of the Religious Education Department, Deacon Vince Ryan and Fr George for their considerable work and effort in helping our young people to learn and grow in faith.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, this year’s annual Snowy/Canberra Excursion will include students from Years 9 and 10.  While planning for this year’s trip is well advanced, we are watching the events in Sydney with some anxiety and recognise that our plans are subject to change at short notice, should the COVID pandemic ‘again’ cause closure of state and territory borders.  My thanks to Camp organiser Mr Phill Carney and Pastoral Coordinators Nicole Lovern, Year 9 and Bronwen Davidson, Year 10 for their work in preparing our young people for their snow adventure.

As we approach the holiday period, it is sobering for our HSC students to consider that they have approximately ten weeks of formal lessons to complete before they sit their HSC exams.  The holidays offer a great opportunity for students to solidify their learning, identify gaps in their knowledge and work with diligence and sustained effort to make the most of their skills and talents.  I encourage all parents and caregivers to have a conversation around how our senior students will use their holiday period to ensure that they are best prepared for the final few weeks of HSC study.

I urge all parents to pay careful attention to the NSW Government COVID-19 guidelines and to be aware that activities undertaken during the holidays could affect a student’s ability to attend school at the beginning of Term 3.

Thank you to all parents and carers for your support of the school.  I hope you and your family have a safe and restful holiday period and that your sons and daughters return refreshed on Tuesday, 13 July for another wonderful term of learning.

God bless

Peter Nicholls
Principal

Special General Meeting

Over a long period of time, the St Clare’s Parents & Friends group has served as a fundraiser and an important forum for discussing issues of concern to the school community.

Over recent years it has become very difficult to find office bearers and achieve a quorum at the P & F’s regular meetings.

Last night we held a P & F meeting to discuss a new model of parent and carer engagement for St Clare’s High School. Unfortunately, the response to that meeting was very limited.

The purpose of this letter is to give notice for a Special General Meeting of the members of the P & F Association (which includes all parents and carers of students at St Clare’s High School Taree) for the purpose of discussing the future of the St Clare’s High School Taree P & F Association and to consider a path forward.  The P & F Association currently has funds in its account, however, these are unable to be accessed as a quorum has been unable to be achieved for some time resulting in decisions not being able to be made.

Cath Garrett-Jones, the Family Engagement Officer at the Catholic Schools Office will be available to talk briefly about the options available at that meeting and to answer any questions.

What is the Parent Engagement Group (PEG) Model all about?

The Federation of Parents and Friends have developed a new model of engagement called PEG – Parent Engagement Group.

This model is reflected in our recent move towards dedicated evenings for parents and community members to be held at the school. This model allows parents and carers to build their capacity to be more deeply engaged in their child’s learning and to participate in some opportunities to be involved in decision making in the school.

A PEG meeting could typically include:

• Formal Welcome
• Acknowledgement of Country
• Prayer
• Apologies/Principal’s Report
• Educative component - The Educative Component is intended to be an opportunity for parents and carers to engage more deeply in their child's learning. A PEG could include a presentation about an aspect of the curriculum such as Senior Academic Writing, supporting BYOD and research into cyberspace. It could also include expert advice on Adolescent wellbeing and development or Cyber Safety for teens and their families.  Guest speakers and expert commentary would be part of this initiative.
• Questions with notice submitted one week prior to the meeting to the Principal.
• Details of the next meeting including the identification of some learning parents and carers would like to participate in.

It is envisaged that PEG sessions would happen at least every term and does not rely upon parents or carers to take on Executive roles.  If any funds are raised by the PEG, they are to be utilised and managed in accordance with the P & F Association Constitution and only used for the purpose of education.

I look forward to meeting with you on Monday, 12 July in the Josephite Centre.

Should you have any concerns or questions about this process, please do not hesitate to contact me or alternatively Cath Garrett-Jones on E: cath.garrett-jones@mn.catholic.edu.au or 4979 1303.

Mass Times

Forster-Tuncurry Catholic Parish

Mass times at the Holy Name Church - Saturday 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 12noon.  Attendance is through registration only, phone 6554 6401 or email forster-tuncurry.parish@mn.catholic.org.au before 3pm Friday to register.

