In the last fortnight, the 3 Red and 1 Red classes shared with us their class assemblies. Last week, 3 Red shared a Narnia-inspired assembly, focusing on the message of showing courage and standing up for what you believe is right, which was a fantastic message to share with our 3-6 students. This morning Year 1 Red shared the importance of brain breaks in their assembly, finishing with a great example of a brain break – a song and dance! Thank you to 3 Red and 1 Red for their entertaining and informative assemblies.
Year 3-6 Building
It was a busy and exciting week at our Lavalla Campus this week as we moved into the brand-new Years 3-6 Building. Our students (and staff) were thrilled to finally be moved in and working in such amazing learning spaces. With this stage now complete, the focus shifts to the creation of our future PK-2 and specialist learning spaces over the coming months – more exciting times ahead!
Kiss N Ride Shelter Lavalla
A reminder to all Lavalla parent who utilise Kiss N Ride at Lavalla to please ensure you have your family name tag clearly on display when you collect your children at the end of the day. This ensures our process can run smoothly, efficiently and as quickly as possible. As the wet weather approaches, we are awaiting the delivery and installation of some shelter at the Kiss N Ride to provide shelter from the elements throughout the year.
Lego Donations
Buddy Day Celebrations – Friday 14 June
As part of our Champagnat Day celebrations, students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will gather at the Lavalla Campus for Buddy Day activities and the annual Lapathon on Friday 14 June. It will be a wonderful opportunity for our Marian students to see the brand new 3-6 classrooms with their buddies, and to see the site of their future PK-2 classrooms.
Please click here for more information regarding Buddy Day. For more information click here.
For the Churchlands Campus map, please click here.
Newman Norms / Medals of Marcellin
Our new Newman Norms are now on our website and I encourage you to have a look at these expectations for our Primary students – Newman Norms – Newman College. Each week our staff and students will focus on 1 Norm, to discuss and unpack what that norm means for our students in their day-to-day school life.
In Week 6 Jack (Marian) and Sammy (Lavalla) were drawn out of the raffle and congratulated for demonstrating our Newman Norm of Respectfully Listen and Follow Routines and instructions.
Due to the Public holiday this week, our Week 7 draw for the raffle for our norm of Try our personal best in all activities will be drawn at next week’s prayer assembly.
Congratulations to all students who received a raffle ticket in Weeks 6 & 7 –These raffle tickets have now been converted into faction tokens and placed in our faction token tubes in the front office of each campus!
URSTRONG – Lesson 3 Complete
Lesson 3 Review
This term we have commenced the roll-out of the URSTRONG Friendship Curriculum across the Primary. All students through PK-6 engaged in Lesson 3 last week. The areas of focus across our year levels in Lesson 3 were:
PK-2: Teaches students strategies for making new friends, including how to introduce themselves and ask a friend to play.
Yr 3 & 4: Anchors students in the ‘truths’ of friendship so they have realistic expectations in their friendships. Students learn the WWW strategy for their friendships.
Yr 5 & 6: Helps students identify the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships and friendship groups, both in-person and online, and the impact body language has on our friendships.
Lesson 4 will be rolled out next week across the primary.
A reminder parents have access to a FREE URSTRONG parent membership. We hope that as a URSTRONG Family, you will reinforce the important messages of empowerment, self-compassion, & kindness at home.
Lavalla Homework Club
A reminder that Lavalla Homework club takes place in the breakout spaces on the bottom floor of the new 3-6 building. Please use the automatic glass sliding doors to enter the building when collecting your child.
The second project of our Class of 2024 will come to fruition in Week 9 and it is titled: Spirit Week. With the Champagnat Day Mass and Awards taking place on Friday 14 June, the Year 12 students would like to begin the tradition of each day of the week of the Champagnat Day mass to reflect one of the Marist characteristics. The five Marist characteristics of In The Way of Mary, Presence, Love of Work, Simplicity and Family Spirit will be represented in our Secondary College in Week 9.
Monday – In The Way of Mary Whilst our uniform incorporates various shades of blue, students are encouraged to add an extra splash of blue to their uniform. Students may choose to collect a blue ribbon from Student Admin or the Leaders of Wellbeing Office to put in their hair or around their wrist or they may wear blue socks of their choosing with their uniform.
