St Edward's College 2021 Year Book by StEdwardsCollegeEastGosford

2021

Yearbook

2021

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Table of Contents

Leadership and Administration

Curriculum Food Technology and Hospitality

French

EREA Forward

HSIE

College Advisory Council

Library

Principal’s Report

Mathematics

Deputy Principal’s Report

Music

Captain’s and Vice Captains’ Report

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PDHPE

College Prefects 2021

Religious Education

Prefect Portfolios

Science

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College Awards

TAS

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Special and Memorial Awards

Visual Arts

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Mission and Identity Report

Social Justice Report

Maintenance Report

Staff Directory

Curriculum

Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Report

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Year 7

120

Year 8

130

Year 9

138

Curriculum Report

Year 10

146

Careers/VET

Year 11

154

Computing and ICT

Year 12

162

Diverse Learning

College Counsellors

174

Drama and Entertaining

Student Wellbeing

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English

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Sport and Competitions Sport Report

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Athletics Carnival

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Swimming Carnival

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AFL

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Basketball

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Cross Country

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Football

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Friday Activities

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Futsal

198

Oztag

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Public Speaking and Debating

202

Rugby League

204

Swimming Representatives

212

Touch Football

214

College Roll Year 7

222

Year 8

224

Year 9

226

Year 10

228

Year 11

230

Year 12

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Leadership and Administration Justice and Solidarity

Edmund Rice Education Australia Craig Wattam, Executive Director I am pleased to be able to make a small contribution to your Annual for 2021. There is so much to celebrate at your school, and indeed in every one of our schools across the nation. I have had the privilege to visit many of our schools in the last year, and to speak with the young people who inhabit them. They never fail to impress me; in who they are, in how they describe their learning, and in their love of their school. Our students are also acutely aware that they belong to a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition – a community within a larger community that stretches across many countries of the globe and unites us in common purpose to be called to action by the message and person of Jesus, to make this world a better place. As this year commenced, I would have hoped not to have had to refer to COVID-19, because it would have been relegated to our recent history. Alas, we are all still grappling with outbreaks of the virus and living and learning through constant and in some places, extended lockdowns. I appreciate that this has taken its toll on so many in our school communities, and has affected how we live, relate, and engage in schooling. I offer my congratulations to our students and young people who have been so ready to adapt, to remain engaged and who are determined to get the most out of school despite the many challenges. I also offer enormous gratitude and thanks to our staff. I have always known that those who choose to work in school education work hard, but the last two years have evidenced

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for me time and again, the true selflessness and vocation that belongs to this work. Our teachers and support staff have put students first and have been acutely attuned to their learning and wellbeing needs. In education, we often speak about the primary role of parents and carers as the first educators of their children. When a student enters an Edmund Rice school, it is not only the child who is welcomed into the community, but indeed the whole family. Our partnership with parents and carers is so important to us, and the support and interest that families demonstrate in their local community never ceases to impress upon me the value that we all share in belonging; to a group that is bigger than ourselves, to an expression of a faith community, and to a shared belief in the power of an education to liberate. I offer my thanks to our parents and carers for the contributions that you each make in making your school community a vibrant place. For those young women and men who are taking their leave from school this year, I offer you every blessing and best wishes as you navigate the post-school world. Please know that you will remain in the thoughts and prayers of the wider Edmund Rice community. Whatever it is you take with you from your experience of education in your school, my sincere hope is that you will have an appreciation of and be moved to action to use your gifts and skills to make change in the world. May the inspiration of Blessed Edmund Rice, and the living out of the Gospel move you to look out for those who are marginalised in our world, give of your time as well as your resources, and in turn, motivate others in your world to do the same. There is much that is happening in our world right now, that can cause us to become glum, if not distressed. Yet, as a faith-filled Catholic community, we remain hope-filled. May the birth of the Christ-child bring joy, peace and happiness.

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College Advisory Council Frank Bortkevitch

“

Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today

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My report for 2020 highlighted the emerging impact of COVID-19 on the world with particular reference to St Edward’s College. We have now had almost two years to experience this impact. The College Council has had a fairly passive role in the College this year because of the pandemic. We continued to conduct our meetings via Zoom. The energies, focus, skill and inventiveness of all the teaching, management, financial, IT and support staff were involved in the safe and effective delivery of the education product. The Council is very proud of how all the staff continued the high standard of education, care and welfare of St Edward’s College. The Council would be very pleased if parents, carers and students could express their thanks to the staff of St Edward’s when next you have physical contact; expressed appreciation goes a long way. For the rest of my report I have drawn heavily on an article published by David Saks, Kieran Bayles, Annabelle Taggart and Sue Noble titled COVID-19 and education: how Australian Schools are responding and what happens next. COVID-19 has had, and is having, a destructive and widespread impact on our lives, and the education of our children has not been excepted. “According to UNESCO over 1.5 billion pupils or 87 per cent of the world’s student population across 165 countries have been affected by school closures caused by COVID-19.” The resourcefulness, skills and experience of our teachers, parents and students enabled a rapid adjustment to new modes of teaching and learning – away from the traditional model of education in a physical classroom

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COVID-19 has resulted in a vastly different form of school–led remote learning and considerable and daunting challenges: • • • • • • •

Reduced one-to-one engagement with teachers Difficulty in ascertaining engagement levels of students Restricted ability to monitor individual student progress Increased level of oversight required from parents and carers (particularly for younger children) Increased social isolation and reduced ability to support student wellbeing Interruption to learning support for those children with additional needs Differential levels of access to technology, including internet and devices, to support learning.

Mark, Jay, the leadership team, the teaching and support staff with the hands-on support of our IT professionals, prepared for a transition to a different teaching and learning model. • • • •

Learning materials were collated Hard copies were made available online Management of interactions with students and parents The logistical challenge of Mark and Jay managing a workforce that would be split between classroom and home

Our teachers quickly upskilled and adjusted to increased use of technology. The experience has presented a number of exciting possibilities – including how remote teaching may play a bigger role in the education of our students. We also acknowledge the skilful work of Ron Featherston our Business Manager and his finance team. In closing may I wish you, on behalf of the School Advisory Council, a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and the prospect of an unrestricted 2022.

Inclusive Community Our community is accepting and welcoming, fostering right relationships and committed to the common good.

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College Principal Mark Bonnici As a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition, we aim to provide quality teaching and learning experiences to enable students to experience personal achievement within a safe, supportive and healthy environment.

Who would have thought when we commenced 2021, that we would once again be thrust into Home-Based Learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? Reflecting on our experience of Home-Based Learning this year, I must acknowledge how wonderfully our students stepped up to the challenge of having to work online. The time working from home in many ways was different to our experience of 2020 mainly due to the extensive length of time of lockdown. Our students were able to extend themselves demonstrating greater independence in their learning, problem solving, critical and creative thinking, questioning and listening skills and developed a greater appreciation of their friendships and their relationship with their teachers. Our focus throughout the experience of Home-Based Learning was to work with our students in delivering rich and engaging learning experiences that struck a balance between covering the content of each of their courses and the development of greater independence in their learning while fostering the contemporary skills of critical thinking, communication and problem solving. It is important that I acknowledge the outstanding dedication of the teaching and support staff. Their professionalism and commitment to ensuring that we not only provided the best possible learning opportunities for students, but their devoted attention to establishing relationships with students and monitoring their wellbeing, is something that the community will be forever grateful. Although the pandemic has caused major disruption to the lives of so many again this year, it is important that we reflect on and celebrate the many wonderful initiatives that were undertaken which evidenced the College’s commitment to challenging our students to being the best they can be. The remainder of my report this year will focus on some of the standout moments of 2021.

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College Principal A Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, our community is accepting and welcoming, fostering right relationships and committed to the common good. Respectful and Inclusive Relationships: St Edward’s College holds at the very heart of its foundation a commitment to the promotion of respectful and inclusive relationships. We are in a unique position as an all-boys school to foster in our young men a deep understanding of the role they play in working alongside the women in their life in becoming part of the solution to the inequities that exist in society today. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day on Monday March 8 was “Choose to Challenge”. This theme challenged us to call out gender bias and inequality when we see it and to celebrate the wonderful achievements of women in our lives. On Friday March 5, the Prefects led an assembly item which called on all members of our community to come together and pledge our commitment to work towards breaking down gender inequality. We are committed to promoting the idea that both men and women must be active and equal partners, developing a common and clear understanding on topics such as sexism, consent, domestic violence and gender bias, ensuring that gender equality initiatives involve men and women in advocating and being strong role models and agents of change. As a community of staff, we gathered on International Women’s Day to establish our commitment to working with our boys in this endeavour. At this gathering Ms Jessica Beagin, a Visual Arts teacher at St Edward’s, gave a powerful speech to staff providing wonderful insights into her thinking on this important issue.

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As an Edmund Rice Community, we are committed to working with and walking alongside the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, advocating justice and promoting reconciliation. National Reconciliation Plan As a member of the Edmund Rice Education Australia schools’ network, St Edward’s offers a liberating education based upon a Gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity. The values that underpin the Touchstones of Edmund Rice schools provide a blueprint that establishes our direction and defines our goals, ensuring that we follow the vision of Blessed Edmund Rice as we seek to make the Gospel a living reality within our community. In line with this vision, St Edward’s has made a commitment to live out the message of love and inclusion, particularly regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, refugees, people of other faiths, sexual orientation and gender. St Edward’s has made a commitment to reconciliation through the establishment of our first Reconciliation Action Plan which is a formal statement of this commitment. The plan is aspirational and designed to challenge our community, providing guidance as we walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our nation’s journey towards reconciliation. The plan was developed through a process of consultation between the St Edward’s Reconciliation Action Plan committee and members of the local Aboriginal Community. In establishing this plan, we acknowledge the harm that has been done to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout our history and all that has resulted, including the Stolen Generation. For this, we are truly sorry. Importantly St Edward’s acknowledges the strengths and resilience shown by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities in the face of discrimination, and we aim

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College Principal to celebrate the continued significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions in shaping a shared sense of national unity and identity. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our school is situated and we respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together. Thursday May 27 marked the commencement of Reconciliation Week which was acknowledged at St Edward’s with a special assembly for the whole community. Highlights of our commemoration of Reconciliation Week included a meaningful opening ceremony. At this liturgy boys participated in prayer and reflection about the true meaning of Reconciliation. Mrs Tracey Burraston, a member of the College’s RAP Committee, spoke to the boys about what reconciliation means to an Aboriginal woman living on the Central Coast. We commenced the liturgy with an Acknowledgement of Country in Darkinjung language which was developed for us by Aunty Bronwyn Chambers from Newcastle University and lead by Mrs Madelene Whitford the College Languages Leader of Learning. A highlight of the week was the moving sacred smoking ceremony which was conducted by Mr Tim Selwyn, a local Aboriginal man and friend of the College. We were very proud of the reverence and deep respect of the sacredness and privilege to witness this ceremony that our young men demonstrated. They were a credit to themselves. A range of activities were conducted through homeroom each morning and in class throughout the day, which were designed to raise our awareness as a community and to develop a deeper understanding of Reconciliation. Students got to vote online for the Darkinjung name of “Yadaba” that means become well, which will be given to our Wellness Centre. To conclude the week a thought-provoking episode of SECTV was presented to all students on Thursday June 3. In a meeting held with family members of our community who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage on the evening of Thursday June 3, I explained that the real work commences now. We must do more as a community than celebrate key events such as Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC week. We must live up to the actions outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan in providing our young men with a true sense of the role that we all play in walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on our nation’s journey towards Reconciliation. We look forward as a community to continuing this important work.

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College Principal Farewells for 2021 I would like to farewell and acknowledge staff members who will be leaving the College at the end of 2021. Mr Jay Sutton, Deputy Principal: Jay has served the St Edward’s Community for the last five years in the role of Deputy Principal. Jay’s leadership and commitment to staff and students throughout this time has been exemplary and his support and advice will be truly missed. Jay has made an immense and lasting contribution to the life of St Edward’s College. His passion for the promotion of quality teaching and learning, the religious life of the College, staff and student well-being and informed decision making has influenced the development of a range of policies, strategies and procedures that will ensure that St Edward’s provides the best quality contemporary education into the future. Jay has been appointed the role of Principal of St Augustine’s College, Kyabram. I congratulate Jay on this appointment and wish he and his family all the very best for the future. Mrs Carolina Murdoch, Director of Teaching and Learning: Carolina joined St Edward’s in 2018 as the inaugural Director of Teaching and Learning. Carolina has been influential in the promotion of quality teaching and learning. Carolina is a passionate educator, who has contributed significantly to the leadership of the College, supporting teachers, students and other leaders be the best that they can be in their work. Carolina has been appointed to the role of Assistant Principal at St Leo’s College Wahroonga. I wish Carolina and her family all the very best for the future. Richard Drosdewski, Music Teacher: At the end of 2021, we farewell Richard who is an absolute legend of the College. “Drozzi” as he is affectionately known to staff and students has been a member of St Edward’s Staff for 42 years. Throughout this time Richard has been extensively involved in fostering the wonderful creative gifts and talents of students in the Music Department. Richard’s commitment to the school over such an extended period has ensured that the performing arts have remained a critical component in the fabric of the College. Richard will be truly missed and we wish him a healthy and happy retirement. John Breneger, TAS Assistant: Another longstanding member of staff who has decided to pack away his tools is John Breneger who has held the position of TAS Assistant for over 23 years, commencing at the College in August of 1998. John has been a steady presence in the workrooms of the TAS department, maintaining the wide range of machinery used by the staff and students,

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as well as assisting with many projects required. It is no mean feat collating, cutting, storing and distributing hundreds of metres of timber and metals needed by students each and every year for many different assignments. We wish John all the best for a well-deserved retirement so he can spend more time with his family. Wendy Taylor, English Teacher: Wendy will be retiring at the end of 2021, after twenty years of service to the College. Wendy’s significant contribution to St Edward’s has been in a variety of roles including Pastoral Leader and teacher of English, History and Religious Education. We wish Wendy and family all the very best in the future. Betty Kiekebosch, Leader of Diverse Learning: We also farewell Mrs Betty Kiekebosch who will be retiring at the end of 2021. Betty has held the position of Leader of Diverse Learning for the past twelve years and has demonstrated a deep commitment to ensuring that all students have been provided with the support needed to achieve their personal best. We wish Betty all the very best in retirement. Ray Fitt, Learning Assistant: Ray has maintained a connection with the College for a period of twelve years fulfilling the role of Teacher initially and subsequently Learning Assistant. Ray will also be retiring at the end of 2021 and we wish him well. Sarah Deacon, Risk and Compliance Officer: Sarah has fulfilled the role of Risk and Compliance Officer for the past two years. In this newly created position, Sarah has worked diligently in ensuring that St Edward’s has established clear guidelines, policies and protocols in the areas of WHS, Risk and Compliance. Sarah has been offered the role of Risk and Compliance Manager with the St Philip’s Foundation and we wish her and her family all the very best for the future.

I would like to conclude this year’s report by acknowledging so many wonderful people within our St Edward’s community. Our teachers, support staff and families have all contributed to creating an environment which is dedicated to caring for the young people in our care. 2021 will be remembered for being a very challenging year in many ways and I am forever grateful for the support provided in meeting these challenges. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the College Leadership Team. Their advice, commitment and dedication ensured that we were able to excel in meeting the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Deputy Principal Jay Sutton

“

They cannot stop me. I will get my education, if it is in the home, school, or any place

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Malala Yousafazai

It is with a very heavy heart that I write my final Deputy Principal’s report at St Edward’s College. As communicated by Mark Bonnici, the College Principal earlier this Term 4, I have been appointed as Principal to St Augustine’s College, Kyabram Victoria. While I am excited about the new role, it is with sadness that I farewell the St Edward’s Community that I have called home for the past five years. I have always found building relationships with the school community one of the most enjoyable aspects as a Deputy Principal. I have always enjoyed the sense of community and feeling of belonging that encapsulated not only Catholic education but also St Edward’s College. From onsite College events, student learning conferences or individual conversations, there is always something undeniable and uniquely special about the engagement with families. The partnerships that ensue from a student’s education are central to the success of the journey. I thank you for opportunities to celebrate with you as active partners in your son’s education. To farewell our students will be one of my most difficult tasks. Over the past five years, my goal has been to build positive relationships with all of our students. I feel very privileged to have worked with such amazing young men and I wish them all the very best into the future. To the students of St Edward’s College, you are privileged to have the opportunity to be a member of the St Edward’s College community. Study hard and always do your best. Aim high, but know that the results you receive at the end of your formal schooling do not define or limit you. Your true vocation in life is to challenge yourself every day to become a better person that will define your real mark on the world. And finally to the staff of St Edward’s College. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with such a wonderful and committed teaching and non-teaching staff. It truly has been an honour to work in partnership with you all to ensure the students at St Edward’s College are given every opportunity to succeed. I wish the entire St Edward’s College community the very best for 2022 and beyond. Live Jesus in our hearts … forever.

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College Captain & Vice Captains Kai Wheelock - College Captain Just like that, our time as Eddies Boys is over. They didn’t lie when they said our senior years would fly by. I would like to take the opportunity to commend the graduating class of 2021 for their resilience and ability to succeed despite the incredibly challenging last two years. On that note, I would like to begin with a few thank you’s, first of all Mr Bonnici, I would like to thank you for the instrumental role you have played in the last two years. The unforeseen challenges were like nothing else we have ever seen. Nevertheless your efforts in ensuring the students of the College were provided a platform to maximise our learning and development at home was vital. To Mr McCauley, your effort and dedication to this year group has been unbelievable. Your advice and guidance throughout our journey as senior students of St Edward’s is greatly appreciated. I feel extremely privileged and grateful to have led a year group as tough, resilient and successful as this, over the past five terms. In my role as College Captain I have been supported by an incredible Prefect group, with whom I have formed some amazing connections. I would like to thank the Prefects for their ability to collaborate and put their best foot forward for the benefit of the College. Additionally, I would also like to thank Mr Herringe for his support throughout our time as Prefects. Your ‘Worst Joke Wednesdays’ and overall positive attitude made this year so much more enjoyable. To all of the teachers and staff within the College and especially the teachers who taught Year 12 classes this year, thank you for your dedication to making St Edward’s a better place every day. To the families and friends of the 2021 graduating cohort, the unsung heroes, who pushed us hard when times got tough, encouraged us when we lacked motivation and provided us with all the tools we needed to succeed. Thank you all so very much.

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Welcoming Year 7

Over the last six years at St Edward’s, we have created so many memories in the classroom, on the ovals, basketball courts and on excursions. We have seen so much success and talent within this year group through academic and sporting achievements along with our contribution to making this world a better place through community service and environmentally conscious behaviour. Finally, to the class of 2021 - Boys, thank you for making this a place where I felt welcomed, supported and happy. I believe the connections and relationships formed will last well beyond our time at the College, I can’t wait to catch up with you and have fun away from school and build upon the relationships we currently have. I think Nelson Mandela sums it up pretty well ‘it always seems impossible until it’s done’, but boys we’re done and I’m so proud of this achievement. I wish all of you the best of luck in your next chapters, whatever that may be. My departing wish is, as a cohort who have experienced so much together, ‘let’s not become strangers’, let’s encourage communication. In this world full of social media it is so important to go out and see mates and make memories. So don’t hesitate to give your mates a text and organise a catchup.

Samuel Beatson - College Vice Captain What a year! If someone had told us 12 months ago, what we would have to go through, again, many of us would probably simply break down on the spot. However, 12 months later I write this, and as tumultuous as the last year has been, I could not be more proud of my peers, my friends, my cohort, and the entire student body of St Edward’s. Despite the incredible hardships we had to face – over 100 days in lockdown, online schooling, unable to see many of our friends and family – we were equally resilient and came back to school in Term 4 as jubilant as ever. Before our lives were twisted around and upside down for a second time in two years, we were able to make fantastic steps in our role as a social justice and environmentally minded, healthy and supportive community, through our prefect team, College leaders, and our associated portfolios. As a member of the environment, sport and healthy lifestyle portfolio, I have been able to see our College grow, particularly over the past four years, into a College which is looked upon as a leader in our region for environmental initiatives. And as always, we were able to contribute to social justice in the community, despite the lockdowns, through our fantastic relationships with organisations such as Coast Shelter. Despite the pandemic interrupting our sport for the year, we were still able to make strides, both individually and as a College in the world of athletics, rugby union, rugby league, swimming, football, and many more. Sport is something which for many, gives school a whole new meaning,

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College Captain & Vice Captains and I am proud to have been involved in and still see our College so successful in the world of sport, six years after I came here as a wide-eyed 12-year-old. I am so proud of my peers. The seemingly endless lockdowns meant a lot of us faced some battles we were never expecting to face. Despite these challenges, every single one of us made it to the other side. No exam mark, university offer, or job offer, will be as impressive, nor as important as that. I feel that through staying connected via social media, group calls, etc we have grown closer than ever, and now, if we see one another outside, we will always give a wave or stop and have a chat. That, for me, is testament to the resilient character of our year group and leaves me with no doubt that we can all achieve amazing things in the future.

Welcoming Year 7

Finally, a thank you to the teachers and staff of St Edward’s. You have shaped us all into the young men we are today. Without your guidance, we would probably be very different people. Yes, you prepared us Studying for Trial Exams for exams, assignments, and school events, but in that process, you prepared us for anything life can throw at us. I also want to thank Mr Beattie, Mr Speziale, and Mr McCauley, for being the year coordinators that, although sometimes had to be harsh, ultimately kept our best interests at heart and looked after us over the past six years. We have completed yet another step in the journey that is growing up. Now, for us Year 12s, we have to take that scary step into the real world - just make sure we keep our smiles on our faces and enjoy the ride as much as we have the past six years.

Joshua Zaia - College Vice Captain So this is it! The class of 2021 finally reaching the end of our official schooling and moving on into the world. We have finally come to the door at the end of our 13 year journey, and we can now proudly say that we are the latest ‘old boys’ of Eddies. From essays to excursions, sport to assemblies, we have experienced the authentic Eddies lifestyle during the six years since we walked into the ERC in 2016, and now we walk onwards as proud Eddies boys. 22 I

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Performing at Mass

These past two years have not been easy, and we have all experienced our fair share of unprecedented chaos. From COVID flipping our lives upside down to our final exams being pushed back again and again, we have been the year that has had to keep adapting to the world and situation around us, yet we have persevered. Every one of us has shown character, grit and determination, and although we may have tripped at times along the path, we can walk away with heads held high knowing we conquered the wildest final year we possibly could have. We have all shown drive and resilience, and that is something we should take pride in. To the teachers who have guided us through this journey, thank you. You provided us with the resources and knowledge to make it through these years, you were the catalysts that gave us the drive to stick out the challenges and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Although I won’t miss the homework or the practice essays, I will always remember the conversations and laughs we had inside these classrooms, and the time and sacrifices you gave for each and every one of us. It is a teacher’s job to guide the next generation as role models, and you have all done an amazing job. In whatever careers and journeys we take from here on, we hope to make you proud. Finally, to the boys, in the year group surrounding me, in Year 7 we were strangers, but now in Year 12 we leave as mates who have shared countless experiences together and formed a bond that will never be forgotten. At the end of the day, our marks may not influence our lives in the future, but we will always carry the laughs we have had and memories we have made together. It has been a pleasure to survive the rollercoaster of high school with a group of interesting, hilarious and proud lads beside me, and I pray that we will all find success and happiness. To every one of you, congratulations and good luck. As we take on this new chapter in our lives always remember to tackle it with a smile, and stick close with the people surrounding you. Now and forever, we are the Eddies class of 2021. For the final time, ‘Stay classy St Edward’s’.

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College Prefects 2021

Kai Wheelock College Captain

Samuel Beatson College Vice Captain

Joshua Zaia College Vice Captain

Byron Bird College Prefect

Cooper Boyce College Prefect

Charlie Crimmings College Prefect

Joel Cross College Prefect

William Drennan College Prefect

Harry Ellwood College Prefect

College Prefects 2021

Otis Farrugia College Prefect

Joshua Gower College Prefect

Jack Hanna College Prefect

Harrison Hoban College Prefect

Harrison Martin College Prefect

Jordan Mercado College Prefect

Joshua Partier College Prefect

Anthony Herringe Prefect Coordinator

College Prefects 2021

Prefect Portfolios Culture, Publicity and Social Events

Chris Millar

The Prefect Portfolio was limited this year in what events they were able to organise but continued to try and develop the culture of the College through their interaction in various College activities.

Waiting for families at Open Day

The key event of their involvement was the College Open Day which was held in March. The event really showcased the College with a number of students and teachers highlighting the academic options and the facilities that the College offers to students and their families. The portfolio group helped not only on the day with guiding families around the College but also supporting the other students who also conducted personal tours. The Prefects were real role models especially to the new Year 7 students who also did an exceptional job as tour leaders. Further to their help on the day, they offered key suggestions with the planning and operation of the day.

Live broadcast at Open Day

Prefect Members

Joel Cross, Will Drennan, Jordan Mercado, Joshua Zaia

Environment, Sport, Wellbeing

Michael Gentle

This year has seen the portfolio grow in numbers and we now have members in nearly all year groups! The students and staff that make up the portfolio are very passionate about supporting both the environment and wellbeing within the St Edward’s community and beyond. The 2021 Prefects were the first year group to participate in the Youth Summit at Taronga Zoo where different schools from across the state came together to discuss issues affecting the environment and to listen to guest presenters who were leaders in their fields. This year students from the portfolio participated in a series of online webinars run by Take 3 for the Sea. The webinars inspired students to think about plastic pollution in different ways

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and brainstorm ideas that could be implemented at school. The students generated the idea to do a waste audit for the school assisted by representatives from Oz Harvest. Unfortunately lockdown meant that we could not do it this year however the event is booked in for next year. A big thanks to Kristen Mantellato for supporting the students in both the Youth Summit and Take 3 Webinars! Prefects on the Mufti Day

We have continued our Trash Free Tuesday initiative and held the Trash Free mufti. There is a real awareness in the school that has been created by this initiative and it is great to hear the students using the ‘trash free’ vocabulary in the playground. The push will be to move this to another day in the week and then trash free every day! The money that was raised from the Trash Free Mufti has helped with the installation of a new filtered water station that was donated to the College after winning a grant by Thirsty Choose Water: An initiative to get students thinking about water instead of soft drinks. Not only is this good for the students but also for the planet by diverting single use plastic bottles from landfill! We have had a big push in the Earn and Return scheme led by our grounds keeper Matthew Archer. We have had several collections this year and to this point we have diverted 6864 bottles from landfill. All students and staff in the portfolio got behind Movember and it was great to once again get full support from the College Executive. Kylie Beynon was instrumental in supporting this initiative and she once again helped the boys promote this issue. The Environment Portfolio has continued to participate in the Clean4shore program and will continue to do this into 2022. The initiative has been in place for several years now and enables the students to be involved in cleaning up our local foreshores. This year EREA approached the school Environment Portfolio to create a video of all the initiatives it has created to support the environment as a way of sharing the success we have had here at St Edward’s. On a personal level I see how passionate the students and staff are in supporting the Environment and I can only imagine what some of these students will do into the future. I have been stopped in the community by several previous portfolio members who have spoken passionately about their tertiary study in environmental protection. This inspires me to continue what we do at school in the portfolio as I see the initiatives we implement here are only stepping stones in inspiring the students onto bigger and better things when they leave school Prefect Members

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Prefect Portfolios Literacy and Academia 2021 has been a successful year for the Academic Portfolio. Term 1 was a buzz with celebrating Maths Week and in Term 2, the Portfolio led a series of commemorative activities in honour of ANZAC Day. Maths Week was celebrated during Week 8, Term 1, where students were encouraged to take part in a variety of Maths based activities. Students had the opportunity to partake in different games, puzzles and riddles at lunch, solve mathematical conundrums in homeroom and extend their knowledge of the digits of Pi. One of the activities Year 7 participated in was to graph the number Pi and develop this into an artwork of the city skyline. This task required the students to identify the various digits of Pi and transfer this to a graph to design a city skyline. In Term 2, the Portfolio held a series of commemorative activities and seminars in honour of ANZAC Day. On Monday 26 April, staff and students commemorated ANZAC Day with a whole school assembly to begin the day. ANZAC Day commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on the shores of Gallipoli at ANZAC Cove on 25 April 1915. Calling out to our wider St Edward’s community, we asked for families to share photos or information of family members that were, or are, Australian servicemen or women. These stories were placed around the Theatre where Years 7-10 spent a period being immersed into the history of local legends. This learning session focussed on the theme: Remembering Our Local Heroes. The Academic Portfolio and student leaders led these information sessions, teaching staff and students about the Central Coast’s local legends and their various experiences. Additionally, Mrs McDonald and the Year 12 Food Technology students made ANZAC biscuits, following a traditional recipe. ANZAC biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps establishing in WWI. Lastly, students from Year 7-10 were provided with an opportunity to sign up to complete a military-style bootcamp for Friday sport. Mr McCafferty ran the 30 students, Mr Rozario and Mrs Abbott-Atchison through a series of military drills, explaining the purpose of such drills and asking students to reflect and empathise with how these experiences may have made soldiers feel.

