Newman News Term 3 Week 4: From the Deputy Principal Secondary

Jo Dunn on 12/08/2021

Highlights from the Past Two Weeks 

This week we celebrated Wellbeing Week across the College. We focused on a different element of wellbeing each day.

Monday’s focus was Healthy. Our Year 11 and 12 students visited the Marian and Lavalla Campus for fitness activities. During PCG, students competed in a Nutrition Quiz which was followed by fruit smoothies at recess and team games at lunch, highlighting the importance of being active and healthy eating for our wellbeing.

On Tuesday we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption. It was a beautiful mass, where secondary and primary students joined together in the Auditorium and the Gymnasium. Tuesday’s focus of Connected allowed students an opportunity to connect with their faith and others. Nurturing our relationships with God and others, can help us feel happier, more secure and give us a greater sense of purpose. The Lapathon got off to a great start, which saw our K – 12 community walk together with a common purpose of raising funds for LifeLink. It was so wonderful to see our Marcellin students walking alongside and encouraging Marian and Lavalla students.

Wednesday saw a focus on Present with mindfulness activities during PCG. Mindfulness is a way of training yourself to focus your attention in a certain way to calm your mind and be present in the moment. Students had an opportunity to participate in Flow class at lunchtime and our talented Year 11 Music students also performed a lunchtime concert.
Grateful was the focus for Thursday. Each cohort held Gratitude assemblies. Students had an opportunity to acknowledge a peer or staff member with a Gratitude Award. The staff at Marcellin are very grateful to walk alongside our students and families.

The following students were acknowledged during the Gratitude Assemblies today:

Year 7

  • James Bornmann​
  • Madeline Chakaodza
  • Ava Tolley​
  • Ruby Kaaks
  • Elliot Laurent​
  • Milla Thornton​
  • James Pupazzoni​

Year 8

  • Aidan Carberry
  • Amelia Ng
  • Scarlett Jones
  • Tahlia Bell
  • Cassandra Buxton
  • Abigail Fowler
  • Jaxon Eccles
  • Laura Nolan
  • Ruby Shelton
  • Timothy Morley

Year 9

  • Harry Nevin
  • Seth Fox
  • Michala Scally
  • Ryan Jassal
  • Lali Dimitriadis
  • Hannah De Pasquale
  • Harry Klein

Year 10

  • Benjamin Lee
  • Caitlin Hawkins
  • Corey McFadgen
  • Jake Baxter
  • Jaxon Haywood
  • Keegan Spagnuolo
  • Meg McAullay
  • Rigel Marshall
  • Sienna Dwyer
  • Wesley Carren

Year 11

  • Julia Carbone
  • Isabella O’Rourke
  • Joshua Downes
  • Emma Veldsman
  • Stellana Cardile
  • Olivia Nathan
  • Hannah Jones
  • Charlotte Newland

Year 12

  • Eli Keane
  • Will Mcaulay
  • Grace Giglia
  • Stefania Cardile
  • Summer Falek
  • Charlotte Adams
  • Madeleine Adams
  • Fraser Whitely

Year 11 Leadership Preparation Program 

The Year 11 Leadership Preparation Program is underway, and students have completed two workshops on determining their Character Strengths and Core Values. We are so impressed by the way the students are engaging in these workshops. Applications are now available to students, and they are encouraged to start working on them. Applications for 2022 Year 12 Student Leadership is due on Friday 27 August.

Project RockIt Digital Ambassador Program

Year 7 Guild Representatives participated in Project Rockit’s Digital Ambassadors program on Friday 23 July.

The online event brought together students across Australia to grow a generation of digital ambassadors for school and wider online communities. The program aims to empower students to tackle (cyber)bullying, build empathy and grow young people to be Digital Ambassadors with tangible skills to lead a positive online world.

This new initiative aims to build their leadership skills and teach the Guild Representatives some valuable skills that they will share with their peers.

Athletics Carnival 

Last Thursday Newman’s Guild athletics carnival was blessed with the best weather of the last two months. The sun was shining and student participation, Guild spirit and performances were at an all time high. It was a fantastic day and it was great to see so many students getting involved and earning points for their guild.

The athletics carnival is a huge day and would not be able to happen with a lot of help. Special thanks go to:

  • Guild Coordinators, PCG teachers and LOWBS
  • All teachers and admin staff who worked an event or in a supporting role on the day
  • Our fantastic parent helpers
  • Our student helpers who were integral in the success of the day
  • The PE department
  • And finally all of our students who competed for their guild

We look forward to announcing age champions, guild spirit, record breakers and champion guild next Tuesday at assembly.

– Tom​ Williams, Assistant Head of Sport

Important Information For Next Two Weeks 

Please keep up to date with the many College events here.

