Dear Parents & Friends of St Clare’s

I hope our final newsletter of Semester 1 finds you and your loved ones safe and well.

Over the past two weeks we have been delighted to welcome Fr Kevin Corrigan and Fr Terry Horne to St Clare’s to lead Year Level Masses and Liturgies.

These gatherings help and challenge our young people to think about what is important to them and how they will generate the change they want to see in the world.  Working to change the world is a daunting task.  Yet, when we apply the saying ‘think global but act local’, we make the challenge more manageable and more easy for people to “opt in”.  This has certainly been the case for our school community over the past few weeks as staff, parents and students have tackled the challenge of homelessness and poverty by showing a wonderful level of support for the Vinnies Winter Blanket Drive.

Students have supported international calls for environment action through the St Clare’s Environment Group’s activities to clean the grounds, establish recycling bins and initiate sustainable practices in the school.

Year 10 students continued their contribution to the CatholicCare Community Kitchen which produces hundreds of meals per week for those in need in our community.  These activities are at the core of Catholic Social Justice and give witness to the teachings of the Church and the example of Jesus.  St Clare’s Professional Development Day for staff tomorrow (1 July):  Learning for Justice which features guest speaker Stan Grant, is a further expression of our commitment to equality, diversity and the churches responsibility to help close the gap.

The Josephite Order have played a major part in the development of a Catholic Education system in our region.  On Monday, we had the privilege of hosting a morning tea to thank and farewell Sr Ellen Shanahan who is moving to Lochinvar after over 60 years of service to our community, including a period as Principal of St Joseph’s, Taree and many years as a pastoral support person across the Manning.  We wish Sr Ellen every happiness in the next stage of her life.

Much has been written in recent years about the importance of individuals and organisations being able to respond to challenging situations with flexibility and resilience.  This has certainly been the case at St Clare’s over the course of Semester 1 as the countinuing influence of COVID and now the flu virus has been felt by students, parents and staff.  Events have been cancelled or rescheduled, exams held and reheld with inventible catchups and staff training shifted to small groups and virtual meetings.  It has been a testing time for all in our community and I thank parents, students and staff for their willingness to maintain a sense of humour and a willingness to work together to achieve positive outcomes for the young people in our care.  I hope the holidays are a restful period for all.

Thank you for your care for each other and your service to our school community.

God Bless

Peter Nicholls
Principal

St Clare’s is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school, where students attending are expected to have a laptop with them each day.  This device needs to be charged and fully functional to assist the school in providing the best learning outcomes for your child.

Over a student’s time at St Clare’s, it is expected that a device suited to junior school (Years 7-9) would initially be purchased and then an upgraded device, more suited to a child’s elective choices, would be purchased for senior years (Years 10-12).

For many parents, purchasing a laptop is a daunting task with the industry full of jargon and quickly changing technologies.  To assist parents/guardians, the school provides a list of minimum specifications each year.

Last year the school entered a partnership with a provider who offers high quality commercial grade devices backed by three-year next Business Day Warranty (including battery) and accidental damage insurance (ADP) covering three (3) claims at no excess over the three-year contract.

Representatives of the Diocesan IT team and St Clare’s IT Team investigated numerous devices and chose devices to offer which proved the best overall product in terms of cost, serviceability, features, and support.  This took a high degree of anguish away from parents in the purchase of a laptop.

This company offers payment plans and payment schedules to suit families of varying incomes.

Early next term an information evening will be held to offer parents more information regarding the specifications for devices for parents of all students for 2023.  Ordering will take place late next term with delivery in the first week of school 2023, allowing the payments to be spread over time.

Whilst this scheme is not compulsory, the quality and peace of mind this scheme offers has been noted and this has assisted teachers in best servicing your child’s needs.

