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14 Nov 2024
From Facebook
Last week our newly elected Student Executive Team embarked on their Leadership retreat at Benedict XVI Retreat centre. Over the two days they participated in team building activities, event planning and goal-setting. The team then brought all of their ideas together to form a unity pledge that they want to strive toward during their time as leaders. We look forward to seeing their wonderful ideas come to life! β
13 Nov 2024
From Facebook
Last week some of our wonderful Year 9 students attended the Hawkesbury City Council Youth Summit - Festival of New Ideas During the two day event students participated in a range of creative activities including spray painting, music production and t-shirt printing. They also had the opportunity to engage with other local high school students, sharing their experiences of being a young person in the Hawkesbury and providing insight, ideas and solutions to local and global challenges.
12 Nov 2024
From Facebook
Bede Polding was contacted by Pepe's Ducks, a local Hawkesbury poultry producer. They expressed an interest in becoming involved with the college Agriculture department. As a result, the Agriculture students are conducting a feed growth trial during Term Four with ten Pekin ducks kindly donated by Pepe's Ducks. π¦π¦π¦ The trial involves two groups of five birds with slightly different protein levels in their food. The students weigh the ducks each day and record the data to illustrate the growth rate of each of the groups. At the end of the trial, students are required to calculate if the benefits of the higher protein are worth the additional expense of this food? Stay tuned later this term for the answer to the question!
11 Nov 2024
From Facebook
We would like to acknowledge, celebrate and congratulate the students who will be leaving our College at the end of this year to pursue an Apprenticeship, Traineeship or Full Time Employment in 2025. These students have chosen a pathway where they will work and learn outside of a traditional school setting and have worked hard to achieve these goals. A special mention to Ryley Nuttall who has graduated from Year 12 with his HSC AND the first year of a Plumbing Apprenticeship completed as part of the SBAT Program. This means Ryley starts in 2025 as a Second Year Apprentice. Congratulations to all of these students for continuing their learning beyond the classroom and good luck in your chosen careers π
11 Nov 2024
From Facebook
Bede Polding College Agriculture improvements keep rolling on, with the extension of the concrete slab for the sheep handling yards and the permanent installation of the gate and panels for the sheep race. The race allows for the safe herding of the animals, leading into the sheep handling machine at the far end where students tend to the animal care needs. The new replacement chicken accommodation is well underway, with the concrete slab, short brick wall and timber frames now in place. The roof and cladding are the next things on the program. All projects are being built "in house" by the Bede Polding staff to suit our needs.
05 Nov 2024
From Facebook
|| ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE WITH IVAN CLEARY || Priority bookings for current students and their parents are now open. Parents and carers, please check your Compass emails for the link. Please note: ticket numbers are limited. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear from one of the most successful coaches of the modern era!
29 Oct 2024
From Facebook
|| ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE WITH IVAN CLEARY || Priority bookings for current students and their parents are now open. Parents and carers, please check your Compass emails for the link. Please note: ticket numbers are limited. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear from one of the most successful coaches of the modern era!
28 Oct 2024
From Facebook
Last Friday, Calum Winston, from the HSC Class of 2024, was presented with the Youth Community Service Award at NSW Government House. This award is presented annually by the NSW Branch of the Order of Australia Association. Calum is one of a select group of only 23 students who were recognised this year. The Award recognises NSW Senior High School students who have shown commendable service to their communities. Calum was selected, and recommended to receive the Award, for his 7 years of service, commitment, initiative and leadership in the Rural Fire Service. We are extremely proud of Calum and his commitment to serve those in need. Congratulations Calum! πππ
28 Oct 2024
From Facebook
πππ Today we had the College sheep flock shorn to give them a bit of a facelift as we head towards the end of the year. Neil the Merino is pictured here for the before and after shearing comparison. If anyone is interested in the super fine merino fleece from Neil, to use in wool spinning, just send an email to ajheath@parra.catholic.edu.au
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