Send us your email to receive the 8am Sunday Mass live stream link.

The Holy Name Church is open from 9am- 3pm Mon- Fri 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.

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

Taree Catholic Parish

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

Saturday - 6 pm
Sunday – 9:30 am

Saturday, 26 June

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

Sunday, 27 June
13^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

COVID-19 Mass Attendance Regulations:

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 codes may do it manually.  Our volunteers are willing to assist.

Please do not attend the Mass if you are unwell, displaying COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a COVID-19 affected person.

Vinnie’s Winter Appeal – Blanket and Warm Clothing Drive

With the weather becoming colder there are members of our community struggling with these dropping temperatures.

To help all of these people, Vinnie’s are in desperate need of blankets, jumpers and jackets.

The Vinnie’s school conference encourages you to help out.  By donating these warm items, we are able to help these community members in need.

Please donate new or second hand blankets and jumpers, as long as they are in good clean condition.

If you want to help out our community and make a difference in people’s lives come along to Room 115 at lunchtimes every Thursday.

On behalf of the Vinnie’s school group, we hope to you see you there! 

Jade Page and the Vinnie’s Group

Careers Corner

The end of Term 2 is at hand and so we are half way through the year.  Students and teachers are very much looking forward to the holidays.

White Card Course

As I mentioned in the last chapter of Careers Corner, we have the opportunity to take advantage of the Government’s subsidised White Card Course.  We are offering this via a company called Men at Work and will be running the course on Wednesday, 21 July. We were hoping to run two courses and involve students in Year 9, unfortunately the subsidy only covers those students who will be turning 16 or above this year.  We will look at running another course at the end of the year which will cost approximately $125 for the students.

The White Card is necessary to be able to do Work Experience in any aspect of the Construction Industry and is a compulsory component of the Certificate II in Construction Pathways course which is offered in Year 11 and Year 12 at St Clare’s.

There is a Careers OneNote for students in Years 10, 11 and 12.  Have a look at this as there may be information about something you would like to do and have not considered.

I will continue to bombard the students with emails as soon as I receive relevant information.  So please check your emails carefully so that you don’t miss out on an opportunity if it becomes available.

University Early Entry/Scholarships

Several universities are now open for early entry and several of these universities have their early entry separate from UAC.  UNE, Southern Cross and Charles Sturt have various pathways and are worth considering (if not your first choice) as a back-up if you don’t get your first choice.

University scholarships have begun to open up so if you want to choose that pathway it is very important to keep checking university websites.

APPLY, APPLY APPLY!

Many scholarships go “untaken”.  You have to be in it to win it and have nothing to lose by applying.

There are also quite a few TAFE scholarships available in different areas.  I can’t stress enough the importance of looking on the appropriate websites.

UCAT

Those who have registered for the UCAT can access practice papers either on the UCAT website or other websites such as NIE.  Be aware that most of these other websites charge money for the papers and workshops.

If anyone needs assistance with this, please come and see me.

UAC

I would also like to encourage those Year 12 students who are applying for University to register on UAC ($70 before 30 September and $200 after this date) if they have not already done so.  Once you have done this you can apply for SRS (Schools Recommendation Scheme).  As students of St Clare’s, you automatically get the EAS consideration for being a student at a disadvantaged school and don’t have to apply for this.  There are also various other forms of disadvantage, so if you think you qualify for any of these come and see me and we will go through the application process.

Thanks to the CAA for the following information:

Course Changes & New Courses

Australian College of Applied Psychology Curious about how the mind works and why people act the way they do? An 'Experience' with ACAP may shift the way you think! ACAP dares its educators to examine real-world social issues through their latest online 'Experience ACAP' sessions. With limited spaces available, starting Tues 29 June, you'll want to save your spot today. Visit ACAP's website for topics and more info

Courses & Workshops for Students

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand INSPIRING THE DIFFERENCE MAKERS OF TOMORROW Chartered Accountants ANZ is excited to bring to you the illuminate: next gen Challenge. This entrepreneurship program fully aligned with the Australian Curriculum is returning in 2021 for students in years 9, 10 and 11. Discover why your school and students should participate in this impactful experience

