Dear Parents & Friends of St Clare’s

I hope you and your loved ones are safe, fit and well.  This newsletter celebrates the success of students as they strove to do their best during a period of challenge and uncertainty.

At our academic assemblies this week, I reminded all students that success is based on hard work and that to perform consistently at ones best, requires concentration and commitment to personal goals and a willingness to seek assistance when it is needed.

I congratulated all our award winners and noted with pride the wide range of external and internal awards that your sons and daughters have achieved over the past year.

Congratulations to Morgan Gao who has been selected for OnSTAGE 2022 and Isabella Hayes and Rickardd Weiley for selection in the First Class 21 Exhibition.

I would like to thank all Leaders of Learning, Leaders of Wellbeing & Engagement, teachers and support staff for their input into the award ceremonies which ran this week.  Particular mention to Assistant Principals Theresa Avery and Phil Gibney, our 2022 Senior Student Leaders and Mr Jeremy Hobbes for their help in ensuring that all events ran smoothly throughout the week.  We were particularly pleased to be able to welcome back our Senior Leaders of 2021, Patrick Guthridge, Lachlan Oliver & Hannah Van Arendonk who took part in the “badging” of the 2022 Leadership Team in a very significant and symbolic gesture of “handing on” the legacy of student leadership at St Clare’s High School.

Over the past few weeks, Leaders of Wellbeing & Engagement and Ministry Coordinator Denise Ryan have organised a series of reflection days that have allowed students some significant rites of passage as the school year drew to a close.  Staff put a lot of energy into these events to ensure a happy and collaborative end to a difficult year.  My thanks to all the pastoral teams across all year levels for their care and energy over the last month of the year.

Staff Farewells - Rhonda Stitt, Gabrielle McFarlane, Karen Kelly, Penny Wood & Simon Little

The St Clare’s toy drive for Vinnies was an outstanding success and is a wonderful expression of the real heart of the community which is willing to dig deep and help others at a time of great trauma for all in our area.  Thanks to the School Vinnies group, Deacon Vince Ryan, Denise Ryan, Laura Boere, Bernadette Boere and all the students and families who supported this worthy cause.

As I close, I wish to acknowledge the wonderful support that the St Clare’s community has shown for staff and students during a very “topsy turvy” year.  Parents, caregivers, staff and students have worked with diligence and sustained effort to ensure that learning remained the focus of our efforts while we did our best to keep all safe and well.

I wish all a healthy, safe and happy Christmas.  I hope you experience peace of our Lord over the break and that the spirit of hope that the birth of Jesus generates a peaceful and predictable New Year for all in the St Clare’s community.

Thank you for all that you have brought to our school this year.

God bless

Peter Nicholls
Principal

• ALL students in Year 7 (2021) and Year 10 (2021) who missed vaccinations due to the continuing disruptions will be offered catch up vaccination opportunities at the 2022 clinics.
• Students are required to have a consent form signed in 2021 to be eligible for catch up vaccination in 2022.
• These students DO NOT need to be redirected to their GP to receive missed vaccine doses.
• ANY students in Year 8 (2021) and Year 11 (2021) who has missed vaccines will need to attend their local GP to receive missed doses.

Mass Times

Forster-Tuncurry Catholic Parish

Due to government restrictions on the number of attendees we can have in the church, we ask you to please register your attendance for our weekend Masses.  You can register for Mass through our website (cut off time is 3 pm Friday).

REGISTER FOR MASS

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

Our current Mass times are Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 8 am, 10 am and 12 noon.  Attendance is through online registration only before 3 pm Friday.

Register Online now for Christmas Masses

Christmas Eve Mass – 5:30 pm (Holy Name School)
Christmas Eve Mass – 7:30 pm
Christmas Midnight Mass
Christmas Day Mass – 8 am
Christmas Day Mass – 10 am

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

Taree Catholic Parish

Saturday, 18 December 2021

9:00 am – 10 am Taree Reconciliation
6:00 pm - Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree
6:00 pm - SCAE at Star of the Sea Harrington

Sunday, 19 December 2021
4^th Sunday of Advent

7:30 am - SCAE at Our Lady of Fatima Church Old Bar
7:30 am - Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Wingham
9:30 am Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass
Friday, 24 December 2021

2:00 pm - Star of the Sea Harrington
4:30 pm - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Wingham
6:30 pm - Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree

Christmas Day Mass
Saturday 25 December 2021

8:00 am - Our Lady of Fatima Church Old Bar
10:00 am - Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree

MASS CENTRES:  Due to COVID-19 restrictions still in place, the capacity of the Mass Centres are limited.  Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to attend a Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Kindly advise the Parish Office as soon as possible if you have to cancel your booking to give room to other people who also want to attend a service.

Further updates can be viewed on the Taree Parish Website: 

Toy Drive Appreciation

A mufti-day in the rain to raise money for the Vinnie’s Toy Drive!  Students and staff have been generously donating toys for those who are in need this Christmas.  The Year 11 leaders were also selling soft drinks to raise more for this great cause!

Thank you to everyone for your wonderful generosity in supporting the Vinnies Toy Drive.

I know families will be delighted to be able to offer their children toys on Christmas morning.

The demand for support these last few weeks has been very high, and it is because you care enough that Vinnies can help and assist families in this special way.

Again, thank you!

May you all have a Happy, Holy and Blessed Christmas.

