Dear Parents, Students and Staff 

The start to Term 3 has been very busy for our school with several large-scale events on our calendar.  Already this term we have hosted our St Clare’s Athletics Carnival, a Subject Selection evening for Year 11 2025, Year 9 Trip to the Snow/Canberra, the start of our Year 12 Trial HSC exams, and a number of sporting events and class excursions. 

This term is a very significant one for our Year 12 students as it sees them finish their formal lessons at school.  Throughout this term they will be involved in Trial HSC examinations, they will complete their major works for the HSC and their formal school assessment, and they will be involved in farewell ceremonies to mark their end of schooling here at St Clare’s. 

For our Year 11 students this term also marks the end of their Preliminary Year, giving them the foundations for their HSC year which begins in Term 4.  For students in Years 7 – 10, continued efforts are required inside the classroom and at home to ensure that significant progress is made in their learning this term.  Added to this, many students will be involved in various sporting teams and cultural groups that will represent the school this term.  Also, later this term, students in Year 8 will have the opportunity to make some decisions about elective choices for 2025.  These major activities will be coupled with many daily activities that will, I’m sure, make the term not only busy but also extremely rewarding for the students.  We wish all our students the very best for another very productive term. 

Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop 

On Thursday, 8August, we celebrated the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.  This special day allows us to remember the important role she played in making education accessible for children in our country.  Mary MacKillop devoted her life to ensuring a holistic Catholic education for children mainly from rural and poor families.  Our Year 7 students will mark this event with an excursion to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Taree.  

Mary MacKillop Prayer

Ever generous God,
You inspired Saint Mary MacKillop
to live her life faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and constant in bringing hope and encouragement to those who were disheartened, lonely, or needy.
With confidence in your generous providence and through the intercession of Saint Mary MacKillop
We ask that our faith and hope be fired afresh by the Holy Spirit so that we too, like Mary MacKillop, may live with courage, trust, and openness.
Ever generous God hear our prayer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
 

Feast Day Celebration for St Clare 

The Feast of St Clare is celebrated in our Church calendar on Sunday, 11 August.  While Sunday will be a significant day for our school, in recognition of our Patron St Clare, we will wait until Friday, 23 August to celebrate this Feast Day as a whole school community.  This will allow our Year 12 students to join in our celebrations after they have completed their Trial HSC examinations.  More details about our Feast Day will be communicated to parents and students in the coming week.

Year 12 Trial HSC Examinations 

We wish all Year 12 students the best of luck as they sit for their Trial HSC exams, which commenced on Monday, 5 August and conclude on Monday, 19 August (Week 5).  These exams make up an important component of the student’s assessment marks for their HSC.  They also serve as a valuable indicator of student progress towards their actual HSC exams in October/November.  The rest of the school community can support our Year 12’s over the two weeks of the exams by praying for their success and by being considerate towards them by keeping noise levels down around the examination rooms.  Many of these Trial HSC exams run throughout recess, lunch and after school, so being mindful of keeping noise down at these times will help the Year 12’s to maintain concentration throughout their exams. 

St Clare’s Athletics Carnival 

We held a very successful St Clare’s Athletics Carnival last Tuesday.  After many washed-out attempts to host our carnival, we finally succeeded, albeit on a very cold and windy winters day.  My congratulations go to the competitors who participated and challenged one another on the day and to the staff who supported and ran the variety of activities and events at the carnival.  A special thank you to Mr Rowe for all his organisation of the carnival and a big congratulations to our winning house from the carnival, Gordon House.

Respectful Relationships 

A reminder about our Respectful Relationships events that are occurring over the coming weeks.  Detailed information has been shared on Compass for the event for parents and carers, as well as the student sessions. 

Parents and Carers are invited to a special event hosted by St Clare’s on Monday, 19 August, starting at 6 pm.  Our guest speaker will be Melinda Tankard Reist. 

Melinda is a renowned author, speaker, media commentator and advocate for young people.  She will be discussing ‘Navigating a sexed-up world:  How can we help our young people resist harmful messages from media and pop culture and aspire to respectful relationships’. 

For any parents or carers who would like to attend on Monday, 19 August we ask that you register your attendance via the following link Melinda Tankard Reist parent event RSVP - TAREE 

God bless and best wishes for the coming weeks.

Tony McCudden
Principal

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
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
4:45 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wingham:  Mass

Further updates can be viewed on the Taree Parish Website:

Sacrament of Eucharist Program - Forster/Tuncurry Parish

We urge you register enrolment form for your child/children ASAP for this program. For those who registered we confirmed we received your information. Letter below for your reference.

Please register first on website and fill the Mass form at the end of this letter. 

Preparation dates for Eucharist will be:

Monday 9 September and Monday 16 September in the Parish Hall from 3:15 pm until 5 pm. Following the second preparation afternoon at 5 pm until 5:45 pm parents join their children in the Church for Fr John to explain the ceremony for the Sacrament of Eucharist.

