North Sydney Today https://northsydneytoday.com.au/ News and other stories about real people, places, and events in North Sydney and nearby suburbs. Mon, 08 May 2023 06:14:00 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/favicon-80x80.png North Sydney Today https://northsydneytoday.com.au/ 32 32 The curtains lift for the 2023 Eisteddfod https://northsydneytoday.com.au/the-curtains-lift-for-the-2023-eisteddfod/ Mon, 08 May 2023 06:14:00 +0000 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/the-curtains-lift-for-the-2023-eisteddfod/ The Eisteddfod is back for its third year in 2023 and it’s bigger and better than ever.  Students from 114 schools will lace up their dancing shoes and warm up their vocal chords for the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Eisteddfod.   Born from a need for schools to have the opportunity to perform, the SCS Eisteddfod … Continue reading "The curtains lift for the 2023 Eisteddfod"

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]]> The Eisteddfod is back for its third year in 2023 and it’s bigger and better than ever. 
Students from 114 schools will lace up their dancing shoes and warm up their vocal chords for the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Eisteddfod.  
Born from a need for schools to have the opportunity to perform, the SCS Eisteddfod offers Vocal, Instrumental, Dance, and Drama categories with numerous sections in each. 
With two extra venues added to accommodate for the 1238 entries received, SCS Education Officer for Creative and Performing Arts, Iris McGill, marvels at the magnitude of this year’s six week event.
“The growth shows the need in our post-pandemic world for people to get back out there. They want to start performing and they need these opportunities,” she said.
The introduction of Newcomer, Developing, and Advanced levels for each category allows performers to be grouped via like-ability and is sure to make for an entertaining showcase. 
The SCS

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]]> ANZAC Day 2023 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/anzac-day-2023/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:09:00 +0000 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/anzac-day-2023/ Our College Marching Band, led by Mr Rod Herbert, joined service men and women, veterans, other bands and special dignitaries as they marched in the Sydney ANZAC Day Parade on Tuesday 25 April. Representing our College with great pride, the band helped in the formality of the parade. Separately, our student representatives attended the ANZAC … Continue reading "ANZAC Day 2023"

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]]> Our College Marching Band, led by Mr Rod Herbert, joined service men and women, veterans, other bands and special dignitaries as they marched in the Sydney ANZAC Day Parade on Tuesday 25 April. Representing our College with great pride, the band helped in the formality of the parade.
Separately, our student representatives attended the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the North Sydney War Memorial.
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]]> WATCH: The School Report | Episode 2 | Sport For All https://northsydneytoday.com.au/watch-the-school-report-episode-2-sport-for-all/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:13:00 +0000 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/watch-the-school-report-episode-2-sport-for-all/ The second episode of The School Report is here! In this episode, we switch our focus to sport at Sydney Catholic Schools.  We lift the lid on the transformation of sport across our system and how we’re working towards being the gold standard for school sport in Australia.  We’re joined by Damien Kerr, Manager: Sport … Continue reading "WATCH: The School Report | Episode 2 | Sport For All"

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]]> The second episode of The School Report is here! In this episode, we switch our focus to sport at Sydney Catholic Schools. 
We lift the lid on the transformation of sport across our system and how we’re working towards being the gold standard for school sport in Australia. 
We’re joined by Damien Kerr, Manager: Sport Pre to Post, and Anna Turnbull, Education Officer: Pre to Post Sport, to hear about why our revamped sports model is proving to be a game changer for all students. 
Miss the first episode of The School Report? You can catch up on our episode about transitioning to kindergarten below.
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]]> Online exhibition: 2023 Portrait Prize Winners Announced https://northsydneytoday.com.au/online-exhibition-2023-portrait-prize-winners-announced/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:55:00 +0000 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/online-exhibition-2023-portrait-prize-winners-announced/ Sydney Catholic Schools has celebrated its second year of the Portrait Prize competition with a total of 294 exceptional entries and the announcement of four category winners. The annual competition allows students from Kindergarten to Year 12 the opportunity of painting or drawing a portrait of someone well-known to them and who plays a the … Continue reading "Online exhibition: 2023 Portrait Prize Winners Announced"

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]]> Sydney Catholic Schools has celebrated its second year of the Portrait Prize competition with a total of 294 exceptional entries and the announcement of four category winners.
The annual competition allows students from Kindergarten to Year 12 the opportunity of painting or drawing a portrait of someone well-known to them and who plays a the significant role in their life.
“It was a privilege for me to oversee the Portrait Prize this year,” said Education Officer – Creative and Performing Arts, Anne-Maree Wells. 
“I was amazed at all the entries’ breadth of talent and it was truly a hard job judging the creativity,” she said. 
Across four categories, the winning artworks were awarded to

5-8 years – Sonia Zang – St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Mortlake
9-12 years – Leanne Trhinh – St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove
13-15 years – Nate Sinkovic – Marcellin College Randwick
15-18 years – Steven Purwadi – Corpus Christi College Maroubra.

Dr Kate O’Brien, Director

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]]> HSC 2022: Marist among the top 150 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/hsc-2022-marist-among-the-top-150/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:54:00 +0000 http://northsydneytoday.com.au/hsc-2022-marist-among-the-top-150/ Congratulations to the Marist Catholic College North Shore (MCCNS) Class of 2022 on your outstanding HSC results!  Our school was among the top 150 schools in the state, placing 122nd in Sydney Morning Herald rankings. MCCNS recorded 72 Distinguished Achievers and two All Rounders.  Additionally, 97% courses were above state average, with 100% of standard … Continue reading "HSC 2022: Marist among the top 150"

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]]> Congratulations to the Marist Catholic College North Shore (MCCNS) Class of 2022 on your outstanding HSC results! 
Our school was among the top 150 schools in the state, placing 122nd in Sydney Morning Herald rankings.
MCCNS recorded 72 Distinguished Achievers and two All Rounders.  Additionally, 97% courses were above state average, with 100% of standard courses above the state average, and 80% of extension courses above the state average. 
Principal Anthony Boys congratulated Year 12 on their fantastic efforts. 

