International Women's Day

On Friday March 7, we celebrated the incredible contributions of women throughout history. Whether around the world or in our own local community, women continue to inspire and break barriers every day. This year's theme #AccelerateAction encourages us to reflect on gender equality, support one another, and continue building a world where everyone’s voice is heard.

Our staff and students celebrated by decorating the College with love hearts honouring the special women in their lives and the significant impact they have had on them.

Brendan Jansz

Director of Learning & Wellbeing

CSPD Project Compassion Launch

On Wednesday 26th of February, I was privileged to take five Year 10 students to the CSPD Project Compassion Launch at St Andrew’s, Marayong. Rachel Hay, Alayna Vella, Lucas Reimer, Chris Chantiri and Flynn Bonello-Garrow were able to immerse themselves in the theme: “Unite Against Poverty.” They learnt more about the  struggles that people around the world have in accessing clean, safe water and how we can stand in solidarity with them. We were also blessed to have Bishop Vincent join our discussion on our table.

For more information, see https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/

To donate, please click on https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/o/bede-polding-college-south-windsor

Shrove Tuesday

On Tuesday March 4th, our College celebrated Shrove Tuesday by selling muffins with ice-cream topped with syrup!

Thanks to all of the staff that baked muffins.

Special thanks to Miss Samson and Mrs Cummins who were the main organisers of the very successful event. 

Thanks as well to our SRC students who helped do the final preparations and helped serve on the day.

Thanks to all the families who supported Shrove Tuesday by purchasing muffins. 

We have raised over $700 for Project Compassion.

Ash Wednesday Mass (Year 8-12)

On Wednesday March 5th, we were blessed to have Fr Shinto celebrate our Ash Wednesday Mass with us. During his homily, he inspired us to take up the three actions during Lent: Praying, Fasting and Almsgiving. He particularly focussed on giving alms and used the example of St Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Students from Year 8-12 then received their ashes marked with the sign of the cross on their foreheads.

Ash Wednesday Liturgy (Year 7)

Whilst Year 7 were at their camp, they had an Ash Wednesday Liturgy focussing on the Gospel reading of the day, prayers of the faithful, short prayers, singing hymns and of course, the distribution of ashes on their foreheads.

Lent

We have now entered the Catholic Church’s liturgical season of Lent which lasts forty days. During this time, we are called to put a more concerted effort to pray, fast and to give alms. Through Prayer, we come closer to God. Through Fasting we join in solidarity with people experiencing poverty. Through Almsgiving, we show our commitment to justice and to share what we have with others.

Lent prepares us for the season of Easter, the most important time in the Church’s calendar. By praying, fasting and giving alms, we are reminded of Jesus’s death and resurrection.

John Bede Polding’s Death Anniversary

The death anniversary of our College patron, John Bede Polding occurs on Sunday, March 16th. If you are wondering why we commemorate the death anniversary in our Catholic faith rather than their birthday, it is because we celebrate the day that they entered heaven. This year will mark 148 years since John Bede Polding’s passing.

Please see this video to learn more about our college patron:

John Bede Polding short video

St Patrick’s Day

On Week 7 Monday March 17th is the Feast Day of St Patrick. To celebrate this day, students will be encouraged to wear a splash of green and to make a donation to Project Compassion either via the QKR App or the Project Compassion website linked to our school: 

https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/o/bede-polding-college-south-windsor

Alternatively, on the day, students could either donate via the EFTPOS machines or we will have SRC students standing at the entrance to the college with the Project Compassion box to receive monetary donations.

SRC will also be selling green ribbons (e.g. For girls to tie in their hair), temporary clover shaped tattoos and other accessories.

Please keep an eye out for more details which will be published through Compass.

New RE Curriculum Endorsement from the Vatican

Our CSPD new RE curriculum which is being implemented from this year has been endorsed by the Vatican.

Please see the attached letters:

20250304 Letter - Parents re Religious Education letter for Schools.pdf

2025 02 13 Letter from Rev Rino Fisichella Dicastro per L evangelizzazione.pdf

Catholic Youth Parramatta's LIFTED Live Leaders

On Thursday 27th of February, Mrs Kennedy accompanied some of our Year 12 SRC to the “Catholic Youth Parramatta's LIFTED Live Leaders” event. The event encouraged student leaders to share some of their own team leadership goals and initiatives being implemented within their communities during 2025. In addition to the energetic worship through singing and dancing, Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen and CSPD, Executive Director Jack de Groot spoke to the students.