Families will be able to register which one (01) Mass they wish their child to receive their First Holy Communion: Saturday 21 September 5 pm, Sunday 22 September 8 am or 10 am. Link below to register your Mass

Or simply mention you choose Mass Time in the email reply to us.

If you have any questions, please contact Jade Le or Danielle Kingdom by phone on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 9am - 3:30pm on 0475 242 695 or via the Parish Office email: Forster-Tuncurry.parish@mn.catholic.org.au

Thursday this week marked the Feast day of St Mary MacKillop.  Her Feast day it is an opportune time to reflect on her extraordinary legacy and how here at St Clare's High School we continue to uphold her mission.  Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint, was a trailblazer in education, breaking through the prejudices of the early 19^th century to ensure that all children, regardless of gender, race, faith, or wealth, received quality education.  She ministered to the vulnerable with compassion, and she and the Sisters of St Joseph dedicated their lives to serving those in the greatest need. 

Mary MacKillop's impact on Australian education was profound.  She was a passionate advocate for underprivileged children and those in remote areas, opening doors of hope for countless families.  Her pioneering spirit and dedication laid the foundation for an inclusive educational system that continues to inspire us today. 

At St Clare's High School Taree, we are proud to carry forward Mary MacKillop's mission.  Our commitment to ensuring education for all, providing a quality education, and serving others is evident in our daily practices and initiatives.  We strive to build the Kingdom of God through our actions, embodying the spirit of service and compassion that Mary exemplified. 

One of the ways we live out this mission is through our volunteer work at the Community Kitchen, where students and staff come together to serve meals to those in need.  This hands-on experience not only helps our community but also instils a sense of empathy and social responsibility in our students.  Additionally, we hold regular fundraisers to support various causes, promoting social justice and demonstrating our commitment to "never see a need without doing something about it." 

This year, the Feast day theme is "Be Fierce for Fair," a call to action for our entire school community.  Being "fierce" in this context means standing up for what is right, advocating for fairness, and being relentless in our efforts to ensure equity and justice for all.  It is about fostering an environment where every student feels valued and empowered to make a difference. 

The Sisters of St Joseph, founded by Mary MacKillop, continue to inspire us with their legacy of selfless service and dedication to education.  These remarkable women gave up everything to live and teach amongst the people they served, going wherever the need was greatest.  At St Clare's, we honour the legacy of our founders by striving to be a community that not only provides excellent education but also nurtures a spirit of service and compassion. 

Tanille Gardner
Leader of Learning - Religious Education

Year 12 Mid-Year Examinations commence on Monday, 5 August 2024 and continue for 11 school days with the final examinations being on Monday, 19 August 2024.  Normal classes resume for all students on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.

All examinations have 5 minutes reading time unless otherwise stated.

All examinations will be held in the Rooms 106, 107, 108 unless otherwise stated.

Year 7 Semester I Awards 

Ava Atkins
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Ivy Baker
MERIT IN 7-2 MUSIC 

Lukas Bakewell
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Savannah Benjamin
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

 Bryson Blanch
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER)

Lucas Boere
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS

 Jackson Bogacz
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-5 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Michael Bonanno
1^ST IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
1^ST IN 7-5 GEOGRAPHY
2^ND IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
3^RD IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TEXTILES)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Christian Botros
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Amiel Camphuis
1^ST IN 7-1 VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Solomon Cassar
2^ND IN 7-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Khloe Catalan
3^RD IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Eireann Cervenkova
2^ND IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERING)
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Jacob Clark
1^ST IN 7-3 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Koby Clarke
MERIT IN 7-4 MUSIC 

Ellara Collins
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Oliver Cooper
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Sienna Cooper
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Carter Cox
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-1 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Eva De Bono
EQUAL 1^ST IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-1 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Marley Donegan
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 7-4 MUSIC 

Sansita Edaggotti
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Jacob Ellison
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS

Evelyn Eyles
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-1 TEHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE) 

Isabella Garland
MERIT IN 7-4 MUSIC

Ava Gillard
2^ND IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Selina Gordon
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Finn Gregory
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Isaac Grehan
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER)
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Myra Gupta
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Parker Hagarty
MERIT IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS 

Calli Hammond
1^ST IN 7-4 MUSIC 

Zoe Holstein
1^ST IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERING)
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Aaron George Jobin
1^ST IN 7-4 HISTORY
2^ND IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Noah Johnson
1^ST IN 7-2 HISTORY 

Tarlah Kramel
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Ruby Latham
2^ND IN 7-6 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
MERIT IN 7-6 MUSIC 

Artemisia Laurie
1^ST IN 7-6 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
2^ND IN 7-6 HISTORY
3^RD IN 7-6 MUSIC
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Lillianna Lockey
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 7-1 VISUAL ARTS 

