News & Events
Primary Update – Term 4 Week 9
Year 3 Blue Assembly Last Friday Year 3 Blue presented an amazing assembly focusing on the spirit of Christmas. The students shared how it is important to spread love and kindness throughout the season of Christmas and that it was about giving to others. 3 Blue shared some great examples of how we can give…
Secondary Update – Term 4 Week 9
Leaders of Wellbeing 2025 We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our secondary Leaders of Wellbeing for their commitment to and support of our secondary students in 2024. We would like to particularly extend our appreciation to Mr Will Hofman for his support of our Year 7 students this year in their…
Ministry Update – Term 4 Week 9
Philippines Immersion On Wednesday evening this week, we welcomed back our Year 11 students who have been visiting the Philippines on immersion for the past ten days. During this time, students visited three organisations, each dedicated to improving the lives of young children and members of their community through the provision of education, family support,…
From the Principal – Term 4 Week 9
Dear Newman College Families, Well, we have reached the end of the term and the conclusion to the 2024 academic year! We celebrated and gave thanks for 2024 in recent days with the Thursday Community Mass, liturgies and assemblies. In each celebration, we focused on the joy of the year, our expression of Marist characteristics…
From the Vice Prinicpal – Term 4 Week 9
Change to Start/Finish Times from 2025 After extensive consultation and consideration of the future needs of the College, the following start and finish times will apply for classes from 2025: Doors Open/First Bell Start Time Finish Time PK-6 students 8:35am 8:40am 3:00pm Y7-12 students 8:35am 8:40am 3:15pm To support this change, Transperth has adjusted their services to ensure that all school buses will arrive by…
Teaching & Learning
On Tuesday of Week 9, the Discovery Festival will bring experiential learning to life for our Years 7-9 students. This exciting learning experience aligns with the College’s Vision for Learning and, at the heart of the festival, are experiential activities that foster Challenge, Create, Celebrate, and Collaborate—the four pillars of the College’s Vision. Challenge: Students…
From the Vice Principal – Term 4 Week 6
Year 7-11 Awards Celebration Next Friday 22 November, our Secondary students will come together to celebrate outstanding achievements across the semester. The assembly will honour students’ accomplishments in academics, sports, and leadership, including Academic Excellence and Subject Awards, Sporting Awards, and the Game Changers Awards. We will introduce our Student Guild Representatives for 2025, and…
Secondary Update Term 4 Week 6
Year 10 River Cruise: A Night to Remember On Tuesday, 12 November, our Year 10 students enjoyed an unforgettable river cruise departing from Perth’s Barrack Street. The boat set off along the beautiful Swan River, basking under the last layers of sunlight, creating the perfect backdrop for an evening filled with fun, friendship, and celebration.…
From the Principal – Term 4 Week 6
As I write a summary of a few key events over the past few weeks, I find myself reflecting on the ways Marist Family Spirit is expressed in our community. November In the last edition of the newsletter, I highlighted the importance of November in the Church calendar. Starting with All Saints and All Souls…
Primary Update Term 4 Week 6
Year 1 Green Assembly This morning our Year 1 Green class shared with us a wonderful assembly based on the story of Christmas. Year 1 Green were very creative by putting an ‘Aussie twist’ on the story of Jesus birth, with Aussie songs such as ‘Jingle Jingle Jesus’ and ‘Aussie Jingle Bells’. The assembly was…
From the Vice Principal – Term 4 Week 4
Secondary Campus Experience – Tuesday, 5 November As part of our Year 7 2025 Transition Process, we invite our Year 6 students and their families to our Secondary Campus Experience on Tuesday, 5 November. The afternoon provides an opportunity for families to connect, share reflections from the recent Orientation Day, and further explore the Marcellin…
Secondary Update Term 4 Week 4
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…
Primary Update Term 4 Week 4
Pre-Primary Green Assembly This morning Pre-Primary Green shared their learning in their assembly at Marian campus. The focus of their assembly was centred around the story of The Gingerbread Man. Pre-Primary Green started with a beautiful Acknowledgement of Country and sung the song ‘My Lighthouse’ for their prayer. They then shared with us a retelling…
From the Principal – Term 4 Week 4
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:…
Primary Update Term 4 Week 2
Year 5 Green Assembly Year 5 Green shared their learning with us this morning in their assembly at Lavalla campus. The focus of their assembly was centred around their ‘Top 5 Tips to staying safe online’. Year 5 Green acted out some situations and shared with the Lavalla community strategies and ways that we can…
Secondary Update Term 4 Week 2
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…
From the Vice Principal – Term 4 Week 2
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…
From the Principal – Term 4 Week 2
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…
Secondary Update Term 3 Week 10
Champagnat Shield Announcement On Wednesday 18 September, we commenced our day with Guild assemblies run by the 2024 Guild Captains. Following this, students moved to Founders’ Court for the announcement of the 2024 Champagnat Shield winner. The winner is determined based on: academic performance, sporting performance, engagement in immersion experiences, mass attendance and commendations. Romero…
Catholic Performing Arts Festival 2024
Newman College Arts Students Shine at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival 2024 Newman College is delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of its Arts students at this year’s Catholic Performing Arts Festival 2024. We had 277 students from the Lavalla and Marcellin campuses take part in a range of categories, including music, drama, and dance,…