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Spirituality, Liturgy and Social Justice A huge thank you to this group of boys who met almost weekly, to engage the College community in awareness, advocacy and action for the disadvantaged groups in our world. Often this was achieved in using creative ways. In 2021, the students chose to focus on these issues, through assemblies and SECTV: • Anti-violence against women • Mental Health/Wellbeing • Reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples We especially thank and acknowledge the leadership of our Year 12 group of Prefect Leaders, led by Joshua Partier, for their wonderful and considered leadership of the Portfolio

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College Awards Year 7 Outstanding Academic Achievement Riley Buda Oscar Byrne Xander Byrne Blake Hickey Eden Pearson Thomas Perham Eamon Thompson Maximilian Young

Academic Achievement Ruben Borg Harley Boyce Jaxon Burgess Alexander Errol Cooper Hall David Hunt Joseph Kelly Jaxon Macintosh Brady Mackay Ewan Magill Giuseppe Merillo Broden Mexon Gabriel Parkinson Isaac Plunkett Brendan Ratay Nate Saley Liam Sicard Emanuel Soares Oliver Staples Angus Stewart Joseph Stitt

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Consistent Effort Jacob Allen Max Atkinson George Barry Harry Call Riley Carmody-Smith Lachlan Donafee Keanu Finn Harrison Fittler Ben Francis Benjamin Geddes-Brown Finn Giddings Reggie Gooley Lincoln Gottardo Tahj Hamilton Malcolm Hawkins Max Hehir Owen Herden Zach Herring Samuel Hughes Jeremy Huybrechs-Chung Nixon Lavin Daniel Lyons Oliver Lyons Jason Marchant Charlie Martin Liam McBrien Ryan McCullum Tobias Mcevoy Kye McIntosh Xavier McNeil Kalani McRae Jack Minehan Shumba Mutokoyi Luke Nakagawa

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Luca Norris Lachlan O’Brien Kayn O’Connor Stewart Murphy Owen Tristan Pearce-Maitland Asher Pike Oliver Power Taj Probert Tahj Regattieri Lachlan Roach Harrison Ryan Finn Ryan-Englund Zach Sammut Oliver Sky Cooper Smith Ryan Smith Reid Spokes Charlie Stansfield Benjamin Stewart Kai Tower Kyan Werner Riley White Hudson Wuest

College Awards Year 8 Outstanding Academic Achievement Aiden Balshaw Lachlan Bunney William Conners Charlie Dawson William Lynch Liam Peers Harper Turner Jonte Wicks Oscar Woolford

Academic Achievement William Blunt Owen Brady Maximilian Corrigan Joshua Hawkins Ashton Hayes Mason Holliday Cooper Jones Ryder Kasun Chikomborero Katsande Jesse Kemp Mathis Limpkin Heath Macdonald Archer Martin Alex McCoombe-Lopez Max Oteiwi Oliver Pringle Luca Quitadamo Ethan Roesch Jaden Roesch Michael Sikuka Thomas Smith Cohen Sutton Albert Thomas Lawrence Ure 34 I

Consistent Effort Joseph Aygun Maxwell Bayss Owen Bell Alexander Benz Adrian Biankin Cooper Briggs Ryan Bullot Archie Carpenter Callum Cassar Henri Cleary Harrison Clifford Harry Cockerton William Conroy Luca Fairley Emerson Farraway James Gbel-Cook Jette Gooley Stefan Gupte Arlo Gurr Logan Hajje Luke Harrison Lachlan Herd Kaine Hieber Jesse Hughan Jamie Hughes Alexander Jack Tristan Jackson Matthew Kirkland Jack Lawrence William Lyons Kevin Mathews Thomas McArdle Cruz McMahon Thomas Nicholls Kaden Old Cooper Pegler Caleb Peterson

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Archie Price Luke Shereb Christian Sultana Rowan Talbot Flynn Tkac Darcy Turton Bailey Wengi Ewan Williams Marlen Wilson Ethan Wuest Easun Zhang

College Awards Year 9 Outstanding Academic Achievement Jay Bonython Sacha Byrne Matthew Frost-Foster Joshua Malek Callum Peers Kale Puata Hugh Wilson

Academic Achievement Seth Armstrong Cohen Crook Tom Fenton Archie Hamilton Liam Hill Charlie Jacobson Lachlan Kemp Finn Leary Matthew Lewry Kai Maitland Joshua Mangan Brendan Minto Lachlan Murphy Pacholek Oscar Noone Finn Palmqvist Christopher Rae Stefan Ratay Juan Jose Rodriguez Caldas Timothy Rogers Riley Scott Marco Sgaravizzi Seth Short Sandor Torok Leon Towle Devonte Vaotuua 36 I

Consistent Effort Rex Allwood James Barry Samuel Baxter Angus Bilham Ronan Bishop James Butlin Phoenix Carter Zachary Chidiac Cohen Danvers Christopher Dodd Marshall Dodsworth Aidan Ellis Cooper Grady Mitchell Hall Jalen Heaney-Johnson Samuel Hodder John James Flynn Jones Matthew Kairouz Eli Leary Jye LeBrocq Sayer Long Oscar Mahoney Hamish McAteer Flynn McHale Elijah McMonigal Riley Millers Jayden Miotello Fynn Mussared Angus Newport Cooper Ottaway Joel Parrelli Zane Pennells Xzavier Rudd-Abrahams Cooper Scott

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Hudson Sky Jack Spedding Ari Sullivan Harrison Tanner Abhishek Thomas Samuel Trench Oliver Wagemaker Cameron Wehrle Jack Wighton

College Awards Year 10 Outstanding Academic Achievement Oliver Dawson Blake Downs Troy Duncan Nicholas Gately Thomas Hunt Fletcher Moore Noah Nakagawa Jayden Redfern Isaac Ryan William Shaddock

Academic Achievement Joel Attard Levi Bailey Tom Conroy Roman Cunico Rayden Gomez Miles Henderson Jeremy Hibbert Leo Hong Conor Kelly Josef Lewis Artemi Lomis Oliver Marotta Oliver Martin Jack Milner Jack Morgan Mitchell Nix Trent Pantle-Bentham Adrian Pozo William Rankin Patrick Sawyer

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Lachlan Sherratt Malachi Smith Benjamin Stansfield Calan Tucker Thomas Whitmore

Consistent Effort Jordon Benson Jack Binding Taylin Burgess William Clarke John Clift Ethan Cohen Nathan Collis Ryan Cox Alexander Cutting Tyrone Dorrell Maxwell Dowling Sebastian Eager Brendan Escott Luke Foster Jaycob Foyel Luke Harada Ethan Hayes Daniel Herd Kalen Hogan Kye Holliday Angus Jones Joshua Judd William Kane Daniel Lavery Thomas Lawton Oscar McCoombe-Lopez Samuel McCudden Sunny McRae

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Marley Medina Joshua Mercer Andrew Nguyen James Nilsson Flynn Peters Bradley Plummer Xavier Reid Oliver Roberts Koby Salter Jivesh Shonak Harrison Stiffle Talon Stolz Matthew Toohey Lachlan Turnbull Calum Walters Charlie Watkins Keenan White Jonty Woolford Dylan Xuereb

College Awards Year 11 Outstanding Academic Achievement

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William Frost-Foster Nicholas Green Ryan Green Noah Hamilton Wilheim Hieber Jacob Newport Emmet Nicholls

Owen Bradstreet Harrison Brame Charles Cartwright Ethan Cleverly Fergus Clydesdale Jacques Engelbrecht Atticus Fotofili Ronan Grattan Brayden Hickey Benjamin Higgins Michael Holmes Ilya Ivashov Jack Jamieson Ethan Mangan Daniel McLoughlin James Morgan Luke Richards Dario Romero Cameron Shaw Callum Whitehead Louis Whyatt

Hamish Beverley Nathan Butler Max Byrnes Malachy Cullen Charlie Entwistle Zane Grady Samuel Grilk Aymn Hamilton Aidan Hill Jeremy Innes Parker Kearton James Kelly Christopher Kemp Zane Kirkman Cooper Lord Hayden Maher Jed Marquart Finn Matthews Bailey McDonald John Missak Francis O’Connell Bryn O’Grady-Cousins Thomas Peters Matthew Prazauskas Connor Spokes James Stiffle

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College Awards Year 12 Subject Awards Subject

First Place

Second Place

Biology

Samuel Schweinheim

Business Studies

William Goodwin-Moore

Owen Flaherty, Tobias Patterson Daniel Rosine Boyd Austin

Chemistry

Samuel Schweinheim

Harrison Hoban

Construction

Tyler Moriarty

Luke Hayhurst, Nicholas Toohey

Drama

Liam Barbeler

Cooper Boyce

Economics

Boyd Austin

Joshua Keating

Engineering Studies

Byron Bird, Lennox Taylor

English Extension 1

Bryson Hartle

English Advanced

Bryson Hartle

William Goodwin-Moore

English Standard

Joshua Zaia

Boyd Austin

English Studies

Declan Burfitt Johnstone

Kane Woods

Entertainment

Calvin Edwards

Aydin Ercan, Daniel Lackner

Financial Services

Kyle Graham

Malakai McKeon

Food Technology

Joel Cross

Harrison Hoban

French Continuers

Harry Ellwood

Silvana Hautrive

Furnishings

Joshua Collis

Jamie Cairns

German Continuers

Beau Seale

History Extension

Samuel Gatt

Dominic Biscan

History Modern

Harrison Martin

Joshua Partier

Hospitality

Jake Campbell-Taylor Ulysses Fotofili

Declan Kelly

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Subject

First Place

Second Place

Industrial Technology Multi- Skye Thorndike Media

Maggie Fraser Joshua Zaia

Industrial Technology Timber

Riley Marotta

Kyle Graham

Information Processes and Technology

Sebastian Zurita

Jordan Mercado

Investigating Science

Thomas Owen

Samuel James

Legal Studies

William Goodwin-Moore

Samuel Beatson

Mathematics Extension 2

Lennox Taylor

William Drennan

Mathematics Extension 1

Lennox Taylor

William Drennan

Mathematics Advanced

William Cohen

William Goodwiin-Moore

Mathematics Standard 2

Hunter Dixon

Tobias Paterson

Mathematics Standard 1

Zachary Knight

Kane Woods

Metals and Engineering

Joshua Schonkala

Jack Gower

Music

Thomas Costa, Joshua Zaia

PDHPE

Bryson Hartle

Cooper Boyce, William Goodwin-Moore Harry Ellwood

Physics

William Drennan

Lennox Taylor

Science Extension

Theo Ogundana-Watson

Beau Seale

Screen and Media

Joshua Zaia

Cooper Boyce

Society and Culture

Andrew Prazauskas

Sport Lifestyle and Recreation

Jamie Cairns

Lulu Paea

Studies of Catholic Thought

Matthew Marsters

Joshua Gower

Studies of Religion 2

Samuel Beatson

Byron Bird

Studies of Religion

William Goodwin-Moore

Samuel Schweinheim

Visual Arts

Samuel Gatt

William Jacobsen

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Special and Memorial Awards College Dux

College Dux

Samuel Schweinheim

Lennox Taylor

Principal’s Award for Leadership

Kai Wheelock

Br Shanahan Award for Meritorious Effort

Byron Bird

Justin Spittles Award for Social Justice

Hayden Smith

Ampol All Rounder Award

Joshua Partier

University of Newcasle Vice Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence Harry Ellwood

Special and Memorial Awards ADF Long Tan Award Year 12

Kevin Leggett Memorial Award for Computing

Samuel Beatson

Sebastian Zurita

ADF Long Tan Award Year 10

ADF Future Innovators Award Year 12

Fletcher Moore

William Drennan Mitchell Price Award for Service to the College

ADF Future Innovators Award Year 10

Kai Wheelock

Oliver Dawson

Rueben F Scarf Memorial Award

Harry Ellwood

Special and Memorial Awards Bendigo Bank Award

Shaun Turnbull

University of Newcastle Excellence in Physics

Jett Tidy

Br Denis Cusack Memorial Award

Fergus Clydesdale

University of Newcastle Excellence in Biology

Fergus Clydesdale Trevor Miller Memorial Award

Logan Haanskoff

University of Newcastle Excellence in Chemistry Luke Richards

Toby Martin Memorial Trophy

James Barry

Special and Memorial Awards University of Newcastle Excellence in Mathematics

University of Newcastle Excellence in Investigating Science

Owen Bradstreet

Emmett Nichols

University of Newcastle Excellence in Mathematics Extension 1

University of Newcastle Excellence in Engineering Studies

Fergus Clydesdale

Ilya Ivashov Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers Award

University of Newcastle Excellence in Mathematics Advanced

Louis Whyatt

Luke Richards Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers Award

Luke Richards

Special and Memorial Awards Steve Tatham Award for Stewardship of the Environment

Steve Tatham Award for Stewardship of the Environment

Wilheim Hieber

Owen Bradstreet

Sportsman of the Year

Junior Sportsman of the Year

Matthew Humphries

Tyler Moriarty

NSWCCC Blue Award

Australian Schools Rugby Union President’s XV Team Selection

Daniel McLoughlin

Lulu Paea

Michael Kokegei TEST Award for Teamwork in Basketball

Ryan Sainty Memorial Award Opens Rugby League Best and Fairest

Owen Flaherty

Matthew Marsters

Edmund Rice Awards Honours (100 hours of service) Year 8 Harry Cockerton, William Conroy, Geoffrey French, Cooper Jones, William Lynch, Harvey Olsen, Lachlan Renton, Kieran White Year 9 Jalen Heaney-Johnson, Jye LeBrocq, Benjamin Mineo, Lachlan Murphy Pacholek, Kale Puata, Abhishek Thomas, Jack Wighton Year 10 Blake Downs, Daniel Herd, Angus Jones, Callum Kinnaird, Thomas Kirkland, Marley Medina, Noah Nakagawa, Oliver Roberts, William Shaddock, Keenan White Year 11 Owen Bradstreet, Jai Heaney, Jett Heaney, Jeremy Innes, Jed Marquart Year 12 Joshua Fenwick

First Class (100 hours of service for three consecutive years) Year 9 Alexander Golden Year 10 Tom Conroy, Sebastian Eager, Luke Harada, Joshua Judd, Fletcher Moore, Jayden Redfern, Calan Tucker Year 11 Scott Donnett, Ronan Grattan, Luke Richards, Christian Rose, Louis Whyatt Year 12 Harrison Newman, Jamie Cairns, Harry Ellwood

Distinction (100 hours of service for five consecutive years) Year 11 Shaun Turnbull Year 12 Charlie Crimmings, Jack Gower, Hayden Smith

Mission and Identity Anthony Beacroft In a COVID 19 interrupted year there were still some highlights for 2021. Our combined Easter Liturgy with St Joseph’s was outstanding. The involvement and performances from music and drama students was excellent. Many of our Masses that would normally be celebrated with the whole College or parents were unfortunately postponed. The Sacramental Program continued in 2021 where nine students had the opportunity to complete their sacraments in a special Mass celebrated with Bishop Anthony and Father Greg at St Patrick’s Parish. In a beautiful ceremony our students were received into the Church. With their parents and friends present, each candidate received a certificate to acknowledge the reception of the Sacraments. Students in the Sacramental Program were: Ben Geddes-Brown, Dominic Dodd, Liam Downs, Harry Call, Lachlan Roach, Lachlan O’Brien, Thomas Perham, Aaron Markey, Taj Gooley. The goal of the Religious Education program at St Edward’s is always to follow the spirit of the Charter. The students have had ample opportunities through our Social Justice program to put into practice what they have learnt in the classroom about helping those in need. Students were able to attend the Year 12 Retreat at Mulgoa before COVID returned. We were able to spend three wonderful days discussing and learning about issues of a spiritual nature. The retreats of 2021 will be remembered for the great enthusiasm and involvement of all students who attended. Thanks to all the staff that gave up their time to attend and for their invaluable involvement during the retreats. Parents and staff should be very proud of the input and maturity shown by Year 12. The Year 11 Street Retreat which is a social justice immersion to Sydney, was excellent for half the cohort. Unfortunately, COVID prevented the second group having this experience. We will attempt to make it happen in Term 1 of 2022. The Year 10 retreat was a lovely day of learning at North Avoca Surf Club that culminated with a spiritual liturgy at the end of the day. On behalf of all the staff who contributed to this experience I would like to thank all students for their involvement and enthusiasm. You were outstanding ambassadors for yourself and your family. St Edward’s would like to thank Father Greg who has had to be flexible with changes that have had to be made this year. He was still able to celebrate a few Masses with the students and always makes them meaningful and significant celebrations for our students.

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Some new liturgical groups have been introduced and received enthusiastic support from many students. There is a group of boys who have helped to convert our ERC into a sacred space every time we have Mass. I thank these boys for their enthusiasm and creativity. The following boys have consistently served at Mass and have been doing a great job: Alex Golden, Jai Heaney and Jett Heaney. Well done boys. The music provided at our liturgies this year has been outstanding. Due to restrictions many students have had to perform solo and have done an excellent job. Your high standards will be something for younger students to aspire to in the years to come. Thanks to Mr Toole, Mr Charles and Mrs Emmett for their continual support and involvement with their music students. Some of the performances this year had to be seen to be believed. A group of students has reliably assisted at liturgies. They operate the bio-box and do a fantastic job making sure that everything runs smoothly, thank you Jordi Gupte, Cohen Sutton and Oscar Woolford for your problem solving and assistance and the IT department headed by Mr Friend for making sure that any problems are quickly rectified. To Mr Claridge in the Maintenance Department and his team of helpers a big thank you for the mountain of work you get through every time there is an event at the College. An unsung hero of many events at the College and especially our Masses is Mrs Donnelly. She takes great interest and pride in ensuring mass booklets are immaculately presented and accurate, thanks Brenda. I would like to thank our Principal, Mr Bonnici and our Deputy Principal Mr Sutton for their amazing leadership and support of the Religious Education initiatives conducted at the College. Thanks also to all the Pastoral Leaders, and staff who generously give their time to make these experiences available to the boys. The Religious Education program would be meaningless without action in the community. Our Leader of Learning Social Justice, Mr Dell and his many helpers bring the Religious Education program to life through all the charitable works they perform. Thanks also to our Leader of Learning Religious Education, Mrs Palmer-Brown who keeps our Religious Education program running so efficiently. Finally, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Religion teachers in the College for their dedication and hard work in the classroom. The unique atmosphere that the teachers create enables the students to focus on the Good News we want to pass on to them. May God bless you and keep you safe.

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Social Justice Patrick Dell Waterford Project St Edward’s is very pleased with the efforts of many of our students to complete Waterford, often under difficult and challenging circumstances. 2021 is our 20th year of conducting our compulsory service and outreach program and this year is highlighted by the wide range and variety of service-learning actions our students chose to engage in to serve our local and broader community. Responding to the added challenges of lockdown has been appreciated by the College community as well as our local community. In particular, we commend our Year 12 students who have made a determined and focused effort to achieve more than 100 hours of service. Some of these Year 12 students have achieved this milestone for at least five years consecutively. See Edmund Rice Awards page for full list of recipients. Walgett Immersion A group of Year 11 students travelled to Walgett for a few days, at the end of Term 1. This group of boys upheld the excellent reputation of St Edward’s, as previous groups have done, in our 15th annual trek to Walgett. The broad aim of this experience is to observe and enact a spirit of Reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as consider ways for ongoing experiences/interactions and to seek ways for practical support, in line with the College Reconciliation Action Plan. The Walgett experience is part of a wider concerted and genuine College effort to build bridges and forge a united future with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Extracts from Student Reflections from the Walgett Immersion Owen Bradstreet, Year 11 student: As we observed classes, the divide between indigenous and non-indigenous students was staggering. In an environment so diverse, racial prejudice had been passed on and taught to the students by their surrounds. They are the true products of their environment, a continuous cycle of mistreatment, poor living conditions and lack of opportunity. We heard from the kids, stories of abandonment, how one little girl at the tender age of six had been abandoned as a child by her single mother. Countless tales from broken homes all across this small country town rhymed with the same melancholy melody. Please don’t be misled and let my recount contribute to your own perception of Indigenous culture. Because, despite this hardship and oppression, the people that we met on our trip were some of the most gentle, warm and optimistic people I’ve ever met. They worked hard to try to make Walgett and the school a more fair and equal community for all.

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Christian Rose, Year 11 student: We were asked to reflect and reminisce on our experiences from our few days in Walgett. To also express our thoughts and observations on the surroundings and some things that we have encountered. I gave my perspective as a Filipino. It gave me a deep emotional connection between what I have experienced in the past in the Philippines and at Walgett. I explained how the various types of corruption and poor living situation were very similar but still different in their own ways. Many of the others spoke about their thoughts and observed knowledge of the experience. Owen mentioned how separated the indigenous and the non-indigenous students in the class and how racial prejudice is spread to them whilst they are young. Luke Richards, Year 11 student: The Walgett trip was a valuable insight into the injustices faced by Indigenous communities in Australia. Over our four days spent in Walgett, Year 11 had many opportunities to learn about the world’s oldest culture. We spent two days at St Joseph’s Primary School, where we attended classes with students. In the afternoon class, we had a lesson where we learnt aboriginal language, hunting techniques and tribal stories which was fun for all of us. We also were privileged to hear from Aunt Fae, who told us many stories about her upbringing. One thing that shocked me was hearing that she forgot her language growing up because she was told not to speak it when she was younger, and had to relearn it. Coast Shelter Thank you to the many students (approximately 50-60) who volunteered to support our local disadvantaged people at Coast Shelter in 2021. Sadly, our support was affected by the COVID lockdown, which meant volunteers were not allowed at the Gosford premises. This should return to some normality in 2022. Thank you to Mrs Tracey Britt and Mrs Natalie Judd for their leadership and guidance in providing meals for our local homeless people.

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Maintenance Trent Claridge This year has seen the continued work on the College Master Building Plan with the completion of the new Learning Hub late in Term 2. The Learning Hub includes two new classrooms and a dedicated learning support staffroom and has been designed as a contemporary, flexible learning space to support quality teaching and learning in a variety of contexts including learning and assessment in whole class settings, small groups and on an individual basis. The adjoining classroom has been designed as a prototype of what St Edward’s classrooms will look like in the future. A great deal of research was conducted in the development of this room, which included consultation with staff and students and it includes state of the art wireless technology, to improve the functionality of the learning space, in keeping with the College Building Master Plan building materials utilised are sustainable and environmentally friendly. With this principle in mind, the Learning Hub and classroom was built with wall linings and floor coverings with sound proofing building capabilities, made from 100% recycled plastic. During the COVID-19 shutdown it was timely to carry out maintenance to correct water proofing that had failed causing flooding at the rear of the Edmund Rice Centre (ERC). New drainage was installed to correct the issue and the project included the refurbishment of three classrooms and a sports storage room on the lower level of ERC. Enhanced cleaning of the school due to COVID-19 requirements continued this year with Kristine Chaytor and her cleaning team ensuring the College was kept to the highest hygienic standards. High traffic areas were disinfected regularly throughout the day to minimise any possible infection to our staff and students. It was another productive year for the Maintenance department. I would like to thank the Maintenance, Cleaning and Grounds staff for their continued hard work to ensure the College is shown at its best. The College continues to be a well-presented and aesthetically pleasing learning and working space for the College community.

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Staff Directory Kaitlyn Abbott-Atchison Teacher Cassandra Aitken Teacher Lisa Alcorn Teacher Rehan Anjum College Accountant Matthew Archer Grounds Meagan Armstrong Executive Assistant to Principal Kellie Atkinson Enrolments and Parent Network Administrator Amanda Austin Science Assistant Mark Austin Leader of Learning – TAS Elissa Bailey Literacy Integrator Simone Bartlett Administration Assistant Anthony Beacroft Director of Mission & Identity Jessica Beagin Teacher Scott Beattie Year 12 Pastoral Leader Karl Beemster Assistant Leader of Learning – TAS Kylie Beynon Administration Assistant Mark Bondfield Teacher

Inclusive Community: Our community is accepting and welcoming

Mark Bonnici College Principal John Breneger TAS Teachers’ Aide Jay Brown Teacher Lachlan Butt Leader of Learning - Mathematics Jacqueline Butters Library Assistant Paul Buxton Teacher Stephanie Cabban Finance Officer Jason Carpenter Leader of Learning - Sport Kylie Celebrin Assistant Leader of Learning – HSIE Kane Charles Teacher Kristine Chaytor Cleaning Supervisor Gaynor Clancy Teacher Trent Claridge Maintenance Supervisor Bret Clayton ISD Technician Jodie Connor Director of Professional Learning Michael Crawford Teacher 56 I

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Lucy Cullis Library Assistant Tina Danckert Teacher Lorraine Davey Food Technology Assistant Sarah Deacon Risk and Compliance Officer Patrick Dell Leader of Learning - Social Justice Juliana Dignam Leading of Learning - Careers / Vet Brenda Donnelly Teachers’ Secretary Richard Drozdzewski Teacher Kathy Edwards Learning Assistant Pauline Edwards Learning Assistant Rebecca Elliott Diverse Learning Teacher Richard Ellis Teacher Josephine Emmett Teacher Jackson English Director of Administration Paul English Director of Pastoral Care Heidi Englund Year 7 Pastoral Leader Sarah Evans Leader of Learning - Visual Arts

Liberating Education: Opening hearts and minds through quality teaching

Rhonda Featherston Administration - Accounts Ron Featherston Business Manager Claudia Fink Teacher Ray Fitt Learning Assistant Trent Foster Leader of Learning - Science Sandra Francis Administration Assistant Kerry Friend Website and Communications Administrator Craig Friend Director of Information Technology Michael Gentle Teacher Michael Gill Teacher Cathy Ginsburg Administration - Student Reception Tania Graham Cleaner John Griffin Teacher Gavin Hannelly IT Help Desk Technician Greg Hannelly Leader of Learning – HSIE Mark Hawes Maintenance

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Staff Directory Vanessa Henderson Leader of Learning - PDHPE Tony Herringe Teacher Mark Holding Teacher Don Jardine Maintenance Graeme Judd Teacher Sue Kane Book Room Administration Daniel Kent Teacher Betty Kiekebosch Leader of Diverse Learning Terase Killin Counsellor Michael Lord Teacher Anne Lynn Learning Assistant Selena Maloney Teacher Joshua Mantellato Teacher Kristen Mantellato Assistant Leader of Learning Science Nathan Marks Teacher Richard Massey Teacher

Gospel Sprituality: We invite all people into the story of Jesus

Scott Massey Teacher Camille McArthur Library Assistant Friderika McCarthy Library Assistant Eamonn McCauley Year 11 Pastoral Leader Anne McDonald Leader of Learning - Food Technology Michelle McDonald Leader of Learning - English Chris Millar Director of Enrolments And Marketing Marcus Missio-Spiteri Counsellor John Moloney Teacher Katie Moon Teacher Librarian Billy Moore Cleaner Sarah Moulton Leader of Learning - Teacher/Librarian Carolina Murdoch Director of Teaching and Learning Mandy Murray Library Assistant Scott Murray Assistant Leader of Learning - Sport Jileyn Noma Cleaner

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Kylie Nowalinski Assistant Leader of Learning - English Nevin Odden Teacher Vic Olbromski ISD Technician Tanya Olip Teacher Anthea Pearson Assistant Year 7 Pastoral Leader & Leader of Wellbeing Raquel Perry Cleaner Alex Powell Year 10 Pastoral Leader Jacqui Quennelle Teacher Marilyn Reynolds Learning Assistant Sonya Robinson Teacher Alex Rozario Teacher Elliott Rozario Teacher Greg Ryan Cleaner Frank Samyia Assistant Leader of Learning - Mathematics Jessica Saxon Teacher Robert Speziale Year 9 Pastoral Leader

Justice and Solidarity: We stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised

Rick Streeting Teacher Paul Sullivan Year 8 Pastoral Leader Gerard Summerhayes Director of Curriculum Jay Sutton Deputy Principal Kurt Taylor Cleaner Wendy Taylor Teacher Santhe Titheradge Teacher Paul Toole Leader of Learning - Music Fran Palmer-Brown Leader of Learning - Religious Education Sonia Welsh Teacher Susan White Science Assistant Madelene Whitford Teacher Margaret Williams Administration Assistant - Reception Matthew Young Leader of Learning - Information Technology

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Curriculum Liberating Education

Curriculum Gerry Summerhayes A major part of my role at St Edward’s College as the Director of Curriculum is to create the College timetable. This normally takes approximately 6 months’ work to prepare for the following year to allocate students to classes, allocate teachers to classes and allocate classes to rooms around the school. The timetable generally doesn’t change throughout the year, so it gives us the last six months of the year to prepare for the following year. Last year in 2020, due to COVID, the timetable changed three times. At the time I thought that was difficult for not only myself but also for all staff and students through the disruptions. This year in 2021, because of the extended home-based learning and the everchanging COVID restrictions for schools, it resulted in nine variations of the timetable. The main reason for the changes was to accommodate home based learning. It allowed for both staff and students to have an extended break from their screens during online learning during the day. Once students began to slowly transition back to school the priority was to try and maintain social distancing. This meant further changes to the timetable, almost on a fortnightly basis. 2021 made 2020 feel like a breeze! One thing that I have learnt from 2021 is that our staff and students are resilient beyond all imagination. Dealing with uncertainty and change week to week after being used to structure and routine was certainly challenging. However, we all made it through home-based learning, and it was finally fantastic to see everyone back at school as a whole College once again. I would like to thank the staff and students for their support, cooperation, and patience with the changes throughout the year and I am now looking forward to finally starting the 2022 timetable for next year.