Tuesday – Presence All Pastoral Care Groups on Tuesday will engage in a mindfulness activity in Pastoral Care time in the morning. This focus on presence will support our students in their learning throughout the day.
Wednesday – Love of Work Across the first couple of days of the week, students will be encouraged to write a message of appreciation to the staff at Newman College who demonstrate a love of work in their support of the students in our care. These will be displayed on the Vivi screens around the College.
Thursday – Simplicity Random Acts of Kindness will be the feature of Thursday: encouraging members of our College Community to acknowledge that the simple things can make a big difference.
Friday – Family Spirit On Friday, we will come together as a Secondary College for our Champagnat Mass Celebration, and as a PK-12 Community for our Champagnat Awards.
We look forward to sharing the beginnings of this tradition in our next newsletter and across social media next week.
The Year 11 Dinner Dance is scheduled for Friday 21 June. Year 11 students will be dismissed at 2.30pm following the conclusion of the Year 11 Retreat. Before they depart on this day, students will be given their ticket which will be required to enter the venue. Students are expected to follow the College’s Uniform and Personal Presentation Guidelines on both days of the Retreat; no additions to nails or lashes are permitted.
We ask all Year 11 students to have a mature understanding of the dress code appropriate for the Year 11 Dinner Dance. Formal occasions such as these require dressing in a special way which helps to generate a sense of occasion. We therefore ask all students to be mindful of their choice of attire and ask for a reasonable standard of modesty as befitting such a formal event. It is an expectation that all students respect College guidelines and policies regarding personal presentation and behaviour.
We are looking forward to this event with our Year 11 students as a way to celebrate their incredible efforts this semester.
2025 Year 12Leadership Process
The Leadership Process will commence for the Class of 2025 in Week 10 of this term. The Year 11 Retreat, which is scheduled for Thursday 20 and Friday 21 June, marks the start of this process. Following their sessions with the Youth Ministry Team, our Year 11 students will work with Mr Van Der Heever (Leadership Coordinator) and Mr Husband (Leader of Wellbeing Year 11) to explore what leadership looks like, the expectations of our College leaders and their thoughts about the legacy that they want to leave as the Class of 2025. Our Year 11 students will be asked to express interest in Leadership positions from Friday of Week 10. We encourage parents/guardians to have conversations with their child about the potential of being one of our College leaders in 2025. For further information on the process and the leadership roles, please have a look at the 2025 Leadership Nominations Booklet.
Secondary Campus Photo Days – 13, 24 & 25 June
A reminder that Fotoworks will be attending Newman College on Thursday 13, Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June.
On the 13 June our Years 7-9 students will have their individual photos taken, along with their PCG photo. Additionally, our Education Support Centre students, one of our Dance Troupes and some of our music groups will also have their photos taken on this day.
On the 24 June all Year 10-12 students will have their individual and guild photos, as well as Year 12 leadership, special ministers and the remaining music group photos.
On the 25 June all sports team photos will be taken.
Students will be released from class to have their photos taken.
Students are reminded to observe our College’s Uniform and Personal Presentation Guidelines. Any student who does not meet these guidelines will not be permitted to have their photo taken on the scheduled day. If any students have concerns about their appearance or uniform not meeting our College Guidelines, they are encouraged to speak to their Leader of Wellbeing.
Years 7-10 and 12 students from should have received their photo order forms. Year 11 students will receive their photo forms on Monday. Students can either bring these forms in on the day or hand them to their Pastoral Care Group teacher.
ACER Wellbeing Survey – Wednesday 12 June
Schools play an important role in supporting students’ engagement and wellbeing. Students who are positively engaged in their learning and are provided with safe and supportive environments experience positive academic achievement. Our Secondary Wellbeing program, which encompasses the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum, is adapted to suit the needs of each cohort. This program aims to support the students at Newman College to develop the skills required to succeed and thrive in their years beyond secondary education. As a College, we prioritise evidence-based practices and as such, we are seeking to gain data to continue to develop our wellbeing support for the young people in our care.
