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Back to all Newsletters 1 April ERC Newsletter – Week 10 Term 1 2022
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Friday 8th April, Term 1 Concludes. Students return for Term 2 on Tuesday 26th April (Timetable Day 2)

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • Sport
  • Sport Update
  • Thredbo Interschools Mountain Bike Championships
  • Diocesan Swimming Carnival
  • Beyond the Goal Post Rugby League Referee Course
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Life Sized Samurai!
  • Wollongong Central Music Showcase
  • Yr 7 Mathematics Workshops for Parents and Carers.
  • Rostrum - Voice of Youth
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Identity
  • From the Director of Identity
  • Community Announcements
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop Hours

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • Sport
  • Sport Update
  • Thredbo Interschools Mountain Bike Championships
  • Diocesan Swimming Carnival
  • Beyond the Goal Post Rugby League Referee Course
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Life Sized Samurai!
  • Wollongong Central Music Showcase
  • Yr 7 Mathematics Workshops for Parents and Carers.
  • Rostrum - Voice of Youth
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Identity
  • From the Director of Identity
  • Community Announcements
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop Hours

Downloads

  • College Calendar 2022

From The Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

At the height of last year’s lockdown period and amid the early struggle of remote learning, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) released the findings from The Australia Talks National Survey, which included the views of 60,000 Australians. Interestingly, one of the insights from this national survey found parents whose children attended Independent Schools had the highest rate of satisfaction with their child’s education at 92 per cent. This highest rating from all schools in Australia aligned with a larger dataset from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), showing how Independent Schools are the fastest-growing school sector in Australia. Parents choosing to send their children to Catholic and Independent Schools has doubled in the past 30 years.

While the reasons for these findings can vary according to the individual parent and carer you ask, what is clear from this nationwide survey is that a College community that consistently mirrors the same values of those in the family home is foundational to an effective and authentic learning community. Personalising a young person’s learning while instilling respect for others is something that you cannot put a price on. While school headline data, including HSC results and individual student learning and co-curricular achievements, are rightly celebrated by all schools, these are not the only indicators of an effective Catholic College community. School spirit is a term that is often used, but like the Holy Spirit, it is not something that can be measured; instead, it needs to be experienced and felt first-hand.

In this final newsletter for the term, I would like to acknowledge the many rich learning experiences that have been a feature of our school year to date – both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you to each of our hardworking teachers and support staff for a commitment to working in partnership with our parents and carers to benefit the young men of ERC.

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The Year 7 2023 enrolment period is well underway. It is always a pleasure to meet with prospective families at the College as we discuss their reasons for wishing to enrol their sons at Edmund Rice College. A common theme amongst parents is the strong reputation of the College within the wider community. Parents speak very highly of our collective achievements and how they have observed the high standards of respect from both the existing and former students of the College. Prospective parents often explain how they wish their son to be “just like” the senior students in our College. Parents and carers who have a child in Year 6 are asked to ensure they finalise their enrolment application by the final day of this term (Friday 8th April) to ensure they are included in the Round 1 2023 enrolment offers, which will be finalised early in Term 2.

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I would like to thank the many parents who took up the recent learning opportunities on offer at the College in further supporting their son’s schooling. While Ms Lourdes Ndaira’s Stage 4 Maths Workshops were very well received, I also thank those parents who attended last week’s Internet Cyber Safety parent presentation by Brett Lee; along with those parents who were able to engage with Dan Hardie’s ‘My Strengths’ resources and presentation at the recent Parents and Friends Association meeting. Thank you to Mrs Hughes, Director of Pastoral Care, for arranging these recent whole-family growth opportunities.

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Term 2 will see the College begin its Administration and Reception building program. This latest improvement to the College facilities will see a vast improvement in the capacity and general amenity of the College Reception area. This building program will also considerably improve the physical learning environment and general facilities for all teachers and support staff.

In the interim, the College reception, administration and staff room will be temporarily based in the Br Pelin Hall. Thank you to Mr Darren Jeffery for his leadership of this large scale initiative.

