Dear Parents & Friends of St Clare’s

I hope our second newsletter for the term finds you and your loved ones happy, safe and well.

Over the past few weeks, the school executive has made a conscious decision to re-establish some of the practises and procedures that were placed on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak.  The timetabling of whole school assemblies, parent/teacher/student interviews, face-to-face enrolment interviews and longer term school excursions has allowed parents and teachers to spend time together, re-establish relationships and talk about the young people in their care.  The most recent parent/teacher/student interviews had a wonderful atmosphere and were a great expression of the collaborative approach to learning and teaching at the school.  My thanks to staff and the hundreds of families who attended; a special mention to St Clare’s support staff who spent many hours organising the venue, interview times and processing personal information following the event.

Parents and carers will have received information regarding a significant change to Maitland Diocesan business software.  The new software, called TechnologyOne will be rolled out at St Clare’s 27 May to 2 June.  Our support staff will undertake training in the software package over the next few weeks.  As with any change to established systems, there are likely to be some unintended glitches and hiccups as the school community adjusts to new processes and procedures.  Please be aware that our staff will be doing all they can to ensure a smooth transition to the use of the TechnologyOne package.

Next week is Catholic Schools Week.  During the week we will take time to remember and celebrate the development of our Catholic System of schools and acknowledge the wonderful achievements of parents, students and staff who have contributed to the development of our St Clare’s community.  As part of the week we will be holding school tours for small groups of people interested in enrolling their sons and daughters into Year 7 at St Clare’s in 2023.  Details of the tours can be found at the end of the Principal’s message.

If you are intending to enrol a young person at St Clare’s, please collect an enrolment package from your Catholic Primary school or from the St Clare’s office.  Enrolment interviews will commence later in the term.

In the past few days there has been reference in the media about the surge in COVID-19 infections in Australia and the impact this is having on businesses and communities.  Like most enterprises, St Clare’s is being affected by the continued spread of the virus.  Student and staff absences have impacted on parent/teacher/student interviews, the running of NAPLAN and task completion in all faculties across the school.  It is important that if your son or daughter is ill, you keep them home until they are completely well.  Please do not send them on an excursion or camp if they are not 100% fit and well – to do so is putting the health and wellbeing of students and staff at risk and will threaten the viability of much anticipated school events.

In closing, I would like to thank parents, students and staff for their commitment to providing a quality education in very difficult times.  We know that when all members of the learning team:  students, parents and staff work together, great things happen.

God Bless

Peter Nicholls
Principal

Mass Times

Forster-Tuncurry Catholic Parish

Our current Mass times are Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 8 am and 10 am.

To join our 8am Sunday Mass live stream, please send us your email address to receive the link.

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

Taree Catholic Parish

Saturday, 21 May

4:10 pm – Rosary at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Wingham
4:45 pm - Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Wingham
6:15 pm - Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree

Sunday, 22 May
6^th Sunday of Easter
7:00 am - Old Bar Rosary
7:30 am – SCAE at Our Lady of Fatima Church Old Bar
7:30 am – Mass at Harrington
9:30 am - Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree

Changes to Mass Times - Parishes of Taree & Wingham Weekend Masses

Every Saturday at 4:45 pm - Wingham Mass
Every Saturday at 6:15 pm - Taree Mass
Every Sunday at 9:30 am - Taree Mass
1^st and 3^rd Sunday at 7:30 am - Old Bar Mass
2^nd Sunday at 7:30 am - Lansdowne Mass
4^th and 5^th Sunday at 7:30 am - Harrington Mass

Further updates can be viewed on the Taree Parish Website: 

Community Kitchen

NEWS FLASH!!!!

After two COVID years out of the Kitchen, four Year 10 students cooked up a ‘storm’… 85 meals on Friday, 13 May.

To see Lachlan Bell, Sienna Agnew, Megan Pieschel and Natalie Payne in action, out of their comfort zone, was the highlight of a big day.  The students are to be commended for their polite, respectful, welcoming and generous nature.  Their cooking skills have been honed to a razor-sharp edge:  peeling apples, frying sausages, chopping vegetables and of course a mountain of washing and wiping up and sweeping the floor as well.  I’m sure they all returned home with many stories to share.  Their hard work ensured that a number of ‘at risk’ local folk received some companionship and a hot meal.  Christianity in action!

