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Last week was International Women's Day. It is an important global event that takes place on 8 March every year. The day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and it calls for gender equality and women's rights.

“International Women's Day is an important moment to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and to call out the persistent barriers that women face in realizing their full potential. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of women, and to renew our commitment to building a more just and equitable world for all." - Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women.

The themes for International Women’s Day are linked to the priorities of the 67th #UN Commission on the Status of Women, which has a long list of goals and projects. The UN global theme this year is Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future’. This theme highlights the role that bold, transformative ideas, inclusive technologies, and accessible education can play in combatting discrimination and the marginalisation of women globally.

A reflection on why we should celebrate International Women’s Day.

• Education on Gender Equality: Celebrating IWD in schools can help raise awareness about gender equality and women's rights. It can provide an opportunity to educate students about the progress made towards gender equality and the work that still needs to be done.
• Inspire young girls: Celebrating IWD can also inspire young girls to pursue their dreams and aspirations, regardless of their gender. It can help them see the potential of women and inspire them to break down the barriers that limit their opportunities.
• Encourage gender balance: Schools can use IWD to encourage gender balance in all aspects of life. This can include promoting equal representation of men and women in leadership roles, challenging gender stereotypes and biases, and empowering both boys and girls to work towards gender equality.
• Celebrate women’s achievements: IWD is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in different fields such as science, technology, arts, and politics. By celebrating women's contributions, schools can help promote a more inclusive and diverse community.

International Women’s Day is a reminder to us all of the importance of actively supporting and embracing equity within our own sphere of influence. We all have an important responsibility to play in challenging gender stereotypes, calling out discrimination, drawing attention to bias and seeking inclusion. As educators and staff, remember the power of role-modelling and holding yourself and others to a high account.

At Saints we are blessed with a diverse and talented mix of women in our staff. I encourage you to take some time to reflect on, and celebrate, the women in your life who make a difference.

To read more about IWD 2023 visit - https://unwomen.org.au/get-involved/international-womens-day/

Congratulations to Louis T who was in New Zealand last weekend competing in the NZ WASZP Nationals. He came first in the Youth/U21 division and second overall. A great effort for Louis who will also represent Australia in the SailGP Inspire WASZP Grand Finals in San Francisco. Louis is beyond excited and told SailGP that he “can’t wait to be there and make new friends and have some incredible memories.” His success is outstanding following wins in Queensland, NSW and Western Australia with the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club claiming him the highest Australian ranking WASZP sailor in his class. Well done Louis. We will keep following your adventure and wish you all the best for San Francisco.

A reminder that on dry, cool days, boys are to wear the College black jumper, not their raincoats. Parents are asked to please purchase the jumper for their sons in preparation for the winter months. It is also a good time to check if his blazer and long pants need replacing before the end of the term if you wish to purchase any items from the College campus store. Alternatively, the Chatswood store is open during the school holidays.

Uniform shop opening hours are:

College campus store – Term time only: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Noone Chatswood, 328 High Street, Chatswood.
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Link to Online Uniform Shop

We have reached that busy time of term where students are receiving assessments or going on excursions and also experiencing content-full lessons. If your son is absent from the College for any reason, please see below on how to communicate this with us so we may support his learning and adhere to our legal requirements on student absences.

• Partial absences
  Use the SAC App – Absentee by 9.00am if your son will arrive late or needs to depart early for any reason, such as medical appointments. A handwritten parent note is also acceptable, but the App is our preferred option. For partial absences where a student is requesting to depart early from school, students are required to see his Head of Year/House during Tutor Group for an “Early leave pass” which he can show the Reception/ Student Services staff on his way out.
  If your son has three ‘unauthorised lates’, he will automatically incur a Friday morning 1 hour detention, 7.30am to 8.30am. We will continue to use an ‘Unexplained absence’ SMS text message when a student is late for school without the College receiving parental notification.

• Whole-day absences
  Use the SAC App – Absentee (our preferred option) if your son will be absent for a whole day or more due to illness, medical appointment, funeral, misadventure, or unforeseen event. Please advise the College by 9.00am on the day of the absence so we can note his absence on our database, and you will not receive an ‘Unexplained absence’ alert at 10.30am. This type of leave does not require College approval but, in accordance with Government guidelines, does need to be reconciled on our records within 7 days of the absence. Please note, we cannot change the roll after 7 days so your prompt attention to this would be appreciated. You can also telephone the Sick Line on 9938 8200.

