Dear Parents/Carers, Students and Staff

On Sunday, 2 June, we celebrated in the Church the Feast of Corpus Christi.  Corpus Christi is the feast celebrating the Holy Eucharist and translates into English as the ‘Body and Blood of Christ’.  The previous week we celebrated Trinity Sunday as the first Sunday after Pentecost to honour the Holy Trinity – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  We remember the Father as our Creator, the Son as our Saviour and the Holy Spirit as our Comforter. 

I offer the following prayer for families to share to acknowledge the feast of Corpus Christi: 

We pray to the Lord, who gives Himself in the Eucharist,
that this sacrament may bring us salvation and peace.
Lord Jesus Christ,
you gave us the Eucharist as a memorial of your suffering and death.
May our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood
help us to experience the salvation you won for us,
along with the peace of the Kingdom
where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

National Reconciliation Week 

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across Australia each year between 27 May and 3 June, which was during Week 5 of this term.  The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. 

The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will — and must — continue. 

St Clare’s Athletics Carnival 

After two previous postponements of our Athletics Carnival due to extreme weather, we are planning to run our carnival in Week 10 of this term on Tuesday 2 July.  The carnival will be held at the Taree Recreational Grounds Athletics Track and is a compulsory school event for all students.  More information concerning the carnival will be sent to parents and students closer to this date. 

Year 7 – 10 Examinations/Assessments 

The past two weeks have been very busy for our Year 7 – 10 students with a range of examinations and assessments being conducted across multiple subjects.  My congratulations go to the students who have prepared themselves well for these tasks and have worked consistently throughout Semester 1.  Results from these tasks will help teachers and students identify areas of strength in learning and help to focus and direct future efforts in Semester 2. 

Winter Appeal 

With Winter now upon us, we are stepping up our efforts to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal in 2024.  Many families and individuals in our local community need support during this time and as a Catholic community we are called to offer support and assistance to those in need.  At St Clare’s we have organised several fundraising ventures, including BBQ lunch and breakfast opportunities, and are asking for different year groups to consider providing items that will support the Taree Community Kitchen and the Vinnies Winter Appeal.  Our first BBQ was highly successful raising $505 and we would like to continue this effort to raise as much as we can for our community. 

God bless and best wishes for the fortnight ahead.

 

Tony McCudden
Principal

Every year at St Clare's we support the disadvantaged in our community through the Vinnies Winter Appeal.

This year we will be providing funds to St Vincent de Paul Taree to assist them in helping members of our community during these challenging times.  We will be holding a series of BBQs at school to raise awareness of the work of St Vincent de Paul and raise money.  BBQs will be on the following days: 

• Friday, 14 June – $3 Bacon/Egg rolls before school 
• Friday, 28 June – $2.50 Sausage Sizze at lunch
• Tuesday, 2 July - Athletics Carnival Sausage Sizzle $2 

Bring CASH to support community members in need! 

Tanille Gardner
Leader of Learning - Religious Education 

As part of our winter appeal, we also want to help the local community kitchen that provides meals to community members in need.  The Community Kitchen is in need of some basic items that they can use to serve their community members.  Each year group is asked to bring in the following items by Wednesday 3 July. 

• Year 7: 650/750 ml plastic containers for frozen meals
• Year 8: Long life milk, coconut cream, coconut milk
• Year 9: Muesli Bars
• Year 10: Pasta, rice, cooking sauces (Leggos, Dominos, Masterfoods)
• Year 11: Beanies, socks, gloves, scarfs
• Year 12: Beanies, socks, gloves, scarf 

Tanille Gardner
Leader of Learning - Religious Education 

Recently three of our Senior Leaders (Claire Downie, Aiden Collison and Isabelle Homewood) represented St Clare's at the Catholic Schools Week Liturgy.  Catholic Schools Week is a week of celebrating the distinctive qualities of Catholic education and raising awareness of the many opportunities Catholic schools provide through faith-based education.

 Claire Downie, Aiden Collison & Isabelle Homewood 

The lively liturgy allowed all schools across our Diocese to come together and share in our common purpose of being the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.  

The theme for Catholic Schools Week this year is 'Follow Me!', which draws on Jesus' simple yet profound invitation to walk with Him on a journey of discipleship.  This theme continues to guide us in our Catholic education throughout 2024 to challenge our staff and students to create a better world for all. 

