Term 2 - Week 6

A Message from the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of Bethany,

“The environment is our common home, and all of us are brothers and sisters. If we destroy the environment, it will destroy us in return.”-St. Francis of Assisi 

On Monday we celebrate World Environment Day. This year’s theme focuses on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution. In 2015 Pope Francis published his second encyclical entitled Laudato Si which had the aim of caring for Earth as all of our common home. As Catholics we are called to respect all of God’s creations including our environment. What a wonderful discussion on reduction of plastics would be around the family dinner table.

Staff News

Last week we farewelled Mr Reece Bailey who has taken up a promotional role in Diverse Learning with Sydney Catholic Schools. We wish Mr Bailey well and thank Mrs Marina Nashed for taking up the role of Acting Year 7 Coordinator.

Today Miss Turk leaves the College for health reasons. Thanks to Miss Turk for your time at Bethany this year and we wish you well beyond the gates of Bethany.

Year 11 and 12 Academic Awards

 It is always a pleasure to hold ceremonies which affirm students and on Tuesday we did just this for our Stage 6 students, recognising those students who placed first in course as well as those whose efforts have been outstanding during the year.

This year we have extended the number of awards given to include effort awards from each course which is in keeping with encouraging students to grow at their level. We will replicate these effort awards at the Years 7 - 10 ceremony at the end of this term. Thank you to the 200 or so parents who attended our awards ceremony on Tuesday.

Robyn Rodwell

College Principal

From the Assistant Principal

Last week, I had the privilege to attend the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart’s Colloquium. The Colloquium is a three-day residential experience for people who work and minister in the tradition of Mary MacKillop. Whilst the Josephite and Charity Sisters are part of the history of Bethany, I still found many connections to the work we do as a community and our Bethany values.

The challenges facing Mary Mackillop 1866 are as relevant today as they were in her time and I see our community working to make small changes to the lives of others. I’m especially proud of our Year 12 leaders who are working hard on a project for the Vinnie’s Winter Appeal. They are organising a clothing swap at school and asking for donations. Students can donate clothes and purchase others with all left over items and money raised going to the Winter Appeal.

A reminder that Bethany College is participating in an online survey - Tell Them From Me (TTFM). The survey gives us valuable feedback on what our community thinks about many aspects of school life. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and wellbeing at Bethany.

The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and you are able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device via the following link: https://tellthemfromme.com/hnsy3

Please see below for other important dates coming up over the next few weeks.

Important Dates

Kristina Flanagan
Assistant Principal

Religious Education

Veni Spiritus Sanctus (Come Holy Spirit)!

 I invite you to reflect on this Pentecost Homily by Richard Leonard SJ:

Have you noticed how, these days when we meet someone and ask how they are, they reply, ‘busy’ or ‘frantic’ or ‘as busy as ever’. I wonder what would happen if we replied, ‘Relaxed and laid back’ or ‘taking time to smell the roses’. I don’t think we would be believed, or we might get a lecture from our friends on how lucky we are not to be busy!

 As Christians we have to be careful about this busy-ness competition. Being active in our lives and engaged with the world around us is a gift, but if we are honest about our busyness, some of it is not virtuous. It’s about denial, avoidance or trying to stay up with our peer group.

In John's account of the first Pentecost the primary gift Jesus' Spirit bestows on the disciples is peace. It's curious, isn't it, that just as we all compete with each other to be the busiest person we know, we also complain that what we really want is ‘some peace and quiet’. We can't have it both ways. Compulsive frantic activity is the enemy of peace.

Sometimes we can think that peace and quiet is sitting in the lotus position in a darkened room. Christ’s gift of peace is more robust than that. Peace is like all the best things in life: an attitude of mind and a habit born of consistently making good choices. Some people can do a large of amount of work and be quite serene about it. Peace, for them, is an affair of the mind and a way of life.