• Application for Student Absence or Exemption from Attendance at School
  Use Saints Online – Operoo – Form Library if your son is to be absent for one or more whole days due to his participation in a sporting event/employment in the entertainment industry; exceptional domestic/other extraordinary circumstance; family holiday or other external event. This application seeks the Principal’s approval for a planned absence, with at least two-weeks’ notice. The College follows the Association of Independent Schools (AIS) guidelines in relation to the NSW Education Act (1990), when considering these applications.

• Application for Regular Exemption from Attendance at School
  Use Saints Online – Operoo – Form Library if your son is to be absent on a regular basis due to elite sport training, e.g. Sydney Swans Academy Top End Elite Training program, departing from school every Wednesday at 2.30pm. This is an unusual request so please do not confuse it with the one above. It is for extraordinary, elite and regular absence due to being selected to train with a recognised sporting organisation and is issued with conditions which the student is required to follow.

Links to download the College App for Apple or Android.

Kate Earle
Deputy Principal - Students

Open Day

Open Day was held on Friday 10 March. It provided our school with an opportunity to display the activities and subjects that students participate in. While the staff play a vital role in the day, the student’s role is just as crucial. Students from Years 5 to 12 participated in helping out with individual subjects, sports or as Tour Guides for the many guests.

Overall the day was a massive success with over 500 families coming to look at the school. Upon entry the families were provided with programs which contained a stamp page for the visiting children to collect from each stall.

All subject departments held activities to give the families a better understanding of what their particular area entails. The Language Department had food to go along with their stands. Drama held improv performances throughout the afternoon that were a massive hit. Soccer and rugby ran various drills on the oval with a number of students in the Firsts for these teams helping out. Basketball also held drills on the courts next to the oval.

College Principal, Mr Byrne and our Captain, Max Martin each delivered a speech about the school to a packed out Brimson Centre. Following this, a Q&A was held with the Principal, Captain, Vice Captain and Head Prefect, which allowed families to ask the questions that lingered in their minds. The day was a success with plenty of families leaving with a smile on their face.

ISA Swimming Carnival

In other news this week, on Wednesday 15 March the College hosted the ISA Swimming Carnival for the first time. Selected boys participated and 40 boys from Year 10 along with staff assisted in coordinating the carnival. The day ran incredibly smoothly with the Year 10 boys doing an excellent job timekeeping and helping out in other roles. The day was also successful in the pool with the College obtaining the Junior Boys Division 1 ISA shield and the Overall Boys Division 1 ISA shield. We are a small school at this carnival so the success we had shows we are punching above our weight.

Open Day

Open Day was a wonderful way to showcase the Primary School in a working and authentic way. Prospective parents observed friendly and engaging teachers and volunteers from each class clearly very proud of their school, class, and teacher. The afternoon allowed the boys the opportunity to introduce the innovative and creative learning opportunities that future students will experience.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the teachers and the boys for promoting the Primary school in such a warm and positive way.

Research

Current research from NSW’s Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation, titled ‘What Works Best’ informs much of what we do in the Primary School. From a survey of over 80,000 students, several teaching practices, said to lift academic performance, were highlighted. The 6 practices proven to lift academic performance are ones that all the Primary School teachers continue to use.

1. High expectation of students
2. Effective feedback
3. Clearly showing students what to do and how to do it (explicit instruction)
4. Using data to identify problem areas early (NAPLAN, Allwell and class-based assessments)
5. Classroom management
6. Ensuring the wellbeing of students (AWE program, PERMA framework)

Let’s celebrate our shortcomings and failures

It seems like ‘failure’ has become a buzzword of sorts in education. Some love to use it. Others despise it. We treat it as a bad word, as if “failing” is something to be ashamed about. When in fact, what makes someone great (and successful) is coming back from adversity and learning from their trials (also sometimes known as failings).

Let’s celebrate students and staff that are trying something new and coming back with resilience again and again. So, let’s celebrate our shortcomings and failures, share our experiences, and promote the understanding of failure as a learning experience. One thing is for sure, you won’t be alone.