Tristan Ma
1^ST IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS
3^RD IN YEAR 7 SCIENCE
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-5 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Lilly Mateer
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-2 MUSIC 

Joshua Matta
3^RD IN YEAR 7 MATHEMATICS

Zarlie McDermott
MERIT IN 7-4 MUSIC 

Samuel Mitchell
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Rubi Moore
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Kohen Mortensen
MERIT IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS 

Mia Murphy
1^ST IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TEXTILES)
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-5 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Heath Murray
1^ST IN 7-6 MUSIC
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Jackson Paine
3^RD IN 7-6 HISTORY 

Jackson Parker
2^ND IN 7-4 MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

William Perry
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Alice Plant
1^ST IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER) 

Miley Polson
3^RD IN 7-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Sasha Purdy
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Kaileh Reeve
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Jessica Richardson
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Paige Ripley
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Ashton Robertson
1^ST IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-1 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Adelaide Rogers
2^ND IN 7-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TEXTILES) 

Adam Russell
3^RD IN 7-2 HISTORY
EQUAL 3^RD IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER) 

Lanae Rutledge
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCEMERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Eva Sansom
EQUAL 1^ST IN YEAR 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Eli Saville
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Oliver Schiffmann
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-2 MUSIC 

Indie Simpson
1^ST IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Milla Simpson
1^ST IN 7-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
MERIT IN 7-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Bridie Smith
1^ST IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
1^ST IN 7-6 HISTORY
2^ND IN 7-6 MUSIC 

Milla Thompson
3^RD IN 7-6 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
MERIT IN 7-6 MUSIC 

Neil Uprety
2^ND IN 7-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE) 

Beau Vaughan
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Kristian Voetterl
EQUAL 1^ST IN 7-2 MUSIC
2^ND IN 7-2 HISTORY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Taiman Wallis
3^RD IN 7-4 HISTORY 

Anayah Wetere-Smith
EQUAL 2^ND IN 7-1 VISUAL ARTS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Isabella White
1^ST IN 7-1 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN 7-1 VISUAL ARTS 

Sienna White
MERIT IN 7-2 MUSIC 

Brooklyn Williams
2^ND IN 7-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER) 

Oscar Yeates
2^ND IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH
2^ND IN 7-4 HISTORY
3^RD IN 7-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERING)
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 7-4 MUSIC 

Indiana Zahra
3^RD IN 7-4 MUSIC
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Year 8 Semester I Awards

Isaac Adamson
3^RD IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS 

Hamish Anderson
2^ND IN 8-3 JAPANESE
2^ND IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERING)
MERIT IN 8-4 MUSIC 

Charlotte Andrews
1^ST IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS
1^ST IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
3^RD IN 8-1 JAPANESE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Imogen Bliss
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Triston Brody
1^ST IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
2^ND IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER)
2^ND IN 8-2 MUSIC
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Yasmin Cassidy
1^ST IN 8-2 HISTORY
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-3 JAPANESE
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN 8-2 MUSIC 

Keanu Cowell
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Lachlan Deacon
1^ST IN 8-4 MUSIC
3^RD IN 8-4 HISTORY

Lewis Downie
1^ST IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
1^ST IN 8-3 JAPANESE
EQUAL 1^ST IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2^ND IN 8-4 HISTORY
2^ND IN 8-4 MUSIC
3^RD IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
3^RD IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERING)
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Arabella Gray
1^ST IN 8-4 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (ENGINEERING)
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 MUSIC 

Flynn Hobbins
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Tara Isbel
1^ST IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
2^ND IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER)
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-5 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
3^RD IN 8-4 JAPANESE
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Reeya Joon
1^ST IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
MERIT IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Ethan Kemp
1^ST IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (METAL)
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Jaylah Koenig
2^ND IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
3^RD IN 8-2 HISTORY
3^RD IN 8-2 MUSIC
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Jay Lee
2^ND IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Amelia Macinnis
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-5 VISUAL ARTS 

Jasmine Mahoney
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Ella McLane
1^ST IN 8-4 JAPANESE
1^ST IN 8-5 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER) 

Harrison Mills
1^ST IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY 

Angus Moore
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-2 JAPANESE
MERIT IN 8-2 MUSIC 

Olivia Neal
1^ST IN 8-2 JAPANESE
2^ND IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (METAL)
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-3 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Sienna O’Loughlin
1^ST IN 8-5 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER)
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Koen Paff
2^ND IN 8-2 HISTORY 

Dev Parmar
2^ND IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY 

Alice Phillips
1^ST IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Jatan Phirangi
2^ND IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Sophie Pickford
2^ND IN 8-4 JAPANESE
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-5 VISUAL ARTS
3^RD IN 8-5 GEOGRAPHY
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Alex Podolinsky
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Mac Randall
1^ST IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER) 

