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Secondary Update Term 4 Week 4

Jenni Vile on 01/11/2024

Celebration Assembly

On Wednesday 23 October, our secondary students gathered for our final Celebration Assembly for the term. We had an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements in the following areas:

  • Catholic Performing Arts Festival: Certificates for Outstanding Performances, Excellence and Merit.
  • Law Society Mock Trial Competition Participation
  • Ministry Involvement:
    • St Vincent de Paul Sleepout,
    • Year 11 Children, Family and Community Class, and
    • Mullewa attendees.

Our 2025 College Captains, Amelia Ng and Liam Stannard, officially addressed the Year 7-11 students for the first time. Amelia and Liam encouraged our Marcellin students to step outside their comfort zone and embrace every opportunity on offer at the College. They also acknowledged the importance of checking on friends, offering help and celebrating others’ success.

Year 11 Students – Exam Period

Our Year 11 students have their final day of classes on Friday 1 November with our Year 11 ATAR students returning to complete their ATAR examinations over the next two weeks. Students are reminded that they are to wear formal summer uniform to their examinations, and the usual uniform and personal presentation guidelines apply, along with the College’s Mobile Phone Policy.

Our Year 11s are reminded that the Annual Awards Assembly takes place on Friday 22 November, and is a compulsory event that all Year 11 students are expected to attend. We wish our Year 11 students well with their examinations over the next two weeks, as well as their TAFE and workplace commitments.

Recognition of State Representation

Congratulations to Madison Penberthy, Year 10, who was selected for the Touch Football WA State representative team, U16’s, competing at Coffs Harbour, in September 2024. The team had an excellent competition, making the quarter finals.

State Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete’s journey. We commend Madison for her dedication and commitment to her sport.

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10 

Subject selection for Year 11, 2025 

Thank you to all families who participated in the subject selection process for Year 11, 2025. The College is currently finalising missing selections and constructing the timetable for 2025. 

In the near future, Year 10 students (and families) will be advised of their allocated subjects for 2025. This will allow sufficient time for purchase of the relevant books and class materials. 

VET Certificates (TAFE courses) and Work Experience for 2025 

Applications for VET Certificates for 2025 have now closed. Students will be notified of the outcome of their application in the coming weeks. 

The College will open applications for 2025 Work Experience later in Term 4 of 2024.  

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11 

WACE (secondary graduation) requirements 

In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation. 

In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are: 

  • Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA). 
  • Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12. 
  • Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject. 
  • Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects. 

Enrolling in Notre Dame UniPath for 2025 

The Notre Dame UniPath program is now open for applications for 2025. Please see below a summary of the UniPath and UniReady Programs: 

  UniReady UniPath 
Outcome 70 ATAR 70 ATAR 
Valid for All WA Universities (but to enter UWA you need 65% in UniReady) Curtin, ECU, Murdoch, Notre Dame. 
Structure One of your 6 school subjects in Year 12. Taught here at Newman, by a teacher, in a classroom each day. Attend Notre Dame Fremantle campus one day per week, for 12 weeks. 
How to apply Select UniReady as one of your Year 12 subjects next year. (Or tell me if you’d like to enter) See below. 

If you would like to enrol in UniPath for next year, you can now apply for entry to this program. 

  1. Read the information here: https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/applications-and-admissions/pathways/unipath  
  1. If it looks right for you, see the “How To Apply” section for the process. 
  1. If you are already enrolled in UniReady but decide to switch to UniPath, please let me know. 

For students thinking of attending University 

VET Certificates (TAFE courses) and Work Experience for 2025 

Applications for VET Certificates for 2025 have now closed. Students will be notified of the outcome of their application in the coming weeks. 

The College will open applications for 2025 Work Experience in Term 4 of 2024. 

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12 

Parent and family resources 

Each year, the Australian Government publishes a resource for parents / guardians to assist in career conversations. The 2024 version can be found here: https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support/parents-and-guardians-guide  

WACE (secondary graduation) requirements 

In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation. 

In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are: 

  • Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA). 
  • Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12. 
  • Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject. 
  • Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects. 