Phillip Carney
Director of Digital Innovation and Learning (DIAL)

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, 2 July

4:00 pm – Reconciliation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Wingham
4:10 pm – Rosary at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Wingham
4:45 pm - Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Wingham
5:00 pm – SCAE at Harrington
6:15 pm - Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree

Sunday, 3 July
14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 am - Old Bar Rosary
7:30 am – Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church Old Bar
9:30 am - Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Taree

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: 

https://tareeparish.org

The St Clare’s community came together to raise money for the Vinnies Winter Appeal.  Students, parents and teachers baked cupcakes and sweets for the biggest bake sale we have ever had.  Crowds gathered at recess and lunch to support the day and participate in the lolly guessing competition and raffles.

Thank you to everyone who baked, bought, and sold food on the day, with over $1,000 raised.  We ask everyone to continue to give generously and donate blankets to this appeal to help those in need this Winter.

Callam Howard
Creative Arts Teacher

This term Year 7 have participated in a soup drive.  Thinking of those in need this winter, they have shopped their pantries and supermarket aisles to bring together as much soup as they could.  Congratulations to 7.3 who brought in the most soup by far.  Well done!

Lisa Mumford
Year 7 Leader of Wellbeing & Engagement

Mother Teresa once said “Give your hands to serve and your hearts to love.”  St Clare’s students and teachers certainly answer this call by being involved in the Catholic Care Community Kitchen program.

As a volunteer at the kitchen it is pleasing to see the students back in the kitchen after COVID, preparing and serving meals to the needy of our community.  The people attending the kitchen enjoy seeing the happy faces of the students and many say it makes their day.  The latest group of students, Claire Priddle, Blake Fishwick-Rosewarn, Ved Patel and Samuel Tilley supported by Mrs Racheal Minihan and Mrs Nicole Lovern worked tirelessly, but I also think they enjoyed seeing the smiles on the faces as the people received their meals plus a few extra treats that the students gave them.  These students were a credit to their families and school.  Their culinary skills were displayed as well as their ability to leave the kitchen spotless.  Well done students and teachers, you are our volunteers of the future.

Carol Healey
Community Kitchen Volunteer

A huge thank you to the Year 11 and Year 12 students who hosted the Hospitality Dinner on Friday, 24 June.  The food and service were amazing.  The staff who attended the evening had a great night and look forward to the next dinner.  Thanks also to Hospitality teacher Mr Laurent and Mrs McCann for organising the evening.

Anne Havard
Clerical Administrator

Chelsea Atkins

EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY
EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXCELLENCE IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
MERIT IN CHEMISTRY

Tamara Bennett

EXCELLENCE IN ANCIENT HISTORY
EXCELLENCE IN TEXTILES & DESIGN

Makayla Boere

EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN PHYSICS
EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC 1
MERIT IN CHEMISTRY

Ashleigh Burkill

EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING
MERIT IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
MERIT IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT

Tahlia Burns

EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN MODERN HISTORY
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Indiana Christensen

EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY

Mia Collis

MERIT IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
MERIT IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Kiara Conway

EXCELLENCE IN DRAMA

Darcy Eady-Muxlow

EXCELLENCE IN PHYSICS
EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Andrea Flores Cabrejos

EXCELLENCE IN VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED

Adelaide Gedge

EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
EXCELLENCE IN ANCIENT HISTORY
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Saffron Grass

EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Morrison Gray

MERIT IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Lucy Hallot

EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY
EXCELLENCE IN TEXTILES & DESIGN
MERIT IN LEGAL STUDIES

William Hogan

EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
MERIT IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Brady Lambert

EXCELLENCE IN DRAMA
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Conor Lawless

EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY
EXCELLENCE IN MODERN HISTORY

Ryan Martin

EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Luella-Rayne McCormack

EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN MODERN HISTORY
EXCELLENCE IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
MERIT IN ENGLISH ADVANCED

Harry Miller

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Ashton Molloy

MERIT IN DRAMA

Macauley Morris

EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY
EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Ella Mountney

EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT

Jazmine O’Byrne

EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES

Thomas Parsons

EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN PHYSICS
EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY

Ella Parvin

EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN TEXTILES & DESIGN

Jai Payne

EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
MERIT IN DRAMA

Imogen Phillips

EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES

Georgia Pratten

EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY

Adelaide Pullin

EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT COACHING

Mariah Radburn

EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN ANCIENT HISTORY
EXCELLENCE IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD

Emily Rowell

EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES

Shifa Saeed

EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
EXCELLENCE IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY
EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Cooper Saunders

MERIT IN ENGLISH STUDIES

Josephine Stewart

EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Sienna Thornton

MERIT IN DRAMA

Karma-Anne Van Der Merwe

EXCELLENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY

Thomas Watman

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Ruby-Scarlet Wilson

MERIT IN ENGLISH STANDARD
MERIT IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES

Mackenzie Banham

2^ND IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
3^RD IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT

Silas Barberie

3^RD IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Peter Bawden

2^ND IN ENGINEERING STUDIES 

Hannah Boere

1^ST IN ENGLISH STANDARD
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Jye Boughton

1^ST IN ENGLISH STUDIES
1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
MERIT IN SPORT COACHING

Haylee Brabant

2^ND IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Bradley Brincat

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

Simon Collins

3^RD IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Alexandra Cross

MERIT IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Leanne Curtis

1^ST IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Olivia Cutajar

2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES

Emily Dahan

MERIT IN LEGAL STUDIES

Byron De La Cruz

3^RD IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Luca Dodd-McWilliams

1^ST IN SOCIETY & CULTURE
2^ND IN MODERN HISTORY
2^ND IN MUSIC 1

Cassidy Donovan

3^RD IN MUSIC 1

Isaac Earle-Broadley

1^ST IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH STANDARD

Seren Everingham

1^ST IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
1^ST IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
1^ST IN BUSINESS STUDIES
1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
1^ST IN MUSIC 1

Ella Farland

EQUAL 3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS

Thomas Fidock

1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 2
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
1^ST IN PHYSICS
1^ST IN CHEMISTRY

Eliza Forsayth

2^ND IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2
MERIT IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES

Lucy Green

EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
3^RD IN ENGLISH STANDARD
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2
MERIT IN BIOLOGY
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Divya Gupta

2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
MERIT IN BIOLOGY

Boyd Henry

3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

William Hovermann

2^ND IN SOCIETY & CULTURE

Bianca Kukas

1^ST IN MODERN HISTORY
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)

Mhalikai Mercy

2^ND IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
MERIT IN SPORT COACHING

Lachlan Monks

MERIT IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Bridie O’Connell

1^ST IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES
2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS

Haley Patel

2^ND IN CHEMISTRY
3^RD IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
3^RD IN PHYSICS

Charles Pitt

1^ST IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
2^ND IN PHYSICS
3^RD IN CHEMISTRY

Ky Porst

EQUAL 1^ST IN BIOLOGY

Sophie Robinson

3^RD IN LEGAL STUDIES
3^RD IN MODERN HISTORY

Georgia Rourke

EQUAL 1^ST IN DRAMA
2^ND IN ENGLISH ADVANCED
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
3^RD IN BIOLOGY

Rory Russell

MERIT IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Fraser Simpson

2^ND IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Taj Simpson

EQUAL 1^ST IN DRAMA

Brooke Smith

2^ND IN ANCIENT HISTORY
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ellie Stace

MERIT IN ANCIENT HISTORY

Astyn Strybis

3^RD IN EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
MERIT IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

Zaiden Theophanous

1^ST IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 2 UNIT
1^ST IN ANCIENT HISTORY
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Lauren Weeks

2^ND IN LEGAL STUDIES

Medinah Wells

1^ST IN ENGLISH EXTENSION 2
1^ST IN LEGAL STUDIES
EQUAL 1^ST IN DRAMA
2^ND IN STUDIES OF RELIGION 1 UNIT
EQUAL 3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS

Mitchell Wisemantel

1^ST IN STUDIES IN CATHOLIC THOUGHT
MERIT IN WORK STUDIES

Emily Wood

MERIT IN COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES

Mitchell Young

2^ND IN ENGLISH STANDARD

A hard copy was given to students on Wednesday, 29 June.