Deacon Vince

Sharon Mackie-Cother Memorial Award for Excellence in Year 11 English – Seren Everingham
Aquinas Award – Thomas Fidock
Mid Coast Connect Vocational Education & Training Award - Mhalikai Mercy
Australian Defence Force 2021 Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award - Mariah Radburn

Cultural Award Junior School – Cornell Estibeiro
Cultural Award Senior School – Seren Everingham

Citizenship Award, Year 7 – Cornell Estibeiro & Ruby Polson
Citizenship Award, Year 8 – Claire Downie
Citizenship Award, Year 9 – Oliver Mitchell
Citizenship Award, Year 10 – Darcy Eady-Muxlow
Citizenship Award, Year 11 – Mackenzie Banham

Leadership Award, Year 7 – Sara Harris & Riley Paine
Leadership Award, Year 8 – Gemma Eady-Muxlow
Leadership Award, Year 9 – Anna Ye
Leadership Award, Year 10 – Georgia Capes
Leadership Award, Year 11 – Seren Everingham

Academic Excellence Award, Year 7 – Bonnie McMaster
Academic Excellence Award, Year 8 – Gemma Eady-Muxlow & Rachel Su
Academic Excellence Award, Year 9 - Anna Saju
Academic Excellence Award, Year 10 – Mariah Radburn
Academic Excellence Award, Year 11 – Georgia Rourke

Year 7 Semester II Awards – 2021

Chilali Baggins-Cupitt
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-1 MUSIC
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 7-1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-1 HISTORY

Marley Brown
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 7-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-2 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Benjamin Cooper
MERIT MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Miley Cox
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 7-1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Nina Davy
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-1 MUSIC
MERIT IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Kai De Bono
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN 7-4 GEOGRAPHY

Cornell Estibeiro
2^ND IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
2^ND IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 7-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-4 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Emily Gosper
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS

Sevannah Grant
1^ST IN 7-2 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

James Grehan
MERIT IN 7-1 HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Sara Harris
1^ST IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
MERIT IN 7-2 GEOGRAPHY

Luciana Hartley
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-3 MUSIC

Rhyder Hodges
MERIT IN 7-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mia Howard
3^RD IN 7-4 VISUAL ARTS

Haley Jennison
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-3 MUSIC
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Lacey Jennison
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Amelia Johnson
1^ST IN YEAR 7 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
2^ND IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN 7-3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-3 HISTORY
MERIT IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Ebonie Johnson
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Mia Langley
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Max Lawson
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Kyle Lee
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Ruby Machon
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN 7-3 HISTORY

Marley Marriott
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-2 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Bonnie McMaster
1^ST IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
1^ST IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-1 MUSIC
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 7-1 HISTORY
MERIT IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Aiden Miles
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-1 MUSIC

Eve Montague
3^RD IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH

Rose Nattress
MERIT IN 7-3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Jamieson Neal
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-1 MUSIC
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 7 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 7-1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Mikayla O’Brien
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 7-3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-3 HISTORY
MERIT IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Myles O’Neal
MERIT IN 7-4 GEOGRAPHY

Ruby Polson
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 7-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grace Randall
MERIT IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Pippa Rogers
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-2 VISUAL ARTS

Tessa Rourke
3^RD IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
3^RD IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 7-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-2 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Indy Sheridan
MERIT IN 7-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Flynn Small
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 7 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN 7-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Evie Solomon
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-2 VISUAL ARTS

Cathy Su
1^ST IN 7-4 VISUAL ARTS

Harrison Tancred
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Riley Thurlow
3^RD IN 7-3 MUSIC

Azra Uzun
MERIT IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Alexis Van Der Merwe
2^ND IN 7-4 VISUAL ARTS

Cody Weatherley
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS

Bailey Wilson
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Reflection Day

On Friday, 10 December, Year 7 ventured out to Crowdy Head to participate in their 2021 Reflection Day.  After a year of uncertainty and change it provided them with an opportunity to take some time out, reflect on the past, and look to the future.  In addition, students were able to just be… enjoy each other’s company, develop a closer relationship with staff, and truly appreciate our beautiful surroundings.  There was much fun and laughter and many wonderful memories were made.

A big thank you to the staff who attended:  Ms O’Doherty, Mr Collier, Mr McDougall, Ms Boelling, Mrs Basile and Mrs Ryan.

Marian Parvin
Year 7 Leader of Wellbeing & Engagement

Year 8 Semester II Awards – 2021

George Andrawes
3^RD IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Ailey Boere
1^ST IN 8-1 MUSIC
3^RD IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Jonathan Botros
2^ND IN 8-2 JAPANESE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-2 HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Ashlee Brabant
2^ND IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
3^RD IN 8-2 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Rory Byrne

2^ND IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE BEST IN SCHOOL
(ACHIEVED THE SCHOOL’S HIGHEST STANDARDISED SCORE)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF HIGH DISTINCTION

Hannah Carmichael
1^ST IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN 8-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Hamish Cassidy
1^ST IN 8-5 MUSIC
1^ST IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

River Colliar
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-6 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Kobi Critchley
MERIT IN 8-5 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Isabel Deal
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Levi Dickie
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-1 JAPANESE
3^RD IN 8-6 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-6 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
DIOCESAN RELIGIOUS LITERACY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT

Rohan Dormor
MERIT IN 8-5 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Claire Downie
3^RD IN YEAR 8 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DIOCESAN RELIGIOUS LITERACY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT

Elise Duckett
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 8-4 HISTORY

Gemma Eady-Muxlow
1^ST IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
1^ST IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
EQUAL 1^ST IN YEAR 8 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-1 JAPANESE
2^ND IN 8-1 MUSIC
3^RD IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN 8-1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION
DIOCESAN RELIGIOUS LITERACY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT

Megan Eddelbuttel
2^ND IN 8-6 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
3^RD IN 8-2 JAPANESE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN 8-2 HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT
DIOCESAN RELIGIOUS LITERACY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT

Zachary Fidock
MERIT IN 8-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Jessica Foley
2^ND IN 8-5 MUSIC
2^ND IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Riley Ford
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-3 JAPANESE

Kathleen Foster
2^ND IN 8-4 VISUAL ARTS

William Gibson
1^ST IN 8-5 JAPANESE
3^RD IN 8-5 MUSIC
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Kaeden Gonzalez
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Thalia Harmston-Howard
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-2 VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 8-2 HISTORY
DIOCESAN RELIGIOUS LITERACY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT

Ruby Hillyard
2^ND IN 8-6 VISUAL ARTS

Dylan Kinkade
2^ND IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
3^RD IN 8-4 JAPANESE
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-4 VISUAL ARTS

ChenMei LimSchneider
1^ST IN 8-2 JAPANESE
1^ST IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-2 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Maya Ljumanovic
3^RD IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Lara Maslen
MERIT IN 8-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Marissa Masterantonio
1^ST IN 8-6 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Rosie Miller
MERIT IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY

Kalan Miller
MERIT IN 8-4 HISTORY

Ariah Minns
3^RD IN 8-1 JAPANESE

Xavier Morris
MERIT IN 8-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Hayden Nelson
2^ND IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Emma O’Byrne
3^RD IN 8-4 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN 8-4 HISTORY

Taran Phirangi
2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
2^ND IN 8-4 JAPANESE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-4 VISUAL ARTS
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Daniel Pratten
2^ND IN 8-3 MUSIC

Sophie Pratten
MERIT IN 8-2 HISTORY

Alexander Saville
2^ND IN 8-3 JAPANESE
3^RD IN 8-3 MUSIC
MERIT IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Taniya Shijo Jose
3^RD IN 8-5 JAPANESE

Haylan Simpson
1^ST IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY

Leo Small
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-3 JAPANESE
MERIT IN 8-3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY

Rachel Su
1^ST IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
1^ST IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
1^ST IN 8-4 VISUAL ARTS
1^ST IN 8-4 JAPANESE
EQUAL 1^ST IN YEAR 8 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
3^RD IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
MERIT IN 8-4 HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION
DIOCESAN RELIGIOUS LITERACY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT

Nyoka Syron
3^RD IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Rory Tickle
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Jack Ward
MERIT IN 8-3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Cohen Weiley
1^ST IN 8-3 JAPANESE

Francesca Wilkinson
2^ND IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)
3^RD IN 8-1 MUSIC
MERIT IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY

Bin Jie Wong
3^RD IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY (MANDATORY)

Daniel Yan
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Noah Yates
1^ST IN 8-3 MUSIC

Elise Zammit
1^ST IN 8-6 VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN 8-5 JAPANESE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Oliver Zarate
MERIT IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY

Reflection Day

Year 8 enjoyed a day at the beach for their reflection day!  Some highlights included team building exercises, beach activities and the tug of war.  Thank you to Mr Collins, Mrs Ryan and all the staff that assisted on the day.

Callam Howard
Creative Arts Teacher

Year 9 Semester II Awards – 2021

William Anderson
MERIT IN 9-1 HISTORY

Lachlan Bell
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2

Charlotte Bushell
2^ND IN ENGLISH
2^ND IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
EQUAL 3^RD IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
EQUAL 3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN 9-1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-1 HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Drew Cini
3^RD IN ISTEM
MERIT IN 9-3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-3 HISTORY
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Jade Coe
1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 9-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-4 GEOGRAPHY

Quinlan Collins
MERIT IN SCIENCE
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION
AUSTRALIAN HISTORY COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Aiden Collison
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Jesse Cutler
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 9-3 HISTORY

Booyong Dykshoorn
MERIT IN SCIENCE
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Blake Fishwick-Rosewarn
SUSTAINED EFFORT IN LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

Cooper Garland
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 1

Alfie Gibbin
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Tahlia Gogerly
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 1
EQUAL 3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS

William Gregory
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Phoebe Hinchliffe
1^ST IN COMMERCE
EQUAL 1^ST IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN JAPANESE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 9-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-4 GEOGRAPHY

Jemma Holley
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 9-1 HISTORY

Isabelle Homewood
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Amber Kunzli
2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN JAPANESE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 9-3 HISTORY

Aliviah Lewis
1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

William Maslen
EQUAL 3^RD IN DRAMA

Elise Miles
3^RD IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
EQUAL 3^RD IN DRAMA
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 9-3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-3 HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Oliver Mitchell
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 9-1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Jaynie O'Neal
3^RD IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 9-1 HISTORY

Madison Paine
2^ND IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Ruby Parker
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Ved Patel
1^ST IN ISTEM
EQUAL 1^ST IN SCIENCE
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 9-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Natalie Payne
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Isabella Phillips
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Megan Pieschel
1^ST IN DRAMA
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Mason Polidano
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Claire Priddle
2^ND IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
EQUAL 3^RD IN DRAMA
MERIT IN 9-4 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-4 GEOGRAPHY