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Careers/VET Juliana Dignam This year, the NSW State Government recognised the important role of career guidance with its announcement of Careers NSW, who in turn acknowledged the vital role of Careers Advisors and careers education in schools. In 2021 careers lessons were introduced to Year 10 students, as part of their PDPHE program, to ensure that all students had access to relevant careers information, that would assist them in making informed decisions about their pathway. Topics included, building industry knowledge, employability, entrepreneurialism, career planning, career website exploration, post school options, work experience readiness, first job essentials and quizzes that identified their interests, work values and enterprising skills. Year 10 students also attended the Central Coast Careers Expo and Years 10 to 12 had access to virtual career webinars from industry on topics such as generative agriculture, retail, snowy scheme, outdoors, sport and fitness, real estate, circular economy, STEM and media for millennials, just to name a few. We also introduced pathway workshops for Year 10 parents, as their son’s number one key influencer, we wanted to assist parents guide their son to make more informed career decisions and create a pathway that their son owns and is motivated towards. Work placement and work experience faced some challenges this year, but I would like to thank Brenda Donnelly and Margaret Williams for their patience and understanding in providing administrative support this year. Congratulations to our Vocational Education and Training (VET) students and our dedicated teachers for another successful year. Students below gained either a Statement of Attainment or full Certificate qualification in the following VET courses. School VET Certificate III in Financial Services – Mrs Sonya Robinson: Boyd Austin, Adam Campbell-Taylor, Kyle Graham, Cooper Irwin, Jae Kingman, Malakai McKeon, Eli Rickard, Harry Vodicka Certificate III in Live Productions and Services – Ms Josephine Emmett: Connor Bell, Cooper Boyce, Joshua Butt, Calvin Edwards, Aydin Ercan, Joshua Gower, Zachary Knight, Dane Kondrat, Daniel Lackner, Jasper Langford-Martin, Lachlan McIntosh, Oscar Nix, Girard Umpad, Jacob Ure, Max Whitton 64 I

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Careers/VET Certificate II in Hospitality – Mr Scott Massey: Declan Burfitt Johnstone, Jamie Cairns, Jake CampbellTaylor, Ethan Falconer, Joshua Fenwick, Ulysses Fotofili, Joshua Gower, Declan Kelly, Maurice O’Sullivan, Lulu Paea, Max Whitton, Kane Woods Certificate II in Construction Pathways - Karl Beemster, Jay Brown and Scott Murray: Connor Bell, Jamie Cairns, Jonty Clayton, Maximus Davis, Ethan Falconer, Oliver Farrell, Marlon Guest, Luke Hayhurst, Ryan Magri, Finn Middleton, Thomas Molin, Tyler Moriarty, Lulu Paea, Joshua Schonkala, Hudson Skirka, Matthew Smith, Kye Springett, Nicholas Toohey, Jamie Zocher Certificate I in Engineering and SOA towards Certificate II in Engineering Pathways – Jay Brown: Jai Adrichem, Luke Brandon, Oliver Farrell, Jack Gower, Ryan Magri, Finn Middleton, Joshua Schonkala, Kye Springett Certificate III in Screen and Media – Josephine Emmett: Cooper Boyce, Declan Burfitt Johnstone, Joshua Butt, Jake Campbell-Taylor, Joshua Collis, Joshua Fenwick, Joshua Gower, Zachary Knight, Dane Kondrat, Lachlan McIntosh, Jacob Ure, Max Whitton, Kane Woods, Joshua Zaia

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Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways – Mark Bondfield: Jamie Cairns, Joshua Collis

TAFE VET Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation: Jack Gower, Certificate II in Electrotechnology Maurice O’Sullivan, Luke Brandon Year 10 at Wyong TAFE

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University Early Entry Scheme Congratulations to the following students who were awarded early entry into university. Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme. Note: Additional students received offers but not included due to this publication’s deadline. Beau Seale Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences Samuel Schweinheim Bachelor of Medical Sciences Kai Wheelock Bachelor of Arts Liam Barbeler Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary) Jacob Ure Bachelor of Media and Communications Thomas Owen Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Samuel Beatson Bachelor of Laws Otis Farrugia Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Professional Accounting Harrison Hoban Bachelor of Clinical Science Joshua Zaia Bachelor of Media and Communications Jordan Mercado Bachelor of Cyber Security Samuel Gatt Bachelor of Security Studies Angus Price-Jones Bachelor of Medical Sciences Kyle Graham Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Cooper Boyce Bachelor of Media and Communications Jaden Beard Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Psychology Bryson Hartle Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Charles Sturt University Harrison Martin Kai Wheelock Samuel Gatt

Bachelor of Health and Medical Science Online Bachelor of Laws Online Bachelor of Policing and Public Safety Port Macquarie Campus

Congratulations to the following Year 12 students who moved on from school into a full-time apprenticeship or employment Lachlan Webber, Barney Page, Alexander Waugh, Beckam White and Matthew Kuech. Careers Education 2022 We propose more webinars for parents, so that they feel more confident having pathway conversations with their son and for students, more virtual industry sessions to assist them develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make confident post school decisions. For teaching staff we propose more engagement with industry to support their lessons and students learning.

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Computing and ICT Matthew Young 2021 has been a very difficult year to build the continuity and skill development that is needed to succeed in our Technology based subjects. Whether the boys are in Year 9 Information Software and Technology or finishing their journey in Information Processes and Technology they need to systematically work their way through the content and build the understanding of just how complex computing technologies are. I think the way in which nearly all boys have adapted to Home Based Learning (HBL) has been amazing. The work rate and attendance have been excellent, and I wish to commend them for this. Year 9 Information Software and Technology This year students started at school and gained an understanding of projects and project management with the first Web Design unit. This is a great introduction to the course and covers the use of HTML and CSS and as part of the core content, covers project management and teamwork. They produced excellent sites and really put some thought to the page additions. Unit 2 is Digital Media and StopMotion Animation. This is completed with the boys learning about the use of Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Dragon Frame Animation. The process starts with the creation of a story and storyboard which is then adapted to have an introduction, development and conclusion. The characters are created and then the backgrounds and finally a huge number of images are taken, normally between 14 and 18 for each second of the film. Students in Year 9 this year created a 30 second film. After the initial film shoot all the images are loaded into Adobe Premiere to be edited and the final film, effects and sounds are added. The final unit completed in 2021 has been Software Design using Python. The task this year was to create an interactive text-based game or interactive choose your own adventure story. Again, the starting point is working from a written script and adapting that to the code to create the interface.

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Year 10 Information Software and Technology The Year 10 boys at St Edward’s have worked through a very difficult period. They, like all the others have had to change and adapt to the content and the timing of tasks. They have handled this well and worked through their units of work. The units have included creating a television advertisement, a 3D design and built catapult and finally, an information kiosk. Each unit contains a range of skills and has required the boys to use differing pieces of software to create the task. The one constant is always the process that is required to work through a project. It is this methodical approach and consistency of application which forms the basis of the Project Management skills needed in senior school. The TV advertisements are a very visual medium and the boys needed to think of how the visuals would be compounded with audio and what impact could be created, as the mood can certainly be changed by the audio that accompanies it. The 3D printing units are always a lot of fun for the boys as many have not done huge amounts of development in this space. The one major lesson that they learn is to check and recheck before printing as the result for skipping this step can be hours of printing and no results. Some great catapults were created from the designs that we saw on paper. Overall, a great year for the Year 10 class and I wish them all well as they enter senior school and the Stage 6 subjects of Software Design and Information Processes and Technology. Year 11 Information Processes and Technology This year saw us cope with a very agile application of learning. This fits well into the program that is taught for Year 11 IPT. We constantly look at the ways in which business can adapt and work. The boys this year have worked in the school setting, home-based learning and then a hybrid approach. We have managed to cover all the content needed and I must say most of these young men worked fantastically well in the home-based learning setting. They attended all classes, followed up on work and worked in the flexible mode that they had to deal with. The websites they created were excellent considering the fact they needed to add, manage and work on the WAMP servers rather than through the tried-and-true systems we have here at school. They sometimes had to describe and visualise content on the screen where we would normally be working in real time in the classroom. Overall, a job well done. The second project was to create an interactive “Fractured fairy-tale” which really gave them creative license to recreate many of the stories or fairy tales they had heard as little kids. We had everything from Rumpelstiltskin to Three Little Pigs and of course the usual Little Red Riding Hood. Some very imaginative characters were created and endings that left little to the imagination.

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Computing and ICT The final task was to create a podcast. This is a task not done for several years, and the idea was that the group were from a tech company and needed to discuss a new and/or emerging technology; for example many of the new crypto currencies on the market, Quantum storage networks and even the foundations behind driverless vehicles. Some great work produced, and the boys picked up a range of skills that will aid them in the push to the HSC year. Year 12 Information Processes and Technology Information Processes and Technology (IP&T) is a great grounding for all students wishing to further study all aspects of computing. It is not directed at programmers or graphic artists like some of our other courses. However, it does allow students to see how these fields fit into the jigsaw that is computing. Just a quick snapshot of the areas of study in IP&T include: • • • • • •

Database Design Project Management Information Systems Communication Systems Multimedia Decision Support Systems Vodcast

The year these HSC students have endured will be one to remember for many years. We had several projects started and needed to be modify to complete or change timelines to ensure that everyone could work in the same manner. The usual projects were undertaken with a focus going back to St Edward’s campus for the network design and a real push to look at Open-Source technologies to reign in the ever-rising costs of computer systems. The e-commerce sites for many of the students dropping the course prior to the HSC were left idle like the real-life companies that were being emulated. Many simply walked away and did something else. The Project Management and the process were the focus of the assessments in this case, and we made moves to assess the many skills and content in other ways. A real effort from the boys. Congratulations to the boys in Stage 6 for accepting the challenges thrown at them, especially those in Year 12. Mrs Saxon and I both hope you have learnt many useful tips and skills for your future career paths.

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Diverse Learning Betty Kiekebosch

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2021 has again seen the ongoing development and growth of the College adapting as our needs change. The major 2021 innovation with Diverse Learning was the refurbishment of the previous Pastoral care area into the Diverse Learning Hub. With the ongoing spread of COVID, staff study areas needed to be expanded to allow for social distancing. This saw the movement of the Diverse Learning team from the staff study to the library, to the previous Brothers’ House and finally making our home in the purposely built Diverse Learning Hub. This new state of the art flexible learning space, the Diverse Learning Hub, recognises the range of individual learning styles and aims to both improve accessibility and capacity of our clientele. This colourfully designed flexible learning space incorporates interactive technology aimed to enhance and create more actively engaged students. As teachers, we are constantly challenged to create learning that is meaningful, relevant and responsive to a future that is constantly changing. The Diverse Learning Hub now has this capacity to achieve this benchmark. With the increasing utilisation of laptops, Canvas and OneNote, we progressively endeavour to upskill all students to become more confident and digitally smart with the use of Learning Tools, Voice-Text, Text-Voice, and other accessibility tools. With the ongoing rollout of one to one devices, we hope to see the continuing implementation of assistive technology for all students, thus enabling easier access to support and enhance learning. 2021 also saw the introduction into the College Curriculum of Year 9 and 10 Mentoring as an elective subject. The aim of this elective is to provide more individualised and targeted support to a small group of boys who require greater support and adjustments across the Curriculum. This option proved extremely beneficial for those students who were able to trial this program and has consolidated this innovative elective within the students’ range of choices for future students in Years 9 and 10. Ms Elliott, our Diverse Learning teacher, continued her effective ongoing in-class team teaching support of students. This targeted program allows greater flexibility to provide individualised and

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Diverse Learning group support within the context of specific subject content. This approach is more effective but requires the additional resources of a second teacher in the classroom. In Years 7 to 10, we continue to offer similar additional academic support in smaller classes for English and Maths utilising the skill, expertise and experience of our wonderful team of Learning Assistants. In addition, some Science practical classes are also supported on a needs basis. All students have their learning monitored regularly as they progress through school with the aim of identifying those students who require additional adjustments. Resources are then targeted to maximise these to best accommodate emerging individual learning needs. As in the past, all students are still encouraged to seek additional academic assistance when needed from their subject teachers. In addition, Homework Help is a service offered by the Diverse Learning team from 8.00 am till 8:45 am in the College library, Monday to Thursdays, or in the Diverse Learning Hub. In this context, students may specifically access maths tutoring, word processing practise or general research support. 2021 has again been an extraordinary and challenging year for us all globally. The spread of the COVID pandemic led to the rapid return to offsite Home-Based Learning for over a term, while on the Central Coast we remained in lockdown for 106 days. The boys managed extremely well under often extreme circumstances. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the tireless efforts of the Diverse Learning team for their dedication and energy in endeavouring to support the boys and their teachers, remaining positive particularly during this more difficult period. In addition to supporting teaching staff, the Diverse Learning team have done an amazing job supporting me in my role, and have shown extraordinary patience particularly during the building phase of the Diverse Learning Hub. I am indebted to each of them – Ms Rebecca Elliott; Mrs Kathy Edwards; Mrs Pauline Edwards; Mrs Anne Lynn; Mr Ray Fitt; Mrs Marilyn Reynolds; Mrs Sandra Francis; Mr Andy Ryan. Without their enthusiasm, commitment, and desire to make a difference, the teaching and learning spaces would be far more challenging and less productive. Their genuine care for students is demonstrated by the strong relationships and rapport they build in and out of the classroom. On a similar note, the success of anything we attempt at school continues to rely on the ongoing support of parents and caregivers recognising that the most successful student learning requires a collaborative and cooperative relationship between home and school. The Diverse Learning team look forward to continuing this partnership into the future.

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Drama and Entertainment Jodie Connor and Josephine Emmett

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2021 is a historical year for the Drama department as the students of Year 11 Drama are part of the first combined St Joseph’s and St Edward’s senior Drama class. The students shared their lessons between the schools benefitting from both schools’ resources. Students have showcased their talents throughout the course by creating original pieces of theatre and design. The Year 11 Drama class even managed a sneaky excursion to the Sydney Theatre Company to watch ‘Playing Beattie Bow’ just before lockdown hit. Year 12 Drama worked diligently on their Individual Projects and Group Project performances. The Group Project is an opportunity for students to work together to create a unique piece of theatre that is 8-12 minutes long. The Group Project performance demonstrates a student’s ability to work successfully as part of a team, use their flair and originality and their performance skills. Amazingly this year, the Year 12 Drama Night was performed in front of a live audience with great success, just before lockdown. Unfortunately,

the students were unable to perform their Group Project performances to HSC examiners due to the restrictions. This meant that students delivered another first for the Drama department, a directorial concept Group Project. Year 11 Entertainment produced some interesting live radio programs that demonstrated their knowledge on audio systems. They also gave up their time to work backstage to support the Year 12 Music and Drama students on the performance nights. The Year 12 Entertainment class demonstrated a culmination of their abilities in a simulated live performance of Macbeth. This task uses the skills and knowledge of almost two years of study and allows the students to showcase the skills they have built throughout the VET Entertainment course. The students were responsible for acting, staging, lighting, audio, and vision for the production. All students demonstrated excellent knowledge of the Entertainment industry and completed the task with maturity and aplomb.

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Now in its second year as a subject offering, Screen and Media gives students a chance to immerse themselves into film making. The current Year 11 class have completed a safety video, a documentary, a feature story and are currently working on a personal interest project. Year 12 Screen and Media have been working hard to keep SECTV running whilst completing their senior studies. Their final assessment focused on a live production of a ‘Morning Talk Show’. This has involved the students working in groups to prepare and film a talk show. The studio was the College green screen room and some segments were filmed “on location”. A highlight this year was a combined Year 11 and 12 incursion with Jason van Genderen from Treehouse Creative on mastering the iPhone as a device to make feature films. Thankfully our students were agile as we headed into home based learning again, having our Term Three lessons via Microsoft Teams and Canvas. I would like to thank the students for their continued ability to develop their creative, critical thinking and collaboration skills whilst in an online environment. I want to acknowledge their perseverance and sense of humour during this time. A big ‘thank you’ to Mrs Emmett for her work within the department and on St Edward’s College Television (SECTV). Mrs Emmett was key in driving SECTV this year. The College student leaders and students of Entertainment and Screen and Media, worked together to produce a live to air TV production with students presenting, operating cameras, vision switching and managing the floor. It continues to be a huge success with highlights being the ‘Weekend Weather Watch’. We hope that SECTV stays a part of the College community for many years to come.

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English Michelle McDonald

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Literature is where I go to explore the highest and lowest places in human society and in the human spirit, where I hope to find not absolute truth but the truth of the tale, of the imagination and of the heart.

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Salman Rushdie

The English Department always strive to keep the boys of St Edward’s at the heart of all that we do. We have enjoyed teaching the boys literature, language and literacy in 2021 both on campus and during home-based learning. Students and staff alike displayed brilliant agility in being able to adapt to all of the challenges that 2021 sent our way. Books and movies became more important than ever as we needed our creative outlets to relax and unwind. A special mention and thank you must go to the College Executive for their support of the English department. Furthermore, my personal thanks must go to the innovative and valued team of English professionals, who motivate and inspire our students each and every day. This year we welcomed Mr Daniel Kent, Mrs Kaitlyn Abbott-Atchinson and Mr Alex Rozario to the English team and they have quickly become highly valued members of staff who bring with them a wealth of knowledge, skills and ideas. My gratitude must extend to our Assistant Leader of Learning, Ms Nowalinksi for her dedication to this department and her support of myself, staff and students throughout one of the trickiest years for teaching we have experienced thus far. In 2021, Year 7 began their high school journey with a study of Belonging, through the lens of Australian Poetry and wrote fabulous poems about what it means to be an ‘Eddies Boy’. They then studied ‘Epic Quests’ with many ICT skills, followed by ‘Diversity’ and ended the year with literacy skills and cinematic techniques. Year 8 studied, ‘The Fall’, as part of the Crime Fiction Genre Study, then enjoyed Aboriginal literature in a unit titled ‘First People’, followed by a Media study and have enjoyed finishing the year with an immersion into ‘Identity’ with a film study of ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’. We are very pleased with their dedication and creativity. Year 9 completed Units on ‘Documentaries, Speculative fiction, Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ and ‘The Voice of Resistance’. They created some amazing compositions during home-based learning on ‘Macbeth’.

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Year 10 embarked on People and Power with a drama text, followed by delving into the dangers of ‘Fake News’, then a study on the ‘Voices of the Shoah’, finishing the year with a study of prose and film in a ‘Page to Screen’ unit. Our Year 11 students embarked on their Senior studies with maturity and responsibility. They have engaged with the new style multimodal tasks with positivity and are well equipped to develop these skills further in the HSC year. The English Studies students have completed travel guides and a series of mock interviews, as well as letter and resume writing skills and how to use English in a digital world. Standard students have completed studies in Reading to Write, Contemporary Possibilities and The Poetry of Peter Skrzynecki. Advanced English students read ‘Othello’ and ‘Disgraced’ in Narratives that Shape our World and studied the poetry of W B Yeats. St Edward’s is pleased to offer the entire range of HSC courses from English Studies through to Extension Two English and the boys in each class have worked tirelessly to prepare for their HSC and most of all, supported one another and celebrated alongside their peers in their successes. The Year 12 group attended ETA study days online this year which were invaluable for their knowledge and understanding of the concepts and texts. At every English staff meeting we take time to pray for the boys, staff and families of St Edward’s College and ask that our Lord help us keep the boys at the centre of all we strive to do each and every day. We are thankful to work in an Edmund Rice School with Gospel values at the heart of our community. Student Work Samples: Inspiration: The Rabbits - Shaun Tan and John Marsden The hills rolled into the background, rid of life after a year of ferocious cultivation and land management. They seem plastic. They seem fake. The sky has turned into a fire, red with hints of yellow. My dark skin became amber even sitting in the shade of the nearby trees. Dry patches of land are seen where the seeds could not grow into full crops. Smoke rises from the giant, hulking machines that shine with a metallic red glow against the sun. Blades with serrated, rotating teeth stick out from the hood of the giants, creating a cry of death and destruction that echoed. An old shack is placed not far from the crop land. White-painted walls of rotting timber and a roof of metal sheets seem lazily placed. On the veranda of that decomposing shack sits a man on a plastic chair. The supervisor of the machines. His teeth, through the haze of the burning sky, are a dark, yellowish-brown, mistreated and cracked. Brown wisps of hair link together on his head, forming a thin curtain over his face. A crooked nose and squinted eyes adorn his pale, wheat like face. Wrinkles contour like rivers and streams on mountainous land. I hate that man ... By Charlie Dawson, Year 8 Where young men achieve

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English The Cull I can feel the sting of the sun burning the back of my neck. The heat is pushing me down and the sweat tickles my back. You would think we would have acclimatized by now; the planet has been warming for centuries and this is the only solution they have managed to come up with. Happy Birthday to me. I shuffle my feet trying to get comfortable but there are too many bodies pressed up against me. We have been out here for hours you would think they could get on with it, it is not like they do it every year. I cannot get the image of my mum’s tears out of my head when she hugged me goodbye. But let’s face it, she doesn’t have a choice, none of us do. Someone falls into my back, and I stumble forward. “Hey, waster, watch yourself!” Its clear from his clean sleek pearly jacket and multiple earrings and rings he is a noble-born. That’s the thing about The Cull, it does not discriminate. There’s just too many of us. “Can’t believe we have to do this with wasters, they should at least give us our own entrance.” His smug face makes me want to puke all over his pretty white jacket. His friend turns to sneer at me and replies. “What are you worried about? It’s not like our families are going to let us fail the test.” The truth of his words drops like a stone in my stomach. We all may have to sit the cull but some of us will be able to walk back outside and some of us will never see the light again. I look down at my own clothes to see my worn-out black jacket with my raggedy pants and its pretty obvious which one I’ll be. I’m just going to have to rely on my wits and my strengths ... By Sam Nowalinski

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Food Technology and Hospitality Anne McDonald This year has been another year of challenges and changes. Importantly, the boys have displayed resilience, commitment and dedication to their Food Technology and Hospitality studies throughout the year. At times, it has been testing for us to complete practical work during homebased Learning, and with COVID-safe protocols and procedures. We have tried to encourage the students to do some “Cooking at Home” challenges to continue with their practical skill development. I commend all students on their positivity and ability to adapt. Year 9 Food Technology had the opportunity to attend the Royal Easter Show and experience the delights of Paddock to Plate and enjoy the new foods that were being promoted. As always, the ‘Chilli Man’ was a hit with the boys wanting to try some of their new products. It was encouraging to see the boys talk to the farmers who were there to showcase the produce from their regions at the District Exhibits. Year 11 Hospitality students had a wonderful time during work placement with many boys being offered part-time jobs. We were very fortunate to have an array of venues taking our students and exposing them to the procedures of being a chef in a large commercial establishment. Once again, we have utilised the commercial kitchen at St Joseph’s for most of our practicals. We are grateful for this opportunity. Three very competent Hospitality students participated in the Diocese of Broken Bay ‘Battle of the Chefs’ this year. Although not podium placing, they were great ambassadors to the College and prepared a two-course meal which was truly to industry standard. They prepared and presented a Poached Chicken with Tarragon Sauce, Duchesse Potatoes and Dutch Carrots as the main course and Profiteroles with Chocolate Ganache and Chantilly Cream for dessert. The boys’ ability to work in a team, ensure hygienic presentation and plating, guaranteed their time management skills were impeccable and made Mr Massey and myself very proud of their effort and application.

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Food Technology and Hospitality Year 12 Hospitality completed their ‘Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee’ at BlendCo at Lisarow. This allowed them to obtain the skills in preparing a range of hot beverages from hot chocolates to lattes and piccolos. Their ability to master the texturizing of the milk was impressive and hopefully this qualification will be useful in their future ventures! Year 11 Food Technology enjoyed a workshop with Sharyn from Cake and Plate as part of the Food Quality unit. The boys experimented with buttercream and fondant to create their own cupcake decorations using a ‘fast food’ theme. A fun afternoon was had by all. Year 12 Food Technology were also involved in preparing ANZAC biscuits as part of the ANZAC Day commemorations. The boys enjoyed creating a recipe which has been passed down through the generations. The Year 12 Food Technology classes were once again fortunate enough to have a tour of the facilities at EastCoast Beverages. During their HSC studies, they research into the Australian Food Industry and how the Agricultural and Fisheries sector drives the Food Manufacturing and Retail sectors. We were able to watch the production line processes and then sampled some of their new flavours being developed at EastCoast. We also toured the operations of The Chocolate Factory at West Gosford. We are indeed lucky to be able to have these venues to help cement the theory taught in the classroom with a visual tour. During Term 4, we have tried to give each student ‘take home’ packages so that they can continue with the practical aspects of their studies. Ingredients for recipes such as Eggs Benedict, White Chocolate Rocky Road, Butter Chicken and Banana and Weetbix slice, just to name a few have been packaged for the boys. This is also a fabulous way for the boys to showcase their skills and share the fruits of their labours with their families. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful Food Technology staff, Mrs Jessica Saxon and Mr Scott Massey, for their dedication throughout these difficult times. I believe we continue to provide the students with a wonderful experience that they can take with them in life’s journey. Also thank you to Mrs Lorraine Davey for all your commitment to the faculty and your wonderful work in providing students with ingredients to take home during Term 4. Thank you also to Mrs Natalie Judd for assisting throughout the beginning of the year.

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French Madelene Whitford

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A different language is a different vision of life

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Federico Fellini

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our talented students of French certainly gained a new perspective and new vision of life in different French speaking countries and cultures this year. The French program focuses on cultural understanding and appreciation through meaningful language learning. We started this language and cultural journey in Term 1, celebrating Francophonie Week. The French Faculty were blown away by the enthusiasm and support of our French students and the wider school community in celebrating the diversity of the 28 countries whose official language is French. La semaine de la Francophonie was kicked off with a brilliant guitar rendition of La Marseillaise, the French National Anthem, played by Dean Umpad, Year 12, over the loudspeakers during homeroom. Harry Ellwood (Year 12), Michael Holmes (Year 11) and Max Corrigan (Year 8), spoke and presented the celebratory week’s activities in French, demonstrating their high levels of language proficiency in their respective year levels. Despite the restrictions of lockdown, our students continued on their language and cultural journey this year, celebrating and learning about le 14 Juillet or Bastille Day, the French National holiday on 14 July, in Term 3. Year 8 French students also adapted exceptionally well to Home Based Learning, delighting their teachers with many creative culinary delights as they studied French food and restaurant culture. After learning about the region of Britany in France, students enjoyed perfecting the craft of crêpe making with their families during lockdown. The Year 12 French Continuers class, which was combined with students from St Joseph’s, have shown great resilience and commitment to their studies this year, and we wish them all the best for their futures and continued language learning journeys abroad or at university. The French Faculty congratulates all French students for their commitment to their studies, rising to the challenges of home-based learning, return to school, assessment tasks and for their dedication to learning a foreign language, making them true global citizens.

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HSIE Greg Hannelly

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Just when we thought 2020 was different then came 2021 and more disruption and changes. It is like the above quote which best summarises the manner that students, parents and staff have embraced this year. We have faced challenges and issues never anticipated nor prepared for, and in our own manner ‘went with the flow’. On behalf of all the HSIE staff we would like to thank the parent body for being so supportive and positive towards the whole home based learning. You have really taken on the role with enthusiasm and have been great role models for your sons. In terms of the students, just maintaining your presence and commitment to turning up to every class has been outstanding. I know it has been isolating and tough trying to continue to achieve course outcomes; be assured this has been the motivation for us as teachers to keep going as well. The positives to take forward from 2021 has been the growth in independence and individual commitment from students. Too often students look for the easy option and just ask teachers and or other students in the class for clarity. Home based learning has shown and hopefully provided students with the confidence they can learn individually and at their own pace. 2021 has enabled you to begin your continuous journey of learning and taking ownership of this. This year so many usual programs were cancelled, next year there will be programs such as businesses in Commerce, archaeological investigations in History, mock trials and mooting in Legal Studies and coastal management in Geography. We will really approach these with vigour and teamwork.

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In their absence the HSIE faculty have learnt and embraced the concept of online classrooms. We have tried different approaches to learning, reduced content and made activities more practical. It has not been easy especially with little personal connection with the students. As stated earlier, the commitment of the students and their families has been the success story of 2021. In place of competitions and excursions, students engaged in their own work tasks. These included locating personal sources in the twentieth century Australian involvement in world conflicts, local area issues, water management in major river systems, local histories, and many examinations of COVID and other medical plagues throughout history. Again, the HSIE department commits its resources to boosting local and international commitment to civics and citizenship. In Term 1 students in Year 9 Commerce were studying the topic, Consumer Choice: an element of Promoting and Selling. Students learnt how to identify, research, and evaluate options when making decisions related to solving those problems and issues that confront consumers on a dayto-day basis. Students also studied the various strategies that sellers use to promote products to maximise sales. As part of their assessment, students completed a work booklet that involved the investigation of various businesses at the Royal Easter Show. In Term 2, to obtain a first-hand look at how businesses are organised, an excursion to Erina Fair Shopping Centre was organised. The focus in this unit was for students to investigate how entrepreneurial attributes and dispositions contribute to business success. The excursion provided students with an opportunity to experience businesses in action. They observed and recorded notes on consumer behavior, store layout, store location and methods of advertising while exploring Erina Fair. Year 7 students still participated in the visit to Taronga Zoo and site studies such as Pioneer Park; a historical area of Point Frederick highlighting experiences in the local area over a hundred years ago. The second study was an archaeology dig. Students learnt how to map and dig for artefacts.

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HSIE The learning from these practical experiences should assist in explaining and interpreting history sources throughout their school career. Year 11 Projects for Geography This was the first time we have been able to offer senior Geography and the enthusiasm and commitment by this small group of students has been fantastic. Keep going boys you are pioneering the pathways for the coming years just like Economics five years ago. These students and their projects include: • • • • • • •

Tom McHale - Should Strickland State Forest be Upgraded to National Park Status? Cameron Shaw - Has COVID Triggered Counter Urbanisation on the Central Coast? Nicholas Green - The Impact of Development on Bulbararing Reserve Billy Pritchard - How Does Dredging Impact Ettalong Channel Jagger Allen - Why do People on the Central Coast Commute to Sydney Finn Matthews - Water Quality in Wamberal and Terrigal Lagoon Mitchell Pink - How do we Save Wamberal Beach?

I would like to thank Ms Kylie Celebrin for her efforts as Assistant Leader of Learning HSIE. Her dedication, support and sense of timing, ensured all HSIE classes ran smoothly. As always, the HSIE faculty greatly appreciates the assistance of the College’s ancillary staff. What a team! Lastly, the HSIE Faculty would not function without the dedication of its staff. The spirit and sense of cooperation was second to none. We have survived the year. I would also like to acknowledge the assistance of Ms Elissa Bailey who continued to work extensively with Year 7 classes, Economics and recently Business Studies classes in boosting their confidence and skill in literacy. I would like to thank you for your expertise, help and support throughout the year.