Engineers Australia Discover Engineering 18 August - zoomed into school classrooms for Years 7-10.  Activities use Engineering Design Process (design thinking/project based learning); tasks include EWB - floating houses; Cool Aeronautics - design, build, test your own plane; and Quantum Gamification! by Sydney Quantum Academy.  Groups of 20-40 students in Years 7-10.  more info:

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Get Started in Games & Film - Holiday Courses at Academy of Interactive Entertainment Learn how to 3D model and texture your own pocket monster! Then animate and bring your pocket monster to life. See what goes on behind the scenes of Animation. Available for Ages 12+ Visit:

Le Cordon Bleu Australia Enter the World of Le Cordon Bleu Careers Residential

ACMUSE ACMUSE School Holiday workshops 6,7,8 July - Learn something fun, different and creative this school holidays at a leading make-up school at Broadway: make-up skills, life drawing and basic special effects.. all designed for young adults in years 9-12. Email courses@makeupcollege.com.au or phone 9518 8003.

SAE Creative Media Institute 3 JULY 10AM- 3PM  SAE Sydney is opening its doors this July for the SAE Create for A Day, a one-day workshop for students to  expand their skills and work on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio & Music, Design, Film, Games, Music Production or Songwriting. Purchase tickets at

UCAT NIE UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry. UCAT NIE presenting a free webinar for students and parents about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine / dentistry.  This is NOT an advertising seminar.  The session is packed with invaluable information.

Ph: (02) 4367 0404  / enquiries@nie.edu.au  /

UCAT NIE Attention Year 11-12! Considering a career in medicine or dentistry?  If so, then you should be starting your medical interview preparation now. Don't miss! August workshop is full, and only few spots left in the September dates.

Ph: (02) 4367 0404  / mob: 0404 197 178 / 0412 439 115 / enquiries@nie.edu.au

Charles Sturt University Online Study Expo – see what’s possible Do you have students interested in studying an online university degree? Perhaps they’re looking to sharpen your knowledge in a particular area? Come along to our Online Study Expo and see where online study can take you!

Tuesday 22 June 2021

To book a spot:

Torrens University – School Holiday Workshops, 28 June – 15 July Not sure what to study after school? Visit us on campus to experience the day in the life of a Torrens University student. Participate in activities, chat to academics and Course and Careers Advisors, and enter cool competitions. Lunch and a goodie bag is provided. Register now:

Wednesday Webinars | 4pm AEST every Wednesday within NSW school term Upcoming webinars include: Become a Dalyell Scholar, Languages at Sydney, Economics at Sydney, Your Future in Business, Pathways to medicine and health. For dates and to register visit:

Information Sessions for Students & Parents 

SEDA College NSW SEDA College is taking enrolments for Year 11 2022. Scholarships are available (with entry criteria). Join Principal Kate for our next virtual information session on Tuesday 13th July at 6pm-7:15pm. Register here:

SEDA is for students interested in sport and the sport and recreation industries. Students do not need to be high level sportspeople."

Sydney Design School Info Session

Register now for Experience ACU Day! Tailored to your study area of interest, the day will give you an insight into campus life as a uni student. Register now to attend the North Sydney campus on the 6th July, or the Blacktown Campus on the 30th June. Register here

ACU Year 12 Revision Workshops Worried about exams? Register now for a series of free online webinars run by experienced Year 12 exam markers and assessors. They’ll guide you through how to respond to possible exam questions, help you get your head around the class content to deepen your understanding, and offer plenty of tips and strategies along the way.

Bond University Save the date for Bond's Open Day experiences. In 2021, we're bringing you a full line-up of Open Day experiences. From an exciting virtual broadcast to an on-campus extravaganza, you can get to know Bond University whichever way you choose. Open Day Live broadcast: Saturday, 24 July & Open Day on-campus experience: Saturday, 7 August. Learn more:

UCAT NIE UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry. UCAT NIE presenting a free webinar for students and parents about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine / dentistry.  This is NOT an advertising seminar.  The session is packed with invaluable information.