Tannor Purdon
2^ND IN ISTEM
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 9-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-2 GEOGRAPHY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Angus Roohan
EQUAL 3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN 9-1 HISTORY

Amy Rowell
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Anna Saju
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 1^ST IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN SCIENCE
EQUAL 1^ST IN JAPANESE
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
3^RD IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN 9-3 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-3 HISTORY

Logan Simpson
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Mia Sky
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 9-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-2 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Ruby Sparks
1^ST IN ENGLISH
1^ST IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
2^ND IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 9-1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Samuel Tilley
2^ND IN DRAMA

Anna Ye
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
3^RD IN SCIENCE
EQUAL 3^RD IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 9-2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 9-2 GEOGRAPHY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT
AUSTRALIAN HISTORY COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Reflection Day

Year 9 spent an afternoon at the pool after their reflection day last week.  It was great to see them just relaxing and enjoying each other’s company to end the year.  A very big thank you to Mrs Lovern and all the teachers who supported Year 9 this year.

Callam Howard
Creative Arts Teacher

Science

The end of the year has finally arrived, and Year 9 Science 3 have been testing the knowledge they have obtained over the past term by doing some hands-on practical tasks.

The first task was making a solar oven.  The task was to design it themselves using materials of their choice.  The object was to see which oven would reach the highest temperature and thereby melting a marshmallow.  The temperature was tested with a thermometer.

Callum Minett and Jahzara Neal made an oven which reached 69 degrees Celsius.  Along with this one there were many successful models that were able to make the marshmallow very soft.

The second task was to build a tower that was the tallest and could carry the most weight.  The only materials to be used were 20 straws and 30 cm of sticky tape.  Once again this took much cooperation and skill to master the building.  I was delighted with the way the students were able to think outside the box to come up with an effective building.

The most successful tower was made by Jake Byma and Braidyn Collins which was 40 cm tall and was able to hold 115 grams of weight.  It was interesting to see the different ways the students approached the task.

It is wonderful to see students ‘thinking like scientists’.  I encourage them to continue to do so during the holidays.

Mrs Dunn
Science Teacher

Year 10 Semester II Awards – 2021

Chelsea Atkins
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
MERIT IN ENGLISH

Tamara Bennett
1^ST IN TEXTILES & DESIGN
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN HISTORY

Makayla Boere
1^ST IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY

Macy Bramble
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Ashleigh Burkill
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN HISTORY

Indiana Christensen
1^ST IN COMMERCE
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Connor Clarke
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2

Mia Collis
3^RD IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Darcy Eady-Muxlow
3^RD IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Charlotte Earle-Broadley
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Andrea Flores Cabrejos
2^ND IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
EQUAL 3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Rachel Gay
1^ST IN ENGLISH
2^ND IN TEXTILES & DESIGN
MERIT IN HISTORY

Saffron Grass
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
EQUAL 1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Morrison Gray
3^RD IN GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Lucy Hallot
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ryan Martin
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Luella-Rayne McCormack
1^ST IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES
2^ND IN HISTORY
MERIT IN GEOGRAPHY

Harry Miller
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ashton Molloy
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Macauley Morris
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
EQUAL 2^ND IN COMMERCE

Charlotte Nguyen
2^ND IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Thomas Parsons
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
1^ST IN SCIENCE
3^RD IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ella Parvin
2^ND IN SCIENCE
3^RD IN HISTORY
3^RD IN TEXTILES & DESIGN
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Imogen Phillips
EQUAL 2^ND IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Hannah Pocock-Scott
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY

Georgia Pratten
2^ND IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
2^ND IN GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 2
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
MERIT IN SCIENCE

Mariah Radburn
1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
1^ST IN GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 2^ND IN ENGLISH
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN HISTORY

Shifa Saeed
1^ST IN HISTORY
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3
EQUAL 2^ND IN ENGLISH

Josephine Stewart
MERIT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES

Sienna Thornton
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS LEVEL 1

Madeleine Tilley
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Bianca Turner
EQUAL 1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA

Karma-Anne Van Der Merwe
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
1^ST IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Carter Van Wyk
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Ruby-Scarlet Wilson
MERIT IN HISTORY

Stoney Aqua Park Community Day

Year 10 headed out to Stoney Aqua Park on Tuesday, 30 November for a wet and wild community day.  Many students were humbled by the course, as they attempted to swing, dive and leap across obstacles only to find themselves in the drink.  It was a fantastic day for Year 10 to enjoy each other's company, share a laugh and burn some energy before finishing off the term.

Thank you to Mrs Bronwen Davidson for all of your organisation.  The students really appreciate everything you have done for them this year and the care you have shown.