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Library Sarah Moulton 2021 has been a big year for staff and students. Sadly we were unable to have students onsite to enjoy the library and books on offer for a big part of the year. This meant virtual library lessons and ebooks and audiobooks, and while we weren’t able to relax in the library with a book – students participated in their library lessons with great enthusiasm, and it was wonderful to still see their smiling faces every fortnight! Book Week: For the second year in a row, Book Week was a virtual experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But this wasn’t going to stop the library staff from celebrating our favourite week of the year! We certainly missed seeing students dress up and get their picture taken in the photo booth and watching them try to conquer the escape room in record time. Instead, we had to settle for some online quizzes that Year 7 took part in with great enthusiasm – except for the dressing up as your favourite character, only Miss Moulton and Miss Moon took it to that level. We had some great entries for the competitions: guess the book, match the book to the book world, match the book to the food, and take a pic of your pet with a book. It was great to see Year 7 really engage with the activities and talk about books with enjoyment. Hopefully next year we get to celebrate it together in our wonderful library.

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Library Read With Me: Aimed at encouraging our boys to read for pleasure, the Read With Me program allows parents and carers to read alongside their son and share ideas, thoughts and have conversations about the book they have chosen to read together. We have had great feedback in the past about this experience and hope families enjoy it once again over the Christmas break. Year 7 Library Lessons: Almost half of our library lessons this year have been done via home-based learning, which has been both challenging and rewarding! Year 7 have shown great resilience learning from home and have demonstrated their skills in cyber safety and awareness, creating video presentations and author talks, reading out loud with fluency, and creating book and film trailers. It has been great to hear about what books the boys are enjoying in lockdown, but it will be even better when we can hear about their reading adventures face to face! The Reimagined Library: This year we have made some changes to the library to enhance the various learning spaces. In our senior study area we saw the return of the booths in order to encourage collaborative learning and our silent room was converted into another teaching space with the addition of some new technology, including the touchscreen television. We also added a breakout space for teaching space two so students have the opportunity to spread out and access alternative spaces when working in groups. More recently, our reading area was moved to a quieter location and now students can read their book while taking in the beautiful vista of Brisbane Water. Another great addition to the library has been the television at the front entrance where students can catch the daily notices, latest releases, and current Lib-guides. Lib-Guides: During home-based learning there has been high demand for the creation of libguides to support students with their research and accessing resources for their units of study. Thank you to all the teachers who work with the library staff to make this happen. The library have created lib-guides across almost all faculties this year and with over 15000 hits it is wonderful to see students accessing the abundance of online resources we have available.

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Reconciliation Week

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Reading Hour: In Week 10 of Term 3 we celebrated reading hour from the comfort of our own homes, encouraging both students and staff to take a break and enjoy simply reading for pleasure. It was great to see the boys enjoying their books at home and to know that even though we were feeling the effects of being stuck at home we could always escape for a little while to other places through reading! Makey Makey: This year we started a new club in the library to encourage invention literacy. Using the Makey Makey tool we coded a game with which we could play with controllers using conductible objects like bananas, playdough, and graphite pencil drawings! To compliment the Solar System unit in science we also created an interactive diagram of the solar system and coded our drawings to provide recorded information when each planet was touched – they did a very impressive job! Student Clubs: This year we had interest from students who wanted to run their own clubs in the library. These included technology club, Dungeons and Dragons, and Star Wars Club and were run completely by the students for the students. While it was short lived due to home based learning, there was a great turn out every week and we are looking forward to seeing them resume in 2022. Oliver Pringle was one of the students who led a club, Oliver commented ‘I started a Dungeons and Dragons club to find like-minded players. We had a small group which met on Mondays. I taught the rules of Dungeons and Dragons, how combat works, and how to make characters. I hope to do this in 2022, and play a game with my good friends.’ Staff: In September we were very excited to welcome the arrival of Mrs McArthur’s third son Joey! Sadly for the library (and in particular the fantasy readers) this means that Mrs McArthur will be enjoying parental leave with her wonderful family. However, it gives us the opportunity to welcome Miss Lucy Cullis to the role and we hope she enjoys her time here with us at St Edward’s Library. We hope supernatural fans will be happy to share their favourite genre with her. A massive thank you to the library team: Miss Moon, Miss Cullis, Mrs Butters, Mrs McArthur, Mrs McCarthy and Mrs Murray for their tireless dedication to making the library a safe and welcome place for all students. We look forward to what 2022 has to offer.

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Mathematics Lachlan Butt 2021 has been another interesting year, with a large portion of the year (all of Term 3 and the first few weeks of Term 4 for most students) being spent at home, doing Home-Based Learning. In addition to this, Year 12 Trial Exams were conducted online and these students had to return to school for an additional 5 weeks of learning due to the HSC Exams being pushed back to November. Despite all of the difficulties experienced throughout the year the boys of St Edward’s have stepped up again and done a fantastic job of navigating their way through such a challenging time. 2020 HSC Results 2020 was another successful year for students studying the various Mathematics courses, with all subjects being close to or above the state averages. To provide a brief overview of the results: • Students in Mathematics Standard 2 received two band 6’s and 15 band 5’s. Students who achieved band 6 results were Dylan Poate and Sandon Smith. • Top results in Mathematics Advanced included two band 6’s (Lars Cleeren and William Lambeth) and 7 band 5’s, with 96% of students achieving a band 4 or higher. • Students in Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2 excelled, achieving one E4 in Extension 1 (Daniel Brazier) and a total of eight E3’s across both courses (4 in Ext 1 and 4 in Ext 2). • Congratulations on these fantastic results! Welcome to Mr Mantellato At the beginning of the year we welcomed Mr Joshua Mantellato to the Mathematics faculty as a new permanent teacher. This is Mr Mantellato’s first teaching appointment and he brings a wealth of knowledge and fresh ideas to the faculty. What an interesting year to start your teaching career; hopefully the next few years are a bit more ‘normal’! 90 I

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Mathematics Maths Week 2021 Maths Week was held at St Edward’s College throughout Week 8 (Term 1), aligning with International Pi day on 14 March. Throughout the week, students were provided with opportunities to immerse themselves in the wide world of mathematics. Lunchtime Activities During Maths Week, the boys were offered activities to participate in at lunch time each day, including Rubicks Cube solving, Chess, Card Games, Bingo and Kahoot, with prizes being awarded for those who excelled each day. There was also daily trivia that boys were invited to participate in. Many boys turned up each day and participated in the activities having fun and earning some tasty treats along the way. Thank you to the Academia Portfolio, Mrs Abbott-Atchison, Mr Rozario and the Mathematics Faculty for their work in planning and running these activities throughout the week!

Assembly and Pi Recital The celebration commenced, with the College assembly taking on a maths theme. During the assembly, Maths Week was promoted and the students were treated to the annual “Pi Recital” in which students from various years battled to recall Pi to the most number of decimal places possible. This year was another exciting battle with Kai Maitland (Year 9) edging out Maxi Corrigan (Year 8) to take home first prize and bragging rights. Tristan Pearce-Maitland and Beau Seale also earned the right to stand on stage and participate in the competition, doing themselves proud in the process. Well done to everyone involved!

Inquisitive Minds On Thursday of Week 8 (Term 1), the College invited “Inquisitive Minds” to come in and run sessions with all of Year 8. Inquisitive Minds is a hands-on, engaging workshop, where the boys are able to compete in problem solving challenges in groups, while learning important skills that can benefit them in the classroom along the way. It was great to see so many boys completely immersed and engaged in the activities throughout the day! The workshops were assisted throughout the day by Year 9 and 10 leaders, who did a fantastic job in ensuring everything ran smoothly. A special thank you to Mr Marks, who coordinated the running of the day – it was very well organised, resulting in its success!

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Art Competition During Maths Week, Year 7 Art classes joined in the Maths Week fun, creating cityscape artworks based on the digits of Pi. Over the week some great artworks were produced and three of the best were chosen to receive prizes – congratulations to the winners! A big thank you to the Art staff for running the Pi Cityscapes Art competition and joining in on the Maths Week fun! Pi Pie Mathematics in Trades

Once again, this year, In celebration of International Pi Day, Mrs McDonald, Leader of Learning Food Technology, made a Pi Pie for the Mathematics Staff to share! Thank you Mrs McDonald, it was delicious! Home-Based Learning

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With the Central Coast being in lockdown for all of Term 3 and part of Term 4 lessons were moved from the physical classroom to Microsoft Teams again, similar to 2020. While the timing of this was unfortunate for Year 12 students and their HSC preparation, Maths staff and students embraced the home-based learning period, using various means and modes to ensure all students received a quality Mathematics education. Over the period of home based learning, students completed activities on Canvas, Education Perfect, Kahoot!, Microsoft Teams, Desmos and Edrolo, while also being assigned practical tasks to complete outside and away from their screens. While it felt like it would never end, we made it eventually. Well done to everyone on their effort and enthusiasm over this time! Thank you to everyone in the Mathematics faculty for another fantastic year – it was certainly a challenging year, but we have all stepped up, learnt new skills and supported each other as we always do.

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Music Paul Toole Last year I mentioned that it was a challenging time for the Music Department; a flood in the music/drama area, the beginning of a global pandemic and the unfortunate cancellation of our planned combined musical with St Joseph’s. Well hasn’t 2021 been interesting? Next to zero face-to-face teaching for Semester 2, and enough online lessons to drive anyone to breaking point. But we survived yet again. For a practical subject area to continue to make an impact throughout this year and still engage our students, is testimony to the hard work and creative efforts of our wonderful Music faculty, the resilience of our fantastic students and the support and leadership of our College. We started the year with renewed enthusiasm with our combined St Edward’s and St Joseph’s Concert band increasing in numbers and general skill level. Mrs Maloney continued the charge to get the boys over to the girls’ school for Wednesday rehearsals, and the band really started to gain some momentum. The musical development of this band is obvious, but the social opportunity for both schools cannot be emphasised enough. Once again, however, COVID reared its head, and restrictions were again enforced to prevent us continuing this valuable ensemble. Yet again, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to Mrs Maloney for her dedication to this group. Mrs Maloney is a strong advocate for the band program and goes above and beyond to make sure it continues to flourish. I would also like to thank the team at Coast Academy of Music for the private tuition they offer our boys during lunch times. Music is certainly an area where this type of one-to-one lesson is essential in fostering confidence and developing instrumental skills. It has been another difficult year for this company as they have attempted to navigate the transition to Zoom based lessons, but many of our students have shown patience, the ability to adapt to this new way of learning and have remained steadfast in their pursuit of musical growth. I would also, once again, like to thank our parent body for their patience and assistance with the ongoing challenges and frustrations we have collectively had to face. Students playing drums on clothes baskets, dusting off old guitars with rusty strings, and bashing on out of tune pianos were the order of the day, with amazing results exhibiting some remarkable ingenuity and resourcefulness. Thank you for encouraging your boys to try music. If we teach our students anything, we should teach them to have a go. Regardless of their musical ability, the lessons they have learnt regarding persistence and grit will stay with them forever. Our HSC Music class was yet another great example of determination and adaptability. Despite having constantly changing scenarios thrown at them throughout the Semester, they demonstrated an admirable capacity to go with the flow and work with the trials placed in front of them. This

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group was top class and were more than ready for their final performances at the end of Term 2. This was made very clear in a concert performed infront of parents, friends, and family just prior to lockdown. It was a tremendous evening which was an excellent presentation of their musical skills, but also an extremely entertaining night for which they should be very proud. Indeed, they should be extremely pleased with all their efforts throughout the course. We look forward to hearing of their HSC results, which I have no doubt will reflect both their undeniable talent and strong work ethic. Special thanks also, to our Entertainment students, expertly guided by Mrs Josephine Emmett, who provided outstanding lights and sound for the evening. It would also be remiss not to mention the contribution of Mr Kane Charles (keyboard), Mr Marcus Missio-Spiteri (drums), Sacha Byrne (drums) and Charlie Jacobsen (bass) to our ensemble work, their passion for music and their commitment to our HSC group was clear in their unwavering involvement and enthusiasm. Mr Charles was of course also teaching many of our students this year whilst Mr Droz was on leave. His friendship and teaching contribution to St Edward’s this year was very much appreciated by both staff and students alike. Notably, it is my sincere honour and privilege to again take the opportunity to acknowledge the more than 40-year contribution of our longest serving staff member, Mr Richard Drozdzewski, who has now officially made the decision to retire from teaching. Richard was Music Coordinator at the College for 35 of those years and over this time has contributed an extraordinary amount to the music area with a multitude of musicals, concert bands, guitar groups and jazz ensembles, and as an exceptional classroom teacher. We wish Richard and his family all the best for his future endeavours. Congratulations Richard on a stellar teaching career which has certainly left a lasting influence on the musical education of the boys of St Edward’s. Finally, I will also make mention of my own resignation from the position of Leader of Learning Music. It has been a very rewarding role for which I am very grateful. I wish all the very best to whoever takes the opportunity to step into this demanding, but exciting position, for next year and beyond.

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PDHPE Vanessa Henderson Another interesting year with steep learning curves and constant adjustments and readjustments through home based learning for all concerned. Even with the disruption to study and school, our 2021 PDHPE HSC cohort made strong learning gains. Thank you to Mr Summerhayes, Mr Powell who along with myself put in many hours of planning, research and marking throughout the course and HSC period. We are proud of the fact we have Mr Bonnici in the department, staying in touch with face to face (and online) teaching. Mr Streeting and Mr Ellis have new knees to make practical lessons a lot less painful and Mr Carpenter continues to run the representative sport while enthusing his PDHPE and SLR students. Most students coped well with the PDHPE online theory lessons and some thrived with the more independent style of learning. Practical challenges were set for students in Years 7-10 and it was fun to see the practical activities students engaged in. Some of the videos and photographic evidence of their physical activity were entertaining. The most popular activities appeared to be mountain biking, surfing, football, walking the dog, home gym activities and basketball. However, there were some other interesting activities like spear fishing, washing the parent’s car and drumming. Some boys definitely ended up fitter than before the lockdown. Year 7 began the year learning about changes, challenges and relationships during adolescence and reinforced this content by watching the Brainstorm Production of The Hurting Game. They began the year experiencing a gymnastics unit and then analysed and compared their own physical activity and eating to healthy guidelines and prepared for the College Athletics Carnival through a Track and Field unit. Fortunately, this year they got to put their skills to the test at the carnival. They finished the year by experiencing fundamental striking, catching and sequencing

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skills and reinforced positive behaviours in relation to drugs, sun and water safety. Unfortunately, the students were unable to participate in a planned water survival skills day due to ongoing COVID restrictions around excursions. Year 8 explored the notion of risk taking, mental health issues including bullying and developed protective strategies to counter and cope with these situations. Unfortunately the students missed out due to COVID on the thought-provoking Brainstorm Production of Cyberia which involves a live theatre program addressing online safety and relationships. Practical experiences were provided in European Handball, Lacrosse, AFL and basketball. Health, safety, wellbeing, media and nutrition marketing as well as fitness circuits and gymnastics were covered in Term 1 in Year 9 PDHPE. The boys were interested in their social media footprint and prepared for the athletics carnival in their track and field unit. Challenging stereotypes was the theme for Term 3. Media influences on self, sexuality and physical activity were explored along with practical, inclusive sports. Year 9 were able to participate in the Brainstorm The Hurting Game production addressing our Term 4 unit on risk taking and the influences of technology on social behaviour. The importance of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, understanding diversity and how to overcome adversity was investigated in Year 10. Students participated in a respectful relationships unit and ended the year investigating road safety issues. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, the Year 10 Mock Interview experience had to be pared back this year, with the boys participating in ‘Virtual’ Interviews with each other as it was too difficult logistically to use employers from our community. Thanks to Mrs Dignam for her work and expertise in the Careers unit that was ongoing throughout the year and has helped prepare students for their after school pathways. Physical Activity and Sports Studies students in Years 9 and 10 went into further depth in sporting issues, the biomechanics of movement, nutrition and how it relates to physical activity. They were also able to complete the Beginning Coaching Course online, investigate the impact of

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PDHPE technology on sport and plan for an outdoor challenge. Year 9 studied the history of Australia’s sporting identity while Year 10 analysed, through survey results, how much physical activity and sedentary screen time they participate in and then compared it with the Australian guidelines. Senior PDHPE students learned about health priorities for individuals in Australia, factors that affect and improve performance. They also studied the body in motion along with sports medicine and achieved their Apply First Aid Certificate. Year 11 experienced a one day outdoor recreation expedition as part of their course option incorporating mountain biking, rogaining, intriguing hieroglyphics and kayaking in and around the Brisbane Water National Park. Year 12 consolidated their understanding of the HSC course by attending The Big Day Out for PDHPE lecture style seminars and were lucky enough to meet Matt Graham, the Mogul Skier Olympian from the Central Coast. Year 12 were given the ‘bonus’ opportunity of having an ‘extra term’ at school with Mr Gentle and myself, the only year group to attend school for 5 terms! We hope they perform well after such a long time of online learning. The Year 11 Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation students studied and participated in athletics, netball, hockey and coaching activities while Year 12 SLR enjoyed practical aquatics activities at the pool, resistance training, archery and golf. They studied the theory of badminton, bocce, croquet and table tennis but due to COVID restrictions were unable to participate in the practical components. Our faculty is looking forward to the introduction of the Outdoor Recreation course for Year 11 students in 2022. Mr Gentle, assisted by Mr Summerhayes and Mrs Henderson are busily programming and preparing for the adventures. Another introduction was made this year with the welcome arrival of a new baby for Ms Elliott who has taken maternity leave replaced by Mrs Worrall who is another welcome addition to the PDHPE crew. The PDHPE staff were set up well to cope with online home-based learning during the COVID crisis. Thank you to the PDHPE staff including our amazing casual staff who provide relevant, engaging and health inspiring educational opportunities. Your camaraderie and support for each other is what makes us a great team.

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Religious Education Francesca Palmer-Brown St Edward’s, as an authentic Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition, has fostered and nurtured the Religious Education of our students in a year of uncertainty. Religious Education plays an integral part in educating our students theologically and holistically. The study of Religion is also about appreciating the value of our students as individuals, so in turn they can appreciate and live the values of Jesus. During this pandemic, the students have lived the Gospel teachings of love, compassion, and forgiveness, shown through their perseverance and resilience, every day in every lesson. 2021 has been a year where our students have been living witnesses of Jesus’ teaching of love and patience, “Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day’s own trouble be sufficient for the day.” Teachers have, through the COVID 19 pandemic, worked tirelessly with their students, to build positive relationships both within and without the structure of the school. There have also been many challenges that both staff and students have faced during this past 12 months but also so many positives. Religious Education at St Edward’s, attempts to challenge students to be a religious voice in this current climate, to protect the planet, fight hunger, foster education worldwide and promote equality. Within the constraints of the teaching and learning spaces of 2021, the teachers in the Religious Education department, have engaged students to think critically and authentically. Students have become religiously literate, as they continue to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions to interpret and use language confidently in and for faith contexts and the wider society. By developing skills through analytical essay writing to being critical thinkers using the 21st Century Literacy skills model. At St Edward’s this year, the Religious Education department had 25 dedicated, enthusiastic staff, committed to the education and formation of the students in the light of the Gospel values and the EREA Touchstones. Our classroom Religious Education teachers engage with our students on moral issues, present the Church’s understanding of the sacraments, read the scripture, invite student to think critically and are committed to exploring ways and means of nurturing a faith dimension within each of their students. They work hard trying to make Religious Education more relevant and meaningful for students. It is a critical time in the lives of our students, when patterns of thinking and behaviour are established and the authenticity of my staff, the relationships and connection made, and making the curriculum relevant, in the student’s world, is of the utmost priority.

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Religious Education Student Work Sample: Mason Holliday, Year 8

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The effects the crusades had on Europe was that they were colliding with the Muslims which spread parts of each others beliefs through the community. The crusaders were exposed to new inventions that eventually made its way back to Europe eg they learned new methods of mathematics. There was also the Feudalism which was like a government but was controlled by a king. The Feudalism was affected because trading had gotten some merchants, who would often be poor, a small future and eventually lost a grip on the ever changing society. If the crusaders were never taken, then England would have had a much slower shaping into what it bacame, eg the trading would have started later delaying the ideas of certain equipment that helped it sand out to the rest of the world.

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Our 2020 HSC results in Studies of Religion 1 unit continued to be strong with substantial learning gains achieved. As the Studies of Religion Course is quite rigorous in content and application, it is important the student work consistently to implement and develop their writing skills. We continue to achieve band 5 and 6’s each year and have achieved considerable learning growth. It is through the professionalism and commitment of Mr Beacroft, Mr McCauley and our students, that this is achieved. The 2020-21, Studies of Religion 2-unit course has developed rigorous and determined students, who have worked extremely hard, in very challenging times, to achieve their personal best. With the impact of home-based learning, the students have had to become autonomous learners and critical thinkers. In the Senior Studies of Catholic Thought course, the students are provided important opportunities for spiritual, personal, and moral development as well as opportunities to be reflective of their own lives. The students are given opportunities to develop an understanding of different concepts and issues, reasoning in decision-making, exploring morals, ethics, values and to act in an informed manner. Their reflection at the end of their Year 12 aptly gives the students the 100 I

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ability to consolidate their own spiritual journey. Many students wrote detailed and thoughtprovoking responses and produced very memorable reflections. They are fortunate to be led by such experienced and knowledgeable team of educators in the senior course. The staff have worked extremely hard this year in developing our program on Canvas. New initiatives within the programmes are developed and implemented and have been openly critiqued, evaluated and developed. The programs are engaging, interesting, spiritual, and reflective, with challenging assessments tasks. I thank each Religious Educator at St Edward’s, as they have risen up to every challenge, they have faced, with the increased use of technology and development of Course modules. In the junior years, work has continued to develop the 7 to 10 programs and assessments to provide students with a variety of opportunities to explore and experience the Christian tradition through the person of Jesus Christ and other religious traditions. The assessments that the students are producing are very sophisticated and show thorough research. The quality of work from our students is so astute. Our Year 7 students started the year with a unit on Belonging to help with their transition to secondary school. This was followed by a study of our founder Blessed Edmund Rice and a study of the bible: skills, covenant people, and Jesus and Family. The students excelled themselves with their interpretation of our Edmund Rice icon and media and IT displays of Abraham and his covenant with God. Their creativity and reverence in these areas are a credit to our students. The Core teachers have displayed the students work within their classrooms, reflecting that we are an authentic Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. I wish to personally thank all the Core teachers for their ability to continually engage our students throughout HBL. In Year 8, the boys studied a variety of subjects concerning the Early Church, sacraments of initiation, what it means to be Catholic, Woman of Christianity, relationships and the importance of prayer and quiet times in their lives. Many teachers engaged the students with their creative teaching strategies. Mrs Evans’ creativity has been very well received by the students and have displayed many of these projects in the Learning Centre. Year 9 studied both contemporary and historical modules, relevant to Catholic Social Teaching, including the challenge of Discipleship in today’s world, transitioning well with the Sacraments of Forgiveness and Healing module, Luke’s Gospel, the Prophets and Catholics in Australia. Year 9 were set the challenge to develop their 21st century literacy skills by demonstrating their ability, their knowledge of a particular person or event of Catholicism in Australia. The Year 10 course challenges the student’s values and moral understanding on several issues concerning relationships in their lives and how they can apply Catholic ethical teaching to an

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Religious Education ever-growing secular world. The students work on Laudato Si was very impressive. They took on the challenge with contemporary issues to ‘Care for The Common Good’ and developing their knowledge and understanding of writing Analytical Essays. Our Social Justice program is coordinated by Mr Pat Dell and is ably supported by the Religious Education teachers. I would like to thank the staff for their support and enthusiasm encouraging and motivating the students to undertake the numerous volunteer initiatives. Time in class was set aside to discuss the many experiences the students had with their Waterford Project and reflection on the time they had spent volunteering. The students were introduced to writing their reflections on our new Learning Management system, Canvas and made the change with very few issues. The number of students receiving Edmund Rice Honours of over 100 hours grows each year. Liturgy, Retreats and Mission masses, are such a focal point within our school and Mr Beacroft, our Director of Mission and Identity inspires many students to challenge and reflect on their own lives. The students have many opportunities to become involved in the liturgies and retreats and personally reflect on their relationships with other students. A strong liturgical presence is very much a part of St Edward’s tradition. Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders (EREBB) is an International network of Catholic schools educating young people from many different faiths and cultures. In over 20 countries EREBB endeavor to promote global solidarity and offer a transformational education for justice and liberation. Our students this year have not had the ability to participate in their program due to the COVID pandemic but have constantly engaged in discussions and developed knowledge and understanding of EREBB in their classrooms. Mrs Brenda Donnelly has worked humbly behind the scenes, developing booklets, formatting assessment tasks, revamping programmes and the time and effort is so much appreciated. Mrs Sue Kane in the book room is always willing and available in providing textbooks, bibles, and resources for the engagement of the students in the classroom. To the librarians, for their dedication and enthusiasm to the research and assessment tasks the students undertake. The Religious Education department at St Edward’s is the result of committed and dedicated staff who go above and beyond within their classroom to engage the students daily. I would like to personally thank each one of the Religious Education teachers for the time and effort they give to the teaching and learning of their students. I am looking forward to 2022 and the challenges that it brings to provide opportunities to open the doors of faith to our school community!

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More so than any other year, 2021 has challenged us all to think, problem solve and be creative in new and innovative ways. The delivery of teaching and learning during Term 3 and five weeks of Term 4 saw students having to engage in lessons online and in a variety of different modes. The adaptability and resilience shown by students, and the creativity and enthusiasm for developing new learning opportunities by staff, fostered positive outcomes over this period. Some of the highlights of 2021 occurred during the home based learning period. One such highlight was the quality assessment tasks submitted by students in Year 9 on “The Neuron”. Students were challenged to be resourceful in finding materials around the home to create a scale model of a neuron, labelling all of the functional parts and explaining the effect a neurodegenerative disease has on the neuron. The quality of the work submitted was exceptional, showcasing the talents of the boys, as well as the depth of learning gained over the home based learning timeframe. Model making is now viewed as integral skill in science, with HSC Biology students having to create functional models, either physical or digital, explaining the steps in polypeptide synthesis or DNA replication. The quality of the submissions for this school based assessment, linked with the deeper knowledge and comprehension of the key steps, allows the senior boys to grasp the intricacies and vital role of these processes in maintaining correct function within organisms. Year 12 Physics students were assessed on their ability to transfer the theory they had covered on the

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Science structure and function of DC motors, generators and the “motor effect” when tasked with creating a working model. The model had to be powered by no more than 12V, be self-starting and be able to run continuously without “burning out”. The boys demonstrated ingenuity in their designs and materials used, with some amazing models being created, varying from simple DC motors to motors with multiple split rings and armatures, to a working microphone. Again, excellent examples of the ability of the boys to transform classroom lessons to real world applications. These skills were also put to the test during the annual Science and Engineering Challenge, which the College has hosted for the past seven years. Selected Year 10 students competed against the top students from other Central Coast schools in activities ranging from bridge building, to creating functional robotic hands, working hover crafts, ciphering skills and much more. The ability to work collectively as a team, problem solve within time constraints, give and receive critical feedback to improve on design, are skills that the boys develop on the day, which then can be transferred to future endeavours. As it is a competition, each activity gains points towards a total, with the winning school representing the Central Coast at the NSW All Schools Finals. This year saw the closest of finishes in the 20 year history of the Challenge, with the boys falling short by only a few points to a very strong Gosford High School. The boys are to be commended for their efforts and the positive way they carried themselves and represented the College throughout the day. Lastly, I would like to pay tribute to the amazing Science faculty and the work they did throughout the year, creating a variety of learning opportunities for the boys to challenge them to think outside of the box, to come up with ingenious solutions and to become more patient about the world around them. I am always hopeful that the lesson learned will serve the boys into the future, and that the teachers have helped open their eyes to the wonderful world around them.

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The above quote was never more true than what has occurred in 2021 with the rise of COVID-19 and our inevitable return to home-based learning. It was another huge team effort from the TAS faculty to create new and improved online content, to keep the students engaged and not always in a way that had them sitting in front of a computer screen. A big thank you to all the Year 12 teachers, who through their dedication have been able to inspire their students and instil resilience while dealing with all the additional stresses of the everchanging space that was 2021. Technology and Applied Studies has always been an exciting space to work and I would like to sincerely thank the entire faculty for their ongoing support, commitment and especially their professionalism during this challenging year. 2021 turned out to be a year of opportunity for one long time staff member Mr John Kershaw who decided after 22 years, that it was time to move on to greener pastures so to speak. John has retired from teaching to concentrate full time on his Lawn Mower Sales and Service business at Wyong. He began teaching at St Edward’s way back last century, 1998 to be exact, and has taken on many responsibilities during his years of service. In addition to establishing himself as

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the ‘Metalwork Guru’, John held positions on the Work, Health and Safety Committee, the staff Social Committee, headed up the Founders Day Committee for a few years and stepped into a Year Coordinator role on occasions. Building a rapport with students has been one of John’s biggest strengths. He created a relaxed learning environment enabling many of our more mechanically inclined students to learn many valuable skills and at the same time feel a sense of belonging in a trade environment. John was referred to as Kersh or Kershey by the boys who enjoyed the banter and responded well to the rough-edged approach with which he ran his workshop. If you were in Kersh’s class you weren’t just taught, you were entertained, constantly amused by his dry humour and quick wit but more importantly, you left feeling good about the skills you had learnt, confident in your abilities and valued as an individual. John Kershaw has been a valued teacher, colleague and friend over the years, his advice, humour, support and friendship has been appreciated by many here at St Edward’s College. We wish John, his wife Natalia and their gorgeous daughter Vivienne good health and prosperity in the years to come. Thanks for the memories Kersh. We also welcomed Mr Elliot Rozario to St Edward’s College. He graduated from Henry Kendall in 2012 and has been teaching at Holy Spirit Catholic College, Lakemba for the last five years. Nickname “Rozie” enjoys anything outdoors (beach, footy, mountain biking, basketball) and is an unfortunate West Tigers supporter. Stage 6 Industrial Technology: Timber Products and Furniture Technologies A challenging and unrelenting burden has faced our Senior Industrial Technology Timber students this year. It was confirming to witness that the challenges our students successfully

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TAS conquered will serve to strengthen not only their will, but also confidence, and therefore the ability to confront future obstacles. Our students have developed a diverse range of Major projects this year, ranging from exquisite rocking chairs, unique bathroom vanities and bespoke household furnishings. The attention to detail through the planning stages was evident as they included specific design features and implemented a higher range of difficult processes. This was further amplified throughout the construction process in the form of testing and prototypes. These control measures allowed the students to move confidently throughout their construction processes and create high quality pieces of work exceeding expectations. Looking in from the curriculum aspect of our seniors’ attitude and tenacity, it was a proud moment to be the teacher of these senior students. We truly adopt our school motto of ‘Where Young Men Achieve’ and this has been a true collective from all of our TAS staff that have offered their support wherever possible and time to assisting the progress of the HSC course. Our students achievements have come from their motivating dedication taking time away from friends and social lives to achieve commending results in our subject. I would also like to commend our parents for offering their continued support throughout this challenging time, this is a gratifying aspect of our role at St Edward’s that we have such an inclusive community.

