ERC Open Day
Try Year 7 For A Day
Choosing a high school is a very important decision. Try Year 7 for a Day at Edmund Rice College and make your decision an informed one.
Years 5 & 6 boys from all Primary Schools are invited to join us for a real experience of high school at Edmund Rice College for a day. Students will participate in a range of activities from subjects such as Technology and Applied Studies, PDHPE, Science, Visual Arts, Music and Food Technology.
Please note that our Open Day activities will be adjusted to comply with all Covid-19 requirements applicable at the time

Try Year 7 for a Day Details
WHEN?
Tuesday 2nd March 2021
WHERE?
Edmund Rice College, 112 Mt Keira Road, West Wollongong.
Park on Mt Keira Road and walk down the front entrance of the College or enter via the back of the College from Keira Mine Road.
To sign in for the day, parents/carers are to meet outside the Narandha Learning Centre at 9.30 am.
HOW?
Boys can be dropped off and picked up by a parent/carer/adult. You will need to register beforehand by completing the Try Year 7 for a Day online registration form. You will then receive a confirmation email from the College.
TIMING OF THE DAY
9.30 am – Meet and greet. All boys must be signed in by a parent/carer/adult.
3.30 pm – Farewell and parent/carer/adult pick up.
3.30 pm – 5.30 pm – Optional – Enjoy the College Expo at your own pace or book a Guided Tour.
WHAT TO WEAR AND WHAT TO BRING
- Students should wear comfortable clothing and joggers!
- Morning tea, lunch and a drink will be provided.
- Students may wish to bring a bag and their water bottle.
ACTIVITIES
Students will participate in a range of activities from subjects that will be studied in Year 7 at the College, such as Technology and Applied Studies, Sport, Science, Visual Arts, Music and Food Technology … to name a few!
SUPERVISION
Years 5 & 6 students will be supervised by Edmund Rice College staff.
SAFETY
Please notify us if your son has any medical conditions or special needs that we need to be aware of to make his day at the College safe and enjoyable. There is a section on the online registration form for this.
COST
None!
Register Here - Try Year 7 For A Day 2021
ERC OPEN DAY
Expo and Guided Tours
After Try Year 7 for a Day, all Year 5 & 6 students along with their families are welcome to visit the College facilities. Here, a range of activities and demonstrations will be on show as well as the option for a guided tour with one of our senior students.