Year 10 – Year 11 2027 Subject Selection & Mentor Meetings

19 June 2026

Dear Parents/Carers of Year 10 Students

Year 11 2027 Subject Preferences and Mentor Meetings

As part of our preparation for students’ transition into Stage 6, each Year 10 student will participate in a Subject Selection Mentor Meeting to discuss their preliminary subject preferences  for Year 11. These individual meetings provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their academic goals, review subject prerequisites and receive tailored guidance regarding their proposed pattern of study.

The meetings will take place during the school day, with the majority scheduled for Tuesday 23 June and Wednesday 24 June. 

Students will be allocated a specific meeting time and mentor and are responsible for attending their scheduled meeting. Meeting times and mentor allocations will be published via a Compass Newsfeed prior to the commencement of the meetings.

Following the meeting, families will receive an email summary outlining the discussion, including the student’s proposed subject preferences and any recommendations or considerations arising from the meeting. We encourage you to discuss this summary with your son as considerations for his final subject selection occur.

Please note that the Edval online subject selection portal will open on Thursday 23 July 2026. More information about this process will be communicated at the beginning of Term 3.

We encourage families to use the information provided during the Mentor Meeting process as a basis for these discussions and decisions.

Should you have any questions following the Mentor Meeting process, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards


 Ms Monique Brame
 Director of Curriculum and NESA Accreditation

 

Happy Families Webinar Recording

19 June 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

Boys: Building Strong Young Men From The Inside Out

As noted in my letter last week. Dr Justin Coulson hosted a webinar Wednesday evening  “Boys: Building Strong Young Men From The Inside Out”.

If you were unable to log on or wish to view again, a recording of the webinar has been provided by Happy Families and can be accessed via this link.

There will be another webinar on Wednesday 19 August 2026, details about the seminar will be shared closer to the date.

Kind regards

Ms Linda Codamo
Director of Wellbeing

 

Fidelis at Eastwood Flyer

Reminder – 2026 Winter Matthew Talbot Appeal

5 June 2026

Dear Staff and Students

2026 Winter Matthew Talbot Appeal

During this winter period many young men are in danger of homelessness especially in the area of Sydney. 

To counter homelessness and aid young men in returning from tough times, the Vinnies Team is running an initiative where all grades will chip in to help the Matthew Talbot Hostel with resources needed for the uplifting of young men at risk of homelessness. 

Collections for the Matthew Talbot Appeal will be held from Tuesday 9 June until Friday 26 June (Week 8-10) in homerooms each morning. We are kindly asking for your generosity to bring in an item from the below list that has been requested by the Matthew Talbot Charity.

Year Group

Items to bring in

Year 7

Toothbrushes, Toothpaste OR Disposable tissues

Year 8

Soap/Body Wash OR  Shampoo and Conditioner 

Year 9

Deodorants (roll on) OR Socks L or XL

Year 10

Men’s underwear OR Long sleeve fleece jackets

Year 11

Men’s Shavers and Shaving Cream

Year 12

Long sleeve fleece jackets OR Business Shirts (New or Second hand in good condition) Size: L or XL

Homeroom teachers will need to ask students to take all the items each day or bring them directly to the RE Office. All donations will be housed in Cottage 3 for final packing and assembly for collection by Matthew Talbot. 

Kind regards

The Vinnies Team
Marist Eastwood College

‘God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) 

 

Reminder – 2026 MCE Scholarships Announcement for Year 12 Parents & Students

5 June 2026

Dear Year 12 Students,

The Marist College Eastwood Old Boys Committee awarded the inaugural ‘Kevin Torpey Perpetual Scholarship’ in 2021. In 2025, the MCE Old Boys also announced the introduction of a second scholarship, the ‘MCE Old Boys Open Scholarship’.

Both of these scholarships are to the total value of $15,000 each, paid in instalments over three years, presented to two graduating students in Year 12. The scholarships will be paid on a staged basis, being $5,000 in 2027; $5,000 in 2028; and $5,000 in 2029. Payment of instalments will follow progress against criteria to be agreed with the scholarship holder prior to commencing the scholarship.

To qualify for these scholarships, you must be looking to pursue tertiary study. The Kevin Torpey scholarship is exclusively for a student wishing to pursue a degree in engineering. The MCE Old Boys Open Scholarship is open to all students wishing to complete a degree in any area other than engineering.

Process for applications

To apply for this scholarship please address the four questions listed under the application process heading in the relevant scholarship information sheet attached above.

Your application should be addressed to the Old Boys Association and emailed to the Principal at david.sullivan@syd.catholic.edu.au.

Your application should be no more than two A4 pages and is limited to a maximum length of 750 words.

The application should be received by the College Principal no later than Monday 20 July 2026. It is anticipated that the two scholarship recipients will be announced and recognized at the Year 12 Graduation to be held on Tuesday 22 September 2026.

It would assist if applicants were able to nominate someone, perhaps a current or past teacher, who might be contacted as a referee to attest to your contribution to the College community during your time at MCE.