Jackson Riding
MERIT IN 8-3 VISUAL ARTS 

Aidan Joe Sheen
3^RD IN 8-2 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (TIMBER)
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS 

Jordan Smith
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Eva Sutton
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-1 JAPANESE
2^ND IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE)
3^RD IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Madison Thurlow
MERIT IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS 

Zee Tulio
1^ST IN 8-1 GEOGRAPHY
EQUAL 1^ST IN 8-1 JAPANESE
2^ND IN YEAR 8 SCIENCE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Tahleah Van Kampen
2^ND IN 8-1 VISUAL ARTS
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Isabella Vowles
3^RD IN 8-1 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (FOOD/AGRICULTURE) 

Charlie Webster
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-3 JAPANESE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-4 MUSIC 

Nahlah Wells
1^ST IN 8-2 MUSIC
EQUAL 1^ST IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Adele Whitehouse-Miotto
1^ST IN 8-4 HISTORY
EQUAL 2^ND IN YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
EQUAL 3^RD IN 8-3 JAPANESE
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN 8-4 MUSIC 

Xavier Wilkes
EQUAL 2^ND IN 8-2 JAPANESE
3^RD IN 8-3 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY (METAL) 

Jaxon Zabell
EQUAL 3^RD IN YEAR 8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Year 10 Semester I Awards – 2024

Sarah Allen
1^ST IN 10-3 HISTORY
2^ND IN VISUAL ARTS 

Ella Allman
EXCELLENCE IN CERTIFICATE 1 IN HOSPITALITY 

Taylor Baker
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 2
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Lucca Boyling
EQUAL 1^ST IN 10-2 GEOGRAPHY
3^RD IN ISTEM
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Marley Brown
1^ST IN TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY
3^RD IN SCIENCE
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Huon Buckland
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL)
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 2
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Tyler Chaney Simington
2^ND IN 10-4 GEOGRAPHY 

Jarrah Coe
1^ST IN 10-4 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Benjamin Cooper
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 3
2^ND IN SCIENCE
2^ND IN COMMERCE
2^ND IN ISTEM
3^RD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Miley Cox
1^ST IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES 

Nina Davy
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 2 

William Day
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 2
2^ND IN 10-3 HISTORY
3^RD IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY 

Mia Diamond
MERIT IN 10-3 HISTORY
 

Cornell Estibeiro
1^ST IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1^ST IN COMMERCE
1^ST IN MUSIC
2^ND IN ENGLISH
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 3
3^RD IN 10-1 HISTORY
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Charlie Gibbin
3^RD IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER) 

Clarence Gray
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA 

James Grehan
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Sara Harris
3^RD IN TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Luciana Hartley
EQUAL 1^ST IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY 

Chloe Hicks
2^ND IN MUSIC 

Jessica Hogan
2^ND IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES 

Mia Howard
1^ST IN VISUAL ARTS
EXCELLENCE IN CERTIFICATE 1 IN HOSPITALITY 

Luke Hughes
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Daley Jennens
3^RD IN 10-5 HISTORY 

Amelia Johnson
EQUAL 1^ST IN 10-1 HISTORY
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Haley Knight
2^ND IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 1
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Max Lawson
1^ST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA
EQUAL 1^ST IN 10-2 GEOGRAPHY 

Ruby Machon
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Marley Marriott
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
EXCELLENCE IN CERTIFICATE 1 IN HOSPITALITY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Bonnie McMaster
3^RD IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN SCIENCE
MERIT IN COMMERCE
MERIT IN 10-1 HISTORY 

Lucas Monks
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 2
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Archer Murray
3^RD IN COMMERCE
EQUAL 3^RD IN 10-2 GEOGRAPHY
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN SCIENCE 

Jamieson Neal
EQUAL 1^ST INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (METAL) 

Ruby Polson
2^ND IN TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN 10-1 HISTORY 

Martina Poropat
EQUAL 2^ND IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES
MERIT IN CERTIFICATE 1 IN HOSPITALITY 

Riley Power
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Thomas Priddle
EQUAL 1^ST IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER)
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 2
EQUAL 3^RD IN 10-2 GEOGRAPHY 

Grace Randall
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN VISUAL ARTS 

Ameya Remya Sarath
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Hayden Robertson
1^ST IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 1
2^ND IN 10-5 HISTORY 

Pippa Rogers
MERIT IN TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY 

Tessa Rourke
1^ST IN ENGLISH
1^ST IN SCIENCE
EQUAL 1^ST IN 10-1 HISTORY
2^ND IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
EXCELLENCE IN CERTIFICATE 1 IN HOSPITALITY
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 3 

Ivy Russell
3^RD IN VISUAL ARTS 

Kaleb Ryan
1^ST IN 10-5 HISTORY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Kloe Scott
3^RD IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES 