Ph: (02) 4367 0404  / enquiries@nie.edu.au  / 

July Auditions for Sydney Conservatorium Students who would like to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2022 will need to register to attend an audition or interview. Registrations for the July auditions are now open and close on 27 June.

Jobs & Work Experience for Students

Ostara Australia Ostara Australia offers employment services to assist people disadvantaged through age, health, disability or cultural background with finding and keeping sustainable employment. They tailor their fully Government funded services towards the job seeker's specific training, health and living needs. To find out more visit ostara.org.au or email info@ostara.org.au

Ability Connex Introducing Ability Connex. A registered NDIS provider with a range of skill development programs for job readiness including work experience, skill training and personal development. Refer to become part of their School Leavers Employment Supports program that empowers and is as unique as each client. For more information visit abilityconnex.com.au or email info@abilityconnex.com.au

Resources for Students

The University of Sydney Health Economics | Online, Tuesday 20 July, 4 – 4.45 pm | Healthcare is a rich setting in which to study economics. This webinar will examine the key questions of who decides what is fair and how using examples from the COVID-19 policy response. Free and suitable for Year 11-12 students

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Applications for the NSW Department of Education’s School Counsellor Sponsorship Programs are now open. Successful applicants will be supported while they study and receive a permanent position as a school counsellor in a NSW public school upon completion of their degree. To find out more and apply visit:

University of Tasmania Applications for the UTAS Schools Recommendation Program 2022 are now open. Early offers will be issued for all undergraduate courses except Medicine and Paramedicine from July onwards in monthly offer rounds. For more info, please go to

SEDA College NSW  SEDA College Merit and Kickstart scholarships are now open for applications.

KICKSTART is for current year 10 students who are:

-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and/or

-from any background where one or both parents have not completed Year 12, and/or

-economically disadvantaged.

Applications close July 23, 2021 for year 11 2022.

Phone: 9518 4888

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Rd 2 applications for the Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Co-op Scholarship Program will open on 1 August.  For more information, kindly email Carin.Alberts@uts.edu.au

Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results. Applications are open NOW!

Bedford College UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS FOR ALL DIPLOMA GRADUATES

Bond University Students have shown incredible resilience in adapting to the ongoing challenges presented by the events of recent years. Year 12 students can be assessed now for an early guaranteed offer for 2022 conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on Semester 1 Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program. Learn more:

Western Sydney University - Free HSC Study Sessions Western is offering free HSC study sessions run by qualified teachers and HSC markers online covering 14 subjects such as Chemistry, English, Maths and more. The sessions will run from 20-24 September. Visit here for a full list of subjects and more information:

Western Sydney University - HSC True Reward Early Offer Program, Applications open now Western's Early Offer program gives students an early offer into university based on corresponding HSC subject band outcomes in Year 11 and 12, not the ATAR. For further information, visit the HSC True Reward page:

TAFE NSW and UTS Engineering Pathway Program TAFE NSW and the University of Technology have partnered to bring your students an innovative pathway towards a great engineering qualification. By successfully completing the Dip of Engineering–Technical (MEM50212) course and an integrated UTS Foundation Maths subject (35010) students will receive 24 credit points (equiv of 6 months) for a range of UTS Engineering programs.

Early offers for Visuals Arts and Music students The Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (CASAS) offers talented Year 12 students a chance to receive an early offer to study music or visual arts based on their audition or portfolio and their academic performance in year 11 and 12 so far, prior to getting an ATAR.

Apply to the Con:

Apply to the SCA:

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

Apprenticeships R Us Group Training Organisation (GTO) that has been supplying quality apprentices to the automotive industry for over a decade. With monthly visits and an integrated approach, they place each apprentice with trusted host employers and nurture each apprentice so that they can complete their apprenticeship. To find out more visit apprus.com.au or email career@apprus.com.au

MAKE YOUR MOVE - International Freight, Transport & Logistics Traineeship Opportunities - International Freight, Transport & Logistics

Transport for NSW Excellent career opportunities for those interested in Engineering Transport for NSW The Road/Electrical Designer and Traffic Engineering Officer in Training Programs are offered by Transport for NSW in conjunction with Western Sydney University, The College. These programs are available to people looking for a career in engineering, while at the same time studying towards a Civil/Electrical Engineering degree.  Please contact

for more details

Year 10 – Senior Studies

Year 10 students have begun their mentoring and subject selection process and have been given access to their Year 10 Careers OneNote through their Year 10 Careers Team.  It is very important that each student look at their strengths, passions and what they like when considering subject choices.  Students have been working through a booklet regarding this.