“The entire cohort displayed a great spirit of collaboration and resilience, we remain very proud of our distinguished alumni and wish to acknowledge the significant partnership between our students and their wonderful teachers and families”, Mr Boys said. 

“It was pleasing to note the significant number of standard and extension courses achieving Band 6 results and above state average.
“These achievements are the result of increased collective efficacy among staff and college leaders, improved collaboration between students

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]]> This Saturday: Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass for Queen Elizabeth II https://northsydneytoday.com.au/this-saturday-solemn-pontifical-requiem-mass-for-queen-elizabeth-ii/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:39:00 +0000 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/this-saturday-solemn-pontifical-requiem-mass-for-queen-elizabeth-ii/ Tomorrow (Thursday) is a public holiday, following the announcement of the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and our schools will not be open.  If you are wondering how you can pay your respects here in Sydney, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP is leading a Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass for Queen Elizabeth … Continue reading "This Saturday: Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass for Queen Elizabeth II"

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]]> Tomorrow (Thursday) is a public holiday, following the announcement of the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and our schools will not be open. 
If you are wondering how you can pay your respects here in Sydney, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP is leading a Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass for Queen Elizabeth II at St Mary’s Cathedral.

The historic Mass will be held on Saturday 24 September at 10am, to pray for the repose of the soul of the late Queen.
“All members of the community are welcome and I look forward to welcoming parents, carers, students, teachers and all members of our Sydney Catholic Schools community to this special Mass,” Archbishop Fisher said.

“Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a model of public service and dedication to duty,” he added. 
“Her Majesty’s calmness under pressure, ability to comfort her people and her steadfastness in the face of adversity have been

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]]> Watch LIVE: Sydney Catholic Schools Athletics Championships 2022 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/watch-live-sydney-catholic-schools-athletics-championships-2022-2/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:24:00 +0000 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/watch-live-sydney-catholic-schools-athletics-championships-2022-2/ Sydney Catholic Schools is excited to present its first ever combined primary and secondary Athletics Championships. You can watch all the live action unfolding right here on Friday, 26 August, from 8am to 3pm. There will be three live streams from Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park, showing: the main track; the main field and … Continue reading "Watch LIVE: Sydney Catholic Schools Athletics Championships 2022"

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]]> Sydney Catholic Schools is excited to present its first ever combined primary and secondary Athletics Championships.
You can watch all the live action unfolding right here on Friday, 26 August, from 8am to 3pm.
There will be three live streams from Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park, showing: the main track; the main field and warm-up track; and the venue itself. 
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]]> Watch LIVE: Sydney Catholic Schools Athletics Championships 2022 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/watch-live-sydney-catholic-schools-athletics-championships-2022/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:24:00 +0000 http://northsydneytoday.com.au/watch-live-sydney-catholic-schools-athletics-championships-2022/ Sydney Catholic Schools is excited to present its first ever combined primary and secondary Athletics Championships. You can watch all the live action unfolding right here on Friday, 26 August, from 8am to 3pm. There will be three live streams from Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park, showing: the main track; the main field and … Continue reading "Watch LIVE: Sydney Catholic Schools Athletics Championships 2022"

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]]> Sydney Catholic Schools is excited to present its first ever combined primary and secondary Athletics Championships.
You can watch all the live action unfolding right here on Friday, 26 August, from 8am to 3pm.
There will be three live streams from Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park, showing: the main track; the main field and warm-up track; and the venue itself. 
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]]> Cross Country 2022: Photo Gallery https://northsydneytoday.com.au/cross-country-2022-photo-gallery-4/ Thu, 26 May 2022 22:52:00 +0000 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/cross-country-2022-photo-gallery-4/ More than 3800 students from the Sydney Archdiocese represented their schools at the 2022 Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships. Day 1: Secondary – Podium Day 1: Secondary – Track Photos Day 2: Primary – Podium Day 2: Primary – Track Photos .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right … Continue reading "Cross Country 2022: Photo Gallery"

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]]> More than 3800 students from the Sydney Archdiocese represented their schools at the 2022 Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships.
Day 1: Secondary – Podium
Day 1: Secondary – Track Photos
Day 2: Primary – Podium
Day 2: Primary – Track Photos
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]]> Cross Country 2022: Photo Gallery https://northsydneytoday.com.au/cross-country-2022-photo-gallery-3/ Thu, 26 May 2022 22:52:00 +0000 https://northsydneytoday.com.au/cross-country-2022-photo-gallery-3/ More than 3800 students from the Sydney Archdiocese represented their schools at the 2022 Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships. Day 1: Secondary – Podium Day 1: Secondary – Track Photos Day 2: Primary – Podium Day 2: Primary – Track Photos .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right … Continue reading "Cross Country 2022: Photo Gallery"

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]]> More than 3800 students from the Sydney Archdiocese represented their schools at the 2022 Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships.
Day 1: Secondary – Podium
Day 1: Secondary – Track Photos
Day 2: Primary – Podium
Day 2: Primary – Track Photos
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