Gap year information 

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2025 might find the following interesting: 

Apprenticeship and Trades information 

The 2024 edition of the Apprentice Intake Guide has now been published. This guide is a large listing of many different apprenticeship opportunities available. 

Students and families can access the Guide here: https://asa.cciwa.com/mp-files/intake-guide.pdf/ 

ATAR Examinations Timetable 2024 

The 2024 ATAR examinations timetable can be found at the links below: 

ATAR Written Exams Timetable  

ATAR Practical Exams Timetable 

University and TAFE dates 

University deadlines and information  

Date Information 
31 August Last date to enter Veterinary Science as a preference on TISC. You can’t apply for Vet after this date. 
30 September Last date to enter a preference on TISC for Medicine (Curtin, UWA, Notre Dame). 
29 November Last date to upload any known medical/family evidence (via the TISC website) that might affect your ATAR. 
2 December Final round of early offers sent to students. 
15 December ATAR results available on the TISC website. 
17 December Closing date for applications / changes of preferences on the TISC website. 
21 December Offers sent to students. 
15 January Last date to apply for second-round offers. 
21 January Second-round offers sent to students. 

For instructions on how to apply using TISC (including for UniReady / UniPath students), please refer to this document. 

For guidance on how the offer process works / how to accept / what to do if you don’t get an offer / deferring – please see here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/admission-offers.tisc  
 
TAFE deadlines and information 
  

Date Information 
6 September Applications open for Semester 1, 2025. 
1 November Last date to apply for Semester 1, 2025. 
4 December onwards Offers will be made after this date. 

 
Students and families can find a list of all TAFE courses at this link:  https://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au/ 
 


 Information about University entry 

University scholarships 

Curtin University Search scholarships | Curtin University, Perth, Australia  
Edith Cowan University (ECU) ECU | Overview : Scholarships  
Murdoch University Scholarship finder (murdoch.edu.au)  
Notre Dame University Find a Scholarship | Notre Dame  
University of Western Australia (UWA) The University of Western Australia : Scholarships (uwa.edu.au)  
Christian Leaders Scholarship https://ichthys.org.au/christian-leaders-scholarship/ 

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

EVENT DATE LINK 
Curtin University Pathway support sessions 6 November https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/curtin-pathway-support-days-2024/ 
North Metro TAFE: Animation and Special Effects Open Evening 6 November 4pm to 6pm, Joondalup Campus 
Future Students Information Evening (ECU) 20 November https://www.trybooking.com/COKYN 
Curtin University Pathway support sessions 13 November https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/curtin-pathway-support-days-2024/ 
Curtin University Pathway support sessions 20 November https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/curtin-pathway-support-days-2024/ 
Curtin University Pathway support sessions 27 November https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/curtin-pathway-support-days-2024/ 
Notre Dame Information Day 16 December https://events.nd.edu.au/info-day-fremantle 

From the Principal – Term 4 Week 4

Jenni Vile on 01/11/2024

Term 4 offers a lot!

As we reach the halfway mark of Term 4, it’s time to take a breath and just marvel at the achievements and involvements of our students and staff at this busy but rewarding time of the year. Here are just a few of the wonderful involvements of the past fortnight:

Pre-Primary Green Assembly

There’s nothing better than a ‘classic’ tale to tell, and our PPG students brought great joy to this week’s Marian Assembly with the story of the Gingerbread Man. Besides the great entertainment on show, Mr von Bergheim recognised the class for their use of Talk for Writing in their performance.  

Primary Disco

The return of the Primary Disco was certainly well received by our students and they enjoyed the excitement of discoing in the big arena of the Marist Auditorium. The Year 12, 2025 student leaders joined them and, along with the staff, created a special event.

Arts Week – Kaleidoscope

Creativity takes courage, and students expressing themselves in the Arts do more than just tend to their own growth and stretch their boundaries. Newman College life isn’t complete or well-rounded without a thriving Arts scene. Borrowing from Pablo Picasso’s quote  ‘The purpose of art(s) is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.’ The Arts bring out the best in us.

