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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
  • From Our Principal
NEWS
    Reminders and Events
      DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
        DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE OPERATIONS
        • Notices for Term 2
        DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
          DEAN OF EARLY SECONDARY
          • Easter Show
          • Introducing Laptops: Lifting the Learning, Together
          TEACHING & LEARNING
          • ANZAC Day Commemoration
          • The National Youth Science Forum
          CAREER NEWS
          • Career News
          SPORT REPORT
            COMMUNITY
            • Canteen

            PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

            From Our Principal

            From Our Principal

            Dear Parents and Carers,

            The celebrations of the College's birthday were both literally and figuratively dampened. I feel very disappointed that the very creative, logistical and liturgical work of so many could not be enjoyed by the community. The celebrations have now been reschedule to Monday, 12 May. Further details will be released as we get closer and we can be more confident about the weather and the ground conditions. I do take this opportunity to extend our deep appreciation to the Sisters of Charity, Mary Aikenhead Ministries, School Boards (past and present), staff and students and parents who over the 167 years have contributed to the College's flourishing.

            On Wednesday the College Assembly provided an exceptional opportunity to commemorate ANZAC Day and Easter. The integration of both was seamless and carried the strong message of Hope. The centrepiece of the celebration was the presence of Mr Charles Pittman from Rockhampton, QLD. Charles is the great, great nephew of Gunner William Pittman of Moree whose military portrait has hung on one of our classroom walls for over thirty years. The portrait was purchased in an op-shop in Glebe purely as a decorative artefact for a History classroom. Mrs Lynne Hamilton one of our very historically curious teachers, undertook some forensic research to identify who the young man in the portrait was and what could be done to return the portrait to the family. Due to Mrs Hamilton's diligence, perseverance, the new possibilities of genealogy search engines, the connections were made and the portrait has been handed over and it is now on its way to take pride of place and affection in the home of his extended family who have always kept his memory alive without having had a good quality image. Everyone at the assembly was touched by the happy reunification and the sense of hope carried with the portrait back to the family - the reality that Gunner Pittman was not forgotten, that his sacrifice has not been in vain, that his story has helped personalise the horrors of war to hundreds of students. Hope can be carried by pilgrims on pilgrimages in many and varied ways.

            I would like to congratulate our students and staff who participated in the USA Humanities/Art Study Tour.  The itinerary was comprehensive and enriched the student's understanding of American History, Classic and Contemporary Art, the role of galleries and museums in the public sphere and culture and of how geo/political order is created and maintained.

            I am off to Tamworth this weekend to celebrate the role Mothers play at St Vincent's with a big group of mothers enjoying some early Mother's Day pampering.

            Yours sincerely,

            Anne Fry

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            NEWS

            Reminders and Events

            Monday 5 May - Year 11 Parent/Carer - Teacher Meetings, Google Meet

            Friday 9 May - Mother's Day Liturgy, College Chapel, 7:45 am – 8:30 am

            Friday 9 May - Mother-Daughter Dinner, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

            Tuesday 13 May - College Photo Day

            Tuesday 20 May - College Athletics Carnival, E.S. Marks Field

            Dear Year 9-12 Students, Parents and Carers,

            Woollahra Municipal Council and Ascham School invite you to an evening of open conversation with Chanel Contos and the filmmakers behind Consensual.

            Get a first look at their work-in-progress documentary and hear them share their vision for the film. This is also a chance to exchange ideas and be part of a powerful discussion about consent and creating a culture free from sexual violence.

            Thursday, 29 May, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Packer Theatre, Ascham School

            BUY TICKETS
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            DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

            I begin with an expression of appreciation to our students and staff who inject joy and purpose to our work together as a community. The beginning of the week may have seen some tired faces appear beneath the raindrops, possibly wishing for a few more days of holiday, but by the end of the week the chatter of new hopes in our hallways and the collaboration of new thinking in our classrooms has given a burst of energy and sunshine.

            Students are looking impressive in their winter uniforms and have fallen back quickly into the routine of pouching their phones on arrival at the College. All is not always to plan and expectation, hence I add a note of appreciation to  you as parents and carers in supporting your daughter’s adherence to expectations for punctuality, uniform and technology. Our delight is in the conversations that support the growth of character and learning. Please see details provided in letters from the College Deans this week.

