Erindale College is in the Tuggeranong Network of schools in Canberra and provides learning programs for 600 students in years 10, 11 and 12 during the day and some 500 adult learners during evening sessions. Our college is the centre of a community complex which includes a modern 443 seat performance theatre. The complex has the joint-use public and college Erindale Library and the Active Leisure Centre includes a swimming pool and fully equipped gym and group fitness spaces with a membership of two thousand people.

Year 10 In College.

YEAR 10 IN COLLEGE TIMELINE 2016

• Applications: Year 10 In College Application Form 2017
• Information evening: Wednesday 27^th July @ 6pm
• Application due: Friday 12^th August
• Interviews: 12th-23rd September 2016
• Preparation Day (incl. Course Selection and College Enrolment: 7th December

To book an appointment for Course Selection Please Click Here

Cambridge Year 10

Applications for Cambridge Year 10 (IGCSE) 2017 are now open! This program provides students with an excellent preparation for Tertiary study in Years 11 and 12.

Applications are due in to the College by Friday 19^th of August (Term 3, week 4). Entrance testing will occur during week 6, and successful applicants will be notified by the end of Term 3.

Parents and students interested in the Cambridge Program for Year 10 in 2017 are invited to attend the Year 10 Information Evening on Wednesday 27^th of July at 6pm. Applications will be available on the night or can be accessed from the college website.

Application for Cambridge Year 10

If you have any enquiries, please contact Amy Smith on 61422971 or at amy.smith@ed.act.edu.au

Enrolling for 2017

College Enrolment Timeline 2017

To make this process easier for those wishing to enrol or transfer, please use the online enrolment/transfer form.

To book an appointment for Course Selection Please Click Here

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

Erindale College is offering gifted and talented students in Year 9 the opportunity to study for the Cambridge IGCSE. Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport for progression and success.

The program will focus on the core subjects of:

• English Literature
• Mathematics Extended
• Science: with a focus on Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Global Perspectives: this course develops the ability to think critically about a range of global issues where there is always more than one point of view.

The program will commence in Semester 2 of 2016 and will run for 18 months. Students undertaking this course will also meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum for Year 10, receiving this qualification at the end of 2017.

In addition, this program also provides students with an excellent preparation for study in Years 11 and 12.

An information session will be held in the Conference Room, Erindale College on Wednesday 1 June at 5.30pm. For more information please contact Debbie O’Brien on 61422984 or Amy Smith at amy.smith@ed.act.edu.au

VET Learner Engagement Survey

If you are currently enrolled in a VET class at Erindale College please complete our Learner Engagement Survey to provide feedback to us on your training and assessment.  This feedback is valuable as we strive to make things even better.

The link for the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VET_Learner_SurveyS12016

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AT ERINDALE COLLEGE

Erindale College has successfully undergone the rigorous application and approval process for Cambridge International Education. The feedback from our 'inspector' was that our presentation was the best he had seen and we have now been approved as a Cambridge International School, joining more than 10,000 Cambridge schools in over 160 countries worldwide. In fact, Erindale College is the first public education college in Australia to be granted this status by Cambridge International Examinations.

Erindale College is offering Cambridge International Educations programs for the IGCSE and AS Levels, catering for students in years 9, 10 and 11. This will be extended to Year 12 in 2017.

Applications for Cambridge Year 9 (IGCSE) Semester 2 are now open, they are due in to the College by Friday 27th May (Term 2, week 5). Entrance testing will occur during week 6, and successful applicants will be notified by week 7.

Parents and students interested in the 2016 Cambridge Program for Year 9 and the 2017 program for Years 10 and 11 are invited to attend the Erindale College Open Night on Thursday 12th May.  This night will give you the opportunity to meet and discuss pathways and opportunities with Cambridge teachers, in addition to picking up an application pack.

If you have any enquiries or would like to request an application form, please do not hesitate to contact Amy Smith at amy.smith@ed.act.edu.au.

For more detailed information go to http://www.cie.org.uk to understand what is on offer; or simply Google Cambridge International Education.

Cambridge International Application Process

Erindale College is offering Cambridge International Education qualifications:

• International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for students in Years 9, 10 or 11
• Cambridge Advanced (AS and A levels) for students in Years 11 and 12 respectively.

Please contact the college on 61422977 for further information.

Michael Hall

2016 HOLDEN CUP TEAM OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

Nick Cotric was honoured in the 2016 Holden Cup Team of the Year. This was announced at the 2016 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series Launch at Allianz Stadium. NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said 90 percent of players who made the Holden Cup Team of the Year went on to play in the NRL.