There is also a UAC guide in the Content Library which shows various university courses and their requirements as well as a 10 Step Guide to making choices for Year 11.  Information about TAFE and other pathways has also been provided.  If any student is unable to access this OneNote, please come and see me.

If any Year 10 student would like to do a “TVET” course throughout 2022 and 2023, they need to come and see me to get an expression of interest form.  I have put a booklet in the Team OneNote which outlines the courses available for next year.  Students attend TAFE one day a week and school four days a week.  This usually occurs on a Friday, however over the past couple of years Electrotechnology has run on a Wednesday.

There is a cost associated with these courses.  These courses incur a cost and this depends on the course.  The Catholic Schools Office will subsidise these courses, however parents are expected to contribute $300 per unit per year.

Most of the courses are two units per year which means parent contribution is $600 per year.

1. Some EVET courses are four units x one year. This means there is a bigger workload over the year and a parent contribution of $1200 for the year.
2. Some courses have the option of an HSC Exam, others don’t. This is written on the information sheets available for each course.
3. If a student wishes to gain an ATAR, then only two units can be Category B Board Developed. Only one subject can be done in this area (EVET/VET).
4. If a student does not wish to gain an ATAR, then more than one Category B (Board Developed) or Board Endorsed subject can be done.
5. Work missed at school has to be caught up.
6. Compulsory Work Placement means a week out of school (35 hours per year) each year for each two units. If the first year is missed, then the 70 hours have to be made up in the second year.  If the course is four units x one Year, then 70 hours of Work Placement is necessary.
7. If a student does an EVET course and a VET course that means 70 hours per year Work Placement
8. The EOI forms are due back to Mrs McCann (Mrs Avery) by Thursday, 13 August to be considered and a deposit of $300 is due by the end of Term 3.

Work Experience is available for students and provides an insight into various careers.  Please come and see me if you are interested in this.

I am happy to meet with anyone who has questions.  The students can 

write their names in one of the “white spaces” on the timetable on my office door and I can be contacted by phone (6552 3300) or email karen.mccann@mn.catholic.edu.au.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser

This semester Year 7.2 History enjoyed working together to share their research and creativity with peers.  This week we are learning about aspects of Ancient China and students are working individually or in teams on a topic of their choice.  It has been a pleasure to work with these wonderful students.  What a great start they have made here at St Clare’s.

This week students choose one of the following topics and will present their creative product!

• Belief Systems of Ancient China: Poster and Rap or Rhyme.
• A diary entry (maximum 1 page in length): Imagine you are Lei Tzu, wife of the Emperor and incorporate the following information into a diary entry:

1. Describe in detail your incredible discovery of silk
2. Describe how you created silk
3. Explain what silk was used for in Ancient China
4. Assess the future impact of your discovery of silk on Ancient Chinese society
5. Include one hand-drawn image

• Using your computer and images, create an advertisement to attract tourists to visit the museum of the terracotta warriors. (150 words)

Eloise Thomas
HSIE Teacher

Congratulations to Year 8 Technology students for designing and building their clocks.  Well done.

David Hutchison
TAS Teacher

Over the past four weeks Ms Hogan’s Year 9 Physical Activity and Sports Studies Class have been participating in a coaching program with Year 2 and 3 students from St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree.  The Year 9 coaches have been studying the skills required to teach young people a variety of sports and how to have fun through physical activity.  The students have been planning and evaluating their session each week.  The coaches were able to develop positive relationships with the younger students and they all accepted their responsibilities at an extremely high level.  On the final session, Tuesday 15 June, the Year 9 coaches conducted a small presentation and the Year 2 and 3 students were awarded with a special certificate for taking part in the program.  A special thank you to Mrs Lisa Bourke and all of the Year 2 and 3 teachers for allowing us to take part in this program.