Catholic Schools Week 2024 Catholic Schools Week recognises and celebrates the distinctive qualities of Catholic education. It provides an opportunity for our schools to not only showcase their rich and vibrant Catholic identity, but to affirm their integral role within our local communities, highlighting the multitude of learning and faith experiences that occur every day.

Tanille Gardner
Leader of Learning - Religious Education 

Mass Times

Forster-Tuncurry Catholic Parish 

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

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

Taree Catholic Parish 

Saturday

4:00 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wingham:  Reconciliation & Rosary
4:45 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wingham:  Mass
5:30 pm Our Lady of the Rosary, Taree:  Mass

Sunday

9:30 am Our Lady of the Rosary, Taree:  Mass
7:30 am every 1^st and 3^rd Sunday of the month Our Lady of Fatima, Old Bar:  Mass
7:30 am every 2^nd Sunday of the month St Therese, Lansdowne:  Mass
7:30 am every 4^th and 5^th Sunday of the month Star of the Sea, Harrington:  Mass

Further updates can be viewed on the Taree Parish Website:

Over the next two weeks the St Clare’s community will be participating in the Tell Them From Me Survey.  This survey provides all members of the St Clare’s community with the opportunity to provide valuable feedback around areas within the school that are working and areas that require further development.  The data we obtain then informs future directions we take in a culture of continuous improvement. 

Please take the time to complete this survey following the link below by Friday 14 June 2024.

Your feedback is really important to us. 

Marian Parvin
Assistant Principal of Wellbeing and Engagement

Could parents/carers please ensure that their child has suitable stationery requirements (pens, pencils etc.) for class at all times.

Over a four-week period, during April and May, some of our high potential mathematicians competed in the Australian Mathematics Challenge.  This challenge fosters students’ understanding of the power of mathematics and the joy of mathematical problem solving. 

The students worked together, and individually, to solve six problems.  It has been amazing to observe engaged young individuals as they enhanced their problem-solving skills and challenged their highly developed understanding of working mathematically.  It was also wonderful (and entertaining) to witness their tenacity and willingness to question each other about their solutions. 

All students had the opportunity to develop their learning and collaboration skills, including differing perspectives and conflict resolution, built new friendships and reinforced their understanding of the beauty of mathematics.

Congratulations to all our participants who have challenged themselves beyond the regular curriculum.  We look forward to receiving the results for this challenge. 

Junior Division

Year 7:  Michael Bonanno, Christian Botros, Jacob Ellison, Joshua Matta, Jackson Paine, Beau Vaughan and Oscar Yeates
Year 8:  Jaylah Koenig, Jatan Phirangi, Zee Tulio, Adele Whitehouse-Miotto

Intermediate Division

Year 9:  Oliver Collins, Jake Guppy and Sienna Waterhouse
Year 10:  Benjamin Cooper and Flynn Small

Julie Rowsell
Gifted Education Mentor

On 10 April I attended the speaking competition for the Bicentenary of the Legislative Council.  I had to create a six-minute speech on the topic “Actions speak louder than words” and competed against 11 other students from Years 10 - 12 from a variety of schools in Port Macquarie and neighbouring regions.  It was both enjoyable and humbling seeing how well everyone spoke and I was shocked to find that I was awarded the winner and can progress to the next stage which will be held in NSW Parliament House in Sydney on the 25^th.  I learnt a lot from other students and the adjudicators (Honourable Ben Franklin MLC and Leslie Williams MP) and will take this newfound knowledge (and excitement!) into the next stage.

Elise Miles
Year 12 Student 

On 14 April I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to attend the Bicentenary Of The Legislative Councils 200-year celebratory roadshow tour of regional towns in New South Wales. 

The council sat for around an hour and a half and gave local youth the chance to express their opinions of the issues that we face today. 

Some of the issues that we spoke about were the mental health crisis in Australia as a whole, but particularly Australian youth and men.  We spoke about what it means to live in a regional community and how that affects us in terms of the opportunities that are accessible to us.  In this discussion the students raised their concerns about the limited study spaces available to us and  suggested local libraries stay open during after school time.  The issue of digital ID and how it will affect regional communities was a big topic of discussion that I raised and was pleased and surprised to be met with many other youths being equally as concerned as I am.  Another big topic of conversation was regional towns and their access to public transport and ways that this issue could be addressed. 