"It's become clear that the Holden Cup Team of the Year is a virtual preview of the next batch of NRL talent," Mr Canavan said. "In fact a number of this year's team have already made their mark in the NRL.”
It is worth noting that Nick is the only Year 12 student named in the team!

Congratulations Nick Cotric.

NewsLink Issue Date: 12th September 2016

CANBERRA DISTRICT RUGBY LEAGUE COMPETITION FOR 2016

The following students have been recognised for their outstanding efforts and accomplishments within the Canberra District Rugby League competition for 2016. All students are part of the ESA.

Tuggeranong Bush Rangers Rugby League Football Club
Division One: Jack Heyman: Best and Fairest
Division two: Connor Massen: Best and Fairest, Top Try Score and Top Point Scorer.

Woden Rams Rugby League Football Club
Division One: Dan De Smet: Top point scorer.

Ex-Erindale Student (2015) Sean Maloney pictured above (Captain - Minor Premieres - Second Grade)

NewsLink Issue Date: 12th September 2016

UNDER 17’S BRUMBIES
We would like to congratulate the following Erindale College students on being selected in the u17’s Brumbies 7’s training squads:
*    Jack Gilmour
*    Zoe Podmore
*    Keesha Kapea
*    Elana Sliwinski
*    Christina Saulo
*    Soso Feaunati

ERINDALE COLLEGE BOLT

The annual Erindale college bolt was held last week. The Bolt is a 100m foot race for boys and girls - with all squads represented by their fastest runners.

This year the female Bolt winner was Tayla Minto from the Individuals squad and the male Bolt winner was Sean Reaney from the AFL squad (above).

Congratulations also to the winners of the Donkey race: Elana Sliwinski and Keesha Kapea, Locky Ceissman and Hayden Hepburn (above).

NewsLink Issue Date: 12th September 2016

ACT BRUMBIES SCHOOLGIRLS

On Sunday 4th September Erindale had 4 girls represent the ACT u18’s Schoolgirls team. The girls played against Sydney and unfortunately lost 17-5. The girls will now travel to Sydney to play Western Sydney and then play against a representative team from New Zealand.

Congratulations to Elana Sliwinski, Dorothy Pikula-Carrol, Nirvana Ngan-Woo and Zoe Podmore.
Elana Sliwinski was named best back on the day.

NewsLink Issue Date: 5th September 2016

LIMELIGHT: TALENTED DANCE PROGRAM

On Thursday August 25 our Talented Dance Program students performed in this year's Step into the Limelight festival, which celebrates creative and performing arts in ACT public schools.

This year's festival was an arena spectacular in which each piece centred around the theme of 'Stories' and was held at the AIS. The TDP group's performance, an energetic and technical jazz piece entitled 'Hansel and Gretel: A Sweet Revenge,' was chosen to close the show, which was an indication of the high level of the performance and of the regard in which organisers held it.

All dancers are to be congratulated on their hard work and efforts during preparations for this performance, their exemplary behaviour during the long day of rehearsal and their exceptional performance during the show. Well done, dancers, you were an absolute credit to the Talented Dance Program and Erindale College.

NewsLink Issue Date: 29th August 2016

OZTAG

Last Friday (5th August) Erindale College entered 2 teams in the ACT Oztag gala day. Canberra turned on the weather for one of the best days of winter. Both our boys and girls teams were perfectly behaved demonstrating excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. The boys cruised through the day undefeated not being challenged until the final where they had to come from behind to win.

The girls managed to also go through the day undefeated only to bomb the lead in the semi-final resulting in extra time. Luckily they were able to score in sudden death to set up a final with our old rivals Lake G. Somehow the girls managed to find themselves in extra time again after leading 3-1 with 4 minutes to go. The resilience and determination of our football girls is amazing and once again they performed in the clutch situations. That continues their unbeaten run at any Rugby code or variation this year.

Both teams were undefeated and crowned ACT Champions.

NewsLink Issue Date: 15th August 2016

INDOOR CRICKET:

Five Erindale College students competed at the national championship for ACT indoor cricket teams over the previous holiday break.

Benji Floros competed in the Open Men's division, with the team finishing 2nd overall, being beaten in the Grand final by Queensland 73-65. Benji was named in the men's Australian team to compete in the Trans-Tasman series in week 7.

Dominic Hawksworth, Jackson Wise, Tyler Van Luin and our new student Tyler Hays competed in the U17s division and the team making the preliminary final before being beaten by Western Australia 110-83.  Tyler Van Luin was named in the Australian All Star team.

NewsLink Issue Date: 15th August 2016

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