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Back to all Newsletters 28 October ERC Newsletter – Week 3 Term 4 2022

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • What's happening in Hospitality
  • CSDA Debating Days
  • Endings and beginnings
  • Amity College Chess Tournament
  • National Civics and Citizenship Convention
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Year 8 Camp - Coolendel
  • Year 12 - Getting Your Head Right for the HSC.
  • Identity
  • FAITHS 4 CLIMATE JUSTICE 2022 MULTI-FAITH SERVICE
  • Sport
  • 2022 NSW SECONDARY SCHOOLS OZTAG CHAMPIONS
  • Diocesan Boys Cricket Gala Day
  • Community Announcements
  • Careers Newsletter
  • ERC Parent and Friends
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • What's happening in Hospitality
  • CSDA Debating Days
  • Endings and beginnings
  • Amity College Chess Tournament
  • National Civics and Citizenship Convention
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Year 8 Camp - Coolendel
  • Year 12 - Getting Your Head Right for the HSC.
  • Identity
  • FAITHS 4 CLIMATE JUSTICE 2022 MULTI-FAITH SERVICE
  • Sport
  • 2022 NSW SECONDARY SCHOOLS OZTAG CHAMPIONS
  • Diocesan Boys Cricket Gala Day
  • Community Announcements
  • Careers Newsletter
  • ERC Parent and Friends
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop

Downloads

  • College Calendar 2022

From The Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Today we proudly celebrate World Teachers Day, and on behalf of our teaching and support staff, I thank the P&F for their thoughtful morning tea earlier today. I am very proud of how our teachers assist boys to become fine young men who are good citizens and are encouraged to live out the gospels. Each teacher in our College has made a conscious choice to teach boys. They know that raising good young men is fundamentally about celebrating and respecting the dignity of each boy’s unique gifts and strengths. In partnering with our parents and families, our teachers take their role in developing and supporting boys to strive for their personal best very seriously. It is our first and foremost obligation. They understand the importance of how we can model, establish and maintain positive, trusting and respectful relationships. Our teaching and support staff are great role models who are forthright and caring in their support of boys developing their confidence and courage to be comfortable within themselves and to excel. On many occasions, I have repeated my firm belief that boys will ‘learn’ about the teacher before they learn about the subject. They crave social connection and acceptance within the learning environment. That is why I applaud our teaching and support staff, not only for today but especially for their understanding and appreciation of the natural rhythm of boys – student trial and error, success and failure – in allowing them to be vulnerable, adaptive, empathetic and ultimately resilient. The full range of opportunities they provide and the relationships they foster are crucial to our success in fostering emotionally literate boys.

***

I was pleased to learn that 100 percent of our Year 12 students who chose to apply for early entry into University were successful in gaining an offer this year. This is an extraordinary strike rate and is reinforced by a senior Professor at UOW sharing with me earlier this year how he is always very impressed when he interviews the senior students from ERC.

***

It was wonderful to be able to once again connect with the parents and carers of Year 7 2023 last Wednesday evening as we warmly welcomed them to our community and shared with them some key information in preparation for the start of next year. The interest and demand for places in ERC is very strong as we continue to invest in our teacher development programs in providing such a broad array of student learning opportunities.

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Next week the wider Church celebrates the solemnity of All Saints. A time when we honour the many saints, known or unknown, who modelled their lives on Jesus and his great commandment of love. It is also a time when we are each asked to consider our attitudes towards our neighbours – to show understanding, forgiveness and compassion. In this school, I regularly witness practical examples of how our community reaches out in solidarity with those in need. Whether it be through fundraising for a range of charitable organisations like Caritas or the missions, or through students and staff volunteering their time in the Christian Service and Solidarity Learning Program (CSL) to assist those in need, the ERC community demonstrates a genuine level of care and empathy for others within our society.

Pope Francis has previously stated that, “Being a saint is not a privilege of the few … The path that leads to holiness has a name and has a face; it’s the face of Jesus Christ; He teaches us to become saints.”

***

Congratulations to Bishop Brian Mascord on his 30th Anniversary of faith-filled service to the Catholic Church.