Photo 1:  Coaches:  Charlie Pereira, Callum Minett
Photo 2:  Coaches:  Eve Weeks, Isabelle Homewood, Ruby Plummer
Photo 3:  Coaches:  Aliviah Lewis, Jena Perram, Jaynie O'Neal
Photo 4:  Coaches:  Ava Schilt
Photo 5:  Coaches:  Sharlee Hurley, Leah Boughton

Karina Hogan
PASS Teacher

Mackenzie Banham
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 William Barrass
 EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

 Peter Bawden
EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING STUDIES

Hannah Boere
MERIT IN ANCIENT HISTORY
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

 Haylee Brabant
EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Bradley Brincat
EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY
EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED

Kate Camaongay
EXCELLENCE IN WORK STUDIES

Simon Collins
EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Alexandra Cross
EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Leanne Curtis
EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Olivia Cutajar
MERIT IN ENGLISH STANDARD
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Emily Dahan
MERIT IN LEGAL STUDIES

Luca Dodd-McWilliams
MERIT IN MUSIC

Cassidy Donovan
MERIT IN DRAMA
MERIT IN MUSIC

Billie Dries
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

William Eakin
EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
MERIT IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT

Isaac Earle-Broadley
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Seren Everingham
EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC
MERIT IN ENGLISH EXTENSION
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
MERIT IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
MERIT IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Ella Farland
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Thomas Fidock
EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING STUDIES

Lucy Green
EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Lachlan Gregory
EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
MERIT IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT

Divya Gupta
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED

Yolanta Guthridge
EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY
EXCELLENCE IN DRAMA

Sarah Haining
MERIT IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

William Hovermann
EXCELLENCE IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Sarah Johnston
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
MERIT IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Bianca Kukas
EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
MERIT IN MODERN HISTORY

Lachlan Monks
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Lara Morgan
EXCELLENCE IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Bridie O’Connell
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN VISUAL ARTS

Haley Patel
EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY
EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED

Jack Patten
MERIT IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Charles Pitt
EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING STUDIES

Sophie Robinson
EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Georgia Rourke
EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY
EXCELLENCE IN DRAMA
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
MERIT IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
MERIT IN MODERN HISTORY

Fraser Simpson
EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Taj Simpson
EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN DRAMA
MERIT IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Brooke Smith
MERIT IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Ellie Stace
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Ryan Stewart
MERIT IN DRAMA

Zaiden Theophanous
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Cameron Turner
EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Cooper Twemlow
EXCELLENCE IN DRAMA

Joshua Voetterl
EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Adam Walton
MERIT IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Lauren Weeks
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
MERIT IN LEGAL STUDIES

Medinah Wells
EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Alexandra Wollaston
EXCELLENCE IN MODERN HISTORY

Emily Wood
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED

Taylor Young
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Year 11 Biology are studying the different systems of mammals.  To pull the unit together they dissected a rat and studied its internal organs.

Roxanne Dunn
Biology teacher

Jessica Borg
3^RD IN TEXTILES & DESIGN

Charlotte Brady
EQUAL 1^ST IN LEGAL STUDIES
2^ND IN ANCIENT HISTORY
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED

Lewis Brown
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EQUAL 1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Akala Bungie
2^ND IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Mackenzie Cassar
1^ST IN ENGLISH STUDIES
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1
EQUAL 2^ND IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT

Marlee Cowan
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2
MERIT IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Ruby Daley
3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS

 Ged Dormor
2^ND IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Jacob Drury
3^RD IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Maddison Eakin
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Kirra Forsayth
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Morgan Gao
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2
EQUAL 1^ST IN DRAMA
EQUAL 2^ND IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Edie Gillis
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
2^ND IN TEXTILES & DESIGN
3^RD IN LEGAL STUDIES

Patrick Guthridge
1^ST IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
1^ST IN PHYSICS
2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
3^RD IN CHEMISTRY