Seneca, a 2nd century philosopher, noticed, even in his day, how most of his friends and acquaintances were lacking peace. He wrote a famous book on anger and how to deal with it. He especially noticed that his richest friends were the angriest of all. Seneca came to believe that the reason so many people were agitated was that they had an unreasonable expectation about how smoothly their day would go. Those who were rich thought their money would buy them an easier life in every way and so when it didn’t, they got the angriest of all. If Seneca is right and we want more peace and quiet, we have to have realistic expectations of each day and factor in the things that might go wrong. Seneca's secular wisdom holds that the more aware we are of the frailties in us, others and life, the fewer fights we would have. In turn this would lead to fewer occasions when we would need to ask or give forgiveness. In today’s Pentecost Gospel forgiveness is the second gift Jesus bequeaths the disciples.

If we really want to cultivate peace and quiet in our lives we have to confront the things we are trying to avoid or deny. Often these things hinge on painful memories or events where we were destructive toward others or they were toward us. Unless we forgive ourselves or forgive them, our busyness will ensure that we have enough clamour and activity to stay away from ugly memories. Unfortunately it usually follows that when we are so busy not dealing with the sins of our past, peace and quiet stay well away from us as well.

Let's pray in this Eucharist that while the Spirit might allow us to retain any sins, we choose Jesus’ first option this Pentecost and forgive as generously as we can those who have tried to crucify us. We might have to forgive ourselves as well. And then, like Jesus, with old wounds exposed, we can rejoice that the Spirit has breathed into us the greatest gift of all: the peace and quiet we most crave and need.

                       Richard Leonard SJ is the Director of the Australian Catholic Office for Film and Broadcasting.

Year 9 Spirituality Day

Today, we had an amazing day at The Tops Conference Centre deepening our understanding of the Year 9 Value of Justice, grounded in the following Scripture, “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” - Micah 6:8. Students began the day exploring the concept of justice, followed by a presentation from Kate Conroy, Metropolitan Schools Engagement Officer for St Vincent de Paul Society. The day concluded with a celebration of the Eucharist for which we were delighted to be joined by Father Peter Kwak from Regina Coeli Memorial Church, Beverly Hills.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Night Patrol

Thank you to Miss Jones and Ms Anderson for preparing our students for this servant learning experience and thank you to Mrs Ayoub and Mrs Smith for taking the girls to Night Patrol last Friday night.

St Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal

Please continue to support this cause by donating the items listed below. Other items for donation include brand new socks, blankets, scarves or beanies. Please direct any questions to Miss Jones, Assistant Leader of RE and Mission and Youth Ministry Coordinator via email: perrin.jones001@syd.catholic.edu.au.

Year 12 Studies of Religion 2 students go on Hajj at Bethany

 Thank you, Mrs Miers, for creating an authentic learning opportunity for the Year 12 students in Studies of Religion 2 Unit. As part of their academic and objective study of a significant religious practice in Islam, Mrs Miers reimagined the sacred pilgrimage attended by over 2 million Muslims worldwide, in the largest religious gathering in the world, for the Bethany context. As part of the Syllabus, students are required to demonstrate how the Principal Beliefs of the tradition are expressed through the rituals of the practice such as; entering the state of ritual purity known as Ihram (also white clothing), Tawaf (circumambulating the Kaaba), Sa’i (walking briskly between the mounds of Safa and Marwa to replicate Hagar’s desperate search for water for her son, Ishmael), Wuquf (standing) on the day of Arafat, Jamaraat (stoning of the pillars in rejection of Satan and temptation), and Ubiya (Feast of Sacrifice where Qurbani meat is shared with the poor all over the world). The students were delighted as this lesson brought their Syllabus to life and allowed them a deep learning experience.

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St. Michael’s Church

Bulletin- 21 May 2023

Sara Camporeale

Leader of Religious Education and Mission

Our Future Journalist

Sydney's #1 radio station 2GB has grown very fond of Bethany College.
My first 2GB work experience day, a step closer to becoming a journalist.

Camilla Bayley - Year 11

Teaching and Learning News

Stage 6 Subject Selection Parent Information Evening 

Parents of Year 10 are reminded about the Stage 6 Subject Selection evening on Tuesday 13th June. The presentation will begin at 6:00pm in Yallunga Hall. Students are expected to be in full school uniform and seated with their family. This forms an essential part of the subject selection process and provides families with key information regarding the new changes to the HSC and ATAR eligibility. 

