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Back to all Newsletters 19 May ERC Newsletter – Week 4 Term 2 2023

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • From the Acting Deputy Principal
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Mother's Day High Tea
  • "A Musical Treat for Mums: Musicians Perform at High Tea"
  • ERC Stage Band Rocks the House at Local Primary Schools!
  • The Da Vinci Decathlon
  • Novotel Excursion
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Acting Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Year 12 Happenings…
  • Supporting Peers
  • Year 9 Pastoral Program: 16 May 2023
  • Identity
  • Laudato Si Week
  • Year 11 Leadership Liturgy - Honour One Another
  • Sport
  • NSWCCC Sport Reps
  • ERC Athletics Carnival
  • Swans Cup - Opens AFL
  • Hockey - NSWCCC Bathurst
  • Diocesan Football Championships - Opens
  • Community Announcements
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • From the Deputy Principal
  • From the Acting Deputy Principal
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Mother's Day High Tea
  • "A Musical Treat for Mums: Musicians Perform at High Tea"
  • ERC Stage Band Rocks the House at Local Primary Schools!
  • The Da Vinci Decathlon
  • Novotel Excursion
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Acting Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Year 12 Happenings…
  • Supporting Peers
  • Year 9 Pastoral Program: 16 May 2023
  • Identity
  • Laudato Si Week
  • Year 11 Leadership Liturgy - Honour One Another
  • Sport
  • NSWCCC Sport Reps
  • ERC Athletics Carnival
  • Swans Cup - Opens AFL
  • Hockey - NSWCCC Bathurst
  • Diocesan Football Championships - Opens
  • Community Announcements
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop

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  • Canteen Menu - Price List
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From The Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Recent weeks have again highlighted the vibrant learning community and a myriad of opportunities for student engagement both in and out of the classroom.

Throughout pastoral lessons last week, all students completed a Wellbeing Survey delivered annually to enable a valuable opportunity for student voice. These will be followed up with pulse surveys to ensure continued ongoing support.

Today, Year 11 students travelled to Stanwell Tops to spend time together reflecting on their connection with each other and God. Year 10 students have engaged with career pathways at the recent Careers Market, many beginning the decision making process in preparation for senior school subject selections.

I mention the many learning experiences and opportunities provided at ERC; namely but not limited to: Year 12 Geography Dairy excursion; Year 11 Religion excursion to experience the Nan Tien Temple and Berkeley Mosque; Years 7 – 10 students competing successfully in the Da Vinci Decathlon competitions; Year 8 Literacy quizzes, Year 7 and Year 10 began their Progressive Assessment Testing (PAT); Stage Band Primary School tour performances; sporting competitions including, NSW Hockey Championships at Bathurst; U13, U14, U16 Diocesan Rugby League, Opens Football; NSWCCC U16 Football and U15 & U18 Rugby League selection trials; Op Shop Ball social event for Years 11 & 12 and students representing ERC at a mass for Laudato Si week, with St Mary Star of the Sea.

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The annual Athletics Carnival was held this week which was modified to continue after rain impacted some events. The high numbers in attendance and level of involvement was pleasing. It was tremendous to see a number of records broken as students were able to shine in their chosen events with the encouragement of their peers. Considering the event was for competitors only in 2022, it was wonderful to see a large majority of boys engaged in the championship and novelty events.

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A very special event on the College calendar each year is the P&F Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea which took place last week. The event raised valuable funds in support of Women Illawarra, with Michelle Glasgow and Angela Garnero present as special guests. Women Illawarra are a non-profit community organisation run by women for women. They assist women who may be affected by domestic violence, isolation, marginalisation, disadvantage and a range of issues that prevent them from participating fully in the broader community. With over 400 people present, it was a special time where our students were able to acknowledge that significant female role model in their lives. I thank all the staff and students who were involved in helping the P&F organising committee in hosting the event. Thank you to those staff and students who prepared, served and entertained all of our guests, without the care and dedication of everyone involved events like this could not run, congratulations to all involved.

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NESA has informed schools that from this year they are changing the way they report NAPLAN results. Numerical bands will be replaced with: Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs Additional Support. Schools will receive school-based results towards the end of this term. It is expected that NESA will send reports that we make available to parents and carers in early Term 3.

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In these final days of May and as we celebrate next week 24 May, the feast day of Mary of Help of Christians, I offer you the following prayer:

Almighty God, deepen in our hearts our love of Mary Help of Christians.
Through her prayers and under her protection, may the light of Christ shine over our land.
May Australia be granted harmony, justice and peace.
Grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens.
Bless especially the men and women of the Australian Defence Force and their families.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Mary Help of Christians, pray for us.

God Bless.
Barry Walsh
Acting Principal

From the Deputy Principal

News 19 May 2023

From the Acting Deputy Principal

Student safety In the interests of student safety, parents and carers are asked to avoid driving down the College driveway …
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Learning & Teaching

Learning & Teaching 19 May 2023

From the Director of Learning & Teaching

ENRICHMENT TESTS Over 70 Year 6 students from many primary schools recently sat the 2024 Year 7 Enrichment Class test …
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Learning & Teaching 19 May 2023

Mother’s Day High Tea

On Thursday 11th May we recognised Mother’s Day 2023 with our annual P&F Mother’s Day High Tea. As we know, …
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Creative Arts, Learning & Teaching 19 May 2023

“A Musical Treat for Mums: Musicians Perform at High Tea”

On the 11th of May 2023, students of Edmund Rice College showcased their musical talents at a special Mother’s Day …
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Creative Arts, Learning & Teaching 19 May 2023

ERC Stage Band Rocks the House at Local Primary Schools!