Mikayla Guymer
1^ST IN BUSINESS STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN BIOLOGY
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED

Roland Hallot
1^ST IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED

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

Lilli Henry
3^RD IN ENGLISH STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Erin Horsington
1^ST IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Chloe Kennedy
EQUAL 2^ND IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Rory Kennewell
3^RD IN ENGINEERING STUDIES

WenYuan LimSchneider
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 2
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
2^ND IN CHEMISTRY
3^RD IN PHYSICS

Jaxson Longa
EQUAL 1^ST IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Jackson Martin
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Lachlan Matthews
EQUAL 1^ST IN SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Adisty Merriman
EQUAL 1^ST IN MUSIC

Madelyn Miles-Corby
EQUAL 1^ST IN DRAMA

Ruby Mitchell
1^ST IN BIOLOGY
2^ND IN HISTORY EXTENSION
2^ND IN MODERN HISTORY
EQUAL 2^ND IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

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

Finlay O’Connell
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
1^ST IN HISTORY EXTENSION
1^ST IN MODERN HISTORY

Lachlan Oliver
2^ND IN ENGINEERING STUDIES

Annabel Osborn
1^ST IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
3^RD IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Jade Page
EQUAL 1^ST IN LEGAL STUDIES

Katelyn Page
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1
1^ST IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Declan Pettet
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Phurinut Putsiri
3^RD IN BIOLOGY
3^RD IN MODERN HISTORY

Kenzo Roxas
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Nathan Smith
1^ST IN CHEMISTRY
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
2^ND IN PHYSICS
3^RD IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Matthew Spencer
EQUAL 1^ST IN MUSIC

Vaughn Strybis
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Laney Tull
2^ND IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
3^RD IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Hannah Van Arendonk
1^ST IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Sebastian Walsh
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1
3^RD IN DRAMA
3^RD IN MUSIC
EQUAL 3^RD IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Rickardd Weiley
1^ST IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 2
1^ST IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
2^ND IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Flynn Williams
EQUAL 1^ST IN SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Sally Ye

EQUAL 2^ND IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
3^RD IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EQUAL 3^RD IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Year 12 Business Studies students enjoyed an interesting day out at local businesses.  Our first business was RSF Commercial Interiors Pty Ltd who specialise in commercial and retail fit outs and joinery manufacturing around Australia.  Thanks to Warren Steedman and the staff at RSF who kindly gave up time to talk to us and show us around this very interesting business.  The students really enjoyed learning how this business operates and were able to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 lockdown period when retail was impacted.

Just around the corner from RSF is Willow Joinery who specialise in new and renovated kitchens and also offer customised products for every room in your house.  The students were very impressed with the showroom that demonstrates some of the unique products that can be made at Willow Joinery.  Whilst some businesses have been impacted by COVID, we learnt that at Willow Joinery their business has never been better as people are staying at home and spending money on their homes instead of travel.  Thanks to Tony for his time and enthusiastic talk about Willow Joinery.  I think some of the students will be back one day as customers.

Next we venture further to Croker Oars and Darren shares with us his story of his very successful business with Olympic oars manufacturing on the banks of the Manning River on Oxley Island.  This business has been impacted by COVID-19 as the transportation of products overseas has been affected by the pandemic.  Nevertheless, the business has diversified with a frog light that has proven to be a successful product.  As usual the dogs came to our tour and talk and enjoyed many pats from the students.  Thanks Darren for your valuable time and business expertise.

Finally, to end a great day of business we had a relaxing afternoon at Green Patch Organic seeds and a certified organic plant nursery that stocks heirloom vegetable seeds, herb seeds, and flower seeds.  Neville is passionate about his business and his lifestyle of organic seed raising and gardening.  He shared positive business attitudes with the students as he showed them around his farm.  This business has had to survive not only the impacts of the pandemic but also drought, fire and flooding over recent years.  The business has survived these hardships and continues to be very successful.  Thanks Neville for your time and for the opportunity to see a very different business.

Thanks to the Year 12 Business Studies Students for being so attentive to all the business speakers and for being a great group of students to share time with on the day.