From the Vice Principal – Term 3 Week 10
St John Henry Newman Feast Day, Lavalla and Marian Campus Buddy Day On Thursday, 10 October, we celebrate the feast day of our College’s patron saint, Saint John Henry Newman. Newman’s theological writings, especially on the development of doctrine and the role of conscience, have profoundly influenced Catholic teaching and modern theology. Canonized in 2019,…
From the Principal – Term 3 Week 10
Dear Parents and Guardians Student Leaders 2025 Earlier this week we announced the Year 12 leaders for 2025. The process was difficult due to the high calibre of students who expressed their passion and willingness to lead and serve our school community. We received numerous outstanding applications and were inspired by the dedication and commitment…
Primary Update Term 3 Week 10
Assembly Last week Pre-Primary Red entertained us with their assembly which focused on pirates! Pre-Primary Red reminded us firstly to ‘Let our Light Shine’ with a beautiful song for their prayer. They then entertained us with a story about pirates, highlighting the wonderful work they have been doing as part of our Talk 4 Writing…
From the Vice Principal – Term 3 Week 8
R U OK? Day Next Thursday 12 September, we will observe R U OK? Day, a day dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and conversations with those around us, especially those who may be struggling with life’s challenges. R U OK? is a national suicide prevention charity that encourages us to check in on one another,…
From the Principal – Term 3 Week 8
Dear Parents and Guardians Father’s Day Celebrations Hopefully, you were able to see our celebration of Father’s Day through last week’s social posts or through attending the Community Mass or Marian Liturgy. It was heartening to see so many fathers, grandfathers and father figures at these celebrations and the expression of gratitude shown by the…
Secondary Update – Term 3, Week 8
R U OK? Day Thursday 13 September is R U OK? Day; the day when we are reminded that a conversation can change a life. R U OK? Day inspires and empowers everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those who may be struggling. We encourage people in…
Primary Update – Term 3 Week 8
Father’s Day Last week’s Father’s Day events were a wonderful celebration of the father and father figures in our community. Lavalla’s Thursday Mass and Friday’s Marian Liturgy were both wonderful ways to honour the fathers in our community. A huge thank you to the Year 2 classes for running the Liturgy at Marian Campus, and…
From the Vice Principal – Term 3 Week 6
Year 7-9 Celebration Assembly On Wednesday, 4 September, we will gather for our Year 7-9 Celebration Assembly to recognise and honour the outstanding academic achievements of our Year 7-9 students from Semester One. This occasion is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and successes of our young…
Secondary Update – Term 3 Week 6
Year 7 2025 Parent Information Evening We are looking forward to welcoming the parents and guardians of our Year 7 2025 cohort to Newman College on Wednesday 28 August. This evening seeks to provide families with information regarding Newman College and the transition into secondary education. It will see the College launch our new Year…
Primary Update – Term 3, Week 6
Pre-Primary Blue Assembly This week, the Pre-Primary Blue class shared with us a wonderful Assembly, focusing on the ‘Magic of Reading’ which tied so beautifully into our Book Week celebrations this week! Pre-Primary Blue started their assembly with a beautiful prayer song, reminding all of us to ‘Let our Light Shine’. The class then reminded…
Teaching & Learning Update – Term 3 Week 6
In a time of rapid technological change, Newman College is proud to be the first school in Western Australia to offer an AI course approved by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) as a School-Developed Endorsed course. This course not only prepares students for life after school but also contributes credits towards their Western…
From the Principal – Term 3 Week 6
Dear Parents and Guardians Welcome to another edition of the Newman News! Feast of the Assumption On August 15, we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption followed by our Fete and Buddy Activities. Staff and students attended one of three beautiful Masses in the morning. I passed on our thanks to Fr. Kaz and Fr.…
From the Principal – Term 3 Week 4
Dear Parents and Guardians Feast of St Mary of the Cross Yesterday, we celebrated the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop in our Community Mass with MacKillop Guild and Year 5. Mary MacKillop is our first Australian saint and a woman of great vision, determination and passion for education. Mary paved the…
From the Vice Principal Term 3 Week 4
Assumption Day Mass, Fete and Buddy Day Next Thursday, 15 August, we celebrate Assumption Day, a significant event in our College calendar. This special day will be marked by various activities, including masses, a fete, and a series of exciting festivities including staff versus student sports, wellbeing and ‘buddy’ activities. Assumption Day commemorates the Assumption…
Secondary Update – Term 3 Week 4
Year 10 Camp – Adventure Works On Monday evening, the College was very fortunate to have Scottie and Mary Wood from Adventure Works speak to our staff and then our Year 10 parents and guardians about the upcoming Year 10 Camp. Scottie spoke about the value of camps for our adolescents in providing them with…
Primary Update – Term 3 Week 4
Year 2 Blue Assembly In Week 3, the Year 2 Blue class shared with us a wonderful Assembly, focusing on the importance of friendships. The students shared with us many important messages from our PK-6 Primary School Friendship Curriculum (URSTRONG), including friendship facts and what healthy friendships are. They concluded with a timely song –…