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Back to all Newsletters 27 May ERC Newsletter – Week 5 Term 2 2022
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Next P & F Meeting, Tuesday 31 May 2022 at 7.00pm // Year 7 - 10 Examinations Commence in Week 6

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • EXCITING NEWS - ERC Vocal Ensemble coming soon!
  • Creative Arts
  • English - Engaging Students
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Tom Reynolds - Drug Education Presentation
  • Sport
  • Diocesan Cross Country
  • NSWCCC Rugby League Selections
  • Community Announcements
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop Hours

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • EXCITING NEWS - ERC Vocal Ensemble coming soon!
  • Creative Arts
  • English - Engaging Students
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Tom Reynolds - Drug Education Presentation
  • Sport
  • Diocesan Cross Country
  • NSWCCC Rugby League Selections
  • Community Announcements
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop Hours

Downloads

  • College Calendar 2022

From The Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Recent weeks have again highlighted the vibrant learning community that is ERC. While NAPLAN testing has been a significant focus for Years 7 and 9 students and their teachers, Year 10 students have been engaged with the ‘My Strengths’ Program in preparation for senior school subject selections. Today, Year 11 students travelled to Stanwell Tops to spend time together reflecting on their connection with each other and God, while next Tuesday, all students will participate in individual Reconciliation Week pastoral lessons.

I mention learning experiences, such as the recent Creative Arts Assembly, Commerce Market Day, Stage Band Primary School performances, and opportunities for students to participate in the Christian Service Learning (CSL) Program to highlight just a snapshot of the ERC learning culture. It is a learning culture that is not defined by a single exam mark but rather through each student feeling supported and empowered to achieve their own personal best and confident enough to contribute to making a difference in our world.

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Last week the College hosted the annual EREA National Principals and Business Managers Conference. The conference focused on our shared purpose of ‘Co-Creating Confidence, Agency and Freedom’. It included representatives from across the EREA network of fifty-five schools who each share in the rich tradition and charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. This event provided a wonderful opportunity for our community to share our strong sense of ERC welcome and hospitality with the visiting colleagues. Thank you to the many ERC students who proudly volunteered to represent our College over the three days and the staff members who worked so hard to prepare and ensure our College learning community could shine on such a large scale event.

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In these final days of May and within this very week of 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.

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A reminder that the P&F meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday (31st May) evening commencing at 7.00pm.

Best Wishes
Stephen Gough

 

Learning & Teaching

Learning & Teaching 27 May 2022

From the Director of Learning & Teaching

Students in Years 7 to 10 will be entering an Examination Block during the second half of Week 6. In …
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Creative Arts 27 May 2022

EXCITING NEWS – ERC Vocal Ensemble coming soon!

We are excited to announce that ERC will be forming a Vocal Ensemble lead by Kate Whitworth from the Wollongong …
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Creative Arts 27 May 2022

Creative Arts

Creative Arts Assembly We have had a very busy past two weeks in Creative Arts! The most exciting news is …
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English 27 May 2022

English – Engaging Students

The English faculty is always looking for new and innovative ways to engage our students in the subject – particularly …
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Pastoral Care

Student Wellbeing 27 May 2022

From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Research has shown that goal setting places an important role in helping promote focus and aspiration. At ERC we are …
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Student Wellbeing 27 May 2022

Tom Reynolds – Drug Education Presentation

It was a pleasure earlier this week to welcome Tom Reynolds to the College, who is an expert in drug …
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Sport

Sport 27 May 2022

Diocesan Cross Country

The Diocesan Cross Country this year was held at the Narellan Sports Hub on May 23rd. This carnival had to …
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Sport 27 May 2022

NSWCCC Rugby League Selections

Congratulations to the following students who represented the College at the NSWCCC Selections: Southern Country Reps: Noah Fien (U15), Tom …
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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

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

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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 Hours

 

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