Callam Howard
Creative Arts Teacher

Social

Year 11 Semester II Awards – 2021

Mackenzie Banham
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
3^RD IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES

William Barrass
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Peter Bawden
1^ST IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
2^ND IN PHYSICS
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES

Hannah Boere
3^RD IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Haylee Brabant
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Bradley Brincat
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EQUAL 1^ST IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
2^ND IN CHEMISTRY
2^ND IN BIOLOGY
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY NEXT GENERATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

Alexandra Cross
EQUAL 3^RD IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Leanne Curtis
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Olivia Cutajar
MERIT IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Byron De La Cruz
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Luca Dodd-McWilliams
3^RD IN MUSIC
EQUAL 3^RD IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Cassidy Donovan
2^ND IN MUSIC

William Eakin
2^ND IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Isaac Earle-Broadley
2^ND IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Seren Everingham
1^ST IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
1^ST IN BUSINESS STUDIES
1^ST IN MUSIC
EQUAL 2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
3^RD IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

Thomas Fidock
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION
1^ST IN PHYSICS
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
2^ND IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
3^RD IN CHEMISTRY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR PHYSICS

Eliza Forsayth
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Lucy Green
2^ND IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
3^RD IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Divya Gupta
EQUAL 1^ST IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
3^RD IN BIOLOGY
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT

William Hovermann
3^RD IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EQUAL 3^RD IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Sarah Johnston
1^ST IN WORK STUDIES
EQUAL 3^RD IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT

Bianca Kukas
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
2^ND IN MODERN HISTORY
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Mhalikai Mercy
1^ST IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Lachlan Monks
EQUAL 3^RD IN BUSINESS STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Annaleise Morgan
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Lara Morgan
1^ST IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS

Bridie O’Connell
EQUAL 1^ST IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS

Haley Patel
1^ST IN CHEMISTRY
2^ND IN BUSINESS STUDIES
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
3^RD IN PHYSICS
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR CHEMISTRY

Charles Pitt
3^RD IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Sophie Robinson
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Georgia Rourke
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
1^ST IN BIOLOGY
1^ST IN MODERN HISTORY
1^ST IN DRAMA
EQUAL 1^ST IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR BIOLOGY

Fraser Simpson
1^ST IN ENGLISH STANDARD
1^ST IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Taj Simpson
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
2^ND IN DRAMA
EQUAL 2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR MATHEMATICS ADVANCED

Brooke Smith
1^ST IN ANCIENT HISTORY
EQUAL 3^RD IN LEGAL STUDIES

Ellie Stace
EQUAL 3^RD IN LEGAL STUDIES

Zaiden Theophanous
2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
2^ND IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Isabella Tilley
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Cameron Turner
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)

Cooper Twemlow
3^RD IN DRAMA

Joshua Voetterl
2^ND IN ENGLISH STANDARD
2^ND IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Adam Walton
EQUAL 3^RD IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT

Lauren Weeks
2^ND IN LEGAL STUDIES

Medinah Wells
1^ST IN LEGAL STUDIES
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT

Alexandra Wollaston
3^RD IN MODERN HISTORY

Taylor Young
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Mitchell Young
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Reflection Day

After a stressful week filled with HSC assessments, Year 11 got the chance to finally relax and spend the day at Crowdy.  The weather was perfect for some beach cricket, tug of war and swimming.

Students also exchanged gifts with a whole year group Secret Santa organised earlier in the week.  Everyone loved their presents, and this really encompassed the strong bond this year group has and will continue to develop as they look toward their senior retreat early next year.

Thank you to their Leader of Learning, Mr Todd Curtis, for your constant enthusiasm and support you have offered to this exceptional group of students.  An additional thanks to the Year 11 Clare teachers for all your assistance.

Callam Howard
Creative Arts Teacher

Hospitality Happenings

Students have again been putting their skills into practise and as part of the St Clare's catering team; Year 11 students set for the Year 12 formal, held at the Taree Racecourse last Friday and conducted themselves in a very professional manner.

Once again, the students lead by example and received high praise from the Race Club, the RSL, and guests.

The students are to be congratulated on their effort.

Those students excelled themselves during the day, setting up the restaurant, the night, serving, cleaning tables, and in all the extra duties performed.

Students worked from 6 pm until 10 pm and were very professional in the manner in which they carried out their duties.

I would like to express my thanks to Karen McCann, Gabby McFarlane and Marian Parvin for all their help and leadership in the dining room, as the success of this function was due to their hard work and effective teamwork.

I was very proud of the students and would like to congratulate them.

Laurent Gonfond
Hospitality teacher

Year 12 Special Awards

Reuben F Scarf Award - Marlee Cowan
Ampol Best All Rounder - Patrick Guthridge
Club Taree Tertiary Scholarship - Ruby Mitchell
ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award - Jade Page
Australian Defence Force 2021 Future Innovators Award - Nathan Smith
Carol Healey Hospitality Award - Lilli Henry
Federal Member’s School Community Service Award - Lachlan Oliver
University of New England Vice-Chancellor’s High Achievement Prize - Mikayla Guymer & Brooke Turner
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence in Year 12 - Lewis Brown
Mid Coast Connect Vocational Education & Training Award - Vaughn Strybis
Joel Dark Memorial Award - Declan Pettet

St Clare’s High School Academic Excellence Award - WenYuan LimSchneider
St Clare’s High School Citizenship Award - Hannah Van Arendonk
St Clare’s High School Leadership Award - Finlay O'Connell
St Clare’s High School CLARE Award - WenYuan LimSchneider
School Captain 2021 - Patrick Guthridge
School Captain 2021 - Hannah Van Arendonk
School Vice-Captain 2021 - Lachlan Oliver
School Vice-Captain 2021 - Edie Gillis

