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.
Year 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 they will actually do in Year 7 such as Technology and Applied Studies, PDHPE, Science, Visual Arts, Music and Food Technology. It’s fun and it’s free.

Details
WHEN?
Tuesday 1st March 2022
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.
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 – Join your son and 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, joggers and a hat! They should bring a bag with morning tea and their water bottle. Lunch and a drink will be provided.
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, Robotics 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!
ERC Open Day
Try Year 7 For A Day Registration
OPEN DAY
College Tours
After Try Year 7 for a Day, all Year 5 & 6 boys along with their families are welcome to visit the College facilities. Here, guided tours with one of our senior students are available. This tour can be booked online when
you register.
Edmund Rice College Open Day Guided tours operate at 4.00pm, 4.30pm, 5.00pm, and 5.30pm (bookings essential).