I really enjoyed the experience and found it very interesting to hear the views and voices of other young people from our local and extended community.  I loved being in an environment with other like-minded people, but also in a space where we felt confident and comfortable to express our opinions and views with healthy rebuttal.

Claire Downie
Year 12 Student

On Monday, 6 May, Year 7 students transformed Room 7 into a vibrant pop-up museum featuring displays of Ancient Rome and Egypt.  Held during lunchtime, the event attracted students and teachers who were impressed by the detailed replica artifacts. 

History 7.4 students, who are studying Ancient Rome, showcased models of iconic structures like the Colosseum, as well as shields and daggers (pugios).  History 7.6 students, focusing on Ancient Egypt, displayed a range of artefacts, including models of the Pyramids, canopic jars, cartouches and a recreation of other burial equipment. 

The event was a celebration of the students' hard work and creativity.  Miss Van Wyk, the Year 7 History teacher, praised the students' dedication and enthusiasm.

Mrs Eloise Thomas
Leader of Learning HSIE/LOTE

Year 7 student Sansita Edaggotti is amongst a group of 60 finalists in the 2024 University of New England School Acquisitive Art Prize.  This is an amazing achievement given there were 553 art entries this year from 46 schools.  The selection committee commented that there was wonderful expression of creativity and diverse styles represented which made the selection process very difficult, given the high standard across all entries. 

Congratulations to Sansita for her Junior Secondary Entry – Albert Einstein, pencil. 

The finalists will be judged by a local artist and the Director of NERAM, Rachael Parsons, will also present a Director's Choice Award.  A People’s Choice Award will be voted for over the duration of the exhibition via the online exhibition page and the winner announced at the conclusion. 

The opening of the 2024 UNESAP Let’s Hang It! exhibition will be held at 6 pm on Friday 26 July 2024 at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) in Armidale and the exhibition will be on display until Sunday 11 August 2024. 

The opening of finalists’ artworks will include the announcement of prize-winners and will be an exciting event for all participants. 

Rebecca Huett
Creative Arts Leader of Learning

Mathematics Workshop and Homework Support takes place on Tuesdays at lunchtime in Room 115.  Students have the opportunity to have support for homework or be in a space with a mathematics teacher present to complete more challenging work or preparing for tasks.  This is
available to all year groups. 

Michael Morson
Leader of Learning, Mathematics

Futsal Tournament

On Tuesday, 21 May our U13 and 14/15 boys, as well as the U14 girls played a Futsal tournament at Saxby’s stadium in Taree.  Students competed with spirit and represented our school with pride.  All three teams walked away with a runner up medal on the day and should be commended on their efforts.

Todd Curtis
Futsal Tournament Coordinator

13’s & 15’s Country Cup Rugby League

We are proud to congratulate our 13’s and 15’s boys Rugby League teams for their outstanding performance at the opening round of the Country Cup held at Harry Elliott Oval in Tuncurry on Tuesday, 21 May.  The boys showcased remarkable skill, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout their matches, delivering some truly entertaining Rugby League. 

13’s Team 

The 13’s team faced Wingham High School in their first match.  Despite a challenging first half marked by ball handling errors and missed tackles, which allowed Wingham to lead 12-0, St Clare’s made a strong comeback in the second half.  They quickly scored two tries, taking a 12-10 lead.  However, Wingham secured a late try in the final five minutes, resulting in a 16-12 win over St Clare’s. 

In their second match, the 13’s faced a disciplined Gloucester High School.  Unfortunately, turnovers and errors in their own half gave Gloucester the opportunity to dominate the scoreboard.  Despite this, St Clare’s managed to score a well-deserved team try in the second half, but Gloucester emerged victorious with a 26-6 win. 

Back Row:  Charlie Crittenden, Degan Myer, Jai Mackie, Sam Walker, Nate Barnett, Adam Russell, Fraser Howard and Jayden Bowie
Front Row:  Hayden Whyte-Butler, Sasha Purdy, Hayden Robertson, Finn Gregory, Eli Saville and Liam Rodgers 

15’s Team 

The St Clare’s 15’s team also opened against Wingham High School, setting a strong foundation early on with well-executed attacking plays that led to two early tries.  Their defence and field position control were exceptional, resulting in a commanding 34-0 victory. 