A week of celebrating and showcasing the Arts saw our students and Art team host the Art and Technologies Exhibition, Music Collective Concert and the Dance Showcase to round out the week. In between, there were smaller events to celebrate. Congratulations to all students involved and to our Arts, Technologies and Auditorium teams. What was truly inspiring during Kaleidoscope was the sense of Family Spirit on display in the artists, creators, musicians, dancers and designers.  

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Year 5 Leadership Retreat & State Schools WA Cross Country

In preparation for becoming the leaders of Primary in 2025, Year 5s spent the day understanding leadership and how they could contribute to a better community next year.

In the SSWA Cross Country event, the determination and talent of our Year 4-6 runners shone through with great personal and team efforts.

Primary Grandparents Day

Grandparents are the great gift in families, and we were delighted to host so many proud grandparents at this annual event. Beginning with Mass, our cherished visitors then spent time in classrooms and enjoying morning tea. Our Primary children were so excited and eager to bring their grandparents into games and activities in the classrooms. I am sure there were a few stiff joints the day after as grandparents got right into activities on the floor and small chairs.  

Maggie Dent-  From the Sandpit to Adulthood

We were pleased to again host Maggie Dent at the College as she spoke to a full Marist Auditorium crowd about navigating parenthood and childhood development. Maggie’s presentations and writings are always so accessible and supportive of parents’ work in raising young people.

All Saints Day

This edition of the newsletter ends with the celebration of All Saints Day. We are all aware of the growth in the celebration of Halloween in Australia. It certainly is an opportunity to bring joy to children and foster a sense of community as our youngest ones explore their neighbourhoods under the watchful eyes of family. Our Christian tradition runs deep in this celebration too. All Hallows Day, or All Saints Day is a holy or hallowed day in recognition of the saints. The eve before was the preparation for Hallows Day, hence Halloween. 

Secondary Update Term 4 Week 2

Jenni Vile on 18/10/2024

Class of 2024 Graduation

The Class of 2024 with their families and Newman College staff gathered at Optus Stadium on Wednesday 16 October to acknowledge and celebrate their successes and achievements. The evening commenced with a beautiful and reverent mass in which the College staff, the Class of 2024 and their families gathered in the River View room. The students listed below were recognised for their incredible achievements with the following awards:

ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork AwardAcknowledges a student who has shown outstanding qualities in leadership, teamwork, problem solving and resourcefulness.Darcy Bird
ADF Future Innovators AwardAcknowledges students who are high achievers in the STEM subject areas.Olivia Rubens
Ampol Best All RounderMost points scored across all carnivals in Year 12Jack Stahl
Most Outstanding Male AthleteMost points scored across all carnivals in Year 12Marcus Malaxos
Most Outstanding Female AthleteMost points scored across all carnivals in Year 12.Hayley Swift
Contribution to Sports AwardOutstanding leadership and contribution to the sporting life of the College.Imogen Boss
Brother Stephen Bugg AwardOutstanding contribution to the Arts.Oliver Laurent
Sister Antoninus Campbell AwardDemonstrating exceptional resilience.Charles Coleman
Class of 1977 AwardOutstanding achievement in VET training.Hayley Swift
A.B. Cronin AwardOutstanding leadership and contribution across the College.Darcy Bird
Sister Perpetua Gill AwardOutstanding contribution to the Christian life and spiritual culture of the College.Ava Terribile
Saint John Henry Newman AwardOutstanding contribution to Christian life and spiritual culture of the College.Matthew Tomassone
Brother Cletus Read AwardProxime AccessitAriana Mason
Monsignor Kennedy AwardDux of the CollegeJaydon Augustus

Uniform and Personal Presentation

This week on Marcellin Campus, conversations among year levels have focused on maintaining expectations despite it being Term Four. Students have been reminded about the College’s uniform and personal presentation guidelines. The focus of our discussions has included the following:

  • Formal school shirts are ironed and clean, and the only button undone is the top collar button.
  • Haircuts must be of blade length number 3 or longer, and there should be no major discrepancy between long and short/shaved hair.
  • Makeup is not to be worn.
  • Skirts should reach the knee when standing. 
  • Male students must always be cleanly shaven.