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Congratulations to the boys who were elected as class leaders and members of the Student Representative Council. Unfortunately, the Leadership Blessing Ceremony had to be postponed this week. With representative sporting commitments, Year 5 Orientation Camp, NAPLAN, Open Day, and a broken air conditioning unit, finding a time when all boys could attend has proven difficult. We look forward to announcing the new date and officially celebrating this significant occasion.

Primary SRC 2023

Reading

The role that dads, and other significant males, has in promoting the importance of reading is worth mentioning.

1. Spend quality time reading together

Dads, and other significant males in the lives of the boys, are frequently seen as an untapped resource when assisting the boys with reading. When boys see these males as frequent and resourceful readers, this sets the scene for their future reading lives. Fathers, and significant males, who share quality reading time with the boys, are role-modelling effective reading behaviours. Reading at home together is an excellent way to build quality reading time.

2. Read about shared interests

Males traditionally have different reading interests than females. This is evident from a quick glance at the magazine section of your local newsagent. Boys therefore usually won’t want to read the same thing as their sisters.

Encourage boys to choose what they are interested in reading. If they want to frequently read non-fiction texts about animals or dinosaurs, this is okay. Don’t restrict your boys’ choice in reading – when choices are restricted, a huge disincentive to read is created.

Dads, and significant other males, need to share their favourite texts – talk about the types of authors, what happens in the story and what the characters are like. If you generally read only magazines or the sport pages in the paper, talk about these too. This sharing builds strong relationships around reading and demonstrates that reading takes on many different forms.

Meetings with your Teacher

It is extremely important that the College is aware of any changes in the family structure since enrolment. If teachers are made aware of recent changes in family circumstances, it can assist in providing the support needed. It is only through open and honest dialogue that we can best meet the changing needs of your sons.

Our teachers are very sensitive to your needs and often a simple meeting can alleviate any concerns.

Primary Reading Buddies

Each Thursday morning during Tutor Group, our Primary boys get together with their Senior Reading Buddies.

Quotes for the week

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” Robert F. Kennedy

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." Albert Einstein

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: The fear of failure.” Paulo Coelho

Terry Walsh
Head of Primary School

Community Mass Schedule

Students from these Tutor Groups are asked to attend. 8.10am
Week 9 Wednesday 22 March Year 10-12 Hutchinson 4, 5 and 6
Week 10 Wednesday 29 March Year 10-12 Murray 1, 2 and 3
Week 11 Wednesday 5 April Year 10-12 Murray 4, 5 and 6

TERM 2
Week 1 Wednesday 26 April Year 10-12 Murray 1, 2 and 3
Week 2 Wednesday 3 May Year 10-12 Murray 4, 5 and 6

Important Upcoming Events

• Year 8 Camp (1) 29 - 31 March 2023
• Easter Liturgy Holy Thursday 6 April 2023

Liturgy and Retreats - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – Ignite Conference 2023

Every year, Ignite Youth hosts one of Australia's most powerful Catholic youth conferences. Ignite Conference draws together a network of high schoolers, young adults, ministry leaders, families, teachers, priests and religious from around the country, sending them out with a passion for mission and authentic faith in Jesus.

This year the Ignite Conference will be held in our own backyard at The Light of Christ Centre in Waitara, from the 28 September - 1 October 2023.

Large events such as the Ignite Conference are often catalysts for young people to make a personal faith decision. They offer an opportunity to make a response to the Gospel message, whether it is the first time they say ‘Yes’ and choose to follow God in their life, or for already committed Christians to take a deeper step in how they follow and serve God in a more significant way.

If you’re interested in this for your son, please fill out the quick expression of interest form HERE.

Watch the promo video HERE to see the incredible atmosphere of the Ignite Conference.