Stage 5 Subject Selection Parent Information Evening

Parents of Year 8 are reminded about the Stage 5 Subject Selection evening on Tuesday 20th June. The presentation will begin at 6:00pm in Yallunga Hall. Students are expected to be in full school uniform and seated with their family. Attendance at the information session is essential for all families.

Study Skills - Habits of Effective Students

Last Wednesday, the College hosted Dr Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning, who presented a series of practical strategies to assist students with their study. Below is a summary of the main points that were discussed.

Effective students are those who have learnt to study smarter rather than harder. Below is a list of the top habits that effective students do.

1. MAKE THE MOST OF CLASS TIME: You are going to be sitting in class anyway, so you may as well make the most of the experience! Time wasted in class is lost learning opportunities or time you need to make up at home. To make the most of class time stay on task and be as involved as you can in the lesson.
2. ASK QUESTIONS OFTEN: Students who are effective will ask questions when they don’t understand something, they don’t wait until 3 weeks into the topic then say ‘I don’t understand any of this!’. So if you aren’t sure about something, then ask your teacher.
3. COMPLETE ALL HOMEWORK: Your teachers are giving you the homework for a reason, even if you are unsure what the reason might be! It is all part of building your learning in the subject. Focus on putting 100% effort into completing all homework to the best of your ability.
4. DO INDEPENDENT LEARNING: Students who do well academically do more than just the set homework. Rather than cramming just before an exam, they learn as they go. This means the nights when they don’t have much homework they step up and take responsibility for their learning and ask themselves ‘what else could I be doing to help me understand and learn my subjects?’. Often this entails reviewing previous work that was difficult or preparing study notes in advance.
5. ARE FOCUSED WHEN WORKING: Students who are effective usually work in blocks of time at home, anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, but in that time they focus on the task at hand. This means they have removed all distractions and commit that when they are working on schoolwork, they are just working on schoolwork – no personal activities at the same time.
6. NEVER CONFUSE ‘READING’ WITH ‘STUDYING’: Effective learners know how to study properly for a test. They know that just reading your notes over and over is not an effective way to learn. Instead, they read a section then test themselves on it, seeing what they can say out loud or write down. They also do lots of revision questions or past exam papers so they can practise the skills of the subject and identify areas of weakness.
7. WORK SMART FOR ASSESSMENTS: Effective students spend time when they are given an assessment ensuring they understand the requirements and the marking criteria. They work to the guidelines of the assessment and approach the task systematically, making a plan and setting targets for when they want to complete each step.

You can learn more about being more effective at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au by logging in with these details:

Username: bethanyhurstville

Password: 65success

Dorian Kipriotis - Leader of Curriculum

Sarah Rowland - Leader of Data & Growth

Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod

The Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod gives all students the opportunity to hone their skills and perform in front of an audience, no matter their ability or experience. They receive valuable feedback from industry professionals as well as interacting with one another in a safe and supportive environment.

Bethany College was proudly represented by our students in the categories of Dance, Vocal Duo/Trio/Quartets and Slam Poetry over the last two weekends. 

Congratulations to the following students:

Anastasia McNeil - Dance (Advanced Contemporary/Lyrical): Judge’s encouragement award for best performer and choreography

Jaymee Louise Buena, Jeanna Garcia and Nicole Banez - Music (Stage 6 Open Vocal Trio): 2nd place

Isabella Koshakji and Olivia Koshakji - Music (Stage 6 Open Vocal Trio): Encouragement award

Three students from Bethany College performed in the Slam Poetry category of the Eisteddfod. This is the first time the Slam Poetry category has run. The judges and audience were greatly moved by these newcomers’ performances, with those in attendance expressing their awe at the talent of this inaugural group of young poets.

Sienna Di Mari, Year 12, received a Highly Commended for her poem, Ok So Basically Literally Like. The adjudicator praised Sienna’s connection with her character, as well as her argument, comedy, and overall message, adding that she found it “extremely difficult” not to award a trophy for this performance.