Presentation

Edie Gillis, Patrick Guthridge, Hannah Van Arendonk & Lachlan Oliver

Year 12 Semester II Awards – 2021

Jessica Borg
3^RD IN TEXTILES & DESIGN
3^RD IN MUSIC 

Charlotte Brady
1^ST IN LEGAL STUDIES
2^ND IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Lewis Brown
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EQUAL 3^RD IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Akala Bungie
3^RD IN ENGLISH STUDIES

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

Marlee Cowan
1^ST IN ENGLISH STANDARD
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
2^ND IN BIOLOGY
2^ND IN LEGAL STUDIES

Tait Critchley
1^ST IN CONSTRUCTION

Ged Dormor
1^ST IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Jacob Drury
3^RD IN DRAMA

Maddison Eakin
EQUAL 3^RD IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Kirra Forsayth
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Morgan Gao
1^ST IN DRAMA
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2
3^RD IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

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

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

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

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

Lilli Henry
1^ST IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

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

Annabel Kempe
3^RD IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS

Chloe Kennedy
3^RD IN LEGAL STUDIES

Rory Kennewell
3^RD IN ENGINEERING STUDIES

Jett Lewis-Fisher
2^ND IN DRAMA

WenYuan LimSchneider
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 2
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
1^ST IN CHEMISTRY
2^ND IN PHYSICS
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
HIGH DISTINCTION IN YEAR 12 2021 AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION
DISTINCTION IN YEAR 12 SENIOR DIVISION 2021 AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

Jaxson Longa
3^RD IN ENGLISH STANDARD
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EQUAL 3^RD IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Adisty Merriman
2^ND IN MUSIC

Ruby Mitchell
1^ST IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
2^ND IN HISTORY EXTENSION
2^ND IN MODERN HISTORY
EQUAL 3^RD IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

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

Finlay O’Connell
1^ST IN HISTORY EXTENSION
1^ST IN MODERN HISTORY
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
3^RD IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN JAPANESE CONTINUERS

Lachlan Oliver
2^ND IN ENGINEERING STUDIES

Jade Page
3^RD IN BIOLOGY

Katelyn Page
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1
1^ST IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
1^ST IN SPORT, LIFESTYLE & RECREATION STUDIES

Declan Pettet
2^ND IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Phurinut Putsiri
3^RD IN MODERN HISTORY

Nathan Smith
2^ND IN CHEMISTRY
3^RD IN PHYSICS

Matthew Spencer
1^ST IN MUSIC

Laney Tull
2^ND IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3^RD IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Hannah Van Arendonk
1^ST IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
2^ND IN ENGLISH STANDARD
2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Sebastian Walsh
2^ND IN ENGLISH STUDIES

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

Sally Ye
3^RD IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
3^RD IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Graduation Dinner

Success in the Creative Arts

First Class 21 Exhibition

Congratulations to Isabella Hayes and Rickardd Weiley for selection in the First Class 21 Exhibition.  The Exhibition will be held at the Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie from 26 February 2022 to 8 May 2022.  This annual project showcases the high calibre of work produced by Higher School Certificate Visual Arts students from across the Hunter and Central Coast regions. 

Isabella Hayes & Rickardd Weiley

Lyndall Laurie
Creative Arts Teacher

OnSTAGE Selection

Congratulations to Morgan Gao who has been selected for OnSTAGE 2022.  This is an incredible achievement and again highlights the calibre of Drama at St Clare’s as we have now had students selected for the program for the last five years!

Morgan’s piece, “Our World is far too Noisy” is a moving and powerful comment on the invasion of culture and focusses on a photographer that seeks to expose an Amazon tribe to the world.  This piece is a credit to Morgan challenging himself to create an innovative theatre experience by integrating pre-recorded sound effects into his narrative and meticulously timing every movement to each audio cue.

Morgan was one of only four monologues selected, which again is recognition for his effort.  We wish him all the best when he takes to the stage at the Seymour Centre in Sydney next February.

Callam Howard
Drama Teacher

All textbooks and Library books are due back.

Students will not be issued with new books for 2022 unless returned or paid for.

Thanking you.

Karen Kelly
Book Room Supervisor/Library Assistant

Careers Corner

The final edition for 2021- Wow!  Where did that go?

I am going to begin this edition with an email that Mr Masters sent to all Year 12 2021 Graduates containing some very important information:

• You have access to email until the start of February 2021, it would be great if you check it from time to time. 

• Many of you have picked up your sign-out forms, but are yet to return them. Part of the sign-out process is also returning your library books. Many of these books are urgently needed by the Year 11 students and they are needed back ASAP.  Can you make this a priority for next week (The earlier the better, as you might remember Mrs Kelly is retiring and is hoping to have all her loose ends tied up).  (A copy was attached to the email you received for you to print out at home - parents will need to sign it).  Thanks to those who have already completed this process. 

• Your ATARs are released on Thursday, 20 January, and your HSC results are released on Monday, 24 January. 

• Between receiving your ATAR and the 24^th, we’re asking that you send a text message or email with your ATAR and your intention for next year. For some of you, it might be: “ATAR 83, Bachelor of ___________ at Newcastle University”.  For others, it might be: “Non-ATAR, pursuing an electrical apprenticeship or gap year working at Coles”.  Whatever it might be, we’d love to know the path you’re taking.  This can be emailed or sent via text to either myself or Mrs McCann.

• Tim Masters: 0421 961 043
• Karen McCann: 0408 144 453 

• Mrs McCann and I are also super happy to be used as referees for your jobs. You have both our emails, and you can use our numbers.  Just send us a message to say you’ve popped us down so we can expect the call. 