A few students across year levels have been asked by their Leader of Wellbeing to lengthen their skirt by letting down the hem or purchasing a new skirt. For our Year 10 and Year 11 students who require a new skirt, the Uniform Shop will be reducing the price of current skirts, skorts, and girls’ trousers to $45 prior to the phasing in of the new skirt. Please note that these items, sold at the reduced price, can only be worn for the next two years.

Year 7 and Year 10 Catch Up Immunisations

On Tuesday 22 October, Year 7 and Year 10 students who missed their immunisations earlier in the year have been given another opportunity at school to do this. If this applies to your child, information about the immunisations has been emailed to you.

Year 11 Exams

Year 11 students commence their exams from Monday 4 November (Week 5). Students are expected to observe the Uniform and Personal Presentation Guidelines and wear their formal summer uniform. The exam timetable can be viewed here.

If students are on campus during the exam period working with staff or studying, they are expected to wear their PE uniform and abide by the College’s Mobile Phone Policy.

It is compulsory for all Year 11 students to attend the College on Friday 22 November from 8.45am until 1pm for the Annual Awards Assembly and final Year 11 activities.

Campus Parking

The College has received some feedback from residents within the area who have expressed concerns about cars being parked in places which restrict residents’ access in and out of their properties. We remind families to please observe the council parking signs and to be respectful of residents with whom we share the roads. Please be aware that the council has been notified, and we ask for families to support the College in maintaining positive relationships with our local residents.

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10 

Subject selection for Year 11, 2025 

Thank you to all families who participated in the subject selection process for Year 11, 2025. The College is currently finalising missing selections and constructing the timetable for 2025. 

VET Certificates (TAFE courses) and Work Experience for 2025 

Applications for VET Certificates for 2025 have now closed. Students will be notified of the outcome of their application in the coming weeks. 

The College will open applications for 2025 Work Experience in Term 4 of 2024.  

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11 

WACE (secondary graduation) requirements 

In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation. 

In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are: 

  • Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA). 
  • Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12. 
  • Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject. 
  • Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects. 

Enrolling in Notre Dame UniPath for 2025 

The Notre Dame UniPath program is now open for applications for 2025. Please see below a summary of the UniPath and UniReady Programs: 

  UniReady UniPath 
Outcome 70 ATAR 70 ATAR 
Valid for All WA Universities (but to enter UWA you need 65% in UniReady) Curtin, ECU, Murdoch, Notre Dame. 
Structure One of your 6 school subjects in Year 12. Taught here at Newman, by a teacher, in a classroom each day. Attend Notre Dame Fremantle campus one day per week, for 12 weeks. 
How to apply Select UniReady as one of your Year 12 subjects next year. (Or tell me if you’d like to enter) See below. 

If you would like to enrol in UniPath for next year, you can now apply for entry to this program. 

  1. Read the information here: https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/applications-and-admissions/pathways/unipath  
  1. If it looks right for you, see the “How To Apply” section for the process. 
  1. If you are already enrolled in UniReady but decide to switch to UniPath, please let me know. 

For students thinking of attending University 

VET Certificates (TAFE courses) and Work Experience for 2025 

Applications for VET Certificates for 2025 have now closed. Students will be notified of the outcome of their application in the coming weeks. 

The College will open applications for 2025 Work Experience in Term 4 of 2024. 

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12 

Parent and family resources 

Each year, the Australian Government publishes a resource for parents / guardians to assist in career conversations. The 2024 version can be found here: https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support/parents-and-guardians-guide  

WACE (secondary graduation) requirements 

In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation. 

In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are: 

  • Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA). 
  • Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12. 
  • Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject. 
  • Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects. 

Gap year information 

Students interested in taking a gap year in 2025 might find the following interesting: 

Apprenticeship and Trades information 

The 2024 edition of the Apprentice Intake Guide has now been published. This guide is a large listing of many different apprenticeship opportunities available. 

