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Back to all Newsletters 5 August ERC Newsletter – Week 3 Term 3 2022

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • Identity
  • From the Director of Identity
  • First Nations Community
  • Liturgy
  • CSL Opportunity
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Raise your Words
  • Creative Arts
  • Legacy Public Speaking
  • Geography Students Achieve Great Results in the Australian Geography Competition
  • From the NLC
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Sport
  • College Athletics Carnival
  • Bill Turner Football
  • All Schools Cross Country
  • U/15’s Rugby League - Country Cup Semi Finals
  • NSW / ACT Regional Inter-Schools Snow Championships
  • Tour De DMZ - UCI Nation Cup Cycling Tour South Korea
  • Diocesan Athletics Carnival
  • Open’s Futsal State Championships
  • NSW All Schools Athletics Championships
  • Community Announcements
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop Hours

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • Identity
  • From the Director of Identity
  • First Nations Community
  • Liturgy
  • CSL Opportunity
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Raise your Words
  • Creative Arts
  • Legacy Public Speaking
  • Geography Students Achieve Great Results in the Australian Geography Competition
  • From the NLC
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Sport
  • College Athletics Carnival
  • Bill Turner Football
  • All Schools Cross Country
  • U/15’s Rugby League - Country Cup Semi Finals
  • NSW / ACT Regional Inter-Schools Snow Championships
  • Tour De DMZ - UCI Nation Cup Cycling Tour South Korea
  • Diocesan Athletics Carnival
  • Open’s Futsal State Championships
  • NSW All Schools Athletics Championships
  • Community Announcements
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop Hours

Downloads

  • College Calendar 2022

From The Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Each day I witness our teachers and support staff connecting with our students. This connection provides many rich learning opportunities that can only come about through positive relationships where students feel supported and trusted. Recent weeks have caused me to pause, reflect and be genuinely grateful for ERC’s intentional vibrant learning culture.

Last week began with the inaugural Raise Your Words Festival of Literature, which included various activities where students created poetry and short stories to share with their peers. A highlight of this festival included having a poet-in-residence for the week in Luka Lesson, an Australian slam poet. Congratulations to the students who competed in the slam poetry competition on Thursday evening and the many boys who wrote their ‘book in a day’ from 8.00 am until 8.00 pm – a fantastic effort! Thank you to the English faculty for leading this initiative and the P&F for sponsoring this event.

Our recent NAIDOC Assembly was a valuable opportunity for our community to celebrate and continue to learn about our First Nations Peoples’ culture. During this gathering, our College officially launched our Reconciliation Action Plan (2022 – 2023). Thank you to the many parents and carers who could attend, and congratulations to our Aboriginal students, who, along with Ms Nadia Neal, ably led this meaningful school assembly.

In further highlighting a snapshot of the varied learning opportunities that are provided for our students, I was pleased to meet recent visitors to the College who facilitated further learning experiences. The ‘Engineers Without Borders’ from the University of Sydney recently worked with several different science classes; Professional Officer, Jonathan Dallimore facilitated a Modern History workshop for our senior students, while Kate Whitworth from the Wollongong Conservatorium (Wollcon) is currently leading our newly formed Vocal Ensemble.

During this time, our thoughts and words of encouragement are with our Year 12 students who commenced their HSC Trial examinations earlier this week. I trust that their hard work and commitment to their courses are reflected in them achieving more than they ever thought possible. As we approach the feast day of Saint Mary Mackillop, let us pray that our Year 12 students can approach their final weeks at the College with the same courage, determination and integrity.

Best Wishes
Stephen Gough

From the Deputy Principal

College Announcement 5 Aug 2022

From the Deputy Principal

2021 COLLEGE YEARBOOK The College is pleased to make available the 2021 ERC Yearbook. Thank you to everyone who has …
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Identity

Identity 5 Aug 2022

From the Director of Identity

We are always growing and learning  In the Church calendar on 6 August we celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord. …
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Identity 5 Aug 2022

First Nations Community

We held our NAIDOC week Celebration on Tuesday 26th July, together as a College community. We were delighted to welcome …
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Identity, Uncategorised 5 Aug 2022

Liturgy

Year 9: Be Transformed During this week, Year 9 students participated in a liturgy based on their Pastoral theme to …
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Identity 5 Aug 2022

CSL Opportunity

 Winter Sleepout  Our Term 3 Social Justice and ERA for Change initiative is the winter sleepout on Thursday 18 August. …
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Learning & Teaching

Learning & Teaching 5 Aug 2022

From the Director of Learning & Teaching

Minimum Standards Students in NSW need to meet a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to receive the HSC. To …
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Learning & Teaching 5 Aug 2022

Raise your Words

Poetry slams, resident poet, literary steps, book creating, scavenger hunts, and writing workshops. ERC was awash with words, stories and …
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Creative Arts 5 Aug 2022

Creative Arts

Year 11 Photography, Video and Digital Imaging On Monday 25th July, Year 11 Film Studies (PVDI) had a great opportunity …
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Learning & Teaching 5 Aug 2022

Legacy Public Speaking

Congratulations to Daniel Morozov of Year 7 who competed in the Regional Final of the Legacy Public Speaking competition via …
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Learning & Teaching 5 Aug 2022

Geography Students Achieve Great Results in the Australian Geography Competition

Geography students tested their geographical skills and knowledge against students from all around Australia in the 2022 Australian Geography Competition. …
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Learning & Teaching 5 Aug 2022

