Parent & Student Matters 

• Senior Resource Centre
• Maths Drop-In
• Science

Senior Resource Centre 

Book clubs online meet-up

At Recess yesterday, our Book Club students connected via Zoom with the Brigidine College Book Club to continue our discussions of books and authors at this year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) Secondary School Day. We are excited to be taking our discussions off-line and in person as our Book Clubs meet-up at the SWF. 

Mrs Karen Keighery - Library and Information Services Coordinator

Maths Drop-In 

Maths Drop-In has kicked off the term with enthusiasm. Since the first week, it's been wonderful to see numerous students from Years 7 to 12 dedicating their time to study on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Whether working independently or with a friend, students are engaging in extra study sessions. These sessions provide one to one help and support to all students. 

A fantastic method to stay ahead, boost confidence, and conquer upcoming Maths assessments. 

Year 7 - Tuesday 3 June

Year 8 - Monday 2 June

Year 9 - Tuesday 3 June

Year 10 - Tuesday 3 June

Year 11 - Monday 16 June

Year 12 - Tuesday 17 June 

Mrs Amanda Fileman - Mathematics Teacher

Science

National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) - Year 12 Program (for current Year 11 students)

Applications for the 2026 NYSF Year 12 program are open.

The NYSF Year 12 Program is a leading STEM program that gives incoming Year 12 students the opportunity to explore future STEM pathways, visit universities, TAFE and industry, and meet hundreds of STEM enthusiasts just like them. 

•    The Australian National University, Canberra (6 –14 January 2026)

•    The University of Queensland, Brisbane (13 – 21 January 2026)

Participants will be immersed in science and technology, and stay at either The Australian National University or The University of Queensland in January. They'll be absorbed into an unforgettable community to broaden their STEM future. 

Financial support is available in the form of scholarships.

For more information please visit their website:

STEM experiences for Years 10-12

NYSF STEM Hubs are bite-sized NYSF experiences, for students Years 10 and up.

STEM Hubs travel to different cities across Australia, running in the July school holidays. They’re a fantastic way to connect with the NYSF community and engage students who are unable to attend in January.

Registrations for STEM Hubs will open in mid-May but you can register your interest today using the link above.

The Science Experience - A STEM outreach program for Year 9 and 10 students

There are three programs in NSW this year for interested students in Years 9 and 10. 

• The University of New England (Armidale): 14 - 16 July

• University of Technology (Sydney): 24 - 26 September

• Macquarie University (Sydney): 8 - 10 October

Discover the exciting world of science at these workshops.  Each program offers different activities for budding scientists.

For more information visit www.scienceexperience.com.au or call (03) 9756 7534.

If you have any questions about the programs, please contact the NYSF office at nysf@nysf.edu.au.

Mrs Joanne Schuster - Leader of Learning, Science