Keeva Sheridan
EQUAL 1^ST IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY 

Flynn Small
1^ST IN ISTEM
3^RD IN MATHEMATICS PATHWAY 3
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN COMMERCE 

Evie Solomon
1^ST IN ABORIGINAL STUDIES
3^RD IN 10-4 GEOGRAPHY 

Cathy Su
EXCELLENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
MERIT IN ENGLISH 

Aria Tritico
MERIT IN ENGLISH
MERIT IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Maria Vulic
3^RD IN MUSIC 

Dylan White
EXCELLENCE IN CERTIFICATE 1 IN HOSPITALITY 

Tyler Williams
EQUAL 3^RD IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA 

Bailey Wilson
EQUAL 2^ND IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS STUDIES 

Lane Wisemantel-Davis
3^RD IN 10-3 HISTORY
MERIT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

Taj Worboys
2^ND IN PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA 

Kody Zahra
MERIT IN 10-2 GEOGRAPHY

Year 10 completed a unit of work titled 'Like A Kaleidoscope' which focused on introductory construction skills, fabric embellishment and the use of a story board to illustrate design development.  The students completed a square cushion with flange which was decorated with a range of techniques including patchwork, applique, hand embroidery, machine embroidery, chenilling, marbling and tie dyeing.  The cushions demonstrated the students interests and met the design brief and specified theme.  Congratulations, Year 10, on your excellent projects. 

Theresa Avery
Textiles Teacher/Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching

Martin Luther King Jr said, “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.”  This was reflected by a team of teachers and a Year 12 student who gave up a day of their holidays to volunteer at the Community Kitchen.  Mrs Ryan, Ms Gardner, Mr Petrucci and Bryce Young, prepared and served nutritious meals to the people in need in our community.  They are to be commended on their generosity and true face of Jesus in our community.  The volunteers at the kitchen would like to thank the community of St Clare’s for their donations of food items and plastic containers for use in the preparation of meals.

Tanille Gardner, Denise Ryan, Richard Petrucci & Bryce Young

Mrs Carol Healey
CatholicCare Volunteer

 

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

St Clare’s Athletics Championships 2024 

It was an overcast and cool day for the return of the annual whole school Athletics event.  Students were able to participate in a full range of track and field events to earn points for their house.  The overall age champions will be announced at an upcoming whole school assembly.  A combination of highly competitive relay events rounded out the day of competition with great excitement created from the student team entries making the difference of which house was victorious. 

Students were encouraging each other throughout the day as they supported their peers.  Year 11 Sports Captains were once again leading the students in their houses to encourage each member of their house to participate in as many events as possible, keeping the participation rates high and making for an enjoyable day for both students and staff.  The leadership shown continues to create a house culture that is unique to our event.

Thank you to the Taree Little Athletics Club for the preparation of the track including line marking and the ground preparation and equipment.  Thank you to the staff who assisted in the set up and pack up and all staff on the day that made the event a great experience for the students of St Clare’s.  Thank you also to the SRC who assisted with the running of the canteen. 

We thank those parents/carers and families that were able to attend the day or part thereof to support the students.  A significant sense of community on the day is created by the support of parents/carers and families.  It is great to be able to welcome new families each year and, for those who continue to support the event, we extend a big thank you. 

Overall house results were finalised on the day with the following house standings announced: 

1^st Gordon - 704 points
2^nd Kendall - 693 points
3^rd Paterson 498 points
4^th Lawson - 463 points 

Luke Rowe
Leader of Learning - Sport

Gordon Does Big Double

In an historic turn of events, the St Clare’s sporting house, Gordon, celebrated an incredible achievement, securing their first double championship this century with wins in both swimming and athletics.  The team's momentum and unwavering spirit propelled them to victory in both events led by captains, River Colliar and Elise Zammit.

River Colliar and Elise Zammit

 Both wins were all the more credible as points were accumulated not by having the best swimmers and athletes but by weight of the number who attended and competed.  C’mon the Gordon Greens. 

Ian Evans
Casual Teacher

Rugby 7 – Year 7 Team 

A gallant and courageous team of 11 Year 7 students today took to the fields in Taree.  Despite the majority having never played Rugby Union or Rugby 7s, the team were consistently trying hard to overcome their older, larger and quicker opponents. 

Knowledge and understanding of team structures and positions was a constant source of discussion amongst the team members.  At times it was reminiscent of a Shakespearean play; or the NSW Labor Party as this group took infighting to new levels. 

Despite this, the team were not disgraced, and effort was visible across the park.  The boys are to be commended for their tenacity and resilience despite the adversity that they faced. Some excellent tackles and tries were scored and it would be a shame to see the enthusiasm that was displayed today not repeated in the near future.