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A reminder to our mums and grandmothers to RSVP for the Term 2, Week 2 Mother’s Day High Tea, which will be hosted by the P&F on Thursday 5th May.

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Sincere thanks and best wishes to Mrs Jennifer Dunstan who now retires from ERC after seven years of service in support of our office administration. Thank you Jenny.

Stephen Gough

 

From the Deputy Principal

Student Wellbeing 1 Apr 2022

From the Deputy Principal

Holidays: End of Term 1 Considering that the last ten weeks has been without resorting back to Off Campus Learning, …
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Sport

Sport 31 Mar 2022

Sport Update

The wet and wild weather conditions the east coast has faced over the past month has significantly impacted the College’s …
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Sport 31 Mar 2022

Thredbo Interschools Mountain Bike Championships

In 2022, we were able to return to Thredbo for the MTB event that all the boys look forward to …
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Sport 31 Mar 2022

Diocesan Swimming Carnival

The Diocesan of Wollongong Swimming Carnival was held on Thursday, 17 March 2022, at Corrimal Pool. The sun was finally …
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Sport 1 Apr 2022

Beyond the Goal Post Rugby League Referee Course

During Week 10, students from 7 – 10 participated in the Beyond the Goal Post Rugby League Program. This program …
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Learning & Teaching

Learning & Teaching 31 Mar 2022

From the Director of Learning & Teaching

When uncertain about their learning, students are encouraged to ask for help. Following are some strategies that students can use: …
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Learning & Teaching 31 Mar 2022

Life Sized Samurai!

The scholars or Year 8 History have been exploring the life of Samurai during the Shogun Period in Japan. They …
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Creative Arts 31 Mar 2022

Wollongong Central Music Showcase

Today, students from Years 10, 11 and 12 traveled to Wollongong Central to showcase a range of group and solo …
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Learning & Teaching 31 Mar 2022

Yr 7 Mathematics Workshops for Parents and Carers.

It was a privilege to have connected with parents and carers during the three Year 7 Mathematics Workshops delivered in …
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Learning & Teaching 31 Mar 2022

Rostrum – Voice of Youth

On Monday 14 March, five students proudly represented Edmund Rice College by partaking in Rostrum Voice of Youth, held at …
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Pastoral Care

Student Wellbeing 1 Apr 2022

From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

As we approach the end of the term we have much to celebrate, our Year 7 students have successfully navigated …
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Identity

Identity 1 Apr 2022

From the Director of Identity

The Joy of Easter As we draw this Term to a close, we prepare to celebrate the pinnacle of life …
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Community Announcements

Parents and Friends Committee

P & F Mother’s Day High Tea invitation

Mother’s, Grandmother’s & Carer’s, please join the ERC community for afternoon tea and entertainment. Please RSVP HERE

Request for volunteer helpers for the Mother’s Day High Tea from 10am and after 5pm Thursday 5 May. Please email Frances Fenech at ercmum2022@gmail.com

OUTSTANDING PARENT AWARD 2022

The annual Edmund Rice College Wollongong Outstanding Parent Award sponsored by the Parents and Friends’ Committee, recognizes the invaluable contributions made by parents/carers to the College community. So many parents/carers contribute selflessly to the College and these awards were initiated to praise the unsung heroes in parent/carer groups.

This award acknowledges parent/carer participation, their ideas and their enthusiasm on issues relating to the education of students at Edmund Rice College.

School staff and parents/carers are invited to nominate a parent for his/her contribution to the College or the College community.

Nomination Guidelines and Nomination form can be found HERE

Francis Fenech & Rob Tomasiello
P & F Presidents

Community News

Change in Student/Family Circumstances/Contact Information/Medical Conditions
If any change has occurred/occurs in your family – separation, divorce, serious illness, the College should be notified as soon as possible. The College seeks to be supportive of families in such circumstances and such events always have a bearing on a child’s education. Likewise, a change of address, email or phone number (work, home or mobile) or emergency contact should be advised immediately.

If your son suffers from a medical condition it is vital that you inform the office of his condition and what treatment is required in an emergency. An emergency management plan must be developed for any students with serious conditions.

Please verify all information via the TASS Parent Lounge.

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