Students and families can access the Guide here: https://asa.cciwa.com/mp-files/intake-guide.pdf/ 

ATAR Examinations Timetable 2024 

The 2024 ATAR examinations timetable can be found at the links below: 

ATAR Written Exams Timetable 

ATAR Practical Exams Timetable 

University and TAFE dates 

University deadlines and information  

Date Information 
31 August Last date to enter Veterinary Science as a preference on TISC. You can’t apply for Vet after this date. 
30 September Last date to enter a preference on TISC for Medicine (Curtin, UWA, Notre Dame). 
29 November Last date to upload any known medical/family evidence (via the TISC website) that might affect your ATAR. 
2 December Final round of early offers sent to students. 
15 December ATAR results available on the TISC website. 
17 December Closing date for applications / changes of preferences on the TISC website. 
21 December Offers sent to students. 
15 January Last date to apply for second-round offers. 
21 January Second-round offers sent to students. 

   

For instructions on how to apply using TISC (including for UniReady / UniPath students), please refer to this document. 

For guidance on how the offer process works / how to accept / what to do if you don’t get an offer / deferring – please see here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/admission-offers.tisc  
 
 
 
TAFE deadlines and information 
  

Date Information 
6 September Applications open for Semester 1, 2025. 
1 November Last date to apply for Semester 1, 2025. 
4 December onwards Offers will be made after this date. 

 
Students and families can find a list of all TAFE courses at this link:  https://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au/ 
 
 
 
 

Information about University entry 

University scholarships 

Curtin University Search scholarships | Curtin University, Perth, Australia  
Edith Cowan University (ECU) ECU | Overview : Scholarships  
Murdoch University Scholarship finder (murdoch.edu.au)  
Notre Dame University Find a Scholarship | Notre Dame  
University of Western Australia (UWA) The University of Western Australia : Scholarships (uwa.edu.au)  
Christian Leaders Scholarship https://ichthys.org.au/christian-leaders-scholarship/ 

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

EVENT DATE LINK 
WAAPA Tour (ECU) 30 October https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1167027? 
Curtin University Pathway support sessions 6 November https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/curtin-pathway-support-days-2024/ 
Future Students Information Evening (ECU) 20 November https://www.trybooking.com/COKYN 
Curtin University Pathway support sessions 13 November https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/curtin-pathway-support-days-2024/ 
Curtin University Pathway support sessions 20 November https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/curtin-pathway-support-days-2024/ 
Curtin University Pathway support sessions 27 November https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/curtin-pathway-support-days-2024/ 
Notre Dame Information Day 16 December https://events.nd.edu.au/info-day-fremantle 

From the Vice Principal – Term 4 Week 2

Jenni Vile on 18/10/2024

Grandparents’ Day Mass

We are excited to welcome all grandparents to our upcoming Grandparents’ Day celebration on Thursday, 24 October. This special occasion offers a wonderful opportunity for students to share their school experiences with their grandparents, fostering intergenerational connections and celebrating the significant role grandparents play in our lives.

The day will begin at 8.10am with Mass in the Champagnat Chapel for Lavalla and Marcellin families, which will be followed by light refreshments. At Marian Campus there will be a liturgy at 9am at St Cecilia’s Church. Following the Liturgy, grandparents are warmly invited to visit their grandchild’s classroom. Students from Pre-Kindy to Year 2 will proudly showcase their work and learning environments, offering a glimpse into their daily school life.

We look forward to celebrating the invaluable contributions that grandparents make to our Newman College community.

Arts Week

From Monday 21 October to Friday 25 October, we will be celebrating Arts Week, a vibrant celebration of creativity. Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities designed to showcase their artistic talents.

Our Arts Department will provide students with the opportunity to participate in daily quizzes covering themes such as Movie Quotes, Album Covers, Music, Visual Art, and Musicals. Lunchtime will be filled with fun interactive events, including Charades, Taskmaster challenges, a Silent Disco, Colouring-In Competitions, and an Art Exhibition featuring student artwork. Additionally, special after-school events will highlight the diverse talents of our students, including a Music Collective and a Dance Showcase.