Kind regards

Mr David Sullivan
Principal

 

 

Reminder – Year 7 – 2026 Vaccinations

5 June 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

NSW Health will offer the following vaccinations to Year 7 students at our College:

–         Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) on 26 June 2026

–         Human Papillomavirus (HPV) on 20 November 2026

If your child is in Year 7 you can provide online consent for their routine school vaccinations. Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received. 

How to provide consent:

  1. To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit: https://engage.health.nsw.gov.au/engage and login using your ServiceNSW details. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. Refer to Service NSW to create an account if you don’t already have one.
  2. Update or confirm your personal details in ServiceNSW as required.
  3. Once you have logged into ServiceNSW, complete the ServiceNSW School Vaccination Consent Form for your child.

Read a step-by-step guide on how to provide consent online. Translated guides are available in Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese.

If you or your child does not have a Medicare card or access, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form. Please contact the office if you require a paper form.

The benefits of providing consent online:

  • Easily update your child’s details
  • Receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given
  • Faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination.

If you require information in your language, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx

Kind regards

Ms Melinda Alvarez
Assistant Principal

 

 

Reminder – Years 7, 8 & 9 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

5 June 2026 

Dear Parents/Carers 

Year 7-9 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

The Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences for students in Years 7 to 9 will be held on Wednesday 1 July and Friday 3 July. Wednesday evening is scheduled from 3:15pm to 7:00pm and will be face-to-face meetings to accommodate those who work and Friday will take place from 9.00am to 3.30pm online. Friday is a pupil free day for all students.

Students are requested to attend with their parents as valuable feedback on their learning will be provided and their progress will be discussed. Students and parents can also use this time to ask questions, share information and receive advice about their learning. 

An important part of learning at Marist College Eastwood is feedback that will inform students on how well they are progressing with their learning goals. Often this will afford an opportunity for affirmation of your son’s efforts so far. 

Optimal learning performances will be achieved by students who:

  • Reflect critically on their learning goals and lead the discussion on strategies to enhance their learning.
  • Seek feedback from their teachers on ways to improve their achievement in all future assessment tasks.
  • Attend all scheduled classes and engage with the class work in every lesson.
  • Complete all assigned class work and homework and seek feedback on the quality of the work.
  • Ensure that time is spent each day on exercise and relaxation, or stress-reducing activities.

All Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be booked via Compass. The Compass portal will be open to make bookings on Monday 22 June at 8.00am and closes Monday 29 June at 8:00am. To book conferences please login to Compass, select the Community tab (2 heads) and then select Conferences.  Attached to this letter are instructions on using Compass to book conference times.

Your son’s Semester One Report will be distributed via the Compass Parent Portal on Friday 26 June. 

If you have any questions regarding this day or the on-line booking system, please contact the College.

Yours sincerely

Ms Melissa Williams
Director of Learning and Teaching

Making Parent Teacher Student Conference Bookings

Reminder – Year 12 – HSC Trial Timetable & Instructions

29 May 2026

Dear Year 12 Parents/Carers

Year 12 HSC Trial Timetable

As we approach the latter half of Term 2, we enter a crucial phase in the academic journey of our Year 12 students. This period marks an important opportunity for students, families and staff to start working collaboratively in preparation for the upcoming HSC Trial Examinations.

Attached to this communication, you will find the official timetable for the HSC Trial Examinations, along with detailed instructions regarding exam procedures. We ask that students take the time to carefully review these documents and ensure they are familiar with the College’s Assessment Procedures. Adherence to these guidelines is vital to maintaining the integrity and smooth operation of the examination period.

Term 3 and the Trial HSC Examinations represent a pivotal stage in the HSC year. It is essential that students approach this time with focus, discipline and a commitment to consistent study. We strongly encourage students to establish realistic and effective study routines over the remainder of the terms as well as the holiday break, incorporating regular revision and practice to build confidence and competence in each subject area. The College will be running classes during the July holidays. A timetable of these offerings will be published closer to the holiday period. 

We sincerely thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your son’s education. Together, we can help ensure that each student is well-prepared and positioned for success in the final stages of their Higher School Certificate.

Kind regards

Ms Monique Brame
Director of Curriculum and NESA Accreditation

Year 12 – 2026 Term 2 – Yr 12 HSC Trial Timetable Instructions

Year 12 – 2026 Term 2 – Yr 12 HSC Trial Timetable

Uniforms

2nd Hand Uniform Shop – Next open: Thursday, 13 August (Week 4 Term 3) from 1.00pm-3.00pm. Located at the rear of Cottage 3 – entry via Gate 4 on Hillview Road. Cash & EFTPOS accepted.

Donations to the Second Hand Uniform Shop can be dropped off to the College Front Reception during normal school hours. Year 12’s your blazers would be very much appreciated after you graduate.

For more information, please refer to Compass > Community tab (2 heads) > School Documentation > Parent Information and Forms > Uniform Price List & Second Hand Uniform Shop Information