Mr Michael Aure 

Acting Director of Learning and Religious Education

Building Success: Our School-Wide Writing Initiative

As we move through the academic term, we're excited to share progress on our school-wide focus on improving writing skills through the precise and deliberate use of explicit instruction strategies. Our dedicated staff have been collaborating over the term, in order to plan the ways in which each subject area will improve the writing needs specific to each subject. These structured and targeted approaches help students understand exactly what successful writing looks like in different subject areas, from scientific explanations in Biology, to procedural writing in TAS, to literary analysis in English. The implementation of explicit instruction strategies across the college will remain our focus for the year ahead. 

Study Habits that Work

With assessment season approaching, we want to emphasise the importance of developing effective, and manageable, study routines. 

Last week, Year 11 were given a study timetable template that they could customise to meet their needs. Creating a personalised study timetable - one that balances all subjects while allowing for breaks - provides structure and reduces anxiety. Particularly for our senior students, we always encourage students to set aside specific times each day for reviewing newly acquired knowledge, and applying their notes to practice questions and past papers. Actively engaging with study notes through practice questions, flashcards, and concept mapping leads to far better retention and a deeper understanding. Continually practicing retrieval of information creates stronger memory pathways, leading to more confidence in the classroom. 

Our dedicated and diligent educators are committed to supporting all students in developing both strong writing skills and effective study strategies. Together, we're building the foundation for academic success that will serve our students for their high school years, and beyond.

Lisa Di Marco

Director of Learning and Teaching 

 Assessment Handbooks

Assessment Handbooks have now been live for the last two weeks. They can be found through the College website and the Canvas Wellbeing page 

It is important that students and parents consult these handbooks for dates and information about the scheduled assessments throughout 2025. 

While some assessments do occur in scheduled assessment/exam blocks, assessment is an ongoing process throughout the term, and students should be familiar with the dates and requirements of all assessments.

It is important that these are consulted through the live link rather than downloading and printing, and the link can be updated to reflect changes to the handbook.

If a significant change is made to the handbook, this will be communicated to students and parents via Compass.

Illness/Misadventure

As we move into the first round of assessment tasks throughout Year 7-12, it is important that students remember where to access the Illness/Misadventure form.

This needs to be completed immediately if a student misses a task. It can be found through the Canvas Wellbeing page.

Please do not wait for a teacher to contact you. If you have missed a task, complete the Google form immediately, to avoid any penalty to results or follow up consequences.

If you are aware of your absence ahead of time, please contact your class teacher and Mr Milgate to organise an alternative.

Year 12 Assessment block

The timetable and information for the Year 12 Assessment block has been communicated to students and parents through both Compass and Canvas.

Students need to know exactly when they are to attend school, and what to do if they are missing an assessment task.

If at any point, a student has a question about their timetable, or is aware of their inability to attend the task, they should reach out to Mr Milgate immediately.

Throughout the assessment block, catch up exams will be organised. If a student is informed of a catch up exam, they will require further documentation to support their absence if they miss a catch up exam.

Michael Milgate

Leader of Learning & Curriculum

Let me start by asking, How good is Year 10? They are fabulous! 

We have had so many successes so far this term and the year has only just begun. We are starting to see some very mature decisions being made in the classroom and about their futures. We have been blessed with a new space, which we have learnt to respect and keep clean at all times. Some students of their own free will have given up their time to benefit everyone and are cleaning the space so that it remains a showpiece for what the College can be. Rather than handball this year, our new space demanded a different kind of activity. Table tennis is up and running and the competition is fierce. Students will receive certificates and a treat for outstanding performance during break times. We will have a trophy presented to the most outstanding player each term. Students are enjoying the new learning spaces and are respecting the opportunity to work and relax in them. I thought we could recognise some stand out students in this newsletter:

Girls State of Origin

On the 18th of March, a group of girls rose to the challenge of 3 x football tag games during our Wellbeing meeting. Hesitant at first and a bit shy, the girls really shone, demonstrating sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork. Thanks to our referee Jack Kearney who did a stellar job. Our winners were the Blues. Most Valuable Player came from the Maroons - Xoey Butterworth Pascoe. Taylor Delle Coste as unofficial Captain of the blues was honoured with taking the trophy home. We look forward to future sporting events in our Wellbeing meetings.