Arts Week promises to be a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and appreciation for the arts within our College community. We encourage all students to get involved and celebrate their artistic expression.

Kaleidoscope – Newman College Arts Festival

The Newman College Arts Festival is a Term 4 highlight, showcasing the creativity and talent of our students. We invite families and friends to join us for a range of performances and exhibitions from Wednesday, 23 October, to Friday, 25 October.

The festival kicks off with the Visual Arts & Technologies Exhibition Opening Night on Wednesday, 23 October, from 4-7pm in the Marist Auditorium. Students from Kindy to Year 12 will have their artwork on display, including pieces from every primary student. There will also be music, dance, and drama performances every 15 minutes, along with food trucks, face painting, and fairy floss on the oval to create a festive atmosphere. The exhibition will be open for public viewing on 24-25 October, from 8am-4pm.

On Thursday night, join us for the Music Collective from 6-8pm in the Marist Auditorium, featuring vocal and instrumental ensembles from Lavalla and Marcellin, along with solos from our talented Marcellin Scholarship students. No tickets are required—just come and enjoy the music!

The festival wraps up on Friday, 25 October, with the Dance Showcase from 6:30-8:30pm, showcasing performances from our primary and secondary dance troupes. Tickets are required for this event: $12.50 (concession) and $17.50 (adults). You can purchase tickets here.

We hope to see you at the festival to celebrate the incredible work of our students!

WACE Examinations

Many of our Year 12 students will soon be sitting their final WACE Examinations commencing on Monday 28 October. Please remember them in your prayers, asking for focus, confidence, and peace during this important time. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication and look forward to seeing each of them achieve their personal best.

World Teachers’ Day – Friday 25 October

World Teachers’ Day acknowledges the significant role our teachers play in shaping the future through education. This day shines a spotlight on the dedication, hard work, and profound impact of teachers around the globe, offering us a chance to honour their invaluable contributions to society.

At Newman College, we are truly blessed to have such committed and passionate educators who go above and beyond in their roles. Our teachers are deeply invested in helping our students “Let their Light Shine” and guiding them to become Good Christians and Good Citizens. Their dedication to living out the Marist characteristics of Family Spirit and Presence, not only in the classroom but across all aspects of College life, is inspiring.

On this special day, I encourage you to take a moment to thank your child’s teachers. I am confident you would agree that we are fortunate to have such devoted and selfless individuals serving our College community.

Year 5 Retreat

The Year 5 retreat focuses on providing formation for our students as they prepare to nominate for the positions of Student Council and Sports Captains in 2025. Facilitated by 24:7 Youth Ministry, students will have the chance to explore what it means to be a leader, and the example Jesus provides to us. Students will also explore the Fruits of the Holy Spirit – the qualities and attributes we can demonstrate to live as the Holy Spirit guides us. The day will include the opportunity for games, collaborative learning, and individual reflection. We hope your students enjoy a wonderful day!

Game Changers

Next Tuesday afternoon, our Game Changers students will come together to celebrate another great year of Youth Ministry, taking part in some games and other collaborative activities as they bring their year to a close. Students will enjoy some pizza and drinks, as they reflect on the relationships they have built throughout the year, as well as the learning and development that has taken place. We hope it is a fitting end to what has been a wonderful year for these students and their mentors.

Uniform Changes

We would like to inform you about some important updates regarding the College uniform, particularly in response to inquiries from parents about the availability of the new skirts arriving later in the term. These skirts will be available for purchase during orientation appointments for new students.

In addition, the Uniform Shop will be reducing the price of current skirts, skorts, and girls’ trousers to $45. Please note that these items, sold at the reduced price, can only be worn for the next two years.

Students currently in Year 6 at Newman College, transitioning into Year 7, will be permitted to continue wearing the old grey skirt for two years. All new students to the College will be required to purchase the new skirt.