Sienna Agnew, Lachlan Bell, Megan Pieschel & Natalie Payne

Denise Ryan
Community Kitchen Volunteer

DRAMA:  At the end of last term, St Clare’s competed in the Diocesan Theatresports Competition at St Pius X Adamstown.  This would involve us competing against a number of schools in the Maitland Newcastle Diocese as St. Clare’s entered teams from Year 9. 10 and 11 Drama into the contest.  The day involved students using their improvisational skills to develop short performances with no preparation.

Year 9 won the day with the highest point score out of all the teams.  This is a phenomenal achievement for a group who had only been performing for 8 weeks.  They were consistent with their scores and produced a very entertaining typewriter scene.  Year 9 was represented by Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Tom Gordon, Josh McGann and Alex Saville.

Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Alex Saville, Tom Gordon & Josh McGann

Year 10 are not currently studying drama as an elective and thus had to rely on all the skills they had learnt in the previous year.  It didn’t take them long however to shake off the rust and start performing with all the physicality and strong character work they had become known for.  This group will make an excellent senior drama class and continued their desire to improve throughout the day.  Year 10 were represented by Will Maslen, Savannah Murray, Lachlan Bell, Jade Coe, Claire Priddle, Megan Pieschel and Elise Miles.

Elise Miles, Megan Pieschel, Will Maslen, Lachlan Bell, Savannah Murray, Jade Coe & Claire Priddle

Lastly, The Year 11 team was so excited to compete that they had already decided on their team uniform three weeks in advance.  Nothing screams enthusiastic theatre kid like a bright and colourful fishing shirt.  Our fishermen team were extremely creative with their scenes which were also full of witty jokes and great comic timing.  Year 11 have already bonded as a class and their relationships and teamwork grew stronger throughout the competition.  Year 11 were represented by Kiara Conway, Brady Lambert, Jai Payne, Sienna Thornton and Karma Van Der Merwe.

Back Row:  Jai Payne, Kiara Conway & Brady Lambert
Front Row:  Sienna Thornton & Karma Van Der Merwe

I would like to congratulate all students who competed for their exceptional behaviour and commitment on the day.  A big thank you to all the parents who assisted with transport.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Callam Howard
Drama Teacher

Last week, Year 8 PDHPE completed the practical component of their Healthy Picnic Lunch assessment task.  Students were required to work in groups to design a menu and present a lunch that incorporated all five food groups in proportion to Australia’s dietary guidelines.

The class did a fantastic job, presenting menus with various themes and having a delicious lunch together.

Well done Year 8!

Todd Curtis
PDHPE Teacher

PDHPE First Aid Course

On Friday, 6 May, Year 11 PDHPE students completed their Provide First Aid course at school.  The day was both enjoyable and informative, allowing students the opportunity to develop their CPR and first aid skills.  Many thanks to Warren Keegan at Coastal First Aid for coming in to run the course for us.

Todd Curtis
PDHPE Teacher

Community & Family Studies – Group Activity

During our study of Individuals and Groups, we are looking at roles within groups and group cohesion.  To see these things in a practical activity, we had a group challenge of building a spaghetti tower.  The aim was to work together and build the highest tower.  It was an interesting activity with people adopting differing roles at different points and different levels of group cohesion.  Two groups had excellent towers with others seemingly all about the process.  Either way, it was a great learning opportunity that students enjoyed.

Community & Family Studies students present
Macy Bramble, Tahlia Burns, Mia Collis, Kiara Conway, Lucy Hallot, Noah Harris, Isabelle Martin, Jazmine O’Byrne, Emily Rowell, Keely Stevens, Josephine Stewart, Emily Tiedeman, Madeleine Tilley, Joshua Williams-Malouf and Ruby-Scarlet Wilson

Ms Posadas
Community & Family Studies Teacher

Visual Arts 10, 11 & 12 Lake Macquarie Museum of Art and Culture & Biennale of Sydney Excursion

Wednesday, 4 May, 50 students, three teachers:  Ms Niko Campbell-Ellis, Mr Jason Koenig, Mrs Lyndall Laurie and the most helpful bus driver:  Mr Dru Prewett of Newcombes Coaches, began the ‘art experience’ epic day out.  First stop was Lake Macquarie Museum of Art and Culture to encounter the First Class 21 exhibition.