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Stage 6 Industrial Technology: Multimedia “At the end of the day, multimedia is a sheer act of creative will. You have to be prepared to stick with your art no matter what comes your way.” This quote by Nicholas Ozeki (Great filmmaker) is truly reflective in many ways of the sheer will and tenacity of the 2021 HSC cohort, especially those completing their Major Project this year.

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We thought 2020 was a year like no other and here yet again 2021 and COVID presented a whole new set of challenges for students to face. Among the changes of 2020 was the introduction of the collaboration with St Joseph’s Catholic College students in Preliminary Industrial Technology Multimedia and coeducational classes. This year we will have the privilege to see these students graduate along with St Edward’s standing tall and proud. The Industrial Technology Multimedia course at St Edward’s College offers those students who wish to be creative, an avenue that is backed with the technical skills and design elements required in the Graphical arts, Multimedia and Animation industries. As predominately a practical based subject, the move to home-basedlearning during the final months of their Major work submission, students demonstrated intrinsic motivation, negotiation and determination to complete some impressive projects. The projects ranged from animation and graphic design to cinematic, music and short films. There were projects on social youth culture, The Mist, What is Art and Who We Are, the 5 senses and illusions, dreams and motivational and a dystopian world. Seeing both the St Joseph’s and St Edward’s students working together to explore, develop and achieve success in their own right will be a highlight of 2021. As psychologist Leonard Sax states “boys and girls have marked physical and psychological differences and hence they have to be educated differently”. Teaching both genders has demonstrated my new love and connection for teaching again. Explaining key terms in both an abstract concept as well as more visual and with Where young men achieve

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TAS application has allowed for a deeper knowledge and understanding of content to both genders. It is clear to see that boys enjoy doing risky things, whereas girls are likely to underestimate it, which is evident in the completed Major Projects. Stage 6 Engineering Studies This year’s HSC Engineering class has been a group like no other before them. With such a large class showing interest and passion for the subject it has been a competitive environment in our lessons with the boys heading into the Trial Examinations with only a few marks between first and tenth position in the cohort and Byron Bird and Lennox Taylor having not lost a mark. The boys have shown tremendous character despite the challenges and context of the year, with many of the highest performing members of the class willingly helping others to sharpen their understanding and prepare for the HSC. While there has been plenty of banter in the room this year, the focus and drive has remained in the boys throughout all the year has thrown at them. It is refreshing to see a number of boys including Jamie Zocher, Tom Owen and Byron Bird receiving early entry and pursuing engineering degrees at their chosen universities and I feel incredibly proud to have been their class teacher this year. VET – Construction Construction continues to be as popular as ever, with six classes across Stage 6 engaging in competency-based learning as they work towards completing their Certificate II in Construction Pathways. The Preliminary course for Year 11 has students complementing their knowledge of tools and processes from Year 10 Industrial Technology, completing projects in Carpentry Tools and Equipment, Planning and Organising Work and Conducting Workplace communication – great introductory units before their mandatory seventy hours of industry-based work placement. Work placement opportunities were presented with a variety of trades including carpenters, plumbers, builders and landscapers. Major projects included toolboxes and oil stones for future use in their trade profession and their major project of constructing a timber frame room on bearers and joists. Certificate II VET Furniture Making Pathways. 2021 proved to be a very challenging year for students undertaking practical subjects and those engaged in Furniture Making certainly had their fair share of setbacks. Despite the lengthy interruption caused by the COVID-19 lockdown these students have maintained a high level of motivation and are now working enthusiastically in an attempt to complete the armchairs they began working on back in February this year. I have nothing but respect for this cohort who have

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welcomed the challenges of learning intricate new skills and have demonstrated great resilience in overcoming the challenges that arose along the way. Great work boys, I look forward to putting the finishing touches on these projects in coming weeks. Stage 5 - IT Metal Senior students in our Manufacturing and Engineering course have hit the ground running this year by working on their major projects. A variety of different projects have been undertaken including industrial work benches, tool cabinets and some students have even taken a creative path by fabricating a replica of Thor’s hammer. With the cold weather settling in, Year 10 students have been working on camp stools and fire pits to settle into a perfect campfire scenario. Year 9 students have been introduced to the senior Engineering workshop for the first time and are working on a toolbox. Milling machines, sheet metal guillotines, oxy/acetylene sets and welding machines are just a few of the processes Year 9 have been learning to use and their welding practise is paying dividends. Stage 5 – Graphics Technology The study of Graphics Technology develops in students an understanding of the significance of graphical communication and the techniques and technologies used to convey technical and non-technical ideas and information. They learn about the application of these techniques and technologies in industrial, commercial and domestic contexts. Stage 4 - Year 7 and 8 Technology Mandatory Technology Mandatory engages students in design and production activities as they develop solutions to identified needs and opportunities. In Year 7 students spend a semester studying Digital Technology and Food and Agriculture. In Year 8 students cover Materials Technology and Engineered Systems. The TAS faculty have been extremely impressed with how well Year 7 and 8 were able to transition back into Home-Base Learning, in what has been a very challenging year. Well done!

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Visual Art Sarah Evans Despite the year being so broken into various learning platforms, the practical subjects of Visual Arts and Photography have been busier than ever. In fact, given the rise of the need for advertising, marketing, social media, graphics, design, photography, and the arts to make our online world more engaging, Visual Arts and Photography have been evolving into the future. Visual Arts and Photography continue to be extremely popular subjects with the students of St Edward’s. These subjects allow the students to experience a wide array of media, techniques, and chances to express their creativity. Themes explored this year have ranged from Surrealism to Contemporary Animation techniques as well as film making and digital multimedia drawing and painting. Students have learned about the connections between the artist and their art making practice and how these are influenced by world-wide issues and events. Visual Arts and Photography aims to encourage the students to break out of the microcosm of their lives and be exposed to perspectives other than those they are familiar with.

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boys were also introduced to a basic level of Adobe Photoshop software, including layering, blending, and creating our own social media banners and GIFs. Water was the theme for our Year 8 Visual Arts students. The boys created an interesting body of work including tonal drawings, a ceramic vessel using oxides, underglazes and glazes all based on water images. They created a lino print using their water images as inspiration. Students used their Visual Arts diary to document their artmaking practice and studied a range of artists including Zaria Foreman, who uses her art making to create awareness of climate change and the effects of global warming. Stage 5 Visual Arts and Photography

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Year 9 Photography and Digital Media students enjoyed working with themes such as People, Places and Still-Life using Mini Figures. Working with Photoshop, the boys created some exciting digitally enhanced images. The boys were also able to extend their growing knowledge of the basics of using the

DSLR camera by being involved in Long Exposure and Light Painting workshops. They created their own online gallery using Adobe Spark and they have become keen photographers. The Year 9 Visual Arts students started the year with Still Life, producing some wonderful bodies of work that highlighted their talent using a variety of different media. They were able to translate their Still Life painting into a Photoshop image and then use collage in the style of Picasso to recreate the base graphics on a skateboard deck. They were able to use Posca paint pens to further refine their own graphic and then cover the whole board using resin. They then explored ceramics, creating a gargoyle using buff raku clay, which they decorated with oxides and underglazes. Year 10 Photography students have worked with enthusiasm on a range of themes and techniques creating digitally enhanced images and film. Several themes focusing on Portraiture and the Urban Environment saw the students push the boundaries of image making in both still and moving forms. After an exciting visit to Manly Quarantine Station, photos were double exposed with ghosts and then various filters were applied to make them look very spooky. The photos were so successful, Q station showed them on their social media pages. The boys then started creating their own music video, using pre-made footage and their own choice of music, editing their film using Adobe Premier Pro. Where young men achieve

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Visual Art Our Year 10 Visual Arts students studied Portraiture as a unit focused on the Archibald Prize and the Nature Abstracted unit throughout the year. Working in the media areas of drawing, painting, printmaking such as lino and screen printing, they had the opportunity to develop and refine their artmaking skills using nature to inspire their artworks. The boys had the opportunity to work with online portrait artists, giving them a valuable experience in composition, colour mixing and layering and produced artworks that were of an exceptional standard – proving their capacity to work as artists moving forward into senior study. Senior Visual Arts and Photography It has been an extremely busy year for our HSC students in Visual Arts completing a major work alongside the theory components of the course is a huge job even during a normal year. Throw COVID-19, lockdowns and Home-Based Learning into the mix and the challenge becomes far greater. We could not be more proud of the boys’ efforts this year and especially over the last term. Despite the many challenges thrown their way, they produced fantastic work and maintained their focus. Each student’s Body of Work demonstrated their passion and skill in their chosen discipline and form. Works ranged from drawing, painting and sculpture to graphic design, animation, and sitespecific installations. The boys explored several contemporary themes such as mental health, risky young adult behaviours, masculinity, and the desire for perfection. Other works explored more personal concepts of the student’s relationship with nature and place. Each student should be extremely proud of the piece they presented, especially since the majority of the works were completed at home under their own direction. 2021 was the first year that HSC Trial exams were completed online. In Visual Arts we aimed to keep the exam as true to form as possible and the boys hand wrote their exam, sitting at their computer, under timed conditions. The boys were extremely professional in their approach and took this variation to the exam format in their stride. Most students worked with a focused and driven approach, determined not to allow their circumstances to define the years of work they have put in to lead up to this moment. We wish all our Year 12 students the best of luck in their final exams and hope they continue to find the strength and motivation to carry on in the lead up. They have been dealt a very challenging hand and have not experienced the usual end to Year 12 that we know and love. Despite this, they have kept their heads high and displayed immense amounts of resilience and initiative. We wish them all the best in future.

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Pastoral Care Paul English The 2021 year started well with a new Year 7 group starting high school at the College, community sports and inter school sports reigniting in Term 1 and early Term 2. In Pastoral Care the Pastoral Leaders and Counsellors were working daily with students and parents in negotiating pathways that assisted students in life around the College. We were conscious at the College that cases of positive COVID cases were increasing again around Australia as the winter months approached and we prepared staff and students for a return to Home Based Learning (HBL). The current COVID situation in 2021 has affected not only workplaces and work opportunities in societies, but for students in schools around the world. The learning process has changed and individual learning processes have been adopted such as HBL offered by St Edward’s in 2021. The media shared all the doom and gloom on daily news reports and on occasion they mention positive achievements that individuals have achieved. A word constantly thrown in our faces has been resilience and all members of society around Australia were encouraged to be positively resilient. What does that mean? The Macquarie dictionary defines being resilient as returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed and stretched. Being buoyant and cheerful while readily recovering is also perceived as resilient. However, resilience does not come automatically to every human being and every human being is different from others. So where does resilience come from? The NSW Fire Brigade believes that resilience is achieved through a plan of Innovation, Activation and Operation. Innovation encompasses thinking outside the box. This can be done by individuals or in small groups that can instigate change in the process used in the past and adopting a new process that improves our efficiency. Activation involves the whole community in adopting the process and operation involves ensuring all members of the community are following the plan in place.

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I believe that the St Edward’s community 2021, led by the College executive and middle leaders, have shone in adopting innovation in managing the College community and that every activation offered has been accepted by staff, students, and parents. Coupled with positivity, this has enabled our learning community to shine in operation and St Edward’s has much to be grateful for as a leading learning community on the Central Coast. I thank the Pastoral Leaders, Mr McCauley, Mr Powell, Mr Beattie, Mr Sullivan, Mr Speziale and Mrs Englund, for their work this year in safeguarding our students. The work of Mrs Pearson in driving the wellbeing folio through the College is to be applauded, however COVID restrictions affected minimal interaction with speakers and most events were cancelled. Our College Counsellors, Ms Killin and Mr Missio-Spiteri must be thanked for their work with our students this year as the continued restrictions caused much unrest and increase in anxiety with some of our students. I also thank Mrs Beynon and Mrs Atkinson for their support in administrative duties with the Pastoral Care team this year. Their organisational skills and general knowledge is much appreciated by the Pastoral Care team. Farewell to Mr Sutton, College Deputy Principal. He has played a big part in changes made in Pastoral Care in the last five years and I thank him personally for all that he has done for our students and staff. St Edward’s College has adopted the word ‘resilience’ in 2021 to overcome all obstacles that have been put in front of the learning community of Years 7-12 boys. Through the leadership of staff at the school, the students have, unknowingly, shown grit and determination to be the best they can be, under the stresses that accompanied HBL. Congratulations to all our 2021 students.

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Year 7 Heidi Englund It was evident from the very beginning that Year 7, 2021 would be very different from the experience of previous years. COVID regulations meant that each of our new Year 7 students arrived for their first day of high school without parents or grandparents, making their way into the Edmund Rice Centre alone and demonstrating an admirable degree of independence. Our School Captain, Vice Captains and Prefects were on hand to welcome them, handing them an enormous bag of equipment and supplies and introducing them to their Home Room teacher before they were addressed by our College Principal, Mr Bonnici. While I am certain many were somewhat nervous or unsettled, they certainly projected confidence and were quick to adapt to the new routines and rhythms of the high school setting. This quickly became the motif for 2021 with each change in our routines and traditions offering opportunities to develop greater independence and resilience. Certainly, the year brought disappointments as the annual camp was postponed and then cancelled and other events, such as the swimming carnival, took place at a reduced capacity. This however made the events that were able to go ahead that much sweeter. The athletics carnival saw many boys demonstrating their gifts and talents while others competed solely to gain points for their houses. Our trip to Taronga Zoo was a highlight with the boys particularly excited by the Seal Show and the Free Flight Bird Show and some groups lucky enough to be stalked by lions in the new Lion Pride enclosure. Fortunately, every student arrived back at school with all limbs intact. Semester One passed quickly and Year 7 reports were excellent with students achieving a record number of merits and awards for excellent behaviour and some outstanding individual results. I was very proud to read the feedback from teachers commenting on Year 7’s self-motivation and positive attitude to their studies. These qualities quickly became imperative as COVID spread

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Year 7 across Sydney and the Central Coast sending us into fifteen weeks of Home Based Learning. At this point it became apparent that the time we had invested in developing our students’ computer literacy during Semester One was worthwhile! Suddenly it was imperative that every boy was able to access all of his learning materials online and our laptops became an important point of connection for each of us. Home Based Learning presented many challenges for students, their families and their teachers and it was important to find the right balance between maintaining our sense of connection and wellbeing and moving forward with our academic goals. Year 7 eagerly embraced the many initiatives including science experiments to complete in the kitchen, physical challenges, art and writing competitions and practical technology projects to offset the increased screen time required in lessons. Many boys enjoyed the freedom to complete schoolwork in an ‘oodie’, make themselves a hot lunch or head outside for a bike ride between lessons. In the reflections students completed prior to their Learning Conferences many identified growth in the areas of organisation, self-reliance and determining their own learning goals. It was however with much anticipation and excitement that Year 7 headed back to class, reconnecting with peers and teachers. It was delightful to see the Quad full of energetic handball games and crowds of boys laughing with friends. In the classroom teachers provided plenty of group work and practical lessons to rebuild those vital relationships. While 2021 was not the year any of us anticipated it has been a highly successful one with Year 7 growing in many ways which were unexpected but which I am confident will be extremely beneficial both academically and personally. I am so pleased and proud to have been a part of this journey with them.

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Abbott, Luke

Allen, Jacob

Armour, Max

Armstrong, Kai

Armstrong, Asher

Atkinson, Max

Ball, Caden

Barry, George

Borg, Ruben

Boyce, Harley

Brown, Owen

Buda, Riley

Burgess, Jaxon

Butlin, Henry

Byrne, Xander

Byrne, Oscar

Byrnes, Jack

Call, Harry

Carmody-Smith, Riley

Casey, Flynn

Chapman, Nicholas

Cipollone, Jereme

Coughlan-Berg, Luka

Craik, Thomas

Cranny, Charlie

Dawkings, Max

Derrick, Matthew

Diamond, Cody

Dodd, Dominic

Donafee, Lachlan

Downs, Liam

Duffy, Samuel

Elsholz, Joshua

Errol, Alexander

Everson, Zane

Farrell, Henry

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Farris, Logan

Fearnley, Hayden

Fennell, Charlie

Finn, Keanu

Fittler, Harrison

Flanders, Kobie

Francis, Ben

Gardiner, Meihana

Geddes-Brown, Benjamin

Gibson, Taj

Giddings, Finn

Gooley, Taj

Gooley, Reggie

Gottardo, Lincoln

Graham, Olly

Green, Benjamin

Griffin, Callum

Haanskorf, Logan

Haines, William

Hall, Cooper

Hall, Archie

Hamilton, Tahj

Hansen, Andrew

Harker, Cooper

Harries, Lennon

Harris, Keppel

Hawkins, Malcolm

Hehir, Max

Heinzel, Beau

Herden, Owen

Herring, Zach

Hickey, Blake

Hildridge, Rylee

Hitchenson, Dylan

Hoban, Benjamin

Hope, Ronan

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Hubble, Byron

Hughes, Samuel

Hunt, David

Huybrechs-Chung, Jeremy

Jackson, Mitchell

James, Max

Jarvis, Jack

Johnson, Jarvis

Johnson, Nicholas

Jones, Cato

Jordan, Ronnie

Kahler, Riley

Kelly, Joseph

Knox, Daniel

Kurzydlo, Bray

Lavin, Nixon

Lin, Jonathan

Locke, Owen

Lyons, Oliver

Lyons, Daniel

Macintosh, Jaxon

Mackay, Brady

Magill, Ewan

Marchant, Jason

Markey, Aaron

Martin, Charlie

Matthews, Noah

McBride, Darragh

McBrien, Liam

McClelland, Will

McCudden, Isaac

McCullum, Ryan

Mcevoy, Tobias

McGuinness, Arian

McIntosh, Kye

McIver, Riley

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McRae, Kalani

Merillo, Giuseppe

Mexon, Broden

Minehan, Jack

Mogg, Charles

Moggs, Jayden

Moggs, Kallum

Monteleone, Sebastian

Morrison, Bailey

Moss, Cameron

Mutokoyi, Shumba

Nakagawa, Luke

Naylor Adams, Ashton

Neilly, Coby

Nitsos, Harvey

Noble, Ned

Norris, Luca

Oates, Patrick

O’Brien, Lachlan

O’Connor Stewart, Kayn

Ottaway, Henry

Owen, Murphy

Papps, Levi

Park, Lachlan

Parkinson, Gabriel

Pearce-Maitland, Tristan

Pearson, Eden

Perham, Thomas

Philips, Isaac

Pike, Asher

Plunkett, Isaac

Power, Oliver

Price, Riley

Probert, Taj

Raffety, Billy

Ratay, Brendan

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Regattieri, Tahj

Roach, Lachlan

Roberts, Jackson

Roth, Max

Russell, Jamie

Rutherford, Harry

Ryan, Harrison

Ryan-Englund, Finn

Saley, Nate

Sammut, Zach

Sands, Billy

Sayers, Tyrone

Scott, Quinn

See, Jude

Sicard, Liam

Skow, Marlon

Sky, Oliver

Smith, Ryan

Smith, Cooper

Smith, Archibald

Soares, Emanuel

Spokes, Reid

Stansfield, Charlie

Staples, Oliver

Stewart, Benjamin

Stewart, Angus

Stingmore, Riley

Stitt, Joseph

Straker, Kobi

Taylor, Jake

Tengstrom, Jett

Thompson, Eamon

Tower, Kai

Trauntner, Noah

Werner, Kyan

White, Riley

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Willson, Blake

Wuest, Hudson

Yarnold, Rourke

Yates, Ajay

Young, Maximilian

Year 8 Robert Speziale In what was undoubtedly a demanding and challenging year, many successes were achieved both within and outside the school community. • James Gbel-Cook participated in the Homeless Sleepout earning hours towards the College’s Waterford Project. In doing so, not only did James achieve Waterford hours he raised $1400 for Coast Shelter. • Harry Cockerton competed in a Region 14 GKR Karate Tournament. In the Under 13 brown belt division in Kumite, Harry placed 2nd and was awarded a silver medal. • Luke Harrison and James Winiata were selected to play in the Central Coast Cricket representative team for the Under 14’s Graeme Malcolm Memorial Shield Carnival held in Newcastle this year. This year saw the introduction in Years 8 to 11 of a student leadership program titled, “Be the Voice”. Students were invited to apply for a leadership role within their respective year groups. By application Harper Turner, William Lynch, Harvey Olsen, Lachlan Herd, Lachlan Renton, James Winiata, Cohen Sutton and Max Oteiwi were the successful applicants. The pilot program is a student-centred program in partnership with Central Coast Health, Blackdog Institute and the Centre for Inspired Leadership. The modules contained within the program were: Defining Leadership, the Behaviours and Characteristics of Leaders, the Role of the Student Leader, Leadership Beyond School, Managing Friendships, Peers and Leadership and How to Manage Time and Achieve More as a Leader. The process was to guide our Year 8

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student leadership group to research, design and implement ideas under the themes of healthy eating, physical activity, risky behaviour and mental wellbeing. As a result of the interruptions to this year, the Student Leadership Group was unable to fully recognise their potential and develop the program in its entirety. I had the opportunity to work with them during the course as limited as it was, yet saw in them their leadership potential, both as a group and as individuals; and in doing so, observed the level maturity that comes with the responsibilities associated with such a role. They have great potential and I look forward to seeing them seek further leadership opportunities at the College. Home Based Learning bought with it many new challenges for Year 8 but I can say with great sincerity how proud I am of the whole year group, in the way they managed and engaged in Home Based Learning. This is reflected in the merits received and the awards given. According to the number of merits received, students had the opportunity to achieve three awards during the course of the year. They were the Pastoral Leader’s Award, twenty to thirtynine merits, the Director of Pastoral Care’s Award forty to fifty-nine merits and the Principal’s Award sixty plus merits. Below are the names of the students who received a Principal’s Award. Special mention must go to Ryan Bullot and Kieran Campbell who at the time of writing this report had received their second Pastoral Leader’s Award and are well on their way to receiving their second Director’s Award. A thought-provoking and arduous year, but a year to be very proud of your sons.

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Orsen Bailey, Aiden Balshaw, Sebatian Bull, Ryan Bullott, Lachlan Bunney, Kieran Campbell, Henri Cleary, Harry Cockerton, Maximilian Corrigan, Noah Cox, Luca Fairley, Joshua Foster, James Gbel-Cook, Ashton Hayes, Tristan Jackson, Ryder Kasun, Thomas Nicholls, Lisitoa Paea, Oliver Pringle, Flynn Tkac, Lawrence Ure, Deakin Wright, Ethan Wuest

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Armstrong, Nate

Aygun, Joseph

Bailey, Orsen

Balshaw, Aiden

Barlow, Logan

Bayss, Maxwell

Behrnes, Zack

Bell, Owen

Benz, Alexander

Best-Minto, Noah

Bevan, Jed

Biankin, Adrian

Blunt, William

Bosnjak, Lucas

Brady, Owen

Brazier, Corey

Briggs, Cooper

Britt, Charles

Broadhead, Oscar

Brown, Joshua

Bull, Sebastian

Bullot, Ryan

Bunney, Lachlan

Camilleri, Jet

Campbell, Kiernan

Carpenter, Archie

Carson, Flynn

Cassar, Callum

Clarke, James

Cleary, Henri

Clifford, Harrison

Clydsdale, Jude

Cockerton, Harry

Conners, William

Conroy, William

Cormack, Samuel

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Corrigan, Maximilian

Cox, Noah

Cullen, Eoin

Dawson, Charlie

de Vries, Darcy

Dimech, Luca

Doyle, Sonny

Duncan, Connor

Fairley, Luca

Farraway, Emerson

Finn, Tyson

Fishenden, Ryan

Fisher, Brayden

Flakus, Samuel

Flynn, Thomas

Foster, Joshua

French, Geoffrey

Gagliardi, Ethan

Gale, Kalan

Gallagher, Noah

Gbel-Cook, James

Gooley, Jette

Gould Sumner, Kylan

Gregory, Euan

Gupte, Stefan

Gurr, Arlo

Hajje, Logan

Ham, Cooper

Hammond, Thomas

Hanger, Bohdi

Hannan, Jack

Harrison, Luke

Hawkins, Joshua

Hayes, Ashton

Herd, Lachlan

Herkess-Thomas, Nicholas

Year 8

Hieber, Kaine

Hill, Atticus

Hiscoe, Kalan

Holliday, Mason

Hore, Liam

Howes, Jake

Hubbard, Cooper

Hughan, Jesse

Hughes, Jamie

Hughes, James

Jack, Alexander

Jackson, Mackay

Jackson, Tristan

Jamieson, Cooper

Johnston, Kynan

Jones, Cooper

Josling, Archie

Judd, Max

Kasun, Ryder

Katsande, Chikomborero

Kearney, Nicholas

Kemp, Jesse

Kirkland, Matthew

Knott, Aidan

Lawrence, Jack

Limpkin, Mathis

Loaney, Isaac

Logan, Samuel

Luci, Charlie

Lynch, William

Lyons, William

Macdonald, Heath

Magann, Bailey

Maple, Austin

Marquart, Blade

Martin, Archer

Year 8

Mathews, Kevin

May, Riley

McArdle, Thomas

McCann, Dylan

McCoombe-Lopez, Alex

McGilvery, Thomas

McGilvray, Damian

McKeon, Jake

McMahon, Cruz

Mesritz, Archer

Mills, Jonah

Morrison, Lopez

Mullins, Jack

Nguyen, Anthony

Nicholls, Thomas

Nicoll, Chayse

Nicotra, Maximus

Old, Kaden

Olsen, Harvey

O’Malley, Hamish

Oteiwi, Max

Paea, Lisitoa

Peers, Liam

Pegler, Cooper

Peterson, Caleb

Piepers, Ryan

Price, Archie

Pringle, Oliver

Quitadamo, Luca

Renton, Lachlan

Ridings, William

Roberts, Brooklyn

Robinson, Matthew

Robinson, Harry

Roesch, Jaden

Roesch, Ethan

Year 8

Shereb, Luke

Sikuka, Michael

Sinclair, Ryan

Smith, Aamon

Smith, Thomas

Sommerville, Fletcher

Spinks, Logan

Spinks, Cooper

Stockings, Harry

Sultana, Christian

Sutton, Cohen

Talbot, Rowan

Thomas, Albert

Thompson, Neo

Tkac, Flynn

Tracey, Samuel

Tredwell, Marcus

Turner, Riley

Turner, Harper

Turton, Darcy

Ure, Lawrence

Vassallo, Christian

Ware, Cooper

Watson, Hamish

Weisbaum, Samuel

Wengi, Bailey

Wheelock, Cooper

White, Kieran

White, Ryan

Wicks, Jonte

Williams, Ewan

Willmott, Declan

Wilson, Marlen

Winiata, James

Woolford, Oscar

Wright, Donovan

Year 8

Wright, Deakin

Wuest, Ethan

Young, Jarvis

Young, Saxon

Zhang, Easun

Absent: Thomas Bagot-Hayes, Cead Conway, Harrison Page-Walker, Logan Tremble

Year 9 Paul Sullivan

“

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.

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Thomas S Monson

2021 has been another year of change and chaos, a rollercoaster ride driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. School, as we know it, has never had so many ups and downs, and with home-based learning playing such an important role this year, there is no doubt that 2021 will be forever etched in our memories. Last year I spoke about having a positive mindset and how tough times help to shape character through post-traumatic growth, well that theme was carried forward and it has proven to be something that we have all had to experience and go through together, whether we liked it or not. Year 9 is often seen as a challenging period for most boys, as they are usually bursting into adolescence at a rate of knots. Fortunately, we are guided by the formation theme of: “Men of Honour”, which is meant to underpin the expectations with which a St Edward’s boy holds himself. Boys have a strong sense of justice at this age, so we encourage them to be responsible for their words and actions in the hope that they grow into honourable men. This is a worthy pursuit.

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Although the time spent on the school grounds was limited, there was still a lot of success that swept throughout our cohort. We had numerous boys achieve exceptional growth in their NAPLAN marks, which means that the learning gains from the classroom are beginning to translate quite well. In regard to community service, thousands of Waterford hours were reached, and the work done in the area of social justice was inspiring. Sporting success was limited due to most competitions being cancelled; however, a lot of boys have been training hard in anticipation for the summer ahead. This year also heralded the beginning of a leadership program (similar to a student representative council) which aims to give our boys a stronger voice within the running of the school. The Year 9 leaders that were selected did an amazing job and were great role models for their peers. Some of the work they did focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the school and their efforts in such a disrupted year should be applauded. These fine young men were: Kale Puata, Marshall Dodsworth, Abhishek Thomas, Devonte Vaatuua, Ronan Bishop, Harrison Tanner and Leon Towle. I have had the pleasure of being the Pastoral Leader for these students over the past three years. We have had many great moments and it has been wonderful to watch them grow into the young men who will continue to flourish over the years to come. They will now move on to Year 10 with a new Pastoral Leader to guide them, so here is my final message to them: I wish you all the best and hope that you will be able to hold on to the good times that we have shared. Forever the black and red!