Flynn Bonello-Garrow

This year, Flynn has taken up the challenge again to raise money for blood cancer research. His goal this year is to get to $2500. He is offering an incentive to year 10, help him reach his goal and he will shave his head down to a zero - all for charity and with the approval of Mr Malone

Elijah Andrew

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for local teenager Elijah Andrew.  Graduating out of the national Oceania Junior Cup at the end of 2024, Elijah is now competing in the Supersport 300 class of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK).  This means that the horsepower he is sitting on has increased dramatically from 17 to 45 and the potential speed down the straight at Phillip Island has instantly gone up from 160km/hr to over 200km/hr. Not too shabby for a boy in Year 10 who has only just turned 15.

This year Elijah was picked up by the “MotoSchool Racing Team” and is racing on a brand new 2025 model Yamaha YZF-R3.  

The weekend of 21st - 23rd February was the first round of the ASBK competition for 2025 and it coincided with the first round of the World Superbikes (WSBK) down at Phillip Island GP Circuit, Victoria.

The Australian Superbike Championship Round 2 will be held at our local track at Sydney Motorsport Park (Eastern Creek) from 28th – 29th March and will be the only night racing event on the ASBK calendar this year.  Head down to Eastern Creek and see what all the fuss is about. Tickets are available at www.ticketebo.com.au

Follow Elijah 18 @ElijahAndrewRacing on socials.

Marlee Gill

Ran in the Under 17s as a 15 year old

400m final NSW juniors, came 3rd with a

PB: 58.61 by 0.06 seconds

Under 17s, achieved a silver medal Javelin with a distance of 40.08m

Marlee is looking to her future and would like to race in the Olympics as well as medal in the National Championships in Perth at the end of March.

Ashton Seiders

Ashton is making his circuit racing debut in the Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Scholarship Series. With five rounds and a massive 40-car field, this series is not for the faint-hearted. Speeds reach up to 230 km/h +, and in-car temperatures can soar beyond 60°C, making mental and physical endurance crucial. That’s why the right preparation both before and during an event is vital for performance.

This year, his main focus is to continuously improve my driving, learning as much as possible, and enjoying the journey. “Looking ahead, my ultimate goal is to race professionally at the highest level, whether that’s F1, Supercars, GT racing, or international competition. The dream is to build a career in motorsport, competing against the best and winning championships. That’s what drives me every day.

SRE - Special Religious Education

Every Tuesday afternoon, some of our Year 10 students go to Windsor Park Public School to teach Special Religious Education, more commonly referred to as ‘Scripture.’ We are very blessed to have 22 Year 10 students volunteer in this wonderful ministry where they take turns each week, to go in groups of five. Three of them will teach the combined Kindergarten and Year 1 class while the other two teach the Year 2 class. Our Year 10 Bede Polding College students have been finding this to be a very eye-opening, insightful, fulfilling and enjoyable experience, teaching the young children about God, and more specifically about Lent, during this season. We would like to thank Mrs Northen who has been helping our SRE student-teachers to prepare and plan for their lessons this term. If you would like to get involved in driving and supervising our students, please contact Mr Michael Aure on maure@parra.catholic.edu.au

Term 1 2025 eSafety Webinar for Parents/Carers

 Dear Parents/Carers 

At Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) we see parents and carers as partners in your child's learning journey. In partnership with the eSafety Commissioner, CSPD would like to invite you to join the following free webinars for parents and carers:

• Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into high school
• Algorithms and adolescents: the rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people 

About the webinar

Algorithms and adolescents: the rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people

Available sessions:

• 19 March at 12.30pm

This webinar explores the role of algorithms and AI and how parents and carers can support safer and more positive interactions in the digital world.

It's suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school.

What you need to do

Please register for the course on the secondary site via the following link: Register here

Star Spot

Lara Gatt

Lara and Cob/horse “SJ”. They competed at the Arndell Inters-schools Equestrian competition on Saturday 8 March 2025.  Lara won two ribbons taking 4th place in dressage and jumping in her division. Lara will compete again at Arndell inter schools  in August 2025. Although Lara has only been participating in dressage and jumping lessons and competitions for a relatively short time she has done well and puts in a lot  of effort and time with her pony and coach. 

Congratulations to Lara!

Canvas Parent Portal Reminder

The Canvas Parent Portal allows parents/caregivers to pair with their child/s account as an observer, where they can see their child’s classwork, teacher communication, and assessment information.

Parents were inadvertently registered by CSPD to the Canvas Parent Portal earlier this term. All accounts were reverted back to their original status. Parents are encouraged to register to reactivate their account. To register please complete the form on the Canvas Learning Portal Page on the College Website.