            If there was ever an inspirational start to a term, we were certainly honoured with this in the College commemoration of Anzac Day on Wednesday led by Ms Lynne Hamilton and History students. I will allow that article to tell the story; I simply note the respect that our guest Charles Pitman evoked in our students for the efforts of those who have gone before us with a message that we do not forget and continue to tread paths of hope for a world of peace. The timing of this Anzac commemoration in the week of Pope Francis’ passing and in the week leading into our celebration of St Vincent’s Day is weaving together many threads that shape the fabric of who we wish to be as people in this community.

            Whilst the sky is clear today, we did make a sensible decision to postpone our pilgrimage on Thursday to a new date Monday 12 May. St Vincent’s Day is a celebration of who we are as a community under the patronage of  St. Vincent de Paul. In this Jubilee year,  the late Pope Francis invited us to be Pilgrims of Hope, a commitment we will now honour as we join the universal church as we mourn Francis who ”heard the cry of the poor”. As an expression of this commitment to Pope Francis' call to be pilgrims we have chosen to make a pilgrimage to the Parramatta Female Factory, the site of the first ministry of the Sisters of Charity upon arrival in Australia in 1838.

            Our College value this year is Service of the Poor and during Term 1, Tutor groups spent time enriching their understanding of their particular pioneering Sister and seeking ways in which we continue this ministry of service within our contemporary world. We shall commence the pilgrimage with a Eucharistic celebration in St Patrick’s Cathedral - sharing in the Word and Eucharist - so that in communion with each other we go forth in God’s name and the footsteps of the Sisters of Charity ‘impelled by the love of Christ’. The pilgrimage itself will be quite spectacular with the unfurling of beautiful tapestries created by each House telling the story of this ministry. It will be from behind these banners our students and staff will tread their paths of commitment making their way back to the College. Along the way, they will reflect on what it means to be Pilgrims of Hope, called to serve with compassion, courage and faith in the modern world.

            Please note we have adjusted the day so that we no longer will picnic in Parramatta Park (in the event there are continued showers), but it remains essential that students bring a packed lunch and snacks.

            Whilst a celebratory morning tea of Birthday cake will be shared at the Parramatta Female Factory, Houses will return along varying routes to incorporate sites that are particular to their ministry, hence lunch will be enjoyed in Tutor groups on route back home. Students will now be dismissed from the College at the usual end of the day.

            Reminders for St Vincent’s Day Pilgrimage to Parramatta - Monday 12 May:

            • Youth Opal Card topped up with sufficient funds for travel to Parramatta and back
            • Full winter uniform with blazer
            • College navy tote bag or plain navy shoulder bag
            • Umbrella and rain jacket/ poncho (we shall still make the pilgrimage if there are showers)
            • Packed lunch and water bottle

            I have ended this week inspired once more by the commitment of our student leaders across all year groups. Led by the Year 12 Leadership Team, these students have engaged in a ‘half time huddle’ to review and renew their vision and actions for service of community. The creation of the learning activities lies entirely in the hands of these capable and considered leaders. Perhaps all students and their supporting adults can follow this lead, as we see the start of Term 2 as a new lap to refine and grow. I look forward to all that the term brings.

            Mrs Elizabeth Brooks
            Deputy Principal

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            DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE OPERATIONS

            Notices for Term 2

            Notices for Term 2

            College Photo Day - Tuesday, 13th May, with the Make-up Day on Thursday, 15th May.

            Dear Parents,

            The College photography day is coming up soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below or by returning the order envelope with your payment to our photographer on school photo day.

            Two easy ways to purchase:

            - Visa, MasterCard or PayPal

            - Cash – complete the envelope supplied in Tutors this week and return it to our photographer on photo day

            ORDER SCHOOL PHOTOS

            Or visit: www.advancedlife.com.au
            And enter online order code: NZP A6K V5V

            School photography information:

            Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school

            Sibling and Daughter of Ex-Students Photos - these photos can be ordered online up to 24 hours before photo day. If you miss the online order deadline, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope, (available from Student Services), first thing in the morning of the day of photography, so your school is aware you want the photo taken and can bring your children together in time for it. Sibling photographs only apply to immediate family members.

            Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately

            Package delivery - School photographs will be returned to the College and distributed via Tutors.

            Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ are also available to order under the “previous years or group photo” tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the “Order School Photos Here” button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past

            advancedlife offer a 100% money back guarantee on their products to ensure your peace of mind and are open to receiving feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at: www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

            NB: Catch up individual photos can only be taken on the morning of Thursday 15 th May.

            Mr Bob Anderson

            Director of College Operations

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            DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

            It has been a delight to welcome students back to the College on Tuesday, with a change in weather making the shift to winter uniforms timely as the girls have battled rain and colder temperatures to come to class with energy and enthusiasm for the term ahead.

            With such hope in the College, it is always disappointing when the media presents a different story (but maybe that’s to be expected with the election so close). It undermines the professional expertise and judgement that teachers bring to the classroom. It also undermines the complexity of what our students engage with so readily each and every day. In recent weeks there have been calls to :


            Move towards explicit teaching . This narrative is perplexing as it suggests that explicit teaching is not being offered. On the contrary, teachers have always provided explicit instruction in the form of front of class explanations, and step by step instructions about content, skills and tasks. It is a powerful teaching method. However, it’s not the only teaching method and would, if used all lesson every day, lose its effectiveness in monotony. At the College our teachers provide explicit instruction, especially when content or skills are new, guiding students towards new understandings and strategies for engaging with challenge. However, as students build their knowledge, and apply skills, the need for explicit instruction decreases in favour of modelling, individual instruction, peer review, collaborative discussion, class debate among other methods. These methods foster student voice, enable students to develop their own views, engage in meaningful dialogue with peers-  all of which are shaping our learners into the confident young women represented in our Learning Framework.


            Focus curriculum on critical thinking . It would be really difficult to engage with curriculum without critical thinking. Critical thinking is central to learning. It’s what helps students to determine a possible next step in completing a maths equation, determine what an author meant in their poem, deciding which historical source offers a more reliable insight into the past, debate a legal case or justify their choices in composing a piece of music.


            Use standard lessons . While it can definitely be important for there to be some parity across classes, forcing everyone to learn the same lesson in the same way undermines the individuals who make up the classroom. Learning does not occur for everyone at the same rate, and different experiences, explanations, models and examples will contribute to those ‘lightbulb’ moments for students at different points. Teachers will always plan, adapt and amend to suit the interests, questions, confidence and mastery of the students in their class. They know their students and what is needed next.


            So in responding to the joy, hope and energy of a new term, I would like to celebrate our students in their individual learning journeys. Learning is a highly complex task and occurs in a myriad of ways and it’s this diversity and richness that acknowledges the strengths, curiosity and perseverance of each member of the class as they intentionally step into the classroom each day.

            Alison Boyd-Boland

            Director of Teaching and Learning

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            DEAN OF EARLY SECONDARY

            Easter Show

            Easter Show

            This year, I decided to enter the embroidery competition at the Royal Easter Show, with a piece I designed in my Technology class. My work featured Disney dogs, and involved sewing, appliqué and other embroidery techniques. I was so thrilled then, to discover I had won second prize in the under 14s category! There are many other categories to enter too, and I really think everyone (teachers included!) giving it a shot next year.

            Kaitlin Soares
            Year 8

            Introducing Laptops: Lifting the Learning, Together

            Introducing Laptops: Lifting the Learning, Together

            As we begin the next phase of our learning journey, we are excited to introduce student laptops into the classroom—not as default devices, but as purposeful tools used to ‘ lift’ the learning. This introduction comes with clarity and intention: technology has the power to deepen engagement, enhance creativity, and open doors to dynamic exploration. It is also our intention, with your support, to teach our students to learn intentionally with their technology rather than allow it to be a tool of distraction.

            Year 7 continues to grow in their focus and classroom presence daily. Teachers have commented on the benefits they have seen of delaying the use of laptops in the classroom for this year group: allowing the students to commence their learning journey together with the relational skills of eye contact, peer collaboration and sharing of strategies to navigate academic challenges.  We as professionals also believe we have been able to also get to know the students as individuals and learners far more quickly which has been very positive.