Mrs Tilbrook
Business Studies Teacher

Further to 11 June Newsletter, regarding students from St Clare’s participating in the Instrumental, Vocal and Rock/Modern/Folk Bands Sections at the Taree Eisteddfod: 

• Megan Eddelbuttel, Year 8, placed 1^st in the piano solo section (Under 14), and was also awarded the Canteen Scholarship, worth $300. 

• ChenMei LimSchneider, Year 8, placed 1^st in the post 1900 piano section (Under 14).

Both girls had high commendations for different sections.

Megan Eddelbuttel & ChenMei LimSchneider

Viva la Musica,
Mrs Brooks
Music Teacher

Girls Rugby Union

On Wednesday, 16 June, St Clare’s High School took an 18’s girls Rugby Union team to Port Macquarie.  The girls in the team had varying degrees of playing experience but were not lacking in enthusiasm at all.

The day began with a group chat about the 4 key values of importance and some safety tips before the day began.  Our team then got involved in some training and skills development before playing some experienced competition.

The first game was hard fought, but the girls went down to a very experienced side made up of players from a variety of Port Macquarie and Kempsey High schools.  As the day progressed and the girls grew in confidence, their performance improved, and they showed great skill and passion.  I was extremely impressed with how the girls represented themselves and the school.

A big thank you to coach, Mr Brad Hart for his efforts and expertise, and the parents who helped transport and cheer on the team.  I look forward to contesting the next round in Wauchope, where no doubt the girls will come out stronger again.

Back Row:  Emily Wood, Ella Farland, Olivia Nguyen & Erin Horsington
Front Row:  Mia Collis, Josephine Stewart, Lucy Green & Georgia Daley

Stacy Posadas
PDHPE Teacher

18’s Boys Rugby League – Country Cup Regional Finals

Congratulations to our U18’s boys Rugby League team, who travelled up to Port Macquarie to compete in the Country Cup Regional Finals on Thursday, 17 June.  The boys played with terrific skill, toughness and sportsmanship throughout both their matches with some excellent and highly entertaining Rugby League played.

The boys played with attacking flare and strong defence throughout the day and came away with an emphatic 50-0 win in their opening semi-final match against Macksville.  Some strong individual performances from Darcy Round, Mhalikai Mercy, Blake Miller-Russell and Jaxson Longa opened up the Macksville defence at will to set up some highly entertaining team tries.

The boys advanced to the Regional final of the Country Cup where they encountered local arch nemesis Taree High, who were earlier victorious in their semi-final match against Newman College.  The final was an exciting and seesawing contest where the boys displayed great defensive efforts under fatigue and athleticism and skill in attack.  With two tries a piece and Taree High leading 12-10 late in the game, a couple of costly errors from St Clare’s and ill-discipline gifted Taree High great field position where they were able to seal the game 22-10 and a place in the Northern State Finals.

Lastly, a big thank you to Mrs Parvin as well as William Hogan and James Wright (who contributed as water runners) for their time and dedication in training, coaching and supporting our team, without their outstanding and tireless efforts events such as this would not be possible.

Back Row:  William Hogan, Nicholas May, Connor McPhillips, Rory Kennewell, Jackson Martin, Darcy Round, Bradley Brincat, Connor Pocock-Scott, Kai McNeil, Jaxson Longa, Zaiden Theophanous & James Wright
Front Row:  Liam Critchley, Christopher Schilt, Boyd Henry, Mhalikai Mercy, Blake Miller-Russell, Joel Power & Mitchell Young

Matthew Collier
PDHPE Teacher

Mathematics Workshop provides the opportunity for every student to obtain assistance and support in improving their understanding of Mathematics.  In the lead up to topic tests, assignments and general homework, a number of Mathematics Teachers are available each week.  There is no need to stay the whole of lunch, come and go as you see fit.  We mark a roll for parents and you may eat your lunch during your time in Room 10.

WHEN IS IT ON?  Wednesday lunchtime

WHERE?   Room 10

Bring your lunch!

We hope to see you there!

Mr Mark Fletcher
Mathematics Coordinator

Term 3 2021