Learning Devices

 The college’s preferred learning devices are Apple MacBooks and Google Chromebooks. Our BYOD Requirements Checklist can be found on the Learning Device Page on the College Website.

Matthew Kneller

Leader of eLearning

English Faculty Term 1

Our new Year 7 cohort have thrown themselves into all aspects of English with their first unit ‘Welcome to the World of English’ They have been engaging with both visual and language techniques that were either new or familiar, exploring the concept of storytelling and experiencing new and exciting texts that have sparked curiosity and imagination. 

In Year 8, students have been diving into the Hero’s Journey through a variety of films such as Finding Nemo and Kubo and the Two Strings. They’ve been tasked with breaking down these films into the many stages of the Hero’s Journey and have explored the concept of how we define heroism. 

Year 9 have also been engaging in a study of film with a specific focus on how we define Auteur Theory. Students in Year 9 have challenged themselves to consider how style can be created throughout film, specifically how different auteurs each have their own unique method of creating and directing films. This unit has given students a chance to explore a variety of film techniques and hone their understanding of how films are created for meaning and purpose. 

In Year 10 students have put their detective caps on and have been digging into the world of Crime Fiction. They have been actively engaging in what defines Crime Fiction and have begun a novel study in class with books such as Catching Teller Crow, Two Wolves and The Dry. Students have been given the opportunity to act like detectives, eager to solve the case with the clues they’ve read so far.

Later in the term, students will move into a film study to consolidate their knowledge of Crime Fiction and start to consider how conventions of this genre cross over each text. 

Year 11 students have kicked off their Stage Six studies of English by building their skills in the ‘Reading to Write’ module. Students have spent time honing their writing craft and developing their knowledge on the mechanics of writing. Year 11 have worked hard to expand their understanding of discursive writing and have progressed into writing reflections, a skill which will assist them in their upcoming HSC year. In English Studies, students are exploring the module ‘Achieving through English’, where they are building workplace literacy skills to support their journey into the workforce. 

Our Year 12 students in Standard English have been progressing throughout their HSC well as they near the end of their study of ‘Module A - Language, Culture and Identity’. Students have engaged in Henry Lawson’s short story collection and have spent time in class reflecting on how these stories help to shape our perceptions of the Australian Outback. They’ve engaged thoroughly with how language can contribute to these perceptions and have challenged themselves with investigating how specific language techniques are utilised to create a deeper meaning in texts.  Year 12 Advanced students are engaging in Module A, where they are studying both Shakespeare's play, Richard III, and Al Pacino's film, Looking for Richard. They are dissecting conceptual and contextual concerns, exploring the textual conversation between the texts. Our Year 12 English Studies students are exploring the module ‘Playing the Game - English in Sport’. In these studies, they are developing an understanding and proficiency in the use of language related to recreational and professional sport at a local, national and international level.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge has started at BPC and we are excited to watch as students tackle this challenge and allow themselves to explore new and fantastical worlds, learn new words to add to their writing toolkit and engage with stories that have the power to change the way we view the world. The challenge aims to encourage students to develop a love for reading and offers them an opportunity to experience quality literature. This year, students who complete the challenge will be rewarded with a pizza lunch, a delightful way to celebrate a wonderful year of reading!

On the horizon…

Later in the year we will also celebrate Book Week, which will occur in Term 3. During this week we will provide students with some exciting opportunities such as author talks, writing workshops, as well as the chance to participate in the 2025 Write a Book in a Day competition. Watch this space!

Sarah Twal

Leader of Learning - English

Opening School Mass/School Assembly

Stage 6 Encore Excursion

Year 11 & 12 Stage 6 Music students, along with two lucky year 9 Music students journeyed by Coach after school on Monday 24th February to the Sydney Opera House to experience ‘Encore.

‘Encore’ is a presentation of the most outstanding HSC Music performances and compositions from around NSW for 2024.  

We enjoyed singing songs on the bus and having a lovely dinner in the City with our classmates. This was a wonderful experience for students to see the calibre and dedication of past HSC Music course students and be inspired in their practice. It was delightful to see how excited everyone was, as this for many was their first time seeing a concert at the Opera House.

Mrs Sampath-Sawtell- Music Coordinator 

"I left Encore with a more diverse taste in music and an appreciation for all musicians."

"As soon as we walked in, the room illuminated with lights and a common passion of music."