Our Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 students will be completing the ACER Social-Emotional Wellbeing survey on Wednesday 12 June during Extended Pastoral Care Time. This survey is a confidential, strength-based survey. The results will provide us with a comprehensive report on a wide variety of social, emotional and behavioural outcomes. We will be able to use the data to identify themes among year groups and genders allowing us to engage in needs-based wellbeing support and intervention.
We look forward to sharing the data with our students, staff and parents in the near future. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact your child’s Leader of Wellbeing.
Pathways and Careers
Year 10
Subject selection for Year 11, 2025
Please see below for some resources associated with subject selection for Year 11, 2025:
Students and families are reminded that the Newman College Careers Expo and Year 10 Parent Evening will occur later in Term 2. At this event, students and families will be able to speak to teachers about each subject, and also seek information from Universities, TAFEs and training providers about possible courses and careers.
It is expected that all Year 10 students will attend this event. Details are below:
Tuesday 18 June, 2024
Marist Auditorium
Careers Expo commences at 5.00pm
Parent Information evening commences at 6.00pm
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.
For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12
A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath.
For students thinking of attending University
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
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:
The April 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 are advised that applications for University in 2025 are open as of 1 May 2024. Early Offers for University in 2025 will not be made to students until 2 September 2024. The currently available information about Early Offers is in the table below.
University
Early Offer Information
Curtin University
– Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. – Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. – Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. – If your predicted ATAR is five points above the ATAR score required for your selected course, you will receive an early offer that secures your place in Semester 1, 2025. Your offer won’t be dependent on your final Year 12 ATAR score. You will still need to complete WACE and meet the English and subject requirements for your course. – If your predicted ATAR is less than five points above the ATAR score required for your course, you will still receive an early offer for a place at Curtin. You will need to achieve a final ATAR that meets course entry requirements, and meet WACE, English and subjects requirements for the course. – If you are not studying the ATAR Pathway, your early offer will be conditional upon you meeting the admission criteria for your chosen course, achieving WACE and meeting Curtin’s English requirements.
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
– Early Offer calculated from your most recent school results including exams. – Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. – Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. – Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. – Offers will be made on 2 September, 23 September, 14 October, 18 November and 2 December. Allow around 2 weeks for us assess your application. – List of courses available for Early Offers is at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/early-offer-program
Murdoch University
– Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. – Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. – Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.
Notre Dame University
– Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. – Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. – Offers will be made on 2 September, 20 September, 4 October, 11 December. Allow a few weeks for us assess your application. – In the application you will be asked to provide details about your non-academic achievements and commitments, which may include work, caring responsibilities at home, volunteering, sports and school leadership, among others. – Further information and eligible courses at https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/applications-and-admissions/pathways/early-offer
University of Western Australia
– Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. – Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. – All students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. – Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees with UWA excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). – Further information at: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/early-offers/FAQs
Information about University Entry
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry in 2025?
All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2025 (including Assured Pathway at UWA) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.
Please see below for some important dates:
5 March 2024: UCAT bookings open
17 May 2024: Deadline to book your UCAT for 2024
10 June 2024: Deadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking
Also, students applying for Medicine at Curtin University are required to sit the CASPER Test. CASPER scores are valid only for the next available admissions year, so applicants should only complete the test in the year immediately preceding their planned year of admission.
The CASPER Test is held nationally and is sat online from home. Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to register for the CASPER Test. Available Casper Test dates are:
Fotoworks will be attending Newman College in Week 8 and again in Week 10. On Thursday 13 June, our Years 7-9 students will have their individual photos taken, along with their PCG photo. Additionally, our Education Support Centre students, one of our Dance Troupes and some of our music groups will also have their photos taken on this day. Students will be released from class to have their photos taken.
Students are reminded to observe our College’s Uniform and Personal Presentation Guidelines. Any student who does not meet these guidelines will not be permitted to have their photo taken on the scheduled day. If any students have concerns about their appearance or uniform not meeting our College Guidelines, they are encouraged to speak to their Leader of Wellbeing. Photo Forms will be distributed in Pastoral Care Groups shortly.
Years 10-12 photos, ACC Swim and Cross Country teams and additional music photos will be taken on Monday 24 June and Tuesday 25 June (Week 11).