Michael Paton
Head of Liturgy and Retreats

Developmentally, we know that adolescence is a period of testing boundaries, both personal ones and those held by friends and family. To assist our students in developing social intelligence, we are intentionally using the language of boundaries and boundary crossing. This is aided by last year’s implementation of the ‘White Card - Boundary Crossing Behaviour’ within our SEQTA learning management system. Our desire in using this language is to draw students' attention back from labels such as ‘bully’ back to the idea of personal responsibility and the re-emphasis of the sanctity of human life. I can recommend the following resources, should you wish to emphasise this conversation at home:

https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/being-assertive-and-setting-boundaries
https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/healthy-homes/establishing-boundaries

This conversation will extend into Year 9, with the upcoming incursion Hope Unlimited with presenter Glen Gerreyn on Thursday 30 March 2023. Glen’s session will encourage students through positive emotion, engagement and meaning through goal setting. There are three modules in this presentation:

MODULE 1: THE POWER OF PURPOSE: Encourages students to pay attention to their talents and character strengths and consider their values and purpose. During this session, students are reminded that motivation is only part of the equation. Before they act, they need a clear vision for the future. Once they can see what lies ahead and how exciting it will be, they are inspired to take massive and decisive action towards their goals.

MODULE 2: JAILBREAK: Explores how today’s students can transform their wellbeing and overcome their limiting beliefs.

MODULE 3: UNSTOPPABLE: The final, inspiring module teaches the power of setting ‘moonshot’ goals (as defined by Google), to help solve large scale problems.

Students always speak highly of this incursion, and we look forward to the students creating their own vision boards in the AWE sessions that follow.

Ilona Welch
Head of Student Wellbeing

Last Wednesday, was International Women’s Day. Seven students and three staff represented the College at the Northern beaches International Women’s Day breakfast. We were privileged to listen to the guest speaker Kate Munari - the only women to serve as a helicopter pilot in Afghanistan. Her inspiring talk highlighted the strength we all have once we focus on a goal. When referring to the gender imbalance in the defence force, Kate had a very pragmatic approach with 5% of her workforce never accepting a female pilot, 30% thinking it was very acceptable and the rest not minding either way. She went on to explain that she had no interest in changing the 5% but rather focusing on doing her job as she had been trained. Money raised at the event supports two local women’s shelters on the Northern Beaches. St Augustine’s College has had an ongoing relationship with the shelter in Dee Why, where we have assisted with homework help for the young children.

Craig Jeffery
Head of SEA (Service Education Awareness)

Open Day

The recent Open Day performances showcased our talented music students to the wider community and provided an authentic insight into College life. I want to personally thank all Co-curricular Music students for their contribution to a successful afternoon of performances that showcased our music ensembles. I understand it was very early in the year, but all ensembles rose to the occasion.

Thank you once again and I look forward to more exciting performance opportunities throughout the year.

Rehearsal Schedule 2023

Kelvin Anderson
Teacher in Charge of Co-curricular Music

Year 9 Elective Music students visited the Sydney Conservatorium of Music this week to participate in a Balinese Gamelan Workshop with acclaimed Gamelan instructor Peter Dunbar-Hall. This excursion was part of their study of ‘World Music’, where students learn about many musical cultures from around the world, opening their eyes to the diversity of musical expressions available.

Michael Paton
Head of Liturgy and Retreats

The Saints U13 Touch Football team claimed the Broken Bay Touch Gala Day title on Wednesday last week to make it a three-peat of titles in 2023. Our Opens and U15 teams won their respective gala days earlier in the term to make it a trifecta of wins. ouch Football continues to go from strength to strength at the College this year. Well done to all boys across the teams who contributed.

Congratulations to our Primary Swimming team who swam some great swims at last week’s Northern Beaches Catholic Primary Schools Swimming Carnival at the Warringah Aquatic Centre. A 12-man team was selected and performed credibly in the pool, in particular Samuel N and Dash A who won their respective 200m IM events and both our Junior and Senior Relay teams advancing to the Broken Bay Carnival. Watch this space for more swimming news as the boys progress through to Polding and NSWPSSA swimming.

Congratulations to Mitchell Gerrie and Jackson Elepano who represented ISA at the recent Tennis Championships, pictured below with the winning ISA tennis team last week.

The NSWPSSA Cricket Competition was held last week in Ballina and Lismore with two Saints players representing the College in the Polding Cricket team. Raffa M was named Captain of the team that finished with 2 wins and 2 losses (he scored a half century in the first match), whilst he and Ben P both picked up a number of wickets with their handy bowling. A great effort by the boys and we look forward to following their cricket journey.

Congratulations to the 58 St Augustine’s College students who represented the College in the Australian Interschools Mountain Bike Championships at Thredbo last week. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we are proud of all the students’ achievements. They have showcased their skills and represented their school with excellence. We encourage our riders to keep up the great work and continue to pursue their passions with enthusiasm and determination. Well done.