In the second round, the 15’s faced Gloucester High School.  They continued their dominance from the outset, showcasing strong ball carrying and line running that led to multiple well-structured team tries.  Their defensive efforts were equally impressive, keeping Gloucester scoreless and securing a 36-0 victory. 

St Clare’s advanced to the final, where they faced their arch-rivals, Great Lakes College.  The match was a fiercely contested, end-to-end battle, with both teams displaying strong defence and attacking prowess.  Despite a valiant effort from St Clare’s, Great Lakes College edged out a 12-6 win in a high-quality encounter.

 

Back Row:  Maximus Schilt, Ben Wright, Kobi Egan, Oscar Ryan, Koen Paff, Logan Clarke, Noel Saunders, Harry Martin and Damian Gatt
Front Row:  Marley Brown, Asher Mathew, Charlie Gibbin, Lachlan Polson, Arlie Atchison, Noah Buckland and Tayte Rutledge 

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mrs Parvin, Sara Harris, Ruby Polson, Hayden Robertson, Rory Clarke, and Kody Zahra for their invaluable contributions as coaches, trainers, and water runners.  Their dedication and hard work made these events possible, and we deeply appreciate their support for our teams. 

Matthew Collier
Country Cup Rugby League Coordinator

Careers Corner 

We are now just over halfway through Term 2 – Exam time for the Year 7-10 students.  Good luck to everyone. 

Last Friday, 31 May we received a visit from Shelley and Jolly from Max FM 107.3.  They spoke to the Year 12 students about post school pathways in Media (and of course in Radio).  They had some very interesting information for the students.  We would like to thank them for giving up their time to come and talk to us.  And of course, a big thank you to Erin Lute from RIEP for arranging this for us. 

Jolly & Shelley Max FM

I have forwarded the Year 12 students some information regarding careers in the NSW Police Force and the process for applying if they are interested in this post school pathway. 

Last Tuesday night Mr Tony McCudden and I attended a Charles Sturt University information evening for Principals and Careers Advisers in Port Macquarie.  It was lovely to see Kate Wood-Foye who is a past St Clare’s student who now works for CSU as their Director of External Engagement.  There will be several new Face to Face courses running in 2025 at the Port Macquarie campus of CSU which is great to hear.  Study options for 2025 at Port Macquarie include Accounting and Business, Education, Environmental Science, Exercise and Sports Science, Information Technology, Law and Criminal Justice, Medical Radiation Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy, Policing, Psychology, and Social Work.

Tony McCudden, Karen McCann & Kate Wood-Foye

I have also been sent some information by the University of Newcastle regarding parent and carer information sessions – please see below. 

Attention Parents and Carers of Year 12 Students!  If your child is currently completing Year 12, you're invited to join a Parents and Carers Info Session.  Here’s what you can expect: 

Insights from University of Newcastle Staff and Current Students: 

• Learn about our various entry schemes, including the Early Entry Program, Schools Recommendation Scheme, and Year 12 Subject Spotlight.
• Discover our campus locations, accommodation options, scholarships, and more.
• Explore the student experience and the support services available to your child. 

Have Questions?  Stick around for a Q & A session where you can ask any specific inquiries you might have. 

Mark your calendars and be part of this informative session!  

I am continuing to receive permission notes and Session Confirmations from the Year 11 and 12 students who are attending the University of Newcastle Open Day on 4 July.  I am encouraging the students to get this in as soon as possible as there is a waiting list for this day. 

UAC Information 

Course preferences

While applications are open, not all courses are available to select within their application. However, they can still submit an application with at least one preference and then come back later to list additional courses when they become available.

Universities have until 1 August to have all 2025 courses available for selection in the application.

Starting an application:  Essential Information 

This year, students need the following details to start their UAC application: 

Personal email address:  For security reasons, when students start their application, they will need to register with a personal email address and a password.  They will then be sent an email to validate their details.  Once they've done that, they will use their email address and password to log in to their application. 

Year 12 student number and UAC PIN:  NSW and ACT students – We emailed UAC PINs to NSW and ACT students on 3 April using the email addresses NESA and ACT BSSS have on file.  If any students didn't receive this email, please ask them to call UAC.  Also remind them to register a personal email address in their NESA Students Online account. 

Students need to enter their Year 12 student number and UAC PIN early in the application.  These details identify them as a 2024 Year 12 student, which means they'll be able to apply for an early offer through the Schools Recommendation Scheme. 

