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Back to all Newsletters 24 March ERC Newsletter – Week 8 Term 1 2023

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Interim Reports Year 7-11 & Half Yearly Reports Year 12
  • Writing with Expression
  • Soup Kitchen is back!
  • Old Boys Bring the Beat Back to Primary School Band Tours
  • Creative Arts
  • Identity
  • Year 7 Reflection Days 'The Seed Will Grow'
  • Sandon Point On Country Excursion
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Year 12 Happenings....
  • College Photo Day 2023
  • Sport
  • Diocesan Swimming Carnival 2023
  • College Cross Country
  • Thredbo Interschools MTB Championships 2023
  • Community Announcements
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop

Contents

  • From The Principal
  • Learning & Teaching
  • From the Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Interim Reports Year 7-11 & Half Yearly Reports Year 12
  • Writing with Expression
  • Soup Kitchen is back!
  • Old Boys Bring the Beat Back to Primary School Band Tours
  • Creative Arts
  • Identity
  • Year 7 Reflection Days 'The Seed Will Grow'
  • Sandon Point On Country Excursion
  • Pastoral Care
  • From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
  • Year 12 Happenings....
  • College Photo Day 2023
  • Sport
  • Diocesan Swimming Carnival 2023
  • College Cross Country
  • Thredbo Interschools MTB Championships 2023
  • Community Announcements
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Parents and Friends Committee
  • Community News
  • Uniform Shop

Downloads

  • College Calendar 2023
  • Canteen Menu - Price List
  • College Photo Day

From The Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Earlier this week at the College Assembly, we acknowledged Harmony Week. I would like to thank our Liturgy Coordinator, Ms Helen Knowles, for her thoughtful preparation of the opening liturgy, which our senior student leaders ably led. Harmony Week has been celebrated in Australia since 1999 to acknowledge our country’s rich cultural diversity. Australia is a vibrant and multicultural country — from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world. Our cultural diversity is one of our country’s greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. Harmony Week is also closely aligned with our College Touchstones of Inclusivity and Gospel Spirituality.

During this Assembly, I used the example of the NRL’s recent Harmony Round in expressing my message about the importance of teamwork. I shared with the students’ examples of my previous experiences coaching various teams in the NRL and the value of working hard. I also stressed my views and deep appreciation of the high-quality ‘coaches’ – the ERC teaching and support staff.

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Following this week’s Annual General Meeting for the Parents and Friends (P&F) Association, we congratulate the following parents and carers who accepted the nominations as the 2023 P&F Committee:

Presidency (shared): Francis Fenech, Tom Cuoco
Vice President: Kathy Hicks
Treasurer: Martin Carolan,
Secretary: Ainsley Eckermann

On behalf of the ERC community, I sincerely thank our P&F Committee for their strong commitment and ongoing generous support of our College community. I also would like to thank outgoing President Robert Tomasiello for his outstanding service to ERC. Rob has been a member of the P&F Committee for the past ten years and has generously held various key positions. Together with Anna Tomasiello, they have been instrumental in leading many community events. Thank you!

Thank you, also to the many Year 7 parents and carers who were able to attend our recent Welcome BBQ. This event provided a valuable opportunity for our new parents and their families to gather and establish supportive connections within a social setting with other parents and carers.

Save the date: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea – Thursday 11th May, 3.00pm-5.00pm.

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This a reminder to parents and carers of Year 5 and Year 6 students that Year 7, 2024 and 2025 applications are currently being taken. Due to the high interest in attending ERC, the College has increased the availability of family tour bookings and staggered enrolment interviews. Current and prospective parents and carers are invited to access the College website for enrolment processes or to contact Ann Preston apreston@erc.nsw.edu.au directly if you have any questions about the enrolment process.

Stephen Gough
Principal

Learning & Teaching

Learning & Teaching 24 Mar 2023

From the Director of Learning & Teaching

Having a core reason, identifying your WHY as Simon Sinek refers to it, can help transform a student’s individual motivation. …
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Learning & Teaching 24 Mar 2023

Interim Reports Year 7-11 & Half Yearly Reports Year 12

Interim Reports (Years 7 to 11) Parents/carers and students can access the Interim reports from TASS Parent Lounge (erc.nsw.tass.cloud/parentlounge) and …
Learn more
Learning & Teaching 24 Mar 2023

Writing with Expression

Expressing identities through poetry, creating fear through horror writing, learning about the value of Shakespeare and analysing how images tell …
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Learning & Teaching 24 Mar 2023

Soup Kitchen is back!

On Friday the 10th March, the current Year 12 Hospitality Students along with Mr Pierro and Ms Codey, prepared, cooked …
Learn more
Learning & Teaching 24 Mar 2023

Old Boys Bring the Beat Back to Primary School Band Tours

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to some special individuals who recently made our primary …
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Learning & Teaching 24 Mar 2023

Creative Arts

ArtExpress Excursions An important part of studying Visual Arts is having the opportunity to visit galleries to experience the artworks. …
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Identity

Uncategorised 24 Mar 2023

Year 7 Reflection Days ‘The Seed Will Grow’

On Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th March, while the half of the year group were on Camp at Fitzroy Falls …
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Identity 24 Mar 2023

Sandon Point On Country Excursion

In Week 7, the College had the privilege of sending twenty-six boys from Years 7-12 out to Sandon Point Tent …
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Pastoral Care

Student Wellbeing 24 Mar 2023

From the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Next week we are pleased to offer a range of Pastoral opportunities to our students across the school community. The …
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Student Wellbeing 24 Mar 2023

Year 12 Happenings….

Year 12 Commemorative Jacket Starting from next week, students in Year 12 will be allowed to wear their Commemorative jacket …
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Student Wellbeing 24 Mar 2023

College Photo Day 2023

College Photo Day is coming up in Term 2, Tuesday 16th May. Photo order envelopes will be handed out early …
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Sport

Sport 24 Mar 2023

Diocesan Swimming Carnival 2023

College Team: Oliver Johnston, Max Miller, Darcy Norris, Jayden Washbourne, Christian Humphries, Jake Potter, Finn Ardita, Josh Beaumont, Mitchell Blackbourn, …
Learn more
Sport 24 Mar 2023

College Cross Country

The College Cross Country is being held on Thursday 30th March on the College grounds. The Cross Country is a …
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Sport 24 Mar 2023

Thredbo Interschools MTB Championships 2023

This year’s event offered a few new firsts, some desirable others not. This was the first time the event has …
Learn more

Community Announcements

Careers Newsletter

In this issue: UOW Parent & Student Information Evenings, UOW Early Admission 2023, UAC News, Residential Career Insight Program 2024, SAE Create for a Day, National Careers Institute 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

Thank you to all the parents, carers, students and staff who attended the Year 7 Welcome BBQ.

The Next P & F Meeting for the year will be held on Tuesday 16th May. All welcome

 

 

 

 

Community News

Community News Links

Rotary Club of Fairy Meadow
Remembering Vietnam … Honouring our Veterans
Community Walk

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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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