            With introducing laptops in Year 7 classes this term, we do so with intention. There is not an assumption that laptops will now be used in all lessons but rather, an opportunity to model discernment—to choose when and why technology is used. As educators, we remain committed to teaching in ways that develop social skills, creativity, and original thinking. We know that deep learning happens in the relational and ‘live’ moments of a classroom, such experiences will remain integral to the learning experience while carefully integrating technology to enhance the thinking and mastery of new skills.

            Importantly, we ask for your support as parents in navigating this next stage. Whilst we may be inclined to ask how the teacher might manage misuse of technology, such as playing games or messaging in class, we will all be off to a better start if parents too can commit to ways that you can reduce temptation and distraction. We gently encourage some reflection: what might your daughter learn if she receives messages from you during school hours such as,  “What do you feel like for dinner?” or “How did your science quiz go?” Could it be seen as giving a green light to classroom distractions? And beyond that, are we missing the chance to ask those same questions, face-to-face, in the richness of time spent together at home? The more we, as parents, resist the urge to remain connected 24 hours a day, the more we reinforce independence and the value of focused, uninterrupted learning and being truly ‘present’.

            This shared commitment to modelling healthy boundaries is powerful, although not always easy to establish. The two-way traffic of messages between you and your daughter can, at times, feel relentless. In my own experience (and still to this day), when I receive a message in the middle of my workday like, “Is it ok if I go away with Luke next weekend?”, I reply simply with NANQ—“Not a Now Question” (I’m feeling very ‘in’ with my text speak here 😉)..with both parties realising very quickly that my reply would be very different when I saw “Mum, you forgot to pick me up,” where a very prompt “on my way ” was deemed more appropriate!

            To support this shared responsibility, we recommend resources like The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt ( penguin books ), which explores the relationship between screen exposure and adolescent well-being, and Johann Hari’s Stolen Focus , which examines how attention is eroded in the digital age. These authors remind us that our relationship with technology must be intentional and not reactive.

            We are excited for the opportunities ahead, knowing that with clear expectations, ongoing dialogue and positive role modelling we can continue to ‘Lift’ the fullness of our students’ Vinnies’ experience.

            Ms Sheenagh Doran
            Dean of Early Secondary

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            TEACHING & LEARNING

            ANZAC Day Commemoration

            ANZAC Day Commemoration

            The College Anzac Day Commemoration was a very special and moving one this year. It centred around the return of a framed photograph of a WWI Australian soldier. This photograph had been hanging on the wall of a classroom for a few decades.

            In this classroom, hundreds of students have learned about the history of World War One and Australia’s involvement. Hundreds have seen his face and wondered who he was.

            The photo was purchased in a second hand store in Glebe by Ms Veronica Coyne, a former Head of History.  She carried out some research with Mr Jeff Lowndes, a former History teacher  but without any real success. They saw that after removing the photo from the frame, there was some writing on the back which included the name H.H Pitman and two addresses- Dalgety, Wool Dept. and ‘Kinnoul’ Cowper Street Randwick. The assumption was made that the name on the back was the name of the soldier.

            Many years later, I decided to do some of my own research and with Ancestry.com and Trove at my fingertips, I found a Herbert Henry Pitman, grazier who lived in Moree and also in Randwick. It was a start, but this Herbert Henry Pitman was too old to serve in WWI. We had the identity of the man who was sent the photo but not of the soldier.

            Ancestry.com enabled me to access information on the Pitman family and it was discovered that Herbert Pitman had a nephew, William Alfred Thomas Pitman who served in WWI. A photograph was found on the Australian War Memorial site of William Alfred Thomas Pitman but I wasn’t certain that they were the same man.

            The next step was making contact with possible ancestors of Herbert Henry and the man who I thought might be William Pitman. I contacted an Andrew Pitman from Moree who turned out to be William’s great nephew and I shared the photo with him. He confirmed that it was in fact his great uncle. The soldier now had a name.

            We welcomed William Pitman’s great-great nephew Charles Pitman to our Anzac day service, an amateur historian and the only family member who has visited the grave of William Pitman in Belgium where he died in 1917. Charles flew from Rockhampton to take the photo of William home to be reunited with his family.

            In this Jubilee year, Pope Francis invited us to be Pilgrims of Hope. A pilgrim is someone who journeys to a sacred place, to search for meaning, and find hope. Charles’s journey to Belgium and to our College with his partner Sarah from Queensland is a most special pilgrimage and we were honoured to hear Charles speak to us and share Gunner William Alfred Thomas Pitman’s story. We had kept this photograph safe for decades, not knowing where he belonged, but hopeful that his rightful place would be found one day.