"I would recommend this excursion for future senior students as this expanded my knowledge of future musical ideas." 

Jack Soriano McKinnon - Year 12 Music 1 

"I feel so inspired and my brain is full of ideas for the future"

"It was an amazing experience and the talent of the students was absolutely jaw dropping! Looking forward to next year!!!"

Once we arrived at Circular Quay we feasted but I was always on edge because of those seagulls. We took some cute photos and I was able to talk and engage with peers that I've never really spoken to before. Once we entered the Opera house it was crowded with an ocean of schools flowing through the gates, just as excited as us to get inside and seated. The show started, and bright coloured lights shone across the stage highlighting the amazing and beautiful talent displayed by the students. Compositions, Jazz scats, Acapella and so much more that by the end of the day my hands were red from clapping so much. On the bus ride home the only music entering my headphones were songs I saw that day, humming along and thinking back on how speechless their pieces made me feel. I will remember this day forever!! 

Montana Beattie-Charles - Year 11 Music 1 

“The people who were invited to the Opera House took a coach to the Pier. We ate in the food court and then made our way towards the Opera House. During the show, we saw a number of performances ranging from bagpipes to guitars to marimbas. The show was an excellent experience that inspired me to try my hardest in my senior years for music.” 

Patrick Curl - Year 9 Music

 

Mrs Sampath-Sawtell- Music Coordinator 

Stage 6 Art Gallery of NSW Excursion

On Friday 27th March Year 11 and Year 12 Visual Arts attended the Art Gallery of NSW to view artworks from the 2024 HSC. Students were able to see what it takes as a student artist to achieve HSC success with many students identifying works that were influential to them. Year 12 students were particularly interested in the concepts being presented and the connection to artists being studied.

Ms Whiles took us on a tour through the Yiribana Gallery and discussed symbolism and meaning evident within the indigenous artworks. Culturally this was contrasted with the exhibition by Cao Fei “My City is Yours”, an immersive experience with AI elements and film.

We ventured down into the underground Tank beneath the North Building and experienced Angelica Mesiti “The Rites of When”. This was an overload of sight and sound as we were in the dark with sound effects and giant screens echoing around the space.

Overall, each exhibition provided a new perspective and way of interpreting the world which is significant to their HSC and preliminary studies.

Year 7 Visual Arts

Year 7 students have been studying traditional and contemporary masks in their art critical and historical studies. As part of their artmaking practice, they have appropriated features from their research to develop a design to create a postmodern ceramic form. We look forward to sharing the finished forms at an upcoming exhibition!

Angela Rando

Leader of Learning - Creative & Performing Arts

PDSSSC SWIMMING 2025

Congratulations to the following swimmers who represented the College at the PDSSSC Swimming Championships at SOPAC on Friday the 7th of March:

Alena Busa, Luke Brown, Olivia Brown, Zara Hume, Willow Stephen and Jazmin Swarbrick, Evie Nagy, Alice Lamb, Grace Kanawati.

Thank you to all parents who helped support the team on the day and Mrs Cutajar for her invaluable help on the pool deck.

Results:

Luke Brown   14 boys

200 Freestyle 1st, 50 Freestyle 1st,

50 Breaststroke 2nd, 100 Freestyle 1st

50 Butterfly 2nd, 400 Freestyle 1st,

100 Butterfly 1st, 50 Backstroke 2nd

Evie Nagy      13 girls 

100 Breaststroke 2nd,

50 Freestyle 2nd,

50 Breaststroke 1st,

100 Freestyle 2nd

 50 Butterfly 2nd,

200 IM 1st,

400 Freestyle 1st

Alena Busa    

13 girls multi 50 Freestyle 2nd,

50 Butterfly 2nd,

100 Freestyle 1st,

50 Backstroke 1st

Zara Hume      13 girls 

100 Backstroke 2nd,

50 Backstroke 1st        

Willow Stephen 14 girls    

100 Backstroke 1st,

50 Backstroke 2nd

Zara, Evie, Jazmin, Grace   

4 x 50 Freestyle Relay - 3rd

Medley Relay - 3rd

K Manuel

Manager

There are certainly some exciting updates about our wonderful Year 9 students' achievements and activities so far this year.

Our students have made an impressive transition into their elective subjects, with learning groups thoughtfully arranged to support various ability levels. It's wonderful to see students arriving well-prepared with the correct materials, uniform, equipment and setting themselves up for success.