Unique Student Identifier (USI):  At the request of institutions, this is now a mandatory field for domestic applicants who are Australian citizens.  Students can quickly and easily create their USI or check if they already have one.

Each student can put down five preferences.  It is worth noting that not all university courses are available at this stage and more will become available as the year progresses. 

If the students do NOT get an email, they need to contact UAC in one of the following ways. 

UAC Contact Numbers: 

Livechat and email through our website also continue to be available.

From a landline:  1300 275 822
From a mobile:  9752 0200 

If they are still having difficulty, then please contact me preferably via email so that I can assist. 

It is imperative that ALL STUDENTS have access to their NESA information and records.  This is where they can access their HSC timetables etc. 

All Year 12 students have been emailed with relevant information regarding UAC.  The information has also been placed in the Careers OneNote. 

The latest information available regarding SRS, EAS and Equity Scholarships is and will be posted on the UAC site:

Please note that other states do not have their applications open yet (QTAC, VTAC, SATAC) and will open at various stages over the coming months. 

• Undergraduate applications open for domestic students on Wed 3 Apr 2024. UAC PINs will be emailed to NSW HSC and ACT Senior Secondary Certificate students on the same day.
• Undergraduate applications open for international students on Wed 17 Apr 2024.
• This year's UAC Guide will not be delivered to schools but will be available on the UAC site.
• Resources on the UAC website will be updated in April. 

There is a great deal of information in this booklet which can be accessed from the UAC site

Job Jump also has a great deal of information regarding this, so don’t forget to check out the chapters in our Careers Team OneNote. 

I am receiving notifications every day regarding SRS applications which is excellent.  I would like to encourage any student who is applying to UAC to apply for this. 

CAA 

The latest information from CAA is as follows: 

2025 Undergraduate Course Guides Many new 2025 Undergraduate Course Guides have been added to a publicly accessible online folder. You are welcome to share the link click here.  

2024 Provider Contact Information for Careers Advisers & Students Access CAA's detailed lists which contain contact information for a large range of our tertiary and industry providers. To access the lists for Students click here or visit the resources page on our website.  

Information Sessions for Students & Parents 

NIDA Open Day 2024 Explore creative career opportunities at NIDA Open Day 2024. Join NIDA on campus or online on Saturday 15 June to learn about NIDA's Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Diploma programs, tour the world-class facilities, meet expert teaching staff, see students in live productions and behind-the-scenes roles, and discover what makes NIDA so unique. Register here:

Celebrating Women in Engineering Day - Panel Session for Careers, Teachers & Parents | 21 June @UTS To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day ask “why do we think it is just for the boys?” Meet female Engineers from various areas of Engineering; why is diversity so important? What does the future look like? What does it take to be a good Engineer? UTS Building 1, Lecture Hall from 9.30am-10.45am - Or via Zoom – Register here:

Discover Western Webinar - Pathways, Alternative Entry and Early Offers Hear from Western staff and current students about the HSC True Reward Early Offer program, how to accept an early offer and change preferences, other alternate entry programs and more. Join WSU on Tuesday 11 June at 5pm. Register here:

CQUniversity I Year 12s, Parents and Supporters Webinar - Thursday 13 June A power-packed webinar that will help guide every step of the high school to further study transition. Gain valuable insights and resources to make informed career choices. Learn where to look for course information, find entry requirements, and the essentials on how to apply. Visit:

VET Courses-William Angliss Institute (WAI) Join WIA for Angliss Experience Day on 10 July 2024 and discover a range of careers including cookery, patisserie and hospitality management. Also tour the facilities, talk to knowledgeable staff and trainers, and get insights into courses and the application process. For more information, please contact Tom Jeon email: Tom.Jeon@angliss.edu.au.

Year 9 STEM Careers in Mining & Resources Day Year 9 students are invited to attend the 2024 International Mining & Resources Conference (IMARC) Students' Day at the ICC Theatre, Darling Harbour, on Wednesday October 30, 2024. Attendees will be inspired by the range of STEM Careers available in Australia's evolving mining industry. For program information and to submit an EOI please contact nswminingcareers@gmail.com.

What Can I Study? Webinars On-Demand Students can now watch on-demand the What Can I Study? webinars, covering a range of individual study areas. Students can find out more about careers and degrees in the fields of most interest to them. Western can support students to make informed decisions and learn why they should study at Western.