This exhibition is a curated selection of the high calibre artworks produced at a wide range of schools.  First Class 21 gives young artists the chance to present their artwork within a gallery environment and to a wide audience.

Employing a variety of expressive forms, our Visual Arts HSC cohort have examined concepts encompassing identity, subjectivity, family memory, isolation, ecological responsibilities, fear and nostalgia.  Intimate artworks explore complex connection between home, identity, personal relationships, and culture.

Visual Art diaries entries were made, and many group photos were taken!

We forged on towards Sydney before lunch.  Our group was lucky to view three venues featuring Biennale of Sydney artists:  the brand new Barangaroo Cutaway and Stargazer Lawn followed by the Museum of Contemporary Art. 

Since its inception in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney has provided a platform for art and ideas, showcasing the work of nearly 1,900 artists from more than 100 countries.  Today it is considered one of the leading international contemporary art events, recognised for commissioning and presenting innovative, thought-provoking art from Australia and the world.  This year’s 23^rd Biennale of Sydney, titled rīvus, featured working themes of weaving and rivers, which included topics like rights of nature, sustainability, food security, consumption, pollution, biodiversity, extinction and ancestral technologies.

Thank you to our Years 10, 11 & 12 students.  We very much enjoyed talking about artwork installations, favourite artists, and themes along the way.  Our steps were many:  walking under the harbour bridge, sampling gelato at Circular Quay and being immersed in conversations about art and culture.

Mrs Laurie
Visual Arts Teacher

Pacific Palms Youth Art Competition

The Pacific Palms Art Festival Committee are looking for entries into the 2022 Youth Art Exhibition.  The exhibition will be held on the June Long Weekend, 4 and 5 June, at the Pacific Palms Public School Hall.

This event is open to students from ages 5 through to 16 years of age across three age categories including Infants, Primary and High School.  The exhibition will be judged and prizes awarded to the overall winner in 1^st, 2^nd placings and the People’s Choice Winner.  There is also a major prize for the overall winner to showcase on the #onesquaregalley, Blueys Beach Outdoor Street Art in the Pacific Palms shopping village.

Artworks must be two dimensional and be in any of the following forms:

• Oil or acrylic – on board or canvas
• Watercolour
• Pastels
• Photography
• Pen/pencil/Ink
• Aboriginal Art

If you are creative and interested in submitting and exhibiting an artwork in this prize, either speak to your Visual Arts teacher or see Mrs Huett in the staffroom recess or lunch for further details.

Assistance with delivery of the items to the event can be organised with Mrs Huett.

Entries close 27 May 2022.

Mrs Rebecca Huett
Creative Arts Leader of Learning

Bill Turner Cup

The St Clare’s Under 15s Girls team competed in the first round of the 2022 Bill Turner Cup last Monday.  The Bill Turner Cup is a State-Wide knock-out soccer competition for girls aged 15 and under in 2022.  St Clare’s drew a talented Great Lakes Forster side in the first round.  The girls started well with some good attacking plays from Sara Harris, Maya Ljumanovic and Charlotte Anderson. However, it was Forster that took the lead early in the first half after a defensive mix up.  The St Clare’s girls dug deep and came out firing in the second half.  Great play from Ruby Hillyard on the right wing set up Kallee Rutledge for a great equalising goal.  Claire Downie then put in a beautifully struck free-kick from well outside the box to put St Clare’s in front with only minutes remaining.  In the final seconds St Clare’s added a third, Kallee Rutledge finishing off a nice attacking move for her second goal of the game.  It was a great display of character from the girls who never gave in and fought back to progress to the next round.  A highlight for the girls were the defensive efforts of Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Tessa Rourke and Elise Zammit who were excellent on the day.  St Clare’s face Gloucester in the next round next Wednesday, 25 May.