From the NLC

We are proud to display the 2021 HSC high achievers in the library foyer. It is a fitting location for …
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Pastoral Care

Student Wellbeing 5 Aug 2022

From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Discipline levels review process update Student voice and agency play a critical role in helping young people to feel connected …
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Sport

Sport 2 Aug 2022

College Athletics Carnival

The College Athletics Carnival was held on Friday 22 July at the Kerryn McCann Athletics Track. The carnival is usually …
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Sport 5 Aug 2022

Bill Turner Football

On the 21st of July the Edmund Rice College Bill Turner U15’s football team travelled to Ian McLennan Park to …
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Sport 5 Aug 2022

All Schools Cross Country

The NSW All Schools Cross Country was held at Eastern Creek Cross Country Track on 22 July 2022. The College …
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Sport 5 Aug 2022

U/15’s Rugby League – Country Cup Semi Finals

The U/15s Rugby League team from Edmund Rice College travelled to Cootamundra last week to compete in the Semi Finals …
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Sport 5 Aug 2022

NSW / ACT Regional Inter-Schools Snow Championships

The NSW/ACT Regional Interschools Snow Sports Championships were held in the first week of Term 3 at Perisher Ski Resort. …
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Sport 5 Aug 2022

Tour De DMZ – UCI Nation Cup Cycling Tour South Korea

Congratulations to Year 12 student Ryan Britten who has been selected to compete at the UCI Nation Cup Cycling Tour …
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Uncategorised 5 Aug 2022

Diocesan Athletics Carnival

The Diocesan Athletics Carnival was held on Friday 29 July at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Mrs Schodde and Mr Timpano accompanied …
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Sport 5 Aug 2022

Open’s Futsal State Championships

On the 29th of July the Opens Futsal State Championships were held at Hawkesbury PCYC. This tournament consisted of the …
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Sport 5 Aug 2022

NSW All Schools Athletics Championships

Students wishing to compete at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships, please use the following link for information: https://mailchi.mp/3940dffbacaf/2022-nsw-all-schools-now-live-2?e=b17e3ab67e The …
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Community Announcements

Parents and Friends Committee

Dear Parent & Friends and Staff,

On behalf of the ERC Parents and Friends, I would like to extend an invitation to our next P&F function the ‘ERC Gala Dinner.’ It promises to be a great night with live music, three course dinner and drinks package.

Why not get your friends together and book a ticket or a table. Ticket purchases via https://www.trybooking.com/BYUPX

We hope you can support this event. All money raised on the night will be donated to #talk2mebro. 

The P & F will be holding a raffle at the Gala Dinner and ask for your support with a donation of a prize or money. If you are able to contribute, please send your donation directly to the College Office. We would be most appreciative of your support and donations will be acknowledged on the Edmund Rice Facebook page, College Newsletter and on the reverse side of the menu at the Gala Dinner.

Please like the Facebook page ercgala2022 to receive updates for this event.

Please share this event with your family and friends, all welcome!

For further information please email ercgala2022@gmail.com

Kindest regards,
Francis & P&F Organising Committee

 

Careers Newsletter

In this issue: Post-UCAT Advice & Medical Interviews Preparation, UOW Early Admission Scheme, UAC News, Fact Sheet on Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science Entry Requirements, 2022 Apprenticeship/Traineeship and Jobs Expo, Information on how to become a Paramedic, Air Force Cadet News, Catholic Health Care Careers, ACU News, Are you interested in a Career in Creative Arts.

Please also access our careers site: https://www.erccareers.com which provides the latest information to help students make decisions about their future careers and life beyond school.

Mr Cajar
Careers Advisor

Community News

To Parents and Old Boys

It is with regretful news that I pass on sad information concerning Ken Tuckey who taught at the College during the ’80s’. Ken is suffering with a very serious illness. Can we keep Ken in our hopes and prayers at this time.

A noble teacher who shared his passion for motoring with so many students.

Mr Rule

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UOW Holiday Learning Labs

The University of Wollongong runs an academic and creative arts enrichment holiday program called Learning Labs. Activities include robotics, 3D modelling, art masterclasses and story creation.

The labs are occurring on the 27th – 28th September 2022 at the University of Wollongong, Shoalhaven Campus. All students from Years 7 to 10 who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners are welcome to apply. Applications close on Wednesday 10th August 2022 and creative Kids Vouchers can be used.

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Non Government Schools Census

Privacy related Census Data collection processes.

 

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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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Taekwondo Kickstarters Program

The College will be offering the Taekwondo Kickstarters program to Year 7 students.

The Taekwondo Kickstarters program is a modified Taekwondo program, developed by Australian Taekwondo, for delivery in schools. The program teaches students the fundamental skills and values of Taekwondo in a fun and safe environment.

The benefits of the program include:

  • Expands physical literacy
  • Active sessions that keep the body moving
  • Promotes social and emotional health
  • Supports anti-bullying and wellness.

Mr Gerry Sozio and Ms Lourdes Ndaira will be delivering the 5 week program at the College during Term 3 on Wednesday of Weeks 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10. The sessions will commence at 2:15pm and conclude at 3:00pm. Students will not be required to purchase a uniform and there will be no cost involved. Further details will be provided once numbers are finalised. 

Click here to register for the program.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr Gerry Sozio (gsozio@erc.nsw.edu.au).

 

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