Sienna Kovacevic, Year 9, received a Highly Commended award for her poem, The Unspoken Truth. Sienna was praised for her bold and confident performance, her argument, and connection to her poem.

Elisha Petelo, Year 11, was awarded 2nd Place for her poem, The Frazzled Setting. Elisha was praised for her charisma, natural performance style, and ability to connect with the audience. Audience members were moved to tears by Elisha’s performance, with one commenting that Elisha’s mastery of pace, expression, and vocal modulation were well beyond her years.

Clare Moroney (Performing Arts Coordinator) and Troy Wong (English Coordinator)

HSC Major Study Performance

Anastasia McNeil in year 12 performed her HSC Major Study Performance Solo Dance at the SCS Dance eisteddfod on Saturday evening.
She was awarded by the Judge The Encouragement Award for the best performer and choreography in the Advanced lyrical / contemporary Dance section. Anastasia was absolutely stunning. Congratulations. 

Danielle Como -Dance Teacher

Year 10 - My Strengths

Year 10 students have attended a follow up workshop from the My Strengths Assessment that they completed on 30/5. During this workshop they explored how they could maximise their personal strengths.

Students were given a personal Strengths pack as well as a Parent pack to bring home to help better understand their positive attributes.

Melanie Bullock
Year 10 Coordinator

Model Solar Cars are really rolling!!

Scorpio Technology Sponsorship
The Year 10 Enrichment Maths and STEM class will, this year, be able to build a much more
competitive model solar car because of the generous sponsorship provided by Scorpio Technology.
This is a small technology company in Victoria who have responded to our call for help and provided us with the parts to build an even better car than last year.
What we recognised last year was that the other schools were much better equipped, and we had
little chance of competing.
Scorpio Technology appreciated our plight and, to encourage girls in engineering, willingly came to our aid.
We would like to thank Arnie and his team for their prompt response and their generous
contribution.

Stephen Bishop - Mathematics Teacher and (the entire Enrichment class)

Regional Catholic Schools Debating Competition

Round 4 of the Regional Catholic Schools Debating Competition was held at Aquinas Catholic College Menai on 24th of May and Round 5 of the competition was held at Bethany last Wednesday evening.  All our debaters competed in fine form. I wish to congratulate our Year 8 debating team for winning their debate while Year 10 also won by forfeit in Round 4.

As for Round 5 against De La Salle Revesby, Year 7, 9, 10, 11 and our Seniors won their debate, with Year 8 winning by forfeit. A clean sweep for Bethany! A huge congratulations to all our debaters for such an outstanding achievement during this final initial round. The debaters who competed in these two rounds are as follows:

I wish to thank all our Year 7 and 8 student volunteers who assisted with hosting, chairing and timekeeping in Round 5. I would also like to  also take this opportunity to thank all our teachers who supported our debaters in these rounds. Thank you to Mrs Saveski, Mrs Carruthers, and our ex-student, Ngikula Harris, for adjudicating. Thanks to all our coaches Ms Stravopoulos (Year 10), Mr Chapman (Year 9) and Miss Issa (Year 8) and our Debating Prefect, Aya Bazzi (Year 7) for their continuous efforts in coaching and coming along to every debate to support our debaters. Also thank you to Mr Wong, Mr Gianni, Ms Emmerick, Mrs Camporeale and Mrs Ayoub for supporting our hosting and visiting rounds.

The semi-finals and finals will be held in the coming two Wednesdays. Please stay tuned for more details as to where these will take place.

Shirley Woo
Public Speaking and Debating Facilitator

Sport Update

Sydney Catholic Schools Representative Sport Update

In Round 5 of the weekly sport competition, Bethany teams came up against St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove.

Week 5 Results

This week our Bethany teams competed against St Patrick’s College, Sutherland.

Week 6 Results

Junior Players' Player Medal Winners: Natalia Busevski and Victoria Alpheris

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Jessica Brightwell has just recently been selected into the NSWCCC Rugby 7s 1st team which will compete at All Schools in June, she also represents Sydney Uni for Rugby and will be participating at State Cup the June long weekend.

She was selected into the South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Lisa Fiola team and was awarded most improved player and also just recently she was selected into the NSW u17s City team. 