Back Row:  Elise Zammit, Charlotte Anderson, Claire Downie, Kallee Rutledge, Maya Ljumanovic, Ruby Hillyard, Ruby Polson & Amelia Johnson
Front Row:  Tessa Rourke, Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Miley Cox, Eve Montague, Marley Brown, Sara Harris & Marley Marriott

James Collins

NSWCCC Swimming

Two St Clare’s students were selected from the Diocesan Swimming Championship to represent the Maitland Newcastle Diocese at the NSWCCC Swimming Championship which was held on Wednesday, 6 April at the Sydney Olympic Park & Aquatic Centre in Homebush.  Both students displayed effort and a willingness to compete and do their best in each event in which they participated.

Sophie Scislo (13 Girls)
8^th- 50m Freestyle
4^th- 50m Butterfly
5^th- 100m Freestyle
5^th- 50m Backstroke
4^th- 100m Butterfly

Harrison Tancred (14 Boys)
5^th- 50m Freestyle
2^nd- 200m Freestyle
6^th- 100m Backstroke
1^st- 50m Breaststroke
4^th- 100m Freestyle
8^th- 50m Backstroke
1^st- 200m Individual Medley
2^nd- 100m Breaststroke 

 

From this carnival, students can qualify for the NSW All Schools Championship which will take place on Friday, 3 June at Homebush.

Thank you to the parents who accompanied these students and provided their support over the duration of the day.

Luke Rowe
Representative Sports Coordinator

Diocesan Cross Country

Due to the weather and closure of venues, a School Cross Country was not able to be held this year.  However, students were able to nominate to represent St Clare’s at the Diocesan Cross Country Championship which was held at Lake Glenbawn on Thursday, 5 May.  All Students should be proud of their efforts.  Well done!

6^th - Amy Rowell (16 Girls 4km)
28^th - Chilali Baggins-Cupitt (14 Girls 4km)
4^th - Miley Cox (14 Girls 4km)
14^th - Jocelin Martinez-Leeson (14 Girls 4km)
11^th - Nina Davy (14 Girls 4km)
6^th - Lucca Boyling (14 Boys 4km)
11^th - Kai De Bono (14 Boys 4km)
2^nd - Gemma Eady-Muxlow (15 Girls 4km)
28^th - Keira Gonzalez (15 Girls 4km)
6^th - Kallee Rutledge (15 Girls 4km)
5^th - Sofia Gonzalez (12 Girls 3km)
4^th - Alondra Martinez-Leeson (12 Girls 3km)
19^th - Piper Bamford (13 Girls 3km)
17^th - Alice Godfrey (13 Girls 3km)
11th - Sophie Scislo (13 Girls 3km)
54^th - Noah Buckland (13 Boys 3km)
56^th - Lucas Doel (13 Boys 3km)
17^th - Tayte Rutledge (13 Boys 3km)
20^th - Nash Syron (13 Boys 3km)
41^st - Cade Van Ewyk-Campbell (13 Boys 3km)
3^rd - Matthew Clements (13 Boys 3km)

From this carnival, students who finished in the top 6 in their event qualified for the NSWCCC Cross Country Championship to be held on Tuesday, 7 June at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek.  Congratulations to the eight students who qualified for the NSWCCC Cross Country and now have the opportunity to represent the Diocese.

Thank you to the parents who made the trip to Lake Glenbawn.  Also, thank you to the staff:  Mrs Dunn and Mr & Mrs McCann who assisted on the day as officials on checkpoints and accompanied the students on the team bus.

Luke Rowe
Representative Sports Coordinator

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

Careers Corner

Here we are at the end of another week as the term flies by.

Year 12 should be starting to think about their post school preferences if they have not already done so.

If you are thinking about an apprenticeship or traineeship post school, you need to make sure that you have an up-to-date resume and are aware of the skills you need for any given trade or business.

The Australian Apprenticeship Pathways website has some excellent resources to get you started.

Go to:

Take some time to browse through the information provided.  There are many resources to help people initiate many different career options.  There are many examples of potential career pathways and Job Pathway charts.  This is all designed to assist in the decision making process.

If you would like to consider a university pathway post school, you need to be considering registering with UAC ($73 before the end of September).  Every student in Year 12 should have received an email with a UAC pin (please come and see me if you haven’t) and will need their NESA number to get started.  Once you have registered and chosen some courses, please register for SRS (Schools Recommendation Scheme) – there is nothing to lose.