            Lynne Hamilton
            History Teacher

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            The National Youth Science Forum

            The National Youth Science Forum

            The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) was an educational and exciting experience that broadened my understanding of STEM and introduced me to like-minded peers. We had the opportunity to visit cutting-edge STEM facilities like the CSIRO robotics lab, SeaWorld, and the UQ Astronomy and Physics Centre, to name a few, where I saw firsthand how science and technology shape our world. Beyond academics, the program also included cultural visits where we explored Brisbane. This program not only deepened my love for science but also inspired me to pursue new opportunities with confidence and curiosity and gave me a chance to connect with passionate individuals, fostering friendships and collaborations that will last a lifetime.

            Kate McGregor
            Year 12

            CAREER NEWS

            Career News

            Career News

            2 May

            UNSW is launching a new academic calendar in 2028 and phasing out the Law Admission Test (LAT) —2025 is the last year it's required, so take it this year if you want to study Law in 2026!

            Join UNSW info nights:

            🎨 7 May – Arts

            ⚖️ 14 May – Law

            🔬 21 May – Science

            💼 28 May – Business

            ⚙️ 4 June – Engineering

            🛡️ 18 June – Cyber Security (Canberra)

            USYD events:

            💼 7 May – Business Webinar

            😁 14 May – Oral Health Webinar

            🎭 31 May – Music Theatre Audition Workshop

            📘 15 May – Year 10 Info Night (Online)

            🧑‍🎓 21 May – Year 12 Info Night (On campus)

            💻 11 June – Year 12 Info Night (Online)

            ANU’s “Talk With Us” Webinars (6–8 May):

            Politics, IR, Economics, Business, Actuarial Studies, Design, Music & more

            ACU career sessions (Online):

            🧑‍⚕️ 7 May – OT & Speech Path

            🧠 13 May – Psychology & Social Work

            🏋️ 14 May – Sport, Exercise & Nutrition

            Career News - May 2

            UNSW

            UNSW Sydney will move to a new academic calendar in 2028. As a global top 20 university and ranked number one in Australia for employment outcomes, this new academic calendar is designed to meet the changing needs of the broader educational landscape and follows extensive feedback from students, staff and the community over the past 18 months.

            Faculty Information Webinars at UNSW

            Interested students and their parents and carers are invited to attend the webinars listed below. Use the  link here to learn more about UNSW degrees, admission pathways and what it's like to study at UNSW.

            7 May | Arts, Design & Architecture Info Evening

            14 May | Law & Justice Info Evening

            21 May | Science Info Evening

            28 May | Business Info Evening

            4 June | Engineering Info Evening

            18 June | UNSW Canberra Cyber Security Info Evening

            Change to the admission process for the Bachelor of Laws at UNSW

            UNSW is changing the admission process to the Bachelor of Laws. 2025 will be the last year they offer the Law Admission Test for entry into our Bachelor of Laws programs .

            While the LAT will be offered in 2025, the following conditions now apply:

            Only students seeking entry in 2026 should sit the LAT in 2025

            If you sit the LAT in 2025, your results will no longer be valid for two years

            Year 11 students who sat the LAT in 2024, your results remain valid this year and can be used for entry in 2026

            The Law Admission Test (LAT) will not be included in the entry requirements for students seeking entry in 2027 and beyond

            The Law Admission Test will not be offered in 2026.

            In summary, to study LAW at UNSW in 2026 you will need to take the LAT this year. If you commence your LAW studies at UNSW in 2027 you no longer are required to sit for the LAT. For more information see the link found here and please  try to attend the information webinar on May 14, see above for details.

            LAT 2025

            LAT registrations open on May 12 and close on August 12. The LAT test date is 30 September and results are released on November 21. Please use the link here to find detailed information about the LAT as well as practice material to view.

            University of Sydney

            Webinar - Why study business at Sydney?

            7 May

            Attendees will learn about the range of study areas (or majors) available – such as Marketing, Finance, or Innovation and Entrepreneurship - and the many ways in which you can combine your interests, with over 100 study areas to select from our shared pools of majors and minors. Find out more about internships, industry-focused experiences, and global mobility opportunities on offer to our Bachelor of Commerce students. To register your interest go here .