Here at St Clare’s Canteen we provide a variety of fresh food to suit all students’ budget.

But with the huge increase in all food supplies, wages and environmentally friendly packaging, the canteen can no longer carry these price increases.

So, on 18 July (Term 3) all items will increase 20¢ - 50¢.

Thank you to all students for their support.

Cheryl Kingsford
Canteen Supervisor

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

For the last few lessons of the term most students in Years 7 and 8 were able to be involved in some Rugby League sessions with our local Rugby League Sporting Schools Grant providers.  Many thanks to Max Bear and his team for their ability to be available for our sessions at this time of the term.  Students participated in evasion, passing, kicking, and catching games.  The sessions finished with a mini game of League Tag.  Student displayed involvement and enthusiasm during the sessions.  Thank you also to the PDHPE staff for supporting the scheduled sessions.

Luke Rowe
Sports Coordinator

U18 NSW Country Rugby Union – Lucy Green

Congratulations to Lucy Green of Year 12 for being selected in the U18 NSW Country Rugby Union side.  She was selected on the back of her outstanding performances at Country Championships.  Lucy will tour Adelaide with the side in October and we wish her the very best of luck.  Well done, Lucy!

Todd Curtis
Year 12 Leader of Wellbeing and Engagement

U15 Bill Turner Trophy

Congratulations to our U15’s Bill Turner Trophy team for advancing to the fourth round of the competition after a hard fought 3-2 victory over Taree High School this morning (Monday, 27 June).  The girls played with amazing skill, sportsmanship and tenacity to come away with the win.  Goal scorers on the day were Marissa Masterantonio, Kallee Rutledge and Claire Downie.

In the next round we will travel to Port Macquarie to square off against Mackillop College, date to be advised.  Well done to all players and a big thank you to all the parents who helped out with transport and supported the team.

Back Row (L to R) - Marley Brown, Claire Downie, Maya Ljumanovic, Marissa Masterantonio, Ruby Hillyard, Kallee Rutledge, Amelia Johnson, Tessa Rourke, Elise Zammit & Nyoka Syron
Front Row (L to R) - Sara Harris, Marley Marriott, Ruby Polson, Miley Cox, Charlotte Anderson & Gemma Eady-Muxlow

Todd Curtis
Bill Turner Cup Coordinator

Bill Turner Cup – Boys

Back Row – Dylan Kinkade, William Gibson, Bin Jie Wong, Rohan Dormor & Samuel Stephens
Front Row – Hendrix McDonagh, Kody Zahra & Nash Syron (students present on day of photo)

Careers Corner

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

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 post school 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.

Next term on Thursday, 28 July all students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will be travelling by bus to Fotheringham Park to walk through the first Taree Career Quip.  This event is subsidised by RIEP (Regional Industry Education Partnerships).  Early next term the students will receive a note with more precise details.  At this stage, Year 12 will be attending during Period 1, Year 11 during Period 2 and Year 10 during Period 4.  This is a fantastic opportunity for the students to get information on a huge range of post school career pathways.  There will be local industry and businesses, TAFE, Universities, Defence Force Recruiting and Apprenticeship providers all with information for the students.  Parents are more than welcome to attend and a list of exhibitors can be found here:

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.

Elizabeth Argue from UNE came to talk to the students on Tuesday, 21 June and had a great deal of information about university post school pathways.  Many thanks go to Elizabeth for coming in to talk to the students.

We continue to have local industry visits courtesy of Erin Lute at RIEP.  Our latest visit was from Helen and her beautiful dogs (Therapy Dogs Diva Pets).  Charles and Molly stole the show, and the photos speak for themselves.  There are quite a few post school pathways associated with this industry.  Thank you, Helen!

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.

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.

I would also like to encourage those Year 12 students who are applying for University to register on UAC ($73 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:

CAA News

Courses & Workshops for Students

Discover ACU Students can join us 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:

Youthsafe Risk & Safety school sessions Youthsafe offers interactive, class-size risk & safety sessions (40-60 mins) or larger group presentations. Areas of focus include safety re transitioning to workplaces and driver/passenger behaviour:

To find out more contact Lynn Hopgood 0491 675 485.