You may also be eligible for EAS (Educational Advantage Scheme).  St Clare’s students are already automatically in line for adjustment factors due to attendance at an economically disadvantaged school.  Please come and see me if you would like some assistance.

Early entry pathways are beginning to open and I will email the information to the students as it comes to hand.

All career information is placed in the relevant Team OneNote for Years 10, 11 and 12.

The Year 12 Hospitality students have attended their compulsory Work Placement at the Sea World HOTEL School at Sea World on the Gold Coast.  It is, as always, an excellent opportunity for the students to experience first-hand the many different facets of the Hospitality industry.  They have worked in the restaurant, kitchen, back of house, concierge, functions, engineering, room service and food and beverage.

 Byron De La Cruz, Leanne Curtis, Astyn Strybis, Rory Russell, Hannah Minett, Billie Dries & Taylor Young

The students, as usual, have been amazing and many thanks go to Mr Laurent Gonfond for his organisation of this Work Placement.  It was a pleasure to be with the students.

I have also heard excellent reports from the Year 12 Construction class and their employers regarding their Work Placement a couple of weeks ago.  Many thanks go to the employers who have hosted a student for this.

The latest news from CAA:

Course Changes & New Courses

Sydney Design School Curious about a creative career in interior design? Try the Designer for a day workshop for school leavers. Get creative experimenting with colour, materials, and 3D rendering tools. Sydney Design School, 2/40 Oxley St, St Leonards. Thursday 7 July 9.30am - 4pm. Limited spaces available $35 pp. Book here

ACU Online has been specifically designed for online learning and provides you with personalised support whenever you need it. ACU are currently offering a range of postgraduate courses in the fields of nursing, business, health and IT. Plus the undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce course is fully online. Find out more:

Courses & Workshops for Students

ACTA College is a registered training centre and, is a Smart and Skilled provider. ACTA College is currently enrolling new student into the following Fee Free* qualifications: Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology. Contact ACTA College on 1300 730 830 or email: Mayssa@actacollege.edu.au.

Advance OHS Students attending work experience on a construction site or completing a construction VET course is required to complete the Construction Induction Course also known as ‘White Card’. Book the Construction White Card course by simply visiting

UCAT Preparation Australia 22 May 2022 - UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry. UCAT NIE presenting a FREE webinar about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine and dentistry.  This is NOT an advertising seminar.  The session is packed with invaluable information.  To register

Ph: (02) 43670404 /enquiries@nie.edu.au / www.nie.edu.au.

UCAT NIE Attention Year 10-12:  Head-start or continue UCAT Preparation! 22 May 2022 - LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE 18 June 2022 - In Sydney (Chatswood) To register:

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

Discover ACU Students can join ACU for the free Discover ACU events to get a taste of university life before enrolling in uni. Students can choose an interactive workshop from their degree of choice, meet staff and current students, explore their local campus, and get helpful tips on preparing for university. Registrations open soon:

Young Change Agents Enter the Climate Action Design Challenge! This free online design thinking challenge, open to students aged 10-21, empowers youth to create innovative solutions to climate change. Students will identify problems, reframe them as opportunities, develop solutions, and create prototypes. Winning ideas will receive prizes to support the development of their idea

iCanMed Free May UCAT Webinars for Year 10-11 Students: Achieving medical/dental entry requires top scores in UCAT, ATAR & interviews - but preparing for all 3 assessments in Yr 12 is almost impossible due to the workload. This webinar will explain what Yr 10-11 students can do now to best set themselves up for Yr 12 (+ live step-by-step UCAT teaching). Register:

Engineers Australia WINTER ENGINEERING SCHOOL 2022 4-8 July 2022 - Registrations are open! Year 11 & 12 students from across NSW & ACT to attend this 5-day Engineering immersion. Visit 5 Universities & 5 iconic organisations & projects, plus meet over 150 Engineers & University students!  Register

The Lemon Car Mark from The Lemon Car presents his school’s Road Ready Driver Education Course. His presentations are enlightening, informative, entertaining and, most importantly, educational. Email mailto:mark@thelemoncar.com.au or Call 0444528409 for future bookings.