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Abbott, Max

Allwood, Rex

Andrews, Brody

Armstrong, Seth

Barnfield, Zachary

Barry, James

Baxter, Samuel

Beatson, James

Begg, Oscar

Bilham, Angus

Bishop, Ronan

Blackman, Cody

Bonython, Jay

Botting, Kory

Bradley, Nathan

Burgess, Harry

Bush, Joshua

Butlin, James

Byrne, Sacha

Calamatta, Joel

Calamatta, Corey

Campbell-Taylor, Kyle

Carter, Phoenix

Caruana, Finn

Chidiac, Zachary

Clarke, Jay

Clarkson, Matthew

Cleverly, Arky

Crook, Cohen

Crotty, Joshua

Dafter, Kieran

Danvers, Cohen

Darwin, Cashar

Day, Cameron

D’Bras, Henry

Dodd, Christopher

Year 9

Dodsworth, Marshall

Duncan, Cohen

Ellis, Aidan

Fatone, Domenic

Fennell, Harry

Fenton, Tom

Field, Charlie

Fraser, Charlie

Frost-Foster, Matthew

Gardiner, Hawaiki

Gardner, Riley

Gates, Samuel

Gilston, Jared

Goddard, Ta

Golden, Alexander

Grady, Cooper

Graham, Brodie

Haig, Jason

Hall, Mitchell

Hall, Thomas

Hamilton, Archie

Harris, William

Hart, Jackson

Hayes, Lucas

Heaney-Johnson, Jalen

Heffer, Riley

Hill, Liam

Hodder, Samuel

Hodge, Andrew

Hughes, Liam

Humphries, Matthew

Jack, Angus

Jacobson, Charlie

James, John

Johnston, Brayven

Jones, Flynn

Year 9

Kairouz, Matthew

Kalos, Alexander

Kay, Hunter

Kemp, Lachlan

Kinnaird, Callum

Lazo Vega, David

Leary, Finn

Leary, Eli

LeBrocq, Jye

Lentini, Lachlan

Lewry, Matthew

Long, Sayer

Lusunzi, David

Mahoney, Oscar

Maitland, Kai

Malek, Joshua

Mangan, Joshua

Marcangelo, Noah

Markey, Kaelan

Marks, Byron

Markulin, Lincoln

Marsters, Jacob

Matthews, Aidan

McAteer, Hamish

McCarthy, Daniel

McHale, Flynn

McIntosh, Darby

McLachlan, Jai

McMonigal, Elijah

McPherson, Austen

Medley, Tristan

Millers, Riley

Milson, Ellis

Mineo, Benjamin

Minto, Brendan

Miotello, Jayden

Year 9

Murphy, Conor

Murphy Pacholek, Lachlan

Mussared, Fynn

Newport, Angus

Noone, Oscar

Nowalinski, Samuel

Oehm, Taj

O’Leary, Brayden

Ottaway, Cooper

Paea, Tevita

Palmqvist, Finn

Panagis, Alexander

Parrelli, Joel

Pawlak, Brandon

Peers, Callum

Pennells, Zane

Phillips, Thomas

Potter, Mason

Potts, Thomas

Puata, Kale

Rae, Christopher

Ransley, Declan

Ratay, Stefan

Richmond, Jasper

Rodriguez Caldas, Juan Jose

Rogers, Timothy

Roth, Thomas

Rudd-Abrahams, Xzavier

Ryan, Mitchell

Sands, Jack

Schroder, Joshua

Scott, Cooper

Scott, Riley

Sgaravizzi, Marco

Short, Seth

Simpson, Nathaniel

Year 9

Sky, Hudson

Smith, Riley

Spedding, Jack

Stephens, Jacob

Steven, Alexander

Stevenson, Gryffyn

Stuart, Jimmy

Sullivan, Ari

Sydenham, Luca

Sydenham, Jeremy

Tanner, Harrison

Thomas, Luther

Thomas, Abhishek

Tibbutt, Lachlan

Torok, Sandor

Towle, Leon

Trench, Samuel

Vaotuua, Devonte

Vaughan, Nate

Voesenek, Thomas

Wagemaker, Oliver

Wanjohi, Jesi

Ward, Jay

Wehrle, Cameron

Wells, Keanu

Wighton, Jack

Williamson, Alec

Willoughby, Ben

Wilson, Hugh

Wilson, Dominic

Wilson, Samuel

Woodruff, Cameron

Woods, Lachlan

Xuereb, Matthew

Zammit, Flynn

Year 9 Absent: Finn Gilmartin, Zane Hill, Max Leaitua, Micah Nisbett, Zac Springett, Ashton Walters

Year 10 Scott Beattie I would like to start this reflection by thanking the Year 10 Cohort. I could recount the exhaustive list of events or opportunities that this cohort has not been able to experience this year, but it would only detract from the resilience, positivity, and resourcefulness these young men have shown in adversity this year. Their participation during Home Based Learning was amazing and the envy of many Central Coast Schools. Despite the disruptions we still had many wonderful experiences this year, highlighted by the Swimming Carnival, RYDA Excursion, Athletics Carnival, Careers Expo and the Year 10 Retreat. The Year 10 Retreat at North Avoca Surf Club is the start of our senior retreat program and was a true witness of the growth of our year group. We explored our spirituality and the joys and responsibilities of being a good man. While not physically challenging, retreats can be emotionally challenging. The mature and respectful way Year 10 engaged in the day is a true testament of their openness and willingness to grow as young St Edward’s men. The theme for Year 10 is ‘Leadership and Involvement’. I wish to congratulate the Year 10 Leadership group, Fletcher Moore, Blake Downs, Jivesh Shonak, Daniel Herd, Alex Lara, Jack Vaughan, Jayden Redfern and Thomas Hunt for the positive way they engaged in their training, and their planning of a health initiative on Vaping that we will launch next year. I would like to encourage all students who have leadership aspirations, to join a portfolio or extra-curricular school group in 2022. We will again seek expressions of interest for leadership opportunities early in 2022 and then students will have the opportunity to apply for College Prefect later in the year. Evidence of participation in school activities will be essential for your Prefect application, so get involved. To our wonderful parents and guardians. Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your sons, and the support you have shown us in this challenging school year. 2022 will be an exciting year as your son starts his HSC journey. I would like to conclude with the passage I read at our final Year 10 Liturgy, written by the Danish Theologian Soren Kierkegaard. Its ideals I hope you can draw inspiration from as we conclude a difficult year, and look forward to a new year, full of opportunity and promise.

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sees the possible. Pleasure disappoints, possibility never. And what wine is so sparkling, what so fragrant, what so intoxicating, as possibility!

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Aldrick, Benjamin

Allwood, Hugh

Attard, Joel

Attard, Travis

Bailey, Levi

Barber, Simon

Bates, Harry

Beard, Luka

Benson, Jordon

Binding, Jack

Blomfield, Samuel

Blunt, Benjamin

Boffo, Austin

Bonham, Joseph

Boylan, Luke

Brazier, Jesse

Breen, Tom

Broadstock, Liam

Broomfield, Isaac

Browning, William

Bullen, Sean

Burgess, Taylin

Butcher, Rhys

Carter-Mason, Leroy

Cartlidge, Jakob

Caynes, Harrison

Chilvers, Kye

Clarke, William

Clift, John

Cohen, Ethan

Colgan, Luke

Collis, Nathan

Conroy, Tom

Cosgrove, Flynn

Cox, Ryan

Cresswell, Oscar

Year 10

Cunico, Roman

Cutting, Alexander

Davis, Oska

Dawson, Oliver

Day, Dylan

Deacon, Aidan

Diamond, Kieran

Dibley, Samuel

Dimech, Harley

Dorrell, Tyrone

Dowling, Maxwell

Downs, Blake

Duncan, Jake

Duncan, Troy

Eager, Sebastian

Elwin, Drew

Escott, Brendan

Evans, Harry

Ford, Heath

Foster, Luke

Foyel, Jaycob

Gately, Nicholas

Gibson, Lachlan

Gilston, Callum

Gomez, Rayden

Grima-Smith, Christian

Gunn, Hamish

Hall, Cohen

Halls, Kurt

Harada, Luke

Hayes, Ethan

Heffernan, Riley

Henderson, Miles

Herbert, Jackson

Herd, Daniel

Hibbert, Jeremy

Year 10

Hobson, Callum

Hodder, William

Hodges, Liam

Hogan, Kalen

Holliday, Kye

Hong, Leo

Hudson, Christian

Hughes, Ryan

Hughes, Noah

Hunt, Thomas

Hutchins, Noah

Jones, Angus

Judd, Joshua

Kane, William

Kelly, Conor

Kidd, Noah

Kirkland, Thomas

Knighton, Kai

Kregting, Tobias

Lara, Alexander

Lavery, Daniel

Lavin, Bailey

Lawton, Thomas

Leete, Mitchell

Lewis, Josef

Lloyd-Phillips, Darcy

Lomis, Artemi

Lyons, Taj

Marotta, Oliver

Marsters, Luke

Martin, Oliver

McBride, Cooper

McCoombe-Lopez, Oscar

McCudden, Samuel

McDermott, Hamish

McHugh, Luke

Year 10

McIntosh, Blaine

McKenna, Connor

McRae, Sunny

Medina, Marley

Mercer, Joshua

Mexon, Hayden

Milner, Jack

Mitchell, Harrison

Moore, Fletcher

Morgan, Jack

Morgan, Jarrod

Mussalli, Hunter

Nakagawa, Noah

Naylor-Adams, Brayden

Newell, Fynn

Newlands, Emmett

Nguyen, Andrew

Nilsson, James

Nix, Baxter

Nix, Mitchell

Nolan, Tobias

Notley, Cooper

Ofahengaue, Sione

Pantle-Bentham, Trent

Peters, Flynn

Plummer, Bradley

Pozo, Adrian

Probert, Bayden

Rankin, Jude

Rankin, William

Reid, Xavier

Roberts, Jack

Roberts, Oliver

Robinson, Zane

Roche, Liam

Rodriguez-Hunter, Enrique

Year 10

Rollston, David

Rowan, Nicholas

Russell, Lucas

Ryan, Isaac

Salter, Koby

Sammut, Corey

Sawyer, Patrick

Sayles, Rhyan

Schoch, Cooper

Seale, Kayne

Shaddock, William

Sherratt, Lachlan

Shonak, Jivesh

Sirio, Andre

Smith, Zane

Smith, Fletcher

Smith, Ryley

Smith, Malachi

Stafford, Mason

Stansfield, Benjamin

Sterland, Elliot

Stiffle, Harrison

Stolz, Talon

Straker, Zachary

Stride, Max

Thorndike, Cooper

Tkac, Joshua

Toohey, Matthew

Tucker, Calan

Turnbull, Lachlan

Turnbull, Tyler

Turton, Will

Vassallo, James

Vaughan, Jack

Vickers, Kalan

Vitoros, Alexander

Year 10

Walsh-Catanzaro, Aiden

Walters, Calum

Watkins, Charlie

Watson, Beau

Werner, Tahj

White, Keenan

Whitmore, Thomas

Willey, Nicolas

Woolford, Jonty

Wright, Jonah

Wylie, Oscar

Xuereb, Dylan

Absent: Oliver Bettison, Chris Macdonald, Jayden Redfern, Ben Ruskin, Riki Smith, Toby Stephenson

Year 11 Alex Powell

“

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face….You must do the thing you think you cannot do

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Eleanor Roosevelt

Owning the Responsibility is the theme for Year 11 which is extremely relevant as they start to navigate the first year of senior studies. It is always exciting to see the boys return in their white shirts and the increased expectations that are synonymous with such a change. Year 11 is a challenging year as students must juggle greater depths of study, work, hobbies and social commitments. Many of these students will also be experiencing greater levels of independence as they can finally get behind the wheel of a car. Combining all these factors together can seem like an impossible task at times, especially when you throw in a global pandemic for the second time. However, I have been delighted with the way this group of young men have gone about their studies for Year 11, the resilience and determination they have displayed despite once again, having so many restrictions placed upon them. Retreat One of the highlights of Year 11 is the Social Justice retreat to Sydney. This is an amazing experience which provides a valuable insight into the lives of those less fortunate. The boys get to listen and talk with a variety of organisations who are doing some incredible work within society. Due to COVID-19, only half of the year group attended however, I am pleased to say that the boys who missed out will get the opportunity in early Term 1 in 2022. Max Potential Max Potential is a leadership program open to Year 11 students. This year we had four boys who were successful in gaining a place on this course. This program runs over six months and is designed to connect emerging leaders from schools with community leaders from all walks of life. This culminates in a community service pitch which is designed to meet the needs of their community. I had the pleasure of attending the online final celebrations and must extend congratulations to Luke Richards, Louis Whyatt, Jett Heaney and Cooper Lord for their outstanding contribution to this program.

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Year 11 Student Voice This was a new initiative introduced this year. Students had to submit an application form outlining their reasons for applying to become a member of the Year 11 Student Representative Council. The quality of applicants was outstanding. Under the guidance of Mr Sutton and Mr English the boys had to explore contemporary issues which were affecting the community and raise awareness of how these issues can have a negative impact on young men. I would like to thank and congratulate Owen Bradstreet, Michael Holmes, Louis Whyatt, Cooper Lord, Ronan Grattan, Noah Hamilton, Nicholas Green and Wilheim Hieber for the great work they produced within this initiative. Prefect Body At the time of writing this report, we have just inducted the Prefects during an Investiture Mass held at St Patrick’s Church. This was a wonderful occasion as we were able to invite parents to celebrate their son’s success and congratulate them on the start of their Prefect leadership journey. I am very much looking forward to working with these outstanding young men over the course of the next 12 months and can’t wait to see how they lead the St Edward’s community. Congratulations to Michael Holmes, College Captain; Owen Bradstreet, College Vice Captain; Luke Richards, College Vice Captain and College Prefects: Ronan Gratten, Nicholas Green, Ryan Green, Noah Hamilton, Jai Heaney, Jett Heaney, Wilheim Hieber, Cooper Lord, Cameron Shaw, Louis Whyatt. Edmund Rice Honours 2021 Year 11 also sees the completion of the compulsory component of the Waterford Project which the boys have been involved with since Year 8. Many boys will continue to serving the needs of the community and helping those less fortunate and I congratulate them for the work they will undertake. A special mention to the following boys who have all gained Edmund Rice Honours for 2021, which means they have participated in over 100 hours of community service: Shaun Turnbull (Edmund Rice Honours With Distinction), Scott Donnett (Edmund Rice Honours First Class), Luke Richards (Edmund Rice Honours First Class), Louis Whyatt (Edmund Rice Honours First Class), Owen Bradstreet (Edmund Rice Honours) , Jeremy Innes (Edmund Rice Honours), Jai Heaney (Edmund Rice Honours), Jett Heaney (Edmund Rice Honours) As boys are about to enter their final year of high school, we will be farewelling some who are moving on to alternate pathways and I wish these young men the very best for their future. For those boys who are returning in Year 12, I am excited to be able to work with you and look forward to seeing the successes that you are all capable of.

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Michael Holmes College Captain

Owen Bradstreet College Vice Captain

Luke Richards College Vice Captain

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Alcorn, Kyle

Allan, Nicholas

Allen, Jagger

Avvenevole, Angus

Beavis, Taine

Best-Minto, Blake

Beverley, Hamish

Blackman, Aiden

Bradstreet, Owen

Brame, Harrison

Breakwell, James

Brooks, Nicholas

Butler, Nathan

Butlin, Edward

Byrnes, Max

Cartwright, Charles

Caulfield, Blair

Cleverly, Ethan

Clydesdale, Fergus

Collings, Ryan

Crawford, Denzel

Crouch, Thomas

Cullen, Malachy

Dawkings, Kai

D’Bras, Stirling

Dickson, Aiden

Donnet, Scott

Eastham, Lachlan

Ella, Mitchell

Engelbrecht, Jacques

Fitzgerald, Jemison

Fortune, Thomas

Fotofili, Atticus

Frost-Foster, William

Gagliardi, Jaiden

Galea, Ryan

Year 11

Gillings, Kit

Glasson, Thomas

Gosper, Bailey

Grady, Zane

Grattan, Ronan

Green, Ryan

Green, Nicholas

Grilk, Samuel

Gupte, Jordi

Hamilton, Noah

Hamilton, Aymn

Hamilton, Angus

Hardy, Mackenzie

Hautrive, Lucas

Heaney, Jai

Heaney, Jett

Hickey, Brayden

Hieber, Wilheim

Hill, Aidan

Holmes, Michael

Hughes, Blake

Innes, Jeremy

Irvine, Nathan

Ivashov, Ilya

Jamieson, Jack

Joseph, Noah

Kearton, Parker

Kelly, James

Kemp, Christopher

Kirkman, Zane

Knott, Liam

Krumm, Luca

Kucyper, Paul

Lind, Jayden

Lord, Cooper

Lownds, Sebastian

Year 11

Mackie, Kaleb

Macpherson, Angus

Maher, Hayden

Mangan, Ethan

Marquart, Jed

Matthews, Finn

McBride, Lachlan

McDonald, Bailey

McHale, Tom

McLoughlin, Daniel

Medley, Hamish

Missak, John

Morgan, James

Murray, Christopher

Mussared, Jake

Newell, Reuben

Newport, Jacob

Nicholls, Emmet

Nicholls, Nathan

Nisbett, Xavier-John

O’Brien, Regan

O’Connell, Francis

O’Grady-Cousins, Bryn

Peters, Thomas

Pink, Mitchell

Plaister, Sebastian

Prazauskas, Matthew

Pritchard, Billy

Richards, Luke

Robinson, Parker

Roger, Jackson

Romero, Dario

Rose, Christian

Roy, Xavier

Rudd-Abrahams, Jacobes

Ryan, Alexander

Year 11

Ryan, Jackson

Saul, Kynan

Selwood, Cody

Shaw, Cameron

Shedden, Lachlan

Shepherd, Oscar

Shereb, Joel

Slattery, Cooper

Sparacino, Christian

Sparks, Nicholas

Spokes, Connor

Stiffle, James

Stuart, Gabriel

Sweeney, Mark

Tidy, Jett

Towle, Darcy

Tredwell, Reece

Turnbull, Shaun

Walters, Alec

Ward, Patrick

Warwick, Alec

Wells, Jarrah

Whitehead, Callum

Whyatt, Louis

Wilkins, Rafferty

Williams, Jett

Willmott, Kai

Winnicott, Jack

Yarnold, Cruz

Zammit, Cooper

Absent: Lachlan Darnley, Oliver Debus, Charlie Entwistle, Ben Higgins, Jack Legge, Antonio Pancia, Baden Scott, Daniel Stinson

Year 12 Eamonn McCauley Congratulations on thirteen years of schooling! This year in particular is just as much a celebration for your parents and carers, who have supported you through your educational journey. I thank and congratulate them for their job in supporting you. Over the last 12 months they have raised a teenage boy who turned 18 (most), got his license (maybe lost his license?), worked part-time, made a ‘few’ impulsive decisions and relationships. Then throw in COVID and the HSC - surely a year of bliss and harmony? There should be an award ceremony for parents. I started the year with a message of ‘There are no surprises boys! We know when the HSC is, everything is timetabled, plan your year etc, etc’, well, didn’t that change. Although a lot of uncertainty was created, you persevered. They say the HSC is not a sprint, it’s a marathon, pace yourself. You gents ran a marathon, crossed the finish line, and were asked to run a few extra kilometres, and you did this admirably. Your theme this year was to be ‘Young Men with Purpose’ and it is fitting because you are young men, not boys anymore, and about to take on life’s many challenges and responsibilities. To do this you must find your purpose, which this year was defined by the demands and expectations of Year 12 and exacerbated by the isolation of home-based learning. Learning from home was a difficult time for all but, I want to say how incredibly resourceful you were during that time, how you displayed time management skills, communication skills and most of all resilience. Resilience that allowed you to overcome the adversity faced and hurdle the obstacles thrown your way. Lessons that have set you up for life. One of the privileges of being a teacher is to see the growth and development of students over time. Since taking over in Year 10, I have witnessed many individual and collective achievements that have inspired and taught me. Amongst you there are leaders in academia, sport, social justice, the cultural pursuits of performance and music, leaders in the classroom, in right thought, speech and action. Remember, your success, maturity, preparation and achievements are not just the product of your time in Year 12 – it has been the many, many people who have had anything to do with you since you first came here in 2016. Thank you especially to the teaching staff who have challenged you how to think each day. They have persevered and performed to keep you interested and engaged knowing as William Yeats said ‘education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire’. Your teachers turn up every day believing in the words of Blessed Edmund Rice; ‘Have courage, the good seed will grow up in the children’s hearts later’. It is this belief in your potential and goodness that forms the cornerstone of what they do and what St Edward’s is about.

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Year 12 To the Captains, Kai Wheelock, Sam Beatson and Joshua Zaia, thank you for your leadership, warm friendliness and humility. Kai, seemingly unflappable, a bastion for the environment and a true servant leader. Sam a great support and voice for social inequity and Josh, the cool, calm and collected voice of reason. Combined you reflect a tone that exists amongst the whole cohort of Year 12, I believe you were elected by your peers because you embody who they are and what they believe in, Year 12 you are all a credit to the College. The Prefect group and College Leaders have set new benchmarks and standards for future leadership groups to aspire to. You have been absolute positive role models for our younger students. Your work on SECTV continued to set new standards, weather reports will never be the same without Jack and Cooper. Thank you to Mrs Emmett for the many hours of work behind the scenes. Thanks also to Mr Herringe for his support of the Prefect body, his daily connections, positive attitude and ‘Manly Sea Eagles’ propaganda were important ingredients to their grounded approach and success. To the College Leaders who quietly and tirelessly volunteered their time to work behind the scenes in the different portfolios, you have made an invaluable contribution to many aspects of College life. In addition to the work of the leadership team, many others have been excellent role models and have found your purpose and committed to be the best version of yourself, not only academically, but in school service, sport, cultural and social justice activities. Some of you have continually excelled academically and should be very proud. We have local, state and Australian representatives in sport, creative flair in the Arts - including drama, photography, music, art and wood technology as reflected in the splendid major works and performances. One of your strengths as a Year group has been the genuine leadership and commitment displayed by many of you. They may not be the highflyers or award recipients, but they are at the core of the graduating class, the friendly, supportive, and cooperative young men who make valuable contributions to College life and the community. Your efforts have been much appreciated. Another fine example of the character of this cohort has been the number of Year 12 students who were still able to receive Edmund Rice Honours. Seven students on their own have completed thousands of hours of community service over the years. Thank you to Mr Dell for your continued inspiration and commitment to challenge all students in the area of social justice and advocacy for the marginalised. This year in particular I want to thank Mrs Carolina Murdoch for her boundless energy and support on all matters of curriculum and her care and attention to detail for individual students. To Mrs Juliana Dignam who continued her support for the boys in helping them make informed choices about their future pathways. A number have completed work placements and completed a VET TAFE course. We also successfully processed quite a few early entry applications to university.

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Year 12 During these challenging times the help and support of Ms Terase Killin and Mr Marcus MissioSpiteri, our College Counsellors, has been invaluable. Their care, compassion and discernment has been critical for the boys and foundational to my role. Let me take you back to Thursday 28 January 2016, a stormy and rainy 21 degrees, when 192 Year 7 boys entered the ERC for the first time, and you were greeted by your Pastoral Leader Mr Beattie. A time full of excitement, anticipation and nervousness. A time when shoes were shined, shorts were too long and shirts too baggy. Today, there are 128 of you, the shoes barely holding together, shirts and shorts much more fitted and facial hair always a cause for conjecture but a style the ‘musketeers’ would be proud of. The highlight this year was the Year 12 Retreat at Mulgoa. Little did we know that time together would be the last major gathering without restrictions. It was a time where you shared your personal stories, affirmed each other, were challenged to be better men, to respect women in your lives and reflect on your own path in life. We found a commonality that galvanised you as a year group. Young men with dreams, aspirations, fears and frailties but also a capacity to bounce back, persevere and support each other. Thank you to Mr Beacroft and Mrs Palmer Brown and teaching staff that attended. Coming back face to face for two weeks prior to the HSC exams was ‘restorative’ and I witnessed a camaraderie beyond measure. Although revision was a priority, the main focus became the intense basketball games at every moment possible (at a safe distance). The benefits of being with your friends and peers for those last days will always be remembered and never be replaced. I imagine the coming months for you: those preparing to travel and see the world (fingers crossed), those who have secured apprenticeships, in your new high viz outfits and steel capped boots, remember the difference between a left and right-handed screwdriver or hammer and don’t be afraid to show off the home-made lunch while you can, the other workers will be jealous. Those going on to further study at University, back your ability, it may seem lonely to start with but be yourself and like-minded people will find you in the crowd. To those entering the workforce, take pride in everything you do, work hard at even the simplest tasks, they don’t go unnoticed, and the rewards will come, but remember to tuck your shirt in! Those linked to elite sports, I wish you an injury free career and every success and maybe a couple of tickets to the odd game. Life won’t be perfect, it will challenge you in so many and inconvenient ways and you will still make mistakes but acknowledge and learn from them. Surround yourself with people who will support, challenge and grow you. We have encouraged you to be men of service to others, but don’t forget your own family, they have given so much to help get you here, too often we can take them for granted because they are there every day.

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Remember the values we have taught you as you navigate life, compassion, empathy, inclusiveness, love, kindness, peace and humility, true attributes that will make you a better man, husband, partner and potentially one day a better father. Plan, but make the most of every day’s opportunities, every moment is precious as this life only happens a day at a time so what you do in a day sets up your tomorrow. There’s an old Irish saying: “Dance as if no one’s watching, sing as if no one’s listening, and live everyday as if it were your last”. To the lunchtime social groups, the ‘shenanigans’ under the sails, the ‘touch footballers’ on oval 1, the ‘basketballers’, those under the bus shelter, front of the ERC, the concourse and canteen crew, the ‘thespian’ handballers, the Library enthusiasts, where more of you should have been, and everyone in between, I wish you every success. Remember “if you’re lucky enough to be an Eddies boy, you’re lucky enough” An Old Irish Blessing ... May the road rise up to meet you May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Slan go foil – Bye for now!