Paraplegic Benefit Fund – Year 10 Presentations
As part of the Keys for Life program in Year 10, Jax Lane, from the Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF), attended Newman College on 22 May. Established to create greater awareness of the risks of spinal cord injury, PBF Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation that provides much-needed financial support for those who sustain a permanent traumatic spinal cord injury. For those already living with a spinal cord injury, PBF offers peer support programs, lifestyle education and employment opportunities, with the goal of demonstrating that life can and does go on after a spinal cord injury.
Jax Lane spoke to students about the fatal five, inclusive of: drugs and alcohol, speeding and dangerous driving, fatigue, not wearing seatbelt correctly and distractions. She also shared her story of how a distracted driver changed her life forever: sustaining a spinal injury from an accident. She shared with students the slow and painful recovery that she endured, and how it affected her relationships, work life and mental health.
White Ribbon Australia – Years 11 and 12 Presentation
As part of our Secondary Wellbeing Program and in alignment with the requirements of the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum, a representative from ‘White Ribbon’ Australia visited Newman College to speak with our Year 11 and 12 students about reducing violence against women and girls. White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement engaging men and boys to see this violence as their problem to fix, not women’s problem to tolerate. We are starting a conversation to reduce future incidences of violence, promote gender equality and start building positive relationships based on respect. Andrew Stock, the Head of Psychology of White Ribbon Australia, spoke about violence against women in an Australian context and the strategies that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood within our community.
Students were engaged with Andrew which was evident in their responses to his questions and their willingness to share their thoughts on this topic. The students were very attentive throughout and feedback from students following the talk was very positive. The statistics Andrew shared were surprising; students did not realise how high they were and the severity of the issue in an Australian context. Students were grateful of the experience and valued the strategies suggested to help the cause.
Our Year 11 and 12 students were asked to bring in a donation to contribute to White Ribbon’s work in Australia. We encourage our Year 11 and Year 12 students to make this donation to their Pastoral Care Group teacher or the Leader of Wellbeing Office by the end of Week 9.
Tuscany Way Crossing Guard Absence
Please be aware that the regular Crossing Guard will be absent from Tuesday 4 June until the end of Term 2. The WA Police Force Children Crossing Unit may provide a relief for this period. We ask that students and families increase their vigilance when accessing Tuscany Way, and take care when using this shared space for drivers and pedestrians.
Recognition of State Representation
Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:
Stella Ferguson – 2024 Cricket 15s State Team, competing at the School Sports Australia National Championships in Mackay, QLD from 31 August – 6 September.
Dyllan Roberts – 2024 Softball 18s State Team competing in the School Sports Australia National Championships in Gold Coast, QLD from 27 July – 2 August.
Isla Kalebic – Recently represented WA in the inaugural Australian Little League Girls Baseball Championships held in Lismore, NSW from 8-12 May, where Western Australia took bronze.
State Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete’s journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.
Pathways and Careers Information:
Year 10
Subject selection for Year 11, 2025
Please see below for some resources associated with subject selection for Year 11, 2025:
Students and families are reminded that the Newman College Careers Expo and Year 10 Parent Evening will occur later in Term 2. At this event, students and families will be able to speak to teachers about each subject, and also seek information from Universities, TAFEs and training providers about possible courses and careers.
It is expected that all Year 10 students will attend this event. Details are below:
Tuesday 18 June, 2024
Marist Auditorium
Careers Expo commences at 5.00pm
Parent Information evening commences at 6.00pm
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.
For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12
A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath.
For students thinking of attending University
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
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:
The April 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 are advised that applications for University in 2025 are open as of 1 May 2024. Early Offers for University in 2025 will not be made to students until 2 September 2024. The currently available information about Early Offers is in the table below.
University
Early Offer Information
Curtin University
Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. If your predicted ATAR is five points above the ATAR score required for your selected course, you will receive an early offer that secures your place in Semester 1, 2025. Your offer won’t be dependent on your final Year 12 ATAR score. You will still need to complete WACE and meet the English and subject requirements for your course. If your predicted ATAR is less than five points above the ATAR score required for your course, you will still receive an early offer for a place at Curtin. You will need to achieve a final ATAR that meets course entry requirements, and meet WACE, English and subjects requirements for the course. If you are not studying the ATAR Pathway, your early offer will be conditional upon you meeting the admission criteria for your chosen course, achieving WACE and meeting Curtin’s English requirements.