• Overall school placing St Augustine’s College 8^th
• Div2 King of the Mountain Braden M 19^th
• Div3 King of the Mountain Brock A 2^nd

Craig Jeffery
TIC of Mountain Biking

2023 Riverview Gold Cup Regatta – Sat 18 February 2023
Held on the Lane Cove River just in front of the Riverview College this is an exciting regatta with a course that has a left turn bend and tides to contend with, making this the coxswain’s regatta.

Saints raced:

• Year 8 D2 - 4x+ for a 4th A. McMillan, J. Bridges, L. Schofield, H. O'Hare, Cox: S. Pickard
• Year 9 D7 - 4x+ for 4th H. McMillan, O. Donnan, C. Dawson, G. West, Cox: H. Goldsworthy
• Year 9 D2 - 4x for 4th D. King, S. Ellens, M. Jureta, O. Priddis, Cox: S. Pickard
• Year 9 D1 - 4x for 4th Z. Von Arnim, Z. Ballesty, O. Newton, R. Parker, Cox: H. Goldsworthy
• Year 10 D1 - 8+ for 1st in heat and 3rd in final: J. Taylor, J. Cao, H. Wise, M. Nicholas, W. Dawson, M. Tancred, W. Pender, J. Arundel, Cox: R. Taylor
• Schoolboy D1 – 4+ for 1st in heat and 1st in final: O. St Pierre, T. Potts, D. McKenzie, J. Lynch, Cox: R. Taylor,

PLC / Kings School Regatta SIRC – Sat 25 February 2023
A combined regatta with School girls and School boy events, with many visiting schools from the country and Canberra. Unfortunately, some illness affected some crews causing some scratchings though a number of younger crews were able to race as there were U16 events.

Saints raced:

• Year 10 D1 – 8+ for 6^th J. Taylor, O. Newton, H. Wise, M. Nicholas, W. Dawson, M. Tancred, W. Pender, J. Arundel, Cox: H. Goldsworthy
• Schoolboy D1 4+ for 1^st, O. St Pierre, T. Potts, D. McKenzie, J. Lynch, Cox: R. Taylor
• Mens U16 4x+ for 7^th, O. Priddis, O. Donnan, S. Ellens, G. West, Cox: H. Goldsworthy
• Mens U16 4x+ for 7^th, Z. Ballesty, Z. Von Arnim, O. Newton, R. Parker, Cox: J. Taylor
• Mens U16 4x+ for 7^th, H. O'Hare, M. Jureta, L. Schofield, J. Bridges, Cox: S. Pickard
• Mens U16 4x+ for 7^th, G. West, A. McMillan, H. McMillan, O. Donnan, Cox: H. Goldsworthy
• Mens U19 4+ for 1^st O. St Pierre, T. Potts, D. McKenzie, J. Lynch, Cox: R. Taylor
• Schoolboy Rep 8+ NSW Independent for 2^nd, Rower from [CRANB], C. Kearney [STAUG], T. Magee [STAUG], Rower from [CRANB], O. St Pierre [STAUG], T. Potts [STAUG], D. McKenzie [STAUG], J. Lynch [STAUG], Cox: R. Taylor [STAUG].

Sydney Rowing Club Regatta SIRC – Sat 4 March 2023
Different race classifications for this regatta with age group, schools and club grade races with some good racing as some of the crews have some high quality rowers. Saints crewed a full and healthy fleet of boats and had some solid results. The highlight of the day was the Year 10 9 8+ crew winning their race and beating the form boat from Kings by less than a second in 6:24.06, well done to a crew that has worked hard to develop it skills, teamwork, strength and endurance and earn them a win, a good setup for nationals.