Samuel Schweinheim College Dux

Lennox Taylor College Dux

Tyler Moriarty Sportsman of the Year

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Adrichem, Jai

Attard, Joshua

Austin, Boyd

Barbeler, Liam

Barber, Nathan

Beard, Jaden

Beatson, Samuel

Bell, Alexander

Bell, Connor

Bilham, Noah

Bird, Byron

Biscan, Dominic

Borg, Koby

Boyce, Cooper

Brandon, Luke

Burfitt Johnstone, Declan

Butt, Joshua

Cairns, Jamie

Campbell-Taylor, Adam

Campbell-Taylor, Jake

Clayton, Jonty

Cohen, William

Collis, Joshua

Conroy, Luke

Costa, Thomas

Crimmings, Charlie

Cross, Joel

Crotty, Alexander

Dawson, Levi

Dixon, Hunter

Drennan, William

Eagles, Reilly

Edwards, Calvin

Ellwood, Harry

Ercan, Aydin

Evans, Joel

Year 12

Farrell, Oliver

Farrell, Brian

Farrugia, Otis

Fenwick, Joshua

Flaherty, Owen

Foster, Dylan

Fotofili, Ulysses

Francis, Tyler

Fuller, Hudson

Garcia, Owen

Gatt, Samuel

Goodwin-Moore, William

Gower, Jack

Gower, Joshua

Graham, Kyle

Guest, Marlon

Hanna, Jack

Hansen, Luke

Hart, Benjamin

Hartle, Bryson

Hayhurst, Luke

Hoban, Harrison

Irwin, Cooper

Jacobsen, William

James, Samuel

Jeans, Logan

Keating, Joshua

Kelly, Declan

Kingman, Jae

Knight, Zachary

Kondrat, Dane

Lackner, Daniel

Lamont, Flynn

Langford-Martin, Jasper

Magri, Ryan

Marotta, Riley

Year 12

Marsters, Matthew

Martin, Harrison

McArdle, Samuel

McCrae, Aidan

McIntosh, Lachlan

McKeon, Malakai

Meissner, Luke

Mercado, Jordan

Middleton, Finn

Missen, Brendan

Molin, Thomas

Moriarty, Tyler

Murphy, Iestyn

Newlands, Beau

Newman, Harrison

Nguyen, William

Nix, Oscar

Ogundana-Watson, Theo

O’Sullivan, Maurice

Owen, Thomas

Paea, Lulu

Partier, Joshua

Paterson, Tobias

Peters, Daniel

Powell, Fletcher

Prazauskas, Andrew

Price-Jones, Angus

Richardson, Cooper

Rickard, Eli

Ridges, Ethan

Rosine, Daniel

Schonkala, Joshua

Schweinheim, Samuel

Seale, Beau

Skirka, Hudson

Smith, Matthew

Year 12

Smith, Hayden

Springett, Kye

Stanley, Nathaniel

Steer, Cameron

Taylor, Benjamin

Taylor, Lennox

Toohey, Nicholas

Tracey, Samuel

Umpad, Girard

Ure, Jacob

Vodicka, Harry

Wells, Cody

Wheelock, Kai

Whitton, Max

Woods, Kane

Zaia, Joshua

Zocher, Jamie

Zurita, Sebastian

Absent: Max Davis, Ethan Falconer

Year 12

Back Row:

Dane Kondrat, Noah Bilham, Logan Jeans, Dominic Biscan, Joel Evans, Samuel Gatt, Jaden Beard, Luke Meissner, Cody Wells, Ethan Ridges, Levi Dawson, Luke Conroy 6th Row: Fletcher Powell, Tyler Moriarty, Harrison Newman, Aidan McCrae, Joshua Collis, Angus Price-Jones, Reilly Eagles, Marlon Guest, Cooper Richa Maximus Davis 5th Row: Lennox Taylor, Jamie Zocher, Tyler Francis, Hunter Dixon, Daniel Rosine, Boyd Austin, William Jacobsen, Finn Middleton, Jamie Cairns, Samue 4th Row: Declan Burfitt Johnstone, Luke Brandon, Cooper Irwin, Zachary Knight, Dylan Foster, Benjamin Taylor, Daniel Peters, Thomas Owen, Nathaniel Jack Campbell-Taylor 3rd Row: Cameron Steer, Oliver Farrell, Lulu Paea, Alexander Bell, Iestyn Murphy, Matthew Smith, Connor Bell, Declan Kelly, Max Whitton, Lachlan McInt 2nd Row: Sebastian Zurita, Kye Springett, Bryson Hartle, Kane Woods, Girard Umpad, Joshua Butt, Owen Garcia, Maurice O’Sullivan, Nathan Barber, Jae Front Row: Harry Ellwood, Joshua Gower, Otis Farrugia, Cooper Boyce, Jordan Mercado, Joshua Partier, Jack Hanna, Harrison Martin, Mr Eamonn McCaul Charlie Crimmings Absent: Kyle Graham, Matthew Marsters, Brendan Missen

Year 12

, Hudson Skirka, Liam Barbeler, Ryan Magri, Ulysses Fotofili, Jai Adrichem, Samuel Tracey, Nicholas Toohey, Samuel James, Samuel Schweinheim,

ardson, Beau Newlands, Jonty Clayton, Tobias Paterson, Andrew Prazauskas, William Goodwin-Moore, Harry Vodicka, Owen Flaherty, Joshua Attard,

el McArdle, Alexander Crotty, Adam Campbell-Taylor, Hayden Smith, Benjamin Hart, Luke Hansen, Daniel Lackner, Luke Hayhurst Stanley, William Cohen, Joshua Fenwick, Theo Ogundana-Watson, Flynn Lamont, Malakai McKeon, Oscar Nix, Hudson Fuller, Joshua Keating,

tosh, Eli Rickard, Brian Farrell, Thomas Costa, Koby Borg, Aydin Ercan, Riley Marotta, Calvin Edwards e Kingman, Jack Gower, Joshua Schonkala, Jacob Ure, Beau Searle, Thomas Molin, Jasper Langford-Martin, William Nguyen ley, Mr Mark Bonnici, Mr Jay Sutton, Joel Cross, Kai Wheelock, Harrison Hoban, Joshua Zaia, Byron Bird, William Drennan, Samuel Beatson,

College Counsellors Terese Killin and Marcus Missio-Spiteri What a strange, unsettled year it has been. Term 3 and part of Term 4 in lockdown, tested students and families. Our counselling team, were kept busy speaking to parents and students about the impact school closure was having on everyone in the community, with many parents juggling work commitments and encouraging school engagement. Feedback from families suggested the experience was often difficult, stressful, frustrating, and at times strangely enjoyable or liberating – the whole spectrum was covered. But everyone agreed that it was undoubtedly challenging! For us as School Counsellors we could not wait to get back to school to start seeing students and families face to face again, and it was wonderful to see the excitement of the students as they returned to school for the final part of the year. Although we lost a term with lockdown restrictions, the first part of the year proved to be a busy time for the Counselling service. This year saw the introduction of the Fathering Project, and Marcus coordinated the Inaugural Fathering Project get-together, which was held in Term 2. The Fathering Project is an evidence-based Australian organisation that aims to promote positive fathering behaviours and father engagement with their children. The purpose of this group is to invite fathers, father figures and significant male role models from the community into the College to work with our students and become positive mentors to their own child, and others as well. There is significant research that shows initiatives like this, recognise the importance of school partnerships with families. The research indicates that by specifically targeting fathers and male role models, “schools will see significant additional benefits for the children and for the school as a whole” and the connection between fathers and their children inevitably becomes stronger. We had the privilege of running an event for our Year 7 students and their fathers, father figures and significant male role models in May this year. It was a very successful event with sixty fathers present. After a talk from Barry Costello (event coordinator) and a BBQ, the fathers played basketball and table tennis with their sons as a way of connection. Great conversation ensued that sparked a lot of interest in making this a regular event and way of connecting with other families in the community. As this project is new to the College, we focused on Year 7 families, however we will look to expanding the project to the older year groups in the future. Thank you to all who contributed to make this a success, Mr Mark Bonnici, Mr Jay Sutton, Mr Paul English, Mr Paul Sullivan, Mr Jay Brown, Mr Richard Ellis, Ms Terase Killin, Ms Anthea Pearson, Mr Jackson English, Mr Michael Gentle, Mr Michael Lord and Tim Moore So we now look forward to a more settled 2022, with the continuation of the Fathering Project and other wellbeing initiatives within the school. If this year has taught us anything, it is our capacity to persevere in difficult times, and support one another – both wonderful qualities to take with us onward in life. 174 I

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Student Wellbeing Anthea Pearson 2021 was certainly the year that we all needed to focus on Wellbeing. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 lockdowns, we were unable to have all our organised guest speakers and events. I was very thankful that our Home Based Learning program did enable students to have regular contact with teachers and classmates throughout the lockdown for student wellbeing. The focus again this year was on building and maintaining Respectful Relationships. Our students are learning the meaning of respect and the importance of being respectful. Students learn that respect means you accept somebody for who they are, even when they’re different from you or you don’t agree with them. That respect in your relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing. As well as realising that respect may not come naturally – it is something you learn. We did manage to have Respectful Relationships talks from Senior Constable Peter Hughes. Students participated in talks on the following topics: • • • •

Respect – how to create and maintain respectful relationships with peers and adults The importance of treating women with respect and equality, Bullying and how it affects others, How to be cyber safe

Year 12 students participated in a Wellbeing Day on 15 June. They spent the morning in a seminar, “Secret Bloke’s Business”, with guest speaker, Brent Sanders, a former policeman. The seminar addressed three key elements: taking responsibility for yourself and your actions, making right choices and the importance of respect and self-discipline. The afternoon session focused on driving rights and responsibilities with Senior Constable Peter Hughes. The following topics were covered throughout the day: • • • • • • •

Dealing with peer pressure (drink driving) Actions and consequences Alcohol and drugs Self-discipline and respect Aggression vs Assertion Learning from your mistakes Consent: Legal definitions, Complaint process, When “No” means “No”

2021 proved our students benefit from learning to calm their thoughts, check in with each other, ask for help personally or for their friends, and the importance of being kind and respectful to each other and themselves to create meaningful and long lasting healthy respectful relationships.

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Sport Jason Carpenter The year kicked-off with a renewed excitement for getting back to what we used to call normal. This was stalled at the start of the year when venue restrictions saw us cancel the College Swimming Carnival. However, within weeks representative sport was back and the vast talent of St Edward’s students was again on show. In Terms 1 and 2 we saw individuals and teams excel at school, regional, and state levels. Whilst we battled ‘speed bumps’ with our College Carnivals, representative sport outside the College flourished. In the Broken Bay Diocesan (BBSSSA) competitions, we had continued success in swimming, cross country, touch football, basketball, and football. Our College teams and individuals also excelled in what would be limited progression in their sporting pathways. Touch Football • Under 13 Team were the BBSSSA Semi-finalists • Under 15 Team were the BBSSSA Runners-up • Three boys made the Broken Bay Team • Year 9/10 Team were Sydney Metro Runners-up • Opens Team were BBSSSA Champions • Eight boys made the Broken Bay Team Basketball • Opens Team were BBSSSA Champions • Opens Team were NSWCCC Semi-finalists Football • • • • •

Under 13 Team were BBSSSA Champions Intermediate Team were BBSSSA 5th Place Under 15 Team were Bill Turner Cup Central Coast Region Semi-finalists Opens Team were BBSSSA Semi-finalists Six boys made the Broken Bay Team

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Oztag • Year 7 Team participated in Central Coast Regional Pool Rounds • Year 8 Team were the Central Coast Regional Champions Futsal • Under 14 Red Team were the Central Coast Regional Quarter-finalist • Under 14 Black Team participated in Central Coast Regional Pool Rounds Rugby League • • • • • • • • • • •

Under 13 Red Team were the Central Coast All Schools Semi-Finalists Under 13 Black Team participated in Central Coast All Schools Pool Rounds Under 14 Red Team were the Central Coast Catholic Schools Champions Under 14 Black Team participated in Central Coast Catholic Schools Pool Rounds Under 15 Team were the Central Coast All Schools Champions Seven boys made the Broken Bay team Four boys made the SICC/President’s teams Under 16 Team were the Central Coast All Schools Champions Open Team were the Central Coast All Schools Champions Twelve boys made the Broken Bay Team Five boys made the SICC/President’s Teams

AFL 9’s • • • • •

Year 7 and 8 Red Team were Central Coast All Schools Finalists Year 7 and 8 Red Team participated in the Hunter/Central Coast Regional Pool Rounds Year 7 and 8 Black Team were Central Coast All Schools Pool Rounds Year 9-12 Red Team were Central Coast All Schools Finalists Year 9-12 Red Team were Hunter/Central Coast Regional Runners-Up

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Sport We also had the following students chosen in NSWCCC Representative Teams: NSWCCC Cricket Under 19’s: Tom Owen, Nick Toohey NSWCCC Waterpolo: Bryn O’Grady- Cousins, Taine Beavis NSWCCC Golf: Riley Millers NSWCCC Swimming: Tahj Regattieri, Taine Beavis, Nick Green, Kyle Graham, Daniel McLoughlin, Ryan Green NSWCCC Touch Football Opens: Owen Flaherty, Tyler Moriarty, Toby Paterson AFL U15’s: Jack Roberts NSWCCC Basketball Under 18: Cody Wells NSWCCC Rugby League Under 15: Matt Humphries NSWCCC Rugby League Under 18: Dan Peters NSWCCC Rugby Union Under 18: Lulu Paea, Charlie Cartwright, Charlie Crimmings, Kai Wheelock On top of this success, we also had some outstanding individuals shine in their chosen sports. Their highlights included: • Daniel McLoughlin win the 100 & 200m Butterfly and 2nd in the 50m Butterfly at the NSW All Schools Carnival. Daniel was recognised for his wonderful performance by being awarded a NSWCCC Blue Award. • Tom Owen chosen in the NSW All Schools U19 Merit Cricket Team. • Owen Flaherty awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Touch Football, and • Lulu Paea chosen in the NSW All Schools Firsts Team and from this was selected in the Australian Schoolboys President’s Merit Team. Lulu was recognised for his wonderful performance by being awarded a NSWCCC Blue Award. And then at the start of Term 3, school and sport was put on hold for 2021. We managed to fit in and achieve a lot in the often uncertain times and eventual stoppage for sport. Again, I want to thank the coaches and managers of our teams, for giving up their time to guide the young men of St Edward’s. I would also like to personally thank Mr Scott Murray in his role as Assistant Leader of Learning – Sport, for his professionalism, invaluable knowledge, and assistance with sport here at the College.

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Athletics Carnival Jason Carpenter We started the day with the 1500 m races, followed by 200 m races and then the field events. Students moved around the carnival in their age groups competing for House points and the opportunity to represent the College at the Broken Bay Athletics Carnival. To break this up the boys came back to the velodrome in the middle of the day for a lunch break and the running of the 400 m races. The boys then returned to the final field events before returning to the velodrome for the 100 m finals and the relays. Highlights for the day included: Age Champions Under 12 Malcolm Hawkins Knights Under 13 Riley Carmody-Smith Knights Under 14 Jay Clarke Spillane Under 15 Christopher Rae Knights Lincoln Markulin Knights Under 16 Aymn Hamilton Spillane Opens Hayden Maher Knights Records Tom Lawton Under 16 400m Jay Clarke Under 14 Shot Put

54.20sec 13.40m

Doolan Spillane

House Competition 1st Knights 2nd Spillane 3rd Shanahan 4th Doolan

1264 points 1030 points 911 points 900 points

A big thank you to both staff and students present on the day. The staff are just fantastic at getting in and keeping the day running, despite the fact we had no power for much of the carnival. The students’ behaviour and participation were, by far the best I have seen in my time at the College. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions the BBSSSA and CCC carnivals did not go ahead.

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Swimming Carnival Jason Carpenter On Tuesday 23 February we finally got the opportunity to run the revised College Swimming Selection Carnival. Sixty-two students registered for events across the six age groups and made their way down to Gosford Pool. An overcast, windy, and chilly day confronted our swimmers. What the carnival lacked in atmosphere, the boys certainly made up for it with their competitive spirit and behaviour on the day. Some fantastic racing took place with several very close heats testing the video replay, amounting to several discussions from the Judges and Timekeepers before the results were awarded. The following Age Champions were crowned on the day: Under 12 Cooper Smith Knights Under 13 Tahj Regattieri Shanahan Under 14 Archie Carpenter Doolan Under 15 Ashton Walters Knights Under 16 Jayden Redfern Doolan Opens Daniel McLoughlin Doolan The modified program allowed us some flexibility with the events we ran on the day. Instead of the usual house relays, we decided to run an all-age relay for each House and a ‘Champions of Champions Race’ that was handicapped for each of our 50 m Freestyle Age Group Champions. While the conditions did not lend themselves to breaking records, the competition between the House Groups was very close. The final outcome saw Doolan (White) being crowned Champions for 2021 in a very close result over Shanahan. The final scores were as follows: Doolan Shanahan Knights Spillane

265 points 260 points 233 points 204 points

Congratulations to all our winners who represented the College at the Broken Bay (BBSSSA) Swimming Carnival at SPOAC, Homebush.

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AFL Years 7 and 8

Michael Lord

A beautiful sunny day greeted the boys for the AFL 9’s competition. This was the first time the interschool competition was played in this format with only nine players on the field and played on a rectangular ground. This meant that the St Edward’s team didn’t have a great deal of experience in this format but they sure made up for it with lots of enthusiasm. As a result, St Edward’s was able to field two teams in the Junior division with representatives from Years 7 and 8. It took the first game to get our heads around the rules and to alter our game plan, but these changes started to pay off as the boys were more successful. They were able, in the end, to win more than they lost in the round robin format which should have seen at least one St Edward’s team progress to the regional games however these games were cancelled in the same fashion as many other events this year. Now that these students have gained valuable experience, we are looking forward to what could be in the coming season. Stay tuned!

Team Members

Max Armour, Ruben Borg, Josh Brown, Noah Darwin, Finn Giddings, Callum Griffin, Joshua Hawkins, David Hunt, Daniel Knox, Noah Matthews, Thomas McArdle, Arian McGuiness, Max Oteiwi, Eden Pearson, Archie Price, Tahj Regattieri, Matthew Robinson, Zach Sammunt, Luke Shereb, Archie Smith, Cohen Sutton, Jake Taylor, Logan Treble, Hamish Watson

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Opens

Scott Murray

Opens AFL 9’s – Central Coast Schools Event This year was the second instalment of the new look schools competition, with AFL 9’s being presented. Playing out of the Passage Rd, Bateau Bay fields, the event was similar in format to last year with smaller fields and team sizes, along with the introduction of the AFL 9’s ball. A much lighter weight ball proved to be quite challenging for our boys, many of whom play regular weekend AFL together. No contact, kicking within zones and minimal movement when running meant a thorough revision of our game plan after the first half of our first game. Comprised mostly of Year 10 players and a couple of Year 11 and a single Year 12, our team was certainly one of the youngest on the field, but the weekend experience proved to be most beneficial. Our carnival record for the day finished three wins and one loss, with victories over Lisarow, Gorokan and Wadalba, with our single loss against a much older and sizeable Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College. Our good win/loss record enabled us to proceed through to the Hunter-Central Coast schools event in June. Opens AFL 9’s Hunter-Central Coast Schools Event A very wet morning presented us our first challenge. The experience gained from the Central Coast schools carnival was going to prove invaluable against the regional teams. Having won on forfeit in the first round, we won our next game convincingly versus St Pius X Newcastle and this followed up with a rematch against our Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College foes. This time around though the tables were turned and St Edward’s ran out convincing victors. The following match saw the boys get ahead of themselves and overthink everything tactically. We were defeated by St Catherine’s Singleton and were forced to regroup where our win/loss record with points for/ against moving us into the carnival final vs MacKillop College Warnervale, with a team comprised predominantly of Year 12 students who were far too classy and used their height and speed to move the ball around the field. Looking towards 2022, St Edward’s certainly has the depth and experience to once again challenge at this event. Another fun day away from the academic side of school where our boys were once again acknowledged not only for their on field play, but their off field demeanour. Fabulous ambassadors for our College and I look forward to doing it all again with these fine young men again next year.

Team Members

Levi Bailey, Ethan Hays, Bailey Lavin, Thomas Lawton, Mitchell Leete, Hayden Maher, Marley Medina, Chris Murray, Flynn Peters, Jack Roberts, Liam Roche, Ben Stansfield, Alec Walters, Callum Walters

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Basketball Opens

Richard Ellis

BBSSSA Tournament The Broken Bay tournament had us compete in seven games across the day. This proved to be a gruelling challenge and we used every player in a large squad to share the load. The team started slowly and recorded a close win against St Leo’s Catholic College. However, we were not so lucky in our second game, going down to St Brigid’s Catholic College in a very sluggish performance. The team rallied after this and won the next 5 games straight. The boys brushed aside teams from St Paul’s Catholic College, MacKillop Catholic College, to set up a tournament final against Mater Maria Catholic College, who we had just previously played and beaten. The boys ran away with the game to record a powerful 23 point victory. Results Win St Edward’s vs St Leo’s 40-35 Loss St Edward’s vs St Brigid’s 29-35 Win St Edward’s vs St Peter’s 38-27 Win St Edward’s vs St Paul’s 46-19 Win St Edward’s vs MacKillop 62-16 Win St Edward’s vs Mater Maria 32-17 Win St Edward’s vs Mater Maria (Final) 43-20

NSWCCC Tournament The team travelled to Penrith for the NSWCCC State tournament, held at the Penrith basketball stadium. We knew that this would be a rigorous test and that there would be no easy games. First up we faced a spirited Mater Dei Catholic College from Wagga Wagga. The group started the game strongly, however, Mater Dei did not back off and pushed us all the way to a 4035 victory. A much stronger outfit in St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour jumped out to an early lead against us in the second game with some strong finishing and tough defence. We found ourselves down at half time, but rallied in the final quarter to win the game 44-38. In our last game of the day, we were pitched against St Clare’s College, Plumpton. The bench players took over this contest and we ran out comfortable 66-22 winners. A new day and our toughest opponent by far took the court against us, in what proved to be one of our flatter performances. Marcelin College, Randwick were outstanding at both ends of the floor, in an excellent display of schoolboy basketball. Despite the loss, the team progressed to the tournament quarter-finals,

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where we faced Marist Brothers College, Kogarah. Our opponents took the lead in what proved to be a low scoring contest. However, our strong defence and transition scoring ensured we would progress to the semi-finals. A strong 40-28 victory ensured we entered the top four. Holy Spirit College, Belambi raced away to a strong lead and we weren’t able to recover. Their style of play, along with some extremely talented players were too much to handle and we bowed out of the competition to the eventual champions 23-41. Cody Wells, Matthew Marsters and Parker Robinson were outstanding throughout the tournament. Cody and Parker’s skill and desire to win were unparalleled when they took the court. Matthew Marsters was our biggest presence in the keyway and our top rebounder for the tournament. Credit also to our young players, Luke Marsters, Harry Bates and Jack Roberts, who were unphased by the bigger and older opposition. Every member of the squad played a pivotal role in both tournaments and should be congratulated on finishing as BBSSSA Champions and NSWCCC 3rd Place. Cody Wells was also selected in the NSWCCC Team to play in the State Titles against CIS and CHS. Results Win St Edward’s vs Mater Dei, Wagga Wagga 40-35 Win St Edward’s vs St John Paul’s, Coffs Harbour 44-38 Win St Edward’s vs St Clare’s, Plumpton 66-22 Loss St Edward’s vs Marcelin College, Randwick 32 -63 QF Win St Edward’s vs Marist Brothers, Kogarah 40-28 SF Loss St Edward’s vs Holy Spirit, Belambi 23-41

The Opens Basketball Team

Team Members

Harry Bates, Otis Farrugia, Ulysses Fotofili, Tyler Francis, Ronan Grattan, Wilheim Hieber, Samuel James, Luke Marsters, Matthew Marsters, Harrison Martin, Cooper Richardson, Jack Roberts, Parker Robinson, Cody Wells

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Cross Country BBSSSA

Jason Carpenter

On Monday 10 May, our team of 28 runners competed in the Broken Bay Cross Country, held at St Ives Showground. A beautiful sunny day greeted the runners prior to the course walk. This year the course had been modified due to a COVID mobile testing facility and filming for a production on one of the adjacent fields. The course at times was a little confusing but most of our boys had few problems navigating it.

Under 14’s Age Medalists

The team was very successful, highlights included: • Deakin Wright (Under 14), Keenan White (Under 15) and Luke Foster (Under 16) winning their respective age races. • The Under 13’s (Eden Pearson, Asher Armstrong and Harrison Ryan), Under 14’s (Deakin Wright, Cruz McMahon and Riley Turner) and the Under 16’s (Luke Foster, Will Browning and Tom Lawton) winning their respective age division team competition.

Under 16’s Age Medalists

12 boys qualifying (students mentioned above as well as Calan Tucker and Koby Salter) for the Broken Bay Team to contest the NSWCCC Cross Country at Eastern Creek Raceway. All the boys were very supportive of each other on the day and well behaved. A big thank you to Ms Moulton and Mr Butt for assisting with the team on the day and manning a checkpoint. Team Members

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Asher Armstrong, Ben Blunt, Will Browning, Taylin Burgess, Riley Carmody-Smith, Callum Casar, Eoin Cullen, Lachlan Donafee, Luke Foster, Thomas Hall, Ronan Hope, Cooper Jones, Thomas Lawton, Oscar Mahoney, Cruz McMahon, Marley Medina, Murphy Owen, Eden Pearson, Kale Puata, Harry Ryan, Koby Salter, Ari Sullivan, Eamon Thompson, Kai Tower, Calan Tucker, Riley Turner, Nate Vaughan, Keenan White, Deakin Wright

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Enjoying the BBSSSA Carnival

NSWCCC

Jason Carpenter

On Tuesday 8 June, thirteen St Edward’s students travelled down to Eastern Creek Raceway to contest the NSWCCC Cross Country Championships. The boys did a fantastic job of representing the College and achieving the following results: Under 13

(80 competitors)

Under 14

(66 competitors)

Eden Pearson 39th Deakin Wright 22nd Asher Armstrong 38th Riley Turner 46th Harrison Ryan 56th Cruz McMahon 32nd

Under 15

(68 competitors)

Under 16

(66 competitors)

Keenan White 22nd Luke Foster 17th Will Browning 32nd Tom Lawton 44th Calan Tucker 42nd Koby Salter 37th Under 18 (50 competitors) Kyle Graham 11th

Team Members

Asher Armstrong, Will Browning, Luke Foster, Kyle Graham, Tom Lawton, Cruz McMahon, Eden Pearson, Harrison Ryan, Koby Salter, Calan Tucker, Riley Turner, Keenan White, Deakin Wright

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Football Junior

Jay Brown

On Wednesday 16 June the Under 13’s Football team travelled to Cromer Park to compete in the BBSSSA Football Championships. Our first match against MacKillop Catholic College saw Isaac Phillips scoring an early goal from a corner kick with a final result of 1-1 draw. Second match saw the team find their feet and move the ball round with a lot more confidence and the boys won 1-0. The team really hit their straps against St Brigid’s Catholic College winning 6-0. Sam Hughes was the star of the show in this match scoring four goals. Reid Spokes and Cooper Hall also scored in this match showing real talent as they moved through their opposition with unmatched skills. Game three saw the defence in our team tested against a tough St Leo’s Catholic College side. Shumba Mutokoyi and Arian McGuinness held our back line in solidly and both our goal keepers Lincoln Gottardo and Zach Sammut were tested. Thankfully the team came away with a 2-1 win. The final match was hard fought and won against St Augustine’s Catholic College. This truly was a clash of the titans for the gala day. Both teams came out firing, but a through ball saw Isaac Phillips run away and blast the ball into the top left corner of the goal. Second half was tense as St Augustine’s took a free kick just outside the 18 yard box which hit the cross bar, eventually secured by our defence and cleared away. Overall our boys played not only with skill but passion and sportsmanship, doing our College proud.

The Junior Football Team

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Luke Abbott, George Barry, Jaxon Burgess, Oscar Byrnes, Rylie Carmody-Smith, Callum Cassar, Jeremy Cipollione, Ben Francis, Lincoln Gottardo, Cooper Hall, Sam Hughes, David Hunt, Arian McGuinnes, Jack Minehan, Shumba Mutokoyi, Murphy Owen, Isaac Phillips, Luke Rissoti, Zach Sammut, Oliver Sky, Reid Spokes, Kai Tower

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Intermediate

Nathan Marks

Congratulations to the students who travelled to Cromer Park for the Intermediate Football gala day held in April. They were unlucky not to come away with the win, but the boys should be commended on their efforts in four, fast paced games. In the first fixture they played St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly and salvaged a 0-0 draw. There were minimal chances and both teams failed to convert. MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale team were the team to beat and St Edward’s College played them in their second fixture. St Edward’s were down 0-2 early but the boys managed to fight their way back, unluckily losing the game 2-3. Well done to Aiden Ellis and Leo Hong who were the goal scorers. The third fixture required St Edward’s to win by 5 goals. They played all-out attack and came away with a 2-0 win over St Augustine’s Catholic College, Brookvale. Andrew Nguyen and Marley Medina both found the net, however, it was not enough to certify St Edward’s a semi final place. Coming third in a tough Pool A meant St Edward’s played third in Pool B for a 5th place playoff. All tactics and formation went out the window and the boys experimented and played in positions they have never played before. Congratulations to Roman Cunico for keeping a clean sheet and Tahj Werner for being a rock in defence. We were able to beat St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah 4-0 but it was also great to see the boys out having fun in a sporting competition that they hadn’t been apart of for two years.

The Intermediate Football Team

Team Members

Oliver Bettison, Roman Cunico, Aiden Ellis, Jeremy Hibbert, Leo Hong, Marley Medina, Andrew Nguyen, Finn Palvquist, Xavier Reid, Isaac Ryan, Harrison Stiffle, Calan Tucker, Beau Watson, Tahj Werner

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Football Opens

John Griffin

Gala Day - Cromer Park The boys played well all day, winning their pool comfortably. However, in the semi-final they lost 1-0 against St Paul’s College, Manly despite dominating the match. This was a hard defeat for the players but there were some outstanding moments of the tournament. Namely, a fine solo effort by Charlie Entwistle and a backflip celebration from Harry Vodicka. St Edward’s College had a number of students selected for the BBSSSA squad. This included, Jude Rankin, Samuel Beatson, Josef Lewis, Charlie Entwistle, Theo Ogundana-Watson and Byron Bird. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions the BBSSSA games did not go ahead.

The Junior Football Team Jeremy Hibbert

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Theo Ogundana-Watson

Samuel Beatson, Byron Bird, Nathan Butler, Calvin Edwards, Charlie Entwistle, Otis Farrugia, Hudson Fuller, Kit Gillings, Jeremy Hibbert, Josef Louis, Harrison Newman, Theo Ogundana-Watson, Jude Rankin, James Stiffle, Harry Vodicka

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Football Bill Turner Cup

Alex Powell

With what has been such an interrupted year of sport, it was great for the boys to be able to represent the College in the prestigious Bill Turner Cup. The squad consisted of a mix of exciting and talented players across Years 8 to 10. The first round of the tournament kicked off at Erina High school where the boys put in a very commanding performance to run out 14-1 winners. There was some brilliant football played with some cracking goals scored. Onto the next round where we found ourselves against a strong Terrigal High Team. After an even first half the boys started to find their stride and ran out winners thanks to a 3-1 margin. Into the semi-finals of the Central Coast region where we found ourselves up against Gosford High who we have had some great games against over the last few years. The team started really strong, dominating possession and moving the ball around with ease and precision. It was against the run of play that Gosford went 1-0 up but this did not deter the boys from playing their brand of football. We soon equalised and then laid siege to the Gosford goal, some fantastic goalkeeping and some off erratic shooting kept the game in the balance until Gosford once again scored from a break away. Into the final stages of the game the boys pushed for an equaliser and were once more undone by a quick Gosford break who ran out winners by 3-1. The team can certainly hold their heads high and both Mr Marks and I were proud of their efforts and enjoyed watching them play the beautiful game. I look forward to seeing them develop in their football journeys.

The Bill Turner Cup Team

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Cooper Briggs, Leo Hong, Matt Kairouz, Tristan Jackson, Joel Parrelli, Cooper Pegler, Seth Short, Michael Sikuka, Gryffyn Stevenson, Harrison Stiffle, Ari Sullivan, Jesse Wanjobi, Dan McCarthy, Cameron Wehrle, Tahj Werner

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Friday Activities Scott Murray Following our interrupted 2020 program due to COVID-19 restrictions, 2021 began with a whole new world of promise. We had blue skies, boys running around laughing and engaging in activities. We had fish being caught, bowling pins knocked over, weights ‘being pumped’ and bicycle tyres burning rubber for kilometres each and every week. Rotation in the intra-House competition was becoming more and more competitive each week as the points accumulated were counted towards the result of the College House Cup. Competition is certainly fuelled by young men trying to become number one! As we moved towards winter, we once again had the rug pulled from underneath us and the Friday Activities program was again halted due to COVID-19 for almost the entirety of Semester 2 with the boys forced into a return to Home Based Learning. There was light at the end of the tunnel and as we moved into November and higher vaccination rates, we once again had a return to play. There was indeed a breath of excitement in the boys as it meant no Friday classes inside and once again, being outside and enjoying the opportunities. We can all look towards 2022 with some positivity and a welcome return to our ‘new normal’.