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Early Offer calculated from your most recent school results including exams. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. Offers will be made on 2 September, 23 September, 14 October, 18 November and 2 December. Allow around 2 weeks for us assess your application. List of courses available for Early Offers is at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/early-offer-program
Murdoch University
Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference.
Notre Dame University
Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. Offers will be made on 2 September, 20 September, 4 October, 11 December. Allow a few weeks for us assess your application. In the application you will be asked to provide details about your non-academic achievements and commitments, which may include work, caring responsibilities at home, volunteering, sports and school leadership, among others. Further information and eligible courses at https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/applications-and-admissions/pathways/early-offer
University of Western Australia
Must be completing the ATAR Pathway in Year 12. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Early Offer course as your first preference. All students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees with UWA excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Further information at: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/early-offers/FAQs
Information about University entry
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry in 2025?
All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2025 (including Assured Pathway at UWA) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.
Please see below for some important dates:
5 March 2024: UCAT bookings open
17 May 2024: Deadline to book your UCAT for 2024
10 June 2024: Deadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking
Also, students applying for Medicine at Curtin University are required to sit the CASPER Test. CASPER scores are valid only for the next available admissions year, so applicants should only complete the test in the year immediately preceding their planned year of admission.
The CASPER Test is held nationally and is sat online from home. Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to register for the CASPER Test. Available Casper Test dates are:
The Year 11 Semester 1 Exams are scheduled from 27 May to 7 June. For Year 11 students, these are the first round of ATAR examinations. To all Year 11 students preparing for these exams, we wish you all the best.
Traffic Warden – Tuscany Way (Marcellin Campus)
The College has been advised by the Children’s Crossing Unit, that they are unable to provide us with a Traffic Warden for the crossing on Tuscany Way from 4 June to the end of Term 2. We ask you share this information with your child/children. Students and families are asked to take extra care when using this crossing.
The Importance of Student Attendance
We would like to share some information regarding student attendance with our community. Schools are required to monitor attendance and intervene to support improved attendance for students at educational risk. Likewise, all parents are required to make their best efforts to ensure their children attend school.
ACC Cross Country
Sending our best wishes to our ACC Cross Country team as they gear up to compete against 80 other schools at Alderbury Reserve on Thursday, May 30.
Parent Teacher Interviews (Year 7-12), Tuesday 16 April
To commence Term Two, we are pleased to offer parents the opportunity to meet with teachers at our secondary school to discuss their child’s academic progress. To accommodate the different availabilities of parents, we are once again providing both face-to-face and online meeting options. This ensures that parents can choose the mode of communication that best suits their schedule and preferences.
9.00am – 11.45am
Online Interviews via Teams
12.45pm – 5.30pm
In-person Interviews in the Marist Auditorium
Parents are encouraged to arrange meetings with teachers to discuss the student’s progress, particularly where the teacher has requested a meeting in the Parent Teacher Online system.
Students are required to be present for the interviews and are to wear the Full College Winter Uniform for in-person interviews.
Additional information and instructions for Teams Interviews will be emailed to parents a few days prior to the interviews.
Please feel free to contact Flora Hughes via email flora.hughes@newman.wa.edu.au should you experience any difficulty with logging in to the Parent Teacher Online system.
Student Winter Uniform from Term Two
We recognise the importance of collaboration between the school and parents/guardians in cultivating a culture of pride in students wearing the College uniform. Our staff is dedicated to improving the consistency of our student uniform standards, and we kindly seek your support in this effort.
Starting from Term Two, students are expected to wear the College winter uniform. We encourage students to prepare early to ensure their winter uniform is complete and fits properly, ready for the first day of Term Two. Additionally, we remind students and parents to use discretion regarding haircuts and permanent cosmetic enhancements, such as eyelash extensions, tattooed eyebrows, and facial piercings, during the holidays. These changes may not be easily reversed and likely go against our Uniform Requirements and Personal Appearance Guidelines. In extreme cases, students may be required to rectify their uniform discrepancies before they are permitted to commence classes.
We appreciate your ongoing support. I wish you and your family a happy and holy Easter, and a wonderful holiday break.