            Webinar - Take a bite! Explore Oral Health at Sydney

            14 May

            Explore Career opportunities in the world of Oral Health through USYD’s accredited courses that are complemented by tailored support and pathways for every student. This webinar is designed for Year 11 and 12 students from all backgrounds in Australia and provides a unique opportunity to discover their potential for a rewarding career in oral health. Register now using the link here

            https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HFy4xt4uRzqMkjQ4Lq-feQ#/registration

            Music Theatre Audition Workshop at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

            31 May

            Take this tertiary audition workshop to understand the requirements and polish your presentation skills to give you an edge in a highly competitive field.

            This 2.5 hour workshop includes information on the degree course program, tips on how to present your audition videos, and to watch some students present a mock ‘live’ audition, critiqued by members of the Music Theatre staff in front of your peers (performing a mock audition is optional). To register your interest use the link found here .

            Your Path to Sydney : Year 10 subject selection evening (online)

            Thursday 15 May 6-7.30pm

            Learn about HSC subject selection, university applications and admissions with our information evening, designed to help Year 10 students and their caregivers navigate the journey to university with confidence. Registrations for this event are essential using the link found here.

            Year 12 Information Evening

            On-campus event: Wednesday 21 May, 4 –7 pm  ( Please note there are limited on-campus tickets remaining)

            Online event: Wednesday 11 June, 6 –7:30 pm

            Explore our iconic campus and learn more about university entry, scholarships, study options and more at this information evening for Year 12 students and their caregivers.  Hear about  entry schemes, student support, campus life, and applying through UAC.  The on-campus event will include a tour, a course advice exhibition and information sessions, including a dedicated medicine/dentistry talk. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover your options and ask any questions you have about joining the Sydney student community in 2026.  Register here for the on-campus event and here for the online webinar.

            ANU Canberra

            Talk with us Series.

            ANU is one of Australia’s leading universities and is a popular HSC school destination.To explore what it would be like to study at ANU the following webinars have been organised. Use the link provided to register your interest.

            Studying Business and Economics at ANU

            6 May

            You’ll hear about the different Commerce degrees ANU offers, hear from students about their experiences, and get your questions answered by CBE staff. To register your interest use the link found here .

            Politics, Policy, Philosophy, Economics, Criminology, or International Relations?

            6 May

            Join ANU for an online webinar designed for Year 11–12 students interested in studying the Bachelor’s programs in International Relations, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Political Science, Public Policy or Criminology at The Australian National University (ANU)! You’ll learn about the various degrees on offer, hear firsthand from students about their experiences and life at ANU. Register now for the webinar using the link found here .

            Discover Actuarial Studies

            7 May

            Join Associate Professor Adam Butt from the ANU Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics for an upcoming webinar on gaining an Actuarial Studies degree at ANU.

            You will learn about:

            Actuarial studies at ANU

            University Earned Credit (UEC) program status from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) allowing exemptions from SOA exams

            professional accreditation by the Actuaries Institute of Australia allowing exemptions from the Foundation and Actuary Program

            employability initiatives available for CBE students

            admission requirements and how to apply.

            Use the link found here to register your interest.

            Passionate about Creative Arts, Design, or Visual Arts?

            7 May

            Join ANU for an exclusive online webinar designed for Year 11–12 students interested in studying the Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts degrees at The Australian National University (ANU)! You’ll learn about the various degrees on offer, hear firsthand from students about their experiences and life at ANU. Register now for the webinar using the link found here.

            Explore Your Passion for Language or Music at ANU

            8 May

            Join ANU for an exclusive online webinar designed for Year 11–12 students interested in studying the Bachelor of Languages and Bachelor of Music degrees at The Australian National University (ANU). You’ll learn about the various degrees on offer, hear firsthand from students about their experiences and life at ANU. Register now for the webinar using the link found here .

            Australian Catholic University (ACU)

            Talk with Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists

            7 May

            Allied health practitioners help us live life to the fullest. You can diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients, and help improve their quality of life. Join ACU online to hear from students and alumni about their experiences. Take part in a Q&A session and learn about the rewarding and challenging careers of occupational therapists and speech pathologists. To register your interest use the link found here .