The ERC Stage Band recently performed amazingly at four primary schools in our local area, and we would like to …
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Learning & Teaching 19 May 2023

The Da Vinci Decathlon

Inspired by the genius Leonardo da Vinci, 32 students from Years 7 to 10 competed in the Da Vinci Decathlon …
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Learning & Teaching 19 May 2023

Novotel Excursion

On Monday 1st May, Mr Pierro accompanied his current Year 12 Hospitality class on their excursion at one of Wollongong’s …
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Pastoral Care

Student Wellbeing 19 May 2023

From the Acting Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Wellbeing Survey 2023 Last Tuesday, students undertook the whole school Annual Wellbeing Survey. The survey consisted of five key areas …
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Student Wellbeing 19 May 2023

Year 12 Happenings…

Year 11 and 12 Op Shop Ball On Thursday night of this week, boys from Years 11 and 12 attended …
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Student Wellbeing 19 May 2023

Supporting Peers

In Week 3 the school counselling team presented to Year 10 students as part of the Pastoral program. The topic …
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Student Wellbeing 19 May 2023

Year 9 Pastoral Program: 16 May 2023

During this week’s Pastoral Care administration period, our Year 9 students engaged in various learning experiences designed to increase their …
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Identity

Identity 19 May 2023

Laudato Si Week

This week the Catholic Church in Australia recognises Laudato Si’ week, marking the anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ …
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Identity 19 May 2023

Year 11 Leadership Liturgy – Honour One Another

During this Term, the Year 11 Pastoral Care classes are developing their understanding of their Pastoral Theme ‘Honour One Another.’ …
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Sport

Sport 19 May 2023

NSWCCC Sport Reps

Congratulations to the following exceptional young athletes who have been selected to represent NSW Combined Catholic Colleges in their respective …
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Sport 19 May 2023

ERC Athletics Carnival

Edmund Rice College Athletics Carnival: A Day of Sportsmanship and Achievements! The Edmund Rice College Athletics Carnival at Beaton Park …
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Sport 19 May 2023

Swans Cup – Opens AFL

Edmund Rice College was privileged to be invited to participate in the AFL Senior Boys Cup on the 3rd of …
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Sport 19 May 2023

Hockey – NSWCCC Bathurst

On Monday 15th May, 6 students travelled independently to Bathurst to trial for the NSWCCC Opens and U16’s Hockey Teams. …
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Sport 19 May 2023

Diocesan Football Championships – Opens

In the recent Wollongong Diocesan Championships, Edmund Rice College finished 3rd therefore qualifying for the CCC Knockout Playoffs in June. …
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Community Announcements

Careers Newsletter

In this issue: The Illawarra Schools Careers Expo, Year 10 Subject Selection Information, What is the ATAR?, Naval Cadet Information, Are you interested in a career in the Defence Force?, Have you ever thought about STEM careers in Space?, UOW/UTS/UWS/ACU information,

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

Parents and Friends Committee

MOTHER’S DAY

‘Our Mother’s and Son’s afternoon tea was very successful with over 400 mothers, grandmothers, carers, and their sons in attendance. We were entertained by our talented music students and the food was catered by our amazing hospitality students.

A big thank you goes out to the students, Mr Mario Bonaccorso, Mr Pierro, Ms Codey, Mr Brooks, Miss McLean, Mrs McDonell, Mr Volk, Mr Edmondson, Mr Breeze & Mrs Hughes and all other Music and hospitality staff that help during the afternoon and prior to the event.

A big thank you to the all the helpers on the day and prior to the event – Hayley Ashe, Allison Thelan, Anna & Rob Tomasiello, Tom Cuoco, Bec Browne, Victoria James, Kathy Hicks, Toni Frendo, Jenny Mitrevski and Rachel Nelson.

It was a lovely afternoon raising funds for a wonderful local organisation called ‘Women Illawarra’. Thank you to our special guest Michelle Glasgow and Angela Garnero.

If you haven’t already done so please please donate on the details below by choosing P & F donation … reference – mothers day Women Illawarra

 

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GALA DINNER

The Parents & Friends Committee would like to invite Parents and Carers to the Gala Dinner

Please use the link below to book tickets:

https://events.humanitix.com/erc-gala-dinner-2023/tickets

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FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST HELPERS NEEDED

The P & F are asking for expressions of interest to assist with the Father’s Day Breakfast on Thursday 31 August 2023.

If you are willing to assist and for further information please contact Francis Fenech at pandf@erc.nsw.edu.au

Community News

Community News

The College was informed earlier this week that ex-staff member, Br Barnes had passed away.

Br Barnes taught at ERC on two separate occasions; from the late 1960s – 1972 and then from 1980 – 82.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Amen.

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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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