Cameron McKee
Leader of Learning - Administration

Rugby 7s – Year 8, 10 & 11 Teams 

On Tuesday 6 August 2024 St Clare’s sent four teams to the secondary schools Rugby 7s tournament held in Taree.  All teams performed admirably on the day and represented the school with pride and respect.  Our Year 8 team went through the day undefeated, taking out the U14s division.

Rugby 7s - Year 8
Back Row: Jaxon Whyte-Butler, Lachlan Polson, Kobi Egan, Koen Paff, Hamish Anderson & Jacobi Hobden
Middle Row: Callum Sheridan, Lincoln Atkinson, Xavier Wilkes, Kobi Patterson, Finn McNeil, Oscar Ryan & Blake Stewart
Front: Nicholas Pereira

Our Year 11 team also narrowly won their final, edging out GLC Forster.   

Rugby 7s - Year 11
Back Row: Riley Ford, Sam Schilt, Kobi Critchley, Seth Wrigley & Rory Clarke
Front Row: Rory Byrne, Caid Van Wyk, Kyron Donovan & William Lott 

Rugby 7s - Year 10
Back Row: Kaleb Ryan, Charlie Gibbin, Ben Wright & Kody Zahra
Front Row: Daley Jennens, Jack Burgess & Austin Murray 

Congratulations to all participants and thank you all staff, but particularly Mr Jason Koenig for his organisation of the day.

Todd Curtis
Year 8 Leader of Wellbeing & Engagement

Careers Corner 

Here we are already in week three of Term 3!  Things are revving up for our Year 11 and Year 12 students with the end of Prelim and HSC fast approaching. 

Year 10 are in the process of selecting their subjects for senior studies and have been attending mentoring sessions in small groups to help this process.  Last Wednesday night there was an information evening for students and parents to help the students with their decision-making process going forward.  Thanks to Mrs Avery and to all the staff who came along to help make this night the success that it was. 

All of Years 10, 11 and 12 had the opportunity to attend Career Quip 2024 last Thursday, 1 August.  This amazing event gave the students the opportunity to find out about the many post school pathways available to them and from the feedback that staff have received it was very worthwhile.  The biggest complaint was that there was not enough time.  We will look at our options for next year if it continues to go ahead. 

I would like to thank the students for their excellent behaviour and the staff who gave up their lesson time and some of their free time to accompany the students.  Thanks to the staff who stayed at school and looked after those who couldn’t attend.  Thanks also to the Maths and English staff who put up with Year 10 Maths and Year 11 English lessons being shorter than usual. 

I also need to thank Mr Laurent, Danya and the Hospitality classes for catering for the exhibitors (morning tea and lunch).  They did a fantastic job, and this has meant that some money will be able to be put towards next year’s Sea World Work Placement excursion.  It has also been a wonderful way to promote St Clare’s in the community. 

Photos of this event below (thanks to Mr Ian Evans).

Tyrone, Charles, Simone and Andrew from Sydney University came to speak to the Year 12 students on Friday, 2 August.  They had a great deal of information regarding all aspects of study at Sydney University with all important Scholarship information.  Thank you to Tyrone, Charles, Simone and Andrew for taking the time to talk to us.

Year 12 Trials began on Monday and continue for the next couple of weeks, so we wish all the students the best of luck.  It is very important, Year 12, to eat well, get some good sleep, exercise and have a good study regime. 

There are only seven weeks until you have completed your school classes for your school years (all thirteen years’ worth). 

There are a great deal of university open days, early entry pathways and employment opportunities coming up over the coming weeks. 

I would like to remind everyone to please check their emails.  I am receiving a great deal of information about job vacancies, apprenticeships and traineeships.  If you would like some help with any applications that you might be making over the coming weeks and months, please email me.  There is information available in your respective Career Team OneNote spaces in the Content Library under the various tabs. 

If you are interested in an Apprenticeship or Traineeship pathway, make sure that you look at the Careers Links and any information that is in the OneNote. 

I would like to highly recommend the Australian Apprenticeship App.  It has excellent information and practice aptitude tests to see where you would best fit in industry. 

There are several deadlines approaching for the Year 12 students who are considering a university pathway next year. 

The cut-off for UAC applications at $78 is 29 September.  After this date the cost of registering will rise to $215 so if you are thinking about a university pathway post school and you are in Year 12, please make sure that you have registered before 29 September.  Do not forget to apply for SRS (Schools Recommendation Scheme) as soon as you have registered and check to see if you are eligible for EAS (Educational Advantage Scheme). 

Early entry deadlines for many universities are also fast approaching.  UNE, Southern Cross, Wollongong and the Sunshine Coast University all offer these programs so please have a look at these.  Charles Sturt University and Newcastle are offering programs as well.  There is a very good presentation in the Careers OneNote about the various Early Entry pathways.  Even if it is not your first choice, it can give you some options if you do not get into the course you want. 