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

LifeJourney Free Careers Webinars for Secondary Students - Join to hear directly from leading experts working to defend Australia from cyber threats and the career pathways available in the exciting field of cyber security.

Camp America (Australia) Applications for 2023 are open! Start your adventure to work in the USA next year by applying now. Get a placement with a Summer Camp before the end of the year. Spend 9-12 weeks working at a summer camp and rest easy knowing you're going with the experts that provide medical coverage and 24/7 support whilst in the USA. You'll thank yourself for the bonus summer later!

JMC Academy Open Day - Interested in knowing why JMC has been ranked #1 for student satisfaction and skill development amongst all private creative institutions in Australia? Hear from current students and see the courses in action with live demonstrations and activations at JMC's Open Day on Saturday 21st May.  Register at

MedEntry UCAT Free UCAT Bootcamp For parents, aspiring medical students and Careers Advisers. Dr Ray, Gastroenterologist at Monash Health offers UCAT mini test, discusses medical interviews, admission process, life as a medical student, and career as a doctor. Watch this two-hour Bootcamp from the comfort, convenience & security of your home at any time!

ACS Foundation (BiG Day In) BiG Day In @ UTS - Join ACS on 21 or 22 June 2022 in the Great Hall at UTS for the 2022 BiG Day In IT Careers Conference.  Hear from presenters from TCS, Wisetech Global, Woolworths, Avanade Australia, Microsoft, Adobe, Westpac, Animal Logic & loads more to come, all talking about where a career in technology can take you. Tickets $10 & no charge for teachers

BiG Day In Newcastle (ACS Foundation) BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Yrs 9-12 @ University of Newcastle on 10 August 2022 – Speakers incl. Defence Force Recruiting, nib, WiseTech Global, Mudbath & more talking about their careers & the future of technology.  Loads of cool exhibitors including ACS, nib, Wisetech Global, Defence Force Recruiting & loads more. Tickets $10 for students

BiG Day In Port Macquarie (ACS Foundation) BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Yrs 9-12 @ CSU Port Macquarie on 8 June 2022 – Speakers incl. Defence Force Recruiting, Essential Energy, Wisetech Global, TCS, Woolworths & more talking about their careers & the future of technology. No charge to attend & morning tea & lunch provided for all attendees

University of Newcastle Join For The Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar on 25 May at 6:00pm. Let The University of Newcastle support you through the subject selection process with the 3 simple steps! The University of Newcastle encourage parents and students to register for this digital event. The University of Newcastle cover the subject selection process, case studies and general Uni information. Register here -

University of Newcastle Coming from TAFE A different career or just wanting to give uni a go? Join The University of Newcastle at the Mid-Year Information Session on 1 June at 5:00pm. The University of Newcastle cover what uni is like, how to balance work and study, different support services available, how to get in and more. Register here

Western Sydney University From 16-26 May Explore Western will offer virtual pre-graduate and post-graduate course advice sessions and campus tours. Open to anyone who wants to explore their study options. For more information, visit:

Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School You're invited to attend our Open Houses at Waterloo Studios, Sydney. Tour Sydney Actors School state-of-the-art Film & TV studio and learn why Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School offer the most practical, hands-on accredited programs in Australia. To register, please click on the following link:

Jobs & Work Experience for Students

Study Work Grow Need to find Work Experience opportunities for your students? Check out Study Work Grow's huge database of current opportunities, both here in NSW and across Australia:

Resources for Students

JMC Academy Course brochure requests -as expo season ramps up, if you would like JMC to send you course brochures (digital and/or hard copies) please fill out this form

Study Medicine The latest Information May marks the beginning of the 2023 medicine application cycle” has been added to Study Medicine

This includes a fully detailed list of May 2022 university deadlines, interviews, notable events and medicine offers for all Australian medicine degrees and degrees leading to medicine (entry in 2023).

UCAT NIE UCAT and Interview Preparation Resources and Services - NIE.EDU.AU NIE is Australia’s oldest and most reputable training organisation in our industry. NIE was founded in 1999, with one goal in mind: to provide excellent assistance to medical applicants, students, parents, and teachers. For resources and training services visit:

TAFE NSW Pathway Brochures Developed in consultation with industry partners, your students can explore their pathways with the TAFE NSW pathway brochures. They identify future key market trends, annual growth, a range of courses to suit and more.