Rachel Bevan

Sport Coordinator

Careers Update

UNSW Co-op Scholarships

These scholarship applications are now open. Student applications must be submitted by September 30^th, 2023. Careers Advisors you will be pleased to know you have until October 11^th,   2023 at 11.59pm to submit the SAP for your applicants!

UNSW Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme

Applications Close 21 July

Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement up to 10 ATAR points below the lowest selection rank for a specific degree or range of related degrees.

 What you submit in your portfolio will depend on which degree you’re interested in. Remember, your UNSW Portfolio Entry submission needs to be completed in addition to your UAC application.

https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/admission-pathways/portfolio-entry

UOW - Year 12 HSC Subject Support Sessions

19-29 June Online

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is committed to providing additional resources and assistance to help students reach their potential in the HSC. 

UOW wants to support students in the lead up to trial and final HSC exams. In conjunction with InspirationED, UOW are running two free HSC subject revision programs across June and July for current Year 12 students.   

This program has been designed to complement and add value to what is already being taught in the classroom.  

Students can select which subject specific sessions they want to attend, with both online and face to face options available. You can attend more than one session (all if you want!), and you can attend both the online and face to face options. The content delivered across both programs will be different.

https://uow_srd.swoogo.com/year12hscsubjectsupport

UOW Early Admission application Webinar

28 June

UOW Early Admission is for students completing Year 12 Higher School Certificate during 2023. This webinar is your chance to ask any questions and find out how to get an offer to uni before you sit your first exam.

https://mkto.uow.edu.au/20230628-Online-EAAceYourAppWebinar_Registration.html

Mathematics Prerequisites Course Listing – University of Sydney

All you need to know about our mathematics prerequisites

USyd has mathematics prerequisites for some courses

Check here for Degrees that require a maths prerequisites:

• Arts and social sciences
• Business
• Education
• Engineering and computer science
• Law
• Medicine and health
• Science

https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/mathematics-prerequisite.html

University of Sydney Pathways to studying Law

7 June

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law? Join to find out about the University of Sydney's Bachelor of Laws and how it will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and connections to become an internationally focused lawyer.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d0inpaQ0Q7ag1qLXa7F7ag

University of Sydney - Nursing at Sydney Webinar

21 June

Nursing is one of the Australia’s fastest growing employment sectors. The Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) and double degrees in nursing will prepare you to apply for registration to practice as a nurse in Australia. Find out about the course details, admission requirements, study location, career pathways, clinical placements and nursing registration.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fbooZzILRLaKN7X7du1rww#/registration

Webinar - UCAT & Pathways into Medicine

5 June

Considering a Career in Medicine or Dentistry?

An invaluable forum recommended to students considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry, and especially for those who already know that they will be sitting the UCAT or attending Med School Interviews.  

This forum is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to find out about the UCAT, Interviews, Pathways into Medicine, and have all questions answered by expert teachers who have been working in the field since 1999.

Topics Include:

• What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?
• Year 10, 11 and 12 - things to consider now. 
• The Undergraduate Selection Criteria
• Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry
• When and who can sit the UCAT
• GAMSAT
• Can you prepare for the UCAT?
• Undergraduate interview process
• Med School Applications
• Gap Year
• Alternative degrees and career choices
• Q & A

https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-free/free-ucat-information-sessions

University of Newcastle - Joint Medical Program 2024 - How to Apply – 5 Steps

To apply to the Joint Medical Program in 2024, you must complete the following three steps. The Joint Medical Program is world-class and entry is competitive. Each year, 170 places are available in the program across both the University of Newcastle and the University of New England; more than 3,500 people apply for those spaces. Your application will go through a rigorous selection process.

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program/how-to-apply

ACU Guarantee - Early Offers

Applications Open 24 July

Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee

ACU - I am an elite athlete or performer

 If you take part in high-level activities in sports or the arts, you might be eligible for ACU’s Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP).

Learn more about EAPP benefits and services, check your eligibility and find out how to apply.

The Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) is designed to give students who are top sporting or artistic performers the tools they need to achieve balance across their active and academic lives.