Saints raced:

• Mens C/D D1 4x for 4^th - Z. Ballesty, Z. Von Arnim, O. Newton, R. Parker
• Mens C/D D2 4x for 6^th - J. Bridges, L. Schofield, M. Jureta, H. O'Hare
• Mens C/D D2 4x for 7^th - O. Donnan, O. Priddis, S. Ellens, D. King
• Mens U19/21 1x for 4^th – T. Magee
• Mens U19/21 1x for 3^rd – C. Kearney
• Year 10 D1 8+ for 1^st - J. Taylor, J. Cao, H. Wise, M. Nicholas, W. Dawson, M. Tancred, W. Pender, J. Arundel, Cox: H. Goldsworthy
• Mens U17 1x for 1^st - M. Nicholas
• Mens U19/21 2- for 3^rd - T. Magee, C. Kearney
• Mens U19/21 2- for 1^st - D. McKenzie, J. Lynch

Sydney Girls High School Regatta SIRC – Sat 11 March 2023
A limited schedule of races for this regatta with girls’ and boys’ races with focus on some of the junior classifications, with some much improved results from the young crews and some promising times form the senior crews.

Saints raced:

• Schoolboy D1 4+ for 1^st - O. St Pierre, T. Potts, J. Lynch, D. McKenzie 6:30.95.
• SB Year 10 D1 8+ for 1^st - J. Taylor, J. Cao, H. Wise, M. Nicholas, W. Dawson, M. Tancred, W. Pender, J. Arundel, Cox: H. Goldsworthy 6:23.84.
• Year 9 D1 4x+ for 1^st - Z. Von Arnim, Z. Ballesty, O. Newton, R. Parker, Cox: R. Taylor
• Year 9 D1 4x+ for 2^nd - O. Donnan, D. King, O. Priddis, S. Ellens, Cox: H. Goldsworthy
• Year 9 D1 4x+ for 3^rd - J. Bridges, G. West, M. Jureta, H. O'Hare, Cox: J. Taylor
• Year 10 4x+ for 1^st - J. Taylor, J. Cao, H. Wise, M. Nicholas, Cox: R. Taylor
• Year 10 4x+ for 2^nd - W. Dawson, M. Tancred, W. Pender, J. Arundel, Cox: H. Goldsworthy

This ends the Sydney based rowing season, the first without disruption for a number of years, though one could not overlook the fact that Saints have been training, racing whilst managing the boats from outside the Mosman Club shed which is under development. Undefeated season for the Senior 4+, solid development from the novice crews which will hold them in good stead for next season and a rapid improvement for a mixed Year 9 and 10 Year 10 8+, to progress to some wins and competitive times, especially as they continue to prepare to the Australian National Championships in Perth in late March 2023. Good luck to all these crews, we look forward to seeing the exciting racing on the livestream. Thanks to all the rowers, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, teachers and parents for their dedication to the training and regatta competitions.

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Explore ACU: Law and Arts (Western Civilisation) NSW

March 20, 2023
Explore ACU: Law and Arts (Western Civilisation) is an exclusive on-campus event for schools, providing students with an immersive experience and insight into these courses.
Register now

USYD Life as a Health Science Student
March 22, 5- 5:30pm
Have you wondered what a day in the life of a health scientist might be like? And what jobs might be available? Health is one of Australia's fastest-growing employment sectors. Join Dr Leigh Wilson to find out what an average day of work might be like in the field of health science and about our specialist Health program.
https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U31nGtIXThS-Vnw9ySRJZw

USYD |Bachelor of Advanced Computing
March 29, 4-4:30pm
Want to work for a major tech company like Microsoft, Oracle and Google? Or launch your own start-up? Then the Bachelor of Advanced Computing could be for you. Specialise in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Development or Computational Data Science, as well as a second major from our shared pool of 100+ majors from across the University. From intelligent drones to virtual reality apps, cybersecurity to the Internet of Things, you will learn the design principles and programming skills to build the systems behind emerging technologies.
https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ope-tBQTTuOhWJYE59wJpg

UOW | Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation – Liberal Arts School
April 14, 2023
The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation Liberal Arts School is an immersive on-campus experience that will give you an insight into studying the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation and the diverse career opportunities in the Liberal Arts.
Open to high school students in years 11 and 12, the program will include intellectually stimulating workshops lead by academic experts as well as fun social activities.
Applications close on Monday, 27 March, 2023. Spaces are limited.
Find out more

Business Cadetships Program – Applications Now Open
For Year 12 students who are interested in business, why undertake insecure, casual jobs in hospitality or retail while you are at university? Launch your career from the start of university by applying for a cadetship under the Business Cadetships Program. Cadetships are open to students from all schools.