Stephen Gough
Principal

Learning & Teaching

Learning & Teaching 28 Oct 2022

From the Director of Learning & Teaching

  COLLEGE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Professor Shirley Agostinho and Dr Peter Andersen from the University of …
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Uncategorised 28 Oct 2022

What’s happening in Hospitality

In a dream school kitchen, there would be every piece of equipment required to get the job done with efficiency …
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Learning & Teaching 28 Oct 2022

CSDA Debating Days

Stage Four Debating Day at St John’s Nowra The Day On the 20th of October, (Thursday, Week 2), the Edmund …
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Learning & Teaching 28 Oct 2022

Endings and beginnings

The start of the term saw our Year 12 cohort kick off their HSC examinations with English. Held over two …
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Learning & Teaching 28 Oct 2022

Amity College Chess Tournament

The Day: On Tuesday of Week 2, 18 October 2022, Edmund Rice students participated in a Chess Tournament hosted by …
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Learning & Teaching 28 Oct 2022

National Civics and Citizenship Convention

Yesterday I was very fortunate to attend the 2022 Civics & Citizenship Convention for Year 9 & 10 at the …
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Pastoral Care

Student Wellbeing 28 Oct 2022

From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

World Teachers Day – Hats off to our Teachers The idea of an apple for the teacher is a tradition …
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Student Wellbeing 28 Oct 2022

Year 8 Camp – Coolendel

Once again the Year 8 ERC boys have experienced the natural wonders of Coolendel on the Shoalhaven river at their …
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Student Wellbeing 28 Oct 2022

Year 12 – Getting Your Head Right for the HSC.

During our Extended Pastoral Care lesson this week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs Natalie Bella to address our …
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Identity

Identity 28 Oct 2022

FAITHS 4 CLIMATE JUSTICE 2022 MULTI-FAITH SERVICE

This multi-faith service supports the launch of an open letter, signed by senior faith leaders, that calls on the Prime …
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Sport

Sport 28 Oct 2022

2022 NSW SECONDARY SCHOOLS OZTAG CHAMPIONS

After a great campaign in the Oztag Regional Tournament earlier this year, the Opens team were full of confidence leading …
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Sport 28 Oct 2022

Diocesan Boys Cricket Gala Day

Junior Squad                   V             St Joseph’s St John’s …
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Community Announcements

Careers Newsletter

In this issue: UOW courses and careers publication, UOW Early Admission News, UAC News, Shellharbour Council Apprenticeship intake – 2023, University of Tasmania/Australian Maritime News, Australian Government 2023 Career Starter Program, Are you seeking an Apprenticeship?

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

ERC Parent and Friends

World Teachers Day  2022

Good Morning

Mr Gough, Mr Walsh, Mrs Preston, Teachers, and Support Staff.

Welcome to our World Teachers and Staff Appreciation Day.

It’s with great honour that I am here on behalf of the parents and friends, as well as the students at Edmund Rice College, to say a very big thank you to you all.

We would like to thank you for all your guidance and support throughout the year not only with our wonderful boys but with us as parents and the wider community.

As teachers and staff, you have shaped our boys’ futures not only academically but have shown them success so they can feel confident to develop and grow personally.
You show passion and that you truly care about every student and their families. Your efforts and hard work will always be appreciated.

Thank you for being patient even when things get hard.

We would like to celebrate your time and generosity, so thank you once again and enjoy your morning tea.

Francis Fenech
P & F President

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.

 

 

Uniform Shop

Year 11 2023 Blazer Fittings

Blazer fittings are now available at the Uniform Shop for Year 11 2023 Students during normal shop hours.

Year 7 2023 NEW STUDENT Uniform Fittings

As official school uniform supplier, Noone will be conducting new student uniform fittings commencing Thursday 20 October through to Thursday 15 December.

We invite you to book your son’s Uniform Fitting on-line: Head to https://www.noone.com.au/school/edmund-rice-college

Alumni Ties

Alumni Ties are still available for purchase for Year 12 2022 Students.

 

Uniform Shop Operating Hours 

Monday 12.00pm-4.00pm

Thursday 7.30am-11.30am

ERC Uniform Shop

Lisa and Linda

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erc@noone.com.au

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2500 NSW, Australia
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