CAA 

The latest information from the CAA is as follows: 

Information Sessions for Students & Parents 

South & Far South Coast Careers & Employment Expo The Expo is for high school students, young people and job seekers who are keen to connect with industry, education and training experts to explore further education, training and career building opportunities. Workplace Learning will be conducting the Expo from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm on the 9 August at the Hanging Rock Education Precinct, Batemans Bay.

Training & Upskilling in Food and Hospitality Begins at William Angliss Sydney Open Day 2024 William Angliss Institute is excited to invite students to their Sydney campus, for the annual Open Day on Saturday 17 August, 10am to 2pm. This is a unique opportunity to engage with industry professionals, Angliss staff, and learn about the courses at the institute. Visit the website for Sydney Open Day and register today.

Sydney Design School Information Session | Tuesday 20 August 6pm Want to become an Interior Designer? Sydney Design School is hosting an Information Session on Tuesday 20 August at 6pm. Join them at their new campus Ground Floor, 65 Berry St, North Sydney. Register to attend in person or online via Zoom at

The next intake for their ASQA accredited career courses is January 2025. RTO91446. 

Join La Trobe University Sydney Campus Open Day | Enjoy Free Lunch, Gift Bag, and Win $1,000 | Discover LTUSC Join LTUSC Open Day in Sydney CBD on 24 August. Enjoy a personalised learning experience with small classes and a supportive environment. LTUSC ensures each student receives the attention they deserve. Enjoy a free lunch, gift bag, and a chance to win $1,000. Video:

Join SAE On-campus this August Come along to SAE Open Day. Designed to give up-and-coming creatives a glimpse into life at SAE. SAE Open Day takes visitors behind the scenes to check out their state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, meet industry-expert mentors, explore student projects, and more. Join SAE on Saturday 24 August. Register at:

Master Builders Association at Local Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo’s Thinking of starting a career in building? A Master Builders Apprenticeship might be the best career decision ever made. Come and see Master Builders at the Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expo’s. When: Tuesday Evenings Only - 6 August - 10 September 2024 from 3pm to 7pm. Open to the Public, free entry. See next events here:

Study in the US - Virtual Presentation Hosted by Internationally Educated Come learn about studying in the US and the US university application process, directly from a former Assistant Director of Admissions at a US university. Q&A session will follow. Suggested for students in Years 9-12. Thursday 5 September 6pm, registration required:

The University of Canberra Sydney Hills Campus is Now Open for Tours Discover what student life at the University of Canberra Sydney Hills Campus could be like. With modern facilities, a dedicated team, and programs such as the Bachelor of Nursing and Early Childhood Education, it promises a unique educational journey. Visit the campus and explore this promising opportunity. For campus tour bookings, reach out to Rose Passarelli at rose.passarelli@canberra.edu.au. 

Projects Abroad Webinar - Medical Experience Overseas for High School Students Projects Abroad is hosting a webinar on their overseas medical experiences for Years 10-12 students. It will run at 6.30pm Tuesday 13 August. Register:

The programs run in summer and winter breaks in Nepal and Cambodia. Details:

Helping Parents & Guardians with Career Conversations at Home - Arrive & Thrive Webinar Arrive & Thrive has developed a practical workshop for school communities, focusing on supporting career conversations at home with parents and guardians. This workshop teaches parents practical concepts like the GROW model, Ikigai, and much more. Participants also receive a Career Conversation Dinner Menu. For more information, please email hello@arrivethrive.com.au.

Unlocking Careers in Humanities and Creative Industries with WSU This on campus event, to be held on Friday 6 September at Parramatta South campus, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander High School students in Years 9-12, raises knowledge and aspiration for Careers in Humanities and Creative Industries. Students will join workshops and a Q&A with Indigenous professionals. Register now:

The Hotel School Australia Career Event for Year 11 and 12 Students  The Hotel School are delighted to invite Year 11 and 12 students to their upcoming event, Tourism Insights, where students get to immerse in the latest trends and gain insider knowledge that will shape the future of tourism. Meet tourism professionals, participate in an interactive workshop, and tour a popular tourist attraction. Save the date - Saturday 17 August. Register now:

JMC Academy Open Day – Saturday 17 August 2024 See creativity come to life and explore a creative future at JMC's Open Day. Tour some world-class facilities and activations. Network and meet students and industry experts. Check out live performances and learn about 2025 Early Entry Applications. Looking forward to welcoming students to campus. Register now:

UTS Startups Summit 2024 Register for the 2024 UTS Startups Summit. Australia’s largest event to inspire and support tech-enabled entrepreneurs. Hosted by ICC Sydney, the summit brings together young innovators and industry leaders for a day designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in high school students on 3 December 2024. Email jane.oja@uts.edu.au |