Business Cadets combine study at the university of their choice in Sydney with paid work at either UBS, Barrenjoey Capital Partners or Macquarie Group in Sydney. These companies are leaders in the financial services industry.

As a cadet, you may choose from a wide range of degrees, including economics, commerce, business, actuarial studies, computer science & technology, mathematics and the humanities. In 2023, the Business Cadetships Program offers exciting cadetship opportunities in a range of business areas at participating companies. You will work alongside world-class professionals and be well-remunerated.

By studying and working at a leading company from the start of university, cadets earn a competitive advantage over students who delay meaningful work until after university. Only current Year 12 students can apply so this is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity! Check out our video:
Applications for the Business Cadetships Program opened on 6 March and close on 24 May 2023.

By this date, both your Application Form and School Assessment are due in.
To apply, go to www.businesscadetships.com.au.

3 Scholarships for Artistic Students
Today, we’re going to look at some scholarships that artistic students might also be interested in. Whether you’re a painter, photographer, musician, dancer, or other type of artist, there’s bound to be something for you.

The Marten Bequest Scholarships – these scholarships, worth $50,000, give you the chance to explore, study, and develop your artistic skills through interstate or overseas travel.

Samstag Scholarships – this scholarship provides visual artists with institutional fees for one academic year of study, a $70,000 tax free allowance, and covers travel expenses to a leading international art school of your choice.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music Scholarships – the Sydney Conservatorium of Music awards up to $2 million worth in scholarships to students every year, in both merit and equity categories.

Endeavour College | Course Focus: Studying Naturopathy
March 21, 2023
Our Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) students experience a holistic learning environment, broadening their studies across biological sciences in order to understand the human body and its functions. This webinar, hosted by Katrina Arch (National Sales and Admissions Director), will answer all your questions about the course, subjects, student life and career outcomes after you graduate.
Find out more

Endeavour College | Course Focus: Studying Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine
March 21, 2023
Our Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine) is a clinical degree based on scientific evidence and underpinned with a holistic approach to patient care. This webinar will answer all your questions about the course, subjects, student life, clinical experience, and career outcomes after you graduate.
Find out more

For further information on any of the above contact dgale@saintaug.nsw.edu.au.

David Gale
Career Advisor

What is the Augustinian Kitchen?
The Augustinian Kitchen is a St Augustine’s College tradition that allows members of our community to help Saints families who are in need, by cooking meals for them that are delivered to their homes.

How does it work?
If the College is made aware of a family in need, contact is made with the Augustinian Kitchen Coordinator, who will send out an email to registered volunteers asking them to cook some meals and bring them into school. A staff member will then deliver the meals to the home of the family in need.

Who knows about it?
For the privacy of the family, none of the volunteers or staff members know who the meals are going to. It is only Peter Nolan (Deputy Principal – Mission and Wellbeing) and the staff member who is delivering the meals only know who the family is.

What do you need from the volunteers?
Right now, we are asking interested parents to register to the Augustinian Kitchen volunteer list. There is not a need to provide any meals right now. When a need is identified by the College, an email will be sent out to the registered volunteers. Volunteers only help if they can at the time. You can cook as many or as few meals as you wish, and there is no expectation that any volunteer provide a meal every time a request is made.

What do I do if I know a family that could use this service?
Please contact the student's Head of Year/House, Tutor, Head of Primary, or Primary class teacher, to discuss needs and requirements.

How do I sign up?
Sign up using the following link to become a registered volunteer, and we will contact you when we need some meals cooked. If you are an existing volunteer from 2022, you do not need to re-register.

https://forms.gle/bXiqZHJB3LjPNaoE8

I have some questions, who do I ask?
Please contact Linda O’Hare the P&F Augustinian Kitchen Coordinator on 0492 810 289 or at augkitchen@saintaug.nsw.edu.au

The College receives its revenue mainly from two sources:

• School fees and charges paid by parents
• Government funding

These revenue streams are used by the College to pay for expenses in providing education to your son(s).

As a requirement for receiving Government funding, the College is required to provide students’ residential addresses and other information to the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE).

This data is used by DESE to obtain relevant information from other Government Departments in order to calculate the level of Government funding for the College.

Please refer to the below “Collection Notice for parents/guardians” for further information.