Courses & Workshops for Students 

Ignition Lab: Transform the Classroom into an Innovation Incubator Ignition Lab is a transformative 1-day workshop designed to spark the entrepreneurial spirit, blending startup culture and business fundamentals into an action-packed day for teenagers. Delivered at SSE in Ultimo, or in school, Ignition Lab creates a dynamic environment where ideas can become reality and students are empowered to explore, create, and dream big. Visit:

Term 2 EOI’s Still Open for UTS Startups Entrepreneurship Workshops | Years 9-10 Unlock the world of entrepreneurship with UTS Startups. Dive into engaging workshops led by young entrepreneurs, tailored for Years 9-10 students. Students can explore inspiring journeys, brainstorm and pitch their own business. Enquire at:

Discover the Bachelor of Nursing Program at University of Canberra Sydney Hills. UC's Bachelor of Nursing is designed for those passionate about shaping students' futures in nursing. This course provides a globally respected platform from which students can launch their nursing careers. After completion, students can become registered nurses in Australia.

Sydney Design School Designer for a Day Workshop Know what an Interior Designer does? Join Sydney Design School for an insight into their inspiring world. Get creative and design own interior space, create a mood board, play with colour and materials, and visualise space in 3D using the latest computer software. Designer for a Day Workshop for high school students 11 July, $99 per person Book at:

JMC Academy - Free HSC Performance Feedback Sessions – Industry Consultation HSC students focusing on performance – Acting or Music can combat performance anxiety, boost confidence and get workshop ideas. Conducted on campus or online, one (1) hour bookings during school holidays: 6 July – 20 July 2024. Book here:

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways 

Early Entry Applications Now Open Early Entry applications are now open. National Fashion College offers an exclusive boutique experience with a tailored Internship Program in partnership with 600+ global brands, shaping the next generation of Fashion leaders. Book here:

Quantity Surveying Scholarships The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors is pleased to announce that entries are now open to Year 12 students who qualify for entry into an AIQS accredited Construction Management degree in Australia. The value of the scholarship is AU$5,000. For more information, please visit

HSC True Reward Early Offer Program The HSC True Reward early offer program is open for applications to study in 2025. HSC True Reward provides offers into most university degrees based on Year 11 or Year 12 results. Students can explore the HSC True Reward webpage for more information on important dates, subject requirements and how to apply:

The University of Sydney - MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme Webinar 24 June, 5-6pm Want to learn more about the MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme for students residing in low socio-economic areas? Register for the webinar to learn about the great benefits offered, including entry on a reduced ATAR, a $8,500 per annum scholarship and a range of ongoing support. Find out about eligibility criteria, how to apply, frequently asked questions and more. Visit:

The University of Sydney - Regional and Remote Entry Scheme Webinar 24 June, 6-7pm Find out how students residing in regional and remote areas can enter their dream course through the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme. Register for the webinar to hear about the great benefits offered, including entry on a reduced ATAR and a range of ongoing support, and learn about eligibility criteria, how to apply, scholarships for regional students and more. Register here:

I would like to remind everyone that there are Careers Team OneNote spaces for Years 10, 11 and 12.  I am placing information about various post school pathways in these spaces.  When I receive information about Job Vacancies, Apprenticeship/Traineeship opportunities and anything to do with post school pathways, I email it to the students and place it in the relevant TAB in the relevant Careers Team. 

Last week our Year 11 and 12 Sport Coaching students assisted at the Taree St Joseph’s Primary School Athletics Carnival.  This counts as part of their Work Placement hours for the course.  The students were amazing, and all the Joeys staff sang their praises, saying that they would not have coped without them.  They also commented on the fact that the St Clare’s students were a wonderful example to the primary school students (there are a few photos which speak for themselves).

Well-done everyone! 

If any student is interested in doing Work Experience, please come and collect the necessary paperwork from me.  The Catholic Schools Office has set guidelines for Work Experience.  Year 9 and Year 10 students have to complete this during school hours; however Year 11 and Year 12 students can do Work Experience during holiday time or on the weekend. 

If anyone would like to discuss options and possibilities for post school pathways, please do not hesitate to contact me (phone 6552 3300 or email karen.mccann@mn.catholic.edu.au. 

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser

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