            ACU - Talk with Psychologists and Social Workers

            13 May

            As a psychologist or social worker, you'll help people thrive and promote social change. Join ACU online to hear from ACU students and alumni about their experiences. Take part in a Q&A and learn about the rewarding and challenging careers of psychologists and social workers. To register your interest use the link found here .

            ACU - Talk with Nutrition, Exercise and Sport Professionals

            14 May

            A career in nutrition, sport or exercise science will allow you to help people achieve peak performance and optimal health and wellbeing. Join ACU online to hear from ACU students and alumni about their experiences. Take part in a Q&A session about where a career in nutrition or sport and exercise science could take you To register your interest use the link found here .

            Helen Marshall
            Careers Adviser

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            SPORT REPORT

            TERM 2 SPORT

            Welcome back to Term 2 Sport! We have an exciting term of Winter sports ahead and lets hope this rain doesn’t last for too long! We have 23 Netball Teams, 6 soccer teams, 2 Basketball teams and 2 Hockey teams all playing in the IGSA competitions across Sydney on Saturday mornings. All Team lists, draws and venue addresses are on the College Website.

            All players are reminded that training is compulsory. If you are sick or injured but are still coming to school then you are expected to attend the session and help the coach and learn. Please allow enough time to get to the various locations around Sydney and arrive at the venue half an hour before start time to allow for an adequate warm up and to sign on. If you cannot make a game or a training session for any reason you are to email your Head Coach with as much notice as possible. Please always check the IGSA Spawtz Wet Weather line before you leave on a Saturday morning. All games played on Synthetic fields or Indoors will always be on.

            Good luck to all teams for this weekend!

            IGSA CROSS COUNTRY and FITNESS TRAINING

            Fitness Training with Tash continues every Monday and Wednesday for any students who would like to get fitter or get ready for the IGSA Cross Country Carnival next Term on Friday May 16 at Frensham .  Any girls wishing to compete at the Carnival at Frensham need to attend at least one of these sessions a week and be doing their own training outside of school. We are allowed 10 runners in each Age Group and the majority of age groups run 4km, with 12 and 13 years only running 3km and 18+ years running 6km. Please see Ms Harmanis this week to get a permission note if you missed the meeting on Wednesday if you would like to be included in the College Team.

            SPORTS STARS OF THE WEEK This section is to make the College community aware of some of the exceptional athletes we have in the College.  If your daughter has represented her state or country recently in her chosen Sport, please send us any results, photos or blurbs on her performance to elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

            Co-ordinator of Sport: Elyse: 0434 610 870 - elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

            Head of Netball: Ms Bianca Wallace & Ms Georgie Mugridge - netball@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
            Head of Basketball Ms Elyse Harmanis - 0434 610 870 - elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
            Head of Hockey: Mrs Marcia Scally - 0411 620425 - marcia@scallyfamily.com
            Head of Football : Mr Nick Schroeder - 0431 17565 - schroedern@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

            Website: www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/learning/sport

            For all draw and venue information , go to: www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/sport/weekly-sports-draw/

            IGSA Spawtz: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/

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            COMMUNITY

            Canteen

            Canteen

            TOP UP & ORDER ONLINE
            SPECIALS
            ORDER ID CARD

            NB. Only students can log-in to order

            Dear Students,


            We kindly remind you of the importance of bringing your Student Card when visiting our canteen. It serves as an essential requirement for making purchases.


            For your daughter's convenience, please add funds to her card at least one hour before they use it. This timeframe allows for the necessary processing to generate funds onto your card effectively.


            We are delighted to inform those with dietary restrictions that we offer gluten-free products. However, please note that these products are only available for purchase through our online ordering platform My Student Account.

            If ordering online, please do so before 8:30 am.


            Thank you for your support.

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            Announcements

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            2023 St Vincent’s College, Potts Point under the stewardship of
            Mary Aikenhead Ministries.

            Contact Us

            College Office (8am-4:30pm)
            (02) 9368 1611

            Student Absences Line
            (02) 8324 6630

            Address

            Street Address
            Rockwall Crescent,
            Potts Point NSW 2011 Australia

            Postal Address
            Locked Bag 2700,
            Potts Point NSW 1335 Australia