During the Thursday Sports Program students are actively participating in recreational activities at local venues while others are taking part in debating, chess club or band. We even have several of our year 9 students selected to participate in Representative Sports including the Oz-tag team and the Basketball team, both already securing victories and representing us with distinction.

A big congratulations to Luke Brown, Willow Storey-Stephen and Patrick Curl who swam incredibly at our recent College swimming carnival. Luke was named as the 14s boys age champion, while Willow and Patrick were named as the 15s girls and boys age champions respectively.

For the Wellbeing & GEM Program we've been exploring important themes including team building and rapport development, Indigenous cultural understanding, growth mindset development, understanding humility, as well as learning more about our College's Patron Saints.

Looking ahead as we enter the Lenten season, students are setting personal and academic goals, developing success strategies and engaging in mindfulness activities and spiritual reflections both in year group meetings and daily GEM classes.

Mr Collins, the Year 9 Assistant Leader of Wellbeing, and myself have enjoyed the privilege of leading the cohort so far, and are very proud of how Year 9 has commenced 2025. We look forward to supporting their continued growth throughout the year along with Mr Marshall when he returns in Week 7 this term.

Mr Adrian Chapman

Acting Leader of Wellbeing Year 9

The Year 11 cohort has settled into Stage 6 studies seamlessly. They have embraced the challenges and opportunities that Stage 6 affords them. As in previous years, this cohort has always had a mantra to guide and inspire them. This year’s mantra is “This is the time to find out who you are!” Throughout the year I will be unpacking the meaning and relevance of our mantra. 

Some ideas that were discussed at our recent wellbeing meeting included: 

• No matter our age, our journeys of self-discovery are never over
• It can take time to understand who we really are
• Our sense of identity may shift or change over time
• Many influences shape us into the people we are - different jobs, relationships, and experiences
• Establishing and living your core values
• Identifying your strengths and passions
• Identifying where you find purpose and meaning
• Reflecting on Challenges

Mrs J Wick

Leader of Wellbeing Year 11

PDHPE has begun brightly in 2025. Students are engaged in activities, group work and assessment work. Practical lessons are full steam ahead, with a particular emphasis on fundamental movement skills. It is essential that students develop their skills in catching, throwing, kicking, running, balance and coordination. This hand/eye or foot/eye coordination will set students up for a life full of exercise, enjoyment and good health. This is all stiil happening despite the building works with less space available.

Year 10 PASS students complete some PBL work on the life of a personal trainer. They will develop their knowledge on developing training programs, motivating clients and evaluating results through data. 

Year 11 PDHPE and SLR will embark on their Senior First Aid Certificate early next term. They will receive a nationally recognised qualification, and become more attractive to prospective employers, not to mention the benefits of more people in our community knowing how to potentially save lives. 

We also congratulate the HSC PDHPE and CAFS classes of 2024. Outstanding results, very well deserved with so much hard work and dedication. 16 students in the 90s across our two subjects demonstrates the level of commitment amongst the cohort, and we are very proud of their efforts!

Marc Sluiter

Leader of Learning PDHPE

|| TERM 1 CAREERS BREAKFAST ||

Our Term 1 Careers Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 7.30am and it is going to be SENSATIONAL!!!

We are excited to announce that we have secured 7 amazing presenters, all ex Bede Polding College students, working in a diverse range of roles across the Defence Force, Emergency Services and Law Enforcement.

We will hear from:

* A Squadron Leader in the RAAF

* A Configured Bombs Engineer with the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Air Branch of the Army

* An ex Naval Officer

* A Forensic Scientist Crime Scene Officer with NSW Police

* An ex Fire Brigade (accompanied by members of Windsor Fire Station) and currently a Governor's PA with a Correctional Centre

* A Senior Boating Safety Officer and NSW Maritime (Water Police)

* A Sergeant with NSW Police

We will have a BBQ breakfast available from 7.15am with our guest speakers kicking off promptly at 7.30am.

This is our BIGGEST breakfast yet and one definitely NOT to be missed. It is essential to RSVP using the link below to secure a spot at this event: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc7tgHQScUPhN.../viewform

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Calling all BPC Alumni!

If you would like to share your career journey with our current students, by speaking at our next Careers Breakfast, please email Margaret Dawson: mdawson2@parra.catholic.edu.au

Would you like to share your career journey with our community? We'd love to hear from you!

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Follow our BPC Pathways Instagram page for more information and updates in regards to post-school Pathways and Partnership opportunities: https://www.instagram.com/bpcpathways/

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