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:

MedEntry UCAT Prep Final UCAT Prep events by MedEntry: Dr Ray, Gastroenterologist at Monash Health delivers a 4-Day UCAT Workshop commencing 3 July which covers all 5 UCAT subtests, interviews, entry process etc. Intensive UCAT grinds begin on 25 June. MedEntry is the trusted Medical Entry preparation institution in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

HSC July Trial Preparation Lectures Held at UTS & Macquarie University, these holidays lectures have proven to increase student knowledge, skills and confidence in the lead up to the exams. Hear from the most qualified and experienced HSC teachers in NSW in 18 of the most popular subjects. Read more at

The Lemon Car The Lemon Car is taking bookings for term 3 and 4 Email mark@thelemoncar.com.au or call Mark on 0444528409.

La Trobe University Health Information Management, Bachelor of: Study on-line or blended learning. Includes placements in industry. Learn Anatomy & physiology; Health informatics; Health data analysis; Health classification and clinical coding; Management of health information systems; Health Information ethics and law. Contact Jenn Lee j.lee4@latrobe.edu.au.

UNSW Girls in Engineering (GIE) Club is running a FREE electronics workshop in the school holidays! High school girls in Years 7 – 12 are invited to join the UNSW Electrical Engineering Society (ELSOC) online workshop to learn about circuit design in the afternoon of Monday 4 July. Places are limited to 30 and filling up. Please note the morning in-person session is waitlisted. More info:

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Career in Games & Film, Industry Experience Day at Academy of Interactive Entertainment Friday 15th of July Learn about the local and international games and film industries from the experts! Free practical workshops in 3D Art, Animation, Programming, Game Design and Film for Years 10-12 students. Rego required. RSVP at

Charles Sturt University HSC Study Days are inviting Year 12 students to our Wagga Wagga and Bathurst campuses to attend our HSC Study Days 5, 6 and 7 of July 2022. The event will be run by HSC markers and are designed to improve knowledge and exam confidence for students heading into their HSC trial exams. Book here:

iCanMed Free June 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:

SEDA Group partners with elite sporting organisations to deliver a one-year dual Diploma in Sport & Business. The Sport & Business Program provides year 12 graduates the opportunity to study in a practical, applied learning environment and gain hands-on experience in the sports industry. Register and learn more about the Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers programs at

Please view attached brochures below for more information.

Course Changes & New Courses

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:

Information Session for Students & Parents

Macquarie University Watch on-demand sessions online that cover important topics such as Macquarie University's year 10 subject selection, Year 12 Information Session, and How to Apply to Macquarie Leaders and Achievers early entry scheme workshop. Register to watch these on demand here:

AIT - Academy of Information Technology Join AIT at the free virtual Industry Speaker Series events: 5 July, 6pm - Games Mastermind Presented by Red Cartel, Plastic Wax & Wargaming 12 July, 6pm - VFX Mastertalk Presented by Industrial Light & Magic 13 July, 6pm - Industry Insights Presented by Plastic Wax, Viskatoons, Alt VFX, Made Up Stories & APDG LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS! Reg:

Western Sydney University Parents and carers of senior high school students are invited to join Western online on 18 August at 6pm to find out relevant information to help guide their child in making those big decisions about their future when it comes to university. Find out more and register

The Scots College Scots Agricultural Careers Expo' will be held on Monday 18 July between 4pm and 8pm. Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill 2023 Students interested in food, agri-economics and protecting the environment then join the free expo. Exhibitors include: Domestic universities, AgriWebb, Paraway Pastoral Company, Hay Inc Recruitment, Anna Brown Recruitment, New GAP Year.

TAFE NSW Information Sessions TAFE NSW can help your students discover the skills they need, for the job they want. Students can explore career options, connect to industry expert teachers and tour state-of-the-art facilities. Registrations are mandatory.