Mobile Phones and Canteen Payments 

A reminder that students are not permitted to carry their mobile phone on them during the day. Parents who need to get in contact with their child are asked to do so through Student Reception.
Students are no longer permitted to pay for items at the canteen using a mobile phone. The canteen will only accept cash, card or SmartRider payments.

Homework Club 

A reminder that Homework Club is open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 3:30pm – 5pm in the St John Henry Newman Learning Hub.
The Term 3 Homework Club Timetable can be found here.

Uniform and Personal Presentation

The long weekend would be an opportune time for families to check their children’s uniforms and ensure that their personal presentation meets the College’s expectations. Just a few reminders for families and students regarding uniform and personal presentation:

  • Students with hair longer than the bottom of the collar must have their hair tied back and clear of the face.
  • Jewellery is restricted to a watch, a discrete cross or religious symbol on a fine, light weight chain.
  • Girls may only wear one pair of plain studs or sleepers, worn in the lower lobe.
  • Girl’s skirts must be knee-length.

Thank you for your support in ensuring students adhere to the College Uniform and Personal appearance policy. Click here for more information.

Careers and Pathways Update

Contact details:

Justin Farley
Pathways  Coordinator 
pathways@newman.wa.edu.au 
Tel. 9204 9457

Alastair MacNeill
VET Coordinator
vet@newman.wa.edu.au
Tel. 9204 9415

Year 10 

Subject Selection for Year 11, 2022

The College is currently constructing the timetable for Year 11, 2022, based on student subject selections. Later in Term 3, Year 10 students will be advised of their subjects for Year 11.

VET Certificate courses

Students can now apply for VET (TAFE) Certificate studies for the 2022 school year. VET Certificate studies allow students to attend training one day per week as they work towards their Certificate II, III, or IV qualification. A list of available qualifications, together with instructions for applying, can be found at: https://www.newman.wa.edu.au/careers-transition/certificate-qualifications-vet/

Please note that VET Certificates are only available to non-ATAR Pathway students.
Applications for VET Certificates close on 31 August 2021.

Work experience program

Non-ATAR Pathway students can also apply for a place in the work experience program for 2022. Work experience can be undertaken at a workplace of the student’s choosing, and provides many valuable skills and industry connections. Further information about work experience, together with application forms, can be found at: https://www.newman.wa.edu.au/careers-transition/work-experience-program/

Applications for work experience close on 27 August 2021.

Year 11

VET Certificate courses

Students can now apply for VET (TAFE) Certificate studies for the 2022 school year. VET Certificate studies allow students to attend training one day per week as they work towards their Certificate II, III, or IV qualification. A list of available qualifications, together with instructions for applying, can be found at: https://www.newman.wa.edu.au/careers-transition/certificate-qualifications-vet/

Please note that VET Certificates are only available to non-ATAR Pathway students.
Applications for VET Certificates close on 31 August 2021.

Work experience program

Non-ATAR Pathway students can also apply for a place in the work experience program for 2022. Work experience can be undertaken at a workplace of the student’s choosing, and provides many valuable skills and industry connections. Further information about work experience, together with application forms, can be found at: https://www.newman.wa.edu.au/careers-transition/work-experience-program/

Applications for work experience close on 27 August 2021.

UniReady Program for 2022

Year 11 students have the opportunity to apply for the UniReady Program for 2022. UniReady is an alternative (non-ATAR) pathway to University. By completing UniReady in Year 12, students will have the opportunity to enter University with an ATAR of 70.

To apply, Year 11s should check their Direct Messages and contact Mr Farley with the necessary information.

Further information about UniReady can be found at:
https://www.newman.wa.edu.au/careers-transition/curtin-university-uniready-program/ 

Year 12

University applications open (TISC)

As of 19 April, Year 12s can apply for a place at University in 2022. In Term 3, all Year 12s will be provided with detailed information on how to apply via TISC.

There is no rush to apply and students will not miss out on a place at University. It is better to take your time and think carefully about the right course for you.

Closing dates are 30 September (for Medicine/Dentistry) and 21 December (all other courses).

University Early Offers

Western Australian universities are publishing their Early Offer programs for students entering university in 2022. Please see below for details:

Take a Gap Year with the Defence Force

You may be interested in taking a Gap Year next year and spending a year working in the Australian Defence Force (Army / Navy / Air Force). Details of this program can be found at: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year 

ATAR Examination Timetables

The timetable for the 2021 ATAR examinations has been published, and can be accessed at: https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/examinations/examination-timetables

Year 12 students and families are reminded that all students enrolled in ATAR courses must attend, and make a genuine attempt at, the ATAR examinations. Failure to do so will result in that subject not counting towards your ATAR and/or WACE (graduation).

Information for school leavers and parents

Families and students may find these recent publications useful:

Upcoming Careers Events