We are also excited to announce that, starting in 2025, the Guild system will be expanded to include all students from PK-12. This means that Marian and Lavalla students will also be placed into one of the eight Guilds. To allow for a smooth transition, we will be phasing out the current faction shirts at Marian and Lavalla over the next two years, replacing them with Guild shirts for all students from PK-12. For more details about this change, please refer to the Primary section of the newsletter

Maggie Dent Presentation: From the Sandpit to Adulthood

We are thrilled to announce that Newman College will be hosting renowned author, educator, and parenting expert, Maggie Dent, on Monday, 28 October 2024. Known for her down-to-earth, practical advice, Maggie’s presentations are always a favourite among parents. In fact, this event has proven so popular that it is already sold out!

During her talk, Maggie will share her invaluable insights on the “10 keys to parenting”—essential tools to help raise happy, healthy, resilient children who are ready to reach their full potential.

We look forward to welcoming Maggie and our Newman College community for what promises to be a fantastic evening.

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From the Principal – Term 4 Week 2

Jenni Vile on 14/10/2024

Welcome back to Term 4! The first two weeks of the new term have seen all classes settle back into the good routine of learning and teaching. It has been so energising visiting classes across Marian, Lavalla and Marcellin campuses, and watching our students dive deeply into their learning. We welcome new families to our community who have begun their Newman College journey in Term 4. 

Year 12 Graduation Mass & Awards Ceremony 

This significant rite of passage was held on October 16 at Optus Stadium. Fr Garner celebrated Mass and families, staff and the Class of 2024 then moved into a formal dinner and presentations. Each student was presented to the community, acknowledging their place as graduating students from Newman College. Subject and College awards were also featured alongside the 2024 College Captains’ Address. The Class of 2024 was acknowledged for their legacy to our community and sharing the night with families was so special for our staff. Our prayers are with the Graduates as they prepare for WACE examinations or move into traineeships, apprenticeships, TAFE or work.  

Feast Celebrations 

The Feast Day of our College Patron, St John Henry Newman, happened on 9 October. We came together as a College community the following day to celebrate St John Henry Newman with Mass and the Primary Buddy Day. For those unaware, St John Henry Newman was a 19th century significant leader of the Church. Having spent the first half of his life in the Anglican tradition and ordained, Newman became a Catholic on 9 October 1845 after a significant time of discernment, eventually becoming a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. In the decision pre-dating the beginning of Newman College, Churchlands in 1977, the orders of the Marist Brother and Dominican and Brigidine sisters settled on the name of the new College as Newman. It first began as the Newman system before evolving into our school today. In St John Henry Newman, the community of the time saw the wonderful example of a person with great spiritual depth and a relational base to faith. St John Henry Newman wrote of a faith where ‘heart speaks to heart’ and this meets the Spirituality of the Heart that is our Marist way- Strong Mind, Gentle Heart. 

This fortnight we have also remembered St Mary MacKillop whose canonisation anniversary falls on October 16. St Mary of the Cross. In Australian education and Christian faith, St Mary stands as a giant who, through the work of her Sisters of St Joseph, brought Catholic education to much of Australia’s rural and regional areas in the late 19th and through the 20th centuries. Our Mackillop Guild is named in honour of Mary MacKillop.  

As you would know when attending our parent nights and major celebrations we pray to St Mary of the Cross and St John Henry Newman, alongside Mary our Good Mother and St Marcellin Champagnat in our Litany of Prayer. 

Celebrating Alumni- Rhodes Scholar 

 

You may have noticed our recent social media posts celebrating Alumna.  Eden Rigo (Class of 2015) who was recently announced as the recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship 2025. She will begin her studies at Oxford University in 2025.

Eden has excelled in sports, drama and academia, and is driven to create equitable, sustainable communities in her work. We have been researching into our 113 year history as a school entity to determine whether Eden is our first Rhodes Scholarship recipient. Eden is in fact our second Rhodes Scholar, the first being Bronte Adams in 1986.

Our College community is so proud of Eden and we look forward to the wonderful impact she will continue to make through her studies and commitment. 

To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often.
St John Henry Newman 

MR ANDREW WATSON

PRINCIPAL