• On 24 January, Mrs McCann and I will be on site from 8 am to 11:30 am. If you want to pop in to say, ‘Hey’ we’d love to hear from you.  The staff carpark will be open, and we’ll probably set up in the conference room in the main office.  This is the day we celebrate your results – the more the merrier! 

• One of our super results is already in, Morgan Gao has been selected to participate in OnSTAGE for his individual Drama performance. The young man you voted, ‘most likely to become a celebrity’ is going to performing in front of millions of people next February.  Congratulations! 

• Photographs: Callam Howard did a super job with our formal photos, please make sure you download them.  We can’t get a link to your parents as Compass has removed you all, but if you could please pass this on, I’m sure they’d love to see the images. 

• Photographs 2: We have our Memory Lane OneNote, if you would like to download it, you can.  You select File à Export à (Select Entire Notebook) and you can download it as a PDF or as a OneNote. 

• On Tuesday, 8 February we are holding our Dux Assembly. If you think this might be you, can you tentatively write this date down.  We’d love you to attend to receive your award.  I’d also love for many of our Year 12s to be on site if you’re around as a catch-up and for you to talk to and discuss your experiences with the Year 11/12 students.  Obviously, many of you are moving away, but if you’re local at the time, GREAT! 

Thanks Mr Masters for doing such an excellent job with this cohort.  I am looking forward to seeing their results and finding out what pathways they will pursue post school.  I am more than happy to assist whenever possible so please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help. 

The Year 12 Grad was excellent.  Congratulations, Year 12, on completing your schooling! 

I am very hopeful that Work Experience will be back on the table in 2022, COVID Restrictions willing.  I will keep you posted in early 2022 and I will have the paperwork ready to go. 

I would like to thank all the employers who have taken our students for Work Experience and Work Placement this year when it was able to occur.  You have provided our students with an excellent opportunity to see what the ‘world of work’ is really like.  Thank you. 

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

Career Advisers:  Information, Resources, Jobs, Seminars, Courses

Productivity Bootcamp 8-WEEK CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR 16-25 YEAR OLDS: Applications for Productivity Bootcamp 2022 are now open for all our sites - Penrith/Quakers Hill, Campbelltown and Nowra! Call 0419 511 565 or email info@productivitybootcamp.com.au  to register! *Please note that there is a wait list so we cannot guarantee any start times.

SYDNEY FILM SCHOOL - 2022 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN Hollywood based Variety Magazine has awarded Sydney Film School its top film schools for 2020 accolade. From screenwriting to editing, directing to cinematography, Sydney Film School’s one year Diploma engages students to understand the art, craft, and business of filmmaking. Apply now!Learn more at:

Sydney Actors School 2022 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN Sydney Actors School provides students with strong skills in all aspects of acting for screen and stage, the ability to create and perform full theatrical and film productions and the technical aptitude to generate your own work and opportunities. Students graduate with a Showreel, Voice Reel, Industry Showcase, Short Films and Play Productions. Apply now!.

Business College at IH – Social Media –  NSW Smart and Skilled Funded Training. The NSW Government is offering fee-free, industry-aligned short courses for 16–24-yr-olds. Demand for social media talent is rising fast. Develop a Social Media Engagement Plan (BSBMKG537) covers the skills to engage via social media. Fee-free at Business College at IH in Sydney City, Bondi, Byron Bay or online. Email askus@ihbc.edu.au or visit

Course Changes & New Courses

New ACU Bachelor of Arts archaeology major In 2022 we’re introducing an archaeology major to the Bachelor of Arts dedicated to the archaeology, history and languages of Ancient Israel. It will be delivered online and on campus, and students will have an opportunity to participate in an archaeological dig in Israel. Learn more:

CQUniversity Join our Online Chat Session to speak with our expert team and discover your options. Get guidance on how to change your preferences and learn more about CQUni's alternative pathways. All you need to do is head over to our CQUniversity Facebook page on 17th of December and send us a message during the session and you’ll receive real-time answers to all your questions Live Online Chat Sessions - CQUniversity.

Courses & Workshops for Students

Tocal College NSW DPI Tocal College is receiving applications for its fulltime, agricultural courses in 2022. Young people interested in a farming or agribusiness career should go to

for more info. Students combine classroom learning with practical experience on the College’s own farms. These include beef, dairy, sheep, horse, poultry, bee, pasture, and crop production. Accommodation is available.

Campion College Summer Program | 11-14 or 18-21 January 2022 Experience college life and a taste of Campion's Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts. Open to students aged 16 plus. Includes accommodation on campus, meals, social activities and sample lectures in history, literature, philosophy and theology. Free to attend but spaces are limited. Register at

Australian Pacific College - Barista Skills Course APC's 2 day (12-hour) Barista program provides the essentials for coffee-making & cafe know-how to help students feel confident in their first hospitality job. Being able to include this in their resume & LinkedIn profile is invaluable because it sets students apart from others who don’t have work experience as a barista.

or call Pam 9054 2447

William Angliss Institute William Angliss’ Experience Day is back on the 19th of January 2022 for students Year 10 - 12! The day will be packed with workshops run by highly experienced trainers from 10 AM – 2 PM, providing students with hands on experiences in Cookery, Patisserie, Barista and Mocktail making, and is FREE of charge. Please express your interest at

or call (02) 9125 5179.