Fishing at Gosford

Ice Skating at Erina

Rotation Sports

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Futsal Futsal

Richard Ellis

Black Team St Edward’s Black team put in some memorable performances, especially considering the level of opposition. The team recorded two hard fought draws and were seconds from winning their last game. The boys were outplayed by Narrabeen Sports College and were unfortunate to be beaten late on by Brisbane Water Secondary College. Michael Sikuka and Chiko Katsande both produced good, consistent performances throughout the tournament, while Jet Camilleri and Cooper Spinks produced some spectacular saves. Unfortunately, the boys needed to win their last match to progress to the quarter-finals, but it wasn’t to be. The boys represented the College with vigour and excellent sportsmanship. Black Team Results: St Edward’s College vs Brisbane Water Secondary College - 3-5 loss St Edward’s College vs Narrabeen Sports College B - 1-6 loss St Edward’s College vs Lake Munmorah - 2-2 draw St Edward’s College vs Asquith Boys - 3-3 draw

Futsal Black Team

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Black Team: Jet Camilleri, Callum Cassar, Chiko Katsande, William Lyons, Michael Sikuka, Cooper Spinks, Rowan Talbot, Ethan Wuest

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Red Team St Edward’s Red team progressed to the quarter-final stages against some very talented opposition from both Sydney and the Central Coast. The boys played extremely well against seasoned opposition, eventually falling to Narrabeen Sports High in a hard-fought quarter-final match. Mathis Limpkin was outstanding on goal, thwarting many attacking raids right at the death. Riley Carmody-Smith played a leading role at the pivot position. His experience coming to the fore in tight situations on the court. Cooper Hall and Cooper Pegler both worked extremely hard and were both outstanding in the first win against Narrabeen Sports College. The team started well, but were unable to score against an excellent Central Coast Sports College, eventually falling to a 0-1 defeat. However, they won the next two encounters, which saw them secure a quarter-final birth. Tristan Jackson, Fletcher Sommerville and Murphy Owen worked hard in defence to help secure two vital wins. The quarter-final was a tense affair, the team played some of their best futsal, but couldn’t convert in front of goal. The boys represented the College with tenacity and good sportsmanship. Red Team Results: St Edward’s College vs Central Coast Sports College – 0-1 loss St Edward’s College vs Narrabeen Sports College - 3-1 win St Edward’s College vs Narara Valley B - 9-0 win St Edward’s College vs Narrabeen Sports College 1-3 loss (quarter final)

Futsal Red Team

Team Members

Red Team: Cooper Briggs, Riley Carmody-Smith, Darcy De Vries, Cooper Hall, Tristan Jackson, Mathis Limpkin, Murphy Owen, Cooper Pegler, Fletcher Sommerville

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Oztag Years 7 and 8

Rebecca Elliott and Katie Moon

St Edward’s College was represented by two junior teams at the Central Coast All Schools Oztag Gala Day. After numerous trials, due to the amount of students who wanted to represent the College, it was clear that the teams were going to be strong. Year 7 Team The Year 7 team were in a competitive pool and only narrowly missed a place in the finals by finishing third. The boys comfortably won their first game against Green Point Christian College. They narrowly lost their second game after they were down 4-0 in the opening minutes against Northlakes High School. They showed resilience and determination to make a comeback and narrowly lose the game 4-3. The game against Wadalba High School was extremely challenging as they were a well drilled and very experienced team. The final pool game against Gorokon High School saw the boys win comfortably and finish the day on a high. The support of the parents and the sportsmanship shown by the players added to the success and enjoyment of the day.

Year 8 Team Our Year 8 team demonstrated their outstanding ability, winning all of the games in their pool by a considerable margin. The finals proved to be a bit tougher and in the grand final against Tumbi High School there were a few nervous moments on the sideline, but the boys’ structure proved unbeatable when they took home the win 4-2. The sportsmanship and teamwork which was displayed throughout the day was commendable and it was amazing to see them represent the College with such maturity. A special mention to Year 10 students Tyrone Dorell and Jackson Herbert who coached the team, and shared their knowledge and experience of the game, which the students clearly benefitted from. A special congratulations to Archie Mesritz who was awarded man of the match in the grand final and received a medal for his efforts. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Champion of Champion tournament did not go ahead.

Team Members

Year 7 Team: Cody Diamond, Taj Gooley, Cooper Hall, Zach Herring, Bray Kurzydlo, Nixon Lavin, Brady Mackay, Will McClelland, Arian McGuinness, Tahj Regattieri, Billy Sands, Ryan Smith Year 8 Team: Josh Brown, Archie Carpenter, Darcy de Vries, Sam Flakus, Tom Flynn, Sam Logan, Will Lynch, Archie Mesritz, Caleb Peterson, Luke Shereb, Fletcher Sommerville, Harper Turner, Riley Turner

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Year 7 Team

Year 8 Team

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Public Speaking/Debating Katie Moon Model United Nations Assembly Both our senior and junior teams spoke with confidence and demonstrated their extensive knowledge on each of the resolutions. The junior team in particular, who were representing the United States of America, were attacked from all sides and did a great job defending their difficult position. It was a fantastic day where the boys could develop their understanding of the vital role of the United Nations and build on their speaking skills. Congratulations to our senior team Jett and Jai Heaney who were delegates for France, and to our junior team Blake Downs, Daniel Herd, and Jayden Redfern who demonstrated admirable commitment and teamwork throughout the day.

France MUNA Team

USA MUNA Team

Rostrum Voice of Youth Daniel Herd of Year 10 and Lachlan Herd of Year 8 represented St Edward’s College in the Rostrum Voice of Youth public speaking competition. This is a national competition that sees speakers from schools around Australia present their ideas on a topic of their choosing. As a senior representative, Daniel delivered an eight-minute speech (no easy feat) and was in a pool with Year 11 and 12 students. Congratulations to Daniel for presenting a considered response to the treatment of women with which he won his round! Lachlan also presented an outstanding speech on success despite adversity, and while he did not place in his round, he received high praise from the adjudicators. Congratulations to both of these young men for their hard work and commitment, their intelligence and insight is inspiring.

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Daniel Herd represented St Edward’s in the regional finals of the Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition at Abbotsleigh. This final saw students from Sydney and the Central Coast deliver an eight-minute speech and a three-minute impromptu speech with the winner progressing to the state final. Again, Daniel proved to be a strong competitor and while he did not place, he is to be commended for competing in such a rigorous competition against students who were, for the most part, in Years 11 and 12. Congratulations, Daniel on your ability to capture an audience. The prepared speech was outstanding, but equally impressive is the ability to produce an engaging and considered impromptu speech – it is not easy to create a speech on the spot and deliver it to an audience without rehearsing! Plain English Speaking Jayden Redfern and Daniel Herd represented St Edward’s in the Plain English Speaking Competition. Jayden and Daniel demonstrated their outstanding public speaking ability commanding the attention of their audience and demonstrating thorough knowledge of their topics nuclear disarmament, and the ill treatment of women, respectively. Although Jayden and Daniel did not place in this round they received positive feedback from the adjudicator, and teachers from other schools commented on how well they spoke on the day. Congratulations to both Jayden and Daniel for their commitment to public speaking and, in particular, on their impromptu speeches that were engaging, relevant, and topical – it was fantastic to watch! Debating This year, like a lot of other events, debating was not possible for most of the year – even in a virtual setting. Fortunately, our Year 10 debating team were able to participate in one debate before we went into lockdown. Congratulations to Jayden Redfern, Daniel Herd, Blake Downs and Ben Stansfield on an outstanding debate. These young men demonstrated their ability to be critical thinkers and work as a team, and their oratory skills are second to none.

Daniel & Lachlan Herd

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Rugby League Under 13’s

Jackson English and Michael Gentle

This year, over 60 Eddies boys trialled for the Under 13’s rugby league teams. It is always rewarding coaching these teams as it is the first time a lot of the students have represented the College and there is a great sense of pride. After a trial at school the boys were selected into two teams and both teams got to play at the Central Coast gala day on the 20 May. It was great to be there whilst the boys got their jerseys for the first time. Red Team: The boys played Kincumber High School first and had a decisive win. We were able to rotate the players and give players a chance to play in different positions. A standout for me in this game was Tom Smith who played outstanding on the day and was unstoppable! Our second game saw us come up against MacKillop Catholic College. From a mistake from the very first kick off the boys didn’t get their hands on the ball and after giving away several penalties MacKillop started to run away with the game scoring multiple times. The second half saw the boys hold onto the ball and gain momentum, however the damage had been done in the first half and the boys lost the game. Toa Paea was a standout in the game and really stood up to the challenge. Although the boys lost, they learnt a valuable lesson on resilience and character. Even though they were behind on the score board at half time they never gave up and were the better team in the second half. Our last game we needed to win by a lot to give ourselves a chance of making the semi-finals. Our boys did not disappoint and after 24 min of game time they had scored 50 points against Terrigal High School. Nixon Lavin and Luca Dimech both had inspiring games and made clear line breaks. After playing three games the boys were lucky enough to make the finals. They were cheered on by the other St Edward’s team and although they all gave it their best the opposition were just too good. Highlights for me would have to include the captaincy of Harrison Ryan. He showed great signs of leadership both on and off the field and he should be commended for his efforts. Secondly, it was great to see both teams supporting each other and sharing the pride in wearing the Black and Red. Each game the Eddies team that was not playing made a tunnel for the other Eddies team and cheered them on regardless of the score. Finally, it was great to see the passion amongst all the boys, from the trial to the training sessions, to the game. Black Team: Annual reports are strange things and this sporting report on the Under 13 St Edward’s, rugby league “Black” team is no different. The report reflects on the season passed, one that included great excitement, hard fought wins, a disappointing loss and an interruption to not only the Rugby League season but also life as we know it.

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Our season started in early Term 1 where trials were held for the Under 13 players. Lunch time training sessions in the lead up to the Central Coast All-Schools Tournament at Berkeley Vale in mid-May showed that the boys were committed and looking forward to representing the College for the first time. On the morning of the Central Coast All-Schools Tournament, the boys were presented with their College socks for the first time. Mr Dell, a long time rugby league stalwart of the College, spoke to the boys about the honour and history that comes with playing for ‘Eddies’. He spoke about players past who have gone on to reach the highest of accolades whilst playing rugby league and that when you are on the field playing for ‘Eddies’, you ‘bleed Black and Red’. Nerves about the opposition were quickly settled in game one and the boys went about their business with strong defence and attacking ball play to secure an easy win. Confidence was high in game two and the boys scored tries with ease. They were getting themselves ready for a win in game three to advance to the semi-finals. Unfortunately, the last game did not go to plan and the boys lost in a very close encounter. Ball control in the final minutes meant the difference between a win and loss. A loss in the pool games meant that the boys had to rely on other games going their way if they wanted to advance into the semi-finals. The team waited patiently only to find out that they did not progress. At the completion of the day, spirits were high knowing that there were more games to play in the season. As we know, everything ended quicker than anticipated and all we can hope for is that when it’s time to play rugby league again we do so with fresh and grateful eyes. Congratulations to all the boys who came together to represent the College. It’s an absolute pleasure to be involved with such a fine group of young men. Under 13’s Rugby League Team Members

Red Team: Luca Dimech, Harrison Fitler, Kobie Flanders, Taj Gooley, Zach Herring, Rhonan Hope, Nixon Lavin, Jaxon Macintosh, Brady Mackay, Jayden Moggs, Kallum Moggs, Toa Paea, Lachlan Park, Brendan Ratay, Max Roth, Harrison Ryan, Billy Sands, Tyrone Sayers Black Team: Asher Armstrong, Ben Brown, Coby Diamond, Charlie Fennel, Hayden Fernley, Will Ferrari, Meihana Gardner, Reggie Gooley, Archie Hall, Coby Neilly, Luca Norris, Will McClelland, Ryley McIver, Lachlan Park, Brendan Ratay, Tahj Regattieri, Max Roth, Harry Rutherford, Cooper Smith, Oliver Staples, Kobi Straker, Ajay Yates

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Rugby League Under 14’s

Joshua Mantellato and John Moloney

Central Coast Catholic Schools Rugby League Gala Day - College Oval The opportunity to play in front of the school was enough motivation to get the boys up for a great day of Rugby League. The format for the day involved each team playing each other, with the winner being first past the post. The Under 14 winner would progress to the next round of the Cochrane Cup and the Central Coast All Schools Grand Final. The winner of the Open’s would also progress to the Central Coast All Schools Grand Final Day. In the Under 14’s due to our abundance of footballers, we submitted two teams (Red and Black) to compete on the day. Both teams played four games each and showed the big crowd at the College what they had to offer. Team Red went through the day undefeated and progressed through to the grand final to be held in Week 10. The final game of the day provided the College with the most highlights with Jay Clarke scoring two scorching tries down the right edge and Kieran Dafter also scoring a longrange solo try from within his own half. With the impressive leadership of Archer Mesritz and precise kicking game of Sam Flakus, the boys managed to win the final game of the day 28-0 in front of a vocal crowd to progress through to the grand final. Other special mentions for the day goes to Cameron Day, Oscar Mahoney, and Tyson Finn. The Under 14 Black Team played their friends from the Red Team. The Reds are a very good side and managed to hold the ball for most of the game, winning 22 to nil. The Black Team tried very hard in defence. Unfortunately, a few errors were quite costly. The boys then played St Peter’s Catholic College, losing 6 nil and MacKillop Catholic College losing 12 nil. In both these games the Black Team improved out of sight. Their defence against St Peter’s who were consistently attacking our line was outstanding. We won the final game against St Brigid’s Catholic College on a forfeit as they had sustained a few injuries. Thank you to all the boys who represented the College. It was an enjoyable day, and your sportsmanship is to be commended. Team Members

Black Team: Tom Flynn, Nick Herkess-Thomas, Cooper Jones, Aidan Knott, Sam Logan, Blade Marquart, Brayden O’Leary, Caleb Peterson, Harry Robinson, Logan Treble, Cooper Wheelock, Declan Willmott, Ben Willoughby, Donovan Wright, Saxon Young Red Team: Noah Best-Minto, Joshua Brown, Luke Cherub, Jay Clarke, Kieran Dafter, Cameron Day, Tyson Finn, Sam Flakus, Riley Gardner, Max Leaitua, Oscar Mahoney, Archer Mesritz, Brooklyn Roberts, Harper Turner, Ryley Turner, Kieran White, Deakin Wright

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Rugby League Under 14’s Red Team

Joshua Mantellato

The Under 14’s Rugby League side played in the next round against St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar at Cessnock Sports Ground. The game began well for the boys scoring an early try through Jay Clarke which was converted by Sam Flakus. Lochinvar drew level 2 minutes later but our boys composed themselves and went into the halftime break with a handy 16-6 lead. The second half produced the same result with Jay Clarke claiming his hat-trick and Donovan Wright scoring a powerful try from 25 meters out. Other try scorers were Riley Turner and Kieran White. We finished with a convincing 32-12 win and progressed through to the next round to be played in Port Macquarie.

Under 15’s

Tony Herringe

Annual Trial vs Patrician Brothers, Blacktown: The game began well for St Edward’s with great charges from the forwards and slick work from the backs. This gave our boys plenty of confidence, but Blacktown were not going to go away without a fight. As the game progressed Blacktown showed their great depth and began to dominate both on the field and the score board. The tough tackling from all players and organised attack was a feature of this highly entertaining contest. At full time St Edward’s narrowly won the game. Central Coast Metro Cup: St Edward’s were successful in winning this competition and were due to go to Sydney and represent the Central Coast against the other winners from Sydney, unfortunately COVID put a stop to this. Results from the Metro Cup: Game 1 St Edward’s College 12 - Northlakes High School 0 Game 2 St Edward’s College 6 - Terrigal High School 6 Game 3 St Edward’s College 18 - Brisbane Water High School 0 Game 4 St Edward’s College 2 - Terrigal High School 0

(Semi-final)

This final was an amazing contest with awesome defence shown by both sides. The boys played some really good football on the day and are to be congratulated on their sportsmanship and the way they represented the College on and off the field. Special thanks to Mr Alex Rozario for his assistance and footy knowledge on the day. Team Members

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Rex Allwood, Kory Botting, Sean Bullen, Harry Burgess, Cohen Crook, Harley Dimech, Harry Fennell, Jared Gilston, Cooper Grady, Matt Humphries, Kaelan Markey, Sam Nowalinski, Taj Oehm, Tevita Paea, Tom Roth, Zac Straker, Luther Thomas, Lachlan Tibbutt, Devonte Vaotuva

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Rugby League Under 16’s

Jason Carpenter

Central Coast All School Carnival On Thursday 27 May, the Under 16 Rugby League team headed to Erina Oval to contest the Central Coast All Schools Carnival. The team played pool games against Wadalba High School (winning 18-6), Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (winning 14-10) and Northlakes High School (winning 22-4). A combination of great teamwork, and some fantastic individual play saw the team comfortably progress to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, the boys came up against a determined Terrigal High School side with a few individuals we needed to contain. The team did a great job of this and ran away winners 22-4. A big thank you to Lachlan Gibson who stepped in at the last minute to assist with the team. Central Coast All Schools Grand Final It did not take long for the boys to kick into gear. The nerves seemed to settle, and we started to make in-roads through the middle, led by Atticus and Malachi. From there we were able to attack their edges, with Aymn, Kieran and Tyrone taking advantage of the space and time created. Off the back of this we scored some great tries, going to the break leading 22-0. Kieran’s try off the kick-off was a highlight of the half. At the break we spoke about continuing-on with the momentum we had created, pushing up through the middle and attacking their edges. And that was exactly what the team did. Mason Stafford took advantage of some early ball to score a couple of tries late in the half to extend our lead over Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College. Late in the half we had the luxury of resting a few players to back-up for the Open’s game later in the day. The boys ran out eventual winners 38-6. The result sees them crowned Central Coast All School Champions. Unfortunately, this is the last game for the boys this year. With the restructuring of Schoolboy Rugby League – there is no further pathway competitions in the Under 16’s. Well done on a great season boys.

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Harry Bates, Joe Bonham, Tom Breen, Leroy Carter-Mason, Ethan Cohen, Dylan Day, Kieran Diamond, Tyrone Dorrell, Atticus Fotofili, Lachlan Gibson, Callum Gilston, Aymn Hamilton, Jackson Herbert, Will Hodder, Jack Legge, Blaine McIntosh, Emmett Newlands, Malachi Smith, Zane Smith, Mason Stafford, Gabe Stuart

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Opens

Jason Carpenter

Central Coast Rugby League All Schools Grand Final A number of changes and inclusions were made in the Open’s team in the days prior to the game. However, the one consistency was that the boys that came into the team, would do the College proud and play their part in the team, as needed. What eventuated in this game was one of the better performances both Mr Beacroft and I, have seen from an Eddies team. Taking into consideration that we were unable to train in the lead up, it was remarkable how easily the new boys slipped into place and played their role. The team was led by Tyler, who controlled the tempo of the game and the centre of the field, Owen, who added a touch of class in attack and controlled our field position and Beau, who chimed in all over the field when needed. The end result was a resounding win 42-0 against a Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College side boasting a quality team. But the highlight of the day was the work of the unsung players who stepped in and did their work without fanfare. We had first timers, Jackson Ryan, Matt Smith, Jonty Clayton and Cruz Yarnold, who all answered the call-up and played really well individually and in their role in the team. Josh Attard, Lulu Paea, Tommo Peters, Toby Paterson and Ullysees Fotofili, who each had to step-up and play a more senior role for the team. And finally, Tyrone Dorrell, Kieran Diamond, Will Hodder and Atticus Fotofili, who each backed-up from the earlier U16’s game to play for us. The win saw us crowned as Central Coast All Schools Champions. Team Members

Josh Attard, Jonty Clayton, Kieran Diamond, Tyrone Dorrell, Owen Flaherty, Atticus Fotofili, Ullysees Fotofili, Will Hodder, Tyler Moriarty, Beau Newlands, Lulu Paea, Toby Paterson, Tommo Peters, Matt Smith, Nathanial Stanley, Gabe Stuart, Ben Taylor, Cruz Yarnold

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Swimming Representatives BBSSSA

Jason Carpenter

St Edward’s sent a team of 23 competitors to contest the Broken Bay Carnival at SOPAC, Homebush on Thursday 11 March. The team dominated the carnival, achieving some excellent results. Highlights for the day included: • The Opens 4 x 50 m Freestyle Relay team setting a new broken bay record of 1:43:01. The team consisted of: Taine Beavis, Ryan Green, Nick Green and Daniel McLoughlin. • Ashton Walters (16yrs) and Daniel McLoughlin (17+yrs) Age Champions. • Tahj Regattieri (13), Archie Carpenter (14), Jayden Redfern (15) all finishing second in their Age Group. • Winning all seven relays • Clean sweep of the division titles (Junior, Intermediate & Senior) • 19 boys progressing through to the NSWCCC Swimming Carnival on Monday 29 March

Daniel McLoughlin

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Kale Puata

Archie Carpenter

Taine Beavis, Joseph Bonham, Archie Carpenter, Sam Cormack, Cohen Crook, Cashar Darwin, Kyle Graham, Nick Green, Ryan Green, Kye Holliday, Nathan Irvine, Cooper Jones, Ronnie Jordan, Sam Logan, Kye McIntosh, Daniel McLoughlin, Eden Pearson, Kale Puata, Jayden Redfern, Tahj Regattieri, Cooper Smith, Jack Vaughan, Ashton Walters, Deakin Wright

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NSWCCC

Jason Carpenter

Congratulations to Daniel McLoughlin in Year 11, Tajh Regattieri in Year 7, Ryan Green in Year 11, Nick Green in Year 11, Taine Beavis in Year 11 and Nathan Irvine in Year 11 who have all qualified for the NSW All Schools Swimming Carnival on Friday 28 May. The boys had a successful NSWCCC Carnival achieving the following results: Daniel McLoughlin: Gold - 50 m Butterfly (Record)/ 100 m Butterfly/100 m Backstroke/50 m Backstroke. Bronze - 200 m Freestyle Tahj Reggattieri: Silver - 50 m Backstroke Open 4 x 50 m Freestyle Team: Gold - Ryan Green, Taine Beavis, Nick Green, Daniel McLoughlin Open Medley Relay Team: Silver - Ryan Green (Backstroke), Nathan Irvine (Breastroke), Daniel McLoughlin (Butterfly), Taine Beavis (Freestyle)

Team Members

Opens 4 x 50 m Relay Team

Taine Beavis, Joseph Bonham, Archie Carpenter, Sam Cormack, Cohen Crook, Cashar Darwin, Kyle Graham, Nick Green, Ryan Green, Kye Holliday, Nathan Irvine, Ronnie Jordan, Daniel McLoughlin, Eden Pearson, Kale Puata, Jayden Redfern, Tahj Regattieri, Cooper Smith, Ashton Walters, Deakin Wright

All Schools Championships

Jason Carpenter

Six St Edward’s students represented the College at the All Schools Championships: Tahj Regattieri in Under 13 50m Backstroke; Nick Green, Ryan Green, Taine Beavis and Daniel McLoughlin who gained 4th Place Opens 4x50m Freestyle Relay; Ryan Green, Daniel McLoughlin, Kyle Graham and Taine Beavis who placed 7th in Opens Medley Relay. Daniel McLoughlin on top of his two relay events had a very busy schedule and did exceptionally well. He placed: 1st 200m Butterfly, 1st 100m Butterfly, 2nd 50m Butterfly, 4th 50m Backstroke, 7th 100m Backstroke. This is a remarkable achievement by a very talented young swimmer.

Team Members

Taine Beavis, Nick Green, Ryan Green, Nathan Irvine, Daniel McLoughlin, Tahj Regattieri

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Touch Football BBSSSA Under 13’s

Alex Rozario

On 17 March, the Under 13’s Touch Football Team travelled to Sydney to compete in the Broken Bay Gala Day. The day started off well with a 10-0 win over St Brigid’s Catholic College, Lake Munmorah, where the boys were in great attacking form. The second game was tipped to be a tough one, coming up against what we knew would be a strong MacKillop Catholic College side. The game went back and forth, with both teams having many opportunities to score, but each defence was scrambling too well. A late game try meant that we would win the game 1-0. Heading into the third game of the pool stage, against St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah, we were full of confidence. After a shaky start, with some missed opportunities, we composed ourselves and came away winners 7-0. The quarter final saw us face off with St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga, we were on top for the majority of the game and came away winners 7-1, the first game in which we had conceded a try.The semi-final would prove to be a challenging game against a well drilled Mater Maria side. They came out of the gates firing with two quick tries and we knew we would have our work cut out for us. Every time we would score, Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood, hit back with a try of their own, not allowing us to get into reach. Unfortunately, we lost the hard-fought game 5-3. All players thoroughly enjoyed the day, and there were many amazing individual and team performances. With exceptional leadership and outstanding touch footy ability shown, the player of the day award goes to Lachlan Park.

The Under 13’s Touch Football Team

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Asher Armstrong, Noah Derwin, Taj Gooley, Callum Griffin, Cooper Hall, Bray Kurzydlo, Nixon Lavin, Brady Mackay, Alex Mccoombe-Lopez, Lachlan Park, Tahj Regattieri, Kyan Werner

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BBSSSA Under 15’s

Paul English

The Under 15’s Touch Football Team

After trialling in the third week of Term 1, 13 boys were chosen to represent the College at the Broken Bay school championships. Captained by Sean Bullen, the team moved confidently through their pool games and had convincing wins, 6-2 over St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly, 8-0 over St Brigid’s Catholic College, Lake Munmorah, and 5-2 over Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood. An easy 8-0 win over St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga, in the quarter finals, set the team up for a 3-1 win over Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale, in the semi-final. Unfortunately, our young team was schooled by St Augustine’s Catholic College, Brookvale in the final, losing 8-4. All the boys played well and with two thirds of the team playing up an age group, the challenge is to go one better next year. The player’s player on the day was Sean Bullen in Year 10, who led from the front and was positive in all that he did on the field. After a possible/probable trial was held on the day, the following boys were selected for the Broken Bay Under 15 team to contest the NSWCCC championships later in the year: Sean Bullen, Matthew Humphries, and Sam Flakus. Zac Straker and Harper Turner were also named as shadow players for the team. Due to COVID however, the championships did not go ahead.

Team Members

Korey Botting, Sean Bullen, Samuel Flakus, Matthew Humphries, Hunter Kay, Samuel Logan, Oscar Mahoney, Byron Marks, Blade Marquart, Luke Shereb, Zachary Straker, Harper Turner, Donovan Wright

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Touch Football Year 9 and 10 In what was called the coldest day in 37 years, our Year 9 and 10 team travelled to the Kingsway Playing Fields in St Marys to contest the Metro All Schools carnival. Feeling the effects of the cold weather, our boys bravely stepped out of the warm bus to begin their campaign. As the weather gods would have it, intermittent rain also began in the middle of our warm-up and remained with us for the day.

Jason Carpenter

Year 9 and 10 Touch Football Team

The boys played pool games against St Dominic’s Catholic College (winning 4-0), Gilroy Catholic College (winning 7-3) and Wollemi College (winning 9-0). Due to a team pulling out the day before, we were ranked 1-4 and our remaining pool game was again against Wollemi College. As the boys had done all morning, they continued their good team play and ran away with the game to win 7-0 and top their pool. A fantastic display of wet weather touch football. The format of the day involved a game on game-off situation, it was decided amongst the team to spend our breaks in the bus with the heater on to keep us warm. Nevertheless, the boys continued their run in the competition. Firstly, against Oxford Falls College in the quarter finals, winning comfortably 10-0. Our semi final was a much closer and competitive game against Narrabeen Sports High. By this time, the wet and muddy conditions had slowed down the pace of the game and made it very difficult to create opportunities. The team, however, was able to hang in there and graft out a late try to seal a 3-2 win. Onto the final and as fate would have it, we played another coast team, Narara Valley High School. Fatigue had started to impact our depleted team of nine players and the conditions did not help. Narara was able to score two quick tries and the team was unable to claw their way back. We eventually lost the game 3-1. Full credit to Narara who were too good in the end. Team Members

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Sean Bullen, Dylan Day, Kieran Diamond, Tyrone Dorrell, Sam Flakus, Will Hodder, Matt Humphries, Calan Tucker, Jonah Wright

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BBSSSA Opens

Jason Carpenter

On Tuesday 16 February, the Open Touch Football team played in and won the Broken Bay (BBSSSA) Gala Day. The team played pool games against: St Paul’s Catholic College winning 7-2, St Brigid’s Catholic College winning 8-0, Mater Maria Catholic College winning 8-1. This meant they topped their pool and progressed to a quarter final against St Peter’s Catholic College. In a very lop-sided game, the team ran in some fantastic tries to easily account for St Peter’s 10-1. The competition took a break at this point and moved to the Possible and Probable’s selection trial for the Broken Bay (BBSSSA) team. We had 10 boys selected in this trial, with 8 making the final team, they were: Owen Flaherty, Toby Paterson, Fletcher Powell, Tyler Moriarty, Sebastian Plaister, Zane Smith, Kieran Diamond and Tyrone Dorrell. Josh Attard and Joel Evans have also been selected as shadows for the team. These boys progressed to the NSWCCC Selection Carnival on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 March at Nelson’s Bay. With the selection trial out of the way, it was back to the competition. Yet again we played Mater Maria and the boys were very much in cruise mode. Some individual brilliance and great team play saw us run away winners 5-1. Onto the final and a surprise opponent in St Paul’s. Having played them earlier, the team had a good idea of what they needed to do to control and overcome an enthusiastic St Paul’s team. Our key players controlled the flow of the game and we scored several well-constructed tries. St Paul’s did not go away and kept fighting back with the Eddies Boys running out winners 5-2 and being crowned Broken Bay Champions. A fantastic result and testament to a very good all-round team effort on the day.

Opens Touch Football Team

Team Members

Josh Attard, Kieran Diamond, Tyrone Dorrell, Joel Evans, Owen Flaherty, Tyler Moriarty, Beau Newlands, Toby Paterson, Daniel Peters, Tommo Peters, Sebastian Plaister, Fletcher Powell, Zane Smith

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