Charles Sturt University Open Day 2022 Are you and your students ready to check out Charles Sturt? From course information sessions to campus tours – Open Day will showcase what Charles Sturt is all about! Future students can get a real look at what we offer, while joining in the festivities of Open Day. Registrations are now open, book here:

Sydney Quantum Academy is holding a Quantum Open Day on Thursday 7 July. To hear how you can study your way into a career in the fast-growing quantum technology industry at four of Australia’s top universities – Macquarie University, UTS, University of Sydney and UNSW Sydney, register now:

Resources for Students

iCanMed Free Student Guide (Jun 2022 Edition): Know the Answer to Any Question about Medical/Dental Entry This newly updated 72-page guide answers 45 of the most common questions by students/parents, plus 18 they should ask but don't, & also includes key dates & 2023 entry criteria for all direct-entry med/dent programs. Students can download a free copy here:

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

ACU Ramsay Western civilisation scholarship Eligibility criteria for the Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) scholarship has changed. Students who have now completed Year 12 in the past three years are now also eligible to apply. View current criteria:

ACU Guarantee opening date 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. Applications open Monday 18 July 2022. Apply now:

ACU Ramsay Western Civilisation Scholarship Eligibility criteria for the Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) scholarship has changed. Students who have now completed Year 12 in the past three years are now also eligible to apply. View current criteria:

Western Sydney University HSC True Reward is for Year 12 students completing their HSC and provides an early offer into Western based on their Year 11 or 12 results, instead of a scaled ATAR. Follow the link and search the Year 11 and 12 subject requirements for the 2023 HSC True Reward program

Western Sydney University Registrations are open for Western’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program. The next assessment round for this alternative entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is on 24 and 25 August. Visit

Woman & Leadership Australia Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) work with hundreds of Australian associations and professional bodies to increase awareness and action around gender equity. Through the Industry Partnership Framework, woman in leadership can continue to create meaningful opportunities for women leaders across the country. Scholarships of $1000-$5000 per person are available for women in the Education, Training and Development Sector To encourage more women to increase their impact at work and step into leadership roles across the Education, Training and Development Sector, WLA is offering scholarships for four leadership development courses. Apply by 9 September or find out more by clicking here:

Crown Institute of Higher Education (CIHE) EARLY ENTRY PROGRAM: Apply for a full or partial scholarship to help you on your university journey. Local year 12 students will be assessed on Year 11 results & can secure early entry. Apply by downloading the application form:

Send your results to domestic@cihe.edu.au. Scholarships will be assessed based on merit.

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

AG Career Start Want to earn and learn in a Gap Year here in Australia?  Have a look at the AG Career Start program offered by the National Farmers Federation for a gap year with a difference.

Study Work Grow Know where the opportunities are? Study Work Grow searches HUNDREDS of sources each week to discover Cadetships, Traineeships, and Apprenticeships news - but study work gow also publish them in the NEW online database for schools to use. With industry and location search features, there's lots to check out. Take a look:

Other News

Western Sydney University The Blueprint Business Idea Competition is an initiative of Western’s School of Business to encourage Year 10 students to pursue a new business idea that solves a customer problem. Find out more about the competition and prizes here

Applications for the Rural Experience Program are now open. Experienced casual, temporary and permanent NSW Department of Education teachers are invited to apply for the opportunity to complete a short-term placement in a rural or remote NSW public school in 2023. Apply now via:

Year 10 Subject Selection Process

Year 10 students will soon begin 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 will be working through a booklet regarding this.

There is also a UAC guide in the Content Library - students who think they might be interested in a University pathway post school will receive a hard copy 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 2023 and 2024, 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 2 units per year which means parent contribution is $600 per year.

Things to remember when thinking about TVET/VET:

1. Some EVET courses are 4units x 1 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 2 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 hrs per year) each year for each 2 units. If the first year is missed, then the 70 hrs have to be made up in the second year. If the course is 4 units x 1 Year, then 70 hours of Work Placement is necessary.
7. If a student does an EVET course and a VET course that means 70 hrs 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

Term 3 2022