Jschool Journalism College Summer courses in journalism are open to senior secondary students in December 2021 and January 2022.  Selected single subjects from the Diploma of Journalism are on offer as well as a micro newswriting unit.  Details on single subjects at

and for micro unit at

Email info@jschool.com.au or text or phone 0493 099 463.

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

Tocal College, NSW DPI To help celebrate National Ag Day, Tocal College posted a video of some of its past students describing their own Ag-Venture. If you would like to see just a few of the places an ag career can take you go to

National Ag Day celebrates the fabulous and fulfilling career opportunities on offer in agriculture. More info @

Tocal College, NSW DPI Considering a career in agriculture but unsure of what path to take? Tocal College has information for future students on career options as well as its courses @

This includes recordings of its Virtual Open Day. Tocal combines classroom learning with practical experience on its farms. Accommodation available.

ACU Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) degrees webinar Join us online to discover the Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) degrees and our $150,000 scholarships. Register now:

ACU Change of Preference Online Event Join us for change of preference advice on 21 January 2022. Chat online with our friendly staff about study options, courses available at our Blacktown, Canberra, North Sydney and Strathfield campuses and available pathways at ACU. Register now:

Explore Your Options at Macquarie University We know that deciding where to study is a huge decision. Whether you want to speak to current students, find a pathway into uni, take a campus tour, or take the next step and enrol, Explore Your Options will help you find out why Macquarie is right for you.

AIT - Academy of Information Technology Meet AIT grads and discover how they turned their ideas into a creative career at AIT #GRADTALKS. This is a Virtual 2-day event - 12 & 13 January 2022 (12pm - 3pm)Grads now working in Film, Animation, 3D Design, Games and Mobile App Development. Register here:

Australian Pacific College Set up a free webinar for your students & their parents! APC can help your students follow their interests to find the right course for their future career. Choose topics from Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Accounting or simply how to take advantage of diploma-to-degree direct entry pathways into uni through APC. Register your interest here

Jobs & Work Experience for Students

Australian Pacific College Barista Skills Training APC's 2 day (12-hour) Barista program provides the essentials for coffee-making & cafe know-how to help students feel confident in their first hospitality job. Being able to include this in their resume & LinkedIn profile is invaluable because it sets students apart from others who don’t have work experience as a barista.

or call Pam 9054 2447

Resources for Students

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Campus Tours at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment Considering a career in games or film? Let our friendly staff take you on a private tour of AIE's campus! To book your spot, please visit -

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Tocal College NSW DPI Need financial help for your agricultural training? Applications remain open for Tocal’s Scholarship Program but close very soon. In 2021, $166,000 was provided to 60 students from 29 donors. Individual amounts ranged from $1,000 to $6,000. More info @

Macquarie University Gifted and Talented pathway Applications for Macquarie’s Gifted and Talented Pathway are now open to high-achieving students who have finished year 10 and have the capacity to take on extra-curricular study. As part of this pathway, students will study university units alongside their school subjects. Students could be eligible for an early offer (before their final Year 12 exams) to a Macquarie degree

JMC Academy Students can win a scholarship by completing Year 13 and JMC Academy's "Backstage Class". All students need to do is put their knowledge to the test by showing how they would plan, promote and put on an event that could change the world! For more information go to

RuralBiz Training $30,000 scholarships to grow farm management skills! Diploma of Agriculture and Adv Dip Agribusiness Management in Armidale NSW for more info contact 02 6884 8812 or

Western Sydney University Western’s Scholarships are now open. Students can find out what scholarships are available to them, what they need to demonstrate in their application to make themselves competitive, and how they can put forward the best application. To find out more, visit the Scholarships page:

Western Sydney University The College is the official pathway provider into Western Sydney University. Current and non-current school leavers can apply now for admission to the many courses offered at The College. Applications close on 16 February 2022 for admission to Term 1 2022. Find out more:

Australian Pacific College Study CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design (1 year) at Australian Pacific College and get direct entry into the Bachelor of Communication Design at Torrens University with 1 year of credit. More about alternate uni pathways at

contact Pam at (02) 90542447.

Charles Sturt University Accommodation Scholarships Charles Sturt has more $3 million worth of scholarships and grants available each year. Accommodation Scholarships are between $2,500 $6,000 to help take the financial pressure off students looking to study on campus. Browse here:

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

Western Sydney University Western is proud to introduce the Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program, a vocational pathway for Indigenous participants to gain experience in university operations as business administration trainees launching early in 2022. Find out more on eligibility and criteria:

Other News

JMC Academy Canvas Art Award Competition 2022 entries are now open! This competition is open to all high school students who has a knack for drawing, painting or using any creative digital mediums to interpret a quote and incorporate a motif into an illustrated scene. For more information go to

I am very excited that St Clare’s will be included in the RIEP program next year and have some excellent information sessions lined up for the students regarding many different Industry pathways.

As usual we will hear from many of the universities first-hand about their pathway options as well.

At the start of next year, we will run a dedicated Careers Day for the Year 12 students and hopefully they will gain a great deal from this day. They will then have a Careers session each week. Year 11 students will be having a Careers session every two weeks and we are looking at sessions for Years 9 and 10. Years 7 and 8 will continue with the “Become” program which was started this year.

Have a wonderful and safe Christmas break. Enjoy your time with friends and family and I look forward to seeing everyone in 2022.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser

Term 1 2022

Term 2 2022