The program comes with a range of benefits, including:

• adjustment factors to your entry score
• priority class allocation
• academic support and flexibility (deferred exams, extensions, special considerations)
• access to financial scholarships and competition/travel grants
• networking and career development opportunities

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/i-am-an-elite-athlete-or-performer

ACU - Study Biomedical Science in Rome

ACU’s Biomedical Science degree, available at the North Sydney campus, now provides opportunities to study a core unit at the Rome campus to complement and enhance students' local studies.  This new offering in Rome will expose students to a vastly different world and provide opportunities for significant growth, self-transformation and career realisation.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/study-overseas/study-in-rome

UNSW Join the Girls in Engineering Club

The Girls in Engineering Club is free to join – sign up today to receive monthly newsletters packed with inspiring content and activities! GIE Club members get…

Exclusive invitations to Girls in Engineering Club events.

Monthly inspo delivered to your email, featuring profiles of female engineers, study tips and more!

Opportunities to be mentored by female engineering students. 

Access to a closed Facebook community to connect with likeminded girls.

Regular workshops and challenges

https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/study-with-us/girls-engineering-club

UNSW Year 12 Info Evening

June 13 On Campus

June 15 Online

UNSW will cover how to preference for your degree, scholarship application tips and tricks, and how you can show you are more than just your ATAR. You will hear from current students about uni life, fun activities and how classes work.

https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/year-12-info-evening-your-journey-unsw-campus

NIDA Open Day

Saturday 17 June 9.30am to 3.30pm

Open Day is an opportunity to learn about NIDA's courses in the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Diploma programs.

Visit: nida.edu.au

TAFE NSW Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)

If you love working with children, this accredited four-year teaching degree is for you.

This degree has a strong applied learning focus so that when you graduate, you'll be prepared to work in a variety of settings such as day care, preschool, integrated child and family services. As well as practical core units, you will undertake a work placement each semester that allows you to apply what you've learned in a real setting.

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/education-and-training?filter=degree-level#early-childhood-education-and-care

ICMS Open Day

6 August

The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) offers an internationally recognised undergraduate bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate master’s degrees at the Manly and Sydney City campuses.

Join The annual on-campus Open Day!

https://www.icms.edu.au/event/icms-open-day-2023/

The Hotel School Open Day

17 June

Attend a Masterclass delivered by Academics to experience life as a student at The Hotel School. Explore your dream career and connect with passionate industry experts!

• Meet faculty team members and the Head of Campus
• Discuss career opportunities with the Work Integrated Learning team
• Find out about courses and the application process in detail
• Chat with current student ambassadors
• Enjoy Barista coffee and light refreshments

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-hotel-school-sydney-open-campus-tickets-617511362107

AIE Information Evening

15 June

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, film, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Information Evening on Thu 15 June 2023. The evening will include presentations on different areas of industry to get into as well as information about AIE full-time and part-time courses and entry requirements.

https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/information-evening/

Stephen Donlan
Careers Advisor

From the College Counsellor

The students may have seen the posters around the school which means 3Bridges Youth Zone is back up and running for the term!

"We are a free safe space for young people to connect, access support, and have fun."
Staffed by an amazing team of Youth Workers, Youth Zone exists to meet young people where they are at and support them with any needs they may have.

This could include mentoring around navigating friendships, study support, assistance to find employment, or learning important life skills such as cooking. Add in a basketball court, free food, video games, art supplies and more, there is plenty to do and heaps of fun to be had.
This is located at Penshurst Park directly behind the Hurstville Aquatic Centre, 643 King Georges Road.The service is completely free. Please see attached flyers for more information and details.
Tuesday - Junior Drop In3pm - 5:30pm - School Years 4 - 7
Wednesday - Senior Drop In - 3pm - 6pm - Ages 16 - 21 years old
Thursday - Cook up night - 3pm - 7:30pm - School Years 6 - 12
Friday 3pm - 7:30pm - School Years 6 - 12

If you have any questions, please contact Jesse via email: jesse.mawson@3bridges.org.au

Simone Nind

College Counsellor

Catholic Education Foundation