Courses & Workshops for Students

ARTiculate Visual Arts | Us & Them - Expanded Forms of Portraiture | Tuesday 20 August, 5pm Delivered online by Ms Salote Tawale and Mr John Tonkin, this talk will take students on a journey of contemporary art-making in the context of video, installation, painting and sculpture. This will include a discussion of artworks, artists and audiences within the broader context of art history and criticism. Registration

All Term 3 talks here:

Master Builders Association of NSW is There to Help School Leavers Become an Apprentice or Trainee Master Builders 3-week entry level Pre-Apprenticeship training program provides an introduction into both the industry and a carpentry trade prior to commencing an apprenticeship. For further information and to apply go to

Spark Lab: Ignite Students' Filmmaking Passions Spark Lab is an engaging 4-6-week program for Year 9 and 10 students to explore filmmaking from script to screen. Guided by industry professionals, students will develop key skills, culminating in a final premiere. Perfect for discovering career paths and gaining hands-on experience. Express interest here:

Free UTS Startups Entrepreneurship Workshops Now Open for Term 3 (Years 9/10) UTS Startups are offering free 30-60 minute interactive workshop for Years 9-10 students to inspire interest in entrepreneurship. Students will actively engage with young entrepreneurs who share relatable backgrounds, shedding light on their journeys, methods, identity, and how students can kickstart their own paths.

New Creative eVET Program at Sydney Design School Looking for a creative eVET course? Sydney Design School have launched their Certificate III in Design Fundamentals on campus and live online. Students will explore projects in interiors, styling, creative direction, textile design and visual communication gaining the skills and confidence to select their pathway to further study. More information here:

Now live on the eVET Portal. 

Study Early Childhood Education and Care with Australian Community Education College Earn and learn: A School Based Traineeship for the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care provides an opportunity to gain the qualification and an HSC while undertaking paid employment as a trainee. As a school-based trainee, work part-time and complete the off the job training. Contact Australian Community Education College for information at admin@acec.edu.au.

The Photography Institute - Online Diploma in Photography Ready to start an exciting new hobby or career in photography? The Photography Institute comprehensive program covers everything from fundamentals to advanced techniques. Enrol now to begin the journey in creating stunning, captivating images. Special Offer using this URL:

Now Only: $899.00. 

The Institute of Makeup Artistry - Online Diploma in Makeup Unlock creativity with an online Makeup Diploma Course. Start an exciting new hobby or career in makeup artistry with The Institute of Makeup Artistry’s comprehensive program covering everything from fundamentals to advanced techniques. Enrol now to begin the journey in creating stunning, captivating looks. Special Offer using this URL:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) - Year 12 Webinars ACU is offering¿free online webinars¿run by experienced Year 12 exam markers and assessors. They'll guide students through how to respond to exam questions, help get their heads around the class content, and offer plenty of tips and strategies along the way. Register here:

ACU New Pre-requisites ACU has updated its 2027 admission requirements for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science – including law and business administration double degrees. Current Year 10 NSW students need two units of English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (Band 4), and any two units of one of the following (Band 2): Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Free Elevator Pitch Module For High School Students by Arrive & Thrive Communicating skills, experience, and future focus is vital for high school students moving into casual work and pathways. Use Arrive & Thrive’s free elevator pitch module to help students create an elevator pitch that lands them opportunities. The module lasts 15-20 minutes and is perfect for home groups and career education classes. To get started go to:

Finding a Long-term Career with Futuready Futuready Australia helps students explore their strengths and career paths for clarity and fulfilment. Visit:

The College - Modular learning is launching in 2025 Western is launching modular learning and has created a new suite of courses delivered through The College. Their new Diploma courses provide an immersive study experience, that includes no exams and no lectures, a dedicated Student Success Coach and studying one course-specific subject at a time. Find out more:

Jobs & Work Experience 

Work Experience at UNSW School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering The UNSW School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering is delivering Work Experience Week, from October 14 – 18. Perfect for high school students passionate about renewable and solar energy engineering. Secure a spot today by submitting an EOI via the link. Travel subsidy available for rural students.

Resources for Students   

Resources for Students Thinking Medicine Destination Medicine© is a podcast of 100+ stories by medical students and doctors about getting into medical school training and careers and lives as rural and regional doctors

Maybe Medicine is an annually updated e-brochure for students and career advisers on admission to Australian medical schools with handy hints. Email Fran.Trench@nd.edu.au for information brochures or flyers. 

If you would like any help with anything Careers, please come and see me. 

If you would like to do Work Experience, please come and get the paperwork.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser

Term 3

School Zones 

A reminder to all our parents that school zones remain in place for the safety of our children and families.  School zones operate on all gazetted school days, which are all days the school is open, even pupil free days.  School zones for our school will end on Friday, 27 September 2024 and resume on Monday, 14 October 2024. 

Complaints Resolution for Parents and Carers