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Back to all Newsletters 24 February ERC Newsletter – Week 4 Term 1 2023
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PUPIL FREE DAY - TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY - TRY YEAR 7 FOR A DAY

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Year 12 Happenings….
  • Year 9 Police Liaison Talk
  • Year 8 Pastoral Care Talk - Bullying
  • Year 7 Peer Support Session | Pastoral Care
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • 2022 Dux Speech - Elijah Hurley
  • Protection of Apple Laptop Devices
  • Creative Arts
  • Identity
  • First Nations Welcome Breakfast
  • UOW My Future Matters Program
  • Sport
  • Representative Sport Information & NSWCCC Sport Registration Process
  • Representative Rugby League, AFL, Triathlon and Long Distance Swimming Registration
  • Community Announcements
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Year 12 Happenings….
  • Year 9 Police Liaison Talk
  • Year 8 Pastoral Care Talk - Bullying
  • Year 7 Peer Support Session | Pastoral Care
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • 2022 Dux Speech - Elijah Hurley
  • Protection of Apple Laptop Devices
  • Creative Arts
  • Identity
  • First Nations Welcome Breakfast
  • UOW My Future Matters Program
  • Sport
  • Representative Sport Information & NSWCCC Sport Registration Process
  • Representative Rugby League, AFL, Triathlon and Long Distance Swimming Registration
  • Community Announcements
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop

Downloads

  • 2023 Student Residential Address and Other Information
  • College Calendar 2023
  • Canteen Menu - Price List

From The Principal

Prayer – Fasting – Almsgiving

Earlier this week, the College community gathered for our combined Ash Wednesday and Opening Mass which Bishop Brian Mascord led. This meaningful Liturgy marks the period when we are each called to revitalise our spirits as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter’s joy. Wednesday’s gospel reading encouraged us to pray, fast, and give alms for those in need, but most importantly, to do so with quiet humility. Our patron Blessed Edmund Rice was an example of humility who lived in Ireland during a time when many people suffered extreme poverty. In 1802 he established a school for boys who were destitute and had no access to learning. He aimed to promote a liberating education that recognised the dignity of each individual, enabling them to rise above their disadvantage by offering a sense of hope for them to reach their true potential. Today, and especially during this Lenten period, we too can respond with kindness to those who are disadvantaged. The theme for Project Compassion is ‘For All Future Generations.’ Such a theme calls each of us to live out the gospels by ensuring that future generations can inherit a community where they can flourish. In this way, we not only encourage our students to give generously to this Caritas appeal but, through personal reflection, consider how we each can be the face of Christ to those we meet:

Loving Jesus, we thank you for the gift of this Season of Lent.
As we pause to listen to your voice speaking to us in the Gospels,
May we come to recognise your power to heal and transform us,
And may we receive the grace we need to worship you in Spirit and Truth.

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Last week we had the opportunity to acknowledge the success of our 2022 HSC high achievers. We are so proud of every student for his academic achievements and wonderful contribution to school life, whether in the classroom, on stage performing, competing on the sports field, or in their service to the community. Many of our former students and their parents joyfully returned to the College to receive awards, offer advice to our current students, and express gratitude for their teachers and friends. The John Joseph Pollock Science Scholarship Award was presented to Lochlan Irlam during this assembly. At the same time, the 2022 Dux of the College was awarded to Elijah Hurley, whose very impressive speech is included in this newsletter.

We look forward to the stories our graduates will create as they begin the next chapter of their lives.

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Last week the first Parents’ and Friends’ Association (P&F) met for 2023. I thank those parents and carers who could attend and encourage new members to join a very collaborative and generous community group. All Year 7 parents and carers are asked to ‘save the date’ for the annual ‘Year 7 Parent Welcome Barbecue’ to be held at ERC on the afternoon of Saturday, 18th March – more information to come.

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The annual ERC ‘Try Year 7 for a Day’ and Open Day will be held next Tuesday, 28th February. This promises to be an extremely well-attended event and an excellent way for prospective students and their parents to see our College in action. Another reminder that this is a pupil-free day for students; however, I thank the many students who have volunteered to be involved as tour group leaders for the visiting Years 5 and 6 students or those actively involved in supporting individual subject areas. Please note that students who participate as volunteers will require a signed parent permission note to confirm their involvement.

Stephen Gough
Principal

From the Deputy Principal

News 24 Feb 2023

From the Deputy Principal

Learning Focus / Student Diary (Y7-10) As students and teachers settle into a regular timetabled learning it is an important …
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Pastoral Care

Student Wellbeing 24 Feb 2023

From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Many parents struggle with helping their children to successfully navigate the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices. This …
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Student Wellbeing 24 Feb 2023

Year 12 Happenings….

Year 12 Learning Assembly This week during the Pastoral Care lesson Year 12 students attended an assembly presented by our …
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Student Wellbeing 24 Feb 2023

Year 9 Police Liaison Talk

As a part of the Pastoral Care Program on Tuesday the 21st of February, Year 9 attended an informational presentation …
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Student Wellbeing 24 Feb 2023

Year 8 Pastoral Care Talk – Bullying

On Tuesday the 21st of February, Year 8 attended a talk with the College counselling staff centred around the theme …
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Student Wellbeing 24 Feb 2023

Year 7 Peer Support Session | Pastoral Care

Earlier this week, during our weekly Pastoral Care Lesson, the Year 7 boys had a ‘check in’ with their ‘big …
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Learning & Teaching

Learning & Teaching 24 Feb 2023

From the Director of Learning & Teaching

HSC DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS ASSEMBLY AND HSC SYMPOSIUM Congratulations to our 2022 alumni HSC students who attended the HSC Distinguished Achievers …
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Learning & Teaching 24 Feb 2023

2022 Dux Speech – Elijah Hurley

Good morning Gents, Executive, Staff, Parents and Friends, I am humbled to have this opportunity to speak to you for …
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Learning & Teaching 24 Feb 2023

Protection of Apple Laptop Devices

We understand that your child’s education is a top priority and that technology plays a vital role in their learning. …
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Learning & Teaching 24 Feb 2023

Creative Arts

ERC Vocal Ensemble Zoom Meeting Information The ERC Vocal Ensemble is led by Kate Whitworth from the Wollongong Conservatorium of …
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Identity

Identity 24 Feb 2023

First Nations Welcome Breakfast

Thank you to all who attended our First Nations Welcome Breakfast here at the College last Friday. It was fantastic …
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Identity 24 Feb 2023

UOW My Future Matters Program

This week we had two UOW staff members come out to the College to begin the MyFuture Matters Program through …
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Sport

Sport 10 Feb 2023

Representative Sport Information & NSWCCC Sport Registration Process

2023 ERC Representative Sport information The documents in the following links outline the various individual and team sporting pathways that …
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Sport 10 Feb 2023

Representative Rugby League, AFL, Triathlon and Long Distance Swimming Registration

Students who are interested in participating in the below sports need to register their interest via the links provided. U15 …
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Community Announcements

Careers Newsletter

In this issue: UOW News CubeSat Challenge for Year 7 & 8 Students, Discovery Day UOW, UCAT Prep, ANU Open Day, UCU News, Invitation to join Airforce Cadets, Professional Cadetship Australia – Cadetship Program, UAC Update.

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

Community News Links

Celebrate T21 (World Down Syndrome Day) ROCK YOUR SOCKS FUNDRAISER

Wollongong Lions Junior AFL Registration

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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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