Study Work Grow Want To Create a Beautiful PDF Resume In-Class Or At Home? Study Work Grow has a fabulous 'Super Simple Resume Builder' you can use completely for free here:

Western Sydney University School of Law invites high schools in western Sydney to register for the prestigious mooting competition, ‘Kirby Cup’. Schools can register as many teams of four year 10 and 11 students. Numbers are limited. Find out more and register here

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Institute of Health & Nursing Australia Are you interested in a Nursing career? No ATAR, No Worries! IHNA presents the NEW Diploma of Nursing that gives you an opportunity to become an Enrolled Nurse and help your community. IHNA also has University partnerships that can help you progress and become a Registered Nurse as well. Please contact sreshti.nair@hci.edu.au or call 0282286405.

ACU Guarantee Guarantee your place at ACU before your Year 12 exams. ACU Guarantee offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on their Year 11 results. For a summary of the early entry program and how to apply:

Western Sydney University Western’s next Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program assessment round is fast approaching. This alternative entry pathway to Western for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is on 24 and 25 May 2022. Visit

Campion College is now accepting Early Offer applications for its three-year Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts and one-year Diploma of Liberal Arts. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer before HSC exams begin and be automatically considered for first semester scholarship. Find out more at

Applications close 7th October.

The University of Sydney Gadigal Early Conditional Offer Round Open the Gadigal Program is the Indigenous student pathway that supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to study at the University of Sydney. The Gadigal Early Conditional Offer Round is now open for students to apply via UAC by 7th August to be considered.

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

TABMA Apprentices and Trainees have a Supply Chain Trainee position in Cardiff, Newcastle. We are looking for a trainee who would enjoy working with building materials, great career progression long term with the host employer. For further information please email katie.c@tabma.com.au.  

TABMA Apprentices and Trainees have a warehouse and customer service Trainee position in Rosehill, Western Sydney. We are looking for a trainee who would enjoy working with building materials and trade customers, great host employer, very rewarding role. For further information please email katie.c@tabma.com.au.

Professional Cadetships Australia A reminder that applications for the Business Cadetships Program close on Wednesday 25 May. By this date, both a student's Application Form and their School Assessment are due in. Cadets undertake paid work at leading financial services companies while studying at the university of their choice. A Business Cadetship is a springboard for a career in any business sector.

ACTA College ACTA College is a Smart and Skilled provider offering funded apprenticeships in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and in Painting and Decorating. ACTA College has employers all around Sydney ready to sign up a new trainee. Contact ACTA College on: 1300 730 830 or email us: Mayssa@actacollege.edu.au.

Australian Cabinet & Furniture Association Flexibility and Personalised Apprenticeships ACFA is a registered training organisation that brings a unique experience to how young people are trained in an existing industry. The workplace-based training model brings flexibility and a personalised touch with a dedicated trainer. To find out more about where to start –

Study Work Grow Looking for Apprenticeships or Traineeships? Study Work Grow searches hundreds of different websites each week for school Careers Advisers and publishes the latest opportunities online so they don't miss them. Check out this week's findings here:

Other News

NSW Department of Education Enhance your career with the NSW Department of Education As the largest employer of teachers in Australia, there are countless opportunities to enhance your career with the NSW Department of Education. Register now to receive program updates and learn more about the Rural Experience Program, NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships and E-Exchange Program:

Young Change Agents Enter the $20 Boss Awards! Entries are now open for this year's $20 Boss Awards. Students who completed the $20 Boss Program in Term 4 2020, Terms 1–4 in 2021, and Term 1 and 2 in 2022 are eligible to enter. For more information on the awards and how to enter, head to the website:

To register for the Awards event on June 22, click here:

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It was wonderful to see this photo of ex-student Lachlan Oliver at his passing out parade in Melbourne recently.  Lachlan was a graduate of St Clare’s in 2021.  By all accounts he is very happy in his chosen profession in the Navy.  We wish him all the best.

Please don’t forget that if any student would like to participate in Work Experience, they can come and see me to get the paperwork and organise a date for this.  Year 9 and 10 students can attend during school time, and Year 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to do this during school holidays as well as during school terms.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser

Term 2 2022